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PLEASANT PLAINS – Sharp from the outset, Pleasant Plains High School junior TJ Painter kept opposing hitters off balance for the better part of his outing Saturday.
So when teammate Carter Weiters ignited a big two-out rally in the sixth inning with a long home run to left field, Painter knew he had accomplished just about all he needed.
"I only had to face one (more) batter, so my job was done almost at that point," said Painter, who induced a fly out to start the seventh before reaching his pitch limit.
Bolstered by the back-to-back homers from Weiters and Blake Young, the Cardinals rode Painter's 13-strikeout gem to a 6-1 victory over Quincy Notre Dame in the Class 2A Pleasant Plains Sectional title game at Reiser Field.
"I love this team; I've said it all along," said Plains coach Dave Greer, whose squad improved to 29-8-1 and will play Tuscola in Monday's 6 p.m. super-sectional game at Lincoln Land Community College. "It's not a typical Plains team. We don't run that much, we hit but we kind of kick it a little bit. But when it comes to crunch time, the pitchers throw, the fielders field and we hit the ball.
"The bigger the game, the bigger they play."
The Raiders, who beat Plains 13-12 in a wild sectional final last year at Beardstown and in this year's regular-season matchup, finished the season at 28-3. Junior starter Tommy Ray allowed five runs on five hits in 5 1/3 innings.
"I think we just made a couple mistakes and if we don't make those mistakes it's a different ballgame with the pressure on them a little bit. But today they were just the better team," said QND coach Ryan Oden.
The Cardinals, who scored twice on a pair of two-out errors by QND in the third, were clinging to a 2-1 advantage three innings later when Weiters stepped up with two outs and Addison Ruot on first. After Ray missed the zone with three straight pitches, Greer gave his senior first baseman the green light.
"He just told me I could go ahead, so I hit," said Weiters, who admitted he didn't immediately realize the ball was gone and almost missed first base.
"I think three times this year I've given him 3-0 swings and he just got all of it," said Greer. "He's not afraid to swing and he tattooed that."
In his previous time up, Weiters was robbed of a potential RBI single when Raiders third baseman Nick Wellman made a diving catch on his hot liner.
"I was a little mad after that. Some of the guys were like, 'the next one's going to count' – and it did."
Painter surrendered just three hits and issued three walks in his 6 1/3 innings, working off the game plan Greer implemented.
"Coach was saying, ride inside and smoke them. Don't let them get their hands extended," said Painter, whose record moved to 7-3 after Giuseppe Mattera secured the final two outs. "I let them get their hands extended one time and that ball might not have landed yet."
That lone miscue came when QND's Malachi Lentz belted a solo homer to left after Painter had retired the first 11 Raiders he faced. But after whiffing two batters in each of the first five innings, the Cardinal lefty pitched over a pair of singles by striking out the side in the sixth.
"He kept his composure. He wanted the ball this game and he threw extremely well," said Greer. "It's one of his better games of the year, by far."
After Weiters' bomb made it 4-1, Young poked the first pitch he saw down the left-field line and over the fence, closing the book on Ray (7-3). Two batters later, Painter's single up the middle off Lentz chased home Joey Lee from second with the game's final run.
While the Plains crowd could sense the sectional championship was imminent at that point, the Cardinals players did not want to take it for granted.
"You never know you have it; you know, it's baseball," said Painter. "But you feel it a little less in your stomach when you've got a few runs on your back."
Greer was glad to see his team stay composed after it "got too emotional" in last year's sectional loss to QND. But Painter admitted enjoying some measure of revenge.
"The big thing is that we're still playing and going to super-sectionals, but the fact it's them we knocked off feels a little better," he said.
And the plan for Monday?
"We probably won't talk about that yet," he said. "We'll enjoy this tonight."
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Voluntary Certification for Onsite Wastewater Disposal System Installers
In June 1974 the State of Maine adopted a comprehensive set of rules covering the design, siting, permitting, and construction of septic systems, or as they are called today, subsurface wastewater disposal systems. These rules established criteria for site suitability, recognized various system components and construction techniques, required the use of a standard design form (HHE-200), and strengthened the system of permitting and inspecting systems at the local level. The rules have evolved over time but retain many of the fundamental principles upon which the 1974 Rules were based.
Malfunctioning and improperly installed septic systems are a health hazard. With nearly 20,000 new septic systems being installed in Maine each year, proper installation is critical to protecting the health of Maine citizens and the quality of Maine waters. During the winter of 1998 to 1999, the Division of Environmental Health, Subsurface Wastewater Unit developed a training and certification program to broaden the use of proper septic system installation techniques by installers, to address the installation issue.
The primary purpose of the program is to protect the public health from malfunctioning onsite sewage disposal systems, by creating an incentive for Maine septic system installers to become educated on proper septic system installation techniques. A secondary purpose is to recognize installers who make an effort to educate themselves on these techniques and to provide an incentive to continue education efforts on proper installation techniques.
A list of Certified Installers is maintained by the Team, on our web site. The certifications are valid for a period of 5 calendar years. The following criteria must be met initially in order to be certified by the Division:
- Attendance at one (1) full-day basic training session; and
- Submission of two (2) HHE-200 Forms (wastewater disposal system designs) the certification applicant installed, for which a permit was issued and an inspection performed by the Local Plumbing Inspector; or other relevant qualifications, reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
In lieu of the approved designs, an installer may submit evidence of alternate, relevant training, which will be reviewed on an individual basis. In addition to the initial certification requirements, the certified installer must attend at least 6 hours of training each 5 years thereafter, otherwise the certification shall lapse. Alternately, one may attend other relevant training to be reviewed on a case by case basis (for example, product manufacturer demonstrations).
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Every swing. Every hit. Every catch. Every out. Every high-five. Every "nice try" or "good effort." On and off the field, every little moment makes the Little League experience meaningful. That's why we're honored to partner with Little League in its mission to bring the joy of sports to kids in more communities across the country.
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The manufacturing sector across the country – in particular the aerospace industry which is primarily located in central Canada – is in the midst of a period of significant ups and downs but manufacturers here in Saskatchewan seem to be travelling a period of relative stability.
Those are the primary findings of the monthly update on the manufacturing sector prepared by StatsCanada.
Many had been expecting to see some growth in this segment as a result of the falling Canadian dollar which is making us more competitive on the global scene. But it actually might just be a buffer that is offsetting declines resulting from falling oil prices and activity in the oil patch in general.
Saskatchewan manufacturers saw revenues of $1.2 billion in July. That is on par with seasonally adjusted figures reported for the past six months, suggesting little movement one way or the other.
We have, however, seen a bit of growth in inventories which suggests manufacturers are stockpiling product, a sign that sales orders might be softening a little bit.
The First Red Tick
The economists at BMO Bank of Montreal have separated themselves from the pack with a forecast suggesting Saskatchewan's economy is going to shrink this year.
This is the first report with a red figure for GDP growth in the province. And, while it is just barely in the red – one-tenth of one percentage point – it is noteworthy because it is the one outlier showing the province's economy will contract in 2015. It also says Alberta will shrink – one full percentage point – and Newfoundland will see nearly a two-percent decline.
The bank's economists go on to suggest that next year will be much stronger with expansion of two full percent which puts us in the middle of the pack, ahead of Alberta and everyone east of Ontario.
Inflation in Saskatchewan will be at the low end of the scale next year but job creation is going to continue this year and next, despite the slowdown. However, unemployment will also rise suggesting the size of the labor pool is going to grow which means we should expect people to continue moving here, adding to our population.
We're Worth It
The squishy stock market and strong real estate environment in many parts of the country are showing up on our personal balance sheets.
The balance sheet is one of the most basic financial measures any of us can use to test our worth. It's also the same for businesses or even countries. And we now have a national report on the balance sheets – sometimes called net worth – of the country and how that looks when we divide it up on a per capita basis.
These data look at the first quarter of the year so they're a few months old but they provide a snapshot of how we're faring in a slowing economy. In simple terms, our net worth is going up because of strong real estate values but going down because of the declining stock market or investments and rising debt levels.
When you average those out, we moved backward ever so slightly in Q1, yet, before any alarm bells ring we're still better off than we were even just two years ago.
Paul Martin You've heard him on the radio, seen him on TV and read him in newspapers and magazines. Paul is a popular keynote speaker on topics ranging from the economy to tapping community potential. His unique blend of communication and business knowledge has made him a highly sought-after consultant. As the Chair of Martin Charlton Communications, Paul is MCC's 'go to' guy for all things business in Saskatchewan. He is the chair of four Saskatchewan branches of TEC (The Executive Committee) – a global organization dedicated to improving the performance and enhancing the lives of CEOs – which has over 50 CEOs and senior executives among its Saskatchewan members. The long and short: Paul knows the province's corporate community and business economy like few others. He is a potent conduit for anyone looking to do business in Saskatchewan, Canada's fastest growing economy. His strategic advice is unrivalled.
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The Niagara Knights men's basketball program closes out their 2017-18 regular season hosting the Sault Cougars (0-18, 11th OCAA West) in back-to-back homes games Friday, February 16th and Saturday, February 17th. Niagara currently sits in a three way tie with Fanshawe and Lambton for 4th spot in the OCAA West Division with records of 11-7. The Knights hope that success this weekend can bring them some confidence heading into this year's OCAA Championships.
Heading into the Playoffs, the Knights will continue to rely on the impressive play from their star guards Levi Mukuna (Hamilton, Ont.) and Van Hutchinson Jr. (Nassau, Bahamas). The duo currently lead the Knights in scoring this season, averaging 19.3 points and 17. 3 points respectively.
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Pit Seven Size: 2 acre
Total number of swims : 14
Depths : 0.5 – 3.25 Meters Approx
Features : Island, Sandy Plateaux's, Overhanging Trees, Snags & Lily Beds
Stock : Pit 7/6 was recently stocked of carp between 13lb to 35lb so a good head of carp to go for plus plenty of Bream, Pike & Silvers
Lake Rules:
- NO Keepnets or Sacks
- NO retaining Fish
- Do NOT leave rods unattended
- Barbless Hooks Only
- NO Nut Baits
- NO Korda Goo
- All nets and mats MUST be dipped before fishing/ even if there dry
- NO Braided Main Line
- NO Open Fire's Or BBQ's
- NO Radios
- NO Tents
- NO Surface Baits On Pit 1
- Correct size Unhooking Mats & Lnding nets Must Be Used on all lakes
- Return All Fish Alive
- Maximum 2 Rods
- Pike Fishing From Oct 1st – Mar 31st
- Failure To Observe These Rules Will Mean Dismissal From The Site
- Person Using The Fishery Do So Entirely At Their Own Risk
- Take All Rubbish Away
- No dogs
- Carp - 32 lb
- Pike - 15 lb
- Bream - 10 lb
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Carp in Pit 7 have grown upto a size of 32 lb so far.
Pike in Pit 7 have grown upto a size of 15 lb so far.
Bream in Pit 7 have grown upto a size of 10 lb so far.
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Recently stocked in November 2017 with carp ranging from 9 lb to 15 lb its hoped this pit will prove to be one of the complex foremost day ticket venues, with multiple catches possible during the day in the right conditions similar to Pit 1.
