text:
BLACK STAR RIDERS - Coming Under Heavy Fire
Av J.Nepper
The US/Irish hard rockers Black Star Riders released their all-out brilliant third album entitled "Heavy Fire" just a few days ago. If you haven't heard it yet I can guarantee you that you'll be blown away by just how memorable and catchy the songs are, how moving the lyrics are, how tight the musicianship is, and just how much feeling and emotion these guys have poured into the album. You can bet your wrinkled old ass that "Heavy Fire" will turn out to be one of the very best records released in 2017 and possibly even this entire fucking decade. Yes, you read that right. Anyway, Eternal Terror Live had the utmost pleasure and honor of catching up with vocalist/guitarist/songwriter Ricky Warwick to discuss the new album, the importance of words and lyrics, the ceaseless desire to write great songs, having a strong work ethic, and friendship. I must admit that I was slightly nervous before calling Ricky and there was a lot of stuff that I probably should have asked him, but he was so cool, funny, and inspiring to talk to that all the questions I had prepared went right out the window and we just let the conversation flow naturally. Enjoy, ladies and gentlemen.
R: It's me, how are you doing, pal?
I'm doing great. How are you doing?
R: Very well, thank you.
Are you back home in LA?
R: I am, yes.
Alright. How did the Rock Legends Cruise go?
R: It was fun. I was a bit ill and got a bad chest infection, so I wasn't feeling too good on the boat, which was a bit of a shame, but I was able to get through the show and that was the main thing.
I was watching a few clips on YouTube before calling you and you guys (Thin Lizzy) sounded great.
R: Thank you, thank you.
You didn't by any chance record any of those Thin Lizzy anniversary shows, did you?
R: No, we didn't, no.
Alright then, but listen, Ricky, we should talk about "Heavy Fire".
R: Yeah. Let's do it!
Actually, I didn't receive the promo version until 3-4 days ago, so it's still relatively new to me, but I've been spinning it pretty much non-stop and I have to say that I love it.
R: Thank you, thank you very much.
From my perspective, it's your best album so far.
R: Right on!
I think it really encapsulates who Black Star Riders are and what you guys are all about.
The album as a whole is very cohesive and coherent, and as usual, your lyrics are great. They're like small journeys in and of themselves, so I was wondering if there were any themes in particular that inspired you this time around in relation to coming up with those lyrics?
R: I get inspired every day by something, someone, some place, or by something that's going on in the world. If you're a writer, you're trying to get your opinion across, but what you're really doing is a diary, a diary of where you're at and where your head is at that particular moment in time. When we're writing a record, I really get into the zone and I get inspiration from everywhere. It could be my kids, it could be my family, it could be friends, anything. I just kind of soak it up like a sponge. The track "Heavy Fire", for example, was written about this time last year with the build-up to the presidential election here in the States and I could kind of see where or where I thought this was going and how scary it was with the media manipulating everything and everybody. That's what inspired the song "Heavy Fire".
I've been listening closely to that song and its lyrics. Depending on one's interpretation of it, one could argue that it has political undertones to it.
R: Definitely. It's probably even an anti-war song, but it's more than that. It's about the manipulation of the media to control the masses. That's unfortunately what we're seeing more and more now with false news. There's so much propaganda and Trump's running the show, it's just crazy. There's so much to write about if you have an opinion. Whether you're for Trump or against him or whatever, now is the time to put the pen to paper, you know?
Exactly, but it never feels to me as if your lyrics are preaching anything. You're never preaching anything, you know what I mean? Your lyrics always leave room for reflection.
R: Thank you. That's what I want. I don't like bands that preach and go "This is what I believe and you should too." All I'm saying is "This is what I think. These are my thoughts and this is my opinion." If you share it that's great. If you disagree that's great as well. All I'm doing is giving my opinion. I'm not giving you the answers - I know what the answers are. I'm just relaying "This is what's going on in my world."
As I said, your songs and lyrics are like small journeys in and of themselves. If I think back to when "All Hell Breaks Loose" came out, I would listen to that, read the lyrics, and all of these visual images and characters and stories would pop into and evolve in my head. Now, three-four years later, things change and I can read something new into the words. I don't know if that makes sense.
R: Absolutely! I think that's good, that what's relative to me may be completely different to you. I'm not a big fan of when people go "The lyrics really don't mean that." They can mean whatever you want them to mean. That to me is a compliment. I have something to say and my lyrics mean something to me. I can tell you what I was thinking when I wrote such and such a song and why I wrote it, but that doesn't mean that it has to mean the same thing to you. I can go "This is what I meant" and you can go "Oh, I thought it was about something totally different," and to me that is great, because art is subjective and that's what all art should be.
I totally agree. Let's take "Dancing With the Wrong Girl", for instance. That's something completely different again, but it's a great story, I think.
R: Thank you. That's a triple-edged song. It's interesting. In a town called Texarkana in Texas, there was a mass murderer who was never caught called the Phantom Killer. He would basically stalk these kids leaving dances. He terrorized the town and it was basically known as The Town That Dreaded Sundown, because for a year everybody there was terrified because this serial killer was on the loose. I thought "Wow, that's so fucked up and crazy" and this thing about being in the wrong place at the wrong time, so I started writing it. And then I was talking to Scott Gorham on the phone while working on the song and Scott starts talking about his dark days with what was going on with Phil (Lynott) and heroin. He was telling me these stories and I was like "Wow, that's pretty trippy" and again this thing about doing the wrong thing and being in the wrong place at the wrong time. But then I also wanted to write a straight up love song about a guy who cheats on his girlfriend. As simple as that. I wanted to take all of those three ideas and make it sound as innocent as I could. The song is very... you know, simple chords, very easily structured, almost like a pop song, but it's got these darker, deeper meanings to it. I kind of get off on that, I kind of dig that. That's really how that came about.
To my ears, it strikes the perfect balance between being uplifting and melancholic.
R: Yeah, I think so, yeah. I've always been a big fan of people who can write very catchy and great pop songs but with a really hard-hitting lyric, like "Rock the Casbah" by The Clash. It's great, it's catchy, and it's brilliant, but if you read what Strummer is saying in that song, the lyrics are very heavy and very meaningful. I think it's great that you can do that. I like the chorus "he's dancing with the wrong girl" and that you can sing along, I love that, but I also love the fact that somebody like yourself or a real hardcore fan will go "Wow, what's he saying there, this is kind of deep". I like to be able to do both, if that makes sense.
At the same time, they're left open for interpretation so that guys like me over here in Norway can read our own stuff into them, ha-ha.
R: Ha-ha, well, you know, Jens, it's one of those things where, to be honest with you, I express myself better when I write than what I do in conversation. I'm more comfortable there than I am in conversation. I always said to anybody that if you want to know what I really think, read my lyrics because everything's there.
Wow, that's really interesting. Your solo albums and the live albums that you have done with Thin Lizzy all have a real heartfelt quality to them. That also goes for the "Stairwell Troubadour" covers album. My wife and I love that one. We listen to it constantly.
R: Thank you!
There's something about those renditions of those songs...I can't sum it up into any meaningful words or sentences, but you know what it's like when a song really moves you.
R: Oh, absolutely, yeah, it's the best feeling.
I think that quality is all over "Heavy Fire" as well.
R: Thank you. I don't think I've ever had as clear a vision for a record in my life. When I was starting to put stuff together for this about 14-15 months ago, I was very, very focused. A couple of things happened to me personally. I lost my father unexpectedly. Getting together with Damon (Johnson, BSR guitarist) right after that happened, and...I don't know, it was almost like a reawakening. I could see everything clearly. I had the album title. I had most of the lyrics written as of this time last year. Writing this album was incredibly easy.
You're almost describing the writing process as an exorcism of sorts.
R: Yeah, it was. It was just very clear and very definitive. It was great. I don't know if I'll ever have that feeling again or if it'll ever be that easy again, if that makes sense. Everything just seemed right and every idea seemed to work. It was a good experience and a very necessary one.
It's a great feeling when things come naturally, almost as if the songs are writing themselves, I suppose.
R: Yeah, absolutely.
(Photo: Robert John)
R: What usually happens is that Damon and I work up everything to the point where we think that it's a finished song or what have you. Obviously, there are some Robbie Crane riffs and some Scott Gorham riffs, and we work those up into songs and write lyrics for them. Because of the geography of the band with us living all over the place, we can't just get together once a week or once a month to rehearse. Some of the guys aren't really hearing a lot of the stuff until we get to the pre-production stage, but they're cool with that and it's great that they trust Damon and I to deliver. What happens is that we'll do about two weeks of pre-production before recording the album. The guys are such phenomenal musicians that they pick the songs up so quickly anyway. Then Nick Raskulinecz (producer) will start going through every song and every idea, and that's when things can change completely or not at all. The song "Heavy Fire" changed so much musically that you wouldn't believe. That one was probably chopped and changed the most. It changed so much right up until we finally put it on tape and recorded it. It's never say never in that we write until we're actually walking away from the studio and are done. We continue things up to the last minute. Even while recording we might sometimes be changing things. We might go "That one needs another section" or something. We're very open-minded that way and that's why we work with Nick because he's so great when it comes to arrangements and has musical ears. Phenomenal!
When listening to the album it sounds as if Nick gets you and that he knows what BSR is all about.
R: He totally does. Him and I argue a lot too, which is great. We butt heads quite a lot and that's what I want. I don't want him to just go "You guys are brilliant, everything's great, let's go, let's record." Nick's confrontational and so am I when it comes to the songs, but that's healthy. The last song of the album, "Letting Go of Me", I wrote that in the studio. That wasn't even written and it wasn't one of the songs that we brought to the table. I got into an argument with Nick one night in the pre-production studio because he said he felt we needed another song. I was like "Fuck you, dude. We've given you nineteen songs and you're telling me that we need another song?" I was furious and really angry. Everybody kind of went home and I was sitting in the studio on my own. In anger, I grabbed the electric guitar and wrote "Letting Go of Me" directed at Nick and my feelings about what he was making me do. I recorded it on my fucking iPhone and just went "There's your extra song, you bastard." And of course, he called me back the next day and he went "I love it, it's great, it's going on the record." I went "Hang on a minute. I've just been played, haven't I?" and he went "Yep." He knew what buttons to push me and he knew that I would rise to the occasion. He went "I knew you had another song in you and I had to get it out of you." That's the genius of the man, that he knew that and that he pushed me, and of course I fell for it because I'm an idiot, ha-ha, but that's just great. The fact that we got that wonderful song written is a testimony to Nick more than anything.
It's really cool that he's able to bring out the best and worst in you guys, ha-ha.
R: He's totally the best. Nobody wants a "Yes" man. We trust him and we trust his judgment, but
if I disagree with something, I'll call him on it. We've been doing this a long time, too. We've all been doing this for years and I'd like to think that I have a fairly good idea of what I'm doing when it comes to writing songs and being in the studio at this point.
Sure. The songs and lyrics are like your babies and creations.
R: Of course.
And a little discussion is always healthy, I think.
R: Totally, and (no pun intended considering that the album is called "Heavy Fire") you need a bit of fire when you're making a record. It all adds to the playing and the tension you want. Jimmy (DeGrasso, drummer) will walk out of that drum room drenched in sweat because Nick is pushing him and pushing him and pushing him. It's a testimony to everybody that we do it. Nobody turns around and goes "Screw you, I'm not doing that". Nick says "Hey, you can get that better" and you might go "I don't think that I can, but I'll try to get it better." There's always that willingness within the band to try to get it better. It's an old-school way of recording. It's very much about performance and attitude and then putting that into the playing. Yeah, we use Pro Tools, but we don't say "Hey, you played the first chorus once, great, we'll just fly that in for the second chorus," because you might play the second chorus a little bit different and that might be great. Everything is played the whole way through. Everything is done with emotion and by human beings and not a machine.
That's definitely emphasized on the album.
R: Yeah, I think so too.
Every member of the band is right on the money and every note is delivered with passion and intensity. It's also the most dynamic album of yours, I think.
R: We're four years into this now and this is our third record. I don't think that we fear anybody or anything, and I think that comes across in the confidence of the playing and the writing now. We've developed our own style and our own sound. It's taken us two albums to get there, like it did in the old days when a lot of bands didn't hit their stride until their third or fourth record. Unfortunately, nowadays a lot of labels and bands don't get that opportunity because everything is so instant and so "NOW NOW NOW!", but with Nuclear Blast and obviously with the success of the first two albums that has given us the chance to develop and mature and get our own sound, which is wonderful.
That chemistry that you guys have, not just on the album, but...like, whenever I listen to a radio interview or watch a video interview with one or more of the band members, it seems like all of you are having a great time together and a lot of fun.
R: We are! I mean, there are no egos and nobody goes "ME ME ME" or any of that stuff. Everybody seems to accept their role in the band and realize what they're good at and what they bring to the band and is comfortable with that, which is a testimony to them for their belief and passion in what we do.
Right, there is a sense of trust there.
R: Absolutely.
(Photo: Robert John)
R: Yeah, it was one of those things where...you know, it was really weird, to be honest with you. Scott sort of said "Maybe we should think about writing some new material," and this was obviously very much when we were playing as Thin Lizzy. We thought "Great." I'm very much just happy to be there and I don't want to rock the boat, but nobody seemed to be sort of taking the reins and writing the material. As time was moving on, I said to Damon "I'm a songwriter, you're a songwriter, how about me and you just write a couple of songs and take them to the guys?" and we did and they loved them, but that just seemed to be...they just seemed to be "Alright, Ricky and Damon are going to write the songs." Obviously, Scott brings in killer guitar riffs, of course he does, but the heavy lifting and the bulk of it have always been done by Damon and me. I think we were kind of expecting...well, I don't know what we were expecting. Were we expecting "Are we all going to get together and write in a room?" when we first started? But nobody seemed to want to do that, so Damon and I were like "Okay, we'll do it." Then it just progressed from there.
I interviewed Damon some months ago and we actually discussed your relationship. You guys have a special chemistry. You did the acoustic tour together last year and there's just something there. I see it on stage with Black Star Riders, Thin Lizzy, and the aforementioned acoustic tour. There's just something...I don't know...I guess...
R: I think we're pretty similar. It's very funny. Even if you take the music away. We're both Cancerians. Our birthdays are two days apart. We both were brought up on small farms with a very working class blue-collar ethic with a family that was very big on morals and manners and doing the right thing and being honest. That was instilled in us. We're both very similar in our look on life and we don't suffer fools at all. Both of us have a big work ethic. You add Damon's pedigree and my pedigree and put that into it as musicians and songwriters and it just clicks. We want to go out there and write the best songs and have fun. Again, there are no egos or anything stupid or silly. It's more like "Isn't it great that here are some guys in their fifties that are still able to play and make music that is relevant and play some great shows". We appreciate what we have.
From a fan's perspective, following your careers is extremely rewarding. You guys are constantly keeping busy. There's always something going on.
R: Life's short. I've got a long time to be lazy when I'm dead, ha-ha. That's when I'll relax. I want to make sure that when it's my time that I can sit there and go "Right, I worked hard and I did a lot. Okay!"
Back in your childhood or teenage years, was singing something that came naturally to you?
R: Nooooo, it never came naturally to me, are you kidding? Ha-ha. It still doesn't come naturally to me. It was the old attitude of a bunch of 14-year old guys in a bedroom with guitars and their first drum kit and that kind of thing, and nobody wanted to sing:
"Who's gonna sing?"
"I don't wanna do it."
"Well, I don't wanna do it."
"I don't wanna do it either."
"Okay, I'll do it till we find someone else."
So you got stuck with the job?
R: That was in 1980. It's now 37 years later, and we still haven't found anybody else, ha-ha.
You grew up in Northern Ireland, right?
R: Yes.
What was the scene in Northern Ireland like back then? Was it inspiring to you, like the club scene, for instance?
R: Well, I never got as far as the club scene because I moved from Northern Ireland to Scotland when I was fifteen. That was when I met the guys at school who would later on become The Almighty, so that was when I started getting really serious about music, when I moved to Scotland and was in my first band and stuff like that. It was much better in Glasgow, because every band came and played Glasgow. Because of the trouble in Belfast, a lot of bands just wouldn't come over, so in Glasgow I got to see all those bands that never came to Belfast. It was a very exciting time for me and I just soaked it all up. I started going to the Glasgow Apollo and the likes and saw everything from the Cramps to Hawkwind and everything in between.
Absorbing it all.
R: Yeah, soaking it all up and watching every band, watching the guys on stage, trying to learn as much from it all as I could.
That sounds inspiring. Did any of that stuff shine through on the "Stairwell Troubadour" album? You got Iron Maiden, Johnny Cash, Tom Waits, and lots of different bands and artists on there.
R: Totally. That's all stuff that I love and appreciate, songs that inspired me. Even like Dead or Alive's "Youthquake", which is just a great record. I remember when that first came out. I think what I'm trying to prove with "Stairwell Troubadour" is that I just love music, meaning good music played from the heart, and that can be as diverse as you want it to be.
If you compare your solo albums to Thin Lizzy or BSR, they are different, just as they should be, but to me it's all straight from the heart. Honest and moving songs that reek of truth.
R: You have to be honest and you have to be truthful in your work. All the great artists are. Once you start writing music to make money or just try to have a quick hit...I just...I don't really believe in it. You can smell it, you know. I can't do that. Some people can. Some people can do that. Then it becomes a chore and a job and something that you don't love. To me, that's the difference.
One of the most refreshing things about "Heavy Fire" is that...well, obviously, you guys are old-school. You've all been around the block a few times...
R: Sure.
...and the album is brilliant from start to finish and rules in its entirety. But the youth of today, they pick favorite songs online and compile playlists and so on. Nobody really listens to an album from start to finish anymore, which is a shame.
R: Well, if you are under twenty-five then you don't, that's for sure.
Right. I'm thirty-two, so I grew up with the album format and there's nothing like putting a record such as "Heavy Fire" on, because once I put it on I listen to it from start to finish. I CAN'T take it off! It's just inspiring that sometimes the "older guys" make the best and most solid albums where each and every song is important and form a part of a larger whole. Often, the "old" bands and musicians are (still) the best.
R: Absolutely, it can be, but some of the older guys fall into the trap of relying on their past a lot too and putting stuff out that is substandard just to get out on the road and tour. I don't think of an age or a number. I mean, I'm fifty years old, but I still feel like I'm twenty-five, you know? People go "Oh, you're classic rock" and I'm like "Why not? I can make classic rock." We're relevant, we're rock, we're classic rock, we're just ROCK! It's all labels. Some go "Now you're fifty" and I'm like "So what?". It's just music. To me, it shouldn't be one thing or the other. I will not go out of my way to fit into any particular category or genre. All I'm doing is writing music that I love and that I'd like to hear myself. Hopefully with great choruses, great melodies, really loud guitars, and crashing drums - that's the kind of music that I love.
That's the thing with BSR. Everything is delivered with class and aggression. It's slightly rough around the edges, it's organic. to me it's just everything that constitutes great rock music. I guess there wasn't really a question in there, more like a compliment.
R: Brilliant, thank you.
I seem to recall reading somewhere that you were going to turn up in a movie this year...
R: Yeah, that's not going to happen, man. The question is annoying for me now and it has nothing to do with you. Three years ago a young moviemaker who had a great idea for a movie approached me and he was going to go down the Kickstarter route to get funding. He asked myself, Joe Elliot (Def Leppard), Al from Ministry, Sin from Ministry, and so on, to be part of his movie. These are all buddies of mine. I thought, "Great, yeah, I don't want to be an actor, but I want to be in a movie with my buddies. It sounds like fun." There was no thought put into it and I just went "Yeah, give me a call when you guys want to shoot and when you're ready," but I guess they had problems raising the money. So, it never materialized, but it's not important to me, to be honest with you. It was just a bit of fun, not something that I want to pursue or something that I'm interested in. I have no aspirations to be an actor.
Alright, I was just curious.
R: Yeah, it's totally alright, it just comes up in almost every interview now, ha-ha, and I'm like "Jeeesuzzz." I feel like getting a hold of Bobby and going "You see the trouble you've caused me with your fucking movie?" ha-ha.
I see exactly what you mean. But apart from that, aren't you quite fond of movies? You have the whole outlaw theme going on in some of your songs.
R: I love them! I'm a big fan of westerns and action movies and stuff like that. I love watching them, but I let the actors be actors.
Isn't the name Black Star Riders from one of the old westerns...or is it "Tombstone"?
R: Yes, it was inspired by the movie "Tombstone".
My dad loves that movie. It's one of his favorites.
R: That's a great movie for sure.
One final question for you. When looking back on your career and the different bands and people that you have worked with, do you harbor any regrets? Were there any opportunities you wish that you had pursued, musically speaking? Any genres that you would have loved to explore?
R: No, not really. I've been very blessed and lucky in that I've worked with and met more or less all of my heroes, toured the world, made some amazing records, and I've been in some incredible situations. Like many other musicians say, I wish that I'd looked more into the business side of things when I was younger. I've made up for that in the last fifteen years, but that's about it. I wish I'd paid a bit more attention to where the money was going in the early days, but when you're young you don't really want to hear it, you just want to play and rock out. You don't really worry about tomorrow, but then when you get older and get married and have kids you suddenly go "Hmmm, okay," that kind of thing, but that's my only real regret. But I think that's just the fallacy of youth. You don't really care when you're young, you don't really care about tomorrow.
Yeah, you focus on the music and the here and now.
R: Right, so artistically there are no regrets at all. Nothing that I'd like to go back and change or anywhere where I go "I wish that I'd done that."
Listen, Ricky, this has been an honor for me. I hope to see you in Scandinavia on tour.
R: This was great, I really enjoyed talking to you, Jens! We'll be announcing tour dates very soon for Scandinavia and Europe and all of that good stuff.
Awesome, I'll keep an eye out for them.
R: Fantastic! Take care, my friend.
Andre artikler:
05.12.2018 LIAM WILSON of Azusa - interview
29.10.2018 NITA STRAUSS - interview about upcoming solo album
10.10.2018 GAVIN HARRSION (Pineapple Thief/King Crimson) - intrview
13.07.2018 TUSMØRKE - interview at Tons of Rock
10.07.2018 SON OF HAWK interview
06.07.2018 OBSCURA interview
14.06.2018 SUBNOIR interview
13.06.2018 Interview with the Australian band Atra Vetosus
04.05.2018 IHSAHN - interview
26.04.2018 WILDNITE - interview
21.04.2018 OMNIUM GATHERUM ser fram til å spille i Norge igjen
10.04.2018 ERIMHA - interview at Inferno + IMC conference
26.03.2018 DREAMARCHER - interview
20.03.2018 AURA NOIR interview with Apollyon
25.02.2018 LET IT FLOW - an interview with MARCO MENDOZA
24.09.2017 BELPHEGOR - Spells of Reflection
07.08.2017 DIMENSION F3H - A Wake of Vultures
04.08.2017 TIEBREAKER - Natur, mørke og gitardominanse
22.07.2017 CHONTARAZ - Har planen klar
03.07.2017 THE VOYNICH CODE - Share the same passion about heavy music
24.06.2017 MAMMÜTH - Outlander Track by Track
20.06.2017 ORIGIN - Variety is the spice of life
12.06.2017 VÖLVUR - Ny eventaktør i Bergen
08.06.2017 ROB MULES RECORDS - Nytt norsk plateselskap
24.05.2017 BERNIE TORMÉ - Dublin Cowboy
18.05.2017 VICINITY - Another Recurrence


