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Headed by Chinese-Canadian chef Kelvin Cheung, Bastian, and One Street, however, are serving flavours that don't just please the stars but other mortals, too
Sarah Todd and Kelvin Cheung enjoy a fun, hearty lunch at Nara, BKC. Pics/Shadab Khan
Ask any paparazzo in the city to pick a celebrity hotspot, and the two-year-old Bastian will be on their list. Headed by Chinese-Canadian chef Kelvin Cheung, Bastian, and One Street, however, are serving flavours that don't just please the stars but other mortals, too.
For Australian chef Sarah Todd, a former MasterChef Australia contestant, it was a chance episode for which she cooked alu gobhi that made her an overnight TV celebrity in India. She went on to open two restaurants in the country, Antares in Goa and The Wine Rack in Mumbai.
How did two individuals from two different corners of the world find so much love in India? The good-looking chefs answer this and other questions over several plates of Thai food and jasmine tea at Nara in BKC.
Dhara: What made you come to India?
Kelvin: I was teaching at a culinary school in Chicago and one of my students was a Mumbai boy. Years later, I returned to Toronto, where I was born, to open a restaurant. Everything was fixed. And suddenly, the landlord wanted to increase the security deposit. So I dropped it. Forty-eight hours later, I got a call from this student to work on a super-expensive and cool place that no one had done in India. It was three in the morning, and I asked him to call me later. He called up again at five and said he had the owner on the line. I gave the interview in my underwear. I had never been to India; it was a six-month contract, and six-and-a-half years later, I am still here.
Sarah: My story is a bit random, too. After my popularity went up thanks to the alu gobhi episode, I came here for a cooking demo. People recognised me at the airport! I felt overwhelmed, but I loved it from the first second. I met this couple in Delhi, who showed me around and took me to The Wine Company restaurant. They called up the owner to ask if he could come, and he refused. His nine-year-old son happened to hear him and when he realised that I was the guest, he said, 'Dad, you've got to go.' We got along really well. A little later, he called to say that he had found an amazing property in Goa, which I had to see. I told him he was mad and there was no chance I was opening a restaurant in India! But seven months later, we opened. That was three-and-a-half years ago.
Dhara: What does it take to open a restaurant here?
Kelvin: To open is not difficult, finding what works is. It's probably one of the most difficult places in the world. There's so much against you — sourcing issues, staff, work culture. Plus, in Bandra or Colaba, your overhead is triple.
Sarah: I feel it's difficult everywhere. But for us, it took a lot of time to just understand the palate. Once you figure that out, you learn how to work in a different country.
Dhara: How did you manage to crack the code?
Sarah: Part of the code is becoming a part of the land. When people walk in and see a piece of the city on the menu, they relate to it. The dishes on the menu might be different, but it's the flavours they can connect with. [To Kelvin] I think you do that very well at your restaurant.
Kelvin: There has to be a connect, right? In the beginning, it was extremely difficult. We would work on intricate food, prep for eight hours, and finally, have just one table [that was occupied]. We wondered why no one was coming. Then we went from 95 percent imported to two percent. That changed everything.
Sarah: It was worse in Goa. I worked on the menu in Australia, and when I landed here, it all went to the bin. One day, I took frankies to a local orphanage — roti wraps with egg, salad, masala and lemon. The kids ate all the roti and salad, and they put the masala on the lemon and sucked it like a lolly! That's when I realised that it was crazy of me to serve mild flavours to Indians. Today, even if I make stew back home, I add smoked paprika for that extra flavour. No other country has diversity like India.
Yum som O, larb mamuang, tom yum soup, gai mamuang kraprao, goong tord kra tiem, tord man goong, phad see elw and pla jalamed nueng sii elw arrive
Kelvin: I love the pomelo salad [yum som o]. It is light and easy, just for this weather. The food's good.
Sarah: I love the mango salad [larb mamuang], and the chicken mango krapao. It's mango season! I also liked the prawns [goong tord kra tiem].
Dhara: What's your take on the Indian restaurant industry?
Kelvin: It's a fun time. Today, the restaurateur and the consumer is knowledgable about food around the world because of social media.
Sarah: In the beginning, it was hard to get people to savour foreign or unfamiliar food. But today, they will try it. High standards are pushing everyone to deliver better food. Tasty food is taking over gimmicks.
Kelvin: Our farmers need help. Across the world, governments have stepped in and chefs are trying to cook ethically. In India, though it's an odd balance; you need to eat clean but there are so many to feed.
Quick takes
Current favourite ingredient
Sarah: I love mango; I grew up eating it in Australia.
Kelvin: Not an ingredient, but a process. I am in this fermenting phase. I've been making vinegars for a few years, and they are ready now. I also work with batches of fruits, and use them as they age. At the moment, we are using strawberries that were treated two years ago.
Favourite Indian actor
Sarah: Not an actor, but I recently watched Hindi Medium; it is a beautiful film.
Kelvin: Ranveer Singh. It's like catching a lightning bolt. His energy is on another level.
My ideal stress buster...
Kelvin: Working out.
Sarah: My son! I love to play football with him or have a fidget spinner battle.
Go-to favourite exercise
Kelvin: Crossfit. Most of my workouts last eight to 10 minutes. It has helped me stay focused in that short time.
Sarah: I like to play tennis or football. Recently, I started bouldering and post every session, it's like every muscle has been switched on. I also like to practise yoga to maintain my balance and keep calm.
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In the eighth grade, Cameron wrote her first romance novel on an antique typewriter, using a stack of pink paper. Detours between that draft and her publishing goals have included a BA in Music, a professional culinary education, and twelve years in the child-wrangling industry.
Her first short story, Closing Shift, was published via Smashwords.com earlier this year.
Cameron is an editor at www.writeonedge.com.
She lives outside of Boston with her family.
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Every Thursday at District we'll be curating a selection of unmissable events in Dublin ahead of the coming weekend. Whether you have an appetite for thumping techno or are craving some hip hop classics we have you covered.
Ireland music week sees many talented Irish artists feature in a number of showcases across the city and we've selected the pick of the bunch. There's also a themed party in The Sound House, an Irish club debut for a Korean DJ and an appearance from one of the Beastie Boys.
박혜진 Park Hye Jin at Wigwam – Wigwam – 23.00 – 03.00
Blending minimal house and techno, psychedelic darkwave and hip-hop with dreamy synths and vocals in both English and Korean, Seoul-based DJ/producer/rapper 박혜진 park hye jin's sound lies at the junction between K-house and underground electronic music. Park will be making her Irish club debut with Bill Mango and Dylan Forbes on support.
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Club Comfort : Off With The Faeries – The Sound House – 23.00 – Late
Club Comfort are bringing their party to a new venue and simultaneously getting back to their roots with a residents only all night party. The dress code is "fey fashion, radical faeries, mushroom mollies" and Selky, Roo Honeychild and Baliboc will be providing the music all night long.
€5 before 00:00 // €10 after
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SOUL TRAIN – The Big Romance – 20.00 – Late
The first Friday of every month sees a healthy dose of funk, soul and disco come to The Big Romance. This weekend has Discomedusa overseeing proceedings, doors open at 20.00 and its free in!
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Index x FOE: The Mover, Sunil Sharpe, Dr. Strange & Eavan – Index – 22.30 – 03.00
Returning to Index after a NYE blowout, Sunil Sharpe revives his FOE (Friends of Earwiggle) party, bringing hardcore Techno pioneer The Mover to Ireland for the first time. Also featuring on the night is Dr Strange and Eavan.
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Mafalda at Telephones – Yamamori Tengu – 22.00 – 03.00
Mafalda co-founded the reissue label Melodies International with Floating Points and hosts Tropic of Love on Red Bull Radio every month. She played Telephone's sister party Woweembeem last year and now she is coming to Yamamori Tengu. Papa Lou will also be on hand to provide tunes.
Tickets from €6
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Boots & Kats – District 8 – 22.00 – 03.00
Beloved disco and house duo Boots & Kats are joined by their long time friends and contemporaries this weekend to form the first line up of all Irish talent at the new District 8.
Adult Store, George Feely and Karl Guests are household names at this stage. With regular appearances up and down the country as well as at festivals across the summer these 3 acts are without a doubt some of the most in demand names in home grown talent right now.
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Ireland Music Week Showcase – Button Factory – 19.45 – 22.30
Arguably the pick of the bunch, Saturday sees Mango X Mathman, Demi Gosh, Alex Gough and Super Silly play the Button Factory in one of the stand out showcases in Ireland Music Week.
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Mix Master Mike – Button Factory – 23.30 -02.30
Mix Master Mike (Beastie Boys) is playing his first Irish show in ten years at the Button Factory. Named as "the world's greatest DJ" by USA Today, Mix Master Mike's status as a premier, award-winning DJ and producer is unshakeable.
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Strawberries – The Sound House – 23.30 – late
Dublin's newest queer party comes to The Sound House and for the launch party Jordan Hearns and Aoife O' Neill (Out of Space) will spinning tracks from Italo, disco and house. Also featuring a visual installation from MJ Moan playing on elements of colour, light and structure.
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My cousin is the big sister I needed in this life. We spent a lot of time together in my teens, as she'd lived with us while going to university. I think she also kept me from losing myself in utter loneliness, but she was also one of the only people I didn't mind being around all the time.
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7 years ago today, I was working with my longtime friend Mark Greenhalgh, a fellow music producer and lifelong percussionist, on the Fleshwound album. We were trying to hammer out live drum tracks, to replace my originally programmed ones.
I'm listening again to Glenn Gould today, as a "focus" or "music for concentration" playlist on Spotify brought across classical vibes that somehow led me to Glenn's repertoire.
I rebooted ye olde blog three years ago, after deciding to wipe it clean and start fresh. The few hundred posts over the previous years seemed scattered and disoriented, much like I was, and still can be from time to time. I'm OK with that.
As the power goes out yet again on the island, I wonder about the trees, and, what kind of idiot is flying that prop plane that's cruising over . . . as the big bright ferry remains parked at the terminal across the narrows.