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Interview: Brian Skerry on photographing dolphins
Wetpixel featured a gallery of images from photographer Brian Skerry's article in the May issue of National Geographic Magazine. Brian's images grace the first of a three part series about dolphins, the first time the magazine has featured the animals since 1992. Wetpixel was able to catch Brian during one of his brief periods when he has internet access and ask him a few questions about the article, shooting for National Geographic and dolphins….
Wetpixel: Congratulations on the new featured articles in National Geographic magazine. For those that haven't seen the magazine yet, the article in the May issue is part one of a three part series on dolphins. It is about dolphin intelligence and the first question has to be, how do you attempt to show intelligence in still images?
Thanks! One of the researchers with whom I worked on this story, told me that folks are always asking him "How smart are dolphins"' But he prefers the question, "How are dolphins smart?" So this was how I approached my photo coverage for this story. I was on a quest to make pictures that showed some of the ways that demonstrate cognition or intelligence. This included things like social alliances, game play and unique feeding strategies that dolphins have created for the geographical location in which they live.
Wetpixel: What are the next two parts about?
One of the stories is about orcas feeding in Norway and was done by my colleague Paul Nicklin. The third story is about orca and dolphin re-wilding. I spent several weeks in South Korea last year photographing Indo-Pacific dolphins that had been captured illegally and kept in captivity in a zoo in Seoul. The dolphins were rehabilitated then released off Jeju Island the year before I arrived. They returned to their birth pod and are doing well. I spent weeks trying to find them in the wild and make pictures that showed them interacting with other wild dolphins. For dolphins that can be rehabilitated and released back into the wild, this is a great model.
Wetpixel: Were there any specific challenges about shooting the images for these two articles as well?
There were a number of challenges. Making still photos of mud-ring feeding in Florida hadn't ever been done before. So we had to come up with a way I could shoot from 600+ foot altitude with a 500mm lens to show this beautiful behaviour. In Patagonia it was especially difficult to make images showing dusky dolphins cooperatively feeding on anchovies. Between bad weather, murky underwater conditions and elusive behaviour I spent three weeks with zero luck. I finally made the frame we published in the last 10 minutes of daylight on my very last day in the field. It seemed like on this story, every one of my nine location presented unique challenges, but in the end I was able to get what I needed. For the re-wilding story it was extremely difficult to get anywhere near the re-wilded animals. They wanted nothing to do with humans … which makes perfect sense.
Wetpixel: Why have you and NG decided to feature dolphins?
I had long been interested in producing a dolphin story and wanted it to show some things rarely seen by readers. The last story the magazine did on dolphins was in 1992, and the editors agreed that it was time for a new feature on these animals. The concept of focusing on cognition seemed a perfect way to look at the subject.
Wetpixel: With dolphins, there is a great deal of imagery around. How did you set out to create original pictures?
It was really began with a desire to produce a combination of beautiful images along with photos that revealed a glimpse of their lives in order to tell the story journalistically. I wanted to make images that would compel readers to want to know more. I started with a "wish list" of pictures that I believed would achieve this goal and with each location started to put the pieces together. A photo of spotted dolphins in a ballet-like moment, spinner dolphins covered in leaves, playing the "Leaf Game," a bottlenose dolphin crater feeding. I think it was a rather ambitious shot list, but in the end it all came together nicely.
Wetpixel: Is this an idea that you had and pitched for, or did the idea originate at NG?
This was my idea. I'm currently working on my 24th story for NGM and 20 have been my proposals. Nearly every story I do for NGM is my idea, though I frequently discuss ideas with my editor Kathy Moran before writing a proposal.
Wetpixel: How long was the assignment? How long were you away from home for?
I had about 16 weeks to shoot the story, but did this over a period of about 18 months. I've been working for NGM for over 17 years now and I typically spend about 8 months in the field each year working on multiple stories simultaneously.
Wetpixel: How many images did you shoot in total? How many were selected for the articles?
For the dolphin cover story I probably shot 60-70,000 frames. I believe 11 images were published in the print edition.
Wetpixel: How many countries did you visit to get the images?
I worked in 9 locations for this story, which included 4 countries. For the re-wilding story I was in a 5th country, but that was a separate story.
Wetpixel: Where is the best place to see and photograph dolphins?
Many locations have great dolphin potential, though permits are often required. I think that The Bahamas is certainly one of the most predictable places and has been pretty reliable for many years.
Wetpixel: From a conservation standpoint, dolphin populations seem largely fairly robust. What are the greatest threats to them? There are a few species whose survival is tenuous, is this a portent of a larger looming problem or a unique one to those species?
Researchers are certainly more qualified to answer this question, but I believe that the collective pressures on Earth's oceans are having a negative impact on dolphins. The decline in fish populations due to over fishing and/or climate change is certainly affecting dolphins. Populations are moving from know regions in order to search for prey. Toxins also continue to be a serious problem.
Wetpixel: The holding of captive dolphins are becoming increasingly contentious. The article talks about the study of dolphins in captivity. What are our feelings on this?
I am personally against dolphins in captivity. Since this story focused on cognition however, we had to cover both wild and captive research since both are helping science to better understand dolphin minds. None of the researchers with whom I worked on this story advocate the capture of wild dolphins. But for animals already in captivity, they explain that quality of life is about the quality of where they are kept. Since dolphins are highly social animals, a very large facility with multiple dolphins is far better than a smaller place with only a couple of animals. And the dolphins also need stimulation for their minds, things to keep them active and interested. And doing cognitive research with captive animals seems to be productive and is far better than simply keeping them in captivity solely to perform for profit. I was also told that for many dolphins in captivity, release into the wild is not an option, as they would not survive.
But I would love to see a wild place where captive dolphins can be sent to live out their lives. A place that might be in a protected bay for example, that is fenced off, but is natural and where these animals can be more wild, but still cared for. This has been done for terrestrial animals that have been taken from zoos or circuses. It would require some substantial funding, but is achievable I believe.
Wetpixel: The capture of dolphins via drive-hunts at places like Taji in Japan is increasingly seen as being anachronistic. Did you take any measures to ensure that the animals you were photographing did not originate from sources like these?
I only worked with captive animals in three of the nine locations, so the majority of my work was with wild animals. In those captive locations I did ask about how long animals had been there and/or where they came from. I'm not sure I had the history for every one, but in most cases I was told they had been born in captivity or had come from another facility years before. I can say that everyone with whom I worked or talked to about Taji was equally horrified by that awful practice. A number of researchers that work with captive dolphins are actively engaged in campaigns to stop the capture of wild dolphins and shut down Taji.
Wetpixel: So, when NG decide that they want to commission an article, is this usually because you have pitched an idea to them? If so, how in-depth does the research have to be before you receive the commission? Do you spend a lot of time reading up on marine behaviors and biology?
Yes, nearly every story I photograph is my idea. I typically research a subject for months, sometimes years before submitting my proposal. I read a lot and also talk with scientists and a host of other people that know about a particular species or place.
Wetpixel: Similarly, how much research do you do before going out in the field? Where do you look for information about a subject/project?
My preliminary research for a story continues once the story has been approved and before I head into the field. It's a non-stop process of meeting with people, talking on the phone and emailing to gather information. I look for information in a variety of places, but the best sources are folks who have at least some first hand experience. For a number of stories I've done, there hasn't been first hand experience. But in those cases I try to determine when a specific animal might be predictably found in a particular place, if the conditions will allow for photography, animal behaviors, etc. I try to increase my chance of success, but at the end of the day, risk is simply part of the process.
Wetpixel: For assignments with NG, is the selection carried out by one person? I guess you need to have a close working relationship! How does this effect you in the field? Do you find that you are shooting with the photo editor's "tastes" in mind?
Stories are approved by a committee comprised by members of the executive staff at the magazine. Once approved, the photographer is assigned a photo editor and we essentially become partners in the process. But a photographer brings their own vision to the coverage and is definitely not shooting to an editor's 'tastes.' A great editor will collaborate with the photographer to discuss coverage in the beginning, then continue the dialogue along the way as the results are delivered. I always have a strong sense of what I want to produce, but am grateful to editors that push me to new places and get me thinking differently. But at NGM they ultimately expect the photographer to create the visual narrative; to bring all their talents to bear on the given subject and deliver a story that is unique.
Wetpixel: Once you have got your shots, chosen the picks and edited them, is the article definitely going to make it into print?
Photographers at NGM have to shoot everything in RAW format and must shoot in sequence and are not allowed to delete anything. I submit hard drives following every trip to my editor and she goes through every, single frame. So if I shoot 70,000 images on a story, my editor is looking at 70,000 pictures. This is to ensure that nothing was set-up or manipulated. They are very strict about this. I do make my selects, but so does my editor. We then sit down periodically over the course of the fieldwork to edit together and take the 70k frames down to maybe 40 that we show to the Editor-In-Chief and executive staff in a screening. If everyone is pleased with the coverage, we go into layout and begin designing the story with a layout designer. Then the layout is reviewed and often adjusted by several people including the Editor-In-Chief and if everyone agrees, it will go to print. The photographer is an integral part of the process and has a voice in the final product. But stories can be killed at any point along the way including in those final processes.
Wetpixel: Do you ever find that you start off looking at a story one way, and end up with a conclusion you didn't expect?
I have definitely found this to be the case. I did a story on aquaculture for example, which I began with a somewhat negative view, but as I covered a variety of locations learned that this was indeed a solution to the problem of over fishing wild stocks and to feeding 7 billion people. And I always learn things throughout the process of producing a story. I may not come up with a completely different conclusion, but frequently become far more enlightened.
Wetpixel: You have recently been made a Nikon Ambassador. What new camera features are you going to be bugging the Nikon development team for?
I'd love a higher resolution camera with great low light capabilities. Seems this is always a bit of a trade off. But in general I think technology is progressing well and am amazed at how far things have come in a relatively short amount of time.
Wetpixel: Similarly, what is you number one wish (in terms of focal length/aperture) in lenses that isn't currently available?
Overall I am pretty satisfied with lenses available. I suppose a 105mm with 2:1 macro capability would be nice .. Or maybe a rectilinear 12mm f2.8 with zero flare ..
Wetpixel: So what is you next assignment? Where are you off to?
I am currently working on 4 new shark stories for NGM, scheduled for publication in 2016. Started these in 2014. I'll be in the field for nearly 11 months this year and have been in 4 different locations so far this year. I'm writing from Australia at the moment.


