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23rd Annual Conference, March, 2016, Press Release
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Sabrina Wells
Conference Coordinator
Organic Growers School
(828) 278-9332
For Immediate Release:
Asheville, NC. Registration is open for the 23rd Annual Organic Growers School Spring Conference. The conference, for healthy eaters, home growers, & farmers, takes place Saturday & Sunday March 12 & 13, 2016, at UNCA in Asheville, North Carolina.
Organic Growers School (OGS) will draw thousands of gardeners, farmers, and foodies for a weekend of workshops scheduled for March 12 & 13, 2016 at the University of North Carolina Asheville in Asheville, NC. The annual event features classes for beginning backyard growers to advanced commercial farmers, plus a farm to table dinner, trade show, seed exchange, children's program, and pre-conference, events. The OGS Spring Conference is largest, locally-run, sustainability conference in the Southeast. The cost is: $50 for Saturday, $45 for Sunday with early registration discounts by January 31, 2016. Cost for registration is an additional $15 after January 31st and at the door.
The event, which is open to the public, provides practical, regionally-appropriate workshops on organic growing, permaculture, homesteading, urban farming, and rural living. This year's conference offers more than 70 sessions per day in themed tracks including Gardening, Mushrooms, Soils, Livestock, Herbs, Permaculture, Sustainable Forestry, Homesteading, Cooking, Poultry, and Farmers Beginner to Advanced. New tracks for 2016 include Sustainable Living and Voices from the Field. A complete list of the classes can be viewed on the website but a sampling includes: Sustainable Hemp Production, How to Diagnose Vegetable Diseases, How to be a Fruit Nut, Mead Making, Intuitive Plant Medicine, Urban Orcharding, Root Cellars, Mushroom Cultivation, Sustainable Poultry, Soils 101, Rooftop Farming and Tiny Houses.
Throughout the weekend, there are also half-day, limited space, hands-on workshops that host specialized instructors. These half-day classes focus on do-it-yourself subjects:
- Reclaiming the Apothecary with Melissa Fryer
- Create a Four Season Garden with Ira Wallace
- Spoon Carving the Old Way with Becky Beyer
- Permaculture Designs for Small Farms and Homesteads with Shawn Jadrnicek
- Self Reliant Animal Feed with Karl Warkomski
- Homesteading with Hoops, Hops, Hives and Habitats with Becki Janes
- Domestication of Wild Plants and Human Connection with Natalie Bogwalker
- The Art of Friction Fire with Tyler Lavenburg
- Hands-On with Cordage with Rachel Shopper
- Log Inoculation with Rodney Webb
- Orcharding with James Geoffrey Steen
- Holy Honey Bees with Skye Taylor
- Ferments and Broth with Janelle Lucido-Conate
- Bird Language with Luke Cannon and Clint Corley
The 2016 Spring Conference will feature these full-day,
Pre-Conference, workshops on Friday March 11th
The Principles of Biodynamics: An In-depth Study with The Barefoot Farmer, Jeff Poppen
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Ten Medicinal Herbs to Know and Grow: A Sustainable Apothecary in your Garden and Forest with Patricia Kyritsi Howell
Plant an apothecary in your garden and learn the practical art of herbal self-reliance! Discover 10 essential herbs that will produce medicine, food, and beauty for you and your family. This in-depth, full day workshop introduces each herb, its historical and current uses, detailed, easy-to-follow guidelines for growing and harvesting, as well as medicine making instructions and recipes for incorporating these herbs into everyday life. Get inspired in your garden and learn how to grow and use these wonderful herbs from a renowned herbalist. Plants covered include: Ashwaganda (Withania somnifera); Boneset (Eupatorium perforatum); Echinacea (Echinacea spp).; Elder (Sambucus nigra/Canadensis); Holy Basil (Ocimum sanctum); Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinale); Sage (Salvia officinalis); Vitex (Agnus castus); Motherwort (Leon urus cardiac); Calendula (Calendula officinalis)
Backyard Chickens & Beyond, with Jim Adkins of the Sustainable Poultry Network
Are you interested in learning the entire process of breeding, hatching & growing your own chickens? This on-farm workshop will cover everything you need to know including: identify the poultry breed that best suits your farm; learn how to brood, properly feed & grow poultry, basic husbandry, disease control, and also the basics of processing & cooking. Join these sustainable poultry specialists for the A-Z of homesteading, backyard chickens; and you'll be off and running in no time.
New for the 2016 Spring Conference is an evening event entitled Farm to Table Dinner: Dine with Pierre & OGS: to benefit Organic Growers School. The event will be held on Saturday, March 12, 2016 at 5:30pm at the UNCA Campus, Asheville, NC. Directly following the last class, participants will enjoy exclusive reception and organic, farm-to-table dinner in an elegant setting. Diners will celebrate local food and farmers and extend the joy and connection of the day. All proceeds benefit the important work of Organic Growers School, and tickets can be purchased on a sliding scale.
Very special Guest, Bill Whipple, aka Pierre Geaux, will host the OGS fundraising dinner with all the finesse of a French food snob. Pierre is a passionado for what the French call "Terroir" or local flavor. Recently released from detainment at Guantanamo Bay for telling US customs that he was a "Terrorist", he found American cuisine there to be lacking in what he would say as, "Les choses interessant". Despite this misunderstanding, Pierre is on a mission to teach Americans something about cuisine, and he encourages us to eat something "interesting" by exploring the local flavors of small farms. Pierre will be addressing the dinner audience with profound, esoteric, arrogant, and amusing insights related to food, culture, delight, and the heart.
Expect four delicious courses of expertly curated local foods: colorful samplers showcasing the best in local charcuterie, cheeses, and pickles, unique presentation and mouthwatering main dishes for all palettes, plus delectable dessert. The forthcoming menu is in the works, and promises to showcase spring's freshness, and WNC's bounty.
Additional long-standing traditions at the OGS Spring Conference weekend include the following:
The 12th annual Children's Program for kids ages 4 to 12 which focuses on the importance of the natural environment and gardening.sources. This supervised full-day event is split into two age groups, 4-6 and 7-12, with a registration limit of 40 children. Activities include Nursery Dairy Goats, Pollinator Awareness, Starting & Saving Seeds Crafting & Grafting, Urban Gardening & Making Seedballs, Fibers & Felting with Wool, Appalachian Storytelling, and Herbs for Kids. Cost is $30 per child per day.
- The Trade Show, which showcases a wide array of exhibitors and products: local farms, gardening suppliers, and cottage industries that specialize in organic products, books and resources for organic growers and Permaculture practitioners, and several non-profit organizations with information on related topics. (A full list of exhibitors is on the Organic Growers School website and is updated regularly.)
- The Seed and Plant Exchange booth is open throughout the weekend and offers us the opportunity to preserve genetic diversity and protect regionally adapted varieties. Attendees may bring excess seeds and small plants to share, barter, or trade. Seed saving supplies and recommended readings will be provided.
Sabrina Wells, OGS Conference Coordinator, says "We are really excited about this year's lineup. We have some exceptional teachers on the schedule and our classes really reflect what our attendees have been asking for."
This event has grown exponentially, from a small gathering of 100 growing enthusiasts in 1993 to a regionally recognized conference drawing over 2000 attendees, exhibitors and speakers. "Our teachers reflect the best our region has to offer, from long time farmers on the cutting edge of biodynamics to renowned herbalists to the very best mushroom experts and thought provoking discussions on community food," says Executive Director, Lee Warren. Warren also says,"while this conference represents exceptional learning opportunities, we also work hard to ensure that our admission prices are some of the lowest in the country for this type of conference. We want to make sure as many people as possible have the opportunity to attend."
As the largest grassroots conferences of its kind in the region, Organic Growers School has served to reinforce Western North Carolina's role as a regional leader in sustainable food and farming. Attendees come from 18 states and Canada, and have described the event as a ritualistic kick start to the growing season, and even "a peeling off of winter," according to local attendee, Lara Ladendorf.
The major sponsors of the 23nd Annual Organic Growers School are Carolina Farm Credit, French Broad Food Co-op, Mountain Rose Herbs, Living Web Farms, Southern Exposure Seed Exchange, Reems Creek Nursery, Earth Tools, Organic Valley, WNC Woman, Living Web Farms, Mountain Xpress, WNCW, Plough to Pantry, Fedco Seeds, Biltmore, Mother Earth News Fair, Tyme in the Garden, Hendersonville Community Co-op, Chelsea Green Publishing, Lenoir-Rhyne University,Nouris and Flourish, Nature's Nog, Fedco and IWANNA.
The OGS Spring Conference is organized annually by Organic Growers School,Inc., a 501(c)3 non-profit organization with a mission to inspire, educate, and support people to farm, garden, and live organically. Organic Growers School is the premier provider of practical organic education in the Southern Appalachians. OGS envisions a mutually supportive network of prosperous farmers, productive gardeners and informed consumers engaged in creating healthy communities.
The Spring Conference grew out of the volunteer efforts of a group of farmers and extension specialists who, in 1993, gathered to discuss the need for nuts and bolts, region-specific crop growing information applicable for farmers in Western North Carolina. From this meeting, the Spring Conference was born, along with a mission to deliver practical information about organic agriculture at a reasonable price.
OGS is proud to offer over 150 opportunities for individuals to attend the conference by means of a work exchange program. Persons interested in applying for work exchange/volunteer status should visit the OGS website, and fill out an application. Shifts are filled on a first come, first-served basis.
Interested participants may register on-line at www.organicgrowersschool.org, or request a mailed registration form from email@example.com or (828) 278-9332.
Registration forms are also available at area retail stores and Cooperative Extension offices. All other inquiries: Contact Coordinator Sabrina Wells at email@example.com or call (828) 278-9332.
Author: OGS
Organic Growers School is a non-profit organization providing organic education since 1993. Our mission is to inspire, educate, and support people in our region to farm, garden, and live organically.


