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- Pakistan: Dengue Outbreak - Sep 2017
- Pakistan: Floods and Heavy Snowfalls - Jan 2017
- Pakistan: Floods and Landslides - Jun 2016
- Pakistan: Floods and Landslides - Mar 2016
- Afghanistan/Pakistan: Earthquake - Oct 2015
- Pakistan: Floods - Apr 2015
- Pakistan: Floods - Sep 2014
- Pakistan: Drought - 2014-2017
- Pakistan: Polio Outbreak - 2014-2017
- Pakistan: Dengue Outbreak - Oct 2013
Most read reports
- UNHCR Pakistan Factsheet - July 2018
- Pakistan: Afghan Refugees Registration Update | As of 31st July, 2018
- Pakistan: Overview of Afghan Refugee Population and UNHCR Operational Presence | As of 31st July, 2018
- Pakistan: Surge in Militant Attacks on Schools
- Pakistan: Afghan Refugee Update - As of 31st July, 2018
ISLAMABAD: Efforts by International Organization for Migration (IOM) to support winterization plans of the Camp Support Team and the government are ensuring solid structures, a better living condition and protection of displaced people in earthquake-affected areas this winter.
In less than four weeks, ten IOM construction teams, each comprising 3 carpenters and 4 labourers, have built nearly 250 tent shelters made of wood and bamboos and roofed with corrugated galvanized iron (CGI) sheets in Chattar Kalas and Agro Tech Industrial Area camps in Muzaffarabad district.
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ISLAMABAD, 29 December (IRIN) - Following a heavy turnout, Pakistani authorities on Friday announced they would be extending a nationwide Afghan registration campaign for another three weeks to register as many eligible Afghans as possible.
The US $6 million exercise, which began on 15 October, was scheduled to conclude by the end of December, which will now continue until 19 January.
The drive is aimed at providing millions of Afghan refugees living in the country with official identification for a …
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PESHAWAR, 27 December (IRIN) - The Pakistani government's plan to lay landmines and build a fence along its border with Afghanistan has been condemned by humanitarian groups.
It follows criticism from Kabul and the US that Pakistan has not been doing enough to stop pro-Taliban militia from crossing into Afghanistan.
Pakistan's military has been ordered to survey what is needed to lay landmines in "selected places" and build the fence along the 2,400 km border.
Asma Jahangir, the …
It has been more than a year since the October 2005 earthquake hit Pakistan. Tens of thousands of displaced families are facing another winter in tents despite some progress in rebuilding the affected region.
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ABBOTTABAD, 22 December (IRIN) - The massive challenge of restoring local government capacity across the quake zone of northern Pakistan is gathering momentum - thanks to a multi-million-dollar international initiative.
Hundreds of government buildings were severely damaged or destroyed when last year's disaster tore through the country's North West Frontier Province (NWFP) and Pakistani-administered Kashmir crippling administration infrastructure in an area already poorly resourced.
The 18-month …
Fierce fighting between NATO troops and insurgents in southern Afghanistan has sent tens of thousands of people fleeing from their homes in a new wave of displacement. Although numbers are unverified, the government said that more than 20,000 families had been displaced due to the fighting in the provinces of Helmand, Kandahar and Uruzgan as of November 2006.
In addition to this new wave of displacement, some 132,000 people - most of them displaced since 2001-2002, remained in relief camps as of September 2006.
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ISLAMABAD, 22 December (IRIN) - Pakistan's earthquake of October 2005, the worst natural disaster in the country's history, served as a window of opportunity for empowering Pakistani women and enabling them to take an active role in building disaster-resilient communities, noted this year's World Disasters Report of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC).
IFRC's annual account has devoted a whole chapter on gender impacts of disasters, with a particular …
ISLAMABAD: The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) have signed an agreement to rebuild healthcare facilities in earthquake-affected areas of Pakistan-administered Kashmir (PAK) and NWFP.
The agreement, endorsed by Hassan Abdel Moneim Mostafa, IOM Regional Representative for West and Central Asia and Dr France Donnay, Representative of UNFPA in Pakistan, will focus on construction of prefabricated units to provide easy-to-access healthcare services to communities living in remote and high-altitude areas.
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1) Basic Information
Situation after the Disaster
A devastating earthquake of 7.6 in magnitude hit the northern part of Pakistan on 8 th October 2005. The death toll reached over 70,000 in the North Western Frontier Province (NWFP) and Azad Jammu Kashmir (AJK), in addition to 3,5 million survivors affected by the disaster. People lost their houses and all their belongings.
Cologne/Muzaffarabad/Kabul. On the occasion of the first winter relief distribution in the district of Muzaffarabad, the German Ambassador in Islamabad, Dr. Gunter Mulack, explicitly acclaimed the commitment of Malteser International by saying: "Here, the cooperation between a Christian and Muslim NGO perfectly works!" Ten thousands of victims of the devastating earthquake in Pakistanare still in need of support.
ACTED Afghanistan: The use of puppets to foster a new approach to hygiene education
Breaking new ground in hygiene education in Afghanistan, ACTED has produced a puppet show to be aired on nation-wide television. ACTED has been implementing water sanitation and hygiene education projects, with the support of UNDP, the European Commission and the Afghan Ministry for Rural Rehabilitation and Development (MRRD), with the aim to assist drought affected areas in Baghlan and Faryab provinces.
Across the world, natural disasters are growing in number and destructiveness, and their human toll is escalating. In the past twenty years alone, more than 4 billion people have been affected by natural catastrophes - from floods, cyclones, and tsunami, to earthquakes, landslides, and volcanic eruptions.
The Weekly Morbidity and Mortality Report (WMMR) is published by the Ministry of Health of Pakistan (MOH) and the World Health Organization (WHO). The WMMR is built on surveillance data that health service providers and NGOs transmit on a weekly basis from health facilities and hospitals in those areas affected by the earthquake that struck Pakistan on 8 October 2005.
The WMMR objectives are to monitor the trend of health conditions over a period of time and provide vital information to all health partners.
Save the Children provides winter warmth for earthquake-affected children facing another harsh winter
Thousands of children in Northern Pakistan whose lives were turned upside down by the South Asia earthquake in October 2005 will be given warm clothes, blankets, shoes, and coats by Save the Children to help get them through the winter.
Between 22nd December and 28th December, Save the Children will be distributing over 8,400 sets of children's clothing - 4,200 in Muzzafarabad and 4,200 in Bagh, the two areas that were worst affected by the disaster.
