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Jungle Book: Tribes threatened with eviction as Disney movie opens
Written by Contributor, 10th April 2016, 0 Comments
As the new Jungle Book movie is released, tribes across India are being illegally evicted from their lands because they've been turned into tiger reserves. One of these places is the iconic Kanha Tiger Reserve, the inspiration for Rudyard Kipling's original novel, from where hundreds of Baiga and Gond tribespeople were illegally evicted in 2014.
As the new Jungle Book movie is released, tribes across India are being illegally evicted from their lands because they've been turned into tiger reserves – while fee-paying tourists are welcomed in.
One of these places is the iconic Kanha Tiger Reserve, the inspiration for Rudyard Kipling's original novel, from where hundreds of Baiga and Gond tribespeople were illegally evicted in 2014. And forced evictions are once again being threatened in the nearby Achanakmar reserve, despite fierce opposition, and in Amrabad, among others.
Kanha markets itself as the "inspiration" for The Jungle Book, and encourages large-scale tourism on the grounds that "nowhere can you see [tigers] as often." But few visitors or viewers of the Disney film will be aware of the violence and intimidation inflicted on tribal peoples in the home of The Jungle Book in the name of tiger conservation.
The Forest Department claims that tribes accept "voluntary relocation", but in reality they are coerced into "accepting" eviction with bribes and the threat of violence. Some are moved to government resettlement camps, but others are simply pushed out and forced to live in abject poverty on the edges of their territory.
Following the Kanha forced evictions in 2014, one Baiga man said: "We were one of the last families to resist. But the people from the reserve forced us to leave. They told us they'd take care of us for three years, but they didn't do a thing. Even when my brother was killed, no one came to help us."
Another Baiga tribesperson said: "We are lost – wandering in search of land. Here there is only sadness. We need the jungle."
The big conservation organizations are guilty of supporting this. They never speak out against evictions. But many Indian tribes actually revere the tiger, and have lived peacefully alongside them for generations. There is no evidence that evictions protect tigers; in fact they're more likely to harm them by alienating local people from conservation efforts.
Tribal peoples are the best conservationists and guardians of the natural world. They should be at the forefront of tiger conservation, but instead, they are being excluded. There is even evidence of more tigers living in areas where the people have not been thrown out.
Survival's director Stephen Corry said: "We hope that this film helps bring some attention to the suffering currently being inflicted on tribal people across India in the name of tiger conservation. When India's tiger population crashed in the last century it had nothing to do with tribes. It happened thanks to rapid industrialization and the wholesale slaughter carried out by colonial hunters and Indian elites. Yet all over India, tribes are paying the price for this: They're kicked off their ancestral land to be replaced by tourists in their thousands."
Revealed: 62 killed in Indian park hosting royals
The National Park and tiger reserve that Prince William and Katherine will visit this week is the focus of a brutal shoot to kill policy that has seen 62 people shot dead by wildlife guards in just nine years. Kaziranga National Park in Assam state has become infamous across India for its extrajudicial executions. Armed guards summarily execute anyone they suspect of poaching, and local people are reportedly offered cash rewards for informing on people they suspect of involvement. The guards are given immunity from prosecution.
Revealed: Tiger numbers INCREASE when tribe stays in tiger reserve (2015 article)
Startling new data reveals tiger numbers have increased rapidly in the first reserve in India where local tribes have won the right to stay. The information, which the Indian National Tiger Conservation authority originally tried to suppress, discredits government policy to remove the many tribes whose lands have been turned into tiger reserves. Between 2010 and 2014 the tiger population in the BRT Tiger Reserve in Karnataka state almost doubled, from 35 to 68. Unlike elsewhere in India, local Soliga tribespeople have been allowed to continue living alongside tigers, even in the core of the reserve. This increase is far higher than the national rate at which the tiger population is growing.
Indian tribe secures unprecedented rights to tiger reserve (2011 article)
In a landmark victory, a tribe in India has for the first time had their right to use their ancestral land recognized – even though it is inside a tiger reserve. In 1974 members of the Soliga tribe were evicted from their homes in the Biligirirangan Hills, Karnataka state, by a local government intent on protecting the state's wildlife. But now the Soliga's right to collect, use and sell forest produce from within the Rangaswami Temple Sanctuary reserve has been formally confirmed.


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United World Infrastructure's Smart Cities Focus On Citizens And Progressive Technology
"By incorporating ICT solutions including, smart grids, smart metering, renewable energy solutions, and smart energy storage and backup systems into the city's energy infrastructure, and by utilizing the output data and analytics, city administrators would be able to reduce consumptions, monitor supply and demand and make relevant assessments for future capacity," says UWI's Technical Director Amr Youssef.
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United World Infrastructure (UWI), is a global infrastructure investment and development company with operations in Dubai and headquarters in Washington DC. The company collaborates with governments worldwide to acquire, invest in, design, build, and operate new clusters, cities, regional hubs, themed developments and other real-estate and infrastructure assets.
With an overwhelming 70 percent of the world's population presumed to be living in cities by 2050, Smart City enhancements have become an integral part of UWI's offerings.
UWI's vision for a Smart City is informed by the latest technologies, research and developments in the field. Progressive Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) Infrastructure, allows smart devices such as smart phones and automobiles to connect to smart infrastructure such as smart power grid, parking systems, traffic management, and home automation and control devices.
Civic Engagement in the form of feedback from the community, allows citizens to voice concerns and actively contribute to a problem-free environment through feedback applications. The Smart Service Delivery Model provides citizens with efficient services to enhance liveability. These include superior sustainability solutions like smart LED street lights that dim according to pedestrian and vehicle movement patterns, automated waste removal services, smart parking solutions through sensors, e-learning and smart education solutions, and in-home patient doctor interaction via smart devices.
"Smart Cities are capable of providing the most efficient, reliable, and sustainable energy supply systems to new city developments," says Amr Youssef, who serves as Director of Technical Operations at UWI. "By incorporating ICT solutions including, smart grids, smart metering, renewable energy solutions, and smart energy storage and backup systems into the city's energy infrastructure, and by utilizing the output data and analytics, city administrators would be able to reduce consumptions, monitor supply and demand and make relevant assessments for future capacity," says Youssef.
Medini, one of UWI's keynote investment projects, is currently implementing Smart City initiatives in Malaysia. Smart mobility, electronic vehicles, a community portal, smart structures, and an integrated operating centre are being piloted at present. "Our goal is to deliver smart solutions to citizens who live, work and visit Medini to enhance quality living," says managing director and CEO Ir. Khairil Anwar Ahmad, of Medini Iskandar Malaysia. "We bring soul into the community. It's not only about building multi-story towers and infrastructure but rather about the people who come to live and spend time in the city as a community," says Ahmad.
With consideration to a recent report by Grand View Research, it is anticipated that the global smart cities market will reach $1.4 trillion in 2020, nearly tripling the global market size of $568 billion in 2013. With the rising demand for smart cities, UWI recognises the critical need for smart intervention at large-scale city development and singular building levels.
"We believe in building cities that are liveable, efficient, connected and, most importantly, a safe place for people to call home," says Vafa Valapour, who leads strategic investments in real estate and infrastructure assets, and guides business initiatives at UWI. "Our recently launched Ghana Gold Cityincorporates an array of Smart City services that will be offered for the very first time in Ghana," says Valapour.
By means of applied technological advances, it is now the Smart City paradigm which drives our analysis and development in an urbanising world where economies, governments, societies and environmentalists take active interest in offering citizens access to better services.

