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Employment and Investment Incentive Scheme
- Employment and Investment Incentive Scheme
- Seed Capital Relief
- Film Scheme – Companies and Individuals
Employment and Investment Incentive Scheme
The Employment and Investment Incentive Scheme (EIIS) replaces the Business Expansion Scheme (BES). The scheme significantly broadens the scope of the scheme as "qualifying trade" limitations have been removed and the scheme is available to the majority of small and medium sized trading companies, most of whom qualify except for:
- Financing activities
- Dealing in or developing land
- Operating or managing nursing homes and hotels
- Extension of a nursing home or residential care units associated with a nursing home owned by a company.
- Professional service companies
The operation of hotels, guest houses and self-catering accommodation is a "qualifying activity" where the conditions of the Tourist Traffic Act are met.
The lifetime limit that a company can raise is €15m with the annual amount being €5m.
An individual may invest up to €150,000 per annum in this scheme. The maximum limit applies separately to both spouses, provided that they both have sufficient income in their own right. Where full relief cannot be availed of in a tax year, the excess can be carried forward to subsequent years.
The period for which shares need to be held has been increased from three years to four years. A claw-back of relief will arise if shares are disposed of within 4 years.
Tax relief for subscriptions for eligible shares has been reduced as follows:
Year 1 relief: 30/40 of the amount invested
Year 3 relief: 10/40 of the amount invested
The Company must be an unquoted Company throughout the holding period and either be resident in the State, or if an EEA State other than Ireland it must carry on business through a branch or an agency in the State and carry on relevant trading activities from a fixed place of business.
The scheme has been extended to 31st December 2020
The restriction that applies to High Earners will not apply to a subscription of shares under the EIIS from 16th October to 31 December 2016. This temporary removal was made permanent with effect from 1 January 2017.


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By Vienna Symphonic Library
AU/VST/AAX Native compatible host (also works stand-alone)
Requires the ViennaKey.
$62 Standard Library
$140 Full Library
$78 Upgrade to Full Library
The Standard Library consists of essential articulations. The Full Library includes the Standard Library with additional articulations (usually 2-3 times more). Vienna Symphonic Library's greatest potential is achieved using the Full Libraries. You may purchase the Full Library, or upgrade to the Full Library after purchasing the Standard Library. Your price may be reduced after placing your order depending on other Vienna purchases.
Every Vienna Instruments collection comes with both the Vienna Instruments player and Vienna Ensemble.
Get Vienna Instruments Pro and Vienna Ensemble Pro to add another layer of expression to Vienna Instruments and improve your workflow.
This horn ensemble consists of 4 players, similar to the instrumentation of the romantic orchestra. In some works of composers like, e.g., Richard Strauss and Anton Bruckner, the horn ensemble required up to eight musicians in order to – e.g., by doubling – achieve an especially fat and strong sound (for which purpose we recommend the purchase of our Epic Horns).
The download product contains all of the Horn ensemble samples of the Vienna Special Edition and of the Special Edition PLUS as well as some additional articulations. Please find a detailed list of included playing techniques under the menu item Sample Content. Of course you'll also get access to download the Vienna Instruments player software.
Minimum System Requirements
Other configurations might work but are not actively supported.
The ceremony was held on October 7 at the San Francisco Hilton, on the second night of the 2006 AES Convention.
"We are extremely honored, proud, and happy having received the most prestigious award of the industry," says Herb Tucmandl, creator and founder of the Vienna Symphonic Library. "I want to thank the whole team for their continuing efforts to create revolutionary products. Heartfelt thanks go to Christian Teuscher, the mastermind and software guru behind Vienna Instruments' advanced technology. He managed to tame our unimaginable number of samples by creating these easy-to-use software instruments that are really fun to play.

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This workshop is about changing teacher and student roles in the learning process by rethinking traditional notions of assessment and by exploring what authentic student driven inquiry looks like. Register here.
When schools embrace student inquiry and rethink traditional notions of assessment the roles of both the student and the teacher begin to shift. Learning becomes co-created, with cohorts working collaboratively to design experiences that are engaging for all. In this workshop participants will explore how to create of authentic learning opporunties, units, coursework, programs and initatives through an empathy driven design thinking framework. Most importantly, they'll gain insights into boosting student agency over learning and truly transforming the traditional classroom model.
Learn more and register here.
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My family's used to visiting strange graves by now. At least this one was in a pleasant cemetery! The morning was bright and cheerful, and the popularity of the grave is attested to by the fact that we found a bouquet of flowers lying in tribute to the mysterious young woman when we arrived.
The story of the Female Stranger begins in September 1816, when a ship from the West Indies made an unscheduled stop in Alexandria long enough to put off two passengers: a man and a woman. They were, by appearance and clothing, well-to-do, and the young woman was said to be beautiful. But she was also very ill. The gentleman carried her to the City Hotel, now known as Gadsby's Tavern, where she was placed in Room 8. The frantic gentleman then called for the best doctor in town, as well as two nurses. Before letting them into the room he made each of them swear an oath on their sacred honor that if -- while delirious -- his wife revealed her identity, they would take that secret to their graves.
Despite everyone's valiant efforts, the woman died on October 14, 1816. Her husband paid for an elaborate funeral and a lavish headstone where she was identified as "a Female Stranger." The epitaph read:
By this time, the man had built up an enormous bill at the hotel -- as well as gambling debts in the tavern. Rather than press him to pay up immediately, the hotel owner granted him the night after his wife's funeral to grieve in peace. When morning came however, the man had vanished, leaving all his debts unpaid.
Who was she? One popular theory (though discounted by most historians) is that she was Theodosia Burr Alston, daughter of disgraced vice-president Aaron Burr. Theodosia had vanished at sea four years earlier and was presumed dead, but some stories say she really ran off with a lover and the lost-at-sea tale was concocted to spare her reputation (or more importantly, her husband's). Other people speculate that the Female Stranger was a European princess who had eloped or possibly been kidnapped -- or that the couple was wanted for murder abroad. It's also been suggested that the whole thing was a con, and that both the Male and Female Strangers left town alive after swindling a lot of people out of their money.
The most outrageous theory I read? That the lady was Naploeon Bonaparte in drag.
Yeah, I'm not buying that one. But the story of the Female Stranger has some intriguing possibilities, doesn't it?


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The ad shows a young, clean-shaven salesman named Mustafa talking about the television, advising customers and relaxing at home watching movies and football with his friends.
While the commercial never identifies Mustafa as a Muslim, many might assume that given his name, a diminutive for Muhammad. For viewers used to seeing negative images of Muslims on television, the commercial was a rare exception. ...
You may be right, John...ha-ha.
Kabbalah influence in the music industry?
ADL -- do they promote homosexuality but then Christianity as bullying (which is one step from h@te crime)?
Weinstein says he's atheist but when his sons are prostlytized he calls it anti-Semitism? (and his organization shutting down freedom of relgion for Christians in military?)
I know I would like answers to these questions...
Muslims, I've commented before, but please keep in mind that no matter how peaceful, in general, they are as a people, they hate us. Don't let the smile at the convenience store fool you because whether or not they are extremists, they are commanded by the Koran to hate us. Period. Some just have the strength to carry out Allah's orders of convert or kill while the rest await the last Mahdi to take us out after he takes Christ to Mecca to teach him how to pray.
Outta here, yes, the going gets rough at times buy consider the fact that even then, the rational still overpowers the irrational and their numbers are few. We never know who we might be reaching with the truth so the saints should always continue standing up and standing strong. Should we take breaks or give up whenever Satan gains ground or should we unite and drive the demons back into the shadows? I hope I didn't offend anyone but Satan and his demons never rest so I don't feel we have the luxury whe
Michael B wrote:We do need to pray for the Jewish nation, that they would receive God's forgiveness available only through the propitiating work of Christ.Judge the words of the anti-Semite to be what they are: vapid attempts at understanding that which they know nothing of (including misunderstanding the Talmud's way of argumentation and saying that the disgusting words of the Toledot Yeshu's understanding of Jesus and Mary are indicative of all Jews' sentiments). Hitler is alive and well apparently...
If you were a "real Jew" you'd speak up for the Christians, not the Jews. You'd condemn the evil speaking of the Jews, instead of pridefully identifying with them. That's what Jesus did, that's what his disciples did, what Paul did. Right is right, wrong is wrong. Evil is evil. You are either for or against, and in your case you are calling me Hitler for saying Judaism is evil because it is a religion based on self-worship and hatred of Jesus and of all those non-Jew. It's true. The word for the non-Jew is "goyim" and means "cattle."
GsTexas wrote:All of those who are not of Christ are just as eternally damned and inherently evil as the other, whether it be Jew, Muslim, or any other race/false religion. Pinning all the evil in the world on the Jews is simply pathetic.
DJC49 wrote:The Bible says otherwise!Acts 10:22"And they said, Cornelius the centurion, a just man, and one that feareth God, and of good report among all the NATION OF THE JEWS, was warned from God by an holy angel to send for thee into his house, and to hear words of thee."
So speaking of checking, you didn't check when you mocked me for saying the Jews cannibalized Stephen. I was right about that. You were saying it wasn't Jews that gnawed on Stephen to the point that he saw Jesus standing up in Heaven waiting for him to pass over?
Do you think they were gnawing on him gently and careful not to make him bleed or tear his skin? Or do you think they were tearing his flesh?
Gnawing is different than biting. Gnawing means pulling off flesh. You say the KJB got that wrong?
Do you think they spit out the blood and flesh?
SteveR wrote:We will miss your 100+ IDs, nasty remarks and vain oblations. Dont let the door hit ya on the way out
Outta here! wrote:I used to enjoy this forum till a few conspirator delusional,individuals came on board. Between them and Jesuit trolls it has turned into a stew !Way a shame!Hope to see some of the regulars post again soon...till then...c-Ya!


