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New competition from Sony (follow MirrolessRumors)
There is now more new stuff coming from the competition! Sony announced the new NEX-C3, a huge 30mm macro lens and a new NEX flash. You can follow all the news on MirrorlessRumors (Click here).
UDPATE: There is a ISO comparison with the new SOny NEX-C3 versus the Panasonic G3 and Olympus E-PL2 at Dpreview, Focus Numerique (Click here).
UPDATE_2: They also tested the camera for a week and noticed that the anti dust cleaning isn't as good as the one used by Olympus. And also the OIS system is not as effective as the one used by Olympus. And they do prefer the Panasonic G3 performance over the NEX-C3!
Here is the list of the new stuff:
Sony NEX-C3 BLACK at Amazon (Click here).
Sony NEX-C3 SILVER at Amazon (Click here).
Sony NEX-C3 PINK at Amazon (Click here).
Sony 30mm macro at Amazon (Click here).
P.S.: I bet nobody will buy that macro lens !!!


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When it comes to converting, you really don't have much choice with an Ork army - you just have to do it. The trick is to keep it fairly simple, otherwise you will never be able to make enough Orks for an army.
I split up this page into sections because it was growing so fast and getting unwieldy.
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Kaelah's Closet
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- AnonymousAugust 23, 2010 at 9:30 PM
is there a link to this because that banner is not workingReplyDelete
Anon: oops! here you go: http://kaelahscloset.blogspot.comReplyDelete
YAY! Of course I'm pre ordering. Done and Done! I can't wait to see it :)ReplyDelete
xo. Kyla
I LOVE zines, and have worked on a few over the years! I would love to have one :]ReplyDelete
I just ordered my copy :DReplyDelete
Love the idea for that 'zine! It's great! =)ReplyDelete
Well done with the 'Zine :)!ReplyDelete
Was just wondering how much the international fee is on the clothing?
I spy a dress that's pretty darn cute :) hehe
finding me: it depends on the item and the country i'm shipping to. everything is a different weight and different packages cost different prices, but i try to always give the cheapest rate possible! just let me know what yoer' interested in and where it's shipping!ReplyDelete
Oops sorry I was rather vague....... It's the Twill dress and Shipping would be to the Uk :)ReplyDelete
finding me: $22 total (that includes all shipping and such!) the twill dress is pretty heavy and UK shipping costs more than like NZ (weird, right?!) but yeah! the dress is in PERFECT shape and has only been worn once! (as pictured haha)ReplyDelete
ah! that magazine is too cuteReplyDelete
just pre-ordered! cannot wait to see all the goodies inside! (:ReplyDelete
- AnonymousAugust 29, 2010 at 6:06 PM
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Policymakers should make land-use and zoning decisions that promote mixed-use communities with affordable and equitable housing and transportation options.
Local policymakers should minimize the amount of parking required for mixed-use development.
Federal, state, and local policymakers should plan for and mitigate potential natural hazards.
Federal, state, and local governments should engage in post-disaster recovery efforts that reach all populations, including older adults, people with disabilities, and their caregivers.
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Areas at risk for deterioration, abandonment, and blight should be identified for planning and revitalization. Revitalization projects should minimize displacement of current residents.
Policymakers should support efforts to spur economic development in economically distressed areas. These efforts should be designed to prevent displacement.
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The most vivid memory of my childhood occurred late one warm afternoon at our neighborhood playground. This particular playground was not unlike many of the day with little more than a wooden structure connecting a slide, a tunnel and a set of monkey bars, sitting a top of an unkempt sand base filled with ruts and weeds.
Becoming a little bored with the usual playground antics, I suggested a game of freeze tag. After all I was the fastest, most agile kid in the neighborhood so I was anticipating tasting the spoils of victory. As the game got underway I saw my friend Christina approaching me full speed from the corner of my eye. Having to make a split second decision in order to avoid being caught, I made an evasive slide that any ball player rounding third would be envious of. I was safe, but that fleeting feeling of victory suddenly became the least of my concerns. In my haphazard attempt to avoid capture I had slid, with full force and weight, directly onto a sharp and rusty piece of rod iron that was being used to secure the wood curb around the playground.
What ensued was nothing short of carnage. The rusty old iron re-rod penetrated the back of my thigh to the full 4 inch depth. I must say that the 5 minute bike ride home, peddling with only one leg, felt more like an endless trek across the country.
Life in those days was simpler and after a visit to the emergency room for a tetanus shot and more stitches than I care to remember, the next order of business was a call from my father to the township to ask them to repair the protruding iron rod which they promptly did. No investigation, no finger pointing, no law suits. Just a simple request to fix the problem.
Since that time I hadn't really given much thought to playgrounds and how they have changed over the years until recently being charged with researching playground options for our schools PTA. My first thought as I began the process was that the term "they don't make'em like they used to" has taken on a whole new meaning"!
I am not sure if the vast changes in todays playgrounds are the result of a more litigious society or rather a conscious effort of the part of manufacturers to take a more calculated approach to early childhood development. Whatever the reason the playgrounds of yesteryear bear virtually no resemblance to the options available for todays children.
With our new playground complete, thought I would share with you a few of the lessons we learned along they way.
Design Safety from the ground up: The most exciting aspect of our playground project was selecting equipment. The choices were vast, fun, exciting and challenging but, with challenge come risk. The old adage "the higher they are the harder they fall" would seem particularly fitting in the playground setting. In fact we learned that over 70 percent of all playground accidents are the result of falls to the surface.
Armed with this information, much of our focus was on playground surfacing and we were surprised to discover that the options were almost as plentiful as the equipment designs themselves.
Loose-fill materials like rubber mulch are surfacing favorites because of their excellent shock-absorbing properties. Most shredded rubber comes from used tires and is a great choice if you want to use recycled products in your playground environment.
Unitary playground surfaces are smooth, seamless surfaces that come with a higher upfront cost but less overall maintenance.
We elected to use rubber mulch in our design due to the safety ratings, lower cost structure and because we were able to install it ourselves.
Know your user groups and design age appropriate equipment: In the world of playground design one size does not fit all, as manufacturers design different playground structures specifically tailored to the developmental stages of each age category.. Since our playground is open to the public after school hours and on the weekends we also looked at other potential users of the playground and made sure we had easy access, resting areas and plenty of shade for caregivers.
Create a realistic budget. Playgrounds can represent a significant investment ranging from $30,000 on the low side up to several hundred thousand dollars depending on how large and elaborately themed the structure is. By determining the approximate number of users that will be on the playground and allotting approximately $1000.00 per user you can come with a reasonable budget number.
Look for IPEMA certified equipment. IPEMA is a third party organization that provides product certification to manufacturers of playground equipment and surfacing. By looking for their seal of approval you can help ensure that your equipment meets the highest safety standards.
Involve the kids in the design process: Our research showed that a playground tends to be more functional and popular when the children are involved in the selection process. Although this seems obvious, we learned that play features that seem really exciting to an adult may get little use from the kids. By having kids in the community become part of the process you end up with more creativity, a higher usage rate and less potential for vandalism because with involvement comes a sense of ownership.
Most importantly have fun. From conception, to budgeting, fundraising and finally ribbon cutting, designing a playground is no small task. The process can be daunting and wrought with unexpected surprises and setbacks. During this process keep the end goal in mind and enjoy the process knowing that you are creating lasting memories not only for this generation but future generations as well.
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Having a pet is a commitment. Preparing your home for your animal companion means providing a safe shelter, food source, and other things that will keep them healthy and happy.
Understandably, if you have a garden or a yard where your pet is allowed to run around and explore, doing research about what you put on it is vital. For instance, the concern about whether using rubber mulch is truly pet-friendly has been a topic of some discussion.
September 10, 2023
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NikeLab X Kim Jones
British fashion designer Kim Jones has been working with Nikelab on a packable sports-style apparel collection that serves travel in all its dimensions, perfectly adapting to the needs of people travelling on planes, trains as well as automobiles.
Campaign launch shooting has been produced by our sister company Panottica with English photographer Laurence Passera.
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Introducing Egypt
Egypt was a cradle for the infancy of civilization. Known for its vast deserts, vibrant culture, and, of course, the great pyramids, the country draws tourist from all over each year to see its ancient beauty. But what many don't know is that it's also a premier spot for diving, the Red Sea state provides several beautiful spots for beginners and pros, be sure not to pass them by.
Travel Tips
Year Round
When to dive
Mediterranean Wet, to Dry, to Cold (Depending on Location and Time)
Arabic, but tourism has lead to several others being available.
The situation has settled in Egypt, but there's still a chance of violent protest at any time. That said, around dive sites and out of cities you'll typically be safe. Ignore aggressive vendors and they'll leave you alone.
Health and Safety
The security situation in Egypt can change day to day. While you'll likely be fine, keep an eye on the situation before you go.
Be Aware
You can find something for every taste in Egypt, from hostels for the frugal traveler to hotel rooms that are basically palaces. A single boat dive can run around $70USD, but you can also get a three day tour for $250USD. It depends on the diver.
What to Expect When Diving in Egypt
Coral Reef
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Saif Ali Khan To Be Stripped Off Padma Shri Award?
Union Home Ministry has asked the Mumbai Police to expedite the sending of a report on alleged brawl involving Padma Shri awardee Saif Ali Khan in a restaurant, pending since the past seven months.
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The report was sought following a complaint from an RTI activist who had demanded that Khan be stripped off the coveted civic honour in the wake of reported framing of charges against the actor by a Mumbai court. Responding to an RTI application, the Union Home Ministry said it has sought a report from Mumbai Police on the alleged brawl and the report was awaited.
"As regard to Saif Ali Khan, no response to this Ministry's letter No 1/3112014-Public dated August 20, 2014 has been received from Mumbai Police. Mumbai Police has been reminded to expedite the matter...," the Ministry said in a RTI response to activist Subhash Agrawal. Similarly, the Ministry has also complaint against another Padma Shri recipient Arun Firodia to concerned tax authority, the response said.
Agrawal had approached Home Ministry with a complaint alleging that charges were framed against Khan by a Mumbai court in a case of brawl in a restaurant there. "Film-actor is already facing several other criminal cases against him. An RTI response revealed that Saif Ali Khan, involved in many criminal cases, was recommended for Padma awards by 'Awards Committee' in its meeting without mentioning name of member of committee having recommended his name," Agrawal had alleged.
He had demanded that Home Ministry should take back Padma award not only from Saif Ali Khan but also from other such controversial persons. Based on his complaint, the Ministry has shot off letter to Mumbai Police seeking report on Khan.
(Originally published in the Economic Times)


