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New England Region
Resources during COVID-19:
- UUA Pandemic homepage
- List of online worship services
- CDC Faith-based resources
The UUA is recommending that congregations plan to continue physical distancing through the next church year. At the same time, some governors in New England are starting to plan for re-opening. Providing opportunities for connection will be even more important as you are working to discern your own next steps.
The New England Region field staff are here to be your companion. We continue to provide spaces for communication and connection between congregations exploring parallel challenges. We remain available to provide coaching for individuals and teams. We can be a listening ear or thought partner. We also continue to be available to facilitate board conversations.
Finally, we know that there are some who are facing daunting challenges and others who have created amazing responses to the liminal times. Please feel free to request assistance or share your adaptations with us.
Together we can live into this time with the assurance that we are enough and we can do this. We appreciate your faithful service and are proud to be with you on this journey.
Blessed be.
Our mission is to equip and support religious professionals and lay leaders for healthy, vibrant Unitarian Universalist ministries. Your New England Region UUA staff is here to listen, support, coach and consult on any aspect of congregational life, including challenges and successes in your ministries. We also connect congregational leaders to share wisdom and experiences with each other through learning opportunities and gatherings throughout the year. What's on your mind and in your heart today? Start a conversation with us.
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An official of local Election Commission (EC) office was placed on a four-day remand as he allegedly helped Rohingya people to get National Identity Card (NID) of Bangladesh illegally.
The accused was identified as Nazim Uddin, Office Assistant of Chattogram EC office.
Metropolitan Magistrate Mehnaz Rahman passed the order after the investigation officer of the case sought seven-day remand to interrogate Nazim, said Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) (prosecution) Md Kamruzzaman of Chattogram Metropolitan Police (CMP).
Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime Unit (CTTCU) arrested Nazim from the EC office on Monday noon.
So far, a total of 11 persons including 4 EC officials were brought under justice over the matter.

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Interview: David Holder on his JWRC campaign so far
RallySport Magazine had a chance to catch up with David Holder before this weekend's Otago Rally.
The former NZ Rally Champion is tackling the Junior World Rally Championship, but will be sitting in the co-driver's seat for the first round of the NZRC.
Matt Whitten asked the questions.
RallySport Magazine: You're a couple of events into your first Junior World Rally Championship (JWRC) season. How have you found the change?
David Holder: Honestly, it's a pretty massive step up, as you can probably see from how we've been going.
Sweden was about going there and getting everything worked out. We got stuck in some snow banks and everything else.
I've just got back from Corsica last night, and it was my first tarmac event, so there was lots to learn from surface changes. It's pretty cool, and it's real bucket list stuff.
RSM: How have you adapted to the front-wheel-drive Ford Fiesta R2?
DH: It's been a while since I've been in a front-wheel-drive, and the R2 is a wee bit different to what I've driven in the past, but it's coming back to me.
You've got to drive them really fast around the corner, or you just bleed time, so I've just been trying to get my confidence back up and focussing on doing that well.
RSM: At the Shakedown for this weekend's Otago Rally, we have already seen some Sweden-like conditions. How was your snow rally experience in Sweden?
DH: I don't think anyone's gonna call me a snow expert anytime soon!
Yet, going into Rally Sweden with no experience on snow, I'm 100% more experienced than I was before the event.
It's all about the tyres on snow, and I don't think there's many Sweden experts going around this part of the world.
RSM: You're sitting in the silly seat this weekend, beside Scott O'Donnell in a Toyota Corolla DX. Are you looking forward to that?
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DH: I actually am, strangely. We are not doing notes or anything, so I'll just be looking out the windscreen and enjoying the ride.
Scott wants a wee bit of driver training during the event, so we will find out whether I'm a good teacher or not!
But its nice just to be back in New Zealand to relax and enjoy catching up with some people, having some good times on some great roads.
RSM: What stage are you most looking forward to this weekend?
DH: The thing is, Scott said that I can drive a couple of stages if I want, so I'm tossing up whether I ask to drive Kuri Bush.
We will see. I can sort of remember about half of the stage, so it's probably the best one to do with no notes.
RSM: Lastly, what are your aims for the remainder of the JWRC season?
DH: I think a big one for us is getting to every round and finishing every round. That will be a pretty massive achievement for us as it is.
Financially it's a huge commitment, and we are running around chasing funds between rounds at the moment, so for sure, we want to finish every round.
On top of that, now we are into the gravel stuff we would like to be a bit more competitive. Hopefully we can get a top five in Portugal and then aim for a podium after that.
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Young dogs as well as older dogs enjoy running and playing especially outside where there are many hazardous obstacles. It is common for dogs to get cut or wounded when they are outside however even though it occurs often it still is dangerous for your dog. The most important thing to do when your dog gets a cut or a wound is to insure it stops bleeding and then clean it because it is common for unattended wounds to become infected. Symptoms that can be noted if your pet has contracted an infection in its wound would be a sudden drop in energy, loss of appetite and sluggish movements.
In order for your pet to heal properly limit his exposure to some activities which may cause the wound to worsen or return. Also feed your pet nutritional food to keep him healthy and less prone to catching any bacterial diseases. Visit your veternarian in order to discuss any possible options for your pet's cut or wound.


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Werner, Project Manager, Austria
Pöyry brings together people from different backgrounds to work towards a common goal.
"I have been working at the Pöyry Infra offices in Salzburg for the last six years, first as Project Engineer and later as Project Manager for the Plant and Pipeline Engineering division. As a civil engineer I have always wanted to experience as many aspects of this profession as possible, and working for Pöyry has allowed me to do exactly that, with one of our main projects somewhat unexpectedly leading me to work these last five years on a major pipeline infrastructure project in Albania.
This has been an especially interesting experience, not only because of the close co-operation with several international partners, but also due to the varied nature of the work involved – geological investigations, land use studies, pipeline design, road construction, and many other topics are part of this project. Thanks to Pöyry's multi-faceted set-up my colleagues and I have been able to accomplish these diverse tasks according to the high standards that not only the customer demands but that we also set for ourselves.
For me, this has been a great example of how Pöyry brings together people from different backgrounds like mechanical engineering, civil engineering or geology to work towards a common goal – in the design office as well as in a small Albanian village at the end of the world."


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Filmmaking: Concept to Screen MA
Course facts
- Name: Filmmaking: Concept to Screen
- Qualification: MA
- Duration: 1-year full time; 2-years part-time.
This taught degree programme has a unique focus, offering training in all aspects of filmmaking, from concept and creative development through the filmmaking process and on to distribution and marketing. By the end of the degree, students will have developed a competition and festival-ready calling-card short film, together with transferrable skills in developing and marketing their product and an understanding of the nature of the film industry.
Teaching on this degree conforms to current industry practice, and includes training and mentoring in standard development documents, such as screenplay, treatment and storyboards, and in areas such as risk assessment and budget management. Visiting guest speakers from various areas of the film industry provide an essential context on changing practices, as well as offering useful information of their own experiences in film. The programme does not include training in basic production techniques, and successful applicants will have a first degree in Media Studies or a related discipline, and/or equivalent industry experience.
All students on this programme receive a production budget.
Course content is for guidance purposes only and may be subject to change.
Course Content
The Film Industry: The aim of this module is to foster an understanding of the workings of the international film industry; film production, distribution, exhibition, marketing and consumption will all be examined. There will be an initial focus on the historical development of the film industry on an international scale, with a particular emphasis on Hollywood and its relationship with the rest of the world. Various aspects and traditions within the modern day film industry will be examined, including 'independent' and 'world' cinema, and the situation in the UK, as well as Hollywood today.
Concept Development: This module introduces students to the practical and theoretical aspects of developing concepts for film, as well as the craft of screenwriting including script formatting, style, structure, genre, plotting, characterisation and dialogue. Students will be encouraged to develop professional writing habits and to give and receive critically constructive comment and advice, as well an understanding of storytelling in visual media at postgraduate level.
Film Production: The micro short: This module aims to develop students' knowledge of the technical aspects of filmmaking, including direction, camera-work, lighting, music and editing, with the aim of producing a high-quality two-minute short film. Students will also gain understanding of the economic forces that frame the film industry and an understanding of the role of technology in production, content manipulation, distribution, access and use.
Writing the Short Film: This module expands students' practical experience of screenwriting, and advances core theories on the synthesis of creative and industry practice, as well as focusing specifically on the history, format, aesthetics and demands of the short film. Students will also learn how to present and communicate their concepts in industry standard documents such as beat sheets, treatments and storyboards, in order to facilitate the filming of short film screenplays in the latter part of the MA course.
Pre-Production: The short film: This module aims to develop knowledge on the practical and budgetary aspects of pre-producing a festival quality short film, including commissioning strategies, casting, rehearsals, risk assessment, location scouting, and the managing and co-ordination of a production crew. Students will also manage a production budget in order to understand the economic practicalities of filmmaking and the importance of the commissioning and funding structures of the creative industries.
Film Production - Dissertation: This module utilises the skills and knowledge developed during the previous modules on this MA; providing students with funding and the opportunity to recruit a crew from undergraduate students to produce a short film. Students will generate work that displays exceptional capability in operational aspects of media production technologies, systems, techniques and professional practices to produce a competition and festival-ready calling-card short film.
Modules for the current academic year
Module listings are for guide purposes only and are subject to change. Find out what our students are currently studying on the Filmmaking: Concept to Screen Modules page.
Entry Requirements
A 2.ii undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline and including a significant element of film-making and/or film production. Applicants are encouraged to submit a portfolio of creative/film work.
Applicants with equivalent qualifications and/or two years or more industry experience and applications from working professionals with non-graduate qualifications will be considered on an individual basis. Candidates may be asked to submit a portfolio of creative/film work in support of their application. Please contact us for more information.
IELTS 6.0 (with no element below 5.5).
International Students
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Home/EU students
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Once you have read the Guidance Notes you should apply using our Online Application form.
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Telephone: +44 (0)1248 383717.
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Telephone: +44 (0) 1248 382028
When to apply
The University will accept applications throughout the year, but we would generally advise that you send in your application form by the end of June to ensure that you have time to make any funding and/or accommodation arrangements, and for documents such as transcripts and references to be obtained if not submitted with the application. This will also give you more time to meet any conditions we may potentially attach to an offer. If you are making an application for one of our professional courses, which has limited place availability, you are advised to contact the academic school for advice on the final dates for applications.
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When you're craving a mouthwatering slice of cheesy, meaty goodness, we know you're not craving just any old pizza near West Springfield. You want a hot, delicious pizza with a flavorful tomato sauce, hearty piles of mozzarella, perfectly diced pepperoni, and a golden-brown crust that's crunchy, crispy, and chewy—all at the same time. You want a pizza that makes your dinner dreams come true. You want Domino's.
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Food and Poverty: Insights from the 'North'
The role that food and nutrition play in the material definitions of poverty are contrasted with the social construction of malnutrition and poverty, drawing largely on British experience. The consequences for poor health and premature death are briefly examined; in particular, the connection is made to the world-wide growth in obesity, and in cardio-vascular disease, cancers and diabetes. The lived experience of those defined as poor in the North, and the implications of contemporary policy initiatives and responses by state, private and voluntary sectors, are explored. The challenges of the dominant policy framework remain consumer and individual choice, rather than public health and citizenship, which militates against the realisation of true food security.
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Lizzy was ready to start something new.. she wanted something a little bit challenging and she wanted it to be blue.... after lots of pondering and fabric searching at The Table Top Shop she came up with this lovely combination of blues... he he he... do they look a bit red to you too??? ha ha ha
Definitly no problem with the heating at The Bank House Hotel... we were warm and toasty all day.
We will meet again on Tuesday 18th January, 10am - 3pm as usual.