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Queens' Sitting Room
The Queens' Sitting Room is a small sitting room located in the northeast corner of the second floor of the White House. It was used as part of the president's offices until 1902 when the West Wing was built. The room became a sitting room for guests in the Queens' Bedroom (then called the Rose Bedroom or Pink Bedroom) in 1902. As a part of the Kennedy White House restoration the room was redecorated by Stéphane Boudin of the firm Maison Jansen. The walls are covered with a heavy cotton Toile de Jouy fabric. Black lacquered furniture of the early and mid-19th century provides contrast with the white painted wainscot and trim of the room.
Lady Bird Johnson enjoyed this room's privacy and used it as a retreat when she had work that required more concentration than she could find at her desk in her bedroom.
- Abbott, James A. A Frenchman in Camelot: The Decoration of the Kennedy White House by Stéphane Boudin. Boscobel Restoration Inc.: 1995. ISBN 0-9646659-0-5.
- Abbott James A., and Elaine M. Rice. Designing Camelot: The Kennedy White House Restoration. Van Nostrand Reinhold: 1998. ISBN 0-442-02532-7.
- Monkman, Betty C. The White House: The Historic Furnishing & First Families. Abbeville Press: 2000. ISBN 0-7892-0624-2.
- The White House: An Historic Guide. White House Historical Association and the National Geographic Society: 2001. ISBN 0-912308-79-6.
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As the year draws to a close, Microgaming software provider decides to rollout something unusual for this time of the year, and it is quite refreshing. Their new online slot will take you on an adventure to the Scottish Highlands, and spinning the reels will help save the life of an immortal warrior who can be killed only by decapitation.
The Epic Story
Most of you already know this age old story about a swordsman Connor Macleod better known as Highlander. This narrative of the immortal warrior was put into a movie, a TV show, animated series, and computer games. The story can be found in comic book series, novels, and finally here we have Microgaming which took a swing at creating the Highlander slot.
The slot went live yesterday, October 6th, 2017, and it invites you to join the battle of ages and relive the legend of the immortal swordsman which unveils on the 5x3 grid with 243 pay-lines.
This kind of masterpiece has a large fan base which is one of the main reasons that we have no doubt that Microgaming did an amazing job. However, let's see what you can expect from these reels.
Let's Get Spinnin'
As we are already used to see in Microgaming slots, it is no wonder that this one also has amazing graphics which will transport you to Scottish Highlands of 1536 with the stormy landscape as the backdrop. You will really feel that immersive element here which will surely make you a part of the unfolding action.
If you land the bonus feature you will get 10 extra spins which will take you to the streets of New York. As you spin the reels, you will get to hear the 80s soundtrack playing in the background, and some symbol animations which will surely bring the movie to life, and you, as a player, will gain some exquisite gaming experience.
Of course, you can always seek Wild symbols. As you spin the reels you will come across two powerful wild features: Quickening Wilds which happen when the lightning strikes, and the Stroke of Sword which can turn 2 scatters wild and thus inheriting all the functionality and winning potential of a regular Wild symbol.
The Impressions
This Highlander undertake has gotten everyone hyped, especially the guys from Microgaming since they are very satisfied with everything they've done with this game.
The Games Publisher at Microgaming, David Reynolds said: "Highlander™ is an iconic brand, and the game studio have worked tirelessly to create an online slot that pays homage to the 80s movie and its cult classic status. An epic soundtrack composed by our game studio is a great tribute to the brand. The features in the game perfectly represent the movie."
Everything seems to fit in quite nicely in this game, however, we will invite you to take it for a test spin on Highlander because after all, you're the ones who will have the final say. In any case, we believe that you will not be disappointed.


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To celebrate Wildflowers Week the Geraldton Visitor Centre (GVC) is hosting a Wildflower Display in their upstairs interpretive area from 17-27 August in the lead up to the Mullewa Wildflower Show.
Visitors can come to GVC to see a generous display of wildflowers, wildflower video promotion, Yamaji Art paintings, kids colouring corner, retail display and herbarium display.
So come on down to the Centre, open weekdays 9.00am to 5.00pm and weekends 9.00am to 1.00pm, to see the Wildflower Display! You will be amazed!


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Matthew 2:19-23
So far we have seen God's grace through the genealogy of Jesus.
We have seen the example of trust through Joseph.
We have seen the willingness to do whatever it takes to follow God through the magi.
This is a very good picture of the process we go through as Christians.
- God reveals his grace through Jesus' sacrifice on the cross.
- When we hear about this amazing act of love we respond by placing our trust in Him.
- This response is not merely vocal. The response is such that it involves our whole lives as we turn to him and follow him.
When we follow God we will find ourselves in unfamiliar territory. The temptation will be to turn back to what is familiar.
Look at another example Joseph sets for us.
- Herod sends soldiers to kill all the boys 2 years and younger.
- Before the soldiers get there God warns Joseph in a dream and commands him to flee to Egypt.
- We don't how long they were in Egypt, but after Herod dies God tells Joseph it is time to go back.
- When he gets into Israel he hears that Herod's cruel son is on the throne.
Have you ever followed God to the point where you were in unfamiliar territory? What did you do? What were you tempted to do?
I imagine Joseph was tempted to go back to Egypt. It was probably the safest option for him, but God had told him to come back to Israel. We don't know if he turned to God for an answer or not but God had a plan and he revealed it to Joseph. Joseph listened and went to Nazareth.
There is a lesson we can all learn. Our relationship with Jesus needs to be built on trust/faith. Because of this we will find ourselves in territory that we are unfamiliar with. Even though our initial reaction is to think this is bad it is really a good thing. Why? It causes us to trust Jesus. We need to remember that, despite the temptation, we need to constantly be turning to him for further direction. A simple analogy of this would be a GPS. Our GPS only tells us the directions one step at a time. It doesn't just blurt it all out at once because there is no way we could remember everything. It is pretty much the same way with God. When he tells us to do something it is only part of the overall plan. We need to keep going back to him for further direction.
Fight the temptation to flee back to what is comfortable. Trust God and turn to him at every crossroad. We can be sure that he will lead us correctly.


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Adam Crelling, Outpatient Rehabilitation/Hand Therapy
March 2014 Golden Rose Recipient
I am a nurse case manager who was helping coordinate postop care for a patient who had experienced traumatic finger amputation and was struggling with a possible neuroma condition. The original surgeon felt that additional surgery was not needed and released him back to regular work/medical care. I expressed my concerns to Adam, who had also suspected a possible neuroma, and assisted with obtaining a second opinion from another hand surgeon (in the same department!). Within a few weeks, additional surgery was performed to address the neuroma. I attended this patient's postop appointment yesterday and was very happy to see he is doing much better. His recovery outlook is brighter thanks to the hard work of Adam. Adam went above and beyond the outpatient rehabilitation position to make a real impact with this patient's hand recovery, his daily quality of life and future employment prospects. Not to mention providing an outlet for him to express his concerns/pain in his native Spanish language.
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Thursday, March 12, 2015
2015-2016 Seawolves Recruit Update
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Saturday, March 07, 2015
2014-2015 Season Over
Mercifully the season is over with tonight's loss to UA_. It was as tough season for a fan to go through as we've ever had. And I say that having gone through some pretty awful seasons. I thought this weekend was a pretty good example of what we've seen all year from the Seawolves. We saw some guys giving it their all and some guys not giving their all. We saw individual players try to do too much themselves. We saw guys take selfish and dumb penalties.
There was persistence and character displayed by our guys at times. Just as there was through the whole season. We saw some nice skills and some well executed plays. But none of the positives were anywhere near enough to have any consistent success.
There's more than a few reasons for this awful year. I've touched on some of them here but it serves no purpose at this point to rehash all that. It'll be a year from now before we see how many of the causes can be rectified.
In case you didn't notice, I gave up on the season more than a couple of weeks ago. Blame my high expectations coming into the season for the crash in my fandom.
I'll have a comprehensive recruit update forthwith. Time to look forward to next year and start with all the guessing and speculation and hoping.
All the best to the Seniors in their hockey and non-hockey futures. There can be nothing but respect toward 4 year student-athletes. It takes loads of character and dedication and organization to make that happen. Congratulations to those guys and I hope they always fondly look back on the last 4 years.
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Claudia Lehan, one of four collective members who own and run San Francisco's Red Vic Movie House, tells me the theater is in serious financial trouble and is in danger of closing. Lehan says a slow-and-steady decline in attendance has finally reached a critical point and that she is not sure how much longer the theater can continue, characterizing its operations as "month-to-month." The theater has a large amount of debt, she says.
Lehan attributes the drop in audience to the financial downturn and the rise of Netflix and other digital movie-delivery options.
Opened in 1980, the Red Vic is one of the few single-screen revival houses left in the city. Lehan is putting out a general call for assistance, financial and otherwise, and is hoping that the San Francisco film community will rally around the theater to stave off that last Haight Street picture show. So far, she says, response has been good.
I wish I could remember all the films that I myself have seen at the Red Vic since moving here in 1990. The one that immediately comes to mind is The 5000 Fingers of Dr. T, a C-movie technicolor fantasy extravaganza, featuring song lyrics by Dr. Seuss, that has to be seen to be believed.


