BOW Terminal: A heavy-lift port
The offshore wind energy industry is growing and several European ports have prepared, or are preparing, to provide the necessary logistics and storage services and facilities related to different construction & installation, O&M, and production phases of this industry. The wind farms are getting larger and moving into deeper waters further offshore resulting in bigger components that are needed to build these wind farms. However, not all ports are able to facilitate the large installation vessels necessary for the transhipment of theses heavy loads at their quays.
The availability of deep water, storage space, the absence of obstacles such as tidal locks, are only some of the factors determining the suitability of a port. One of them is the port of Vlisssingen, located at the mouth of the Western Scheldt, the most southerly river in the Netherlands.
At the end of November Offshore WIND went to Vlissingen to visit Breakbulk & Offshore Wind Terminal (BOW Terminal) who were busy with the loading of monopiles for the German Amrumbank wind farm. We were welcomed by Jean Pierre van Lieshout, Project Manager at BOW Terminal, at their new office at the terminal.
BOW Terminal is part of the Kloosterboer Group, a large logistics provider with several terminals in the Netherlands, France, the USA and Canada. Mr van Lieshout himself has worked for many years at Kloosterboer before moving to BOW Terminal and the experience gained over the years has taught him all that is involved with handling large projects at the various stages of many different projects.
BOW Terminal was set up in 2010 specifically to handle large break-bulk cargos and offshore projects and the reason is obvious: the Port of Vlissingen has deep water, direct access to the sea with no locks or bridges and no tides to impede access by large vessels to the port, and good subsoil conditions to build strong quays and marshalling areas with easy inland access by main highways.
Due to its good location on the North Sea coast it can directly serve not only the Dutch wind farms but also neighbouring English and Belgian projects. Although in existence for only 4 years, BOW Terminal has already been involved with projects such as the London Array, Gunfleet Sands, Humber Gateway, Sheringham Shoal, Lines, Teesside, and Moray projects in the UK and Northwind in the Belgian sector.
But the terminal is not only serving the wind farms in the waters close to the port, but also the wind farms in the more distant waters of the northern and southern North Sea such as Anholt in Denmark, DanTysk on the Danish – German boarder waters, and other German wind farms Meerwind, and Amrumbank which is, as we would be seeing that day, their current project destination.
The terminal is ISO 9001 & OHSAS 18001 certified and has a surface of 20Ha with a total quayside length of 1740m of which 340m is reinforced quay. There is also over 100,000m2 of warehouse space which can be used for storage for the mobilisation and demobilisation phases of a project. The terminal has mobile harbour cranes and in 2012 the company invested in a Gottwald MK 1500, currently the largest fixed heavy lift crane in Europe.
With this crane the terminal can handle heavy loads of up to 1200 tonnes which is ideal for the ever increasing weight of components for the offshore wind industry. Mr van Lieshout: “The crane also provides the advantage of not having to mobilise and demobilise cranes, which in turn reduces costs. BOW Terminal has already built up an extensive experience in heavy lifts with over 1,800 heavy components lifted.”
The terminal has its own, in-house, Stevedoring Department. Around 10 permanent office personnel and 5 5 non-office personnel, working rotating shifts, ensure that the terminal can be operational 24/7. Mr van Lieshout continues: “At the moment 60-70% of our activities are offshore wind related and we are expecting further growth in the future. At the peak of activity the terminal handled 100 monopiles and 60 transition pieces at the same time, for the wind farms DanTysk, Northwind, Amrumbank, and Humbergate.”
The specific involvement of the terminal varies depending on the project. The terminal is well suited for all preparatory activities for the final construction and maintenance of a wind farm. Mr van Lieshout: “We can take on several activities, from the first tendering stage of a contact to the final phase of the process.”
For example, with the German Amrumbank project the terminal was contracted by the foundation manufacturer rather than its developer E.ON, and is serving only as a storage and transhipment base for the monopiles whilst for the Northwind wind farm the terminal was used as a operating port for the complete foundations.
At the moment 2 installation vessels can berth at the terminal at the same time. The water depth (10,5m llws) and harbour width of 250m are large enough to accommodate all of the large installation vessels currently in the market. These vessels have priority over other vessels avoiding delays in the port entrance as much as possible.
Installation vessels that have worked on projects from the port include GeoSea’s Neptune, Oleg Strashnov, the MPI Resolution, and also the MPI Discovery which is in the port so frequently there is even a permanent agent for the vessel present at the terminal.
BOW Terminal has plans for expansion. At the time of our visit they were making a start on a 175 metre quay expansing. When finished, which is expected in the first quarter of 2015, the total length of the quay will be 525 meters.
While looking around all the facilities BOW has to offer the industry it was hard to miss their giant heavy lift crane on the quay rising amid several monopiles marshalled, awaiting load out to Amrumbank. Further away there were the storage frames for the foundations that had been used here for the Northwind offshore wind project.
Case study: Amrumbank
There are carefully calculated procedures required to marshal all the specific parts of the installation from their place of manufacture to the nominated base port to ensure that they are on time and in the right place. In the case of the Amrumbank offshore wind farm, located 37km northwest off the island Helgoland, the 80 monopiles for the 3.6MW Siemens turbines are produced by Sif Group in Roermond in the Netherlands. Before the 60m long monopiles, each weighing 600t, have reached their final destination offshore they will have to complete a long journey through 2 ports using several vessels.
As the larger installation vessels can not reach the production facilities due to insufficient water depth, locks and bridges, the monopiles are transported on pontoons to Vlissingen, a journey that can take up to 26 hours.
Once arrived in the Port of Vlissingen, at BOW Terminal, they are marshalled on their premises awaiting the next and larger vessel, in this case the coaster Marietje Deborah, to arrive at the terminal to load them for shipping to the final terminal, Cuxport, in Cuxhaven, Germany, another journey of around 24 hours. Here they will be loaded onto yet another vessel, the actual installation vessel that will take them to the wind farm field for installation.
Sif Group was responsible for all the transportation stages of the piles from their place of manufacture to the wind farm.
In this particular case the Port of Vlissingen was used as an intermediate load out and storage port rather than base port, and BOW Terminal was responsible for the logistics that are required from the moment the pontoon enters the terminal with the monopiles up to the moment the Marietje Deborah is loaded and sails for Cuxport, Germany.
When the pontoon arrives it is berthed under the reach of the heavy lift crane which takes the monopiles, one at a time, and positions it on a Self Propelled Modular Transporter (SPMT). The SPMT, permanent on site and operated by BOW Terminal, carefully takes the monopile to the storage area and returns to pick up the next monopile. This same SPMT is later used to take them to the coaster, Marietje Deborah, for load out.
