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Seeing Forests Through The Trees
Since 1800 — two decades before the Pine Tree state existed as a state — the most rapid rate of land protection in northern New England (NNE) occurred from 1999 to 2010.
Forty-four percent of all the protected area (PA) in Maine, Vermont and New Hampshire was added during those 11 years, says Spencer Meyer, former associate scientist for forest stewardship with the University of Maine Center for Research on Sustainable Forests.
Conservation easements on privately owned land fueled an abrupt increase in the protection rate from 1999 to 2010, he says. Conservation easements became financially appealing to both landowners and conservationists who partnered to save landscapes from development to ensure forests and ecosystem services — including water purification — remained intact.
For example, in 2001, the Pingree Forest Partnership — a landmark working forest conservation project — was forged. The 762,192 protected acres is bigger than all of Rhode Island and is still the largest of its kind in the nation.
The 11-year span from 1999 to 2010 was one of three distinct eras of PA growth, says Meyer, who earned his Ph.D. at UMaine in 2014. The other two were 1800–1979 and 1980–1999. All, he says, are characterized by new policies and an expansion of conservation tools.
To inform successful future conservation planning, a research team led by Meyer sought to explore socioeconomic and policy factors that influenced the rate, type and distribution of previous land protection.
“It is important to take pause occasionally and revisit our past,” he says. “This conservation history research was especially rewarding because it gave us a chance to examine how much has already been accomplished by conservationists. The frequent innovation and accelerating protection we have documented bodes well for the future of ecosystems and people in the region.”
Researchers found there has been a “significant influence of expanded policy and economic drivers guiding protection” and that it is important to develop “new conservation innovations for achieving future gains in protection.”
Short-term constraints — including real estate market conditions — impact conservation action, says Meyer, now a NatureNet Fellow at the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, where he collaborates with The Nature Conservancy.
Thus, the team recommends that conservation groups focus on priority areas and take a proactive, rather than reactive, approach to protection, and be ready to capitalize on financial market conditions that make large conservation deals attractive to landowners.
Much of NNE is privately owned, Meyer reports; 16 percent of New Hampshire is federally or state owned, while eight percent of Vermont and five percent of Maine are. All three states are heavily forested. Maine has 84 percent forest cover, while Vermont and New Hampshire both have 67 percent.
A group of conservation scientists, led by the Harvard Forest, have proposed protecting 70 percent of New England’s forests from development to achieve a sustainable landscape by 2060. If the protection rate realized from 1999 to 2010 continues, Meyer says the 70-percent goal could be achieved in 2089.
Broad objectives of PAs in NNE include conservation of biodiversity, retaining benefits of ecosystems, public open space, recreation, and natural resource removal, such as timber harvesting, he says.
Tension exists due to people’s increasing demand to use land and the need to conserve land and ecosystem services, and land protection has been a global conservation strategy of a number of public and private groups for more than 100 years, Meyer says.
Land protection from 1800 to 1979 had an “evolving suite of conservation objectives,” he says, including watershed protection, open space and recreation. The 179-year era consisted of slow, incremental expansion of PAs, including (Acadia National Park, the Appalachian Trail and Baxter State Park) and multiple-use forests.
The middle era of conservation of PAs — beginning around 1980 and lasting until 1999 — included a surge in land trusts to protect private land from development. Public acquisitions, continued in a linear fashion during that time, according to researchers.
The rate of protection in NNE between 1999–2010 was four times what it was during the 19-year span from 1980 to 1999 and 20 times the rate between 1800 and 1979, says Meyer. During the span from 1999 to 2010, the accelerating rate of protection was the fastest in Maine, where 71 percent of the state’s total PA was safeguarded from development.
“Regardless of what the future holds, the 200-year history of conservation innovation in New England offers hope for future efforts to protect ecosystems and their myriad ecological, social and economic benefits in the face of rising human populations,” the team writes.
The Maine Sustainability Solutions Initiative (SSI) and the National Science Foundation EPSCoR program supported Meyer’s Ph.D. fellowship in UMaine’s School of Forest Resources.
Researchers from UMaine working with Meyer included Christopher Cronan of the School of Biology and Ecology, Robert Lilieholm of the School of Forest Resources and Michelle Johnson of the Ecology and Environmental Science Program, as well as David Foster of Harvard University.
The team’s findings are reported in “Land conservation in northern New England: Historic trends and alternative conservation futures,” published in May on the Biological Conservation website.
Meyer and another team earned the 2014 University of Maine President’s Research Impact Award for spearheading creation of the Maine Futures Community Mapper — an online mapping tool for planners to visualize future landscape scenarios. The Elmina B. Sewall Foundation and SSI funded the Maine Futures Community Mapper.
Contact: Beth Staples, 207.581.3777

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A SUPERMARKET that sparked a jobs rush is to open next month.
When Waitrose announced its plans for the store in Locks Heath, nearly 1,000 people applied for the 75 new full and part-time jobs being created.
The store, in Locks Heath Shopping Village, will now open on March 27.
Waitrose acquired the existing Co-op store in November last year. The Co-op ceased trading last Saturday and the keys will be handed over to Waitrose tomorrow.
The new store will be run by a team of 220, including the existing 120 former Co-op employees and around 75 new staff.
It will include meat, fish, cheese, delicatessen and bakery counters as well as a café.
Before opening it will undergo a refurbishment, part of which will involve closing the car park at the back of the store.
This means that the recycling unit will be relocated.
The petrol station will also be closed for five weeks while it is converted from Texaco to Shell.
The Waitrose Delivery Service will also be available for home deliveries.
Every month the store will donate £1,000 to local charities or groups chosen by customers.
Staff will also provide 250 hours of their time each year to local causes.

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By Eileen S.
Growing up in Poland, my mother loved books and was a voracious reader. Unlike other girls, she didn’t like playing with dolls and other toys. If you gave her a book, she was happy as a clam.
When she came to the U.S. after marrying my father, she didn’t speak a word of English. The Westchester Library System had several books in Polish at its branch in Yonkers, New York, but they weren’t enough to satisfy her. Seeing all the books the library contained made her determined to learn English quickly so she could read anything and everything she wanted from those shelves. She wanted to have full access to the library and all America had to offer.
It took her just 3 months to learn English and to be able to read any book in the library. Through reading novels and other literary genres, she was able to learn about American culture and life. She once told me that she read Mark Twain’s “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” in Polish but never enjoyed it until she read it in the original English with all of Twain’s witticisms and dialect intact.
My mother was and continues to be a bibliophile, going to the local library regularly and reading at least a couple of books a week. She instilled her love of books in me, taking me to the library when I was a small kid and reading books to me both in English and Polish. Without her, I don’t think I would have become the reader or the librarian that I am today.FASHION NEWS

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Enjoy seeing this week’s collection of ‘all the things’ we accomplished plus my secret crushes from other blogs! Feel free to share the most exciting crushes with your friends…
- In case you missed it, we started the week with an easy and delicious treat for Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake Dip.
- Next up, there was a new podcast where I talked about Slaying Your Energy Vampires in 2022.
- I shared another holiday idea with adorable Christmas Ornaments Using Shower Curtain Hooks.
- Get ready to create “all the bows” with my tutorial for Melanie’s $2 Dollar Tree DIY Bow Maker.
- And we finished off the week using my new bow maker for an Easy 5 minute Bow.
My Secret Home Decor Crushes
For my first home decor crush, I’m sharing this gorgeous Christmas tablescape filled with lovely green cone trees. Look at how pretty the plaid bows look on the dining room chairs. They are calling my name! If you are a regular visitor you may have seen all of the bows I have shared like my Tissue Paper Gift Bow, DIY Tulle Bow, and my signature DIY messy bow.
This next home decor crush is this Christmas kitchen decorated with vintage goodies like bottle brush trees and vintage Santa mugs. Did you see my Vintage Santa Mug Christmas Tree? It’s a favorite for sure! And, my Vintage Bottle Brush Tree Display is not too far behind. Decorating with vintage decor makes me giddy!
My Secret Crafty Crushes
For this week’s crafty crushes I am loving these upcycled dollar store finds! They look so elegant now with gold paint. You know how much I love dollar store crafts. You can see all of my Dollar Store Crafts and DIY Projects HERE. Lots of budget-friendly ideas.
Next up, have you seen the cute little white houses from Target dollar spot? Susan from Homeroad gave them a simple makeover with black paint. It’s amazing to see how just a little bit of paint can transform a piece. These would look great with buffalo check decor. If you are a fan too, you may enjoy my post all about the Buffalo Check Decor Trend.
Foodie Crush of the Week
Here is a simple sweet treat that you could easily make and give as gifts to teachers and neighbors. This yummy graham cracker toffee looks fabulous! If you are looking for another food gift idea, check out my recipe for No-bake Cookies with Nutella or my 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies.
Bonus Crushes this week!
- Get inspired for holiday gift-giving with these pretty Handmade Candles.
- Enjoy this festive idea for a Holiday Movie Snack Tray.
- Learn how to mix old and new pieces with Vintage Home Decor.
- Enjoy these beautiful ideas for Christmas Gift Wrapping.
- Set a warm and cozy Christmas Tablescape.