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THE OUTER REACH by Albany Down
(AD Recordings Ltd)
London-based rock band, Albany Down won me over big time with their last album, 'Not Over Yet', which was full of classic rock swagger. Combining original songs with contemporary high energy rock delivery. On their latest release (the band's third release), 'The Outer Reach', the band branches out into several different directions. Albany Down are comprised of, Paul Muir on vocals, guitarist Paul Turley, bassist Billy Dedman and drummer Donna Petersand. The band's latest offering, is welcome proof that classic rock influenced music can be written and performed under modern day conditions. I mention this because in this day and age of short attention spans, when it comes to listening to music, it is pleasing to note that we have music that grabs you instantly by the short hairs and keeps you entertained with energy. There are plenty of fist-pumping and rocking tracks that after a few listens will have many of the choruses ingrained in your brain. Not a weak track to be found. Eleven brilliant original and powerful tracks infused with varied styles of rock music which includes elements of blues, and soul all stirred up nicely with passion and pure musical talent. Current favorites for me are, "Feeding The Flame", "Do You Want Me Now", the funky groove laden mover, "Supersonic Girl", "Home" and "I Need You". Albany Down has certainly taken their music to the next level with this latest offering which has everything you could wish for. ' The Outer Reach' is a very strong, captivating slab of rock n' roll that is unlikely to disappoint too many fans of the classic rock sound. I for one enjoyed every drop of it. Highly Recommended
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On a Friday night, earlier this year Liana and I decided to head down to the lake and listen to the live band that is there most weeks.
Liana was all keen to go but a little bummed when we got there and everyone else was in big groups and had lots of friends and she was stuck with me (in the nicest possible way of course). We decided to listed to one more song and then head home. On comes a song that she knows and I see her start to wiggle her hips a little. Go dance in front of the stage with all the others I say, and she says nah, I don't want to. I will just stand here and watch…
After a few minutes her hand reaches out ~ Mama dance with me!
I cringe. I panic. I start to sweat, coming up with all the excuses in my head that I could… Dancing around our kitchen is fine. A little hop skip and a jump when a cool song comes on when grocery shopping in Coles, that's kinda funny… But dancing in public with an audience of a few hundred people – not so cool. My gosh – what if someone I know sees me! I hesitate and say, soon. While planning an escape route. An excuse to go home. Quick, get me outta here.
I watch her, dancing. Arms and legs flailing. Hair flying everywhere. Stomping and twirling and wiggling and looking like an extremely uncoordinated baby elephant. But smiling. Laughing. Having so much fun!
The fact that people were watching her, smiling back, nudging their friends to look making her all the more happy.
Her smile was a mile wide!
Standing there, trying to be casual, hoping she would be distracted enough to not ask again. Thinking to myself I don't do public dancing. No freaking way!
Please get me outta here.
But her little hand reaches out again and again and her sing song voice – Come on, Mama, it's fun!
So I take her hand, and we dance.
We dance to old school rock songs in the middle of a pathway and we sing at the top of our voices.
We twirl and swirl and laugh and trip over our own feet.
We smile.
We notice the people watching us (her proud and happy to have an audience, me still cringing a little inside) but we keep on dancing. Right then, it didn't matter how uncoordinated I looked, all that mattered was the joy we could both feel.
My task for you today ~ take a few minutes and simply dance… No matter where you are! No matter how you [think you] look.
Trust me, it is liberating! Bonus points if you dance in public. And please fill me in on how it feels in the comments below…
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*********** SAP PP-PI Consultant - 9 months - Rome area, Italy - English Speaker***********
RED delivers SAP consultants to our clients world wide and now one of our international client has a new opportunity for an experienced SAP PP-PI consultant to join them on an ongoing roll-out project located near Rome on a 9 month contract.
You need to have at least 8+ years experience in SAP and 5+ years experience in PP-PI and have experience in several long-term full cycle projects. In addition you need to be fluent in English.
SAP PP-PI Consultant - Rome area, Italy - 9 months contract
- 8+ years of SAP experience with at least 5+ years of recent SAP PP-PI experience.
- Must have delivered minimum 3 full cycle roll outs with hands-on expertise in configuring SAP systems.
- Must have hands-on experience in gathering Master Data and Production area
- Good knowledge of SAP WM & QM will be an advantage.
- Must have strong experience in Change Management and be able to guide the Business towards the solution.
- Functional role: day to day activities will include gathering requirements, specifying interfaces, and data migration.
If you are interested, please apply here or send your CV directly to Alex Upton-Agerholm @ email@example.com.
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This is a new original print that profiles the 1971 to 1974 Dodge Charger. It includes the various model trims and engine changes that were introduced over that period, with 16 key selected models and paint colours to represent the range. The poster has a large section of text at the top detailing the development and history of the vehicles, and each car has a year and model label, and a blurb of text relating to the model depicted and discussing its features/changes/engine type.
It includes a choice of 16 key models from the production run including:
1971 Charger Coupe1971 Charger1971 Charger 5001971 Charger SE1971 Charger R/T1971 Super Bee1972 Charger SE1972 Charger Rallye1972 Charger Rallye Coupe1973 Charger1973 Charger SE1973 Charger Rallye Coupe1973 Charger Rallye1974 Charger1974 Charger SE1974 Charger Rallye
Designed to be a framed print for the Dodge or American muscle car car enthusiast!
The word SAMPLE appears on the poster just for website listing purposes, it's not on the actual print. The size of the is 19x13" and the paper stock is 240 gsm premium gloss stock. Many hours of planning, research, illustrating and writing work have gone into the production of this poster and I'm very proud of it.


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AMO-7243 1/72 Mikoyan MiG-9L Soviet experimental plane model kit
In the course of the mark on the missile plane belonging to Air-Surface class, KS-1 type one of the senal aircrafts MiG-9 was reequipped for pointing system testing. The pointing apparatus of KS-1 missile plane and cabin of researching engineer were assembled on the aircraft. The flights began in 1949 and made it possible to master the pointing system and to reduce the time of the completing of the first Soviet missile plane intended for missile earners Tu-4KS and Tu-16KS.
Technical and tactical specifications of MiG-9L
Length - 9,750m
Wing area - 18,2m2
Maximum start weight - 5500kg
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Tag Archives: couture
Runway Inspired Wedding
Posted on 23. Feb, 2011 by Bridezilla.
Tweet In honor of the many fashion week shows that have been and will be kicked off shortly, I bring you a gift of inspiration for the truly daring bridezillas. Haute couture, especially straight from the runway, is definitely tricky to bring into real life. If you want a high fashion, maximum impact, never-to-be-forgotten wedding […]
Label Lust: Zuhair Murad
Posted on 15. Feb, 2011 by Bridezilla.
Tweet Lebanese couture designer Zuhair Murad opened his first atelier in 1995 to showcase his beautiful blend of Eastern detailing with a classic European feel. 2001 brought Paris' Haute Couture Fashion Week and several years later he premiered at the 2009 Milano Moda Donna fashion week. Since 2009, his fame has sky-rocketed with contributions to […]
Label Lust: Max Chaoul
Posted on 25. Jan, 2011 by Bridezilla.
Tweet French bridal couturier Max Chaoul brings forth gorgeous, light-as-air bridal gowns. As the head of his own company that is now entering its 10th year, Chaoul is basking in the glory of his couture gowns and the fame they are claiming worldwide. What began as a boutique in Lyons, France has now grown to […]


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The power of power
Following its recent merger with Progress Energy, Duke Energy has become the largest energy company in the United States. Ed Crooks, the FT's US industry energy editor, analyses his recent discussion with chairman and chief executive Jim Rogers. Confident the merger will bring value to its customers and shareholders, Mr. Rogers also says the company will remain agile and innovative


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On Saturday, the child bought a car. She saved a bunch of money, and Betsy found the grandmother of one of her students had a 1996 Mercury Mystique GS with 150K real miles on it, that was in cherry condition on the body and the interior. It needs a new water pump and to have the timing belt replaced (estimate is $650) and they wanted $1100 for it.
So we bought the car.
It isn't a bad little car, either. Has lots of amenities that made it a luxury small car in 1996. Power seats, power windows, etc.
She's having the work done next week-- shop has to order in the parts. So for $1700 she will have a pretty good car with no rust and all the pieces work.
Not bad.
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make sure there's a small hammer in the glove box..because god forbid she should have an accident but if she does and fries the electrical system in the bargain....so long as she's not hurt she needs to be able to get out...so a small hammer to shatter the window.