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Dear Families and Friends,
May signals a shift in the balance of nature from the grays and browns of early spring to vibrant pastels showing in newly blossomed flowers. We are finally greeted by the welcome sights and sounds of Spring! Children are eager to get outside and play during recess and when they arrive home from
school. It is important that we encourage them to engage in physical activities that are age-appropriate, safe and fun.
Participation on teams can be a wonderful way for children to learn specific skills and interact cooperatively with peers. The ability to function as a member of a team will be a vital component of sustained success in today's global economic climate. Many studies have shown that routine, daily
exercise is a known stress reducer and can be an effective prevention measure against many common diseases including heart disease, diabetes, and certain types of cancer.
At Pine Bush, we are engaged in several activities and initiatives centered on health, wellness and physical fitness. Students will soon be participating in Jump Rope for Heart during their Physical Education classes for the American Heart Association. All students and staff will participate in ACES (All Children Exercise Simultaneously) Day on Wednesday, May 8.
If children experience the benefits of health and wellness through participation in team sports and other physical activities, they will be well prepared to deal with life's challenges and lead a healthy lifestyle as
an adult. Please encourage your children to go outside and PLAY!
Christopher T. Sanita
"True enjoyment comes from activity of the mind
and exercise of the body; the two are ever united." – Wilhelm von Humboldt
School Budget Vote
On Tuesday, May 21, Guilderland Central School District residents will head to the polls to vote on a $102,107,375 proposed budget for the 2019-20 school year. The proposed budget, presents an increase in spending of $1,181,860 or 1.17 percent over the current year's budget. If approved by voters, it would result in a 1.44 percent tax levy increase in the coming
year—below the district's maximum allowable tax levy limit as calculated under the state's "tax cap" formula.
Registering to Vote
Voter registration is required in the Guilderland Central School District. If you are not registered with the school district or the county, you must do so prior to the vote. You may register to vote at any of the district elementary schools on May 9, May 13 and May 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. or at the district office (8 School Road, Guilderland Center) on the aforementioned
mentioned days from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You may also register with the ALBANY COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS during their normal business hours. For more information, please contact Linda Livingston, district clerk, at 456-6200, ext. 3125.
End of the Year Borrowing
May 31: All library materials must be returned on or before May 31.
June 4 -7: Scholastic Book Fair (flyer will be sent home)
June 10 – 26: Library books cannot be checked out during the book fair due to
Inventory procedures. Students may borrow up to ten books to use over
The summer. Permission slips are required for summer borrowing and
will be sent home ahead of time. Please note: Books borrowed during
the school year must be returned in order to participate in summer
Transportation Employee Appreciation Week
The week of May 13th-May 17th is Transportation Employee Appreciation Week at Pine Bush Elementary School. Once again this year, we will be honoring our school bus drivers by presenting them with gift bags of snacks which have been donated by the students. Each child is asked to bring an unwrapped, non-perishable snack to school by Thursday, May 16. Snacks
should be brought to classroom teachers, who will send them to the office where the gift bags will be filled. We are also asking students to consider writing a short note of appreciation to their individual bus driver.
Student Leadership Awards
Congratulations to the following Pine Bush Elementary fifth grade students who will receive the Capital Zone Student Leadership Awards at a ceremony at Hudson Valley Community College on Monday, May 6 at 7 pm. The following students will be recognized:
Hallie Czaijka
Julianna Guido
Derek Johnson
Leah Miller
Paarth Sarecha
Toby Weiss
ACES Day
On Wednesday, May 8, all Pine Bush students will be participating in ACES day. ACES stands for All Children Exercising Simultaneously and is a worldwide effort to promote fitness in school age children. At 1:00 pm on this day, the students at Pine Bush will be participating in a fifteen minute walk around the school, weather permitting. Otherwise, students will enjoy 15
minutes of activities in the gym using Wii Fit.
Jump Rope for Heart
During the month of May, we are offering students a chance to participate in the annual Jump Rope for Heart fundraiser. This event is sponsored by the American Heart Association. Jump Rope for Heart is a fun and effective way to teach heart healthy habits. It emphasizes the importance of physical activity as a lifelong goal for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. We would like to financially support the efforts of the American Heart Association. In keeping with our
district policy, we ask that students not go door to door asking for donations. All donation envelopes need to be returned to your child's teacher by Tuesday, May 14.
Notes from the Nurse
May is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month (https://www.aafa.org) Asthma and Allergy Facts:
- There is no cure for asthma. The best way to manage asthma is to avoid triggers, take
medicine to prevent symptoms and prepare to treat attacks.
- Over 60 million people in the US have asthma and allergies. These conditions impact every aspect of life but don't have to define you.
- People with asthma have concerns beyond their physical health. They may be burdened by financial impacts such as missed work days and the cost of medicine.
- Common asthma symptoms are coughing, shortness of breath, wheezing and chest tightness.
- An asthma episode, also called an asthma flare-up or asthma attack can happen any time. Mild symptoms may only last a few minutes while more severe asthma symptoms can last hours or days.
- Up to 60% of adults and 80% of kids with asthma also have allergies that trigger their asthma – also known as allergic asthma.
- Kids with asthma have concerns beyond their physical health. Kids miss more than 13.8 million school days.
- Each day, ten Americans die from asthma, many of these deaths are avoidable with proper treatment and care.
- An allergy arises in the body when it produces an immune response to things such as cats or pollen that don't affect most people. If you get too close to something that you're allergic to (also called an allergen), you may experience symptoms like sneezing, shortness of breath, and itchy, watery eyes.
- What causes allergies to occur? The exact causes of allergy symptoms are still being investigated. However, it is known that these are due to immune system pathways that lead to inflammation after an encounter with allergenic proteins in the environment. These proteins are often from plant pollens, animal dander, insect venom, or certain foods.
- What triggers my allergies? There are different types of triggers for allergies. These triggers can include foods, pets, medicines, and even sun exposure. There are four types of allergies: respiratory allergy, skin-related allergy, food allergy and insect allergy.
- The top 8 sources that cause allergic reactions are: Grasses, Ragweed, Cat, Food, Dust mites, Birch, Dog, Venom
May 12-18 is Food Allergy Awareness Week
Food Allergy Awareness Facts:
- A food allergy is when the body's immune system sees a certain food as harmful and reacts against it. Symptoms can be life-threatening.
- Nearly 6 million children (1 in every 13 US children) and more than 26 million adults in the US have food allergies. Food allergies impact every aspect of life, but it doesn't have to define you.
- Hand sanitizers do not remove food proteins. Use soap and water or wipes to clean hands and surfaces.
- Managing food allergies means you have to carefully read all labels, every time, even on non-food items. Ingredients can and do change.