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Annual Book Sale
Age Group: ADULTS
October 02, 2019
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The Library's Annual Book Sale is coming October 2nd – 6th. The book sale will be held in the Library Gallery during regular Library hours. Friends of the Library members who show their membership card at check-out will receive half-off of the listed price. A two dollar bag sale will be held on October 5th & 6th. You must use a Springdale Library book bag to receive the two dollar price. The bags can be purchased at the Info Desk for four dollars. If you are interested in volunteering or have questions, call 479-750-8180 or email questions to email@example.com.
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Published on : Monday, February 11, 2019
Again, the Geelong region has been shown off all over Australia and world. Credit goes to the Vic Open Golf tournament at Thirteenth Beach.
The four-day tournament is one of the biggest events of the region and offers a major boost up for tourism and jobs, according to organizers.
It is the only professional tournament that has men and women playing side by side, for equal prize money.
Scotsman David Law asserted the men's event, finishing at 18-under par, two shots prior to the Australian golfers Brad Kennedy and Wade Ormsby.
France's Celine Boutier won the women's tournament.
She finished eight-under par.
A group of three players tied for second, Australians Sarah Kemp and Su Oh, and England's Charlotte Thomas.
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Of Bellevue, died on Sunday, June 2, 2019 after a brief illness. She was 90 years of age. Elvira Amedea Franzetti was born on February 19, 1929 in Nanuet, New York to parents Mabel Baranzelli and Carl Franzetti. She was schooled in Seattle, graduating from Roosevelt High School in 1947, and attended Seattle University.
Having grown up during the Depression, Vera was a strong, hard working, resilient woman, but also kind, compassionate, generous and welcoming. On September 3, 1949 she married Andrew Ralph Aebi at St. Catherine's Catholic Church in Seattle. They had two sons, Mark and Kevin, and lived in Bellevue for 60 years. Vera worked for the Bellevue School District for many years, retiring in 1991 to care for her first grandson. Vera enjoyed cards and games, friends, gardening, was a long-standing member of St. Louise Catholic Church and various social groups.
Vera will be missed by her husband at home Andy, sons Mark (Natalie) of Bellevue and Kevin (Kelly) of Bothell, grandsons Anthony and Nathan, and many long time friends and neighbors. Funeral services will be held at a future date. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. The family thanks the caregivers at Mission Healthcare Rehabilitation Center and Sunrise Redmond in Bellevue for the loving care they provided to their dear wife and mother during her last days.
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OMG Jughead Goes Full 'Serpent' In New Riverdale Sneak Peek
This is one hell of a homecoming. Jughead Jones, the crown prince of Riverdale's south side, attends his very first day of Southside High in this week's episode of Riverdale ("Chapter Sixteen: The Watcher in the Woods"). Luckily for Jug, his new school comes complete with three equally broody and leathered-up confidantes. You're home, Jughead.
Say hello to Jughead's new Southside Serpents crew: Toni Topaz (Vanessa Morgan), Sweet Pea (Jordan Connor), and Fangs Fogarty (Drew Ray Tanner). Are they high on the Jingle Jangle? Who can really say. But this fab foursome sure looks cool. Just look at these angsty teen weirdos:
Guys, are you ready for Southside High on this week's #Riverdale? Best episode yet! Watch live on #cw, too much juicy stuff happens to wait! pic.twitter.com/xv2VoeZ3pT
— RobertoAguirreSacasa (@WriterRAS) October 23, 2017
Whoa, "best episode yet?" You have my attention, Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa.
Some fans might be weary of Jughead's new acquaintances, but venturing outside the hallowed halls of Riverdale High is just what the show needs to fortify the brewing war between the Riverdale's north and south sides. It's also an opportunity for Riverdale to introduce its first bisexual character in Toni Topaz, an opinionated character that has been described as the "female Jughead." Whether that brings her and Jughead together romantically is still TBD, so Bughead shippers, please don't freak out.
The Evolution of Cole Sprouse In 14 Glorious Pictures
It does make sense that Toni will take Jughead, a loner who just so happens to be Southside Serpent royalty, under her wings to show him the ropes at Southside High. This is not unlike that time in The O.C.'s third season when teen queen Marissa Cooper enrolled in Newport Union Public School after being kicked out of her fancy private school and befriended Johnny (ugh), Casey (ughhh), and Chili, much to her boyfriend Ryan's absolute dismay.
Things ended poorly for Johnny (and Marissa, tbh), so let's hope Toni doesn't suffer a similar fate. Though, with a hooded killer on the loose, anything can happen.
- Crystal Bell
36 Photos That Prove Cole Sprouse Is Leonardo DiCaprio's Long Lost Brother...
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In the era of cam phones, individuals regularly click and also share their pictures; these cam phones are making individuals revealed to taking photographs and also to aesthetic imagery in different types. We take a look at the photos shared by our pals on social media, we see the advertising campaigns on the stores; photography is utilized to interact or to share to the customer. Many people click images daily but, few of them understand that how these different taking photographs kinds have been motivating professional photographers? When we are familiar with the different taking photographs types, we get the knowledge of various style which may fit to our photography behaviors.
Allow us take a look at these following 15 different genres of taking photographs:
Airborne Photography: As we fly or obtain above the ground level, we always attempt to fire the attractive scene which we see listed below us. For instance, when we are in a flight we always attempt to catch the landscape scene which we can see from above. This is called Aerial taking photographs.
French picture taker and also balloonist, Gaspar Felix Tournachon, took the major aerial picture in 1858. He examined for a long period of time before he might develop the image. He had actually captured the French community, Petit-Becetre, from a hot-air swell, 80 meters over the ground.
Building Photography: Framing the colour, form, layout or art of any framework can be relaxing to eyes. All the visuals of monuments or structures are consisting of in this style of photography. Both, the inside and also the outside of a building can be mounted, however the challenging element for the digital photographer is to bear in mind of the illumination and distortion.
Honest Taking photographs: In this type of taking photographs, we capture the minutes as they take place. The things isn't knowledgeable about the digital photographer, so show up natural and also hence the picture results into a very kicked back one.
Expert tip: Use a very long zoom for capturing the honest images. If you'll make use of the short zoom lens, then the things may get mindful that you are framing them therefore you can shed a loosened up as well as natural photo.
school photography in Sydney Docudrama Photography: These are the manual photos that are utilized to highlight a certain image or tale. This style consists of hand-operated photos that develop a picture tale. These all are representational images which may include a tale of war, science, fiction and also much more. In this genre, we always try to record all the details which in turn cause making a picture tell a story.
Fashion Photography: These taking photographs types are essentially made use of to market something and afterwards ultimately to offer it. This genre includes the glamorization of the item that makes a product look attractive therefore customers willingly buy it.
school photographer These kinds of images should be very creatively and greatly taken. We can capture them anywhere like, in a studio, in a home or anywhere outdoors. We have to do the pre-shooting preparation before mounting the product. The preparation might consist of make-up, styles, place, lights as well as undoubtedly the design plays a very vital duty.
Food Taking photographs: Every day we are offered with a minimum of something either on the table or in a dining establishment. The food which is offered, is clicked as well as is shared by us in the form of photos. The taking photographs which is utilized by restaurants, web sites or blog owners to draw clients and to offer their product is called as food taking photographs.
Expert idea: Food photography is most likely to be captured in natural light. Using flash is never ever recommended while recording the food, as it can include unwanted points in our photo. It's a huge NO in this design. Using flash may look our food greasy and the natural colours may wash out of the photos.
Landscape Taking photographs: This type of taking photographs is one of the most popular kind of photography. In this category, the taking photographs of stunning views, influence of ecological conditions is done. We always enjoy to capture a stunning landscape as we see an eye-soothing and gorgeous scene.
If we want an ideal landscape shot, after that we have to deal with the proper lighting. Using a tripod is constantly recommended as shaking of the cam can cause a shaky picture that will not look great. Utilizing high shutter gives us a perfect image as the desired amount of light may drop inside the cam as well as our photo might look bright and also sharp.
Night-long Exposure Taking Photographs: As it gets dark, there are various stunning aspects which an audience can not see with the naked eye as well as a video camera can do it for us. This taking photographs is primarily concentrated on the understanding of light, shutter and aperture.
For obtaining an excellent piece of these pictures, we must fit enough with the hands-on mode of the video camera therefore the correct setups can be executed.
Photojournalism: This sort of photography is very similar to that of documentary taking photographs. This consist of the photography of the events are occurring today and afterwards it is notified to the whole globe.
For example, whatever we see in papers, information or in magazines are all a result of photojournalism.
This include the photography of unexpected events at a prepared place. A photographer needs to get to at a right place at a correct time to make it happen completely.
Conceptual/Fine Art Taking photographs: This genre of taking photographs consists of telling a story. In this category, we create our own tale and also our own characters in a fabricated environment. We are intended to have a concept of exactly how our outcome will appear like as well as how we can plan to make it so.
The photographer constantly attempts to send a message, a concept or a feeling by these pictures.
Portrait Taking photographs: In this type of photography, all the emphasis is made on the state of mind or on the expressions of the object. It is an intriguing subject for the photographers. A picture can be a full-body picture or can be close-up portrait. Whichever the photo we take, our face is concentrated the most.
It must be kept in mind that the image must be sharp and also is well focused. Eyes should be particularly focused as they throw maximum feelings. Jokes can be informed once we have to make an enjoyable state of mind of our object.
Sporting activity Taking photographs: This is among those photography types that includes framework of the items which are either in rapid activity or in action. These showing off events are recorded by utilizing very long lenses.
Expert idea: It is suggested to make use of high ISO while clicking this kind of images. By high ISO, we are allowed to make high shutter rate, which consequently create high quality pictures. We can change angles as necessary and can get variety of images.
Street Photography: Capturing something in our day-to-day life or at public places is most probably said as road taking photographs. It resembles that of candid photography. In this category, professional photographer picture the real-life scene or behind the scene photos, yet in candid the focus gets on the item or on a popular vacationer place.
A professional photographer needs to observe every little aspect which is around him/her. As quickly as a tale is envisioned, the picture should be caught.
Battle Photography: This style services the areas where a battle is taking place, or is ended up. The digital photographers even place their life in danger for capturing these photos. These pictures or the tales can be recorded also after a battle is finished.
The taking photographs package of a war professional photographer have to be streamlined enough to change the lenses and also the electronic camera according to the scenario. It is extremely denied not to bring hefty accessories with them. Hefty devices might fall us in trouble if a negative situation comes.
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In the era of cam phones, individuals regularly click and also share their pictures; these cam phones are making individuals revealed to taking photographs and also to aesthetic imagery in different types. We take a look at the photos shared by our pals on social media, we see the advertising campaigns on the stores; photography is utilized to interact or to share to the customer. Many people click images daily but, few of them understand that how these different taking photographs kinds have been motivating professional photographers? When we are familiar with the different taking photographs types, we get the knowledge of various style which may fit to our photography behaviors.