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Ceüse is not the only place for summer sport climbing. Simplon Dorf in southern Switzerland, close to the Italian border, is a good option for hot days. The crag is at 1500 meters, in shade most of the day, and the cold breeze makes sure your belayer needs a down jacket even when it's +30 at the parking lot. And the parking lot is not that far, the approach is about 10 minutes.
Simplon Dorf is made for on-sighting. Routes are steep, long, up to 38 meter (most of the routes being 25-30 m), filled with huge jugs and well protected. I usually like to climb sport with heavy-duty quickdraws, but in Simplon Dorf, as you need about 15 draws on a route, I would rather climb with lighter draws.
The down side is that there isn't anything really hard. Just one 8a and one 7c+. And easier routes (6a-6b range) are not that special. But if you like juggy sport climbing in 6c-7c range, this place is pretty damn good.
Parking lot is quite nice, Simplon Dorf-city on the background
Approach is not too bad
Simplon Dorf, there are two sectors and 53 routes
Thesi 7b, a long pumpfest
Huxley's letzte7b+, another great route
Paris-Verzi, a nice 6c. But Zebra 6c is way better
We are not the only ones who like Simplon Dorf
Young girl on Stradineri 6b. She climbed the route with one rest
Me on Heldenepos 7b. Apparently the name means "route for heroes", or something, which explains unusual bolting
A random peak seen from the parking lot


