The newest addition to this weeks “Watch of the Week” is the stunning Piaget Altiplano Ultimate Automatic – being full of character, and having a world record attached to it, puts you, as well as us, in for a treat. The Piaget Altiplano is a unique timepiece, which has many different elements that wouldn’t fit in with the “norm” – as we’ll mention further on throughout the article… but it’s exactly that, which makes it such a powerful statement to the watch world.
Crafting something so unique, and something which has never been done before allows us to understand and appreciate the complexity and attention to detail that Piaget has presented, not only to us, but the world outside of watches. So with that being said, let’s discuss the features, specifications and anything else relevant to the “Altiplano”.
WHAT MAKES THE PIAGET ALTIPLANO ULTIMATE WATCH SO SPECIAL?
This wafer-like timepiece, captures the essence of watchmaking, and presents it so elegantly, that it almost leaves us in a trance like state, just admiring the skill and complexity involved. Having a thickness of 4.3mm allows you to understand just how thin this “Piaget Altiplano Ultimate” watch is. Perfect for the watch collector/ enthusiast, whom of which is after a subtle yet elegant timepiece.
I think anyone would be inclined to add this watch to their collection, just simply for the fact that it held the world record for being one the thinnest watches in the world (broken by it’s own kind, of course). However, with the record being broken by the Bvlgari’s Octo Finissimo Tourbillon Automatic, it now sits at the number two spot (respectfully).
The movement found inside this “Piaget Altiplano” is a Swiss-made calibre 910P automatic movement, which we’ll discuss in more detail a little later on – but boy is it good! Well, enough said – let’s discuss the features this stunning watch comes equipped with, first up is the dial.
The dial on this “Piaget Altiplano Ultimate” watch is truly mesmerising, and is one that you could sit down and stare at for hours – I don’t think I would be able to concentrate anywhere with this watch on my wrist… as I’m sure a lot of you would be taken aback by the craftsmanship too. The attention to detail is commendable to the highest of standards.
With the sunburst satin-brushed skeletonised dial being so elegant and beautiful, it allows for a seamless blend of all the elements involved, and that includes the off-centred 12-hour dial, which is located at the 10 o’clock position. Some would say it’s a bold move, but others argue it allows for the skeletonised dial to be viewed in full perspective – which we agree with. If you’re planning to make the worlds thinnest watch, I think it’s acceptable to shuffle a few things around in order to display the movement inside.
Now, obviously as the previous holder of the world’s thinnest watch, it’s fair to say, this watch is thin. To be exact… it’s 4.3mm thick. The diameter of the case is 41mm, and the lug width is 21mm, which actually is quite normal to see. So if you’re after a watch which doesn’t look petite, but does look subtle – then this is definitely a go to.
The 18-karat white gold case assures you of the robustness and durability it holds, as some people might have doubts surrounding the durability of this watch due to it’s thinness. It also features sapphire glass crystal, which we’d expect to see in a watch worth around £30,500.
The case has a polished finish, with a smooth exterior, and a lot of curves. This gives off a beautiful effect when hit by the light, and allows for the watch to radiate that luxurious essence even more.
The “Piaget Altiplano Ultimate”, has a pin buckle-fastening black alligator strap equipped, which adds to that sense of luxury. The black alligator strap also adds for versatility, and adaptability as well as making this a dress watch to be worn for all occasions.
A subtle strap is the best kind of strap – and with it being light and easy to manoeuvre and re-adjust on your wrist, it makes for a cracking everyday watch too. Although, I’m not sure you’d catch me wearing this stunning “Altiplano” on a daily basis.
The incredible movement Found within the Piaget Altiplano Ultimate, is a Swiss-made calibre 910P automatic movement, which has a thickness of 4.3mm and a 41mm diameter. With the development of this timepiece taking 3 years, you can understand the complexity and craftsmanship which took place to achieve such a goal.
The running frequency of the movement is 21,600 Vph and the power reserve is 48-hours, rest assured that the precision and reliability is paramount throughout – it also allows those of you who like to travel, to explore and not have to worry about winding your watch, as long as the peripheral rotor is moving whilst on the go, you’re all good. Last but not least is the total of 30 jewels and 238 components it holds.
Case material – 18-karat white gold case
Movement type – Swiss-made calibre 910P automatic movement
Water resistant depth – 20m
Strap material – Pin buckle-fastening black alligator strap
Power reserve – 48-hour power reserve
Case diameter – 41mm
Case thickness – 4.3mm
Lug width – 21mm
Reference number – G0A43121