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Have you ever wondered about the price difference for a 3 star hotel in New York vs. one in Singapore? Or wondered what the difference would be for a taxi trip in London vs. Istanbul? We took a close look at some of the world's greatest mega cities, London, Bangkok, Paris, Singapore, Dubai, New York and Istanbul to find out their popularity, green spaces, cost of living and consumption habits among other fun facts and general statistics.
Travel and Cost of Living
If you're looking to travel on the cheap, then Bangkok is the place to be with an overall cheaper cost of living than the other cities. However if you're looking to experience some of the world's most iconic and popular cities, London, Paris, Dubai and New York will be right up your alley, with the most tourists and popular Facebook locations.
When it comes to actually travelling around these cities, London, Paris and New York have the largest amount of metro stations and London the most buses, while Dubai, has a very small number of both. On the other hand, New York, Paris and London all have the most expensive taxi fares, so this one will depend how you prefer to travel around the city.
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Right, after a frantic day of painting Krieg, I spent the last few hours of the day on my Elysian Valkerie.
In my last post i said i would document the techniques used to weather this bird, and this is what i have for you today. These techniques are taken from Imperial Armour Masterclass from Forgeworld - a book i highly recommend!! These techniques are transferable to all vehicles and colour scheme, so i hope you will all find it helpful!
The first thing i wanted to do was create a chipped effect on the paintwork. As you can see, the Valkerie is far to clean and pristine!
To do this, take a piece of foam (any will do but carry case foam is particularly good) Dip the edge of the foam into some Charadon Granite foundation paint. This could will act as the base colour of the metal that lies underneath the paint job. Wipe off the excess paint so you have just a little bit more paint than you would normally use for a drybrush.
Then gently apply the paint using the foam to the areas of the Valkerie that are likely to see wear and tear. These are usually the edges of the hull, access ramps/ladders, moving parts etc. You can also apply chipping to areas of the hull that need breaking up a bit, but this is entirely up to you.
The finished result should look something like this.
Already the Valkerie looks weathered and beaten. You could leave the weathering here at this stage if you wanted! However, i like to go for that little extra bit of realism and add even more weathering.
Get hold of some oil paints. I use Winton Oils paint, as they are available in pretty much every hobby store you go into! For this Valkyrie i have got a Burnt Umber (brown) and Lamp Black (well, black). These two colours will simulate the build up of soot/smoke and oil on the hull. You do not want to apply them directly though, as the colour will be far to strong! Dilute the colours using white spirit. The thinner the dilution the weaker the colour, and vice versa. Theres not set amount for the dilution so you'll just have to experiment a little until you get the right mix.
Once you are satisfied, apply the black to areas that are likely to accumulate soot and muck (all hull creases, rivets, engine parts, etc) This is a terribly easy part of the process, as the mix will just run around the rivets and creases very easily, leaving behind a deposit of your thinned out oil paint.
A cool effect that's good on skimmers and flyers is some directional weathering (don't know if that's a term, but if not i just coined it!). This represents the collective muck being dragged across the surface of the hull by wind shear. For this part i stood the Valkerie on its tail so gravity could help me out a bit!
Gently drag some of your oil paint mix across the areas of the hull that you want the weathering. In this case i used the edges of the wings. You will need a stronger mix for this part, or if your careful, neat oil paint. Once you have applied the paint, put some white spirit in an airbrush. Now gently spray white spirit over the area that you just applied the paint. It will slowly start to diffuse and hopefully run down the wing, leaving a paint-snail trail as it goes. If you don't own an airbrush, then use a paintbrush dipped in white spirit and carefully drag the paint down in the desired direction until you get the desired effect.
Hopefully you ll end up with something like this:
The technique can also be used to 'burn' areas of the hull that might see extreme heat. In this instance i used the black mix to represent soot and exhaust fumes discolouring the tail wings on the Valkyrie.
Right that's it! Hopefully you'll end up with a Valkerie that looks a little something like this:
As you can see these methods are very easy, and make a hell of a difference to your vehicles. For me it really brings them alive!
I hope it all made sense, and i hope you find a use for these techniques! If you have any questions at all, please ask!