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After confirming during the San Diego Comic-Con that Mr. Spock will be making an appearance in the upcoming second season of Star Trek: Discovery, it has now been announced that Ethan Peck (The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, 10 Things I Hate About You) has signed on to follow in the footsteps of Leonard Nimoy and Zachary Quinto by portraying the half-human, half-Vulcan science officer of the U.S.S. Enterprise.
“Through 52 years of television and film, a parallel universe and a mirror universe, Mr. Spock remains the only member of the original bridge crew to span every era of Star Trek,” states showrunner Alex Kurtzman. “The great Leonard Nimoy, then the brilliant Zachary Quinto, brought incomparable humanity to a character forever torn between logic and emotion. We searched for months for an actor who would, like them, bring his own interpretation to the role. An actor who would, like them, effortlessly embody Spock’s greatest qualities, beyond obvious logic: empathy, intuition, compassion, confusion, and yearning. Ethan Peck walked into the room inhabiting all of these qualities, aware of his daunting responsibility to Leonard, Zack, and the fans, and ready to confront the challenge in the service of protecting and expanding on Spock’s legacy. In that spirit, we’re thrilled to welcome him to the family.”
Peck’s Spock will be joined aboard the U.S.S. Enterprise by Anson Mount (Inhumans) as Captain Christopher Pike and Rebecca Romijn (X-Men) as Number One.
Star Trek: Discovery season two is set to premiere on December 30th on CBS All Access in the United States and on Netflix internationally.

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May 21, 2012 · Swan Lake (Ballet Suite), Op. 20: I. Scene (Swan Theme) London Philharmonic Orchestra / Yuri Simonov.
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The ballet’s content is based on a Russian folktale, and over the course of two acts, tells the story of a princess turned into a swan. (Read the synopsis of Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake.) On March 4, 1877, Swan Lake premiered at Moscow’s Bolshoi Theatre.
Swan Lake is a romantic ballet in four acts. Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky wrote the music. In 1871 he wrote a little ballet about swans for his nieces and nephews. Tchaikovsky used a musical theme from this children’s ballet in the mature Swan Lake. Little else is known of this ballet for children.
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The theme later made its way into the full-fledged Swan Lake score, and soon became the most famous music in the ballet. It is first heard near the close of the first act in the “Flight of the Swans”.
You think ballet, you think Tchaikovsky. The Russian composer was the 19th century’s true master of dance music. Today, Nutcracker, The Sleeping Beauty and Swan Lake remain sure-fire hits for ballet companies around the world. It’s remarkable, then, that when Swan Lake was premiered in 1877, the reception it garnered was lukewarm at best.
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Works under the direction and pleasure of the District Attorney 63rd Judicial. Develop, coordinate and enhance resources for Victim/Witness Assistance Program for District Attorney’s Office. Ensure the rights of victims and witnesses within the criminal justice system. Ensure that these individuals receive information and necessary direct services because of their position as victims and witnesses.
1. Provides direct services to diverse crime victim population, including involvement with the criminal justice system.
2. Helps victims/survivors of crime and traumatic incidents to regain their physical and emotional wellbeing by means of intervention and advocacy.
3. Provides information on Victim’s Rights and Victim Compensation, while assessing the needs of victims and making the appropriate referrals and necessary follow-ups.
4. Provides physical safety and emotional support to victim while officers attend to “scene of the crime assignments”, including assistance with immediate needs when applicable, (i.e., shelter, clothing, telephone assistance, transportation.)
5. Makes referrals to appropriate agencies and services within the county; serves as a go-between for victims, survivors and their families.
6. Assists victims with the timely return of property and items of evidence.
7. Keeps victims informed about the status of their case, including jail release or court tracking information.
8. Accompanies victims to court as needed and is prepared to testify in court, if subpoenaed.
9. Recruits, coordinates, trains and utilizes volunteers to cover on-call shifts for on-scene crisis response.
10. Provides or oversees provision of 24-hour on-call assistance to victims of crime and trauma.
11. Keeps up-to-date on current laws, regulations and trends in victim assistance.
12. Assists other agencies with intervention training.
13. Aids in positive perception of the crime victim toward the responding officer.
14. Acts as liaison with other county victim services, i.e., Sheriff’s office, safehouse, mental health, hospital, fire, EMS, mortuary, etc.
15. Provides needed assistance to officer at scene of crime, at the officer’s discretion.
16. Compiles statistics and database to prepare monthly, quarterly and annual program reports and maintains client files.
17. Develops and updates resource directory for victims of crime and other traumatic incidents.
18. Prepares print materials for distribution to crime victims.
19. Reviews all work products to ensure highest level of quality.
20. Drives vehicle to perform one or more essential functions
21. Performs related work as required. (Position may not include all the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all the duties, which may be performed or supervised.)
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Relevant Federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations, codes and/or statutes. Criminal justice system and victims’ rights in Texas. Modern office processes and procedures. Keyboarding, data entry and word processing. Relevant computer software applications. Basic math skills.
Speak, read and write the English language and preferably bilingual. Communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Recruit, supervise and develop volunteers: plan, direct, coach, counsel, mentor, delegate and train. Be sensitive to individual values and needs. Work effectively with the public including victims, disabled, hostile and mentally unstable individuals. Handle stressful situations in a professional manner; accurately assess situations and people. Interpret a variety of instructions with abstract and/or concrete variables. Make decisions incorporating information and input from various arenas. Use resources to solve problems. Transport clients. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and supervisors, other Departments/Offices, law enforcement, court personnel and other agencies. Understand and practice safety procedures and precautions. Maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
High school diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent required. Bachelor’s Degree in Paralegal, Social Work, Criminal Justice, Community Health or related field preferred. Three years’ experience related social work preferred. Any equivalent combination of experience and training may substitute for educational requirements.
Lifting: Typically requires climbing, stooping, knelling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, sitting, lifting, and repetitive motions. Requires exerting up to 20 lbs. frequently.
Travel: The employee is frequently required to travel throughout the County.
Shift Work: The employee is required to be available to do shift work and for after-hours emergency call
Other: Work is generally performed in an office environment.
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“We’ve been monitoring the condition of Main Street in Rutherglen following reports of pavement bleeding in recent weeks.
It’s not unusual for hot weather to result in some bleeding of the road surface, causing the surface to become soft and sticky. This is more likely to occur on recently sealed roads and is unavoidable in extreme heat.
Main Street in Rutherglen was sealed early in 2019 and has previously performed well. It is likely that an increase in regional traffic combined with high temperatures resulted in the most recent bleeding event.
We have applied grit to the road on two occasions in the last week and expect the condition of the road to improve. We will continue to monitor the road and undertake repair works as required.”


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Consider the odor of a perspiring man, the fresh smell of cut grass, the foulness of the passing garbage truck, and the appetizing aroma wafting out of the local bakery. Odors surround you in countless forms, both positive and negative, but do you ever stop to think about them? Scientists and laymen alike have long considered humans to be “microsmatic animals,” meaning that your olfactory sense plays a minor role compared to the other senses. However, an increasing number of studies have begun to paint a different picture, one that suggests that olfactory information plays a very significant role in your everyday decisions.
Body odors carry informational cues of great importance for the individual across a wide variety of animal species. For a long time, the thought that humans could be counted among these species was dismissed outright. However, it is now known that each of you has a unique odor that carries information related to your genetic makeup and also about personal environmental variables such as diet and hygiene. And, much like your fellow animals, humans are able to extract biological and social cues from conspecific body odors, i.e. odors from your own species, that provide information and direct your behavior. For example, studies have demonstrated that human body odor conveys information that allows you to identify individuals, directs you toward a partner with an advantageous genetic makeup, and informs you of the health status of others.1–3
The percept, or mental impression, of a body odor commonly includes an emotional character that evokes a strong valence of liking or disliking. For example, the body odor from a lover may be a very pleasant percept, whereas the same percept from the person sitting next to you on the bus may be highly negative. When you hear the two words “body odor,” most think about an unpleasant percept related to heavy perspiration. This odor is consciously perceived and reflects a response to a small subset of the numerous chemicals (about 120) that comprise an individual’s body odor. In contrast, you typically are not consciously aware of perceiving the chemicals within anyone’s body odor that serve as social signals.
A recent study demonstrated that body odors are processed mostly outside of brain areas that have long been considered the main processing centers for olfaction.4 Body odors have been found to be primarily processed in areas responsible for emotional and attentional processing. What does this signify? First, in contrast to general odors not of bodily origin, body odors are processed more like emotional stimuli. More importantly, this differential processing indicates a separation between the conscious perception of body odors and the social signals they contain. Studies conducted by the Monell Chemical Senses Center indicate that this separation is automatic—when you try to fool the system by presenting “fake” body odors comprised of chemicals that do not originate from the human body, these fake body odors are processed by the brain as general odors. Remarkably, even when subjects mistakenly identify the fake body odor as real body odor, the brain processes the odor as though it is a general odor. Somehow, the brain is capable of identifying body odors, probably through recognition of specific chemicals. These results lead one to ask: Why has the brain developed these special processing networks in addition to the general olfactory pathway? What are the behavioral implications?