We were just in time to witness the loading of a second monopile onto Marietje Deborah. The pontoon which transported the monopiles from the foundation manufacturer to the terminal was still moored next to the coaster. The Marietje Deborah can carry 2 monopiles at a time. With the 24 hour journey each way, loading and discharge, it is possible to make 2 round trips per week. At that time 22 of the 80 monopiles had already been shipped to Cuxport. Each step is carefully calculated in advance, making sure that no time is wasted and that the coaster can be loaded the moment she arrives at the terminal. A heavy lift supervisor is at the scene to keep a keen eye on the process because, as Mr van Lieshout stressed: “We try to make the entire process as quick as possible, but of course in a safe and responsible way because if something goes wrong, it really goes wrong!”
And indeed the loading of this cargo on to the Marietje Deborah went smoothly. While the heavy lift crane is operated by a single person there were several other personnel necessary, ranging from the supervisor to riggers, skid operator, hoisting personnel, and sling operators, working around the crane and also on-board the Marietje Deborah to ensure each monopile is slowly but meticulously positioned on-board the vessel. Mr van Lieshout: “We arrange the shifts carefully, making sure that activities continue and breaks are planned during down time.”
While the whole procedure seems relatively easy and standard, he stressed that it is not just simply about placing the monopiles on-board the vessel. In each case you have to calculate the load, comparing the lightest and the heaviest and based on all this information write a load plan report which is sent on to the contractor.
Sometimes you have to be inventive. “In this particular case we have done a lot of brainstorming on how we can best position the monopiles on-board the 12m wide Marietje Deborah without using a frame. In the end we came up with a concept that includes a new set of rigging including special designed triangle plates and soft slings that keep each monopile in its place.” This has proven to be a successful concept. On the vessel itself a set of lights on each side of the wheelhouse indicated the trim of the vessel. A green light was displayed, confirming a correctly balanced position of the cargo… mission accomplished.
When this pile had been successfully loaded it was time for us to leave the BOW terminal, but the activities continued… preparing for the next loading.


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At a recent Houston Astros game, Halliburton was honored to be recognized as one of the Astros’ Community Leader Partners. Our relationship with the Astros Foundation directly supports the Diez Little League Park, which provides access to baseball in one of Houston’s underserved communities.
Representatives from Halliburton and the Halliburton Charitable Foundation participated in an on-field ceremony before the game.
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The Astros Foundation is a non-profit organization that seeks to harness the passion of Astros fans to support youth sports and education programs. Halliburton has been a Community Leaders Partner for nearly a decade.
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[To TIER EDITOR 01 THE " SPECTATOR."] SAS,—In my letter published some time ago in the Spectator, under the heading " Croatia and the South Slav Question," I stated, in reference to the establishment of the Dictatorship in Croatia, that Zagreb, the capital of the kingdom, resembles a besieged city in whose streets, day and night, armed police- men, gendarmes, and military officials are patrolling. Messrs. Leonard Butler and W. G. K. Boswell, of New College, Oxford, on returning from a visit to Zagreb, expressed in your issue of July 27th—" as far as their experience goes"— some doubt about my above statement. Will you kindly allow me to test it by some facts The ordinary police forces of Zagreb have, since the appoint- ment of the Royal Commissary been considerably increased, their number now being 150, apart from a numerous staff of detectives. Besides this the Royal Commissary summoned to the capital 114 gendarmes and 40 aspirants with their instructors. Formerly only the mounted pollee were armed ; now all are provided with big Browning revolvers. This inno- vation was accompanied by a warning to the public in the official gazette to obey all summonses of the police authorized to use their arms in any case of disobedience.
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Kelly has declined to say where the new
store might be, but Smith said county ABC
officials have talked to him about building
the store next to his business on N.C. 130.
Smith said a liquor store on the east side
of the highway would catch traffic headed
to the beaches. "1 definitely think it would
help the area. All the traffic that goes flying
through here would stop," Smith said.
Brnny Kisg ?? azsosg the people in Ash
who arc opposed to a county liquor store.
"We stand against it because we just
don t think it's needed in a rural area like
this," he said. "I just don't know what
would be the benefit of having it in this
area. 1 can't see it out in the country like
Tom Mabry, a deacon at Myrtle Head
Baptist Church, said the purpose of
Thursday night s meeting "is to mobilize
support to fight the proposed ABC store for
the Ash community."
Eight churches are spearheading the op
position, but Mabry said all of the local
churches are going to be involved.
"Our biggest concern is that it goes
against our spiritual beliefs," he said. "You
don't have to go very far to see the destruc
tion alcohol causes in lives, especially
People on both sides of the issue said
they only found out about the county ABC
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It may be hot on the street, but the water's just fine. At left, Megan Anderson, 4, of KannapoHs makes no effort to conceal her enthusiasm
for summer vacation. At right, Jordan Jeffries of Buriington ami Christine Kkrby of Mebane cool off on a hot afternoon by floating in the
surf. The two 7-year-oids became friends while their parents vacationed at in the South Brunswick Islands recently.
School Board Declines County Offer;
Hopes Mediation Will Resolve Issues
BY SUSAN USHER
Brunswick County Board of Education mem
bers Monday declined an offer of $800,000 from
county commissioners to settle a budget dispute,
and instead instructed their attorney to continue
the appeal process.
A letter from Clerk of Court Diana Morgan for
mally referring the dispute to Superior Civil
Court for settlement was filed Monday afternoon
by Deputy Clerk Yvette Murray. Also county at
torney Michael Ramos filed a request for the case
to be beard by jury trial.
School board Chairman Donna Baxter said that
board hopes that court-ordered mediation will
provide another chance to discuss the budget with
"We hope we can go through the figures one
more time and resolve any questions they have,"
she laid. "We think we've gained a lot more
knowledge of how to defend our budget and how
to present it as a result of going through the
process a year ago."
County commissioners appropriated $9.26 mil
lion to the schools for the 1994-95 school year,
which the schools said isn't enough to continue
programs and services at existing levels. The
schools returned to the county commissioners to
ask for at least another $1.2 million.
The commissioners' offer last week included
$150,000 toward establishment of alternative
learning center for middle and high school stu
dents who don't Auction well or ate disruptive in
a regular school setting, and $650,000 toward
general operating expenses.