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Academic cybrarian, bibliophile & culturista. Mentor to library school (LIS) students and graduates. Advocate for all libraries and their users. [Fmr. Organizer, NY Librarians Meetup]
Thursday, January 27, 2011
January is National Mentoring Month
by Stephanie (Sara Leah) Gross, MSLIS
Chair, Mentoring Committee
Association of Jewish Libraries
NEW! For all members of the NY Librarians Meetup: We, too, now have mentors! Please see this link on our meetup page. I'm introducing this new feature in the hopes that it will enable our members to get more out of our valuable collective expertise. If you're interested in either being a mentor or getting one, please contact me for more information. Use the comment space below to weigh-in on the value of mentoring and what you might wish to find in such a program.
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January is National Mentoring Month
I just returned from an innervating session with 40 council members at the annual mid-winter conference. Of course, there were the usual deliberations about budget, convention expenditures and ratifications of past minutes. However, there were some much-awaited proposals for innovations to increase our membership as well as make AJL a more-valuable resource to its members.
• Michelle Chesner, RAS Secretary, pushed for more inclusion of library science students, including free membership for them. She related how her internship at NYU's dual-master's program with a qualified mentor shaped her future in the profession. I have long been involved with library students, from my early days in the New York Library Club, and most recently with my own networking group (NY Librarians Meetup Group). Now, I was finally hearing multiple voices who wished to propel this idea into action. Although still in its infancy, I was given to understand that there will be collaboration among at least a few committees: the Task Force, RAS, SSC and Mentoring.
• Professional development and continuing education: To be honest, such collaboration will be a challenge for our organization, where many members have been out of library school for considerable time. Not to worry, there are great plans for professional development and continuing education, including podcasts, webinars and wikis. I requested that any members who had a desire to include mentorship in their work contact me so that we may get down to business as soon as possible.
• Internships and grants: Michelle also described possible initiatives concerning student internships as well as IMLS(Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) grants. The former will certainly help draw new members as well as the much needed "fresh blood" to maintain our momentum.
• We were given a preview of the new web site which is scheduled for its roll-out February 1st. In addition to being able to edit our committee pages more easily than in the past, members will be able to set up their profiles, included headshots and social media links. For those interested in networking and establishing appropriate visibility, these improvements will be a boon, especially to our new members.
• I hope to sponsor a Mentor Mingle at the Montreal convention, but must remind all chapters and divisions that mentoring is a processes that is mutually beneficial to those involved, from the individuals to the association itself. It is a perk of membership that is at times under-used, and we must be vigilant that we do not lose sight of our mission as educators to share, support and encourage newcomers to our group and to our organization.
• As Chair of the Mentoring Committee, I'm hoping that my committee will be more effective to members in "far-flung" corners of the world where access to Judaica librarians is challenging. I hope to use my space on the web for telecommunication, such as Skype, Instant Messaging, and perhaps even group events on social media such as Facebook or Second Life. If there are individuals out there who would like to be included in this initiative, please contact me at AJLMentoringATgmail.com. Until that time, do make a point of visiting my page on the AJL wiki dedicated to social media for librarians. Look it over and please send me feed-back. We will all benefit from that.
New Book on Mentoring: Now, onto a special "shout-out" for a new book on mentoring by ALA. The title is aptly, Mentoring in the Library: Building for the Future by Marta K. Lee. I must say that it certainly met my expectations from the first peek at the Introduction. I learned of this book through an ALA newsletter alert on new publications and immediately purchased it online (ISBN 9780838935934 ; $50.) It arrived in the mail just today, and I thought "How marvelous! Just in time for my blog post! The book itself is a mere 122 pages, replete with chapters devoted to enumerating the kind of skills a mentor should have, with techniques for successful development, education and training. Also included are guidelines for establishing formal and informal mentoring arrangements, with a chapter devoted to mentoring librarians electronically. The book flap boasts "In this useful book, Lee shows librarians how mentoring can be both personally satisfying and a path to career development." Besides the requisite bibliography and index, this handbook includes appendices with forms for requests, proposals, and promotion review timetable . Of interest, too, are the case studies from two academic institutions. However, both volunteers and school librarians are given space, so those who are not planning mentorship in RAS will still wish to give this volume and careful read. Finally, the book jacket suggests other related titles, such as Coaching in the Library: A management Strategy for achieving excellence 2nd ed. By Ruth F. Metz and Succession planning in the library: Developing leaders, managing change by Paul M Singer with Gail Griffith. These books may be order at www.alastore.ala.org or 866.746.7252!
Happy Mentoring! Remember to send your stories, lessons learned, and feedback to be shared with others. Look for me, too, on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. I often post to AJL, but have my own Twitter account (NYLibrarians). Other contact information: ajlmentoring AT gmail.com. Skype: Stephanie.L.Gross. Best of luck to you all in 2011! I plan to be at the convention in June, so do send me ideas for sessions or general ideas for PR and outreach. You need not be a library student, and librarians in transition as well as newly-minted librarians are warmly encouraged to become involved.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Future Ready 365 | Are You Ready Today?
Are you "Future Ready"?
Join SLA 2011 President, Cindy Romaine, on Monday, February 7th at Baruch College (151 East 25th Street, NYC), as we embark on a journey to prepare ourselves, our colleagues and the information industry to be "Future Ready".
What is Future Ready? It's a focus on preparing for emerging opportunities in the information industry through: 1) Collaboration to accelerate the availability of useful information; 2) An adaptable skill set that anticipates and responds to the evolving marketplace; 3) Alignment with the language and values of the community you serve and 4) Building a community that connects stakeholders in mutually beneficial relationships.
Cindy will share her vision for 2011 as SLA President along with her plan to get us all Future Ready.
5:30 – 6:30 pm Refreshments
6:30 – 7:30 pm Program
Registrations must be received before Noon on Sunday, February 6.
Learn more about Future Ready at the Future Ready 365 blog!
There is no charge to attend.
Friday, January 21, 2011
Thursday, January 13, 2011
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Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Wikileaks & The Archives & Records Profession: A Panel Discussion
Wikileaks & The Archives & Records Profession: A Panel Discussion
The Archivists Round Table of Metropolitan New York and the ARMA Metro NYC Chapter cordially invite SLA NY members to attend a provocative panel discussion of our professional perspectives on WikiLeaks and the ramifications for the archives and records profession. Please refer to the attached invite for details of the program and how to register.
Please join the Archivists Round Table of Metropolitan New York and the Metro NYC Chapter of ARMA for a provocative discussion of our professional perspectives on WikiLeaks and the ramifications for the archives and records profession.
Do WikiLeaks and its complex, attendant issues shift our conceptualization of our roles as information professionals? How might WikiLeaks change the public's views on usage of and access to archives and records? To what extent is the most recent release of diplomatic cables a product of information mismanagement?
Addressing these and many more questions, our confirmed speakers include Trudy Peterson, former Acting Archivist of the United States (1993-1995) and current representative for the Society of American Archivists on the Department of State's Historical Advisory Committee; Fred Pulzello, Solutions Architect in the Information Governance practice at MicroLink LLC; Jim Fortmuller, Manager of Systems Security at Kelley Drye & Warren LLP in Washington, DC; Mark Matienzo, Digital Archivist in Manuscripts and Archives at Yale University Library; and Derek Bambauer, Associate Professor of Law at Brooklyn Law School. The panel will be moderated by Peter Wosh, Director of the Archives/Public History Program and Clinical Associate Professor of History at New York University.
Date: Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Place: Center for Jewish History
15 West 16th Street, Manhattan
Entrance on 16th Street, between 6th and 7th Avenues
Time: 5:15 PM - Recommended arrival time
5:30 - 7:30 PM - Panel - Auditorium
7:30 - 8:30 PM - Refreshments - Grand Hall
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and PATH trains to the 14th Street and 6th Avenue station. 1, 2, and 3 trains to the 14th Street and 7th Avenue station.
Fee: Admission for ART and ARMA members is $5. Admission for all others is $10.
RSVP: To Jennifer Anna by Monday, January 17th at veepATnycarchivists.org. No exceptions.
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Assistant Curator for South Asia Collection (1-year position): Yale University, New Haven, CT
Posted: 11 Jan 2011 12:27 PM PST
Assistant Curator for South Asia Collection
South Asia Collection
Sterling Memorial Library
Yale University
New Haven, CT
Rank: Librarian I-II
Fixed Duration: One (1) year from date of hire
Schedule: Full-time (37.5 hours per week); Standard Work Week (M-F, 8:30-5:00)
Yale University offers exciting opportunities for achievement and growth in New Haven, Connecticut. Conveniently located between Boston and New York, New Haven is the creative capital of Connecticut with cultural resources that include two major art museums, a critically-acclaimed repertory theater, state-of-the-art concert hall, and world-renowned schools of Architecture, Art, Drama, and Music.
