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A few photographs from an elopement I photographed recently in Paris. S + M officially married at one of the terrace of the Shangri-La hotel, overlooking the Eiffel tower. It rained a little bit during the ceremony. There is a saying in France ” Mariage pluvieux, mariage heureux! ” which translate to ” A rainy wedding, a happy life together!”
I wish both my clients a life blessed with long lasting love. Love is the greatest power, it will make you travel up to the skies. I wish them both a life blessed with happiness and joy. May your love be strong and bright, may your life be filled with everlasting light.
It was a real pleasure to be part of this wonderful day where two beautiful souls turned into one. Shirley was quite shy and private. She did not wish to have a whole day of photography. I was to photograph their wedding ceremony at the Shangri-La. We decided on a couple of locations for their photo session in Paris. The bride is also an architect and worked with Frank Gehry on the fondation Louis Vuitton project, right outside of Paris. This incredible modern & futuristic architectural building is now open to the public. This is where we headed to for some of their wedding portraits. We then went to the Louvre for more photos, before everyone headed back to the hotel for a well deserved cocktail hour. It is always a real privilege to be able to have the opportunity to capture such important moments in ones life.
Thank you for letting me share in this joyful day with your family in Paris. I wish you all the best as you embark on this wonderful union. On a side note, I love being a wedding photographer. I fall into it many years ago while I was living in Sydney, Australia. I was just starting ma career as a young photographer working for the ” Sydney Morning Herald “. I had a friend who I studied photography with in London. She had decided to embark on a professional career as a wedding photographer in Brazil. I always loved looking at her work. It had great energy and passion. She introduced me to a couple who were getting married in Australia, planning a beach wedding in Sydney suburbs. I said Yes, why not!
I did not know what to expect, my first wedding assignment! I did not meet my clients until the very same day. I remember meeting the bride at a country house on the beach. The ceremony took place a few steps below overlooking the Pacific ocean. A small group of friends and family were present to share this very happy moment in their life. I was in the middle of a small & private family reunion. It felt like home, I quickly became part of the family. It felt very natural, my task was to capture on film my couple wedding day. I loved every bit of it. I remembered you could feel the emotions, the tears, the family bounds, the inner beauty of the bride, the joy of the groom and everyone around them. I felt completely at ease and very happy to be part of their special day.
A few days later, I picked up my film at the lab, and stared at the photos of the day from my contact sheets. The same night, I grabbed a red pen and started marking some of the contact sheets for printing, The next day, I was in the darkroom printing some of the visuals from my first wedding. I must have stayed in the darkroom over two to three days, making small and larger prints. I remember looking at all the love that i was able to capture and share with families and friends on my printing papers, drying on the walls of the darkroom. I do not remember their names ( this was well over 20 years ) but I remember their smiles and happiness of everyone. I successfully created a beautiful sequence of photos that tell the story of their wedding day. I still vividly remember some of the stills that I took at the time and the special moments that I shared with everyone. I had shot 8 rolls of tri-x film, all black and white. Those were the days!
It was a total discovery for me. I quickly realized that I wanted to shoot more weddings. Years later, I realized that the reason why I love wedding photography is that I believe in Love I guess! I am a romantic at heart. I believe in the beauty of commitment to one another. Since my first wedding photographed on a beach in Sydney, I photographed quite a few weddings, small and large events. Every wedding is unique, it is exciting to be able to document my clients special moment in their life. It is always a gift, and i feel privileged to be allowed to document one’s wedding day.


Alexander Lyubimov with the results of the previous round of selection of candidates for the role of TV presenter.
A new group of participants: the winner of the previous stage Anna Fedorova (Chelyabinsk), Ekaterina Arnoldova and Denis Berestov (Samara).
Acquaintance with the participants from Samara.
On a visit to the program psychologist Andrei Khovrachev.
The topic of discussion is a person and television.
Fragment of the interview with Konstantin Kinchev: an opinion on the true aims of people seeking to become famous.
Comments of participants in the program.
Shooting in the village Korenevo Kursk region: a story about the life of a large family, where the elder sister after the death of the mother takes care of six younger children.
Fragments of an interview with Elena, her fiancé Sergei, with children and neighbors.
Collective discussion of the plot.
Shooting of the Samara TV company Terra in Orsk: disabled Valery Berezhnoy overcomes the disease together with his wife Irina.
Consequences of the accident, its own training program, ready to print book and a glimpse into the future.
Questions of casting participants to the heroes of the plot.
American advertisement of the portable computer "Cybiko" ("Cybiko").
On a visit to the program the computer creator David Yang.
David talks about the device's operation.
Discussing the pros and cons of using a computer to organize people's acquaintances with each other.
D.E. Yan talks about entrepreneurial activity.
Khovrachev A.P. - doctor-psychiatrist, psychologist, candidate of medical sciences. Kinchev K.E. - rock musician, songwriter, leader of the group "Alisa". Jan (Yang) DE - public figure, entrepreneur, author of scientific publications, creator and developer of computer technologies.
Locations: Kursk region  Orenburg region


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National Association of the Deaf Team joined Mrs. Diana Lil Philips (Asst. Professor) from Amity University, Noida addressing the 2000 hearing students on 15th February, 2017 at Amity University, Noida. The response was tremendous and the 2000 hearing students were keen to implement certain changes in their working. They are willing to include Indian Sign Language as part of their training module to enable hearing students to interact with deaf people who approach them. Mrs. Diana Lil Philips (Asst. Professor), Amity University, Noida hopes for active participation from National Association of the Deaf in our student project on Sign Language in formulating this training module.
The program was organized by Amity University, Noida and around 2000 hearing students had attended the event.
Mr. Anuj Jain (Project Director), Mr. Shashi Kant (Supervisor), Ms. Sonia Bhatia (Program Officer), Mrs. Ritu Panda (Volunteer), Mr. Raj Kumar Jain (Volunteer), Mr. Shivoy Sharma (Interpreter) & Ms. Sarah Sharma (Interpreter) of National Association of the Deaf and Ms. Riya Kaur, daughter of deaf parent & student along with 10 students of Amity University, Noida sang the National Anthem in Sign Language on the stage in front of 2000 hearing students.
The National Anthem in Sign Language sent a powerful message on the importance of the promotion of Indian Sign language to Professors, Staff and Students of Amity University, Noida.

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XT Laser 3D Laser Cutting Machine
The 3D laser cutting machine is composed of small and large components such as a robotic arm, cutting head, laser, chiller, etc. In daily production and use, manufacturers who use the equipment not only prepare some consumables (nozzles, lenses, etc.) for unexpected needs, but also pay attention to the laser. With the arrival of cold winter, precautions for using laser cutting machines in winter!
1、 Requirements for ambient temperature of lasers
The operating environment temperature of the laser is generally required to be between 5-45 degrees Celsius. If it exceeds this range, instability and damage to the laser may occur.
2、 Conditions that can easily cause laser (including water chillers) to freeze
1. The temperature is below 0 ° C, there is no heating facility, and the laser has stopped operating for a long time;
2. If the temperature is below 0 ° C and there are heating facilities, but the heating and power supply are stopped during holidays (such as the Spring Festival), the laser will stop running for a long time;
3. Place the chiller outdoors.
Note: The conditions that can easily cause icing include but are not limited to the above three types~
3、 Hazards caused by laser (including chiller) icing
Once the cooling water flowing through the core components inside the laser freezes, its volume will expand, which may cause serious damage to the pipeline and seriously affect the safety of the core components, causing significant losses.
4、 Preventive measures
1. Ensure that the ambient temperature is above 0 ° C;
2. If the ambient temperature cannot be guaranteed, keep the laser and chiller on all the time to prevent water from flowing and freezing;
3. If the equipment needs to be turned off during holidays, try to empty the water in the laser, chiller water tank, and pipeline as much as possible;
If none of the above conditions are met, the laser specified antifreeze can be added. After adding antifreeze, it can resist -20 degrees Celsius without freezing.
Because antifreeze has a certain degree of corrosiveness, please note that after winter, it should be replaced with normal cooling water and the original parameters should be changed back. Before changing the water, please rinse the entire water tank and pipeline thoroughly with antifreeze before changing the water normally. Replace the deionization cylinder while changing the water. Add water again, and be sure to exhaust the water pump before starting it, otherwise it may damage the water pump.
During the daily use of 3D laser cutting machines, if there are any abnormal situations, it is necessary to promptly diagnose and handle them, and contact the equipment manufacturer’s after-sales maintenance personnel to cooperate and handle them. Do not try to operate on your own! Core components such as lasers can freeze in summer and freeze in winter. If not used properly, it can easily affect the normal operation of equipment and affect production progress; Severe damage to the laser and chiller can cause unnecessary property damage to oneself.
Anyone who has used laser equipment knows that laser equipment uses the latest laser technology and has high requirements for the working environment. Therefore, when using laser equipment, it is necessary to pay attention to the environment in which the laser equipment is located. The above precautions and preventive measures are hoped to be helpful to you!


