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Property in Plovdiv region for sale and rent
Plovdiv spreads over an area of 53 sq. km in the Thracian plain along the banks of the Maritza River. The favourable climate and geographica location contributed to the development of the city throughout all historical ages.
The architectural monuments from Antiquity and early Middle Ages create the unsurpassed atmosphere of Plovdiv. The first signs of distinct Ottoman type urban planning can be traced to the middle of the 15th century when a mosque became the centre of the new city coordinate system. The mosque was built over the foundations of a medieval church, which in turn lay upon an earlier historic layer containing the northern arch of the Ancient Stadium.
The main shopping street began here and ran north as far as the bridge over the river Maritza. A new quarter was built on the northern bank of the river with stables and inns.
At present there are over 200 registered architectural monuments of culture in Plovdiv, 30 of which of nation-wide importance. The numerous movable monuments of culture exceed the number of 300,000 and are kept in five museums on the territory of the city the Archaeological Ethnographic, Historical, Nature museums, and in the City Art Gallery.
In the last year or so property prices in the area of Plovdiv fell, as there are even offers whose prices were discounted by as much as 50%. This means that you can already become the owner of a rural house, a town apartment or a plot of land in the beautiful town of Plovdiv for a bargain price.
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€ 23,890 (460 €/m2)
area: 43.67 m2 — 155.51 m2
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Royal City is an elite gated complex, combining modern architecture and high-quality building materials. The development is one of those oases in the city where affordably can be purchased spacious apartments in the residential part. The
€ 198,000€ 165,000
area: 168 m2 garden: 136 m2
We offer you a two-storey house with an area of 168 square meters (vestibule - 168 sq.m, first floor - 76 sq.m, second floor - 76 sq.m). Exceptional comfort of the property is its location, situated on one of the central and busiest boulevards, providing quick access to all
€ 79,500€ 65,000 (448 €/m2)
area: 145 m2
We offer you a good property, which is proper for 3-bedroom apartment or office with a total area of 145 m2. It was constructed in 2011. The property is located on developed and communicative place, in the center of Plovdiv. It is situated on the sixth floor in 8-floor building
€ 32,000€ 24,000 (706 €/m2)
area: 34 m2 garden: 50 m2
We present to your attention a very attractive offer for purchasing an one-bedroom apartment with top location in the center of Plovdiv. The final price of the property includes a dwelling (with net area of 34 sq.m.), 1/4 of the yard (202 sq.m. in the title deed) - 50 sq.m. plot,
€ 125,000 (1,238 €/m2)
area: 101 m2
We present to you a fully furnished and equipped contemporary office in the heart of Plovdiv. The office is located in a recently built popular business center. The city of Plovdiv is the second largest in Bulgaria and famous with its location among seven hills as well as its
area: 65 m2 garden: 750 m2
This two-storey house is nestled in a hilly region, at the foot of the Rodopa Mountain, in a beautiful and peaceful area which is famous for the number of lakes in the vicinity. The house is situated at the end of a small village as the distance between the property and the
€ 129,000 (746 €/m2)
area: 173 m2
We offer for sale a spacious maisonette apartment with two bedrooms, convenient and at the same time quiet location on a small street in the district Kamenitsa 1, with comfortable living atmosphere and easy access to the center of Plovdiv. The property is situated on the fifth
area: 489 m2 garden: 550 m2
Stylish house with garden, situated in picturesque rural area only 10 km from the second largest city in Bulgaria - Plovdiv and 100 km from the ski resort of Pamporovo. The property is located at the end of the mountain village, at an all year-round accessible road. The village
€ 14,900€ 11,900 (238 €/m2)
area: 50 m2
The picturesque town of Bratsigovo is located at the foothills of the Rhodope Mountains and is one of the centers of Renaissance architecture. Besides the archaeological sites from Thracian and Roman times, here you will find spa springs with mineral water with healing
€ 8,000 (8 €/m2)
area: 984 m2
A good offer for a plot of regulated land situated in the villa zone of a beautiful and well developed village nestled in the magnificent Rhodopi Mountain. The village is 50 km away from the cultural capital of the country- Plovdiv and there is a quick and easy access to it (the
area: 60 m2 garden: 636 m2
This property is situated in a village in Pazardzhik region, at the foot of the Rhodopa Mountain. The town of Pazarzhik is only 15 km away.
The village is well known with its clear and fresh air and is an attractive place for people with respiratory diseases. It is situated in a
area: 75 m2 garden: 1030 m2
This charming property nested in a lovely plain countryside village 45 km away from the town of Plovdiv offers a single storey house with 75 sq. m. of total living area, a basement that accommodates 2 rooms and a garden, which is spread over the area of 1030 sq. m. with a large
area: 100 m2 garden: 845 m2
An attractive rural property consisting of a 2-storey house (100 sq.m.) and a garden of 845 sq.m. with fruit trees and one outbuilding located on a dirt but accessible road in a nice village with a river passing nearby and with suitable conditions for hunting, fishing, spa
area: 200 m2 garden: 780 m2
A 2-storey house in a clean and nice Bulgarian village, near mineral springs, the mountain and the river Stryama. The village is located 35 km from the second largest city in our country - Plovdiv and 12 km from the SPA resort of Hissarya.
We present for sale a semi-detached
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area: 200 m2
We present to your attention a ground floor (130 sq.m.) + basement (70 sq.m.) suitable for an office, shop, showroom, hairdresser, bank office, with prime location in the top center of Plovdiv, on St. Kliment Str. - an emblematic place, opposite the Saedinenie square, near the
for rent € 450 /month€ 400/month (6 €/m2)
area: 65 m2
We are pleased to present a new comfortable 1-bedroom apartment (2013) in a beautiful and luxurious building in the district of Karshiyaka in Plovdiv. Here, in the heart of the city, time has slowed down its rhythm, and we can enjoy the tranquility, warmth and caress from
area: 144 m2 garden: 650 m2
We present to your attention a two-storey house with yard, set 6 km from Parvomay and 45 km from Plovdiv. The property is located on an asphalt road at the end of the big nice village.
The house has concrete-bricks construction, facing south, with an area of 144 sq.m. The
area: 374 m2 garden: 726 m2
This unique house is located in Ostromila district in the city of Plovdiv. The newly built property is surrounded by similar modern houses and offers an enchanting view to the mountains.
The apartment consists of two floors with a total area of 374 square meters and three
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area: 106 m2
Comfortably furnished 2-bedroom apartment with convenient location in the center of Plovdiv, close to amenities, to the Water Pavilion, the Seminary, Maritsa River.
The 2-bedroom apartment is built in 2015. It is located on the 4/5 floor, with southwestern exposure and an area
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area: 265 m2
An attractive offer for renting a lounge bar set opposite the park Recreation and culture, 200 meters from the Mall of Plovdiv. The complex consists of a 5-star bar and restaurant with all permits for operating and for 0-24 h working hours.