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Extremely busy (with something); deeply or overly involved (in something); possessing, filled up with, or overwhelmed by an excessive amount (of something). There's no way I can take a vacation right now, I'm up to my neck in work at the moment! I only meant to be peripherally involved in David's business venture, but before I knew it I was in up to my neck! Dana was worried she wouldn't find any work as an accountant working for herself, but she's up to her neck in clients!
up to (one's) neck in (something)
Having too much of something; overwhelmed by something. I'm still unpacking my new house, so I'm just up to my neck in boxes. If any of my guys get hurt at the construction site, I'll be up to my neck in paperwork.


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Art Potlatch
December 4, 2018 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm$20
Marilyn Banner has been producing art (painting, sculpture, and uncategorizable) for more than 50 years. Much of it is in a 150 sq ft storage facility in Hyattsville. This art should be on people's walls and in their homes, and that is what this event is designed to do. Come to the Great Art Potlatch and take home Marilyn Banner art. The only requirement is to sign a collector agreement such as a purchaser would sign, promising to care for the piece and let us know if it changes hands. But the sales price on the document will be "$0". Admission $20 (free admission with RSVP for previous collectors). There will be a short music performance at 8:00 pm by the Milo Trio (Celaya Kirchner, violin, Emma Hays Johnson, cello, and Carl Banner, piano).