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Anthoine Hubert, a Formula 2 driver has been killed in a crash at the Belgian Grand Prix.
The 22-year-old Frenchman reportedly died following a 170mph collision at the Raidillon swerves part of the high-speed Spa-Francorchamps track near to the German border on Saturday, August 31.
Footage of the incident show Hubert slamming into the barriers on the far side of the circuit before sliding across the track.
Ecuadorian-American Juan Manuel Correa then crashed head-on into Hubert, whose car appeared to break in two. Correa was taken to Liege Hospital and is reported to be in a stable condition.
As for Hubert, he was rushed to the medical centre after the incident, but succumbed to his injuries and died at 6.35pm local time.
A statement released by the sport's governing body, the FIA, read: 'The Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) regrets to advise that a serious incident involving cars 12, 19 and 20 occurred at 5.07pm (local time) on August 31 as a part of the FIA Formula 2 Sprint Race at Spa-Francorchamps, round 17 of the season.
'The scene was immediately attended by emergency and medical crews, and all drivers were taken to the medical centre.
'As a result of the incident, the FIA regrets to inform that the driver of car 19, Antoine Hubert (FRA), succumbed to his injuries, and passed away at 6.35pm.
'The driver of car 12, Juan-Manuel Correa (USA), is in a stable condition and is being treated at the CHU Liege hospital. More information on his condition will be provided when it becomes available.
'The driver of car 20 Giuliano Alesi (FRA) was checked and declared fit at the medical centre.
'The FIA is providing support to the event organisers and the relevant authorities, and has commenced an investigation into the incident.'


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We are pleased to announce that 59 cats and 29 dogs met their match last week! We are reducing adoption fees by 20 percent for the month of November, so please stop by and add another furry member to the family! You can help spread the word about our available pets and lifesaving work by "liking" and sharing our social media posts on Facebook. You can also follow us on Twitter and Instagram.
From left to right: Alexander, Ambrosia, Angelica, Annetha, Anthony, Aurelia, Autumn, Baroness, Bosco, Carson Beckett, Cassandra, Crispin, Dustin, Ellie, Emily Haines, Ethan, Gage, Goldie, Harrish, Hubert, Judy Grahn, Katinka, Kelly, Kronk, Lacy, Lily, Lisa, Merida, Miranda, Moon, Newton, Nicholas, Nymeria, October, Peanut, Pecan, RuPaul, Ryan, Salem, Sandy, Saros, Serena, Shadowcat, Shark, Spring Roll, Stetson, Tigger, Twinkle Toes, Viserion, Walker, Wazowski, Willow, Winky, Yzma
Not pictured: Humpback Whale, Llama, Mayflower, Natalia
From left to right: Bambi, Barnacle Boy, Brody, Catamaran, Crumpet, Dinghy, Ethel, Frolick, Hope, Jack, Joe, JoJo, Naima, Polo, Princess Pudge, Raft, Rooster, Rosslyn, Seersha, Statler, Tilly, Tugboat, Turbo, Vanellope
Not pictured: Flower, Joy, Lady O, Nancy
Our adoption center is open every day of the week: Monday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Friday 12 p.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m and Sunday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Visit our website to see some of our dogs and cats currently available for adoption, for directions to our Robins-Starr Humane Center, to view the programs and services we offer and more.
Adoption Specials
Thankful for a Home - 20 percent off all adoption fees throughout the month of November.
Seniors for Seniors - Adopters age 60 or older who adopt a cat or dog age 5 years or older are eligible for a $50 adoption fee. Seniors for Seniors is an ongoing adoption promotion. Adoption of a cat in this program will include a cat starter kit, cardboard scratcher and a toy. Adoption of a dog through this program includes a leash and collar, food and water bowl and a toy. You can learn more about the Seniors for Seniors program here.
Pets for Patriots - Veterans and active-duty service members are eligible for a $50 adoption fee after applying to become a member Patriot. Pets for Patriots is an ongoing adoption promotion. Adoption of a cat in this program will include a free starter kit (which includes a litter box, food and water bowl, a litter scoop, a toy and litter liner bags) and a cardboard scratcher. Adoption of a dog through this program includes a free leash and collar, food and water bowl and a toy. Member Patriots also may become clients of our low-cost Susan M. Markel Veterinary Hospital. You can learn more about this program here.
Match Finder tool
If you have not seen the pet you're looking for among the cats and dogs currently available at our humane center, we recommend that you try our free Match Finder tool. This online tool is designed to help you find your new best friend by automatically emailing you when a pet matching your desired criteria is available. If you have any questions, please contact our amazing adoption team at 804-521-1307.
To read the biographies of our regular bloggers, please click here. Before posting a comment, please review our comment guidelines. Please note that our comment policy requires a first and last name to be used as your screen name.


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News from The Steep, Deep & Extreme International
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Gratuitous nudity
Six US resorts are joining in protests against two new lines of Burton snowboards that feature images of Playboy models and cartoons of self-mutilation.
Smugglers' Notch in Vermont has banned employees from using the Love and Primo range of boards made by Burton Snowboards.
Vail Resorts has prohibited employees of its Vail, Breckenridge, Beaver Creek and Keystone resorts in Colorado and California's Heavenly Mountain from using the Love boards or any other inappropriate, offensive or suggestive equipment while on duty.
The boards also led to a demonstration last week outside Burton's headquarters in Burlington, Vermont.
Burton CEO Laurent Potdevin says the company supports freedom of artistic expression and stands by the boards.
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The Trump-O-Meter: PolitiFact today begins tracking 102 promises made by Donald TrumpFor the past six months, PolitiFact has been cataloging promises Trump made to voters. Today we launch our Trump-O-Meter, which will track 102 of the most significant pledges emblematic of his unconventional campaign.
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CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - It is not just Saturn and the giant gas planets of the solar system that bear rings. For the first time, rings have been found around an asteroid, a study published on Wednesday shows.
The asteroid, known as Chariklo, is more than 621 million miles (1 billion km) from Earth, circling the sun in an orbit between Saturn and Uranus.
On June 3, 2013, astronomers at seven different locations in Chile, Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina were standing by to observe Chariklo. They hoped dips in starlight would reveal details of the 154-mile (248-km) asteroid's size and shape.
They ended up with much more. Analyzing flickers of light during the occultation revealed two dense rings circling Chariklo.
Previously, only the giant planets Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus and Neptune were known to have rings.
"We weren't looking for a ring and didn't think small bodies like Chariklo had them at all," lead astronomer Felipe Braga-Ribas, with Brazil's National Observatory in Rio de Janeiro, said in a statement. "The discovery…came as a complete surprise."
Chariklo's rings have crisp edges, a feature typically caused by the gravitational effects of a small embedded moon or moons.
"It's likely that Chariklo has at least one small moon still waiting to be discovered," Braga Ribas said.
Chariklo's inner ring is 4.3 miles (7 km) wide and the outer ring is 1.9 miles (3 km) wide. The bands are separated by a 5.6 mile- (9 km-) wide gap.
The origin of the rings is not known, but scientists suspect they formed after another body crashed into Chariklo, forming a debris disk of icy particles.
The research is published in this week's issue of the journal Nature.
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Panthers honored for second straight year
PLYMOUTH, N.H. – For the second straight year the Plymouth State University women's track & field program earned All-Academic Team honors, as the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) announced today.
The Panthers posted a combined team GPA between the indoor and outdoor seasons of 3.25 to earn the recognition. To be honored a program must combine to earn a cumulative team GPA of at least a 3.10 on a 4.00 scale for all student-athletes who were charged a season of eligibility for the 2017-18 season.
"I'm thrilled that the women are now back-to-back recipients of a USTFCCCA All-Academic Award," said head coach John Ostler. "I'm in awe of our women. They are well-rounded and disciplined both academically and athletically."
Plymouth State was one of 185 NCAA Division III women's programs to earn All-Academic Team status, and one of 291 teams overall, including both men's and women's programs. The Knox College women's team posted the highest cumulative GPA, recording a 3.80. The Panthers were one of four Little East Conference (LEC) member women's programs to earn the accomplishment.
"I'm proud to be part of a great community like Plymouth State," added Ostler. "One that empowers our student-athletes to achieve such success. Even with the excellent academic and athletic resources available to them, it still comes down to our women putting in the work year-round. Many are varsity athletes two or three seasons a year and they sacrifice and prioritize on a daily basis to earn this honor. I couldn't be more fortunate to work with this group every day."
In just its third year of existence the PSU program has continued to grow by leaps and bounds. Senior Rileigh Goulette (Saint Albans, Vt.) and juniors Lora Giguere (Tolland, Conn.) and Haley Dennis (Coventry, R.I.) all performed exceptionally during the LEC Indoor Track & Field Championships in February. Goulette posted a school record time in the 1000 meter run to finish fourth, while Giguere took fifth in the 3000 meter run finishing nearly 13 seconds faster than the previous program-best time. Dennis shattered her own school record in the 5000 meter run, finishing nearly 20 seconds ahead of her previous best on the way to a seventh place finish.
During the outdoor season, junior Jillian Edwards (Exeter, N.H.) claimed the individual title in the discus throw at the LEC Championships. At the NCAA Division III New England Regional Championships, classmate Diana Perez (Cranston, R.I.) captured All-New England honors with an eighth place finish in the long jump, while the Panthers' 4x400 meter relay team also earned All-New England status after eclipsing the school record mark by 10.67 seconds. The quartet was made up of Goulette, juniors Jess Conant (Canton, Maine) and Nora Robichaud (Hampstead, N.H.) and freshman Mallory Lloyd (Hartland, Vt.).
"As a cross country and track and field program, three of our four teams earned this accolade," said Ostler in closing. "Next year I look forward to working to make it four-for-four!"
A full list of the All-Academic Team recipients can be found at the USTFCCCA website, www.ustfccca.org.
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Taking a step into the wondrous and green land of organic gardening for the very first time might feel a tad bit intimidating, but by keeping the helpful tips listed below in mind, you will soon find yourself growing organic plants on par with some of the best organic gardeners in the field.
When you buy seeds for your garden, be sure to purchase seeds that are labeled "certified organic." This ensures that your plants will be organic throughout their lifespan and that the seeds you are buying aren't contaminated with chemical fertilizers or pesticides. Watch out for labels, such as "genetically engineered" or any mention of "natural" that does not include the phrase "certified organic."
When watering plants use recycled water, but avoid re-using water from sources such as baths, washing machines, or dishwashing. These water sources may contain harmful chemicals that can be absorbed into your vegetables such as nitrates and phosphates. This water may even contain pathogens that could harm you or your plants.
Water your organic garden with storm water runoffs and collected rainwater. Rainwater is more pure and better for plants than home tap water, because it won't contain chemicals such as chlorine or fluoride. Using rainwater also helps in reducing your overall water usage. Rainwater can even be stored in barrels or cisterns to be used during dry spells.
Reduce the need for pesticides in your garden by planting native crops. Native plants will have a better resistance against the bugs and bacteria of your area, and will be better equipped to compete with native weeds. Native plants will attract beneficial native insects, such as ladybugs, which can naturally control pest problems without the need for chemicals.
Composting for organic gardening reduces the need for fertilizers, is a form of herbicide, can help prevent plant diseases and helps impact the environment in positive ways. Composting is a source of nutrition for insects, helps with soil erosion and reduces waste sent to landfills. It is wonderful for the health of the environment in general.
Marigold flowers are quite the powerhouse in an organic garden. As their flowers and leaves decay, the marigold releases chemicals that attract frogs, repel snakes and kill nematode pests that attack many vegetable plants, including tomatoes. Look for ways to let the bright yellow marigold bring brilliant color and decoration to your garden, as it goes to work to protect the health of your plants.
Collecting rainwater is the natural way to supply yourself with water for all your organic gardening needs. You can simply build your own system of rain barrels or buy them ready made. That way, you won't have to pay for water for your garden or lawn maintenance. Caution is needed! Covers are suggested to cut down on mosquitoes and other pests that can be attracted to standing water.
So, after reading and applying the helpful tips listed above, you should feel a bit more at ease in the land of organic gardening. You have the tools, and it's time to use them. You should feel excited and ready to begin your organic gardening adventure to grow healthier organic produce.