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Displacement:1,584 L
Top Speed:120 mph
The main characteristic of all models in the Softail family and one that doesn't miss on the FLSTSB Softail Cross Bones is the rigid-mount, 1,584 cc Twin Cam 96B balanced engine, a unit which shares nothing with the bikes that inspired Harley to create the Cross Bones (unless the configuration, of course). Thanks to the Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI), this motor puts down an impressive 87.90 ft lbs of torque from as low as 2,750 rpm. Considering that it only needs to move around 737 lbs (wet weight) plus the rider only (there's no passenger seat on this beauty), it stands for agility on twisted back roads and a relaxed cruising pace down the highway. This is where the 6-speed Cruise Drive transmission intervenes to enhance the already great all around capabilities of a bike that looks like having just rolled out from the museum floor.
Featuring a sprung solo seat positioned at only 26.6 inches from the ground and mini ape-hanger handlebar, the Cross Bones is also a direct link to the original rebel riding position. The laced steel wheels with Gloss Black painted rims feature fat tires and harness a very low frame although we won't call the average Cross Bones biker a low rider simply because there are even lower seats on other Harley models.
It's hard not to be caught up by the springer front end so it's good to know that this is claimed to perform just as good, not as complicated as it looks. This, apart from the sprung seat, is one unique feature that Harley simply had to offer just so that the bike would be complete from the functionality meets nostalgia point of view.
The post-war period saw Harley-Davidson owners modifying their two-wheelers into light and aggressive motorcycles. Because the simplest solution for them then was to strip down everything that wasn't absolutely necessary (most owners even found the front brakes useless), some very unique and potentially dangerous rides ended up being created. That's precisely what Harley-Davidson was set to recreate with the all-new 2008 FLSTSB Softail Cross Bones, but they had the kindness to exclude the huge risk factor so that even grannies could ride the thing.
We do have to admit that a precise replica of those times would have never fitted in today's legal frame and find ourselves needed to call this Cross Bones the most accurate custom bobber inspired by the post-war chopping days. We're still living those days, you might say and we won't feel the need to contradict you.
If riding a Harley-Davidson motorcycle is a timeless experience, then the new FLSTSB Softail Cross Bones almost makes the clock stand still. The dark Cross Bones cuts the profile of an authentic custom bobber, a stripped-down-and-chopped custom with raw finishes. Cross Bones leads with the Gloss Black Springer front end and follows with other post-war styling cues, including a Gloss-Black round air cleaner cover, sprung solo seat, half-moon rider footboards and chopped front fender. The adjustable two-position pan-style saddle rides at a height of 26.6 inches. The rider rolls arm-high gripping Gloss Black mini ape hanger handlebars. The Gloss Black oil tank features a new Willie G.-autographed skull graphic. The bright chrome straight shot exhaust with chrome slash-cut mufflers contrasts with the dark frame and powertrain.
Color options available in 2009 are: Vivid Black; Dark Blue Pearl; Black Denim; Pewter Denim. These emphasize the custom bobber looks and also help this new model year stand out from the first one ever.
The black painted 2009 Harley-Davidson Softail Cross Bones starts at $16,999 while any of the other colors will add exactly $350 to that. Many riders even sold their Sportsters so that they could go and buy one of these things and that shows how big of an impact it had on the market from the very first year of introduction.
Most likely, the greatest thing about the Cross Bones is that it doesn't make you decide between it and some other version available. It simply stands as the bike you always knew you'll ride back again and that doesn't come in alternatives. Uniqueness is the key and it seems that Harley has learned the best from its customers.
Engine and Transmission
Displacement: 96.00 cu. in.
Engine: Air-cooled, Twin Cam 96B
Bore x Stroke: 3.75 in. x 4.38 in.
Engine Torque: 87.90 ft lbs @ 2750 rpm
Fuel System: Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
Miles per Gallon: 54 hwy / 35 city
Primary Drive: Chain, 34/46 ratio
Gear Ratio (overall)
1st: 9.312
2nd: 6.421
3rd: 4.774
4th: 3.926
5th: 3.279
6th: 2.790
Chassis and Dimensions
Brakes: Single-piston front and 2-piston rear
Parking Brake: N/A
Lean Angle (per SAEJ1168): 27.6° / 27.1°
Exhaust System : Chrome, straight over/under shotgun exhaust w/ dual mufflers
Front Wheel: Black, Laced Steel
Rear Wheel: Black, Laced Steel
Wheel Option: N/A
Front Tire: MT90B16 72H
Rear Tire: 200/55R17 78V
Length: 90.5 in.
Seat Height: 26.6 in (laden) / 30.1 in. (unladen)
Ground Clearance: 4.90 in.
Rake Steering Head/Trail: 32.5° / 6.30 in.
Wheelbase: 64.5 in
Track Width: N/A
Fuel Capacity: 5.0 gal.
Oil Capacity: 3.5 qt.
Dry Weight: 700.0 lbs.
Running Order: 737.0 lbs.