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A fascinating look at how American agricultural policy and food culture developed in the 20th century, and how the California food movement rebelled against big agribusiness to launch the local organic food movement.
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With communities working to limit the spread of COVID-19 and adapting to changing lifestyles, restaurants are also evolving their business models and following new guidelines in a quest to retain their relationships with consumers. Restaurant food delivery or online food ordering, which was earlier thought of as a convenience, has now become an absolute necessity. Restaurant operators are finding that food delivery services are in greater demand than ever and are actively shifting to an online delivery model. However, there might come a time when there is a shortage of food delivery staff or your delivery-only restaurant business observes a massive surge in orders. This article covers some significant takeaways that will help you to overcome such a situation and serve your customers on time.
How To Do Timely Food Delivery And Serve Your Customers Well
While online food delivery during the present scenario serves to ensure your restaurant’s bottom line, it also makes the services you offer more accessible. By continuing to deliver food efficiently during this time of increased demand, your restaurant business will be better positioned to build a healthy relationship with customers and other stakeholders. If you are facing a shortage of food delivery staff or are unable to fulfill orders, here are some insights on how to keep your food delivery business up and running.
Tie-up With Third-Party Food Aggregators
Marriot International’s new business vertical “Marriott on Wheels” is a first-of-its-kind delivery service initiative in collaboration with the online food aggregator platform, Swiggy. Marriot’s association with Swiggy aims to deliver curated meals, including the hotel chain’s signature dishes, assuring deliveries in a safe and hygienic environment. Considering that the food delivery business continues to be profitable even during the coronavirus lockdown, India’s largest travel aggregator, MakeMyTrip, too, has jumped into the food delivery segment in partnership with luxury and premium hotel chains.
With new competitors entering the food sector, restaurants are in an immediate need to expand their delivery fleets. For restaurants facing a shortage of delivery staff, partnering with delivery aggregators and other third-party providers is one of the best and safest ways to reach more consumers and expand their customer base.
Aggregator-based platforms like Zomato and Swiggy, have recently introduced contactless delivery, a safe alternative that assures hygiene. This is also being considered as a promising post-Covid option for restaurants to stay open and avoid wholesale layoffs. Using third-party platforms yields significantly lower margins, as aggregators typically take 25-30 % of each transaction’s value. However, aggregator-based networks reduce the cost of delivery for foodservice businesses considerably.
Optimize The Routes
During such hard times, optimizing the delivery routes is key to maximizing the number of deliveries. To meet the increased demand for food deliveries, optimizing the delivery routes and schedules will allow your restaurant to process orders smoothly, and avoid unnecessary delays.
Consider proper route plans while taking parameters such as employee scheduling into account. This will give you the flexibility to instantly modify your delivery routes if one of the delivery executives is absent. You can also use dynamic route optimization software that will enhance route planning and help quickly re-route the drivers based on last-minute changes such as sickness or a sudden change of delivery window.
Reconsider The Menu
There is a high probability that most restaurants would be operating with reduced staff until the coronavirus crisis ends. Keeping in mind the needs of an already-strained workforce, you must optimize your restaurant operations by simplifying your menu.
Include highly profitable yet simple, delivery-friendly items that not only lower inventory costs but are also easy to prepare. While preparing the dishes, utilize the raw materials and ingredients properly to curb food waste and control wastage. You can offer value-based meals, add promotions, or offer combo-based meals. If your restaurant has a newly established online ordering system, a short, consolidated menu will also make it easier for you to manage orders and fulfill deliveries swiftly.
The food delivery segment has grown by leaps and bounds over the years and will continue to prosper even during difficult times. Implementing these effective food delivery measures will leave a lasting impression on your customers and position your business for ongoing success even after the situation ends. Plan your delivery schedules well when there is a shortage of delivery staff, and take these necessary steps to always reach your customers on time!

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Four units responded with eight personnel and fought the blaze along with help from the Georgia Forestry Service who built a fire break to contain the fire, according to BCFD's Sgt. Lisa Hahn.
The fire started around 3:30 p.m. and was contained by 5:30 p.m., Hahn said. Although there were structures in the area, the fire damage was contained to the woods, she said. Cause of the fire has yet to be determined.
Smiley Ingram Road is located east of Interstate 75, south of County Road 294 and north of Center Road, south of Cartersville.


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- Delhi to Manali
- Drive to Soil
- Guided hike to Crystal waterfall
- Drive to Sethan and picnic hike
- Drive to Jispa and Baralacha La
- Night hike to Khangsar Dhar
- Drive back to Manali and Delhi
₹37,000.00 + 5% GST
Upon your arrival in Manali, our team will warmly welcome you and provide a comfortable transfer to a boutique property nestled in a beautiful location near Manali. Check-in and take a moment to relax and unwind. Freshen up and immerse yourself in the pristine surroundings. In the afternoon, embark on a journey to explore the cultural gems of Naggar, including the historic Naggar Castle and the inspiring Roerich Art Gallery. Take a refreshing stroll to Jana Waterfall and indulge in the flavors of local cuisine. Return to the cottage for a delectable dinner and enjoy a restful overnight stay.
Meals: Refreshments, Dinner (choice of vegetarian/non-vegetarian in Dinner)
Stay: Luxury Cottage
Travel: Drive to the cottage (15 minutes)
After a wholesome breakfast, venture to Soil village, the starting point of your soul-enriching hike. Immerse yourself in the tranquility of nature as you trek to the breathtaking Crystal Falls and Vanvaas. Engage in a rejuvenating session of forest bathing, allowing the serene environment to awaken your senses and rejuvenate your spirit. Delight in a delightful picnic lunch amidst nature’s embrace. Afterward, return to your cottage and spend the rest of the day at leisure, basking in the peaceful ambiance.
Meals: Breakfast, Packed Lunch and Dinner
Stay: Luxury Cottage
Travel: 1-hour drive and 2-hour hiking
After a hearty breakfast, embark on a scenic drive to Sethan, a hidden gem known for its untouched beauty. Take your time to explore Sethan at your own pace, connecting with the surroundings and immersing yourself in the serenity. Embark on a picturesque hike to Chikka meadows, surrounded by breathtaking vistas and pristine landscapes. Enjoy a packed lunch amidst nature’s embrace. In the afternoon, continue your drive to Jispa, where you’ll check in at a boutique property. Immerse yourself in the tranquility of Jispa and spend a peaceful night in the lap of nature.
Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch and Dinner (Vegetarian)
Stay: Premium Cottage
Travel: 4 hours driving
After a sumptuous breakfast, set off on an enchanting exploration of the mesmerizing Lahaul Valley. Discover the hidden treasures of Tandi, Darcha, Deepaktaal, Surajtaal, and the captivating Baralacha La. If time permits, visit the majestic Khangsar Fort and the serene Sisu Lake, immersing yourself in their rich history and natural beauty. In the evening, embark on a guided night hike to Khangsar Dhar, where you can marvel at the awe-inspiring starry sky and witness the magical Milky Way. Enjoy a delicious dinner and spend the night in tranquility.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Stay: Premium Cottage
Travel: 3-4 hours sightseeing drive
After a leisurely breakfast, begin your drive back to Manali, cherishing the scenic landscapes along the way. Upon reaching Manali, explore the vibrant atmosphere of Old Manali, often referred to as the Lil’ Amsterdam of India. Engage in delightful cafe hopping, savoring the local flavors and immersing yourself in the artistic vibe of the area. In the late evening, bid farewell to the picturesque town of Manali as you board the Volvo bus for your journey back to Delhi or Chandigarh, carrying the cherished memories of your transformative and mindful journey in the lap of nature.
Travel: 2-hour drive and later overnight volvo bus to Delhi/Chd
Note: We advise you to carry all the belongings in a rucksack so that it is easy to move around in case of any emergency.
*If you need any assistance with your travel bookings, let us know and we’ll be happy to help!
Safety & Adventure Sports
The most basic yet prominent principle of indulging in any adventure activity is to take all the necessary precautions for safety.
We at Yoloo.Life, keep it all in account and ensure maximum safety measures to pre-plan the trip and minimize any kind of risk. We plan to mitigate the risk of high altitude-related problems by preparing and acclimatizing well and staying in comfort.
We strongly suggest you keep yourself adequately hydrated- possibly double your water intake.
We will be your point of contact throughout the entire trip. Our complete staff is trained and certified, including our wilderness first responders on the programs. So in any case, we will be there to help you out.


