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We can conduct the consultation by skype or over the phone. A skype/phone consultation usually takes about one and a half hours and is often a lot like detective work! The risk of not getting to the bottom of what's going on without a home visit is mitigated by Claire's more than 12 years of experience and by the information we ask for up front. This includes a completed questionnaire, a plan of the house and any useful video footage. I then take a a full, detailed case history on the day and work out what I think is going on. I generally give some on-the-spot advice and you will then receive your tailor-made behaviour modification plan about a week after the initial consultation.
A separately charged follow-up appointment a month to 6 weeks after the initial consultation,also by phone and skype, is often advisable.
Skype/telephone consultations cost £150 and follow up appointments are charged separately at £50.
All behaviour consultation services include unlimited email or phone support.
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Even whilst Claire was here, she was able to stop Harvey barking at dogs passing the window. This has continued and we haven't actually needed to cover our window, which we really didn't want to do. Harvey is also better out on walks, he responds really well to the squeaky ball and he seems calmer in general. We would have paid twice for this result! Thank you so much,
- Mrs Chapple
I have two boy Jack Russell crosses from the same litter, Jake and Joe. Apparently two pups from the same litter can be an extra special challenge and we were starting to get into a muddle! Claire came out to see us for three visits and the boys are so much better. We have had to teach them to be independent of one another and work with each on their own. They now walk well on the lead and are much better around the house and I feel that I know what to do.
- Marie
Got my new harnesses on Saturday, thank you. Using a traditional 'no pull' back harness was a waste of time for my two springers. I was pulled along like a sled driver, the two of them like heat-seeking missiles with noses down and tails wagging. We used the harnesses all weekend and they took to them straight away, but this morning was the first time out on my own with all three dogs. What a difference!
- Julie
Our Bulldogs were fighting on sight. We didn't know what to do and 4-Legs-Good's advice has been invaluable. We are very pleased with the progress they are making - they can now be in the same room (supervised!). There are definite steps in the right direction and it's still early days. Thank you for your ongoing support!
- Samantha
Claire's visit has changed our lives! The dogs are barking much less! Thank you so much,!
- Brenda
We are very happy with 4-Legs-Good's advice. Barney is much calmer and more settled and so are we! Thank you so much for all your help!
- Lisa
I've been working really hard with Penny, and at the Mid County Championships yesterday, she qualified for Crufts. She behaved beautifully and was an absolute angel. Thank you for all your help and guidance.
- Ann Marie
We cannot thank you enough for your help with Tinker and her 'vertical scratching' problem. Since your visit last month and implementing your suggestions, she has settled down wonderfully and is now her old self. It's obvious that your method of seeing your 'clients' in-situ really works - your visit was both very informative and enjoyable and your written report is so helpful. We're also progressing nicely with getting Tinker and Bonnie to travel - again your advice was spot on. Many thanks again from two very grateful de-stressed cats and two very relieved owners!
- Barbara and Rod
Just wanted to drop you a line to say thank you very much for the Sensation Harness. It is AMAZING!!! We have probably tried every conceivable lead and harness on the market to stop our 2 year old beagle Daisy from pulling, all to no avail. We are delighted with the positive effect the Sensation harness has had on walking Daisy. She is much happier it seems, as are we. No more straining around her neck, which I am eternally grateful for.
- Sharon
It was so lovely to meet you guys! Thank you so much for your help, you have such a kind attitude and have plenty of time for people! We have been practicing the exercise you taught us and hey presto!! She seems to be accepting dogs in a closer environment than ever before - speak soon!
- Charlotte & Dan
Bobby is an 8 year old Border Collie who is very sensitive to noise. As well as fireworks and bird scarers he really doesn't like the sounds our neighbours make moving around upstairs. Claire, our vets and ourselves have worked closely together and whilst Bobby is still not 100% he is much, much happier - and safer too. Claire and the vet have given me the right tools to work with Bobby and now I know what to do I am much more confident and relaxed.
I have and will continue to recommend 4-Legs-Good any animal owner's who need support and guidance. Claire and Zoe have been so helpful in sorting out my rescued loopy lurcher's nervousness and socialising problems. I trust them both: what they don't know about animals is not worth knowing. Their calmness and reassuring manner transfers to both dogs and owners. Thanks guys for a great service!
- Corinne
We are so proud of her. She has amazed everyone, all the dogs she used to bark at, she now meets out on the field and although she would rather play with her ball than actually join in their play, she tolerates them more than I thought she would. Their owners are amazed at the transformation!!! She has a habit of sitting and looking like butter wouldn't melt so that they will give her treats. Believe it or not, other dog owners compliment us on what a well behaved dog she is!!!!
- Beverley Badger
I am not stupid enough to think there is not a long way to go, but I am very, very reassured by the fact that there just may be something I can do about this after years of thinking we were resigned to our fate. Having read your report below, I should maybe not rush too much and try to take things gradually, but I feel much happier. Although I take Dottie religiously, twice a day for a walk it's always a relief to get her back home. Now I am actually contemplating a situation where I get to look forward to it again.
- Diane Rees
I think we have decided that Corky doesn't need another session yet. She has been just delightful the last couple of months. We are taking her away in the campervan for 3 weeks so going to assess her level of anxiety whilst we are away. She isn't best buddies with every dog she sees but habitually looks me me when another dog appears and will ignore them which is a whole lot better than becoming the aggressor. Thanks again for all your help
- Ru Hazarika
Henry's barking has really improved and I'm feeling much better too!
- Lyn Tildesley
We are enjoying a very calm evening, with a mad dog who has been resting in a very exhausted state in her crate........have double checked and she's not dead!! The training manual is really excellent and my daughter is looking forward to getting stuck into some of the training with me.
- Jane Henry
Things are definitely on the up, Murray's a joy! He's walking twice a day, eating really well and we're able to leave him for a couple of hours at a time without coming home to a bomb site - he's taking quite a liking to chewing cardboard, but only when it's given, so all good there! We took your advice and enrolled him into doggy day care - he goes once a week and runs round all day, then is ever so calm for the following 1 or 2! I think it's probably a mixture of the 3Cs, day care and a lot of persistence, but he's turning into a really lovely young dog, bless him! We couldn't have got to this point without you!
- Rhian Wilkinson
We are managing Roly ok, and I'm pleased with his progress. Thank you for your help and probably saving Roly
- Dawn Coley
Many thanks Claire for your help and advice regarding Jeffrey and his on-lead aggression towards other dogs. It was great to meet you at the showground ,enabling us to put your advice into practice with the other dogs in sight. I have to say that Jeffrey is coming on in leaps and bounds within just a few weeks of using the techniques so fingers crossed for a brighter, fun filled future! As an aside I also found the manual you provided very helpful. It gives an insight into dog behaviour/thought process that really does make a difference in trying to understand Jeffrey and made me rethink what I do on a daily basis. Looking forward to a catch up session in a few weeks, hoping you will see the improvement Jeffrey has made.