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DENVER — Two Colorado Republican congressmen helped torpedo Speaker John Boehner's tax plan Thursday night, joining an amazing anti-tax mutiny that has imperiled the House GOP leader and, perhaps, driven the nation a bit closer to the fiscal cliff looming in 11 days.
Rep. Cory Gardner, R-Yuma, and Rep. Doug Lamborn, R-Colorado Springs, both planned to vote against Boehner's "Plan B", which was pulled from the floor Thursday night after Boehner failed to whip enough members of his divided GOP caucus in line.
The proposal from Boehner, a strategic move to enhance the little leverage he had in negotiations with the White House, would have allowed the Bush tax cuts to expire on Americans making more than a million dollars a year — something more than half of the House GOP was unable to stomach.
The stark reality that the vote was merely symbolic — Senate Democrats said they'd never pass the legislation and the White House promised a veto — didn't give those fiscal conservatives much incentive to abandon their anti-tax ideology or pledges to constituents for a political stunt.
According to talking points Lamborn gave his staff to pass on to constituents who bombarded the office with phone calls Thursday, the congressman "cannot support Plan B because it fails to give tax relief for one class of Americans.
"President Obama campaigned on a pledge to raise taxes, and Congressman Lamborn does not wish to assist him in raising taxes on any Americans," the talking points continued. "Congressman Lamborn would like to see the Bush tax rates extended permanently for all Americans."
Gardner, who is viewed as a rising star within the House GOP caucus but is closer to Majority Leader Eric Cantor than Boehner himself, "was not going to vote for it because it didn't address spending at all," according to spokeswoman Rachel George.
Rep. Mike Coffman, R-Aurora, may have been the only Republican member of the Colorado delegation planning to vote in favor of Plan B, Coffman's office confirmed to FOX31 Denver Friday.
Rep. Scott Tipton, R-Grand Junction, wouldn't reveal which way he planned to vote Thursday night and appears to have held his cards close to the vest, even to the GOP whip counters.
Tipton's office, in response to a FOX31 inquiry, released a statement saying only that the congressman "was weighing all options."
Spokesman Joshua Green says that's the same thing Tipton told the whip counters trying to determine whether the legislation had enough votes to pass the House.
According to Green, Tipton "is hopeful that the Senate and President will join the House to pass a bipartisan solution to the fiscal cliff that includes legitimate spending cuts, avoids sequestration, and initiates comprehensive tax reform while preventing one of the largest tax increases on Americans in history from going into effect."
Coffman, according to a report by The Hill, was stupefied after Boehner informed the House GOP caucus that Plan B was dead Thursday night.
"I've never seen anything like it where leadership just completely backed down," Coffman told The Hill. "I guess they made an assessment that the people who were no votes were entrenched no votes, because otherwise I think they would have just pulled it and they would have worked it longer."
Coffman called the meeting "awful." "It's the first time I've ever seen leadership retreat. It was a real shock – the Speaker looked shocked," he said.


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Find answer for all your questions
What does the word yoga mean?Yoga is a Sanskrit word that means "to yoke" or "to unite." As a practice, it is a scientific system for achieving total health, mental, and spiritual well-being—a means to unite the body, mind, and spirit. In the United States, the term "yoga" is often used to mean the postures (the physical part) of yoga; however, these poses, or asana, are only one of the eight limbs of yoga.
Does Shri offer classes for beginners?Yes. Shri offers a periodic Flow Foundations series for students who want to learn the fundamentals of yogic breathing, alignment, and basic vinyasa flow sequences. If you feel ready to jump right in, you may want to consider taking an All Levels class.
How frequently should one take classes?Traditionally, yoga is practiced daily. If you are new to yoga, we recommend starting with a comfortable schedule and progressing at your own pace. On average we have found that the majority of people practice 3-4 times per week. Ultimately, it is better to maintain a consistent schedule over time than to frequently take breaks. Even 20 minutes of practice per day is better than a single 60 minute practice once every three days. The more you practice, the better you will feel and the more you will want to practice!
How do I know which style of yoga to choose?Depending on your physical condition, your health, and your motivation for practicing, we can help guide you to the right class for you. Vinyasa is an active, heat-producing style of yoga in which the breath links one movement to the next. Restorative classes are much quieter, slower-paced classes designed for you to go deeper into your body and into a quieter, meditative state. Classes like Not Hot Flow are a combination of both. Please talk to us if you are unsure where to start.
How do I know which level to attend?If you are an absolute beginner, we suggest you begin with our Flow Foundations classes or Private Instruction. All Levels is also a good place to start for healthy beginners. All Levels classes are appropriate for those who have some familiarity with yoga, as there will be a range of experience levels in any given class.
Do I need to be flexible?Believe it or not, most regular practitioners rarely talk about flexibility in their practice. The most common poses are accessible to almost everyone. Of course, the key is to modify as you need and remember that everyone in the room experiences, more or less, the same sensations regardless of how they look in a pose. The key to practicing yoga is breath control (Ujayi Breath), focused attention (Dristi), and core strength (Bandas). These elements are accessible to even the most inflexible person.
Is yoga a workout? Will I lose weight?The answer depends on the style of yoga you select, as well as the frequency and intensity with which you practice. Although the focus in yoga is letting go of distraction and synchronizing breath with movement, a regular yoga practice will not only relax your mind and offer heightened clarity of thought, but will also change your body. You will burn calories as you create long, lean muscles and cultivate a greater range of motion. Furthermore, as our minds calm and we become more aware of what is happening in the present moment (rather than our normal state of dwelling on the past or future), we tend to make better choices, which ultimately improve our health and well-being.
Is yoga a religion?Yoga has a philosophical component which distinguishes it from exercise, but it is not a religion. Shri believes in letting people connect to the practice in whatever way feels comfortable. You don't have to hold any particular viewpoint to experience the benefits of the practice. Like anything in life, the more present and engaged you are, the more likely you are get something out of it.
What should I wear?We keep the warm studio between 78 – 82 degrees year-round and the hot studio above 90 degrees. We suggest comfortable, stretchy clothing that is not too loose since it will get in your way and make it difficult for the instructor to check your alignment. Most women wear a tank or tee with leggings, and men usually wear a tee with shorts. Do plan to practice in bare feet andremove jewelry. We strongly encourage that you do not wear watches or bring cell phones into the studio. We also ask you refrain from wearing scented lotions and perfumes in respect for those who have sensitivities to fragrances.
Can I leave during class?This is an issue we address on a fairly regular basis. In order to keep disruptions to a minimum, please plan to arrive on time and stay for the entire class. If, for some reason, you need to leave early, it's a good idea to let the instructor know in advance. You are, of course, always welcome to enter and exit the studio (quietly, please) during class to use the restroom. We understand that people have schedules outside of the studio and we want each person to feel at ease when they are at Shri. Whether your are the one staying or the one going, consider the yoga teaching of Ahimsa, which is the first step on yoga's eight-limbed path. It involves doing no harm (so minimize actions that will disrupt your neighbor) and cultivating compassion (the only thing we control is our reactions to what happens around us, so endeavor to react with acceptance and a loving heart - you'll live longer).


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After spending a long week at work and seeing the forecast the previous night,i got home from my night shift,had a quick sleep and then decided to go over to Barton to see if there was anything 'New In'.After arriving in the old visitor centre car park i made my way over to Ness Lake.Today there was very little present apart from a fishing Common Tern and a few blasts of Cettis song.I then decided to walk west taking in Chowder Ness and the old chalk quarries,having Ring Ouzel or something better in mind.I stopped to photograph a pair of obliging Swallows at Southcliff Farm,when i noticed a large,white heron about mid-way across the river...this had to be only one species Great-white Egret!.I attempted to try and get some record shots of the bird,but they arn't even that due to the distance,but on one you can make out the long pale bill,dark legs and long wings.This was a most welcome record and a 'NEW' species for me at Barton,putting my list at a respectable 227,pretty impressive for an inland site.After seeing the Egret i then carried on my walk seeing plenty of insects,but no further notable bird sightings apart from a single Whimbrel which flew east down the estuary.Insect highlights included 6 species of butterfly with the bulk being Green-veined White and at least 6 male Orange Tip were also logged,but the best sighting of the day insect wise went to 6 newly emerged Blue-tailed Damselfly,my first sightings of the year.They were all seen along a section of sheltered hedgerow near the old visitor centre a welcome sight to see and my second sighting of Odonata for the year.After enjoying my walk i wearily made my way home,slightly worse for wear after the lack of sleep,but it was a well worth visit again to this great local area.
|Great-white Egret,distant record shot.
|Hawthorn Blossum.
|Male Orange Tip.
|Meadow Buttercup.
|The Humber end of Leggot's Quarry.
|Male Whitethroat.
|Leggot's Quarry looking across the estuary.
|Blue-tailed Damselfly.
|New Pits,Old Visitor Centre and Humber Bridge.


