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Project description
This project covers all efforts geared to standardize White Rabbit, with a view to providing a stable specification which everyone can use to build compliant products.
Project details
Work package tracking
Latest news
WR clock tests according to G.8262 using SyncE tester.
Added by Maciej Lipinski almost 4 years ago
Courtesy of Calnex, WR switch was tested against ITU-T G.8262 recommendation.
WR @ IEEE 802 Plenary Meeting in Geneva
Added by Maciej Lipinski over 5 years ago
WR was presented to IEEE 802 during Tutorial session. A detailed and dedicated presentation was given to Time Sensitive Networks Working Group as well.
PTP revision process officially started
Added by Maciej Lipinski almost 6 years ago
The revision process of IEEE1588 (PTP) standard is officially starting to take place. CERN will participate with an objective to include White Rabbit
into PTPv3 as a set of High Accuracy options and profile.
WR proposed to be included into PTPv3
Added by Maciej Lipinski over 6 years ago
White Rabbit was proposed to be included into the next revision of PTP as a "High accuracy extension/option/profile" at the Special Session of ISPCS2012
Temperature tests in an environmental chamber performed
Added by Maciej Lipinski over 6 years ago
A small White Rabbit system was tested in environmental chamber to measure its synchronization performance against varying temperature . The results, included in a Toruture Report, prove sub-ns performance regardless of the temperature.


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Who is he? Where does he play?
He is Sporting Lisbon's 21 year old striker who, as a result of his club's dreadful form in Portugal this season (they've won just 5 times) as well as their financial troubles, has been linked with a summer move to the heart of England with West Bromwich Albion.
Any good then?
Hmmmmm..... not really. He has just 1 goal to his name from 16 Liga Sagres appearances this season (he netted 2 more in the Europa League) but with West Brom poised to lose on-loan Romelu Lakaku back to Chelsea and Peter Odemwingie currently in limbo following his January window madness, Steve Clarke will be looking to bolster his forward line in the off-season. That could mean a move for Carrillo who can play behind the striker or out on the wing, offering a good burst of pace while he does it.
Is Clarke blind!??! His scoring record is, well, not exactly good...
We are not really in a position to pass judgement on the standard of the West Brom boss' vision, but you are right, it is poor. But that's where his pace and trickery come in. He's more at home taking defenders on and running the ball into the heart of the attacking third rather than getting shots away. Because of his fondness for a weaving, jinking dribble, he is nicknamed "the Snake".
And plenty more improving to do at 21?
That's it, he is only just developing into Jesualdo Ferreira's squad but having shown glimpses of the talent that makes the Peruvian one of the highest-rated talents in Portugal, and there is a feeling he can grow into an impressive player. That is a feeling not lost on Athletico Madrid who are also rumoured to be interested in the player as Sporting could be tempted to cash in on Carrillo, who is still seen as an exterior figure in the squad, to ease the mounting debts.

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The International Entrepreneur ? Entrepreneurship as a Career Choice around the World
The passing of American entrepreneur, Steve Jobs got me thinking about entrepreneurship as a career around the world. What are the perceived opportunities versus perceived capabilities? Do different cultures view entrepreneurship as a good career choice? What percentage of the population has intentions to become entrepreneurs? For answers to these & other questions, I turn to the latest Global Entrepreneurship Monitor Report.
Perceived Opportunities vs. Perceived Capabilities
You would think that wealthier countries would have citizens who see more financial entrepreneurial opportunities. Actually, the opposite seems to be true. In countries like Uganda and Ghana, GEM found that 80.5% and 75.7% of citizens perceived entrepreneurial opportunities. This is in sharp contrast to more developed countries like Japan, the UK and US, where rates were 5.9%, 29.2% and 34.8% respectively. In ranking their perceived abilities to start an entrepreneurial company, Africans, Asians and South Americans tended to rank their abilities much higher than in developed countries in Europe, North American and especially Japan. This is an interesting paradox since most academic programs for entrepreneurship are based in countries where perceived abilities are still proportionately low. This begs the question: is entrepreneurial education and training seen as beneficial? But that?s an entirely different blog post topic?
Entrepreneurship as a Career Choice
Culture definitely plays a part in entrepreneurial business creation rates. GEM surveyed people about their fear of failure, their perception of entrepreneurship as a career choice and the perception of status given to successful entrepreneurs. The results were interesting, to say the least. In Ghana, only 10.4% survey participants felt they had a strong Fear of Failure. Not surprisingly, 91.1% of surveyed Ghanaians thought that entrepreneurship was a good career choice. In contrast, Hungarians surveyed had a 42.4% Fear of Failure and only 55% felt that entrepreneurship was a good career choice. In Japan, only 52% gave a high status to successful entrepreneurs in contrast to Tunisians, where 92.7% of people gave successful entrepreneurs high status.
Who Plans to Start a Business?
One of the most interesting sets of results was to entrepreneurial intentions. Not surprisingly, Sub-Saharan Africans were the most likely to start entrepreneurial ventures. 67.1% of surveyed Zambians and 68.8% of surveyed Ghanaians planned to start companies. ?Russians and Saudi Arabians were surprisingly low ? 2.6% and 1.0% respectively. Developed countries all had relatively low rates, with the US coming in at 7.7%, UK at 5.1% and Italy at 4.0%. I would venture a guess that in developed countries, there are more opportunities in government, academia and in established corporations that in developing countries. At the same time, developed countries face slower economic growth. Perhaps those of us in developed countries should take a closer look at entrepreneurial opportunities as a way to stimulate growth and reduce unemployment. Just a thought…
Related articles
- The International Entrepreneur – Working with African Entrepreneurs (the-international-entrepreneur.com)
- Uganda's entrepreneurs (platas-izama.com)
- New Survey Shows that a Good Regulatory Environment Can Boost Entrepreneurial Activity in Developing Countries (kauffman.org)


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Successful Malaysian Girl Hot Dating Tips - Meet Beautiful Malaysian Single Women
You would not be frustrated when you start considering to date Malaysian women through online dating sites. Just like other Asian females, they are very charming, loving and can carry light but smart conversations whether online or on person. It cannot be denied that they are very attractive people not just in their physical aspects but also when it comes to their personalities and attitudes.
Successful Malaysian Girl Dating Tips
But if this is your first time to deal with them, then it is important to bear in mind some successful Malaysian girl dating tips especially when you are almost getting to ready to become a member of an Asian online dating website.
1. Do not be aggressive. It is common for most chatters online to sound aggressive and way too arrogant when starting out to get to know someone over the online channels of chatting. Remember that Asian women, especially Malaysians are very conservative in this aspect. Hence, if you do not want them to be turned off at first chat, then just keep a friendly tone at the beginning.
2. Be honest. It is understandable why some chatters choose to tell white lies to protect their own privacy. However, this becomes such a bad habit for most online daters. It is important to be genuine when it comes to talking about yourself for as long as you would keep a line or a limit to the kind of information that you will divulge.
3. Share common interests. It is important that you let her feel that you are very keen with family affairs and show some interest on music. Malaysian women are very much fond of the arts especially in the line of music due to their love for their own unique culture and traditions. Since they are very conservative, it is very crucial that you do not let them feel that when you are interested to be in a relationship with them, you would not take her away from her family. Give much respect and value to the ones who are close to her heart. This would make her like and eventually love you more in the long run.
All these are just some of the primary tips that you should bear in mind once you pursue getting to know potential Malaysian women online. Take note that above all, it is important you let them feel that you have clean interests on getting to know them and drop all possible malicious thoughts that you may have along the way.


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Puzzles in education
Wooden Puzzle Articles
What are the benefits of puzzles in teaching children skills and concepts?
What benefit do they have with regards helping teach spatial skills, hand-eye coordination, math, language, social science and science concepts, as well as logic and thinking skills? What puzzles help what area? For example, can Crosswords help develop vocabulary, reasoning skills, spelling, and literacy skills? Can Mechanical puzzles help learn motor skills and hand-eye coordination as well as spatial concepts and how to problem solve? Can logic puzzles support the development of logical thinking skills, deductive and inductive reasoning, spatial concepts, motor coordination, and planning ahead? Can jigsaw puzzles help develop spatial concepts and problem-solving? Can Word puzzles help develop spelling and figure-ground perception i.e. objects or words hidden in a background of pictures or letters?
Teaching and Learning
All of us, whether children or adult, are lifelong learners. From birth, we respond, learn and assimilate everything around us through from stimuli including multi-learning e.g. our sense of sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch. How we grow and develop depends on many other factors including our environment, our ability to learn from our own mistakes, think and remember, how often we study and practice, the positive and negative experiences we face, the changes and challenges we encounter as well as our own and others actions, values and beliefs.
Mortimer Adler once quoted "The purpose of learning is growth, and our minds, unlike our bodies, can continue growing as we continue to live."
The use of mechanical puzzles in education has always been popular for creating an entertaining environment and reinforcing the goals of supporting independent thinking, logical reasoning, critical thinking, problem-solving and developing mathematical awareness. Recreational mechanical puzzles have led to a number of developments in mathematics such as topology and graph theory.
