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Located on the shores of the ocean sea, in the exclusive beach resort of Playa Coronado, the Punta Prieta Towers, facing the Pacific as a huge sailboat. This spacious penthouse is a real gem, located in the South Tower and is a two-story property. The main floor has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, large kitchen and living room and dining room. From all angles in this house you have stunning views of the Pacific Ocean. An impressive spiral staircase made of mahogany wood leads forcefully from the main floor to the second floor lounge, where a luxurious bar / entertainment area is located. A wall of windows over the Pacific gives you the feeling of being on a luxury cruise sail away. What a way to live! The master suite is on the second floor, is large and has endless sea views. A sauna that seats 6 with an adjacent bathroom is located on the second floor. This penthouse has exclusive access to the roof of the Torre de Punta Prieta Sur. The 360 ??degree views of the ocean and mountains are extensive and absolutely stunning. The house has terracotta tiles throughout and is offered fully furnished. A monthly maintenance cost of $ 450.00 includes water, gas, 24 hour security, parking, 2 large deposits, very well maintained social area with large pool, all with views over the Pacific Ocean.
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What is enamel jewelry
Enamel jewelry is jewelry made with enamel technology. Enamel is a covered in metal (jewelry using precious metals usually) surface of glassy materials. Enamel processing uranium is colored according to the needs of people, fired into a certain pattern.Effect is similar to the color of porcelain products. On use in jewelry, is to strike a similar to the jewel–like effect. Enamel technology in our country is world famous. Beijing's "products" is one of the masterpieces of foreign countries have enamel technology. Often called Yi ' "Qi Bao burn '" process. The "seven treasures" Word. Originally from Scripture "gold, silver, glass, lapis lazuli, Onyx, Pearl, rose" seven gem. "Qi Bao burn" named after the works of both of these magnificent gem. "Qi Bao burn" crafts abroad is very precious. Still some excellent works of the collection in the British Museum, Lu brushed Freer Gallery ' in the Vatican Museum. It is said that China's "cloisonne" was through the Silk Road. From the West, "Qi Bao burn" quoted."Enamel". Beginning in the Tang dynasty. Flourishing in the Ming dynasty, "cloisonne" is the name of the Ming dynasty "jintai" era name (145,011,456) named after him.
Making enamel jewelry, first of all to make an embryo. Embryonic material can be gold or silver and copper. Embryo production process is the use of inlay, sheet metal,welding, etc. For example. Embryo in a pinched wire, welding wire, wire embedded is the use of the above process. Because the style according to the design phase of landscapes, flowers and birds, the character modeling for production, processing. Enamel jewelry lies in a painting. Color are colorful. "Cloisonné" is dominated by bluepaint. Color also known as uranium. Its main ingredient was borax, saltpetre and alkaline. The metal uranium mineral is different. Colors will vary. If the iron was Brown, and uranium are yellow, chrome green, zinc white, copper blue, gold or selenium is red. … … Coated lewd material is fired. "Cloisonné" called burning blue. Then there isgrinding, product finishing crystal. Final plating. By this point, the end of theprocess.
Processing through enamel jewelry, like set a colorful gem, which is enamel charm jewelry. The use and function of enamel jewelry and other jewelry is the same.


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Review: Scarlett – Theatr Clwyd
By Emma Tattum, Egwyl Editor
We've all had family arguments, no matter big or small, but this one takes it to the extreme!
Bored of her current life, full of overbearing family members and all-encompassing grief, Scarlett (Kate Ashfield) escapes her busy London life and plans to start afresh in the Welsh countryside. But why is she there and how long is she there for?
We first meet Scarlett as she is taking a stroll in the Welsh hills, decked out in black skinny jeans and her best pair of high heels, not exactly the suitable outfit!
In search of a new life, she plans to buy an old chapel. After painstakingly working her way into the lives of sceptical owner Eira (Lynn Hunter) and her grand-daughter Billy (Gaby French), she begins the next chapter. Only to be interrupted by her Mum, Bette, and 19 year old daughter, Lydia, who arrive unannounced ready to take her back to London, her extraordinary journey is only just beginning.
If you're expecting a full show of pure comedy, be prepared for a ride on an emotional roller coaster. It's definitely not a walk in the park (well, countryside!).
From Cinderella-esque shoe disasters, bad hair days, the search for a man, christmas trees and hairdryers, Scarlett has it all!
The show runs at Theatr Clwyd until April 15th and you can find tickets and information here!
Director – Mel Hillyard
Lighting – Joshua Pharo
Production Manager – Tammy Rose
Assistant Director – George Evans
Designer – Polly Sullivan
Composer and Sound Designer – Ed Lewis
Stage Manager – Sophie Sierra
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Absolutely great service provided, fast, prompt and efficient. Managed to also get me a quicker date then that was proposed initially for property inspection. Clear transparent service! However, if I was just being a little critical I would say the report produced (Survey Report) has more pictures validating the points being made respectively to any major outlined defects and causes. That way we as the buyer's can use this further to re-negotiate prices in respect to offer. Overall positive strong service, perhaps some discount for past clients too? Thanks Denise and David, Yours faithfully Kobir
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Marketing metrics are on the move: changing behaviour may the one you need to key into now. An intriguing new measurement out of Brazil illustrates the point.
Brazilian healthy juice and food company Greenpeople has launched a limited edition of bottled water that shows the amount of water we waste on a daily basis, rather than a measurement like 330ml or 1.5 litres.
Instead of using litres or millilitres, the innovative bottles measure the contents by daily activities that can waste water, from brushing your teeth to showering.
It's not a traditional key performance indicator (KPI), but elliptical engagement campaigns are a growing trend in marketing as brands and agencies realise that consumers really do value this kind of information.
We all like to feel good about our purchasing choices, right? And lots of us want to feel we're actively involved in making the best choice, or even lending a helping hand to improving the state of the planet. If brands make it easy for us to do that, we like, therefore we buy!
As you'd expect from a company called Greenpeople, the bottles are made from recyclable glass and designed for long-lasting, multiple usage.
What do you think is going to stand out more on a store shelf – a plastic bottle that these days triggers thoughts of choking dolphins, or a glass bottle that makes the shopper feel s/he can make a good choice and be complicit in responsible consumerism?
Furthermore, the Greenpeople bottled water enables people to feel better informed on a general level, and empowered to take daily measurable action as a result, e.g. by cutting back showering time.
Brands are waking up to the fact that the marketing landscape is shifting in a big way, and old KPIs won't always cut it.
To have your say on this and other ads, visit the ADDS site.
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Featured percussionists including Giovanni Hidalgo and Sola Akingbola light up a festive night at Ronnie Scott's.
Latin Percussion recently celebrated more than half a century as one of the world's largest percussion brands by hosting a second edition of their Rhythm Jam concerts at the legendary London jazz club Ronnie Scott's. Special guests at the event included Grammy Award–winning percussionist Giovanni Hidalgo and Jam
iroquai's Sola Akingbola, who performed with his band Critical Mass. In recognition of Hidalgo's musical contributions, the instrument manufacturer presented him with the newly established Latin Percussion Legacy Award during the event.