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Swiss alpinist Ueli Steck has returned to the Himalaya, and is gunning for one of his previous projects–the South Face of Annapurna I. Touted as one of the most dangerous climbing objectives in the world, Annapurna I remains the least summited 8,000-meter peak. “Until the end of 2008 only 154 climbers reached the summit,” writes Steck on his website. “60 alpinists died, two thirds of them were victims of avalanches.”
On this expedition, Steck has teamed up with Canadian climber Don Bowie, and for both alpinists this will mark a third attempt on Annapurna. “The South Face of Annapurna I is an old project,” said Steck in a recent interview with Swissinfo.che. “I have attempted it twice already and I guess you need patience if you want to climb hard routes on an 8,000m-peak.” Steck’s previous attempts occurred in 2007 and 2008 and both expeditions were cut short. In 2007, Steck was hit by a falling rock that “nearly killed him” according to Swissinfo.ch. And in 2008, he attempted to rescue Spanish climber Iñaki Ochoa de Olza from the mountain, however, the rescue failed and sadly, Olza died. “After Iñaki [died], I had to get off the face immediately and needed some time to get over it. If I had gone back the following season, I would not have been prepared for it,” Steck told Swissinfo.ch. But now Steck says he has “a lot more experience” than his previous expeditions.
Don Bowie also attempted Annapurna in 2008, and came painstakingly close to summiting the mountain via the East Ridge. In 2011, Steck and Bowie teamed up for a successful ascent of Tibet’s Cho Oyu in 2011. Regarding their plans for Annapurna, Steck explains on his website that they will choose their route depending on conditions, after establishing Advanced Base Camp around 5,000 meters.
Steck’s return to the Himalaya comes just four months after the well documented fight that broke out between Steck and his partners Simone Moro and Jonathan Griffith and several sherpas at Everest’s Camp 2. Steck commented on the matter in an interview with Swissinfo.che, saying: “After what happened in spring, coming back to Nepal is really important for me. I completely changed my mind about the country and about how things work here. I think the incident has opened my eyes a little bit about Nepal, which is good.” But Steck reiterates that he is still “far from being over the Everest story,” he told Swissinfo.ch. “I have the urge to climb high, and unfortunately most of the 8,000m peaks are in Nepal, so I am forced to come back here.”

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- Highs Handling is poised and smooth, cabin looks appropriately upmarket, interior offers good rear-seat legroom.
- Lows Tiny trunk, not as quick as some competing models, some rivals offer better warranty protection.
- Verdict The A-class delivers the style and refinement you expect from a vehicle bearing the Mercedes-Benz badge.
Entry-level models provide shoppers with an affordably priced way into a luxury carmaker's lineup, and the A-class fills this role in the Mercedes-Benz product range. This subcompact sedan is the smallest car in automaker's selection of vehicles; it's also the least expensive. With a long list of standard features, a premium-looking cabin, and relatively accessible pricing, the 2020 Mercedes-Benz A-class offers good value. Despite its small footprint, this sedan provides spacious accommodations for passengers, with a respectable amount of legroom for adults in the back seat. Keep in mind, however, that rival models offer more cargo space. Overall, this baby Mercedes shines as a top choice among entry-level luxury sedans.
What's New for 2020?
The Mercedes-Benz A-class made its United States debut in the 2019 model year. It carries over into 2020 with no major changes.
Pricing and Which One to Buy
The A220 comes with a full selection of standard equipment, and we think this version of the A-class will be a great match for most buyers who are interested in this sedan. Seventeen-inch wheels connect the car to the pavement, and the list of exterior features includes automatic LED headlights, rain-sensing windshield wipers, and heated side mirrors with integrated turn signals. All models come with a panoramic sunroof that lets natural light into the cabin. Passengers enjoy standard features such as eight-way power-adjustable front seats, simulated leather upholstery, and dual-zone automatic climate control. You'll probably want to add the Premium package ($1650), which brings in upscale amenities such as a 10.25-inch touchscreen, an auto-dimming rearview mirror and power-folding side mirrors. We'd also recommend including blind-spot monitoring ($550) for help with making safer lane changes. With these options added, the Mercedes-Benz A220 has a total price of $35,995.
Engine, Transmission, and Performance
With the 2020 A-class, the sole engine choice is a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder that generates 188 horsepower and 221 lb-ft of torque. Front-wheel drive is standard with the A220, while the A220 4Matic adds all-wheel drive. A seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission handles the gear shifts. The A220 4Matic we tested hustled from zero to 60 mph in 6.1 seconds. That's a bit slower than an A3 we tested, which made the sprint in 5.5 seconds when equipped with the top engine in the model's lineup. We noticed that front-drive A-class sedans travel with less impact harshness than the heavier all-wheel-drive model. Still, both models deliver a ride quality that's reasonably comfortable and poised. Steering is precise, throttle response is superb, and there's almost no turbo lag.
Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG
The EPA estimates that the 2020 Mercedes-Benz A220 will achieve fuel economy of 24/35 mpg city/highway. That's less fuel efficient than the Audi A3 (27/36 mpg), but it gets better mileage than the Acura ILX (24/34 mpg). With the A220 4Matic, mileage dips to 24/34 mpg.
Interior, Comfort, and Cargo
With entry-level luxury models, the cabin design can sometimes be heavy on the entry-level and light on the luxury. That isn't the case with the A-class. This sedan has an interior with a premium look that lives up to Mercedes-Benz standards. A trio of circular air vents add decorative flair to the center stack, and the cabin can be upgraded with upscale options such as leather upholstery, heated front seats and LED interior lighting. The front seats deliver memorable comfort, and that helps make the A-class a great car for those who face long commutes. A standard folding back seat with a 40/20/40 split allows you to accommodate items too large to fit in the trunk. Speaking of the trunk, the A-class has one significant weakness: It's light on cargo capacity. The car's trunk provides just 9.0 cubic feet of room for your belongings.
Infotainment and Connectivity
The 2020 A-class comes with standard tech features such as Bluetooth phone and music streaming, HD radio and a 7-inch touchscreen. Base models also come with an eight-speaker sound system, five USB-C ports, and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto smartphone integration. A larger 10.25-inch touchscreen is offered as part of the available Premium package. The range of optional equipment also includes SiriusXM satellite radio and a Burmester stereo.
Safety and Driver-Assistance Features
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz A-class hasn't been crash-tested by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) or the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Though it's light on standard driver-assistance features, a broad range of these amenities are offered as optional equipment. Key safety features include:
- Standard automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection
- Available lane-keeping assist
- Available adaptive cruise control
Warranty and Maintenance Coverage
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz A-class is merely adequate when it comes to the scope of its warranty coverage. You'll get a longer powertrain warranty with rivals such as the Acura ILX.