In 2008, Michalewicz Michalewicz produced a book known as Puzzle-based Learning: An introduction to critical thinking, mathematics, and problem-solving that highlighted the benefit of using puzzles in education. They stated, "…Besides being a lot of fun, a puzzle-based learning approach also does a remarkable job of convincing students that (a) science is useful and interesting, (b) the basic courses they take are relevant, (c) mathematics is not that scary (no need to hate it ), and (d) it is worthwhile to stay in school, get a degree, and move into the real world which is loaded with interesting problems (problems perceived as real-world puzzles)."
But how do we learn from puzzles?
Benjamin Bloom is perhaps 'the' most pre-eminent educational psychology theorist of all time. Bloom theorised that all learning can be categorised into three domains. These domains are cognitive (thinking), affective (emotion/feeling), and psychomotor (doing or the physical/kinesthetics).
For decades, these categories of learning have been embedded by educators into all forms of holistic teaching and learning to help create a more well-rounded learning experiences that meet individual learning styles or modalities (e.g., visual, auditory, tactile, physical).
Mechanical puzzles according to experts are said to do a lot of good. As an experience, they require us to make use of different aspects related to our cognitive processes, test and utilise our kinaesthetic or tactile attributes and develop our emotional affective domains from feeling frustrated to the feeling of satisfaction and relief the moment a Eureka! is reached (Martin Gardner's Aha!). All of which are required when learning.
Benefits derived from mechanical puzzles
So what are the benefits to be enjoyed when using and solving mechanical puzzles in education?
Social Skills: When puzzle solving with friends, we can all develop a range of skills including how to share and negotiate with others, how to communicate effectively and listen to others. Whether it is a simple math dice problem or a domino puzzle, any mechanical puzzle can support puzzle-solving strategies as well as develop leadership and team building skills.
Enhanced motor skills: Young children are required to learn for holding and grasping objects. The huge variety of mechanical puzzles now available can prove to be a wonderful way for developing and improving motor skills, eye-hand coordination and fine-motor dexterity as they hold, turn, think, fit and manipulate pieces. Put together puzzles such as the Stomachion, one of the world's oldest puzzles with its 14 different geometric shapes can be used to learn about symmetry and transformations, and areas of the various pieces.
Improved cognitive skills: Puzzle can definitely improve cognitive skills, more particularly with reasoning and problem-solving skills. Puzzles can help in teaching shape and color recognition as well as get better understanding of the relationship of part to whole and also teach essential math concepts such as sorting, classifying, comparing, organising, categorising, sets, size, and spatial awareness relationships.
Improved eye-hand coordination: There are some mechanical puzzles that may need the child to have an object placed in a precise location to fit it in its proper place. It is termed to be a wonderful way for developing eye-hand coordination and fine motor ability, as they tend to master trying to fit pieces, where it is to go. Babies are likely, to begin with wooden peg puzzles using their tiny hands and be guided by their parents. Over a period of time, they would be able to match shapes and perform those puzzles without any assistance, then proceed to build bricks and then oversized floor puzzles and then more complex pieced puzzles. It is regarded to be a reflection of gradual development that is noticed in eye and hand coordination. Take, as an example, hand-held dexterity mazes such as the Lunatic Maze created by Marcus Allred that offer a brilliant diversion to tax the mind. Despite their sheer simplicity are incredibly challenging requiring lots of hand-eye coordination.
Mental stimulation: Puzzles have always been a continuous mental stimulation source for children of every age. This is likely to be, even if they simply rework similar puzzle repeatedly. There is a need for them to think of the very best strategy which would help the pieces to be fit together, like doing edges first and then filling in the middle or just vice versa. Moreover, they are challenged from the first piece to last while trying to locate particular pieces and to match connecting parts so that it resembles the picture present on the box.
It is a fact that educational games and electronic toys that are presently sold in the market could compete rarely with a consistent challenge which is presented by a simple puzzle that can spur imagination and encourage creativity. Two categories of puzzles that provide a great deal of mental stimulation are that of sequential movement puzzles that require the maneuvering of puzzle parts, unlocking of parts and pieces and lots of steps to reach a goal (such as Chinese rings, sliding-piece puzzles and the Rubik's Cube), and take-apart puzzles, especially those that are interlocking. There are now thousands of different interlocking puzzle designs in all manner of shapes and sizes, many often in the shape of polyhedrons, three-dimensional geometrical objects.
Problem-solving and Reasoning skills: Puzzle solving does demand reasoning and problem skills. Children constantly are confronted with smaller issues, which are required to be solved by completing successfully the puzzle. For example, when few last missing pieces are concerned that are coloured similarly, the child is to determine as to which one would go in which spot. It is something that is done usually by the procedure of elimination, getting one piece in a hole until it gets fit somewhere. Over time, children can solve such smaller problems much quicker.
Creative interest: Most children are sparked towards creative activities through puzzles. When solving a jigsaw they will have a look at pictures present upon the box including that of the completed puzzle. There are many children who can latch onto a specific puzzle type such as the Rubik Cube and gain a great deal of enthusiasm for its solving. As well as developing the skills, puzzles can open doorway to improved creativity as well.
Teamwork and Communication: Puzzles are a great pastime, which the whole family can enjoy together. When sitting over a difficult puzzle, parents can encourage children to open up, to discuss their thoughts and reasonings whilst developing personal thinking and communication skills which they would otherwise be less likely to use in other situations. The reason is that their mind could be distracted and they could enjoy their activity and chit-chat casually.
Social Skills: Mechanical puzzles help develop personal independent confidence, raise self-esteem and lead an individual into trying new puzzles, other challenging activities and experiences.
Mechanical puzzles when selected carefully can really do a lot of help to children and help to develop their deduction and reasoning process of thinking, besides providing skills like spatial awareness, sorting and matching. Above all, mechanical puzzles can develop transferable skills for later life and offer a wonderful opportunity for social interaction and for language development.
Go out and get some wooden and metal mechanical puzzles. As well as their obvious valuable educational benefits, they are entertaining and great fun.
Happy puzzling.
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Arsene Wenger says that Arsenal have not received offers for any of their stars but promised quality replacements if they left.
With the January transfer window now open speculation has centred on the trio of Alexis Sanchez, Mesut Ozil and Jack Wilshere, all of whom see their contracts expire in the summer.
We are open in any position for the exceptional player that can give us a plus.Arsene Wenger
Sanchez almost left the Emirates Stadium in the summer with Manchester City interested and Wenger is aware that, with their contracts running down, there may be interest in all three throughout this month.
At a press conference ahead of a home game against Chelsea on Wednesday, Wenger said the club would adapt whatever happens, but stressed that there had been no offers for the players so far.
He said of the prospect of seeing the trio leave: "First of all we have not lost them yet, and secondly we will respond to that by bringing in players of top quality.
"This club has lost many big players and has always responded well. Massive players have left this club and the club will always be in a strong position on that front. But you want to keep your best players, yes."
The Arsenal boss added that, whatever happened with his big names, he is on the look-out for players to improve his squad.
"We are open in any position for the exceptional player that can give us a plus," he said.
"It depends a bit on the injuries as well, on the other hand it depends who will manage to extend the contracts of the players who are at the end of their contracts in June."
Arsenal are 3.30 to win on Wednesday night with Chelsea 2.35 and the draw priced at 3.40.
Sanchez is 2.62 to score at any time in the game.
Both Arsenal and Chelsea are in FA Cup action at the weekend, both facing Championship opposition with the Gunners at Nottingham Forest and Chelsea travelling to Norwich City.
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November 26-December 13, 2018 / September 11-29, 2019
From Lima via Machu Picchu to Cuzco. A humanitarian photo travel to one of the most colourful countries, documenting and supporting humanitarian projects.
Departure: November 26 - December 13, 2018
Bookable until: 30/10/2018
This travel is carried out with the cooperation and in partnership with Yachay Wasi. A unique opportunity to experience both humanitarian and environmental NGO projects as well as cultural highlights and spectacular landscapes.
Peru offers breathtaking landscapes, historic monuments, cultural highlights at every corner as well as amazing humanitarian and environmental experiences. From the Andes to the coast, from the amazon rainforest to Inca hotspots, Peru has it all.
On this travel, you will experience the immense biodiversity of Peru. The third biggest country in South America and the oldest civilization of the Americas with well-preserved monuments from this ancient Empire.
No travel to Peru is complete without a visit of Machu Picchu. But this travel offers so much more. You will take a boat ride on the rivers of the Amazon Rainforest where you will see the reality of illegal logging and how many NGOs are working hard to stop this.
You will see historic cities of Lima and Cuzco and at the same time get to know humanitarian NGO Projects in the suburbs of these cities, trying to help the poorest people and specially children.
It is probably hard to get enough of this country. But there is an option to extend your travel with a journey to see the Nazca Lines or the Rainbow Mountains.