"Last year we celebrated LP's longstanding association with New York City by throwing a similar event at the Cutting Room club in Manhattan," says the company's brand manager, Derek Zimmerman. "The positive energy and camaraderie were undeniable. Sola had wanted to include Giovanni at an event in the U.K., so we decided to revisit the idea this year and invite our family to come jam with us at this incredible venue."
Joining Akingbola's band at the event were top British and European percussionists including Pete Lockett (Peter Gabriel, Jeff Beck), Karl Vanden Bossche (Blur, Gorillaz), João Caetano (Incognito), Rob "Skins" Anderson (Alexander O'Neal), Orlando Poleo (independent), and Will Fry (Motown: The Musical, Lion King). The entire concert was filmed and is planned to be released on LP's YouTube channel later in the year.
Will Calhoun Among Recipients of 2019 Berklee Alumni Achievement Awards
The Living Colour drummer joins a select few who've received the honor.
This past April 4, Berklee College of Music recognized six of its graduates with Alumni Achievement Awards. Among the recipients were drummer and MD cover artist Will Calhoun, who since graduating from the institution in 1986 established an impressive and successful career and ensuing reverence among the drumming community. And although perhaps best known for his work in the rock band Living Colour, Calhoun's accomplishments run the spectrum from independent performance to composition to photography to promoting environmental awareness.
Alumni recipients spent the day sharing their experiences with students before a ceremony at Boston's Lenox Hotel. Calhoun joins a group of 128 Berklee College of Music and Boston Conservatory at Berklee graduates who have received the honor. Other 2019 recipients included engineer Gustavo Celis, composer Ramin Djawadi, songwriter and music executive Nir Seroussi, dancer and choreographer Ebony Williams, and lyricist Amanda Yesnowitz.
Rogers Drum Day
Celebrating the resurgence of one of drumming's most revered brands.
After a long hiatus, in 2017 Rogers announced a comeback to the world of drums with the modern reintroduction of their flagship snare, the Dyna-Sonic. The release made quite a splash among the drumming community and was followed a year later by the rumor of new kits. And indeed, the company followed through. A Rogers kit—along with many beautiful Dyna-Sonic snares—was displayed at the Big Bang Distribution booth during the 2019 NAMM show this past January.
To celebrate Rogers' rebirth, Dana Bentley, who owns Bentley's Drum Shop in Fresno, California, held a Rogers Drums Day in late fall of last year [October 14]. Various former Rogers employees, endorsers, company memorabilia, and both vintage and newly released Rogers drums packed the store's floor.
To understand the significance of the day, a brief review of the Rogers drum history is helpful: In 1849 Joseph H. Rogers, an immigrant from Ireland, started a calfskin drum and banjo head company in Brewster's Station, New York. A second tannery was later established by his son, Joseph H. Rogers Jr., in Farmingdale, New York. Around 1930, Joseph's grandson Cleveland S. Rogers began manufacturing drums at the Farmingdale site.
Over the next century, Rogers became a revered name in the drum industry thanks in part to innovations such as their chrome-over-brass and wood Dyna-Sonic snares, MemriLoc hardware, and Swiv-O-Matic bass drum pedal. Wood-shelled Dyna-Sonics in particular have become coveted by collectors for their rarity, sensitivity, and unique sound.
The Rogers company stayed within the original family for more than a hundred years before being sold in 1955. Afterward, the company experienced multiple ownership changes as well as manufacturing eras in Covington, Ohio, and Fullerton, California. In 2013 Rogers was acquired by the president of Dixon Drums, Joseph Chen, who ushered in their 2017 return.
Bentley described the new incarnation of Rogers at the event. "They sound fantastic and are true to the original drums," he says. "Rogers spent a couple of years engineering parts that resembled the old wood Dyna-Sonics, but they're a little better now in my opinion. The same applies to the new Dyno-Matic pedal. The original Swiv-O-Matic pedal was iconic. When it came out in the late '50s, no one pedal had its features. Rogers brought it back with the original fixtures, along with the addition of more modern features to make it easier for setup. And with the new wood Dyna-Sonic snares, all of the parts are 'retro-fittable'—if you have an original vintage drum, all parts for it are available as replacements. Back in the day, Rogers drums were the most expensive on the market, and many players aspired to own one of their kits."
The event started with a meet-and-greet along with a display of various vintage Rogers drums, including many wood Dyna-Sonics, a mint 1964 Holiday Blue Sparkle kit, and a 1983 Gina Schock Custom SuperTen snare hand-built by John Cermenaro, Rogers' production manager in the early '80s. This was followed by a presentation by Bob Kasha of Big Bang Distribution about the latest Rogers gear. Jim Ganduglia, a thirty-year Rogers endorser and part of the Rogers research and development team during the late '70s, gave a clinic on playing styles, positioning, and what makes hardware work well.
Later Bentley debuted a drumset that hadn't been seen for over forty years, surprising the audience with the original Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson Silver Sparkle Rogers kit from New York. Bentley had purchased several of Ed Shaughnessy's drums from his estate a little over four years ago. "Nineteen sixty-three was when Shaughnessy started with the Tonight Show," says Bentley, "and I believe it was around 1972 when the show moved out to Burbank, California. Shortly after, Shaughnessy got a new Rogers White Marine Pearl double bass kit."
Cermenaro shared his knowledge of Rogers' drum production and the inner workings of the company during the last days before its shutdown in 1984. John gave personal insight into the agony he experienced while watching the company close its doors. In 1984, Cermenaro had pleaded to keep Rogers going. During his presentation, he read aloud some of his passionate letters to CBS management, who ran the brand from 1966 to 1983, but it unfortunately failed to convince them to continue.
Both Ganduglia and Cermenaro clearly showed their love for Rogers and their products. They said the camaraderie of the employees was amazing, as was their pride in their work. They were thrilled that Rogers was coming back in the right way. Jack McFeeters, a vintage Rogers expert, said, "I've talked to [Cermenaro] many times over the years concerning things at Rogers during his tenure there. His insights and knowledge of the daily operations, difficulties, successes, and failures have been most helpful toward building an accurate timeline of events at Rogers drums during the early 1980s. Jim is a genius in both his knowledge and engineering skills, and I gained a new appreciation for my old drums."
Bentley said that the event truly lived up to his expectations, and attendees were able to share their enthusiasm for Rogers and see the promise of a new generation. "It was a fantastic day, so we plan on doing it again," Bentley said. McFeeters also captured the feeling of the attendees. "What I found in the new Rogers Dyna-Sonic was beautiful in so many ways," he said. "Every part, every fit, would have made Joe Thompson, Ben Strauss, and Henry Grossman, the early Rogers innovators, proud. This gives all of us who enjoy Rogers drums hope for a future filled with greatness."
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(Disclaimer: Upon writing I have yet to have fully completed God of War, with that being said this is mostly upon early to mid-game discoveries and impressions. Some slight spoilers may follow ahead)
A few weeks ago, one of Playstation's GOTY contenders, "God of War", released to ultimately overwhelming reception backing it as a fresh new return to the series since its predecessor 8 years ago. Upon playing I come to a realization of a few things. As the player starts and even progresses further and further into the game, you come to realize that its setting and main character both do a much better job of immersing the player in Kratos and this new foreign world around him.