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A Comparison of New Jersey Tidal Energy Estimates: Georgia Tech Research Corporation and Natural Currents February 20, 2012 Roger Bason, President and Founder Jenai Rohllf, Geologist Natural Currents Energy Services, LLC 24 Roxanne Boulevard Highland, NY 12528 www.naturalcurrents.com
Introduction The Ocean Renewable Energy sector offers great promise to provide clean energy, green jobs and regional economic growth through the production of environmentally benign and economically profitable power generation. US national security and economic health will improve by transforming our coastlines into an environmentally friendly zone that provides naturally renewable energy to accelerate economic growth and national self-sufficiency. To develop this sector, the size and location of the tidal energy resource must be determined to understand its potential for regional development and electric power. After a brief introduction to the various Ocean Renewable technologies and their potential global impact, the focus of the paper is to describe measurement approaches for tidal energy potential and to assess how much tidal energy is available in the estuaries and coastal areas of New Jersey. Two alternative approaches are compared. One study released in June 2011 was completed by Georgia Tech Research Corporation with support from the USDOE. The Natural Currents study was self-funded and also received financial assistance from the NJDOT, Office of Maritime Resources and Office of Research. A Natural Currents estimate of 515 MW of potential tidal energy was presented in 2008 in a report to the NJ DOT Office of Maritime Resources. This was a rough estimate based on a capture of tidal energy across 2.5% (72 km /12 miles) of the New Jersey tidal shoreline (2,884 km / 1,792 miles). The projected output of installing 5,150 Natural Currents 100 kW cross flow tidal turbines would provide a maximum electric power output of 515 MW. During the period of 2010 and 2011, Natural Currents performed site specific surveys of ten (10) sites (Table 2 â€“ Natural Currents Tidal Energy Sites in New Jersey) and identified an additional ten (10) sites of known strong tidal flow speeds that combined identify the top 20 tidal energy sites in New Jersey. Additional factors for potential sites of tidal turbines or fields of turbines in the Natural Currents study included identification of eco-exclusion zones, near shore installation for ease of access, known limitations of 3 MW for grid connections at NJ feeder lines and local project support. A close examination of the tidal power sites in the two studies shows that the potential sites identified are largely complementary. The Natural Currents study indentified tidal site locations near existing infrastructure and power grid interconnections. The Georgia Tech study identified major tidal flows primarily around New Jersey shoreline inlets and the tidal flow out of the Delaware Bay. Using the estimate of 3 MW per site as an average for the 20 sites identified in the Natural Currents study, the complementary location of these sites provides an additional estimate of at least 60 MW to the Georgia Tech study total of 357 MW would provide a 417MW combined total for tidal power potential in New Jersey. This is the most accurate assessment of tidal energy in New Jersey to date. The Georgia Tech Research Corporation performed a coarse, large-scale study for all coastal areas of the United States including Alaska and the Pacific Islands. The estimate for the coastline of New Jersey and Delaware Bay totaled 357 MW. As it did not include areas of the Natural Currents fieldwork, a combined total makes sense as a revised estimate of tidal power potential for the state. 2
The difference in these estimates is due to several factors. The Georgia Tech study was performed as a large-scale coarse estimate of power potential. The analysis was made using mathematically modeled nodes ranging from 300 to 500 meters apart. Natural Currents field studies of ten sites were performed collecting actual tidal data using 1meter bins for tidal water speeds measured with Acoustic Doppler Profiling (ADP) technology. The level of granularity in the Natural Currents field studies was very specific to potential tidal energy sites that were close to grid interconnections. Natural Currents also included estuary river locations that were not measured by the Georgia Tech study but nevertheless are significant tidal sites, closely located to potential grid or dedicated offgrid applications. Generally Ocean Renewable Energy describes five (5) diverse technologies that occupy tidal rivers, estuarine zones and immediate offshore areas. These technologies include: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Offshore Wind Wave Energy Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) Tidal River (Hydrokinetic) Tidal Ocean (Marine Hydrokinetic or MHK)
This paper addresses Marine Hydrokinetic or MHK technologies (items 4 and 5 above) and the application of related technologies to harness flowing waterways generated by near shore coastal tides and flowing waters of rivers impacted by tidal flow patterns. Natural Currents Energy Services, LLC - Background Natural Currents Energy Services, LLC (Natural Currents or NC) has addressed two complementary aspects of Marine Hydrokinetic industry growth by actively pursuing (1) tidal technology testing and (2) tidal site development with equal interest since entering the field in 2001. These efforts include evaluating over 1,000 potential tidal energy sites worldwide during the past decade. A total of 485 potential tidal sites were assessed by Natural Currents around Long Island New York as consultant to LIPA in 2004-2005. The top 20 sites identified are presented in Long Island Tidal and Wave Energy Study: An Assessment of the Resource (January 2007). Natural Currents participated in the design, testing and development of five different types of tidal turbines during this 10-year span. These include demonstration tests of tidal turbines at Roosevelt Island, NY (2002/2003), Shelter Island, NY (2004), Neptune Beach, FL (2005), active flume water tests at the Alden Labs in Holden, MA (2008), advanced system design testing and modifications at the Central Aero-Hydrodynamic Institute (ZAGI) T-2 tunnel in Moscow, Russia (2009 and 2010) with additional field testing completed on the Shrewsbury River, NJ in 2010. During 2011, Natural Currents focused on the re-design of two types of horizontal cross flow tidal turbines to be tested in Europe under the MaRINET (Marine Renewable Infrastructure Network 2012-2016) to meet the evolving European Union tidal equipment standards that will likely define the future tidal energy marketplace worldwide.
Natural Currents achievements during the past decade include: 1.Natural Currents was granted the first Tidal Energy Site Permit in the State when issued NJDEP Waterfront Development Permit (#15525-05-0006.1) on January 14, 2010. 2.Natural Currents was the first MHK project funded by the US Government when it received a line item allocation of $990,000 for the Wards Island Renewable Energy Park in cooperation with the NYC Parks Department as part of EPACT-05 on November 22, 2005. 3.Natural Currents made the first tidal energy presentations to the United Nations Partnership for Small Island Developing States in June 2006. 4.Natural Currents staff presented the first US graduate level courses devoted entirely to tidal energy development at Columbia University School of Public Policy, School of International Public Affairs (SIPA) Center for Energy, Marine Transportation and Public Policy during 2001 to 2003. 5.Natural Currents testimony to the NJ Bureau of Public Utilities (NJ BPU) Energy Master Plan resulted in the highest rating by the Innovative Technologies Working Group on September 19, 2011 among all eleven (11) renewable technologies evaluated. Natural Currents completed a coarse, but fairly accurate estimate of tidal energy potential in a report to the New Jersey DOT, Office of Maritime Resources (2008). It is based on a key assumption that 2.5% (71 km or 12 miles) of the NJ Tidal shoreline (2884 km or 1,792 miles) could be developed for tidal energy production. NC has a known technology in the form of a cross flow tidal turbine that is 14 meters long and can produce 100 kW of tidal energy in a 2.5 to 3.0 meter per second (5 to 6 knot) tidal or river current. The estimate was based on the following; NC 2008 Estimate of Tidal Energy Potential in New Jersey Factor A. 1,792 miles B. 2,884 km C. 2,884,000m D. 72,100m E. 14m F. 140m G. 515 MW H. 5,150 Turbines I. $2.575 B J. $1.030 B K. 10 Years K. 2,060 Jobs
Explanation = miles of tidal shoreline in New Jersey 1 = kilometers of tidal shoreline in New Jersey = meters of tidal shoreline in New Jersey = meters of tidal shoreline using 2.5% of total shoreline = meters long NC 100 kW Sea Dragon cross flow turbine = meters for 1 MW tidal power (10 * 100kW) = Tidal Power Output from 2.5% of NJ Shoreline (D/F) = Number of Turbines necessary to produce 515 MW = Cost to Install 515MW Tidal at $0.5M per System = Labor Cost if 40% of Installed Cost is Labor = Estimated time period to install 515 MW Tidal Power = Jobs Generated (@$50,000/year ave) for 10 years
US Department of Commerce. Coastline of the United States - Length of shoreline to the head of tidewater. NOAA, National Ocean Service. 1939 â€“ 1940. www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0001801.html
Ocean Energy Global Marketplace A number of estimates have been made to predict the overall economic opportunity and power generation that tidal or Ocean Energy can contribute to our collective future at locations worldwide. In 1999 the British House of Commons Technology Assessment Committee stated “if 1/10th of 1% of the energy in the earth’s oceans was converted into electricity, it would supply the world electricity demand five times (5X) over.” To get a sense of overall scale for the Clean Energy Sector, Bloomberg New Energy Research indicates all Clean Energy Investment in 2010 reached $243B, a 30% increase over 2009. The Ocean Renewable sector represents a small but growing portion of this overall investment. A study by Douglas and Westwood (June, 2011) forecast the projected capital expenditure (Capex) on Wave and Tidal energy systems during the period of 2011 – 2015 to be $1.2B based on planned deployments of systems already in the development pipeline for the US, Canada and the UK. This study clearly reveals an historic turning point to an era of commercial growth for Ocean Energy. During this time period the study projects 150 MW of Ocean Energy based on existing pipeline projects (91 MW Tidal, 59 MW Wave). The study identifies the largest market as being the UK, with Canada second and the US third worldwide. A US DOE study reported by Forbes (February 2012) indicated that wave energy along the coastlines of the US could provide fully 50% of US energy needs. This study revealed that available technology wave power could provide 1,170 TW-hrs of electric power or 33%. The Pike Research Report “Hydrokinetic and Ocean Energy” projects a total of 2.4 GW (2,400 MW) of tidal power installed worldwide by 2017. This includes projections in South Korea (750 MW), UK (529 MW), Canada (300 MW), India (200 MW), China (200 MW), New Zealand (200 MW) and Australia (100 MW). This report further analyzes technology and site development for all marine and hydrokinetic resources including wave, tidal, river, ocean currents and ocean thermal gradients (OTEC) to include 760 MW in 2012 and 5,500 MW by 2017. These estimates vary as the studies evaluate different time frames, technologies, and results. However, it is clear that significant growth is predicted for this sector from all estimates and studies. Powerful economic incentives fuel the rapid advance of the emerging tidal energy industry. These incentives are the result of recent policy developments in the UK and Canada providing feed in tariffs with preferred rates for tidal energy production. These include the COMFIT in Nova Scotia ($624 MW-hr) and the UK ($425 MW-hr). US Tidal Assessment – Georgia Tech Research Corporation Study It is critically important to develop and improve upon assessments of the tidal energy resource, as well as identifying the size and location of the resource. The Georgia Tech study identifies tidal energy as one of the fastest growing energy technologies, that it will make a major contribution to carbon free energy and is the most predictable renewable energy resource.
A key element that Natural Currents has championed is the design of tidal energy systems along a coastline that can provide base load power from the tidal flux changes along the coast. This distinguishes tidal energy from intermittent sources such as wind and solar renewable energy systems. The Georgia Tech study presents a well-documented assessment of tidal energy potential for each state of the US based on an advanced ocean circulation numerical model (ROMS). The study also provides a GIS database available that is available to all users over the Internet. (). The study provides a valuable tool to improve our understanding of tidal power opportunities throughout the US including Alaska, Hawaii and the Pacific Islands in a general and coarse scale In the Georgia Tech study, a number of criteria were used to determine tidal potential; • Tidal current velocity and flow rate: the direction, speed and volume of water passing through the site in space and time. • Site characteristics also include: bathymetry, water depth, geology of the seabed and environmental impacts will determine the deployment method needed and the cost of installation. • Electrical grid connection and local cost of electricity: the seafloor cable, distance from the proposed site to a grid access point and the cost of competing sources of electricity will also help determine the viability of an installation. Following the guidelines in the EPRI report for estimating tidal current energy resources (EPRI 2006a), preliminary investigations of the tidal currents can be conducted based on the tidal current predictions provided by NOAA tidal current stations (NOAA, 2008b). There are over 2700 of these stations which are sparsely distributed in inlets, rivers, channels and bays. The kinetic tidal power per unit area, power density, given in this figure were calculated using the equation: Ptide = 1/2 • ρ • V3 Where ρ is the density of water and V is the magnitude of the depth averaged maximum velocity.
Figure 1. Maximum available power per unit area (power density) based on NOAA tidal current predictions in the vicinity of the Savannah River. The diameters of the circles are proportional to the power density. (Haas, Fritz, & French, 2011) Georgia Tech Project Objectives The stated Georgia Tech project objectives included: 1. Utilize an advanced ocean circulation model (ROMS) to predict tidal currents. 2. Compute the tidal harmonic constituents for the tidal velocities and water levels. 3. Validate the velocities and water levels predicted by the model with available data. 4. Build a GIS database of the tidal constituents. 5. Develop GIS tools for dissemination of the data a. A filter based on depth requirements. b. Compute current velocity histograms based on the tidal constituents. c. Compute the available power density (W/m2) based on the velocity d. Use turbine efficiencies to determine the effective power density. e. Compute the total available power within arrays based on turbine parameters. f. Compute the velocity histogram at specified elevations. 6. Develop a web-based interface for accessing the GIS database and using the GIS tools. Technical Description of the ROMS Modeling System The numerical model the Regional Ocean Modeling System (ROMS) is a member of a general class of three-dimensional, free surface, terrain following numerical models that solve three-dimensional Reynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes equations (RANS) using the hydrostatic and Boussinesq assumptions. ROMS uses finite-difference approximations on a horizontal curvilinear Arakawa C 7
grid and vertical stretched terrain-following coordinates. Momentum and scalar advection and diffusive processes are solved using transport equations and an equation of state computes the density field that accounts for temperature, salinity, and suspended-sediment concentrations. The modeling system provides a flexible framework that allows multiple choices for many of the model components such as several options for advection schemes (second order, third order, fourth order, and positive definite), turbulence models, lateral boundary conditions, bottom- and surfaceboundary layer sub models, air-sea fluxes, surface drifters, a nutrient-phytoplankton-zooplankton model, and a fully developed ad joint model for computing model inverses and data assimilation. The model also includes a wetting and drying boundary condition, which is essential for tidal flow simulations. The code is written in Fortran90 and runs in serial mode or on multiple processors using either shared- or distributed-memory architectures. The computational grids were set up and the results were calibrated following the outlines of tidal stream modeling efforts for a regional study. (Haas, Fritz, & French, 2011) Mapping Results of Georgia Tech Study
Figure-2. Presents an overview of the tidal energy sites and grids for US coastlines off Alaska and the Gulf of Mexico.
Figure-3. Computational grids for US East and West Coasts. (Haas, Fritz, & French, 2011)
Figure-4. Georgia Techs Total Theoretical Available Power (MW) from Tidal Streams Along the NJ Coast (Haas, Fritz, & French, 2011)
Table-1. Georgia Tech locations and characteristics of the total theoretical available power along the coast of New Jersey and the Delaware Bay (Haas, Fritz, & French, 2011) Figure-4 presents a summary of New Jersey potential tidal locations identified by the Georgia Tech Research Corporation. The evaluations have coarse granularity and are very broad scale. In contrast to the this study, the Natural Currents evaluation of tidal energy potential made site specific assessments using detailed evaluations of additional locations. These are presented in Figure-5 below as the Natural Currents sites (yellow dots) in addition to the Georgia Tech tidal energy sites (red dots) identified by advanced numerical modeling (ROMS) using supercomputers. Georgia Tech tidal site data is presented in both Table 1 that provides a summary of total power from each of ten sites and Table 3 which presents the location for these sites as shown in the maps below (Figures-5 and 6).
Figure-5. Detail of Southern Jersey and the Cape May Coast
Figure-6. NJ Tidal Energy Sites Identified by Natural Currents (yellow) and Ga Tech (red).
Number - Site 1- Highlands 2- Belmar
Comments Owner / Organization
40.4 -73.99 40.18 -74.02 40.11 -74.05 40.07 -74.04
FERC Permit # 13725
3- Hoffman’sBrielle 4- Wills’ Hole Point Pleasant Beach 5- Point Pleasant Canal 6- Barnegat Light
7- Atlantic City – Margate Bridge 8- Egg Harbor
Manasquan River Point Pleasant Canal Barnegat Inlet
9- Sea Isle
10- Hereford Inlet
12- Cape May Inlet
13- Cape May Harbor 14- Cape May Canal- Rt 162 15- Cape May Canal- RR 16- Boat World
Inter Coastal Cape May Canal Cape May Canal Maurice River
17- Port Norris
18- Greenwich Pier
19- Hancock Harbor 20- Salem City
Cohansey River Salem River
40.07 -74.06 39.76 -74.10 39.38 -74.42 39.29 -74.56 39.15 -74.70 39.02 -74.79 38.98 -74.83 38.95 -74.87 38.95 -74.90 38.96 -74.92 38.96 -74.92 39.25 -75.00 39.23 -75.01 39.38 -75.35 39.37 -75.36 39.58 -75.48
Site at City of Belmar Marina FERC Permit # 13682 FERC Permit # 13247 NJ Maritime Police Station NJ Dept Of Transportation Margate Bridge- Private Owners NJ Dept Of Transportation NJ Dept Of Transportation NJ Dept Of Transportation NJ Dept Of Transportation NJ Dept Of Transportation NJ Dept Of Transportation NJ Dept Of Transportation Short Line Rail Road Bridge FERC Permit # 14222 FERC Permit #14234 Municipal Municipal FERC Permit # 13849 NJ Dept Of Transportation
** FERC = Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Table-2. Natural Currents Tidal Site Locations per Maps in Figures 5 & 6.
Number - Site 01 – Barnegat 02 – Point Creek 03 – Little Egg 04 – Steelman Bay 05 – Absecon Inlet 06 – Great Egg Harbor Inlet 07 – Corson Inlet 08 – Hereford Inlet 09 – Cape May Inlet 10 – Delaware Bay
Latitude Longitude 39.77 -74.10 39.51 -79.30 39.50 -74.30 39.45 -74.33 39.38 -74.41 39.30 -74.55 39.20 -74.65 39.02 -74.79 38.95 -74.87 38.87 -75.03
Table-3. Georgia Tech tidal site locations - Coast of New Jersey and the Delaware Bay
The following three figures present data collected in the Georgia Tech study that relates to the findings and modeling to tidal flow speeds and patterns along the New Jersey coastline and Delaware Bay. The overall power potential of tidal flow in the Delaware Bay (331 MW) is almost 13 times larger than that estimated by Georgia Tech for the entire coastline of New Jersey (26 MW). The Natural Currents study resulted from the application of local knowledge, specific requests by clients for tidal surveys, map studies and experience on the water. Ten of the 20 top tidal energy sites listed were studied with detailed field research including Acoustic Doppler Profilers (ADP) technology that is highly accurate to within 0.1 cm/sec on tidal speed measurements. Measurements were made through the water column in 1-meter bins from the surface to the seabed. On site bathymetric studies were also performed within 0.03m. Figure-7, Fuigure-8 and Figure-9 present findings from the Georgia Tech study. Figure-7 presents Mean Tidal Current Speeds through a range of 0.3 m/sec to 2.6 m/sec along the New Jersey Coast and Delaware Bay. Figure-8 presents the Mean Kinetic Power Density with a scale ranging from 50 W/m to ~700 W/m. Figure-9 presents Water Depths ranging from <2m (6 feet) to 75m (246 feet) along the New Jersey shoreline.
Figure 7. Mean Current Speed (see key below)(Georgia Tech, 2011)
Figure 8. Mean Kinetic Power Density (see key below) (Georgia Tech, 2011)
Figure 9. Water Depth (see key below) (Georgia Tech, 2011)
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The paper compares Natural Currents tidal estimates (2008-2009) for the State of New Jersey with results completed by a USDOE Georgia Tech...
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The paper compares Natural Currents tidal estimates (2008-2009) for the State of New Jersey with results completed by a USDOE Georgia Tech...