text:
As previously reported, Future will drop by DJ Khaled's new We the Best show Friday to world-premiere one of his latest projects. But because the end of the week is still a ways away, and because Future is a benevolent and prolific being, the rapper pushed out a pre-order link for something called EVOL ahead of time. "My tweets worth millions now … in real life," he explained (maybe to a salty Young Thug) late Wednesday, pointing out that EVOL is love backward. "Yo bitch wish u was me … in real life."
Here's the corresponding, 11-song track list, which notably includes a Weeknd feature on "Low Life":
And the art:
The above revelations came on the heels of a leaked song, which appears to be from either a different project or a previous session, as it has made the rounds with the Purple Reign tape's art. Listen to the Metro Boomin–produced track below:
Khaled's show, which will likely feature some combination of the above (or other) new Future material, kicks off this Friday at 8 p.m. ET via Apple Music and Beats 1.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Reynolds Park Sport Court Ready for Play
Monday, June 19, 2017 - 9:38am
The City's first modular surfacing sport court on the roof of the water utility building at Reynolds Park is now complete, lined for tennis and ready for play!
Taking just a few days to install, the low-maintenance, durable material provides increased ball control and helps reduce joint stress and fatigue.
Continued improvements at the 3.58-acre park, located at 810 E. Mifflin Street, include the grading and rehabilitation of the athletic fields which remain closed through this season.
Total project cost was approximately $50,000.
- Media Contact: Ann Shea, Parks Public Information Officer(608)firstname.lastname@example.com
- Project Contact: Sarah Lerner, Landscape Architect(608) email@example.com
Category:Live & Work, Health & Safety, Visit & Play