- Limited warranty covers 4 years or 50,000 miles
- Powertrain warranty covers 4 years or 50,000 miles
- No complimentary scheduled maintenance
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Remote avalanche control systems (RACS), as the name implies, enable avalanches to be explosively triggered remotely, thus avoiding the need to put ski patrol or highway avalanche control personnel in harm’s way. They have been widely deployed in Europe, and installations are becoming more and more common in the western United States and Canada with the Department of Transportation and at ski areas. In some situations, RACS are taking the place of artillery rounds to remotely initiate avalanches without the hazards of shrapnel, or the potential for trajectory mishaps.
Since much of the performance data on RACS has been compiled by the manufacturers themselves, or by researchers collaborating with device manufacturers, an independent study to evaluate RACS performance was needed. That led the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Transportation Avalanche Research Pool (TARP), a partnership of entities from the western United States and Alaska, to contract with Montana State University (MSU) researchers in November 2019 to produce a study that would enable comparisons between systems.
I was the project lead on that study, with support from researcher Brandt Seitz, MSU professor Daniel Miller, and others. Although recently retired, as an associate professor in MSU’s Mechanical Engineering department, I worked on projects involving avalanches and snow dynamics for more than 20 years.
The goal of this effort was to evaluate the blast characteristics from operational RAC systems, and then publish project results for use by avalanche practitioners. The basic project task was to record accurate air pressure measurements of the blast wave, or “overpressures,” for each of several RAC systems. Here, I’ll break down the systems evaluated and the study methodology so that avalanche control practitioners can better understand how to use this data as they consider avalanche mitigation options for their ski areas.
RAC systems can be based on either explosive gaseous mixtures or solid explosives. Of the systems analyzed in this study, the Gazex and O’Bellx, both from French corporation TAS, use gaseous mixtures, while the Wyssen Tower, from Swiss manufacturer Wyssen Avalanche Control AG, uses solid explosives. We also did some limited testing using explosive charges to simulate the Avalanche Guard system, a solid-explosive based system from Swiss manufacturer Inauen-Schatti AG.
These different RAC systems all effectively perform avalanche control activities without endangering workers. But each system has unique characteristics, various explosive effects, and operational advantages and challenges.
The Gazex system uses a mixture of oxygen and propane that is metered into a reinforced steel tube and then remotely ignited. The tubes are permanently installed on concrete supports in an avalanche starting zone. Oxygen and propane tanks are housed in a separate on-mountain storage location, and gas lines are run to one or more Gazex units. The number of firings is limited only by the local gas supply. Numerous Gazex installations of three sizes (0.8, 1.5, and 3.0 cubic-meter gas capacities) are present in the western U.S. and Canada.
The O’Bellx system utilizes an oxygen and hydrogen mixture contained in storage cylinders held around the perimeter of a bell-shaped explosion chamber. The unit is delivered by helicopter to a tower permanently installed in an avalanche starting zone. On remote command, the metered gas charge is released into the bell and ignited. The gas supply lasts for approximately 30 firings. When gas is depleted, the helicopter retrieves the bell with a custom long-line gripper and flies to a location where the gas can be replenished. An alternative to the fixed unit is the Daisy Bell, which is flown by helicopter to a starting zone where the shot is made with the unit hanging below the chopper.
The Wyssen Tower system uses gel or solid explosive charges. A permanently installed tower in the starting zone is specially designed to receive and hold a helicopter-delivered magazine containing 12 charges. Upon remote command, a tethered charge is released from the magazine. An igniter activates when the charge hits the end of its lanyard, where it hangs and detonates at a predetermined height above the snow surface. The Utah Department of Transportation installed the first U.S. Wyssen Tower system in Little Cottonwood Canyon in 2018.
The Avalanche Guard uses a remotely actuated pre-loaded mortar to launch solid-explosive charges from a permanently installed tower. The charges land in the predetermined target starting zone up to 200 meters from the tower and detonate within the snowpack.
Testing equipment was validated in December 2020 with assistance from the Bridger Bowl Ski Area, Mont., ski patrol, in Phase 1 of the study. Phase 2, the crux of the project, involved multiple trips to Utah’s Little Cottonwood Canyon and Alta Ski Area as well as Colorado to test actual Gazex, Wyssen, and O’Bellx exploders as well as explosive charges designed to simulate Avalanche Guard rounds. This testing took place January–April 2021, with follow-on testing in Colorado in May 2022.
Blast data was logged at different distances and in different directions from the RACS shot to allow calculation of the peak pressure, the rate of pressure rise, the energy at a given distance, the shape and distance of the blast effect, etc. These measurements allow us to evaluate the effective envelope of these systems, which are intended to induce a compressive failure in a weak snow layer. Many researchers consider the peak pressure and the pressure rise rate to be important factors in causing that compressive failure.
Generating an explosive “overpressure” loads an area of the snowpack with many, many pounds of force. If the peak force is too low, there isn’t enough load to cause collapse. Also, the pressure drops off the farther you get from a blast—in other words, the blast energy dissipates with distance, and the compressive effect drops off as well. Pressure rise rate, or how fast the pressure rises from the ambient pressure to the peak pressure, is also important. If the rise rate is too gradual, there may not be enough of a shock to the weak layer to initiate failure.
Some of the RACS, such as Gazex and O’Bellx, “aim downhill,” so the blast is not symmetrical. The Wyssen and Avalanche Guard systems are less directional and more (but not completely) spherical.
Of course, avalanche control is an inexact science—generating an overpressure load sufficient to set off a slide is highly dependent on the characteristics of a changing, variable snowpack. Depending on conditions, a local collapse can sometimes propagate to affect a larger area, like when a relatively lightweight skier or rider, in certain snowpack conditions, generates a large avalanche that cracks across great distances.
Terrain variations. In Phase 3, to explore how the terrain affects the blast intensity and distribution, the team tested installed systems and representative explosives in sites near terrain features such as cliffs or gullies. Those results confirmed that terrain can be used to affect blast intensity.
For example, data from a test shot positioned in a gully feature showed that pressure rise rates directly down the gully (the 0° axis) were approximately double those recorded in flat field testing with the same explosive. But relatively lower peak pressures and pressure rise rates were observed in a lateral direction. This showed that the terrain feature increased the directionality of the blast.
Since an infinite number of terrain variations are possible, definitive conclusions that could be applied universally are not possible. However, a pressure measurement system could be used to map the blast patterns at proposed terrain-affected installation sites before a RACS is installed to ensure maximum effectiveness.
READING THE DATA
All told, we collected and processed approximately 375 pressure records, with about 1.125 billion discrete data points. The complete record of all data is available in table form for researchers to use, but, fortunately, many of the project results can be represented graphically—a more user-friendly tool for those looking to understand RACS performance. Here’s an overview of the types of graphs developed from the data and how to read them.