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I was inspired to take this photo of revellers this St Patrick's Day by Jennifer's theme this week of Shamrock
Monthly Archives: March 2015
A Photo a Week Challenge: Tilted
See other tilted things at Nancy's site
Sunday Stills, the next challenge: 100+
Parliamentary Library
Ed's challenge this week is to post a photo of something more than 100 years old
Completed in 1899, The Parliamentary Library is the oldest of the four buildings that make up the Parliamentary complex in Wellington (the others being Parliament House, the Beehive and Bowen House).
According to wikipedia
The library was designed in Gothic revival style and was fire resistant, being constructed of masonry. It had an iron fire-door separating the library from the main entrance section. This saved the library from the fire of 1907 which destroyed the rest of the (wooden) parliament buildings.
See others at Sunday Stills
Cee's Odd Ball Photo Challenge: 2015 Week #13
Te Papa – The Museum of New Zealand is hosting an exhibition to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Air New Zealand. As part of the exhibition the nose section of a 737 has been installed in the forecourt of the museum.
See other oddballs here
Black & White Sunday: Across
See others at Black and White Sunday
Travel Theme: Outdoors
McKenzie Country
This shot was taking during a cycle trip my partner and I did in the South Island's McKenzie Country.
See other outdoors shots at Where's my Backpack
Weekly Photo Challenge: Ephemeral
This is what victory smells like
The smoke from fireworks clears following the Black Caps quarter final victory over the West Indies at the Cricket World Cup
see other ephemeral things at the weekly photo challenge


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Curb Food Cravings
At the time of putting this hypnosis session together, it was in response to the festive season that was drawing ever nearer… Christmas seems to start mid October these days! The Christmas advertisements go on the television, shop fronts are covered in sparkly adornments and of course, we start reaching for those bigger trousers as our waist lines start to increase due to the scoffing that goes on at this time of year.
You should see the winter time mugs of hot chocolate that my wife Katie makes when we go to the Beach Hut at this time of year when the sun shines. All wrapped up watching the sea, the quiet beach, a stark contrast to the hustle and bustle of Summer… Katie fills the mugs with hot chocolate, topped with cream and brimming over with marshmallows…
Then out comes all the rest…
Mince pies; Mulled wine; Turkey feasts with roast potatoes and those delicious 'pigs in blankets' (sausages wrapped in bacon). There is chocolate of every denomination. Huge hams. Slabs of smoked salmon. It is the only time of year I eat dates and sugared almonds! There are snacks and nibbles that accompany every get together… ADD to that the booze!!… We have boozy snowballs which is Cava with Advocaat, not to mention that we get a barrel of real ale in and enough wines and spirits to get an army inebriated!
It wears me out just thinking about it.
I recently wrote about this on my blog – a problem is created when we eat to excess. The more we eat, the more our mind and body wants to eat. When we eat to excess, especially loads of simple carbs and refined sugars, and then when we sleep less during party season and drink too much, general fatigue also contributes to us eating more.
Then we start craving stuff. We crave and are only satiated when we are stuffed full and snoozing again. The cycle continues and takes all our might with our new years resolutions to get us on the straight and narrow again.
I get asked repeatedly about how to deal with cravings.
The real answer is all about eating and drinking in such a way as to ensure cravings do not occur in the first place.
Yeah right!!! – BUT…
But there is a problem as people don't want to hear that stuff. They always tell me that they know they should have eaten a particular way in the first place…
So today I am NOT going to be writing about that stuff.
So the next best thing, is to have a process aimed at dealing with cravings as they occur. Of course, this kind of process is not limited to the festive season, if there is a particular food or drink that you know you need to control your hankerings for, then this hypnosis session is for you. You practice this process and listen to the audio for a few times and then you'll have a tool to use in real life situations to deal with cravings of any kind at any time.


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The arrested person, with antecedents by crimes of the same nature, is attributed the presumed authorship of three crimes of theft and robbery with force
Fracturů the chain that prevented the passage to a particular road, that gives access to one of the farms
We have had the collaboration of the citizen
The Civil Guard of the Region of Murcia has developed an investigation, framed in the 'Plan against the abductions in agricultural and livestock farms' and established to clarify the theft of about two tons of lemons in farms of the region of the River Mula, that has culminated in the arrest of the alleged author.
Effective of the ROCA team (against robberies in the field) of the Benemťrita began the operation when several farmers of the localities of Mula and La Puebla de Mula denounced the subtraction of large quantities of a variety of lemon, cultivated in their fincas and valued in about 3,000 euros.
To enter one of the farms, in addition, they violated the chain that prevents the circulation of vehicles, placed at the beginning of the rural road that gives access to it.
The investigations carried out by the investigators made it possible to ascertain that the abductions had taken place at dawn and in a staggered fashion, until they took possession of large quantities of the product, and that the suspects had to know little rural roads that they could access without arousing suspicion.
Citizen collaboration
As the investigation progressed and thanks to the collaboration of citizens, signs were obtained, which made suspicion of a neighbor of Albudeite, with a history of crimes of the same nature, which drove a van similar to the one detected, in the wee hours of the morning , by neighbors of the area.
The Civil Guard found that the suspect was engaged in the sale of citrus fruits, so he knew the farms in the area, the state of its production, as well as the rural roads and trails to move around.
Once obtained the necessary information, the Benemťrita has detained a Spanish person, of 52 years as presumed author of the crimes of robbery and theft with force in agricultural exploitations.
The arrested and the investigations have been made available to the Court of Instruction number 2 of Mula.
Source: Ministerio del Interior


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Brandy the Magpie is Happy
Here's a pic of the bib necklace I designed and made to wear to my friend Alise's wedding this weekend. I'll post more details soonish. (By soonish I mean when I eke out time between graphic facilitation gigs and if I don't get the creeping crud that I feel looming.) Details below –
It is shiny. It makes me happy. All this began with a segment on Martha Stewart's show I saw at the gym. Aided by a NYC gig allowing me access to the mecca that is M&J Trimming.
At M&J Trimming I bought a bunch of silver, gray, white and black sequines, rhinstones, odds and ends. I was most in love with the white leather jewels and the long thin sequins. Then I found a tin of old rhinestone jewelry Alise gave me, from an estate sale. And found a few other bits and bobs in my stash.
The next part is the bestest, funest part. I absolutely love sorting and arranging things. I separated everything into The Best Craft Tool Ever: muffin tins. Then I started arranging everything on a black piece of paper. I took a digital photo of each composition:
Then I set the project aside so I could have "fresh eyes" to look at it later.
I ended up with a None of the Above design that didn't use any of those beloved white leather jobbies. I used black velvet for the background.
First I glued everything down with Fabric Tac. *whew* Fumey!
Then I sewed everything down. I think the MSL video says you can do glue-only. Some of the pieces fell off before I could glue them done – the backside were too smooth and nonporous to really stick. So, I recommend sewing everything, even if it's tedious. I both glue and sewed the ribbon in. At this point I was tired of sewing, so I "hemmed" the edges with glue.
Here's the nearly finished piece, modeled by Gunther the Very Handsome Cat. He loves to sit on the table while I work and was happy to lay on the extra velvet. This is actually a candid pic:
Next I sewed on those awesome long sequins. It was futzy, but I think the result was worth the effort. Lastly, I glued the whole darn thing to a black felt backing and trimmed away the extra felt.
Here's the finished necklace:
Uh, yes, The Girls were out for the event. I wore a velvet vest from New York & Co (bought a few years ago), with black pinstripe pants and a black jacket from Lane Bryant. Was comfy in the cold and could really boogie down at the reception sans jacket. The necklace was a big hit and I wonder when I'll next get to wear it…
Think Spring Dress, Part 2
Last Spring I started drawing flowers, berries and a few butterflies on pink denim. I was about 40% into the drawing when I set it aside. Thankfully, I just picked it up and finishing the remaining 60%.
These pics are terrible, but I can tell you this dress is lovely. Or it will be when I carve out some time to sew it. Hopefully, Spring 2010, not 2011.
This is the next in the series of the same basic jumper dress, aka The Uniform.
New Decade, New Blogging Platform
I started blogging in 2000. I was a zealot for several years. Then my life got busier. Then Web 2.0 kicked in and our online lives weren't about getting everyone to go to MY site, but about putting me on everyone ELSE's site (Friendster, MySpace, Flickr, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc, etc, freakin' etc.). My online time went from focus on the lovely, colorful Loosetooth.com kingdom to being scattered across a bunch of site. And then I fell in love and a huge chunk of my social life became about a private life I wanted private. Now my blogs are sad, neglected, fallow.
I really hope that Web 3.0 still lets us connect with others but in some way that doesn't feel like we're at a nonstop cocktail party. One's online identity is so fractured and linked to whatever sites you most resonate with (my favorite Flickr groups, or connecting to the watercooler that is my Facebook Live Feed). I want to polish the finials on Loosetooth.com's little wrought iron fence, but I spend all my time in other places. I miss home.
I'm experimenting with WordPress. Hoping it's categories, tags, tools, widgets can give Loosetooth.com a lil love.