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Michael Reinoehl has given an interview on video in which he openly admits killing Aaron 'Jay' Danielson by shooting him. But, he says, he acted in self defense--and in defense of a friend "of color." Apparently in his warped mind, he thinks that that assertion is like a Get Out Of Jail Free Card. We've already learned about the many stupid things Reinoehl has done in his life, but this seems a suitable way to cap them all off. Shipwreckedcrew has some fun explaining what will happen at Reinoehl's trial--when it comes.
Basically, the video interview is hearsay, so it can't be admitted by the defense. However ...
REVISION: Hearsay is typically defined as an out of court statement offered for the truth of the matter asserted. Suppose Reinoehl wants to use the video as evidence that he acted in self defense. The video is a statement made out of court and, since it would be offered for the truth of what was asserted in it, it would be hearsay and thus inadmissible by the defense. Moreover, no exception to the rule should apply because the witness who can testify to the truth of the assertion on the video is actually present--it's the defendant himself! If he wants to raise that defense he'll have to take the stand and do it himself.
However, if Reinoehl should take the stand, that video can be used in evidence against him--for example, as evidence that he actually did shoot Danielson if Reinoehl should attempt to deny that at trial. In that case the video would be used to impeach the witness--Reinoehjl, the defendant--on cross examination.
So, if Reinoehl takes the stand to testify, the video interview can be used on cross examination by the prosecution. The baseline for the jury then becomes: We have his video admission that he shot and killed Danielson, so who believes there was a knife anywhere? Where's the knife now? If we don't believe the story, then his admission means he's guilty
It's also worth noting that this is, at last count I believe, the third time he'll have been arrested for illegal carry in a very liberal carry state. And the second time in a city that prohibits carry of a loaded weapon.
So here's how SWC sees the trial going:
Man Linked to Killing at a Portland Protest Says He Acted In Self Defense -
Bad Legal Take:
"Give the interview. When it is time for trial, we won't need to call you as a witness. We'll just play the video for the jury to establish your self-defense claim."
Who wants to point out the problem here?
You can’t admit the recording in lieu of his testimony. However, it can be used against him, especially if he takes the stand.
You cannot offer your own hearsay statement to avoid CX [Cross Examination]. By doing so you make yourself a witness, and waive your 5th Amendment right to remain silent.
Fun-time on CX.
"You just admitted to shooting and killing that man, correct?"
"You claimed he had a knife, correct?"
If that is not accurate, then you were not in fear for your life or your friend's life, correct?"
If you were not in fear, then you did not shoot in self-defense, correct?"
"But you still shot him, didn't you?"
"And if there was no knife, you murdered him, right?"
"Did you yell "Knife"?
"Did you do anything other than shoot?"
Who is the first person you told about the knife?"
"When did you tell that person about the knife?"
An hour or so of that, and the answers will soon become incoherent.
Then we'll get back to "If the jury doesn't believe there was a knife, then you murdered him, right?"
That one will draw an objection -- unless the Def. Lawyer is worn out too.
UPDATE: Reinoehl has been taken into custody. Definitively.
Michael Reinoehl's arrest was mostly peaceful.
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Jerry Hickey, Ph. goes in depth on how to detoxify toxins in the body, where the toxins come from and the best ways to get rid of them
Air pollution can wreak havoc in your body, impacting cognition, heart health and more. The good news is that there are powerful nutrients that can help fend off this damage.
Invite Health Podcast, Episode hosted by Amanda Williams, MPH.
The late professor Barry Commoner had a quote that always stuck with me: “Environmental pollution is an incurable disease. It can only be prevented.” That really resonated with me the first time I heard that. When we look at air pollution in this country and throughout the world, we can see the true harmful long-lasting effects. Take this pandemic, for example, and looking at air pollution as being a pre-determining factor in terms of severity outcomes. They did a study early on in the pandemic where they recognized that people in the regions of Italy that had the poorest air quality did much worse in terms of their exposure to COVID-19. Atmospheric pollution is driving poor health outcomes.†
We need to understand that if we do nothing for the enormous amount of air pollution that we are exposed to every single day and we are not taking precautionary measures ourselves in terms of trying to get the right nutrients in every day and trying to live as healthy a lifestyle as we possibly can, then we’re in a lot of trouble. This is especially problematic in places like New York City, where we know air pollution is certainly linked to so many different chronic diseases. The exponential amount of people who have succumbed every year directly to air pollution is really very alarming. There’s usually around 3000 deaths per year that they can contribute directly to air pollution. That’s a major problem.†
Air pollution and heart health
Every year, there is an annual publication on air pollution and the health of New Yorkers where the researchers go through and they talk about the different particulate matters and their health impacts. The researchers track the number of hospital admissions due to respiratory disease, cardiovascular disease and exacerbation of asthma.†
I think the one area that really catches a lot of people’s eyes is when they realize the impact of air pollution on the heart. Researchers at the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health did some interesting epigenomic work, where they were able to look at the true impact of air pollution on the cardiovascular system. One area that was really quite intriguing from all of that research was B vitamins and finding that people in New York City who had more cardiovascular disease brought on secondarily due to air pollution had low B vitamin status in the body. The researchers found that just supplementing with these crucial B vitamins could be critical in reducing the impact of air pollution.†
A study that came out in 2017 in the Scientific Reports Nature Research Journal talking about B vitamin supplementation and how that can mitigate the effects of fine particles on cardiac dysfunction and inflammation. The researchers talked about these ambient fine particles in air pollution, which we can’t see or smell but are breathing in every day. These particles can trigger acute cardiovascular events and they can create significant endothelial dysfunction and inflammation. The researchers wanted to see if giving folks B vitamins would do anything. They were testing their B vitamin levels, including folic acid, B6 and B12, and correlating that with coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure and overall cardiovascular disease. This decision was based on recent studies that suggested that B vitamins could minimize the health effects of environmental stressors through their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. They saw that B vitamin supplementation could be successfully used to curb oxidative stress, inflammation and metabolic changes that have been brought on from environmental stressors, including air pollution. In just giving people B vitamins, they saw this significant shift in cardiovascular functionality.†
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 92% of the world’s population currently lives in places where air quality levels exceed the limits for what is considered to be okay. This means that 92% of people in this world, every single day, are breathing in air that contains higher than acceptable levels of these contaminants and air pollutants that get deposited into the respiratory tract, can affect overall systemic inflammation, can drive up oxidative stress and can affect the heart. Understanding that taking a blend of just folic acid, B6 and B12 could make a significant difference is incredibly important.†
Tune into the full podcast episode for more details about how air pollution can impact your body.
Air pollution is not something that we should mess around with. We have to be wise, so at minimum, taking Methyl-B, which is the activated B vitamins from InVite Health, once per day. We also have to support our liver’s ability to detoxify, which can be done with the Daily Detox powder or the Detox Hx tablet. We have to make sure that we have adequate nutrients on board to ease inflammation and target oxidative stress.
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If you are living in a major city or living next to a main road and smelling the exhaust from traffic, you are breathing in tiny particles of soot that are very toxic. Research says Fish Oil can help.
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New research published in the European Respiratory Journal in July 2019 suggests that air pollution may contribute to the aging process and adds to evidence that breathing in polluted air can harm your lungs.
Though it is understood lung function naturally declines as we age, researchers set out to determine the impact air pollution plays on lung health and examine whether pollution exposure was linked to changes in lung function.
Anna Hansell is Professor of Environmental Epidemiology in the Centre for Environmental Health and Sustainability at the University of Leicester, UK, reported, “There are surprisingly few studies that look at how air pollution affect lung health. To try to address this, we accessed more than 300,000 people using data from the UK Biobank study to examine whether air pollution exposure was linked to changes in lung function, and whether it affected participant’ risk of developing COPD.” COPD is a long-term condition linked to reduced lung function that causes inflammation in the lungs and a narrowing of the airways, making breathing difficult.
An air pollution model was used to estimate the levels of pollution that people were exposed to at their homes when they enrolled in the UK Biobank study between 2006 and 2010. The pollutants the researchers investigated included particulate matter, fine particulate matter, and nitrogen dioxide. Using spirometry and detailed health questionnaires, researchers conducted simple tests used to help diagnose and monitor certain lung conditions by measuring how much air can be breathed out in one forced breath.
Professor Hansell explained: “In one of the largest analyses to date, we found that outdoor air pollution exposure is directly linked to lower lung function and increased COPD prevalence. We found that people exposed to higher levels of pollutants had lower lung function equivalent to at least a year of aging.
Pollution Spotlight From Our Healthcare Professional
According to Archana Gogna, MS, CNS, MBA, we live in an increasingly polluted environment, loaded with toxins; the soil we grow our food in is often nutrient-depleted and many consume processed, factory-made foods supplying scant nutrients. Ironically, our bodies wind up requiring even more vitamins and minerals to effectively metabolize nutrient-depleted foods. Add that depletion with less time spent outdoors, minimal exercise, prescription drugs and medications, and chronic stress, and the result is that many individuals are truly nutritionally deficient. “For these reasons, healthcare professionals are advising their patients to start taking a safe, reliably-made, high-quality multivitamin mineral formula on a daily basis to fill the nutritional deficits in their diet.”