- Janice Johnson
Thankyou so much for all your help and advice you really have helped me reconnect with my dogs and I am enjoying them every day!
- Helen Smith
Good morning Claire Further to our conversation last week I thought I would let you know that the harness is amazing. Tara took to it immediately and we are now enjoying loose lead walks. I am thrilled
- Iris Smith
Hi Claire, Just wanted to let you know the Sensible harness is absolutely fine - no issues with having the one without the extra padding - we've been using it a week now and no sign of any rubbing or chafing. It works a treat - Martha (my dog) is much more responsive to me on walks now - definitely the best no- pull aid I've used and I like the fact it works as a training aid not just to curb pulling. Best of all, Martha has no issues with wearing it (unlike the Haiti head collar which she hated). I will definitely be recommending it to others! Thanks for your help and kind regards,
- Joy Davis
Thank you so much, I'm really happy with my sensation harness. I have a springer, we have tried everything. The harness has made walking him enjoyable again
- Louise Tabone
Smudge is doing brilliantly. Seren is now the main handler when we are out walking. She has such excellent control over him and he obeys her which is great to see. She is so pleased. We have stuck to all the recommendations you gave us and so the majority of the time all is good. He does still like to chew chunks out of furniture on occasions but not as bad as he was. Smudge is so much more chilled now and instead of the odd nibble he now smothers us in licks and kisses. Seren has taught him a few more tricks one being that when she comes in he literally takes her coat off for her by getting hold of the hood. So as you can see we have now got a wonderful loving dog who is full of mischief and just great fun to have around.
- Lynette Jones
Thank you for your report which we received yesterday. I know it may sound a cliche but in less than a week Tia is a changed dog! She seems calmer all round and even fell sleep in my arms whilst David was clipping her coat yesterday, she was actually snoring! I've been out with her for the first time on my own this morning and it was a completely different experience. I was calm, relaxed and enjoyed the walk. If we came across a dog I didn't know I took her to the side and made sure she focused on me (and the sausage of course). One lady even said she could do with me giving her some training tips as Tia was so good!! Just want to say a big thank you as you've definitely given us lots of tips to use.
- Julie Price
We rescued Tigger from the moorland's kennels (www.moorlandskennels.co.uk) a year or so ago and he has done really well! However, he has a problem with other dogs. Claire was able to assess Tigger's reaction to other dogs at the clinic in Shrewsbury and show us how to approach unknown dogs in such a way as to boost Tigger's confidence. His behaviour is so much better already! Claire has shown us how to encourage Tigger to trust us to keep him safe around scary unknown dogs. Where I was starting to find walking him stressful, I can now enjoy walking the dogs again. The sensible harness has been a real help too and I now find Tigger much easier to handle' Also, the book and notes you give out are brilliant for refreshing on the things I have learnt. I can't believe how much dog training has changed over the years!
- Ros Crocker
I'm loving the training! It's so fun and positive… no yelling or negative attention! The pushing to the door is practically none existent and they wait for food too, jumping on lap is rare now and they have been playing together!! I walk away when they get funny with each other when I'm the trigger. I'm a very happy household indeed. I still have lots to read, practice and work on but so far I cannot fault your directions. They just seems happier and 'look to me' more for direction instead of me looking on as chaos erupts… you are worth your weight in gold! Have a wonderful weekend!!
- Emma Wootton
"Milo was a very anxious cat and he started toileting outside the litter tray. The suggestions that Claire made have really helped him to come out of his shell and he is more relaxed, happier and much more social with us. These days, whilst he still wees outside the litter tray he now poos in it. Because we have not had total resolution Claire has stayed in touch and is continuing to provide help and support"
- Charlie Barber
Last time I wrote we were still having some concerns about Maddy's mouthing behaviours. Well, I am delighted to tell you that this problem has reduced significantly, yay! Her default behaviour is now to grab an object and be overwhelmed with excitement. Her favourite items are always to be found in the recycling bin, so other than being careful what we put in there, it's not a problem. The next thing I plan on doing with her is to get her to drop the objects into a box, which will save me having to clear up after her (then I will see if I can train her to clear up my daughter's mess too)!! Her recall work with distractions is going great too and our new dog walkers were quick to comment on her brilliant recall.
- Jane Henry
Walks with Pepper are much more enjoyable
- Gemma Wainwright
I think you have done a great job for us, Chaos is much calmer with no aggression, he's actually playful instead. If we have any problem in the future I will certainly give you a call
- Graeme Jones
Otis was a stressed out over-groomer, who needed to be referred to a behaviourist. There were none close to my home, so I was delighted to find out that Claire offered Skype consultations. We had a very useful session and although changes I was already making had slightly improved Otis's over-grooming, Claire's suggestions really sped up the process. This is Bagheera before and after Claire's intervention. Very happy!
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Taste of Country Bowl Semi-Finals Begin With Five Teams After Round 2 Discrepancies
Almost a quarter of a million votes were cast during Round 2 of the 2013 Taste of Country Bowl. All four matchups came down to the final day, with one being decided by a close margin, and another producing two winners. The Semi-Finals promise to be just as contested, with just six days for each team to prove that they're best in country music.
After nearly 50,000 votes, Taylor Swift's fans outvoted Lady Antebellum's by just 51 votes. It was the closest finish in ToC Bowl history, but not the one that has fans in shock on as we move in to the third round. That honor goes to the matchup between Scotty McCreery and Brantley Gilbert.
McCreerians surged to a late lead, but a closer look at voting totals from both sides revealed that some fans finagled their way around the once-per-hour voting rule, giving their team an unfair advantage. Dedicated followers of both artists spent hours rooting for their favorite to win, and it'd be wrong to penalize either group. So, both McCreerians and BG Nation will move on to the Semi-Finals round against Team Swifties in an unprecedented three-way matchup.
The other side of the bracket was formatted in a more decisive fashion, with Eric Church's Church Choir taking 58 percent of the vote against Blake Shelton's 42 percent. Church's team will face Carrie Underwood this round, as she squeaked by her friend Brad Paisley by seven percentage points.
The 2013 Taste of Country Bowl Semi-Finals will produce two winners for the finals, which will begin next Monday (Jan. 28). Voting for the current round will end on Jan. 27 at 11:59PM ET.
Note: Anyone found to be using a technological advantage to outpace the one vote per hour rule will be deemed ineligible and his or her votes will be removed.


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Keiji wrote:Time dilation. As your speed gets close to the speed of light, time slows down for you and your apparant mass increases. If you were supposedly travelling at the speed of light, your mass would be infinite, which is why only massless objects such as photons can travel at that speed.
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I'm in the middle of an experiment to see how many hours it's possible to work over the course of a four-day weekend.