For those that are unaware, the previous God of War games in the series primarily focused exclusively on Kratos in his involvement with the settings and deities of greek mythology. There, especially in the previous entry, Kratos goes through amany of different obstacles to exact his revenge on Ares, Zeus and the various gods of Olympus for their abandonment of him. Primarily between the first God of War and its prequel, Ascension, we've been shown that Kratos, before the games, he's served the gods as a Spartan general whose thirst for conquest was almost unquenchable. It wasn't until Kratos struck a deal with the previous god of war, Ares, that his life begins to take a turn for the worst.
While this and the games that followed presented different highlights and figures of greek mythology, it was primarily kept at arm's length from the player. Trying to find something for the player to relate to Kratos was nearly impossible because of his backstory being fleshed out as it was mostly his fault for his wrongdoings that led to his current standing. However one of the best things that the newest God of War game gets right, is the better delving into the new setting and using Kratos of the previous games as a stepping stone into a better fleshed out character. About a good 50 percent of the way through the game, we see that Kratos does have some regrets about his past actions, something that he at first doesn't wish to bring about to his son. But later on he comes to learn that his past shouldn't be something that defines what he should be shaping his son to be in the future. What helps drive this factor home to him and eventually into raising his son, is in the world itself.
The game now taking place in Midgard, we're shown that Kratos is ultimately more foreign to this new landscape than we've seen in the previous games. Throughout the game, we see that Kratos's son, Atreus, has been taught by his mother to read Runes and to speak in the Norsian dialect, one that Kratos is rather unfamiliar with. What heightens this sense of unfamiliarity for the player and for Kratos in this world is the absence of translated subtitles amongst Atreus or any of the many beings and bosses you face who speak the native tongue. In previous God of War games, opposed to speaking in Greek languages native to each of the areas, a good amount of the characters and beings primarily spoke English to put you on an equal footing of understanding. From the start of God of War, even when you fight against your first troll, he screams in a Germanic language untranslated from the player. Even Atreus in battle also uses different native words and chants that, even with subtitles on, remain untranslated to keep up the sense of foreignness of this world to Kratos and to the player.
In summary, while gameplay-wise God of War nails it with a satisfying combat system, this game's true strength lies within its sense of overall place. From the time you begin to progressing further and further into the story and landscape, God of War manages to build its primary character and settings to a nearly fantastic degree.


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Keystone delivers another successful exit to investors - Cumulative returns have now exceeded 60% for the year.
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Dragonfly embroidery with 3D wings / two sizes /
This is a machine embroidery design not a patch. You need to transfer the files to your embroidery machine to use it.
Embroidering the dragonflyon the cloth.
Wings embroidered on the organza.
We sewing by hand, the wings on the embroidery of the dragonfly.
The video tutorial can be found here-
Embroidery on organza and similar materials - to embroider we need organza, tulle, voile, etc. + water-soluble stabilizer.
The designs should be embroidered with water soluble stabilizer. We use Vilene water soluble stabilizer-If it's too thin use two layers. Use a size 11 or 75/11 sharp sewing needle and 40 weight rayon or polyester thread.
Size hoop: Big dragonfly - 5x7 hoop
small dragonfly 4x4 hoop
Embroidery complete size and total stitches :
Big dragonfly - 5.82x5.7 inches / 13456 stitches
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You have been selected to attend Rogers Explorers at Eastern Kentucky University. The camp will take place on its main campus at 521 Lancaster Ave, Richmond, KY 40475. All Rogers Explorers must be transported to and from the program by their parents/guardians. Registration will begin at 2:00 p.m. EST. There is no specific parking for the assigned dormitory. Therefore, parents will park wherever space is available. (Alumni Coliseum will probably be your best bet). You will be given a parking pass at registration.
Upon arrival to camp, you need to report to your child's assigned dorm. All students will be placed in McGregor Hall. Male and females will be in separate areas of the dorm. Registration will be in the McGregor Hall lobby. The Center for Rural Development staff will be there to greet you. Once your child has put all of his or her belongings into their assigned dorm room, you need to report to the Coates building. We will be located in the Brock Auditorium. The welcome ceremony will begin at 3:00 p.m. EST.
What do I need to bring?
The following items are necessities for your stay at Rogers Explorers:
- Towels, wash cloths, and other shower necessities including shampoo and soap. Bathrooms are communal and are located outside of the rooms.
- Shoes for the shower (optional)
- Students will be responsible for bringing their own sheets, pillows, and comforters for a twin sized bed.
- Hangers if you'd like to hang any clothes
- Personal hygiene items
- Snacks and drinks that don't need refrigeration.
- You will have access to drink and snack machines, so you may bring change/cash to utilize those.
- Comfortable clothes and shoes. Days one of camp will include outdoor activities.
- Calamine lotion because we will be outdoors.
- The Center will be selling Rogers Explorers Fleece Blankets for $20 to help fund next year's program.
What do I need to wear?
Dress will be casual on Wednesday. Outdoor activities including a low ropes course are scheduled.
- Wednesday: Casual wear. Students should dress in something they aren't afraid to get dirty. There will be a lot of outdoor activities including a low ropes course. Please wear closed toed shoes.
- Thursday: Casual wear. A t-shirt from EKU will be provided. We will be indoors during most of the day.
- Friday: Casual wear. Khakis and orange t-shirt provided by The Center during graduation. You are more than welcome to wear something else that morning and change into your graduation wear prior to the ceremony.
While planning your casual wear for the camp. Please refer back to the dress code in the Code of Conduct that you signed earlier this spring.
May I bring electronic devices?
The use of cell phones, electronic games, personal audio devices, or laptop computers is limited to the students' dorm rooms and leisure time. Even so, students are solely responsible for the personal items they bring and are strongly discouraged from bringing unnecessary items. If you do choose to bring any of these items, you must remember to leave them in your dorm room and do so at your own risk. Phones are permitted. However, students are not allowed to have them out during educational sessions or during guest speakers. If students are caught with their phones out during these times, their devices will be taken away and stored until leisure time that evening. Multiple Center staff will be on hand at all times in case a student needs to use a phone for emergencies.
Where do I pick my child up at?
The graduation ceremony will take place at on Friday, June 7th at 4:00 p.m. EST in the Brock Auditorium in the Coates building. This is the same location as the welcome ceremony. Immediately following the ceremony, you can report to McGregor Hall where you can sign your child out. Students will pack their belongings prior to graduation, so they will be ready to go once the ceremony has concluded. Please take note, that you MUST sign your child out with a representative of The Center for Rural Development before leaving campus.
If you or your parents have any questions about the Rogers Explorers program or anything included in this information packet, please feel free to call me at (606) 677-6000. Our office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. You can also e-mail me at email@example.com.
We hope you are as excited about the program as we are. We have three days of fun-filled, challenging activities planned for your child and look forward to meeting you very soon!