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There are limitless graduate degree alternatives accessible around the globe. Truth be told, whatever your interests or career goals, there is a program that will work for you. However, it is not merely an issue of choosing a discipline, additionally about whether a one-year or two-year course of study best suits your requirements.
MBA is one of the commercial courses in the current scenario. Most of the students are opting for various specializations in MBA - be it marketing, finance, human resources, supply chain or the modern age rural management, hospital management etc. The scope is broad and employment opportunities are plenty.
Most students opt for two-year MBA course right after they finish their undergraduate degree. They appear for management entrances such as CAT, XAT, SNAP, MAT, CMAT etc. to secure a seat at the best b-schools in the country. However, on the other hand, there are others who wish to gain experience for a few years after completing undergraduate studies to further explore their areas of interests. Upon thorough analysis of the kind of work they want to do, these experienced candidates look for one-year MBA courses to accelerate their career graph. Traditionally, these students secure seats in b-schools basis their GMAT score and other requirements and selection rounds.
This leaves you confused? Don't worry! We are here to help with a roundup of the upsides and downsides of each.
The One-Year MBA Program
While a bachelor's degree exhibits capability in an academic area, a graduate degree implies aptitude. Don't think expertise can be achieved in a single year? Reconsider. While there's no contending that one-year graduate degrees are serious, most of the times, they are additionally the fastest way to achieving your objectives. So what are the particular advantages of one-year graduate degree programs?
There are many reasons to get an MBA degree. That said, they are also expensive, making them a difficult sell when it is impossible to quantify ROI definitively. So what's a master's degree-minded, budget-conscious prospective student to do? One-year MBA degree programs offer appealing middle-ground: all of the advantages of an advanced degree at a fraction of the cost.
In case you are as of now an individual from the workforce, taking two years off for master's level college can appear like a great temporary route. One year, in any case, manages for you the same open door to propelling your career without missing two years of working. Now and again, your manager may even hold your employment while you are gone, the odds of which are considerably less likely for two-year programs.
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Graduate degrees can be a significant differentiator in a swarmed and competitive employment market. While including abilities, work responsibilities and other talents add to your resume, an MBA degree is more than an insignificant detail. Alternatively, maybe, it can change your office. At a point when time is of the quintessence, there's not any more productive approach to achieve this objective than by enlisting in a one-year graduate degree
Before you sign on, it is additionally vital to keep the drawbacks of one-year graduate degree programs at the top of the priority list, including the following:
Less Networking Opportunities
The associations you make in master's level college will stay with you for the duration of your life. Going to graduate school for only one year abbreviates the time you will need to make and build up these associations. A shorter time of study can likewise affect your future references: will your instructors become acquainted with you and your work admirably enough to talk for your benefit later on?
The Two-Year Master's Degree Program
While a two-year MBA degree covers the same material as a one-year program, it does as such over an augmented timeframe. This makes one wonder: why might you pick to invest more energy and cash for what is the same thing? All things considered, we have a couple of reasons that make two-year graduate degree programs a decent wager:
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While employers do not ordinarily see time off from the workforce for scholarly studies as a terrible thing, venturing far from your career path for two entire years can be a somewhat dangerous idea. Will you miss chances for progression while you are gone? Is it truly justified, despite all the trouble? With one-year programs, these worries are not as a lot of a component.
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Amongst educational cost and everyday costs, a two-year graduate degree system is more critical money related speculation. That, as well as be relinquishing your certifiable compensation for two entire years rather than one, and there's no assurance that you will recover those expenses.
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small Business administration 8(a) Certification
The most coveted certification that most business owners are seeking to help them increase their potential chances of success is the Small Business Administration (SBA) 8(a) certification. In order to gain access to highly lucrative corporate and government contracts, it's important that you obtain relevant certification beforehand.
A small business certification is roughly the same when compared to your own personal certificate. In other words, it will provide you with a certain status and privilege that will allow further your business development. Simultaneously it allows you to compete for different types of government contracts.
In order to gain access to government and corporate contracts, you must obtain the proper certification. A small business certification is much like a personal certification. It provides you with a special status that will help your business compete for government contracts.
If you are a small business owner you could be missing out on a lesser-known revenue stream – "set-aside" contracts. Government agencies, along with corporations that do business with the government, are mandated by law or corporate policies to spend approximately 20% of their budget with small disadvantaged companies.
An Invaluable Certification
For socially and economically disadvantaged small businesses, the Small Business Administration offers the 8(a) Business Development Program. This certification is invaluable for struggling businesses in developmental stage. As it opens up the door to enable them privileged access to government contracting opportunities.
As the purchasing agent for the government, the U.S. General Service Administration (GSA) has an annual procurement spending that runs into the tens of billions. The GSA seeks to establish long-term government contracts with commercial firms to provide access to millions of commercial products and services at volume-discount pricing.
The Small Business Administration (SBA) offers the 8(a) Business Development program to assist small businesses. Businesses that are owned by individuals who are considered socially and economically disadvantaged. This is done by providing them access to government contracting opportunities.
Set-Aside Contracts: Your Ticket to the Mainstream
If you already own a small business, then you might be missing out on a really profitable, but less-known, revenue stream that is often known as "set-aside" contracts. Many government agencies, along with large corporations in the private sector that work with various government agencies, are mandated by law and their corporate policies to spend a certain portion of their budget with small disadvantaged companies.
This is the part where the Small Business Administration (SBA) comes into the picture. Basically, it offers the 8(a) Business Development program that is more commonly referred to as the 8(a) certification. This certificate has been created to empower and assist certain small business enterprises.
It applies only to disadvantaged businesses that are owned by individuals that are considered economically and socially disadvantaged by the government. The core purpose of this certificate is to provide its recipients much needed access to various government contracting opportunities, especially at the federal agencies level.
Eligibility Criteria
As a general rule, to be considered eligible for approval into the 8(a) Business Development program and become duly certified. Consequently it is imperative that your small business must be owned, controlled (and operated) by at least 51 percent of socially and economically disadvantaged American citizens. This is the primary objective when it comes to eligibility criteria. Other criteria are more subjective and include demonstrative potential for business success, as well as sound character.
The federal government defines social disadvantage as individuals who have been subjected to racial or ethnic prejudice or cultural bias because of their identity as members of a group. Black Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, Asian Pacific Americans and Subcontinent Asians are the five ethnic groups that are considered automatically disadvantaged. Furthermore they are not required to provide further proof of their social disadvantage.
All other groups such as women owned small businesses, veterans, or individuals of Middle Eastern decent are not presumed to be automatically disadvantaged. Thus are therefore required to ask for special permission through a waiver.
The federal government defines economic disadvantage as those that experience difficulty competing compared to other businesses because of diminished capital and credit opportunities. Specifically, the economically disadvantaged individual's net worth, after excluding the individual's equity in the firm and the equity in the primary residence, may not exceed $250,000. If you own other businesses, houses, a 401k, stock, jewelry or other personal assets, you will be required to disclose them as part of the SBA 8(a) review process.
How Do I Know if I'm Eligible?
The 8(a) certification requirements include:
- The business must be majority-owned (51% or more) by an individual(s).
- The individual(s) must be an American citizen.
- The business must be majority-owned (51% or more) and controlled/managed by socially and economically disadvantaged individual(s).
- The individual(s) controlling and managing the firm on a full-time basis must meet the SBA requirement for disadvantage, by proving both social disadvantage and economic disadvantage.
- The business must be a small business.
- The business must demonstrate potential for success.
- The principals must show good character.
- Separate eligibility requirements exist for a business that is owned by American Indians, Native Alaskans, Native Hawaiians or Certified Development Companies
Technical Skills And Expertise
One of the critical elements that the SBA reviews when considering if a small business is a good fit for the 8(a) certification is whether or not the disadvantaged owner has the business or technical skills. Thus if they have expertise needed to successfully operate his or her business. Any work in industries that require a special state-issued license in order to provide services. The following services require the owner to be active and held socially and economically disadvantaged:
- Trucking,
- Plumbing,
- Electrical,
- Construction,
- Engineering,
- Dentists,
- Physicians,
- Hair dressers,
- Veterinarians,
Case-By-Case Basis
The SBA will consider on a case-by-case basis a business in which only an employee holds the critical license rather than the socially and economically disadvantaged owner. All other core qualifications must be met without issue and the owner must have a strong working knowledge of the field. Enough to direct the person with the license.
Owners with a desk-only or office-only role in the business will not be considered as he or she must have the technical expertise to lead the external team. In these instances, it is critical that the business owner has a strong work history in the field.
The way I generally explain it to clients is: If someone called in sick, could the socially and economically disadvantaged owner take their place? These types of individuals, though not always on the sites, are the types of owners that the certifying agencies like the SBA are looking to approve.
Main Advantages of this Certification
Once certified, you will be eligible to attend specialized business training and counseling sessions. You will also have access to marketing assistance and multiple executive development programs that have been provided by the SBA and their resource partners.
An 8(a) business is also eligible to receive sole source contracts, going up to $6.5 million for manufacturing and $4 million for goods and services. In addition to the above, any 8(a) certified business can also form various joint ventures and teams in order to bid on contracts. This will enhance your ability to not only successfully compete for but also execute larger prime contracts.
Licensed professional consultants can provide technical assistance through the whole application process. Once certified, you can utilize your certification to bid for federal contracting programs either in an individual capacity or with the help of your fellow certificate holding businesses.
What else should I know about the 8(a)?
Many 8(a) applicants become ineligible for the program due to the $250,000 net worth limit. This limit is defined as a personal net worth of $250,000 or less, excluding the equity in a personal residence or the business itself.
A firm will be automatically declined if the firm, its owner, manager, partners, LLC member, director, or officer lacks business integrity. Any legal issues such as indictments, guilty pleas, convictions, judgments, settlements. In extreme cases if they are currently incarcerated, on parole or probation (either pre-trial or following conviction for felony or any crime involving business integrity). The 8(a) program is also a "one-time only" eligibility program.
The SBA considers the business' potential for success based on the following:
- Managerial Expertise – The socially/economically disadvantaged owner must show that he or she has the highest level of experience among all owners and employees. It is critical to have the technical and managerial experience needed to show that the socially/economically disadvantaged owner can make decisions without the influence of others.
- Employees/ Licenses – Businesses must be able to document all employee salaries and the socially/economically disadvantaged owner must be the highest paid and hold all required state licenses.
- Firm's operating history – Businesses must have been operational for at least two full years as evidenced by business income tax returns for each of the two previous tax years. Which show operating revenues in the primary industry in which the applicant firm is seeking 8a certification.
- Strong operating capital – Businesses must be able to demonstrate that they have enough cash on hand to successfully pay for bills 2 or 3 months if they had no incoming revenue. The ability of the firm to access credit and capital is critical in determining that a firm is a good fit for 8(a) certification.
- Financial Capacity – Businesses must show that they have operated with a profit for a minimum of 3 years to be considered for 8(a) certification. Businesses with high debt or large accounts receivable are not traditionally a good fit for 8(a) certification.
- Record of Performance – Businesses should have a strong portfolio of candidates/contracts (six or more is recommended) to show that they do not rely too heavily on any one contract.
By having a better understanding of the 8(a) certification, its benefits and requirements, you should be able to determine if your small business would qualify for this extremely beneficial certification. Please contact BryteBridge to assist you in preparing the 8(a) certification process and we will prove to be a valuable asset for years to come.