I hate it, I hate it, I hate it when my patients die. I can't stop them. And they keep doing it, one after the other. Every twelve hours. We keep calling the same consultants. "Hi, please come and help, we have a patient septic, intubated, crashing, maxed on pressors, because of yyy. . . " "Are we both awake? Didn't we just have this exact same conversation twelve hours ago?"
Surgery is good when it works. But when it doesn't, you took a person who was alive, at home, walking, talking, eating – above all, alive – and now they're almost none of the above, and it's because we tried to do something. Why did we do that? Please can I have the rewind button. . . please let's go back a couple days and not do this. . . Jesus don't let my patients die. . .
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Take a virtual look around Central Park's Shakespeare Garden on a beautiful Fall afternoon!
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Take a virtual look around Central Park's Shakespeare Garden on a beautiful Fall afternoon!
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Central Park, at the very heart (if not the very heart) of New York City, is one of the most inspiring combinations of architecture, landscape design and urban planning to be found anywhere on the face of the earth. It ranks as a symbol of New York City only behind the Statue of Liberty and the Empire State Building. Unlike these two, however, Central Park is dynamic, vibrant; a perpetually changing counterpoint to the brilliant, but static, architectural achievements that surround it.
Central Park breathes. It provides a respite from the struggles that have produced the amazing city that surrounds it. It is a place to reflect, to sigh deeply and feel good about it, to let the tension ebb and allow the strictures and pressures of metropolitan enterprise loosen and unwind.
The park also satisfies that need that resides in so many city dwellers, in an environment that requires dusting plants as often as watering them, that causes us to lavish our attentions upon wallet-sized window boxes and fret over ficus plants that have seen more near death drama than a revival of "Camille". A need to be near something living, something growing; a need to be near something green that isn't attached to our cheese.
Central Park is all of these things, and much more.
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Memorial service for 1st black Naval Academy grad
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – About 200 people honored the first black graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy at a memorial service Wednesday, recalling a man of courage who helped open doors for generations of minorities decades before the civil rights era.
Retired Lt. Cmdr. Wesley Brown, who died last month at 85, was memorialized as a trailblazer who shrugged off poor treatment by classmates to become the first black to graduate from the military academy in 1949. His ashes were interred before the service in a columbarium on the academy grounds.
NASA's first black administrator, astronaut Maj. Gen. Charles Bolden, was among those lauding Brown's achievement.
"I stand before all of you today as a proud child of Lt. Cmdr. Wesley Brown's sacrifice," Bolden told those attending the memorial in the academy's chapel.
Bolden, who graduated from the academy 15 years after Brown, said he knew no one who would claim to have a tougher first year at the school than Brown.
"While I had my own difficulties gaining admission to the academy in 1964, Wesley Brown's 1949 graduation and the legacy he left behind helped paved the way for me and so many others," Bolden said.
The number of minority students at the academy has increased significantly over the years. The graduating class of 2012, for example, had 277 minority students out of 1,099.
Those gathered recalled a friendly and persistent man who endured poor treatment by classmates with resilience and grace, well before the dawning of the civil rights' struggle against racial discrimination.
Brown lived alone at the academy during his four years so he wouldn't have to burden roommates with residing with the school's only black student, said Kerwin Miller, a 1975 academy graduate who spoke at the service.
"What he did for us is so much greater than what we could do for him," said Adm. Jonathan Greenert, chief of naval operations. "He showed us that one person can make a difference."
Brown was the sixth African-American student to enter the academy and the first to graduate. He ranked 370th out of nearly 800 midshipmen in his class.
Janie Mines, who graduated in 1980, described Brown as an inspiring person who continued to take a keen interest in the academy throughout his life. "He was a constant figure who did so much to contribute to our well-being," Mines said of the Baltimore native.
Brown's son, Wesley Brown Jr., played "Amazing Grace" at the service before a school portrait of his father set up on an easel.
Brown's family is donating to the academy his class ring and his Reef Points book, which was issued to him when he entered the academy in 1945. Reef Points is the official handbook for midshipmen, outlining basic information and the academy's mission and history.
At the academy, Brown ran varsity track and cross country and was a cross-country teammate of former President Jimmy Carter — also a midshipman in that era.
Brown went on to a 20-year career with the Navy. He helped build houses in Hawaii, roads in Liberia, facilities in the Philippines and a seawater conversion plant in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
In 2008, the Naval Academy built the Wesley Brown Field House to accommodate physical education classes as well as the academy's athletic programs.


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NORTH BENNINGTON — What started as a typically laid back Father's Day outing for Scott Atherton and his family on Sunday ended in a shocking series of events. But quick work from the Middlebury resident meant it did end not in tragedy.
Atherton nearly lost his corgi dog, Aaron, to a deadly whirlpool in the Walloomsac River formed by a hidden concrete slab forming a hole within the waters.


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Sounds like a plan to me! Mine would stay at home until right before transition and then once I hit L&D deliver before they can start poking me with needles..
~*Candice*~ Wife, Doula, Midwifery student and SAHM to 4, Expecting a new little one around Christmas!
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Linda -- proud mom of Rachel (20), Joshua (15), Elisheva (7), and Moshe (3), and 2 wonderful grown stepdaughters.
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Well...I'm pregnant with my second baby and I have no idea what to expect. My first baby quit moving very much at 32 weeks and at 36 weeks and I was hooked up to monitors again for the second time since 32 weeks and rushed to surgery just in time to save her life! She had a one in a million umbilical cord- the arteries and veins that were suppose to be on the inside of her cord were on the outside of her cord. My minor braxton Hicks contractions ruptured one of them and she started to bleed out! It could not be detected by ULTRASOUND! I must of had 20 ultrasounds during my prgnancy and it could not be seen! I had a really good doctor who just kept taking my word for it and kept checking me until he saw reason enough to deliver her. I always wanted a natural home birth! I always wanted what most of you are mentioning about the NO intervention NO monitoring ect. But if I had tried that my precious baby girl would not be alive today. Doctors were shocked that she lived and they said they was NO possible way I could have delivered her vaginally and her survive through it even if she hadn't begun bleeding yet she would have during birth. I hope I'm not scarring anyone I just want all of you to pay close attention to your body and your baby during labor and don't be affraid of changing your plans and allowing an intervention! I am the worlds BIGGEST planner and NOTHING went according to plan for the birth of our baby girl. I didn't even get to see her face for nearly 30 hours! I wanted to hold her and nurse her immediately after birth, but she was hanging on for her life and I'm just thankful that GOD was watching over her for me! I do plan to make special plans for the delivery of this new baby girl coming in Septmember; I want to do things as naturally as possible, no drugs, VBAC if possible. BUT no plans matter more than the SAFE delivery of my baby girl! I have a one in a thousand chance of another baby having this problem and it's hard for me to get arround that statistic. A one in a hundred chance of a uterine rupture by trying a VBAC. I plan to BE prepared this time to surrender all my plans if necessary- which is a HARD thing for a PLANNER like me to do!