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This section is from the book "The Florists' Manual", by William Scott. Also available from Amazon: The Florist's Manual.
Where these broad-leaved evergreen shrubs will flourish out of doors there is no hardy shrub that equals them for color and massive beauty. We have seen acres of them growing as freely as a weigelia or philadelphus, and in many parts of Great Britain they are planted for game covers, but that is on the other side of the Atlantic. In the vicinity of Boston they appear to do well, and nearer home I have seen some large, healthy plants, but in this immediate neighborhood they are a failure. Thousands of dollars have been spent for their purchase and care, but in a few years they are gone. We have pulled up this spring the remains of rhododendrons and kalmias (and replaced with hardy deciduous shrubs) which the confiding owner had purchased from the agent, who showed him the gorgeous picture of a rhododendron warranted (till the bill was paid) to grow and blossom even more beautifully than the colored plate. So be careful, and unless you are sure that these plants thrive in your neighborhood, don't sell them. There are any number of good, honest, hardy shrubs.
It is said that the rhododendron, or any of the Ericaceae order, will not thrive where the soil is impregnated with lime. So there cannot be lime in some parts of the Alleghany mountains, for there the kalmias cover the mountain side. R. Catawbiense is widely distributed through our eastern states, and is quite hardy. There are other causes than the lime that make the rhododendron an undesirable plant for our northern states. It gets burnt with the bright suns of March when the leaves are frozen hard. The past winter has destroyed many.
It is as forcing plants that we are chiefly interested in them. They take up much room and we have several times declared we would leave them alone, but as the drummer pays his annual visit we relent and say: "Well, we will try just a few." And it is only a few you want in the commercial greenhouse; and the best time to have them is at Easter. For the past two or three years well flowered rhododendrons of medium size have sold well.
The rhododendrons that you see planted by the landscape gardener (especially if he is from a distance), and those we buy to force, are varieties of R. Ponticum. They are propagated from seed, by cuttings of the half-ripened wood, by layers and by grafting. The last method is the usual one to increase the fine named varieties. The business of propagating and growing the rhododendron is a specialty with those who have the suitable soil, such as the fine peat of Surrey, England, or the black peaty soil of Holland and Belgium.
If I attempted to grow on over summer any rhododendrons I would use two-thirds of turfy loam and one-third well rotted leaves. You could not, however, begin to grow them a season as cheaply as you can purchase fine young plants, well set with buds, that only need a few months' care, like our newly imported azaleas, with this difference, that you must expect to sell or give away all your rhododendrons, while your unsold azaleas are, with proper treatment, much better plants the second year.
When potting the newly imported plant see that the ball is not too dry. It is better to make sure by dipping it in a tub of water. Pack the soil firmly around the old ball and store the plants away in the coolest house or frame you have. At New Year's, bring them into more heat. We failed several years to get them into flower, thinking that like the azaleas they would come along in a cool house. They won't do it; you must give them 60 to 65 degrees at night and syringe them daily; in fact, it is heat and moisture that bring them out. They may not need three months to force them out, but it is well to be in time, and be sure to give the roots plenty of water, particularly when in flower. The flowers wilt easily in the sun if the roots are dry.
Bed of Callas.
There are countless varieties, but some of the handsomest do not force well; so in ordering see that the varieties are suitable. Desirable forcing varieties are now largely grown for that purpose.
When you realize that the rhododendron is perfectly hardy, you will understand better the treatment the plants need before you start to force them. You will frequently see them put at once into the greenhouse, perhaps at a night temperature of 50 degrees. This is waste of room and is uncalled for. A cold shed or coldframe where shading can be applied is just as suitable for them, but when you do start to force they need a brisk heat.
There are now beautiful hybrid rhododendrons, the offspring of several species, which make fine conservatory plants. They should be managed as we do azaleas, without the severe pruning. After flowering they make their growth and should be encouraged to grow by a good heat and moisture. When you see the buds set you can plunge them out of doors for the summer and remove to a cool house when you do the Indian azaleas.