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A letter from a distant landPosted: 13/08/2017 Filed under: From a distant land Leave a comment
"I am writing you this letter from a distant land. Its name is…"
With this phrase Chris Marker's film 'Letters from Siberia' has started. I am watching his film on my wall, back in my hometown. I am looking at a man who looks at a distant to me, but close to him landscape of the land I have never visited. The film narrates and asks many questions about the country, which doesn't exist anymore. It is a country I was born in; this country is my reason to be here, back to my hometown, which I left many years ago; it is a country, traces of which I had to re-visit to be able to produce a new work, which I will be exhibiting here, in a distant land for you.
I am writing you this letter from a distant land. Its name is Estonia.
Letter 58Posted: 30/01/2014 Filed under: Letters Leave a comment
Each of us lives in own small world. But there are other worlds… about which we might not know.
Letter 57Posted: 15/10/2012 Filed under: Coordinates, Letters Leave a comment
how do we know that told story is truth…
letter 54Posted: 09/08/2012 Filed under: Letters Leave a comment
letter nr.somethingPosted: 21/03/2012 Filed under: Coordinates, Letters Leave a comment
from which direction it will come?
CoordinatesPosted: 06/03/2012 Filed under: Coordinates, Letters Leave a comment
coordinates of the corner
the home
i wish i knew them
my world*Posted: 30/12/2011 Filed under: drawers chests and wardrobes Leave a comment
* amalgam #5: ko sakauchi (japan) and ronaldo macedo brandão (portugal)
a leap (Christmas post)Posted: 26/12/2011 Filed under: drawers chests and wardrobes, Letters Leave a comment
…and this leap from age to age,
from the order of a child to that of an old man,
will not diminish us.
– paul eluard-
… and, as ancient times,
i could sleep in the sea.
-paul eluard-
patterns*Posted: 22/12/2011 Filed under: drawers chests and wardrobes 2 Comments
*amalgam #2: yelena popova (UK) and eassis (Brazil)
"The house was quiet and the world was calm"
This is the sentence by which a man
loses his place, sells his peace
curses his soul. A poem
is not a lake, his home
among lilies, it isn't
a chair by the window, a page
from Cristina, a song
in the evening, it isn't
he or she, it is not
a thing…
illusionPosted: 13/12/2011 Filed under: drawers chests and wardrobes Leave a comment
"we feel and essay
to infinitude"
HandschmeichlerPosted: 07/12/2011 Filed under: drawers chests and wardrobes Leave a comment
I met a friend of mine with her 6 years old son.
He looked at me and asked his mom: 'Why she keeps her hands in pockets?'
There is no such word in English as 'Handschmeichler' in German. But that's for I need my pockets.
*autocromo, lartique, 1912
here but not herePosted: 01/12/2011 Filed under: drawers chests and wardrobes Leave a comment
I never pick up the phone here.
I know it's not for me.
Nobody knows that I am here.
souvenirPosted: 23/11/2011 Filed under: drawers chests and wardrobes Leave a comment
i lay on the floor
in the middle of rests
you brought me
GardenPosted: 20/11/2011 Filed under: drawers chests and wardrobes | Tags: ana; maria, photo; drawer, strongbox; cabinets; bachelard; Leave a comment
The herbs in the pots have breeded so many flies around, that I decided to cut all herbs off and ate them with my lunch.
No more home windowsill garden…
we both look like from eastern europePosted: 10/09/2011 Filed under: Letters Leave a comment
[2:44:03 PM] Ana: everybody was asking me about you
[2:44:07 PM] Ana: how you look like
[2:44:11 PM] Maria: really?
[2:44:13 PM] Maria: hahaha
[2:44:16 PM] Maria: what did u say
[2:44:22 PM] Ana: if we have ever seen each other
[2:44:34 PM] Maria: 🙂
[2:44:43 PM] Ana: i told you were from the east europe
[2:44:56 PM] Maria: haha
[2:44:57 PM] Ana: and that you have short red hair
[2:45:03 PM] Maria: yes i have eastern europe look 😉
[2:45:09 PM] Ana: do you still have red hair?
[2:45:12 PM] Maria: nope
[2:45:17 PM] Ana: hahahaha
[2:45:27 PM] Maria: its first time in my life since i was 18, i have my own colour of hair
[2:45:48 PM] Ana: oh!!
[2:45:50 PM] Maria: i have forgotten already what my color was 🙂
[2:45:55 PM] Ana: and what colour it is?
[2:45:59 PM] Ana: is it?
[2:46:06 PM] Maria: i cut all coloured hair since
[2:46:21 PM] Maria: we called in as a joke "mouse grey" 🙂
[2:46:36 PM] Ana: that's my hair colour also!
[2:46:39 PM] Maria: !!!!!
[2:46:49 PM] Ana: yep
[2:46:49 PM] Maria: hehe
[2:46:54 PM] Ana: hahahaha
[2:46:55 PM] Maria: so you know then what i mean:)
[2:47:02 PM] Ana: yep
[2:47:07 PM] Maria: i hated it, that's why i was colouring since 18
[2:47:22 PM] Ana: i used to colored mine as well
[2:47:34 PM] Ana: but then i got pregnant and i had to stop
[2:47:54 PM] Ana: so i decided not to colour them since then
[2:48:03 PM] Maria: but recently i started to think that most of my friends have grey hair and they are still young. they have to colour to feel they are still young. but i dont have grey ones. i am lucky, so i need to stop color and show my natural color then:)
[2:48:20 PM] Ana: and now they are long…
[2:48:46 PM] Ana: i use very short hair since my 13
[2:49:02 PM] Maria: i am always with short
[2:49:10 PM] Ana: i love then short
[2:49:17 PM] Ana: but now they are really long
[2:49:30 PM] Maria: i have now 70% of my head is with hair 2cm long 🙂
[2:49:45 PM] Ana: wow!!!
[2:49:52 PM] Ana: that's great!
[2:49:59 PM] Maria: i was thinking to try to grow them longer. came last time to hairdresser and they cut me…2cm…so…:)))
[2:50:19 PM] Ana: when i was in boston, people always asked me if i was from east europe
[2:50:33 PM] Ana: because of my accent and skin and hair's colour
[2:50:33 PM] Maria: really? why? did you asked them why
[2:50:56 PM] Maria: so if we meet up, we gonna look like from one country 😉
[2:51:04 PM] Ana: they told me i talk as a russian
[2:51:09 PM] Maria: really?!
[2:51:19 PM] Maria: so i am russian. then you talk like me?!
[2:51:27 PM] Ana: and one day i was in the russian neighborhood
[2:51:40 PM] Ana: and i listened some people talking
[2:51:55 PM] Ana: and it really sounds as brazilian portuguese
[2:52:04 PM] Ana: i don't know why
[2:52:12 PM] Ana: it has to do with fonemas
[2:52:16 PM] Ana: fonetica
[2:52:21 PM] Maria: maybe
[2:52:31 PM] Ana: phonetic
[2:52:31 PM] Maria: but interesting that you felt that similarity
[2:52:47 PM] Ana: i imagine, but i'm not sure
(our conversation on skype, 10 September 2011)
Letter 48Posted: 21/08/2011 Filed under: Letters Leave a comment
a big hole inside of me
full of emptiness
no a filler either
Letter to youPosted: 12/08/2011 Filed under: Letters Leave a comment
you are free to fly
up to you to decide
who holds the line
Letter from KristaPosted: 10/07/2011 Filed under: tea coffee Leave a comment
It has been for a while…
I have skipped some coffees. Time is rich in the mid-summer and ice seems to be melted.
Krista Mölder, photographer from Estonia
on the theme – tea coffee and something else
Letter with no picturePosted: 05/07/2011 Filed under: Letters, no picture Leave a comment
It's so often happen to me that I see an image, I am passing it, but I keep it in my minds only, not on the film in my camera.
Sometimes I regret about it. Sometimes I enjoy the fact that this image belongs to me only.
Sometimes I wish to write down what I saw but I forget. Sometimes I do write down it.
I am sure lots of people have such kind of pictures…which were seen but never taken.
Let them describe it for us. Let them tell us.
Responses from other people are here: NO PICTURE THEME
Letter from KoPosted: 14/06/2011 Filed under: tea coffee Leave a comment
Coffee time on the 53 floor
*Ko Sakauchi, photographer from Japan
on theme- tea coffee and something else
Letter from BaibaPosted: 07/06/2011 Filed under: tea coffee Leave a comment
Coffee bewilders me when somebody invites me for a cup of coffee. I can still enjoy this distraction again and again.
Letter from KirstiPosted: 04/06/2011 Filed under: tea coffee Leave a comment
I used to think that I had never been in love, or even that I was incapable of falling in love. I asked my newfound lover how one could be sure if one was in love. (I believed him to be somewhat of an expert on the field) He could not give me the answer I wanted; he said it was all about feeling, and thinking and feeling for the other. Then I asked him if one could ever get so close to another person that one could feel where he or she itched when he or she itched. He did not believe so.
This morning my lover said that he wanted to drink tea more often. I had a cup of earl grey with my müsli; he had a glass of orange juice. Later I asked him why he wanted to drink tea more often. He replied that he had never said such a thing, but that some mornings he had tea, other mornings coffee and yet other mornings juice.