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Terminal operators under the aegis of Seaport Terminal Operators Association of Nigeria (STAON), have urged the Federal Government to review its import policies on rice and vehicles. STOAN Chairman, Princess Vicky Haastrup, said that the call had become necessary because the policies were encouraging smuggling into Nigeria.
She noted that there was no economic sense to place any restrictions on the importation of rice into the country. Haastrup explained that neighbouring countries, such as the Republic of Benin and Togo, rather than Nigeria were benefitting from the restrictions on the importation of rice into the country.
According to her, “since local rice producers cannot meet the present demand for rice consumption which is 1.7 million metric tons per annum, it makes no sense to restrict the importation of the commodity. “I agree that we must look inwards as a nation but it has to be properly planned. It has to be gradual so that we do not lose the revenue accruing from import duty on rice to the ports located in our neighbouring countries “All the rice imported into the Republic of Benin and Togo end up in the Nigerian market as a result of the porosity of our borders.
Even if we keep security operatives at the land borders 24 hours, smugglers will still bring in the rice into Nigeria through the numerous illegal routes all over the place. We should not deceive ourselves. We cannot be losing huge revenues while our neighbours are gaining.”
On the National Automotive Policy (NAP), Haastrup said that it had led to the near collapse of roll-on-roll-off terminals operating in the country. Haastrup, who is the Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of ENL Consortium, operators of Terminals A and B of the Lagos Port Complex Apapa said that while the policy was not entirely bad, its implementation had been unnecessarily hasty.
She added: “The implementation of the policy ought to be in phases and gradual. This is due to the fact that there are many things we ought to put in place before we start the implementation of the policy. The auto policy is good. Over time it will help Nigeria and Nigerians to hold their own.
It will also arrest capital flight and provide employment opportunities for our teeming youths presently roaming the streets for nonexistent jobs. “We need to put a structure in place. We need to have the infrastructural facilities on ground. We need a robust steel industry.
We need to have regular electricity supply. This is because if you buy diesel at the prevailing price to power a generator for the production of a car, by the time you add other variables, the cost will be so high that it would be beyond the reach of an average Nigerian. “The cost of the locally produced vehicles would be far ahead of the ones produced overseas. At the end of the day, the essence of the auto policy will be defeated.”

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The Yorkie, a.k.a Yorkshire Terrier, is unarguably one of the cutest dog breeds in the world. If you’re the proud owner of a Yorkshire Terrier or you intend to be, you may be wondering what the Yorkies’ eating habits are.
This small-sized dog breed and companion dog has a high energy level and unique dietary needs. Whatever you do, ensure that you supply your Yorkie with the right mix of calories and nutrients. The Yorkie is prone to being quite picky when it comes to what food they eat and how frequently they eat.
To help them live long and well, you need to be mindful of the Yorkies’ eating habits and be sure that they get the nutrition they need. Hopefully, the questions answered in this article will help you along just fine.
What Is The Yorkie’s Diet Like?
Though Yorkies are a small breed, they are known for having high levels of energy and thus, being very active. So, it’s really important to make sure they’re getting the right nutrition to keep them healthy and happy. As a pet parent, that responsibility falls on you.
A good diet for a Yorkie should typically be one that is high in protein and low in carbohydrates. This high protein and low carbs mix will help to keep the Yorkie’s energy levels up and their weight down.
There are so many commercial dog foods on the market. However, in the interest of your Yorkie, it is best to go for a high-quality commercial dog food that is specifically made for small dog breeds.
Because of your love for your pet, you may be tempted to feed him some scraps from your table. But resist this temptation, as forming a habit out of feeding him table scraps can lead to obesity or other health issues.
And when it comes to treats, it is best to stick to those that are specifically made for Yorkshire Terriers, as they are usually lower in calories and fat than regular dog treats, and will help to keep your Yorkie’s weight under control.
In the event that you are not sure about the best diet for your Yorkie, it is best to talk to your veterinary doctor. Due to their expertise and experience, they can make well-informed recommendations. Also, they can help to create a custom diet plan that will meet your Yorkie’s unique dietary needs.
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What Are Some Common Yorkies’ Eating Habits?
As a Yorkie owner, you may have noticed that your dog has some unique eating habits. Here are some of the most common things that Yorkies do when it comes to food:
- Yorkies tend to nibble on their food instead of eating it all at once.
- They may also play with their food before eating it.
- Yorkies typically don’t eat as much as other dogs.
- Some Yorkies are picky eaters and may only eat certain foods.
- Yorkies may beg for food more than other dogs.
If you notice any of these eating habits in your Yorkie, don’t worry! These are all perfectly normal for this breed.
What Are The Health Risks Associated With Yorkies’ Eating Habits?
If you own a Yorkie, you may be wondering about the health risks associated with their eating habits. Yorkies are known for being picky eaters, and they may not always eat the best foods for their health. However, there are some health risks associated with Yorkies’ eating habits that you should be aware of.
One of the biggest health risks associated with Yorkies’ eating habits is obesity. Yorkies are prone to obesity because they tend to eat a lot of high-calorie foods and don’t get enough exercise. This can lead to health problems like diabetes, joint problems, and respiratory problems.
Another health risk associated with Yorkie’s eating habits is dental problems. Yorkies are susceptible to dental problems because of their small jaws and teeth. If they don’t eat the right foods, they can develop tartar and plaque buildup on their teeth, which can result in tooth loss or them getting gum disease.
Finally, Yorkies are also at risk for pancreatitis. This is an extremely serious and very common disease among Yorkies. It mostly results from consuming diets rich in fat. With Yorkies begging a lot, there is the tendency that they consume bits of human fatty foods.
Pancreatitis in Yorkies can either be slow-developing and mild or sudden and life-threatening.
What Are Some Tips For Preventing Yorkies’ Eating Habits From Becoming A Problem?
As a Yorkie owner, the notice that your dog has a bit of an obsession with food is unarguable. While this is not necessarily a bad thing, it can become a problem if your dog starts to eat too much. Here are a few tips to help prevent your Yorkie’s eating habits from becoming a problem:
Feed Your Dog On A Schedule
Yorkies are small dogs and they have small stomachs. This means that they can’t eat large meals all at once. You should feed your Yorkie several small meals throughout the day instead of one large one.
Don’t Leave Food Out All The Time
It’s tempting to leave food out for your dog so that they can nibble on it throughout the day. However, this can lead to overeating. Only put out enough food for each meal and then pick it up when your dog is done.
Avoid Human Food
It’s tempting to give your dog a little bit of your food. But the truth is that human food may not correctly contain your Yorkie’s required dietary needs in the right proportion. So, it’s best to avoid giving them human food and stick to your veterinarian’s recommended dog food.
You might want to get a few tips on here:
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- How To Remove Yorkie Bad Breath Naturally – 4 Easy And Amazing Tips
Conclusion On Yorkies’ Eating Habits
To wrap things up, it is important for you as a Yorkie parent or caregiver to feed your canine cutie with a calorie-dense and nutritionally balanced diet to meet their specific dietary needs.
Remember that they have a fast metabolism and high energy levels; so, in spite of Yorkies’ eating habits, stick to a regular eating schedule and get them to do the same. As you feed them a balanced diet, be sure to keep them well hydrated.
Got anything to share with regards to your Yorkie’s eating habits? Has this article helped in any way? Kindly share in the comment below.
What do I do if my Yorkie doesn’t want to eat?
There are several reasons why your Yorkie would refuse meals. It's alright to visit your veterinarian if you notice your pup staying off feed for a while. Your veterinarian would recommend the next line of action after a series of tests if necessary.
How long can a Yorkie go without eating?
It is never really a good thing for your pup to go off feed. Although Yorkies could go without eating, especially if it isn't their favorite meal, you should visit the veterinarian once this happens.
How many hours apart Should a Yorkie eat?,
Depending on your pup's calorie requirements, it is alright to feed your pup 3 - 4 times a day. A snack or two in between meals isn't also a bad thing.
Do Yorkies eat alot?
Yorkies are small-sized dogs and will not require a lot of food. A lot of dogs stop eating when full.