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The events in Libya in the last week or so reminds of something that happened when I was working as a reporter at the United Nations in mid-2001.
I was an energy correspondent working for BridgeNews, and my job at the UN was to cover the Iraq Food-for-Oil Program (can I say Food-4-Oil?). At the time, before the attacks of September 11, there was some movement toward a "smart sanctions" arrangement to deal with Iraq, something similar to the technology controls that the Western nations had imposed on some imports to what was once the Warsaw Pact and its allies. I wasn't at the UN often, but I was there for Security Council meetings (sat in on one once) about Iraq, and did get a couple of scoops by cornering Iraqi UN ambassador Mohammed al-Douri and chatting him up in Arabic, something no other American reporters seemed to be doing. In fact, few reporters seemed interested in the opinions of non-permanent members, and they were an interesting font of information.
(Al-Douri was a seedy little man with one bad eye who wore a shiny suit and a very bad comb-over, always fondling his prayer beads, and he reminded me a lot of Larry Storch.)
At any rate, one day, between sessions and stake outs outside the Security Council chamber, I decided to hang out in the diplomats lounge at the UN. The UN is a fascinating building, and it has that wonderful late 1940s feel of progress to it, with the grays and the wood and the frosted glass office doors. (All it needed was ductwork and it would be Brazil.) It was a bit run down, and CNN International was everywhere (this was about a year, I think, after Ted Turner committed his billion), and that's where I learned that CNN International was as good as CNN was bad. I got an overpriced coffee and sat with my book. And watched people go by.
A junior Iraqi diplomat, someone I'd regularly seen with al-Douri as part of his entourage (I don't remember his name, sorry), saw me, said hello in Arabic and asked if he could join me. We chit-chatted a bit — small talk, I think — where I learned Arabic and how long I'd been a reporter, how long he'd been at the UN. That kind of thing. Somehow, the conversation turned to medieval Islamic history, and as he and I were talking, we were joined by a man who identified himself as a member of the Libyan delegation. (Had a junior diplomat from Syria joined us, we'd of had our fourth for bridge.) The three of us talked for a bit, about Islamic history of course, but somehow, the discussion veered in the direction of government in the Arab world. The talk started, I think, with the problem of modern Arab governments and how they aren't terribly representative of the will of their people. I responded something to the effect of, "yes, but that kind of thing is true here in the United States too."
"Yes," replied the Libyan a little more quietly. "But it is much, much worse in our countries."
The Iraqi nodded his agreement and then the conversation got silent for a second as the two diplomats looked at each other. The talk then veered in another direction, toward small-talk, and then it became clear we all had places to go and things to do. I think an alarm may have sounded that the Security Council was going back into session.
I never saw the Libyan diplomat again. The Iraqi diplomat I saw later that summer after a member of the Iraqi delegation reportedly defected. He was dealing angrily with the the reporters following him around — including me — and not answering our questions. I stopped covering the UN in August, when BridgeNews ceased to be a real news agency. And after September 11, 2001, there was no talk of lifting sanctions on Iraq and replacing them something else.
That conversation stood out in my mind for a long time. I wonder what kind of courage it took for junior diplomats to say what they said about their own governments, given the kinds of governments they worked for? And I wonder what happened to both of them? Where are they now? What are they doing? I hope they are both okay. I hope they and their families are both well.
It doesn't shock me that so many Libyan diplomats have abandoned their government, especially the junior ones. Both the Iraqi and the Libyan were bright, personable, professional, and well-educated. I suspect Libya's current UN ambassador is probably tied up somewhere and locked in a closet.
Here's to the people of Libya as they fight to overthrow their regime. Here's to the Iraqis as they struggle with winning their independence from dictatorship and Americans. I hope that sometime, in the lifetime of both men who sat and shared a short conversation with at the United Nations almost 10 years ago, that it will stop being much, much worse in their countries. I pray and hope that soon it is better. Much, much better.


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Mr. Bryson "Bubba" Hughes, age 17 of Harriman, passed away Sunday December 16, 2018. Bubba was a student at Kingston High School. He loved riding bikes, listening to music and hanging with his friends.
He was preceded in death by his father: Lee Hughes
His grandparents: Bob and Betty Hall and Stanley Hughes.
He is survived by his Parents: Tim Powers, Melissa Davidson, and William Crawford
One brother: Mason Hughes
Two sisters: Ashton Scott and Candace Hughes
One nephew: Vander Scott
Grandparents: Donna and Terry Powers and Linda Hughes
And a host of other family, friends and loved ones.
The family will receive friends on Friday December 21, 2018 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Davis Funeral Home in Harriman. The memorial service will be held at 7:00 PM with Bro. Ronnie Stockton officiating.
Davis Funeral Home, Harriman, is honored to serve the Hughes family.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.davisfuneralhomes.com.


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Amazon Game Studios has presented Lumberyard 1.12, a brand new version of its game engine, and a video that goes over the engine's biggest milestones in 2017.
Amazon Game Studios has presented Lumberyard 1.12, a brand new version of its game engine, and a video that goes over the engine's biggest milestones in 2017.
Here is an overview from the team:
This year has been all about laying the foundation for what's to come with Lumberyard. We've introduced a brand new animation tool (EMotion FX) and a new visual scripting solution (Script Canvas). We've made hundreds of improvements to Component Entity workflows for streamlining development and launched seven new Cloud Gems that make it easier to engage players and create emergent gameplay using the AWS cloud. We also provided an exclusive, free license to SpeedTree 8, the industry standard in 3D vegetation modeling, so you can make massive, gnarly forests quicker and with greater fidelity.
All of this translates to the engine we're envisioning for 2018: an engine that's easy to use, and yet powerful enough to push the limits of what's possible in games. Where the massive compute and storage of the cloud becomes a catalyst for innovation and large-scale ambition. We're not completely there yet, but here are the top five highlights from this year that have helped clear the way for 2018.
1. Cloud Gems
The Cloud Gem Framework makes it easy to build great gameplay and engage your players in as little as few hours, using AWS. Add text to speech, in-game surveys, and speech recognition. Unlock new possibilities of game development and different gameplay experiences. We all know the value of leaderboards in multiplayer games, but what about leveraging procedural voice generation for thousands of NPCs in an MMO? Or adding new accessibility options for your games by leveraging voice recognition? By requiring fewer engineers to build backend solutions, gems can not only save you money, but they can also change how games are made.
2. SpeedTree 8
SpeedTree 8 is free for all Lumberyard developers. Seamlessly integrated with the engine's advanced rendering and lighting technology, the SpeedTree editor makes it easier and faster to create lush vegetation in your games. You can also buy pre-made trees and other assets from SpeedTree to get going faster. Just visit the SpeedTree store and follow the steps to activate your free perpetual license. There's also in-depth documentation and a quick start tutorial to help you get started.
3. EMotion FX
We swapped out CryAnimation for EmotionFX in 1.11, and we're continuing to add improvements and functionality with subsequent releases. Now you can create character animations in as little as 10 minutes with little to no engineering chops, including functionality like blendtrees, state machines, blendspaces, and motion extraction. EMotion FX has been used by the likes of EA and Ubisoft for over a decade, and now it's a permanent part of Lumberyard, providing a powerful and easy solution for artists.
4. Script Canvas
Script Canvas provides an approachable solution for authoring behaviors while utilizing the same framework as Lua and C++. That means you can take those cool characters you animated using EMotion FX and quickly create scripted behaviors using Script Canvas—all without the need for engineers. With its familiar node interface, Script Canvas will make it easier to build quality gameplay experiences, even if you have limited programming experience.
5. Starter Game
The Starter Game sample integrates a number of engine features for Amazon Lumberyard. It's not just a quick path to get started with the engine; it's also a great example of what you can build today using Lumberyard. Since launching in May, we've added gameplay features like over-the-shoulder aim, double jump, more responsive AI, mission progression with cascading slices, and much more. There are over 500 free assets here for you to use, learn from, and kick start a game of your own. Starter Game comes pre-installed with Lumberyard 1.12.
You can find more details on the newest release here.