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Steller Sea Lion Research
Recent studies have found variable population trajectories of Steller sea lions spanning from the central Aleutian Islands west through the Russian Far East. Altukhov et al. (2015) suggested the varying population trends may be driven by lower birth rates on some rookeries. In addition, it was suggested that a higher pup survival rate may be linked to reduced reproductive rates of females. While these findings may seem contradictory, the overall decline on these rookeries could be driven by female Steller sea lions skipping a year or more between pregnancies resulting in fewer pups. The reduced pup production per female would allow increased investment in pups that are produced, ultimately leading to higher pup survival. However, pregnancy and birth rates for the region and in particular the central and western Aleutian Islands are not known. This data gap highlights the logistical challenges researchers and managers face in acquiring the data needed to properly target management actions. With this in mind, we validated the use of whiskers to track reproductive histories in Steller sea lions and northern fur seals.
Whiskers collected from females with known reproductive histories were used to compare hormone concentrations during reproductive events including full-term pregnancy and estrous without pregnancy. Whiskers showed cyclical patterns in progesterone concentrations along the length of the whisker which appears to signify previous pregnancies or luteal phases (after ovulation). These results indicate pinniped whiskers retain reproductive hormones, progesterone and 17β-estradiol (an estrogen), throughout the length of the whisker and possibly give insights into multi-year reproductive histories of Steller sea lions and northern fur seals.


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In most cases, olives are green of blackish. On Malta grows a rare variety that produces white olives. See here. But there's also a red olive.
According to some it was introduced around 1400 AD from Spain, which might justify its now obsolete synonym of 'Oliva di Spagna'. According to others, however, the synonym simply derives from the type of curing used in Cerignola, which is called the 'Spanish' or 'Sevillano' method. However, since no closely related cultivar has ever been found elsewhere, it can be considered a native variety of the Cerignola area.
But how do green olives turn into red olives? The secret is a food dye called erythrosine (or E127). Which is a bit of cheating nature. The black olives are created by soaking them in ferrous gluconate.


text: Similarity between Sh. Modiji & Mr. Trump Horoscope Future Point Views : 1682 | January 2017 The horoscopes of Mr. Modi and Mr. Trump are similar in several ways as shown below- The horoscopes of both of them assure that both shall earn lot of reputation as capable administrators. Both have Sthir Lagna which would help them work with a focused approach. Mr. Trump and Mr. Modi both would be recognized as diplomatic international leaders whose influence would be accepted and appreciated by all. In the horoscope of Mr. Trump Mars is in Lagna whereas in the chart of Mr. Modi also it is in Lagna and that is why both are attractive, energetic, dynamic and influential. Both have high patriotic standards. In the horoscopes of both of them five planets are in Kendra because of which both have magnetic personality. Both know it very well that how to attract masses. In the horoscope of Mr. Trump the Sun having directional strength is placed in 10th house whereas full Moon having full directional strength is placed opposite to it. The impact of Rahu and Ketu on 10th and 4th house is further enhancing the power of Rajyoga. Apart from it the Jupiter is also aspecting 10th house and in nutshell there is influence of 5 planets on house of Rajyoga and power because of which he shall certainly come out of all controversies and prove to be a very successful administrator. The controversies shall continue to chase him in 2017 also. In the horoscope of Mr. Modi there is influence of Saturn on 10th house which is fortified by two benefic planets Jupiter and Venus and as a result of it the diplomatic policies, powerful planning and wise decisions of Mr. Modi would help him attain stability and security in his Rajyoga. The controversies would continue to chase him in 2017 also however he would be more powerful as compared to 2015 &16. The Rashi of both is Scorpio which makes them highly diplomatic and clever. Both are going through Sadesati which enabled them to come into power. For Mr. Trump there was mutual aspect between natal Mars and Saturn of transit during the peak time of Sadesati which is still in continuation and that is why he is continuously becoming victim of controversies. For Mr. Modi the Saturn is transiting on natal Mars during the peak time of Sadesati and that is why he is continuously becoming victim of controversies. 11th lord of both are in 11th house only. The house of wealth and income both are strong for both of them so both would certainly play constructive roles to shape the economic policies of their country. This amazing similarity in their charts shall bring them very close to each other and they shall add a new chapter in world history by emerging as influential global leaders. Do you like this article? Subscribe AstrologyFamous PeopleAstrological AnalysisHoroscope InterpretationPrediction Technique Previousआप और आपका नववर्ष संकल्प 2017Nextशनि का गोचर [+] Read more Do you like this article? Subscribe


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Dove European Turtle
The domestic European Turtle Dove is not difficult to keep making it popular among novices who wish to raise exotic doves. They eat the seed diet common to most Dove species and also do well with live food from time to time.
Because they are active birds they require a medium to large flight cage. A European Turtle Dove must not be caged in a small cage. Research shows that the European Turtle Dove is breed easily in captivity provided they are given privacy.
The European Turtle Dove displays pretty rusty brown feathers, a pinkish breast and neck barring, scaly wing covets and back, grayish cap and rump, and is slimmer and more finely built than the Turkish Turtle Dove. A hallmark of this lovely creature is its soft song which often sounds like a purr. Many state that the European Turtle Dove is heard more than it is seen.
Originating from the Isle of Man The European Turtle Dove is also seen in the United Kingdom (UK) in the summer months at it is a summer migrating species. In the past large numbers of Turtle Doves could be seen in various parts of the UK, sometimes numbering in the hundreds in a single flock.
It was not uncommon to see hundreds of Turtle Doves lined together on overhead cable lines. Today they are reaching the endangered list and have even reach the highest category of endangered birds in Britain the 'Red List'.


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Russian WW2 veteran, 100, calls for peace on Victory Day
Centenarian World War Two veteran Nikolay Bagayev will be among Russians across the country commemorating the anniversary of the war's end on Thursday. He told his story to his granddaughter, Reuters Moscow bureau reporter Olesya Astakhova.
"A starving peace is better than a well-fed war," says 100-year-old decorated World War Two veteran Nikolay Bagayev.