Maximum pressure graph. This type of graph plots the maximum pressure seen by each of several pressure sensors located on a common axis, at various distances from the explosion. The graph includes a dashed line marking 0.145 PSI, or 1 Kilopascal (KPa). Some researchers have proposed this pressure value is the minimum pressure needed to collapse a weak layer, initiate fracture, and induce an avalanche. Not all experts agree, though, and the 1 KPa pressure value is not an absolute indication of effective system range. But identifying the distance where this value occurs provides a standard to compare the relative performance and blast patterns of different RAC systems.
Pressure decay plots from several angles can be plotted together, with lines of equal pressure added to resemble a topographical map of the blast characteristics, such as directional pressure. Intensity of the blast (psi) is indicated by color, and on these maps, the dashed line indicates the 1 KPa distance.
These contour plots can also be shown as 3-D “volcano plots,” where color-coded blast intensity appears as height, mapped against distances from the explosion. Volcano plots aid in the visual interpretation of the 2-D “topo” plot results.
Results have been compiled for every test scenario in these three types of plots, providing graphical results that can be compared to aid in RACS selection, placement, and usage. The important thing here is how the peak blast pressures decay with distance down to (and below) the 1 KPa level. (Examples of these graphs can be found online at saminfo.com/RACS.)
The study was designed to provide avalanche control experts with useful information on operational RACS so they could make more informed decisions on using these modern technologies. In general, the project results successfully addressed that need. The results are not all-encompassing, though, nor do they address every conceivable RACS implementation.
Further, the economics and operational decisions that could drive RACS implementation choices were outside the scope of the project. Also, in certain snowpacks, a localized failure in a weak layer can propagate widely and affect a large area, and the RACS overpressure zone area may then become relatively less critical. But with those caveats, a few general observations can be made.
Conclusions on system applicability. Of the systems tested in Phase 2, results indicate the peak pressures, energy equivalents, and pressure rise rates were highest for the pentolite-based explosives (Wyssen, Avalanche Guard), followed by the gel emulsion charge (Wyssen), 1.5 m3 Gazex, 0.8 m3 Gazex, and, lastly, the O’Bellx. (Note that the larger Gazex 3.0 m3 system was not tested.) Where the parameters of peak pressure, pressure rise rates, and energy equivalents are deemed the most important for inducing avalanches, a practitioner could draw some conclusions on system applicability:
• Due to its large charge mass and mostly symmetric blast wave profile, the Wyssen Tower, with either the gel emulsion or pentolite-based charge, affected the largest areas of avalanche terrain. These systems may be selected for installation where the downslope, across-slope, and upslope directions are all equally important for avalanche initiation.
• Due to their directionality, individual Gazex systems are perhaps best suited for locations where the potential avalanche starting zones are relatively narrow and elongated downslope of the installation site, and the uphill direction is not seen as an equally likely starting zone. Placing multiple Gazex systems in an array above a broader target area expands that area of influence.
• The O’Bellx system, due to its relatively small combustion chamber volume and more limited effective area, might be best used in a relatively small zone where a localized and reliable weak spot or trigger point is known.
Phase 3 testing confirmed that terrain can meaningfully alter the blast wave effects of an explosive, and that current avalanche control practices making use of unique terrain features have merit. For example, data from a simulated Wyssen pentolite test shot detonated on a bamboo pole in a gully showed that pressure-rise rates directly down the gully (the 0° axis) were about double those recorded in flat field testing with the same explosive. However, relatively lower peak pressures and pressure rise rates were observed in a lateral direction (on the 45° axis.) So, the gully increased the directionality of the blast.
A simulated Wyssen pentolite shot detonated on a bamboo pole near a cliff displayed a slight increase in both peak pressure and energy equivalent directly downslope of the blast (along the 0° axis) when compared to flat field testing. As with the gully test, the pressure and energy equivalent values measured on the 45° axis and at 90° to the blast were relatively lower than those measured in a flat field situation. The cliff feature clearly enhanced the downslope directionality of the blast.
However, for a variety of reasons, the terrain-effect portion of this study was limited to a few cases, and more thorough investigations at individual sites are needed to flesh out these results.
Where to access this data. Much of the project, including a thorough presentation of results, is documented in researcher Brandt Seitz’s master’s thesis, available through the Montana State University library. The results have also been shared in presentations at the Utah and Colorado Avalanche Workshops, meetings with device manufacturers, and communications with researchers and practitioners in the U.S., Canada, and Europe. The final report with a complete results compilation was submitted to the TARP team in June 2022.
The information gleaned in the project should be beneficial to avalanche control practitioners and others who want to understand the capabilities, limitations, and possibilities for implementing RACS.


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- Schmidt-Newtonian and Schmidt-Cassegrain optics are manufactured at Meade’s state-of-the-art facility in Irvine, California, then performance tested on an Interferometer.
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- The LXD75 is a sturdy mount with heavy-duty castings. It was designed by Meade’s engineers and manufactured for high-performance observing and astrophotography.
- The sturdy Meade LXD75 German Equatorial Mount is accurate and precise. The RA and Dec axes move effortlessly on four high-precision stainless steel ball bearings.
- High-precision worm gears are located on both axes for smooth tracking and slewing.
- For even more precise pointing, use the HPP (High Precision Pointing) function. HPP puts objects in the center of the field-of-view, which allows you to confirm deep sky objects at the faintest limits of the telescope’s capability.
- Periodic Error Correction (PEC) corrects periodic errors on the RA axis over the course of one or more training periods, thereby minimizing guiding corrections during long-exposure photography.
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By Daniel Huang
The New York City Student May Day Convergence, a daylong demonstration that spanned lower Manhattan, brought together students from all over the city. University student activists joined in the march.
The NYU Student Convergence began at 1 p.m. at Washington Square Park. Within half an hour, what had started as a handful of students — indistinguishable from dozens of others enjoying the sun — had ballooned to a crowd of at least 60 vocal advocates. Baring cardboard signs declaring their cause, students discussed their message with each other and passersby. At one point, a street musician joined in, plopping down in the middle of the crowd and crooning old folk songs to a nostalgic guitar riff.
“We wanted to bring out as many social justice groups as possible to this convergence,” said CAS sophomore Kristina Mayman, one of the event’s organizers and a leader of Students Against the Sexton Plan.
Before long, the ground was covered in messages of protest. These signs called attention to an entire spectrum of issues. One read “System change, not climate change.” Another “Free Palestine.” Many mentioned John Sexton, from printouts of his face and reminders of his $1.3 million salary, to ones that read, “How’s the business, Sexton?”