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Here is mine, the nurses at my hospital all read it and followed it so i'm glad i made one .
Birth Plan for Raquelita, EDD 04/03/2006
Hospital Name: Insert Caregiver Name(s) Here
I realize that a birth plan is a list of preferences and that things don't always go as planned. My primary request is to be fully informed and part of the decision-making process. Should I become incapacitated or unable to fully participate in the decision-making process, please consult my husband and my doula regarding any matters related to this birth plan, labor and delivery. In general, we prefer minimal medical interference with the birth process.
First Stage Labor
* A heparin lock without the IV attached unless I become dehydrated
* Intermittent fetal monitoring and to stay out of bed during monitoring
* No continuous or internal fetal monitoring unless medically necessary
* Fluids and soft foods by mouth throughout the first stage of labor
* Dimmed lights and voices respectfully lowered
* Internal vaginal exams kept to a minimum
* Freely walk around, use the shower, birthing ball from home (will sign waiver) and change position at will
Labor Augmentation
* As long as the baby and I are fine, I would like to be free of time limits and labor augmentation
* Prefer to allow the amniotic membrane to rupture naturally
* Changing position, walking or nipple stimulation before the amniotic membrane is ruptured or pitocin is given
Anesthesia/Pain Medication
* We are striving for a drug free childbirth, please do not offer pain medication. I'll ask for it if I need it and will
make such a decision together with my husband, doula and midwife
* If a Cesarean is necessary, to be fully informed and to participate in the decision-making process
* My husband present at all times if my baby requires a Cesarean delivery
* Leave my arms untied so that I can touch the baby when it is born
* Double-layer suturing of the uterus (not single layer suturing)
* Blue sheet lowered during delivery so that I can see the birth
* If not in distress, my baby should be given to husband and myself immediately after birth
* Breastfeed as soon as possible after a cesarean delivery
Second Stage Labor & Delivery
* I would like to choose my birthing position, including squatting with a bar or on hands and knees
* If I am unmedicated, to wait to push until I feel the urge, even if there is a delay after full dilation
* Baby placed on my stomach/chest immediately after delivery
* Hold my baby while I deliver the placenta and any tissue repairs are made
* Deliver the placenta naturally without a pitocin injection or cord traction
* In the absence of fetal distress, I prefer to tear rather than have an episiotomy
* Change pushing positions and see if that helps before having a episiotomy
* Prefer a longer pushing stage over an episiotomy
* Guidance and perineal massage when pushing so the perineum can stretch naturally
* Delay antibiotic eye drops and Vitamin K shot for 1 hour after birth so that bonding time is not interrupted
* We decline the Hepatitis B vaccine for our newborn
* Leave our baby intact and NOT circumcize if it is a boy
* Full-time rooming in with baby and no separation unless medically required
* Husband to accompany our baby at all times if it must be taken to receive medical treatment
* If bili lights for jaundice are required, please bring them to my recovery room instead of baby going to the nursery
* I will be breastfeeding exclusively and would like to begin nursing very shortly after birth
* Do not give my baby anything by mouth (pacifier, glucose water, formula) without my expressed verbal consent
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Not this again.
According to Leslie Nielsen in the Naked Gun, "Having your nuts chewed off by a laplander" is a manly way to die. I had no idea this was real:
Sorry if someone already posted this.
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Not this again.
Book review: Reindeer - but not as we know them
Trevor Fishlock reviews Running with Reindeer: Encounters in Russian Lapland by Roger
12:01AM GMT 25 Feb 2003
You might not have thought much about the traditional way of castrating a reindeer. It is typical of
Roger Took's eye for detail in his absorbing and almost encyclopaedic account of northern travels that
he describes how to do it. It will colour for ever your thinking about Father Christmas.
Periodically someone will say that the travel book is finished as a genre because most people have
been everywhere, a dubious and world-weary proposition; but the story is the thing, and this one is a
good story.
Although he disliked cold weather, bogs and mosquitoes, Took, an art historian, went to Russian
Lapland because he wanted to see Russia, but not the usual parts, and because a conservationist called
it "Europe's last wilderness".
It seemed, says Took, "as good a place as any for an adventure". The adventure began before he set out,
with two crash courses, one in the Russian language and the other in self-protection and gun-handling
with Mike, an ex-SAS man, who taught him to strip a semi-automatic and shoot to kill. This was the
1990s, the Soviet Union had fragmented and Russia was full of the new capitalists and gangsters in
black leather jackets.
Russian Lapland is the eastern part of the vast shoulder that peaks at the North Cape and consists of
undulating tundra, forest and bog, sequinned with lakes and veined by streams. It lies mostly within the
Arctic Circle but its northness is mitigated by the Gulf Stream and, of course, the 24-hour sunshine of
high summer.
Politically it is within the Murmansk Oblast, or region. The huge Arctic port of Murmansk itself,
home of the Northern Fleet and symbol and instrument of Soviet colonisation in the north, rises in all
its concrete tower-block brutality. Russians flocked there for the high wages that bought them three
months of basking in the Crimea.
They had no interest in their hinterland, but Took was bewitched by the wilderness and became the
first foreigner for 70 years to travel it extensively. He grew to know the remnants of the Lapps, a
people repressed in Soviet times, who call themselves Saami and are part of the Nordic cousinhood of
Saami. They have been hunting on skis for 2,000 years and exist on a fragile edge. Sympathetic and
persistent, Took journeyed on sledges with Saami reindeer herders, went logging, rounded up deer and
lived in the snow. Out of his story emerges the beauty of the land, the well-observed character and
comedy of the people, the smells of food and smoky tents.
There was a time when girls considered a herder a good catch as a husband, but for many modern
young women the tundra looks less appealing. Took, however, remained optimistic that Lapland offers
a future for people associated with reindeer and the wilderness. He felt he had "chanced upon a
remarkable land", and returned to Britain knowing how lucky he had been to experience it, though
wisely feeling there were still mysteries he had not penetrated.
As for reindeer castration, well, one man pins the creature to the ground and another, easing the hind
legs apart, takes one testicle at a time firmly in the mouth and bites. The testicles come free "like
large plums" and the reindeer trots away.
Running with Reindeer: Encounters in Russian Lapland by Roger Took (John Murray,
I knew I wouldn't like where this thread ended up
Now that thar's funny, I don't care who ya are!
Swiss Miss nibbles giblets..... lol
Ever see MaineJets Flicker page?
Guessing the laplander vid was somewhere between Citizen Kane and this:
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MY HEART OF DARKNESS by Eden Film & Gebrueder Beetz productions
Four war-veterans, former enemies journey back to past battlefields deep within the African interior in search of reconciliation, forgiveness and … atonement?