TARNOL, Pakistan, December 20 (UNHCR) - They have been called the building blocks of Pakistan, making bricks from dawn to dusk to help fuel the country's growth. But the Afghan brick-makers in places like Tarnol are themselves walled in by poverty and debt in a foreign land.
Life is hard for the 200 Afghans who work here on the outskirts of the Pakistani capital, Islamabad. They live in flimsy huts in an industrial wasteland littered with smoke-spewing chimney stacks. Work starts after the morning prayers and ends with the sunset prayers.
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DARRA ADAM KHEL, 20 December (IRIN) - It is not uncommon to hear the sound of gunfire in the small town of Darra Adam Khel, 42 miles south of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Pakistan's rugged North West Frontier Province (NWFP).
In fact, a deafening volley sounds out every few minutes in the town's dusty main bazaars, as traders or buyers test out the weapons on sale at the many shops lined along the market.
Darra Adam Khel, for over a century, has been the centre of locally manufactured arms …
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson William Spindler - to whom quoted text may be attributed - at the press briefing, on 19 December 2006, at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.
By the end of today in Pakistan, we expect to have registered 1 million Afghans in an ongoing government registration exercise to find durable solutions for one of the largest groups of concern to UNHCR today.
The registration of Afghans in Pakistan started in October and is expected to end on December 31.
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ISLAMABAD, 19 December (IRIN) - Over a million Afghans living in Pakistan have been registered in a drive to provide them with official identification for a three-year period, UN officials said on Tuesday.
After an initial slow start in mid-October, the registration campaign has accelerated in recent weeks, with over 1,030,000 Afghans having registered with Pakistani authorities.
"With just two weeks to go before the exercise ends on 31 December, as many as 28,000 Afghans are being registered daily in …
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Alex Wolff Says He & Brother Nat Can 'Read Each Other's Minds'
Alex Wolff is classy casual in a photo from his cover shoot for shuString magazine's April 2016 "Flaunt" issue, on newsstands Wednesday (march 23).
The 19-year-old My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 star opened up about auditioning for the movie, working with his brother and wearing horse pajamas. Check it.
On working with brother Nat Wolff: "We're just honest with each other and most of the time can read each other's minds. Also Nat knows how to help me say the things I want to say the way I want to say them. I can't without him and I think I do the same for him, hopefully."
On his personal style: "I mostly like raincoats and pajamas. Preferably blue pajamas with horses on them. I like to wear that to events."
On auditioning for Greek Wedding 2: "I auditioned a few times, which was daunting because the first movie is such a classic. But everyone was really nice in the audition and loose and fun."
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It doesn't cost a lot to open a savings account at your local credit union in New Bedford. When you join St Anne Credit Union as a member, you join by opening what is known as a New Bedford Main Share savings account. Then, once you belong to the credit union, you can open a […] Read more »
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Breathe. Move. Rinse. Repeat.
Let's face it. Life can get pretty crazy. Sometimes things are going so fast you always feel like you are two steps behind. It can leave you feeling stressed, anxious and burnt out. I have been feeling a little overwhelmed the past couple of weeks so this month I am taking things back to basics.
Meditation is a great way to calm the chatter of your busy mind and relax your body. It also allows the universe to do it's thing and point us in the right direction. Finding calm in the chaos.
The beautiful thing about meditation is that you don't need to sit in any funny positions or be in stillness for hours of end. Just five minutes can make a whole lot of difference. During my yoga teacher training we meditated every day. It allowed me to see clearly, the clouds shifted and I could see my true path. That's why I need to go back to basics with meditation this month. So each day after my yoga practice I will sit in stillness and follow my breath. I like to pop on some music which helps me to focus but everyone is different.
if you are totally new to meditation here is a simple meditation you can do -
- Clear the room of any distractions - no phones, computers or TV!
- You could set a timer as to how long you wish to meditate for or meditation for the length of a couple (or more) songs if you are using music.
- Sit in a cross legged position on the floor or your yoga mat.
- Lengthen your spine, sink the sit bones into the earth below you and allow any tension you are holding in your jaw to melt away.
- Soften your gaze or close your eyes completely.
- Take three deep breaths in through your nose and out through your mouth. Reseal your lips.
- Continue to breath in and out through your nose, following your breath. Perhaps focusing on lengthening the breath so that the inhales and exhales are of equal length.
- Stay in this meditation for as long as you'd like.
- When you are ready to release your practice slowing bring the hands together at the heart centre. Seal your practice by bowing forward.
- Take your time to get up.


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Music Workshop for Children 12:45
Make music with an Irish theme with Iris Oltheten (ages 4-10)
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The youngest musicians (ages 4-10) have an opportunity to get a taste of making music with an Irish theme and is led by Splendor Kids own music teacher, Iris Oltheten.
Using Irish music as inspiration, Iris will guide the children to discover and explore the experience and fun of making music in a group setting. Just as traditional Irish musicians collaborate together to explore melodies, textures and tempos, Iris will guide the group through the process of putting a piece of Irish-themed music together.
No previous musical experience is required.
Duration: 45 minutes
Language: English (some Dutch spoken)
This workshop also takes place at 11:00
This event is part of the 2018 St. Patrick's Irish Festival Amsterdam.
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Chicago suburban Wheeling firefighters found two seriously injured people lying in the grass outside their burning building when they responded to an apartment fire early in the morning. The first responders quickly tended to a man with second- and third-degree burns covering half of his body. They also found a woman who was severely bleeding after she leapt through a first-floor window to escape the fire. Both were taken to the hospital with personal injuries and the man is currently in the burn unit. The fire started in the first-floor unit and then spread into the upstairs apartment through the front balcony. The buildings roof caved in and both units were left charred and gutted. Residents said that it took about one hour to put out the fire and there is at least $500,000 worth of damages. The building is also uninhabitable because gas and utilities needed to be turned of. Although a fire alarm was in the building, there were no sprinklers. Although the cause of the fire is still under investigation, it appears to be accidental. At this time, no personal injury lawsuits have been filed. To read the full story, click here.
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Weare, New Hampshire - A Visual History (4 Volumes, Complete Set)
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Romantic Breaks in Surrey
Whether its a Valentine's treat, a wedding anniversary celebration or maybe you want to arrange a first date or a romantic weekend to pop the question - Surrey is the perfect place for a romantic getaway any time of year. In summer you can picnic by a river or lake, take a romantic stroll together in the autumn folliage or the spring bluebells and in winter enjoy a simple fireside dinner or a cosy romantic spa break.
We've uncovered dreamy places to visit to get you in the mood—whatever your idea of romance and your price range.