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Long before my mom lovingly scolded me for wearing high-heeled shoes while pregnant, she used to routinely plead with me to not carry my (usually heavy) backpack on one shoulder. "You're going to hurt your back," she warned. But wearing straps on both shoulders was very uncool (in southern Wisconsin, where I grew up, anyway), and so I dismissed my well-meaning mother with a hand wave and a reminder of my favorite mantra. "Style over comfort, Mom."
As it turns out (and no big surprise here) my mom was on to something: Lugging around heavy books for months and years on end really can hurt your back. Today on the Well blog, Jane Brody paints the not-so-pretty picture:
Among the risks described by Dr. Pierre D’Hemecourt, a sports medicine specialist at Children’s Hospital Boston, are stress fractures in the back, inflammation of growth cartilage, back and neck strain, and nerve damage in the neck and shoulders.
The federal Consumer Product Safety Commission calculated that carrying a 12-pound backpack to and from school and lifting it 10 times a day for an entire school year puts a cumulative load on youngsters’ bodies of 21,600 pounds — the equivalent of six mid-sized cars.
Not surprisingly, one in four students [in a recent study on backpacks and back health] said they had suffered back pain for more than 15 days during the previous year; scoliosis — curvature of the spine — accounted for 70 percent of those with pain. The remaining 30 percent had either low back pain or contractures — continuous, involuntary muscle contractions. Girls faced a greater risk of back pain than boys, and their risk increased with age (and, presumably, years of lugging around their heavy packs).
Brody goes on to provide tips for ways to reduce a backpack's load and minimize a child's risks of developing problems, and her last one is to "never... carry the pack on one shoulder." I have a feeling my mom is smiling, knowingly, as she reads this.
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Aquila dives as China’s Baosteel warns no better bid coming
Shares in Australian Aquila Resources (TSE, ASX: AQA) took a steep dip Friday after Chinese steel giant Baosteel Resources said it would not sweeten its $1.3 billion takeover offer for the iron ore and coal explorer.
Aquila’s stock closed down 12.43% to A$3.10, the most in five years as Baosteel chairman Dai Zhihao threatened to dump the company’s 19.8% stake and any involvement in the West Pilbara project if the bid failed. It also warned that, as agreed with its partner Aurizon Holdings (ASX:AZJ) would not extend the offer period past the July deadline.
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Remember back in February? When I made this quilt?
In other news, my "Sing Praise" SAQA quilt (also made from pieces of this same iris adventure) sold yesterday in the online auction.
Franki smile as much as it does me.
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By George SIbley
When Ryan Zinke was appointed Secretary of the Department of Interior a year ago, he declared himself to be an “unapologetic admirer of Teddy Roosevelt,” whom we think of as the father of American conservation. Secretary Zinke’s actions since then have caused virtually all contemporary American conservation organizations to call him out on that, and to directly challenge his proclaimed commitment to any concept of conservation.
A look back in history, though, suggests that while he is no conservationist in the conventional contemporary sense of the word, Zinke may be channeling Teddy Roosevelt and his concept of conservation pretty faithfully. This calls attention to the dynamic nature of conservation as an ever-evolving concept in our ever-changing relationship with everything else on the planet.
Roosevelt’s sidekick Gifford Pinchot claimed to have conceived the idea of a broad-based conservation policy in 1907 as a “solitary horseman” out riding meditatively around Washington (sound familiar?). He then worked with Roosevelt and others in the administration to lay out the basic philosophy: “The first great fact about conservation,” he wrote, “is that it stands for development. There has been a fundamental misconception that conservation means nothing but the husbanding of resources for future generations. There could be no more serious mistake. Conservation demands the welfare of this generation first, and afterward the welfare of the generations to follow.”
“In the second place,” Pinchot continued, “conservation stands for the prevention of waste,” pointing often to how nature as well as human industry wasted resources: forest fires burning unchecked, rivers that ran off unused to the ocean in spring floods. “There may be just as much waste in neglecting the development and use of certain natural resources as there is in their destruction.”
Roosevelt took it from there, in 1908 before a thousand governors, congressmen and other leaders he had summoned to the first national conservation conference in Washington. “The wise use of all of our natural resources,” he told the assembled, “is the great material question of today.”
He also focused on waste: the destructive mining of timber and grasslands, the resulting abandonment and erosion, the soil loss from careless or ignorant farming practices, and the wastelands left behind from mineral mining. He echoed Pinchot on nature’s waste of resources.
Wiser, more efficient use of the nation’s remaining resources was the solution. Through better management, he said, “man can improve on nature by compelling its resources to renew and even reconstruct themselves in such manner as to serve increasingly beneficial uses, while the living waters can be so controlled as to multiply their benefits.”
By 1908 he had already launched major elements of his conservation agenda. Here in Central Colorado, his new Bureau of Reclamation was at work on the five-mile tunnel to move Gunnison River water from the Black Canyon to the Uncompahgre Valley. Down in Arizona, the Bureau was building the Theodore Roosevelt Dam for the Salt River Project that enabled the growth of Phoenix. Reclamation was conservation: control the “living waters … to multiply their benefits” before the waters are “wasted” to the ocean.
And Forest Service Ranger Number One, William Kreutzer, was raising hell here among the ranchers and woodcutters in the newly designated Gunnison National Forest (1905), demanding not only that they use the resources of the forest and grasslands more responsibly, but that they start paying for the public resources they’d been using free.
That was but a small piece of 230 million acres of the remaining public lands that Roosevelt put under some form of administrative control. Two-thirds were designated as national forests, and removed from the Department of the Interior’s domain to the Department of Agriculture by Pinchot, a clear signal that these would be “working forests,” producing wood and water for beneficial use; the U.S. Forest Service was created to begin that work, and crews began to fight forest fires that had previously burned wild and wasted the resources.
The other 80 million acres of public land put into reserved status was primarily in national parks, national monuments and wildlife preserves. Roosevelt talked Congress into passing the American Antiquities Preservation Act enabling the president to create national monuments without having to get the Congressional approval needed for national park status. He did nothing, however, to actively preserve these lands; the Park Service was not created until 1916 under President Wilson; Roosevelt’s first priority was to exemplify the efficient development of the nation’s resources.
This was an active, muscular conservation; it moved the national consciousness from thoughtless human use toward use for “the greatest good for the greatest number for the longest time,” but it was still a very use-oriented conservation, whose purpose, he stated, was responsible development that addressed “the problem of national efficiency, the patriotic duty of insuring the safety and continuity of the nation.”
Conservation has been maturing into something more complex and dynamic in the century since Teddy Roosevelt and Gifford Pinchot “invented” it. We who call ourselves conservationists today array ourselves along a continuum bounded by two extremes: Roosevelt’s active responsible development at one end (corrupted into the no-holds-barred Wise Use Movement of the 1980s echoed today by Zinke); and at the other end the preservation impulse advocated by Roosevelt’s alter ego John Muir – that being to protect our remaining resources as much as possible from further development and to just enjoy what we would otherwise lose by developing. Originally friends, Roosevelt and Muir became adversarial over San Francisco’s desire to dam the Hetch Hetchy valley adjacent to Yosemite National Park, with Roosevelt favoring the utilitarian “greatest good for the greatest number” over the aesthetic value – which Muir argued was a greater good for a greater number, and for a longer time.
Even more significant probably was Roosevelt’s judgment in the case of the outright theft of Owens Valley water in Southern California by the City of Los Angeles; he lamented the dishonesty, but came down for the growing city over the agrarian community – a big deal in the “Two Americas” discourse I’ve been going on about in these pages, the usually civil conflict between the Industrial Revolution and America’s agrarian counterrevolution. The federal reservation of public lands, and installation of administrative rangers, meant the end of local control over the commons essential to the agrarian vision (often abused, it’s true), and favored access by large-scale “efficient” industrial development.
Today, disillusioned by a century of intensive development of everything, most conservationists since the 1960s have slid further on that continuum away from development and reclamation as conservation, and closer to the preservation end of the scale. Conservationists in 1900 lamented the amount of Colorado River water that flowed into the sea unused; today conservationists lament that none of the river’s heavily used water goes to the sea at all.
Maybe, as the Trumpsters claim, the conservation pendulum since the 1960s has swung a little too far toward the preservation end; maybe not. But the efforts of Trump, Zinke and Pruitt to pull it all the way back to naïve Rooseveltian conservation-through-development, in the face of all contradicting evidence, is not going to help us find a way forward.
Still, with an ever-growing population and diminishing resources (even of a “renewable-like” water), we are also not in a position where just “husbanding of resources” is going to get us very far into the future either – not without a massive die-off or economic collapse or both to bring our species more into balance with the realities of the planet.
I find ecosystem restoration an attractive option, so long as it isn’t narrowly interpreted to mean putting things back the way they were. I come back to the discourse I reported a few months ago (Colo. Central, Jan-Feb 2018), the debate between Western State professor and author, John Hausdoerffer, and University of California professor and author, Rod Nash, over whether we need to move into the future as “gardeners” or “guardians” on our planet … both maybe? In constant collaborative dialogue?
But whatever we decide conservation means for the future – we’d better plan to just start at home. We’re going to get no help from the alleged Rooseveltians at the national level.
George Sibley lives and writes in Gunnison, and is the author of “Water Wranglers,” a history of Colorado’s water development. email@example.com.