Directors Staffan Julén and Marius van Niekerk
"There are two kinds of men, those who dream of war and those who have nightmares of war" Marius van Niekerk
The characters in our film, MY HEART OF DARKNESS, are men who have nightmares of war. Forcefully recruited into the military at an early age, often to fight against their own countrymen. Four men, four stories entwined, four fucked-up lives. Always ready to crack, to strike out even against those they love? Why do they snap awake in the middle of the night, running, sweating, pursued, terrified?
MY HEART OF DARKNESS, a journey of reconciliation into the dark African jungle, into a psyche so tainted with years of colonisation, religious brainwash, superstition and witchcraft, where history seems unnoticed, mistakes repeated over and over again, where lies are true until discovered, where life's worth as much as a bullet, a journey that took us into the darkest of our own souls.
It is undeniably a story that becomes frightening and cruel the farther we churned up that river. Nevertheless, deep down there is a flicker of hope, of human hope that tells of a will to change and the painful insight that shows the contrast of cruelty and selfishness… to dare to love your enemy.
As story infinite and universal, that all can relate to, even if you haven't been in a war yourself. As more young boys return from Afghanistan to peaceful Sweden wrapped up in body bags, one often wanders what it take to quench the warmonger's of this world's thirst for blood, how many bodies will it take to still their hunger for death and destruction… and what will it take to cleanse all that?
During the nearly four years of working on the film, following the veterans journey up the river, closer and closer to their own hearts of darkness, we too had to delve deeper and deeper into our very own souls, our owns doubts but we had to go there to fully understand this process, to participate in that final blood cleansing ceremony. It was inspiring to watch our characters change and transform from former enemies to friends, and made us realise that veterans the world over, have many similarities and much to share and learn from each other. Deep down there the roots are at work, very often, with no one to encourage them.
They are true role models, risking proving to themselves and also to us, that reconciliation is possible and that war is fucked up, and that most people just want to live a peaceful life.
Stockholm 05 November 2010
Wednesday, 9 February 2011
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ACLU: Racial slur on Connecticut couple's home could have constitutional protection
A couple's decision to leave racist graffiti on their garage door could be protected by the First Amendment if the fine levied against them by the city for blight is found to be extraordinary, a civil liberties lawyer said Tuesday.
"It depends on how the city has used this ordinance in the past and whether it's been consistent in enforcing it," Dan Barrett, legal director for the state ACLU, said Tuesday.
The couple has refused the city's offer to conceal or remove the N-word until police step up their investigation efforts. Homeowner Heather Lindsay, who is white, and Lexene Charles, who is black, found the slur spray-painted outside their home on Jan. 14.
As Lindsay and Charles await information about the culprit responsible for the vandalism, the City of Stamford issued the a blight citation, which carries a $100 daily fine. The daily fines started accruing on Feb. 14.
Barrett said the couple's decision to keep the slur on their sheet-metal garage door is not unreasonable and helps raise awareness about the impact of racist acts.
"It can show to people that even these awful words sometimes have a place in political discourse," he said. "They want people to understand what they're going through - that they are suffering."
During a news conference outside the home on Monday, the couple's attorney and representatives of the local and state NAACP chapters called on the Stamford Police Department to conduct a full investigation of the incident and assure the couple that they are safe. Lindsay said the home has been vandalized several times before.
Authorities said neighbors are complaining that the racial slur is disturbing their quiet neighborhood. The blight notice cites several sections of city code regarding blighted properties.
One refers to homes that have been vandalized "to the extent that it is seriously depreciating property values in the neighborhood."
Another highlights property maintenance violations in which "the overall condition of the premises causes an unreasonable impact on the enjoyment of or value of neighboring properties" as expressed by a neighbor's complaint.
Director of Operations Ernie Orgera, whose department enforces blight violations, could not be reached for comment Tuesday.
"We pride ourselves on being a welcoming city to all who come here, no matter their race, religion or national origin," Director of Public Safety, Health and Welfare Ted Jankowski said in a statement on Tuesday. "In light of Stamford being an incredibly diverse city, residents would be hard-pressed to recall another racially-motivated incident like this in the last 20-30 years in Stamford."
The mayor plans to meet with the NAACP on Feb. 27 to discuss the incident, "which has no place in our diverse city," Jankowski said.
Lindsay, who's lived in the home since 1990, has a foreclosure trial on her house scheduled for March 7. She's also been served other blight notices because of what she described as unfounded complaints.


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ATB: And Then There Were 64 — First Four BreakdownPosted by EJacoby on March 15th, 2012
The First Round Lede. Debate all you want about the structure of the new NCAA Tournament (since last year) – the First Four format is the new norm, and it must be appreciated because of the momentum it can give to the teams that win these play-in games. Of course, last year VCU began its run to the Final Four from the First Four. Over the past two nights, we saw a couple of really interesting games and a couple of blowouts. We'll analyze the best moments for you here, as well as preview what's next to come for the four winners. Here's your First Round wrap-up…
Your Watercooler Moment. BYU Mounts An Enormous Second Half Comeback
At the 4:00 mark of the first half of their game against Iona, the BYU Cougars trailed 55-31. Not a single soul watching this game on Tuesday night was thinking about a BYU comeback, and even the announcing crew on truTV was discussing how Iona could pose a serious threat to Marquette in the next round. But Dave Rose was not having it; the BYU coach made the necessary adjustments that included putting his defense into a 2-3 zone that it had hardly used during the season. The result was a complete shift in momentum, and the Cougars continued to convert on the offensive end while holding the Gaels to nothing offensively. Just 16 minutes later, at the 8:00 mark of the second half, Iona's lead had vanished. BYU controlled the game from there and pulled away with a 78-72 victory, a seemingly impossible result after watching the events of the first half. The upperclassmen forward combo of Noah Hartsock and Brandon Davies was terrific, combining for 41 points and 20 rebounds against the undersized Iona front line. The Cougars will take this momentum into Friday night when they take on Marquette in the Round of 64.
First Round Quick Hits…
- Western Kentucky's Five Minutes of Fame In the other game that took place on Tuesday, more history was made in the form of unprecedented comebacks. #16 seed Western Kentucky trailed fellow #16 Mississippi Valley State by 16 points with under five minutes to play in what was a fairly uninteresting opening game. But then all hell broke loose in the form of a swarming WKU press, horrible ball control by MVSU, and timely shots by the comeback kids. The Hilltoppers erased that 16-point lead in less than four minutes before going on to win this game by a single point in the final seconds. The result was the greatest five-minute comeback in NCAA Tournament history, as no team had ever before trailed by 16 points with under five to play and then gone on to win the game. Credit Ray Harper, an interim-made-permanent coach after original head man Ken McDonald was fired in January, for getting his kids to play with the resiliency they've shown the entire second half of the season. All five Hilltopper starters scored at least nine points and this team gets rewarded with a date against Kentucky on Thursday evening.