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Two young girls, deaf and mute, got the gift of hearing on Children’s Day, when doctors at the Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS) performed a rare and difficult cochlear implant surgery on them Wednesday.
“The girls, aged 2 and 4 years, who belong to Patna City and Lakhisarai district, respectively, will register the first sound when the device implanted on Wednesday, is switched on after three weeks. However, it will take three years for speech and language development in the children,” said Dr Rakesh Kumar Singh, professor and head, department of ENT at the IGIMS here.
Explaining the procedure, Dr Rakesh Kumar Singh, professor and head of ENT department at the IGIMS, said: “The surgery on the Lakhisarai girl was difficult as she suffered from mondini (cochlea) deformity besides damage to the sensory cells of the cochlea. Given the deformity in inner ear, it was difficult to do the cochlear implant surgery, but we did the surgery successfully under Dr Ramesh Chandra Deka, former director and head of ENT, AIIMS-Delhi. Professor and head of ENT from AIIMS-Delhi Dr Rakesh Kumar and I assisted Dr Deka in the surgery.”
The state government supported the cochlear implant surgery on the Lakhisarai girl as she hailed from a poor economic background.
“Each surgery cost under Rs 5 lakh (approx.). This includes the cost of cochlear implant (Rs 4.07 lakh), three-year speech therapy programme (Rs 10,000), operation charge (Rs 10,000), bed charge (Rs 8,000) medicines, consumables, besides pre-implant investigations, including MRI, CT scan, vaccination, audiometry test and medicines, costing around Rs 40,000,” said Dr Singh.
“We buy the same implant as AIIMS-Delhi at the same price as per the rate contract done by the country’s premier health hub,” added Dr Singh.
The IGIMS did its first cochlear implant surgery in February 2014. Subsequently, under its director Dr NR Biswas, the institute created full infrastructure required for cochlear implant, including speech therapy, audiometry investigations, etc. and began doing the surgery regularly from September 2017.
So far, the institute has done 42 cochlear implants, added Dr Singh. This was, however, the first complicated case, with vestibular system and cochlea impairment, performed at the IGIMS, putting it at par with AIIMS-Delhi.
Dr Biswas and medical superintendent Dr Manish Mandal appreciated the efforts of Dr Singh and the AIIMS-Delhi team in successfully completing the procedure.
IGIMS has done 42 cochlear implants so far. This was, however, first complicated case with vestibular system and cochlea impairment, at IGIMS, putting it at par with AIIMS-Delhi


Vancouver’s four emergency winter shelters remain at full capacity, and have had to consistently turn people away due to lack of available space – a reminder of the urgent need for more investment in affordable housing, says Mayor Gregor Robertson.
New numbers from the Extreme Weather Response Program show that since the Province and City of Vancouver opened four temporary winter shelters at the beginning of December, an average of 24 homeless individuals each night have been turned away from these facilities due to a lack of available space. Each shelter provides space for 40 people, for a total of 160 shelter beds.
Since they opened in early December, the total number of times a shelter had to turn somebody away because there was not any more room was:
860 Richards: 183
1210 Seymour: 233
2610 Victoria: 194
25 East 5th: 283
“These four winter shelters have helped fill an urgent need for a safe place to sleep for many people on the street, but the turnaway numbers show there is much more work to do,” said Mayor Gregor Robertson. “It’s a compelling reminder of the need for more Provincial investment in new supportive housing, and of how all levels of government must work together to help meet our goal of ending street homelessness in Vancouver by 2015.”
All four shelters are low barrier, meaning they allow residents to bring pets and shopping carts inside. The shelters are placed in areas of the city based on the City’s annual homeless count.
Although extra shelter capacity is provided when an extreme weather alert is activated, many of these shelters do not open until later in the day, and can be difficult for people to travel to, depending on their location.
Sean Spear, Associate Director with RainCity Housing, which operates all four winter shelters, said that the shelters are making a difference in people’s lives, and that the neighbourhood response has been very positive. “We’re seeing people who normally wouldn’t come inside, come to our shelters, and in the process they’re getting a warm meal, access to health services, and a safe place to sleep. We’re also very grateful to the neighbours of all four shelters who donated food and warm clothing, and shown support for our shelter residents during the holiday season. It is much appreciated and made a big difference.”
If people wish to make a small direct donation to the shelters during these colder winter months, they can drop off donations of socks, razors, towels and new underwear at the Triage Shelter, located at 707 Powell. The Gathering Place (609 Helmcken), which offers programs and services to low income and at-risk adults and youth in Downtown South, is also accepting donations of clothing. Items needed include socks, shoes, gloves, and blankets.


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On Valentine’s Day we spent the day a little differently this year… with the birth of our beautiful daughter Emelia.
She was 3 days early so it was a nice surprise. In the first weeks, adjusting to being new parents was a bit different, certainly challenging, but things are definitely a lot easier now. I can’t imagine life without her!
The picture above was taken when she was 2 weeks old. She has already changed so much (now 12 weeks). I spent the first few months enjoying just being a Mum, and have recently slowly started getting back into making ceramics. I am so grateful to everyone who got in touch while I was on maternity leave asking for commissions, and didn’t mind waiting until I was back up and running. I have made a start on these custom orders and have also enjoyed having a bit of time to create some new designs that I had sketched out towards the end of my pregnancy.
Emelia joins me in the studio, wrapped up in a sling. She usually looks around for a little while and then falls asleep. I think the motion of me walking around humming to myself, and rolling out clay is familiar to her from when she was in my tummy 🙂 Sometimes she sits in the doorway of the studio in her little swing chair watching me, if the weather is nice.
I’m a little late introducing her on my blog, but have finally found a spare moment to write this post. Expect to see much more of her on my Facebook page and Instragram as she grows, and keep up to date with our adventures! <3