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Hi, I'm Tom Webster – BADMINTON England's Disability Manager. Since my appointment in mid-March, I've been the lead for disability badminton. Although I am part of the Development team, I work across all departments of BADMINTON England to co-ordinate our disability badminton strategy.
Badminton is a sport for everyone, regardless of any physical, sensory or intellectual impairment. With small amendments to the playing areas, non-disabled players can play against or alongside players in wheelchairs or with mobility impairments.
The most talented disabled players can progress to the Four Nations Disabled Badminton Championships. In recent years this has been hosted here in England, in Liverpool in 2009 and Manchester in 2010, linked directly to the European Championships. Recently a number of exciting developments have taken place which should further help to improve disability badminton in England. A coaching course has been developed which will teach coaches how to deliver quality sessions to disabled participants. To complement this, several disability-specific and inclusive 'mainstream' clubs have a thriving disabled membership. In addition we hope to raise the profile of the sport amongst our members and the general public with a dedicated section on the BADMINTON England website.
At elite level, England already boasts 13 players in the World's Top 10 across various impairment classifications. This bears well for future medal prospects as the Badminton World Federation continue to press for inclusion in the Paralympic Games by 2016.
European Badminton Championships for the Disabled – 21st-24th May 2010
13 English players travelled to the Swiss Olympic Centre at Kerenzerberg, high in the Alps, for the 7th European Badminton Championships for the Disabled, taking on the best the continent has to offer in one of the most prestigious disabled badminton tournaments in the world. Kent pair Ollie Clarke and Andrew Martin were the biggest success stories, teaming up to take Gold in the Dwarf Men's Doubles, squeezing Devon's Krysten Coombs and Ireland's Niall McVeigh into Silver medal position. Clarke then made it a weekend to remember by beating McVeigh to claim the Men's Singles in a thrilling finale; 21-19, 15-21, 21-19. Antony Forster (Avon) was England's other Gold medallist, triumphing in the STU5 Men's Doubles alongside German partner Frank Deitel without dropping a game. After progressing serenely to the final they wrapped up the Championship with a win over Turkish pair Eser and Tuzcu 21-11, 21-17.
England finished the Championships a highly creditable 3rd in the medal table (2.5G, 3S, 4B) behind Germany (4G, 2S, 6B) and Israel (4G, 3S, 4B).


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"If you want to leave your footprints on the sands of time you must not drag your feet"- President Abdul Kalam
"If you think you can or if you think you can't, you are right"-
Henry Ford
"Eyes cannot see what the mind does not know"--- Anonymous
All of us, every day of our lives, are faced with having to make decisions. At critical times, such as at the end of our college education, every path we can take seems to close many doors even as it opens another, and the pressure that we and others impose on ourselves to choose well can be disorienting.
If you are considering applying to do higher studies, many questions pop up: How flexible is research as a career option? Will it lead to a satisfactory job in financial terms? How good is research as a career option if you plan to pursue it in India itself? As a step to a career in the technology industry (that is, joining a company as an engineer after MS or PhD), a background in research is certainly very valuable.It is now widely acknowledged and accepted that, amongst the factors of development, mastery of science and technology (S&T) is perhaps the most important. This has become all the more imminent with the global shift towards a knowledge-based society and economy. It is therefore necessary that the best Indian brains take up science and technology as an academic profession and perhaps research as a career. There is thus an urgent need for a national level initiative and movement to popularize S&T.
Doing research is also the only way you can quench your intellectual thirst. If after serious assessment, of yourself and other factors, you have concluded that you want to take up research as a career, let me congratulate you! Research is a truly rewarding career for those who are fascinated by the beauty of ideas.
Why get into research?
There are many opportunities for innovation, creating new technology, and designing and developing new research prototypes and products, in areas ranging from the most mathematical and theoretical to the most experimental. Researchers are members in a community of scholars and innovators.
Researchers are as different as the research they do but certain attributes seem to help promote research success. It helps to be:
*curious about the whys and hows of things
* persevering in your approach
* an independent thinker and worker
* creative, disciplined and focused when you need to be.
Research can be an extremely rewarding and satisfying career. Facing, managing, and eventually overcoming uncertainty is a powerful experience, as knowing that you have contributed something to the body of knowledge in your discipline that no one has ever known before.
Research is both an art and a science: It requires you to know your subject and to know yourself, to have knowledge of the mechanics of solving a problem, as well as a feel for what is promising and what is not.
For many people, the experience of conducting research provides an opportunity to grow not only as a researcher, but as a person, in a deep and substantive way, and is well worth the commitment and effort.
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Oak Cliff Cultural Center & Latino Cultural Center present Stand-Up Tragedy
The Oak Cliff Cultural Center and the Latino Cultural Center, in collaboration with local theater artists Stephanie Cleghorn Jasso and Ruben Carrazana, will present Stand-Up Tragedy, a play by Bill Cain. For the first time, two of Dallas' cultural centers are teaming up to produce a professional theatrical production from the ground up. With a cast of professional actors and local high school students, raps, basketball games, and only an empty space to tell the story with audience seating onstage, Stand-Up Tragedy is an adrenaline-pumping and intense theatrical experience.
Set in a Catholic school on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, Stand-Up Tragedy is a play that tells the story of a group of young students and the teachers whose job it is to help them graduate, but they all face one seemingly insurmountable obstacle: the statistics that say that most of these kids are not going to make it.