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The Goal:
Tech 1(T1) manufacturing is the basic level of industry in Eve Online. Typically you only need the industry skill at level one, a blueprint original(BPO) or copy(BPC) and the most basic of minerals sourced from the market.
The Plan:
What to build? Time to pull out your spreadsheets, you need to see how much it will cost you to build based on material costs vs what you can sell it for. First figure out how much it will cost you to build the item check out this blueprint calculator or Fuzzysteve's blueprint calculator. Then check item prices at your point of sell either in-game or on Eve Central.
Your next consideration is what BPO will you use? How to buy a Blueprint Originals(BPO)? Will you buy an already researched BPO from contracts or buy un-researched BPO from the NPC market and do research yourself? See my Blueprint Research Guide for more info. Don't forget to take into consideration BPO costs into your overall investment.
Where to build? Two things to take into consideration here.
1). Consider availability of materials make sure you can get enough materials it will do you no good if you buy up all the resources in your system and have to fly or ship in your resources using shipping services and lose your margins.
2). Consider the building index of the system or how many people are doing that activity in system. The build costs will scale up as more players build things in this system. Areas like large trade hubs will have higher building indexes as compared to less used systems further out from major hubs. Go to your star map go to the industry folder and you can see the various levels of industry activities in various systems there.
You need to balance the two availability of materials and system building index.
The Skills:
Advanced Industry - 3% reduction in all manufacturing & research time per skill level.
Mass Production - Ability to run 1 additional job per skill level.
Advanced Mass Production - Ability to run 1 additional job per skill level.
Supply Chain Management - Skill at running manufacturing operations remotely.
The Equipment:
Industrial ship to haul your minerals or goods.
Blueprint of the item you want to build.
Minerals (See cost layout below to find out how much you need.)
Station with open manufacturing slots. Note: Even if slots aren't open you may choose to "Get in Line" if for some reason you can't move your minerals to a new station.
Total Costs:
I use simple excel functions to create these spread sheets. After I enter in the mineral amount from the BP in cell B4 for Isogen, I type =(B4*D1) in D4 cell. This function allows me to change my batch number and buy exact amounts of minerals. You can use =sum() to add up the amounts to get a quick grasp of how much things are going to cost. Like I mentioned before you can use some of the various online tools. When I started out I wanted a little bit more control than some of these web applications give you.
Time Required:
Five minutes to buy the materials five minutes to ship the minerals to your station. 10 seconds to start the manufacturing and five minutes to finish and haul back to market. So in total 15 minutes every time your manufacturing job finishes. Again watch the videos below to better understand how to really invest in manufacturing.
Note: As you build more items per batch you will have to wait for those items to manufacturer. For example I currently run 10 slots, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. I renew my BPO cycles one day a week and I am building enough units per batch for a 7 day cycle time. This practice is similar to Planetary Interaction cycle times.
Other Resources:
UniWiki Manufacturing
Eve Industry.org's Blueprint Calculator < The manufacturing calculator I use most.
Fuzzwork's Industry Tools
Eve Platoon.de's Industry Calculator
Eve Cost's Industry Calculators
Eve Market Guide.com's Manufacturing Calculator
Jitonomic's Manufacturing Calculator
Eve Isk per Hour Download
D.R.K. Industry Tracker
Danny Centauri's Tech 1 Manufacturing Guide