text:
Analogue Adventures with Your Pet: My Cat9 Share Tweet
So, I love my cat. I love her so much that I need to take endless pictures of her doing her day to day things, like sleeping, relaxing, eating, sleeping and sometimes playing outside!
She is a special cat—she talks loads and loves cream! She is fat with big paws and sharp claws, but she is the greatest friend ever!
She loves to sneak on my bed and mess it up!
She loves playing and having fun!
And occasionally when the weather is good she will go outside and play and smell everything!
This is my baby, and I think she is great!
written by explorette on 2011-09-01 #cat #lifestyle #analogue #life #lomo #lomography #adventures #analogue-lifestyle #requested #explorette


text:
Some recent events have brought the topic of age into sharper focus for me.
There's a school of thought that holds that "You're as old as you feel."
Well, yes and no. You may feel youthful, but the facts are the facts. At "a certain age," many of the people you knew are no longer in touch, or are no longer; gravity has played hell with your jowls; and you're less inclined to laugh at the comedian who says, "Who wants fat hair?" as your own gets thinner. You're as old as you are.
But there are pluses to that. One friend decided that when he hit 65 he was going to tell everyone exactly what he thought about everything -- no niceties, no tactful evasions. He said it took so much pressure off...
You can dress more comfortably. You can take that all the way back to being a kid if you want. A lot of men around here wear shorts. They look like hell, but they must be comfortable. I don't do that. It took 12 years to get my first pair of "longies" and I'm not going back.
You can play golf if you like the game. You can do that when you're young, too, but now you can do it all day. I don't do that, either. It has always seemed a silly game and doesn't have the justification of being exercise. I understand from my wife that in some places and times in the Midwest it was known as "cow pasture pool."
Travel seems to be the other big leisure activity. Again, it's a matter of preference. What with big-screen, high-def television and cameras that can show you the glint in a tiger's eye from 300 yards, I feel I've already visited the wonders of the world. I've seen the Eiffel Tower and the Taj Mahal (in the same evening); I've sat in on debate in England's Parliament; dived on the wreck of the Titanic; seen all the National Parks; peeped into the lives of all kinds of animals; seen the view from the top of Everest. That would satisfy a lot of people's bucket lists.
I'm just not adventurous. I'd rather sleep in my own bed at night, and exotic food puts me off. As a generality, things that crawl aren't on my menu, not even dipped in a good sweet-sour sauce. Pretty dull by some standards. I never could handle a bullwhip, though, and on me a fedora would just look 1940s.


text:
Side effects of drinking diet soda include kidney problems, metabolic syndrome, obesity, quicker intoxication (when mixed with alcohol), cell damage and damage to tooth enamel. The cans soft drinks come in are coated with bisphenol A (BPA) which has been linked to heart disease and reproductive problems, as stated by Prevention.
Diet soda has a pH of 3.2, which is very acidic, and can dissolve the enamel off teeth. Diet soft drinks contain mild inhibitors, called sodium benzoate or potassium benzoate, which have the ability to damage DNA in the mitochondria in cells. These chemicals also have been linked to hives, asthma and allergies. Artificial sweeteners have been shown to increase obesity by 500 percent, according to Prevention. Studies also have shown that diet cola is associated with a two-fold increase in risk for kidney decline for those who consume two cans a day or more.


