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Chapter 15: Climbing Everest - Part 3
Demos Demetriou
Jun 7, 2019
A New Month
It was the 1st of May and 10 days into the climb it was now onto the more precarious part of this journey. But with just a couple of days to go to reach Base Camp, would Steph make it?
With a 6am start, it was a trek to the Cho la Pass. The pass was icy and snow-ridden, and crossing it was dependent on the glacier staying intact while crossing. It almost sounds like a movie scene, right? With the sun beating down on the glacier, the melting clock began and it's a gruelling three-hour journey to the pass — the heavy breathing starts! The pass was stunning and somewhat dangerous, but the real impact to the body came from spending over 7 hours above 5,000 meters…and yet Steph amazingly felt fine! This hardship was also taking its toll on the rest of the group, as another two guys slipped back. They finally arrived at the next destination after almost 9 hours. At this point Steph was ready to fall into bed and, with the thought of a later start tomorrow, she could sleep well.
The following day it was a 3-hour trek to Lobuche, but there had been another casualty. One of the group had a serious fever and he was rushed to hospital. With two of the group now gone, the remaining trekkers battled through a mirage of rocks and landslides to make it for lunch. At the destination there was no running water at all, as the glacier had stopped feeding this part of the mountain. As they were getting closer to Base Camp this destination was busy and loud. The locals were making the most of it, as they charged 500 rupees to charge a phone for just the 1 hour! As if that wasn't bad enough, it was a 7-hour wait for a bucket shower! But after hearing of the water shortage, Steph thought better of it and cancelled. Biodegradable wet wipes would suffice.
After the make-shift shower and a terrible dinner, it was followed by bad news that the latest casualty in the group had pneumonia. I guess it is expected that some people won't make it, but in a tight knit group like this, it must have been hard for them, especially as many of them were already struggling with exhaustion not to mention the terrible food.
Today's the Day
The big day had arrived, and if all went well, the remaining group would reach Everest Base Camp that day. First, they had to trek to Gorak Shep which will come as no surprise given the state of some of the other parts of the trip, that this was the filthiest part of the mountain resulting in many trekkers developing food poisoning. It was very busy but with Base Camp just 2.5hrs away, Steph was very nearly there. The final stint would not be easy though, it was very windy and with the rocky paths and fatal drops off the paths, they had to be extremely careful. With the Khumba Ice fall in the distance, their end goal was finally in close reach…
They made it!! The group were greeted with two man-made piles of rocks that had been amassed by successful trekkers over the years. After a quick picture, it looked like it was time to leave, but was it? It turned out that one of the Guides had an uncle who was a chef in the 'real Base Camp'! Also turned out that these piles of rocks were just for the tourists. The real base camp where the trekkers who actually summit Everest were was 'closed' to the public. By chance the uncle let them in and even served some tea, but they had to be gone within 20 minutes because of the high altitude. Leaving now couldn't have been a better time, the wind had started to pick up and the snow had started to fall. The view of the summit was also disappearing now, as it became covered with the bad weather and it was the last time Steph would see it until she returned to Everest!
On the descent back, it was not a pretty sight: a group coming up the mountain…on horseback! Now surely that's got to be completely immoral? To drag a poor horse up such a treacherous and demanding trek and surely completely defeating the object of you climbing?? Maybe I'm missing something, but I don't think that is a place tourists should be taking horses.
Upon arrival back to the teahouse another one of the group appeared to be fading. He seemed very confused and couldn't even remember where his room was. The altitude was starting to take its toll on yet another guy. And as for Steph….well, she just keeps going doesn't she, there's no stopping the girl!
As the descent continues, on the following day it was an early start. With an inspection of the weather at 3.30am, it was decided that they had to wait. It was a complete white-out, so it was back to bed for another 3 hours. Now in most cases, if you were at home and knew you had another 3 hours sleep you would go back to bed with a smile on your face right? I can't see the same smile on Steph's face after this gruelling trip so far. Sure enough it was a terrible night's sleep! Once awake, the icing on the cake at this teahouse is an equally-terrible breakfast and they were off again. After such heavy snowfall the tracks were now becoming very difficult to follow and let's be honest, I can't see Google Maps helping them much either.
Even though the snow was still falling, heavier in fact, this wasn't stopping trekkers coming past en-route to Base Camp. I think they would have been in for a surprise given how hard the snow was falling at that time. Avoiding any food on the way back down, the group decided to wait until they arrived at Dingboche. With an unclear track in front of them, they somehow ended up off-piste. For most of us this would have been a worry, but for Steph "This is brilliant", she writes. It's clear that the lack of other trekkers around the group was refreshing. It seemed that the entire trip so far had been oversubscribed and it was taking its toll on the mountain and its resources. I guess that's why the hygiene and lack of it, is such a problem up there. While alone on some parts of the descent it was time to think about what treats the following day would have in store including a nice shower.
The descent continued back to Namche with a slightly later start of 7.30am but it was still a 18km trek. After yet another dodgy lunch, everything was starting to grind Steph down and yet there were 8km left to go. Somehow after a tough journey, she had made it back to the Hil-Ten Hotel Teashouse. It had taken almost 10 hours to get here and although she was knackered that didn't stop some of the group exploring the town of Nameche and the opportunity to buy a birthday cake and some other goodies. After a read of some birthday cards, the highlight of the day was Chilli Potatoes and a Mushroom Pizza. Given what you have read over the 3 parts of this story, I hope you can appreciate just how much Steph must have enjoyed that meal, given the journey so far!
The Final Walking Day
It was now Day 15 and the final walking day which was 21km back to Lukla. With an 8am start, it was clear the track was getting quieter as the end of the intensive season was coming to an end. The trekkers had mostly stopped ascending and the only people passing the group were Monks and yaks who were resupplying the tea houses. With energy levels low, Steph fell back behind the group and was now alone suffering with some severe stomach cramps. Could this be the final straw…? You're kidding, this is THE Stephanie Boxall. She pushed through the pain and followed what looked like the path back to Lukla. She eventually caught up with the group and although they were all shattered, it was a little rice for dinner and some celebrations! They had made it, YES! With the presentation of a certificate, the cheers rung out loudly and it was off to bed with the positive thought of level ground tomorrow.