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ELLICOTT CITY, MD – The 50th Anniversary of the Long Reach Village Center will be celebrated on Friday, October 15 from 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. and Saturday, October 16 from 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. The weekend celebration will take place at the Long Reach Village Center at 8775 Cloudleap Ct, Columbia, MD. The festival will feature music and performing arts entertainment, arts and craft show and sale, food trucks, family-friendly programming, and more.
The Long Reach 50th Anniversary Celebration is presented by the Office of the County Executive in partnership with the Columbia Festival of the Arts and the Columbia Association. This event will follow all federal, state, and County guidelines for COVID safety and social distancing. For more details on the activities that will be part of the two-day festival, please visit https://longreach50.com.
"Long Reach Village has always been a gathering place for our neighborhood, and we're especially pleased to see the progress made over the past few years to bring new life, thriving businesses, and important services to our community," said Councilman Opel Jones. "Now a destination for arts, culture, and entrepreneurs, I'm thrilled to help Long Reach Village celebrate 50 years of bringing family, friends, and neighbors together."
"What better way to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Long Reach Village than to bring our community together to enjoy great music and art, taste great food by local vendors, plus activities for the entire family," said Robert Neal Marshall, Executive Director, Columbia Festival of the Arts. "Doodle Hatch is so unique – unleashed imagination and Squonk Opera is a huge spectacle act not to be missed. On the Long Reach stage, we have a fantastic lineup of international and local music performances. You can literally take a walk-through history, enjoy hands-on activities in the family area, and much more. Folks are looking for ways to come together after so many months, and we are excited to collaborate with the Howard County Executive, Dr. Calvin Ball, to do so in a safe and careful way, celebrating the culture, diversity, and beauty of Long Reach Village."
Developed in the '70s, the Long Reach Village Center (LRVC) has been a hub for residents serving various neighborhood needs. Various civic spaces were developed to support commercial uses and provide focal points for social interaction. With the growth of newer commercial centers nearby, and changing market conditions, most LRVC experienced disinvestment and high vacancy rates. After years of challenges, County Executive Ball announced a swift short-term renovation and long-term renewal for Long Reach Village. The goal of creating "A Vibrant Village Center For Today" will be met through a stabilization plan of maintenance, repair, beautification, and placemaking.
"For the last 50 years, Long Reach has been a cornerstone of arts and expression in our community. CA is proud of spaces like Columbia Art Center and Stonehouse where people of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities are encouraged to come together and create," said Columbia Association President/CEO Lakey Boyd. "We celebrate this incredible milestone and look forward to many more years of growth as we find new ways to best serve everyone in the Village of Long Reach and beyond."
The work is already underway to generate renewed interest and excitement in the hub of Long Reach. The County has leased or is in the process of leasing space in Long Reach to arts and culture and education organizations that can give back to the community. In 2018, retail space at Long Reach Village Center was only 23% occupied, and today retail occupancy is at 95%. Learn more about Long Reach Rising and the progress made here.
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Developed in the '70s, Long Reach Village Center (LRVC) is the largest and one of the oldest villages that make up Columbia, Maryland. The Village includes four neighborhoods: Jeffers Hill, Kendall Ridge, Locust Park, and Phelps Luck. The Village has evolved over the last fifty years but remains home to more than 15 thousand residents in Howard County. The Village is home to a mix of community and arts organizations, merchants, and open space for community recreation, neighborhood gathering spaces, senior resources, and more. The Howard County Government recently committed to the future of Long Reach with a sizeable redevelopment plan to ensure the longevity of the Village continues https://longreach.org