I guess maybe it is like this: I have left him, and I am alone, but still it feels like he is touching me, or a memory of him is touching me, like my body needs for the touch telling me that I need to be with him again. As I walk, the parts that were latest connected to his parts lean in the direction he would have been in. Like a man who has lost his arm and compensates by leaning in the direction of the lost limb. When we are apart, he is my lost limb. I guess that this could be the explanation I was searching for; this is how I could know.
*Kirsti Taylor Bye, photographer from Norway
(on a theme tea coffee and something else)
Letter from ArunimaPosted: 02/06/2011 Filed under: tea coffee Leave a comment
*Arunima Singh, photographer from India
(on a theme tea coffee and something else)
tea coffee and something elsePosted: 25/05/2011 Filed under: tea coffee Leave a comment
From: Ana Carvalho <email@example.com>
To: Maria Kapajeva <email@example.com>
hi maria,
i've been so busy these days… sorry for not talking to you yesterday…
how about to set a new theme for our blog? and start inviting people?
you said you have some ideias.
these days i can only think about loneliness. not related to sadness… but with the daily life, tasks, hurry… all these things related to our days and cities…. maybe we could explore this… but you said something about tea. and tea remembers me meetings. so it would be much happier to talk about it instead of loneliness…
well, let's talk and see what we decide for next topic.
i'm looking forward to it!!!
many hugs
i have got this email from you today.
i am dreaming about tea or coffee alone.
just me, coffee/tea and book.
but i have no time for it.
so should we invite other women then?
Letter from Julia (around me)Posted: 15/05/2011 Filed under: around me Leave a comment
what do I do? it feels like a huge puzzle, no. there are lots of pieces and I try to combine them.
The photography may be one of cores of my life. Everything is connected to it. My relationship with my husband David Dector, who is also photographer, my sons – they are big part of my photography. But it's hard. I finished a book "Kitab Al-Balad" a year ago and it still haven't been published, soon my second book will be finished and nothing. Why I'm doing that? Selfpeety is bad i know it.
So I do my photography and wait. At least I do it good.
*Julia Komissaroff, photographer from Israel.
Letter from Ko (around me)Posted: 13/05/2011 Filed under: around me Leave a comment
Letter 30 (around me)Posted: 07/05/2011 Filed under: around me Leave a comment
we all run and run and run. no time. no breathe.
what for?
i have no answer. i am runner too.
i can see only a tiny piece of sky from my window.
and i dream about sea. calm sea.
Letter from Yelena (around me)Posted: 03/05/2011 Filed under: around me Leave a comment
I'm looking directly at time
in our busy time, then we all have
very little or no time at all.
*Yelena Popova, artist based in UK.
Letter 2+8Posted: 18/04/2011 Filed under: around me Leave a comment
27 letters. What does it means? We are still so far! We are still occupied with our small daily things (the matter of our work), we are still trying to write to each other, we are still trying to look inside ourselves. But you see after 27 letters, such an arbitrary number, something has changed. We both felt the same – it is time to open the shell. We started longing for the world outside, the people outside, their feelings, their images, their words. What they might want to share or keep in silence about their ordinary life and about the world around them, around us. This very same world we've shared everyday. Whatever happens with us or next to us (minor thing and sometimes extraordinary things) reflects on our feelings and goes throughout us, affecting the way we face the world and express it. For now, we are still interested in woman voice. In what moves this voice, and how this voice is impressed.
As Marguerite Duras in the book Woman to Woman said: It's a kind of feminine strength, which doesn't explain itself, this refusal, and I think women could oppose with it. Men would always go immediately to discourse in order to explain, wouldn't they, to make it explicit. But women could oppose it. They would feel it immediately, and I think that they would act if they had speech. Unfortunately, as things are, in 95 percent of the cases, everybody just follows along.
With hope we are in those 5 percent that remains still. We would like to expand our dialogue and invite other women to participate in it. We hope their different backgrounds, views and locations will add to our conversation. Despite of the distance and differences, we are sure we have at least few things in common: we are all women and we feel the world around us. So, we would like to know more about your feelings of the world around you.
So that, we have decided to invite 8 women we know to set a dialogue with us (don't ask why 8 – it's just a number, and it's just a beginning). They are women who we know, who are from different places and backgrounds. We have asked them to send us a letter during the next 2 weeks (in any medium they want to) in response to a specific theme. Let's see how it works. Letters from everywhere.
The first theme for dialogue is: around me.
Letter 26.Posted: 07/04/2011 Filed under: Letters Leave a comment
Achieving the horizont, you open a new one for yourself.
Letter 2+2Posted: 20/03/2011 Filed under: Letters Leave a comment
you are going to the places where i was.
you are going to meet people who i know.
i am happy and sad
but with hope
you find something special in them as i did.
when you are back, tell me your story.
Letter 21Posted: 10/03/2011 Filed under: Letters | Tags: m, maria, photo Leave a comment
it's hidden flow there. swim and vanish.
feel the sea everywhere.
open horizon.
Letter 20Posted: 03/03/2011 Filed under: Letters Leave a comment
through a grief on her face
i can see
a new canvas to paint
Letter 18Posted: 25/02/2011 Filed under: Letters Leave a comment
there are more than fifty teapots on her shelf.
she has a big family.
Letter 16Posted: 23/02/2011 Filed under: Letters Leave a comment
Sometimes just a small thing makes us feel different, or helps us to feel balanced.
Letter 14Posted: 18/02/2011 Filed under: Letters 2 Comments
'Mr Palomar…asks himself why he is so interested in giraffes. Perhaps because the world around him moves in an unharmonious way, and he hopes always to find some pattern in it, a constant. Perhaps because he himself feels that his own advance is impelled by uncoordinated movements of the mind, which seem to have nothing to do with one another and are increasingly difficult to fit inot any pattern of inner harmony.' (Italo Calvino)
this photo was taken by my mum 25 years ago.
this book was published 25 years ago.
i am reading now.
and i love giraffes.
Letter 13Posted: 16/02/2011 Filed under: Letters Leave a comment
deep breath.
dream away.
don't wake me up.
Letter 11Posted: 12/02/2011 Filed under: Letters Leave a comment
I came back from the trip.
I wanted to tell you all the stories happened with me.
It's always strange to come back home which is not my home.
Or it is home indeed?
What is your home?
Letter 10Posted: 11/02/2011 Filed under: Letters Leave a comment
we are just shadow creators.
that's all.
Letter 7Posted: 02/02/2011 Filed under: Letters Leave a comment
"There is no means of testing which decision is better, because there is no basis for comparision. We live everything as it comes, without warning, like an actor going on cold. And what can life be worth if the first rehearsal for life is life itself? That is why life is always like a sketch. No, 'sketch' is not quite the word, because a sketch is an outline of something, the groundwork for a picture, whereis the sketch that is our life is a sketch for nothing, an outline with no picture" (Milan Kundera)
*i like number 7 by the way
Letter 5Posted: 30/01/2011 Filed under: Letters Leave a comment
my heart.
i need a new stitch.
and bruise on the left leg.
Letter 4Posted: 27/01/2011 Filed under: Letters | Tags: maria, photo 1 Comment
How weird is it – I thought of you and I came to write a letter for you.
But I noticed that at the same time, you came here and are writing me.
Which word starts from C is the answer?
Have you ever heard that the periods of women who share the house since some time of living together become run at the same time. This physiology is sort of magic for me. I even don't want to know the answer on it. The same as the answer on why we both came online at the same time.
I like to play in magics.
Letter 2Posted: 24/01/2011 Filed under: Letters | Tags: maria, video Leave a comment
I shot it yesterday.
I send it to you today.