- USF Swarms and Performs. Wednesday night was supposed to include the marquee matchup of the First Round between two power conference teams, the #12 seeds California and South Florida. But USF made sure that this one wasn't close, coming out and punching Cal in the mouth, figuratively, with physical defense that held the Bears to three points in the first seven minutes. Cal put up a whopping 13 in the entire first half as USF built an insurmountable 26-point halftime lead. The Bulls were underdogs in this game against a supposedly more talented Cal team that featured several scoring options, but Stan Heath's team showed far better execution, energy, and toughness from the start of a big-time blowout in Wednesday's nightcap. USF used a balanced attack that featured four players in double figures and a 57.1% field goal percentage. This was South Florida's first ever NCAA Tournament victory in school history.
- Vermont Loves The Four. The First Four was kind to Vermont, which controlled its game against Lamar and never trailed from the 12:00 mark in the first half until the end of a dominant victory. This was the second NCAA Tournament win in Catamount history, the first coming in the famous upset of Syracuse in the 2005 Tourney. Vermont got Wednesday's win with the help of its own Four, that of Four McGlynn, the freshman guard who leads this team in scoring despite coming off the bench in every game. McGlynn poured in 18 points on just nine shots in an efficient night to lead this team to a date with North Carolina on Friday. The scouting report held true in other ways, as well, as Brian Voelkel led this team in rebounding and assists despite scoring under five points per game. Voelkel's game line: 12 rebounds, seven assists, three points. All was well for Vermont on Wednesday.
… and Misses
- Iona's Meltdown. We covered this game in the Watercooler Moment, but analyzing the result from Iona's end is sadly necessary. The Gaels were a shocking selection to the field of 68 on Selection Sunday, and their tale of two halves in the First Four left fans completely puzzled. For the first 20 minutes, Iona looked like the greatest #14-seed in history and made the tournament committee look like geniuses for selecting this team over the so-called 'snubs.' But then the second half came, and Iona quickly blew a 25-point lead that marked the biggest collapse in NCAA Tournament history. So that's why critics were so upset at Iona's selection; the Gaels showed no resiliency to adversity and certainly failed the composure test. But we're still all puzzled; how can a team be so good one half and so awful in another? Just one of the many mysteries of the NCAA Tournament that makes this postseason event the most unpredictable and entertaining in all of sports.
- Cal Forgets to Show Up. Don't take the title of this bullet literally; California did arrive on time for its First Round game in Dayton. But on second thought, feel free to take this seriously, because the Golden Bears were completely embarrassed and had lost this game as soon as they stepped off the bus. Mike Montgomery's team was unprepared for South Florida's suffocating half-court defense and the Bears made no attempt to run strong sets to free up shooters. Instead, one-on-one play doomed this team that fell down 15-3 early in the game and finished the first half down 36-13 with the game pretty much over already. The final score (65-54) was not indicative of the complete shellacking suffered by Cal, which did nothing to improve the reputation of the pathetic Pac-12 in this down season. Only Colorado remains in the NCAA Tournament from that conference (and that's because they haven't played yet).
Looking Ahead. It's a quick turnaround for each of these First Four winners that has to play a highly-seeded opponent on Thursday or Friday. Here's a look at the matchups:
- Western Kentucky – The Hilltoppers play Kentucky on Thursday. Yeah, this is #68 versus #1 according to the released NCAA Tournament S-Curve list of how every team was seeded in the Big Dance. There's not much of a chance for WKU in this game, but the team will be excited to play against an in-state rival lineup of future NBA players, hoping to represent the school well on the big stage.
- BYU – The Cougars put together an impressive second half performance against Iona and now move on to play a similar type of uptempo team in Marquette on Thursday. BYU will have a better game plan, but this team will not match up well with the high-flying Golden Eagles that not only provide fast-paced aggressive offense but also are very familiar playing against zone defenses and defending methodical offenses. But Dave Rose's team beat some good teams this year and will not back down from the challenge.
- Vermont – The Catamounts match up with North Carolina on Friday, hoping to give a scare to the Tar Heels who are probably going to rest ailing John Henson in this game assuming that they will run all over Vermont with ease. UVM hopes to prove otherwise.
- South Florida – The most interesting matchup of all, USF will deal with the Temple Owls in the #12-#5 matchup of the Midwest Region on Friday night. The Bulls are certainly capable of the upset, possessing the perimeter defense necessary to hold Temple's trio of scoring guards. But Temple has much more versatility and playmaking in its offense than what California showed, so the Owls will be better prepared for the USF pressure 'D'. A key to this game will be who gets the edge inside between Michael Eric and Augustus Gilchrist, two bigs that like to bang down low. Give Temple the advantage but USF a sure chance of making this a game.
First Four All-Americans.
- Noah Hartsock, BYU (NPOY) – BYU's big man hit 10-of-14 shots for 23 points and was a consistent option throughout the game on Tuesday, even when the Cougars were down big in the first half. He added five rebounds and two blocks as the leader of the comeback victory.
- Victor Rudd, South Florida – Rudd had an incredible cock-back dunk in the second half of USF's blowout that showcased the wing's tremendous athleticism. He made a couple of other highlights plays and also finished as the team's leading scorer with 15 points and five boards on 7-of-10 shooting from the field.
- Four McGlynn, Vermont – The only player in the country who leads his team in scoring while not starting a single game, McGlynn continued his strong season by scoring 18 points on just nine field goal attempts while adding three rebounds and three assists. And he's only a freshman.
- Brandon Davies, BYU – A second Cougar is deserving of this list, putting up a massive double-double of 18 points and 15 rebounds against Iona's small front line. Davies had seven turnovers but made up for that with two assists, three steals, and two blocks.
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Johann Gottlieb GRAUN (1702/3-1771)/
Carl Heinrich GRAUN (1703/4-1759)
Trios for 2 Violins & Basso
Trio in A (GraunWV A:XV,13) [11:42]
Trio in D (GraunWV Cv:XV,100) [16:38]
Trio in c minor (GraunWV Av:XV,19) [16:15]
Trio in D (GraunWV Av:XV,23) [14:54]
Trio in E (GraunWV Av,XV,27) [15:46]
Les Amis de Philippe (Anne Schumann, Dorothea Vogel (violin), Monika Schwamberger (cello), Ludger Rémy (fortepiano))
rec. 6 - 9 November 2006, studio, Radio Bremen, Germany. DDD
Trios for Violin or Viola & Clavier
Trio for violin and keyboard in A (GraunWV C:XV,90) [23:50]
Trio for viola and keyboard in B flat (GraunWV A:XV,16) [16:13]
Trio for violin and keyboard in A (GraunWV A:XV,13) [12:58]
Trio for violin and keyboard in b minor (GraunWV C:XV,92) [14:58]
Les Amis de Philippe (Anne Schumann (violin), Eva Salonen (viola), Ludger Rémy (fortepiano))
rec. 16 - 19 October 2008, studio, Radio Bremen, Germany. DDD
These two discs shed light on an interesting and important aspect of music history: the development of the baroque trio sonata to the sonata with obbligato keyboard. It is demonstrated here with trios from the pen of the Graun brothers. They played a leading role in German music life in the mid-18th century.