The Journey Back
Upon arrival to the airport and some long delays, it was a chance to watch planes taking off at a 12% gradient, the precise angle to avoid death, literally! With the plane wreckage from 3 weeks earlier still left at the side of the runway, it was another clear sign that they really do things differently in Nepal. I can't imagine a crashed 747 at the side of the runway at Heathrow for travellers to see on take-off, can you? I mean, let's face it, they shut Gatwick because of a drone. Can you imagine the Gatwick management team at this airport in Nepal? They would have a nervous breakdown! Not Steph though, she takes in all in her stride and although it's yet another turbulent flight, they made it back safely to a VERY hot Ramechapp, and for good measure it was a 6 hour bus ride back to Kathmandu and, yes before you ask, there was NO air conditioning!
Now back in the Hotel, it was time to enjoy some familiar comforts like good food, a spa treatment and a comfortable bed. After a 10-hour sleep (which must have been the best night's sleep ever) the trip was nearly over. It had been 18 long days, but worth every second.
Final Thoughts
As many of you know, I have only recently begun to write and these blog posts are normally about our business and the journey we are on. Steph and Nargis are an important part of this journey, so I wanted to spend a bit of time to share Steph's recent experience climbing Everest. Her trip should be an inspiration to us all. Her grit and determination got her to the end of what was a hugely difficult task. I hope everybody enjoyed reading this 3-part series of climbing Everest, and maybe someday I can write something similar for Nargis. She is a very accomplished baker and Steph and I are desperately trying to get her onto 'The Great British Bake Off'. That could be a great story too, so Nargis??!!…… No pressure, but I'm waiting!!
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April 14th - Baghdad
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- Meet up with our local guide and fixer who will give an introduction on travelling in Iraq and a breakdown of the itinerary for our stay.
- Dive by the square where Saddam's statue was toppled in 2003. A short drive from here to our hotel.
- Overnight in the high security "Baghdad Hotel". Complete with swimming pool, gym and bar!
April 15th - Baghdad
- It's a Baghdad city tour day and we kick things off with a visit to the National Museum.
- Visit the incredible and well renovated Al–Mustansariya School. This is commonly known as the oldest school in the world.
- Walk through the adjoining copper market. A great place for souvenirs and photography.
- We drive an hour outside of the city to the ancient city of Ctesiphone. These days all that's left is the palace archway which is the largest single span vault of unenforced brickwork in the world.
- Back to Baghdad for dinner and overnight.
April 16th - Samarra & Karbala
- Hit the road and drive north to Samara. We pass through multiple checkpoints along the route driving by many villages recently destroyed during fighting against ISIS.
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- Drive back to Baghdad and head straight to Abu Ghraib. Not the prison which is long gone but it's abandoned and ancient site of Agargouf Ziggurat.
- Continue on south to Iraq's holiest city of Karbala.
- Dinner and overnight in Karbala.
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- Drive to Babylon, once the largest and most important city in the world. We tour the ancient ruins with our local expert and see what's left of the hanging gardens.
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- We drive to Najaf, the third holiest city in Shia Islam. We'll take in its most important site – the Imam Ali shrine.
- Dinner and Overnight in Najaf
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- We wake up early for a walking tour of Najaf, including Imam Ali's house (the very spot where imam Ali was killed) and the grand Kufa Mosque.
- Drive south to the Mesopotamian Marshes. We'll take a boat trip through the maze of marshes stopping by local villages for tea. The marshes once engulfed a whole swathe of Southern Iraq with numerous floating villages. Today the receding waters have led most families to change their livelihood but we'll still see the few that remain.
- Visit the Adam and Eve tree AKA the tree of knowledge in the village of Qurna. Legend has it that Eve ate the apple from this very tree in the Garden of Eden.
- Drive onto Iraq's southernmost city of Basra
- Dinner and overnight in Basra
April 19th - Basra - Baghdad
- We'll visit the Ashar and Shanashil area to catch a glimpse of the old Basra. Think old style merchant houses with balconies leaning over the narrow streets.
- We take a cruise across the Shatt Al Arab river and see some shipwrecks from the Iran-Iraq War from the 80s.
- Just like most places in Iraq, Saddam Hussain also built a grand palace in Basra. And of course we'll visit it!
- Iraq's biggest football stadium is in Basra. Iraqi's love their football and are even more proud of the 60,000 seater Basra sports city stadium!
- If you're a train fanatic then this one is for you; we'll take the only active railroad in Iraq – the night train from Basra to Baghdad.
April 20th - Baghdad
- Early arrival into Baghdad train station. The station itself a real highlight so we'll take some time to get some breakfast and take photos here.
- Visit the incredible Suffi shrine – a welcome escape from the city's hustle and bustle
- See the Liberation Square monument, which commemorates the establishment of the Republic of Iraq.
- The Al Shaheed Monument is the martyr's memorial spot for people who died during the Iran-Iraq War. These days it's a highly controversial monument, as it was originally built during the Saddam era.
- And of course, Baghdad can't be complete with a visit to the Flying Carpet Monument, Alibi Baba and the 40 thieves' monument and the Magic Lamp monument.
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In addition, my own implementation of this is deadlocking and I'm having difficulty determining why, so there may be other things wrong with it.
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Interviewed: Kevin Kaplan and the Dream Internship
Recently I had the chance to interview my best friend about his experiences as an intern at the New York Times. During the summer of 2012, Kevin Kaplan was an intern copy-editor at the famous newspaper company located in the heart of New York City. Now a recent college graduate from the University of Illinois and Champaign-Urbana with a degree in journalism, Kevin wanted to pass down his experience and wisdom to any young, wanna-be writers and editors. Sit back college students; you're in for a treat.
DJ: During your entire time at the NYT, what was the biggest thing you learned about the media world? and how is it going to help you in your future career?
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DJ: What were some things the higher-ups at the NYT were brutality honest about?
KK: They were candid about the state of the industry (print media are in trouble), but there is always going to be work for the people who are the very best at what they do. The overall expectations were sky-high for their writers/reporters (I was an editor). If you're not the best, you have to compensate by working extremely hard. Some of the worst writers (not just at The Times, but in general) are the most polite people I've worked with. They have to be good with people, or else they wouldn't make it to a high level. Good writing is a treasured skill that is honestly very rare. If you are an above-average writer, there will definitely be work for you somewhere, if for no other reason than most people are so bad at it.
DJ: Best thing about working at the NYT?
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DJ: What skills helped you the most at your internship?