One of the world's leading research libraries, Yale University Library is a full partner in teaching, research, and learning at Yale and is visited by scholars from around the world. A distinctive strength is its rich spectrum of resources, including approximately thirteen million volumes and information in all media, ranging from ancient papyri to early printed books to electronic databases. The Library is engaging in numerous projects to expand access to its physical and digital collections. Housed in twenty-two buildings including the Sterling Memorial Library, the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, and the new Bass Library, it employs a dynamic and diverse staff of nearly six hundred who offer innovative and flexible services to library readers. To learn more about Yale University Library and its collections and services, visit http://www.library.yale.edu/.
The South Asia Collection is made of monographs, and serials, as well as visual, archival and manuscript collections that can be found throughout the Yale University Library system. Holding libraries include the Sterling Memorial Library, the Social Science Library, the Divinity Library, Manuscripts and Archives Department as well as the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library. The Library's strongest holdings of material on South Asia are in the English language and for the following disciplines: the history of western involvement in South Asia, modern India (from 1947), literature in English, and religion (especially Buddhism and Christianity). The South Asia Collection's holdings in Sanskrit and the classical languages of South Asia contain some of the oldest printed holdings among North American libraries. Current South Asian language collections include literature, linguistics and humanities material in Hindi, Tamil, and Urdu.
Concerted and combined library collecting and research service efforts over the past 10 years have been conducted to support the graduate and undergraduate teaching and research needs of the faculty and students affiliated with the South Asian Studies Council of the MacMillan Center for International and Area Studies its current India Initiative (see: http://www.yale.edu/macmillan/southasia/flash.htm) . The South Asia Collection's assistant curator's acquisitions and cataloging efforts are supported with one full-time dedicated acquisitions and copy cataloging assistant position whose offices will be housed in the Sterling Memorial Library.
Reporting to the Curator of the South and Southeast Asia Collections, the Assistant Curator for South Asia Collection serves as the subject specialist responsible for library support of research and teaching about South Asia-related topics at Yale. The Assistant Curator for the South Asia Collection develops strong working relationships with faculty, students, and affiliated scholars conducting research in Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka across departments and programs, taking initiative to identify and meet their expectations for collections and services. Provides reference, research education, research guides and web pages, and consultation on the effective application of new technologies.
The Assistant Curator for the South Asia Collection partners with departments and programs on projects that further teaching and scholarship, such as digitization, web publishing, workshops, and other initiatives that enhance the academic mission. Provides public services for the South Asia Collection, serves as a member of the South Asian Studies Council of the MacMillan Center for International and Area Studies, and seeks ways to enhance support for Hindi, Tamil, and Urdu language special collections across the Yale University Library.
The Assistant Curator for the South Asia Collection is responsible for selection of materials for the South Asia Collection, including fund management, reporting, and management of the acquisitions and cataloging processes. Supervises and works closely with the South Asia Collection Acquisitions and Cataloging Assistant to insure the effective acquisition, processing, and copy-cataloging of materials in all formats, and interacts with staff in the Preservation department in support of preservation efforts for brittle out-of-print materials in the collection. Provides proactive outreach with the South Asian Studies Council, South Asian Studies faculty, research fellows, language lecturers and students, and collaboration with other library colleagues in relevant departments for selection in this area. Seeks ways to collaborate with South Asia collection colleagues at other institutions to leverage resources and to pursue efforts in cooperative collection development efforts.
The Assistant Curator contributes to goal-setting and strategic planning and manages projects in the South and Southeast Asia Collections as assigned. Seeks opportunities to contribute to the Yale University Library through participation in committees, task forces, working groups, and programs. Expected to be active professionally in organizations such as the Committee on South Asian Libraries and Documentation, the North American professional organization for South Asian Studies librarians.
Engages actively with professional organizations and literature; keeps abreast of subject matter trends and developments. Participates in and contributes to library long-term planning and serves on various committees and task forces. May be required to participate with disaster recovery efforts. May be assigned to work at West Campus location in West Haven, CT.
Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program for library and information science (preferred) and/or graduate degree in a South Asian Studies-related field. Appointment to the rank of Librarian II requires a minimum of two years of professional experience and demonstrated professional accomplishments appropriate to the rank. Experience teaching in a library or academic setting. Experience creating content for web pages (for use in creating a new South Asia Collection page). Experience with public services, reference, and/or collection development.
Excellent communication skills (reading, writing, and speaking) in Hindi, Tamil, or Urdu; Preferred: Ability to read Sanskrit at a high level of proficiency. Ability to communicate in English (reading, writing, and speaking). Broad knowledge of South Asian cultures; Familiarity with the history of and current trends in scholarly research related to South Asian Studies. Knowledge of South Asian book trade is critical. Familiarity with the major bibliographic tools and research methods for South Asian Studies. Familiarity with the sources and approaches in teaching South Asia-related research methods and bibliographic instruction courses. Demonstrated ability to succeed in a collaborative, team-based environment. Demonstrated ability to work collegially and cooperatively within and across organizations. Knowledge of trends in electronic resources and networked access to information, citation management (such as Refworks, EndNote, or Zotero, etc.), and other technologies used by readers and libraries to facilitate information access and management. Demonstrated online outreach skills using key social media sites including, but not limited to, Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, YouTube, and WordPress.
Preferred: Supervisory experience. Experience providing training in technical services areas including acquisitions or cataloging software. Demonstrated skills in web site development, RSS, video and audio production, and graphics software; Ability to plan, manage, and coordinate complex projects; demonstrated record of devising and bringing projects to a conclusion in a timely fashion.
We invite you to discover the excitement, diversity, rewards and excellence of a career at Yale University. One of the country's great workplaces, Yale University offers exciting opportunities for meaningful accomplishment and true growth. Our benefits package is among the best anywhere, with a wide variety of insurance choices, liberal paid time off, fantastic family and educational benefits, a variety of retirement benefits, extensive recreational facilities, and much more.
Applications consisting of a cover letter, resume, and the names of three professional references should be sent by creating an account and applying online at www.yale.edu/jobs for immediate consideration - the STARS req ID for this position is 11999BR. Please be sure to reference #11999BR in your cover letter.BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENTS
All external candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent on successful completion of a background check. Please visit www.yale.edu/hronline/careers/screening/faqs.html for additional information on the background check requirements and process.
Yale University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Yale values diversity in its faculty, staff, and students and strongly encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented minority groups.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Join Us for a Book Club Meeting Next Month!
I'm writing to extend an invitation to join us for the next meeting of our New York Librarians Book Club. Although we're happy to have returning attendees, the group is open to anyone who wants to drop in for occasional discussions. Our upcoming meeting will be held at a member's apartment in Chelsea on Tuesday, February 15th at 6:30 PM. We welcome you to join us for a casual book discussion with other librarians and library students, a light meal, and some post-Valentine's Day candy!
Our first club selection was This Book is Overdue: How Librarians and Cybrarians Can Save the World by Marilyn Johnson, followed by Sinclair Lewis' Nobel Prize-winning small town satire Main Street, in which the protagonist, Carol Milford, spends her pre-marriage years as a public librarian in the Twin Cities. Our next title is the member-suggested The Shallows: What the Internet is Doing to Our Brains by Nicholas Carr.
If you'd like to participate in online discussions, post ideas for future group reads, or message other book clubbers, please check out (and join!) our Goodreads group, here: http://www.goodreads.com/
You can RSVP for the book club meeting on MeetUp; we hope to see you there!
Happy Reading!
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Job Announcement: 6 Month Project Archivist, Weeksville Heritage Center: Brooklyn, NY
Happy New Year!
Posted on behalf of the hiring staff at Weeksville Heritage Center. Please use contact information in the announcement below to apply. Thank you.
Job Announcement: Project Archivist
In Pursuit of Freedom, a collaborative project between Weeksville Heritage Center, Brooklyn Historical Society, and Irondale Ensemble Project in Brooklyn, NY seeks a skilled candidate for the temporary, part-time, grant-funded position of Project Archivist. The successful candidate will report to the Collections Manager and the Director of Research at Weeksville Heritage Center. The appointment is scheduled for a 6 month period to begin in January 2011.
Primary responsibilities:
The Project Archivist is responsible for processing select archives of Weeksville Heritage Center (WHC). WHC's mission is to document, preserve and interpret the history of free African American communities in Weeksville, Brooklyn and beyond, and to create and inspire innovative, contemporary uses of African American history through education, the arts, and civic engagement. Founded in 1970, WHC is based at the site of the historic Hunterfly Road Houses in the Weeksville section of Brooklyn.