Members from NYU Divest, SLAM, Students for Economic Justice, Students Against the Sexton Plan and many other clubs were in attendance. Their presence was reminiscent of the way Occupy Wall Street gained strength — by being an umbrella movement that absorbed the causes of many into one unified stand.
“We have the highest total student debt in the nation,” said Gallatin junior Riley O’Neill, another organizer of the demonstration. “At a basic level, this alone should be something students care about.”
CAS junior George Georgiadis broadened the scope of the day’s protests.
“This is a movement for everyone that feels disaffected somehow,” Georgiadis said.
At 3 p.m., the protesters headed to Cooper Square and joined a small but dense assembly of students from other schools gathered in front of the Cooper Union Foundation Building. Different speakers took turns in the center, sharing their thoughts and passions, their voices amplified by the entire assembly through an Occupy-style mic check system, with the crowd echoing a single speaker.
An hour later, they were chanting the word “March,” as the group headed to Union Square with signs bobbing in the air, where it fed into a larger, citywide rally for labor and immigration reform.
“We’re reviving a tradition that’s been lost in this country,” explained Jonah Birch, a graduate student at the NYU department of sociology. “It’s so important for us to rebuild a movement that can fight for the working people.”
For many, not being able to see immediate results is taken as a sign of ineffectiveness.
Julian Gonzalez, an LSP sophomore, ignored the cynics and focused on the positives.
“Hope is the only thing we have,” Gonzalez said. “The origin of the word radical comes from the Latin meaning roots. So a radical is somebody who is firmly rooted in his beliefs. What kind of soil is a radical rooted in? It’s rooted in hope.”
The last event of the day brought NYU students back to Washington Square Park. In a gathering dubbed Dance Your Debt Away — more party than protest — participants were invited to celebrate their stand and reflect on the day’s successes. As Riley said, “At the end of the day, activism is and should be fun.”
Additional reporting by Casey Dalrymple. Daniel Huang is a contributing writer. Email them at [email protected]

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Spring cleaning. Tidying up.
Call it what you want. Whether it’s the season or the sensation that is Marie Kondo, everyone seems to be clearing their lives of clutter and hauling the discards to Goodwill.
The exception may be book lovers, many of whom protest cleaning out their shelves beyond some light dusting. But there’s a very good reason to cull unread and unloved books: To make room for new books.
Here are a dozen worth picking up in the next few months.
“Supermarket,” Bobby Hall (Simon & Schuster, $16.99): First-time YA novelist Hall is better known as Logic, the Grammy-nominated rapper behind the song “1-800-273-8255.” As it does in that song, mental health plays a central role in “Supermarket,” which is about a troubled young man whose mundane job is interrupted by a crisis that will require more than a cleanup on aisle nine. Hall aims high: The minimalist cover art is a pretty clear reference to the original YA classic, “The Catcher in the Rye.” (On sale March 26)
“Trust Exercise,” Susan Choi (Henry Holt, $27). Choi, a Pulitzer Prize finalist in 2004 for “American Woman,” returns with a novel that resonates with recent headlines about youthful behavior impacting adult lives years later. It starts out in an arts-oriented suburban high school in the 1980s, where two students, David and Sarah, fall in love. The story resets about halfway through, the characters now adults looking back on what came before from a different and redefining perspective. (April 9)
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“Machines Like Me,” Ian McEwan (Nan A. Talese, $26.95): This may not be the most unusual book by McEwan, the acclaimed British author best-known for “Atonement.” His 2017 novel “Nutshell” was inspired by “Hamlet” and narrated by fetus. It is a departure, though, a science-fiction tale set in an alternative 1980s London that sets up a romantic triangle involving a man, a woman and Adam, an “artificial human.” (April 23)
“Where We Come From,” Oscar Cásares (Knopf, $25.95): As he did in his debut short story collection “Brownsville” and his previous novel “Amigoland,” Cásares, an Iowa Writers Workshop graduate who teaches creative writing at the University of Texas at Austin, draws on the stories and history of his South Texas family in his latest work. “Where We Come From” addresses the immigration crisis from the punditry-free perspective of two boys in Brownsville, both reeling from loss. (May 1)
“The Farm,” Joanne Ramos (Random House, $27): In her debut novel, Ramos, a former staff writer for The Economist, hatches a plot that evokes both “The Handmaid’s Tale” and Kazuo Isiguro’s “Neve Let Me Go.” It’s a thriller set in a bucolic retreat for surrogate mothers, who are pampered and paid as long as they follow the rules. (May 7)
“Tales of the Trufflepig,” Fernando A. Flores (Farrar, Straus and Giroux, $16): To set the mood for his debut novel, Flores - who grew up near McAllen and now lives in Austin - released an author’s statement in which he imagines Franz Kafka emigrating to Texas, where one night he might drink a Shiner beer while listening to the Czech dance music that metamorphosed into conjunto. Flores wants that old, mythical music in readers’ ears as they encounter his unclassifiable border tale. (May 14)
“Queen Bey,” Veronica Chambers, editor (St. Martin’s Press, $27.99): New York Times editor Chambers assembled this collection of essays — personal, critical and cultural — in celebration of Beyoncé Knowles. Contributors include Emmy-winning screenwriter Lena Waithe, who writes about Beyoncé as an inspiration; curator Maria Brito, who describes how visual art has influenced her work, from music videos to Instagram; and activist Carmen Perez, who looks at Beyoncé and politics. (Available now)
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“American Moonshot,” Douglas Brinkley (HarperCollins, $35 ): Rice University professor and presidential historian Douglas Brinkley delves into the technology, personalities and politics that enabled the United States to win the space race. This substantial history is timed to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission, which landed Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin on the moon on July 20, 1969. (April 2)
“Working,” Robert A. Caro (Knopf, $25): In the midst of working on the final volume of his massive biography of President Lyndon Johnson, Caro will publish “Working,” a slim, especially for him, guide to what he does: reporting, through research and interviews, and writing. There are chapters about how he processed the trove of information in Johnson’s presidential library at UT, and his decision to move to the Hill Country at one point to gain the trust of, and learn how to fully understand, the people who knew Johnson best. (April 9)
“Cities: The First 6,000 Years,” Monica L. Smith (Viking, ): In business, politics and culture, cities are where the action is and also where the big problems like pollution and crime are concentrated. That has been the case for millennia, according to anthropologist Smith, who roots her study of urban life in places like Tenochtitlan in Mexico. Humans didn’t need to live in cities to survive, she writes, but they needed to invent cities — and their component complications — in order to thrive. (April 16)
“Every Tool’s a Hammer,” Adam Savage (Atria Books, $27): Fans of Nick Offerman’s woodworking book “Good Clean Fun” will also want this guide to building and making from “MythBusters” co-host Savage. (Some of what he makes is cosplay gear, so sci-fi fans might be interested, too) Savage’s advice can be specific and practical — he has a six-step plan for making lists to carry out a project — or more general and philosophical. (May 7)
“The Pioneers,” David McCullough ($30, Simon & Schuster): The subjects of historian McCullough’s latest work may not be as famous as John Adams or Harry S. Truman. But folks like Gen. Rufus Putnam and Joseph Barker, who helped settle the Northwest Territory in the late 18th century, played a major role in transforming the United States from a former band of revolutionary colonies to the continent-spanning country we inhabit today. (May 7)
Jim Kiest is the arts and entertainment editor for the San Antonio Express-News. Read him on our free site, mySA.com, and on our subscriber site, ExpressNews.com. | firstname.lastname@example.org | Twitter: @jimik64

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Antoine Griezmann, Who is he? And what is his story?