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That isn't a joke. It isn't said sarcastically. It might be a slight exaggeration, but not by much.
Today, in the Washington Post, there is a profile of Owen Schmitt's life, both before and during his time here at West Virginia. This type of article has been written before, chronicling his battle through multiple surgeries, miring in obscurity at both Fairfax High School and Wisconsin River-Falls, and his rise to stardom with the Mountaineers. Each time it is written, I read it. And each time I read it, I am moved just as if it were my first time reading this incredible story.
Owen Schmitt is a better man than I. He has battled more adversity, accomplished higher goals, and done it with an amount of class that I couldn't have imagined. Said Schmitt: "I don't understand why I get that attention. I mean, we have actual stars on this team."
Actually, Owen, you're as big a star as any of them. You've been playing like it for three years, it's about time you start to take some credit. But that wouldn't be your style.
We're lucky to have you.
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Bore of the Worlds
Do me a favor. Don't go see War of the Worlds. Don't give Spielberg and Cruise your money cause it's not worth it. Granted, the first hour of the film was very intense and really well done. That last half? Horrible. Boring. Holes fill the story and by the last scene, the entire movie collapses.
The movie should have never been made, but they released it anyway to exploit public pockets with a big name director and actor. This stunt makes me loose respect for the both of them as artists. (4/10)


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New clients are revitalizing your business, but loyal customers make the company stable and profitable from a long-term perspective.
Many studies prove the power of customer loyalty, but we will point out two facts:
- Increasing customer retention by just 5% boosts profits by up to 95%.
- Attracting new customers costs five times more than retaining existing ones.
It pays off to treat your clients as partners and build stronger relationships with recurring buyers, but how do you achieve this feat? How can you make a customer feel like being your friend?
Keep reading as we are about to give you eight highly practical tips!
1. Listen to Your Clients
A solid relationship is based on trust and understanding. You have to listen to your clients to make things work between you. After all, how can you show respect if you don't care for a customer's opinion?
Your job is to start paying attention to your clients, hear their problems, and follow their comments across all communication channels. That includes your website, social media accounts, emails, phone calls, and every other communication platform you might be using to interact with consumers.
2. Build a Standout Customer Service
The majority of customer interactions begin with customer service representatives, so you ought to build a team of reliable, polite, and knowledgeable agents. They should know everything about your regular clients and personalize communication as much as possible.
Returning visitors should have a clear priority over new customers because it confirms that your organization respects loyalty.
Of course, it is essential to reply to users' inquiries quickly and solve any brand-related issues they might be dealing with.
3. Keep Your Promises
Let's say you run an essay paper agency and promise one of the clients to complete the work within 24 hours. Your customer is counting on you, which means it would be a terrible mistake not to deliver the work as promised.
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4. Exploit Word of Mouth Marketing
Do you know that almost 75% of consumers identify word of mouth as a key influencer in their purchasing decisions? It's a critical marketing weapon in your marketing arsenal, so you better make sure to use it in a variety of formats. Here are our favorites:
- Customer testimonials on your website immediately welcome users with a message of trust and professional authority.
- It is always a good idea to create video case studies where one of your clients gives your company an in-depth review.
- Influencers can add value to your word of mouth strategy, but make sure to pick a person who matches your branding guidelines.
5. Be Honest
Good friends are honest and ready to speak openly. You should embrace the same mindset and keep the customer informed about possible issues or delays. Don't lie and don't hide important information – it will only make your client angry and suspicious, so you'll end up ruining a solid relationship. Be honest and transparent – loyal customers will appreciate it.
6. Prove Personal Accountability
Another thing you can do to make a customer feel like your friend is to prove personal accountability. It doesn't take too much effort, but it can do miracles for customer relationships. How can you do it?
For instance, you can tell a client to consult with colleagues from another department and add something like this: "Call me if you don't get the answer quickly." It's a clear sign that you are ready to help the client, even though it's not your area of work.
7. Create a Comprehensive FAQ Page
An all-encompassing FAQ page won't help you build excellent relationships with consumers, but the result will be a side effect. A typical customer will have lots of questions about your business, products, services, and delivery. So you'll save everyone's time simply by providing these answers on a comprehensive FAQ page. Your clients will be happy to find so many answers in one place, and the only thing left for you will be to answer more complex questions and inquiries.
8. Apologize If Needed
A true friend will always apologize for doing something wrong, which is exactly what you should do after making a mistake.
Customers understand that everybody makes mistakes, but they expect you to say you're sorry and explain how to solve the issue.
The Bottom Line
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Calling all bargain babes! Our $25 Gift Guide is ideal for your girlfriend's white elephant exchange, your office Secret Santa or that second cousin who always gets you a gift and you gotta reciprocate this year. These products are thoughtful and unique without breaking the bank. Now that's something to celebrate!
Let's Start….Today. The Start Today Journal ($20) is the perfect gift for the dreamer in your life especially in 2020. Let's face it: we're ready for the clock to strike midnight and turn the page on a brand new year. This product is a vision board in journal form that ensures a better 2021.
Bitty + Beau's Coffee ($16) because we're a sucker for gourmet coffee doing good work. Beau's Coffee created a path for people with disabilities to feel more valued, accepted and included in every community. Their original shop was run by 19 employees with intellectual and developmental disabilities; now they employ over 120 people with disabilities. That's a business to support this season!
Next on our list is an item we never knew we'd need until this year…face masks. We like the Guise Mask from Shop Style ($25) and LOVE the fact that they're women-owned!
For the Pinterest-quote lover in your life, we suggest All Along You Were Blooming by Morgan Harper Nichols ($15). Every encouraging thought in her book will speak straight to the heart.
We're rounding out this $25 and under gift guide with handmade, hypoallergenic Go Bracelets ($25), Socks That Plant Trees ($16) (needs no further explanation) and a vinyl record ($23-$30) for the hipster in your life.


