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Constraints on coastal dune invasion for a notorious plant invader
Although most biological invasions are not successful, relatively few studies have examined otherwise notorious invaders in systems where they are not highly problematic. The annual grass Bromus tectorum is a dominant invader in western North America, but is usually confined to human-dominated and disturbed systems (e.g. roadsides and parking lots) in the East where it remains virtually unstudied. In a recent study published in AoB PLANTS, Griffith et al. examined fundamental ecological questions regarding the distribution and abundance of B. tectorum in a coastal dune system on Cape Cod (USA) and found annual population growth to be highly variable (e.g. capable of ‘booms’ and ‘busts’). However, their results suggest that limitations to disturbance and seed dispersal likely constrain invasion in this ecosystem. Thus management actions that restrict dune access (e.g. for nesting habitat) will likely have the co-benefit of limiting the invasive potential of B. tectorum.

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Care of the product: rules and recommendations
Care of the product from any material, be it silk, leather or flax, requires careful treatment of the thing, as well as a quick response to changing the original look of your favorite clothing or accessory. Today we learn how to take care of wardrobe items, accessories (bags, belts), gold jewelry.
The rules of careful attitude to leather things
There are several ways to process animal skins. Hence, a large number of skin types. For example, nubuck, suede, velor, patent leather or bags, gloves, belts, fur sheepskin coats are all leather products. Care of leather products is necessary. There are general rules that need to be adhered to, if you want the purchased product to serve more than one year:
- Any thing gets dust, so it is very important to clean the product from it. Leather accessories such as belts, bags can be wiped with a damp cloth. The outer clothing made of leather can be knocked out or vacuumed.
- Keep these things in plastic bags can not, because then from the jacket or coat it will be unpleasant to smell. You can cover leather things with a linen cloth or bag.
- Especially zealous with the cleaning of such products, too, is not necessary. After all, all leather things have a thin protective layer, which can be erased during frequent processing. If you go out for the first time in a new outfit on the street, it is desirable to treat the jacket, coat, shoes or other leather thing with a special impregnation. This will protect the product from dirt and moisture.
- Do not use acetone, benzine, or other solvents to cleanse leather items.
- It is advisable not to wear leather products during a downpour. But if the rain started suddenly, then, having come home, you need to wipe the dry and soft piece of cloth with wet clothes. Dry leather things on the battery can not.
- It is very useful sometimes to wipe such products with glycerin. Especially it concerns collars and cuffs on jackets, jackets. This will give the outerwear a shine.
How to get rid of stains?
Care for leather products implies a careful attitude to things, their proper storage and cleaning. If the clothes or accessories from such a natural material have traces, marks, then get rid of them in the following ways:
- Stains from grease, oil, etc. can be removed with chalk powder. We need to fill them with a dirty place, leave the product for a day. Then shake the chalk, and brush the thing.
- Traces of the ballpoint pen can be removed with the help of an adhesive tape. Just need to paste it on the stain, squeeze it well and pull it sharply. The remains are to be cleaned with an eraser.
- Drops from the rain on the leather things are removed simply: combing the brush in different directions.
- If the product is heavily soiled, it is best to turn it into a dry cleaner.
Care of artificial leather products: rules
Taking care of things from unnatural skin is much easier than from the present. In fact, all you need to do regularly is simply wipe the surface of the products with a soft foam sponge soaked in warm soapy water. Then wipe dry with a soft cloth and allow to dry in a suspended state at normal room temperature. The wrong side of products made of artificial leather can not be wetted, as this will lead to deformation. Also, you should not place such things under the battery. To tear off or scratch products from leatherette is also prohibited.
Creams for things from this material are not needed - they will not bring results. To make the products shine it is enough to wipe them with sponges. Care of the product from leatherette does not involve the use of chemicals.
Things from environmentally friendly material
Sweatshirts, t-shirts, pants made from natural flax, have many fans. And this is not surprising, because the products of this material have many advantages. It:
- Uncomplicated care.
- Modernity, relevance.
Wearing linen clothes, a person feels comfort, his skin "breathes". Things from this material are not stretched, do not burn out in the sun, they do not shed, they do not deform, they are perfectly erased, they are less polluted. They perfectly absorb moisture, excellently let in air, do not stick to the body.