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Process of producing novel reusable pressure-sensitive transfer elements comprising a microporous resinous network of synthetic thermoplastic resin having formed therein a pressure-exudable fluid ink containing a polymerizable resin-forming material. The resin-forming material is stable within the transfer element under ambient conditions but is capable of being exuded to a copy sheet, as an ingredient of said ink, to form images which can be cured by subjecting them to polymerization conditions.
1. A pressure-sensitive transfer element comprising a microporous network of synthetic thermoplastic resin containing within the pores thereof a pressure-exudable fluid ink comprising a polymerizable resin-forming binder material and coloring matter, said ink being pressure-transferable to a copy sheet in the form of a fluid ink capable of being polymerized and solidified by subjecting it to polymerization conditions.
2. A transfer element according to claim 1 in which the polymerizable resin-forming binder material of the ink comprises a material capable of being polymerized by exposure to a light source rich in ultraviolet radiation.
3. A transfer element according to claim 2 in which the resin-forming binder material comprises a pentaerithritol acrylate monomer.
4. A transfer element according to claim 1 in which the synthetic thermoplastic resin comprises a vinyl resin.
5. A transfer element according to claim 1 in which said microporous network is in the form of a thin layer supported by a flexible foundation to provide a pressure-sensitive image-forming transfer element.
6. Process for producing a transfer element containing a fluid ink capable of being solidified by exposure to polymerization conditions, comprising providing a composition by uniformly mixing a synthetic thermoplastic resin binder material, a fluid material which is substantially incompatible with said binder material and which comprises a polymerizable resin-forming material, coloring matter and a volatile vehicle for said binder material, and evaporating said volatile vehicle to form a microporous network of said synthetic thermoplastic resin containing within the pores thereof said fluid material and coloring matter in the form of a pressure-exudable fluid ink capable of being transferred to a copy sheet and solidified thereon by exposure to conditions which cause said resin-forming material to polymerize.
7. Process according to claim 6 in which said composition is applied as a thin coating to a flexible foundation sheet and said volatile vehicle is evaporated to form a pressure-sensitive, image-forming transfer sheet.
8. Process according to claim 6 in which said resin-forming material comprises a fluid material capable of being polymerized by exposure to a light source rich in ultraviolet radiation.
9. Process according to claim 8 in which said fluid material comprises a pentaerithritol acrylate monomer.
10. Process according to claim 6 in which said resin binder material comprises a vinyl resin.
Reusable pressure-sensitive transfer elements having a microporous resinous network containing pressure-exudable ink are well known in the art and reference is made to U.S. Pat. Nos. 3,037,879 and 3,689,301, the disclosures of which are hereby incorporated by reference.
Transfer elements of this type, both in sheet and ribbon form, have met with widespread commercial success because of their cleanliness, reusability and quality copy characteristics. Among the advantages over conventional frangible transfer compositions and carbon papers based thereon is the fact that reusable transfer layers exude an oil-and-colorant ink which is absorbed by the copy paper so that the formed images are difficult to remove by conventional image lift-off tapes and/or heating devices which use such tapes. Thus the images are relatively permanent and difficult to remove, which is advantageous in the case of stock certificates, bonds, payroll checks, records and other valuable papers.
In this connection, however, it has been found that exudable inks based upon pigments produce images which can be altered by picking-off the solid pigment particles while exudable inks based upon soluble dye colorants tend to fade and also can be deleted by application of chemicals which react with the dye to render it colorless.
It is the principal object of the present invention to overcome these failings of conventional reusable transfer elements as relates to their use for the production of fraudproof images.
It is another object of the present invention to provide reusable transfer elements which are capable of forming images which can be altered, such as for correction purposes, but can be aftertreated to render them resistant to alteration.
It is yet another object of this invention to provide a reusable transfer element containing a fluid polymerizable ink within a network which insulates the ink sufficiently against heat and light that premature polymerization in situ is prevented.
It is an advantage of the present invention that the instant transfer elements can be rendered insensitive to imaging pressure in preselected areas by subjecting such areas to polymerization conditions.
These and other objects and advantages of the present invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art in the light of the present disclosure.
The present invention is based upon the discovery that conventional fluid polymerizable inks, comprising a non-volatile vehicle, can be formed in situ as pressure-exudable fluid inks within a microporous resinous network with which said vehicle is substantially incompatible, and remain stable within said network against premature polymerization under ambient conditions.
Polymerizable inks are generally regarded as unstable under ambient conditions and are stored under cool conditions in airtight containers which also exclude light. When the ink is removed from the containers, it must be used within a short time because polymerization begins to proceed under the effects of ambient heat, sunlight and/or the infrared radiation or ultraviolet radiation present therein, causing the ink to thicken and eventually harden.
According to the present invention, such polymerizable inks are provided in conventient, stable form as fluid inclusions within a microporous resinous network which retains the ink inclusions therewithin by capillary attraction and insulates the ink against sufficient air, heat and/or light as can cause premature polymerization. Even during use, any of the fluid ink which is exuded to the exposed surface of the ink layer is reabsorbed within the porous resin network by capillary attraction before premature polymerization can occur. At the same time, the amount of the fluid ink which transfers to the copy sheet remains exposed thereon and can be easily polymerized substantially instantaneously by subjecting it to strong polymerization conditions such as heat and/or light or at a slower rate under exposure to ambient conditions.
Suitable resinous network systems for use according to the present invention include those of aforementioned U.S. Pat. Nos. 3,037,879 and 3,689,301. Such systems include the resinous binder material, non-volatile liquid which is substantially incompatible with the binder material, and coloring matter, the latter two materials combining to form liquid ink inclusions within the binder material and leaving the resin in the form of a microporous network containing the ink within the pores thereof.
The non-volatile liquid which comprises the ink vehicle may be any of the incompatible oils listed in the aforementioned patents, in which case the polymerizable resin-forming material is present as a liquid which preferably is miscible therewith or as a solid which is dissolved therein. Alternatively the polymerizable resin-forming material may be the non-volatile liquid which is the ink vehicle, i.e. in cases where the resin-forming material is a non-volatile oily liquid which is substantially incompatible with the synthetic thermoplastic resin binder.
Such resinous network systems comprise a vinyl resin binder material and are applied from volatile organic solvent systems. However water-soluble or water-dispersible binders are also suitable.
According to the present invention, the ink vehicle which is incompatible with the resin binder material to form the pressure-exudable ink containing the coloring matter comprises or consists of a liquid material which is curable or polymerizable under the effects of applied heat or ultraviolet radiation to form a solid, permanent deposit. For instance, the ink vehicle may comprise any of the known monomers or prepolymers which are polymerizable under the effects of applied ultraviolet radiation, such as pentaerithritol acrylates, conventionally used in known u.v.-curable printing inks. Also, heat-polymerizable monomers or prepolymers such as trimethylol propane triacrylate are suitable provided that the monomer or prepolymer is one which is stable at the temperature used to dry the microporous ink layer. In both cases it is conventional to include a small amount of a polymerization inhibitor such as pyrogallol to prevent polymerization under ambient conditions, as well as a polymerization initiator or catalyst such as 9,10-anthraquinone, lauroyl peroxide, or the like, to assist the polymerization reaction under conditions of applied radiation rich in ultraviolet or rich in infrared or other heating means.
The following example is given as illustrative and should not be considered limitative.
______________________________________Ingredients Parts by Weight______________________________________Vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymer (Vinylite VYHH) 10Dynacure GA-70 ink 25Methyl ethyl ketone 40Toluol 20______________________________________
The Vinylite VYHH resin binder is dissolved in the mixture of solvents and the Dynacure ink is added to the solution and uniformly mixed therein. Dynacure GA-70 ink is a commerially-available liquid printing ink which is stable under ambient conditions and which is curable and solidifiable by exposure to a light source rich in ultraviolet radiation. Such ink comprises pentaerithritol triacrylate monomer and pigment.
The composition is coated onto a flexible foundation film of 0.5 mil polypropylene which has been provided with a 0.2 mil bonding layer of polyurethane resin, and the volatile solvents are evaporated to form a dry microporous layer of the Vinylite VYHH resin containing the Dynacure ink within the pores thereof in the form of a liquid ink which is substantially incompatible with the Vinylite VYHH resin binder and is exudable therefrom to a copy sheet under the effects of imaging pressure such as typing pressure.
The images formed on a copy sheet by means of the transfer elements of the present invention are capable of being cured to render them permanent by exposing them to polymerization conditions, i.e. to a light source rich in ultraviolet radiation in the case of the ink of the foregoing example. For instance, a Dynacure DCM curing machine, commercially-available for this purpose, may be used as an ultraviolet light source for the polymerization of ultraviolet light-curable images according to the present invention. This is accomplished by exposing the imaged copy sheet to the light source for a period of a few seconds. The cured images become permanently bonded to the copy paper because the liquid ink penetrates the paper fibers at the surface of the copy sheet so as to become integrated therewith when solidified during the curing step. The cured images cannot be erased or picked off the copy sheet without removing the paper fibers integrated therewith and providing evidence of removal. Thus there remains evidence of alteration as a preventative against the fraudulent modification of checks, stocks, bonds and other valuable documents.
The transfer elements of the present invention generally are sheets or ribbons having a flexible foundation. However they may be in the form of self-supporting microporous ink layers or rolls capable of exuding the polymerizable ink.
Variations and modifications may be made within the scope of the claims and portions of the improvements may be used without others.


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INMATES caused #1million damage in a riot at a young offender institution.
One warder suffered a fractured skull after he was hit with pool cues. Three others were taken to hospital.
The 11-hour rampage began after a dispute involving a gang leader over a toilet visit.
A wing of Deerbolt Young Offender Institution, near Barnard Castle, Co Durham, was wrecked.
Prison officers' leaders said tensions between rival gangs made it a "time bomb" and managers failed to heed warnings.
The Prison Service said it was investigating.