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"Essences of Lessinia" is an essential oils diffuser blend obtained from various natural balsamic essential oils: the vapors that are released when in contact with hot water, promote breathing, disinfect the air and maintain a fresh and fragrant environment. It can be breathed directly or vaporized in the environment through loudspeakers, very effective in saunas and poorly ventilated environments.
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Nature and sea view apartments are located in the most preferred region of the city, Ortahisar. Ortahisar offers noiseless and peaceful living thanks to its intertwined nature. There are lots of daily amenities to ease your life in the region. This region has recently become a popular area with new and luxury real estate projects.
Apartments draw attention with proximity to the many social and local amenities. Thanks to the location, these apartments have easy transportations to daily amenities and other regions of the city. Apartments in Trabzon are 7 km to the city center, 1 km to the sea, and 2.5 km to the International Trabzon Airport.
The modern-designed residential project consists of 2 blocks and a total of 48 apartments. The project intertwined with nature offers common use facilities such as sports center, indoor and outdoor car parking areas, spacious landscape, children's playground, sauna, caretaker, 24-hour security camera system, and security service.
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'Perfect weather for bombing,' says Russian weathergirl about Syria
ISTANBUL – Doğan News AgencyA Russian weathergirl described the weather conditions in Syria as "perfect for an air bombardment" amid the country's ongoing air operations targeting Syrian opposition groups and the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL).
"It is slightly cloudy but this does not cloud the flight as it does not affect guided weapon systems," said the weathergirl, working for the state-run Rossia 24 channel.
She also included experts' remarks that "the timing of the operation was excellently chosen."
This is not the first time that the same weathergirl has forecast Syria in an unconventional way. On Oct. 1, the channel hit headlines after adding Syria to its forecasted cities as if it was just another Russian region.


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Biennial Reports | October 2006
Biennial Report, 2004–2005
The Levy Institute draws inspiration and guidance not only from its founders and scholars but from a world facing many new and daunting challenges. Our efforts to redefine economics and public policy continue to attract notice and exert influence, nationally and internationally. As we begin our 20th year, we can look back on the Institute's accomplishments in 2004 and 2005. The Institute continued to provide leadership in its long-standing core programs, in addition to launching a number of new initiatives that will shape its agenda for years to come.
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Praline Pecans
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Praline pecans are a rich, buttery, and melt in your mouth. These are flavored with vanilla but are also great with rum and coconut.
These praline pecans are the perfect treats for holiday gift-giving. It's an easy recipe but does require a candy thermometer. A thermometer is crucial since temperature plays an important role in candy making.
Not only are pralines easy but they can be flavored with almost anything. I chose to use vanilla but rum and coconut are also great additions. I've even seen some with bacon!
A mixture of sugar, milk, and butter make up the base of the candy the coarsely chopped pecans are added at just the right moment.
A little corn syrup is used to help prevent the sugars from crystallizing during cooking. This keeps the candy smooth and creamy when it melts in your mouth.
While pralines are traditionally made with pecans, you can use other nuts such as almonds.
Why this recipe works
- The perfect ratio of ingredients is used to create the best flavor.
- Allowing the candy to reach accurate temperatures during cooking will yield the smoothest texture that melts right in your mouth.
- Using coarsely chopped pecans instead of pecan halves gives a better candy to nut balance.
Praline pecans recipe
I've become hooked on pralines, pronounced PRAW-leans. They are a Creole adaptation of the classic French caramelized almonds.
The combination of brown sugar, butter, and milk produces a soft, sugary nut patty. In New Orleans, cooks are flavoring pralines with anything from rum and coconut to bacon.
The texture is not too soft but not too hard. The caramel-y flavor pairs nicely with pecans. And the entire candy just dissolves on the tongue. It is phenomenal over ice cream!
The ingredients are simple and most likely you already have them in your pantry. Feel free to scroll to the bottom for the full ingredient amounts.
- Pecans: The star of the show. Toast them for more flavor!
- Sugar: Brown sugar and white sugar are what I chose to use.
- Butter: Unsalted butter is preferred so you can control the amount of salt in the recipe.
- Milk: Whole milk works best with candy making.
- Corn syrup: I like to add corn syrup to help prevent the sugars from crystallizing during cooking. It's not the same as high fructose corn syrup but you can omit it if you don't feel comfortable using it.
- Vanilla: I always add a splash of vanilla but you can choose any extract flavor you wish. Rum or bourbon is also great!
- Salt: I always add a little salt to balance the sweetness. I opt for ½ teaspoon but you can use a little more depending on taste.
To bake these praline pecans you'll need:
- Candy thermometer: You will need a thermometer for this recipe. A candy thermometer or an instant-read thermometer will work.
- Heavy bottomed saucepan: A heavy-bottomed saucepan will absorb and distribute heat from a stovetop burner more evenly.
- Baking sheet: Any baking sheet will work since there's no baking involved.
- Silicone mat: Line the baking sheet with a silicone mat to prevent the candy from sticking. Parchment paper will also work.
How to make praline pecans
As mentioned before, it's super easy to make pralines. But you will need to make sure the mixture reaches accurate temperatures throughout the process. Don't try to make the recipe without a thermometer!
Step 1: Make the candy base
To make the base for the candy, combine white sugar, brown sugar, milk, and butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan and cook over high heat until the mixture reaches 230°F. Make sure to stir continuously while it's cooking.
As soon as it reaches temperature, stir in toasted pecans and continue to cook while stirring until the mixture reaches 237°F. Immediately remove it from the heat and stir in vanilla extract and salt.
Allow the mixture to sit without stirring until it cools to 212°F. This will take about 10 minutes. Once it has cooled, use a wooden spoon to stir vigorously until the mixture thickens and looks satiny. It should be thick enough to spoon out.
Step 2: Portion the praline candy and cool
Scoop small spoonfuls of the mixture onto a baking sheet lined with a silicone mat. If the mixture is too thin and spreads more than you want, you can stir it a little more.
Alternatively, if the mixture begins to set too much as you are scooping, you can place it back on the warm burner to keep the mixture warmer. Don't turn the burner on!
Once portioned out, let the praline pecans sit until cooled and firm.
ⓘ I find it best to use two small tablespoons to scoop the candy out. Scoop with one and use the second one to push the mixture off onto the baking sheet.
If you like this pecan praline recipe, try these other candy recipes:
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Back by popular demand! This book is back in print and better than ever, with expanded main text, more endmatter about various species of sea turtles, and new illustrations. It was named as one of the best children's books of the year by the Bank Street College. Continue reading "Turtle, Turtle, Watch Out!"
Honk, Honk, Goose! Canada Geese Start a Family
Honk, Honk, Goose: Canada Geese Start a Family debuts April 14, 2009.
Trout Are Made of Trees
How can a leaf become a fish? Join two young children and two adults to find out, as they observe life in and around a stream. Energetic collage art and simple, lyrical text depict the ways plants and animals are connected in the food web. Continue reading "Trout Are Made of Trees"
Vulture View
Vulture View, a Theodor Geisel Honor Book, American Library Association. I am so excited about this book! It explores the life of vultures, surely some of the most underappreciated cleaners in the world. It also teaches kids about warm air rising and cooling air sinking. Continue reading "Vulture View"
Hush Little Puppy
Hush Little Puppy is a fictional bedtime picture book illustrated by Susan Winter. Continue reading "Hush Little Puppy"
Bird, Bird, Bird: A Chirping Chant
Bird, Bird, Bird is follow-up to the wildly popular Trout, Trout, Trout: A Fish Chant celebrates American birds and bird diversity in general through a wild chant of their common names. Continue reading "Bird, Bird, Bird: A Chirping Chant"
Stars Beneath Your Bed: The Surprising Story of Dust
This nonfiction book weaves together stars, sunsets, comets, meteors, dust, dinosaurs, daily activities and even, in a small way, Martin Luther King. Read this book and think big about very small things. Learn how bits of all of us and all that we do help create the colors of the sunset. Continue reading "Stars Beneath Your Bed: The Surprising Story of Dust"
The Bumblebee Queen
A native bee, the bumblebee. takes a starring role in this nonfiction picture book about the bumblebee's life cycle and natural history. Learn how a queen bumblebee digs out of the ground and starts her year all alone yet builds a colony by summer's end. Continue reading "The Bumblebee Queen"
Ant, Ant, Ant: An Insect Chant
This follow-up to the wildly popular TROUT, TROUT, TROUT: THE FISH CHANT celebrates American insects and insect diversity in general through a wild chant of their common names. Backmatter includes fun facts about each kind of insect featured. Trip Park's illustrations are zanier than ever as he tackles the insect world.
For English/Language Arts and Science standards met by this book, check the standards page.