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Fargo Street 2019
Date & Time: Stay tuned – it will be on a weekend in March.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Our ride organizer for this event is working with the streets department & the neighbors to get the street closed down one day in March. The city had made Fargo St. into a one-way going downhill. Consequently, unlike prior years, a permit is now required. We will keep you apprised of any progress on our Facebook Club Page where you may ask questions and post comments. Important less frequent updates will appear on this page also.
*** March 27 UPDATE *** A permit could not be secured for March so the event is delayed. The nearest possibility will be a Sunday in May. If not, then the event is cancelled until next year.
Los Angeles Wheelmen Bicycle Club is open to all cyclists. Post messages about news, rides and events, upload your photos or see where other members have been or what they have to say.
Note: Any brave souls up for an early start to attempt a new record for number of climbs should contact the Event Director, Kermit Ganier, well ahead of time at (310) 367-0458. The earliest start time for any riders seeking to set a new record is 7:30 am. They will have up to 8 hours from then to attempt to set a new record – until 3:30 pm as circumstances permit. The current women's record holder is Heidi Volpe with 105 climbs in 2016. The men's record holder is Mario Correa with 113 climbs in 2015. Truly amazing! Top that if you can and good luck.
Start Location: Allesandro and Fargo Streets. From the I5 Freeway, take the Glendale Freeway (SR 2) South; exit at Glendale Blvd and turn left; turn left to Allesandro Street; three blocks to the Fargo Street intersection. Street parking is challenging here so plan to arrive early if possible.
This annual event dates back to the 1970s, but is almost as popular today as ever. It is dedicated to the truism that most cyclists have never seen a hill they didn't want to climb. The question today is, "Can you do it?" And the second question is, "If you can, how many times can you do it?" The hill in question is Fargo Street, reputably the steepest hill in Los Angeles. It's only a couple of blocks long, but at over a 30% grade, it's quite a feat if you can climb it. Many will just want to see if they can make it up the hill at all. Amazingly, others vie to see how many times they can make it up the hill in one day. The record is now well over 100. Even if you don't feel up to the challenge, many show up just to watch the others try. So, come out to cheer them on and maybe you will be inspired to give the hill a try yourself. Its a thrill either way.
Here is Huell Howser's coverage of the event in 2003 on YouTube. Enjoy!


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On 23rd-25th November Triumph attended the final testing weekend of 2018 at Jerez race track, with 2019 Moto2 race teams trialling their new race bikes ahead of next season.
On Saturday 24th, two 2019 Moto2 championship contenders riding different machines, both featuring the new 2019 Triumph triple 765cc race engine, recorded practice lap times inside the fastest recorded lap of Jerez Circuit of 1 minute 41 seconds (1'41.890). This is a landmark achievement in one of the first times the riders have ridden 2019 season race bikes in their new configurations.
On Sunday, it was predicted that riders would go even faster, but weather conditions prevented this. All teams used the full weekend on track to complete more testing, development and set up ahead of the forthcoming 2019 Moto2 race season.
Steve Sargent, Triumph Chief Product Officer said; "This weekend feels like the culmination of 2 years of hard work by many people in Triumph. To hear all the bikes out on track at the same time is a dream come true for Triumph. We had direct and overwhelmingly positive feedback from the teams at Jerez as they gear up for the 2019 season. Bring on Qatar!".
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As I count down the last 1.5 days of teaching and 3 workdays, I can see summer and sanity on the horizon! I didn't work last summer but I was all over the state wedding planning, attending pre-wedding events, moving (twice), getting a new job, getting married, etc. So, I'm extremely excited about the approaching two months!
I've been formulating a list in my mind for months of things I need/want to do, but just have not been able to do during the school year. (The kids may leave at 3 [or 4, or 4:20, depending on tutoring] but it's rare for me to get back to town before 5 and I'm usually dragging a bag of schoolwork with me. Maybe, year three of teaching will be a LITTLE less time-consuming.) Here's the ones I can think of now...
1. Take the kitten to the vet
2. Get my hair cut
3. Go the dentist
4. Go to the eye doctor
5. Take back the broken fan
6. Hang pictures
7. Cook real meals on a consistent basis!
8. Make headboard and possibly paint bedroom
9. Read!
10. Organize my husband's study
11. Scrapbook/organize wedding photos and memorabilia
ANNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNDD....the only one thing that truly is relevant to this blog:
12. Really RUN!!!!!!
I've been checking out runs and triathlons for this summer and fall and want to make some commitments (i.e. dropping some cash on registrations fees) for races. It's was a lot easier to find races when I lived with my running mom and sister within an hour of several medium to large cities within a 45 minute radius.
In my new married life, I live with my husband who really cannot (yet) get jazzed up about getting up early to run on a Saturday. And also, there is that little detail of being about one hour from ANY city that recognizes the need for 5Ks. I am undaunted, however, and will be making some race announcements soon! Depending on the success on the next few weeks, there might be some exciting races for the fall!


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Up to 80Km Range on a single charge
BOSCH 1500W Motor – Top speed of 55 km/hr
Electronic Braking System – this means no power can be fed to the motor while the brake is pulled.
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All LED Lights (360 degree night visibility)
3 Riding Modes (Economy, Normal, Sport) – ideal for manoeuvring around a car park or tight roundabouts, then you're able to shift up to receive more power.
Removable Lithium Ion Battery – it can be plugged into any wall outlet you can find! No need for a fancy charging station.
The OG is a reliable, economical way to get around town. I don't go anywhere without it now, life has improved significantly!