The ambition of our travels is to experience the authentic side of Peru and more importantly, to live "authentic life experiences" in direct contact with people from rural areas.All our tours have been carefully planned, through locations and places we know, to arrive at the right time in the right place to capture images of landscapes, monuments, faces, scenes of everyday life and events.
The tours are led by a team of Professional Photographers who, after traveling long in Southeast Asia and with dozens of experiences along the routes of our tours, have a deep knowledge of the destinations included within our tours. Our Photographers and Tour Leaders have established friendships and relationships with local people in many of the towns and villages on travel routes.
Thanks to the small size of our groups, you will have the opportunity to experience the places we visit at a level that is not possible with a larger group or with a classic Cambodia tour. Off the beaten track: visit remote villages, stroll through hidden alleyways, attend religious ceremonies, enter the houses, small markets and places of worship.
Immerse yourself totally in a culture different from ours. The size of our groups is limited to a maximum of 12 people in order to give the maximum of technical support and the best cultural experience.
The travel is open to everyone, with or without a camera, who wants to experience a unique travel off the beaten track, with a classic itinerary but also far away from the usual tourist routes.
Contact Us
- Email: email@example.com
- Phone IT: +39 338 65 66 025 | CH/DE/FR/ES: +41 76 56 53 501
Duration: 16 days - 15 nights
Nov 26-Dec 13, 2018 / Sep 11-29, 2019
Starting from € 3.100,00
€ 500,00
Tour Leaders: 2 Professional Photographers
Full board. Alcoholic Beverages not included
Double rooms
Technical Partner:
Tour starts in:
Tour ends in:
International flight:
Not included
Domestic flights:
Gratuities to drivers/guide:
Not included
Museums, parks, photo fees:
Not included
Departure from:
Min participants: 4
Max participants: 12
Road Conditions
Road conditions70%
Fitness Level
Fitness Level 75%
Hotel Standard
Hotel Standard60%
Meal variety
Meal variety50%
Travel dates
November 26-December 13, 2018
September 11-29, 2019
Travel prices
From 4 to 6 participants
- Single supplement € 400,00
- Insurance € 150,00
- International flights Not included
From 7 to 9 participants
- Single supplement € 400,00
- Insurance € 150,00
- International flights Not included
From 10 to 12 participants
- Single supplement € 400,00
- Insurance € 150,00
- International flights Not included
All transfers in private vehicles (car, minivan or minibus, concerning the number of participants) with air condition and driver.
Accommodation in double/twin rooms with or near the local NGO partner
Meals - Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Meals as indicated in the itinerary, with our NGO partner or in local restaurants.
Professional Photographers
Professional NGO Photographers, experienced in the humanitarian field, will accompany the group for the whole travel.
Return flights from any Worldwide main airports, economy class. We can offer the best fares from our partner Raptim if you tell us your departure airport in the inquiry form.
International Medical & Travel Insurance Coverage
All Participants in a Cause Photo Travels tours are required to have sufficient Medical Travel Insurance. Cause Photo Travels refuses participation of travel if the correct valid Medical Insurance is not provided. Travel insurance can be purchased with Cause Photo Travels and RAPTIM. Please visit the Medical and Travel insurance page.
Each participant hereby confirms that they understand and agree to purchase the required insurance listed below, that is valid internationally, and that they will be required to provide proof prior to departure for the Trip and in order to participate.
Required Coverage:
Accident & Sickness Medical Expense Coverage (minimum $100,000 USD)
Emergency Evacuation & Repatriation of Remains (minimum $200,000 USD)
Accidental Death / Dismemberment
Trip Cancellation Coverage
Suggested Additional Coverage:
Hospital Room and Board
Baggage and Personal Effects Coverage
Trip Delay / Interruption
Visitor to Bedside
We strongly urge you to evaluate your risk and to take out travel insurance that covers the full value of the Trip and personal effects in the case of Trip cancellation, loss or theft of baggage, and emergency evacuation. The Tour Operators their owners, agents, and subsidiaries will not be held responsible for these expenses. It is vital for you to realize that if you experience a delay or find it necessary to cancel or cut short the Trip for any reason, you will lose part or the entire sum of the amount paid (see the section "Deposits, Payments, Cancellations and Refunds" in the terms and conditions above).
Travel insurance helps to minimize the risk of monetary losses you would incur in the event of a delay of your departure due to weather, airline strike, missed connection, etc., your inability to travel for reasons such as illness, injury, unforeseen financial complications and other personal circumstances, or if you were required to cut the Trip short for medical or any other reasons.
There are restrictions and limitations on any insurance program. For this reason, we recommend that you read carefully the fine print of your insurance policy.
Snacks & Drinks outside of normal meals
Please consider a little amount for some personal snacks or drinks along the way.
Tips and gratuities
Tips for guides, drivers, bellhops, museums entrances, photo fees, parks fees, etc. are not covered by the participation fee. Please read the "What to bring" section to check for tipping guidelines.
Personal transfers to your departure airport
Personal transfers / train tickets to and from your departure airport are not covered by the participation fee.
Day 1 – LimaInternational flights, Arrival in Lima. Transfer to the house of our NGO contact Yachay Wasi in Tablada del Lurin (periphery south of Lima).
Day 2 – LimaWe get to know the work that Yachay Wasi is doing in the slums of Corona Santa Rosa with the people who face daily the challenges of the urban marginalization. We will also visit the district of Villa El Salvador and get know the reasons why this district is famous. This is a historical Municipality of Lima, founded with the occupation of land through migrants. But from this municipality came many of the big players and famous personalities, social leaders, as Maria Elena Moyano, a tireless promoter of a spirit of constructive solidarity and authenticity. She devoted herself to the organization of women (She is the founder of of the Women Federation) and to the education of children and became a symbol of courage and strength, of non-violence and social justice. Another character of the relief in social and political life all over Peru was the first Mayor of the district of Villa, Michel Azcueta, candidate for the Nobel Peace Prize in 1986 and promoter of peace and development of Villa El Salvador. After Lunch, we will visit the historical center of the city of Lima with its characteristic colonial constructions, in addition to the Churches of the Baroque style, the Plaza Mayor, the Cathedral, the Palace of the government and the Palazzo Municipale. We will also visit the district of Miraflores and we walk around in Barranco, the artistic quarter of Lima.
Day 3 – ArequipaIn the morning, we go by plane to Arequipa. In Arequipa, the white city, we will meet members of the NGO OPANL (Observatorio de Prisiones Arequipa Niños Libres) who accompany us to a visit of the city. We also get to see the Convent of Santa Catalina. In the afternoon, we get to know the work of OPANL in the outskirts of the city.
Day 4 – PunoTransfer from Arequipa to Puno at 07.30h. Here you will be guided through a reserve, where you can admire Alpacas, Vicuñas and other typical Peruvian animals. After arrival in Puno (3800m altitude) we transfer to the hotel where we can rest. Afternoon is free. You can walk to the center of the city to discover the cathedral, La Casa del Regidor (with shops linked to fair trade) and the touristic "Calle Lima"(Lima street). Optionally, you might be able to observe the Titicaca lake from one of the scenic spots of the city.
Day 5 – Puno & UnocollaIn the morning, we visit the responsible people in the committees of the Minka of Unocolla, (40 km from Puno), in the province of Juliaca. They will accompany us to their community, nestled in the middle of the Andes, far from the normal tourist routes. You will get to know the organization linked to fair trade within the network of MINKA. You will discover how they transform the wool of alpacas into sweaters and other typical products. We will return to Puno in the afternoon. In the early evening, we will meet at the hotel a responsible of the island of Taquile and we will agree on the program for the next day. Free evening.
Day 6 – Taquile, Lake TiticacaBoat ride to Taquile on Lake Titicaca in the morning around 07.30h. We will pass by the floating Islands (Uros), built only with totora, a reed that grows in the same lake. On Taquile Island we will stay with a community that maintains the old traditions of Andean Quechua People and there will be the opportunity to learn about it. This community is also linked to MINKA. After lunch, we will visit the island situated in Lake Titicaca and its marvelous landscapes as well as the ruins of an ancient culture present in the island. In the evening, you can admire the poetic sunset.
Day 7 – Taquile & from Puno to CuzcoWe will spend all morning with this community that maintains all traditions of Andean quechua culture, from the art of agriculture to the typical organization of Quechua. In the afternoon, we return to Puno. Departure to Cusco in the evening by bus (sleeping bus).