How to wash and iron things from environmentally friendly material?
Care of linen products is required minimal, unlike leather things. The main thing is to know how to properly wash and iron such things.
- Wash linen products by hand or in a washing machine in a delicate mode. To clean things you need to use soap or detergent, which contains no bleaching agents. If the mistress erases by hand, then enough then squeeze the jacket or pants several times to make the glasses water.
- To iron linen things only from the wrong side. And do it right after washing. If you let things dry out, then you will not be able to iron them perfectly. By the way, the temperature of the iron should not be more than 200 degrees.
Yarn obtained from cotton boxes
We are talking about cotton - a material of vegetable origin. Comparing the products of this fabric with linen items, it can be noted that the warming effect of cotton is much higher. It is also stronger than wool, but less resistant than silk. Other advantages of cotton products are:
- Excellent bandwidth.
- Resistance to alkali.
- Quick absorption of moisture.
Also, these things are comfortable and pleasant to wear, they are soft and resistant to rupture. Care of cotton products does not require much effort. However, this material has its own disadvantages. So, under direct sunlight, cotton becomes less durable. And still things from this material strongly "sit down" and dry up for a long time.
How to take care of cotton products?
- You can erase things from this material manually in warm water at a temperature of 30-40 degrees. Also machine washing in delicate mode is supposed.
- Care for the product of cotton does not involve the use of bleaching agents. For example, chlorine is contraindicated for such material.
- If a product made of cotton strongly sheds, it must be washed in cold water, and dried in a straightened form immediately after rinsing. For washing, you need to add salt to the water (1 tablespoon per 10 liters of water).
- If a cotton thing has colored, then return the old color to it with hot water (70 degrees) with soda (1 tablespoon per 5 liters of water). Leave it overnight, then wash it by hand and rinse.
- It is undesirable to dry things out of cotton in the sun - they can burn out.
- Iron products from this material need to be on the front side, while a T-shirt, skirt or pants should be wet. If the fabric has embroidery or any other overlay, then it needs to be ironed from the wrong side. By the way, the temperature of the iron can be the highest.
Recommendations for people who like to wear suede products
- Grease stains, put on things from this material, you need to blot with a napkin, and do it quickly. It is impossible to wash out such stains.
- Divorce from ice cream, eggs, blood on such things must be quickly washed with water. At the same time, no chemical substances are used.
- It is forbidden to use salt in order to revive the suede product. It will only discolor the material and completely ruin your favorite bag, outerwear or other thing.
Care of suede products involves prompt response of a person to any stain left on the material. If a person ignores this rule and does not try to quickly withdraw any divorce, then it will be very difficult for him to return the original look to his favorite suede bag (or other thing).
Care of the product from such material implies observance of the following rules:
- Remove the spools and puffs can be a special machine or an ordinary razor. Brushing or wringing such things in a centrifuge is prohibited.
- Woolen products must be ironed from the wrong side through gauze.
- Wash things out of such material you need separately from other tissues.
- It is forbidden to twist woolen products, as they will quickly lose their shape and stretch.
- Dry woolen courts, jackets should be on a horizontal surface on a terry towel. It is forbidden to hang such things with clothespins, because they will stretch or there will be ugly tracks that will then be difficult to remove.
Care for gold rings, earrings, pendants
Every woman loves to wear jewelry. Most of all representatives of the fair sex prefer gold. However, over time, the favorite chain or ring darkens, fades. That the gold product was always beautiful and bright, it needs special care. And also it is necessary to observe rules of operation of ornaments and their storage.
Care for gold products is in certain activities. These include:
- Cleaning. In a glass of warm water add 10 drops of ammonia and a few drops of shampoo (any). In the finished solution, put the gold decoration for 3 hours. After this, lightly rub with a soft toothbrush to remove dirt. And then rinse under water and dry.
- Darkened gold items can be freshened with onion juice. You need to rub the jewelry and leave them for 2 hours. Then just rinse under running water, dry.
- Stains on gold jewelry (for example, from iodine) can be removed by lowering the ring, chain or earrings for 20 minutes in a solution of hyposulfite.