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The Communist Party and the Second and Third Socialist Internationals paid great attention to the Co-operative societies, seeing them both as a form of communism-in-action but also potentially as a counter-revolutionary lightning-rod sop to the working class; earthing the charge of revolutionary tension through their rosy ideologies; thus preserving the status quo.
As far as the Northern Co-operative Society goes (and, skating all too quickly over the surface of this frozen yet deep pond) its own history of soaring idealism betrayed by mis-management, pilfering, inefficiency, spanish practices, featherbedding, jobsworthy empire-bulding and eventual over-reach and collapse in 1993 (followed by subsequent carpet-bagging and asset-stripping) parallels the history of Soviet Communism itself. In a very approximate way. Sort of.
John Lewis is an employee-owned partnership business, which is managed through a system which resembles that of worker's councils, so it's entirely apt that they should occupy this building in Aberdeen.
The roof of the building is accessed by car via this thrilling sky-bridge from the main section of the Loch St carpark. The sky-bridge straddles Loch Street below. Pedestrians can reach the roof via the stairs inside the John Lewis store itself.
|You can drive your car on top of that. Really, you can.
|Nobody here but us psychogeographers.
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SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) - Latin American markets finished mixed Thursday, as Brazil edged up after oil giant Petrobras outlined a key oil discovery while Mexico closed at its lowest level in more than a month on worries about weak U.S. economic growth.
Brazil's Bovespa ticked up 61 points, or 0.1%, to 63,561.91, with late-session selling paring its advance of as much as 2.8%.
Market heavyweight Petroleo Brasileiro, or Petrobras PBR, +0.55% jumped 14% at 80.20 reals ($46.19) after said it made a significant oil discovery in the offshore Santos Basin.
Petrobras said test results show recoverable volume of light oil and gas at its Tupi field of between 5 billion and 8 billion barrels of oil equivalent. Petrobras holds a 65% stake in the field.
"We think we are facing a very large frontier for new exploration activities.," said Petrobras' Chief Executive Jose Sergio Gabrielli in a teleconference late Thursday.
U.S.-listed shares of Petrobras zoomed up 24% to $116.77. The news of the oil discovery comes a day before the company is due to release its third-quarter financial results.
But Companhia Vale do Rio Doce RIO, +1.05%, however, lost its advance to end fractionally lower at 52.79 reals. The shares had moved higher throughout the session after Rio Tinto Plc RTP rebuffed a more than $110 billion merger overture from rival and fellow Anglo-Australian miner, BHP Billiton BHP, +1.19%.
CVRD, a leading iron ore mining firm, has been the subject of frequent speculation in the markets that it and BHP Billiton would work together to purchase Rio Tinto.
Decliners in Brazil also included air carrier Gol GOL, +2.24%, which dropped 6.1%. UBS upgraded the airline to neutral and raised its target price to 51 reals from 46 reals.
But Deutsche Bank lowered its rating on Gol to hold from buy "based on lowered earnings estimates, an anticipated measured recovery in 2008 [earnings], and recent increases in share and price valuation.
Mexico's IPC index fell 1% to 29,289.72, its lowest close since Aug. 28.
Stocks in Mexico and the U.S. were spooked after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said during congressional testimony that the housing-market contraction, the sliding dollar, and rising inflationary pressures as oil prices march to record-high levels could cut into U.S. economic growth.
Geoffrey Dennis, Latin America equities strategist at Citigroup, in a strategy outlook for November, said fears of inflationary pressure, "both long-term (generated by Fed easing) and short-term (caused by food prices)," are raising concerns about rate- policy tightening in Latin America. "We believe these fears are somewhat overstated."
Dennis foresees continued strength in Latin America, as increased prices for oil and metals continued to underpin improvement in fundamentals around the region.
However, "the Achilles heel" of rising soft commodity prices still remains.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA, -0.27% had fallen more than 200 points during the session, but bargain hunting by investors left the blue-chip index down 34 points at 13,266.30. See Market Snapshot.
Mexican wireless-services provider America Movil AMX, +0.03% fell 1.2%, fixed-line operator TMX, -9.26% shed 0.9%.
V shares of Walmex WMMVY, +0.51% tumbled 2.1% and shares of cement maker Cemex CX, +1.36% lost 2.1%.
But miner Grupo Modelo climbed 3.4% as metals priced firmed.
Chile's IPSA shed 0.3% to 3251.23.
Argentina's Merval suffered the largest decline, down 1.6% at 2,263.02, weighed by a 5.1% fall in shares of Tenaris TS, -0.27% after the steelmaker a day ago posted a 16% decline in third-quarter profit.


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Summer Salt at House of Blues - San Diego
with Motel Radio, Dante Elephante on 08/16/2019
1. Summer Salt is a rock'n'roll duo of best pals. Based in Austin, TX, they recently released their debut album "Happy Camper", take a listen and chill by the pool. http://summersaltband.bandcamp.com/ 2. Strawberry Runners, formerly known as Summer Salt, make sweet pop tunes in Denver, CO. They were originally from Bloomington, IN and changed their name after the move. Their lovely lo-fi songs will warm your heart with joy. http://strawberryrunners.bandcamp.com/ Read more on Last.fm
Band info and image from Last.fm. Concerts by Songkick. Tickets may be available at Songkick.com


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What's your name? What do you prefer to be known as?
Karen or Kazzer B
Were you a member of the Scout or Guide Movement when you were younger?
What is your current Scouting or Guiding role?
Guide Guider, Assistant Beaver Leader, District Section Leader for Beavers &
Senior Section Guider
What has been your most memorable Scouting or Guiding moment?
Too many to mention. Meeting so many different people and learning new skills
How many NORJAM's have you attended?
Too many! (1991, 1005, 1999, 2003, 2010, 2014)
Are you a child of the 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s or 00s?
What is your favourite music, artist or band?
Bon Jovi
Who is your hero and why?
Nigella Lawson – She has the best chocolate brownie recipe
What invention between the 40s and 00s has impressed you the most?
Duct Tape – What can't it do!
Drainpipes or flares? Miniskirt or Maxi?
Flares & Maxi
Tea or Coffee?
What are you most looking forward to at NORJAM 2018?


text: Im to the point where I notice my first little hen, Stephanie, is getting older. She is 4, maybe 5, which when I was reading around.... isn't as old as a lot of hens on here. But she is slowing down on her speed and walking funny like she has arthritis. I just want to be prepared on how to take care of her, how to accommodate her, and what to look out for since I have never had an older hen. She was laying great. A few weeks ago she laid an egg with a lot of blood on it, laid a couple normal ones after that, and since then hasn't laid at all. Just want to be cautious of that and know whether it could be a reproductive issue. I am not familiar with them at all. I cleaned out their coop today and noticed blood smears around the nest, maybe from that one day? I guess, I don't know what I am even asking! Just want to know what you guys do for your older hens? I want to keep her around as long as she is comfortable though! She's my first and has survived a lot and I care for her deeply! She is still top hen too. Thanks for any advice or stories or anything in advance!