text:
Oppo F3 PlusOppo
Price: ৳ 40,900
Key Features
16MP+8MP dual front camera 16MP rear camera
4GB RAM, 64GB internal memory
4000mAH lithium-ion battery
1 Year Official warranty
3-Days Replacement Policy
100% Genuine Products
Delivered By?
Usually Delivered in 2-3 business days.
Cash On Delivery?
OPPO F3 Plus Mobile Phone Price In Bangladesh
OPPO F3 Plus mobile phone price in Bangladesh is TK 40,900. This phone was launched in April 2017. OPPO F3 Plus is a selfie oriented smartphone. Oppo A57 are available everywhere in Bangladesh. Oppo F3 Plus comes with 6.0 inch IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen display and also have 16+8 Mpxl Front Camera.
The OPPO F3 Plus has a complete metal unibody, giving the smartphone an premium experience and stylish look this is generally only on higher give up phones. It has a 6.0 inch IPS display screen to permit for great viewing while nevertheless last compact and smooth to preserve. Colours are shiny and viewing angles are also good. What virtually makes this smartphone stand out even though its included fingerprint scanner on the home button, which you won't usually locate on a smartphone at this price variety. OPPO has also used Gorilla Glass 5, ColorOS 3.0 to feature some protection towards falls.
The display size of this smartphone is 6.0 inch and the dimension is 163.6 x 80.8 x 7.4 mm (6.44 x 3.18 x 0.29 in). Oppo F3 Plus sports Perfect resolution, which is tolerable as text isn't too jagged and images appear fairly sharp when viewed from the usual distance.
One of the most important selling points of OPPO mobile phones are its notable selfies cameras. The F3 Plus is not any exception, with a 16 megapixel front camera and 8 megapixel again camera for precise images, particularly in good lighting fixtures situations. The 16 megapixel the front facing camera is with a f 2.0 aperture and might document video at Full HD resolutions. The Rear camera features 16 MP, f/1.7, phase detection autofocus, OIS, dual-LED (dual tone) flash and 1/2.8" sensor size, geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR, panorama.
Software and Hardware:
F3 Plus runs on Android 6.0 (Marshmallow). Chipset Qualcomm MSM8976 Pro Snapdragon 653 and CPU is Octa-core (4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.44 GHz Cortex-A53). The OPPO F3 Plus has a amazing hardware, with 4GB Of RAM and 16GB of storage. This will let you save an run many apps simulatenously. Can be expand upto 256 GB via microSD card using 2 SIM Slot. GPU Adreno 510.
The OPPO F3 Plus has a 4000mAh battery to strength its 6.0 inch display, and battery life is commendable. As you would anticipate with phones nowadays, the F3 Plus have to effortlessly get through the day with none problems in case you are a medium to heavy user, and have to remaining a couple of day if you are an mild user.
|16.4 x 0.7 x 8.1 cm
|F3 Plus
|16MP+8MP dual front camera with wide angle and f2.0 aperture | 16MP rear camera with Sony IMX398 sensor, f1.7 aperture and 4K video recording
|4000mAH lithium-ion battery with VOOC flash charge which provides 2 hours of talk-time in 5 minutes of charging
|6-inches INCELL Full HD touchscreen with 1920x1080 pixels resolution (368 ppi)
|Operating system
|Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
|1.9GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8976 Pro octa-core processor
|Technology - GSM / HSPA / LTE 2G bands - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 3G bands - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 4G bands - LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 41(2500) Speed - HSPA, LTE GPRS - Yes EDGE - Yes
|WLAN- Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, hotspot Bluetooth - 4.0, A2DP GPS - Yes, with A-GPS Radio - FM radio USB - microUSB 2.0
|Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass


text:
|You learn something new every day!
|The tembusu tree can be found on our $5 bills.
|What an interesting way for a tree to grow!
|I see a crab over there!
|How fast can you spot the mudskipper?
|Found something interesting!
|A juvenile shore pit viper with its shed skin(in white).
|The nipah palm grows in mangrove forests.
|A juvenile water monitor.
|The end of a wonderful walk!
A big thank you to our volunteer guides Abel, Keesha, Lydia, Nicole, Weiyang and Freda from The Wild Side; Ivan from Nature Adventures SG; and Ria, Dayna, Yong Jen, Dhivya and Chen Xi from the Naked Hermit Crabs, all of whom made this walk possible! Thanks also to all the visitors who joined us for this walk! It was a pleasure to have you come along with us for our trip, and we hope to see you again!


text:
McLindon Family Foundation
McLindon Family Foundation provides adaptive bikes to special needs children. MFF is a 501c3 charitable organization and all donations are tax deductible. 100% of donations are used to purchase these adaptive bikes. These bikes change lives. These three bikes were delivered to some very special children just a couple of weeks ago. Four more bikes More Info »
Fatal error: Cannot redeclare add_range_pages_until_limit() (previously declared in /home/unityco5/public_html/wp-content/plugins/directory/ui-front/general/pagination.php:46) in /home/unityco5/public_html/wp-content/plugins/directory/ui-front/general/pagination.php on line 46


text:
Female Job Seekers !! Upload your Resume
with FemaleJobs.My and allow employers
& recruiters to find you
Email Us Your Company's Logo or Products Picture. We will place it Here.
No Hidden Charges.
Email Us Your Company's Logo or Products Picture. We will place it Here.
No Hidden Charges.
Who we are??? Cardas Research is a
leading marketing research and consultancy firms in Malaysia. Our
ability to transform the relevant information into new insights by enhancing
business strengths will create greater growth opportunities to business. This
information will provide new insight and lead to your business' improved
decision making. Mystery Shopping is a technique used to provide an
objective view through the eyes of the customers. Mystery Shoppers are trained
to anonymously evaluate customer service, operations processes, and integrity
and information accuracy.
•- Receive research studies regularly from top
global research companies and brands.
- Earn per successful research
study/ project completion.
•- Flexible time and no fixed hour commitment. (
depends on project)
• - Able to participate in research studies
• - Understand English and able to speak
English/Bahasa Melayu/ Mandarin is a plus.
• - Able to access internet regularly
• - Valid email address is required to receive
market research studies invitations.
If you interested, check out our website
and kindly sign up as a mystery shopper at our company website. This is the
link that would direct you to the sign up page http://www.crcg.com.my/mystery-shopping/
Copyright © 2015 www.femalejobs.my || Malaysia


text:
Discussion in 'Cloaking and Content Generators' started by rahul123, Dec 21, 2011.
tell me friends ......
Let me help you with this...
thats awesome
Thanks Codythebest.
As part of my education I was going to look at this and see if any of the plugins I get e mails about were worth bothering with, like all numpties oops newbies I am inspired by you knowledge to get on with it.
Can you recommend any plugins? Maxblogpress sent e mail with one which does all sorts and is on christmas sale should I try it?
cloaking does help in some cases.
Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloaking
Google TOS: https://support.google.com/adwordspolicy/answer/2755171?hl=en
Could you stop bumping old threads with meaningless spam posts !?
Maybe there should be stickied thread about the FAQs of cloaking??
Yeah? I agree with slntdth7
I agree as well, yep!
cloaking is a black hat technique in SEO. If you want to get short term results with your website, you should do cloaking at all costs.
It`s not a short term result, i have sites up over a year. If you do it right you can have 5000+ pages website with proper onpage seo up within an hour and costs you only a domain name. So you can do the math which strategy is more profitable.
Wow Codythebest... That's absolutely incredible!
Try typing in "do a barrel roll."
Here are some of the links that reply to tour question.
Separate names with a comma.


text:
About Me
- Sharad Mitra
- Bangalore, Karnataka, India
- Strategic Senior Producer with over a decade of experience in PC, consoles, and social media game production. Proven track record of managing and delivering projects for both client-side and client-facing companies. Experienced in developing specifications project planning, scheduling and tracking, scalable production processes, scopes, SOWs, budgets, and timelines; good understanding in marketing strategies, emerging trends, analytics, and comparative analyses. Well versed in managing multi-million dollar projects/budgets and art outsourcing to vendors. Skilled in adapting to multiple cultures, and in managing international talent. Deep knowledge industry tracking and scheduling tools including MS Project, JIRA and Hansoft. Good understanding in 2D and 3D art and animation.
Useful Presentations/Docs
- Powerpoint Presentations (2)
- Technical Docs (3)
- You Should Know (3)
Friday, January 12, 2007
Bedroom Dream
Hi all!!!!
It's the contemporary bedroom dream I m having lately in my dreams,so I jst thought to giv it a try.
Eveerything in 3DS Max7.0
Rendered in V-Ray
2 lights[1 Target Spot and 1V-ray]
Render Time:27 min[720:480]
Posted by Sharad Mitra at 12:48 PM
No comments:
Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)