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Another weekend in the garage passed.
This time there was a LOT of visible progress!
2 weeks ago the car was primed. So this weekend we went crazy with scuffing the primer and throwing some black paint on it.
As you can see on the pictures. its a pretty decent job taken in consideration that it was done in a garage. But these mistakes will be corrected when the rest of the car will be painted.
So another weekend passed and we got a bit more progress on the car.
But first we had to clean the garage a bit. I borrowed some floorcleaning chemicals from work. And "accidentally" dropped a bit of it undeluted on the floor.
I think the picture speak for itself
When that was done, we installed the light mechanism and the other stuff in the front.
Unfortunally we figured out the right light mechanism was bend a bit. But luckely i already got a new one.
We did some sound deadening. I found a good deal om some STP Gold and some other stuff for the whole car.
I actually liked the gold on black theme.
This step took a bit longer than necessary, but i wanted all the "STP" logos to be in the same direction. Thanks stupid OCD
After the first layer of sound deadening, my friend wanted to test out my new racing seat
And back to next step of the sound deadening install
And heres the difference between non-AC and AC
And then installed
Then its time for the interior wireharness
as i bought this harness secondhand, i only found this small problem. Its the speaker-wires that have been cut. This is not a problem for me, as i wanted to upgrade the speakerwires anyway
This is it for now. I hope that next update will be about the engine.
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Looking good. My crazy self would have cleaned the Wire loom, AC box, vents and replaced the foam gaskets so there are no air leaks when the blower is on.
2011 F150 DD, 1992 Mercedes 190e 2.6 project, 1997 240sx-sold
I run out of time that weekend, but the plan is to tidy up the loom and wrap it with some fabric-tape so it wouldnt rattle. And we did actually replace all the foam gaskets. Unfortunally i didnt take any pictures of it.
its on purpose that we didnt clean the AC and vents. The plan is to fix the widebody and bodykit in the near future, so theres gonna be a lot of dust all over the car. So cleaning it now, would just be double work
Well... Finally i got the time to work a bit on the S13.
Unfortunally we didnt have a lot of progress as we figured out we need to repaint some of the enginebay. The reason for this is that it was damaged in the right front corner. This destroyed the right headlight. So we welded it and painted without being able to testfit the headlight - Rookie mistake, i know.
So now the headlight sits to high and we cant get it flush with the hood and fender.
But good news. We did clean up the engineblock and gave it a bit of paint. And ofc. i bought a lot of random parts. i even found a set of cheap replica Bride seats. I know its replica. But with replica i wont be sad when i spill stuff om them.
Anyway. Heres a few pictures of the car so far:
Ohh yeah. i accidentally ordered these:
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Wow, I'm pretty blown away at the amount of work you've done! This is legit a full restoration! Very impressed. Makes the small amount of work ahead of me [replacing turbo (thinking of putting T28 in place of the factory T25 on my SR20DET) and tuning the veh, low beams aren't working, and gauge cluster also not working (car is RHD swapped so maybe the one who did it didn't even connect everything )] seem not so scary aha.
But my experience level is only moderate, consisting of installing bolt-ons like crazy on my '08 Civic Si that I supercharged. Definitely sub'd to keep an eye on the progress!
I also started out with doing basic stuff like changing oil and filter and so on. And now we just went all in and restorating the whole car as its getting pretty rare in Denmark. But the whole S-chassis community is so big and helpful, so its always easy to find the help you need
But the best advise i can give, is to do your research and take your time, it can safe your car :P
Heres a few pictures. As you can see, i used an original to get the shape. But i hated the big holes for speakers, so this was the coolest way to remove them
Im back!
Unfortunally i dont have that many updates. This is because of some stress related health issues and the fact that my company no longer allows me to do private work at the workplace. But luckily my wife and i are moving to a house with a small shed where i can do all my funny business.
I ordered a metal slam panel on croooober, but didnt like the raw metal look. So i wrapped it in some leftover carbon fiber. Its very good practice, and i actually am very pleased with the result.
I also ordered some copper pigment that i tried to put into some of the epoxy, It looks cool, but im not gonna use it on the car.
Over a year ago i bought a cheap dash, that i wanted to do something to. In the start i wanted to integrate some 52mm holes for gauges, but figured that it would be to 2005. So i desided just to flock it. I went on ebay and ordered a complete flocking kit and went crazy.
This was a BIG mistake!
The "glue" was some paint that dried so fast that 3 people couldnt put it on properly, so we had to put it on over 3 days - and it looks like shit. Im very displeased, but you can see the result in the pictures.
Next project will be to remove the flocking from the dash and try something else.
Another really bad thing about the car - we have to install a new radiator core support as mine is bend more than we thought. I ordered and paid it 2 month ago, and hopefully it will arrive in the end of this month.
But i received my Work Euroline DH wheels! This have been hell. The danish postal service is extremely bad. Dont know anything about customer service.
The story is kinda funny though. I ordered the wheels from Crooober in Japan with cheapest shipping (about 2 months of shipping) It arrived in Copenhagen, Denmark. The danish postal service returned the wheels to japan because they were to heavy. Didnt even give me the opportunity to drive 300km to pick them up myself. And they were returned by air. A few days after i was contacted by Crooober customerservice telling me that the wheels have been returned and suggested to ship my 4 wheels in 4 individually packed boxes. I agreed and waited another 1½-2 months.
All 4 wheels arrived in Copenhagen, Denmark and was there untill i paid the import charges. This was done instantly.
The 2 first wheels was delivered at my work where they were left together with some trash and my colleague was very close to throw them out. I contacted the postalservice and said i have never received anything, and the day after the deliveryman came by and asked if we didnt find the wheels, I told him that we had the wheels there the whole time, but i just wanted to make it perfectly clear for him that NEVER leave packages without a signature at a company.
Wheel number 3 came a few days later and it was signed for.
But wheel number 4...
Ohh boy... Let me repeat that the danish postalservice have the WORST customerservice ever!
I wrote to them telling that i can see the package havent been released from customs. They said it was because i havent paid the import fees - i had, and had proof of this. They couldnt help and told me to call their customerservice. I called the customerservice, waited around 30 minutes and because they dont have access to the import-information. I was told to call another number. This was a direct line and it only took 5 minutes. Here i was told to send the receipt of the import fee to the same mail-address as i wrote to in the start... After a week i called again, and they couldnt find the fucking package!!!
In the end the last wheel arrived, so i now have a complete set of Work Euroline DH 18x8/9.
As stated in the start, my wife and i are moving in the near future. So she thought it was smart to sell our sofa. So i was an opportunity for a bit of interior design!
My mechanic talked something about us needing some conrod bolts and nuts. So i ordered a set of ARP.
Last but not least, my wife needed a car, and i wanted my daily driver back, so we sold our Suzuki WagonR (that i wanted to make widebody) and she bought a Toyota Yaris Hybrid. Fun little car if you can get used to the e-cvt gearbox.
I hope that the next update will come within a month or so
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The postal customer service sounds about on par with the USPS as well.
Anyway, ive had a few surprises in the last few days.
An old friend who is going to modify my oil pan/sump send me a few pictures of the process. And it looks very promising!
It was sandblasted on the outside, and he started to draw the larger pan so theres room for more oil, and of course some baffles. Do i need this? no. But we do this because we can
Also, after months of waiting, my part from Nissan finally arrived! Only took about 2 months as it needed to be shipped all the way from Japan. But here it is!
Item number 62500-53F00 - The complete front!
So now we can finally get it all put properly together so my painter can do his job.
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I just went to the local Nissan dealership, threw around 500USD after them and they ordered one from japan. 2 months after it arrived But yes, they are getting hard to get.
I have a small update on the engine.
We finally got some of it back together.
We started with freshly honed cylinders and a beer to plan the weekend.
I ordered King Racing bearings in standard size for both main and rods
And they were installed with plastigage 0,025 inch / 0,076mm
And the result was this:
Looks pretty good so far.
Then it was time to put it together for the final time.
we used excessive amounts of Royal Purple Max-tuff assembly lube.
On to the pistons. Here we are using stock pistons, but with RIK pistonrings and ARP bolts and nuts
And again, we used Plastigage to meassure clearances. And they were perfect within spec.
When all 4 pistons were back, we installed the oilconsole, oil and waterpump
And thats how far we got that weekend.
Im hoping that we will get the radiatorsupport installed in the near future. But well see.
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Awesome build! Stay with it!!
So... Disaster happend.
My mechanic took the front apart to install the new radiator support. And he found this small error:
Is this even possible to safe? if so, how?
Making a tube front is not an option as its gonna be used for street. And the laws in this country does not accept something like that.
But on a sidenote, i finally picked up a hood i bought 10 years ago for my old S13:
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Hopefully one of your awesome friends owns a frame rack!! Hahaha, but seriously it is unfortunate finding that damage after the engine bay had been painted
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in the netherlands they have company's that have a frame straightening bench.. i don't know if you have something like that in your area. but i think they can fix that for you
I had an awesome friend who got the front back where it belonged. We spend hours meassuring so everyting is exact where it should be. All with the help of a big hammer, some wood and a jack (and some beer)
Here is the after pictures where you can see how much we moved the front:
Installing the lights on the radiatorsupport for easier install:
And welded it back where it belonged after even more messurements
Now when the radiatorsupport FINALLY is installed for the last time in the cars lifetime, i moved forward tomaking brackets for the frontmount Mishimoto intercooler. This is the first edition to see how it would fit behind the TypeX bumper.
Unfortunally it didnt fit as the TypeX bumper sits pretty close to the radiatorsupport.
But by making the lower intercooler brackets shorter, it got more angle, and it looks like it would fit if i trimmed the bumper and indicator plastic a bit.
If youre reading this, please give Order42 a follow on facebook and/or instagram. Links below the picture:
We are trying to create cheap and affordable S-chassis t-shirts and hoodies with free worldwide shipping (around 15USD for tshirt and around 30USD for hoodies). But the designs are still in the works - If you have any designs, please message me
Anyway, back to business.
After the intercooler was where we wanted it to be, it was time to drill holes for the intercooler piping. Luckily my eye meassurements were spot on (only had one beer when it happend)
When we are working on my car, we always have fun and play around. Its always better to have some friends who enjoy the same hobbies.
They also started looking at my head and made it ready for some new gaskets and so on...
I had a quick look under the car, and realized that i cant wait until we have the whole underside rustfree and coated. Theres a few spots where we need to weld in some new metal. But overall it looks pretty good for a 30 year old car in a country where we use excessive amounts of salt on the roads in the winter.
And i just got a few pictures of the progress of the sump. It looks really promising!
I would love to design stuff for the car, so im starting to learn how to use Solidworks. And no, its not easy, but i like a Challenge :P
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When the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) meets Friday in Vienna, the cartel will be celebrating a victory of sorts, one that has cost its members dearly.
A year ago Opec, whose members include Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Venezuela, was facing increasing competition from North America. Alarmed by the growing supply of oil from non-traditional producers using fracking to access oil in shale deposits like the Bakken field in North Dakota, Opec was determined to stop this competition. Instead of trying to support prices, it decided to maintain market share.
The theory was a sharp price drop would kill these expensive-to-operate shale-oil producers and Opec would regain its crown as supplier of choice. The strategy certainly helped bring down prices. By 31 December 2014, prices for both Brent and the West Texas Intermediate crude oil slid about 50% from their 2014 high. In 2015, prices continued falling. Now they hover just off 2009 lows, around $44 a barrel for Brent and $41 for WTI.
The problem for Opec, and oil producers in general, is prices remained weak for much longer than expected. Only recently has US shale-oil production slowed, which is why most oil-market watchers expect Opec to maintain its focus and continue with its expensive plan to undermine the competition.
"Is Saudi Arabia now going take a U-turn just as it is about to see its strategy work? Given the fact their motives behind it was to get rid of the high-cost producers out there … [it is] unlikely they will take a U-turn at this time," said Abhishek Deshpande, chief oil market analyst at Natixis.
In other words, if Saudi Arabia wants to play the long game and smother the competition, it has to take more short-term pain.
There's been a 60% fall in the number of oil rigs, but firms are still operating the most productive wells. That's why output is down only 500,000 barrels a day from the April peak, averaging 9.1m daily in October, said the Energy Information Agency, part of the US Energy Department. However, that's still above the 8.7m pumped daily in 2014 and they estimate 2016 fourth-quarter average production around 8.8m daily.
The slow reduction in US oil production was a surprise to many, said Rob Haworth, senior investment strategist at US Bank Wealth Management, one reason why prices are still down.
Opec's decision reverberated worldwide. News reports cite about 250,000 layoffs globally, and the EIA said international and US oil producers wrote down $38bn in assets in the third quarter of 2015, the largest for any quarter since at least 2008 for the 46 companies they track. In a research note, UBS analysts said capital expenditures in the US energy exploration and production sector fell about 40% year-over-year in 2015 and are expected to fall another 28% year-over-year in 2016.
Opec members also felt the sting, as many of them use their oil money to support social programs, Deshpande said. Saudi Arabia's cost of production is probably as low as $10 a barrel, but he said they need prices closer to $100 a barrel to fund their budget. In July, the Saudis issued domestic bonds for the first time since 2007 to help plug a budget deficit that's around $100bn, he said. Economically weaker Opec members like Venezuela and Nigeria are in worse straits.
US production is slowing, but Opec members are contributing to a global supply glut. Their stated production target is 30m barrels daily, but the International Energy Agency said they pumped 31.76m barrels in October. That extra output accounts for much of the 1.5m barrels of oil that exceeds demand.
That target may be raised slightly to accommodate the return of Indonesia, which produces about 900,000 barrels a day, but considering Opec has consistently overproduced, the target is relatively meaningless.
The global glut may worsen in the next few months, said Bart Melek, head of commodity strategy at TD Securities. Demand slows in the winter and next year, once sanctions on Iran are lifted, they'll start exporting more oil, he said. Consensus estimates suggest Iran could pump as much as 500,000 barrels daily. That won't make Saudi Arabia happy, and gives them even more reason to want to maintain market share, he said.
Persistent low prices into 2016 may make it harder for shale-oil producers to restart because of funding problems, even if prices rebound, Melek said.
"I'm speculating, but I imagine Opec would like to see that industry's ability to [find] funding erode a bit more," he said.
For consumers, low oil values keeps gas prices subdued. The EIA said US retail regular-grade gasoline prices averaged $2.09 per gallon as of 23 November, the lowest since 2008. With oil prices expected to stay low, "the good news is that drivers will continue to pay less", Haworth said. Consumers, for once, are the winners in this global clash of oil powers.