KK: In no particular order: Knowing grammar inside and out. Being good with technology and quick to pick up on the programs they used. Having an attention to detail. Being outgoing and knowing how to take advantage when opportunities presented themselves. Being level-headed (ie not getting too high or too low). Being calm under pressure.
DJ:What is a recent news article you really liked and why
KK: I read a ton. That's a very important way to improving one's writing, and I still read The Times on the subway every day, and I read a ton of articles for my current job, then I read more when I'm at home. Two relatively recent articles that stuck with me were a Chris Jones story from Esquire on Hugh Hefner, as well as a story from the Boston Globe accounting the experiences of the man who was carjacked by the Boston Marathon bombing suspects. One is much longer than the other, but both had the perfect mix of good writing and good reporting.
DJ: After your experience at the NYT, what are some red flags when it comes to a bad news article?
KK: Editors get more annoyed with bad reporting than bad writing. Bad writing is relatively easy to fix, but reporting holes are impossible to get past. When it comes down to it, a journalist's job is to convey information, and if something is unclear, or if there are blatant plot holes, the mission has failed. Of course, The Times puts quite a bit of stock in writing, and after being there it is hard for me to read a lot of news articles, and specifically sports articles, because the writing is so mediocre. The majority of sports articles — in part by necessity — involve very little actual writing; so much of it is relaying facts and stats and play-by-play. I know a news article is bad if it's difficult for me to write a headline for it (at almost all news outlets, it's the editors, not reporters, who write headlines). If I'm really struggling with that, I know I'm merely reading a news article — not a story that was actually about something. If the print medium is going to survive, it needs to do more than relay information — it will lose that battle with the Web every time. The medium needs to give the reader something he or she can't get anywhere else, and that something is often good writing.


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Multi-pitch climbing is used where the height of the rock is greater than the length of the rope. This involves both the climber and belayer ascending and belaying each other, with the belayer, belaying from the rock side, usually from a convenient ledge.
Gri Gri
A Gri Gri is a belay device which automatically locks in the event of a fall. Because of this it can be slightly harder to pay out the rope, however many climbers are happy to overlook this as the Gri-Gri is a very good belay device. Many indoor climbing walls use Gri-Gri's when teaching young climbers to climb because of the auto locking feature. A new version of the Gri-Gri (known as the Gri-Gri 2) is soon to be released. According to the official website, the device will be able to take a thinner rope size, be 25% smaller and lighter and feature a more progressive descent control system.
A Petzl Gri-Gri.
Crash Pad
A bouldering mat, or crash pad as they're often known, is a padded mat that is placed below a climber bouldering or over a particularly nasty landing area. It's role is to protect a boulderer, should a fall occur. Bouldering mats usually consist of two layers of foam (a thin firm layer and a thicker soft layer) inside a thick zippable cover. The mats come in a range of sizes, and usually fold in half, held tight by buckles. On one side of the mat is either a single strap or a couple of rucksack type straps, which allow the boulderer to carry the mat easily. Rock shoes, chalk, guidebooks and other items can be carried in the middle of the mat and some designs have a small flap which help to prevent anything from falling out of the bottom.
A Moon Warrior bouldering mat opened.
There are many mats available in the market today and size will probably be your first consideration, especially if you plan to travel via public transport with your mat or if you have a small car boot. On the flip side, a large mat means a large surface area to fall onto, therefore look at your requirements and choose wisely.
The Moon Warrior bouldering mat in a closed position.
Nut Key
A nut key is a tool used to remove nuts which have become stuck in the rock. This can happen often, so a tool like the ones shown below is vital in saving you time whilst removing your protection, not to mention the cost of having to replace your stuck gear.
A Wild Country Nut Key
A selection of different sized Nuts.
Spring Loaded Camming Devices (or SLCD for short) usually consist of three of four cams mounted on an axle. They are designed so that once placed into a crack in the rock face, any force placed on pulling the SLCD (i.e. a fall) will force the cams to spread open further, essentially holding the climber in place.
SLCD's have a trigger mechanism, which when pulled with a couple of fingers, closes the cams together and aligns them so that it can be placed into the crack easily. SLCD's, like all other climbing protection, are made by a number of manufacturers all of whom give their SLCD's a different name. Some of the most common include Friends, Camalots and Aliens.
A diagram detailing how a loaded cam works.
As shown above, the more pressure placed on the cam, the wider it will attempt to open.
At first glance, most climbing harnesses look the same. They all consist of two leg loops and a waste loop connected together with a small fourth belay loop. This is not actually the case though. Some harnesses are made for regular rock climbing, some for alpine style climbing (with detachable leg loops), some harnesses have a lot of padding making them very comfortable to climb in all day long, while others (usually at the budget end of the scale) have considerably less. There are male and female specific designs available as well as many unisex ones. Some harnesses come with a large number of gear loops. These are usually plastic (although some are metal) "D shaped" rings which are attached to the side of the harness and used to clip your climbing gear onto when climbing.
A padded unisex climbing hanress with metal gear loops.
Before buying a harness it's important to know if it feels comfortable. Many good climbing shops will have a harness hang facility, which allows you to put the harness on and suspend from a rope. This will give you the best indication of the comfort of the harness. As with climbing shoes, it is worth trying a few harnesses on to see which one feels the most comfortable. After all, you will be spending quite a bit of time in it, so it may as well feel comfortable.
An apline style harness
(notice the leg loops are not padded and can be quickly unclipped, making it easier to put on and off in alpine conditions or whilst wearing more padded clothing).
Chalk Bag
A chalk bag is used to contain climbing chalk. There are many different versions available on the market today, however they all follow the same principle. They're usually a hand sized pouch which is attached to the climber and can be used to apply chalk whenever, wherever they are. The chalk bag usually has a fleece lining which traps chalk dust and a draw string closure to stop the chalk from coming out during transit. They're available in different sizes, colours and designs, so take a look around at the shops and websites to find one that suits you.
A regular chalk bag. Choosing which colour or pattern can be the hardest thing!
Chalk bags are often fastened around the waist on a thin belt or can be attached to a belt loop with a small karabiner. Chalk buckets are also available for bouldering. These are large communal chalk bags allowing a number of people to share the same chalk. As most boulder problems are short, the re-application of chalk is not usually required and therefore boulderers often leave their chalk bags on the ground.
A large communal chalk bucket, ideal for bouldering.