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Trip Planner: Europe / Spain / Basque Country / Province of Vizcaya / Bermeo / San Juan de Gaztelugatxe
A small islet on the rocky Basque coast San Juan de Gaztelugatxe is connected to the mainland via a man-made bridge. The island itself hosts a nearly 1,000-year-old hermitage likely connected to the Knights Templar. Five hundred years after its construction, Sir Francis Drake sacked the hermitage. Be ready to climb the bridge’s more than 200 steps, and don’t leave any valuables behind in the car. Check online in advance to find out if the bridge is under repair and if the closer parking lot is open. Arrange to visit San Juan de Gaztelugatxe and other attractions in Bermeo using our Bermeo road trip planner.
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One of the most beautiful places in Spain. It is hard to park as it always crowded. To get to the church on the island will take 1,5 hours but it worth visiting. Beautiful view from the restaurant on the entrance (pic below)
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Mekong Restaurant Reclaims the Top Spot in Second Annual Survey
Boulder, CO • September 16, 2013-There’s more to a great beer bar than selection. To recognize the innovative and unique establishments where craft brewed beer is served, CraftBeer.com—the Brewers Association (BA) website for beer lovers—released its annual “Great American Beer Bar” list, as voted on by its readers. The list spotlighted both the top three overall vote-getting craft beer bars in the nation and the top three from each of five U.S. geographical regions.
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“In this second year of surveying beer lovers for the Great American Beer Bar competition, we’re excited to see both returning favorites and the newly honored,” said Julia Herz, publisher of CraftBeer.com and craft beer program director of the Brewers Association. “All of the participating bars in this contest are reflective of the diverse craft brewing movement. Their vibrant atmospheres parallel the passion and unique personalities that distinguish America’s small and independent producers.”
Established in 1995, Mekong is a second time overall champion of the Great American Beer Bar survey. The Vietnamese restaurant has a 50+ tap selection and over 200 bottle offerings of Belgian beers, American craft ales, sour, vintage and other special beer selections.
“Winning the Great American Beer Bar competition did not just mean a lot to us at Mekong, but to all of the loyal craft beer fans of Richmond, Virginia who we are fortunate enough to have as customers,” said An Bui, beer director of Mekong. “Richmond has one of the best craft beer cultures in the U.S. and continually tries to cultivate the beer religion in the area. We believe and stand by our motto that beer is the answer and are pleased to celebrate this honor with all of our local friends in town.”
Methodology: CraftBeer.com asked readers to nominate their favorite craft beer bars in the country, and received over 5,000 nominations, a 117 percent increase from last year. The choices were then narrowed down to the 10 most nominated bars in each of the five regions of the country. Over 37,000 votes were cast in total, a 23 percent increase from last year, resulting in the top three overall and regional winners. Voting was conducted from August 19 until August 30.
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Heavy traffic on M5 after lorry crashes
- Credit: Highways England
The M5 has reopened following a three-hour delay to clear a stricken lorry which crashed in North Somerset.
Avon and Somerset Constabulary closed the motorway in North Somerset at about 9.30am, but it reopened just over three hours later.
The lorry jack-knifed on the northbound carriageway between junctions 19 (Clevedon) and 20 (Portishead/Gordano).
It meant motorists were held near the accident spot for two hours before they could continue on their journeys.
The M5 was closed at junction 21 (Weston-super-Mare) and traffic diverted along the A370.
However, Highways England has now lifted that closure.
Despite that, there are long delays still on the motorway with queues stretching more than 10 miles to junction 23 (Bridgwater).
- 1 Man killed after falling from bridge on M5
- 2 M5 closed after morning crash - causing FIVE MILES of tailbacks
- 3 Police oppose 2am licence for new bar in Weston over links to criminals
- 4 Burglars target 24 properties in North Somerset area
- 5 Ultimate obstacle course coming to Weston
- 6 PICTURES: More details of Weston's See Monster revealed
- 7 Thatchers is looking for new recruits to join cider business
- 8 Aldi chocolate and yoghurts containing metal among recent recalled products
- 9 Somerset MP defends PM attending Downing Street 'party' after 'busy day'
- 10 Martin Kemp to play 1980s tunes in Weston this weekend


"It's tough to beat teams that are used to winning," he told the media today. "They have confidence, and for good reason."
"I'd much rather play a Division I team that isn't used to winning rather than a Division I-AA team that wins a lot," said Richt. "Southern is an exciting opponent for everyone in the state of Georgia. They know how to win, they¹ve really been doing nothing but winning since they began their program. They are a dangerous team and they¹re difficult to beat."
That may by why Richt is not ready to endorse playing Georgia Southern in the future. Georgia has little to gain from a win over Georgia Southern, and the Eagles
"I have not gotten into the scheduling of Georgia Southern; I wouldn't vote for it. Somebody said we are going to play them every four years, and if that's the case, then that's great; we'll play whoever is on the schedule"
Asked if Georgia Tech should schedule Georgia Southern, Richt responded: "That's for them to decide." The Yellow Jackets and Eagles have never met.
The Bulldogs recently signed a deal to play Arizona State in 2008 and 2009. Georgia has also played Clemson in the past two years. Many fans have been clamoring for a matchup with Big 12 powers Nebraska and Oklahoma.
Richt was on staff at Florida State when the Seminoles nearly lost to Georgia Southern in the late 1980s. He said he might "mention" that game to his team, but that it was not likely.


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There was enough collective brain power working in the Health and Wellness Centre at Sault College on Saturday, December 10th, 2016 to potentially solve any number of the world’s problems where science, technology, engineering and mathematics intersect.
With 21 teams registered in VEX Robotics Regional Tournament, highschool age students from within the District of Algoma were invited to design a robot, with the particular tasks of a game called ‘Starstruck’ in mind. Teams were competing for spots at upcoming Provincial VEX championships.
‘VEX Robotics Competition ‘Starstruck’ is played on a 12’x12’ square field. Two alliances – one “red” and one “blue” – composed of two teams each, compete in matches consisting of a fifteen second autonomous period followed by one minute and forty-five seconds of driver-controlled play.
The object of the game is to attain a higher score than the opposing Alliance by Scoring your Stars and Cubes in your Zones and by Hanging Robots on your Hanging Bar. There are twenty-four (24) Stars and four (4) Cubes, available in Match. Some begin in designated locations on the field, while others are available to be entered into the field during the Match.
Each Robot (smaller than 18”x18”x18”) begins a match on one of their Alliance Starting Tiles. Each Alliance has two Zones across the Fence to Score into. Alliances also earn points for having one Robot Hanging at the end of the Match from their Hanging Bar. A bonus is awarded to the Alliance that has the most total points at the end of the Autonomous Period.’
Jonathan Budau, Superior Heights senior physics teacher and VEX Robotics Coordinator, Algoma District School Board, spoke with saultonline.
“We call it Sports for the Brain. About ¼ of the young people, league wide, and across the Algoma District, have been on a school team for the first time when joining the robotics team. Robotics gives them a platform to express their creativity, and their unique approach to problem-solving. Our coaches are there to help them solve specific problems, but for the most part, the young people find solutions on their own. Robotics encourages the STEM disciplines (science, technology, engineering, mathematics).” he said.
“The league minimum is one or two students per team, up to 10 as a maximum. Teams are generally anywhere from 2 – 8 students. In the first year, we had about 12% girls competing, and now we are up to 29% girls. We had three teams registered that were all- girl teams this year.” shared Budau. Now that’s a statistic that even Dr. Roberta Bondar might find impressive.
“We had about 25 people both behind the scenes and out in front, supporting the event, including Sault College professors and technical and support staff, Engineers from private companies (and a part of the Professional Engineers of Ontario – PEO) and Ontario Association of Engineering Technicians and Technologists – OACETT), plus Tenaris Algoma Tubes and Sault Area Hospital employees. We also had about a dozen high school students assisting as well.” he said. “The TENARIS support we have received is tremendous. We are able to fund a lot of expensive robotics kits because of the support received by TENARIS. The VEX kit comes all preloaded with everything needed to build a robot. Teams are restricted from doing any fancy machining, however, they can do some fundraising if they want extra pieces for their design. We provide them with the VEX super kit, which costs $1,300.”
Students are tasked to build a robot around specific skills that the tournament game requires. “The game is redesigned each year and released at World Championships (April) of the previous year. Pieces get manufactured, and shipped to us.” said Budau. “There are 7 tournaments throughout Ontario, leading to Provincials.”
“Lone Wolf Robotics”, a team of independent students, proved to have the dominant machine at the VEX Regional tournament. After qualifying first in the Round-Robin portion, they chose the “Knights and Bolts”, an all-girl team from St. Mary’s, and the rookie team “Huskybots” from C.A.S.S. This #1 seeded playoff Alliance team would face the #2 ranked Alliance of Korah pairs “Kalesh” and “[insert name here]” plus St. Mary’s “Team Aries” in the playoff finals, and proved to be too much for the #2-ranked squad, capturing the TEAM TOURNAMENT CHAMPION award. This also qualified the #1 alliance squad to be able to represent Northern Ontario at the Provincials in St. Catharine’s in February. The event’s overall top award, the EXCELLENCE award, also went to Lone Wolf Robotics, who placed top-3 in every performance and scoring category for the event. They also took first place in the ROBOT SKILLS award, where robots perform Autonomous (no Driver), plus a Driver’s Skills contests in solo scoring efforts.
Lone Wolf Robotics was not finished for the day, also winning the top judging award; the DESIGN award, which recognizes exceptional engineering skills and process in the form of a completed design notebook, plus an interview with a panel of engineering professionals who judged their engineering methods.
In other categories and awards, the following teams also brought home accolades and trophies:
CASS’s rookie team “Dues Ex Machina” earned the BUILD Award, in recognition of having a solidly constructed and efficiently designed machine.
St. Mary’s “Knights and Bolts” also added the CREATE Award for their innovative and very effective lifting and gripping system for grabbing and scoring the game’s unique foam stars and cube-shaped beanbags.
St. Mary’s “Prototypes” earned the AMAZE award for effective scoring strategies and overall ability.
The Hornepayne High school’s squad “Stormborn” brought home the JUDGE’s award by impressing the judges with their overall performance and skills.
Peer awards (as voted on by their fellow teams) were earned by Michipicoten High School’s “Little Vikings” for their enthusiasm and ENERGY while Superior Heights’ “White Noise Factor” was voted to receive the SPORTSMANSHIP award.
This wraps up the season for the secondary school teams, except for Lone Wolf Robotics, Knights & Bolts, and Huskybots, who will prepare for the Provincials. Wild Card invitations could also add one or two additional local teams, depending on overall Ontario team scores at the end of the qualifying season.
The local program and event were made possible by the incredible support and assistance of Tenaris Algoma Tubes, PEO & OACETT (Algoma chapters), Sault College and Algoma District School Board, plus dozens of local engineering and technology companies who contributed purchase the event fields and game equipment for the event.
Local Elementary schools will face-off in the VEX IQ event at Sault College on January 21st, attempting to earn their own berths to the VEX IQ Provincials. iDesign Solutions, (Toronto), provides the hardware for VEX Robotics kits. (www.idesignsol.com/)
Congratulations to all of the teams and support volunteers on a remarkable event.
For information, contact Event Director, Jonathan Budau, at [email protected]