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What does "CUV" stand for?
Just as an SUV is a "sport" utility vehicle, CUV is the acronym for a "crossover" utility vehicle.
By: Maria Trimarchi
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The first minivans, the Dodge Caravan and the Plymouth Voyager, introduced to the U.S. market were for the 1984 model year -- and they were a huge hit. Today, Americans buy three times as many crossover vehicles as minivans and SUVs combined. See how much you know about the pros and cons of crossovers, and what makes them so popular.
Just as an SUV is a "sport" utility vehicle, CUV is the acronym for a "crossover" utility vehicle.
SUVs are typically higher off the ground than CUVs, although there are exceptions -- and modifications that can be made. But crossovers typically have better ground (or snow) clearance than sedans, wagons and hatchbacks.
Built on the same frame as the Honda Civic, Honda called its first crossover a "Compact Recreational Vehicle," or CR-V.
The basic difference between a sports utility vehicle and a crossover is the platform they're built on. Traditionally, an SUV is going to be based on the chassis (frame) of a truck, while it's a chassis of a car for a CUV -- so while it looks like an SUV, it handles like a car.
While crossover vehicles all offer standard or optional all-wheel drive, front-wheel and rear-wheel drive systems are also available.
Crossovers (and SUVs) typically have the highest seating position, giving you the best view. (And remember, if you're tall, this will impact your headroom.)
Although some argue the 1979 AMC Eagle, with its four-wheel-drive capability and good ground clearance, was the first (or at least the precursor) crossover, the Toyota Rav4, which was introduced in North America in 1996, is typically considered the first modern CUV. "RAV4," if you didn't know, is an acronym that stands for Recreational Active Vehicle with 4-Wheel Drive.
When the 2011 model year Ford Explorer came out, it was built with unibody construction. Instead of its previous body-on-frame chassis, the Explorer was now built on Ford's D4 unibody platform (the same chassis as the Ford Flex and Lincoln MKT are built on).
Depending on the make and model, crossover utility vehicles are made in pretty much any size you want: compact, mid-sized, etc.
According to Market Research company IBISWorld, the next focus for automakers will be improving fuel effiency in CUVs, to meet regulatory mandates.
While a crossover has some light off-road abilities, it can't compare to true off-road vehicles with high ground clearance and a limited or locking slip differential. Without that, it's going to be tough to traverse the obstacles of the Moab Rim Trail in Utah, one of the most challenging trails in the U.S.
You can't always tell by looking. A crossover vehicle looks like an SUV, sometimes a small SUV, but because it's built on a car frame, it drives like a car rather than a light truck.
One top-selling sedan's trunk has 15.8 cubic feet of cargo capacity, less than half that of a similarly-priced CUV -- with the seats up (and with the seats down, the CUV has more than four times the space).
Because they're built on the platform of a passenger car, crossovers don't tend to have the same towing capacity as an SUV (which typically can tow 5,000 pounds or more). Expect to be able to handle light to medium towing, about 5,000 pounds or less.
Crossovers look like SUVs, just smaller, and you may hear them called "compact SUVs" (and sometimes, even, SUVs).
Beginning with the model year 2013, Jeep Cherokees have been built on what's called the Fiat Compact platform, which is the same one used in the construction of the Alfa Romeo Giulietta, the Chrysler 200 and the Dodge Dart.
Most modern vehicles including crossovers are built with a unibody, which means the body and frame are all one piece. Trucks and some large sport-utility vehicles continue to be made with body-on-frame, which means the body is placed around the vehicle frame.
The Patriot, Outlander, Journey and other crossovers share this compact chassis, originally developed by Mitsubishi Motors and DaimlerChrysler, with many of those brands' sedans.
Smaller crossover vehicles often come with a 4-cylinder engine, but when you move into mid-size CUVs, you'll typically find a V6 under the hood. For the power of a V8, you'll want to look at full-size SUVs.
Although it doesn't help us understand if more men or more women are driving them, according to recent gender demographics -- analyses from J.D. Power & Associates and customized data Experian Automotive -- it turns out women are more likely than men to buy a crossover vehicle.
Unibody construction usually means a lighter-weight vehicle with not only more passenger room and cargo space, but better safety features, including built-in crumple zones.
Most crossover vehicles are offered with two rows of seating. Some of the larger CUVs, though, do come with -- or offer -- third-row seating.
When you take away the descriptive marketing language around it, the term "sports-activity vehicle", or SAV, is one that's used by BMW to describe its BMW X line of, surprise, mid-size crossover vehicles.
While a crossover typically gets better gas mileage than an SUV and a truck, none beat the fuel economy of a sedan.
You can have a crossover or an SUV, but a "crossover SUV" isn't really anything more than a marketing term for a CUV.
During the first half of 2014, according to IHS Automotive, SUV and CUV sales accounted for 36 percent of the retail market, versus 35 percent of sedans. And that made the SUV/crossover market the No. 1 body style sold in the U.S.
Most SUVs, which tend to be high off the ground, have the worst SSF rating, at 3 out of 5 stars. And crossovers, built on car frames, tend to score a little better, with 4 out of 5 stars.
While a crossover vehicle has a lower floor height than an SUV or a truck, it can't beat most cars and minivans. The floor height in a minivan -- plus its low seat heights and sliding doors -- make them the easiest to get in and out of.
Sorry, crossovers, but most CUVs and SUVs can't haul long and/or tall items as well as a minivan. (And forget about putting anything that size or shape in the trunk of a sedan.)
These mid-size crossover vehicles share the same platform as the Honda Accord. Smaller CUVs, like the Honda CR-V, are built on the same platform as the compact Honda Civic.
Of the vehicles Americans bought in 2016, 5.6 million were crossovers -- which is almost one-third of all new car sales in the U.S.
The "H-point" is an important number in seating and interior design, standardized by the Society of Automotive Engineers. It impacts everything from roof height to safety features like passenger restraints and airbag function (and more). Set by an H-Point Machine (HPM), the H-point -- or hip-point -- is the location of your hip joint when you're seated in your car.
As many as 357,335 Honda CR-Vs were sold in the U.S. in 2016, making the CR-V the No. 1 crossover among American drivers. In close competition was: the Toyota Rav4, which sold 352,154; the Jeep Cherokee, which sold 199,736; and, the Subaru Forester, which sold 178,593.
We think of these features in our modern vehicles, but it was in 1955 when the Russian GAZ-M20 Pobeda was modified into a new model called the M-72, a light truck that was built with unibody construction and included four-wheel drive.
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the height of crossover vehicles and SUVs may be advantageous in a crash. A taller profile, the IIHS says, could protect better, among other examples, in side-impact crashes.
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El Gaucho and AQUA highlight Maine lobster
"Lobsters fall in love and mate for life. You can actually see old lobster couples walking around the tank, holding claws." Phoebe Buffay in "Friends"
Of the 30-odd types of clawed lobsters worldwide, Atlantic Lobsters, or Homarus americanus (literally, "American Lobster"), are found along the Atlantic coast from Canada to Virginia and North Carolina. Nearly half of the cold water lobster in North America is caught in the pristine waters of the rugged Maine coast. Cold water lobster have whiter and richer meat than the warm water lobster varieties, which are sometimes known as spiny or rock lobster.
Lobstering in Maine is a close-knit community of harvesters, and often a multigenerational family tradition. 100% of Maine Lobsters are hand-caught by small boats, harvesting the lobsters the same way they have for over 125 years – by hand, one trap at a time.
Live Atlantic lobsters are usually olive green or greenish brown, though they may be dusky orange or even bright blue, depending on factors including diet, heredity, and exposure to light. Lobsters turn bright red when cooked because the major pigment in their shell, astaxanthin, is red only when it is not bonded to other chemicals.
Of the different varieties of Maine lobsters available, we are most familiar with the hard shell variety, as they are generally purchased as live lobsters and can withstand long-distance delivery. Soft shell, or shedder lobsters, are sweeter but contain less meat and cannot survive shipping as well, so are usually eaten close to where they are caught.
Enjoy Maine lobster with us for the month of February, with two delicious preparations from our chefs. The Pan Roasted Citrus Lobster is a decadent entrée with a pound and a half of Maine lobster served with a bright and lively citrus miso sauce which perfectly complements the richness of the lobster meat.
For a hearty side to accompany grilled steak or fish, try the decadent Brandied Lobster Truffle Mac & Cheese. It is a rich and comforting twist on this cold weather dish. Bon Appétit!
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I am a .NET professional with 3 years of experience in C#, VB.NET, Asp.NET and SQL Server 2008 database.
Right now I would like to move my career to either Microsoft Business Intelligence (MSBI) or Sharepoint but I don't know which will be a better career move for me.
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Version End of Life. 31 January 2019
Release 5.2.2 is a bug fix release that addresses a specific issue with high-volume concurrent connections through Tungsten Connector.
The tungsten_send_diag (in [Tungsten Clustering for MySQL 5.2 Manual]) command could fail with the error Can't locate Digest/HMAC_SHA1.pm.
Issues: CT-389
Tungsten Clustering 5.2.2 Includes the following changes made in Tungsten Replicator 5.2.2
Tungsten Replicator 5.2.2 is a minor bugfix release that addresses some bugs found in the previous Tungsten Replicator 5.2.1 GA (21 September 2017) (in [Tungsten Replicator 5.2 Manual]) release. It is a recommended upgrade for all users making use of cluster to big data replication.