They also offered in-kind assistance from staff
members. They're trying to help. They realize the
If the iiulxc agrees to a
jury trial, he. will he
breakup uitli the
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concerns," said Baxter. But, she added, the county
has the responsibility of meeting the school sys
During the first four years of her six years on
the board, said Baxter, the board's budget process
was "go, come back and cut," based on its alloca
tion from the commissioners, rather than to de
fend the budget or the process by which it was de
"We looked at the pros and cons. This was a
principal-driven, bottom-up budget," she said
"We're still willing to compromise, but we're
concerned." Those concerns include being able to
take advantage of and build on a technology pian
the schools began implementing last year at a cost
of S3 million, including a $1 million special ap
propriation from the county, and matching state
pay raises for locally paid employees, among oth
The schools' $1.2 million compromise request
came before the state legislature granted higher
pay raises for teachers than the school system had
anticipated. While the state pays salaries for most
teachers, the school system must match those
salaries for additional teachers paid with local
funds. The school had budgeted with the expecta
tion of 4 percent across-the-board raises or 3 per
cent raises and a 1 percent bonus. Instead teachers
with three to 30 years' experience will receive an
average 7 percent increase plus a 1 percent bonus.
Finance Officer Rudi Connor hasn't received
final figures but told the school board Monday
she estimates the raises will cost at least another
5120,000 more than first anticipated.
School board members reached their consensus
Monday morning after meeting for approximately
an hour with board attorney Glen Peterson.
"I got the sense the board feels very strongly
about the budget request it has submitted," said
Peterson. "The board feels it is needed."
Resident Superior Court William C. Gore was
hearing court in Robeson County and could not
be reached this week. If he agrees to immediate
scheduling of a jury trial. Gore will be breaking
with the court's standard method of operation.
Mediation is standard first procedure for all
civil Superior Court cases coming into the 13th
District According to trial administrator Steve
Foster, mediation is based on the premise of give
and take by both parties that results in a reason
able settlement. If the two parties are unable to
reach an agreement, the mediator declares an im
passe and the budget appeal case gets top priority
an the Superior Court's calendar.
The school board's July 20 meeting, first set to
continue revisions of several policies, was
rescheduled for Wednesday, July 27, at 5:30 p.m.,
for policy revision, personnel and attorney-client
JONES QUITS PLANNING BOARD
Ask For New
Look At Zoning
BY ERIC CARLSON
Feeling overwhelmed by public
hearings on proposed zoning
changes, Brunswick Commissioners
on Monday called for a comprehen
sive study of the county zoning map
and ordinance to identity -inconsis
tencies" that might need to be cor
But the county planning director
and the chairman of the planning
board on Tuesday said the process
of fine-tuning county zoning has
been under way for months and is
directly responsible for the large
volume of hearings, which are re
quired by state law for any zoning
They also questioned the wisdom
of cutting two employees from the
planning staff as rezoning requests
continue to mount and the depart
ment is being called upon to help
implement the commissioners' new
central permitting office proposal.
And in a surprise move that fol
lowed a brief discussion of zoning
problems. Commissioner Jerry
Jones resigned from his seat on the
planning board saying, Tve served
about three years now. I think it's
about time for someone else to try it
I've tried to do a good job. I will at
tend the next meeting (July 20).
Now let somebody else get some of
At the commissioners' regular
meeting Monday night. Chairman
Don Warren not
ed that there
for zoning vari
ances at each
said it is time to
address the "ob
tencies" in the
"I'd like the county manager to
look at getting a time schedule for
the planning department and the
zoning administrator to go through
the county section by section,"
Warren said. "There are too many
inconsistencies between what is on
site and what the ordinance says. It's
hurting too many people's lives."
Commissioner Donald Shaw
agreed saying. "I get more com
plaints about this every day. It hurts
a lot of people and they hold the
board of commissioners responsible.
I want them to know we care."
Calling the zoning ordinance "too
restrictive," Commissioner Wayland
(Sec ZONING, Page 2-A)
Bird Island Owners Propose
Plan For Denser Development
BY SUSAN USHER
Agents representing Bird Island
owner Janie Price came before
Sunset Beach Town Council Tues
day with a compromise proposal for
rezoning the pristine barrier island
to allow a denser level of develop
The changes proposed Tbesday
would cut the size of building lots
by half, increase the number of bed
rooms allowed by one-third; reduce
oceanfront yard setback by one
third; and double the density cap.
"We still feel that what we're
looking at is more restrictive than
what is called for," said John Ryder
of Century 21/von Oesen consulting
engineers in Wilmington. He was
joined at the meeting by Price's son,
Rees Poag. and attorney, H. Glenn
While some individual town regu
lations have their own impact, such
as the oceanfront setback, Dunn said
the "interaction of various regula
tions" increases the loss of usable
land even more.
He asked council to consider what
is understood by the courts to be
the "general rule of thumb" in re
stricting use of private property:
protection of a genuine public inter
"In our opinion you have gone
past that purpose; you have gone too
far with this combination of regula
tions," he said.
Last fall Sunset Beach Town
Council zoned the island, its sur
rounding marshlands and similar ar
eas within its planning limits as a
conservation reserve district, de
(See ISLAND, Pagt 2-A)
Man Called A Hero For Protecting Domestic Violence Victim
BY ERIC CARLSON
O J. Simpson had just emerged as
a suspect in his wife's murder and
made domestic violence a hot topic
of conversation on June IS, when
Robert Poulk left a South port restau
rant for his home in Winnabow.
Little did Poulk know that he was
about to be thrust into the midst of a
violent altercation between an es
tranged couple that could have re
sulted in serious injury ? or some
thing worse ? to himself or others.
Nor did he expect to be cited for
[ heroism in recognition of his actions
"I don't know how heroic it was,"
iilk said in a Tuesday interview. "I
! did what I i i hi lil to help."
Local law enforcement officers,
who consider domestic violence
calls to be some of the most danger
ous situations they encounter, feel
Poulk did more than they expect of
the average citizen.
Which is why the modest 47
year-old Carolina Power and Light
worker will be presented with the
Brunswick County Sheriff * Gold
Service Award, the department's
highest recognition for heroic action
by a citizen, Thursday.
"In a time when non-involvement
is the norm, we in law enforcement
hold in high regard an individual
willing to put aside his fears to help
another in a time of need," says the
award certificate signed by Sheriff
John Cot Davis.
Poulk said he was driving north
on Midway Road that evening when
something caught his eye as he
passed a dirt road near the
Brunswick County Shrine Club. It
appeared that a pickup truck had
been involved in an accident and
looked as if a man was trying to help
a woman out from beneath the vehi
After turning around to see if he
could help, Poulk said he reached
the scene to find that there had in
deed becrra woman under the truck.
But she had crawled there trying to
escape from a man who had just
succeeded in dragging her out from
beneath the vehicle.
"When I got there she was sitting
in the middle of the road saying.
Help me!. Please help me!'" Poulk
said. "He had her by the shoulders
and was trying to force her back into
the truck. So I yelled for him to
The man broke off his attack.
Poulk was able to get between them
and see to the woman's condition.
She told him the man had beaten her
and choked her.
"She was having a lot of trouble
breathing." Poulk remembered.
"About all she could say was 'Help
me. Help me.'"