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The Annual Regatta Organisers Conference and CSA AGM will take place on 20th and 21st October 2012 in St. Maarten.
If you have never attended the event it is well worth considering as an opportunity to meet and network with regatta organisers and national assocations across the Caribbean.
Aside from the business of the AGM, the conference is an opportunity to be updated on the latest in the industry from a Caribbean perspective as well as join seminars to assist in your development of your regatta.
People interested in attending for 2012 should register by emailing firstname.lastname@example.com
Cary is also interested in hearing from people about any specific topics they would like to have covered in the seminars.


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Saturday, December 7, 2013
Holiday College Basketball Festival at Madison Square Garden
The second game was one--sided to say the least as St. Johns defeated Fordham 104-58
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You Have Every Right to Photograph That Cop
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> Learn More: Filming and Photographing Police
Jay Stanley, Senior Policy Analyst, Speech, Privacy and Technology Project
Taking photographs and video of things that are plainly visible in public spaces is a constitutional right — and that includes the outside of federal buildings, as well as transportation facilities, and police and other government officials carrying out their duties.
However, there is a widespread, continuing pattern of law enforcement officers ordering people to stop taking photographs or video in public places, and harassing, detaining and arresting those who fail to comply. The ACLU, photographer's groups, and others have been complaining about such incidents for years — and consistently winning in court. Yet, a continuing stream of incidents of illegal harassment of photographers and videographers makes it clear that the problem is not going away. In the spring of 2011 alone, the list of incidents included these cases:
- A woman in Rochester New York was unlawfully arrested in May 2011 for videotaping a traffic stop in front of her house — while standing in her own front yard.
- A man was unlawfully detained in March 2011 for taking photographs of Baltimore's light rail train system — despite the fact that the Maryland Transit Administration had previously pledged to cease harassment of photographers, in response to complaints by the ACLU of Maryland starting in 2006.
- That same month a photographer taking video of police using a taser on a participant in a New Orleans parade had his phone violently knocked out of his hands by a police officer. In response to this and other repeated incidents, the ACLU of Louisiana has filed an open records request for documents pertaining to the First Amendment training of New Orleans police officers.
- In February 2011, uniformed Secret Service officers on patrol in front of the White House detained a man for taking photographs of them in a public plaza swarming with tourists, journalists and cameras of all kinds. They demanded his identification, and told him, "Since you took a picture of us we're going to take a picture of you for our records," taking down his identification and photographing him. It is unclear what was done with that information.
- Two journalists were arrested at a June 2011 public meeting of the Washington, DC Taxi Commission. According to reports and a partial video of the incident, one man was arrested for taking a still photograph of the meeting, while another was arrested for filming the arrest of the first journalist.
- A high school honors student in Newark, New Jersey was arrested in March 2011 for taking cell phone video of officers responding to an incident on a New Jersey Transit bus. We would link to the student's video but cannot do so because officers also carried out an illegal search and seizure of her phone and erased the video she took. The ACLU of New Jersey filed suit in the case.
Examples of these kinds of abuses, which continue to be reported weekly, are chronicled on web pages such as Photography is Not a Crime. And for more information on the ways in which law enforcement is spying on Americans today, visit our report on "Spying on First Amendment Activity."
A Crucial Check on Power
The right of citizens to record the police is a critical check and balance. It creates an independent record of what took place in a particular incident, free from accusations of bias, lying or faulty memory. It is no accident that some of the most high-profile cases of police misconduct have involved video and audio records.
Of course, photography is not necessarily "objective" and it is always possible in a particular case that there can be circumstances at work outside a photographic record. Overall, however, the incidents above make it abundantly clear that respect for the right to photograph and record is not well-established within the law enforcement profession.
Many of those involved in these incidents appear to be activists who know their rights and are willing to stand up for them. But not everyone is able to stand up to police officers when harassed; we don't know how many other Americans comply with baseless orders to stop photographing or recording because they are uncertain of their rights or too afraid to stand up for them.
Photography as a Precursor to Terrorism
A big part of the problem here is "suspicious activity reporting" — the construction of a national system for the collection and distribution of information. Under this system (as we discuss on this page and in this report), law enforcement leaders at the federal, state and local level push officers on the ground to investigate and report a broad spectrum of legitimate, everyday activity as potentially "suspicious" — including photography. In fact, many such programs actually suggest that photography is a "precursor behavior" to terrorism, and direct the police to react accordingly. This notion has been dismissed as "nonsense" by security experts — but appears to be disturbingly robust.
A serious question for photographers and videographers who are harassed is whether they are being entered in government suspicious activity databases or watch lists, and whether and how such a listing might come back to haunt them. An investigation of Suspicious Activity Reports by NPR and the Center for Investigative Reporting, for example, found numerous individuals were reported to the FBI for taking photographs or video in the Mall of America.
A Problem From the Top
Another disturbing trend is police officers and prosecutors using wiretapping statutes in certain states (such as Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey and Pennsylvania) to arrest and prosecute those who attempt to record police activities using videocameras that include audio. (Unlike photography and silent video, there is no general right to record audio; many state wiretap laws prohibit recording conversations if the parties have a reasonable expectation of privacy — which is never true for a police officer carrying out his or her duties in public.)
Word appears to have circulated within law enforcement circles somehow that using wiretapping statutes is a strategy for preventing public oversight, with some taking the concept to ridiculous extremes.
In contrast, it appears to be stubbornly difficult to spread word within those same circles of the fact that photography and videotaping in public places is a constitutional right. And earlier this year, following a lawsuit by the New York branch of the ACLU, DHS agreed to issued a directive to members of the Federal Protective Service making it clear that photographing federal buildings is permitted. Yet arrests by Federal Protective Service officers appear to be continuing. You would think that police chiefs and other supervisors could easily instruct and enforce an understanding of photographers' rights among their officers. Still, for some reason, all too often that is not happening. In New Orleans, for example, in response to its public records request, the local ACLU found the police department's policy which clearly instructs officers that people have the right to photograph. Yet officers there routinely violate the stated policy.
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Is/isn't there some sort of "no meta-" rule in effect and if so, wouldn't this thread be in violation of it? I mean obv oftentimes people are going to talk about the board itself and other posters and that's fine and all but when there are threads dedicated to this sort of thing I think it too easily lends itself to ppl posting stuff with questionable motives i.e. being dicks or just plain creepy
There are other objectionable elements to that thread afaics but I won't go into them for now
Also while on the subject I think there were things on the luna thread that were... too much.
And I'm saying all of this as someone who is terribly addicted to gossip, etc.
thanks for listening.
*wrings hands*
― dell (del), Wednesday, 24 October 2012 15:56 (ten years ago) link
ppl love meta. you can't take their meta away from them.
― Mordy, Wednesday, 24 October 2012 15:57 (ten years ago) link
That's dandy but they should keep it off-board I think
― dell (del), Wednesday, 24 October 2012 15:58 (ten years ago) link
Or at least do it in a way that doesn't involve humiliating, belittling ppl meanspiritedness etc
― dell (del), Wednesday, 24 October 2012 16:00 (ten years ago) link
the zero tolerance meta thing is a rule abt 77 since its a private board, but yeah nasty meta will be dealt with on w/e board. but unless its on the researching your life side of things, its pretty hard to regulate people reposting stuff thats already on ilx.
― I'M THE ONLY ON (jjjusten), Wednesday, 24 October 2012 16:02 (ten years ago) link
if people have concerns abt something posted abt them on that thread, ilxmail me and let me know tho.
― I'M THE ONLY ON (jjjusten), Wednesday, 24 October 2012 16:03 (ten years ago) link
I'm interested in knowing the identity of "new" ilx poster "slam dunk".
― how's life, Wednesday, 24 October 2012 16:05 (ten years ago) link
ok thank you jjj
― dell (del), Wednesday, 24 October 2012 16:07 (ten years ago) link
i am very concerned about the notable lack of people jealous of my off board life
― Mordy, Wednesday, 24 October 2012 16:08 (ten years ago) link
perhaps some manshark
― dell (del), Wednesday, 24 October 2012 16:12 (ten years ago) link
mordy i am jealous of your on-board life
― dell (del), Wednesday, 24 October 2012 16:14 (ten years ago) link
I'm jealous of your NetHack skills fwiw
― cwkiii, Wednesday, 24 October 2012 16:35 (ten years ago) link
to elaborate on why I am complaining about this:people shouldn't be dicks, that's just good policy. goofing on each other's dumbass posts here is great and all, and some people do this consistently in a way that's very good-natured and affectionate, but there always seems to be a couple of people who are incapable of not being shitty to others. if this were a group of tight-knit friends, it'd be one thing, but this is essentially a public board. better to reserve that sort of thing for off-board i think. and churning up ppl's old posts simply for look-and-lol purposes discourages people from expressing themselves more freely. even the most thick-skinned of good sports here likely don't relish the idea of being constant fodder for jokes. as a result people end up cramping their posting styles and the board tends to take on a monolithic vibe of sorts b/c people are wary of sticking out too much. the charming diversity of the ecology here suffers.
― dell (del), Wednesday, 24 October 2012 16:46 (ten years ago) link
― sug sug sputnik (seandalai), Wednesday, 24 October 2012 17:15 (ten years ago) link
― how's life, Wednesday, 24 October 2012 17:16 (ten years ago) link
death to false metta
― dell (del), Wednesday, 24 October 2012 17:17 (ten years ago) link
Meta Claus has come to town.
― pretty even gender split (Eazy), Thursday, 25 October 2012 03:57 (ten years ago) link
'take meta off board'
Exactly the wrong approach imo
― i will fondue, and i will killue (darraghmac), Thursday, 25 October 2012 08:40 (ten years ago) link