The project, In Pursuit of Freedom, documents the story of abolitionism and the Underground Railroad in Brooklyn. Designed and implemented by the three collaborating organizations, In Pursuit of Freedom will provide new resources for understanding Brooklyn's leading role in the abolitionist movement through exhibitions, a website, historic markers, walking tours, a commissioned outdoor public art work, an original theater piece, an educational curriculum that will be distributed nationally, and a scholarly symposium. The Project Archivist's principal work location will be at the Weeksville Heritage Center.
Required Qualifications:
· Masters in Library and Information Science, or equivalent degree, with a specialization in archival management.
· Professional experience processing archival collections, including an understanding of pragmatic and efficient processing procedures.
· Demonstrated understanding of the principles of arrangement and description, and familiarity with archival standards, particularly with DACS.
· Ability to recognize archival preservation issues and to apply basic preservation techniques.
· Knowledge of African American history preferred.
· Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
· Strong organization and time-management skills; attention to accuracy and detail is essential.
· Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
· The ability to lift boxes of materials weighing up to 40 lbs, and to climb a ladder and bend over to retrieve materials.
Compensation is $20.00 per hour with no benefits. The successful candidate will work 25-30 hours per week, Monday-Friday. This position will not be extended beyond the 6 month grant-funded period.
To Apply:
Applications should be submitted via e-mail to Emily Bibb, Collections Manager, at email@example.com. The subject line of the email should read: Project Archivist Application [your last name]. Please include the following in the application:
· A cover letter that includes a complete statement of the candidate's qualifications.
· A full resume outlining the candidate's education and relevant experience.
· A sample archival finding aid completed by the candidate.
· The names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references who are knowledgeable about the candidate's qualifications for this position.
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Attorney Ben Glass's Feedback from his Interview with Scott Letourneau for his Private Lawyer Coaching Group
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Willards Bbq Inc
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National Shelter Pet Adoption Day Events 2017
In honor of the National Shelter Pet Adoption Day, here is a quick overview of some of the larger pet adoption events across the country which are put on by some incredible organizations. You may also want to check with your local shelter and/or rescue organizations to see if they are hosting special adoption events this weekend and in the next few weeks. You may also recall that for the June 2016 Adopt-A-Cat Month we posted a list of reasons to adopt/rescue instead of buying. Most of the reasons listed for cats also apply to your next new canine fur baby!
For additional inspiration to adopt or rescue your next canine companion, check out these quotes on how wonderful adopting a mutt can be!
Across The United States
PetSmart Charities National Adoption Weekend
May 5-7, 2017
At a PetSmart store near you.
Saturday, April 29th, 2017, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
At the PetsMart at 5766 Lindero Canyon Rd, Westlake Village, CA 91362
Saturday, April 29, 2017, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, April 30, 2017, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00p.m.
At El Segundo Petsmart, 730 S Sepulveda Blvd., El Segundo, CA 90245
Saturday, April 29, 2017, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
At Petco, 21943 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA 91364
Peter Zippi Fund for Animals-Adoptions
One two hours on Saturday, April 29, 2017, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
At VCA Coast Animal Hospital, 1560 Pacific Coast Highway, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Much Love Animal Rescue-Adoptions
Only 3 hours on Sunday, April 30, 2017, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
At Santa Monica Mobile Adoptions, 2515 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Lhasa Happy Homes Adoption Event
Sunday, April 30, 2017, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
At Rover Kennels, 2116 Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Jacksonville Humane Society
April 29, 2017, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
At Petsmart, 1956 3rd Street S., Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
New York
Harlem PetSmart Cat Adoption
May 3rd
At the PetSmart in East Harlem, 517 East 117th Street, New York, NY
PetSmart Caturdays Adoption
May 6th
At the Petsmart at 632 Broadway, New York, NY
Best Friends Super Adoptions
June 2–4, 2017
At the Metropolitan Pavilion, Manhattan
NKUT Super Adoption
Friday, April 28, 2017 from 12:00 pm (noon) to Saturday, April 29, 2017 at 6:00pm
At the Legacy Events Center, 151 S 1100 W, Farmington, UT 84025
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Care Bed Contempora
Safety. Comfort. Functionality.
For residents requiring care, the third phase of life holds many changes, ones that often are accompanied by a new type of consciousness. This can find expression in one's personal environment, in a more intense way of experiencing friendship or an increased appreciation of a pleasant environment that offers individual comfort. wissner-bosserhoff is pursuing a clearly defined objective: to support the wishes and needs of people under regular care with innovative and functional products. In cooperation with sieger design, the company has now developed contempora H10, the home-like care bed for increased quality of life and comfort. We take great care to be able to provide furniture of the highest functionality that meets the demands of everyday living. At the same time, these products embody the high quality and sophisticated design for which sieger design is known. An homage to all the elderly individuals who have been willing to share their experiences and their style with us.
Contempora H10
Its bold lines and matching aesthetics allow the Contempora H10 care bed to fit in harmoniously with a classic living environment. Its high-quality detail is particularly noticeable in, for example, appealingly-shaped head and foot boards with rounded bars. The matching bedside cabinet SD2 in cherry complements the care bed, rounding it out into a home-like unit providing individual comfort to meet the occupant's needs.
Contempora L10
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Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark will begin their four-day visit to Washington D.C. and Boston, Massachusetts, today.
Their Royal Highnesses are in the United States to head up a business delegation focusing on the food, clean tech, healthcare solutions and the maritime industries. They will start out in the nation's capital before moving on to Boston to complete their trip.
This evening, Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary will attend a reception of the business delegation hosted by Denmark's ambassador to the United States, Lars Gert Lose. The opening of a new exhibition "Arts in Embassy" will take place in the residence. This exhibition will showcase modern Danish art with the support of the Danish Arts Foundation and the Ministry of Culture. The Crown Prince will also award the Prince Henrik Honorary Medal at the reception.
Tomorrow morning, Frederik will participate in a run at the National Mall with American veterans before giving the welcome speech a couple of hours later at the American Chamber of Commerce welcome event for the Danish delegation. He will then give the opening speech at The Consultative Shipping Group's seminar on the maritime industry.
Mary will attend the welcome before attending The United States Department of Health and Human Services' Health seminar, which was organised in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Health. She will then visit a seminar entitled "Evolving U.S. Food Policy and Emerging Consumer Trends."
The couple will attend a business lunch in the afternoon with other members of the business delegation from Denmark. During the lunch, Frederik and Mary will witness the signing of a cooperation agreement between Copenhagen and D.C.
The Crown Prince will conclude the day by visiting the Clean Water Caucus in the U.S. Congress and a meeting with Democrat House Minority Whip, Steny Hoyer. That evening, he and Mary will attend The Grand Ball at the Smithsonian Arts and Industries Building with members of the delegation, US politicians and representatives of the Danish Embassy.
The Crown Princess will visit the Children's National Medical Center and later participate in an event with the International Centre for Research on Women.
Thursday will be another busy day for the royals. They will conclude their trip to the American capital in the morning with a visit to the "On the Water" exhibit in the National Museum of American History Smithsonian Institution and the Veterans Affairs Medical Center. They will then travel to Boston for the final leg of their short trip.
Upon their arrival in Boston, they will visit Guldmann Inc. and open a new showroom. Later, Crown Prince Frederik will participate in a sustainability event "Cities as Drivers for Sustainability" at the University of Boston. In the evening, the couple will meet with Boston Mayor, Marty Walsh before a networking dinner with the Danish business delegation and partners in Boston and the rest of Massachusetts.
Their final day in the United States will start with a DONG Energy Breakfast Event, giving the keynote speech, and participating in a seminar on renewable energy for Frederik. He will also visit Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government and present a scholarship donation of $250,000 from the Crown Prince Frederik Fund.
Mary will begin the day at the "The Drivers of Food Innovation in the U.S. and Europe" seminar, where she will deliver the opening speech. She will then officially open the Danish LEO Pharma's new research and development office, LEO Science & Tech Hub, and the Cambridge Innovation Center.
The Crown Prince Couple will meet with Massachusetts Governor, Charles D. Baker before attending the luncheon the Governor Baker is hosting. Finally, Crown Prince Frederik will visit IBM Watson Health and tour the high-tech headquarters. At the same time, Crown Princess Mary will be at Boston Children's Hospital with Radiometer – the Danish manufacturer of health care technology.
The Crown Princess only just returned to Denmark last week from a working visit to New York City, where she was one of many royals in town for the United Nations General Assembly and side meetings.