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Trainee Park Sung Woo (a.k.a the Tip Toe Man) from 'Produce 101' season 2 made a guest appearance on beauty creator/comedianKim Ki Soo's 'Do You Want to Be Pretty? Or Just Live?'.
The topic of idol makeup was covered on the June 23 episode. Park Sung Woo modeled while Kim Ki Soo shared useful makeup tips. At the end, Park Sung Woo flaunted a fierce look with dark, yet subtle idol makeup.
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UK Fuel Taxation HITS Wallet and Progress
The recent announcement that a form of artificial fuel that outperforms petrol and could be as cheap as 19 pence per litre illustrates the cost to both motorists and progress of ever-increasing fuel taxes and duties. In reality, say industry observers, 19 pence will probably be more like 60 pence.
UK company Cella Energy recently announced that it has developed a ‘micro-bead’ form of hydrogen fuel that is both cheap and environmentally-friendly. The synthetic fuel proposed by Cella Energy produces zero carbon emissions and is expected to cost just 19 pence a litre, bringing the cost of filling the average car tank down to just £42.
The British company which specialises in the production of hydrogen fuel said that it has developed a technology for producing hydrogen in ‘micro-bead’ form. The hydrogen micro-beads can be added to petrol to cut carbon emissions or they can be used as the primary fuel source.
When burned, hydrogen produces oxygen, so there are no carbon emissions. Cella Energy boss Stephen Voller says the hydrogen micro-beads could be used in existing internal combustion engines without any modifications.
What’s more, hydrogen contains three times the energy found in the equivalent amount of petrol. Voller reckons Cella Energy’s micro-beads could offer an average driving range of 300 to 400 miles on a single tank of the fuel.
The new technology is not quite ready for today’s drivers. The first road tests are expected to run next year. If the trials are successful, the new fuel could be available as soon as three years from now, giving us yet another option for motoring that is both green and cheap.
And there lies the rub: though some suggest the new fuel could cost as little as 19 pence, others are cautioning that this figure is unrealistic. They point out the effect on fuel costs of government duties and taxes.
Edmund King, president of motoring organisation the AA, says the expected cost savings simply aren’t realistic. He says hydrogen may be cheap now but that situation will no doubt change once the government decides to start taxing it.
In general, Britain’s fuel taxation has risen steadily in the last 15 years. From 1993 to 1999, fuel duties in the UK rose by three per cent above inflation. This rapid escalation arose out of the Conservative government’s introduction of the Fuel Price ‘escalator’.
The Fuel Price escalator was sold as a way to protect the environment. In the absence of viable public transit alternatives to draw people away from private cars, however, it also served as a handy way to generate fat revenues for the government.
Over recent decades, the price of fuel in the UK has gone from being among the cheapest in Europe to one of the most expensive. In 1993, the Fuel Tax escalator added three pence a litre to the cost of petrol. At this point, taxes formed 72.8 per cent of the price of petrol.
Just four years later, the escalator was slapping 11.1 pence on the price of a litre of unleaded petrol. In 1997, 75 pence of every pound spent on petrol was going to the government.
The escalator was finally abandoned in 1999, by which point 81.5 per cent of the cost of fuel was from taxation. Though fuel prices have continued to rise since then, much of this increase has come from the higher global cost of oil.
From the beginning of this year, the government raised the VAT rate to 20 per cent. Due to this latest move, the UK duty rate for main road fuels now sits at nearly 59 pence per litre.
It remains to be seen how, or indeed if, the government might tax hydrogen fuel, especially if it comes in a format that can easily and safely be used in existing automobiles. However, if history is any indication, we can expect to see even this amazingly cheap and clean fuel to be lumbered with painful government duties.
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Virtu prices US float at top of range
High-frequency trader Virtu Financial, online craft marketplace Etsy and party supplies chain Party City priced their US listings at the top of their indicative ranges on Wednesday, a day ahead of their trading debut.
Virtu’s $19-a-share initial public offering valued the global market maker at $2.6bn, and saw the company raise $314m, sources told the Financial Times.
Etsy and its investors raised almost $267m in the ecommerce platform’s $16-a-share flotation, which implied a market value of about $1.8bn. Meanwhile, retailer Party City secured a market capitalisation of nearly $2bn in its $17-per-share IPO, raising $372m.


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Download the best FUT 18 Draft Simulator to enjoy the fun of building drafts with latest FUT 18 players!
- Realistic pick of formations and players.
- Accurate calculation of Rating and Chemisty.
- Free and unlimited drafts.
- Detailed summary for each draft.
- Save, share and manage your amazing drafts.
- Have a realtime draft competition with global users!
- See who can build the squad with highest rating!
- Competition with famous clubs from all over the world.
- Realistic score simulation of matches.
- Pack rewards for each tournament.
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- Collect cards of different clubs, countries, card types.
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- Buy cards from Transfer Market to finish your collection.
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- Complete squad building challenges to get reward cards and coins!
- Check your ranks among the global users.
- Build squads with the cards you have collected
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- Use your drafts to compete with your friends!
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Great app, but some flaws
This game overall is fantastic, but there are some flaws. First, the friendly matches make no sense. I’ve got a 191 draft and 3 190 drafts, and it makes no sense for a person with a 180 to beat all of them. Please make it so higher rated drafts have an even better chance of winning, so I can actually want to make 190’s and such. Second, the chemistry is off point. For example, if I have a full team of Man City in Fifa 18 on my PS4, but they’re not all in the right positions, I still get 100 chem. But on this app, that’s not the case. Finally, a few things I recommend: 1.) Add a transfer market. 2.) Maybe add an option to friendly match with a squad builded squad. Thanks devs.
Love the game, but needs work!
This is a fantastic way to get people to be creative with FIFA, giving them ways to improve on making Hybrid teams and just getting to know soccer more. There is a downfall though... we need our cards!! There’s nothing more frustrating than packing a special card and not receiving it in your club! Now it’s not always the case but it happens. For example, I just packed a 84 rated inform Gabriel Jesus. I went to check my club and it just wasn’t there! I want to have the best cards for creating teams and doing the SBC’s. Please fix this issue. And if the makers of this app read this review, please give me all the cards I was supposed to receive. Thank you!
Great app, but is a work in progress
This app is really fun, and a great idea. However, there could be a few things added to make the app even better! Although complex, a transfer market in the game would make the app that much better. Also there should be position changes and other sorts of things like that. You should also be able to play against people with your draft/ squad. Also more teams/players need to be added. I want to complete one of the icon sbcs, however one of the requirements is a player from Willem II. There are no players in this app from Willem II so the sbc is impossible.
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Solving the Rubik's Cube - Step By Step
Beyond Rubik's Cube is being exhibited at the Liberty Science Center. Here are some highlights plus a How To Solve A Rubik's Cube cheat sheet
Funny pictures about Rubik's Cubism. Oh, and cool pics about Rubik's Cubism. Also, Rubik's Cubism photos.
Funny pictures about Awesome Rubik's Cube Dresser. Oh, and cool pics about Awesome Rubik's Cube Dresser. Also, Awesome Rubik's Cube Dresser photos.
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How to make a Rubiks Cube coffee table. For my future games room.