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May is full of tunes, blooms, and the sense of spring throughout the state. Here are some highlights to explore this month.
In conjunction with May now being Michigan Wine Month, Traverse City, which has become one of the most renown wine destinations, will be offering lodging packages, tasting room specials, chef events, winemaker dinners, and education for oenophiles. Home to not one, but two peninsulas (Leelanau and Old Mission) that are both designated as American Viticultural Areas (AVA), this city provides an exquisite backdrop for tasting internationally acclaimed varietals like Riesling, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Franc. www.traversecityuncorked.com
This classic old market experiences renewed life each year as the sights and scents of spring take over. Grab your wagon and your wallet to stock up on all your floral and foliage needs. Sheds and open areas are covered with every possible annual, perennial, herb, shrub and tree you can imagine in your yard, at prices well below typical commercial rates. You'll also find food vendors, entertainment, and a host of restaurants eager to welcome you into the city. www.easternmarket.com
Settled around 1850, Grand Ledge is deeply rooted in the Victorian era, and as a tribute to that heritage, throws a big party each spring. You'll find spinning, weaving, knitting, basket-making, letterpress, hand-reading, scrimshaw, and soap-making demonstrations, as well as quilts on display. There are guided tours, riverboat rides, a Civil War encampment, and even a Gentlemen's Duel, all illustrating life in Michigan during the nineteenth century. www.victoriandays.org
Bust out your wooden shoes…or buy yourself a pair in town and join this one-of-a-kind celebration of West Michigan's Dutch heritage through dance performances, attractions, food, and demonstrations. If you're not one for "going Dutch," there is still plenty of fun to be had with three amazing parades, concerts, live theatre, children's activities, trolley tours, and of course stunning tulips. There are literally millions to see, in city parks, downtown planters, Tulip Lanes, Windmill Island Gardens, Nelis' Dutch Village, and Veldheer's Tulip Farm. www.tuliptime.com
For a few short days each spring, everything in Boyne City is about these treasured mushrooms. Restaurants prepare scrumptious dishes built around morels, musicians sing of them, locals give hints about secret hunting places, foodies share recipes, and all about town the hunt is on. Go with others or explore on your own. Whether you find a bounty or not, there will be a chef waiting to serve some up. www.bcmorelfestival.com
A German-themed hamlet in the Great Beer State is the perfect spot for a World Expo of Beer, and so it goes in Frankenmuth. Around 75 breweries, including the best of Michigan, are on site for this spectacular annual fundraiser put on by the local Jaycees. Tickets may be purchased in advance for $18 each and include admission, 8 beer sample tickets (more may be purchased), and access to a fast pass admissions line. www.worldexpoofbeer.com
The glorious fresh produce season in our state kicks off with luscious asparagus, so it's no surprise that one of our first warm weather fests is entirely in celebration of these nutritious and delicious stalks. Friday night features a dance and pig roast. Saturday starts off with a 5k walk/run, followed by the incredibly popular asparagus recipe contest, the opening of the food and beer tent, a parade, an ode to asparagus poetry contest, magic and live music. Sunday features a community breakfast at Township Hall from 9AM-1PM. www.empirechamber.com
Imagine the site of thousands of lanterns filling the darkened sky. What an unforgettable spectacle. Before sundown revelers at Auto City Speedway can enjoy food, live music, a stage show, face painters, s'mores, balloon artists and plenty of family fun. Then, when the time is just right, each person over the age of 7 will get the opportunity to release a lantern and make a wish, honor a loved one, or simply enjoy the sight as it floats amongst thousands more. Event organizers later gather up the lanterns to be recycled. www.thelanternfest.com/detroit
The deeper we get into May, the more we begin to dream of summer, and few things feel more like summer than a beach, a park, concerts, and barbeques. Head to Whirlpool Centennial Park along the Lake Michigan shore to enjoy a tantalizing selection of craft beer and regional wines, along with delicious BBQ. Bands scheduled to perform include: Jonny Lang, The Steeldrivers, The Marcus King Band, Slim Gypsy Baggage, and The Lil' Smokies. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 same day. Children 8 and under are free. www.stjoetoday.com
Whether you're simply thinking about starting a business, or are well on your way, this weeklong cornucopia of information and activities will give you a boost. Events are led by entrepreneurs and hosted in some of the most unique working spaces around the city. Topics range from social entrepreneurship to growth marketing, to building up today's youth. Featured speakers include Bill Ford Jr. of Ford Motor Company, Devita Davison of FoodLab, and Mayor Mike Duggan. All events are free. www.detroit.startupweek.co
There may be no more appropriate way to honor Memorial Day than to spend some of your weekend at this annual event, which is complete with Civil War drills and a Battle of Rich Mountain re-enactment. Throughout each day, you can also observe period craftsman at work. Saturday night features a period dance, followed on Sunday morning with a Civil War-era church service www.discover-michigan.com/special-events-51/#sect-65
Music has long been the heartbeat of Detroit and nothing gets the city pumping like this fest at Hart Plaza. Six stages will be jamming from noon-midnight daily Saturday-Monday. Pre- and post-event parties are also abundant throughout downtown. Whether you want to dance or just people watch, this event will not disappoint. The 2017 lineup of artists includes: The Belleville Three, Factory Floor, Carl Craig, BXT, Paranoid London, Jamie Jones, and many, many more. www.movement.us
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Posted: Jan 05, 2019
ETTRICK, Va. – The King University men's basketball team traveled to nonconference foe Virginia State University in a rematch of a one-point contest earlier in the season. The Tornado held a lead at the half, but the Trojans had a big second half to take the contest 83-72.
FINAL SCORE: Virginia State 83, King 72
LOCATION: VSU Multipurpose Center, Ettrick, Va.
RECORDS: King 8-5, Virginia State 10-3
First Half
- King used a 9-0 run to gain a little separation in the opening half as Justin Frazier drilled a triple that put the Tornado ahead 15-7.
- However, the Trojans came back with eight straight points, evening the score at 15 before Tyre Moore Jr. connected from long range.
- That triple kick-started a 10-0 King run that was capped by a pair of Kalen Clifton free throws, giving King a 25-15 advantage.
- Virginia State chipped away at their deficit and cut their deficit to one at 30-29 with three minutes remaining until halftime.
- King answered with five straight points, capped by an Isaiah Curry layup.
- The teams traded baskets down the stretch, but King held a 39-36 advantage at the break.
Second Half
- King used an 8-0 run in the early part of the second half to take a 50-39 lead following a Frazier three-point basket.
- However, the Trojans responded with 13 straight points as Virginia State took a slim 52-50 lead before James Brown converted an old-fashioned three-point play to give the lead back to King.
- Virginia State went on another run, scoring 15 of the next 17 points to open up a 67-55 lead with six minutes remaining.
- King cut their deficit 68-61 following a Clifton layup, but the Tornado couldn't get any closer as the Trojans stretched their lead back to double digits en route to the 83-72 victory.
- Virginia State shot 53.6 percent in the second half while holding King to a 33.3 field goal percentage in the second 20 minutes.
- Brown led King with 31 points, going 10-for-15 from the floor and 9-for-11 from the free throw line.
- Clifton followed with 17 points and Frazier chipped in with nine points.
- Cyonte Melvin led Virginia State with 16 points and six rebounds.
- William Vedder followed with 14 points and six rebounds while Brandon Holley chipped in with 12 points.
- The 31 points for Brown mark a career-high. His previous career-high was 20 points, coming on December 8 at Erskine College.
- King is in action again on Tuesday when they travel to Barton College. Tipoff from Wilson, N.C. is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.
- Virginia State travels to Winston-Salem State University on Thursday.


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A high-ranking United Nations (UN) official has described the failure of mining company Grupo México to remediate the damage caused by a toxic spill in Sonora as a "shameless and flagrant example of impunity."
Baskut Tuncak, the organization's special rapporteur on human rights and hazardous substances and wastes, made the comment at a human rights event in Mexico City yesterday, two days after he met with affected residents in the northern border state.
"We're talking about one of the biggest companies in the whole world, a company that literally moves mountains in just a few weeks and it can't build a few water treatment plants or finish building a hospital they committed to. If that's not a shameless and flagrant example of . . . impunity, I don't know what else it could be," he said.
On August 6, 2014, 40,000 cubic meters of copper sulfate and other toxic substances spilled into the Sonora and Bacanuchi rivers from the company's Buenavista copper mine in Cananea, Sonora, contaminating the local water supply.
An estimated 22,000 people in seven municipalities were affected by the spill, which federal environmental officials have described as "the worst environmental disaster" in the history of Mexican mining.
In 2015, Grupo México — the country's largest mining corporation — in conjunction with the federal Health Secretariat announced the construction of a 279-million-peso (US $14.2 million at today's exchange rate) medical clinic to treat and monitor victims of the contamination and also committed to building 36 water purification plants.
But Tuncak stressed that affected residents are still waiting for the company to fulfill its promises.
"In the case of the Sonora River . . . the company committed to provide an effective solution to these communities but for four years they haven't had access to a trustworthy water source . . . ."
Nor have they had access to the special hospital that was promised: it is only half-built, he said.
Residents and citizens' committees have appealed to both state and federal authorities as well as Grupo México to resolve the situation but to little or no avail.
The UN rapporteur met with residents of the municipality of Baviácora on Sunday. They told him that health problems, ecological damage and negative economic consequences linked to the environmental disaster still remain.
One local woman said that more than 1,000 residents had been affected by medical problems linked to the accumulation of heavy metals in their blood, including skin conditions, neurological damage and various kinds of cancer.
Residents also questioned why the World Health Organization (WHO) had not assessed the situation or offered them any assistance.
"What happened with the WHO? Why hasn't it come? . . . This is a matter that the UN and its agencies should be fully involved in and questioning," they said.
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Discussion in 'Trapping' started by T-wil69, Mar 22, 2019.
Suitcased 3 big ones today
Good pile.
Tore them up T-Wil
2 more today
Nice !!
Beaver master.
Working the beaver over
Looks like someone had a good supply of flat tails.
Have they extended beaver season? Or do you have a nuisance lic.
They extended it until the end of March
Keep up the good work, nothing like catching a good beaver
boy, I use to wear them beavers out in my younger days. Aint seen that gooda fur on beaver since the 80's
Is that new this year?
How is the fur? I have considered trying to catch enough to make a bed spread or comforter out of. I like a heavy blanket on the bed and always figured beaver fur would make a sweet one.
Do you eat them? I cooked beaver when I was about 18. In a crock pot with a bottle of BBQ sauce. I was not much of a cook then but it came out quite good! A lot like roast beef.
Yes it is new this year, I have never tried to tan anything but I would say it would be a neat project, I have never ate one, not that I wouldn't I just haven't gotten that hungry yet
I've eaten many beaver! Yum yum!


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A recent survey conducted by CheapCarRental.net found that car rental rates in Milwaukee, Wisc. are among the lowest in the nation, after comparing the cost of car rental in 30 U.S. cities from November 2011 to February 2012, according to a Feb. 29 press release.
On average, Milwaukee car renters pay as little as $26 per day for the cheapest available car. This is $58 less than the most expensive car rental city, Miami, Fla.
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Soft Metals' 'Psychic Driving' video
Published on December 14, 2011 12:31 Berlin Time
Soft Metals released their debut LP on Captured Tracks earlier this year, a collection of sparkling cold synthpop that showed plenty of promise. Now they've taken the album's first track (which is, coincidentally, our favorite) and given it the underwater video treatment. The washed-out, icy vibe matches the mood perfectly; submerge yourself in this.


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Luckily I had a Flickr account created with Marie Slim's help to post photos of CSLA 2008.
So I looked for a beautiful library photo taken at one of my elementary schools in Southeast Los Angeles. The creative Library Aide, Cindy Gonzalez, draws freehand beautiful images for Dr. Seuss Day or whatever she is featuring. I wanted to share this lovely image on my blog. Hope I can figure out how.