text:
Hair Loss Treatment for Men and Women In Delhi
Hair Loss is very frequent problem in both men and women. It's common type includes male-pattern baldness, female-pattern baldness, alopecia areata, and a thinning of hair etc. Our vast experience, doctor-directed programs featuring low-level Laser technology and patented hair products & nutritionals have delivered maximum results across all kinds of hair loss conditions.
The Hair Loss Control Clinic has helped hundreds of thousands of men and women combat hair loss. Through doctor-directed programs combing low-level laser technology, combined with patented hair products and nutritionals, men and women all over the world have experienced continued hair growth successfully.
Berkowits Hair and Skin Clinics have used HLCC's vast experience and their own to create Hair Loss Treatment Programs that can achieve the maximum results.
Laser Hair Therapy (LHT) or Low-Level Laser Therapy is a non-surgical, scientific approach in the treatment of hair loss, thinning hair, and scalp problems. LHT has been tested for effectiveness and safety for over 30 years all around the world. The LHT non-surgical cosmetic treatments utilize a device containing 160 therapeutic soft low light level lasers. LHT delivers light energy directly from 160 laser diodes covering your head. LHT functions on the same scientific principle, as that of photo-bio-stimulation; laser light stimulates cell metabolism and helps damaged cells to repair themselves.
Micro-needling or Mesorollers have revolutionized hair care. Mesotherapy works by generating the body's natural growth and healing factors. We use a roller with micro-needles (1 mm length). It has given us tremendous results in Hair Loss cases. It works by initiating micro-injuries that encourage the skin to regenerate and heal, which it otherwise would not. It shares the same principle as oriental acupuncture. It has been known to increase blood circulation that encourages hair growth by increasing the supply of nutrients to the hair follicle. Increased blood circulation is also known to reduce the DHT levels (The enemy we all despise!) as it may reduce DHT from the Hair Papilla.
This Hair Loss treatment is carried out without any anaesthesia, and only causes minor discomfort. Nothing that you cant handle!
This premium hair loss treatment program is an amalgamation of the most successful hair loss treatments. A special cocktail containing 1 Growth Factor, 10 Vitamins , 3 flavonoids, 2 terpenoids, 17 Amino Acids ,2 Fatty acids and other nutrients is applied right after the meso-roller has created channels in the scalp for better penetration. It has individually been known to increase circulation and prevent hair weakness. By delivering this cocktail of nutrition to the hair root, we ensure that the hair become healthy and heal to grow once again.
Hi-Frequency and AcupunctureThe scalp is stimulated with the help of high frequency ultra rays and acupuncture. It is beneficial in increasing blood flow to the scalp and treating dandruff.
Home Care ProductsHair loss is best treated with several products since no product (even our best) is a miracle. We use all the best and proven treatment products from all over the world together to provide you with a treatment program customized for your unique needs.
We typically suggest clinically proven products like the HLCC Scripts™ Complete for 'Complete' nutrition for your scalp.
Some products are extremely useful in hair and scalp hygiene which is necessary for a 360° approach to treat hair loss. Here at Berkowits, we utilize all these hair loss treatment products including oral and topical DHT inhibitors, growth stimulators, laser treatment, vitamins and better hair and scalp nutrition and health.
Treatment Programs may also utilize products like supplement and Topical Solutions (made better 6 ways) that have received FDA approval to stop hair loss and regrow hair or customized stronger prescription versions of these products as upgrades to the Hair Loss Treatment Program.
In addition, there are programs developed to treat Androgenetic hair loss, as well as certain hair and scalp conditions, such as; eczema, seborrhea, damaged or broken hair, traction alopecia, chemotherapy induced loss, and alopecia areata.
Program includes : Either in clinic &/or hand held laser for home use and products to tackle hair loss holistically.
Saw Palmetto : It has been clinically proven to regrow hair. Our proprietary process has made it possible to add it to Hair Loss Supplements, Shampoos and Hair Loss Topical Serums.
Topical Solution : US FDA proven to stop hair loss and regrow hair for both men and women. We have made it better in 6 ways.
Laser or low level light therapy : Laser or low level light therapy has been shown to be beneficial to hair in several studies. Both in clinic treatments and hand held laser therapy is available.
DHT Inhibitors : There are products that either interfere with the conversion of testosterone to di-hydro testosterone (DHT) or help to block DHT from binding to the hair follicle. DHT is the major cause of hair loss for both men and women. Our products are different and better than others.
Hair Vitamins : These products help to aid in growth of hair either by inhibiting DHT and/or providing the vitamins and minerals that optimizes good quality hair growth. These products can be oral or topical.
Growth Stimulators : Your hair needs certain vitamins to grow to its fullest and thickest. Most people do not get enough of the right vitamins and minerals for their hair. Our hair vitamins provide all the clinical proven vitamins and minerals but do much, much more. They block DHT and help grow hair.
Hair & Scalp Cleansing : These products are optimized to give your hair and scalp the nutrients that are needed without adding harmful chemicals like sodium laurel sulfate, cocamide DEA or alcohols that are found in 95% of shampoos. Most shampoos strip your hair of the essential oils that hair needs, ours do not. Proper hair and scalp hygiene and nutrition is the first step to healthier, thicker, fuller hair.
Regular Check-ups : We ensure regular reviews of your treatment program to make active decisions regarding your treatment program instead of being passive at the end of the treatment.
Clinically Successful Meso-Roller : Most clinics are passing this treatment alone as a hair loss treatment program. Imagine adding US FDA certified Laser Therapy and the above mentioned products to it.
Growth Factors to Factor in Growth : This special cocktail provides complete nutrition to the hair root by directly penetrating to it. It revitalizes the hair follicle and prevents hair weakness.
Berkowits - The hair Hospital
Berkowits is the only chain of clinics which specialize in all kinds of treatments you can opt for your Hair Loss and Baldness. We are the pioneers of Hair Replacement in India, only chain to have an exclusive Master Franchise of Hair Loss Control Clinic, USA (for the entire country India), one of the first clinics to introduce PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) treatment and mesoroller therapy and specialize in Hair Transplant with the most advanced technology i.e. Robotic Hair Transplant. Here, you will not be misguided and only a treatment which will deliver the results expected by you will be recommended to you.
We boast of using the most updated technology, the best team of technicians & having the most up to date surgical equipment. Our hair transplant robot is testimony enough.
We respect our customers and we respect their right for honest information. Unlike many other clinics you will not find our counselors misguiding you to maximize your spend. If your requirement can be fulfilled with the option with the lowest price, be assured you will be recommended just that!
HLCC™ has 150+ Affiliate Clinics in 40+ countries Worldwide. They have researched, developed and manufactured products for use with Low Level Lasers, some of which they've patented, and others specifically designed to provide good scalp hygiene, DHT Inhibitors, and "complete" hair nutrition.
The most common cause of hair loss is heredity. Men and women inherit the gene for hair loss from either or both parents. In men, the hormone dihydrotestosterone causes a gradual miniaturization and eventual loss of hair follicles that are genetically susceptible. The mechanism of female pattern hair loss is not clearly known. The age of onset, extent, and rate of hair loss vary from person to person. Men and women exhibit hereditary hair loss differently. Severe illness, medications, malnutrition, or vitamin deficiency can accelerate this process. When applied incorrectly, permanent hair color and chemical relaxers damage the hair and follicle to the extent that hair loss can be permanent. Causes of hair loss do not include wearing a hat, excessive shampooing, lack of blood flow, or clogged pores.
LLLT is the new options available to treat hair loss. It is a step forward treatment for both men and women who had been witnessing demoralizing hair loss. The revolutionary treatment enables you to achieve fuller, thicker, healthier and shinier hair. This restoration process is an easy and non-invasive option that is the widely used hair loss treatment. Low level laser therapy is an innovative and non-chemical technique that can cure the hair loss.
Laser Hair Therapy Benefits
- Increased elasticity and hair strength
- Stimulates hair follicles
- Stops hair loss
- Repairs the damage
- Increases the blood supply to the scalp
- Shiny, soft, thick and full hair
- No side effects
Mesotherapy or Derma Roller is a revolutionary device that uses traditional oriental acupuncture techniques to enhance the skins' natural healing abilities. It promotes increased blood flow to carry nutrients to the hair follicles as well as boosting the effectiveness of creams and lotions such as the very popular regain.


text:
How about picking a gaming monitor packed with power of 1ms (GTG) response time and 144Hz rapid refresh rate? Ok..I know lots of serious gaming players, and if you are the one who trying you find such kind of monitor having Ultra smooth action, then this ASUS VG248QE, good cheap 24 inch Monitor Under 200,might be your a good option.
ASUS VG248QE Reviews-24 inch Monitor Under 200
Due to the 144Hz rapid refresh rate and 1ms response time,This ASUS VG248QE are able to play as fast as you can, This really is an outstanding 24 monitor under 200 dollars for almost any need, Particularly for gaming use, If you are looking for a budget gaming monitor with great features,such as GamePlus or 3D Playback, This is a tremendous value monitor for your hard-earned dollars.
Pros And Cons
- Great Gaming Powwer: Extremely smooth action with 1ms (GTG) response time as well as 144Hz rapid refresh rate
- Nice viewing experience:An appropriate viewing experience with ergonomic swivel pivot, tilt and height adjustment
- Ergonomically-designed stand for comfy viewing position: Ergonomically-designed stand having Swivel, Tilt,Pivot,Height adjustment plus wall-mount capability for comfy viewing position
- Multiple gadget connections: Having Dual-link DVI-D, DisplayPort, and HDMI ports for multiple gadget connections
- Home theatre experience:Built-in 2W stereo loudspeakers for an immersive home theatre experience
- 3D gear not provided.
- Limit viewing angles.
- Not any USB ports.
Specs & Higlights Anaysis About +Name
Features and design,What's your taste
Much like its bigger sibling, the Asus VG278HE, This VG248QE works with a nice design and similar features.It has thin glossy black bezels and a glossy black cabinet.addtionally, Its stand has a round base with a telescoping mounting arm that provides a Lazy Susan swivel mechanism, pivot height and tilt adjustability, The bases has a 3D logo, which represent that this panel is three dimensional ready, however, compared to the Asus VG278HE, it is not packed with the Nvidia 3D Vision 2 kit required to view multi-dimensioncontent,But if you would like one, you can pick one up online for approximately $150 or so.
ASUS GamePlus,Can This get the edge in your game?
This VG248QE monitor offers the outstanding GamePlus hotkey with crosshair overlay as well as timer functions.You can choose from 4 diverse crosshairs to fit your gaming environment, whilst keeping track of spawn and build times with the on-screen timer.This is great for hardcore gamers.
Play as quick as you can
This ASUS VG248QE monitor lessens the time it requires for rendered frames to show on the display. Because of Lower monitor latency , the signal processing between your system and monitoris enhanced for faster response time. Firstly,The response time is decreased to 1ms to get rid of tracers by managing voltage levels when driving liquid crystals thus guaranteeing fluid and clear video playbackmore than two times the frame rates of common LCDs. Additionally ,The 144Hz fast refresh rate accelerates the fps to offer ultra-smooth motion in even the most chaotic action scenes.
BOTTOM LINE-Why It is a top pick
Packed with a speedy pixel response, 144Hz refresh rate and a highly adjustable stand, This Asus VG248QE is a good performer 24 inch monitor under 200 dollars.
This Asus VG248QE is our current Editors' Choice for gaming monitor under 200, If you want to find more choices,You can read our Overall Guide- best gaming monitor under 200 Of 2017