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RED-RUMPED SWALLOW at Higher Moors Martin Goodey
While trying to see yesterdays damn bloody Short-toed Lark on Porth Hellick Down, I lost my mobile up there somewhere. So from 05.30 this morning, after hearing the 2 Grasshopper Warbler at Carn Vean, I was at Porth Hellick. Here there were only 50+Swallow and roughly the same as last night, 30 odd House Martin. I then made the trek up to the down, knowing that I am not going to find the phone and after nearly two hours of retracing my foot steps, I didn't! I went to see Jim and helped him unfurl the nets at the ringing station and then made my way back to the wagon, feeling like crap! As I reached the crossroads, I couldn't help but notice that the House Martin had increased and counted 84 on the wires, with others flying nearby. They must of come in during the drizzle that passed over at 06.00. With no sign of a Red-rumped Swallow with them, I drove off to work.
At 07.59, news from my Birdnet pager read, 'RED-RUMPED SWALLOW on wires at Porth Hellick!' 'A?' I missed that! After I did a few taxis I was at the crossroads observing a stunning RED-RUMPED SWALLOW with the other usual crowd! It proved pretty mobile, associating with mostly the House Martin, but if you stayed put on the road, looking over towards Holy Vale, after 10-15 minutes the bird would return. Mark Prestwood was the finder and this makes it my 7th Red-rumped Swallow that I have seen from the wagon! I could of watched the swallow for hours, but only one hour was allowed as I had to get to work.
Top two excellent shots Martin Goodey
RED-RUMPED SWALLOW showing well at Higher Moors Robin Mawer
Later in the evening, Robin and Mark spent a good hour with me looking for my mobile on Porth Hellick Down and there was no luck in finding my mobile. The rest of the evening was spent the same way as this morning. Scanning the fields and skies at Higher Moors looking for the RED-RUMPED SWALLOW. On arriving at the crossroads, we immediately saw the bird hawking around with other hirundunes. After a while, it stuck around myself and Nick, as the others had gone, and showed very well landing on the wires briefly. Just before dark, the Red-rumped Swallow went to roost in the reeds at Porth Hellick with over 160 Swallow and 120 House Martin.
Some of the 100+House Martin on the wires at Higher Moors
Everyone at the swallow twitch A new car park now at Porth Hellick crossroads
Sunset from Porth Hellick this evening


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Angkor Wat is so famous that the whole world knows and wants to cherish it. On December 03, the flat grounds of the well-known Angkor is going to celebrate the fantastic charity race: Angkor Wat International Half Marathon 2017. Read on to know more about this internationally recognized event in Cambodia.
The 22nd Angkor Wat International Half Marathon on December 03, 2017
Originally, this charity marathon aims to raise relief for the victims of the Cambodia's antipersonnel mines. The first edition of the Angkor Wat International Half Marathon NGO was taken place in 1996, supported by the Japanese running devotees, which attracted the runners throughout the world. Nowadays, the participants of this international race can be the landmine victims as well as many other enthusiasts who together run on the designated routes in the Angkor Wat Heritage Site. The race really delivers bravery and hope to the sufferers, as well as calling the world to prohibit the use of the antipersonnel mines.
It's agreed that the use and manufacture of the antipersonnel mines are inhumane and need to be banned. So, the runners from all over the world gather at the marathon race to support this purpose, along with raising the relief for the victims. The entry fees and any additional financial support will be used for the sufferers to give them the prosthetic limbs, the social reintegration plans, the education and prevention of HIV/AIDS, and some other necessary programs. One part of the relief also goes for the Angkor Children Hospital as well as Kantha Bopha Children Hospital. The international support means a lot to the Cambodians, and it also inspires the whole world to do something meaningful for the victims. The marathon race in Angkor Wat itself is very exciting.
The charity competition is managed by AMC (Angkor Wat International Half Marathon Organizing Committee) and supported by various organizations, ensuring that this is the big event in Cambodia that you should not miss in December 2017. Here are the event date and schedule to follow:
Day & Time: Sunday, December 03 2017, from 05:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Start/Finish Point: The area in front of Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia.
There will include five Race Categories for the male and female participants to enroll.
|Race Categories
|Start Time (AM)
|21 km Wheelchair
|21 km Half Marathon
|10 km Road Race
|10 km Artificial Arm/Leg
|3 km Family Run
Important Notes for the Runners
- Access to the Angkor Wat: The distance from Siem Reap to Angkor Wat is around 6km. It takes 20-minute tuk-tuk ride, 15-minute taxi or bus drive. Note that all members must be present at the running course 30 minutes (at least) before the Start Time.
- Benefit for the participants: The 21km & 10km Champions will receive the Finisher-Medal at the finish point in Angkor Wat, while the 3km Completed Runners will get the Running Certificate after the competition. In the Finish Area, there are the FREE food & drinks to serve the runners.
- Important Setup Points along the Running Course: You find the water stations every 2km which offer water plus bananas. The Bib tag timing checkpoints are available at Angkor Thom and nearby the Angkor Wat grounds. Besides, every 1km on the running road, there is the signpost on the right side.
- The Populated Race Results: One day after the race, the results will be posted on the website of Cambodian Events Organizer.
- Weather Forecast: December is the dry month in Cambodia, featuring the average temperature of 28 Celsius degree which will be ideal for the charity race.
- Running Course Status: The participants will run on the flat course of Angkor Wat shadowed by lots of age-old trees. There stand out about 14 antique temples along the running course. And of course, the runners are free to take pictures of the religious ruins if they like. Believe it, the Angkor Wat International Half Marathon is set up in the exceptional course inside the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Get your Race Pack: Provided that you cannot come to get you Race Pack during the last confirmation date, it's required a letter to be attached to your confirmation sheet before you give that sheet to anybody that comes to pick up the race pack on behalf of you. The Race Pack Collection is possible on November 30, December 01 and 02. Remember that there is NO Pack Collection on the race day!
The Race Pack collection address is Sokha Siem Reap, Road 60, Angkor Cultural & Tourism Complex Junction, Phum Trang, Sangkat Slorkram, Siem Reap, Cambodia.
- Deadline for registration: The deadline is November 01, 2017 at 17:00 (Cambodian Time). Any registration after this deadline will not be accepted.
How to register to the 22nd Angkor Wat International Half Marathon 2017
First, online registration is for the overseas participants who can choose to pay the registration fee in either Thai Baht at http://www.gotorace.com/event/angkor-wat-international-half-marathon-2017/ or US Dollar at https://www.sbbhosted.com/event/angkor-wat-international-half-marathon-2017-34 On these registration links, you find details of the T-shirt measurements for the runners, the Race Categories with Time and Age Limit, Inclusive Entry Fee, Race Venues, Course Map, Remarks, and Hotels Nearby.
Second, onsite registration is for the runners who are living in Cambodia. The registration form comes in two versions: one in English and one in Cambodian. People have to print out the form and fill it in before they submit it with the payment at the Registration Office in Phnom Penh: Cambodian Events Organizer, No. 79 C, Str. 155, Sangkat Toul Tompong I, and Chamcar Mon District. Note that there are differences of the registration fees between the Cambodians and the overseas runners.
Take notes of the Race Day on December 03, 2017 and measure if you can attend this meaningful charity running in Angkor Wat Cambodia. This will turn to be one of the most inspiring, energetic, and memorable marathon race that you've ever experienced in this Indochina region. Travel to Cambodia this December!