Antoine Griezmann's Day and Place of Birth
Antoine Griezmann, a player of French origin who has proven to be a true prodigy in soccer, was born in 1991 on March 21 to be more specific, in the commune of Macon, in the Department of Saône and Loire Borgona.
About Antoine Griezmann's Family
His parents are Isabelle Griezmann and Alain Griezmann, he has a sister named Maud and a brother Theo Griezmann, and his first born is Mia Griezmann.
It is important to note that his maternal grandfather, Amaro Lopes also excelled in soccer, being a defender in the Vasco da Gama team of Pacos de Ferreira.
Antoine Griezmann's starts in Football
He started with his hometown team Union du Football Mâconnais at an early age.
He tried out for several French teams but was unsuccessful because he was considered too weak to play professionally in this sport due to his physical appearance.
At the age of 13 he was recruited by a Spanish team, Real Sociedad, despite being recruited by a foreign team he kept his studies in his hometown.
He spent four years in Real Sociedad's youth system and when he scored four goals in five friendly matches in the 2009/10 pre-season campaign, Antoine advanced to the senior team.
In September 2009 he made his debut in the Copa del Rey match against Rayo Vallecano, when he played as a substitute. He soon made his debut in La Liga and in September scored his first professional goal against SD Huesca in a 2-0 victory.
Soccer prodigy Antoine Griezmann scored several goals at the start of the campaign and began appearing regularly as Real Sociedad won promotion to La Liga after a three-year absence.
Antoine Griezmann attracted the attention of many European clubs, including French clubs Lyon, Saint-Étienne and Auxerre, Premier League clubs Manchester United and Arsenal, but in April 2010 he signed a five-year contract with Real Sociedad.
The player represented France at youth levels and in 2014 made his debut for the senior national team.
In the summer of 2014 Griezmann was lured to La Liga champions Atletico Madrid.
Curious Facts about Antoine Griezmann
In November 2012, Griezmann was suspended, along with 4 other youth players, from France's national teams until December 31, 2013 for disciplinary reasons related to a night out before training.
Griezmann appears on the cover of the French edition of FIFA 16 alongside global cover star Lionel Messi, having been selected for the role by public vote. He became the first Frenchman on the cover since Karim Benzema in 2013.
His sister Maud was a survivor of the Bataclan theater siege in the November 2015 Paris attacks, which took place while playing against Germany at the stadium in France.

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Exploring the Biblical Foundations of the Nativity Scene
The nativity scene, a staple in churches, homes, and public spaces during the Christmas season, is more than just a decorative tradition. It’s a visual representation of the birth of Jesus Christ, that has evolved over the centuries, as recounted in the New Testament of the Bible. This familiar tableau, often featuring figures of Mary, Joseph, the baby Jesus, shepherds, the Magi, and various animals, serves as a reminder of the humble circumstances surrounding the birth of Christianity’s central figure.
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However, to fully appreciate the depth of this scene, it’s crucial to explore its biblical foundations. The Gospels of Matthew and Luke provide distinctive narratives of Jesus’ birth, each contributing unique elements to the traditional nativity scene. From the angelic announcements and the guiding Star of Bethlehem in Matthew’s account to the humbling manger birth and shepherds’ visitation in Luke’s depiction, these biblical narratives offer rich insights into the significance of the nativity scene.
This exploration of the biblical foundations of the nativity scene aims to deepen our understanding of this beloved Christian tradition. By examining the scriptural origins of each element, we can gain a greater appreciation for the nativity scene not just as a festive display, but as a profound symbol of divine love, humility, and joy.
And the interesting part is, once we see other nativity scenes from other parts of the world, like the Vatican or the White House, culture and variations to the story come into play. To read more about that visit our page Nativity Scenes Around the World.
The Gospel of Luke: A Humble Birth (Luke 2:1-20)
The Gospel of Luke presents a rich narrative of Jesus’ birth, offering a detailed account that has become the cornerstone for our understanding and depiction of the nativity scene.
The story begins with a decree from Caesar Augustus that requires all to return to their ancestral homes for a census. As a result, Joseph, being a descendant of David, travels from Nazareth to Bethlehem with Mary, who is expecting a child. This journey is significant as it fulfills the prophecy in the Old Testament book of Micah (Micah 5:2) that the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem. In traditional nativity scenes, this journey is often portrayed with Mary on a donkey accompanied by Joseph, underlining the hardship they endured and the humble circumstances of their travel.
Upon their arrival in Bethlehem, Mary gives birth to Jesus. Because there was no room for them in the inn, she wraps him in swaddling clothes and lays him in a manger. This manger, typically represented as a simple wooden trough, serves as a stark symbol of the humble conditions of Jesus’ birth. Despite being the Son of God, He is born among animals in a stable, pointing to His mission to identify with the lowliest of humanity.
The Shepherds and the Angels
Luke’s narrative also includes the shepherds who were tending their flocks nearby. An angel of the Lord appears to them, announcing the birth of a Savior in the town of David. The choice of shepherds to receive this news is significant. It shows that God’s salvation is announced to all, including those on the margins of society. The shepherds, often depicted with their sheep, are a common element in nativity scenes, representing the pastoral culture of the time and the humble classes of people to whom the message of salvation was first announced.
Following the angel’s announcement, a heavenly host appears, praising God and proclaiming peace on earth. This celestial choir adds a dimension of divine glory to the humble birth scene, and in many nativity scenes, angels are depicted hovering above, their presence echoing the joyous news of the Savior’s birth.
In conclusion, the Gospel of Luke provides a narrative that emphasizes the humble circumstances of Jesus’ birth and the universal reach of God’s love. These themes are powerfully conveyed in the nativity scene, inviting us to reflect on the profound significance of the Christmas story.
The Gospel of Matthew: Dreams, Stars, and Gifts (Matthew 1:18-25; 2:1-12)
Matthew’s account of the nativity story provides unique elements that add depth and richness to the birth narrative of Jesus, including Joseph’s role, the Star of Bethlehem, and the arrival of the Magi.