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In the past, it was typical for a small business to have their own email server on-site – either as a standalone part of the network or, more typically, as part of Microsoft Small Business Server. Many companies still run this technology and will be aware that the hardware is getting old and that the software has been superseded more than once, but where do you go from there?
Modern Hosted Email platforms can provide you with the full range of tools that the latest Microsoft Exchange platform has to offer. Whether you choose to use all of them, or just some, is up to you. Existing Exchange systems can be migrated to this platform, so there is no loss of information. Why would you go back to an onsite system, when:
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Qwikfab Filaments
PLA Filaments are the most commonly used material in 3D printing. Preferred to be used in the first stage of prototyping as it is a cost effective material. Several 3D printed iterations can be made using PLA before other moving on to challenging filaments.
PLA filament emits a pleasant odor while printing. It is strongly suggested that the filament be not used to print objects that would be exposed to hot spotlights or an heated environment, as PLA tends to malform when stored above 60°C.
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Harry Ettlinger, the only survivor of the original handful of Monuments Men assigned by the U.S. army in 1943 to hunt for Nazi-looted artwork and help return it to its owners, is once again helping families reunite with their prized art collections.
Ettlinger, 88, who this week is in Berlin for a screening of the movie "The Monuments Men," based on their work, met in his New Jersey home last week with Mel Urbach, a Manhattan lawyer who represents individuals trying to recover their family's Nazi-looted art treasurers.
"He is very supportive of our restitution work," Urbach told The Jewish Week. "He said we are continuing the work they started during the war, and that tainted art has to be returned."
Urbach said he spent more than an hour with Ettlinger and plans to meet with him again.
"He has a great deal of information that will be useful to us. It is always good to hear the workings of the Monuments Men so we can get the hard facts."
Urbach said that although Ettlinger worked primarily on the recovery of artwork stolen by the Nazis from museums and other public institutions, "I am interested in learning about the overall [recovery] process and what the other Monuments Men found. …
"As the movie makes clear, there were thousands of items waiting to be returned [at the end of the war]. In Germany today there is hardly any major museum or private collection that does not have some tainted items as a result of 12 years of looting by the Nazis."
Urbach is one of several lawyers trying to reclaim looted artwork. The World Jewish Congress has proposed that Germany establish a commission that would proactively examine all public art collections to locate looted works and return them to their rightful owners.
Most of the art the Monuments Men recovered were unable to be returned to their rightful owners because they could not be found or it was not possible to learn their identity. As a result, the art was returned to the countries from which it was looted, based upon the meticulous records the Nazis kept.
"Harry said that in the movie the art the Nazis kept in salt mines looked disorganized," Urbach said. "But in reality the Nazis were very structured. The looted art was organized in an orderly fashion — it was marked and catalogued; they were very diligent."
Although the movie focuses on the work of the team of Monuments Men, which swelled to 350 after the end of the war, it doesn't address the furor their creation in June 1943 ignited among those concerned about the fate of European Jews.
New York City Mayor Fiorello La Guardia put it this way in Congressional testimony Nov. 24, 1943, five months after the creation of the team: "This very important problem [of rescuing Jewish refugees]…is not like the destruction of buildings or monuments, as terrible as that may be, because, after all, they may be rebuilt or even reproduced; but when a life is snuffed out, it is gone; it is gone forever."
Rafael Medoff, director of the David S. Wyman Institute for Holocaust Studies in Washington, D.C., pointed out that the Roosevelt administration's creation of the Monuments Men caught many by surprise. He noted that throughout the spring of 1943, "Jewish groups were urging creation of a government commission to rescue Jews, and the Roosevelt administration kept saying it couldn't divert any resources to help refugees. Then suddenly in June, the president turned around and created a special commission to rescue historic monuments and paintings. Jewish groups weren't against saving the paintings — they were just puzzled by the administration's priorities."
A group of activists formed the Bergson Group that took out ads in the New York Times questioning the Roosevelt administration's priorities. It called "commendable" the effort to save European treasures of art, saying it "shows the deep concern of the United Nations governments toward the problems of culture and civilization. But should it not at least show equal concern for an old and ancient people who gave to the world the fundamentals of its Christian civilizations …. A government agency with the task of dealing with the problems of saving the Jewish people of Europe is the least the United Nations can do."
"What less could be done for a whole people in agony and torture than to appoint a few men, with compassion in their hearts and knowledge and experience, for the task of saving countless human lives," it added.
The Bergson Group also organized a group of 400 primarily Orthodox rabbis who marched to the White House on Oct. 6, 1943, to ask that American and Allied forces stop the destruction of European Jewry. Vice President Henry Wallace met them, but President Franklin D. Roosevelt ducked out a back door for another event, reportedly on the advice of several prominent American Jews and Jewish advisers who feared a meeting would generate anti-Semitism.
But the rabbis' march and the perceived snub by Roosevelt received wide publicity, and Medoff said "pressure from the congressional hearings, the newspaper ads, the rabbis' march, behind the scenes lobbying by the Treasury Department, and other protests eventually compelled the Roosevelt administration to belatedly take some steps to aid Jews fleeing from the Holocaust."
It did that on Jan. 22, 1944, with the creation of the War Refugee Board, tasked with the "immediate rescue and relief of the Jews of Europe and other victims of enemy persecution."
After the war, its first director, John Pehle, described the board as "little and late." It was, however, credited with saving as many as 200,000 Jews. Medoff noted that Roosevelt created the board just days before the Senate was to vote on a resolution calling for the establishment of such a body.
"Consider this irony: the Roosevelt administration agreed to divert military resources and personnel to rescue paintings by Chagall —but when Chagall himself had tried to get a visa to go from Vichy France to the United States a few years earlier, the U.S. stalled on his request and he almost didn't get out," Medoff said. "In fact, Varian Fry, who organized Chagall's rescue, was forced to cut short his life-saving mission in France because the Roosevelt administration canceled his passport after the Nazis and Vichy France complained about Fry's activities. If the administration had shown as much interest in saving refugees like Chagall as it showed in saving Chagall's paintings, many more innocent Jews could have been rescued."
The Smithsonian Institution's Archives of American Art, opened last week an exhibit that displays the archival documents that created the Monuments Men, officially designated by Roosevelt as the Monuments, Fine Arts and Archives Section. But it too deals with art rescue only and not the controversy it sparked.
A spokesman for the museum, Linda St. Thomas, said the museum is "well aware" of the historical context in which Roosevelt created the Monuments Men. But she said the exhibit will be in a "small gallery" that will contain "just documents that relate to the creation of this rescue effort."
"Its focus is very narrow," she said. "It's not a history exhibit."
Urbach noted that the movie "The Monuments Men" asks the question whether saving all that artwork was worth the lives of the two Monuments Men killed during the war (one by small arms fire and the other in an explosion). He said the question could also have been asked whether a similar team should not have been created to bomb the rail lines to save other Jews from extermination.
"I would say save one life and forget about the artwork," he said.


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Images of Tom Hiddleston, Zawe Ashton and Charlie Cox have been released offering a first look the West End revival of Harold Pinter's Betrayal.
Jamie Lloyd's 'exceptionally thoughtful and searching revival' (★★★★★ Independent) opened to rapturous applause and critical acclaim with 'Hiddleston's brightly brittle Robert and Ashton's Emma, who always seems to be presenting a bright facade and a more painful truth under that facade' (★★★★★ Time Out) and Charlie Cox [rising] brilliantly to the challenge of sitting absolutely still and speaking volumes while saying not a word (★★★★ WhatsOnStage).
Betrayal charts a compelling seven-year romance, inspired by his own love affair, thrillingly captured in reverse chronological order. The complexities of the human heart are explored in this, "the greatest, and the most moving, of all Pinter's plays" (The Daily Telegraph).
The full length play is the final piece in Lloyd's Pinter at the Pinter season to mark the 10th anniversary of the playwright's death.
Read a round-up of reviews for Betrayal
Betrayal - 2019
Betrayal is booking until 8 June 2019 at the Harold Pinter Theatre, London.