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freepistol replied to freepistol's topic in Quad HeadsI did get the kite just fine. I was just wondering if anyone had had good experiences with Pro Kites. DLB
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freepistol posted a topic in Quad HeadsDoes anyone know anything about Pro Kites USA ? I had some correspondence with them a while back and I ordered a Revolution kite back on July 13, 2018. They do not have a contact telephone number and they do not answer emails. Their website says they are moving their warehouse and orders will be shipped on July 27, 2018. In a perfect world that would take care of it. I am feeling uneasy about this. If I lost $175.00 it isn't the end of the world, but I was hoping I was worried for nothing? Thanks, DLB Hot as hell here down on the border! 110 degrees F yesterday broke the r
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freepistol posted a topic in General Single LineI am a science/fine arts teacher in Texas. We have a great flying field and the kids like flying my kites. I was wondering if anyone makes or has tried to make a kite patterned after Leonardo da Vinci's flying machine drawings. da Vinci fits into a lot of lessons for me and I thought a kite like that would catch the kids imagination. It seems like like a natural, but I have not found anything. Thanks, DLB
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freepistol posted a topic in General Single LineI have a bit of knowledge of FAR 101 due to some years of Model and High Power Rocketry. I find the kite regs to be a bit hard to read. Am I correct in saying that if your kite weighs less than 5 pounds there are generally no rules that apply as far as how high and where you fly? I realize it would be very reckless to fly too near an airport, etc. and I do live near two airports one of which is an United States Air Force base. Stunt kites are generally pretty low but I do have 1000' of line on my reel that I use for single line kites. I usually fly way out in the country at the school whe
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Thank you to all for sharing your knowledge. I find kite flying to be very relaxing and it brings back many good memories of my father who used to help me build kites, boats, soapbox derbies, etc. He was a mechanical engineer who grew up during the great depression so he always had a way of making what I needed out of what was on hand. Strangely I turned out to be a music teacher (violin and viola, and school orchestra) I did however raise another mechanical engineer, my son, Staff Engineer at Tesla. Thanks To All, Dwight DLB
New to quads is this kite a place to start?
freepistol posted a topic in Quad Headshttps://www.prokitesusa.com/revolution-exp-kite-with-reflex-blue/ I have never flown Quad Kites but I do have some experience with both rigid and parafoil type two line kites. Is the kite in the link above a good place to start or should I just bite the bullet and buy the more expensive ones. I am not wedded to any one particular brand or vendor, but the folks at Pro Kites were kind enough to talk with me. I understand Revolution Kites are widely used and known . Thanks, DLB
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Electrician Programs A Rising Demand
The need of skilled and professionally licensed electricians is constantly rising. The reasons for this are various. Right off the bat, every household needs an electrician to initially set up and occasionally maintain their electric systems.
On top of all that, problems related to electric devices occur on a daily basis and due to the specification of the work a specialist is almost always needed. On top of everything else, having to fix something related to your electricity circuit you are not only complex but also extremely dangerous. Arch flashes are capable of inflicting high degree burns throughout your entire body. Electric shocks, on the other hand, are perfectly capable of causing incredible harm with possible long-term effects. This is why it's highly advisable to contact a specialist whenever you need to get something related to your electric system fixed. Whether there was a power outage or one of your electric devices is malfunctioning, relying on a specialist is likely to be the wisest approach. However, in order to get certified and licensed to practice this profession, one must undergo specialized electrician programs in order to get permits.
Electrician Programs – Things to Consider
Electrician programs have to be in compliance with the legislation in order to legally authorize those who undertake them to practice the electrician profession afterwards. The National electrical Code is enacted and is in full force over the entire territory of the United States of America, and it sets forth clear regulations which determine the minimal requirements for every electrician program. This is utterly important if you've decided to undertake such a course because if it's not compliant, you would have wasted your money.
What to Expect From an Electrician Program
Electrician programs can be quite extensive. Depending on the particular course you've set your sight on, you can expect to receive knowledge related to the overall conduct of the profession. For instance, a regular electrician program is going to walk you through and get you prepared to install as well as to repair and maintain residential and commercial electrical systems through extensive explanation of terminology such as millimeters, circuit analysis, transformers, conductors and many more.
At the same time, you can attend an electrician programwhich is particularly specialized in a certain field. For instance, you might want to attend a course which is going to further your knowledge regarding handling electric systems of airplanes. This would provide you with the opportunity to widen your reach and look for different fields of expertise.
In any case, the electrician field is one which is expecting to grow with more than 20% in the next 4 years. This is more than the average expectancy of all other occupations and it's definitely impressive. However, in order for this increasing demand to be met, a lot of people should consider attending different electrician programs in order to acquire the required legal permits of conduct. However, this could be an incredibly lucrative field, should you choose to put in the effort.
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Claudia Tejeda · Black List Podcast Edition
Claudia Tejeda is a DJ and Producer from Malaga with Latin roots, vocation and dedication that complement her high level of professionalism in each of her elaborated sessions.
She is the owner of Clover Records, where many well respected artists have released their tracks. Throughout her career, Claudia has received support from great artists in the scene such as Stefano Noferini, Umek, Luciano, Marco Carola and many other heavyweights.
Her character and personality are demonstrated in abundance in each of her sets obtaining the best feedbacks.
Her unique sets where heavy rhythms, a high musical quality and the ability to adapt to the crowd play a key part which has enabled her to succeed very often on the dance floor.
Today we suggest to experience her latest mix 'Black List Podcast Edition' on djanemag.com!
01. 18 East - Dai 2 (Viktor Gnder Remix) [GuessWhat Recordings]
02. Lautaro Bidegain - The Drum [High Pressure Music]
03. Chris Hartwig - Everything [Formatik]
04. Patron (Mex) - Freaky Party (Original Mix) [Happy Techno Music]
05. Alonso Bierg - Effective Beat [Fine Beats Records]
06. Flash 89 - Running Man (Original Mix) [MOMENT]
07. Clyde P - The Gnawa March [Desert Hearts Records]
08. Gianni Ruocco, Le Roi Carmona - You Know Me (Uranobeat Mix) [Line Box Records]
09. Kurt Klang - Don't Stop (Original Mix) [Neokraft]
10. Alex Neuret - Tra vino e rum [Insert Coin]
11. Fede Aliprandi - I Wanna Know (Pinco Remix) [Distortion]
12. Dj Vivona - You Are (Wade Remix) [Street King]
13. Tyler Coey, Francesco Romano - Let'm Run Off (Original Mix) [Clarisse Records]
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How do you introduce NVC to your partner in a way that they'll love?
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My partner – and probably many other people as well – hates it when she has the impression I am trying to (psycho-)analyze her or using "psycho-language" on her. And that refers to any kind of rule-set or special structure of communication – not only to NVC. I guess that's because of multiple reasons, but it all comes to: she wants to have an authentic communication partner and not someone with a hidden agenda who is possibly trying to teach me something. And my partner knows me very well and can clearly differentiate when I am acting not like myself. She knows I am dealing with NVC right know, and she basically knows what that means, but I wouldn't be able to bring her to read about this topic by herself. She needs to get to know it in best practice first.