In contrast to Luke’s Gospel, which focuses more on Mary, Matthew gives us a glimpse into Joseph’s experience. When Joseph discovers that Mary is pregnant, he plans to quietly end their engagement. However, an angel appears to him in a dream, assuring him that Mary’s child is conceived by the Holy Spirit and instructing him to name the child Jesus. This divine intervention and Joseph’s subsequent obedience highlight his role as a faithful servant of God. In many nativity scenes, Joseph is portrayed as a protective figure, standing by Mary and the baby Jesus, symbolizing his acceptance of his role in this divine plan.
One of the most distinctive elements in Matthew’s account is the Star of Bethlehem. This celestial phenomenon guides the Magi from the East to the location of Jesus. The star is a significant symbol in the nativity scene, often depicted above the stable, shining brightly. It represents divine guidance and the heavenly proclamation of Jesus’ birth. The inclusion of the star in the nativity scene serves as a reminder of the cosmic significance of Jesus’ birth.
The Visit of the Magi
Matthew’s Gospel is the only one that mentions the visit of the Magi, also known as the Wise Men or Three Kings. These distinguished visitors from the East bring gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh for the newborn King. Each gift carries a specific symbolism: gold for a king, frankincense for a deity, and myrrh, a burial spice, foreshadowing Jesus’ death. The Magi’s presence in the nativity scene alludes to the recognition of Jesus as the Messiah beyond Jewish society, extending to the Gentile world. Despite the Bible not specifying the exact timing of their visit, nativity scenes traditionally depict the Magi at the manger scene, emphasizing the universality of Jesus’ kingship.
In summary, Matthew’s Gospel brings additional layers of meaning to the nativity story with its focus on divine intervention through dreams, celestial signs, and the recognition of Jesus’ kingship and divinity through the symbolic gifts of the Magi. These elements are crucial components of the nativity scene, underscoring the divine nature of Jesus and the global impact of His birth.
Conclusion Biblical Foundations
The nativity scene, with its enduring presence in churches, homes, and public spaces during the Christmas season, serves as a vivid reminder of the biblical narratives that recount the birth of Jesus Christ. By delving into the Gospels of Matthew and Luke, we gain a deeper understanding of the elements that comprise this traditional depiction, from the humble manger to the guiding star, and the diverse characters that surround the newborn King.
The Gospel of Luke, with its emphasis on the humble circumstances of Jesus’ birth and the universal reach of God’s love, provides many of the key elements of the nativity scene – the journey to Bethlehem, the birth in a manger, and the angelic announcement to shepherds. On the other hand, the Gospel of Matthew enriches the narrative with Joseph’s dream, the celestial sign of the Star of Bethlehem, and the visit of the Magi, each carrying deep symbolic meaning.
However, it’s important to note that the nativity scene we are familiar with today also incorporates artistic interpretation and cultural traditions. Elements such as the simultaneous visit of the shepherds and the Magi or the presence of animals at the manger, while not directly mentioned in the Bible, have been added over centuries, enriching the narrative and symbolism of the scene.
In conclusion, by exploring the biblical foundations of the nativity scene, we not only deepen our understanding of this beloved tradition but also open ourselves to a richer contemplation of the Christmas story. The nativity scene, in its simplicity and profundity, invites us to reflect on the divine mystery of the Incarnation – God becoming a man in the person of Jesus, born in a humble stable, a signal of hope and love for all humanity.


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Using Compost in the Greenhouse
At this time of year, one of the best places for gardening is a greenhouse. It’s nice and warm if there’s any sunshine, and you can bask in the warm glow of knowing that you are getting ahead for the spring and summer. But what can you do? Our quick guide will give you some ideas for greenhouse gardening in winter.
- Wash up and tidy up
- Order and buy supplies for the year
- Sow some early seeds
- Prepare the ground for later
It may sound dull, but now is a good time to wash pots, propagators and seedtrays ready to use as soon as the weather warms up and you want to start sowing. Most of us are prone to putting away the pots unwashed once everything has been transplanted, and they have probably spent the winter in a dark, neglected corner. Get them out, and wash them in mild disinfectant to remove any spores, diseases or mould. Leave them out to dry on the bench or floor. This is also a good opportunity to tidy your greenhouse so that you can find everything you need when you come to plant.
Now is also a good time to think about what you need for the season ahead. As well as buying seeds and summer bulbs, and ordering plug plants, you can also buy compost, ordering it in bulk if necessary from compost suppliers. If you’re going to grow vegetables, then mushroom compost or mushroom and manure compost are good options (see here), or you can go for one of the loam-based John Innes mixes, or a specialist seed compost.
You can start to sow some early seeds, especially since it’s so mild. If it goes cold, it doesn’t matter, as they won’t germinate until it warms up enough. But especially for hardy annuals and other native plants, having the seeds in soil at this time of year is natural, and won’t hurt them. Sow in trays of compost according to the seed company’s instructions, and put in a propagator in a frost-free and light place. The greenhouse is ideal, but a cool windowsill is also good, and many people use a spare bedroom for this.
If you’re really feeling keen, you can get organised for later sowings: put out trays of compost, and label up with what you’re going to plant. If you grow plants in soil in your greenhouse, now is a good time to add some soil improver. The best types are organic matter, and probably compost of some sort, again available from compost suppliers. Try to use fairly fresh compost, rather than the remains of last year’s supply, as it does lose its nutrients over time.


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WASHINGTON, June 1, 2011 — Significant gains during winter fighting have wrested key areas from the Taliban and set the stage for July’s transition of the first provinces and district centers to Afghan control, an International Security Assistance Force official said today.
Australian army Maj. Gen. Michael Krause, ISAF Joint Command’s deputy chief of staff, briefed reporters at the Pentagon live via digital video conference from the command’s headquarters in Kabul.
The Joint Command is responsible for operations throughout Afghanistan. Krause serves as senior plans officer with Army Lt. Gen. David M. Rodriguez, commander of ISAF Joint Command.
They’re on track for the first group of coalition troops to transition by about the end of July, Krause said.
“And while there is a bit of work to be done,” he added, “there’s also a bit of actual excitement on behalf of the Afghans, and they’re almost ready. We’re confident it’s going to work.”
The first transition “will put about 22 percent of the population, including the capital, Kabul, under Afghan control,” Krause said.
One area that will transition is Lashkar Gah, the general said, which is in the middle of a key area in central Helmand that combined forces cleared over the winter and that Afghan security forces now hold and secure.
Krause said other transition areas include Mehtar Lam near Kabul, Mazar‑e Sharif, Herat and the Bamyan province.
Kabul and centers of Taliban movement in Kandahar are among the gains made this winter, the general said. “It is our operational objective to retain that area this year,” he added. “We know the Taliban want it back, and we’re going to continue working hard to hold it,” Krause said. “We believe that by retaining that key area of Kandahar and central Helmand, we’ll have an operational-level effect and it will represent a significant achievement.”