Day 8 – CuzcoAt 09:30h we start our journey to discover the Sacred Valley of the Incas. It begins with Pisaq, whose ruins are located at the top of a hill with terraces at the steep slopes. For its size, it is likely that this was a very important site in ancient times. The entire complex is divided into districts, each with a different function, connected through a dirt path. The best-preserved district is the one dedicated to the Inca and the high imperial court: it is built in the classic Incan style, with perfectly cut stones and embedded, inclined walls with trapezoid windows. In the modern town of Pisaq we can visit the artisanal market that is unique in the world, where colors and smells blend in with the colonial architecture. The stalls are always full of colorful objects and very inviting, offering the possibility to buy locally produced objects (especially fabrics made of alpaca wool and musical instruments). We will continue the journey descending towards the gardens of Tipon. This ancient Inca site probably was a park for the noble class or an agricultural center. Water is the main element, and hundreds of meters of canals were dug to irrigate the fertile terraces. Still today, a large part of these canals is in working order. Around the main area, the remains of Inca palaces and fortresses have been excavated, but much more still remains to be discovered by archeologists. At the end of the visit, we will return to Cusco. In the afternoon, we will visit the Cathedral and the Coricancha (from quechua word Quri Kancha, "Courtyard of gold"), identified with the Temple of the Sun of Qosqo (the most important and sacred area of the Inca Empire). Then we will visit the Inca ruins near the city. First, we will visit Tambomachay, the "baths of the Inca" and then we continue to the fortress of Puka Pukara. We will also visit the temple of the moon (observatory), the Huaca of Qenqo (temple of the snake, condor and puma) and then end our tour with the visit of the incredible fortress of Sacsayhuaman and its imposing wall
Day 9 – Chincheros & OllantaytamboRoad trip to Chincheros in the morning where we visit the Rainbow Temple and the typical markets. Interesting is the stop at a handicraft laboratory where they produce fabrics using ancestral techniques which are then dyed with natural colors. Continuing our journey, we will visit Moray (ancient Inca site in which huge terraces exposed to the sun hosted probably an agricultural laboratory and experiments on the different types of culture) and the town of Maras, with the impressive salt mines situated in a landscape that takes your breath away. We will then continue to Urubamba and to Ollantaytambo, the inca wonder, with its fortress and village perfectly preserved. Here we will take the train to Aguas Calientes, the station of departure to visit Machu Picchu. After we check in at the hotel, it will be possible to bathe in the thermal waters of the "Baths of Inca" (open till late) or to enjoy a stroll in the typical vegetation of the area that is the high fores
Day 10 – Machu PicchuEarly in the morning (at dawn) we ascend to the citadel of Machu Picchu. After the 2h tour in the citadel you will remain there for the rest of the morning enjoying what is considered one of the seven wonders of the modern world. Option to ascend to the Montaña, the part opposite to the Huayna Picchu. In the afternoon, we will return to Cuzco to stay with "Caith".
Day 11 – CuzcoThis day will be dedicated to the visit of a social project of CAITH at Huancarani, in the province of Paucartambo (2 hours from Cuzco). We will get to know the reality of the rural area and the social work of CAITH.
Day 12 – Puerto Maldonado, Amazon RainforestDeparture to Puerto Maldonado. Arrival and transfer to the homes of the Passiflora Camp. We will get a presentation of all projects for the conservation of the nature reserve of Tambopata and then we will discover the park of fruit, with tastings of amazonian fruits. After lunch, we will visit CHAKRAMAMA, a forest garden project for the "restoration of degraded areas of the Amazon forest", managed by ARBIO Peru. We will also visit the "Amazon Shelter", a center where they bought back the original Fauna. Overnight in PASSIFLORA CAMP.
Day 13 – Amazon RainforestAfter breakfast, transfer on the streets of the Interoceanica up to the village of Alegria (1 hour) where we can observe chestnut trees and the process of deforestation due to monoculture and pasture economy (main threat to the Amazonian ecosystem). We continue on the road up to PUERTO LUCERNAA, with the river LAS PIEDRAS (1 hour). Here we take a boat for 30 minutes, traveling along the River Las Piedras until we arrive at the station of ARBIO PERU. Lunch at the station. We will then visit the model of the countryside integrated in the forest and with reforestation. You will be able to observe various species of Amazonian medicinal and exotic plants. We continue with an excursion to the trail "OJÉ SHIHUAHUACO" to see and learn about the "Big Trees" of the Amazon that are in danger because of illegal logging. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 14 – Amazon RainforestAfter breakfast, we will transfer by the boat from ARBIO up to the native community Yine "Victoria" (20 minutes). We will visit some families whom ARBIO Peru is working with in a program of mutual help. We will plant fruit trees and medicinal plants with the oldest of the city and learn about the exchange of species and collection of seeds. Lunch with the families, where you can try the typical drink of "Masato", prepared with Yuca (manioc). In the afternoon, we will return to the Station of Arbio Peru and have an excursion to see the sunset at the beautiful loop trail. After dinner, we will go to make a camp fire at the riverside in order to admire a wonderful spectacle of the constellations in the night sky.
Day 15 – Puerto Maldonado to LimaAfter breakfast, the boat will bring us towards Sabaluyoc (2h on the River Las Piedras). Here we will be able to observe the "Taricayas" (turtles), alligators and a great variety of birds. We might also observe the illegal logging from Sabaluyoc up to the town of Puerto Maldonado (40 minutes). We will arrive in Puerto Maldonado approximately at noon. We will then take the plane back to Lima where you might be able to catch your international flights in the evening. Otherwise, overnight in Lima.
Day 16 – LimaInternational flights home. OPTIONS: 3 day Extension to see the Nazca Lines and the Ballestas Islands
1 day Extension to visit the Rainbow Mountains
OPTION 1: Day 16 – Nazca LinesIn the morning we visit the artisanal community of Lurín. After we travel by private Bus to Nazca, to the Oasis of Huacachina. A lake in plain desert surrounded by high dunes. It is also possible to have a tour around the dunes in special cars. In this dunes tour, a sandboarding experience is included.
OPTION 1: Day 17 – Nazca Lines & PiscoIn Nazca we will see the 2 lines by a tower which is a spectacular panoramic point. The Nazca Lines were drawn on the sand of the desert around 2000 years ago; these geometric, zoomorphic patterns are still unknown in their meaning. The visit continues to the ancient aqueduct of the Nazca culture which still carries water. At last we will visit the Antonini museum and then head to Pisco to the family Pacheco.
OPTION 1: Day 18 – Ballestas IslandsEarly in the morning the family Pacheco accompanies us to the boat to the Ballestas Islands. Here you can admire the beautiful islands, where we can discover seals, walruses, penguins, etc. On the way back we will visit the Reserva de Paracas. In the afternoon we will travel by bus back to Lima to catch our international flights.
OPTION 2: Day 9 – Rainbow MountainsIt is possible to add at day 9 an extension to see the famous Rainbow Mountains. The journey begins at 4.00 in the morning to go to the "Comunidad Campesina de Hanchipata" (3 hours approximately), where we will have a good breakfast. During the trip we will pass beautiful valleys, small canyons and impressive pre-inca terraces, until we arrive at the "Comunidad Campesina de Quesiuno". The adventure begins with a majestic view of the Apu Ausangate. After receiving an introduction by a guide, we will begin our hike. The ascent will be gradual and takes approximately 3 hours. During the hike you can observe a variety of South American camelids as alpacas or llamas and even birds, in addition to a landscape of valleys, small rivers and glaciers. After walking for about 9 km, we arrive at the Rainbow Mountains. This is a unique place and magic for the particular beauty it possesses. After having exploited a spectacular panorama from the highest point, and a quiet moment in contact with nature, we will return to the community of Huanchipata, this time using much less time. Here you dine. We will be back in Cusco at 7 p.m. approx.
Peru, officially the Republic of Peru, is a country in western South America. It is bordered in the north by Ecuador and Colombia, in the east by Brazil, in the southeast by Bolivia, in the south by Chile, and in the west by the Pacific Ocean. Peru is an extremely biodiverse country with habitats ranging from the arid plains of the Pacific coastal region in the west to the peaks of the Andes mountains vertically extending from the north to the southeast of the country to the tropical Amazon Basin rainforest in the east with the Amazon river.
Required documents
Citizens of all countries within the European Union and Switzerland as well as the USA (and other countries) do NOT have to apply for a visa at an embassy or consulate before entering Peru. A passport valid at least six months with at least 2 free pages in the visa section is enough to get a Tourist Visa directly at the border or the airport..
Since 1991 the Nuevo Sol is Peru's currency. The International code for the Peruvian currency Nuevo Sol (S/.) is PEN
Credit cards
Visa, Master Card and Diners Club, are welcome in Peru. However not every establishment accepts all of them. You can redeem travelers checks at most banks, but you will get lower exchange rates and be charged a comission. Do not use travelers checks in Peru, as many places do not accept them. Only the owner of the traveller check can cash it at a bank, no endorsements are allowed..
The official language in Peru is Spanish, but Quechua and Aymara are also official. And there is a large number of indigenous Amazonian languages widely spoken.
Please inform us of any pre-existing conditions such as diabetes or asthma and any prescription medicine you may be taking. We also need to know about any food allergies or physical disabilities that you may have.
No health certificates or vaccinations are officially required. If you travel to the amazon area or jungle of Peru, it is advisable to get vaccinated against the yellow fever.
Time Zone
The time zone in Peru is -5 GMT during all year in the entire country
Plugs, sockets and electricity
In Peru the power sockets are of type A and C (Europlug). The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 60 Hz..