Nuts are climbing protection, used predominantly when trad climbing. There are many varieties available from different manufacturers, however the basic format is a small wedge shaped block of metal with a loop of wire attached to it. The nut is placed into a narrowing crack in the rock face and wedged so that it will not be removed in the event of a fall. The climber will then attach a quickdraw to the loop and clip their rope through the other side of the quick draw. In the event of a fall, a well placed nut should hold fast and prevent the climber from falling any further.
Nuts are available in different sizes and are usually colour coded either by anodising the block or a small collar on the wire. The colour represents the size of the nut, which after a little time using them will help to speed up the process of which nut to select whilst climbing. Nuts are also known as wires or stoppers and although each manufacturer seems to have a different name for them, they all perform in roughly the same way.
Liquid Chalk
Liquid Chalk works similar to some brands of chalk, by using a drying agent to prevent the hands from becoming sweaty. Many climbers prefer liquid chalk as it doesn't leave a white residue on the holds. One application also lasts a while, where as chalk can require frequent reapplication. Some climbers use liquid chalk as a "base layer" before using regular chalk. As is always the case, it boils down to personal preference.


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Wandervale EC is a 99-years leasehold development located at Choa Chu Kang Drive in District 23. Expected to TOP in Mid 2019, it comprises of 9 towers with 534 units and stand 17 storeys tall. It is situated right beside Choa Chu Kang MRT station.
The development is next to The Rainforest EC which is a hot selling project few years ago as it is fully sold out within a short period of time. Because of the location, it is consider one of the best located EC currently in the market.
The executive condominium is near to Chua Chu Kang polyclinic. Choa Chu Kang Community Club are nearby for the residential lifestyle. It is also well located near to the Kranji Expressway (KJE) which makes commuting to the Central Business District as well as the Jurong area a breeze.
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Islamic Revivalism by Abdullah Hakim Quick
Although many Muslims throughout the world are in tribulation, there seems to be a simultaneous revival taking place within the ummah today. Abdullah Hakim Quick addresses this by first reviewing some of the great Islamic revival movements of the past. He then discusses ways in which today's ummah can have similar success despite the calamities facing it. The key to this success, as the speaker asserts, is the protection of each individual heart. Shaitan takes certain steps to capitalize on the weakness of the Muslim by utilizing ten inroads to the heart such as envy, greed, anger and haste. If Shaitan is successful, the ummah will continue to be confused and divided and, in effect, the revival will never happen. This practical presentation raises awareness of these inroads so the believer can be on guard and have hope for winning the battle against Shaitan. An important talk about protecting the heart that can serve as a starting point for real unity and revival. Other topics discussed: excessive love of food and drink, fear of poverty, dislike for those who disagree with us, the mulazima system (studying under a sheikh), making pledges, why the ummah is in such tribulation today, Muhammad ibn Abdul Wahab and the four schools of thought, and making hijrah today.
Speaking Truth to Power and Standing Up Against Oppression Dr Yasir Qadhi
In this powerful and emotional talk, delivered in front of the largest annual gathering of Muslims in North America, Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi shares his thoughts on the current state of Islamophobia in America, and the dismal situation in Muslim lands and how we should work together to speak out against oppression and injustice.
While Muslim lands all over the globe helplessly burn under tyrannical rule, with news reaching us every day of innocent women, children and men killed in attacks; and as American foreign policy continues to create extremist groups by invading Muslim lands to quench their everlasting thirst of oil; and while the media and the far-right continue to smear our faith and our Prophet...the time to be politically correct is long gone!
Muslims with inferiority complexes keep apologizing for actions committed by extremist groups in the name of Islam; yet they never criticize the political issues that cause such extremism in the first place. And while Muslims must and should criticize people who misinterpret Islam, we must move beyond mere 'criticism' and actually work for the betterment of the Ummah.
In this powerful and emotional talk, delivered in front of the largest annual gathering of Muslims in North America, Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi shares his thoughts on the current state of Islamophobia in America, and the dismal situation in Muslim lands and how we should work together to speak out against oppression and injustice.
Reshaping the Contemporary Muslim Mind by Jonathan Brown
The American Muslim community is under pressure to conform and let go of its morals and beliefs. Due to the negative climate and constant barrage of Islamophobia, many Muslims lose hope or suffer trauma and anxiety. This session will help up to identify this crisis and offer solutions.
The opinions expressed herein by the guest speakers at the MAS-ICNA Convention are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the view of the Muslim American Society (MAS) or the Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA).


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The impulse or perhaps, the instinct for survival and staying safe is proved to be in our DNA! Whether you put the metal spikes on your shoes to avoid slipping on an icy trail or put on a jacket when its minus 4 celsius outside, being a safe traveler is embedded in us.
And, precisely because of that we are generally quite safe in everyday life. However, once taken out of our environment and hit the road, things are starting to change.
I still remember my first visit to Vietnam. My very first meal on the streets of Saigon was, to say the least delicious. Later that day, I found out that my stomach had not found it that delicious. Okay, I'm not going to lie, it was nasty, but 3 days later I was back to normal and able to enjoy the rich culture of Vietnam again.
Bottom line, it will take some extra caution when on the road, but once you've got the hang of it, it's pretty easy!
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You know you're a Disney fan when you are willing to check out a product that smells like your favorite Disney rides. Disney fans of all ages enjoy the dark rides – especially the old school Disney dark rides like Pirates of the Caribbean and It's a Small World. Splash Mountain is unique in the sense that it's a dark ride and thrill ride rolled into one. At any rate, there's a company that's developed a fragrance that smells like water flume dark rides.
Xyrena has developed a fragrance that supposedly captures the essence of the familiar dark ride smell – appropriately named Dark Ride. I'm more than a little intrigued. And no, this isn't an early April Fool's joke.
I ran across this in an article from Attractions magazine:
That's right Disney fans – besides dark ride photography, downloading or streaming dark ride audio, you can now own the smell of your favorite Disney water flume dark ride.
On the surface, this seems a bit absurd, but I have to admit that I love the smell of those rides. Why? Well, just like the music, the smell reminds me of being there. And I'm a huge Disney dark ride fan.
Besides, nothing screams "I'm as cool as James Bond!" like walking around smelling like "It's a Small World". But if I can make my office smell like Pirates of the Caribbean or the Gran Fiesta Tour, well, maybe it'll help the day go by a little more quickly. Or people will think I'm nuts and avoid my office. Win.