A diamond cutting and polishing plant will be installed from February 2019 in Saurimo, the chief executive of Angolan diamond trading company Sodiam announced on Wednesday.
Neves Silva said that the plant, which fits into the company’s strategic plan for the 2018/2022 five-year period, will have the capacity in the first phase to process 4,000 carats of rough diamonds per month.
The chief executive said that the plant, which will start operating in August next year, is currently estimated to cost US$10 million and will be the unit with the highest installed capacity in Angola.
In addition to the plant, the construction of an Industrial Development Hub in an initial area of five hectares, which will have a training centre, a hotel owned by state diamond exploration company Endiama and other services such as banks and a tax office.
Neves Silva also said that the contract will be made in partnership between Sodiam and Chinese companies Cbritec and Perfect Wealth Ltd, and will be built near Sociedade Mineira da Catoca.
Angola already has a diamond polishing factory, called Angola Polishing Diamonds, where national jewellery production lines are created. (macauhub)


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Noticed Raphael Catfish (Agamyxis pectinifrons) caresheet
The Spotted Raphael Catfish is a beautiful, interesting fish that fits perfectly into any tropical tank. These tough fish are also easy to keep, making them the perfect choice for beginners.
Read on to learn exactly how to care for and breed these adorable fish.
What's in a name?
The spotted Raphael catfish has the scientific name Agamyxis pectinifrons and belongs to the family of Doradidae fish. It is known by a few other names including:
- Spotted Talking Catfish
- White spotted talking catfish
- White spot Doradid
- White-spotted Doradid
- Talking catfish
- Thorny catfish
Whichever nickname you use, don't confuse it with the Pimelodus Pictus, also often referred to as the Spotted Catfish. So when shopping online, make sure you are ordering the correct fish before ordering.
Where does Spotted Talking Catfish come from?
The Agamyxis pectinifrons were first described by Cope in 1870. The fish comes from the Amazon basin, particularly from Brazil, Bolivia, Peru and Colombia. It is currently not on the UCN's Red List of Endangered Species.
These catfish live in slow moving rivers or still pools in the wild, dig into the soft, sandy substrate or hide in tight spaces such as cavities in driftwood or roots. The habitat is heavily overgrown, and the fish like to stay in the middle of the plants, where they can be protected from predators.
During the rainy season, the catfish migrate to flooded forest areas where there is plenty to eat. In the wild, Pimelodus feed on worms, crustaceans, a small amount of plant matter, and insects.
These aquatic animals are quite sociable and train with their species and other similar-looking relatives.
These catfish belong to the family of Dorididae catfish, collectively known as the thorny catfish. Catfish agamyxis pectinifrons are hard-skinned with a neck shield in front of the fish's dorsal fin and have bony lumps that form thorny grooves that run along the fish's side line.
Catfish in this family are also known as speaking because they can make audible clicks or croak noises by rubbing their breast spines over grooves in the fish's shoulder. It usually makes these noises when it is moved out of its tank or otherwise stressed.
Handle with care!
The first spine on the pectoral fins of the catfish is extremely strong and can be used as an effective weapon of defense. When loaded, the thorny specimen stretches the spines laterally outwards. Therefore, be extremely careful when handling the fish and performing general maintenance in the aquarium.
Networking these creatures can be difficult due to the spines that can easily become entangled in your web. For this reason, we recommend that you use a rigid container to hold the fish if you need to move it. Handling with bare hands should be avoided whenever possible, as a stab in the spine is painful and can lead to infection.
The spotted Raphael catfish has a cylindrical, arrow-shaped body and flat bellies. Female fish are generally more full-bodied than their male counterparts, and these fish have large heads and very small eyes. The catfish's large mouth has three pairs of barbels – two pairs on the lower jaw and one pair on the upper jaw.
Once they reach adulthood, these catfish are up to 6 inches long.
The body of the fish is usually dark brown or black to black blue in color and has a pattern of small spots that can be white to light yellow. The fin is dark with stripes and spots that sometimes intermingle to create a criss-cross pattern that is unique to each individual. The fish's belly is lighter in color with a similar pattern of random spots.
This particular catfish usually lives up to 10 years, although some specimens have been reported to be between 15 and 20 years old.
The spiny Agamyxis albomaculatus looks very similar to the spotted Raphael catfish, and it can be very difficult to distinguish between them when the fish are collected from their natural environment.
Because of this, you need to know where the fish were collected before buying them. The spotted Raphael is native to the Amazon basin, particularly Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, and Colombia, while the spiny catfish is only found in the drainage of the Orinoco River in Venezuela.
Are Spotted Thorny Catfish easy to keep?
These fish are ideally suited for life in a beginner's pool. They are quite sturdy, small, and easy to feed. As a bottom eater, the catfish can also help remove uneaten food and plant matter from the substrate.
The fish are easy to please when it comes to water parameters, and they make good community members because they are peaceful and sociable. Because these catfish do not grow to the size of many other catfish species, there is no need to enlarge your aquarium as the fish get older unless you want to add more to your collection.
The only downside to the catfish is that it is thorny! So be extremely careful when transporting or moving the fish, use a plastic or glass container instead of a net, and never use your bare hands!
Spotted Raphael Catfish Care Guide
Spotted Raphael catfish are very hardy creatures that can tolerate a range of water conditions. In the fish's natural environment, the shallow floods in which they live can cool down significantly at night, so that the catfish can tolerate very low temperatures for a short time, although rapid and extreme temperature changes should be avoided to avoid stressing the fish.
These catfish are fairly low maintenance and only need a water change of 30 percent per month and an efficient filter system.
This catfish requires a minimum tank size of 35 gallons, although bigger is better. If you plan on keeping a group of these fish, consider something that is at least 45 gallons. Since the Spotted Raphael is a basic inhabitant, a rectangular aquarium is better than a large one so that the catfish have plenty of space to swim and forage.
Like most catfish species, Thorny Catfish prefer well-oxygenated H2O and they don't like strong water movement, so an underground filter and powerhead will work well for them.
Doradidae catfish are freshwater fish that cannot tolerate a brackish environment.
The temperature should be between 68.0 ° F and 79.0 ° F, with a pH range of 5.8 to 7.5 and a hardness between 2 and 20 dGH.
These catfish prefer a dimly lit environment with lots of greenery, driftwood, and twisted roots under which to hide. Young fish like to hide in dense vegetation, and fish of all ages love to pinch themselves in tight corners and dig. So fill at least one corner of the tank with plants and use fine gravel or sand as a substrate to protect the fish's sensitive barbel.
The fish doesn't care about any type of plant, so you can add some floating species for shade. Even so, carpet plants don't work very well with catfish because the fish must have access to the substrate in order to dig and search.
Diet and feeding
The spotted Raphael Catfish is omnivorous and will happily accept a variety of foods including high quality sinking pellets, flakes, live food, frozen bloodworms, Tubifex worms, and the like. In fact, these scavengers clean pretty much anything that lands on the bottom of the tank. Meaty protein is important in the catfish diet, and you can feed them whole or chopped earthworms too.
If you keep snails in your tank, it's important to know that these catfish will eat molluscs and invertebrates that are small enough to fit in their mouths. This can be extremely helpful in controlling snail counts, but is a bit dangerous for shrimp and small crabs.
Ideally, you should feed these nocturnal catfish every day just before the aquarium lights are turned off at the end of the day.
Spotted Raphael Catfish are peaceful creatures that make a great addition to any community. While these fish are not aggressive, it is recommended not to include very small creatures that could be viewed as a source of food.
You can only keep one catfish, but it's a gregarious species that prefers to exist in groups of four or more. To add variety to your setup, add some similar looking catfish relatives. And thanks to its armored, thorny protection, you can also combine it with Central and South American cichlids and larger, semi-aggressive companions.
Breeding of spotted Raphael catfish
It is relatively easy to determine the sex of these catfish as mature female specimens tend to be much plumper than males.
However, if you are hoping to breed your fish, very little information is available on successfully spawning these fish in captivity, except from commercial farms that use hormones. It is believed that in the wild the fish build bubble nests between floating plants. There have also been reports of fish nests made of leaves, debris, and scraps of wood. However, the fish usually just hide under the nests and no spawning has been reported.
health and sickness
Spotted Raphael catfish are quite hardy once fully grown, although they can get the same tropical fish diseases as most other species like ego, fungus, and various bacterial infections.
However, provided their habitat is well cared for, these catfish rarely succumb to disease. The main cause of problems is injury caused during transportation and the network. So be very careful when moving or catching this fish.
If the nitrate levels get too high, the catfish can suffer from infected barbels, making it very difficult for them to feed and navigate around the room. You should therefore ensure that the nitrate content is below 20 ppm by regularly changing partial water and monitoring the quality with a test kit.
So these are scaleless fish Do not use potassium permanganate or drugs that contain copper. You can safely use formalin or malachite green in an amount 1/2 to 1/4 the usual dose.
To keep your fish healthy, you must always quarantine new specimens for at least two weeks before adding them to your main tank.
Parasites and bacteria can get into the aquarium on plants, substrates and decorations. So wash everything in a weak solution of bleach and water, wash the items thoroughly in water from the tank, and then add them to your aquarium.
You can also quarantine plants for about a week to make sure they are not carrying snail eggs, though the catfish will briefly edit any snails that may be imported onto the plant's leaves.
The Spotted Raphael Catfish is available at most fish stores and online retailers and is available at reasonable prices.
If you're looking for a peaceful, attractive community fish that will spend most of its time on the floor of its glasshouse, then Spotted Talking Catfish is the place for you.
Keep a small group of these hardy, resilient little species of catfish in a clean, well-maintained aquarium. They will bring you joy for many years without any problems. However, keep in mind that this catfish is primarily nocturnal. So you'll need to add a moonlight if you want to enjoy them exploring their habitat after the main lights go out.