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and obscure. Masons are men who have joined together to improve themselves.
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In this "immersive, densely reported, and altogether remarkable first book [with] the texture and color of a first-rate novel" (New York Times), journalist Doug Bock Clark tells the epic story of the world's last subsistence whalers and the threats posed to a tribe on the brink.
On a volcanic island in the Savu Sea so remote that other Indonesians call it "The Land Left Behind" live the Lamalerans: a tribe of 1,500 hunter-gatherers who are the world's last subsistence whalers. They have survived for half a millennium by hunting whales with bamboo harpoons and handmade wooden boats powered by sails of woven palm fronds. But now, under assault from the rapacious forces of the modern era and a global economy, their way of life teeters on the brink of collapse.
Award-winning journalist Doug Bock Clark, one of a handful of Westerners who speak the Lamaleran language, lived with the tribe across three years, and he brings their world and their people to vivid life in this gripping story of a vanishing culture. Jon, an orphaned apprentice whaler, toils to earn his harpoon and provide for his ailing grandparents, while Ika, his indomitable younger sister, is eager to forge a life unconstrained by tradition, and to realize a star-crossed love. Frans, an aging shaman, tries to unite the tribe in order to undo a deadly curse. And Ignatius, a legendary harpooner entering retirement, labors to hand down the Ways of the Ancestors to his son, Ben, who would secretly rather become a DJ in the distant tourist mecca of Bali.
Deeply empathetic and richly reported, The Last Whalers is a riveting, powerful chronicle of the collision between one of the planet's dwindling indigenous peoples and the irresistible enticements and upheavals of a rapidly transforming world.
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The Head of CSIC, Professor Lord Robert Mair will become the 153rd President of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) on 7 November.
Lord Mair will make his President's Address at the London HQ of the ICE, to an invited audience of industry professionals and others, setting out his aims and objectives for his year in office, which marks the ICE 200 bicentenary. The theme of Lord Mair's inaugural address is 'Transforming Infrastructure, Transforming Lives – Building on 200 years'.
During his term in office, Lord Mair will bring focus to the ICE 200 bicentenary and champion public recognition of the direct impact that civil engineering has on all our lives.
"I am honoured to become ICE President for the bicentenary year. There have been many huge achievements of British civil engineering over the last 200 years but my focus will not be on the past, but on the future," said Lord Mair. "Our digitally-abundant age brings opportunities for exciting new sensor technologies and innovations to really change the way we are doing civil engineering."
Lord Mair, who takes over from current ICE President Professor Tim Broyd, has built a highly-regarded engineering career spanning more than 40 years. He graduated in 1971 from Cambridge University, where he read Engineering at Clare College, and worked continuously in industry until 1998, except for a three-year period in the late 1970's when he returned to Cambridge to work for his PhD on tunnelling in soft ground.
He was appointed Professor of Geotechnical Engineering at Cambridge University in 1998. He was the Sir Kirby Laing Professor of Civil Engineering 2011-2017, and Master of Jesus College 2001-2011. He was a Fellow of St John's College from 1998 to 2001.
He is also one of the founding Directors of the Geotechnical Consulting Group (GCG), an international consulting company based in London, started in 1983. He was appointed Chief Engineering Adviser to the Laing O'Rourke Group in 2011. He is Head of CSIC, which is transforming the future of infrastructure through smarter information. CSIC's principal role is to advance research in Smart Infrastructure and create impact for infrastructure owners, operators, designers, and contractors.
The President's Address is one of the highlights in the Institution calendar and is a gathering of ICE members, heads of institutions, peers, MPs and industry leaders. The event will be streamed live at 6pm and feature a live Twitter wall which will capture a selection of tweets about Lord Mair's themes, as he speaks. Event attendees and those watching the live stream can participate using #ICEaddress.
Working alongside Lord Mair during his year in office will be the President's Future Leaders who he has selected to join him on regional visits and participate in projects that help make a real contribution to the profession.
For further information about the ICE see https://www.ice.org.uk.
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Veterans History Project
Veral N. Smedley, 1st Class Petty Officer, Radio technician, US Navy, World War II
The Veterans History Project of the Library of Congress collects, preserves, and makes accessible the personal accounts of American war veterans so that future generations may hear directly from veterans and better understand the realities of war.
A father's advice is often very useful and timely. Veral Smedley (Smed) was a twenty year old man, working construction jobs in Utah. In the World War II time line, his life is going well. He's making money, has a roof over his head, there aren't many fast food places so he eats well too.
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With continuing uncertainty in today's job market, every job interview has become that much more important. Differentiation from the crowd is essential. Memorable and respectful interview etiquette will distinguish you from the multitude of other candidates, and the great news is, the more you practice, the better you become at it.
Here are three tips to perfect your job interview etiquette:
1. Make and keep eye contact
Eye contact represents respect, interest, understanding, and appreciation. It's essential to communicate to your interviewer that you respect their time. Our eyes have their own language and help people to understand when you comprehend what they are saying along with appreciating it. It's important for your interviewer to feel a connection with you. Eye contact helps build this connection.
2. Dress professionally
The saying goes: "You only get one chance to make a first impression." Dressing well is key to making a positive first impression. The way you dress for an interview influences others' initial opinion of you and also shows that you are serious about the interview and the position. Bonus: it will help your confidence and calm your nerves when you know you are looking sharp!
3. Build rapport with the interviewer
This is the most valuable and important of my interview etiquette tips. Today, more interviews center around a conversation. Culture and liking the people you work with is a top priority. Who wants to be stuck at the office during busy season with someone they don't like? It's common for managers to hire someone they'll enjoy being around. I've even found that candidates who need a little professional training are often preferred over someone who has all the skills but doesn't fit with the team.
Once you've aced the interview with your stellar etiquette, don't forget to reflect on how you felt about the interview. You spend more time at your office and with coworkers than you do at your home, and the interview is your opportunity to assess the role, your potential team, and the company culture. Be thoughtful in your career choices and choose opportunities that fit you and your goals best.
Great etiquette during an interview can make or break a job opportunity. What etiquette tips have you used to help land a position? Share your tips below.


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IF the bloke in Starbucks car park is anything to go by then Kia is onto a winner with the new Stinger.
The proud owner of a supercharged Jag XE S, he asked to have a poke around the new car and was shocked to hear it was £10,000 less than his own.
"Stinger? Well I'll have to look that up when I get home," the latte lad said as he fired up his Jag.
And that's the remarkable thing about the rear-wheel drive Stinger - it's a hell of a lot of car for your money.
This range-topping GT S model with a 365bhp 3.3-litre V6 that'll happily take you to 168mph and 0-60mph in 4.7 seconds comes in at £40,495.
That's a damn sight cheaper than the equivalent Audi A5 Sportback, BMW 4 Series and Jag XE S.
Kia won't stitch you up for options either - all the tech goodies like 360-degree cameras, Harmon Kardon sound system, 8-inch touchscreen, head-up display and blind spot monitoring - are included in that price.
It's not perfect - and Kia readily admits it. This is their first venture into the big boy pool but it's a bloody good effort for a rookie.
Inside it's like a "best ofs" compilation of premium rivals - screen and vents (Audi), dash wrap (Jaguar) and button heavy console (Mercedes).
We're not huge fans of the synthesised V6 noise pumped into the cabin through the speakers – just give us the natural roar, please.
Plus we'd like less road noise from the tyres but the ride in Comfort mode is great - and you'll eat through the miles with ease.
If you want a bit more fun you can go into Sport to firm everything up - or even go full Sport+ if you're really feeling fruity and have a dislike for traction control.
With the V6 engine you'll also churn through fuel - we averaged about 30mpg on country roads and motorways during our test - but then that's the price of a big bruiser like this.
To help with the fuel bills, Kia will introduce a 2.0-litre petrol and 2.2-litre diesel by 2019 but we'll have to wait and see how they perform on a car that's bigger and heavier than its main rivals.
On the road it handles the size well though and never feels like you're hauling the five door gran tourer around.
Big Brembo brakes help you stop in a hurry, too.
The eight speed gearbox is fairly good, too, and you're not left waiting too long for the kickdown power when you hit the accelerator.
We have ex-BMW maestro Albert Biermann to thank for the driving dynamics - and it's another German to thank for the frankly handsome styling.
Peter Schreyer has overhauled Kia's range with the trademark "tiger nose" grille and this latest effort - if a little Jag XE - cuts a dash on the road and in car parks.
Another reason to go with the Stinger is Kia's market leading seven year warranty - plus early residual predictions say it won't fall off a cliff and can rival BMW and Audi over three years for depreciation.
Kia Stinger GT S 3.3-litre V6
Power: 365bhp
0-60mph: 4.7 seconds
Top speed: 168mph
Economy: 28.5mpg
CO2: 225g/km
Price: £40,495
Kia reckons it'll sell about 2,000 a year of the Stinger in the UK. A bullish claim but why not when it's the fastest and prettiest Kia ever.
After our test drive, we think it might also be one of the best value cars on the market right now.