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In Early November of this year, the ribbon was cut on the very first memorial to ever pay tribute to the American Servicemen and Servicewomen of Dominican heritage who fought so selflessly in World War II. As part of its on call contract with the City University of New York, Saratoga Associates was given the role of designing a special space on the Bronx Community College Campus, to commemorate and recognize the sacrifices and contributions of the WWII Dominican Veterans.
A significant portion of the adjoining community and of the student body attending the Bronx Community College, are of Dominican heritage, which was a key driver for this project. City Councilman Fernando Cabrera provided a grant to the College with the specific goal of creating the Memorial on campus to be dedicated to these Dominican WWII veterans.
The granite monument, listing over 300 names of the Dominican WWII veterans, is the focal point of the space dedicated to this Memorial. Centered in the middle of a curved seat wall, the new uplit space is lined with fresh decorative pavement and the back of the seat wall is framed by beautiful Zelkova trees. The space also incorporated specially designed curved benches on either side of the Memorial for comfort stops and to take time to read through the names of those honored veterans. The ribbon cutting ceremony was attended by many of the relatives of the Veterans listed on the Monument, taking such a special day to honor and remember their loved ones.


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The workplace is one of the most active environments, with people coming and going all day long. With so many people coming in for meetings or just to get some water, keeping the workplace clean may be tough. Keep your office clean by following these simple suggestions.
1) Hire A Professional Service
One of the best ways to keep your office clean is to hire a professional service. These services will send someone to your office on a regular basis to clean and sanitize everything. This can be a great option for offices that are constantly busy and don't have time to clean themselves. There are a lot of good companies throughout New South Wales, so if you're looking for Sydney strata cleaners, you won't have a problem finding the best ones. Just make sure that they are verified, so you know that they will do a good job.
2) Declutter First
On the other hand, if you wish to clean it on your own, you should declutter first. This entails getting rid of everything that is taking up space and making the place appear congested. Begin by sorting through what you're keeping, giving, and discarding. It's best to have a designated space for each of these items so you're not left with a cluttered desk. It will be easy to clean the surfaces and floors if everything is arranged. You can start by getting rid of old papers, magazines, or anything else that is lying around.
3) Mop Floors
Cleaning the floors should be done daily because they get dirty so quickly. A good way to keep the floors clean is by mopping 2-3 times a day. This entails cleaning them down before lunch, at the end of the day, and as needed in between. Vacuum cleaner too! If your office has a lot of carpeting, you might not want to do this every day because it will be too much and the carpet will lose its shape. Just make sure to do it on a regular basis.
4) Clean Surfaces and Counters
Surfaces and counters should be cleaned every day, especially if they are used a lot. This means wiping them down with a disinfectant after each use. You can also put a sign up that says "Please Wipe Down Counters" to remind employees. It's also a good idea to have separate areas for food and drinks so that the counters don't get dirty. You can use a small trash can for food and a water bottle for drinks.
5) Disinfect Office Equipment
Office equipment can easily get dirty, so it's important to disinfect them on a regular basis. This means wiping down the keyboards, mice, phones, and anything else that is used often. You can use a disinfectant wipe or spray for this. You can also use it to wipe down the phone and computer screens. Disinfecting these items will help keep germs in the office to a minimum which is especially important during pandemic or flu season.
6) Clean Lights and Air Vents
Light fixtures and air vents are often forgotten about when it comes to keeping an office clean, but they can get dirty quickly as well. This means taking the chance of spreading germs throughout the building. You should disinfect these items once a week or so since they aren't used as often.
7) Use The Right Supplies
In order to clean your office properly, you need to use the right supplies. This means buying disinfectants, mops, brooms, and vacuums that are specifically meant for offices. You should also get bags that are lined with antimicrobial material to prevent the spread of germs. If you want to save some money, while being eco-friendly, you can also make your own cleaning supplies. The best thing to use is vinegar since it has antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal qualities. You may also use lemon juice or essential oils like lavender or lemongrass to boil the water. These ingredients all work for cleaning as well as keeping the air fresh.
Keeping your office clean is a full-time job, especially if you have a lot of employees coming in and out. Make it easier on yourself by following these simple tips to declutter the space before cleaning, mopping floors daily, wiping down surfaces and counters after use, disinfecting equipment regularly, vacuuming carpets as needed, and using specific supplies for the type of building you're working with (office or home). If all this seems like way too much work then you can hire cleaning services to do it for you.
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Liturgical Reading for the week of January 10, 2021
Sunday, January 10: THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD
Is 55:1-11/1 Jn 5:1-9/Mk 1:7-11
Mark 1:7-11 New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition (NRSVCE)
7 He proclaimed, "The one who is more powerful than I is coming after me; I am not worthy to stoop down and untie the thong of his sandals. 8 I have baptized you with[a] water; but he will baptize you with[b] the Holy Spirit." 9 In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. 10 And just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit descending like a dove on him. 11 And a voice came from heaven, "You are my Son, the Beloved;[c] with you I am well pleased."
Monday, January 11:
Heb 1:1-6/Mk 1:14-20
Mark 1:14-20 New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition (NRSVCE)
14 Now after John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good news[a] of God,[b] 15 and saying, "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near;[c] repent, and believe in the good news."[d] 16 As Jesus passed along the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the sea—for they were fishermen. 17 And Jesus said to them, "Follow me and I will make you fish for people." 18 And immediately they left their nets and followed him. 19 As he went a little farther, he saw James son of Zebedee and his brother John, who were in their boat mending the nets. 20 Immediately he called them; and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired men, and followed him.
Tuesday, January 12:
Heb 2:5-12/Mk 1:21-28
Mark 1:21-28 New American Bible (Revised Edition) (NABRE)
21 [a]Then they came to Capernaum, and on the sabbath he entered the synagogue and taught. 22 The people were astonished at his teaching, for he taught them as one having authority and not as the scribes. 23 [b]In their synagogue was a man with an unclean spirit; 24 [c]he cried out, "What have you to do with us,[d] Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are—the Holy One of God!" 25 Jesus rebuked him and said, "Quiet! Come out of him!" 26 The unclean spirit convulsed him and with a loud cry came out of him. 27 All were amazed and asked one another, "What is this? A new teaching with authority. He commands even the unclean spirits and they obey him." 28 His fame spread everywhere throughout the whole region of Galilee.
Wednesday, January 13:
Heb 2:14-18/Mk 1:29-39
Hebrews 2:14-18 New American Bible (Revised Edition) (NABRE)
14 Now since the children share in blood and flesh, he likewise shared in them, that through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil, 15 and free those who through fear of death had been subject to slavery all their life. 16 Surely he did not help angels but rather the descendants of Abraham; 17 therefore, he had to become like his brothers in every way, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest before God to expiate the sins of the people. 18 Because he himself was tested through what he suffered, he is able to help those who are being tested.
Thursday, January 14:
Heb 3:7-14/Mk 1:40-45
Mark 1:40-45 New American Bible (Revised Edition) (NABRE)
40 A leper[a] came to him [and kneeling down] begged him and said, "If you wish, you can make me clean." 41 Moved with pity, he stretched out his hand, touched him, and said to him, "I do will it. Be made clean." 42 The leprosy left him immediately, and he was made clean. 43 Then, warning him sternly, he dismissed him at once. 44 Then he said to him, "See that you tell no one anything, but go, show yourself to the priest and offer for your cleansing what Moses prescribed; that will be proof for them." 45 The man went away and began to publicize the whole matter. He spread the report abroad so that it was impossible for Jesus to enter a town openly. He remained outside in deserted places, and people kept coming to him from everywhere.
Friday, January 15:
Heb 4:1-5, 11/Mk 2:1-12
Hebrews 4:1-5, 11 New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition (NRSVCE)
Therefore, while the promise of entering his rest is still open, let us take care that none of you should seem to have failed to reach it. 2 For indeed the good news came to us just as to them; but the message they heard did not benefit them, because they were not united by faith with those who listened.[a] 3 For we who have believed enter that rest, just as God[b] has said,
"As in my anger I swore,
'They shall not enter my rest,'"
though his works were finished at the foundation of the world. 4 For in one place it speaks about the seventh day as follows, "And God rested on the seventh day from all his works." 5 And again in this place it says, "They shall not enter my rest."
11 Let us therefore make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one may fall through such disobedience as theirs.
Saturday, January 16:
Heb 4:12-16/Mk 2:13-17
Hebrews 4:12-16 New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition (NRSVCE)
12 Indeed, the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing until it divides soul from spirit, joints from marrow; it is able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart. 13 And before him no creature is hidden, but all are naked and laid bare to the eyes of the one to whom we must render an account. 14 Since, then, we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast to our confession. 15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who in every respect has been tested[a] as we are, yet without sin. 16 Let us therefore approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.