text:
Words by KC Deane
Photos by Jeff Richmond & Pat King
Video by Pat King
Evolve Chile has come and gone, yet another summer of skiing and this one was one of the best we've had. Here is a look back at the summer here in Chile as well as Session Tres, which is a three-week session at Evolve.
There are three sessions at Evolve, two nine-day sessions as well as the overall session where campers get to ski for three weeks, then hit the ocean and check out some of the most amazing spots in South America. Camp kicks off with everyone taking the red eye flight to Santiago. Upon arrival campers and coaches alike show up tired and jet lagged, but the great part about Evolve this season was that we spent the entire time at Valle Nevado, which means you are off the plane and on the snow before you know it.
Valle Nevado, Chile
The views on the hill never dissapoint.
This season we welcomed a newcomer to the coaching staff, Armada skis team rider Alex Bellemare. Alex is not only a great guy and an amazing skier, but also a good coach who spent time teaching everything from learning to slide a box to campers working on pretzel 270's.
The one and only Alex Bellemare.
Also back this year after an injury last May was yours truly. It was so great to be back in Chile with the camp and riding fresh pow throughout both sessions. After missing out on last summer, I was surprised to see how much the camp had grown since I was last here. The level of skiing was really high and all of my campers were charging hard till the lifts stopped turning.
Yours truly back at Evolve.
This season was incredible in Chile. We lucked out on the snow and bluebird pow days for every session. Every time the snow started to get a bit skied out, another storm would come in and blanket Valle Nevado in feet upon feet of snow. New this year was the option to ride any mountain in the Tres Valleys, which consists of Valle Nevado, El Colorado and La Parva. When the campers decided that they needed new terrain, we just picked a different mountain to ski at, being that they're all connected.
Just another camper loving that Chilean powder.
Sending it over a windlip.
This camper is hitting his first ever backcoutry jump. Winning!
Camper sending the top jump of the double line.
The scenery isn't too bad.
Camper stoked to be in Valle!
KC Sending a flat 3 to test out the jump.
Throwing a backy for the first time!
And another hitting the bottom jump. This jump proved to be the one for many a camper to stomp their first backflips on.
After skiing all day, campers had a variety of things to choose from at Valle. The first choice for everyone seemed to be the hot tub to warm up and work on your Spanish while talking with all the locals. Another favorite with was the Recreation Center that the mountain had just finished, complete with a brand new mini ramp. Campers, locals and coaches alike tore up the mini ramp daily.
The ever popular hot tub.
Even after skiing all day, some campers such as Henry Allen were jibbing well into the night.
After things wrapped up in Valle Nevado, the crew headed to Con Con (which is on the ocean) to get a few days of surfing in before camp wrapped up. After checking into the lavish Radisson Hotel, we surfed at the local break, which is just around the corner from where we stay. After a good surf session we headed down the coast to check out some of the culture and sights that Valparaiso has to offer. Valparaiso is one of the main ports in South America, and is one of the most amazing places I have ever seen. The town is covered in art and graffiti, making it one of the most visually pleasing spots to wander the streets of Chile.
Three campers, one wave!
The amazing views of Valparaiso.
Exploring the streets of Valpo...strike a pose.
Some of the amazing art in Valpo.
See you next summer!
Well that is all here from Chile. I was the last to leave, and I must say I am already thinking about coming back down next season. I'd also like to give a huge thanks to all of the sponsors that helped make camp possible, including Dakine, Sessions, Outdoor Technology and of course Armada Skis. Hope to see some of you here next year at Evolve Chile!
Evolve Session Tres from Evolve on Vimeo.


text:
10 Best Female Bodies In Hollywood
In a city that's all about looks, celebrities have to stand out to make the list of the ten best female bodies in Hollywood. These stars work out hard and eat right to keep their sexy bodies in shape.
- Jessica Biel. Who would have thought that after Cameron Diaz, Justin Timberlake would land a hotter girlfriend? Along came Jessica Biel who has the sexiest overall body on the list of ten best female bodies in Hollywood with her strong yet super feminine form. The beauty stays fit with a workout that balances cardio and toning.
- Christina Hendricks. The buxom "Mad Men" actress is far from typical on the list of ten hottest female bodies in Hollywood. The 35 year-old is far more curvaceous than most of the women who are glorified in Tinseltown. But women have embraced Hendricks. So much so, in fact, the she was voted the Best Looking Woman in America in a poll conducted by "Esquire" magazine.
- Jennifer Aniston. At 41, Jennifer Aniston is the oldest entry in the list of ten best female bodies in Hollywood. Aniston maintains her figure with yoga sessions and cardio work on the treadmill and elliptical machines. Jen also sticks to a diet that is low on carbs and high on protein. Of course, she still indulges in Mexican food and margaritas occasionally.
- Annalynne McCord. At 22, Annalynne McCord is a unique entry on the list of ten best female bodies in Hollywood because she doesn't indulge in marathon cardio sessions or eat a macrobiotic diet. Instead the "90210" star belly dances and says she lives on In-N-Out burgers. She attributes her slim physique to small bones. Or can her perfect hourglass figure be chalked up to good genes and youth?
- Jennifer Lopez. J-Lo gained 40 pounds when she gave birth to her twins in 2008. But everyone knew that the ultra glamorous star would get that legendary booty back in shape. Not only did Jen lose the baby weight with a strict diet, she looks better than ever before. Jenny from the block got back in fighting form by working out four times a week – dancing and doing yoga.
- Kim Kardashian. Besides J-Lo, the most infamous booty in Hollywood is Kim Kardashian's. The 5' 2" star maintains one of the ten best female bodies in Hollywood by eating right, limiting her snacks, and working out regularly. She even has her own series of fitness videos "Kim Kardashian: Fit In Your Jeans by Friday" that help women achieve her legendary backside at home.
- Kate Hudson. Rumors started swirling recently that waiflike actress Kate Hudson had altered one of the ten best female bodies in Hollywood by getting breast implants, which she has neither confirmed nor denied. Regardless, the actress stays fit by doing a constantly revolving exercise regime that includes Pilates, running, and scaling stairs. Plus she has good genes since her mom, Goldie Hawn, certainly could have been on a list of ten best female bodies in Hollywood in her heyday.
- Gisele Bundchen. Being a supermodel relies on maintaining a flawless figure. But even after giving birth, Brazilian model Gisele Bundchen holds a spot on the list of ten best female bodies in Hollywood. Mrs. Tom Brady kept in shape even while she was pregnant – doing Kung Fu just two weeks before giving birth. These days, she practices a much more low key work out – yoga. And with that, she's ready for Victoria's Secret again.
- Megan Fox. Among Megan Fox's many attributes are her rock hard abs. The 23-year-old actress maintains her flawless figure by doing loads of planks, the isometric strength exercises the core intensive abdominal exercises. Partnered with cycling and other cardio work, Fox keeps in perfect form for her film roles and red carpet trips.
- Jessica Alba. Jessica Alba has long been admired for having one of the best bodies in Hollywood. Alba eats a South Beach type diet of lean meat, low-fat foods, whole grains, and fruits and vegetables. And she does a cardio-intensive workout for 30 minutes, four times a week. If she needs to kick into a higher gear to get ready for a movie, she throws in some yoga.
show comments


text:
A few years ago, I had a crazy idea that involved searching out an old barn that was being torn down, getting some old boards, and building a table out of them.
Thankfully, my husband is always up for these challenges and typically doesn't blink an eye when I ask him for something outrageous. He might sigh inwardly at all the work involved but he's a champ and makes it happen.
So that same summer we happened to stumble across an old barn that was being demolished, and we promptly knocked on the front door of the farmhouse to ask if we could take any wood. The woman who answered the door was very skeptical at first, and thought we were maybe "crafters" who would sell tables for many thousands of dollars, in which case she wanted a percentage of what we would sell them for. When we insisted we were simply building ourselves a personal table, she said take what you want, for a dollar per foot of lumber.
So we went back with the truck, and some extra hands, and picked out some wood. It was old. And weathered. And full of nails. Perfect.
Maybe not quite perfect. I loved how weathered it was, but my poor dear husband had to battle those rusty nails to get them out of the wood so that he could plane it down. The boards pictured above are massive 10 inch fir wood planks. We trimmed them down down to 7 inches, with a total of 6 boards side by side to make the table top. Justin fit them together with a tongue and groove joint, and two additional boards were placed as caps on the ends.
Below is Justin getting a guiding hand from our friend Alan, one of Justin's former co-workers at Trinity Western. The woodshop belongs to one Adrian Goyer; and full credit must be given to him for allowing Justin to use his woodshop and all his tools as a trade for a couple of Justin's man hours to insulate the shop. I can't say it was by any means a fair trade with the amount of time Justin spent there, so he was very generous.
Alan was the mutual friend between the two who made it all happen for us. Without these tools, none of this could have happened.
I apologize for any grainy pictures. Most of these were just taken with our cellphones.
We (and by that I mean Justin), got the table to this point, and let it sit for many months waiting for time to finish it. During those months, one of the boards developed a significant crack in it. Bummer. We figure the boards were slightly twisted, and the torque of forcing them together in the tongue and groove joins caused the board to split at an already weak point. After evaluating our options, we decided first to set the crack into place using a butterfly key method (credit goes to a local woodcarver, who Justin knew through his work, for that idea. He keeps a great blog found here). Part two involved filling the crack with black epoxy. It was messy business with the epoxy but it turned out beautifully in the end.
Then it was more sanding to clean up the table top, and staining.
I used two different stains to achieve a more weathered look, and it actually made the wood grain really pop out, which was great. The base coat, shown above, is a liquid pecan stain. For the top coat, I opted for a gel stain, this time in dark walnut. A gentle application of the walnut with a cotton sock gave me the control I wanted over the color and texture.
Justin also built the legs for the table, based on a look that I wanted. We actually went to a furniture store with some measuring tape and found the same legs I was imagining. We took some notes and then Justin went to work with a band saw. I don't have any pictures of the legs in progress so you'll just have to wait for the reveal pictures at the end of this post.
The final steps included painting the legs and skirting white (I used CeCe Caldwell's chalk paint that I picked up at the wonderful Spruce Collective in Abbotsford), and sealing it up with a semi-gloss verathane.
After all that, I decided I also wanted some benches to go along with the table. I had been admiring these Pottery Barn benches for a while, and we decided to make a similar design from the pictures.
I sketched out what I wanted, and Justin made it happen.
Put it all together and we have a winner of a table. I think we'll be keeping this set for a long time to come, and I can't thank my husband enough for going along with all my crazy schemes! He definitely put in many hours of labour into these beauties.