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With this piece though, I wanted to remind people that the city wasn't built by sipping cappuccino in a riverside cafe, but rather by the toil and work of thousands of workers with soggy feet and calloused hands!
Monday, 10 May 2010
Log drivers
Here's another piece I've done recently. It's called "Log drivers on the Drammen River" and is another "homage" to the old river workers of my home town. It appeared in my local newspaper as part of a series called "Drammen Illustrated" which each week features a picture by an artist who either lives in or have some connection to the city. Drammen has undergone some dramatic changes in recent years. Traffic has been diverted through hillside tunnels, opening access to the river for the first time with promenades, artificial parks and beaches. A very costly facelift I'm sure, but it has definitely given the town an air of optimism.
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LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Comedian Frank DeCaro is best known for his stint on "The Daily Show with John Stewart" but the comedian and talk radio host is now dishing out recipes.
In his third book, "The Dead Celebrity Cookbook: A Resurrection of Recipes From More Than 145 Stars of Stage and Screen," DeCaro provides the ingredients for actress Mae West's fruit compote and comedian John Ritter's favorite fudge along with other recipes from deceased stars.
The 49-year-old performer spoke to Reuters about his inspiration for the book, how he found the recipes and which are his favorites.
Q: Where did the idea for the book come from?
A: "When I was at Northwestern University in the early 1980s, my friends threw a 'dead celebrity' party. All the guests came dressed as stars who had gone to the great studio commissary in the sky. Everyone from Adam and Eve to Sid and Nancy were at that party. Our host was dressed as Judy Garland and carried a pill bottle that read "Take until dead." It was one of the best parties I've ever been to. We didn't have any 'dead celebrity' food at that party, though, and that sort of planted the seed for the 'Dead Celebrity Cookbook.'"
Q: There are over 145 recipes. How did you get them?
A: "Ever since that party, I've been collecting out-of- print cookbooks, supermarket flyers, spiral-bound manuals that came in microwave ovens in 1975, old magazines — anything that has a celebrity recipe in it. I curated the recipes from those sources, borrowing the lists of ingredients and rewriting the instructions so they made sense for modern home cooks."
Q: Do you know if any of these celebrities actually cooked the dishes?
A: "I certainly think they enjoyed them, even if someone else did the cooking. (Michael) Jackson was said to love sweet potato pie. Who doesn't? Gary Coleman's recipe (chicken vegetable soup) had a note attached that suggested it was one he grew up eating. As for Miss Crawford, I'd very much like to believe Joan poached her own salmon, if you'll pardon the expression."
Q: How did you decide to organize and categorize them all?
A: "In a way that made sense to me as a lover of pop culture, and in a way in which readers could best appreciate the celebrities themselves and the amazing work they did while they were alive."
Q: Have you baked any of the recipes yourself?
A: "I taste-tested about a third of them, some of are really delicious; some, not so much."
Q: Do you have a personal favorite?
A: "Liberace's sticky buns! I made 24 of them and ate nine before they were cool enough to handle. They're so good!"
Q: Who is this book for? Movie and TV buffs, food-lovers, pop culture aficionados, those who collect Hollywood memorabilia or your gay best friends?
A: "I did this book for home cooks with a sense of humor. Pop culture junkies will love the chance to reminisce about stars. But really, I wrote it for people who don't know who these celebrities are: younger readers, for instance. I hope they discover these stars and their work through this book."
Q: Any plans for follow-up cookbooks?
A: "This is only the first in what I hope will be a series of 'Dead Celebrity Cookbooks.' It may have an irreverent title, but the book is a love letter to the stars. It's important to me that audiences don't forget these incredibly talented people. They may be gone, but their work — and their recipes — lives on."
Frank Sinatra's Barbecued Lamb (serves 6)
1 (7 lbs.) leg of lamb, boned and butterflied
1 cup olive oil
8 tablespoons wine vinegar
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup prepared mustard
Combine oil, vinegar, garlic, and salt to make a marinade. Place lamb skin side up in a shallow pan and pour the marinade over it. Slather mustard on skin side. Cover and let marinate overnight. Place lamb mustard-side down on a very hot grill, five inches from flame. When brown on one side, turn. Cook about one hour total, checking for doneness at 45 minutes. Slice thinly to serve.
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Thanks to Brook Larios' Sept. 15 "Nibbles" column for the shout out regarding my recent letter to CityBeat and its reference to speciesism, or the favor of one species over another in the name of our customs, appetites and comforts.
Worth noting is El Take It Easy's step in the right direction of sourcing the rabbits on the menu from local and, as Larios puts it, "sensible" ranchers. Knowing where your food comes from indeed pokes a hole in the shroud of detachment that the masses tend to live under.
And it's not just with food; it's in the clothes we wear, the medicines we take and the entertainment we enjoy. Take, for example, Enrique Limon's Sept. 29 cover story on charreada.
Yes, lassoing horses by their hind legs or bulls by their tails plays a role in Mexican culture. But do we allow ourselves to connect to the horse screaming and shitting itself in terror? Do we consider the worse abuse that occurs behind the scenes, even though "animal lover" Rigoberto Campos, leader of Charros de San Ysidro, insists it doesn't? The line can only be drawn in our hearts and our level of respect for all life. Suffering is suffering, and our choices make it or break it.
Elyssa Paige, Ocean Beach
First cut: the Pentagon
Thanks for your thoughtful analyses regarding the recent election and new GOP leaders of the various U.S. House (of Representatives) committees ["Editorial," Nov. 3].
In particular, Buck McKeon, incoming chair of Armed Services, should—but, sadly, probably won't—outrage all fiscal conservatives. (Listening, teabaggers?) As noted, "He's collected hundreds of thousands of dollars from [weapons manufacturers] and, not surprisingly, is pushing for greater spending on weapons." The GOP, Fox News and their minions whine incessantly about lobbyists and spending and then elevate the biggest lobbyist-spending whore around to committee chair. Nice.
People need to understand the connection between out-of-control federal war spending and the slashing of state and local budgets for roads, education, libraries, parks, etc.
Esquire recently commissioned four former U.S. Senators—two Republicans (Bob Packwood, John Danforth) and two Democrats (Gary Hart, Bill Bradley)—and a chairman (Lawrence O'Donnell) to hypothetically balance the federal budget. Free from lobbyists, reelection pressures and political influences, after three days of rigorous discussion and debate, they succeeded. And the biggest—by far—savings found? In the Pentagon's Cold War-based budget.
Note to fiscal conservatives: Unless reorganizing and cutting military spending is at the top of your list, you're full of shit.
Rick Chiszar, University Heights
Slavery in a 'baby factory'
A reply to "Post-abortion" ["Letters," Nov. 3]: I appreciate the respectful tone of the letter by David Schmeideberg in discussing this divisive topic. But his final implication that an abortion is morally similar to enslaving people seems backwards. In my opinion, forcing a woman to carry an unwanted pregnancy to term is akin to slavery, forcing employment as a baby factory against her will. We might reflect on the fact that when abortion was illegal, all sorts of women engaged in desperate illegal abortions, just as people who were enslaved desperately risked their lives to escape. These women were Christians and agnostics, Repub licans and Democrats, conservatives and liberals, rich and poor.
Many of us, probably a majority, do not see a difference in kind between an egg that is washed out of the body by menses each month and an egg that happened to contact a sperm in that time. An embryo is not a baby.
Carrie Schneider, North Park
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Massage and Sciatica
Massage has been a key therapy in the treatment of sciatica for as long as sciatica has been a diagnosis. Although most commonly associated with the lower lumbar spinal nerves being compressed or irritated, in many cases, muscle imbalances are to blame for many who suffer from sciatica. For anyone who suffers from a mild or moderate case of sciatica, it can be very advantageous to seek a more natural approach to first address the root cause of why you are dealing with this in the first place. Traditional medicine may just opt for a steroid injection or look straight to surgical intervention depending on where the source of the problem is.
Our Chiropractors can offer decompression treatment which helps to take the pressure off of the potentially irritated nerve roots and the massage therapists work with much of the secondary muscle tension and inflammation that often exacerbates the symptoms. Add in a few sciatica specific exercises and precautions and SUCCESS! You've just managed to treat the cause of your sciatica and not just the symptoms! Not only that but the original triggers or mediators have been addressed and you now have the beneficial exercises for reducing your chances for a re-occurrence.
One more common possibility for sciatica is a stubborn piriformis muscle. In some, the piriformis muscle can be tight which may directly place pressure on the sciatic nerve itself. This is often corrected with massage therapy and some basic stretches and foam rolling techniques.