Despite recent incidents and losses — including Kandahar provincial police chief Khan Mohammad Mujahid and northern Afghanistan police chief Gen. Mohammed Daud Daud — Krause said he has confidence and hope for the mission.
“We have to see the complete picture,” the general said. “We have to take a longer-term view. And we look for indicators that have an enduring effect.”
From that perspective, Krause said, “we feel that we have made real progress. While it’s always reversible and is fragile, the momentum is such to suggest to us that what we have can be made enduring and can be made robust.”
Today, the general said, coalition forces are living through insurgency attempts to reverse that momentum.
“We’ve seen suicide attacks in the center of Kabul, in Kandahar, in Herat and Takhar,” he said, that have killed civilians, Afghan officials, Afghan soldiers, and police and coalition troops.
“They’ve grabbed a lot of headlines, but they’ve grabbed nothing of operational significance,” Krause added.
“The combined team retains the operationally significant populated areas it started the year with,” the general said. “We are solidifying and hardening the gains, and we’re expanding in many areas.”
Importantly, he added, “we’ve seen no weakening or doubt in the minds of the Afghan people. They are amazingly resilient. They’ve filled the positions of those who were killed and they continue to reject the Taliban.”
An increased number of tip-offs about weapons caches is a sign of growing confidence in coalition forces by local Afghans, Krause noted.
During winter operations in the Sangin area, near Musa Qaleh and the Kajaki Dam area in Regional Command Southwest, and in the northern parts of Kandahar toward Arghandab, coalition forces found traditional caching areas and, Krause said, “took a lot of weapons and explosives off the battlefield, far more than we’d seen previously.”
“The really important thing for us was not only taking it off the battlefield,” the general added, “but the fact that the vast majority were actually handed in or tipped off to us by the locals.”
Every day the combined team retains the key areas of Kabul, Kandahar and central Helmand, Krause said, the Afghan army and police get a little stronger and a little more proficient. “Local leaders get better, and opportunities for development emerge and start to flourish, and that all leads to a stable Afghanistan,” he added.
The coalition temporary surge of 40,000 troops has created a permanent Afghan surge of 80,000 troops, the general said.
“I work with them daily, and I’m impressed by their courage. I’m impressed with their growing professionalism and indeed their capability,” he said. “They do get better every day.”
U.S. Department of Defense
Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs)

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High school students Dylan Hope and Anonda Canadien are among the teenagers in Fort Providence, N.W.T., who stepped up and took on leadership roles in the community this winter. (Kirsten Murphy/CBC)
Teenagers in Fort Providence, N.W.T., have stepped up in a big way this winter to make a difference in their community.
After the town’s recreation co-ordinator quit in the fall, it looked like the local school gym, which doubles as a recreation centre, was going to have to close in the evenings.
But a dozen teenagers volunteered their time at Deh Gah School gym to keep the lights on and the balls flying five days a week.
High school student Dylan Hope, 16, sometimes worked until 10 p.m.
"For a lot of the kids, the gym is a good escape. It even lets me escape," said the soft-spoken basketball player who towers over the other students. Taught by her mother, young trapper earns territorial recognition
"I just love going to the gym and I love that the kids want to have a healthy lifestyle."
A new co-ordinator has since been hired, but Hope continues to help out. When asked if he ever resented giving up evenings to help out, Hope shook his head.
"It’s all about the kids, I never get tired of it, because there’s something new every day," he said. Kids use gym to cope
Like many small northern communities, there aren’t a lot of things for youth to do in Fort Providence, though it does have the gym, a winter arena and swimming pool.
"To have lost the gym in the evenings would have been a huge blow, to so many people, especially to those who do use activity as a way to cope with things," said Beth Hudson, the former physical literacy co-ordinator at Deh Gah School, who now works with the Aboriginal Sport Circle.
"If we don’t give youth opportunities to expend their energy in a positive way there is no telling what they might get into, positive or negative," she said.
"That’s a consequence we’ve experienced in the past and we wanted to prevent that before it happened again." Youth crime frequency and severity drops across the North, especially in N.W.T.
Anonda Canadien is another teen who took on a leadership role in the community. The 16-year-old spent the winter tutoring students in English at the school’s library.
Deh Gah School offers full immersion from kindergarten to Grade 3 in Dene Zhatie — the Indigenous language spoken in the Dehcho region and Hay River.
Canadien says when students transition to English-only, it can be an adjustment."I went through it, so I know it can be hard and I wanted to help them through that process," Canadien said.She said she will continue tutoring until the end of the school year.Hudson, who encouraged the students to take on the leadership role, said she’s proud of Canadien and Hope.Hope plans to study biology or kinesiology after graduating, and play university-level basketball.
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Prince Charles had ‘misguided’ friendship with abuser Bishop Peter Ball
The Prince of Wales was misguided in using his position and influence to support a sex offender bishop, a report said yesterday.
The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) also questioned Prince Charles’s evidence about his friendship with Bishop Peter Ball.
Such criticism of a senior royal by a public inquiry is unprecedented.
The prince remained close to Ball for 20 years after the former Bishop of Gloucester was cautioned by police in 1993 for a sex offence against a novice monk who had been repeatedly abused and later took his own life.
The caution was part of a secretive deal that allowed Ball, who had powerful friends in public life, to escape prosecution in return for resigning his ministry. The detective who investigated


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Even the most basic framework of Japan’s approach to gun ownership is almost the polar opposite of America’s. U.S. gun law begins with the second amendment’s affirmation of the “right of the people to keep and bear arms” and narrows it down from there. Japanese law, however, starts with the 1958 act stating that “No person shall possess a firearm or firearms or a sword or swords,” later adding a few exceptions. In other words, American law is designed to enshrine access to guns, while Japan starts with the premise of forbidding it. The history of that is complicated, but it’s worth noting that U.S. gun law has its roots in resistance to British gun restrictions, whereas some academic literature links the Japanese law to the national campaign to forcibly disarm the samurai, which may partially explain why the 1958 mentions firearms and swords side-by-side.
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Trinamool leader Madan Mitra tests COVID-19 positive, admitted to Kolkata hospital
He was under close observation since last Saturday.
Trinamool Congress leader and former Bengal minister Madan Mitra has tested positive for COVID-19 and was admitted to a hospital off Kolkata’s EM Bypass on Wednesday evening. He was earlier admitted in the state-run SSKM Hospital for respiratory distress.
Mitra, 66, contested the polls this time from Kamarhati constituency – where he won in 2011 but lost to CPI(M)’s Manas Mukherjee in 2016 Assembly election.
Kamarhati voted in the earlier phase on Saturday, and Mitra was taken ill during the polling that day. He was advised by doctors to remain under close observation for a week after initial treatment.


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