That's why I would recommend (your video mentioned that already) practicing NVC with other people first until it becomes a more automatic habit – before introducing your partner to it. An exception might be to use cards with the NVC steps on it and when you both are having a really tough fight about a recurring topic in your partnership again and when she has heard about NVC already – then you could say, ok, you know what, let's try NVC on this topic and see if it can help. But it still depends on how you act then.
And this reminds me of what one of your interview partner said and what is mentioned above: some people think that NVC people are kind of aggressive. I think it is impossible to use NVC for good if you're not in the corresponding mindset while doing so and if you do not bring at least the basic skills or characteristics like empathy with you already. Like Rosenberg says and like you are showing in your demos: Real NVC is not so much about certain steps than about a special attitude or point of view of life (and communication). If you're used to think in categories of right and wrong about other people then it will be really difficult to apply the four NVC steps.
I myself am finding Rosenberg kind of aggressive in most of his public videos, it often looks to me like he is trying to correct his workshop attendees and cuts them short or even shows them up if they are not able to use the right steps and words right away. The looks he is giving to his audience are not the most empathic, especially in FAQ rounds at the end. I am not saying Rosenberg doesn't bring the right attitude, but even if you know NVC very well like he does you are not immune to falling out of your giraffe role when being annoyed by someone. I read that some companies even reported that introducing NVC to promote a non-violent working culture often ended in employees who where fighting about who is using NVC the more correct than in better understanding. So yes, NVC can for sure end up being aggressive if used with aggressive motives.
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As one guy said in the video, some people may perceive NVC as aggresive. One reason may be that question "are you feeling x because you are needing y" is too intimate for them. What is common for NVC fans (expressing feeling and needs) may be strange for "Muggles".
Marianne, thank you for "spreading the word". Your videos help me to fullfill my need to be part of a community – in this case the community of NVC fans.
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Reckless Driving charge reduced in Brunswick 84 MPH in a 70 MPH zone.
John Weiland represented a client charged with Reckless Driving for speeding 84 MPH in a 70 MPH zone in Brunswick County, Va. The client, a resident of North Carolina, had a clean driving record.
On the trial date, Mr. Weiland was able to get the client's appearance at trial waived and convinced the judge to reduce the Reckless Driving Class 1 Misdemeanor charge to Defective Equipment, a non-moving, no-points violation. This reduction allowed the client to avoid points on his license and an insurance rate increase. He only needed to pay a fine and court costs.
If you have been charged with Reckless Driving in Brunswick Virginia, it is important that you contact an attorney that understands Virginia's traffic laws and can guide you accordingly. John Weiland, The Weiland Firm, and Nick Wright of The Weiland Firm, PLC, Attorneys at Law focus their practice on defending clients charged with serious traffic offenses, such as Reckless Driving and DUI, and are ready to help you win your case.


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Hunting in Suburbia - The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
The Northeastern United States boasts a diverse habitat for whitetail deer. From vast tracts of untamed forests in northern Maine where a hunter can walk for days without seeing another human being, to densely populated suburbs in southern Connecticut with barely enough cover to hide a rabbit, the whitetail has made itself at home. Its' unparalleled ability to adapt and evolve has made it a perfect inhabitant for this region of the country. But that same ability to survive (and thrive) in New England is setting up one of the greatest challenges for the regions' deer hunters. How do we hunt this wily animal while it makes itself at home in backyards, next to highways, and in areas where hunting is at worst, dangerous, or at best, generally not accepted? It's a complicated question, with a more complicated set of answers.
Certainly most reasonable answers to this question will have to revolve around hunting. Passionate attempts to use birth control, high fences, and other non-lethal methods have failed in almost every case. Yet gun hunting is illegal in many of these suburban areas, and if it is not, it can be just plain dangerous! So bowhunting would seem to be the only hunting alternative that stands a fighting chance to be effective, but not overly intrusive or dangerous. But this is not the kind of bowhunting most of us are used to. The suburban bowhunter needs to know how to effectively hunt in conditions that, well, aren't necessarily conducive to deer hunting. This article is dedicated to exploring the good, the bad and the "ugly" when it comes to bowhunting in suburbia.
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Suburban Hunting Is Definitely NOT For Everyone
This type of bowhunting is not for everyone. Period. It takes a certain type of hunter to be effective in suburbia. So how do you know if it is "for you?" If you long for the quiet solitude of a big hardwood ridge, or you prefer edge hunting on a few hundred acres of farmland, you are not a suburban bowhunter. On the other hand, if you can sit in a treestand within hearing distance of a busy road, and you don't mind the drone of a nearby lawn mower, you might be a suburban bowhunter. The bottom line here is that suburban deer hunting is different than what you experience when hunting the big woods. It is neither good nor bad, right nor wrong, better nor worse. It's just different. It comes with its' own set of challenges, and its' own unique advantages.
Let's explore the plusses and minuses to see if you think you have what it takes to be a suburban bowhunter.
The "Eye" Is Upon Us
Just like the great "eye" in the movie series "The Lord Of The Rings", we find ourselves under more significant scrutiny when we hunt in suburbia. This is by far the biggest challenge to this type of hunting. The eyes of non-hunters and anti-hunters are literally always upon us. They see you coming and going, and they see every aspect of your behavior as hunters. And while most suburban hunting can be done in pieces of woods big enough to "hide you", in some cases people on neighboring properties may even be able to see you in your treestands! And as uncomfortable as that sounds, it may make you feel even more uncomfortable because you can see and hear them! You'll be subjected to the sound of children playing in nearby yards, lawn mowers running somewhere up the road, and lot's of traffic noise - not sounds we are used to hearing on stand. The suburban bowhunter has to learn to shut those sounds out, and concentrate on the task at hand, just like the whitetail has learned to filter those extraneous noises. And in more extreme cases, the suburban deer hunter needs to be able to handle the verbal abuse from anti's on neighboring properties. Eventually, no matter how well you are concealed when you are hunting, the neighbors will see you coming and going. And if they don't like hunting, they probably are going to make sure you know they don't like hunting!
Statistically bowhunting is the safest form of deer hunting with respect to accidents or injuries involving a third party (i.e. not to the hunter him/herself). And many states require completion of bowhunting safety courses prior to obtaining a license (for instance, the state of Connecticut has recently instituted a mandatory course for all bowhunters). However, we can not escape the fact that hunting in a suburban setting does increase the possibility of an accident occurring that involves a non-hunter. It stands to reason that if we are hunting in highly populated areas, we are more likely to encounter more non-hunters traveling through our hunting areas than we would if we were hunting "the big woods." The good news however is that bowhunting by its' very nature reduces the risk of an accidental shooting. Why? Bowhunters must get very close to their quarry. This drastically reduces the likelihood of making a mistake in target identification. And because arrows have such a short range, so-called "line-of-fire" accidents are much less likely than with guns. So even though suburban hunters find themselves in closer proximity to yards, streets and houses than may be "comfortable," paying attention to legal limits with respect to proximity and distance will generally make accidents highly unlikely. But let's be honest here - the suburban bowhunter needs to pay special attention to this risk, for everyone's sake.