Phone, Smartphone and local carriers
Movistar and Claro are the largest operators, followed by Entel and Bitel.
Peru is a naturally religious country: a diversity of beliefs and freedom of worship can be seen from the wide range of festivals and rituals that feature both Catholic fervor and the mysticism of age-old pre-Hispanic cultures. An 89, 03% of the population are Catholics, 6,73% Evangelical, a 2,56% profess other religions and 1,65% are atheists.
Travelers may experience periodic protests, thefts and bus drivers who act as if every bend in the road should be assaulted at Autobahn speeds. Certainly, the country is not for the faint of heart. As with every other place on earth, a little common sense goes a very long way.
The climate on the coast is arid and semi-arid with high temperatures and very little rainfall. The Andes mountains observe a cool-to-cold climate with rainy summers and very dry winter. The eastern lowlands present an Equatorial climate with hot weather and rain distributed all year long.
Low season (Dec-Feb):
Rainy season in the highlands. The Inca Trail closes during February for clean up. High season for the coast and beach activities. Very rainy in the Amazon, lasting through May
Shoulder Season (Sep-Nov & Mar-May) (cool):
Spring and fall weather in the highlands. Ideal for less-crowded visits, September to November for good rainforest trekking. (80-95.F)
High season (Jun-Aug) :
Dry season in Andean highlands and eastern rainforest. Best time for festivals and highland sports, including treks. Busiest time due to North American and European holidays.
You can bring whatever camera you wish, but we recommend a DSLR or mirrorless digital cameras. Make sure you are familiar with your camera, as with some scenarios you will encounter, you will have to work fast in order to not miss a picture.
Memory Cards
Memory cards for your cameras may not be available at every stop of the travel, so make sure you bring enough memory cards with you.
Without Batteries, you will not be able to get any pictures. So make sure you bring spare batteries for your camera and a charger. Charging will be possible at the hotels.
Backups are essential. Cameras, harddrives and memory cards may break or get stolen. Make sure you bring enough Backup for the travel.
If you want to bring accessories, please consider the weight of your luggage. We usually use available light, but it could be useful to bring GND filters or a light travel tripod. Make sure, all accessories work with your camera.
It's best to dress in layers that can be shed as the day really heats up. Light wool is a good choice to wear against your skin as it naturally helps to regulate your body temperature. It keeps you warm in the cold, wicks away moisture when it's hot, and doesn't retain odours – even after prolonged wear. At the high altitudes of Cuzco, Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca, the temperature can plummet at night so a fleece is key.
Wind & waterproof
It is recommended to bring a light wind- and waterproof jacket.
Laundry service may be available in bigger villages or hotels, but if you need washing, please bring ecofriendly detergent to hand wash your clothes.
Mosquito repellent is highly recommended.
Drinking Water
Tap water is not drinking water. You can bring your own bottle and filter system and buy big water gallons along the way to refill your bottle.
All purchases are subject to the payment of taxes and it is rate is 18%. The services of restaurants and hotels have in addition a service tax with a 10% rate. Taxis are not commonly tipped in Peru. You will negotiate the price with your driver, which will be the total. At Hotels, tipping can be between 1-10 Soles while Tour Guides usually take between 10-35 Soles/day.
Bring a light daypack, suitable to carry your cameras for shorter trips in order to avoid bringing your complete camera backpack every time.


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Sunday, February 27, 2011
ItunesU in the Apple store is really starting to get pretty good. I just exploited my terrabyte hard drive and downloaded over 500 lectures. It still lacks many more boring subjects I would want such as graduate level electromagnetics. Still, it is getting better, I found hundreds of energy lectures from Stanford, MIT, and UC TV. I even found a full course on Nuclear Engineering!
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THIS year's Ainsdale Show began with the Childrens Sections annual Plant a Pot event.
Ainsdale Horticultural Society provided both plants and compost and local children came along with their pots and were given help with their planting.
This extremely popular event not only encourages budding horticulturalists for the future but highlights that young people are an important part of the Ainsdale Show, to be held this year on Saturday, July 6 on Ainsdale village green.
For the first time the event was held at the Ainsdale Community Garden, an ideal location in the midst of the village.
Although a cold and overcast morning it did not deter the large numbers who attended on the day, and excellent in-house catering facilities ensured the refreshments available were appreciated.
Not to be left out, parents were also catered for, with Horticultural Society member Vera Hainsworth providing both guidance and tips on creating hanging baskets and herb troughs which went down a treat with everyone.
The general comments were very positive that the garden itself was truly a community facility and in such a short time has become the hub of the village. Ainsdale Horticultural Society was delighted that the venue had proved successful.


text: Hey, Folks! I played a Jazz gig on Upright Bass a few weeks ago with a bunch of people who were less than professional (it was a paying gig for me). Then drummer showed up over an hour after start time (we played the first set without him). When he started playing, I realized we were better off without him - This guy soloed ALL THE TIME. I spent three sets trying to ignore the fact that he was sputtering like a microwave full of Orville Redenbacher's. I recently heard from the leader (I think she's been playing flute for 3 yrs), saying that the drummer (who wasn't keeping time at all) complained that my time was slipping. Believe me guys - I've been playing over 40 yrs with all kind of groups and even taught at The Drummers Collective - my time is very solid!! This is what she said: "The bass player, not the drummer, ought to be the principal time keeper in a jazz ensemble (although of course every player is responsible for keeping time, just as in classical chamber music). However, the drummer is there to add color, not to keep the beat." Just thought I'd share this with you. I always thought the drummer was the time keeper - you know, like high hat on the 2 and 4. Am I going crazy?!!! Peace, Rob Report this post to a moderator


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Masonic Service Association of North America
Dan Brown's new novel, the long awaited sequel to the Da Vinci Code, is scheduled to be released on September 15, 2009. The Lost Symbol according to Brown's US publisher Sonny Mehta is "a brilliant and compelling thriller" which was "well worth the wait." Dan Brown has been quoted as saying "This novel has been a strange and wonderful journey", and continued, "Weaving five years of research into the story's 12-hour timeframe was an exhilarating challenge. Robert Langdon's life clearly moves a lot faster than mine."
It is customary for new books to have a pre-release known as Review Copies. However, when asking for a review copy the Masonic Information Center was advised no copies of the book will be available until the September 15th release. We do not have any idea of the plotline of the book and since it has been a very long time period between the release of the Da Vinci Code and what was then described as a forerunner of a later book to be set primarily in Washington, DC, no one knows how current that information may be.
As is the case with any long anticipated book rumors are abundant and the Lost Symbol is no exception. The most persistent rumor we hear is that the book will involve George Washington, quite possibly in a negative way. Wish we had more information to give our readers but the secrecy being kept on the contents of the book is one of the tightest ever seen in the book publishing industry.
A singular moment in American Masonic history will occur in February 2011. For the first time, a major American museum will present an exhibition on Freemasonry and George Washington. A joint project of the George Washington Masonic Memorial and the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, the exhibition will open in Mount Vernon's new museum and education center.
The exhibition's working title "A Deserving Brother: George Washington and Freemasonry" derives from Washington's letter to King David's Lodge in Providence, Rhode Island in 1790. He wrote, "…I shall always be happy to advance the interests of the Society, and to be considered by them as a deserving Brother." The title refers not only to Washington, but to all men who join the Craft seeking to be a "deserving Brother."
With more than one million visitors to Mount Vernon every year, this exhibition will be a golden opportunity for Freemasons to articulate their history and moral philosophy. The exhibition will open on President's Day weekend 2011 and run through January 2012.
(Source: Mark Tabbert article – The Messenger – Number 1, 2009)
Dating back to the earliest years of the American republic, there had been a strong aversion to what Thomas Jefferson called "entangling alliances," and many politicians of the early 20th century were wary of getting enmeshed in other countries' conflicts. But after sitting out the early years of World War I, the U.S. finally jumped into the fray by declaring war in the spring of 1917 and sending millions of "doughboys" to fight in Europe. In support of the war effort, California Freemasons organized the Masonic Ambulance Corps of California, which allowed civilian brothers to serve under the auspices of the American Red Cross. Their role, according to the government, was to "…collect the sick and wounded, to afford them temporary care and treatment and to transport them to the next hospital in the rear."
More than 80 Masons from California along with a few from other jurisdictions made their way to Europe and worked triage on the front lines of France. Their willingness to put themselves in harm's way inspired Grand Master Francis Kessling to state, "The Masonic Ambulance Corps…are on their way to do their part, not as Masons but as citizens. Godspeed to them all and to those thousands who have gone into the service without ceremony."
One lodge that is said to have been instrumental in the creation of the corps was Bethlehem Lodge No. 453, which consolidated with Crocker Lodge No. 212 in 1961. In a twist of irony and fate, Past Master Adolphus Graupner, who served as a captain in the Argonne campaign, was one of the wounded soldiers picked up and saved by the very organization that his own lodge had helped to create.