text:
Keep in touch
Understanding your Aid
How We Award Financial Aid at Olin
Financial need is calculated by taking the annual Cost of Attendance and subtracting your family's "Expected Family Contribution" as determined by the FAFSA. Once we calculate your financial need, we consider two additional resources:
The Olin Tuition Scholarship
The merit-based Olin Tuition Scholarship is awarded to all students, and was created to recognize hard work and superior achievement in your pre-college work. This scholarship is one of the pillars of Olin's commitment to keeping its education affordable. Currently valued at more than $100,000 over the eight semesters of study, the scholarship increases in tandem with any tuition increases, so you have a reliable base on which to plan the financing of your education. While the Olin Tuition Scholarship is offered independent of financial need, your merit award will be included in the aid provided to meet your financial need. Thus, merit awards are coordinated with other need-based aid to help meet demonstrated financial need and cannot be used to help reduce the family's calculated contribution.
The Olin Tuition Scholarship is awarded for a maximum of eight semesters of full-time study. Anyone permanently disqualified to attend or return to Olin College for academic or disciplinary reasons will forfeit the remaining portion of the scholarship.
Special Considerations:
Full-time Study Away (which requires pre-approval) counts as one of the eight scholarship semesters (the student is maintained as full-time at Olin and is expected to pay Olin tuition after the merit scholarship and any additional costs associated with any such activity at the host institution including any tuition exceeding Olin's, room, board and fees if applicable).
- For students who leave Olin College during a semester of study (withdrawal or leave of absence), the partial semester counts as one of the eight scholarship semesters.
Payment of full tuition is required for any semester(s) beyond eight before graduation. Olin College provides accommodations for documented disabilities. In extenuating circumstances, exceptions may be granted by the Provost and Dean of Faculty.
While the Olin Tuition Scholarship is awarded independent of financial need, your merit award will be included in the aid provided to meet your financial need. Thus, merit awards are coordinated with other need-based aid to help meet demonstrated financial need and cannot be used to help reduce the family's calculated contribution.
National Merit Finalists
National Merit Finalists who win either a National Merit or National Achievement Scholarship from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation or another corporate sponsor are able to use this scholarship at Olin College, and will be identified as National Merit Scholars. Eligibility criteria is established and determined by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Finalists who designate Olin College as their first choice college, but do not receive a NMSC or corporate-sponsored scholarship, may be designated as Olin National Merit Scholars. Olin National Merit Scholars will be awarded a $1000 scholarship for four years, funded by Olin College. The student must submit renewal paperwork to National Merit each year for continued eligibility.
Student Contribution equaling $3500/year
Olin College expects every student to contribute $3500 annually toward their Olin education. This contribution – or "self-help" – can be met through outside scholarships or a student loan. If a family demonstrates additional financial need, that need will be met with grant funding provided application deadlines are met.
Types of Aid
Our need-based aid programs are funded through grants and scholarships. The Olin Tuition Scholarship, which is awarded based on your admission, is considered part of the resources used to meet your financial need. If you meet eligibility requirements* and demonstrate need beyond that, we will work to meet your full financial need. Your package will always include a student contribution of $3500 – this can be met with outside scholarships or a Subsidized Direct Loan.
* A student must meet all eligibility requirements as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Federal Grants
Eligibility for the Federal Pell Grant is determined by the U.S. Department of Education based on the completion of your FAFSA. Based on 2018-19 data, approximately 11.2% of full time students at Olin College are eligible for the Federal Pell Grant. Students who are eligible for the Federal Pell Grant may also be awarded a Federal Supplemental Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) by the school based on available funding.
Olin Need-Based Grants
Olin Need-Based Grant may be awarded to eligible students who demonstrate financial need.
Donor Funded Grants
These awards are designated with the name of the donor and/or are a particular fund established in honor of a person or organization. These funds are awarded annually on the basis of financial need and may be renewable. Eligibility is determined based on the FAFSA and no additional application is necessary.
R2 Scholarship
Students who are selected to be an "R2" by Student Affairs and Resources receive a scholarship that is equal to the amount of their room charge. Student's are charged for their room, and then receive the equivalent amount in an "R2 Scholarship". Regulations require that, within a need-based aid package, these benefits be counted as a resource to meet a student's financial need. This award does not reduce or assist with the family contribution. The R2 Scholarship is packaged in such a way that it replaces the student contribution or "self-help" component of the student's financial aid award - similar to an outside scholarship- prior to any reduction in need-based grant. Depending on the individual award, some Olin Need-Based Grant may be replaced, but the total overall package will not be reduced due to a student becoming an R2.
Outside Scholarships
We encourage all students to pursue outside scholarships to help meet their annual student contribution. Students are required to inform their financial aid office of any grants, scholarships, or benefits received from sources outside the college. Please provide a copy of the award notification as soon as possible. An outside award that is restricted to tuition will reduce your Olin Tuition Scholarship only if it exceeds the remaining tuition.
It is our policy to use the first $3500 of outside scholarships received to meet your student contribution and reduce the amount you may need to borrow. If you receive need-based grants AND receive outside aid in excess of $3500, we will be required to reduce Olin Need-Based Grant to avoid receipt of need-based funds in excess of your financial need. The total amount of outside scholarship is divided equally between the Fall and Spring semesters. Outside scholarships must be reported to the Financial Aid Office annually. We will not automatically renew an award from a previous year without an annual notice from the agency indicating renewal.
Note: Taxability of Scholarships and Grants
Under current Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regulations, a portion of your grant or scholarship may be considered taxable income, which must be reported on your federal income tax return. IRS regulations consider any amount or combination of scholarship and grant benefits greater than the amount of qualified tuition and fees to be taxable income In addition, amounts received as payments for teaching, research or other services required as a condition for receiving the scholarship would be considered taxable. The final determination of any tax liability and the payment of tax on your grant/scholarship is your responsibility. If you have questions you should seek the advice of a qualified tax counsel.
Federal Student Loans
If you complete a FAFSA we will let you know what Federal loans you are eligible to apply for. A student loan is one way you can meet your student "self-help" contribution of $3500 each year. Approximately 54% of Olin's 2018 graduates utilized this program with an average cumulative debt of $17,401.
Direct Loan eligibility will be indicated on your award letter and will be denoted as either subsidized or unsubsidized. The student should either accept or decline the loan on the award letter. The award letter must be signed and returned for the loan to be processed. This is a loan program and funds must be paid back according to the terms of the loan. If you are a first time borrower in the Federal Direct Loan program, you must complete a Master Promissory Note (MPN) and Entrance Loan Counseling.
Visit StudentLoans.gov for information on interest rates and current terms and conditions and to complete your loan paperwork.
Direct Subsidized Loan This loan program is available to students who demonstrate financial need. The interest on the Subsidized Direct Loan is paid by the federal government while the student is enrolled in school at least half-time.
Direct Unsubsidized Loan This loan program is available to students who do not demonstrate financial need, or whose financial need has been met by other resources (i.e. grants and scholarships). Borrowers are required to either pay the interest as it accrues, or have it capitalized (added to the principal) into a repayment schedule that starts after graduation.
Direct PLUS Loan This loan program is available to parents of dependent students. PLUS loans help pay for education expenses up to the cost of attendance minus all other financial assistance. Interest is charged during all periods. Families who wish to apply for a PLUS loan are required to submit a FAFSA. More information about current interest rates and terms of the loan can be found at StudentLoans.gov.
Other Ways to Pay
Not all families apply for or are eligible for need-based aid, but are still looking for financing or alternative resources.
Monthly Payment Plan
Olin College participates in a monthly payment plan through Tuition Management Services which allows families to divide the amount they owe the College into monthly payments, rather than paying the full balance on a semester basis. Although the plan has an application fee, it is interest free. More information regarding this option is available from Student Accounts.
Alternative Loans
Many families opt to finance the amount they owe through an alternative or private loan. Most educational loans require school certification of enrollment and eligibility. We encourage families to exhaust their Federal Loan eligibility prior to using a higher interest rate funding option. Olin College does not have a preferred lender list for alternative loans; rather we encourage our families to research the loans that best meet their individual needs. Students or parents pursuing alternative loan options will be required to submit a Self-Certification form to the lender prior to obtaining loan approval. Most families using alternative financing apply for a loan during the summer to cover their balance for the entire academic year. This way the loan is in place for both the Fall and Spring billing cycle. If you plan to use an outside loan in lieu of payment for your bill, pay close attention to the deadlines listed with your billing statement.
US Veterans Education Benefits
Olin College is approved for the use of GI Bill education benefits. Veterans and eligible dependents who are accepted into a degree program at Olin and who also may qualify for the GI Bill should contact the United States Department of Veterans Affairs at 1-888-442-4551 or visit the VA website for the GI Bill application process. Once the GI Bill application has been processed by the VA and the Certificate of Eligibility has been received, the student should contact the VA Certifying Official at Olin College located in the Registrar's Office. The Certifying Official will then certify the student's enrollment with the VA so the benefits can be paid.


text:
Open Range Roamer Fifth Wheels For Sale in Denton
Open Range Roamer Fifth Wheels are now for sale in Denton at ExploreUSA RV Superstore. The Open Range Roamer is the most affordable brand in the Open Range series. Featuring a 100" wide body design, the Open Range Roamer has an all aluminum exterior and smooth automotive aesthetic. See all the Open Range Roamer Fifth Wheels Floorplans, and shop from our in-stock inventory below. If you don't see the Open Range Roamer floorplan or options you're shopping for, Contact-Us for assistance.
Showing 1 - 1 of 1
Fifth Wheel
- Many lengths
- Many colors
- Many floor plans
- Call for price!
Explore USA is not responsible for any misprints, typos, or errors found in our website pages. Any price listed excludes sales tax, registration tags, and delivery fees. Manufacturer pictures, specifications, and features may be used in place of actual units on our lot. Please Contact Us for availability as our inventory changes rapidly. All calculated payments are an estimate only and do not constitute a commitment that financing or a specific interest rate or term is available.