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Melissa & Doug Baby Farm Animals Stamp Set
Don't pay more elsewhere for this awesome kids' toy!
Includes 8 wooden stamps & 4-colour stamp pad!
Over 25 years ago, Melissa & Doug started as a business from their parents' garage! Now with over 2000 innovative products, they continually strive to create the perfect item for each child!
- Melissa & Doug toys
- Design: Baby Farm Animals Stamp Set
- Colour: Multi
- Includes:
- 8 x wooden farm animal stamps
- Durable, 4-colour stamp pad (Red, blue, green, orange)
- Comes in wooden case for storage
- Materials: Wood
- Recommended for ages: 4 years+
- Case dimensions (approx, cm): 15.5 x 12.5 x 4.5 (L x W x D)
- Country of origin: China


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You're Not Addicted, You're in Denial.
I enjoyed school and always did well. But where I truly excelled was reading. If there were words, I read them. Summer book club at the library and I got a ton of awards for finishing so many books. Even today I tend to read 2 to 3 books at a time. I enjoy reading. Maybe sometimes, too much. I enjoy researching, reading other's spins on topics, internet articles. I will read anything to do with business, health, or gardening.
It is a bit of an understatement to say I like information. I will admit that I tend to click on the "get more information" button because, as I mentioned, I like information. That's where the problems can start, if I let them.
Recently, a client was telling us that she doesn't have enough time in the day to make follow up calls or train her team. When asked what it is that she loves about her business she replied, "oh the research! It is fascinating to learn about health, about the miracles that a healthy lifestyle can create, how our products can help people get well. I research anything and everything. I'm a research junkie."
No. Barry and I are research junkies. We take a finite amount of time each day to read articles, listen to our classes, put webinars on our phone to listen in the car (I said listen, not watch.) But notice the beginning of the last sentence. We take a finite amount of time each day… Finite as in it is a part of the day, but not the entire day.
When you allow every website, every email, every recorded webinar to lead you down an unending rabbit hole, you are not a junkie. You are in denial. You are avoiding the work that will make you money for the pleasure of what you are calling "research."
There is a point in time when your information starts to contradict itself, and the rabbit hole goes deeper as you try to undo the contradictions with more research. So you don't pick up the phone, make the one-to-one meeting, or go to that networking event because you're too busy doing "research." You avoid the things that make you money and convince yourself you aren't avoiding anything, you're just learning more.
Where does it stop? When do you get to work, to making money? A common theme with entrepreneurs looking to work with us is "I just don't have enough time to…" No, you have time, you're just wasting it on non-productive activities.
The easiest way to avoid the rabbit hole and get work done is to have a timer. My favorite is the Pomodoro method and you can find many different apps for desktop or your phone. It's a simple system, list your tasks and assign a number of 25 minute modules to complete the task. For blogging, I usually choose 3 modules of 25 minutes each. In between each module I get a 5 minute break and every 4 modules I take a 15 minute break. This keeps me on task, especially if I am posting to social media, AKA – Facebook rabbit hole.
By making sure I allow enough time to money making activities, like phone calls or doing webinars, and less time to avoidance activities, like Facebook or research, I have better control of my time and my income.
Are you running out of time in your day? Maybe you should reevaluate where you're spending your time.


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ChartCo Superyacht Services has developed business relationships with many of the AMELS 53 metre series of which, there are currently twelve afloat. These beautifully crafted Dutch built motor yachts are ideally suited for both private and commercial use, having an extensive cruising range and accommodation tailored to the requirements of each individual owner.
Our first contact with one of the series was with the project manager on the telephone. An extended conversation/consultation revealed the vessel was to be Cayman registered, unlimited MCA compliance, full ISM, an ECDIS equipped bridge and destined for full commercial use around the world. The initial cruising itinerary was to be a shakedown trip up to Norway followed by a delivery cruise down to Gibraltar and then extensive Mediterranean charter cruising plus possible high latitude activity.
Having prepared a first draft proposal we arranged to visit the vessel in Holland at the yard, where we discussed the vessel's operational requirements in detail, and substantially refined our recommendations. In this case, the detail went down as far as the type of dividers the navigating officers preferred to use. Most importantly, at this stage we were also able to rationalise the budget by gaining an in-depth understanding of the cruising programme and were therefore able to offer a tailored paper and electronic chart solution. The focus with this vessel was to be able to supply and update both paper charts and electronic charts whilst the vessel was on the move, sometimes to previously unplanned destinations.
Keeping charts up to date and compliant is vital, as is the ability to supply permits to allow safe navigation in new cruising grounds. To manage the paper and electronic charts, and the publication inventory, we recommended PassageManager. Updates would be received on a weekly basis, with new editions supplied through the services team to keep the publications current. We also placed a series of base data CDs on-board to enable the vessel to access new charts with emailed permits in any area of their choice. These new charts are then added to the vessel's inventory within PassageManager and updated along with the others. When the vessel leaves a particular cruising ground, the charting for that area can become dormant, and paper charts returned for free storage. PassageManager allows the navigating officer to manage only those charts that are operational, reducing the workload substantially. Also, and importantly, the PassageManager system can prepare a range of reports, which are accepted by auditors and assist greatly in further time saving when reporting chart and publication activity.
A tailored service for a beautifully tailored yacht.


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The Kastellatz Hotel enjoys an idyllic location right at the foot of the Watles Mountain, which is extremely popular with skiers and hikers, and offers breath-taking views and a relaxing holiday. Thanks to its favourable position the hotel is the perfect place for an activity-packed holiday in the fabulous surroundings of the Val Venosta. Right behind the building there's a shuttle that takes visitors to Watles, an area with so many things to do in the way of leisure activities, or where you can simply choose to relax. The Kastellatz hotel is a popular destination for sports lovers in winter and summer alike.
The Thöni family offers a warm welcome to their guests. Your well-being is their highest priority and they will attend to your every need during your stay. Our comfortable hotel has spacious and bright accommodation throughout. The time spent on our panoramic terrace admiring the wonderful views will be etched in the memory of guests. And the hotel spa is also a place where you can find plenty of relaxation. You can admire the views over the valley in our panoramic pool from where you also have direct access to the lawn, which is ideal for sunbathing. Various types of saunas, a children's pool, and a solarium will delight those guests seeking peace and quiet.
The Kastellatz Hotel has different types of rooms offering spacious and welcoming accommodation. The rooms have been decorated using wooden furniture with its lovely scents to create a pleasant atmosphere. We have thought of our younger guests too with a children's playroom which includes table tennis to keep them happy. Our guests are in for a culinary treat and will love the flavours of Alto Adige. Our guests will enjoy their lunch served in our bright dining room, while dinner is served in the welcoming pine tree Stube.
The Kastellatz Hotel is located at Prämajur in the stunning natural surroundings of the Val Venosta and offers guests a holiday of relaxation in a warm and friendly atmosphere.


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BLACKSBURG – Virginia Tech has fired men's basketball coach James Johnson.
The school announced Monday that Johnson has been relieved of his duties after two seasons leading the Hokies.
Virginia Tech (9-22, 2-16) finished last in the 15-team Atlantic Coast Conference for the second year in a row. Their season ended in a 57-53 loss to Miami in the first round of the ACC tournament on Wednesday.
Before becoming head coach, Johnson spent the previous five seasons on the Tech staff, serving as an assistant from 2007-2011 before being promoted to associate head coach prior to the 2012-13 season. He had accepted an assistant coaching position at Clemson on April 13, 2012, but returned to Blacksburg soon thereafter to take the head coaching position previously held by Seth Greenberg.
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A Roman city in the Middle East? Really, visit Jerash in Jordan and you may think you are in the Roman Forum...
Jerash is an hour's drive from the capital city, Amman. It used to be called Gerasa, two thousand years ago and was part of a confederation of ten cities of the Roman Empire called the Decapolis. Jerash was buried under the sand and rubble for centuries after some devastating earthquakes (till it was discovered by a German traveler in 1806) and that accounts for how well preserved it seems today.
We went through a plaza with vendors selling a paraphernalia of souvenirs !What catches my eye is exquisite sand art- different landscapes with camels and sand dunes inside bottles of varied shapes and colours.
|Hadrian's Arch
Our entry to Jerash was through this magnificent arch called Hadrian's Arch (Jerash was a favourite city of Roman Emperor Hadrian). We walk to the Hippodrome where chariot races used to be held. Today you can watch a re-enactment of a seven lap chariot race by Jordanians in costumes.
|The Hippodrome
I was awed by the majestic Oval Plaza or the Forum, the centre of life in ancient times ringed by a host of pillars. It leads to the Colonnaded Street that runs the length of the city for more than a mile (known as the Cardo). Imagine the people of yesteryears shopping, walking and gossiping here... We saw the marks of the chariots deeply etched on the cobblestones from centuries of use...
|The Oval Plaza
What is fascinating about Jerash is how history and the present go hand in hand. We saw goats grazing, boys playing football and Bedouins walk through the ruins nonchalantly!
We come now to the Macellum- an octagonal courtyard built around a fountain. This would have been the ancient food market with smaller shops surrounding it. What I loved here were some ancient slabs fashioned like animals- it was the butcher's shop and even bears marks from the cutting of meat!
|The Macellum- the ancient food market
|Slabs to cut meat
Large Corinthian pillars and marble slabs which used to have large pools with water flowing out of carved lion's heads- this was the Nymphaeum a monument to the water Nymphs.
|The Nymphaeum
|The Artemis columns with ancient earthquake proofing!
Eleven columns of the Artemis temple still stand, despite several devastating earthquakes. Our guide inserted a long stick between the gargantuan column and the pedestal. It moved up and down demonstrating how they were designed to sway gently!
|The North Theatre
I clambered up to the North Theatre which is remarkably well-preserved. This structure is steep and as we caught our breath reaching the top tier of seats, we saw two Bedouin boys with their herd of goats peer at us from beyond the walls.
|The South theatre
The ancient South Theatre has amazing acoustics-someone speaking from the centre of the stage can be heard throughout the auditorium. We saw some Jordanian soldiers playing bagpipes here..Maybe an influence of the Scottish regiments who served here..
Jerash was really a journey back in to time. A visit to a Roman city without the hordes..
|Bagpipers at the South Theatre