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An ACB20 is a twin vertical coil Active Chilled Beam with drain pans suitable for use in low temperature chilled water applications.
In sensible cooling only (dry coil) designs, the ACB20 can be used as a safeguard against unanticipated condensation. These applications include: older buildings with leaky envelopes and/or unreliable humidity control, spaces with operable windows, and building entrances. With a nearly identical appearance to the ACB40, the ACB20 can be used only in certain critical areas with special humidity concerns.
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Harvesting Rhode Island Series Airs on Rhode Island PBS
Alex Caserta and Soren Sorenson embarked on a journey to find out how today’s local farmers are adapting to a changing marketplace.
Rhode Island’s farming community has earned the spotlight in a new Rhode Island PBS television series called “Harvesting Rhode Island.” The five-part series airs on Sundays at 6 p.m. Although the series launched on March 22, there are still opportunities to watch upcoming and previously aired episodes. The “Farm City” episode will air at 6 p.m. on Sun., April 5. Check your local listings for additional viewing opportunities.
Executive producer and Rhode Islander Alex Caserta, director/editor Soren Sorenson and director of photography Jason Rossi embarked on a journey to find out how today’s farmers are adapting to a changing marketplace. The series turned into folk life studies showing how farmers have responded to technology and markets in order to survive. The filming crew went behind the scenes at various local farms, nurseries and wineries, including Rhode Island Mushroom Co., Greenvale Vineyards, Maple Dell Farm (which provides produce for Loie Fuller’s restaurant), Carolyn’s Sakonnet Vineyards, Salisbury Farm, Big Train Farm, South Side Community Land Trust, Portsmouth Nursery, Rhode Island Nurseries and Hoogendoorn Nurseries.
In the film series trailer, producer Alex Caserta explains how he became interested in the subject of farming in Rhode Island: “I recently retired from a thirty-four year career as a visual arts instructor in order to embark on a new adventure. As a photographer, my goal is to reveal historical information while shedding new light on the people and places that sustain our rich cultural heritage,” he says. “This is an opportunity for us to discover the farms, food and flavors of our beautiful state. This is a time for us to explore the beautiful, diverse wonders in our own backyard. This is Harvesting Rhode Island.”
Not only are the farmers and growers featured in the series implementing skills that have been handed down by generations, they’re also launching innovative ways to engage the public. From pick-your-own ventures to farmers markets and retail stands, plus selling directly to restaurants through Farm Fresh Rhode Island, find out how local agriculture is growing in ways that are far from sowing seeds and soil. harvestingrhodeisland.com
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"Harvesting Rhode Island" was made possible through a grant from the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management Division of Agriculture in 2014.


The transfer window might be shut but the Premier League rumour mill continues to spin with clubs already linked with potential summer deals.
Here, we've rounded up the latest rumours from around the web - including news from Burnley and clubs such as Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal and West Ham. Simply scroll down and click through the pages to see the latest gossip from the top-flight...
1. Villa need to survive to sign Sanson
Aston Villas chances of landing Marseille midfielder Morgan Sanson rest on whether they will retain their Premier League status. (Birmingham Live)
2. Could he move back to Bramall Lane?
Derby County coach Shay Given insists its too soon to hand Dean Henderson the number one jersey at Manchester United. Indeed, that could come as a summer boost for Sheffield United. (The Star)
3. Hammers ready to step up Watkins pursuit
West Ham United will step up their pursuit to sign Brentford forward Ollie Watkins this summer - if the Brentford fail to earn promotion to the Premier League. (The Sun)
4. Toffees considering midfield options
Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti is considering a number of midfield options this summer - including Espanyols Marc Roca. (Liverpool Echo)