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"This event is great because it gets community volunteers involved in helping to preserve and protect the bay by removing debris and keeping marine life from needlessly getting caught and killed in abandoned traps," said Serra Herndon, Habitat Restoration Director for Tampa Bay Watch.
The Ghost Trap Rodeo would not be possible without the help from project partners including NOAA Marine Debris, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, Sea World Busch Gardens Conservation Fund, Hillsborough County Parks and Recreation, St. Petersburg Parks and Recreation, Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County, Pinellas County & the City of Largo.
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5 Things You Can Only Do If Visiting Thailand
When in Thailand, there are some things that you should and should not do. While experiencing the culture is a must, we come today with a rather unusual suggestion and encourage you to step a bit on the wild side. In today's article we propose you to enjoy a little more of the natural parts of Thailand and engage in some thrilling and nature exploring activities.
1.) Go diving at the Big Blue Diving Resort – Koh Tao
We start our recommendations with a deep introspect (pun intended) into the amazing Thailand sea life. Take a once in a lifetime opportunity and dive into the surrounding waters of the Koh Tao Island.
Also known as Turtle Island, Koh Tao has a relative shot history, being discovered about 100 years ago. After being used as a simple shelter for weary travelers and lost fisherman, the island of Koh Tao is visited and marked by the King of Thailand. Starting with 1930, the island was used to house political prisoners, this going on until 1947, when the Thai Prime Minister decided to pardon all of those who were on this island. This led to the island being again abandoned but it did not remain this way for long. The fishermen started using again this island as their own and eventually claimed a big part of the land as their own. Soon after they brought their families and started cultivating the land. They were growing vegetables, harvested coconuts and fished and soon started trading their goods with their neighbors from Koh Phangan. This lead to their population growing in numbers and soon attracting visitors from all over.
The first pioneer to built a diving shop on Koh Tao was a Italian man who named his shop Red Rock, White Rock and Green Rock, after the colors of the Italian flag. In order to get more customers, he would bring people from Koh Samui for an a diving safari and an overnight stay on the island. In 1990 a Swede who had taken a diving course on the island discovered his passion for diving and decided to open his own diving shop, which would be the second on the island, Big Blue Diving.
Today, Big Blue Diving has grown into Koh Tao's most recommended dive center which includes accommodations ranging from free dormitories to poolside air-conditioned rooms with idyllic sunset views and a gorgeous beachfront Restaurant & Bar that features the most delicious local dishes. So if you're going to spend a vacation in Thailand, make sure that you include diving around the waters of the Koh Tao island on your activity list.
2.) Go Sea kayaking in the Krabi province
Krabi is a southern province of Thailand and, from what is known regarding its history, may be the country's oldest continued settlement. There have been pieces of evidence such as stone tools, ancient colored pictures, beads, pottery and even skeletal remains that attest to life existing in these parts since 25,000-35,000 BCE. But the history of this place is just one of the many reasons to visit.
When it comes to tourism, a big part of the province was divided into several national parks. There are over 80 small islands part of the Krabi province and they are all worth your time. But to save you a little exploring and send you on the right track, we can say that the most popular destinations include Ko Phi Phi, Railay, Ao Nang and Hat Noppharat Thara. Even though there are many activities that you can enjoy in the province of Krabi, the one we recommend the most is kayaking.
Due to its dramatic karst topography, this area offers a spectacular environment for kayaking, which is a wonderful way to observe the raw nature and rough relief of this part of Thailand. The tall limestone cliffs and amazing caves found in this area just add to the amazing experience. So make sure you don't miss a thing. In order to get a little bit of help getting around and not get lost you can appeal to Sea Kayak Krabi and enjoy the wonderful tours which they can arrange.
3.) Go sailing on the Andaman Sea Club
Remaining on water but climbing well above it for our third fun activity in Thailand we move on to suggesting sailing on the Andaman Sea. The Andaman Sea is a gorgeous body of water, located in the west of Thailand, as part of the Indian Ocean. In its beginnings, this sea was used only for fishing and transportation purposes between its coastal countries. Even though in 2004 the Andaman Sea was part of the area affected by the devastating earthquake and tsunami of the Indian Ocean, this has not stopped the tourists to return to these lands and enjoy the beautiful environment.
If you'd like a more professional sailing tour of the Andaman Sea, you can get the help of the Andaman Sea Club, which specializes in boat tours, cruises and boat races, all of which are done in the most professional way in one of the most gorgeous environments that you will see in your life. But we bet you're thinking that the Andaman Sea is really big, so what part of is offered by the Sea Club for its clients to explore?
Well, most of it actually, or at least enough so that you can get tired of sailing down those gorgeous waters. From the Phang Nga Bay island with its beautiful rock formations to the Phuket Island or any one of the Koh islands, the Andaman Sea Club offers a large offer of tours of the surrounding islands and we can assure that no one will be disappointed by their offers and tours.
4.) Go jungle trekking around Pai
From the lovely water activities that can be enjoyed on the wonderful territory of Thailand, we move on to the ground and suggest a lovely trekking adventure around Pai. This one goes out to all of our traveler readers who enjoy being surrounded by lush green forests and sparkling rivers.
If you haven't been convinced yet, trekking in Pai will offer you the chance to not only discover the amazing lush and raw flora of these parts of Thailand but also get to observe the fauna in its natural environment. But don't think that you have to travel too far in order to enjoy these natural wonders of Thailand. You can stay right in the area at one of the many hotels or guest houses that are available. And the best part about choosing one of these options of accommodation is that the owners usually have plenty of insight regarding the trekking tours and hiking options around the area and can guide you towards a good option.
If you don't want to wait until you get there to hear about your trekking options and possible routes we can guide you a little and save you the time of research. You can check out the TrekPai website and discover their offers and trekking options.
5.) Go Rock Climbing at Railay Beach
From deep down into the beautiful sea we climb up to the skies in this last suggestion of adventurous things to do in Thailand. We remain in the Krabi area of Thailand but we move on the the Railay Beach in order to go rock climbing.
We fist have to say the Railay Beach is a very good spot for rock climbers and the sport of rock climbing in general. Why? Because all of the rock on this beach is limestone and is part of the worlds largest coral reef that stretches out from China down to Papua New Guinea. But don't think that rock climbing goes on in just a restricted area of this beach. There are over 700 routes which range from beginner level to normal and advanced, something that fits every skill level of training and every preference when it comes to environment.
Since we have given you a little aid for all the activities that you can do in Thailand, we can't let rock climbing be the only one without any leads. So we suggest King Climbers, the service that offers courses for every level of skill, any age and any preference. Follow a course or hire a private guide and you will be ready to take it to the next level in no time. Make sure you don't fall and have lots of fun!