Why not stay at;
- Oatlands Park, this grand building was opened as a hotel in 1856, and is located in the grounds of one of Henry VIII's palaces. With manicured gardens it overlooks the River Thames.
- Harbour Hotel, right in the middle of Guildford town centre, its perfect to then explore the town for dinner, followed by a production at the Yvonne Arnaud theatre.
- Brooklands Hotel is one of Surrey's very new and modern hotels, a 4star hotel with spa and restaurants, it has a very unique offering of overlooking the Mercedes Benz World race track and not far from Brooklands Museum.
Romantic things to do
We also think there are some very romantic places to visit, where you can stroll hand in hand, or sit and relax with a glass of something special;
- Painhill Park, this 18th century landscape garden is a wonderfully romantic place to while away an afternoon, with its Gothic Temple, Chinese Bridge and Crystal Grotto.
- Loseley Park (Open seasonally - please see website for opening times)With its beautiful gardens and its delightful historic house, Loseley offers you a perfect romantic setting. (Open May - end of July)
- Polesden Lacey, enjoy a romantic walk in the grounds with spectacular vistas of Surrey countryside and the charming house itself is where King George VI and Queen Elizabeth spent their honeymoon.
- Denbies and Box Hill Enjoy romantic wine tasting at Denbies Wine Estate followed by a fabulous picnic at nearby scenic Box Hill.
- Watts Gallery - Artist's Village, enjoy exploring the gallery of the Victorian artist GF Watts, to see his paintings and sculptures, plus explore Limnerslease the house which he shared with his artist wife Mary.
- Langshott Manor, offers afternoon tea's in intimate lounge rooms, with cosy fires, or in the summer sitting in their beautiful walled gardens.


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Liu Yuan - a princeling with a humble image
Despite his low-profile style, Liu Yuan, the youngest son of late president Liu Shaoqi, is a popular topic for mainland and overseas media because of his background and promotion prospects.
Last month, Liu Yuan was the subject of the latest cover story in Global People - a semi-monthly magazine under the Communist Party mouthpiece, the People's Daily - with a comprehensive profile interviewing many of his former co-workers, including farmers, grass-roots village cadres, military officers and even scholars who studied his parents.
The consensus was that this princeling - the term for a child of a former high-ranking party official - was capable and humble when he worked in Henan and the People's Liberation Army armed police.
Like many of his princeling peers, Liu suffered during the Cultural Revolution (he was 15 when it began in 1966), the magazine said. But he did not complain and, after graduating from Beijing Normal University in 1982, worked as a local cadre in Sinxiang county, Henan, as his mother, Wang Guangmei, suggested.
'Liu never put on airs when he worked with us, as other so-called princelings did,' former county leader Yan Guangliang, 80, was quoted by the magazine as saying. 'He was not a picky eater. He ate what farmers ate - plain porridge and dried sweet potatoes. He was so humble when dealing with villagers.'
When he was selected as vice-governor of Henan in early 1988 in charge of overseas commerce, traffic and safety, he immediately headed to Sanmenxia to supervise the handling of a traffic accident in which more than 40 people were killed, according to a retired provincial official.
'When Liu was our vice-governor, he toured every disaster site to visit the wounded and comfort the victims as soon as he could,' the retired official said.
In 1992, Liu was transferred to the PLA's armed police and given the rank of major general in charge of hydropower projects. It was an arrangement between former supreme leader Deng Xiaoping and then-president Yang Shangkun amid a cadres exchange between the government and the military.
Joining the army was a dream from Liu's childhood, and he quickly adapted to army life even though he was 41, according to his colleagues. He tried to help the military hydropower team to contract dozens of big projects, including the Three Gorges Dam project in the mid-1990s and some in the Tibet plateau, Global People reported. He was rewarded for his efforts by being promoted to lieutenant general in 2000.
After serving in the army for more than 17 years and becoming an academic with the post of political commissar of the army's Academy of Military Science, Liu was promoted to senior general in 2009 by President Hu Jintao, who is also chairman of the PLA's top decision-making body, the Central Military Commission (CMC).
The 60-year-old senior general returned to the PLA's General Logistics Department - his power base - in January and became its political commissar. But the move raised concerns that he might be promoted to become one of the vice-chairmen of the CMC because of his close connection with Vice-President Xi Jinping, the vice-chairman of the commission.
Traditionally, one of the two military vice-chairmen of the CMC is a political commissar, who is responsible for the political and ideological education and organisation of the army to ensure its loyalty to the party.
'It seems like that what Liu lost during the Cultural Revolution has now become powerful political capital for him to contend for a higher post,' said Ni Lexiong, a Shanghai-based military expert. 'Besides his family background, he is the only princeling who possesses political experience in both the government and the military, and his clean and humble image ideally matches what the public desires from a new leader in today's unstable China - a rich country with poor people.'
But Hong Kong-based commentator Johnny Lau Yui-siu said it was too early to speculate if Liu would be further promoted because Xi had not consolidated his political status.
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Jim Dent
The Junction Boys
Jim Dent
The Junction Boys
How 10 Days in Hell with Bear Bryant Forged a Cha
Release Date: 9/9/2000
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The legendary Paul ""Bear"" Bryant is recognized nationwide as one of the greatest coaches ever. So why did he always cite his 1-9 A&M team of 1954 as his favorite? This is the story of a remarkable team--and the beginning of the legend.
The Junction Boys tells the story of Coach Paul ""Bear"" Bryant's legendary training camp in the small town of Junction, Texas. In a move that many consider the salvation of the Texas A&M football program, Coach Bryant put 115 players through the most grueling practices ever imagined. Only a handful of players survived the entire 10 days, but they braved the intense heat of the Texas sun and the burning passion of their coach, and turned a floundering team into one of the nation's best. The Junction Boys is more than just a story of tough practices without water breaks. An extraordinary fellowship was forged from the mind-numbing pain. The thirty-five survivors bonded together like no other team in America. They profited from the Junction experience; the knowledge they took back with them to College Station, about themselves and what they were capable of, would be used for the rest of their lives.
In vivid and powerful images reminiscent of Friday Night Lights, Hoosiers, and The Last Picture Show, these young men and their driven coach come to life. The Junction Boys contains all the hallmarks of a classic sports story, and it combines America's love of college football with an extraordinary story of perseverance and triumph.
"It's the best sports book I've ever read."