The names of the two brothers appear on the title pages of both discs. The reason is that by and large we do not which of them wrote which work. Apparently their handwriting is not known: their music has only been preserved in copies. Most pieces are signed with di Graun or del Sig.re Graun. Johann Gottlieb was a celebrated violinist and composed mostly instrumental music, whereas Carl Heinrich was successful as a tenor and wrote a large number of operas, cantatas and sacred music. Even so, it would be wrong to suggest that all the instrumental works were written by Johann Gottlieb. The numbers (GraunWV) refer to a catalogue of the oeuvre of the Grauns, put together by Christoph Henzel. He made a clear distinction between pieces which can be attributed to Johann Gottlieb (A), Carl Heinrich (B) or one of them (C). The small letter "v" indicates that the attribution is not 100 percent sure.
The fact that many of their trios are available in a pretty large number of sources bears witness to their popularity. Almost none of them were ever printed in their lifetime. It was mostly music for the growing amateur market which was published, and the trios by the Graun brothers were technically too demanding to be suitable for non-professional players. The first disc includes five trios for two violins and bc. As the original manuscripts have not been preserved it is impossible to say when they were written. However, the copies can sometimes be dated and that gives at least some indication as to date of composition. The disc opens with the Trio in A which is available in a copy from around 1730. Even if that was not known its texture is traditional baroque: it has three movements in the order: fast - slow - fast. This was quite common at that time, reflecting the form of the Italian solo concerto. The ensuing Trio in D must have been written not later than 1750. It is also traditional in that it follows the structure of the Corellian sonata da chiesa. The three other trios are more modern and have the order of movements which was to become the standard in the mid-18th century: slow - fast - fast. The slow movements in these trios are particularly expressive. A good example is the affettuoso from the Trio in D (GraunWV Cv:XV,100). It is in the fast movements that these trios show their adherence to the German counterpoint tradition. The mixture of traditional and modern elements is one of the features of the instrumental music of the Graun brothers. Some of these fast movements are highly virtuosic.
The second disc includes four trios for a melody instrument and obbligato keyboard. This was to become the standard in the last quarter of the 18th century, when many sonatas for keyboard and a melody instrument were written. However, these trios by the Grauns are different from, for instance, the sonatas for keyboard and violin by Mozart or even the piano trios by Haydn. Most of these are adaptations of sonatas which were originally written for two instruments and basso continuo. That has left its mark in the fact that the keyboard is not as dominant here as in the sonatas or trios from the late 18th century. In that repertoire by and large the melody instruments don't have a very virtuosic part to play. That is not the case here: the violin parts are no less demanding than in the trios of the first disc. Some trios were conceived as sonatas for a melody instrument - mostly a violin - and keyboard, but even those exist in alternative versions for two instruments and basso continuo. Especially interesting in this regard is the Trio in B flat which is scored for viola and obbligato keyboard. However, the right hand of the keyboard part has the addition "violin", which indicates that this trio can be played as a 'traditional' trio sonata as well. The fact that this trio is scored for viola is another notable aspect as this was an instrument which was to become more important during the mid-18th century.
The Grauns don't appear very often on concert programmes. It is to be hoped that this will change, because these two discs include some of the best chamber music written in the mid-18th century. For players these pieces are highly rewarding. They are technically challenging, but also musically very satisfying, and full of expression. This very fine repertoire receives outstanding performances. The playing of the violinists and violist is brilliant, and the pathos of the slow movements is fully explored. The choice of keyboard is questionable in some cases. Ludger Rémy argues that the fortepiano was quite common at a relatively early time in Berlin where the Grauns worked. It would be different if this music had been written for amateurs. Among those the fortepiano was probably very rare until the last quarter of the century. Even so, the trios which very likely date from the 1730s would probably have been better served by a harpsichord.
However, this is a small detail which doesn't reduce the value of these two recordings. These two discs are highly important and make one understand why the Graun brothers were such celebrities in their time.
Johan van Veen
See also review of 777423-2 by Glyn Pursglove


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Highlights - High grade nickel mineralisation intersected: -- 4.5m at 1.92% Ni and 0.26% Cu from 263m, including 1.2m at 3.03% Ni and 0.32% Cu - Second new intersection demonstrates depth potential for high grade sulphides: -- 3.2m at 1.02% Ni and 0.17% Cu from 362.2m within a wider 87.1m interval grading 0.41% Ni and 0.1% Cu- Potential to increase Ntaka Hill mineral resources
- High grade nickel mineralisation intersected:
-- 4.5m at 1.92% Ni and 0.26% Cu from 263m, including 1.2m at 3.03% Ni and 0.32% Cu
- Second new intersection demonstrates depth potential for high grade sulphides:
-- 3.2m at 1.02% Ni and 0.17% Cu from 362.2m within a wider 87.1m interval grading 0.41% Ni and 0.1% Cu
- Potential to increase Ntaka Hill mineral resources
WEST PERTH, AUSTRALIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 5, 2012) - IMX Resources Limited (ASX:IXR)(TSX:IXR)(TSX:IXR.WT) ('IMX' or 'the Company') reports the discovery of two new high grade nickel sulphide lenses from the Lightning target located 400m southeast of Sleeping Giant at the Ntaka Hill Nickel Sulphide Project. The project is located approximately 250km west of the port town of Mtwara, and is part of the 100% owned Nachingwea property in south eastern Tanzania.
A recent single diamond drill hole totalling 392.3 metres was drilled at Lightning, 100m south of H Zone to follow-up high grade nickel sulphide mineralisation and a new off hole EM anomaly identified from previous drilling in 2011(1) (Figure 1). The new hole NAD12-281 intersected a zone of strongly disseminated to net-textured sulphides grading 1.92% Ni and 0.26% Cu over 4.5m from 263m, including a 1.2m interval grading 3.03% Ni and 0.32% Cu.
A second sulphide lens of 3.2m at 1.02% Ni and 0.17% Cu from 362.2m corresponds to the deeper off hole anomaly interpreted from borehole EM in 2011. This deeper lens lies within an 87.1m wide disseminated nickel sulphide zone grading 0.41% Ni and 0.1 % Cu from 299.9m depth and can be correlated with mineralisation intersected in hole NAD11-252 (1.41% Ni and 0.35% Cu over 2.5m) located 95m down-dip and 25m south of NAD12-281. This intersection highlights the depth potential of the Ntaka Intrusion to host additional high grade nickel mineralisation below the current limit of drilling.