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The Foundation invests in enhancing understanding of the Greenbelt’s invaluable natural and economic systems. We collaborate with experts, and undertake and fund research and analysis that helps ensure the long term health and prosperity of the Greenbelt, with a particular focus on the Greenbelt’s agricultural system, natural heritage system, rural economies, and the implementation of the Greenbelt Plan itself.
Request for Proposals:
Growing the Fruit & Vegetable Sector – Farmer Case Studies
As a companion piece to “Plant the Seeds,” this project would produce engaging, public-friendly case studies of fruit and vegetable farmers who are working to expand production on their farm. It will involve in-depth interviews with 5 farmers in or near the Greenbelt who grow one or more of the crops analyzed in the original report (fresh grapes, pears, strawberries, garlic, eggplant, sweet potatoes) or operate a vertical farm. The case studies are intended to document the farmers’ background and experiences growing the crop(s)/operating a vertical farm, how they plan to or are expanding local production, and what challenges they face producing and expanding their crop or vertical farm operation.
The format of the report should be similar to the Foundation’s 2018 report, “Greenbelt Farmers: Sustaining Soil Health” and 2015 report, “Greenbelt Farmers: Sowing the Seeds of Success.” It is expected that the case studies will be written in an accessible and engaging way, with the intention of helping the public develop an understanding of Greenbelt fruit and vegetable farmers and their efforts to grow more local produce.
Proposals must be received by email no later than September 25th, 2020.
What we're reading and researching:

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text: Set amongst the rolling valleys of the Karaka rural environment, this modern house and landscaping encapsulates the site and ecology of the location. For the visitor, this is both a physical and visual experience. Upon entry, a dry river bed underpins the entrance-way; connecting nature to the built form. The surrounding natural systems at play. Organic shapes and layered native planting then ease the strong architectural forms of the house seamlessly into the farmland views beyond.


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See to Sea is located at the beach in Glyfoneri, Skopelos. See to Sea offers to its guests bbq and garden.
The property offers family room, 2 bedroom apartment and other might be available upon request. The rooms provide sea view and mountain view. Room amenities include air-conditioning, heating, tv, fridge and more. The kitchen is equipped with fridge, hot plates, kitchen utensils and oven.
All areas are covered by free WiFi.
Free parking spaces are available nearby.
Pets are allowed with prior agreement with the hotel.

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Budapest: Adolf Alkalay & Sohn, 1900. Hardcover. 2 volumes in one:
1) Annual report of the State Rabbinic Seminary. (In German). 135pp.
2) A Hebrew-Persian Dictionary from the 14th century. (In Hebrew)
Followed by afterword and index at end: 46pp.
8vo. 1/4 cloth over black paper covered boards. Ex library copy, with stamp to inside of front board, library flap to inside of back board and "date due" attached to free rear endpaper.Minor age wear to binding. Browning throughout. In German and Hebrew. Very good condition. vg. Item #18339
Wilhelm Bacher was a 19th and early 20th century Jewish scholar and liberal rabbi. He studied languages at the University of Budapest and later Breslau as well as Talmud with Samuel Löb Brill. Later he served as rabbi in Szegedin. As a scholar Bacher authored or co-authored approximately 750 works. He also contributed to the Jewish Encyclopedia.

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Smoke emanating from IndiGo engine; forces return to Kolkata airport
Smoke emanating from a Delhi-bound IndiGo flight as soon as it took off from Kolkata airport forced the flight to return to Kolkata airport.
Sources informed that the smoke was seen emanating from one of the engines of the flight.
The IndiGo flight, with 174 passengers on board, took off from the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport at 2:38 pm.
The flight had to return after the Air Traffic Control saw smoke billowing from its left engine, it was informed.
Though none of the passengers were harmed, the incident has been reported to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, said IndiGo in a statement.
The airline added that the passengers were accommodated in a different aircraft, which departed nearly two hours after the incident.
The necessary Standard Operating Procedures were followed in the emergency situation and this led to emergency being sorted out without any incident. >


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“Taiwan rejects Manila’s apology for shooting death of its fisherman, recalls its envoy” [AP via The Washington Post; May 14, 2013]
“Taiwan Recalls Philippines Representative Over Fisherman’s Death” [bloomberg.com; May 15, 2013]
“Taiwan recalls envoy, suspends hiring over Philippine row” [BBC; May 15, 2013]
“Why Taiwan refused Philippines’ apology for slain fisherman as insincere” [Christian Science Monitor; May 15, 2013]
“Taiwan Begins Military Drills Near Philippines” [Voice of America; May 16, 2013]
“South China Sea dispute: Taiwan flexes its muscles” [The Guardian; May 19, 2013]
“Philippines coast guard defensive over killing” [UPI; May 20, 2013]
“Taiwanese Crew Hid to Escape Hail of Philippine Bullets” [bloomberg.com; May 21, 2013]
“Why Taiwan Won’t Let The Philippines Off Easy” [forbes.com; May 21, 2013]
Recent articles are mostly about the Taiwanese fisherman who was shot in the Philippines, and the subsequent issue between the governments. Unfortunately this has also resulted in strained relations between Taiwanese and Filipinos – in Taiwan and travelers between the countries. This is going to be an ongoing issue, so I collected what I could.
“Manny Ramirez is still being Manny — in Taiwan” [L.A. Times; May 13, 2013]
An update on Manny’s career in Taiwan.
“As economy and China ties improve, Taiwan can’t find enough volunteers for military service” [AP via The Washington Post; May 13, 2013]
Change in the economy and modern history has changed the way the military is perceived in Taiwan. Mandatory military service isn’t the best. But how will the country defend itself if there are not enough soldiers or military power?
“Take A Tour Of Taiwan Before Its Economy Went Boom” [Business Insider; May 18, 2013]
A look back at 1980s Taiwan.
“Seeking Ideas on the Ground in Taiwan” [The Motley Fool; May 17, 2013]
A visitor’s guide to Taipei.
“Pilots rescued as Taiwan fighter jet crashes, 2nd in a week” [AP via canada.com; May 20, 2013]
Two fighter jets have crashed during training exercises. I feel like news of fighter jet crashes come in waves.


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As the homeopathic literature has grown, so too has the importance of software to modern homeopathic practice. Homeopathic software now provides instant access to precise case analysis and thousands of references, anywhere, anytime. Reliable and comprehensive homeopathic software has become an essential tool for the practitioner, researcher, teacher and student alike. The best homeopathic software also brings out the many relationships between remedies and cases, broadening our perspective and improving our prescribing.
What is it ?
Homeopathy is a form of holistic medicine used by over 200 million people worldwide to treat both acute and chronic conditions. It is based on the principle of a substance taken in small amounts will cure the same symptoms it causes if it was taken in large amounts.
What about the evidence ?
There is a growing body of clinical evidence to show that homeopathy has a positive effect on health. There are a total of 163 peer-reviewed randomised controlled trials (RCT) in homeopathy: 67 had positive findings; 85 were non-conclusive; only 11 were negative. These trials represent research in 69 separate medical complaints.
The largest collection of books that any software offers as on date. Includes all kinds of materia medicas, Dictionaries and Research Methodology books.
We referred THE NINTH EDITION of William BOERICKE. The book contains the well known verified characteristic symptoms of all our medicines besides other less important symptoms aiding the selection of the curative remedy.

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So I came across this DIY project on Design Sponge (Click link for DIY instructions) it was valentines inspired! Im not big on valentines (I would not really want to go to a fancy dinner or spend lots of money on buying valentines presents) However I would love for someone to build me a FORT. It would also be a cute project to do with your significant other! Its truly amazing! I want my art studio to have a fort to relax and find inspiration in!
Here some more fort images that I just found inspiring!
I like this pic below because this is how my forts use to look like when I was a kid. I remember sometimes me a my brother would build them or just put a thin sheet over the air vent and turn on the air to blow up a balloon like tent!

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Generisk Famvir Där jag kan köpa Famvir 500 mg Spanien. Generic Famvir is used for treating herpes zoster infection (shingles). It is also used to treat recurring herpes skin infections in patients who also have HIV infection. Famvir is used in patients who have a weakened immune system to treat recurring cold sores and to treat or suppress recurring genital herpes.
Gradering 4.8 stjärnor, baserat på 70 användare röster

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Get up to some monkey business in these relaxed style slouch pants.
The black side pockets are great to hide all of your treasures in!
The black waist and ankle bands add extra comfort.
Care Instructions: To keep the best quality of our product we suggest all Lolo clothes be hand washed in cold water, line dry and warm iron only. Please also avoid ironing any prints on our tees.