On a serious note – if this fragrance really does smell like my favorite ride, I'd seriously consider ordering it. I wish there were a way to test it.
Here are links to the product website:
There's even a video trailer you've got to see. You know you have a big time fragrance when you make a movie style trailer for it. Here's the product description:
"A realistic interpretation of water ride staples like Pirates of the Caribbean, Jurassic Park and Splash Mountain. For years, perfume and theme park enthusiasts alike have searched for fragrances that accidentally smell similar to water rides. For the first time ever, the intoxicating, moody scent has been intentionally captured. Xyrena's Dark Ride features the familiar note of chlorinated water, a thrilling accord of theatrical fog and pyrotechnics and a hint of atmospheric mildew and damp ozone to create 'the first thrill ride in a bottle.'"
I really like the mention of "atmospheric mildew". That's a neat way of describing a kind of moldy smell – and ironically, I get paid to help building owners avoid having that smell, or getting rid of it altogether.
Anyway, February is the month for love, and if you're worried about not having the right gift for your special someone (who also happens to love dark rides), this could save the day for you. You're welcome.
I haven't yet decided on whether or not I'll take the plunge (get it?) on this. But I have to admit I'm more than a little intrigued. I'll be sure to write a review if I do order some. That may not be a good idea – I'm the last person you should go to for style advice.
In the meantime, if any of you have tried this, or know someone who has, drop us a line and let us know what you think.


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St. Ignatius of Loyola
St. Ignatius Loyola was born in 1491, one of 13 children of a family of minor nobility in northern Spain. As a young man Ignatius Loyola was inflamed by the ideals of courtly love and knighthood and dreamed of doing great deeds.
But in 1521 Ignatius was gravely wounded in a battle with the French. While recuperating, Ignatius Loyola experienced a conversion. Reading the lives of Jesus and the saints made Ignatius happy and aroused desires to do great things. Ignatius realized that these feelings were clues to God's direction for him.
Over the years, Ignatius became expert in the art of spiritual direction. He collected his insights, prayers, and suggestions in his book the Spiritual Exercises, one of the most influential books on the spiritual life ever written. With a small group of friends, Ignatius Loyola founded the Society of Jesus, or the Jesuits. Ignatius conceived the Jesuits as "contemplatives in action." This also describes the many Christians who have been touched by Ignatian spirituality.
Taken from Loyola Press, Chicago http://www.ignatianspirituality.com/ignatian-voices/st-ignatius-loyola
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The Spiritual Exercises
The Spiritual Exercises are a compilation of meditations, prayers, and contemplative practices developed by St. Ignatius Loyola to help people deepen their relationship with God. For centuries the Exercises were most commonly given as a "long retreat" of about 30 days in solitude and silence. In recent years, there has been a renewed emphasis on the Spiritual Exercises as a program for laypeople. The most common way of going through the Exercises now is a "retreat in daily life," which involves a months long program of daily prayer and meetings with a spiritual director. The Exercises have also been adapted in many other ways to meet the needs of modern people.
Taken from Loyola Press, Chicago http://www.ignatianspirituality.com/ignatian-voices/st-ignatius-loyola
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Welcome to the Juniper Tap! We can't wait to welcome you into Grantham's first and only Gin and Whisky lounge with a selection of over 200 exquisite gins and over 100 whiskys and bourbons from around the world. Come and find us in the Market Place, browse our menu, and relax in our warm and welcoming bar.
Gin & Whisky
We offer a wide selection of gins and whiskys from all over the world, as well as vodkas, rums, brandy, wines, beers and soft drinks. Why not come in and check out our selection for yourself.
Here at the Juniper Tap we offer a selection of sharing platters and light snacks. We can reserve tables for food, with last orders to the kitchen at 8.15pm each day we are open. Why not try our Fishermans Board, or a Ploughmans Board.
Special Offers
Each week we will have a Gin of the Week where you can try one of our favourite gins selected by the Juniper Team at a discounted price. Come in and speak to your bartender to find out what this weeks Gin of the Week is.
The Juniper Experience
When you visit the Juniper Tap you can expect to be greeted by friendly bartenders who will be able to help recommend a drink for you. Whether you are a gin aficionado or a total gin newbie, we will be able to find you a drink that you will love. We have the main lounge where you can sit and enjoy your drink in a lively and atmospheric bar, or if you would prefer a quieter drink then venture into our snug room behind the bar.


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My mushy brain
Yesterday I went to see The Death of Mr Lazarescu. It's a good film. Nothing much happens in it. Plot goes like this, old guy gets shuffled around from hospital to hospital. When he is finally ready to get his operation, which is not going to save his life anyway, the credits began to roll.
I didn't realize it was over two and a half hours long until it finished. By which time it was already 5:30 pm. I had planned to head home after this film, then go out again later on for the next film, which was le Filmeur, to start at 10:30 pm. So I was thinking, should I still head home? Or go shopping or sit in a pub until 10:30?
Well that was what I'd been thinking about, anyway, until I went to the box office to purchase an extra ticket for B, who said that he'd like to see le Filmeur too. The woman behind the window looked at me funny and said, "You want a ticket? But this film was shown at 10:30 this morning wor!"
I was speechless for a few seconds. Then she said "you still want a ticket?" I said, "in that case, no. I guess not."


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This is very much an "in-progress" section - I'm working
through the Immortals list (up to the end of season three) and will
then go through the episode guide looking for non-Immortals.
Movie stars
The following actors have enjoyed
major motion picture success both before and after their stints on
Nigel Terry: currently doing
lots of guest spots in British television, but Terry enjoyed movie
success with the likes of The Lion in Winter, Excalibur
and most recently Troy.
Appeared in A19, 'Eye of
the Beholder'.
Brion James was best known for
his role as the replicant Leon in Blade Runner, but enjoyed other
success too before his untimely death in 1999. Played Immortal
Armand Thorne in C4, 'The
Cross of St Antoine'.
Barry Pepper showed up as
relatively "fresh-faced" Immortal Michael Christian in
C12, 'They Also Serve', but
has since gone on to forge a successful movie career, with
supporting roles in Saving Private Ryan, The Green Mile,
They Were Soldiers and Battlefield Earth among others.