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Guru Nanak - His Mystic Teachings
|Guru Nanak, a mystic saint of fifteenth century Punjab, India, was first in the line of the ten Gurus upon whose teachings the Sikh religion was founded. Nanak's poetry boldly declares the oneness and greatness of God, the futility of idol worship and rituals, the importance of devotion to the living Master, and union with the inner sound and light of the Shabd. The book stresses the mystic content of Nanak's teachings: that Nambhakti (devotion to Name or Shabd) and Gurubhakti (devotion to Guru) are both necessary to travel the spiritual path to union with God. Nanak's hymns communicate the noble beauty and divinity attainable by all humanity, with the Guru's grace and guidance. Drawing from over 100 of Guru Nanak's poems, the book also includes a thorough discussion of the relationship of mysticism and ethics.Author: Prof. Janak Raj Puri
Category: Mystic Tradition
Format: Hardcover, 504 Pages
Edition: 4th. 2004
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I'm trying to walk off some weight and hit the road on Sunday to take a stroll through Mosswood Cemetery and around Eagle Pond. Winter is the best time for marching around in the woods. No leaves have sprouted to obscure the views and few if any people are out on a grey afternoon. First stop was the hill atop Old Shore Road at the bend on Putnam Avenue. In behind the old Ropes property is this sad barn. The cupola crashed in during Sandy in the fall of 2012. A tarp was hauled over the hole, and you can see some strapping on what remains, so who knows, it may get rebuilt or it may vanish like so many other old sheds and barns around the village.
Onwards to Mosswood Cemetery, to look at the Churbuckian headstone, all covered with lichens, the plot littered with winter's blown sticks. Always strange to think that my name will get stuck there in the ground some day. Only my grandfather Henry is actually buried there. Grandmother Nellie and my father were cremated, so all that remains of them are the stones. I reminded myself for the umpteenth time to visit the cemetery office and see what the deal is with the family plot. It's interesting to see the changes to the cemetary and the graves that get extraordinary attention, with little solar powered lights, bunches of plastic flowers, ornate laser inscribed tombstones with pictures and poetry. Nothing like the old Yankee practice of sticking up a name, a birthday and death date and then moving on.
I went up the hill to the old section, where the 19th century family plots are. The Chatfields and Fishers and Fields and Hodges — the old unmet names of great-aunts and uncles gathered together. The oldest stones are pretty beat up, with some interesting information that belies the nautical past. "Died in Rio de Janiero" or "Drowned, Cotuit Bay 1842." One of the oldest stones is of one of my oldest ancestors, Azubah Handy, wife of Bethuel Handy, mother of Bethuel Handy Jr., the Cotuit whaler who spent a winter stranded in the Siberian ice of the Sea of Okhotsk until my great-great grandfather Tom Chatfield could sail back from San Francisco and rescue his father-in-law.
Azubah was one of the first to be buried in the cemetery (1819) (I don't know where the colonial graves of Cotuit are). Her inscription is one of the most wordy in Mosswood, a poem that was oft quoted to me as a kid:
"My bosom friend come here and see
Where lays the last remains of me
When I the debt of nature paid
A burying yard for me was made.
Here lays the body of your bride
The loving knot is now untied
A loving husband you have been,
To me the dearest of all men.
Husband and children here I lay
Stamp on your minds my dying day
Come often here and take a view
Where lays the one that loved you."
Onwards to the gate in the fence between the boneyard and Bell Farm, the old turkey farm that was nearly turned into a subdivision in the 1980s before being saved by the Barnstable Land Trust and preserved as a gorgeous meadow with my favorite tree in all of Cotuit.
Then out of the meadow and into the woods where the box turtles live and risk the walk across busy Putnam, remembering the old Bell Farm barn with the roof that was painted with "GREEN ACRES" in homage to a television series from the 1960s that had something to do with a Hungarian countess (Zsa Zsa Gabor) living on a hillbilly farm. The roof of the barn in the TV show was used in the title, and some vandal wit decided to paint the abandoned barn so everyone driving into Cotuit would catch a glimpse. Every so often the owner of the barn would pay someone to paint the shingles black, which was tantamount to erasing a blackboard for the next vandals to climb up there and do some nocturnal graffiti.
Eventually the place was knocked down and now the village has a great meadow.
Anyway, down the trail into the woods and over the planked bridge over Little River, one of Cotuit two "rivers" as the Cape is fond of calling it's glacial streams Rivers in lieu of having anything truly big and wide and flowing. (the other river being the Santuit River). Little River runs from Lovell's Pond in Newtown, the northernmost part of Cotuit adjacent to Santuit. A pretty little pond that is stocked with trout by the state and has one of the town's fresh water beaches. I've never seen any evidence of Little River other than its delta on Handy's Point into the bay, the glimpse next to Bell Farm, and a pool in back of my cousin's workshop a little further to the north. I'm sure it was a herring run at one point, probably holding smelt too, but the cranberry industry killed off most of the runs when the bogs dammed up the flow and diverted the water to flood the cranberry vines.
I walked around Eagle Pond at a fast pace, working up enough of a sweat to need to unzip my jacket. I popped back out on Little River Road and followed it to one of Cotuit's nicest little neighborhoods, home to the Cotuit Oyster Company, and Handy's Point, the promontory where my oldest Cape Cod ancestors once lived, having come to Cotuit in the late 1600s from Mattapoisett to build ships. I'll scan some of the old black and white photos eventually, but Little River, also known as the Inner Harbor, was a bit of a separate village within a village in the 18th and 19th centuries, connected to Cotuitport by the Old Post Road, but separated by Little River. According to Chatfield's reminiscences, he left for a Pacific whaling voyage with his wife and young family living in the Handy home on Handy's Point, but his wife Florrie, isolated from the village by the river, sold the place and moved the clan into the village center. On his return three years later he rushed home to the old place, only to find the family gone. He hitched a ride into town on a wagon and was pointed to his new home in the center. Shame, it is a pretty piece of waterfront and in the 19th century was the home of Mark Anthony DeWolfe Howe, a prominent Boston editor and winner of the Pulitzer prize. That house has been reskinned a few times over the year and now looks like the typical non-Cape wedding cake temple to the gods of plate glass and rococo railings, faux widow's walks, and brass lanterns with plastic adirondack chairs that no one sits in arranged in a row on the Chem-lawned grass.
One big hurricane and the place will be underwater. There was a reason the oldtimers considered waterfront living to be a questionable thing, and I suspect the Chatfield-Handy exodus from Handy's Point to the village center was viewed as a climb up the social ladder, just as getting out of town in the 1950s to live in suburban Boston was viewed as a good thing by my grandparents.
I walked down the beach, past the pissed off "PRIVATE BEACH! NO CHAIRS!" signs — one of the "signs of the times" of modern Cotuit and the Hedge Fundification of the waterfront that has brought us evil looking security cameras and warnings to keep moving — and around the peat bank to the terminus of Little River. Some old pilings give proof of an old bridge there, but, alas, I had to ford it Taras Bulba-style, and wound up with a wet leg.