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Everybody's Gone Surfin' at the Pier
Home to the largest surfing competition in the world, the Huntington Beach pier is iconic—one the longest public piers on the West Coast and on the California Register of Historical Resources. The new design provides a high-quality recreational experience for the local community and 3 million annual beach visitors. Ocean-themed art is woven into the entire area. The new programmable open plaza space can accommodate the City's 120 yearly special events, including the US Open Surfing Competition. An outdoor amphitheater has the ocean as its backdrop—and the seating area is itself an art piece that conveys the City's history. There's improved pedestrian access, new restrooms, concession buildings and a restaurant. A new pier worthy of Surf City, USA.


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Sometimes a Manic Hobgoblin gets the better of me. I live in a sweet, old house in central Austin built in 1952. I travel a few times each year. I have too many pets, and love each one more than the next.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Roman Holiday Starts
June 14 and 15 marked my first trans-Atlantic flight. We flew through the night on Lufthansa to get to Italy. The sun was up the whole time, but the flight attendants had passengers close the window shades to create darkness for those who wanted to sleep. I think I got about 45 minutes of fitful sleep over the nine hours it took to get to Munich. The Munich airport had nice, modern architecture. The German passport control agents were very friendly. One joked that we should skip our flight to Italy and vacation in Germany instead. Next time, maybe.
On the flight from Munich to Rome, as I walked through the first-class section of the plane on my way to the cattle pen, I mean economy section, I saw Kristen Bell (star of Veronica Mars - one of my favorite TV shows and recent co-star of the movie Forgetting Sarah Marshall) and Dax Shepard on our flight. They were arguing about Kristen's need for salad and Dax's insensitivity to her need for salad. Apparently, Kristen and Dax were on their way to Rome to shoot a movie titled "When in Rome". After our flight landed in Rome, Chad and I stood right by Kristen and Dax on the shuttle bus from the plane to the airport. Kristen and Dax were very quiet and clinging to each other, probably scared that someone would recognize them and try to chat. I played it cool and only talked to Chad, barely looking their way at all.
Chad and I spotted lots of errant luggage on the ground in Rome. The Rome airport was chaotic. No one asked to see our passport. No one checked our bags. When Chad and I were in the Cancun airport three years ago, they had better security than the Rome airport.
Rome itself was lovely and amazing though. After twenty hours with little sleep, we barely had time to check into the hotel before we had to meet a tour guide to see the Monuments of Rome: The Coliseum, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps and other historic spots.
Click here to check out our Italy photos on Flickr.com.
Check back tomorrow for tales from the next two days of our trip.
6 comments:
- Jensational said...
I am jealous of your Veronica Mars sighting! Not so much Dax though. I am surprised you didn't try to take a stealth photo of them.
- June 26, 2008 at 8:17 AM
- Chad Currie said...
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- June 26, 2008 at 11:08 AM
- allthingsaustindesign said...
Man, I am totally excited that you saw Dax. Anyone else see that prison movie with him and Will Arnett? Brilliance.
Oh and Jenn that photo on my blog was taken at Home Slice Pizza on South Congress!
- June 26, 2008 at 11:33 AM
You're a lucky girl, I'm also a huge Veronica Mars fan. Kristen is so cool, I'm luving that she crushed Forgetting Sarah Marshall and Disney gave her When In Rome. I hope Dax steps up & keeps our girl happy. Thanks for sharing!
- June 26, 2008 at 11:42 AM
- Maggie said...
DAX!!!! Love him. OMG, when I see him, I just want to scream BATING!!! (Only the 5 people who have seen Idiocracy will get that. That means you, Adam Stephens.)
- June 27, 2008 at 9:28 AM
- Jenn C. said...
Chad & I have both seen Idiocarcy and find it both funny and frighteningly prophetic. Must put Let's Go to Jail on Netflix list!
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MDMA or Ecstasy, is a synthetic drug with amphetamine-like and hallucinogenic properties. It is classified as a stimulant.
MDMA is taken orally, usually as a capsule or tablet. It was initially popular among Caucasian adolescents and young adults in the nightclub scene or at weekend-long dance parties known as raves. More recently, the profile of the typical MDMA user has changed, with the drug now affecting a broader range of ethnic groups. MDMA is also popular among urban gay males—some report using MDMA as part of a multiple-drug experience that includes marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamine, ketamine, sildenafil (Viagra), and other legal and illegal substances.
Users think the drug will make them feel good and enable them to keep going for days without rest. But people who use Ecstasy don't realize how dangerous this drug actually is. A big problem with ecstasy is that it's rarely pure. You can't be sure what's in it and you can't predict how you'll react. Sometimes, there is no MDMA at all. Though a recent study found that in some parts of the country the amount of MDMA in ecstasy was increasing.
Ecstasy is similar (in nature) to other amphetamines and hallucinogens. It speeds up the nervous system and acts as a mood enhancer. Also referred to as "the love drug", Ecstasy often makes the user feel good, happy and relaxed – at least at first. Contrary to rumors, Ecstasy is not an aphrodisiac and can actually inhibit sexual performance.
Short-term effects of ecstasy
Visual effects
- Colors look different.
- Things are very bright.
- If you stare at something for a while it will morph
- Milder than hallucinogens
- Closed-eyes visuals, like dreams
- Spinning glow lights in the dark mesmerize you
Social effects
- You feel very intimate
- It really does/doesnt make you horny, depending on your mood
- Its like when you love someone
- You are nice to everyone
- You feel really good about yourself, really accepting and loving
- You feel at one with the world and everybody.
Physical effects
- It feels great to be touched, you crave tactile sensation
- Showering feels amazing
- It is hard to get an erection
- Your pupils become very large
- You feel like you want to suck on things, that is the reason why many ravers carry a pacifier or lollipops
- You stay active for hours, you are not tired
- Your eyes may start moving by themselves, it is called nystagmus
Other effects
- Increased appreciation of music
After effects
- You feel depressed during the come down or for a couple days after. This is because your brain has used up all of it's serotonin levels and needs to rebuild them. Make sure you get rest and eat well. Take some 5-htp supplements and eat turkey and bananas.
- You may have trouble going to sleep, but when you do you will sleep a lot because you used a lot of energy
Long term effects
Psychological effects of ecstasy
Because ecstasy acts on both the serotonin and dopamine receptor systems in the brain, multiple dosing affects normal brain function. The usual levels of these neurotransmitters are no longer enough. In a sense, the brain is 'trained' to expect the effects of ecstasy.
The same mechanisms that cause the desired, pleasant effects also change the brain's response to normal levels of these neurotransmitters. The result is that when the drug is not present, the following symptoms emerge:
- Depression: May be severe enough to require treatment. One hallmark of ecstasy withdrawal is a deep sadness coupled with depression.