Vivian Wu (May Ling Shien in
C12, 'They Also Serve') started her career in movies with a role in
The Last Emperor, which was followed by further movie roles,
including one in Heaven and Earth. These days she's more
likekly to be seen on TV, and has most recently played the role of
'Prophet Ghost' in Ghost Whisperer.
US/Canada TV stars
The following actors have made their
names plying their trade on US and Canadian television, either as big
names guesting on the show, or familiar faces who have varied careers
guest-starring on genre shows.
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We hear a lot about artificial intelligence innovations these days, but do we really understand what artificial intelligence really is.
Even it is more confusing to commercial ventures as artificially intelligent driven technologies fall into different categories. The most important ones are as follows:
However, everyone is talking about AI in business, it can be hard to know which one to choose or from where to start when deciding how to add AI in your business operations.
Here's some advice on how to choose AI for your business.
Suppose you have a retail store and wish to improve your overall customer experience and support services with AI. And, you also want to make your support staff use AI-enabled automated assistance technologies to make decisions and get work done.
So, how to prepare for AI?
The best way to evaluate the implementation of AI in your business is to figure out its practical use in your business. And, you also have to decide:
What AI tools can do for your business? See if it can help in your work.
How your competitors are using AI in their business operations?
What are the challenges in adding AI to your company's operations?
What are the future trends of AI?
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Importance of AI in Business
Many businesses believe that employing AI programs in their organization will result in increasing their productivity because of greater automation, and more revenue will be generated for your firm.
Today companies are developing smart AI software programs with Go programming language, Python, Lisp, Java, Haskell, and Julia.
For example, National Institutes of Health (NIH) researchers using Artificial Intelligence (AI) with smartphone cameras to detect cervical cancer that will more women to get the right medication. According to reports by the National Cancer Institute, a system based on the AI algorithm learned to detect the specific form of changes in the cervix due to pre-cancerous changes.
Retail and banking are among the top sectors using AI in their existing and upcoming projects. For example, Walmart harnessing AI to optimize everything related to their inventories, supply chain metrics, and customer service.
For example, Walmart planning to deploy AI enabled shelf-scanning robots across their U.S stores to find missing items, price tags, and products that need to be rearranged. These robots will also take care of customers needs and make sure that customers aren't faced with the issue of empty shelves.
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As AI add productivity and opens up a whole new world of possibilities for your enterprise, you should also know about the best programming languages for AI.
Best programming languages for AI that will benefit your business too
You should keep an eye on AI programming languages along with what the other businesses are using and talking about.
There is no denying that the number of emerging AI technologies these days is overwhelming. So, which one is the perfect fit for your own business?
To lend you a hand, giving here's the list of the best AI programming languages for enterprises and programmers community.
So, let's dive in!
Python is the best one to go for banking & fintech firms
When it comes to the best AI programming language, Python is your best bet because of its less complex programming and pre-built libraries - (SciPy, Pandas, Matplotlib, Scikit learn, and NumPy) that help in AI software development.
Are you working on deep learning projects? For example, automatic image colorization, pixel restoration, multi-person pose estimation, and more, then you can use Python pre-built libraries like PyTorch, TensorFlow, and Apache MXNet.
If you are working on Natural Language Processing (NLP) sentiment analysis, you can go for Python's NLTK to take advantage of simple & easy syntax, structuring, and text processing.
The best example of the online retail store built on Python is Affirm that allows its users to make their payments in a completely safe manner. And Python is also used to build AI software solutions to analyze the market, and make predictions, and visualize data.
Also, Google has been a supporter of Python because of its ease of maintenance and fast delivery system. Facebook also uses Python for hardware imaging, operational automation, infrastructure management, and binary distribution.
Java is best for analytics firms like NASA
The list of best programming language for AI is incomplete without talking about the Java which is an object-oriented programming language that is easy to maintain, portable, and transparent language supported by a group of libraries.
Java is also user-friendly and can work across different platforms without requiring any recompilation. If you're working on natural language processing (NLP) project, then Java gives you enough support from its group of libraries. Java support big data platforms like Apache Hadoop and Apache Spark, which is good for creating data analytics related to AI development.
NASA World Wind is an open-source virtual globe built on the principles of Java. It is known for its zooming capabilities that allow you to zoom from satellite altitude into any place on the Earth. It also lets you see Earth terrain in a 3D rich environment.
Go Language the future of AI enabled technologies
While AI has only started making an impact on consumers, Google's Go is an open source language that has been at the heart of AI development today.
Some consider it to be the best programming language for AI development because developers can work with machine learning libraries written directly in Go language. It's also best suited for AI development because of its unique features enable the safe and smooth processing of information. Most notable companies such as Dropbox, Google, Lyft, Uber and Heroku uses Go language because of its cross-platform support capabilities, fast compilation, and reliable software creation.
What is Golang used for?
Golang is a general purpose language made for future AI programming. Today AI developers often turn to Golang for AI projects that are based on ML because it offers features such as functional programming, rapid prototyping capabilities, C-inspired syntax, simplified documentation, garbage collection, and is highly flexible and adaptable to problem-solving needs.
In recent years some of its key features made it a special option in the world of AI for businesses. It's also easy to hire expert Go Lang developers with the help of the best companies to hire Golang developers. So, don't delay, get it now to your work.
Julia for numerical computing & analysis
If you have a requirement for a task that demands numerical computing and analysis, Julia is the best programming language for your AI business projects. It is specifically designed for the numerical computing required by AI. It gives you results without requiring a separate form of compilation and its programming structure includes parametric polymorphism to make your software program more expressive along with the capabilities of dispatch software.
Unlike the languages above, Julia provides excellent support for deep learning applications. For example, working with Julia allow you to translate complex algorithms direct from the research papers into the code form. This significantly reduces the risk of errors, improves safety, and cuts costs because it supports languages like Python, C++, and R.
Haskell is best for academic level of software development
Haskell is a perfect choice for building AI enabled software solutions. Tech giant such as Alcatel-Lucent has been using Haskell to develop its narrowband software radio system. use it. Haskell is also used in banking, large financial institutions, large data science firms, and research projects because it supports domain-specific languages that support programming language research and AI capabilities.
Unlike Python and Java, Haskell is a right perfect for academic software development, as it supports a group of expressive libraries to create AI algorithms. It's also a perfect choice for creating probability based programming that helps developers quickly identify the compilation errors during the phase of the iteration.
With so many options available to choose from makes it difficult to pick any one language for your AI development project, the five listed above programming languages and information would likely help you choose the best one for your business project.