MD Neil Meadows commented "The discovery of multiple lenses of high grade nickel sulphides at Lightning continues to demonstrate the exceptional exploration potential of the Ntaka Hill Intrusion. New mineralisation at Lightning and the recently announced discovery of the Zeppelin Zone highlight the potential for a significant increase in mineral resources and projected mine life for the Ntaka Hill Nickel Sulphide Project."
Drilling and BHEM results from current hole NAD12-281 and previous holes NAD12-252 and NAD08-171EXT at the Lightning target indicate the presence of multiple, stacked, west-dipping sulphide lenses. Additional drilling is required to define the extents of these lenses.
NEIL MEADOWS, Managing Director
To view Figure 1. Location of Lightning target, Ntaka Hill, please visit the following link: http://media3.marketwire.com/docs/IXRfig1.pdf
Table 1: Summary of Assay Results
Competent Persons / Qualified Person / NI 43-101 Statement
Information in this report relating to exploration results is based on data collected under the supervision of, or compiled by Patricia Tirschmann, P. Geo., who holds the position of Vice President, Exploration and is a full time employee of IMX Resources. Ms. Tirschmann is a registered member of the Association of Professional Geoscientists of Ontario and has sufficient relevant experience as a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101 and a competent person under the Australian JORC (2004). Ms. Tirschmann consents to the inclusion of the data in the form and context in which it appears, and approves this disclosure.
Quality Control
The drilling was completed by Capital Drilling (Tanzania) Limited. Drill core samples (NQ) are cut in half by a diamond saw on site. Half of the core is retained for reference purposes. Samples are generally 1.0 metre intervals or less at the discretion of the site geologists. Sample preparation is completed at the ALS Chemex preparation lab in Mwanza, Tanzania. Sample pulps are sent by courier to the ALS Chemex analytical laboratory in Vancouver, Canada. Blank samples and commercially prepared and certified Ni sulphide analytical control standards with a range of grades are inserted in every batch of 20 samples or a minimum of one per sample batch. Analyses for Ni, Cu and Co are completed using a peroxide fusion preparation and ICP-AES finish (Analytical Code ME-ICP81). Analyses for Pt, Pd, and Au are by fire assay with an ICP-AES finish (Analytical Code PGM-ICP23).
About IMX Resources Limited
IMX Resources Limited is an Australian based mining and base & precious metal exploration company dual-listed on the Australian and Toronto stock exchanges (ASX:IXR)(TSX:IXR)(TSX:IXR.WT), with exploration projects located in Australia, Africa and North America.
In Africa, IMX owns and operates the highly prospective Nachingwea Exploration Project in southeast Tanzania, which includes the potentially word-class Ntaka Hill Nickel Sulphide project. Nachingwea is highly prospective for nickel and copper sulphide, gold and graphite mineralisation. The Ntaka Hill Nickel Sulphide Project is one of the world's best un-developed nickel sulphide projects and has the potential to produce a very clean, high quality premium nickel concentrate.
In Australia, IMX operates and owns 51% of the Cairn Hill Mining Operation, located 55 kilometres south-east of Coober Pedy in South Australia, where it produces a premium coarse-grained magnetite-copper-gold DSO product at a rate of 1.8Mtpa.
IMX is actively developing the Mt Woods Magnetite Project on the highly prospective Mt Woods Inlier in South Australia. IMX currently has a JORC Inferred Resource of 569Mt @ 27% Fe at the Snaefell Magnetite Deposit and a Global Exploration Target of between 200-380Mt @ 25-35% Fe elsewhere in the project. Studies indicate that coarse grained concentrates that could be produced at Snaefell have the potential to produce a direct sinter feed product which has the potential to attract a significant price premium.
IMX has also entered into a joint venture with OZ Minerals (the Mt Woods Copper-Gold JV Project) to explore the Mt Woods tenements for copper and gold. OZ Minerals is spending a minimum of $20M for a 51% interest in the non-iron rights, with IMX retaining a 49% interest in the non-iron rights and 100% of the iron ore rights.
IMX owns 25.65% of Uranex (ASX:UNX), which is a dedicated uranium exploration company, which is developing the Mkuju Uranium project in southern Tanzania.
Visit: www.imxresources.com.au
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS: This News Release includes certain "forward‐looking statements". Forward-looking statements and forward-looking information are frequently characterised by words such as "plan," "expect," "project," "intend," "believe," "anticipate", "estimate" and other similar words, or statements that certain events or conditions "may", "will" or "could" occur. All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this release are forward‐looking statements or constitute forward-looking information. There can be no assurance that such information of statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such information. Important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from IMX's expectations.
These forward-looking statements are based on certain assumptions, the opinions and estimates of management and qualified persons at the date the statements are made, and are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements or information. These factors include the inherent risks involved in the exploration and development of mineral properties, the uncertainties involved in interpreting drilling results and other geological data, fluctuating metal prices, the possibility of project cost overruns or unanticipated costs and expenses, the ability of contracted parties (including laboratories and drill companies to provide services as contracted); uncertainties relating to the availability and costs of financing needed in the future and other factors. Mineral resources that are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability. Exploration Target tonnage quantity and grades estimates are conceptual in nature only. These figures are not resource estimates as defined by the JORC (2004) or NI 43-101, as insufficient exploration has been conducted to define a mineral resource and it is uncertain if further exploration will result in the target being delineated as a mineral resource.
IMX undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements or information if circumstances should change. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements or information. Readers are also cautioned to review the risk factors identified by IMX in its regulatory filings made from time to time with the ASX, TSX and applicable Canadian securities regulators.
(1) ASX: 2 March 2012
The TSX does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. No stock exchange, securities commission or other regulatory authority has approved or disapproved the information contained herein.
IMX Resources LimitedNeil MeadowsManaging Director+61 8 9388 email@example.com Public RelationsTony DaweInvestor Relations+61 8 9388 firstname.lastname@example.com
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So I got out for the first time this year and tried the new glo shot spoons. Couple of issues: the glo sticks are very hard in the cold. I used 2 pairs of plyers to break but on 1 it broke the entire stick. Also was watching the spoon on the cameras and several times if you jigged hard or fast the treble hook would get caught up on the slot where the glo stick goes. You wouldn't even know unless you have the camera on watching. Perhaps need to go to single hook or dropper chain.
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1 Tbsp Sesame oil
A thumb-sized piece of root ginger, finely chopped
1 Red chilli, chopped
1 Lemongrass, chopped
1 Large onion
1 1/2 pints Vegetable stock
1 Tbsp mango chutney
Salt and pepper
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