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Discussion in 'The Pub' started by kiffsta, Jan 17, 2011.
My obituary flashed before my eyes... More bikes, less cars, but much the same idea.
1992 Honda MC22 part's bike, $650 SA
It says mc22, but looks like an mc19..
Bit of electrical work needed. Everton Park
1983 Yamaha RZ250. 50,000km's $2500 SA
@kiffsta 2x Kawasaki KR250A 1984 Brunswick Head's $1500
I have 2 kawasaki kr250A 2 stroke tandan twins for sale,both need rebuilt and almost enough to complete 2 bikes . but i have loads of parts,easy to get one going and could moke up 2 bikes . had tank and fairing pained some time ago also have some new parts,gaskets and workshop manual.
please no text, call or email
yamaha rd,nsr honda,rg suzuki,gt,rz yamaha
Hmmm. Race bike potential for someone.
Too far away for me.
I know it's not a 250, but I thought there could be some interested...
I had to do a double take when I spotted this on FB first... thought it might have been @kiffsta
wasn't me, but I did wetblast that engine
Yep... saw your Business card in the pic of the casings
Nice bike though
"forks have have minor pitting with a tiny weep"
They look f**ked to me. He should have taken them over to Rocklea and have them done properly (even if they are Yamaha front end).
Not sure about the paint work, though.
Spiderman fairings - that's a new one!
I think he's selling because he upgraded...
Or he is like me , and has a body that no longer looks good in Lycra
Nah,, that's nothing. Some of my bikes have real spider webs on them.


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Hermanus Beach House
Hermanus, Garden Route, South Africa
At a Glance
Unsurpassed and uninterrupted views across Walker Bay
Just steps away from a 12km stretch of pristine beach
See why Hermanus is thought to be the best land-based whale watching in the world when the Southern Right Whales move through the area from July to September
Dine out on the freshest sea food in one of Hermanus' celebrated restaurants
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Hermanus enjoys a moderate climate all year round. In peak summer season, from December to February, temperatures can climb as high as 34ºC, although winter temperatures can drop to as low as 4ºC. Generally, this season has many sunny days with high wind at times. During the winter months of June, July, and August, expect frequent rains and a couple of chilly evenings. From June to December, the Southern Right Whale (Eubalaena australis) graces Walker Bay with its massive presence.
Call us on 020 3993 5269 to start planning your holiday to Hermanus Beach House or take a look at our itineraries to Garden Route
Built in 1916, Hermanus Beach House - La Gratitude, has been a family holiday home for nearly a century. The house is set in an incredible location, just steps from the 12km pristine Grotto Beach and with sweeping views over Walker Bay.
The Hermanus Beach House, formerly known as La Gratitude, is a beautiful beach property, comfortably accommodating 10 people just metres from one of South Africa's most celebrated beaches in the small coastal town of Hermanus.
The house is built on 3000sq metres of gently sloping grass, edged by indigenous fynbos vegetation. There is a sizeable outdoor pool with plenty of sun loungers, a Jacuzzi and an outdoor braai and dining area. The house has wonderful sea and mountain views.
Hermanus Beach House offers great self-catering (a chef can be organised) holiday accommodation, in a family home that was intended as a quiet retreat from which to explore the wide range of activities of the local area.
The house has four bedrooms on the ground floor spread over the property, bedrooms 2 and 3 are en-suite, while bedrooms 1 and 4 share a bathroom. Bedrooms 1 and 2 feature king size beds while 3 and 4 are twins. Upstairs are a further two inter-leading bedrooms with twin beds. These rooms share a bathroom and are accessed by a staircase in the kitchen.
La Gratitude is a self-catered villa, there is a fully equipped kitchen and an outdoor braai area, with seating both indoors and out. It is easy to arrange for a cook to come daily to the house, they specialise in simple but delicious home cooking using locally sourced ingredients.
From July to November this stretch of the South African coast sees the arrival of the Southern Right whale and is widely considered to be the best land-based whale watching location on Earth. Hermanus itself is surrounded by vineyards and farms, there are beautiful coastal walks, nearby are some fantastic golf courses, first class tennis courts and for the more adventurous cage diving with great white sharks and much much more.
The local restaurants in this area are fist class, celebrating fresh, locally sourced produce, especially delicious seafood from the cool Atlantic mineral rich seas.
Great White Shark Cage Diving
Great white shark cage diving is an experience like no other. To get up close to the ocean's number one predator in its natural environment is a humbling experience you will never forget.
Monkeyland - Plettenberg Bay
Monkeyland is a unique primate sanctuary that rehabilitates and frees previously caged primates. All of the monkeys here move about the forest freely and peacefully and allow you to view them as they would bee seen in their natural habitat.
Plettenberg Bay Game Reserve
Plettenberg Bay Game Reserve is the largest game reserve in the Southern Cape and is in the perfect location for anyone who wants to experience a one day, big game viewing experience along the Garden Route.
Robberg Peninsula Walk
The Robberg Peninsula is an outcrop of land from the western side of Plettenberg Bay. The Peninsula is now a nature reserve and a marine protected area which makes for spectacular scenery, wildlife, flora and fauna.
Tenikwa Wildlife Awareness Centre
Tenikwa Wildlife Awareness Centre at Plettenberg Bay offers guests a truly unique wildcat experience as they are taken on a guided tour of cheetah, leopard, serval, caracal and other wildcats, baboons and birds.
Whale watching on the Western Cape
Southern right whales visit the Western Cape from about June to December every year. These beautiful gentle giants congregate to the shores of Hermanus all the way along the coast line towards Plettenberg Bay.
Location & directions
Hermanus, Garden Route, South Africa
As the first house built on this stretch of the coast in South Africa, La Gratitude remains the closest house to Hermanus' most popular and largest beach, Grotto Beach. Wonderfully private in large grounds bordered on two sides by protected fynbos, La Gratitude has one of the best locations in Hermanus with its proximity to the beaches, cliff path and views.
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The nearest airport is Cape Town International, 11-hour 30-minute international flight from London. Hermanus Beach House is a 1-hour 30-minute drive from Cape Town International.
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This is just a bit of general update for my blog.
As you know I am trying to keep up my blogging as much as I can and I want to ensure you all that there are some great posts in the pipeline for over the next couple of weeks.
Today I received a lot of samples and gifts so thought I would share a few sneak peek photos of what is to come. (sorry not outfit related ones as of yet but I shall try and get back to this as soon as I get a photographer so as for now it's all beauty beauty beauty!)
These are some of the amazing new products from the latest Chanel Rouge Allure collection that is due to go on sale towards the end of the month.
I will be testing out these products at the weekend as I have a wedding to go to so expect a collection review post sometime before Monday. I am looking forward to trying the new lip lines which are both different shades of rose.
Here is my beautiful 'Alicia' ring by Alice & Leon, courtesy of Australian blogger 'Little Black Book'.
Expect to see so many snaps of this beauty in a feature soon as I am going to wear this everywhere.
And finally my ARK skincare products. I was recently contacted to review some of ARK's new products, especially the age aware products that they have for different age groups. In order to give an honest and accurate review of the new products I want to test them out for a few weeks before fully reviewing them. So far I am loving the primer the most but all will be revealed in a few weeks.


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Watch this video to hear more about the symptoms of strep throat, including the symptoms that warrant an emergency pediatrician's prompt attention. If left untreated, it's possible—though rare—for strep throat to lead to complications. These might include rheumatic fever and kidney inflammation.
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