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About Patricia Cranwell
I have enjoyed being a Calgary real estate agent my entire adult life and have developed some pretty firm beliefs during my career. I completely believe owning real estate in Canada is the wisest purchase an individual can ever make for their retirement. Owning multiple properties is even wiser for a secure financial future! Call me to discover real estate advantages to building a portfolio of homes, to help secure your financial future.
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The newest addition to Tottenham Hotspur's Best XI of the Decade is French-born Cameroonian left back Benoit Assou-Ekotto. As mentioned in the initial post full back in general has been a tricky position for Tottenham Hotspur to fill over the last decade, but Assou-Ekotto has provided Tottenham Hotspur with consistently solid performances since joining from RC Lens.
Many of us here at Cartilage Free Captain have, over the years, fallen in love with Assou-Ekotto's approach to the game of football. He is very frank in his belief that football is just a job. Plus, he drives a smart car and takes the tube in London, which is pretty odd.
On the field Assou-Ekotto's tireless work on the left flank has been a boon to the club. His overlapping combination with Gareth Bale has worked superbly for the last year and a half. His crossing from deep positions is good, and of course there's this goal against Liverpool. As mentioned in the initial post, Assou-Ekotto's defending may, at times, leave something to be desired, but if I were pressed I'm not sure I could name too many (I think 3, maybe 4) left backs in the Premier League better than him. He has been effective against some of the best players in the world, Cristiano Ronaldo included.
At this point, Benoit Assou-Ekotto is only 27 years old and still has some solid years ahead of him at Spurs, this season may be a defining time for the Cameroonian with Danny Rose nipping at his heels for a spot in the starting lineup. Regardless, he is in our Best XI of the Decade.


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* Fits from 5 - 15 kg
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* Also available with snaps
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Stretchable double gussets provide a good fit at any age. The inner shell is made from soft and absorbent viscose (from bamboo). This gives the nappy and the baby wearing it a decidedly slimmer look.
The Pop-in insert set can be swapped out for a fresh one if the insert is not completely soaked. The inside of the outer shell is lined with polyester and mini suction cups, which also become wet when the nappy is completely soaked. Therefore this diaper can be used more like an All-in-One diaper. So if baby pees into the nappy several times in three hours, the absorbent pad and outer shell will most likely both have to be washed.
If you are looking for a system that allows you to use the cover over and over again, have a look at the Pop-in covers. These you can equip with all types of absorbent inserts and thus put together your nappy however you like.
Care instructions:
Washable up to 60 degrees. We recommend washing the diaper at 40 degrees.
The inner layers can be put into the dryer, the outer shell made from PU-coated polyester cannot. High heat can damage the PUL. Avoid drying the nappy on the heater or exposing them over longer periods to the blazing sun.
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Please avoid detergents with enzymes. Enzymes are found in many detergents to allow for a lower washing temperature. However, the way enzymes work also reduces the lifespan of cloth diapers, especially the ones made from bamboo fabrics.
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Hallo, sind Saugkern und Booster schon enthalten, wenn ich dieses Höschen bestelle?Question from 11 Jul 2022
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You comply with obtain Perks communications from Ford, your authorized dealership, and affinity partners, which can be personalized based mostly on private information you present to us via FordPass, such as location and driving characteristics. With the S560 Plug-in Hybrid, you get all the benefits of the Mercedes flagship sedan, however now with about 30 miles of all-electrical vary and (relying on how you drive and cost) as much as 40 miles per gallon.
The Outlander's all-electric vary, at 22 miles, is enough for lots of commuters—though the build high quality of the Outlander Plug-in Hybrid is under the extent of most plug-in automobiles. If the Soul EV's yet-unannounced price tag beats its EV siblings—the all-electric Kona and Niro—the excessive-driving Kia electric hatch may change into the affordable go-to mannequin.
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Dave Cross Speaking at UKUUG Conference
Magnum's owner, Dave Cross, will be speaking at the UKUUG Spring 2008 Conference in Birmingham on the 31st March. Dave will be giving a full day tutorial based on the Perl teach-in. Ticket prices vary depending on what type of ticket you need and how much of the conference and tutorials you want to see. Booking is already open.


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Yon-Ka Moisturiser - Vitality Anti oxydant
The perfect anti-aging and environmental shield.
Specially formulated to combat damaging environmental factors that cause oxidative stress (pollution, smoking, and exposure to UV rays and climate variations) this intensely hydrating, luscious cream combines high-performance plant extracts that help the skin to preserve its youthfulness.
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Rebates and Discounts
High-Efficiency Toilet Rebate
High-Efficiency Toilet (HET)- Receive up to a $60 rebate per toilet for the replacement of old 3 Gallons Per Flush (GPF) or Pre-1994 toilets with new high-efficiency 1.6 or 1.28 GPF toilets. See Toilet Rebate Form for additional information.
Lawn Be Gone Rebate
The District has partnered with Bay Area Water Supply and Conservation Agency (BAWSCA) to offer property owners the opportunity to receive rebates for the conversion of a water-thirsty lawn to water-efficient landscaping. See program Terms & Conditions for additional information.
Rain Barrel Rebate and Purchase Program
In partnership with the San Mateo Countywide Water Pollution Prevention Program, District customers can receive rebates up to $100 per barrel (limit 2) for the purchase and installation of qualifying rain barrels. Visit the BAWSCA Rain Barrel Rebate Website for all the program information, requirements, and application materials. Visit BAWSCA for Application and Terms and Conditions
The District has partnered with Rainwater Solutions to offer discounted rain barrels. Customers can purchase the 50-gallon "Ivy" Rain Barrel online and conveniently pick it up at the District office. The Ivy Rain Barrel meets the requirements outlined in the terms and conditions of the rain barrel rebate above. Click here to order
Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller Instant Rebate
In partnership with BAWSCA, a limited-time instant rebate program is being offered on Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controllers to help homeowners maximize watering efficiency. Rachio 3 can save you up to 50% of your outdoor water use, is compatible with almost any irrigation system, and allows you to control your sprinklers from your mobile device. NCCWD customers can receive the device at a discounted price of $100 + tax (MSRP: $279.99; limit one per NCCWD customer account).
Flume 2 Smart Home Water Monitor
The District has partnered with Flume and CalWEP to offer our customers the Flume 2 Smart Home Water Monitor at a discounted price of $49+tax ($199 retail). The Flume device is easy to install and attaches to your existing water meter. Through a WiFi connection, the Smart Home Water Monitor gives customers information about their water use, potential leaks, and incidences of high water use in real-time. Leak notifications can be sent directly to your smartphone. With Flume, you can learn more about how you use water at home and so you find ways to use less.
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In this special episode UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on how we can respond to the current isolation many of us are experiencing, how the photo community is responding to that situation and the challenges we will all face in the future.
Plus photographer Deanna Dikeman takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minutes in length in which she answer's the question 'What Does Photography Mean to You?'
You can hear the Bob Dylan song, Murder Most Foul Grant mentions in this episode here: www.bobdylan.com
Deanna Dikeman was born in 1954 in Sioux City, Iowa. She received a BS in Biology in 1976 and an MS in management in 1979 from Purdue University and has taught at the University of Missouri. Deanna has worked as a freelance photographer since 1986 and her work appears in the collections of the Aaron Siskind Foundation, the Centre for Creative Photography, Tucson and the Museum of Contemporary Photography, Chicago amongst many others. She received an Aaron Siskind Foundation Individual Photographer's Fellowship in 1996 and has widely exhibited her work including at San Francisco Camerawork, the Dolphin Gallery, Kansas City, Gallery 1401, Philadelphia, the Contemporary Museum, Baltimore, the Rodgers Gallery, Columbia, and the Society for Contemporary Photography Gallery, Kansas City. Her book Leaving and Waving: 90 Good-byes was shortlisted in the 2020 MACK first book award. https://deannadikeman.com
Below: This is the image by Stephen Shore that Deanna mentions in her contribution this week.
If you have enjoyed this podcast why not check out our A Photographic Life Podcast Plus. Created as a learning resource that places the power of learning into the hands of the learner. To suggest where you can go, what you can read, who you can discover and what you can question to further your own knowledge, experience and enjoyment of photography. It will be inspiring, informative and enjoyable! You can find out here: www.patreon.com/aphotographiclifepodcast
You can also access and subscribe to these podcasts at SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/unofphoto on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/a-photographic-life/id1380344701 on Player FM https://player.fm/series/a-photographic-lifeand Podbean www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/i6uqx-6d9ad/A-Photographic-Life-Podcast
Grant Scott is the founder/curator of United Nations of Photography, a Senior Lecturer and Subject Co-ordinator: Photography at Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, a working photographer, and the author of Professional Photography: The New Global Landscape Explained (Focal Press 2014) and The Essential Student Guide to Professional Photography (Focal Press 2015). His book New Ways of Seeing: The Democratic Language of Photography was published by Bloomsbury Academic in 2019.
The documentary film, Do Not Bend: The Photographic Life of Bill Jay can now be seen at www.youtube.com/watch?v=wd47549knOU&t=3915s.
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Bosworth's Tory MP has missed out on the top spot of the new Government's Health Select Committee in the House of Commons.
David Tredinnick remains on the committee panel but lost by a significant margin to existing chairman and former GP Dr Sarah Wollaston during voting last week.
In the first and only round of voting he polled 64 votes while Dr Wollaston garnered 532.
The MP who, controversially for many, expresses support for alternative medicine and the use of astrology to improve health and well-being, was put forward after being nominated by more than 15 MPs from his own party along with support from MPs from Labour, Plaid Cymru and the Ulster Unionists.
While claiming those who dismiss his beliefs simply haven't studied the subjects he has come under fire for his views recently from leading lights of the scientific community including Professor Brian Cox and Lord Robert Winston.