Most of the Yanks who served in Europe had no idea what to expect. Prior to being sent overseas, Brother Roy Loomer Davis, Sr., wrote "I went to the Masonic Club and learned that our uniforms had arrived…When I stepped out of the hotel and started down Market Street toward the ferry, I frankly admit that I felt very self-conscious. If I looked nearly so conspicuous as I felt, it must have been very amusing to passersby."
While a great deal of Masonic community involvement is centered on programs that serve communities where brothers live and work, the response by California Masons to these two great humanitarian crises a century ago reveals a greater truth about how members of the craft see their role in the world. Freemasonry's tenets of brotherly love and relief drive members' good deeds – for fraternal and non-fraternal neighbors, in times of crisis and every day in between.
(Source: The California Freemason – Apr/May 2009)
I'm a Yankee Doodle dandy,
A Yankee Doodle do or die;
A real live nephew of my Uncle Sam's
Born on the Fourth of July.
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No basement renovation idea would be complete without first addressing the issue of finishing. There are plenty of options when it comes to turning a plain basement into a cozy and comfortable living space, but before you start copying decoration designs from magazines, you first need to ensure that the space under your main floor is worthy structurally, and capable of being transformed. To determine how livable your basement will be, consider these points: Read the rest of this entry »
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Considerations before Finishing your Basement
Basement Remodeling: Clean-Up and Inspection
Of all the rooms in the house, the basement is arguably the most neglected for the simple reason that it's not a room for a household to do much of their daily activities. However, with simple remodeling, a basement can actually turn into a welcoming place where people would actually want to hang out. However, when remodeling a basement, there are things to be done in preparation.
Proper basement remodeling requires a thorough inspection of the internal and external premises to avoid any potential mishaps. It has to be inspected for susceptibility to flooding from rainfall, sewage runoff, or pipework malfunctions. Neglecting to determine the basement's overall condition can lead to potential water damage and mold buildup in the long run. Read the rest of this entry »
Remarkable Basement Finishing: The Lowdown
Is your , basement remodeling project about to be completed? You should be very proud of yourself for transforming a dull space in your house into something that is functional and exciting at the same time. Before you celebrate though, make sure that that you also covered basement finishing, which is essential in having a remarkable space upgrade. Read the rest of this entry »
Remodel Your Basement into a Woodworking Shop
Wood is an excellent material not only for framing houses and other sturdy structures, but also for sculpting artistic works and crafts. If you are a woodworking hobbyist, you might want to consider turning your basement into your very own woodworking shop. Read the rest of this entry »
Perks of Finishing Your Basement
When people think about their basements, the word "storage" usually isn't far off—especially if the basement is unfinished. Indeed, many basements become nothing more than oversized storage areas for old and forgotten possessions.
However, basements are actually one of the most versatile spaces in your home. If you're willing to remodel it, you can use a basement for both functional or recreation purposes—like a spacious laundry room or maybe a high-tech home theater, for example. Aside from adding more usable space to your home, finishing your basement also offers many other benefits, such as:
Increased Home Value
When it comes to home improvement, people often have kitchen remodeling or landscaping at the top of their list. With regard to return of investment though, few projects are as rewarding as basement remodeling, which provides up to a 150% return on your expenditure.
Additional Income
Want an extra source of income? Then you might want to convert your basement into a rental property. Most basement apartments rent at 75% of your monthly mortgage payment, which means it'll pay for itself soon enough and help you pay off your house quicker.
Protect Your Health
An unfinished basement is often infested with mold and mildew, both of which can trigger allergic reactions and other health issues. When you finish your basement, you also eliminate the moisture problems that encourage the growth of these intruders.
What to Do Before a Basement Remodel
There are a myriad of design possibilities to consider when transforming your basement into an ideal living space. However, before you kick start the actual renovation, there are a few things that you need to accomplish.
1. Check for moisture and mold. Moisture and mold can cause permanent damage to your basement. Call contractors to thoroughly inspect and clean-up the area to ensure that it is a safe, dry, and healthy environment.
2. Determine your available financing. A trusted contractor will give you a detailed estimate and keep track of the expenses and the materials that you'll need to complete the project. He can make sure that you don't overspend and the project is completed within your available means.
3. Plan out the renovation. List down specific requirements before starting the construction. What do you need exactly in terms of lighting, ventilation, plumbing and other factors?
4. See to it that all the inspections are conducted and all the permits are secured. You want to ensure that your home remodeling project doesn't violate any policies.
Quality basement remodeling can only be guaranteed by reputable contractors. As a homeowner, you have to be particular about who you hire to work on your project. While excellent workmanship is a top priority, it is most important that your basement is built to adapt to your personal preferences and lifestyle needs.
Sound Underground: Finishing Your Basement
There's charm to having a basement—an effective living space—beneath your house. Basement spaces are quite versatile and can be designed as storage rooms, home theaters, and even personalized "man caves." However, constructing a basement, much less renovating one, presents the homeowner a unique set of building challenges.
No basement is ever considered complete without addressing its major requirements. Due to its position underground, the room needs adequate insulation to balance its temperature. Additionally, the basement needs to be waterproofed to prevent leakage during periods of heavy rain. Moreover, the room needs to be designed to handle moisture from the atmosphere for humidity control.
Homeowners should always prioritize completing the basic structure of their basements before the actual interior design. While it's tempting to cut corners, homeowners shouldn't settle for shoddy construction work unless they plan on dealing with a lifetime of flooding problems and toxic mold growth, among other troubles.
To ensure that the space has all the basics, homeowners should hire a professional contractor. Contractors can sufficiently assess what a basement needs to provide residents optimal comfort and enjoyment for years to come. With their help, homeowners can freely and easily achieve their design ideas and transform the room into a worthwhile space that's suited to their lifestyle.


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Drifting highlights 2006-2010
Conroy Ganson.
age: 42
Married Janey lee Ganson
Daughter, Anna V. Ganson
Printing press operator by day, McCallum printing group, Rotary engine builder by night, 4kruzn motorsports.
I live on a small acreage SE of the town of Sherwood Park Alberta. We enjoy our little space out in the country, and it also allows us the space we need for our hobbies. Winter out here can however be long and cold…
As we wait for the snow to melt and summer to arrive we have to find new and interesting ways to make the cars faster…
I am the founder and current president of our small Mazda rx7 club of Edmonton.
Motorsports enthusiast extraordinaire
I have been involved with the rotary engine for 20 years now, hobby racing in one sanction or another for as long.
I have run in local and Western Canadian autocross championships, Ministock racing at sunset speed way, road racing with the WCMA, Ice racing with NASCC, time attacks with speedway performance, and now drifting with the DMCC!
Drifting… Well, it all started many years ago. i would say the summer of 2005. There was a drift competition, I had to go. I finished 2nd place at this event and was hooked…
from there I went to as many events as I could make it to. I was able to attend a drift demo in 2006 at the Edmonton Grand prix!
Then it was onto 2007…
The new car.
I did not finish high over all in 2008 because of missing events but the events I made it to, we did well.
In the grip events. Indy 07 the car made its first appearance on the track. we were running street tires…"booo"… and finished 16th overall. the car did really well and I was happy with our finish
Indy 2008, racing slicks to the rescue. running in gt2 class, we finished 11th over all and 5th in class. I was Very happy with this finish.
during the 2007-2008 seasons the car and myself made it to 60-70 percent of the drifting events and also to the two big Indy events for the grip race. It was after the 2008 season that the beautiful blue machine started to "drift" a little too far from drifting and focused more on sticking to the road. this is when "lightning" came along.
2009 and a lot of changes in the 4kruzn stables.
2009 papa smurf got some better suspension bushings and a new higher power turbo system… it was decided that in order for us to get faster with this car i had to quit drifting with it. boooo… but the decision was made. papa smurf was to be a grip car only! and fast it shall be!!!
What to do with drifting, cant just quit…. hmmm oh i know… here sits a smashed 1992 FD rx7 with an auto tranny…. then the ideas start to flow…
I can fix it, its not that bad… that's how it always starts. well, long story short, We fixed it up.
A Little cutting here and there and a little welding there… a big turbo and some steering angle….
A Little paint on the fenders and some really really cool stickers and ……
Well there you have it. The new 2009 drift car. lightning drift slideshow lots of cool photos here.
But that's not all…. There's more.
2010!! WOW, has this been a great year. A Tonne of fun has been had.
DMCC round one. third place finish for the 4kruzn team.
with round one finished round two was just around the corner. The car was ready, I was ready, and …. again, a third place finish.
then round three… This is where it all got fun…
Came out to race and car did not! Ha. Hmmmm well I managed to qualify in 13th. some how during eliminations I worked my way back to the top and finished with another podium finish!!! This time second place. With all this excitement this places the 4kruzn team into second place on the standings for the season. DMCC standings
One more round to come!!! looking forward to it.
Well this is where it all starts to get alittle crazy. INDY 2010!!!
Both cars, 6hours of track time, tires…lots, lots and lots of tires….
papa smurf, dyno 440 rwhp! full RE Amemiya susp, custom t5 trans swap, mazda speed 1.5 way diff, 18×10.5 racing slicks, RE Amemiya gt2 high mount wing, and the list goes on and on.
lightning, Ready and waiting to go….