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Saturday, January 28, 2006
San Juan, Puerto Rico
This was the view from my hotel room balcony in San Juan, Puerto Rico, where I spent the last week. The structure is part of an old fort that was used to defend the city hundreds of years ago. Though it was about 80 degrees there, it was very windy a lot of the week, and alternated between sun and rain. Still, it was great to get away from Portland for a little while.
This was actually the view from my third hotel room in the same hotel. My first one was flooded from a burst pipe in the floor above, the second was too small, but this third one was jussssst right! Once I got to this room, it made up for the first two, and the hotel was very good about letting me switch.
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Monthly Archives: August 2013
Ah, I remember the signs school was about to start. Back when I was a student, the corn in the field being tall enough to harvest use to mean the beginning of a new school year. Now, as a middle school teacher, the beginning of school is before September, it’s typically really freakin’ hot, and I have to find babysitters since my children don’t start school until after Labor Day.
While I complain that I’m just not ready to go back to work, and I will only admit this here, but I secretly still love the first day of school. Meeting new students is a highlight and this year I have a special surprise for my classes…a John Green video. Instead of doing the same old intro of me, I’m going to remind my 8th graders just why they are made to get up at an ungodly hour and learn. If this isn’t inspirational, I don’t know what is!
A huge shout out to friend Liza Weimer (@LizaWeimer) for posting this video via Twitter! Without her, I’d be doing the normal boring first day stuff.
“Our fires burn brightly for our readers and as a way to say thanks to our readers we’ve launched our latest division of Entangled Teen and it’s name is Ember. We have two exciting launch titles: Darker Days by Jus Accardo and Chaos by Christine O’Neil. Read away!” Entangled Teen Ember is a division of Entangled Teen that specializes in digital-first YAs
Chaos by Christine O’Neil
Darker Days by Jus Accardo
My name is Maggie Raynard. After sixteen years being just plain me, suddenly, when I lose my temper, my fingers become weapons of mass destruction. Turns out I’m a semi-god, descended from Aphrodite. Sounds cool in theory, but when I accidentally put my ex-boyfriend in a coma, things go downhill pretty fast.
Now some new guy named Mac Finnegan has made it his mission in life to continually piss me off. I’m stuck learning how to use my new powers while also dealing with regular high school problems, and with this annoying and super-hot—guy all
up in my business, I’m about to flip out.
But it gets worse. I just learned there’s this watchdog council of semis who keep an eye out for any bad apples. They think I’m the baddest one in the bunch and want to take me out before I do any more damage. My nemesis Mac might turn out to be my salvation, only he’s got secrets of his own…and they may just kill us both.
A little sin can be deadly…
Jessie Darker goes to high school during the day, but at night she helps with the family investigation business.
Cheating husbands and stolen inheritances? They’re your girls—but their specialty is a bit darker. Zombie in your garage? Pesky Poltergeist living in your pool? They’ll have the problem solved in a magical minute. For a nominal fee, of course…
When gorgeous new client, Lukas Scott, saunters into the office requesting their help to find a stolen box, it sounds like a simple case—until the truth comes out. The box is full of Sin.
Seven deadly ones, in fact.
They’ve got five days to recapture the Sins before they’re recalled by the box, taking seven hijacked human bodies with them. Easy peasy—except for one thing…
There’s a spell that will allow the Sins to remain free, causing chaos forever. When the key ingredient threatens the life of someone she knows, Jessie must make the ultimate choice between love and family—or lose everything.
My top favorite books/series (in no particular order!)
1. The Cal Leandros series by Rob Thurman – Snarky, fun, and some serious bad-ass. Rob Thurman is my world building hero.
2. Soul Screamers series by Rachel Vincent – All I’m gonna say is, I was team Tod from the start 😉
3. The Heavenly Horse from the Outermost West by Mary Stanton – I read this when I was a kid and reread it at least once a year. Fantasy and talking horses? Yes, please.
4. The Mediator series by Meg Cabot – A sassy girl and her ghost. What more could you possibly want?
5. The Shade series by Jeri Smith-Ready – Pure awesome. If you haven’t picked these up, run, don’t walk!
6. Women of the Otherworld series by Kelly Armstrong – My favorite fictional couple of all time, Clay and Elena, are from the series.
7. Strange Angles series by Lili St. Crow – Awesome world building and kick ass characters!
8. The Harry Potter series by JK Rowling – Does this even need an explanation?
9. The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton – I grew up reading S.E. Hinton. Every once in awhile, I’ll take a day and just sit down and read all her books again, because yeah, they’re that epic J
10 The Mercy Thompson series by Patricia Briggs – The character development in these books is some of my favorite ever.
About the Authors
Christine O’Neil was born and raised in Connecticut, where she spent most of her childhood outdoors catching salamanders, frogs and colds. When she wasn’t terrorizing Mother Nature, she was curled up under the covers with her nose in a book. As an adult, she’s stopped stalking amphibians, but still loves books. When she isn’t reading, she likes to spend her time people-watching. In fact, she’s probably watching you RIGHT NOW O_O She’s also pretty obsessed with writing YA books, but if she had to pick another profession she would be a ninja…or a Professor of the Dark Arts. Christine also writes adult romance under the pen name Christine Bell.
JUS ACCARDO spent her childhood reading and learning to cook. Determined to follow in her grandfather’s footsteps as a chef, she applied and was accepted to the Culinary Institute of America. At the last minute, she realized her path lay with fiction, not food, and passed on the spot to pursue writing. Jus is the bestselling author the popular Denazen series from Entangled publishing. A native New Yorker, she lives in the middle of nowhere with her husband, three dogs, and sometimes guard bear, Oswald.
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A turbulent, emotionally charged YA novel that breaks down barriers and challenges the status quo…Angry, seventeen-year-old Iraqi war refugee Mirriam Yohanna hates her new life in Killeen, Texas, where the main attraction is a military base, populated with spoiled army brats like Caleb Miller.
Caleb has much to be angry about too, including Mirriam who turns him down flat in front of everyone. Eager for retribution, Caleb agrees to a dare that will see him take Mirriam to the prom and regain his pride.
But their relationship soon moves beyond high school antics. Mirriam and Caleb are bound together by more than location, and as they are forced to work closely together on a school assignment, they start to uncover an explosive story that has the potential to ruin lives — and both of their futures. One single truth changes everything and strengthens their bond.
When Mirriam’s family discovers their relationship, they decide it’s time to arrange her marriage to a proper Iraqi man. Caleb must convince Mirriam that he is in it for forever — or risk losing her for good.
I’m a full time ELF keeper and part time writer/blogger/writing instructor. I’m represented by Kathleen Rushall of Marsal Lyons Literary Agency. I like my tea hot, my romance sweet, and my guys chivalrous. Real men hold open doors, refer to you as ma’am, make promises they keep, and aren’t afraid to profess their undying love. It’s not breakfast if there aren’t carbs(at least, not in the South). Fajitas, carnitas, and churros are just few of my favorite things. Bet you can’t guess where I’m from 😉
Summer Davis sees deaths before they happen. She attempts to live a normal life by focusing on the dance team and her quarterback boyfriend. But then the way-too-cheery Angel of Death shows up and tells her she’s a Cipher—a person chosen to help people who are going to die resolve problems with their loved ones. Ashlyn Moore, one of Summer’s classmates, is going to die, and she needs Summer’s help before that happens.
It’s nearly impossible to get through to Ashlyn, who surrounds herself with chess nerds and geeks and makes it clear she doesn’t want to be friends. Desperate to complete her Cipher task before it’s too late, Summer turns to Troy, the guy who’s always been there for her and one of the few people she can trust. With his help, she makes progress. In fact, the closer she gets to Ashlyn and her friends, the more she feels like she’s finally found where she belongs.
As the clock starts running down on Ashlyn’s life, Summer decides to change her objective. She’s going to save her new friend before it’s too late—even if it means messing with fate.
Cindi Madsen sits at her computer every chance she gets, plotting revising, and falling in love with her characters. Sometimes it makes her a crazy person. Without it, she’d be even crazier. She has way too many shoes, but can always find a reason to buy a new pretty pair, especially if they’re sparkly, colorful, or super tall. She loves music, dancing, and wishes summer lasted all year long. She lives in Colorado (where summer is most definitely NOT all year long) with her husband and three children. She is the YA author of CIPHER, DEMONS OF THE SUN & ALL THE BROKEN PIECES, and the adult author of FALLING FOR HER FIANCE, ACT LIKE YOU LOVE ME and CINDERELLA SCREWED ME OVER.
I’ve spotlighted Cindi on my blog before and I ALWAYS love reading her novels. She rocks! This time, I was able to ask one burning question, so I figured I should ask her feeling on whether or not fate really exists. Thanks for such an honest answer Cindi!!!
Q: Do you really believe in fate?
I believe you make your own fate in a lot of ways, but I also believe there are events in life that we can’t change. I feel like there are people I was destined to meet, because that connection when I do is so strong.
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