The fiber obtained as a result of the work of the caterpillar of the silkworm
It's about stuff like silk. Advantages of this natural material:
- Excellent air permeability. In products made of silk, a person will feel easy, as if without clothes.
- Wear resistance - if proper care is taken for silk products, then the thing will not lose its attractiveness for many years.
- Fast absorption of sweat.
- Instant evaporation of moisture.
- Hygiene - silk products protect against attacks of lice, ticks and other parasites.
- Excellent thermoregulation. Things quickly acquire the temperature of a person's body and do not cause discomfort.
Proper care of silk products
- Washing in a typewriter is possible only in a gentle effect mode.
- It is allowed to clean the clothes by hand, while strongly rubbing it is prohibited.
- The optimum temperature for washing is 30 degrees, for rinsing - up to 25 degrees.
- Squeeze silk products need to carefully and gently.
- Hanging clothes for drying should not be in direct sunlight, always in the shade. You can not put wet silk things on the battery. If you dry them in an apartment, then you can put clothes on the dryer in a suspended state.
- You need to iron a lightly heated iron.
Care of garments made of silk is necessary, because if you treat things from this material carelessly, then they will look cheap, sloppy and untidy.
Hint for users
To make it easier for people to understand how to properly monitor things from different materials, manufacturers are developing a special hint. The basic rules of care of products are indicated on the tag, the label of any clothing, accessory. Anyone can see such a hint by looking at the wrong side of your favorite sweatshirts, jeans, bags. Manufacturers mark the rules with special symbols - markings. Currently, these marks are set by the international standard ISO. These symbols are represented in the form of figures and can mean the following:
- professional cleaning;
- the prohibition of the operation;
- delicate mode.
You can see the decoding of these characters in the figure below.
This article will be useful for many people, as it acquaints them with the basic rules for taking care of things. The main thing is to take care of any wardrobe item carefully, as well as carefully read the information indicated on the tag. Care of the product will be correctly observed only if the person does not ignore the markings that are on the wrong side of each thing, be it a dress, a sweater, a bag or a towel.


More than two centuries ago, Samuel Adams of Massachusetts observed, "It does not take a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority keen to set brush fires in people’s minds." Anyone doubting the truth of this revolutionary wisdom need look no further than the stunning developments of the last weeks of 2006 that forced Congress to remove more than 10,000 wasteful earmarks from the budget. Coming after years of work by citizen-activists, this is a bold first step toward getting federal spending under control.
Senators Jim DeMint (R.-S.C.) and Tom Coburn (R.-Okla.) are due much of the credit for this victory. They promised their colleagues a drawn-out fight over every one of the thousands of earmarks in the Senate’s 12 appropriations bills. Unwilling to subject their wasteful spending to such public scrutiny, the Senate leadership withheld nine of the 12 bills from consideration, choosing instead to adopt the temporary expedient of an earmark-free continuing resolution to keep government in operation through the holiday season.
Members of Congress expected to reintroduce the 10 appropriations bills—still loaded with 10,000 earmarks—in early 2007, quickly pass them into law, and move onto new business. But Congress’s new leadership has different ideas.
With a better sense of the electorate’s anger over congressional corruption and profligate spending, incoming Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D.-Calif.) instead plans to extend the money-saving continuing resolution over the entire year and thereby strip all earmarks from this year’s budget. In effect, and as some fiscal conservatives have urged, Pelosi intends to demonstrate that henceforth the budget of the United States government will be made in the United States Capitol, not in the offices of the several thousand lobbyists who have hijacked the process by selling earmarks to clients.
By canceling these 10,000 or so earmarks, Representative Pelosi strikes a blow against the shadow government of lobbyists who have increased their role in the federal budget process in recent years. By breaking this pernicious pay-to-play link, she restores to Congress an important constitutional prerogative that some Members have recently rented out to others. No longer able to offer clients earmark guarantees, as they have these last few years, lobbyists will find fewer clients willing to pay their steep fees for uncertain results. Indeed, early reports indicate "widespread confusion and anxiety… on K Street," and one lobbyist described the elimination of all earmarks as "a major, major disappointment." As lobbyist resources and influence shrink, the will of ordinary citizens will be restored.