OH you wanted action shots….hehehehe.
well, thats whats left of a new set of tires after about 4 laps on the indy track!!!! there was soooo much smoke that there are no pics of the car. you just couldnt see it!!! woooot!!
This was one event that was awesome! burnt through 10 tires… a couple layers of skin on my heals from the exhaust burning through… would not miss this one for the world! thanks to DMCC for working this event out!
Road Race time…
Friday. one warm up and then a 45min qualifing race, warm up went good, but in the qualifing race the transmision started to act up, with about 4 laps to go third gear left us for dead. this is not good as the track is 90% third and forth gear. Mopac to the rescue. brand new in the box trans, sitting on there shelf!! So alittle late night transmision swap and were back and ready for the races.
I was able to start the race in 4th position and ended up finishing the race in third, with a fastest lap time of 124.7 the car is flying and i am SUPER happy with the results from this year.
Well thats a quick rundown of the season so far and some highlights from earlier year. Next year…. I am hoping for even bigger and better. with some help the drifting will be even more spectacular in 2011!!! bigger turbo and some more susp work is planned for the off season!


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Director: Ari Folman; Screenwriter: Ari Folman; Starring: Robin Wright, Harvey Keitel, Jon Hamm, Paul Giamatti, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Danny Huston; Running time: 123 mins; Certificate: 15
The Congress is a striking film that makes a big statement, without knowing precisely what it wants to say. Pictures speak louder than words for director Ari Folman, whose Waltz with Bashir took the documentary format into an animated landscape (reflecting on his own experiences of war in Lebanon), while in this psychedelic, futuristic morality tale, Robin Wright is consumed by her own digitised image.
She is playing herself at a near point on the horizon where the human likeness has become downloadable and fully pliable. For the fading star of The Princess Bride (Folman lingers on her face as she gazes at the poster) that means eternal youth. However, it's not for reasons of vanity that she finally signs the dotted line for slithery studio mogul Jeff Green (Danny Huston). Wright has two kids to worry about, especially her teenage son Aaron (Kodi Smit-McPhee) who has Usher's Syndrome, a condition that disrupts the senses and is gradually turning him deaf.
Harvey Keitel is her agent, Al, a quite complicated character - sentimental and ruthless, from the very opening scene - who gives Wright the final nudge into what becomes an emotional, spiritual descent. Twenty years later, she arrives back in Hollywood as her contract is up for renewal, but to gain entry she must swallow a drug that turns the town around her loonier than Looney Tunes. There are shades of Yellow Submarine as she drives through the desert-turned-seascape flanked by bobbing ships and smiling octopi. The ambience Folman creates is far from Disney feel-good - Huston sets the tone with his devilish grin.
This is satire with only a touch of lightness and that's mainly in the dazzling, retro animation which turns Tom Cruise (another of Green's 'properties') into little more than a row of big pearly white teeth. Wright becomes a passive observer in this strange new world rather than its main protagonist and everywhere she looks there are famous caricatured faces (Elvis, James Dean, Marilyn Monroe, Queen Elizabeth I to name but a few). After a drawn-out preamble to get to this place, she wanders about, in a daze, her quest, unclear. Her feelings are murky, too, though this is an effect of the drug.
This is satire with only a touch of lightness and that's mainly in the dazzling, retro animation which turns Tom Cruise (another of Green's 'properties') into little more than a row of big pearly white teeth.
Folman imagines a world where movies are replaced by a chemical experience that enables Joe Bloggs to walk in the shoes of Michael Jackson, or even Jesus, but in the original 1971 novel - The Futurological Congress by Stanislaw Lem - the pharmaceutical giants are the villains, not the Hollywood studios. Something is lost in transference of his theory, perhaps because in the current cult of celebrity, everyday people fancy themselves as stars rather than wishing to adopt a different identity.
Basically, Folman doesn't deliver a strong enough pitch for what Green is selling and a sudden burst of action in the middle of the film (as a rebellion brews) doesn't up the ante because Wright is mostly on the sidelines. A flicker of romance with her animator (voiced by Jon Hamm) is another missed opportunity for philosophical comment and what's meant to be a heart-tugging end is lacking in conviction. So many threads are spun off and left to dangle in space, which is the major frustration of an otherwise wildly imaginative trip.


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RNA-seq discovery, functional characterization, and comparison of sesquiterpene synthases from Solanum lycopersicum and Solanum habrochaites trichomes
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Plant Molecular Biology
, 77:323
First Online: 05 August 2011Received: 10 May 2011Accepted: 16 July 2011
Solanum lycopersicum and Solanum habrochaites f. typicum accession PI127826 emit a variety of sesquiterpenes. To identify terpene synthases involved in the production of these volatile sesquiterpenes, we used massive parallel pyrosequencing RNA-seq to obtain the transcriptome of the stem trichomes from these plants. This approach resulted initially in the discovery of six sesquiterpene synthase cDNAs from S. lycopersicum and five from S. habrochaites. Searches of other databases and the S. lycopersicum genome resulted in the discovery of two additional sesquiterpene synthases expressed in trichomes. The sesquiterpene synthases from S. lycopersicum and S. habrochaites have high levels of protein identity. Several of them appeared to encode for non-functional proteins. Functional recombinant proteins produced germacrenes, β-caryophyllene-α-humulene, viridiflorene and valencene from E,E-farnesyl diphosphate. However, the activities of these enzymes do not completely explain the differences in sesquiterpene production between the two tomato plants. RT-qPCR confirmed high levels of expression of most of the S. lycopersicum sesquiterpene synthases in stem trichomes. In addition, one sesquiterpene synthase was induced by jasmonic acid, while another appeared to be slightly repressed by the treatment. Our data provide a foundation to study the evolution of terpene synthases in cultivated and wild tomato.
KeywordsSesquiterpene synthase Trichomes RNA-seq Wild and cultivated tomato Jasmonate Petra M. Bleeker and Eleni A. Spyropoulou contributed equally to this paper.
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Autor: Petra M. Bleeker - Eleni A. Spyropoulou - Paul J. Diergaarde - Hanne Volpin - Michiel T. J. De Both - Philipp Zerbe -
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Variations in levels of clonality among Populus nigra L. stands of different ages
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1 LADYBIO - Laboratoire Dynamique de la Biodiversité 2 IGER - Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research
Abstract : The evolution of genotypic diversity with population age remains poorly explored in clonal plant populations despite the potential for important shifts to occur through the course of time. Woody sprouting species are particularly under-represented in studies investigating intraspecific variations in levels of clonality from one locality to the next and through time. In this study we sought to determine the incidence and frequency of replicate genotypes in natural Populus nigra L. Salicaceae stands of different ages. Ten stands of this woody riparian sprouting species were selected in each of three distinct age groups 'young', 'middle-aged' and 'old' along a 30 km stretch of the River Garonne south-west France. Leaf samples were collected from 15 neighbouring trees in each stand 450 samples in total and replicate genotypes were identified using five SSR markers. Replicate genotypes were identified in two-thirds of all stands sampled i.e. 50% of young stands,100% of middle-aged stands and 50% of old stands. Young stands had significantly fewer replicated genotypes than middle-aged or old stands, while middle-aged stands had the greatest number of replicated genotypes. Replicate genotypes were most often found to occur as nearest neighbours and formed relatively small, discrete units i.e. 2–4 trees growing in close proximity to one another.This suggests that asexual regeneration frequently occurs through flood-training in this species, although asexual regeneration from translocated fragments also evidently occurs as evidenced by 11 cases of replicate genotypes occurring in widely separated stands up to 19 km apart. The results of this study highlight the need for a hierarchical sampling strategy in space and across age groups for an accureate understanding of the genotypic structure of woody sprouting species populations. Conservation and management of effective population sizes will benefit from better insight into not only spatial, but also temporal variations in levels of genotypic diversity.
Keywords : Age Clone Garonne River Genotypic diversity Microsatellite Populus nigra
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Andrew and Tomoko's wedding was simply magnificent. They decided to celebrate their special day with their family and a couple of their closest friends which had the wedding party come up to about 13 people. Having such an intimate wedding really required the extra special venue, the Tirohana Estate Martinborough, which gave them the most gorgeous backdrop (see how I mention the looks first...I guess in my eyes it's all about the photos first...right?!), warm service (I mention this second because Toby and Saranne from Tirohana really looked after everyone and even made me feel very special by serving me the most gorgeous Goat Cheese Salad followed by lamp fillet that made my mouth water....all of this accompanied by their delicious Pinot Noir which I enjoyed sitting in the warm evening sun on their cozy terrace.
I really wanted to tell you their whole wedding story today which is why I will be putting up many more shots than you saw me show previously. One reason is that lots of Tomoko's family and friends are still in Japan so that they will be itching to see what her day was like.