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APC Smart UPS 1500 VA Rack 19 SMT1500RMI2U WITH BRAND NEW BATTERIES & AP9630 NMC
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(2) IEC Jumpers (Battery Backup). 50/60 Hz +/- 3 Hz (auto sensing). Input voltage range for main operations.Input voltage adjustable range for mains operation. Maintenance-free sealed Lead-Acid battery with suspended electrolyte : leakproof.
Full time multi-pole noise filtering : 0.3% IEEE surge let-through : zero clamping response time : meets UL 1449. Audible noise at 1 meter from surface of unit. CE, CSA, EAC, EN/IEC 62040-1, EN/IEC 62040-2, ENERGY STAR (EU), RCM, TUV, VDE. APC Smart-UPS 1500VA LCD RM 2U 230V. Provides temporary battery power when the utility power is out.Provides actual kilowatt hours of usage for energy conscious users. Patent-pending operating mode that bypasses unused electrical components in good power conditions to achieve very high operating efficiency without sacrificing any protection. Reduces utlility costs, generates less heat.
Provides management of the UPS via a serial port. Provides management of the UPS via a USB port (not available on all models). Warns when a battery is not available to provide backup power.Actively let you know if the unit is on battery, if the battery is low or if there is an overload condition. Provides remote power management of the UPS over the network. Peace of mind that comes with full equipment compatibility and reliability of a leader. Provides pure sine wave output which is recommended by server manufacturers using active power factor corrected (PFC) power supplies. Safety agency tested and approved means that you can deploy Smart-UPS with confidence that they meet or exceed the industrys most rigorous standards. Avoids costly power problems by keeping your IT equipment and data safe and available. Network grade power conditioning protects from damaging surges and disruptive noise. Solid state automatic voltage regulation boosts low input voltage up to 30% and trims high voltage up to 12% without battery operation. Reliable battery back-up capacity to power through outages or gracefully shutdown systems. Save time with easy and convenient remote accessibility. Network manageable via serial, USB or optional ethernet. Includes Powerchute® Business Edition Software for convenient monitoring and control, safe operating system shutdown and innovative energy management capabilities. Smarter productivity with ability to tailor to your specific application needs. Intuitive LCD interface provides clear information with the ability to configure the UPS locally with easy to use navigation keys. Over 15 different programmable settings including switched outlet group control allow for application specific settings, thresholds and notifications.
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Nirmal “Nims” Purja, a 36-year-old Nepali, became the fastest climber to summit the world’s 14 highest mountains on Tuesday, scaling all the mountains in just over six months. It’s a feat other climbers have taken several years to complete.
His extraordinary series of ascents makes him one of the most successful climbers at the highest altitudes, joining only a handful of other mountaineers who have climbed all of the 8,000-metre peaks in the Himalayas. Notably he climbed Everest, Lhotse and Makalu (the fourth and fifth highest peaks in the world) consecutively in just 48 hours.
The previous record was held by Kim Chang-ho, of South Korea, who took seven years, 11 months and 14 days.
“I am overwhelmed and incredibly proud to have completed this final summit and achieved my goal of climbing the world’s 14 tallest mountains in record time,” said Purja after his final ascent.
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SACRAMENTO (AP) - Several California lawmakers reacted Monday to the mass shooting a Connecticut elementary school by calling for new laws that they say are aimed at increasing safety, either through gun control or improved security at public schools.
MISSING 77-YEAR-OLD'S BODY FOUND IN RICHMOND: VALLEJO (AP) - The body of a missing 77-year-old man believed to have fallen into the waters off Mare Island has washed ashore.
THOUSANDS IN SIERRA FOOTHILLS WITHOUT POWER: IONE (AP) - Thousands of people in a handful of small communities in the Sierra Nevada foothills southeast of Sacramento are without electricity after a power outage hit the area.
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck said he plans to step up patrols of elementary and middle schools in the nation's second-largest school district by assigning officers to visit them at least once a day.
OFFICIALS ID CHP OFFICER KILLED IN OFF-DUTY CRASH: FAIRFIELD (AP) - Officials have released the name of a veteran California Highway Patrol officer who was killed in an off-duty motorcycle crash, while his colleagues remembered him as a dedicated public servant.
LOS ANGELES (AP) - A Southern California man has been arrested on suspicion of stabbing his grandmother to death, possibly with a barbecue fork.
NAPA (AP) - Napa Valley, one of the world's premier wine growing regions, has an uncommon problem these days: not enough new grapevine root stock is available to supply the massive replanting that's under way there.
OAKLAND (AP) - Hundreds of guns have been taken off the streets of Oakland and San Francisco in a gun buyback program that Oakland police Officer Johnna Watson described as a "huge success."
ENCINITAS (AP) - Public school yoga instructor Katie Campbell proudly looks out at 23 first graders as they contain their squirming in a kid-friendly version of the lotus position.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Pacific Gas and Electric Co. said it has fired or suspended nearly 20 workers after discovering legally required inspections may not have been performed.
SACRAMENTO (AP) - Impoverished Californians will soon get free cellphones.
SACRAMENTO (AP) - While cigarette sales have plunged, sales of smokeless tobacco products have surged in the past decade in California, with use among high school students especially leaving state public health officials concerned, according to a state report.
JURY: LAPD MUST PAY $24M FOR SHOOTING OF BOY, 13: LOS ANGELES (AP) - A jury has ruled the Los Angeles Police Department must pay $24 million for a 13-year-old boy shot by an officer and paralyzed as he played with a replica gun.
WOMAN'S SEX ROMP EXPOSES WORKERS' COMP FRAUD : SAN MATEO (AP) - A sex romp at a public park helped prosecutors convict a California woman of faking an ankle injury to collect workers' compensation payments, authorities said.
SACRAMENTO (AP) - California's population grew at the same modest pace during the year that ended in July as it did during the previous 12 months, sending the population to 37.8 million, according to a state population estimate released Thursday.
SACRAMENTO (AP) - California will have four governors in four days next week as top officials take turns temporarily leaving the state.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - The chief designer of the new, $6.4 billion eastern span of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge says more than 2,000 bolts and rods on the span that have been called into question are safe and can remain in place, a newspaper reported.
STOCKTON (AP) - Prosecutors in Northern California said Thursday that they have obtained an arrest warrant for a tuberculosis patient who has refused treatment and may be contagious, putting those around him at risk.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - An influential federal appeals court judge said Thursday that the nation's third lethal injection execution to go awry in six months underscores his call to bring back firing squads.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Groundwater losses from the Colorado River basin appear massive enough to challenge long-term water supplies for the seven states including California and parts of Mexico that it serves, according to a new study released Thursday that used NASA satellites.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - The California Highway Patrol has taken down safety guidelines for a sometimes criticized but legal driving maneuver in which motorcyclists pass stalled traffic by driving between lanes.
LONG BEACH (AP) - Police said Thursday they're deciding whether to arrest an 80-year-old man who shot a fleeing, unarmed burglar despite her telling him she was pregnant, but they have arrested the woman's accomplice on suspicion of murder for taking part in a crime that led to her death.


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Shea’s Performing Arts Center bringing down the curtain with ‘Book of Mormon’
Kinky Boots’ producer gets warm Buffalo welcome.
The music of the night is music to the ears of downtown businesses.
After years of planning, both north and south-bound vehicular traffic has returned the 600 block of Main Street that cuts through the spine of downtown Buffalo's Theater District.
WNY native stars in Motown the Musical! at Shea’s Performing Arts Center.
Andrew Pulkrabek's time in Buffalo will span little more than a year.
How do you tell a story about innovation in Buffalo? That was the question facing John Paget, tabbed to direct the film that became "Next Things Now: Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Buffalo."
For one late October week in Buffalo, when the region’s entrepreneurs and innovators gathered for an exhaustive stream of events, almost every conversation came back to attitude.
The future of the 43North business competition will be subject to an internal review in the coming weeks by key stakeholders and state officials.
Nearly 7,000 companies from all over the world submitted applications for the 43North business competition, vying for $5 million in cash prizes. But in the end, the local team carried the day.
The fact that 43North is giving out major cash prizes has been perhaps the dominant narrative in the inaugural year of the Buffalo-based business competition.
For the second time this month, the sale of a local company will result in a boost in grants and giving in Western New York by a private family foundation.


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By Hilary Russ HARTFORD (Reuters) - Connecticut, home to hedge fund billionaires alongside cities mired in poverty, is racing against the clock to pass a budget or face further spending cuts to education and municipal aid across the state. Nearly two months without a budget, Connecticut is gettingRead More »
Antonio Conte’s bumpy summer at Chelsea appeared to get a little smoother with a gritty victory over Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday at Wembley. According to a report in German football magazine SportBild, Chelsea has lost its patience with Conte, who won the Premier League in his first season as a manager in English football. In the Italian’s place, Chelsea is reportedly keen on appointing Thomas Tuchel, the 43-year-old German manager who spent two years at Borussia Dortmund before leaving the Bundesliga giant in May.
Lukas Podolski is considering legal action against Breitbart after it printed a photo of the German soccer player in an article about illegal immigration, according to reports. Breitbart apologized to Podolski and amended the article with a note from the editor, saying: “There is no evidence Mr Podolski is either a migrant gang member, nor being human trafficked.
The Union traveled all the way across the country, scored a couple of goals, and came within seconds of pulling off a huge win over a team that rarely loses at home. In the end, of course, that will only make Saturday’s 2-2 draw with the San Jose Earthquakes even more frustrating as Union coaches and players are well aware that stringing together wins is the only way to keep their flickering playoff hopes alive. In this week’s Inside Doop, we’ll take a look at how a win turned into a draw and the brutally tough week that lies ahead. Three thoughts about Saturday’s game 1. Anyone who’s watched the Union for the last eight seasons knows one-goal leads are never safe in the final minutes, especially


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London. B.T. Batsford Ltd. 1945. First edition, first printing. Red cloth-bound hardback with yellow titles, dust jacket. vi, 111 pages. Colour frontispiece, 32 black-and-white hors-texte plates, many text illustrations. Previous owner's signature in ink to front endpaper. English. 230 x 160mm. 0.35kg. . Very good, in very good dust jacket; slight shelf wear, light wear to spine ends of jacket, short 2cm tear at base of spine, a couple of short 1cm tears to head of spine, spine slightly browned, not price-clipped; no inscriptions, contemporary "W. H. Smith & Son, Rue de Rivoli, Paris" bookseller's label to rear endpaper.
Following on from Near East published two years earlier, Far East continues the story of Beaton's work and experience as a war photographer working for the Ministry of Information. The book covers his travels to India, Burma and China. Whilst there he took photographs of the locals, the landscape and the military, many of which are reproduced here. These are supplemented by Beaton's rich descriptions of these countries, their people and his wartime experiences. His accomplished line drawings appear throughout the text.