- Anxiety
- Paranoia
- Fatigue and loss of motivation: Especially difficult when coupled with depression.
- Exhaustion coupled with insomnia: Leads to mental impairment while awake, including confusion and memory problems.
- Cognitive problems: Inability to focus or concentrate.
- Clenching: Unconscious jaw clenching while awake and teeth grinding during sleep.
- Cardiovascular failure: Cardiovascular failure has been reported in some of the Ecstasy-related fatalities.


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4 veel gebruikte Engelse uitdrukkingen, die je moet kennen
Tags: Cultuur, Engelse uitdrukkingen, Engelse woorden leren, Grammatica
Engelse uitdrukkingen, die je moet kennen.
We zullen in de komende maanden wat artikelen wijden Engelse uitdrukkingen.
Hier zijn 4 veel gebruikte, met hun geschiedenis.
Let the cat out of the bag
To reveal a secret or a surprise, usually by accident.
Waar komt het vandaan?
Many years ago, merchants often sold live piglets (biggetjes) to customers.
After putting a piglet in a bag so the customer could transport it easily, dishonest merchants sometimes swapped the piglet for a cat when the customer looked away.
The buyer often didn't discover this until they got home and really let the cat out of the bag, revealing the merchant's secret!
"It's a secret. Try not to let the cat out of the bag."
"I was really looking forward to seeing the exciting film, until Jack let the cat out of the bag and told me the ending!"
"We were going to have a surprise birthday for dad, but my silly brother let the cat out of the bag the day before."
"Well the cat's out of the bag now. Everyone knows Julie will be given the lead role in the play."
Bekijk ook deze 20 'katten' uitdrukkingen
Not my cup of tea
If something is not your cup of tea, you do not like it or you are not interested in it.
Waar komt het vandaan?
The positive version of this expression, "it's my cup of tea", has been in use since the late 1800s when the British started using the phrase "my cup of tea" to describe something they liked. (We all know that the British love their tea!) In the 1920s, the word 'not' was added to the phrase to describe something that they didn't like.
"Some people love playing soccer, but it's not my cup of tea."
"I know that scary films are not your cup of tea, but you should definitely see this one, it's amazing!"
Peter: "Did you listen to the CD I gave you?"
Kevin: "Yes, I listened to it twice but it's not really my cup of tea."
You can also use the opposite:
"I really like Van Gogh's paintings. They're just my cup of tea."
A piece of cake
Something which is very easy to do.
Waar komt het vandaan?
It is thought that this idiom originated in the 1870s when it was tradition to give cakes as prizes in competitions. In some parts of the USA at this time, slaves would participate in 'cake walks' where couples would perform a dance mocking the mannerisms of their masters. The most graceful couple would receive a cake as a prize. From this, the expression 'a piece of cake' started being used to describe something that was easy to achieve.
"I'm sure the test next week will be a piece of cake for me. I've been studying for weeks!"
"The football match today was a piece of cake! All the best players in the other team had injuries so we scored 6 goals!"
Jane: "Thank you so much for changing my tyre. I had no idea how to do it!"
Pete: "No problem. When you've been a mechanic for 30 years, changing a tyre is a piece of cake!"
Sleep on it
To spend time (usually at least a day) thinking about something carefully before making a decision.
Waar komt het vandaan?
It is not known where this idiom originated from but people often believe that if they do not have the solution to a problem straight away, a good sleep will help. Some people think that the brain continues to solve problems while we are sleeping and when you wake up the solution will just be there! However, others believe that we can make better decisions after sleep as the brain is 'fresh'.
Mr Jones: "So Tim, would you like to work here?"
Tim: "I'm not sure. Can I sleep on it and let you know tomorrow?"
"She told me she would sleep on it and let me know her decision but it's been 3 days now and she still hasn't called!"
Mary: "That's it, I've had enough. I'm resigning!"
Lisa: "Mary, you're really angry at the moment. Why don't you go home and sleep on it before you make any sudden decision.
- In dit artikel vind je woorden die elkaar lijken tegen te spreken maar elkaar juist versterken.
- Ook leuk om te lezen: 15 vaak gebruikte afkortingen in het Engels
- Uitdrukkingen in de Engelse taal die uit het Nederlands afstammen vind je hier.
- Of dit: op deze site 3000 Engelse spreekwoorden met de betekenis en Nederlandse vertaling.
- 20 Engelse uitdrukkingen die specifiek over katten gaan.
- Deze 15 zakelijke uitdrukkingen worden ook heel vaak gebruikt. Spreek als een native speaker en ga ze gebruiken in gesprekken.
Wil je dit artikel hieronder delen als u anderen er ook een plezier mee wilt doen? Bedankt.


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The Cosmetic Surgeon of Choice: Dr. Jennifer L. Walden
The life of a plastic surgeon can be very hectic as well as demanding. This field of work isn't for the faint-of-heart because you'll need to have a passion for doing the work. You'll also need the perseverance to make it through the extensive amounts of training. One of the top cosmetic surgeons in Texas is Jennifer Walden, and she has put Austin, Texas, on the map. Walden has a resume of excellence as well as a reputation of success. She is the founder of the famed Walden Cosmetic Surgery & Laser Center, and she obtained a fellowship from the prestigious Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital in New York City.
While living in New York City, Walden was under guidance from some of the industry's most celebrated figures. One of her mentors was the prominent Dr. Sherrell Aston. Thanks to their strong bond, these two individuals became a talented duo in a sense as Walden became a close associate of Dr. Aston. The reintroduction of silicone breast implants came from the extensive work of Walden as she participated in clinical trials as well as submitted plenty of research papers to bring the obsolete components back into transition. This astounding woman has a brilliant mind, and she uses it to the fullest. Being such a high-profile individual, she consistently serves as a consultant for Venus concept, for Ideal implants, for ThermiAesthetics and for other medical-aesthetic companies. After spending seven years in New York, she was ready to move back to Austin to raise her sons.
Dr. Jennifer Walden has also appeared on numerous television shows such as VH1's "Plastic Surgery Obsession", NBC's "The Today Show", E! Network's "Dr. 90210" and ABC's "20/20." All in all, the sky is the limit for this valiant woman or should I say that the limit is the sky.


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'Plant good seeds in order to harvest positive results
Give good and good shall come to you'
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My Son's Favorite book at the moment is The Gruffalo. I must say I really enjoy reading this book. The first time I had ever heard of the Gruffalo was in 2014, after I had Timmy. I went to a soft play with My partners mother, and on the wall was painted a huge picture of this ugly cartoon character. I asked, "What is that?". She looked at me shocked, how had I never heard of The Gruffalo? Well, I soon learnt very quickly what it is. I absolutely love it! That year I got to watch the cartoon as it was on Christmas day, which It reads just like the book. It is the cutest cartoon, and very very clever!