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The Cambridges came and they conquered. The Duke and the Duchess of Cambridge Prince William and Kate Middleton made yet another glamorous appearance on Sunday, February 10, this time stepping out for the BAFTAs in wedding-worthy attire.
For the celeb-filled occasion held at the Royal Albert Hall in London, Middleton could've been the bride in a one-shoulder, eggshell white Alexander McQueen gown. The piece featured a floral motif on one shoulder and a silk ribbon cinching her waist.
The mom of three paired her outfit with a matching clutch and a sentimental choice of accessory by wearing earrings that once belonged to the late Princess Diana.
The couple has attended the show for years with Prince William's role as the president of BAFTA. During the ceremony, the duke presented the renowned Fellowship award—the highest honor of the evening—to film editor Thelma Schoonmaker.
Following the show, the couple met with numerous winners from the program, including one interesting connection. The royals greeted actress Olivia Colman, who plays Queen Elizabeth II in the Netflix series The Crown.
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From Daily Telegraph news 16th December 2017
Pictured: St Mary's Baconsthorpe. Scene of a £100,000 lead theft. Credit:Corrine Youngs/Archant
A metal theft crackdown is failing to protect heritage buildings from thefts by organised gangs, the Church's official insurer has warned.
The Government's attempt to bring scrap metal thefts under control is not working, as criminals have become more brazen and there has been a rise in gangs making off with entire church roofs, according to the specialist church insurers, Ecclesiastical.
This week the Home Office said the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013 "continues to be a powerful weapon" against metal theft, as it completed its review into the legislation.
The Home Office quoted figures from the Office for National Statistics, which showed that the number of thefts fell by more than three quarters in the four years since the legislation came into effect.
But critics warn that these figures paint a misleading picture, as they show the number of thefts but not the severity.
They say that while there has been a decline in low-value "opportunistic" scrap metal thefts, large scale pilfering is on the rise.
There has been a spate of thefts of church roofs, including St Blaise Church in Milton in Oxfordshire which earlier this year which in September replaced its roof with stainless steel after having lead plundered on five separate occasions.
All Saints, a 13th century Leicestershire church has been targetted by metal thieves three times over the past two years.
Michael Angell, church operations director for specialist church insurer, Ecclesiastical, said: "During 2015 we saw an increase in large thefts perpetrated by organised gangs, which involved the removal of entire church roofs. This trend continued during 2016 and 2017."
He said that as the value of lead continues to rise, "it is fair to assume that the volume and severity of incidents of metal theft will also increase".
"Ecclesiastical believes that weaknesses in the control environment created by this Act continue to be exploited by those involved in the theft of metal from our community, places of worship and heritage buildings," he added.
Mr Angell said he hopes to continue working with the Home Office "to ensure that the current legislation is implemented effectively, particularly when it comes to enforcement".
The Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013 was bought in to curb the rising ride of metal thefts by making it harder for the thieves to sell their stolen metal undetected.
It introduced a formal licensing regime for scrap metal dealers, made it a criminal offence to buy scrap metal with cash, and required dealers to keep full receipts and record on disposal of scrap metal.
Robert Fell, chief executive of the British Metals Recycling Association (BMRA) said that a lack of effective enforcement of the Act means that criminal gangs remain at large and operate with impunity.
"The Home Office are hiding behind flawed data," he said.
"The number of crimes has reduced but they have got much bigger. If you looked at value or impact [of thefts] it would show a very, very different story."
As well as church roofs, telecoms cabling and cabling for railway signalling are being stolen, he added.
"A lot of infrastructure is at risk it is high value copper. We are so dismayed by the Home Office report," he said. "The value of metal is continuing to rise, so it will get worse.
"The Government has just published a document saying we won't do anything different, so the thieves will be thinking 'great, bring it on'."
A Home Office spokesperson said: "During our review of the Act, some organisations told us that they were aware of a shift from smaller, more opportunistic thefts, to larger-scale and more organised crimes.
"We recognise that the nature and scale of these crimes can vary and we will continue to work with the police and other partners, including through the police-led National Metal Theft Working Group, to understand better the current nature of metal thefts and what more can be done to prevent them."
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Pictured left: A Trace-in-Metal Forensic Microdot which is carrying data relating to the exact location, day, date, time of installtion, the identity of the installer, when it was infused into the lead substrate, that has survived a complete meltdown of the lead, with the data remaining intact. This provides traceability of the lead throughout the metals recycling processes.
Said Managing Director John Minary: "We have been saying this for the past 5 years. You can legislate all you want, if there is no one to enforce the law, criminals will continue to steal."
"Recyclers need to buy metal, it is their business to do so. If they don't know where the metal is from, they will buy it. If they know it is stolen, it will still get bought, because there is no way of tracing that metal. Trace-in-Metal changes this, by indelibly marking metal with forensic tags that survive the temperatures used in metal reprocessing, we provide traceability throughout the food chain, and this is a STEPCHANGE"
"Maintaining the status-quo is not an option. All lead assets on roofs, on the sides of buildings, in public parks are at risk. The threat is very real, and by providing traceability that targets rougue scrap metal dealers you get a very strong deterrent against stealing the metal in the first place. It also gives the diminishing law enforcers a fighting chance of detection, even after the metal has been melted down."
"Insurance companies and specifiers must see this happening. We have developed this technology, it is now time to embrace the Trace-in-Metal system to benefit everyone, especially communities."