Gaining Permission To Hunt
Most states require permission to hunt private property, and some (like Connecticut) require written permission from each landowner. While gaining permission to hunt any private property is generally a challenge, gaining permission to hunt small tracts of suburban land can be even more challenging. Social pressures against hunting are often much stronger in suburbia, and fears (realistic or not) of hunting-related accidents or problems are certainly much higher as well. But just like gaining permission to hunt farmland, this is primarily a relationship-building and trust issue. If you can represent yourself well, prove your trustworthiness, and hunt in a safe and ethical manner, you have a good chance to attain (and retain) permission. After all, in many cases deer are considered pests in suburban neighborhoods. They eat expensive landscaping, trample gardens, knock over bird feeders, and in some cases, cause diseases like Lyme's Disease. The key is often finding an "unhappy landowner" who needs you as much as you need them. This sort of relationship, once attained, can be ideal for both parties. But remember, it's a delicate balance - hard to get, easy to lose!
Ted Godfrey – Muzzleloader Buck from Nantucket Island (MA)
Recovering Wounded Deer
Recovering wounded deer is among the most significant of suburban challenges. Bow-killed deer rarely drop in their tracks (at least, not when I shoot them!). So if you are hunting a small chunk of private land, chances are very good that the deer you shoot will die on another piece of property. Getting permission to get that animal can quickly turn into a nightmare. Just imagine arrowing your "buck of a lifetime" only to see it wander off and die on an adjacent property. Then imagine knocking on the door to be greeted by an irate anti-hunter who refuses to let you on the property to recover the deer. At best, you need to contact a game warden and enlist their help to recover the deer. And even if you do eventually recover the deer, pressure from neighbors may result in the loss of your hunting permission in that area. Let's face it, most non-hunters don't want to see a deer run in their yard and die. And certainly, no anti-hunter would EVER cooperate in the recovery of a wounded deer. Even when the deer dies on the property you hunt, you face challenges. Often it becomes necessary to extract wounded deer after dark, so as not to attract any undue attention or offend those around you who don't like to see "dead things." Exiting the property quietly and without disturbing the property owner, or neighbors, is in everyone's best interest.
The Advantages:
If Not Us, Then Who?
If bowhunting is not going to be the primary method of controlling the deer population in suburbia, then what will be? You need not look too hard to understand failed attempts in the recent past to eliminate deer hunting in particular areas. From towns in eastern Massachusetts, southern New York, southern Connecticut and even islands such as Nantucket, deer are thriving. And towns are struggling to deal with the explosive population growth. Some areas are holding special deer hunts (like the Nantucket hunt being held in February this year) while others, like the town of Wilton, Connecticut, are struggling with their options. While their ideal deer density is 10-20 per square mile, they are faced with densities of 40-60 deer per square mile! And Lyme's disease has grown to epidemic proportions, according to a recently published town report.
Non-hunting methods of population control, including deer "birth control", high fences, and hiring sharpshooters, have proven costly and vastly ineffective in most cases where they have been utilized. Ultimately, the "free labor" provided by deer hunters appears to be the best answer, both from a cost and an effectiveness perspective. For once, hunters may actually be viewed as the solution, not the problem…
Records Don't Lie
Don't think for a moment that suburban deer hunting is limited to shooting does and small bucks. Quite the opposite! While your opportunity to take a mature doe will certainly be good, so will your chances of encountering a big mature buck. Lack of hunting pressure allows these animals to get great age, and as we all know age equals rack size! The NBBC records include many giant archery bucks - several of Boone & Crockett size - that have been harvested in Fairfield County Connecticut and Westchester County New York - both of which are in close proximity to New York City!
Here are just a few examples. Fairfield County Connecticut has produced more than 125 entries to the Northeast Big Buck Club record book, with the vast majority taken by bowhunters in densely populated areas. Ten of those bucks score 160" or better, and more than two dozen score better than 150"! Westchester and Suffolk counties in New York are well known for their dense deer and human population, yet some of the biggest archery bucks in all of New York have come from these counties. In fact, the NBBC has record two archery bucks from this area that gross over 170". And in Massachusetts, in 2004 a 210" 16-Point non-typical was killed by a car near Boston! So the bottom line here is that these suburbs, islands and densely populated areas are also home to some monstrous bucks. After all, records don't lie!
Ted Reutter – Archery Buck from Fairfield County CT
Seeing Deer - Almost Guaranteed!
Suburban areas are creating some unique hunting opportunities for those deer hunters who can adapt to this type of archery hunting experience. After all, many suburban "zones" have virtually unlimited doe permits, allowing for many more harvest opportunities, and lot more venison in the freezer. Deer populations can be astronomical (40 deer per square mile is not uncommon) providing for many more encounters, and eventually more chances to harvest deer. And certainly there is a great advantage to being able to slip into or out of your treestand with a 1 minute walk! Certainly your odds of seeing multiple deer, and getting quality shot opportunities, is greatly improved when deer densities are high, and huntable pockets of woods are small. On top of that, many of these areas have legalized baiting, which really begins to tip the odds in the hunters favor.
Where Do We Go From Here?
Where this challenge will all end is anybody's guess. Over the next few years we are likely to experience the good, the bad and the ugly of suburban bowhunting. Personally, I believe bowhunters are in an unprecedented position to become the solution to the growing suburban deer burden. Deer/car collisions are rising, Lyme's Disease rates are rising, vegetation destruction in confined areas (such as islands) is dooming future new growth, and a variety of other problems are only the beginning of the challenges we will face. In fact, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety recently reported that annual deer/car fatalities are twice what they were ten years ago. And there is evidence that the public is becoming increasingly less tolerant of growing wildlife populations, according to a new survey of the nation's wildlife professionals. As the populations of species such as bear and deer continue to grow, and contact with people becomes more frequent, wildlife professionals say they fear that the public is beginning to view wildlife as pests and not with the awe and respect they deserve. According to a survey of state fish and wildlife agencies conducted by the International Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (IAFWA), 75.7 percent of the states reported they fear their public is becoming less tolerant of wildlife overpopulation issues.
So it stands to reason that suburban bowhunting is not just an opportunity for a hunter to fill his/her freezer with venison - it is a necessity to stem the pending collision between the deer population and the human population. If you are a hunter, you might consider suburban hunting as an obligation to provide a necessary management tool to help resolve this issue. And if you decide that suburban hunting is just "not for you", you might consider being a little more supportive of those among us who do take on the challenge. In any case, we all need to do our best to be part of the solution!
Buck of a Lifetime
Submitted by swisheroutdoors on Wed, 2011-10-19 08:10.
I can attest to the opportunities of hunting in close proximity of houses. I was bow hunting on the back part of a 3 acre property that had deer traveling through constantly. Several times while having coffee we spotted a very large racked buck from the kitchen window. I hunted when I could from a ground blind. The one time I spotted the big guy he was 60 yards into the neighbors back yard. Well out of my range. I watched him long enough with binos to count 12 points and a spread outside his ears. I moved away and the following year that deer was shot with a rifle by a hunter that didn't have permission. The parade up and down main street didn't help his cause and the authorities caught up with him.