If you have never heard of The Gruffalo, you need to read the book and or watch the cartoon! The book is about a little mouse who walks through the deep dark woods, he comes across various animals who wish to eat him but he manages to get out of each situation by saying he is meeting a "Gruffalo". He describes a bit of the Gruffalo, Such as he has Terrible Claws and terrible teeth in his terrible jaws and then mentions what The Gruffalo's favorite food is, such as when he comes across a snake, he says the Gruffalo's favorite food is scrambled snake. The snake gets scared and scampers off. The mouse says, "Silly snake doesn't he know there's no such thing as a Gruffalo!" This continues until he comes across The Gruffalo, with all the exact same features as what he describes through the book. The Gruffalo wants to eat the mouse, but the mouse convinces him hes the scariest mouse in the woods. So they walk through the woods and come across all the creatures again, each one see's the Gruffalo and scuttles off, the Gruffalo is convinced they are scared of the mouse, so the mouse says he is hungry and his favorite food is Gruffalo crumble, at which scares the Gruffalo and he scampers off leaving the mouse to enjoy a nut in peace. The book is very easy reading, and Timmy loves finishing my sentences while we are reading.
We also have the follow up book "The Gruffalo's Child" which is just as delightful and easy reading as The Gruffalo. There is a cartoon version of the book also which is another joy to watch. This version tells of the Gruffalo's child who should not go into the deep dark woods as if he does the big bad mouse will be after you. The child does not listen, is brave and ventures out into the woods. He comes across all the same lovely characters as in The Gruffalo. Each character says the mouse is close by eating Gruffalo cake ect… until finally he comes across the mouse who doesn't seem scary at all and thinks he would like to eat him, until the mouse tells him he has a friend who he needs to meet and describes him in a scary way, then moves into the moonlight where a big silhouette shadow of the mouse comes across the snowy floor and scares the Gruffalo's child back home. Seriously, how could you not love these books?
If you have read these books, what are your thoughts on them. Please share them with me and I would love to know what books are currently your and your child's favorites!


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About Us
About Us
Bharat Vikas Group-
BVG India Limited,
as the name portrays is a company which is putting its best efforts towards India's progress. Destiny supported the growth of this enterprise, as The founder,
Mr. HR Gaikwad,
not only gave his immense efforts towards achieving the goals, but also had the mindset of a winner in order to accomplish everything. Working as a
Service Provider,
we ensure that our customers avail from us the best housekeeping services which anyone in this market can offer them. The services we provide to our customers includes
Land Filing Services, Road Sweeping, Railway Coach Cleaning, Shop Floor Maintenance
and a lot more. Currently, we are one of the most prominent business enterprise of this industry, which is currently serving to 800+ sites, has made relations with 750+ customers and served 70 cities across 20 states of India.
We have developed LED bulbs of high luminous efficacy which gives more than 20% output as compared to that of any other product. Along with this we have provided turnkey services for installing and maintaining the streetlights. Recently, we secured a turnkey contract from Government of Goa, and replaced more than 1,87,000 streetlight across the state. It will not only make the nights of Goa a safer time, but will also bring down the emission of CO2 by 18500 metric tonnes, which is equivalent to planting 2001543, 10 year old trees. Along with this, it will greatly reduce the power consumption of the state.
We supply products in sizes of
8 and 10 gauges.
Our Team
We are a company which is a family. Contribution of the most dedicated and proficient personnel has helped us sustain and grow in this industry. Some of the members of our team are listed below:-
Chairman and Managing Director- Mr HR Gaikwad
In the year 1991, Hanmantrao Gaikwad, a 19 year old student who belonged to a small village in Rahimatpur, Satara, had to migrate to Pune for his further studies. Due to the loss of his father's life, he had to suffer financially and struggles started to get worse. A bus ride of even a rupee was unaffordable for him, so he had to travel on his cycle for 42 Kms each day to his college. It was the ideology and writings of the legend Swami Vivekananda which brought a guiding light in the life of Hanmantraos Life.
Take up one idea, make that idea your life, think of it, dream of it, live on that idea. This is the way to success. A saying of Swami Vivekananda. Simplistic in nature, this thought is something which marked an unforgettable impression on Hanmantrao's mind. It is the search of an idea which led him to think of Bharat Vikas, i.e., India's Progress. Seemingly impossible to achieve, he kept in mind that difficult would take a day but impossible shall be accomplished in a week. So, Bharat Vikas was an ambition of our Founder, and is something which he accomplished.
After a couple of years of his thinking, we carried out his studies, but also established a Non-profit organization named Bharat Vikas Pratishthan. Owing to which we requested funds from the wealthy and provided the same funds to educate the poor & needy students. Although he himself lived in some great financial difficulties, he signed up to odd jobs like painting, cleaning and even tuition so that he can fund his own studies and sustain his life.
Then, as a Graduate Trainee Engineer, he began his career in the design department of Telco (Tata Motors) in the year 1995, and along its sides, BVP was growing and started to help rural youngsters in order to get jobs. He eminently salvaged cables and sold it to the scrap dealers, which led him to earn a Spiking 2 Crore worth of value for his company. Which was greatly recognized in the markets as it was then a destiny for thousands of Rural Youth. Further, he outsourced his housekeeping outfit under the name of BVP and firstly provided services to Telco in the year 1997.
A dear friend of Mr Hanmantrao Gaikwad, Mr. Umesh Mane, quit his job as a Bank manager so that he can support his dear friend in order to successfully endeavor in the markets while Mr Gaikwad was looking after his responsibilities in the job of Telco. With a dedication to prosper, he grew his team from 8 to 300 people by the year 2000. Such growth in the team led Mr. Gaikwad to quit Telco, and look after BVG completely.
Mr Umesh Mane- Vice Chairman and Joint Managing Director
Mr. Umesh Mane is the co-founder of BVG (Bharat Vikas Group). He is an individual who holds a masters degree in commerce and was initially working in the banking sector prior to joining BVG. Being a Vice Chairman and Joint Managing Director, he is solely responsible for operations and executions division of our company. With utmost perfection he execute every task, because he is a personnel who is not only highly experienced but is also eager to welcome new challenges.
When it comes to define a pillar of our company, we have no better personnel who can overshadow the efforts and support of Mr Umesh Mane.