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By FRED OLUOCH
Somalia and the United Arab Emirates are still squabbling over the emirates' engagements with the regional states of Jubbaland and Puntland, with Mogadishu saying it will oppose any lease deals on the ports of Bossasso and Kismayu.
The dust has not even settled on the Mogadishu administration's dispute with the semi-autonomous state of Somaliland over the lease of the port of Berbera to the UAE at $440 million.
Somalia has objected to a UAE company taking over the Berbera port in the region of Somaliland in partnership with the Ethiopian government, which Mogadishu says is an invasion of its territory.
And now, Puntland president Abdiweli Mohamed Ali "Gaas" and his Jubbaland counterpart Sheikh Ahmed "Madobe" are on the spot for visiting Dubai last month, further rocking the relations between the two countries.
Somalia's charge d'affaires in Nairobi Ali Mohamed Sheikh told The EastAfrican that UAE was out to drive a wedge between the federal government and regional states, with the objective of weakening the administration of President Mohamed Abdullahi "Farmajo."
"The leaders of Puntland and Jubbaland are free to make private visits to any country in the world, but the mandate of foreign and bilateral relations remains the obligation of the federal government of Somalia," he said.
He argued that just like in Kenya, where the governors have been barred from entering into agreements on funding and joint projects with foreign countries without the permission and guarantee of the national government, Somalia's regional states are bound by the same principle.
Amassing power?
While Sheikh Madobe has said that his Dubai visit was to see his doctor, Jubbaland remains closely linked to the UAE, which still supports his troops.
Mogadishu has also accused him of allowing exportation of charcoal to UAE, which is the biggest market for the Somalia charcoal.
But Mr Gass, who has been Somalia prime minister twice, is unapologetic for hobnobbing with the UAE. In his address to journalists in a townhall in Dubai last month, he said that the UAE is central to the survival of Puntland, citing provision of security and investment.
He said that Puntland supports a federal system that ensures that the central government does not have dictatorial powers over the federal states and which will ensure co-operation in the fight against the Al Shabaab.
"Under federalism, all government powers are either inclusive, concurrent or residual, where residual means that powers that are not explicitly declared by the Constitution belong to the regional states," said Mr Gass in a video released by his office.
Somalia has so far created five regional states — Puntland, Galmudug, Jubbaland, Southwest State, and Hirshabelle. There is still debate on whether Mogadishu — under the Benadiir region — should become the sixth state or remain the country's capital.
Puntland was established in 1998, while Jubbaland came into being in 2012.
The UAE has been providing financial and military assistance to state security forces in Jubbaland and Puntland, which has helped bolster their ability to combat Al-Shabaab and other armed groups.
Somalia experts say that unless and until the federal government is prepared to provide such support, the states will continue to seek assistance wherever they can find it.
Matt Bryden, director of Sahan Africa, a think-tank that focuses on the Horn of Africa and Middle East relations, told The EastAfrican that the government in Mogadishu is still a provisional authority and that the Constitution, the architecture of the federal system and the distribution of power and responsibilities between Mogadishu and the federal states all remain undefined.
State governments wary
"State governments like Jubbaland and Puntland are therefore wary of the federal government trying to pre-empt negotiations by concentrating power and resources in the capital, and they maintain strong relations with the UAE in an attempt to counterbalance what they perceive to be disproportionate external investment in the federal government," said Mr Bryden.
Some opposition leaders have accused President Farmajo of seeking to amass power at the centre, contrary to the 2012 Constitution, which provides for a federal system of government.
Abdirahman Abdishakur Warsame, a former planning minister, who was a presidential candidate in the February 2017 election, said that President Farmajo believes in a strong, centralised government, where the executive overshadows parliament and the judiciary.
"Any rational Somali will agree that bad relations with Abu Dhabi is not good, because there are many Somali businesses in the country and Somalia exports $500,000 worth of livestock to UAE annually," he said.
Mr Warsame is one of the politicians who the government has identified as working with the UAE to "destabilise" Somalia, but he denies the accusations, saying that he is being targeted for criticising the government on certain issues.
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World Satellite Business Week
Euroconsult's World Satellite Business Week, Sept. 9-13 in Paris, is four conferences in one and brings together heavy-hitters from across the global satellite industry.
In addition to the satellite financing and communications focus that dominates the first three days, there's a one-day breakout session on the connected airplane and two days dedicated to the Earth-observation market.
The SpaceNews editorial team will be reporting from Paris throughout the week.
Coverage sponsored by China Great Wall Industry Corporation
Argentina, Turkey wade into tough GEO manufacturing market with joint venture
Gsatcom Space Technologies, a joint venture of Argentina's state-run technology company INVAP and Turkey's partly state-owned Turkish Aerospace Industries, formed last year with the goal of building and selling small GEO satellites at home and abroad.
Op-ed | If hackers cripple your satellite, are you covered? Don't count on it.
While traditionally we talk about solar flares, anomalies and space debris, increasingly risks in space include cyber risks that have repercussions on the ground.
Satellite C-band is worth billions, but how many?
As the U.S. Federal Communications Commission prepares to decide how to reallocate some or all of the nation's satellite C-band spectrum for the coming wave of 5G mobile communications services, experts say appraising the monetary value of the spectrum remains tricky.
EU agency starts space sustainability initiative
The European Union's equivalent of a foreign ministry is starting a new effort to promote the need for sustainable space operations, but that effort will not initially include any new regulation of European satellite operators.
Space insurance rates increasing as insurers review their place in the market
A space insurance executive confirmed Sept. 11 that a spate of recent claims is increasing rates and leading some insurers to reconsider their place in the market.
Kepler reviews plan for constellation architecture
Kepler Communications is reviewing the architecture for its internet-of-things constellation in response to SpaceX's plan to revise the architecture of its Starlink constellation.
Satellogic signs deal to provide imagery service in China
Earth imaging startup Satellogic has signed an agreement with a Chinese company that will give it access to its fleet of satellites for imaging a Chinese province.
Earth observation companies plan new satellites and seek new customers
As operators of Earth observation satellites prepare to update their fleets, with an emphasis on both improved resolution and revisit time, they disagree on how much demand there is for existing and new data.
Thales Alenia Space hedges bet on serially built, reprogrammable small GEOs
Thales Alenia Space is shedding around 6% of its workforce while rolling out a new line of reprogrammable satellites it says will benefit from an Iridium Next-style production.
AsiaSat plays waiting game on next-gen high-throughput satellite
"I'm glad that we didn't jump into AsiaSat-10 two years ago, otherwise I would have a satellite that is not very economical," Tong said Sept. 9 at the World Satellite Business Week conference here.
Smallsat launch services feel pricing pressure
Companies that provide both dedicated and rideshare launch services for small satellites say that price remains a major factor for their customers, with pressure from growing competition to lower them.
Iceye releases stereo images from satellites launched in July
Iceye released the first images Sept. 12 from its new synthetic aperture radar satellites launched in July and began offering commercial access to its three-satellite constellation.
Spire unveils weather product for maritime customers
Spire Global unveiled Spire Forecast Sept. 11, a product designed to provide the maritime industry with detailed information on atmospheric conditions including global sea surface temperatures, ocean currents, wave heights, surface winds and air temperature.
Relativity signs launch agreement with Momentus
Small launch vehicle developer Relativity Space announced Sept. 11 a contract with Momentus to carry a set of small satellites to geostationary orbit.
To do business, reprogrammable satellites now the requirement for manufacturers
Manufacturers say software-defined satellites that can redesign beams and capacity have shifted from a wish-list feature to a requirement for operators.
Launch pad fire scrubs Japanese ISS launch
The launch of a Japanese cargo spacecraft to the International Space Station was postponed Sept. 10 when a fire broke out on a launch platform several hours before the scheduled liftoff.