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Sought-after singer Chung Ha is set to welcome fans into her extraordinary world through a special online fan meeting!
Popular soloist Chung Ha is set to hold a virtual fan meeting where she will be greeting her lovely supporters domiciled not just in South Korea but all around the world!
MNH Entertainment broke the exciting news through Chung Ha’s social media channels on July 13 along with two colorful posters which contained the fan meeting’s details.
Titled BYULHARANG in CHUNGHA LAND, the talented singer’s upcoming event will take place on Naver V LIVE + this July 19, starting at 6 PM KST.
The special occasion will take place in celebration of the singer’s recent milestones, particularly the release of her latest track “PLAY” last July 6.
Tickets to the fan meeting can be purchased for 1,600 V LIVE coins. Meanwhile, official fan club members can purchase the tickets for 1,100 VLIVE coins each.
Expected to attract attention, the fan meeting will also serve as Chung Ha’s avenue to interact with her dear BYULHARANGS through sharing her recent ventures and comeback stories.
Furthermore, the singer will also be gifting her supportive fans with unreleased special performances in the online event.
A DAZZLING AND PLAYFUL COMEBACK
Just recently, Chung Ha blissfully made her comeback with her Latin-based melodious song “PLAY.” Furthermore, its music video has also amassed a total of 8.1 million YouTube views, as of current writing.
While displaying her unique artistry, the singer left fans in awe as she embodied the spirit of summer through her jaw-dropping vocals and striking choreography.
With this powerful comeback, Chung Ha swept the top spots on several Korean music charts such as Genie and Melon.
In just a day after its worldwide release, “PLAY” has also surpassed 400,000 unique listeners on Genie.
While preparing for her full-length album, Chung Ha will continue to promote her latest single on Korean music shows.
Source: Daily Sports
Photos from MNH Entertainment
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The 2.0-liter mono-injection Audi ABT engine was assembled at the factory from 1991 to 1996 and was installed only on the popular fourth-generation 80 model in the B4 body. This power unit was equipped with a rather capricious Mono-Motronic fuel injection system.
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|Torque output, Nm||148|
|Cylinder block||cast iron R4|
|Block head||aluminum 8v|
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|Piston stroke, mm||92.8|
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|Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Audi 80 1993)
|Engine lifespan, km||~360 000|
The engine was installed on:
- Audi 80 B4 (8C) in 1991 – 1995.
Disadvantages of the Audi ABT engine
- Most of the problems with this engine are due to the vagaries of the Mono-Motronic system.
- Malfunctions are usually caused by air leaks or a glitch in one of the sensors.
- In second place in popularity here are the failures of the components of the ignition system.
- The timing belt resource is approximately 90,000 km, but when it breaks, the valves most often do not bend.
- After 200,000 km, an oil burner often appears and hydraulic lifters knock hard.


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Parking is available at the trailhead at 110 Old Bell Road Charlotte, NC 28270 or at the McAlpine Creek Park at 8711 Monroe Road, Charlotte, NC 28212.
McAlpine Creek Greenway extends for 2.8 miles from Sardis Road to East Independence Boulevard. The entrance to the McAlpine Creek Trailhead is on Old Bell Road, off of Sardis Road. There are restrooms available at the trailhead.
From the trailhead, there is a short access path that turns right and goes under Sardis Road before the paved greenway begins. The greenway then follows McAlpine Creek for 1.6 miles and goes under Monroe Road. After this underpass, the greenway goes under an interesting railroad trestle and then over a bridge crossing the creek. From there, the greenway runs along the edge of McAlpine Creek Park. There are many other spur trails that go around the park and pond. At the end of the park, the greenway crosses over the creek again and then continues for a short distance before crossing under East Independence Boulevard. At this point, the greenway ends and connects with Campbell Creek Greenway
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Trump Missed Deadline for Promised Start of NAFTA Renegotiation in 100 Days, But Whenever Talks Begin, It is the Content, Not The Speed, That Counts
Statement of Lori Wallach, Director, Public Citizen’s Global Trade Watch
The Trump administration can rename NAFTA the North American Free and Most Fairest of Them All Trade Agreement, but given that NAFTA is packed with incentives to offshore jobs and special protectionist goodies for various industries, NAFTA must be replaced – not tweaked – to actually deliver better outcomes for working people.
Monthly government data will show whether a NAFTA replacement delivers on the trade deficit reduction and job creation Trump has promised and to move those numbers will require a new deal that raises Mexican wage levels and environmental standards and eliminates NAFTA’s job and investment offshoring incentives and ban on Buy American procurement.
Replacing NAFTA is important, but with China counting for half of the U.S. trade deficit, it is odd that Trump has not announced an end to negotiations almost completed by the Obama administration for a U.S.-China bilateral agreement that includes the job offshoring incentives at the heart of NAFTA or declared China a currency manipulator on his first day as promised.
It’s ironic that Trump is the beneficiary of the “Fast Track” trade authority narrowly enacted by congressional supporters of NAFTA. By delegating away its constitution trade authority, Congress has empowered Trump to unilaterally launch NAFTA renegotiations or create new bilateral deals with Mexico and Canada; determine the contents, sign and enter into deals before Congress gets a vote; and then write implementing legislation and force congressional consideration in 90 days with amendments forbidden and Senate supermajority rules suspended.
Under the Fast Track rules, Trump needed to have given notice on Monday, Jan. 31, to be able to start NAFTA renegotiations within his first 100 days as promised.
If the 500 official U.S. trade advisers representing corporate interests who have had a privileged role in developing our past trade deals, including NAFTA, remain in place to shape NAFTA renegotiations, the resulting deal not only could be more damaging to working people, but – like the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) – become impossible to enact.
Even with Fast Track, Trump requires House and Senate majorities to enact a NAFTA redo. Most congressional GOP and their corporate allies support the offshoring incentives and other terms that must be eliminated if Trump is to deliver on his deficit reduction and job growth goals. Building a congressional majority requires that a NAFTA replacement exclude terms that would alienate congressional Democrats who for decades have promoted NAFTA alternatives to expand trade without undermining American jobs and wages, access to affordable medicine, food safety or environmental protections. (See Citizens Trade Campaign’s Jan. 13 letter to Trump and U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro’s Jan. 3 letter to Trump on what must be in a NAFTA replacement for it to provide broad benefits.)
Many congressional Republicans and the corporations that have rigged past deals view NAFTA renegotiation as a means to revive aspects of the TPP. This includes limits on generic competition that bring down medicine prices for consumers. Including such terms would eliminate Democratic support.