I recall my father's neighborhood in Georgetown Mass had numerous deer running around. I used to play out in the woods and try to get close to them as a kid. During open bow season I can remember a time we were working out back on the hunting camper putting in a new ceiling. There we were running a skill saw and three does walk out on the back of property only 80 yards away without a care in the world. Well I went for my bow and tried to stalk up on them from the small pines on edge of property. Didn't work. The thing I noticed most was deer were always bedding down close to homes just inside the woods line. Great article glad I found it.
It's true!
Submitted by groovy mike on Tue, 2010-12-28 07:34.
It is definitely true that deer have learned to co-exist with humans. In afct I'm pretty well convinced that some of my local deer have learned that sticking close to houses is what keeps them teh safest during hunting season. There is at least one buck who beds down tight behind my neighbor's house. My neighbor is a hunter, but he never ever thinks to look for deer in the little clusterof trees that overlook his back door. Instead he goes farther afield and I'm convinced that teh deer watch him go. Hunting from farther away I have followed deer to his property line and seen the tracks disappear toward his house.
It might just be coincidence I suppose but my friends who live inside village limits seem to see more deer tracks in their yard than I do. I think those deer know that they are safe close to the houses. There was one doe that grazed her fawns on the inside of a certain highway clover leaf on ramp for the past couple of years. I think she might finally have been hit by a car or taken by a suburban hunter.
Definitely be aware that you ARE in the public eye if you hunt near the road. Every anti-hunter with a cell phone will be waiting to report any perceived breach of safety or ethics and they'll tell everyone they know - twice!
But suburan hunting can pay off in huge dividends. One fellow I know who lives in suburban Maryland went through the trouble to get written permission from every neighbor (I think he had to get five letters) and jumped through all the hoops to legally hunt in his back yard. Not only did he bag a couple of nice deer by shooting his bow from his porch deck,m but so too did his two sons and his formerly non-hunting wife. And as the original poster's photos show - these are not just puny deer, these are well fed rack growing bucks that have lived in comfort and safety for years! And teh idea that this hunter can drink his morning coffee, read the paper, even watch hunting shows on TV WHILE watching for deer to wander in shooting range just doesn't seem fair (yes Kevin I'm talking about YOU! lol).
But it paid off for him and his neighbors who will lose fewer flowers and shrubs to the browsing of hungry deer, and the neighborhood will be safer from car / deer collissions. It might be a stretch to say that by hunting he has saved a life, but not so much of a stretch to say that he has reduced the risk of accidents by collecting those deer for the freezer. So definitly check into suburban hunting, and if you have the opportunity give it a try and feel good about doing it "for the sake of the children"!
There are definately some
Submitted by Ca_Vermonster on Fri, 2010-11-19 12:18.
There are definately some great deer to be found right in and around towns. In Vermont, the land area is so small, and the amount of hunters is large by comparison, that the deer are very accustomed to being around people. Sure, there are parts of the central mountains, and the northeast kingdom that you can walk for miles and see nobody, but a large chunk of the state is small woods hunting.
I would love to go to one of these towns and do a suburban archery hunt. There are some HUGE bucks that hang around there.
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A grieving mother has opened her heart today after her son died following a six-day battle for life.
Fun-loving John Fraser had been to a house warming party in Newcastle and returned to a friend's home where he stayed the night.
But tragedy struck when the 33-year-old driver was found unconscious at the bottom of the stairs.
John's mum Ivy received a frantic phone call from his friend asking her if she should phone an ambulance.
He was taken to Newcastle General Hospital where he underwent two emergency operations to his brain and battled for survival in intensive care.
But John never regained consciousness and he died six days later.
Today John's funeral will take place as his family and friends unite in grief.
Widow Ivy, 72, fought back tears as she was surrounded by her four other sons, Paul, 46, Michael, 44, Neil, 38, and 35-year-old Peter. They reminisced about John as they flicked through family holiday photographs and talked about the good times he'd given them.
She said: "You don't expect that your son will die before you. You never think that will happen.
"John was so fun-loving and a real joker, everyone just warmed to him straight away.
"When he was in intensive care we never thought for one moment he would die. We were all positive and thought he would pull through.
"Then we received a phone call to say we had to get to the hospital quick. John didn't have much time left.
"We never stopped talking to him when he was unconscious. He was wired up with so many machines and drips but we all remained hopeful.
"But on the morning when he passed away, we all stood around his bed and took turns to hold his hand. It was very emotional."
Brother Paul, who lives next door to Ivy in Glantlees, West Denton, said: "John had been to a house-warming party and had travelled back to Westerhope to a friend's house where he was to stay overnight.
"But at 5.45am my mum received a phone call to say John had been found at the bottom of the stairs. My mum came knocking on my door and I went around.
"John was doubled over at the bottom of the stairs. He was not responding to paramedics. It was awful. We believe he got up during the night and fell down the stairs.
"He was unconscious and battled to survive for six days.
"He had two operations to his brain when he first went in and, at stages, it looked as though he was improving. But then he died with all of us around him."
Ivy added: "John had a big heart. He would do anything for anybody. He was a bit of dare-devil as he raised money for Cancer Research by doing a parachute jump and an abseil from the Tyne Bridge. He also went cliff jumping in Majorca and bungee jumping.
"He was always playing jokes on people. He just had a personality that every flocked to."
An inquest has been opened and adjourned into John's death. His funeral was due to take place today at the West Road Crematorium in Newcastle.


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I can remember being in elementary school and having an endless list of friends. I can remember sitting with a big group of girls in the cafeteria, sharing my snacks with them at snack time, and even having big birthday parties where they were all invited.
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Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Visibly Dangerous - 1
Car engineering has made huge advances in the last 20 years.
But with regression in a couple of areas.
Most obviously in the driver's visibility out.
A few decades back, some cars were approaching the ideal visibility situation, where the driver's front/side view was effectively unimpeded.
This was achieved, for instance on the Citroen DS or the Lotus Elan, by having screen pillars thinner than the spacing between the driver's eyes, so that drivers, at least drivers with 2 eyes, had no blind spot at all.
Increasingly today, screen pillars are getting thicker.
For good reasons.
Mostly this is due to crash strength requirements & roll-over strength requirements.
Additionally, screen pillars are sloping more steeply, partly for styling reasons & partly for aerodynamic (fuel economy) reasons.
Sloping increases the horizontal section width & hence the effective thickness from a visibility viewpoint.
The situation is compounded in many people-carrier vehicles (Opel Meriva, Citroen Picasso) which have introduced an additional pillar each side.
Things are so bad now, blind spots are so big now, that not only pedestrians & cyclists but even cars can be hidden from the driver if they are on a collision course (approaching at a constant angle) as can happen particularly at roundabouts for instance.
I can see why intelligent & responsible engineers are taking design in this dangerous direction.
There is plenty of pressure (rightly) to improve crash safety, to improve fuel consumption, to produce attractive-looking vehicles people want to buy.
There is no pressure (wrongly) to improve driver visibility & hence active safety.
Who should be providing that pressure?
Consumer associations?
Insurance companies?
We may have to wait a long time!
Parting thot: "Science is organized knowledge. Wisdom is organized life." - Kant
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