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"No eligible bachelor wants to marry a bluestocking...especially not those frightful Chadwick girls." (Lady Jersey, Almacks Patroness)
Amelia's writing was often prone to getting her into trouble. Hence why she eventually took on a pen name. But it seems, once again, her unthinking need to spill out everything onto paper will land her in hot water.
After her sisters persuade her the only way to get over her love for Lord Nicholas Wentworth is to write about him, Amelia devotes hours and hours of ink to the subject. However, she never expects for Nicholas to end up in possession of this information. How could she admit her affection for him when she knows full well he is still in love with her now married sister?
To save herself embarrassment - and, more importantly, to keep her pen name hidden - Amelia must find a way to intercept these letters, and, if she cannot, she must persuade Nicholas it was all some awful jest and that she is certainly not A. Hardwick - purveyor of stories so scandalous that it would mean utter ruination for all the Chadwick girls should the truth come out.


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As announced last month, Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival is starting on April 1, 2016. There will be chef demonstrations, seminars celebrity appearances and much more!
In the Backlot Stage of Hollywood Land you can learn techniques in the 30 minute culinary demonstrations by some of the greatest chefs in the industries including Disneyland chefs. You need to grab your seats quickly as seating is limited.
There will be 45-minute beverage seminars full of knowledge about beer, wine and spirits, these seminars promise to be fun! This takes place in the Sonoma Terrace at the Golden Vine Winery for an additional charge.
Looking for the biggest names in the culinary world?
Names like chef Guy Fieri, Graham Elliot, Claudia Sandoval, Robert Irvine and Disneyland Resort Signature Dining Chef Andrew Sutton. They will be sharing tips, recipes and share stories while they demonstrate personal favorite dishes at Stage 17 in Hollywood Lane. After the demos the chefs will hang around for autographs and photos, there is an additional charge for this.
There will also be Lifestyle Seminars; you will have the opportunity to learn about topics such as gardening, horticulture and health and wellness in the beautiful California setting in Hollywood land.
Admission to California Adventure is required to attend, there are additional fees at certain events. Space is limited and some events require you to be 21 or older.


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OTTAWA—Public Safety Minister Bill Blair says he's ruling out using Canada's intelligence agencies to help track COVID-19's spread within the country's borders.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said "every option" was on the table in the country's fight to contain the pandemic. But in an interview with the Star Thursday evening, Blair said using the intelligence community's powers in the effort to trace the pandemic's spread is a "bright line" he is unwilling to cross.

Blair said there are "very clear" legal constraints around the agencies' powers and Canadians' privacy and Charter rights.

"I don't believe … it's appropriate to use any element of the national security establishment in the tracking and tracing of this pandemic. That's a public health responsibility," said Blair.

"We'll make sure (public health officials) have the tools to do their job, but it's not something I believe the national security establishment should be involved in ... And so we won't cross that line."

Some countries have turned to intrusive surveillance measures to monitor COVID-19 outbreaks within their borders. The most extreme forms of surveillance has been deployed by authoritarian regimes, such as China, but democracies like Israel, South Korea and Singapore have used tools usually reserved for intelligence agencies to track the virus' spread.

In Canada, some national security watchers have pointed to a lack of "health intelligence" within the national security community. University of Ottawa professor Wesley Wark noted that as far back as 2004, the Canadian government suggested intelligence agencies needed to keep tabs on public health crises.

Others, including former CSIS analysts Stephanie Carvin and Jessica Davis, argued against the "securitization" of public health issues.

"Pandemics are a public health issue with national security consequences, not a national security issue in and of itself," Carvin and Davis wrote in a recent Policy Options piece.

"Giving national security and intelligence agencies a health-intelligence mandate is a solution that might cause more problems than it solves, making unfounded assumptions about current intelligence tools, duplicating existing capabilities and overstating the utility of early warning to policy makers."

Blair did not rule out CSIS or other agencies gathering intelligence about public health risks. But he said the agencies' intrusive surveillance and disruption powers should be reserved for threats to national security.

"CSIS has important work to do to make sure our national security and our economy are not subject to foreign interference … but I'll tell you I think there's a very fine line here that CSIS will not cross," Blair said.

While Canada's intelligence agencies won't be tracking COVID-19, the pandemic is having an effect on their work.

In a joint statement last week, CSIS and the Communications Security Establishment, Canada's signals intelligence and cyber defence agency, warned there's a heightened risk of state-sponsored hacking against Canadian companies and organizations researching COVID-19.

"With regards to the specific threats, (CSE) has assessed that the COVID-19 pandemic presents an elevated level of risk to the cyber security of Canadian health organizations involved in the national response to the COVID-19 pandemic. CSIS sees an increased risk of foreign interference and espionage due to the extraordinary effort of our businesses and research centres," the agencies wrote.

CSIS said they're taking a direct role in warning likely targets of hostile state hacking. But the pandemic is also presenting "interesting challenges" to the agency's work, according to Blair, with difficulties in identifying, recruiting and meeting with new sources during national lockdowns.

"A number of very important ways in which CSIS does its work have been somewhat constrained by the environment presented by this pandemic," Blair said.

"And so they have been finding new and important ways to do their job. And I remain confident that they are doing their job."

Alex Boutilier is an Ottawa-based reporter covering national politics for the Star. Follow him on Twitter: @alexboutilier