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Is your rabbit following you around and everywhere you go?
Rabbits are very social animals that like spending time with their owners. They see their human companions as sources of comfort and security and will always follow them around.
In this article, we will discuss why your rabbits may be following you and determine if it is right to let them do so.
Rabbits are highly social animals, originating from a complex community structure in the wild.
Living in large groups, known as warrens, these creatures exhibit a broad range of social behaviors.
These behaviors can often translate into their interactions with humans, their newfound companions in domesticity.
One common misconception about rabbits is that they’re similar to rodents, such as hamsters or guinea pigs.
However, rabbits are lagomorphs, a completely different group of animals.
This difference is biological and reflected in their behavior, which is more aligned with animals of a higher social structure, such as dogs or cats.
Why Does My Rabbit Follow Me?
So, what does it mean when your rabbit follows you around?
It can signify several things, including:
Rabbits are naturally curious creatures, always looking for new and exciting things in their environment.
This curiosity drives their behavior and helps them learn about their surroundings.
So when you notice your rabbit following you, they might be interested in your activities or want to discover more about you.
This curiosity is an important trait that makes rabbits intelligent, engaging pets.
However, ensure your rabbit’s environment is safe to explore, as their curiosity could lead them to chew on harmful objects or venture into unsafe areas.
2. Seeking Attention
Rabbits, being social animals, crave interaction and bonding. If your rabbit is following you, they might be trying to communicate their need for your attention or affection.
This can be especially true for rabbits who have formed a strong bond with their owners.
They may seek your company, want to play with you, be petted, or enjoy your presence.
Moreover, rabbits have a wide range of emotions and can experience loneliness if they don’t receive enough social interaction.
Therefore, following you could also be a cry for companionship. As an owner, you should spend quality time with your rabbit, ensuring they feel loved and cared for.
Your rabbit may associate you with food, especially if you’re the one who usually feeds them.
So, if it’s nearing their mealtime and they start following you around, it could mean they’re hungry and expect you to provide their food.
It’s not unusual for rabbits to get excited about mealtime, and following their owners is one of the ways they show this anticipation.
Keep in mind that rabbits need a balanced diet primarily composed of hay, complemented by a suitable amount of fresh vegetables, rabbit pellets, and a limited quantity of fruit.
So, even if your rabbit seems eager for food, ensure you’re not overfeeding them.
4. Asserting Dominance
In the wild, rabbits have a clear social hierarchy in their warrens. This hierarchical behavior sometimes translates to domesticated rabbits too.
If your rabbit is following you persistently, it could be its way of asserting dominance or trying to establish its position in the ‘warren’ of your home.
While this is less common than the other reasons, it’s still possible. Asserting dominance can sometimes lead to aggressive behavior.
The Impact of a Rabbit’s Following Behavior
Rabbits are complex creatures with unique ways of interacting with their environment and human caretakers.
The act of a rabbit following its owner can have numerous implications, potentially providing profound insights into the rabbit’s mental state and your relationship with them.
Here’s how this behavior might impact you and your bunny:
1. Enhancing the Human-Rabbit Bond
When a rabbit chooses to follow its owner, it generally indicates a strong bond between them.
Rabbits are typically cautious animals, and the act of willingly following a human signifies a level of trust and comfort.
This trust is a vital component of your relationship with your rabbit. It shows that they see you not as a potential threat but as a companion or even part of their ‘family.’
This strong bond can benefit you as an owner, enhancing the overall pet ownership experience.
2. Indicating Comfort and Trust Levels
As prey animals, rabbits are naturally alert and wary of their surroundings.
When rabbits feel comfortable following their human caregiver, they feel safe and secure in their environment.
A rabbit’s comfort level and trust can impact its health and happiness.
Stress can lead to numerous health issues in rabbits so this behavior can be a positive sign of their overall well-being.
3. Uncovering Health Issues
While the following behavior can often indicate positive emotions, it can sometimes point to underlying health issues.
For instance, if your rabbit is following you around more than usual and seems to be begging for food even after being fed, it might be a sign that they are not feeling well or their nutritional needs are not being met.
In such cases, you should monitor your rabbit closely and see a vet if you notice any sudden changes in their behavior or appetite.
4. Potential for Overdependence
While a rabbit following its owner can signify a positive bond, it can sometimes indicate an overdependence on its human caregiver.
Rabbits are social animals but also need space and time to explore independently.
If a rabbit becomes overly attached, it might struggle with being alone if you leave them for the weekend or short holiday, which could lead to stress and anxiety.
Balancing interaction and independence is vital to ensure a rabbit’s emotional well-being.
If you notice signs of over-dependence, you might need to gradually encourage your rabbit to spend more time alone or provide them with toys and other forms of enrichment to keep them entertained when you’re not around.
Encouraging or Discouraging Following Behavior
As a rabbit owner, you should understand how to manage your pet’s behavior to ensure they’re comfortable and content, and this includes knowing when and how to encourage or discourage their following behavior.
Let’s delve into some practical strategies to guide your rabbit’s actions based on your specific circumstances and comfort levels:
Encouraging Following Behavior
If you enjoy your rabbit’s company and want to encourage them to follow you around, here are a few strategies:
1. Reward Positive Behavior: Reward your rabbit when they follow you by offering them a treat or gentle petting. Rabbits are intelligent animals and will quickly associate following you with positive experiences.
2. Regular Interaction: Make time for regular social interaction. Engaging in playful activities with your rabbit or simply spending time with them can help establish a bond, making them more likely to follow you.
3. Training: Rabbits can be trained using positive reinforcement techniques. You can use treats to encourage your rabbit to follow you and reinforce this behavior over time.
Discouraging Following Behavior
It can be endearing to have your rabbit follow you around, but there may be times when you need to discourage this behavior.
This could be due to the rabbit becoming overly dependent or if the following behavior becomes disruptive.
Here’s how you can gently dissuade your rabbit from following you:
1. Setting Boundaries: Teach your rabbit which areas are off-limits by gently guiding them away from these spaces. It might take time, but eventually, they’ll learn where they’re allowed to go and where they aren’t.
2. Providing Enrichment: If your rabbit is following you out of boredom, providing them with plenty of toys, puzzles, and opportunities for exploration can keep them entertained, reducing their need to follow you constantly.
3. Controlled Feeding: Establish a feeding routine if your rabbit follows you around mainly for food. Over time, they’ll learn that food is only available at certain times, which can discourage them from following you incessantly for treats.
Whether encouraging or discouraging your rabbit’s following behavior, you should approach it with patience and positive reinforcement.
Being harsh or punishing your rabbit could lead to stress or fear, adversely affecting their health and behavior.
Other Common Rabbit Behaviors
Besides following their owners, rabbits exhibit other behaviors that can seem peculiar if you’re unfamiliar with them.
If you understand these common behaviors, you can better connect with your rabbit and meet their needs.
Here are some common rabbit behaviors that may accompany the following:
Nudging is a typical rabbit behavior where they push their nose into you or other objects.
This can be their way of asking for attention or demanding that you move out of their way.
Sometimes, the nudging can also signify affection, especially if accompanied by relaxed body language.
If your rabbit is running circles around your feet, it’s usually a sign of excitement or an expression of affection.
In some cases, it can be a mating behavior.
Unspayed or unneutered rabbits may circle other rabbits or even their human caretakers as a form of courtship display.
3. Hopping or Leaping (Binking)
One of the most delightful rabbit behaviors is the “binky.”
Binky is a unique rabbit behavior where they jump in the air, twist their body, and head in opposite directions before landing.
This is a sign of pure joy and excitement, often exhibited when playing or exploring their surroundings.
A rabbit flop might initially give you a start because rabbits fall onto their sides or back and look like they’ve collapsed.
However, in most cases, a flop is a good sign. It shows that your rabbit is exceptionally relaxed and comfortable in their environment.
When a rabbit thumps or stomps its back legs, it’s usually a warning sign.
In the wild, rabbits use thumping to warn their warren of potential threats. In a domestic setting, rabbits may thump to express displeasure or fear.
Rabbits have scent glands under their chins, and they use these to mark their territory.
If you see your rabbit rubbing their chin on objects (or even on you), they’re leaving its scent behind to declare that it’s its territory.
Periscoping is when a rabbit stands on their hind legs with their ears standing straight up, looking much like a periscope.
This behavior is usually a sign of curiosity or caution as they try to get a better look at their surroundings.
Whether rabbits are following you out of curiosity, seeking affection, or asserting dominance, it’s clear that this behavior is a testament to their unique, often misunderstood, social nature.
Recognizing and understanding these behaviors will help you respond better to your rabbits and deepen the bond you share with them.
We hope this article helped you understand why your rabbit may follow you. If you have any questions, please comment below.
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2. Crowell-Davis, S. L. (2007). Behavior Problems in Pet Rabbits. Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine, 16(1), 38-44. DOI: 10.1053/j.jepm.2006.11.022. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1557506306001807

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Book Buddies is designed to help 1st-3rd grade readers who are having challenges with reading. Book Buddies creates a mentoring relationship between a teen and a child to increase the child’s reading confidence and skills while allowing the teen to earn volunteer hours. Book Buddy sessions will run every week on Thursdays from 4:30-5:30 p.m. The summer program will run Thursday, June 13 through Thursday, August 8.
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How trash contributes to street flooding in Albuquerque
Johnny Chandler works for Albuquerque’s municipal development department. He says our monsoon season is a double-edged sword.
“We want the moisture, we need the rain but it all comes down at one time and before you know it you’re not able to drive under Paseo del Norte and Coors because all the water came too quickly,” Chandler says.
Albuquerque is built to withstand downpours. From the streets to our water pumps. Chandler tells KOAT the city was designed around storm drains, but sometimes the water can be too much to handle.
He wants people in the city to know that when we get too much water too quickly, there isn’t any municipality that would be able to keep up flooding-wise.
Chandler also says our cities ability to process that much water can be hampered by trash and debris. “These things clog the storm drains as well. That prevents the water from going into the storm drain… and then that water backs up onto the roadway more than it would typically.”
It’s actually the New Mexico Department of Transportation in charge of keeping those drains clean.
Kimberly Gallegos works for NMDOT. She says, “We try to keep those flowing so when a day like yesterday comes through we're going to be OK. There’s not going to be any stalls in our inlets and backups to where the water does start to rise.”