Tomoko looked like a true princess on the day, she even behaved that way in her calm and relaxed way which saw her getting ready with her friends and mum over a period of four hours which we all spend in and around the Tirohana Estate's Colonial House.
So let's visualise all this...here we go:
The gorgeous vista of the Tirohana Estate Colonial House where Tomoko and Andrew got ready
You won't believe it but Andrew and Tomoko made this cake themselves a day before. Just this ritual alone strikes me as extremely special as it truly was a combined act to make the cake for their family and friends. Andrew meant: "At least we know the cake will be yummy"...this was actual only cake one...they also made a tower of matching cup cakes which you will see in the end during the cake cutting. Andrew and Tomoko were so sweet and gave me a couple in the end of the night to take home (well that was the idea...only one made it home however didn't survive the night as I just couldn't have it go off). I have to say: "OMG" this cake was one of the best wedding cakes I have ever eaten. Moist, creamy and chocolady caramelly. I think (and Andrew you may correct me!) it was a Teddy Bear cake....well I'd love this recipe and believe if they ever need to make some extra bucks then go and advertise this cake....hmmmmmmm
And here the gorgeous flowers and the most tenderest of colours....ivory and subtle rosey pink....matching her dress perfectly. All made by Bunches in Wellington and freshly delivered to Martinborough on the day. Isn't that great service!
And here what you have all been waiting to see...the first peek of the dress (from Brides on Thorndon)still hanging on the bedroom mirror waiting to be worn by the gorgeous Tomoko.
The shoes! They may seem a little plain here but wait for the true japanese style spice-up soon...
So here the recipe to spice-up your shoes true Tomoko-style! Have these extremely cool striped and rouged socks which gives your high heel this extremely cool inner border. The put these strappy things (you see that I don't even know what they are called!, thankfully I took a picture!) around the shoe which is just the most gorgeous feature I have seen in a long time. Totally versatile and just so beautiful. Everything combined is super comfy and gorgeous at once....here the finished look....aren't they cute?
Tomoko having her nails done by her beautiful bridesmaid...
The other fascinating thing was the speed and elegance in putting their hair up in the most gorgeous way without needing a hair artist! All the girls did their own hair in a matter of minutes looking...and wow....they looked a million dollars! (I wished I could do that to my hair!)
And here the gorgeous bride a few minutes after having finished her own braided hair do....last touch-up's done by her bridesmaid. Beautiful Tomoko!
And here the groom Andrew...all ready and dressed (he also broke all Guiness Book Speed records!) and marvelling at their gorgeous rings which will soon be on their fingers forever...
Personally I just love this shot of Tomoko looking at Andrew for the first time after her hair and Make-up was finished. Her emotion is captured beautifully. (BTW, Andrew kept coming up with new things he needed from the bride's bedroom whilst she was getting ready. Very cute....I think he just had to get his dose of Tomoko every few minutes....a healthy thing to be addicted to...
This is one of the best moment's of a bride's wedding day....seeing herself in her dress ready to hit the aisle to wed her love. Princess Tomoko..
And ready to go..
The ceremony was right under the big tree at the Tirohana Estate. An amazingly tranquil setting to tie the knot. Here you see Tomoko saying her vows to Andrew...
and here everyone overlooking the vines..
Their first glass of champagne together right after the ceremony..
and off we went for a photo shoot in the vines....it was a super warm and sunny day and we had a great relaxing time which is what you can really see and feel when looking at their images...
Now it was time to mingle and enjoy a fantastic evening with their family and friends, great food and wonderful wine at the Tirohana Estate.
You have seen the Estates beauty from the outside but what about the reception room....well, take a look at these amazing colours:
Andrew and Tomoko added another nice personal touch (the first personal touch was baking the cake together, remember?) They wrote a personal custom message for their family and friends into each of their name cards which everyone just loved. I can't tell you but it must have been something dear to their hearts judging from everyone's reaction.
And finally the cake cutting (Tip: Check out their matching cup cakes!)
Congratulations Andrew and Tomoko and thanks for looking after me so well on the day !


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This chapter introduces the file structure of a UNIX system. The objectives important to this chapter are:
UNIX considers almost everything in it to be a file. It divides files into three types:
The file system in UNIX is hierarchical, which means it has layers and can be drawn like a branching tree. The start of the directory structure is called the root directory.
Every user on the system has a home directory which is the user's default current directory at the time of logging in.
A current directory is simply the directory that the user is logged into at any given moment. It is also called the working directory.
Paths are the description of where a file is in the directory structure. Absolute paths start at the root directory, and relative paths start at the current directory.
Naming files according to accepted rules is important in any operating system. The rules in UNIX say to avoid almost any character in file names except:
Unlike DOS, UNIX allows you to use as many dots (periods) in a file name as you like.
Do not use spaces in file names.
You can find out the current directory by using the pwd command. It reports what directory the machine is thinking about.
Creating directories is easy. You would do well to organize your thoughts before doing so, as the reason to have directories is to organize your files. Create a new directory under inside the current one with the mkdir command, followed by the name of the new directory. By using a path, ending in the name of a new directory, you can create a new one in any directory, instead of just in the current one.
You can use the -p option with mkdir to create a path instead of a single new directory. The command mkdir -p xx/yy/zz would create all three levels specified. It will not work unless none of them exist before the command is executed.
The rmdir command can be used to remove an empty directory. It will not work if the named directory has files or other directories in it.
The list command, ls, is used to list contents of directories. If you enter only the Ls command, without an argument, it reports the contents of the current directory. These listings are in ASCII key order, by default.
To change from the current directory to another, use the cd command, followed by the path to the directory you want to make the current directory.
The Ls command has several options. Some of the more useful ones are:
The long format is often useful in determining critical information about files. It is rather cryptic. First, on the left, you see either a dash or a letter d. The dash means that the object listed is a file, and the d means that it is a directory. Next, in the same column, come nine characters. They are grouped in three groups of three. The first three are the rights the user who owns the file has in regard to the file. The user may have Read (R), Write (W) and Execute (X) rights. If any of these letters appear in the first group of three, they are what the user gets. The next group of three characters represent the same rights, but for members of the group that the user belongs to. And the last group of three represents the rights granted to all other users on the system. Any character may be a dash, meaning that the corresponding right is not assigned.
Next, we see the number of links to this file. Trust me, this is not important yet.
In the third column, we see the User name of the owner of the file.
Fourth column, we see the Group that the owner belongs to .
Fifth column, the size of the file in bytes.
Sixth column (and a bit) shows the date the file was last modified.
The last column shows the file name.
Some files are not normally shown in a list. These are the hidden files. They are hidden because their names begin with a period. Yes, really, that's all it takes. And you can see them in the list by using the -a option with the Ls command.
You can reference the parent directory of the current one with dot-dot (two periods) and reference the current directory with a single dot (one period).
When using options in UNIX commands, you can stack them up. Simply follow the dash with as many as you like.
So, what do you do to see what is in a file? Well, you could use our new friend vi, or cat. The
cat command means to concatenate, and with only a file as an argument, it means to concatenate the file to the screen.
The command
cat filename
is fine to put a short file on the screen. Our author mentions that a long one will scroll up the screen too fast to read. In that case, I recommend using the command
cat filename | more
This command uses the pipe character to send output of the cat command through the more command, causing the display to pause when the screen is full. Much easier to read.
The command to print a file is lp followed by the name of a file. It can be used with options, too. Review your text for some useful ones.
Deleting files is easy. Sometimes, too easy. The rm command is followed by the name of a file to delete. It can be made very dangerous, by using it with the -r option. When pointed at a directory, the rm -r will delete the directory, and all its contents, even other subdirectories and their contents. Watch where you point that thing!


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Robert James Bateman - Titanic Second Class Passenger
Reverend Robert James Bateman was a second class passenger travelling back to America. He was accompanied by his sister in law, Ada Elizabeth Balls, who was traveling aboard Titanic to move to America. He was a church minister and worked as a stonemason.
He was born in Bristol, United Kingdom on 14th October 1859. In 1880 he was married to Emily Jane Hall. He moved to America with his family in around 1900.
Prior to boarding Titanic he had been in the United Kingdom visiting his family. Before leaving for home he had persuaded his sister in law Ada Balls to move to America, and they boarded Titanic together on 10th April 1912 at Southampton.
On the night of Titanics sinking he helped his sister in law to the lifeboats. He did not survive the sinking. His body, listed as body number 174, was found and recovered by the crew of CS Mackay-Bennet. Ada Elizabeth Balls did survive the sinking.
A 1912 document concerning the recovery of his body held at the Nova Scotia Archives notes the following: He had grey hair and a moustache; was wearing a black overcoat, black frock coat vest and trousers; he had included in his possession a gold watch and chain, glasses, knife, photo, fountain pen, gold links, 4 gold studs, purse, around 7 shillings, gold mounted eye glasses and cigar holder.
He was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Jacksonville, Florida, United States.
Included on his memorial at his grave is: "He lost his life in the wreck of the S.S Titanic".
Related pages - Titanic's Second Class Passengers, All Titanic Pages