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Liberty and Society – a Reply to Ben Lewis
Liberty and Society – a Reply to Ben Lewis
By Duncan Whitmore
In a recent post on this blog, the present writer offered an explanation as to why the intellectual accomplishments of Austro-libertarians have been disproportionate to their relatively meagre success in effecting real world change. We concluded that the attempt to merely spread ideas of the justice of non-aggression and the truth of "Austrian" economics is, in spite of its importance, not enough. Libertarians must also learn how to mould these ideas so that they speak to people's aspirations within the prevailing conditions in which they live.
In a short post on the blog of Bastion Magazine – a relatively new publication which shares similar intellectual and political priorities to those of Mises UK – Ben Lewis has chimed in with something similar, addressing what he calls "the inconsistency of libertarian consistency" – that while conservatives, according to him, concede that libertarianism is a more logically consistent philosophy, this feature does not necessarily make the latter a superior system of thought should it be also inconsistent with "the real life nature of man and society". These sentiments are in the same vain as three of his earlier blog posts where he discusses voluntary social relations, social duties and his reasons for being a conservative.1
To be fair to Lewis, not every view examined in this essay is necessarily one that he has stated explicitly and it would be wrong to ascribe to him a belief in every matter that is subjected to criticism. However, in the interests of thoroughness, we will examine not only what Lewis has actually said but also that which could be reasonably interpreted or inferred from what he has said.


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Last week an article appeared on student journalism site Kettle, where final year magazine journalism student Vicky Finn reflected on her four years at university, coming to the ultimate conclusion that her degree was a pointless waste of time.
Perhaps unsurprisingly it provoked a storm of debate on twitter, with student journos all over the country arguing for (and against) their studies. Finding myself sat at home in my room in Devon, I couldn't help but wade into the debate and asked to write a retaliation argument, which you can now view online!


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Brazil Grapples With Spread of Zika Virus and Dengue Fever
The two mosquito-borne illnesses spread to worrisome proportions as Rio Olympics approaches
SÃO PAULO—The mosquito-borne Zika virus continues to spread in Brazil, alarming health officials and raising fresh fears that more newborns will be afflicted with abnormal brain development from the disease.
Meanwhile, cases of another mosquito-transmitted illness, dengue fever, have reached a historical high here in South America's largest country, with nearly 1.6 million people infected in the past year.
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Our Creative Writing colleague Donal Ryan was interviewed by The Guardian over the weekend. Donal is a Lecturer in Creative Writing, working alongside Joseph O'Connor, Giles Foden and Sarah Moore Fitzgerald at the University of Limerick on our MA in Creative Writing.
It is wonderful to see the ongoing international recognition of Donal's work. His new novel, published this month, is a remarkable achievement.
Full article: www.theguardian.com/books/2018/mar/09/donal-ryan-interview-from-a-low-and-quiet-sea


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Superb Folk Painted Marriage Bench
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An antique pine and hardwood box settle, from the celebrated Kaloteszeg region famous for it's colourful folk costume and painted furniture, this one exceptional condition, a good size (much one finds are 250-300cm long). Would have been made and painted especially for a particular marriage, the bench would have been carried on a cart through the village on the day of marriage with the bride and groom and then placed in the 'clean room' of their new home.
Kaloteszeg early to mid-20th cent
H: 90cm (35.4in)
W: 202cm (79.5in)
D: 45cm (17.7in)
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Where to find the best beach drinks in Miami?
Have you recently moved to Miami? After all the fuss and exhaustion that moving makes you go through, it must be nice to finally relax and start settling. And Miami is a kind of city you can really enjoy. Warm weather year-round, beautiful beaches and vibrant nightlife – what's not to like, right? And of course, moving to a coastal city must have you wondering about where to go if you want to find the best beach drinks in Miami. You don't need to look for long. Nice beach bars are all around Miami. You just need to decide which one suits your taste the most. So let's have a look at the list of places to find good beach drinks here in the Magic City.
What are the reasons to love living in Miami?
After all the moving commotion and difficulties, along with the much-needed help of moving companies in Florida, you have finally managed to complete moving to Miami. And there's not a speck of doubt that this is a city you are going to enjoy living. Why do people move to Miami? It simple, actually. The weather is wonderful. The Carribean area is close. People are beautiful. There's so much diversity. And so many wonderful places to enjoy once you decide you are ready to explore the nightlife of Miami. The city is known for its vast choice of restaurants and bars. So all you need to do is find out which places you would like to visit first. And to be honest, this choice is not an easy one.
Before you head to a beach bar, don't forget to visit well-known Miami restaurants
You've probably been imagining yourself in a beach bar sipping cocktails and enjoying Miami lifestyle for ages. But there's no need to rush things now that you are finally here. Before you head to the first beach bar and have a drink, try visiting some of Miami's famous restaurants. Don't worry, the best beach drinks in Miami will be waiting for you. And whether you enjoy fine dining, fast-food meals or national cuisines, there are restaurants to visit here. Here are a few suggestions:
- CVI.CHE 105, a well-known Peruvian restaurant
- La Ventana, where you can have a taste of Colombia
- La Sandwicherie, when you need a quick snack
- Santorini by Georgios offers wonderful seafood
- Pane & Vino, if you are into Italian food
Now off to find the best beach drinks in Miami
After visiting some of Miami's finest restaurants, you must be ready to go out and find the best beach drinks in Miami. Be careful, though. There are so many beach bars to choose from, you may want to take your time before you find the perfect one. Don't try and visit all of them on the same day! You have all the time you need now that you live in Miami. You no longer need the services of moving companies Boca Raton, but you can visit this part of the Miami area whenever you feel like it. Boca is a wonderful place to visit year-round. So where should you head to for a beach drink now that you live in the Magic City?
Nikki Beach Miami
Nikki Beach Miami is a vast oceanfront complex that has several parts. It consists of the signature beach club, an excellent restaurant and cabana bar, a second-floor nightclub and a lifestyle boutique. You must admit this sounds quite impressive! It is at Southpointe on Miami Beach and is definitely an anchor landmark for tourists, celebrities, as well as native Miami Beach residents. And of course, it will be a landmark for newcomers such as yourself. Since its beginnings in the late twentieth century, Nikki Beach Miami has become a quintessential Miami Beach bar.
The Broken Shaker
Located inside the Freehand Hotel on Miami Beach, this wonderful bar is famous for its handcrafted cocktails. They are composed of elixirs, syrups, and infusions and made from ingredients hand-picked from their in-house garden. Sounds like the beach bar you want to experience, doesn't it? The Broken Shaker has a reputation as one of Miami's best bars. It has even won awards for offering such a magnificent experience to its visitors.
The Rum Line
Located in the heart of South Beach, this outdoor terrace bar and lounge is incredibly inviting. You can witness that for yourself. It offers over one hundred different varieties of rum, believe it or not! So regardless of whether you feel like a pirate or just a fan of this drink, you'll find one of the best beach drinks in Miami here in the Rum Line.
Monty's Sunset
Monty's Sunset Bar is the kind of bar to go for affordable drinks and a festive atmosphere. It is a nice choice for a lunch date as well as for a special occasion. It is located poolside and waterfront on the docks of the Miami Beach Marina. One of South Beach's best spots for casual beach drinks, you will not regret visiting it.
So to sum up – if you like to enjoy a cocktail during sunset, then Miami is the place to go. And in order to really savor the best beach drinks in Miami, you should be living here, that's for sure. So if you are wondering whether you should move to Miami, your answer is probably – well, why not? Contact your most trusted moving company, get a quote and decide whether the Magic City is where you should relocate. And for those of you who are already here in Miami, enjoy it as much as you can.