Seeing all the commotion, a near
by resident came over to investigate.
Poulk told the neighbor to call 911,
then sat with the victim and "kept
her calm" until help arrived.
Fortunately, the man maintained
his distance. But he continually im
plored the woman to get back into
his truck, Poulk said. She refused to
go with him. The three waited sever
al tense moments together before
Deputy Rebekah McDonald pulled
up and arrested the assailant on a
charge of assaulting a female.
"An ambulance got there a few
minutes later and gave her oxygen,
which seemed to help a lot, because
she was hyperventilating," Poulk
the victim was transported to
Dosher Hospital in Southport, where
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Off the back of my second time to cycle around all the Yamanote Line stations the natural follow-up was the A-Z of Tokyo Subway stations as that is what I did after my initial Yamanote circuit. Talk about recycling ideas! I did a cycle ride of A-Z stations back in 2010 but that included stations on any train lines in the capital city. This one though was restricted to the Tokyo Subway only which includes Metro and Toei line stations. I left my bike at home this time and did it in the more conventional way with the idea being to pass through one station for each letter.
There may be 26 letters in the English alphabet but there are no words which start with L, Q, V or X in Japanese! Furthermore, there just aren’t any P stations in Tokyo (there are indeed very few in the whole of Japan!), so that’s down to just 21 stations already!
On top of all that there are only one or two stations for the letters B, C, D, F, J, R and Z which means that the likes of Daimon, Funabori, Jimbocho, Roppongi and Zoshigaya were essential visits for this challenge.
This particular A-Z mission began at Chikatestu Akatsuka in the north of Tokyo and the stations came thick and fast thereafter as I soon ticked off letters H, K, S, I, G and E on the Yurakucho Line.
At Edogawabashi I then backtracked and returned to Ikebukuro to switch to the Fukutoshin Line to pass through the only Z station in Tokyo. I was actually living in Zoshigaya when the station, and indeed the line, opened in 2008.
After Zoshigaya I went through Nishi Waseda and on to Higashi Shinjuku to change to the Toei Ōedo Line. Letters W and U were soon done as I continued on to Kasuga where the next connection was made.
The Mita Line then took me down just a couple of stops to Jimbocho…
…where I subsequently headed eastwards on the Shinjuku Line taking in Ogawamachi, Bakuro Yokoyama, Morishita and finally Funabori before returning to Morishita for my last transit.
Back on the Ōedo Line for the final furlong, I then crossed the remaining stations off my list. First up was Tsukishima and that was followed by Daimon, Akabanebashi, Roppongi and finally Yoyogi to conclude this most pointless of adventures.
This challenge did inspire a couple of equally pointless challenges on the Tokyo Subway and they will appear on Tokyo Fox in the next couple of months.
As for the A-Z of Tokyo Subway stations, this particular journey took around two and half hours. I’d love to know if you can think of a quicker route for doing it? Such an idea is easily adaptable so could it be done for your city? Let me know in the comments or tweet me via @tokyofox
In alphabetical order the stations I did for the A-Z were as follows:
Akanebanebashi, Bakuro Yokoyama, Chikatetsu Akatsuka, Daimon, Edogawabashi, Funabori, Gokokuji, Heiwadai, Ikebukuro, Jimbocho, Kotake Mukaihara, L ,Morishita, Nishi Waseda, Ogawamachi, P, Q, Roppongi, Senkawa, Tsukishima, Ushigome-Yanagicho, V, Wakamatsu-Kawada, X, Yoyogi, Zoshigaya.
The information below shows the order which I did the 21 stations in with the time showing when I arrived at each one.
1. Chikatetsu Akatsuka, Yurakucho Line @ 10:01
2. Heiwadai, Yurakucho Line @ 10:04
3. Kotake Mukaihara, Yurakucho Line @ 10:09
4. Senkawa, Yurakucho Line @ 10:11
5. Ikebukuro, Yurakucho Line @ 10:16
6. Gokokuji, Yurakucho Line @ 10:23
7. Edogawabashi, Yurakucho Line @ 10:25
8. Zoshigaya, Fukutoshin Line @ 10:47
9. Nishi Waseda, Fukutoshin Line @ 10:49
10. Wakamatsu-Kawada, Oedo Line @ 11:00
11. Ushigome-Yanagicho, Oedo Line @ 11:02
12. Jimbocho, Mita Line @ 11:19
13. Ogawamachi, Shinjuku Line @ 11:25
14. Bakuro Yokoyama, Shinjuku Line @ 11:31
15. Morishita, Shinjuku Line @ 11:33
16. Funabori, Shinjuku Line @ 11:41
17. Tsukishima, Oedo Line @ 12:03
18. Daimon, Oedo Line @ 12:12
19. Akanebanebashi, Oedo Line @ 12:15
20. Roppongi, Oedo Line @ 12:19
21. Yoyogi, Oedo Line @ 12:27
Click here to read ‘Cycling Round The Yamanote Line In The Opposite Direction To 12 Years Ago!’
Click here to read ‘Cycling The A-Z Of Tokyo – Part I’
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I have recently completed a short series covering the 1st Anglo-Boer War of 1880-81. It is a campaign often forgotten and overlooked by military historians. Perhaps part of the reason is that the British lost every battle - Bronkhorstspruit, Laing's Nek and Majuba amongst them.
Free book: The Military History Geek’s Guide To…The Anglo-Zulu War
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Rorkes Drift From Above: Drone shots of the famous battlefield
The Battle of Rorke’s Drift is one of the most famous engagements in British military history. I’ve made a number of films about the battle over the years which you can find on this website and on my YouTube channel, but for this film I wanted to do something different - Drone shots of the site and also a chronology of the battle.
Job Maseko MM – The Full Story of a South African Hero
Did racism stop Job Maseko MM from winning the Victoria Cross? That was the claim made in a recent, highly publicised, campaign. But could that be true and what is the full story of this South African hero? I set out to find out. . .