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Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) has had enough of the government's willingness to sell away the future of our children and our grandchildren and is refusing to vote on an emergency plan to prevent the government shutdown until something changes in this country.

As we look at this debate, my hope is that both sides will come together and say, "Enough's enough. This is the time. Tonight I say no."
— Senator Rand Paul (@RandPaul) February 9, 2018

Right now, every single child that a parent gives birth to is born into debt. Currently, that debt sits at around $63,000 per child.
A child, who's never even had a chance to breathe in oxygen from outside his mother's womb, owes the Federal Government money.
This is an absurd concept, and if that's not child abuse, then I have a hard time explaining what else you could label it as.
As Congressional lawmakers began the scramble to secure enough votes to keep the impending government shutdown from happening, Rand Paul raised his fist high to say "enough is enough".
The White House is already instructing Federal agencies to begin the process of preparation for a government shutdown as a result.
Rand Paul is demanding that there be a concession on the part of lawmakers to impose budget caps, although it appears as if none in the Senate are willing to agree to such a measure. Paul says that despite their refusal he will hold up a vote until after midnight, meaning that the government will have effectively shut down as cash to fund it has run out.
"There is probably a lot of blame to go around for the Republicans who are advocating for this debt," Senator Paul said. "But I would say, really, primarily, this is coming from Congress. Leadership in Congress in both the House and Senate has decided to move forward. But the funny thing is you know so often in the media we hear 'we want you to work together.' They are are working together but working together to spend a ton of money."

.@RandPaul calling out #TheSwamp on the Senate floor right now. Crushing these wasteful SOBs claiming to represent America 🇺🇸.

Bravo Senator. Drain away. Proud to call you my friend.
— Eric Bolling (@ericbolling) February 8, 2018

House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) had hoped that the bill would pass, believing that only Democrats were opposed to it.
"Part of it depends on the Democrats. This is a bipartisan bill. It's going to need bipartisan support," the Wisconsin Republican said. "We are going to deliver our share of support. I feel very good about Republicans."
Ryan clearly is out of touch with the base of his party, which Rand Paul strongly represents. Continued wasteful spending, unnecessary financing of foreign aid and absurd social welfare programs are key problems in America.
Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) seems to have been caught off guard by the rallying cry of Senator Rand Paul, although the majority of the nation agrees with Paul's sentiment.
"Sen. Paul has some concerns he wants to be able to voice," the Texas Senator said. "We're trying to work with him to help get that done."
"It takes unanimous consent to get an amendment." Senator Cornyn said." If we get one amendment up, you can imagine other people are going to have amendments," he said. "You can essentially accomplish the same thing by a point-of-order and get a vote. He doesn't need consent to do that. So that's an alternative we're going to suggest to him and work with him on."
Senator Rand Paul issued the following statement:

"When the Democrats are in power, Republicans appear to be the conservative party. But when Republicans are in power, it seems there is no conservative party."

"You see, the opposition seems to bring people together, and they know what they're not for. But then they get in power and they decide, we're just going to spend that money too. We're going to send that money to our friends this time."

Rand Paul is absolutely correct and brave to take this stance. He's also said that if the United States of America wants to give the US Military a pay raise, then we should bring our forces home from Afghanistan and give them the cash we're wasting there.
Keep in mind the opium supply which in turn floods the United States of America with heroin is coming from Afghanistan, and that production has only increased under US occupation.
Not just the endless warfare, but the hidden "pork" packed into these budget bills have caused nonstop debt increases that we the people must pay for.
Rand is right, cut the waste, cut the spending, and stop selling our children and grandchildren away for the government's endeavors overseas and ignorant spending here at home on illegal aliens and social welfare policies.
This is a huge breath of fresh air from the GOP, and I hope more come to Rand's side as he fights against the tyrannical debt slavery Americans are forced into.
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Duration: 11 day / 10 night
Coverage: Ketchikan to Sitka, AK
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Season: June - August
Activities: Hiking, Kayaking, Photography, Zodiacs
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Embark on an immersive, wide-ranging photo expedition that focuses entirely on Alaska's famed Inside Passage. You'll experience the perfect mix of small-town life and the grand expanse of the wild landscape that surrounds it. Capture it all with the help of our Lindblad-National Geographic photo expedition team.
This expedition enables you to:
- Raft though the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve, which boasts the largest congregation of bald eagles in the world
- Explore Glacier Bay National Park, Misty Fiords National Monument, and search for humpback whales in their summer feeding grounds
- Kayak amid glacial ice, hike the Tongass National Forest and learn about the region's rich Tlingit heritage
Benefit from a top photo team
Sailing with you aboard the 62-guest National Geographic Sea Bird will be a team of top photographers to ensure you go home with top shots. Whether you're new to photography or a published pro eager to add Alaska to your portfolio, you'll find our expedition team is adept at curating photo ops with outings timed to take advantage of morning and evening light and insights into wildlife movements that will help you create dynamic shots.
Ample time to discover Alaska's iconic wildlife
More time in the region means more chances for encounters with wildlife. This expedition spans the lower and upper reaches of Alaska's inside passage, with more time for kayaking, hiking, and cruising among the iconic wildlife and ice of the region.
Get a slice of Alaskan life in Haines
This voyage will take full advantage of all that Haines Alaska, the state's "Adventure Capital," has to offer. Head out on active excursions, get to know the small town's arts community and, since we'll linger into the evening, be sure to stop at local lively bar to hoist a pint or two of local craft ale.
We hiked, we kayaked, we swam, (it was so warm we jumped in for no more than 3 seconds), we made new friends, we ate, we learned, we loved every minute of it.
Day-to-Day Itinerary
- Day 1: Ketchikan
Arrive in Ketchikan, view the priceless collection of 19th century Tlingit totem poles at the Totem Heritage Center. Embark National Geographic Sea Bird. (D)
- Day 2: Misty Fiords
Wake amid the glacially-carved cliffs of Misty Fiords National Monument. Explore by expedition landing craft and kayak for a closer perspective. (B,L,D)
- Day 3: Behm Canal / Clarence Strait
Explore the verdant Tongass National Forest. Cruise through steep-walled fiords in search of photogenic wildlife. (B,L,D)
- Day 4: Thomas Bay / Petersburg
Call at the quaint Alaskan town of Petersburg on Mitkof Island. See a unique muskeg ecosystem with stunted trees and carnivorous plants. Explore by bike or optional flightseeing. (B,L,D)
- Day 5: Tracy Arm – Fords Terror Wilderness
Navigate the spectacular Tracy or Endicott Arms fjords to South Sawyer or Dawes Glacier, and, if conditions permit, venture closer in our expedition landing craft for unparalleled photo opportunities. (B,L,D)
- Day 6: Haines
Explore Alaska's "adventure capital" on a world class hike or bike ride along the edge of a glacial lake. Raft the Chilkat River to a bald eagle preserve, and call at the ancient Chilkat Tlingit village of Klukwan for a cultural interpretation. (B,L,D)
- Day 7: Lynn Canal
Hike and kayak where the mighty Chilkat River meets the sea, in the shadow of snow-capped peaks and at the northern limit of Alaska's Inside Passage. (B,L,D)
- Day 8: Glacier Bay National Park
We spend the entire day amidst the coves, fjords, tidewater glaciers, and majestic mountains of Glacier Bay National Park. Search for mountain goats, harbor seals, Steller sea lions, and puffins. A native Tlingit cultural interpreter and a National Park Service Ranger join us to share the local legends of the area. (B,L,D)
- Day 9: Icy Strait / Inian Islands
See an abundance of Steller sea lions. Hike nearby islands, kayak, and search for whales in the rich waters of Icy Strait. (B,L,D)
- Day 10: Exploring Baranof or Chichagof Islands
Kayak, hike, and explore where conditions are best and wildlife is most active. Cap off the day with the Captain's farewell dinner. (B,L,D)
- Day 11: Sitka/Disembark
After breakfast, disembark to visit picturesque Saint Michael's Russian Orthodox Cathedral then visit the Raptor Rehabilitation Center. (B)
Dates & Rates
|Solo 1
|Solo 2
|Jun 14, 2019
|Sitka to Ketchikan
|Jun 24, 2019
|Ketchikan to Sitka
|Jul 24, 2019
|Sitka to Ketchikan
|Aug 3, 2019
|Ketchikan to Sitka
|Jun 6, 2020
|Sitka to Ketchikan
|Jun 16, 2020
|Ketchikan to Sitka
|Jul 16, 2020
|Sitka to Ketchikan
|Jul 26, 2020
|Ketchikan to Sitka
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- Use of snorkeling equipment and wet suits, use of kayaks (where available)
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