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Narrowing Charging Liens To Only Beneficial Services Would Improperly Rewrite Attorney Lien Contractual Arrangement In Hourly Cases.
Although we generally post on California cases, we stray to discuss a recent attorney's lien decision from Delaware, which may have some persuasive impact in California cases considering attorney's liens.
In Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP v. Sutherland, No. 151, 2016 (Del. Supreme Court Jan. 3, 2017), the Delaware Supreme Court reversed a chancery court's decision that an attorney's lien in an hourly case representation should be limited to unpaid fees that are directly connected to the recovery which attorneys obtain on their client's behalf. The state high court determined that, in hourly matters, the attorney's lien could be claimed on to the entire hourly fees left unpaid, not just those fees for services which were directly tethered to the benefits ultimately recovered by the client. The court determined that this might be a proper limitation in a contingency case, but not in an hourly representation matter. "When a party, such as Martha, agrees to pay hourly fees to prosecute a complex case, she is assuring her counsel that it will not suffer the commercial damage of uncompensated services if it presses her claims as aggressively as she demands and as the law permits. To permit a client who is a party to such an agreement to escape a charging lien as if she made a strict contingency fee agreement limiting fees to a percentage of recovery is to judicially rewrite the contract at the expense of the attorney and to undermine the traditional purpose of a charging lien." (Slip Op. at p. 11.)
Here is a link to the Delaware Supreme Court's decision in Sutherland.


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The Essentials of – Getting to Point A
How the Internet Helps a Business to Get More Customers
You find that even most of the business relies on the use of the internet to conduct most of its activities. Through the internet any business can be able to get in touch with customers everywhere in the world with much ease. We are living in the world where the level of technology has really advanced and due to that fact you find that most of the people have the devices that can access online.
Below is how the internet helps a business to get more customers. Through internet the business can be able to embrace the use of email to make customer communication more coherent. It is just a matter of seconds for you to send an email and it reaches to the receiver you find that most of customers are able to trust the use of email since it is timely and convenient way.
In fact as long as you have the internet connection sending emails is free of charge through that you are able to save lots of money. Customers will always feel good when they have all their needs meet and this can only be possible if there is a good flow of communication.
Through internet the business can be able to market its self to the audience and through that be able to have more customers. Through internet marketing you can be able to target a large number of people from which you will have to convert few to be potential customers.
As a business the best thing to do is to have a website so as to attract many customers. If the customers can be able to have confidence in you that they can get all that they want with easy definitely they stand to be loyal to your business.
There are so many departments in the business that depends on the internet in order to yield best results. If you want the employees to perform better they need to have internet-based tools that will allow them to work better anywhere they are you find that employees play a major role in the business especially for production and in that regards they need to be equipped solutions that can help them to perform better as far as internet is concerned.
The use of the internet can help a business to have a competitive advantage over the other business. For a business that has not yet embraced the use of the internet you find that other businesses are able to take the profits are leave it with small amounts of profits. If you want to see your business surviving in the current climate of technology you need to use online features and internet so as to have the all that you may be looking for.


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abstract class Gdk.FrameClock : GObject.Object
/* No available fields */
GdkFrameClock tells the application when to update and repaint a
window. This may be synced to the vertical refresh rate of the
monitor, for example. Even when the frame clock uses a simple timer
rather than a hardware-based vertical sync, the frame clock helps
because it ensures everything paints at the same time (reducing the
total number of frames). The frame clock can also automatically
stop painting when it knows the frames will not be visible, or
scale back animation framerates.
GdkFrameClock is designed to be compatible with an OpenGL-based
implementation or with mozRequestAnimationFrame in Firefox,
for example.
A frame clock is idle until someone requests a frame with
gdk_frame_clock_request_phase(). At some later point that makes
sense for the synchronization being implemented, the clock will
process a frame and emit signals for each phase that has been
requested. (See the signals of the
GdkFrameClock class for
documentation of the phases.
GDK_FRAME_CLOCK_PHASE_UPDATE and the
GdkFrameClock::update signal are most interesting for application
writers, and are used to update the animations, using the frame time
given by gdk_frame_clock_get_frame_time().
The frame time is reported in microseconds and generally in the same
timescale as g_get_monotonic_time(), however, it is not the same
as g_get_monotonic_time(). The frame time does not advance during
the time a frame is being painted, and outside of a frame, an attempt
is made so that all calls to
gdk_frame_clock_get_frame_time() that
are called at a "similar" time get the same value. This means that
if different animations are timed by looking at the difference in
time between an initial value from
and the value inside the
GdkFrameClock::update signal of the clock,
they will stay exactly synchronized.
Instance methods
Starts updates for an animation. Until a matching call to
gdk_frame_clock_end_updating() is made, the frame clock will continually
request a new frame with the
GDK_FRAME_CLOCK_PHASE_UPDATE phase.
This function may be called multiple times and frames will be
requested until
gdk_frame_clock_end_updating() is called the same
number of times.
since: 3.8
Stops updates for an animation. See the documentation for gdk_frame_clock_begin_updating().
since: 3.8
Gets the frame timings for the current frame.
since: 3.8
GdkFrameClock maintains a 64-bit counter that increments for
each frame drawn.
since: 3.8
Gets the time that should currently be used for animations. Inside the processing of a frame, it's the time used to compute the animation position of everything in a frame. Outside of a frame, it's the time of the conceptual "previous frame," which may be either the actual previous frame time, or if that's too old, an updated time.
since: 3.8
GdkFrameClock internally keeps a history of
objects for recent frames that can be retrieved with
gdk_frame_clock_get_timings(). The set of stored frames
is the set from the counter values given by
gdk_frame_clock_get_history_start() and
gdk_frame_clock_get_frame_counter(), inclusive.
since: 3.8
Using the frame history stored in the frame clock, finds the last
known presentation time and refresh interval, and assuming that
presentation times are separated by the refresh interval,
predicts a presentation time that is a multiple of the refresh
interval after the last presentation time, and later than
since: 3.8
Retrieves a
GdkFrameTimings object holding timing information
for the current frame or a recent frame. The
object may not yet be complete: see gdk_frame_timings_get_complete().
since: 3.8
Asks the frame clock to run a particular phase. The signal
corresponding the requested phase will be emitted the next
time the frame clock processes. Multiple calls to
gdk_frame_clock_request_phase() will be combined together
and only one frame processed. If you are displaying animated
content and want to continually request the
GDK_FRAME_CLOCK_PHASE_UPDATE phase for a period of time,
you should use
gdk_frame_clock_begin_updating() instead, since
this allows GTK+ to adjust system parameters to get maximally
smooth animations.
since: 3.8
This signal ends processing of the frame. Applications should generally not handle this signal.
This signal begins processing of the frame. Applications should generally not handle this signal.
This signal is used to flush pending motion events that are being batched up and compressed together. Applications should not handle this signal.
This signal is emitted as the second step of toolkit and application processing of the frame. Any work to update sizes and positions of application elements should be performed. GTK+ normally handles this internally.
This signal is emitted as the third step of toolkit and
application processing of the frame. The frame is
repainted. GDK normally handles this internally and
produces expose events, which are turned into GTK+
GtkWidget::draw signals.
This signal is emitted after processing of the frame is finished, and is handled internally by GTK+ to resume normal event processing. Applications should not handle this signal.
This signal is emitted as the first step of toolkit and
application processing of the frame. Animations should
be updated using gdk_frame_clock_get_frame_time().
Applications can connect directly to this signal, or
gtk_widget_add_tick_callback() as a more convenient interface.
Signals inherited from GObject (1)
The notify signal is emitted on an object when one of its properties has its value set through g_object_set_property(), g_object_set(), et al.