Fort Pine – A hidden gem of the Anglo-Zulu War
Deep in the rural areas of KwaZulu-natal, about 20km from Dundee is the impressive, but almost unknown Anglo-Zulu War fortification known as Fort Pine. Its dry-stone walls are still impressive, at least 14 feet high they tower over the gentle farmland of the Biggarsberg ridge. https://youtu.be/0FpLS6CYmag Work began on the fort by the Royal Engineers … Continue reading Fort Pine – A hidden gem of the Anglo-Zulu War
The Basotho Gun War – video
In the latest Five-minute Friday video (OK OK I know it's not five minutes!) I examine the Basotho Gun War of 1880-1881. It is a conflict almost forgotten by history but it is an incredibly important war as it is the reason that the small Kingdom of Lesotho is not part of South Africa. Watch … Continue reading The Basotho Gun War – video
Visiting Rorke’s Drift and Isandlwana: New battlefield videos
If you are truly a military history geek like myself then you can never watch too many films about the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879. I was lucky enough to revisit the area around Isandlwana and Rorke's Drift at the end of 2019 and make three more videos that I think you will find interesting. In … Continue reading Visiting Rorke’s Drift and Isandlwana: New battlefield videos
Podcast: Brutal Valour – an interview with author James Mace
Today for the Redcoat History Podcast I interview American fiction author James Mace about his incredible series on the Anglo-Zulu war. We talk about everything AZW including the legacy of Anthony Durnford, the myths of Rorke's Drift and whether Lord Chelmsford deserves to be treated harshly by most students of the war. This is the … Continue reading Podcast: Brutal Valour – an interview with author James Mace
Everything you ever wanted to know about the Martini-Henry rifle: An interview with Britishmuzzleloaders
When you think of the Anglo-Zulu war the weapon that comes to mind is the Martini-Henry rifle. It is the weapon carried by the British infantryman throughout the war and it did valuable service - it's large-caliber bullets causing immense casualties against the Zulu Impis. Well, in Episode 7 of the RedcoatHistory Podcast I was … Continue reading Everything you ever wanted to know about the Martini-Henry rifle: An interview with Britishmuzzleloaders
Zulu Endgame: The battle of Ulundi
The battle of Ulundi fought on the 4th of July 1879 marked the bloody, brutal climax to the Anglo-Zulu war. After so many initial setbacks including the massacres at Isandlwana and Ntombe Drift Lord Chelmsford and the British forces could now breathe a sigh of relief - the Zulu impis were broken and their King, … Continue reading Zulu Endgame: The battle of Ulundi

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Adaptogens are becoming increasingly popular as we look for natural ways to manage our stress and anxiety – but what are they, and can they help?
Adaptogens are certain herbs, or mushrooms, which are thought to have health benefits and to help the body “adapt”
Each herb has different benefits but they are generally thought to help with managing stress and anxiety. They may share similar properties with CBD such as being an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory or anti-bacterial, and can used together to boost these effects.
Here are some of the most common adaptogenic herbs for anxiety.
Ashwagandha has been used in traditional medicine for over 3,000 years. It is used in Ayurveda, an ancient Indian natural healing practice. The plant is a small shrub with yellow flowers that grows predominantly in the Middle East, India and parts of Africa.
It is thought that Ashwangha may help to reduce cortisol levels. Cortisol is the stress hormone produced by our adrenal glands when we are reacting to a stressful event.
In a small study, patients with chronic stress were given ashwagandha supplements. In comparison to the control group, they reported a 30 per cent reduction in their anxiety levels.
Another study monitored the stress levels of 64 chronic stress patients taking ashwagandha supplements for 60 days. The group on the supplements reported. 69 per cent decrease in anxiety and insomnia compared to just 11 per cent of the placebo group.
As well as helping the body adapt to stress, Eleuthero Root may also boost the immune system while working as a stimulant.
This is why it is thought to battle fatigue. In a small animal study Eleuthero Root was found to alleviate both physical and mental fatigue. It reduced the build-up of lactic acid and blood urea nitrogen allowing the mice to swim for longer.
The extract is usually made from the bark, stems, roots and leaves of the plant. The fruit can also be eaten raw. The plant is native to parts of Russia, Korea and China. It is made into tinctures, capsules, powder extracts and teas.
Liquorice Root is considered one of the oldest herbal remedies in the world. It has been used for several different conditions including peptic ulcers, tooth cavities, indigestion and acid reflux. It is generally made into capsules or liquid form.
The liquid form was used as a medicine by the Egyptian pharaohs.
In modern times, it shows great promise in the treatment of bacteria that can affect the skin. In particular Staphylococcus aureus that can cause impetigo, folliculitis or cellulitis. There is a potential for this to work well with cannabigerol (CBG) as this has also been shown to potentially fight Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. This is an antibiotic-resistant form of the same bacteria.
A 2020 study showed that CBG may be able to fight the bacteria. It could potentially be combined with liquorice root in topicals to prevent bacterial infection.
However, some studies link large amounts of liquorice root to increased stress and anxiety. This is because, in large quantities, the body stores elevated levels of the primary active compound glycyrrhizin which increases the level of cortisol.
Tulsi / Holy Basil
Holy basil is thought to have antidepressant and anti-anxiety properties similar to diazepam and other anti-depressants. Different parts of the plant are used for different conditions such as the seeds for malaria or flowers for bronchitis. It is also a great source of vitamins A and C.
Participants in one study were given 500 milligrams of holy basil leaves daily. They self reported feeling less anxious, depressed or stressed. They even felt more sociable.
It could have a positive effect on the signs of stress on our bodies by lower our cholesterol levels and aiding weight loss. In an animal study, rabbits fed a diet of Tulsi leaves showed lower bad cholesterol levels (LDL) and higher good cholesterol levels (HDL).
It is also used for inflammation in the same way that CBD is. This could make it a great addition to topical balms or ointments for sore muscles or even skincare for controlling conditions such as acne.
Jiaogulan is a climbing vine native to China. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries for anxiety, stress, obesity and diabetes. In Chinese medicine, it is referred to as an ‘immortality herb’ because of its potential health benefits and rejuvenation properties. It was thought to help with ageing and is often used as a ginseng replacement.
In a small study from 2019, a group of patients with stress and anxiety were split into two groups. The groups were either given an extract of jiaogulan or a placebo. Those on the jiaogulan reported lower levels of stress and anxiety.
Jiaogulan may help with lowering cholesterol. It contains a compound called Saponins which bind to the bile acid-reducing cholesterol. Researchers also hope that it may help to fight cancer. There are ongoing studies into its ability to change cells that can grow tumours.
Top tips for taking adaptogenic herbs
1- Choose your method
Adaptogens are one of the biggest wellness trends for 2022. As a result, they are popping up in more CBD products such as teas, oils or capsules. Alternatively, a herb tea can have a CBD oil added to it if you can’t find the exact blend you need.
It has been suggested that adaptogenic herbs may work best in the mornings and evenings. This may work especially well if you choose to take the herbs as a tea. After all, you doesn’t love a cuppa before bed?
3- Medication mindfulness
Some herbs do not work well with certain medications. It is worth researching what you taking, dosage amounts and potential interactions before you start taking anything new. Better safe then sorry. Being aware of the suggested dosage amounts or speaking to healthcare providers can help.
4- Chart any changes
Keeping a journal where you can chart any changes you experience. This will help you to understand dosages, timing and benefits as you go. It may also show you if there are any side effects of the herbs.
5 – Change it up.
Different herbs for different needs. It can be useful to use different herbs when you need them. Think of it as using ginseng for energy in the morning then switching to chamomile at night for calming.