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Having Calabar has been an amazing, life-changing experience for me, but it has not been without moments of doubt and sometimes sheer panic. There have been times when it was all I could do to slow my breathing enough to just get up on him and walk.
But I did. And when I wasn't hyperventilating in the arena, I was trail riding with him and introducing him to cows.
Maybe I'm just crazy. Or stubborn. Or both.
Mostly I just keep plugging away, not thinking about too much except how to improve us both, but today Lynn Reardon of LOPE fame reminded me to keep pushing on the boundaries. How did she remind me? With the questions at the bottom of this post. When I read through them, a few bells went off -- yes, people have told me they worry I'll get hurt; yes, there have been times I've done more ground work than riding. But I haven't heard the first one in a long time and I'm riding more, though I do still use ground work as part of our routine.
Routine is the operative word, here. Both Calabar and I are in a very safe zone. I push him a little here and there, but Lynn's post tells me it's time for us to do a little more. He is physically ready for sure--our vet says he looks the best she's ever seen him--and I think he's mentally ready, too. As for me, it's highly likely he is in better shape than I am, but my fitness level isn't too shabby and my confidence has actually been boosted a peg of late, too. The latter may have to do with my stubborn refusal to fall off again leading to, well, not falling off again, but hey. It works, right?
A thank you to Lynn for that bit of thought provocation--it poked me to recommit to this horse, my horse. My horse who, even after all our trials and tribulations, still meets me at his gate ready to work. Not only that, but he loads into a trailer and takes me up and down trails, chases mechanical cows and has even eyeballed a few real cows like he was ready to put them where they needed to go. He would probably even compete with me if I had the desire and could pick an event.
It's unlikely that I will pick one event, let alone compete, but I can do more with him and he can do more with me. Consider this a late New Year's resolution for us and we'll keep you all posted.


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By Erin Delmore
"We love the river, but we don't really love it when it comes into our house," said Cranford resident John Cappello.
Like many New Jersey residents, John Cappello's home got hit hard during Hurricane Irene.
"We've had water come into the basement a couple of times, but since the 40 years that we've been here, they've done quite a bit of work, not only in the river here, but upstream, which have mitigated some of the little, little bits of flooding that we have gotten in the past," John Cappello said.
Now, a new flood mitigation project is on the horizon. U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez toured the Rahway River Basin Monday with Congressman Leonard Lance and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
"We have three major study areas: Robinson's branch, Cranford and South Mountain Reservation that make up the entire study," said Col. David Caldwell, New York district commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
The 82-square-mile Rahway River Basin runs through 24 municipalities in Union, Essex and Middlesex counties, threatening homes and businesses much further than a stone's throw from the waterfront.
In Millburn five years ago, Hurricane Irene sent water spilling over the South Mountain flood walls and rushing through the busy downtown district. Downriver toward Cranford, the 2011 storm left cars more than halfway under water on residential streets, filled basements and brought multiple feet of flooding into first floors. And further south in Rahway, water thigh-high, rescue boats sent to retrieve residents.
"We're actually talking about raising houses, and then putting up essentially smaller flood walls around things like apartment complexes and certain businesses," Caldwell said.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' plan involves around 9,000 feet of channel improvements in Cranford and the installation of two new outlet pipes at the reservoir in Orange. The plan includes widening and deepening the body of water at points, but not drastically changing its appearance.
"You won't see 10 foot high concrete walls or something crazy like that along the side. That's not what we're talking about in this case," Caldwell said.
"We built homes along waterfronts and then ultimately by a combination of … accumulation of silt, abutments that were built alongside, the changes in climate patterns that we're facing, all of those come to bear and so how do we deal now with that reality and how do we minimize it?" Menendez asked.
I asked Cranford realtor Arthur Kiamie how it's affected the market.
"I can't think of a single house that has not sold because it was located in a flood plane. It's a matter of price. Then, the next question is, what has been the effect upon the price? Frankly, when I go out and do a market analysis, I don't place a whole lot of value on the fact it's on a flood plane. There's enough demand to override that consideration," he said.
It's a common element on some Cranford real estate listings — "NOT IN FLOOD ZONE".
"If you continuously say this property's not in a flood plane, that implies that Cranford suffers a very great deal of flooding. In reality, it does not. It does have some areas that flood. Those people have taken measures, they've made improvements for the most part. Once again, I don't see a very profound effect upon value. So apparently people want to live in Cranford," Kiamie said.
Sen. Menendez is pushing to fast-track the flood mitigation project. A bill before the Senate and House would allow the project to go straight to pre-construction after a feasibility study is completed. That's expected to go up for public review by the end of October.


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Golf course owner rebuffed on ditch work
County refuses to pay for work it didn't get to
Staff writer
The owner of a Goessel golf course who did a favor for the county road department found no favor among commissioners Monday when they denied his request to be paid for cleaning out his ditch.
Myron Schmidt has allowed county trucks to park in the Pine Edge Golf Course parking lot on 130th Rd. east of K-15, superintendent Jesse Hamm said. A clogged ditch by the course has been on Hamm's agenda, he said, but it hadn't been touched.
Tired of waiting, Schmidt cleared the ditch himself, and asked to be reimbursed $375.
Schmidt told commissioners the road is heavily traveled by many trucks because of a large dairy further down the road.
"I hear many comments on 'What kind of roads do you have?'" Schmidt said. "It's an embarrassment to the county."
The road is so bad, Schmidt said, his wife phoned him before returning home from a church meeting to say she was on her way and if she didn't show up, "You know where I am."
He asked to be reimbursed $375 for clearing a ditch along his road after growing tired of waiting for county crews to do the job.
Commissioner Dianne Novak said the commission has made exceptions to its rule that people need to get permission in advance if they want to work on their road, but she was against reimbursing Schmidt.
"I think if you had come to us beforehand and asked us for permission, that would be a different thing," Novak said.
Schmidt said he'd be happy to have the road rebuilt going forward, and commissioners agreed to redo the road, although they did not agree to reimburse him for the ditch work.
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