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Solarpro Holding AD is pleased to have joined the European Clean Hydrogen Alliance at the end of Sep. 20, an initiative recently launched by the European Commission. The Alliance’s main agenda is to support the development of a clean and globally competitive hydrogen industry in Europe.
Solarpro Holding (SPH) is a leading Installer and Innovator in the Europe PV sector, representing 12 companies with significant presence in 10 countries.
Recently SPH has established a separate business line “Hydrogen and Energy Storage Systems”, recognizing the vast potential of this field. The company is already at the forefront of developments for the production of green hydrogen from photovoltaic systems.
“We look forward to bringing to the European Clean Hydrogen Alliance our expertise in integrating PV into Hydrogen generation and storage systems. We see great potential in the technology to manage the seasonality factor of PV production. We are open to collaborate with the key players from the private and public sectors so as to achieve Europe being the first climate neutral continent by 2050.”, stated Mr. Konstantin Nenov – CEO of Solarpro Holding.


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Ahead of their Beijing fan meeting on Tuesday, newly debuted UNIQ held their first fan meeting in Seoul over the weekend where they celebrated their one-month debut anniversary.
The Chinese-Korean boy group will make their Chinese debut in Beijing on Tuesday evening. Fans can look forward to seeing the group perform their first single “Falling in Love” in Mandarin for the first time. Soundtrack songs “Born To Fight” and “Celebrate” will also be performed.
Although the venue for their Seoul fan meeting was smaller than the expected Beijing venue, Korean fans were able to receive autographed posters and greet the five members at an intimate coffee shop. During the UNIQ fan meeting, all five members hand delivered drinks to their fans, surprising many of the female fans in the audience.
After the fan meeting, all five members spoke to iQiyi in an exclusive interview about their feelings towards their upcoming Beijing fan meeting.
Yixuan said, “Everyone has been training really well. If you look at the training room, all the mirrors have a layer of condensation.”
Yibo described their recent schedule, “All this time, we’ve been part attending activities, part preparing for the fan meeting. In the morning – whether we are heading to make-up, or to TV shows, or to practice – we would always wake up at 6:00 AM or 7:00 AM. But the other day, we practised until late in the evening, until approximately 2:00 AM or 3:00 AM. So from the time we went to bed, we only had three to four hours of sleep.”
The iQiyi video also spoke of Yuehua Entertainment’s heavy preparation for the upcoming Beijing event. Agency managers have organized the UNIQ fan meeting to liken a full concert, inviting notable concert directors to assist in perfecting audio, video, and stage lighting technicalities for the event.
Meanwhile, all five members flew to Beijing on Monday afternoon ahead of their Tuesday fan meeting. A large group of fans were there at the Beijing Capital International Airport awaiting their idols’ arrival. Chinese media outlets iQiyi and Top Chinese Music were both there in attendance for interviews and media coverage.
The UNIQ fan meeting on Tuesday will be live streamed, so overseas fans can follow along online.


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I have neither the authority nor the responsibility to apologize for this newspaper. But I am going to do so anyway.
Yesterday, we ran a story in our feature section trumpeting the "End of P.C."
"Because it's finally happening," said the light-hearted report on a supposed backlash against political correctness. "After years in which everyone watched their conversational p's and q's, there may finally be a political correctness backlash afoot."
The story cited as proof of this backlash: the decision by comedian Ted Danson to appear in blackface at the New York Friars Club and tell vulgar jokes laced with racial epithets about his sex life with comedian Whoopi Goldberg; the popularity of radio personality Howard Stern; and the rapid rise to success of the "Beavis and Butt-head" cartoon on MTV.
In the story, we quoted Christopher Cerf, who has written a spoof of politically correct terms: "There's a whole range of places where [politically correct language] comes from," said Mr. Cerf, "and some of it is pretty extreme. And for some people, it's not a very big step from saying, perhaps we're being a little silly with some of these terms to saying, well, there's nothing you can call blacks or women that won't offend somebody."
In my view, "Political Correctness" is the snide term some people use when they refer to society's attempts to understand, and treat with respect, groups society has never had to understand or respect before. Blacks, women, Asians, Hispanics, American Indians, the handicapped, gays: the list of previously excluded groups seems endless.
Learning to respect each other is not as easy to accomplish as one might suspect. There are a lot of gray areas that have to be negotiated through experience and compromise. But society can no longer dodge the necessity of making the attempt.
As I said, I have neither the authority nor the responsibility to apologize for this newspaper -- but to suggest that this process has been a nuisance, as our story appeared to do, is offensive.
And to suggest, as we did, that a backlash will bring this process to an end is just wistful thinking on the part of those who feel uncomfortable with a multicultural society.
The process of integration will not end. Either get used to it, adjust, or step aside.
The biases of our history rise up to bite us every day: The Library of Congress has come under fire for excluding D.W. Griffith's "Birth of a Nation" from a series commemorating film history. Among other things, "Birth of a Nation" celebrated the founding of the Ku Klux Klan and included some of the cruelest caricatures of black Americans ever recorded on film. Griffith's cinematic techniques revolutionized movies. The story he chose to tell set the tone for the portrayal of blacks in film for decades to come.
In February, I wrote that the city ought to remove a statue honoring former Chief Justice of the United States Roger Brooke Taney. The very next month, a colleague defended Taney's career on the occasion of what would have been Taney's 216th birthday. And in October, two area foundations donated $10,000 toward the upkeep of Taney's home in Frederick.
Who was Taney?
As chief justice, Taney ruled in 1857 that since blacks were such a "degraded" and "inferior" race and were so universally despised by civilized people, they had no Constitutional rights that "a white man was bound to respect."
Taney's rulings in the Dred Scott case in 1857 pushed the country closer to civil war and established a legal precedent for the discriminatory treatment of black Americans that, in the view of some scholars, was not fully overturned until the Supreme Court's desegregation ruling in 1954.
Should we balance Taney's brilliance in other matters against the cruel effects of his Dred Scott decision? Does Griffith's technical prowess as a filmmaker outweigh the racism in the story he chose to tell?
The so-called P.C. movement is an attempt to force us to confront these and other questions. It is based on a recognition that how we perceive people influences how we treat them. We show our own ignorance whenever we make light of this effort.