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The Crosswinds Overnight Camp, for youth aged 13-20, is already widely known in the region!
This camp, held in pleasant and interesting locations around Ukraine, has an emphasis on learning English, developing a healthy life-style–and getting to know Jesus as personal friend, Savior and Lord.
The program includes sports, games, crafts, skits, small groups, English lessons, campfires, Bible study, and worship–and three hearty meals and two snacks served each day!
Experienced English teachers, church leaders and youth lead this camp.
Several campers have received Christ in previous camps and are now attending and/or serving in a local church.
We thank several of our partners who travel to Ukraine to serve in and/or who give generously to develop the Crosswinds Overnight Camp.
If you would like to know more about the Crosswinds Overnight Camp , please write us at email@example.com
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Downloading and logging into the app is a very straightforward process.
1. Go to either the 'Play Store' if you are using an android, or the 'App Store' if you are using an iPhone.
2. Search for 'Proinsight.'
3. Download the 'Proinsight' App, it will appear on your home screen once it has downloaded.
4. In order to login, simply click 'Add Profile' and enter your client login details. You will then be able to view your audits and begin completing them.


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Within the Mediterranean Sea lies a recently discovered thriving permanent frontal system with vast populations of zooplankton supporting a trove of marine life, including large populations of several cetacean species. The presence of such large mammals in the heavily-trafficked Mediterranean was a surprise for the public, as well as scientists. In 1999, the Pelagos Sanctuary for Mediterranean Marine Mammals was established as the first High Seas MPA by the governments of Italy, France, and Monaco with the goals of managing human impacts, increasing scientific knowledge, and promoting awareness. The establishment of the Sanctuary has already had some positive outcomes, but there are special challenges that lie ahead in terms of management and scientific monitoring to continue the success of this novel MPA.
See also:
Marine Conservation Policy
Marine Protected Areas and MPA Networks
Theme: Conservation Management
Language: English
Region: Europe
Keywords: management, marine, monitoring, stakeholders, protected areas
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Bantayan Island, Cebu, Philippines, is a perfect short-island-getaway for peace loving people and for those who want to get some sense of a back-to-basics lifestyle.
Bantayan is the main and largest island of the Bantayan island group that lies close to the geographical centre of the Philippine archipelago.
Thanks to its rich marine biodiversity, Bantayan and its surrounding waters has been declared as protected areas in the Philippines .
The long white sand beached and the laid back atmosphere make Bantayan Island the perfect short-island-getaway for those who want to nothing but relax.
The palm-fringed Sugar Beach, Paradise Beach and Virgin Island are among the best places to see in Batayan.
Sugar Beach which takes its name from the fine, white and powdered sugar sand, is a very relaxing spot in Santa Fe with a good choice of budget and family-run accommodation options.
Ogtong Cave Resort is probably one of the most unique accommodation on Santa Fe because it boats Ogtong Cave. This natural wonder consists in a small cave with a pool with turquoise crystal-clear waters.
Santa Fe is considered as the gateway to Bantayan since is close to the ferry terminal and serves as the access point to all Bantayan islands. It's also well known for its fine beaches and crystal clear waters.
Hilantagaan Island and Virgin Island, located about 30-minute boat ride from Santa Fe, boasts crystalline aquamarine waters and wide stretches of pristine white beach.
Bantayan Island is very popular during Holy Week, for its Santo Entierro procession where the Stations of the Cross are portrayed in life size figures mounted on carozzas (carriages).


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"ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Thursday a wide array of Alaska Native, commercial fishing, and sportfishing groups issued statements criticizing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Final Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed Pebble Mine after copies of the document were delivered to interested parties via USPS a day before its publication in the Federal Register.
The Final EIS is not a decision on whether the Pebble Partnership will receive the permits it needs to move forward with the mine, but rather it is a scientific document the Army Corps and U.S. Coast Guard will use to make permitting decisions.
The version of the project USACE deemed to be the "Least Environmentally Damaging Practicable Alternative" includes a mine site with a footprint of 8,390 acres, a transportation corridor with 82 miles of road along the northern end of Lake Iliamna, a port near Diamond Point on the west side of Cook Inlet and a natural gas pipeline from the Diamond Point port across Cook Inlet to near Anchor Point."
Grant Robinson reports for KTUU July 24, 2020.
"6 Things To Know About The Pebble Mine Proposal As A Major Federal Environmental Review Comes To A Close" (Anchorage Daily News)
"Final Pebble Mine EIS Maintains Early Corps Conclusions" (Alaska Journal of Commerce)
"Pebble Mine To Clear Environmental Review This Week, But Is It 'Practicable'?" (Alaska Public Media)
"Pebble Mine's Environmental Review Foreshadows Future "Streamlined" Process Forged by Trump Administration" (Hakai)


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We select quality materials and articles - efficient and safe - that comply with current national and international regulations.
Ho.Bag is official italian distributor of Aptar B+H: dispenser, spray, lotion pump, airless, closures. Glass bottles with related accessories, such as droppers, caps, dispensing systems; jars for cosmetic use.
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The strength of HO.BAG is based on the integration of each other's skills and teamwork. We have always been aware that on the bases of our work there must be cohesion and good will of responsible people. To give strength and development to the company, we work daily on a fundamental target: create the team.
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During our last weeks in Indonesia we had planned ahead a big trip: flying back to family and friends in the Netherlands for 1 week! But in between this trip home bound and Papua we had 3 'spare' weeks.
When we looked into the options in the area we decided to explore Laos and Cambodia. This would be perfect for the 3 weeks we had and both countries are new ones to visit for the both of us! From Papua we flew, via Jakarta, to Chiang Rai in North Thailand. After 2 full days of travelling it was nice to settle in this nice and relaxed little city with lots of temples and nature around. We enjoyed some sightseeing and a full day hike in the hills. And of course the best food in the world: Thai food!
But the main reason to visit Chiang Rai is because it is close to the Laos border and therefore our gateway into this new country.
After an easy day of border crossings we checked in for one of our highlights, the Gibbon Experience! We were so excited!! 2 days of zip-lining through the jungle, up to 550 meters long and 300 meters above the ground... Pure adrenalin! We slept in a beautiful treehouse in the jungle where we enjoyed the sunset and the good company of our group. Our child's dream came true.
We even had an outdoor shower in our treehouse with the beautiful jungle view. It couldn't get any better! Although... it was a bit uncomfortable being called 'grandma & grandpa' by our much younger tour companions, ha ha!
After the fast zip-lining experience we swapped the jungle for the river. We spent 2 days on the Mekong River on a slow boat to Luang Prabang.
Here it was much colder than we expected. Good coffee and many good restaurants made the cold days more comfortable. Luang Prabang is famous for the impressive Buddhists Alms Giving Ceremony by the monks. Over 200 Buddhist monks collect gifts from locals every morning at sunrise. This daily ceremony is both peaceful and spiritual and gave us a wonderful opportunity to experience an ancient Lao tradition.
We also went to the stunning Kuang Si waterfall an hours drive from Luang Prabang. We both have seen so many waterfalls during our travels, but this waterfall was supposed to be unique and worth the trip. We didn't regret visiting this place as we were amazed by its beauty and the colours. The waterfall is an absolute must see here.
In Siem Reap, Cambodia, it luckily was much warmer again. The main draw of this lively city is the temple complex of Angkor Wat which is big enough to spend weeks! We decided to explore the area for 3 days, not enough but still great to get an idea of the size and the beauty! Getting there as early as possible in the morning, following the opposite route and visiting the lesser known places was the solution to avoid the crowds as much as possible. We really enjoyed our time at this beautiful place.
We also celebrated Christmas and Hylke's birthday in Siem Reap. Not the worst place, as the city has many very good restaurants, very good wine (finally!) and a cool escape room in Agkor Style! We nailed it twice :)
The Cambodian history in the seventies is very ugly. During the brutal Khmer Rouge regime almost half of the population was killed. The Khmer Rouge wanted to establish the most advanced and purist form of communism in the world between 1975 and 1979. Not really the right place for birthday vibes but this important part of Cambodian history is displayed in the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and the Killing fields. On Hylke's birthday we visited both sides and were shocked to discover what really happened during this genocide. Crazy to see what people can do to each other.
To finish our travels in the year of 2017 in style, we stayed at a beautiful Island in Cambodia. This island consisted of unreal blue water and white (very very white!) sand! Eat, beach, drink, sleep, repeat for a couple of days. Also during New Year's Eve... Not a bad place to celebrate! We couldn't have wished for a better start of 2018... Cheers!
The main reason to fly back to Holland is the opening of Hylke's fathers own exhibition in a museum. And of course it is nice to see family and some friends after such a long time. We'll be back on track soon after this break!


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