Bottom Line
In particular, keep an eye on market trends, AI capabilities, and everything involving development technology for your business project. Or, talk to professionals in the development field, like you can take some help from the top software development companies like IntellectSoft, ValueCoders, Praxent, SoftwareFirms, PixelCrayons, to hire Python, Java, Haskell, Julia, and developers for Golang programming language.
AI software solutions are already improving our way of managing business activities, and future AI solutions can be used to predict the outcome of your efforts. And it is also helping developers to understand and act on future opportunities for the execution of AI strategy in business organizations. So, be ready to take advantage of new AI enabled technologies.
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Iraq war veteran Chuck Gregg was back home with his family last winter when he got bronchitis. His doctor prescribed Ketek, a relatively new antibiotic, CBS News chief investigative correspondent Armen Keteyian reports. Five days later, Gregg was in the hospital with liver failure.
"They run their battery of tests, and they come back and it's definitely what's called 'drug induced' or 'pharmaceutically induced hepatitis," Gregg explains.
"He survived 13 months in Iraq, you know, all over Iraq, to come home for this," adds Sherry, his wife.
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Iraq War veteran Chuck Gregg and his wife Sherry describe how his health failed after taking the antibiotic Ketek.
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In an exclusive interview with CBS News, Ross, who reviewed Ketek's safety for the FDA, says he warned his superiors that the drug was, in his words, a "time bomb," and was shocked last summer when the acting head of the agency, Dr. Andrew Von Eschenbach, told employees to keep concerns about the drug in-house — and out of the press.
"He said, 'If you don't follow the team, if you don't do what you're supposed to do, the first time you'll be spoken to, the second time you'll be benched, and the third time, you'll be traded,'" Ross says.
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"The leaders of an agency should not be holding a meeting to suggest dissenters should be kicked off the team," says Sen. Charles Grassley. "Particularly when the life of American people are at stake."
Sen. Grassley today issued a scathing report criticizing the FDA's oversight of Ketek. CBS News has learned there is a new Congressional probe under way to determine whether Ketek should remain on the market.
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If you're starting a keto or other low carb diet, this recipe is the go-to for delicious, crunchy, tastes like the real thing - and they are shockingly easy!
These chips use almond flour and cheese to mimic the texture of a corn tortilla chip - they are crispy, crunchy, and stand up well in salsas and dips, plus make great keto nacho chips.
You can even flavor these chips with salt and pepper, garlic powder, olive oil, cumin, lime juice, lime salt, truffle salt, or any herbs you like!
These keto tortilla chips are based off a fathead dough keto tortilla chip I saw on reddit and modified quite a bit to get the flavor I craved from corn tortilla chips.
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How To Make Keto Tortilla Chips
These keto tortilla chips are easy, but do require a couple of specific processes. I have a couple easy tips and tricks to make perfect crunchy keto chips, every time.
-Make sure you watch net carbs when making swaps or additions like garlic powders, and other seasonings.
Some seasonings can have sneaky carbs!
-Use a microwave to start your dough.
I don't actually have a microwave at my house, so I used my stovetop with a very nonstick enameled pot to soften the cheese we use as dough.
While this works, it was one of the most annoying things to clean out of a pot, ever. It didn't mix as well, and stuck like glue to the pot - but when microwaved, it didn't stick to the bowl at all and was basically mess-free.
I don't like to use microwaves (I feel like they don't make food taste as good), but in this recipe, it really really helps since you're just using it to soften cheese to the point you can form it into a dough.
-For Keto Nacho Chips, be sure to get chips extra crispy, so they hold up to nacho toppings well.
How To Roll Out Keto Tortilla Chips
Keto tortilla chips taste the best when baked well - and a crucial part of baking these chips comes from rolling them out as thin as possible.
Since this dough is a bit different than normal doughs, there is a bit of a trick to be able to roll the dough thin enough.
Follow my tricks below to make fathead tortilla chips:
-Press firmly on the rolling pin to roll dough very thin. The thinner the better - it will crisp up more the thinner it is.
-Always roll chips out between two pieces of parchment paper.
-If you have a tortilla press, be sure to use parchment paper to ensure your dough doesn't stick to the press.
I found I wasn't very good at getting a super thin chip when using a tortilla press, but I don't have a ton of experience with them.
How To Bake Keto Tortilla Chips
These easy keto tortilla chips get their texture and crunch from baking them twice - once to set so you can cut them into a triangle chip shape, and once to crisp them up for a crunchy keto tortilla chip.
-Bake chips on baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
-Don't be afraid of brown spots.
The thinnest parts of these chips can easily brown, thanks to the almond flour. While this might make your chips look overcooked, the brown crunchy bits taste phenomenal, so don't let them worry you too much.
-Bake at least twice for crunchy keto chips.
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Easy Keto Tortilla Chips Recipe
Easy Keto Tortilla Chips Recipe - delicious easy crunchy tortilla chips that are perfect for a keto diet! Low carb, gluten free, and works great in salsa and dips!
- 170 g pre-shredded/grated mozzarella
- 85 g almond meal/flour
- 2 tbsp cream cheese
- 1 egg
- salt to taste
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp coriander/cilantro powder
- pinch chilli powder
- Mix the shredded cheese and almond flour in a microwaveable bowl.
- Add the cream cheese.
- Microwave on high for 1 minute.
- Stir well to mix, then microwave on high for another 30 seconds.
- Remove and stir again.
- Add the egg, salt, and spices. Mix.
- Place the dough between 2 pieces of parchment paper and roll into a very thin large rectangle.
- Remove the top layer of parchment paper.
- Slide the parchment paper with the dough on to a baking sheet or pizza stone and bake at 425 degrees for 12-15 minutes, until browned on the top.
- Flip the dough over and brown the other side.
- Once cooked, remove from the oven and cut into tortilla chip triangle shapes with a pizza slicer.
- Bake again at 425 degrees for 3 - 5 minutes until crispy and crunchy.
Nutrition Information
Serving Sizeabout 10 chips
Amount Per Serving Calories 198Total Fat 16gSaturated Fat 5gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 10gCholesterol 58mgSodium 371mgCarbohydrates 4gFiber 2gSugar 1gProtein 11g


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ISLAMABAD/KARACHI: A day after the publication of a New York Times report against a Pakistani software company, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) launched on Tuesday a probe into the alleged fake degrees scam, 'raided' its offices in Islamabad and Karachi and asked its top management to appear before investigators on Wednesday.