Among the spurned beneficiaries of the 10,000 wasteful earmarks that will be purged from the prospective budget are Mormon Cricket and Grasshopper Activities in Utah, the National Wild Turkey Federation, the Ohio-Israel Agriculture Initiative, the Toledo Jazz Society, the Polish American Culture Center, the Youth Baseball Partnership with Payne Elementary School of Washington, D.C., and the History Museum of East Otter Tail County, Minnesota.
Importantly, the new congressional leadership recognizes that a one-year moratorium on earmarks is just the beginning of the difficult process of restoring higher ethical standards to Congress and that much more needs to be done. As Senator Robert Byrd (D.-W.V.) and Representative David Obey (D.-Wis.) promised in their joint statement announcing the deletion of the earmarks, "We will work to restore an accountable, above-board, transparent process for funding decisions and put an end to the abuses that have harmed the credibility of Congress."
Beyond the assault on earmarks, the proposed year-long continuing resolution could shave $7 billion from discretionary spending increases written into the budget resolution, plus another $14 billion in questionable "emergency" spending that been added to the Senate’s appropriations bills. It remains to be seen whether Congress will actually keep the continuing resolution "clean" and thus $7 billion below the budget resolution’s discretionary spending level. (Congress rarely leaves spending authority on the table.) Also in question is whether the "emergency" spending, including billions for farm subsidies and NASA, will reappear in emergency spending bills in early 2007. Responsible lawmakers should closely monitor the continuing resolution and all subsequent spending legislation.
Predictably, the prospect of a one-year spending freeze has been met with "sky-is-falling" rhetoric from federal managers. Yet these non-security discretionary spending programs are already 41 percent larger than they were in 2001, and can clearly stand one year without another increase. In fact, a recent online poll by the Federal Times—a newspaper targeted to federal employees—found that 43 percent of respondents believed their agency could cut more than 10 percent of its budget by reducing inefficiencies without reducing performance. Nonetheless, one federal department’s budget director recently spoke at a conference reportedly to teach federal managers how to declare budget crises, manipulate lawmakers, and conceal budget information, all in hopes of securing larger budget increases. Lawmakers should be wary of dire claims from agency officials.
Despite concerns about insufficient budgets due to a restrictive continuing resolution, the lack of earmarks will give agencies more flexibility to distribute federal grants by merit rather than by the fiat of individual Members of Congress and lobbyists. Consequently, many agencies with frozen or even reduced budgets will have even more funding than last year because none of their budgets will have been carved out for pork.


Bush Blade Perfection
Wilderness Expert Mors Kochanski picks a knife that’s ready to take on the backcountry
by Dan Shechtman of Tactical Knives
What would it be like to interview the legendary woodsman and writer Horace Kephart and the guy at Colclesser Brothers who made his knife? Sounds like a knife writer’s dream, doesn’t it.
Well, I have had the opportunity to do the next best thing. If there is a modern Kephart, it is Mors Kochanski of Peers, Alberta, Canada. Mors is arguably the finest practitioner of Northwoods survival skills in the world. His region extends from the Canadian Shield across North America, the Bering Strait, Siberia, and westward to Scandinavia and the North Sea.
Mors is master of it all. He has shared his knowledge with a range of students-from college kids to the Swedish Special Forces. He has written so many articles that a compilation of them is as thick as a big-city phone book. His book “Bushcraft” is a classic.
Summer and Winter Survival Classes
I has the good fortune to take both a summer and winter survival course with Mors. What an experience! As he does in his book, Mors presents and covers each topic thoroughly. Like the rest of us, Mors is a knife enthusiast and recognizes the supreme value of this survival too.
In “Bushcraft,” Mors devotes a full 24 pages of knife selection and use. Mors’ choice of survival knife? The common Frosts Cutlery Mora. Mors has convinced uncounted legions of woodsmen of the virtue of this $12 wonder. The Frosts Mora is a great knife for sure, but can it be improved upon? How about improved upon with the advice, consultation and blessing of Mors Kochanski himself? Enter knifemaker Rod Garcia and his “Skookum Bush Knife.”