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Battling darkness
Standing there watching;
Watching the skies darken
With soot and smoke,
Staining Blacker than the crows cawing
In the night surround.
Watching dreams die
In the heat that could be felt
In the mindless screams of men.
Of women. Of despair all around.
Standing there numb,
Numb with disbelief.
As the stall she had:
Had set her heart on,
In the fire burning hot,
Became one with the ground.
Morning dawned:
With lightning streaking the skies,
Thundering with the wailing of sirens
Bringing puny hoses. Expecting
To quench the heat
-The fury- of dying dreams.
Morning dawned:
With the breaking skies Pouring
Forth in torrents of fresh floods. Drenching
The flames. Quenching them. With the clean scents of heaven
Forming splintering rivers kissing her feet,
Bringing her all that she had
In the tin box that remained. It's charred exterior protecting
Her solid memory of why;
She dreamed, she hoped, she strove.
Sewn on the table cloth passed down two generations
Her mother's mantra, her heart's song;
'From ashes, we shall rise'.
And the sun broke from behind the clouds.
This poem by Rachel Kunihira won second prize in the 3rd BN annual Poetry award, 2011. She won 300 USD and autographed copies of poetry by prolific poets including Unjumping by Beverley Nambozo Nsengiyunva


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Sea side? Why not…
When you hear of Bosnia, you automatically thing of Sarajevo of Mostar. This is because they are the most visited cities in Bosnia and Herzegovina, but little do people know that Bosnia has many other cities that are worth visiting. I love the sea and water in general and when my tour guide told me that I need to visit the sea side, I automatically thought of Croatia, no he said it is not Croatia it is Bosnia and Herzegovina. I must visit Neum he said, hmm where is Neum, I asked immediately. Bosnia's one and only sea is the answer I got. I had to visit this- I mean I am in the country so why not? Neum away!
I quickly learned that Neum is the only city situated on Bosnia's coastline, making it the only access to the Adriatic Sea. Once we entered Neum, wow is all I can say. I was quiet amazed….it is home to steep hills and beautiful sandy beaches. It was a small city but more than enough to make me fall in with it.
On your way from Hrasno to Neum, you will come across a beautiful old fort. We had to make a stop to see this beauty, it is a 3,000 year old fort at the side of the road. It is a place that more or less only the locals know about it, it has not been renovated it is not recognized as a tourist site, which was perfect for me. This was a great thing for me because this meant we could go in and explore the tower, you could walk right in and check it all out for yourself.


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Oradell Public School
The foundation sponsors a myriad of programs within the school including:
River Dell Middle School and High School
The foundation has been active in the River Dell community. In the last few years, we have:
• Provided major funding for the new professional sound system at River Dell High School.
• Purchased equipment for the weight room at RDHS and lacrosse equipment for the Middle School.
• Contributes annually to Project Graduation.
• Contributed to the RDHS fieldhouse.
Each year, the foundation sponsors teams in just about every league for every sport in town. Sports are very important to Oradell. The great majority of Oradell children are involved in one or more sports activities.
The foundation awards scholarships to two Oradell graduates of River Dell High School annually. We recognize two River Dell Middle School eighth grade students with community service awards. In Oradell Public School, we present monetary awards to two students exhibiting good citizenship via our Good Kids awards.
The foundation is an integral part of life in Oradell, participating in every town-wide event, and sponsoring many of our own. We welcome input from members and residents with ideas for future activities.
Oradell Kids
• Mini-grants - The mini-grant program gives teachers the ability to request items and programs that are not funded by the Board of Education. Ideas are submitted annually, usually along a theme suggested by the foundation.
• In-school Programs - The foundation has sponsored various programs within the school including artists in residence, the Norwalk Maritime Center series, environment/recycling seminars and mock elections.
• Foundation Grants - The foundation works with school administrators to determine needs in technology, the arts and other areas and funds deserving projects on an ongoing basis.
• Church Street Playground - The foundation partnered with the Oradell PTA to build the modern playground and sitting area behind the school.
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Think of your PPC as a constantly evolving and changing strategy that once decided, is not set in stone.
Those who succeed at PPC, understand that it's basically a daily, if not hourly auction, and the key is flexibility and the ability to move quickly.
Also, along the same lines, it can also be used as a very strong and tactical marketing weapon, which can be turned on and off when required.
Let's say you have a particular product which is in a competitive area and you are up against some major companies which don't mind paying out for a large PPC campaign.
But, as with any sector, you recognise that they are certain times in the year when a major company might not be able to move as quickly as you. In may well be that you spot a particular trend, or that one product within your sector is suddenly in fashion. Then, you can quickly move up a gear with a PPC campaign and target certain keywords to take the advantage.
That's the beauty of PPC – it can be turned on and off at will, and it can be used as a tactical weapon to exploit trends and developments in the market.
And sometimes the smaller the operator, the more able they are to move quickly and make hay whilst the sun shines. But to be able to do this, requires fleet of foot and a great awareness about your market. Moving quickly, expertly and with strategy behind you, is the way that you can really capture the benefits of PPC.