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Knowing which nutrients can help improve eye health is essential for the prevention of future eye problems. Retailers should keep up to date on the latest research to better help their customers and to make their supplement section a little easier on the eyes.
Age-Related Problems. The Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) was a major clinical trial with 3,640 enrolled subjects. This landmark 2001 study provided evidence that nutritional intervention in the form of supplements (a formula including vitamins C, E, beta-carotene, zinc and copper) could delay the progression of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The study concluded that taking an antioxidant vitamin or mineral supplement reduced the risk of advanced AMD progression by about 25% and showed a 19% reduction in visual acuity loss in some subjects.
However, a 2008 study by The Wilmer Eye Institute of Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine found that consumer knowledge about the eye health-nutrition link may be less than adequate. The study surveyed 332 individuals who identified themselves as having AMD. Out of these, 228 were considered candidates that would benefit from the AREDS formula, but only 140 patients (61%) in this group were using the correct formula as recommended. They found that almost 50% of the candidates did not correctly answer questions on the relevance of vitamin/mineral supplements to their eye condition and how their vision might benefit.
Headed by Susan B. Bressler, M.D., the research team emphasized that improved patient education is vital for consumers to utilize the potential of supplementation. Retailers can help customers understand the link between nutrition and eye health through literature or an in-store seminar.
Being aware of the latest research is essential for helping consumers as effectively as possible. AREDS2, a follow-up to the original trial, began in June 2008 and includes 4,000 patients at high risk for AMD. It will focus on the protective effects lutein (10 mg/day), zeaxanthin (2 mg/day) and omega-3 fatty acids (1 g/day) against AMD, as well as the link between nutrition and macular pigment optical density, cataract development and visual function.
There may be a nutritional link to other eye diseases as well. Glaucoma is a group of eye disorders leading to progressive damage to the optic nerve, and is characterized by loss of nerve tissue resulting in loss of vision. Experts say that essential fatty acids and certain antioxidants may be beneficial for those with glaucoma (like bilberry or extracts of the French maritime pine bark).
There is evidence that some nutritional deficiencies in addition to UV exposure can lead to cataracts, a cloudy or opaque area in the normally clear lens of the eye. According to the American Optometric Association, these conditions may be prevented or slowed with a diet rich in lutein, zeaxanthin, vitamin C, vitamin E, zinc and essential fatty acids, by food or supplementation.
Dry Eye. There are two main causes of dry eye: decreased secretion of tears by the lacrimal (tear-producing) glands and loss of tears due to excess evaporation. Both can lead to eye discomfort, often described as feelings of dryness, burning, a sandy/gritty sensation, or itchiness. Visual fatigue, sensitivity to light and blurred vision are also characteristic of dry eye. Sjögren’s syndrome, a chronic autoimmune disease in which a person’s white blood cells attack their moisture-producing glands, is an example of a condition leading to chronic dry eyes. Today, as many as four million Americans are living with this disease (1).
There is mounting evidence that essential fatty acid supplementation (orally) can help ease the symptoms of dry eye and Sjögren’s syndrome. A 2005 study found that a higher ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acid consumption was associated with a significantly increased risk of dry eye syndrome (>15:1 versus <4:1) (2), although a specific number for the most beneficial ratio of omegas is still under debate.
Other helpful remedies for dry eyes include natural teardrops, which may include calendula, eyebright and Kali muriaticum.
Also, vitamin A is required for the production of mucin from the glands to the eyelids, to help tear film spread across the eyelids for moisture and protection (3).
Blepharitis and conjunctivitis. Blepharitis is an infection of the eyelash follicles, usually due to bacteria overgrowth. While it is recommended to see a healthcare professional, those with this infection can gently cleanse their eye with regular or salt water, and place warm compresses over the eye to ease discomfort. An eyelid massage with clean hands is also an option. Conjunctivitis, more commonly known as pink eye, is an inflammation or infection of the conjunctiva, the outermost layer of the eye. Causes can be viral, bacterial or allergic. Depending on the cause, this condition can be very contagious and early diagnosis and treatment are essential to preventing its spread. Warm or cold compresses can be used to ease discomfort and any swelling before seeing a healthcare professional.
General Eye Health
For regular maintenance of healthy eyes, the following are some supplements that can be helpful:
The B vitamins have a range of uses: riboflavin (B2) imbalance can cause light sensitivity; niacin (B3) can reduce high cholesterol, which can result in retinal swelling; vitamin B12 helps maintain the myelin sheath surrounding the optic nerve; some research indicates that folic acid can help prevent cataracts (3).
Lutein and zeaxanthin are yellow plant pigments that accumulate at the back of the eyes and act as internal UV filters. Lutein has also been shown to help those with night blindness.
Vitamin C is an essential antioxidant crucial to the health of many eye tissues, such as boosting glutathione (an antioxidant) levels, maintaining capillary strength and promoting collagen production. It has been shown in many studies to reduce the risk of cataracts (3).
Calcium and magnesium play a symbiotic role in eye health including relaxing smooth eye muscles and relieving ocular migraines. Magnesium is crucial to preventing calcifications in eye tissue. Also, magnesium is required for the conversion of omega-3 fatty acids into DHA, which is transported to the retina to line photoreceptors. Since DHA is very sensitive to damage from light, antioxidants such as vitamin E can help fend off the toxic byproducts from this lipid peroxidation (3).
Zinc can help those with alopecia, the loss of hair from eyebrows and eyelashes, which are important for eye protection from debris. It also plays a vital role in bringing vitamin A from the liver to the retina in order to produce melanin, a protective pigment in the eyes (4).
Astaxanthin has been shown in recent studies to help with eye fatigue. WF
1. Sjögren’s Syndrome Foundation, www.sjogrens.org, accessed Sept. 8, 2009.
2. B. Miljanoviç B, et al., “Relation between Dietary n-3 and n-6 Fatty Acids and Clinically Diagnosed Dry Eye Syndrome in Women,” Am J Clinical Nutrition, 82(4), 887-893 (2005).
3. B. Sardi, User’s Guide to Eye Health Supplements (Basic Health Publications, Inc., North Bergen, 2003).
4. American Optometric Association, www.aoa.org, accessed Sept. 21, 2009.
5. “The Reduction of Eye Fatigue Improves Vision in Older Subjects,“ Reuters, Aug. 5, 2009.