Undoubtedly we work under the shadow of Mr. H R Gaikwad., but the reason behind our push in pace is Mr. Mane. His sole mission is to convert the vision of our chairman into reality. He only dreams to make our company one of the most prioritized service providers across the globe.
Mr. Mane is an individual who inspires every personnel of our firm. The complexities of every project is sorted at his end only. He handles the risks carefully and guides us towards the most profitable directions.
Expansion of our firm is one of his thoughts, and he always dreams to greatly invest in more productive opportunities. He completely focuses on managing each thing we do, because he knows that unorganized business is questionable and less likely to grow in organized industry.
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14 September 2016
This year's ITF/Tennis Europe Grand Slam team for boys and girls aged 14 & Under completed another successful summer tour of Germany and Belgium during the months of July/August. The team consisted of nine players; four boys and five girls. The team's boys included Karlis Ozolins (LAT), Antreas Djakouris (CYP), Matas Bruzas (LTU) and Gjorgji Jankulovski (MKD) while the girls were Viktoriya Kanapatskaya (BLR), Francesca Curmi (MLT), Ana Ristevska (MKD), Renata Farima (MDA) and Yeva Avetisyan (ARM). Two coaches, Goran Shevchenko (MKD) and Irena Chichmarova (BLR), accompanied the players.
The players and the coaches met in Duren, Germany on July 23rd where they had a short time to meet, train and get to know each other before continuing to the first tournament of this summer's tour in Duren. The results of the first tournament gave the players every reason to be optimistic about their trip. In the singles event, Viktoriya Kanapatskaya reached the final, where she was defeated by the Russian Darya Astakhova 6-3 7-6(3). Antreas Djakouris reached the semi-final and lost to Natan Rodrigues (BRA) 6-2 6-0. In the doubles tournament Kanapatskaya showed another great performance and with her partner Oksana Selekhmenteva (RUS) won the tournament against Weronika Baszak (POL) & Nina Stankovska (SVK) 6-4 6-1. Djakouris & Bruzas reached the boys' semi-finals, where they lost to Dev Javia (IND) and Xiaofei Wang (CHN) 6-2 6-0.
The tour continued in Hasselt, Belgium where the Team once again achieved excellent results. The girls' singles features some particularly strong performances; after winning against her teammate Renata Farima 6-1 6-1 in the semi-final, Kanapatskaya faced another teammate Francesca Curmi. The Maltese was more motivated and won a thrilling long match 6-4 4-6 6-0. In the boys' singles, Djakouris reached the quarters and lost to the eventual champion, Noah Martens (BEL) 7-5 6-3. The doubles events were also very fruitful, with an all-ITF/Tennis Europe Team final in girls doubles, which Kanapatskaya & Ristevska won against Curmi & Avetisyan 6-3 6-1. On the boys's side, Djakouris & Bruzas reached the final and lost to Dev Javia (IND) & Ilya Snitari (MDA) 62 63, after the champions had also ended the hopes of Jankulovski/Ozolins 7-5 7-5 in the semi-finals.
For the third week the team moved to Eching, Germany participating at the Bavarian Junior Open. After being very patient and working very hard Kanapatskaya won her first singles title after three hours of fighting against Klara Novakova (CZE) 7-6(6) 4-6 6-3. Ristevska and Curmi both reached the quarters, where they lost to Shavit Kimchi (ISR) 6-1 6-4 and Mara Guth (GER) 6-2 3-6 6-2 respectively. In the boys' singles, Bruzas fell in the final to Daniel Siniakov (CZE) 6-1 6-2. The Czech also bested Ozolins 7-5 6-3 in the quarterfinals. Great results were achieved in doubles events, too; Curmi & Avetisyan won the 14 & Under tournament against Czechs Petra Csabi & Klara Novakova 57 63 [10-8] while Kanapatskaya & Ristevska won the 16 & Under tournament against the Russian team Sofiia Likhacheva & Noel Saidenova 6-3 7-5. Jankulovski & Ozolins reached the boys' semi-final, losing to the Bulgarians Alex Ganchev & Anthony Genov 7-5 6-0.
The tour finished at the prestigious Jugend Cup in Renningen/Rutesheim, where the ITF/Tennis Europe players again stood out from the opposition. Kanapatskaya again led the way, coming from a set down to beat teammate Avetisyan in the semi-finals 3-6 6-1 6-3 to reach her fourth final of the Tour, where she fell to Russia's Avelina Sayfetdinova 7-5 6-3. Ristevska and Curmi again reached the singles quarterfinals, losing to Jana Kolodynska (BLR) 6-4 6-1 and Sayfetdinova 6-2 6-3 respectively. In the boys singles, Ozolins reached the semis, where he was forced to retire with a back injury having lost the first set to Holger Rune (DEN). Bruzas reached the quarterfinals with a come-from-behind win over teammate Jankulovski 5-7 7-5 6-1, ultimately losing to Oleksiy Shestakov (UKR) 6-4 7-6(3). The doubles event again saw success for Ozolins & Djakouris who reached the final but unfortunately due Ozolins' injury they had to forfeit the match. Meanwhile, the girls concluded the tour in style, with four team members reaching the final as Kanapatskaya & Ristevska went on to win their third consecutive third title, beating Curmi & Farima 6-4 7-5.
After four very competitive tournaments, the team coaches concluded that it had been a very successful series of events for this year's team. The players competed in some of the best European events in this age category and showed great attitude, competitive spirit and work ethic. The tour provided a great opportunity for all the players who will be able to use this experience for their future development.


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Mike Lackey docked his Vagabond July 19 at Pt. Loma Sportfishing, after a three-day trip with 22 anglers.
Robert Madison of Long Beach won first place for a 51.2-pound yellowfin from open water not far from San Diego.
Vagabond Jackpot Winners from a three-day trip show off their fish.
He came up pretty fast, said Madison. He fought tough.
Madison said he fished a sardine on a 3/0 Mustad hook, with 30-pound Maxima line on a 350 Daiwa reel and a Calstar 670 rod.
Art Ramirez of Alta Loma was second, for a 50.8-pound yellowfin, and Mike Taylor of Long Beach was third, for a 50.2-pound tuna.
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What a wonderful day we had today on big tuna and yellowtail, wrote Shawn Steward aboard the Excel July 18. Tuna up to 100 pounds and yellowtail to 45 pounds; and we caught the majority of the fish came in on fly lined sardines. At one point we had 5 to 8 fish going but we were only landing half of what we were hooking. We picked 29 tuna and 8 yellowtail, which doesnt sound like much, but the shark ate more than his share and the weather we had in the lee of the island was awesome.