text:
Larimer Lounge Presents
The Last Bison
Thursday, 4/4
Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 8:00 pmLarimer Lounge
$12 - $15
This event is 18 and over
All sales are final. Review your order carefully, there are no refunds for any reason. Tickets are non-transferable. No tickets are mailed to you, your name will be on the will call list night of show. Night of show (1) bring a valid government issued ID and (2) print your confirmation e-mail and bring with you night of show.https://www.larimerlounge.com/event/1799088/
The Last Bison
Venue Information:
Larimer Lounge
2721 Larimer St.
Denver, CO, 80205
Larimer Lounge
2721 Larimer St.
Denver, CO, 80205


text:
Bottlenose Dolphin
Genus Tursiops
Dolphin Facts
- Facts about Dolphins
Facts about Dolphins, Information about Bottlenose Dolphins, Pink Dolphins. Dolphin Information
Bottlenose Dolphin Description
With the mischievous grin on their face, the Bottlenose Dolphin is one that many people out there are familiar with. You may have seen them in captivity or at the very least in the movies. They are well known by their looks because they have features that are very adorable. They have one of the longest noses out there. They have a light gray color and the bottom of them is a white color so that they blend in well to the environment.
They can be quite large or quite small but it is based on where they live. Those that live in cooler climates can be up to 1,400 pounds and 13 feet in length. Those that live in warmer areas though may only be about 300 pounds and 6 feet long. It is this huge difference in size though that often results in Bottlenose Dolphins being misidentified.
Bottlenose Dolphin Anatomy
They are able to move through the water at quite a fast pace. However, they tend to slow it down unless they are excited or there is some type of danger in the area. They use their fins for steering though instead of to help with the actual movements through the water. They are long and slender in build though so they can glide easily through the water.
They have many rows of sharp teeth as well. There can be up to 26 rows but they don't use them to chew food. Instead they simply swallow their prey whole. Another interesting characteristic is that they have a flexible neck. This allows them to move their heads from side to side. This is possible because their vertebrae isn't permanently placed in their necks.
Bottlenose Dolphin Evolution
Many people are fascinated by the past for these dolphins. What occurred that made this possible for them? We have identified the remains of dolphins from about 25 million years ago. Most experts believe the survival for the Bottleneck Dolphins is due to the process of evolution. They were able to develop the right anatomy to be water animals instead of creatures moving around on land. The biggest reason for this occurring was likely for them to be able to gain access to enough food for survival.
Amazing Animal Facts
- Manatee Facts
Manatee Facts and Information. Feeding, habitat, distribution, reproduction, anatomy and more. Facts about Species like the West Indian Manatee, Amazonian Manatee and others.
- Manta Ray Facts
Manta Ray Facts and Information. Feeding, habitat, distribution, reproduction, anatomy and more. Also, the conservation efforts made to preserve Manta Rays and how humans have interacted with Manta Rays.
- Facts about Whales
Whale Facts and Information. Feeding, habitat, distribution, reproduction, anatomy and more. Facts about Species like the Blue Whale, Humpback Whale, Sperm whale, Beluga Whale and many others.
Bottlenose Dolphin Behavior
You may have heard information about the studies for dolphin communications before. The idea that they are so sophisticated and intelligent isn't lost on that fact. They love to socialize and they have many variations of their clicking and whistling that they use to do it. They are also very loving and caring, offering to help each other when they can to the point of even getting injured dolphins to the surface for air.
They live in groups which are referred to as pods. The largest of them have close to 100 members but the average is about 15. They are able to get along well in their pods and there doesn't seem to be an overall hierarchy. They do what they can though to protect the young by placing them at the inside of the pod structure.
There is no denying the overall level of intelligent of the Bottlenose dolphins. They are very easy to train for fun activities as well as for military operations that take place in the water. They have proven to be able to problem solve, to be able to identify who they are, and to have excellent memories.
Bottlenose Dolphin Habitat
They are only found in fresh bodies of water and they are more prone to live in those areas that are tropic. However, some of them do well in the cooler areas too. They have more fat on their bodies to help them adapt to the changing temperature. This can add several hundred pounds to their overall body weight.
Those that live in cooler areas will migrate annually during the coldest parts of the year. They do so in order to ensure that they stay warm enough and that they get adequate amounts of food. By the same token the migration process offers all of the Bottlenose Dolphins the chance to socialize with other pods and to find quality mates.
More Animal Facts...
- Facts about Sea Turtles
Facts and Information about Sea Turtles. Feeding, habitat, distribution, reproduction, anatomy and more. Facts about Species like the Green Sea Turtle, the Loggerhead Turtle, the Hawksbill Turtle, the Leatherback Turtle and many others.
- Walrus Facts
Walrus Facts and Information. Feeding, habitat, distribution, reproduction, anatomy and more. Also, the conservation efforts made to preserve Walruses and how humans have interacted with Walruses.
- Otter Facts
Otter Facts and Information. Feeding, habitat, distribution, reproduction, anatomy and more. Facts about Species like the Giant Otter, Sea Otter and many others.
Bottlenose Dolphin Feeding Habits
Since these dolphins can consume from 15 to 30 pounds of food daily, they spend many hours finding food. They have the ability to sense the movements of prey in the water though so it is generally a very easy process for them. The pod can work as a group to get schools of fish between them and then consume them. Watching them hunt is really quite fascinating. Almost all of their diet consists of small and medium sized fish.
Bottlenose Dolphin Reproduction
Mating can occur any time of the year for these dolphins. The males are ready close to 10 years of age and for the females it is at age 5. The loud calls of the dolphins will increase when they are ready to mate. The males generally start the process with the females replying back. When they do get close enough to each other they will spend time engaging in play and gentle touching.
It takes about 12 months for the offspring to arrive after mating. The young are well cared for by their mothers for about the first six years of life. Even though they are introduced to hunting earlier they can feed from her body for about 1 ½ years. Before a dolphin is old enough to mate, he or she will leave the pod. They can either join one or they can decide to star their own.
What is also interesting is that this species of dolphin doesn't always mate with its own kind. There are some instances of hybrids and many of them do take place in the wild. This is very interesting to researchers. These hybrids can't breed themselves but they do seem to be well developed and able to live a long life in the wild or in captivity.
- Facts about Pollution | Effects of Pollution
Pollution Facts and Information. Effects of Pollution in the Environment
- The Portal of Life on Earth - Amazing Animal Facts
Amazing Animal Facts - The Portal of Animal Diversity. Visual index of animals. Dolphins, Whales, Penguins, Sharks, Tigers, Elephants, Flamingos, Otters, Killer Whales, Seals, Sea Lions, Sea Turtles, Polar Bears, Walruses, Squids, Manatees, Snails, G
Bottlenose Dolphin Predators
As with all types of dolphins, the main predators happen to be sharks and whales. Many people don't think those predators can be in fresh water but they can. The location of them varies though so the risk is higher for some Bottlenose dolphins than for others. The young are the most vulnerable when it comes to these types of predators.
The biggest hurdle for the Bottlenose Dolphins happens to humans and their desire to share those same bodies of fresh water. They bring pollution, noise, fishing nets, and boats to these natural habitats. That can make it very hard for the dolphins to have a high quality of life. They don't do well when there is a great deal of noise around them. They also don't do well when the water has been heavily polluted.
Many people don't realize the level of danger that they bring to the Bottlenose Dolphins through their efforts. That is why educating the public about such dangers is really important. Many people are in awe of these creatures so the last thing they want to do is harm them. By becoming conscious that their actions can be creating problems though hopefully there will be less for these dolphins to overcome in regards to their future.


text:
Check out all the lovely images from this beautiful summer wedding here!
Make sure to visit here to check out Lindsay & Paul's backyard wedding!
Checkout Reema & Jigar's Bollywood wedding here!
Check out Peggy & Chris's wedding story here!
What's your bouquet style....find out here!
It's DIY Wednesday at The Bride's Cafe.....check out all the info on this yummy DIY HERE!
Check out all the details from Jackie & Ryan's gorgeous wedding HERE!
Check out Nikki & Ron's beautiful wedding HERE!
Check out the new DIY project here...you don't want to miss it!
Check out Marlo's new collection and enter to win a necklace or a pair of earrings here!
Editor of The Bride's Cafe Wedding Blog.


text:
What's her EGO? Sarah Ashcroft
- 6 Jun 2016
Sarah Ashcroft is our ultimate girl crush and we're pretty happy to have her in our #EGOSQUAD. We think Sarah is pretty much super woman as she runs a successful blog over on thatpommiegirl.com as well as a Youtube channel showing off her make-up skills.
Sarah gives us major #selfie envy with her seriously vibin' wardrobe and lustworthy hair so here are 3 reasons why Sarah Ashcroft slays on Instagram.
Her selfie game is strong...
Head tilt, pout and hair all #flawless. Steal her look by heading over to her Youtube Channel 'That Pommie Girl' to follow her step by step tutorial on how to nail her uh-mazing contour and seriously on point highlight.
2. Her holiday snaps are the ultimate #Fitspo
As the season of sipping cocktails by the pool approaches, we turn to Sarah to get some last minute #Fitspo to look totally beachin' on holiday.
3. She gives us major nail envy
Killer talons in all the right shades? Yes please! We think these nails only add to Sarah's girlboss attitude.
We love Sarah's laidback sophisti-chic look working the over the knee trend with effortless sass. Steal Sarah's casu-cool summer vibe by teaming our Cindy Thigh High Peeptoe Boots with an oversized shirt dress and large sunnies to frame your face and emphasise your blogger pout. Keep your hair loose and beachy to complete your totally on point look the Sarah Ashcroft way.
Follow Sarah on Insta: @sarahhashcroft
Who would you like to see featured on 'What's her EGO?'
Tweet us: @egofootwear #WhatsHerEGO
Time for more EGO? 4 Music Festivals To Follow This Summer | Fierce Footwear: Crushin' on Ankle Boots |What's her EGO? Rubi Ortiz