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Watch Blaenavon Tear ‘Prague’ Apart in Live Video
U.K. three-piece's 'KOSO' EP out now through Transgressive
Blaenavon are a young U.K. trio who recently followed their previously released single (“Into the Night”/”Denim Patches”) with their debut EP, KOSO. To promote the new four-track effort, members Ben Gregory, Frank Wright and Harris McMillan — all 17 years old — have shared an official music video for “Prague,” a Foals-like ringer that serves as the boys’ latest single. Directed by Hobby Holmes and produced by the folks behind the Mahogany Blog’s Sessions series, the clip captures a raw and formidable live performance. Watch the clip above and head over to iTunes to purchase the KOSO EP, which is out now via Transgressive Records.


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Jalandhar May 15 (Jaswinder Azad)- A Hindi poem recitation competition was held in Lawrence International school on 15/5/2019 in which all the students of Pre- primary classes participated. Little students recited different poems using props related to their poems with full enthusiasm. On this occasion, School’s Chairman Mr. Jodhraj Gupta and Principal Mrs. Sophia Chattwal appreciated the efforts of little students by distributing the certificates to the winners and encouraged them for further participation in such activities.
- Students of HMV visited Pracheen Kala Kendra
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The ultimate ice cream book is here! And just in time for summer and the onset of the ice cream season (is there ever not a season for ice cream?)
David Lebovitz, former pastry chef at Chez Panisse, delightful blogger at davidlebovitz.com, cookbook author of several highly acclaimed books on desserts, and frequent commenter on Simply Recipes, has written a gorgeous, informative, delicious book about ice cream, sorbets and granitas (now updated with a new edition).
The Perfect Scoop has over 150 recipes and over 50 stunning photographs. Ice cream recipes include the basics such as chocolate, vanilla, and butterscotch pecan, and branch out to aztec "hot" chocolate, apricot-pistachio, and lavender-honey. Papaya-lime sorbet and mojito granitas make appearances as well.
One of the things I love about David's work is that he takes the time to instruct us on the basics of whatever it is he is cooking.
His Room for Dessert book has saved me over and over again with his explanations of the "whys" as well as the "hows" of doing a recipe.
In The Perfect Scoop David describes right up front the methods you'll need to employ to make creamy, perfect ice cream. Using a custard base is what is usually called for, but can be a bit tricky for first timers. David's explanation makes it easy.
David includes a section on the equipment needed, describing the pros and cons of the different kinds of ice cream makers that you can use.
I've been reading David's blog at davidlebovitz.com for years. It's better than Comedy Central as David takes his readers on a never-ending tour of what's it's really like to live in Paris. You can also follow David's adventures on Instagram, where he puts on cooking and cocktail demonstrations, and shows us daily life in Paree.
Somehow, through all his blog writing and chocolate tours, David managed to write this book, which included developing and testing all of these recipes. Yikes!
He must have eaten nothing but ice cream and sorbet for a year, and had to walk 10 miles a day just to work off the calories. But he did it for us, so that we might make the best of our frozen creations.


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In the early-morning hours of Saturday, June 28, 1969, at a dive on 53 Christopher Street, the homosexual intifada began. Street queens, trannies, and at least one tough dyke fought back against the cops who had raided, once again, the Mafia-controlled Stonewall Inn—which opened in the spring of 1967 and, significantly, was the only gay bar in New York City that permitted men to dance with each other.
Homo history is bifurcated pre– and post–June ’69, evident in the titles of the documentaries Before Stonewall (1984) and After Stonewall (1999). Though questionably structured, the value of Kate Davis and David Heilbroner’s doc Stonewall Uprising—based on David Carter’s 2004 book, Stonewall: The Riots That Sparked the Gay Revolution—is that it focuses on the during, assembling minute-by-minute recapitulations of those who were there, fleshing out a historical moment that remains surprisingly underdocumented.
That the riots marked the beginning of the modern gay-and-lesbian movement is indisputable. But, as with most seismic events, almost everything else about Stonewall remains uncertain. Did the riots last three days, as the press notes for Stonewall Uprising assert? Or five, as historian Martin Duberman’s essential 1993 account Stonewall (which inspired a fictional 1995 drag-queen fantasia directed by Nigel Finch) attests? Or six nights, as the New York Times claimed last year in an article marking the 40th anniversary of the insurgency on Christopher Street?
Davis, best known for the 2001 documentary Southern Comfort, about a transman dying of ovarian cancer, and Heilbroner occasionally muddle matters even more. The 19 talking heads (gays, journos—including former Voice writers Howard Smith and Lucian Truscott IV—cops, historians) are often identified only once; determining those who were actual habitués of the bar, particularly on June 28, 1969, and those who weren’t becomes confusing—a particular liability for a film that stresses the importance of firsthand, eyewitness accounts. Virginia Apuzzo, listed only by her name in the film and described unhelpfully in the press notes as “formerly the highest-ranking lesbian in the Clinton administration,” speaks eloquently, if vaguely, about the horrors of lavender life in the ’50s and ’60s—amplified in the film by excessive clips from virulently homophobic PSAs of that era—but says nothing about the Stonewall Inn, or gay-bar culture, at the time. Similarly, Martha Shelley—whose crucial role in the post-Stonewall activist group Gay Liberation Front you can learn about from Google but not this documentary—memorably says of the dangers of same-sex love: “I would go through fire, I would go through hell, for those kisses.”
Whether or not Shelley went through fire and hell at 53 Christopher Street remains unaddressed. And for a film that celebrates the courage of the long-marginalized who fought back, who ushered in the whole concept of gay pride, is Ed Koch really someone you want to talk to?
The memories of those who were definitely there during those momentous days in late June are undeniably powerful, their fury still white-hot 41 years later. “Our goal was to hurt the police. I wanted to kill those cops,” remembers John O’Brien, one man on the front lines. Another, Martin Boyce, recalls how the geographic specificity of the bar’s location (further elucidated in Carter’s book) allowed the Stonewallers to become a “hydra”: “We were in control of the area.” The cops—many from the outer boroughs and not familiar with the West Village’s zig-zaggy grid—had trouble containing the rioters.
But are their voices best served by the messy documentary in which they appear? Tellingly, it’s not the queers, but a cop—Seymour Pine, the 90-year-old retired NYPD morals inspector who led the raid on the Stonewall Inn—who gets the last word.


December 18, 2009 - February 10, 2010
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More than 6,000 sidewalk sheds flank New York City’s buildings and construction sites. They span more than 1,000,000 linear feet and typically remain in place for over a year. While these sheds protect pedestrians from construction debris, they hide the beauty of New York City’s architecture.
This fall, architects, designers, engineers, and students from related fields competed in the urbanSHED International Design Competition. Entrants submitted compelling proposals that are safe, sustainable, economical, and create a better environment for New Yorkers and visitors to our City.
The three designs selected by the Competition Jury are Tripod MOD(ule) by XChange Architects with Ex Nihilo Studio, Rider Levett Bucknall, and Weidlinger Associates, urbanCLOUD by KNEstudio with Arup, and Urban Umbrella by Young Hwan Choi, a current student at the University of Pennsylvania, with Agencie Group. These finalists were paired with a Technical Advisory Group to further develop their proposals, which are now on view.
The urbanSHED International Design Competition is a collaboration between the NYC Department of Buildings, American Institute of Architects New York Chapter, the Alliance for Downtown New York, the New York Building Congress, the Illuminating Engineering Society of New York, the Association for a Better New York Foundation, the Structural Engineers Association of New York, the NYC Department of City Planning, and the NYC Department of Transportation.
Robert D. LiMandri, Commissioner, NYC Department of Buildings
Amanda M. Burden, Hon. AIA, FAICP, Chair, NYC Planning Commission
Janette Sadik-Khan, Commissioner, NYC Department of Transportation
David M. Childs, FAIA, Consulting Partner, Skidmore, Owings and Merrill
Craig Dykers, AIA, MNAL, Director, Snohetta
Jean Oei, Project Designer, Morphosis
Craig Michael Schwitter, PE, Partner and Regional Director, Buro Happold North America
Frank Sciame, New York Building Congress
Ada Tolla, Principal, LOT-EK
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Fatma Amer, PE, Deputy Commissioner, NYC Department of Buildings
Rick Bell, FAIA, Executive Director, AIA New York Chapter
Carl Galioto, FAIA, Senior Partner, HOK
Susanna Sirefman, Dovetail Design Strategists
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