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With 300 Horses under the hood ready to buck, the Nissan Titan is worthy of its powerful name. Once combined with a lift kit and larger tires, that power needs to be properly regulated to eliminate axle wrap. In 2011 & up model Titans, axle wrap can force the drive shaft upwards and actually make contact with the body of the truck. Thanks to Rough Country's new Nissan Titan Traction Bar Kit, you can prevent the axle from twisting backwards, eliminating leaf spring windup and keeping the rear drive wheels forced down to the pavement for superior traction.With this much power, you need a traction bar kit that can take what you dish out. Built out of Heavy Duty 1.25in DOM Tubing and attached with 1/4in plate steel brackets, this traction bar kit is ready to handle all the torque you can muster. Adjustable Heim joints allow a precise fit for stock height up to 8in of lift. Furthermore Heim Joints can hold up to more force than materials used in other traction bars, and give immediate traction results since they do not bend or flex like Polyurethane.


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3D Autocad Tutorial – Tires discusses how to create a 3D object by using the commands easily understandable. So this tutorial can be used for all versions of autocad.
The first time you will make a two-dimensional pattern by using the circle command and pline. Next followed by forming the pattern into three dimensions. There will be a lot of commands that will simplify the use of this command.
Autocad Command is Used on this tutorial like Circle, Pline, Extrude, Move, Array, Mirror, Copy, Offset, Pedit, Region, Subtract, Line, Pan, Zoom, View, 3D Orbit, Undo, Redo, Erase/Delete.


MASERU — Vodacom A-Division side Mpharane Celtics are up in arms over title rivals Maduma’s 7-1 win over Butha-Buthe Fast XI on Sunday.
If the result stands Maduma will be promoted to the Vodacom Premier League at the expense of Celtics because of a superior goal difference.
Celtics have appealed against Maduma’s victory, meaning the winner of the Northern Stream might be decided in a boardroom.
The huge winning margin is not Celtics’ main concern.
They say Maduma had an unfair advantage because their match against Butha-Buthe Fast XI kicked off late.
The kick-off was delayed by an hour because Maduma had brought a kit that clashed with the home side’s colours.
At the time Celtics were wrapping up their 5-1 win over Lifefo, Maduma and Butha-Buthe Fast XI were only starting their second half.
This could mean Maduma, who were 2-0 up at half-time, could have been spurred by the result from the other match.
Speaking to the Lesotho Times on Monday, Celtics manager Freeze Ntene insisted they were not contesting the integrity of the match but its late kick-off.
“Our match started at 3pm and theirs at 4pm,” he said.
“By the time our match was ending they were only going into the second half so it’s obvious they would have an advantage.”
Ntene added: “There is no good reason why the match started late — it was not raining (and) there was no fighting.
“The rules are very clear. The visiting team has to bring two kits in case there is a clash.”
The A-Division Management Committee’s secretary, ‘Mifi Nteso, confirmed Celtics had lodged an appeal over Maduma’s win.
“There is a protest by Mpharane Celtics,” he said, adding the issue had been forwarded to the first division’s disciplinary and protests committee.
Ntene said they were hurt to see their dream of promotion into the Premier league almost go up in smoke and were hopeful their appeal would be successful.
“We are hurt after all the sacrifices and the hard work we have done through the season,” he said.
“If we want to build our football we have to have transparency.”
In the Southern Stream goal difference could again decide matters.
Mabeoana, who are top with 32 points, face Melele in a replay on Saturday in Mohale’s Hoek.
Then on Sunday Mabeoana are away to Mohale’s Hoek Young Stars while second-placed Arsenal host Sefothafotha.
Vodacom A-Division results
Northern Stream: Butha-Buthe Fast XI 1-7 Maduma, Mpharane Celtics 5-1 Lifefo, Roaring Lions 4-2 Mokhotlong LMPS, Qalo 1-7 Manamela, Berea LMPS 1-4 Butha-Buthe Warriors.
Southern Stream: Maseru Naughty Boys 4-0 Mafeteng LMPS.


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The VGA signal has 5 components that include horizontal synchronization, vertical synchronization and three analog color signals. The analog color signal range is 0-0.7V with 75Ω impedance and sync signals are TTL signals. The device has a refresh rate of 60Hz with 640 x 480 resolutions, and the pixel clock is 25.175MHz. The display refresh rate is therefore slightly lower, somewhere around 57Hz. The implementation for video signal generation is in the form of an infinite loop where one loop cycle is equal to one video frame. During every frame the video signal is generated line by line. A subroutine was created that draws multiple lines, where the number of lines is expected in the A register. Every line is divided into 16 parts. Colors of these parts are stored in RAM. Pointer to this array is expected in the HX register. Each of the 3 color channels is 1 bit only having 8 available basic colors.
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Airbus sees potential to 'complete' its largest twin engined jet the A350 in the just opened A330 plant in Tianjin
Certainty in component quality and a potential drop in costs drive more complex uses of 3D printing in jet making
Airbus could have a regional version of its A330 delivered within two years, further refine the efficiency of the A380 by 2018, and have an NEO version of that giant Airbus ready early next decade.
Airbus now has two new engine speculations running in tandem, both of which have the potential to extend the life and reach of its A330 and giant A380 lines.
In separate developments, India is allowing A380 services and Indonesia’s Lion Air is tendering for larger capacity airliners than the 787s it had on order, citing growth and airport congestion issues at Jakarta.
After a crescendo of plausible stories about large scale ordering of Boeing 777-X series jets at the Dubai Air Show, the media ‘scoops’ are now tipping substantial orders (or letters of intent maybe) for Airbus A380s and A350s. Whether these reports are as well informed as they seem should be known very soon, with the […]
Stop worrying about the A380. The best for the giant Airbus is yet to come, and the A350 line could get bigger too. That was the carefully worded message from EADS CEO, Tom Enders, at a National Aviation Press Club luncheon in Sydney today.
The lean green flying machines are lining up for first flights this year. But will the bean counters make them pain machines too?
In an interview in Gulf News, Emirates president Tim Clark pushes back the timing of the 777-X to late 2020-2021, which is something of a jolt to those already suitably jolted only months ago by his insistence that Boeing had to have the airliner ready for his airline by late 2017.


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MTN Group CEO Sifiso Dabengwa is in discussions with the Nigerian Authorities over the $5.2 billion (R71 billion) fine by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the country’s telecoms watchdog. By Staff Writer
The proposed fine by the NCC relates to the timing of the disconnection of 5.1 million MTN Nigeria subscribers who were disconnected in August and September 2015 and is based on a fine of 200, 000 Naira (R14 000) for each unregistered subscriber.
“The Group CEO is engaging with the Nigerian authorities on the regulatory aspects of this matter,” MTN informed investors on Friday morning.
MTN’s licence in Nigeria expires in June 2016.
Furthermore, MTN may be probed by the JSE for not disclosing the Nigerian fine on time to its shareholders.
MTN said on Friday its managers were also in talks with the JSE.
“In addition senior management of the company and its advisors are currently engaging with the JSE Limited on the timing of the aforementioned SENS announcement. The Company will update shareholders through SENS on these engagements as soon as possible,” said MTN.