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Pathcarvers: An Organisation that Promotes the Beneficial Aspects of Craft and the Creative ArtsFrancescaPalange
Pathcarvers is an organisation that promotes the beneficial aspects of craft and the creative arts, particularly to those who find access difficult. We also support artisans who would like to make a career from their craft. We are based in Birmingham, but we are a burgeoning international movement, with a loose collective that is working hard to make the world a better, more beautiful, and more creative place.
Pathcarvers is feature in the Winter Issue 2018.
The latest issue of the print magazine packed with interviews and features on eco and heritage artists and artisans is available now.
You can talk to No Serial Number Magazine too. Join our Twitter conversation (#noserialnumber) as we talk to eco artisans and designers changing the way we think about our lifestyle choices. You can also share your views and keep up to date with our latest articles by joining the newsletter or following us on Facebook.


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Red Wine
When a little spilled wine threatens to ruin a special evening, it's important to think about containment. Keep the stain from spreading and doing any more damage. Both baking soda and salt are great at soaking up wet stains like wine. Apply either to the stain -- right now. Place a paper towel behind the stain to help absorb any excess liquid. If it's a large stain, place salt on the paper before layering the fabric on top and adding another layer of salt. Let the sodium do its work for 10 minutes, and then rinse it off with club soda. Another option is to rinse the stain with equal parts dishwashing liquid and white vinegar after the salt application.
Red wine dyes fabric fibers on contact, which makes it challenging to get out. For the best results, treat a stain immediately. Better yet, have stain remover standing by before you uncork the bottle -- just in case. We kid you not. Wine is romantic, but crying all over your ruined satin teddy definitely isn't.


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Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood Recreate 'Stop Draggin' My Heart Around' on 'American Idol'
Keith Urban and Carrie Underwood were the first superstar duet pairing during the final episode of American Idol. The country stars recreated Tom Petty and Stevie Nicks' "Stop Draggin' My Heart Around" during the farewell season finale on Thursday night (April 7).
Urban was first on stage, but Underwood — his duet partner on the new Ripcord album — opened the song. Urban riffed on guitar before the two came together at the front of the stage and playfully traded lyrics before closing with big smiles and a rousing applause from the sold out crowd.
Underwood was country music's first Idol winner, taking the title during Season 4 in 2005. Urban has been a judge for the final few season of American Idol. The two will come together again on a song called "The Fighter" from Urban's upcoming studio album.
The pair were part of a jolt of country music during the first hour of the two-hour season and series finale. Within minutes the remaining country contestants hit the stage for an all-star medley of country hits. Rockers, crooners and pop stars from the previous 14 seasons were there too, giving fans a reminder of the many stars the show has produced.
La'Porsha Renae and Trent Harmon are the final two contestants during Season 15, with one being named the final winner before the show closes. For the most part, the contest was an afterthought on this night. The class reunion feel of the Fox show dominated until the final moments.
American Idol Finalists: Where Are They Now?
Most Unforgettable American Idol Auditions


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Driving in Turkey
Driving in Turkey to be
honest is a real chaos. Drivers most of the time do not keep and follow the traffic rules so you must really be carefull when you
are are driving in Turkey.
Drivers in Turkey are generally in a very aggressive mood and
they can easily get frustrated from any incident occur in traffic and
people reflect these small
incidents to their driving , speeds and behaviours.
There are some funny however also very serious behaviours which have been used
to observed in Traffic and roads of
Turkey since years. ( Turkish Style driving )
Fortunately the driving behaviours of Turkish
people have started to change and keep improving since a few years. Very
expensive and intimidating traffic
penalties pushed people to be more cautious in Traffic.
Traffic jam and
congestion is a harsh deal as the infrastructures and roads are not
enough to prevent traffic jam especially in developed and crowded cities
Therefore driving habits of
people vary from town to town . The ones
living in big cities are sneakier and more aggressive compared the ones living
in rural and small cities.
I believe Istanbul is
one of the most challenging city in the world in view of driving and traffic.
Driving in Turkey as a
foreigner ;
If you are driving a car with
a foreign number plate ,
Turkish people will show their general hospitality and friendly
behaviours also on the road by letting your car to overtake or giving the
priority on turns and parking .
If you don't drive a car
with foreign number plate and if you just rent a Turkish car during
your stay you must be more carefull as the people will treat you like a regular Turkish driver.
Main rules to be a good driver
and be in safe in Turkey are ;
* Controlling your
feelings ,
*following the rules and
traffic signs ,
*Being cautious and
carefull ,
*Watch and keep an eye
over the road , around and back of the car.
*Do not excess the speed
*Fasten seat belts
* having No rush
and being patient
*Whilst the roads are unknown
keep driving as slow as possible to prevent and move *faster
in an unexpected dangerous situation.
*Always carry your
passport , driving license and car rental agreement and policies with you.
*Do not get afraid if
anybody screams or shouts even when you are
not wrong.
You can use car horns in
Turkey in some necessary situations.


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Due to over 110 forest fires and brush fires that have burned 3,600 acres in New York State in the past couple of weeks, New York State has extended the Burn Ban until Thursday, May 21, 2015. This also includes camp fires.
As the leaves come out, and we get another rain on Saturday, the moisture on the forest floor will come back. This will help reduced the risk of a fire.
Right now they are calling for a light rain on Saturday. We hope this will reduce the risk of a forest fire.
Click here to read the official notice no fires for the next week.


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Diminish wrinkles and an uneven texture with this treatment gel.
SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Gel enhances the benefits of your daily moisturizer while fighting the signs of aging. This gel works to diminish wrinkles and soften a rough texture for a healthier, more youthful appearance. The formula also helps repair tissue damage while nourishing the complexion. Its silky texture absorbs quickly, leaving the skin feeling soft, supple and smooth. With daily use, this anti-aging product encourages a firmer and more refined look. Hydrate your complexion with this advanced skin care serum.
This hyaluronic acid gel enhances the look of mature skin.
Packed with potent ingredients, this hyaluronic acid gel moisturizes while it repairs damage. Hyaluronic acid is a natural hydrator that is capable of holding up to 1,000 times its own weight in water. This ingredient effectively binds moisture to the skin, repairing a dry, mature complexion. SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Gel also has vitamin B5 to replenish the skin with essential nutrients and help encourage tissue repair. Together, these key ingredients work to provide a healthy and beautiful look. Trust this moisturizing serum to rejuvenate dull and tired skin.
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