Bill Benson of Ramona won first place on the six-day trip to Guadalupe and open waters, for a 114-pound yellowfin tuna that bit a sardine on 60-pound Big game line. Bill said he used 60-pound Spectra backing on a Penn 16 VSW reel and a Penn 765 rod to decki his winner in 15 minutes.
Bill Benson poses with his hefty yellowfin aboard the Excel.
He bit real early in the morning, said Benson, on a long soak. There were only about five other anglers up, and it was quiet and I got a perfect drift with my bait.
Excel Jackpot Winners and their 'Lupe yellowfin.
Robert Jacobs of Sparks, NV was second, for a 100-pounder, and Woody Smith of Pacific Beach was third, for a 93-pound yellowfin tuna. Dan Perno of Tucson was in the lineup shot with his honorable mention 118-pounder, a handoff fish.
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Mike Keating brought the Spirit of Adventure in July 19 after a four-day trip with 26 anglers; the Fish With Me charter. Tom Umiejewski of Rancho Santa Margarita was the chartermaster.
Tackle rep Betty Chao and Skipper Mike Keating display this 56-pound yellowfin.
Adam Masuda of Santa Ana won first place. He took a 59-pound yellowfin on a sardine, a size one Gorilla hook, 30-pound P-Line on a Torium 16 reel and a GRUSA 70H rod.
Spirit of Adventure Jackpot Winners from their 4-day trip.
Tackle rep Betty Chao of San Diego was second, for a 56-pounder. Luke Burson of Laguna Niguel tied with Harvey Ruiz of Perris for third. Both had yellowfin tuna of 53.5 pounds.
I got four tuna over 50 pounds, said Luke.
Angler Gets Opah
A 52-pound Opah arrived aboard the American Angler, skippered by Brian Kiyohara, on July 19 at Pt. Loma Sportfishing. The moonfish was caught by Steve Mellentin of San Diego, on a chrome and purple Raider 125 jig, with 30-pound P-Line, a Trinidad 30 reel and a Calstar 660 H rod.
Steve Mellentin and deckhand Matthew O'Reilly Romaine with the big moonfish.
He fought like a big tuna, said Steve, he bit deep and he stayed deep.
Richard Clark of San Diego won first place for a 60-pound yellowfin, the first tuna to make that weight on a long range boat in open water this season.
American Angler Jackpot Winners and the 52-pound Opah.
Richard said he fished a sardine on a 3/0 Mustad hook, and that he used 50-pound Big Game line, and Avet LX reel and a Calstar 765 L rod.
Polaris Supreme Report
We started off the morning hitting kelps on the way up to albacore land, wrote Polaris Supreme skipper Drew Henderson July 18. It worked out well for us. We hit a couple of kelps that were packing lots of dorado mixed with some yellowtail. We hit a couple of dry ones then found one loaded with yellowtail of the 18 and up grade with just a few less then that. We finally made it into the tuna grounds around one but didn't get our first good stop until a few hours after that. What a blast. We got another good stop shortly after then a few more stops before dark crept in and we had to call it a trip.
There were 18 passengers aboard the Supreme for the five-day trip, which fished at Guadalupe Island and open water between the island and San Diego.
With Skipper Drew Henderson, Ed Scheenstra of Ontario poses his first place 94-pound yellowfin. Ed Scheenstra of Ontario won first place for a 94-pound yellowfin.
I got him on a long soak, said Ed, in about 20 minutes.
Scheenstra said he fished a sardine on a 4/0 Super Mutu ringed hook, with 50-pound Soft Steel line on a TLD 30 reel and a six-foot Seeker rod.
Polaris Supreme Jackpot Winners and their whopper tuna.
Robert Pollack of Del Mar was second, for a 54.2-pound yellowfin, and Gary Sos of Spring Valley was third, for a 50-pound yellowfin tuna.
Charter Loads Indy
We had really nice weather, said owner-skipper Mark Pisano after docking his Independence at Pt. Loma Sportfishing July 19 after a five-day West Coast Marketing charter co-sponsored by Avet reels. We fished at Guadlaupe, and spent three days fishing offshore.
Dave Rocchi of Cypress won first place. Dave only needed 15 minutes to bring his 75.6-pound yellowfin tuna to gaff. He said it bit a sardine on a 4/0 Hayabusa hook, Yo-Zuri 40-pound line an Avet SX-2 prototype reel and a Graftech 70 M rod.
Independence Jackpot Winners after a five-day trip to the 'Lupe.
Stephen Earner of San Diego was second, for a 65.4-pound tuna, and Greg Gostanian of Fresno was third, for a 64.6-pound yellowfin tuna.


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BAKU (Reuters) - Tens of millions of television viewers will tune into Europe's annual pop music contest in the former Soviet republic of Azerbaijan this weekend, but a war of words over human rights may drown out the singing, self-promotion and kitschy costumes.
Hundreds of excited Eurovision Song Contest fans have already arrived in the oil-rich Azeri capital of Baku, which has undergone a $60 million facelift in preparation for the event with a shiny new 23,000-seat rectangular Crystal Hall on the shores of the Caspian Sea at the centre of the celebrations.
"People are very friendly in Azerbaijan and food is fantastic. We enjoy being here and we love Eurovision," said Dmitry, a 19-year-old flag-draped fan from Moldova, accompanied by new Azeri friends.
The multi-purpose Crystal Hall arena was built by a German firm in eight months for an undisclosed sum of money.
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Azerbaijan won the right to host the annual contest last year in Germany with the victory of its entry, the love song "Running Scared", from Eldar Gasimov and Nigar Jamal, better known as Ell/Nikki.
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"I think that many more people will learn about our beautiful country after Eurovision and many more will come to see it," 19-year-old student Sabina Mehdiyeva said, adding her voice to many Baku residents who welcomed the contest.
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Great day on the Mohawk...this 24 inch walleye was one of the beauties that was caught today...the Mohawk river is a great fishery...that does not get a ton of pressure..also...the fish caught in this area of the Mohawk are not on the NYS DOH consumption advisory list
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Today it was just me on the water, and it was great. Fished the Mohawk between Lock 7 and 8. Water is 70 degrees. Weeds are just starting to grow, only about 8 inches in height. So I set up in 3 feet of water and bounced plastics worms, and small spinners off the
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Last outing of the year...Merry Christmas!!! For you hard water folks Northwest Bay has ice in it. The extreme cold next week should freeze the lake. Be safe on the ice!!!! Make sure it's plenty thick...I don't want to read about any peops going through the ice🤕
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