But one local analyst had this to say about the fine on Twitter:
— Paul Theron (@paul_vestact) October 29, 2015

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Showcase a curated exhibition of handlooms from across India.
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) luxury lifestyle store, Khazana, partners with Antaran – Transforming Crafts; Tata Trust’s Craft-Based Livelihood Program. For over four decades, Khazana has provided a platform to showcase India’s rich heritage of traditional arts, crafts and textiles. Antaran works to strengthen the ecosystem and strengthen the entrepreneurship and self-employment of craftsmen from lesser-known craft clusters in the country. This unique collaboration between Khazana and Antaran promotes the intent to improve the livelihoods of thousands of weavers in Odisha, Assam, Nagaland and Andhra Pradesh.
Speak on the occasion of this event Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, IHCL said: “This partnership is in line with IHCL’s commitment to giving back to the community. Khazana celebrates the boundless creativity of Indian artisans and presents the work of local artisans to a discerning global audience while providing sustainable livelihoods. We are excited to be working with Antaran to advance the cause of supporting the country’s traditional handicrafts. “
(LR) Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, IHCL; Shabana Azmi; Sachin Tendulkar;
N. Srinath CEO, Tata Trusts at the Khazana Store in Taj Lands End, where the curated display of handlooms was unveiled
A curated exhibition of Indian handlooms that opened in Khazana in Taj Lands End, Mumbai featured a hand-picked collection of masterpieces created with traditional fabrics of the region. This will be available in the othtata Truster Khazana stores shortly. Khazana, with its large presence, operates 17 luxury lifestyle stores in nine cities, with three stores soon to open in Chennai, Shimla and Bhopal.
At the presentation of the showcase N. Srinath CEO, Tata Trusts said: “The Tatata Trusts Antaran Initiative was created to highlight hidden collections of unique crafts across the country. In everything we do, our goal is to empower artisans through education, presence and access to markets so that they can build sustainable sources of income. This partnership will bring these fine products, the true khazana of Indian heritage and culture, to a previously untapped audience. “
Initiated to bring about breakthrough changes in craft development, Antaran from Tata Trusts has sponsored around 1,507 artisans and founded 147 micro-businesses in its six regions over the past three years. The intervention aims to directly support 3,000 households involved in pre-loom, loom, and post-loom processes while impacting the livelihoods of thousands of other weavers in these regions. This unique initiative also gives designers and buyers the opportunity to work creatively with weavers.


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Agustin Orozco, L.Ac, LMT
Agustin Orozco, L.Ac, LMT, is a licensed acupuncturist, massage therapist, and specialist in treating pain and injury. He uses his knowledge of the body and Asian medicine for an integrative approach to treating body ailments.
Agustin discovered acupuncture as a pre-med at UCLA. Having knee issues for years, he was treated with acupuncture at the local health clinic at UCLA, and in three treatments, the knee pain completely vanished. As a result, he knows firsthand the miraculous healing ability of acupuncture that can dramatically improve the quality of life a person can experience.
After graduating from UCLA with a degree in Biological Sciences, he became a massage therapist to further his abilities/skills in holistically treating the body. Soon after, Agustin gained admission to the Emperor's College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, where he finished his Master of Traditional Oriental Medicine degree with honors.
Agustin is currently in the last year of his Doctorate in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (DAOM) at Emperor's College in Santa Monica. He specializes in peripheral neuropathy and is currently a teaching assistant for formula classes in the Emperor's College Acupuncture Master's Program.
Starting in 2023, Agustin has joined a first-of-its-kind pilot program in the Greater Los Angeles Veteran Affairs Integrative Medicine Acupuncture Program. Offering acupuncture services to Veterans for the treatment of anxiety, pain, and other conditions that veterans may be experiencing.


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Finally Friday4 March 2016
I really do spend a lot of my time wishing my life away. Wishing for the weekend or fun birthday celebrations, holidays or big nights out planned with friends. The most prevalent one being, wishing for the forever-needed payday - which, is pretty obvious TBF. And this week has been like no other, wishing and counting down to the best day of the week, Friday. But, we made it, it's finally here and the pub is calling.
Before I head off to get my famous red-wine stained gnashers - clearly a sign I devour too much red wine on a night out - and tell my friends I love them dearly (yep, I am one of those drunks) I thought I should grace this blog with another OOTD. Don't get too excited though it's yet ANOTHER shot of my bomber jacket which you can see HERE and HERE.
Boots - Zara / Skirt - River Island / Top - Jigsaw / Neck Scarf - Random bit of ribbon / Bag - Vintage Moschino c/o Etsy
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Have a great weekend Guys!


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School bus collides with Crown Victoria on I-280 near Milan
MILAN, Illinois — One person was injured in a crash with a school bus on Interstate 280 near Milan.
The school bus was headed westbound on I-280 when it drove over a bridge deck and lost control, according to Trooper Jason Wilson with the Illinois State Police. The school bus, which didn’t have any students on board, went into the median and wound up hitting a Ford Crown Victoria. It happened near Mile Marker 14 around 9:05 a.m. on Thursday, January 24.
A passenger from the Crown Victoria, a 69-year-old woman from Rock Island, was taken to the hospital with minor injuries, said Trooper Wilson.
The left lane of I-280 was shutdown as crews investigated the crash site. The lanes were all open by 10:22 a.m.

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From sandy beaches to tropical destinations, bikini models experience it all. A modeling niche that focuses on adventure, relaxation and exotic getaways, these models are at the forefront of the commercial industry. Crystal clear water and blue skies make up the background of their stunning images. In the pages of magazines, on billboards or social media, bikini models remain at the top of the industry.
The life of a bikini model requires more than just sun and sand. This type of work requires confidence and a strict regime to stay in shape for their projects. In fact, bikini models represent women of all sizes which makes them a truly diverse and inspiring group of creatives. These models are able to represent a wide demographic of beautiful women.
In the bikini world, there are several models that have paved the way including stars such as Hannah Ferguson, Kelly Rohrbach and Barbara Palvin. You can see them in major swim campaigns as well as printed in editorial spreads. These models work with publications such as Sports Illustrated, Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar and more. They also walk the runways of Swim Weeks across the world.
The best aspect of these models’ careers is their ability to balance the commercial and editorial world. Some bikini models have more of a campaign focus, while others have a style that fits magazines. So, both opportunities are available and vast for the life of a bikini model.
On our H Hub Marketplace, these models make it look like vacation all year round. Living in tropical places or traveling for work, these creatives are able to showcase a brand’s story. They are professional and hardworking women dedicated to their tropical modeling projects both near and far. They exude confidence, personality and an undeniable affinity for salt, sand and sea.


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