On Monday, the newspaper in a front-page report accused Axact — the parent company of BOL media network — of selling fake diplomas and degrees online through "hundreds of fictitious schools" and making "tens of millions of dollars annually".
The company has denied the allegations.
The investigation was ordered by Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan who asked the FIA to determine the veracity of the Times report and whether the company was involved in any illegal business which could bring a bad name to the country.
While an FIA official in Karachi said the agency had only 'visited' the Axact's Defence office for "an inquiry", the agency's Islamabad zone director Inam Ghani told Dawn that two servers and dozens of central processing units (CPUs) had been seized during a raid on the company's Defence office in the federal capital and sent for a forensic analysis.
Mr Ghani said that as many as 18 employees of the firm were freed after the investigators had recorded their statements.
In Karachi, senior officials of the FIA's cyber crime wing and corporate crime unit separately visited the Axact headquarters.
They said that neither any document or equipment was seized nor any employee detained.
They said they had just talked to the management and served them a notice to come to the FIA office on Wednesday to record their statement and provide necessary information.
"It's just an inquiry which is too at a very early stage," deputy director of FIA's corporate crime wing Kamran Ataullah told reporters before leaving the building. "It is quite strange that at this very early stage you [media] are making huge stories."
In his brief conversation, he said: "We have asked them to furnish required information and every record which we need. Nothing is concrete yet and we will share once anything emerges."
Meanwhile, an FIA official in Islamabad said the agency's corporate crime wing would conduct a thorough investigation into the matter, adding that there were also allegations of tax evasion and money laundering against the firm which had filed no tax returns in 2014.
He said the FIA might recommend the government to place the name of Axact's Chief Executive Officer Shoaib Ahmed Sheikh on the exit control list.
Axact approaches SHC
Also on Tuesday, the Sindh High Court issued notices to the federal authorities, including the interior ministry, for May 26 on a petition of Axact (Pvt) Ltd asking the court to restrain the respondents from taking any coercive action against the firm on the basis of the Times report.
The court also issued a notice to the deputy attorney general and directed the respondents "to act strictly in accordance with the law".
Issue echoes in Senate
The Times story was also discussed in the upper house of parliament when Leader of the Opposition in the Senate Aitzaz Ahsan described the report as 'shameful' for the country.
He said that while the Axact group had the right to explain its position, the news appeared to be true. "Our heads should hang in shame," he remarked.
He regretted that Pakistan's name came in acts of fraud.
The chair referred the matter to the standing committee concerned at the request of the opposition leader.


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I'm not worried about zombies. It's the "graboids" you have to be ready for.
One of my favorite movie lines ever: "Broke into the wrong g-d d--n rec room didn't you. You bastard!"
A preppers dream.
I just jizzed a bit...sorry.
Guess I've been dreaming an awful lot recently. The sensation of opening those crates felt so real...
One mistake preppers make is having a lot of different guns. If TSHTF the life of any one piece is limited to the specialized ammo available for it.
Can't one load one's own ammo?
You still need the brass and it can only be reloaded a few times and that's if it's the right kind. Better to have 5 guns that take the same ammo than 5 different types. The exception might be if scavenging is an option. The more popular calibers might get scavenged first and the odd balls left unless you could use them.
Living in a country with strict gun laws, and laws on how to transport and store weapons, burying legally possessed weapons out beneath a bush is not an option. When the prime minister was shot on the other side of the country, the police turned up at a friend's door, as he owned a handgun of the same caliber. Had to show he still had the weapon properly stored, and hand it in for test firing.
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Here's a thought, what would you do if you came across this box stashed in a shed or a barn at your grandpaw's house? You're up there, cleaning it out after the funeral. Nobody's around, your deadbeat brothers and cousins didn't want to help because they all are more interested in what they might get when the will is read.
What would you do?
Yeah I know that this is a borderline "what if" question, but this might be fun.
[derail]My sister got 24 quarts of peaches when our grandmother died. She was underwhelmed and decided to eat all of them herself. Granny was old school, she died in 1963, so the jars were sealed with wax. When Sis popped the first wax seal off it clunked. There was a gold double eagle coin in there, two ounces of gold. She found one coin in each jar. She dumped the peaches.[/derail]
Well, I forgot to mention what I'd do. First thing would be to really clean out the barn (tear it apart) for other goodies that just might be stashed someplace. I'd tell everyone that I plan on selling the wood to furniture makers or building contractors. That'll keep their interest out. Then I'd transport the box of goodies home and sit on them for awhile. Let the dust settle so to speak. Then I'd buy up a lot of .45 ammo. Then I'd wait and see how things develop.
Would those coins be worth more to collectors, or sold to gold buyers?
If I was a prepper I probably wouldn't admit it. I'd just be prepared to get somewhere (or already be there) , where no one would want to be. Middle of a desert or some remote location with self sustenance sources. Large and small game, fish, edible birds and plants nearby.
I'm pretty confident there isn't much to worry about. Not in the time left on my calendar anyway.
Get a kick out of talking to a few city folk who brag about stockpiling 100 gallons of water and several, it's a secret how many, cases of canned goods. A dozen guns, but like mentioned above, four or five different calibers. No communication devices other than a battery or solar radio. A good shortwave Ham radio would be essential I'd think.
Rather than storing large amounts of food it'd be better time spent learning How to Provide and Survive. But then again I've always felt I was born 150 years too late.
I didn't price them back then, I didn't know about collectors. Gold was ~$35/oz back then. Mom told Kathy she'd "put them away for her", then spent all of them.
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"The immersion into cold waters is frequently associated with risk and the air exhaled by a diver has 100% humidity at low temperatures. This may cause the freezing of the air-breathing equipment and, as a result, the stoppage of the supply of the breathing mixture. Thanks to modern technical solutions, the Morzh successfully copes with this problem. The new breathing gear LAM-21 and the VR-172 reducer are designed for operation at water temperatures of up to minus 4 degrees Celsius," the Technodinamika CEO said, without specifying the timeframe of developing the new system.
For its higher reliability, the Morzh is furnished with two respiratory tracts that can be connected to the apparatus's cylinders independently of each other.
The new diving gear is designed to carry out underwater works at low temperatures. The diving equipment allows submerging to a depth of 60 meters.
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