Rod also took both a winter and summer course with Mors. He was astounded with what he saw Mors do with the Mora knife. The experience changed Rod’s previously held concept of what a survival knife was and what it was capable of in the hands of a master woodsman. It was after his second course that Rod studied Mors’ description of the ideal bush knife in “Bushcraft” and began to consider improving upon the Mora and developing a knife that conformed exactly to Mors’ criteria.
The Mora knife is close to Mors’ description, and it is what is available and inexpensive. However, Rod believed that he could do better, and more importantly, so did Mors. Thus began a collaboration between the forest-sage and the aspiring knifemaker. No keyboard commandos cooking up imaginary gizmos here. What Rod has come up with is the real deal. After conferring with Mors at the 2006 Rat Root Rendezvous, Rod went home and crafted the bush knife that Mors Kochanski had in mind.
Like the Mora knife, the knives that Rod sent me derive their form from the traditional Scandinavian puukko. This is the pattern of knife that Mors describes and there is little wonder why. The puukko is a style of knife that has endured unchanged since the iron Age and is indigenous to the vast sub-arctic forests of Scandinavia. Woodsmen from Vikings to those resolute Finnish fighters on skis who defeated the Russians in the Winter War carried puukkos. Think those guys knew something about what works in the woods?
Unlike the Mora, or for that matter any other puukko I have seen, Rod’s knife takes this traditional knife pattern a step further and buy utilizing modern materials. Creative design makes his knife virtually indestructible and thereby supremely useful.
Both of the knives Rod sent carry blades of just over 4 inches in length, 1-inch wide and 1/8-inch thick. The full tang is handled in canvas Micarta secured with some serious rivets and is finished off with a 1/8-inch thick steel butt cap. The knife is solid, heavy for a puukko and conforms to Mors’ ideal when he uses words like “durable” and “test of strength.”
I was immediately struck with how natural the knife felt in my hand. I’m hard on tools. I grip hard and use my knives in a way where handles matter. The Skookum Bush Knife was so comfortable. The slight swell in the middle of the handle conforms to the hand and the modest flare towards the blade gives the user a margin of security with the guardless puukko. The butt cap gives the knife a handle-heavy feel. I like the solid feel of it and the confidence it instills when used as a hammering surface.
0-1 and A-2 Carbon Steels
Rod’s choice of steels gives insight into his understanding of his craft and to his commitment to conforming to Mors’ ideal. Rod comments, “After the Rat Root Rendezvous I started coming up with a plant o make my knives and learn the ins and outs of steel, heat treating, etc. I settled on 0-1 and A-2 tool steel. I wanted to stick as close to Mors’ criteria as possible and 0-1 was ideal for covering all the bases. When heat-treated properly (59-60 RC), it holds a good edge, is tough enough for any practical knife usage in the bush, is easily sharpened with basic stones and will also throw a spark. I added A-2 because it does everything about 10-20% better than 0-1 except throw a spark.”
Rod sent me one of each. Both knives performed in an excellent manner. However, I have always been a great fan of A-2. I find that A-2 holds an edge better than 0-1, is perhaps a bit tougher and will not rust quite as readily. The ability to strike a spark is an interesting issue.
I have been an admirer of the mountain man since I can remember. I have read everything I can get my hands on about that era, and I have been at it for almost 60 years. In all my reading I have only found one reference to a fire from a spark thrown from a knife. When Hugh Glass was on his survival trek, some accounts have him coming upon a straight razor and using it to strike a spark. I have started a zillion fires from flint and steel, but I would not want to rely on the scarce spark from a knife to get a fire going in a survival situation. Mors includes this ability in his criteria. I defer to his great wisdom. However, I would not choose one type of steel over another based on its ability to strike a spark. I’d sooner carry more matches or another ferro rod.
Whether in 0-1 or A-2, Rod utilizes the traditional Scandinavian grind on his knives. The virtues of the Scandi grind are many. Again, Rod’s own words tell it best. “The bevel type that Mors like is what is called the Scandinavian grind. This is a flat grind which is incorporated into the lower third to lower quarter of the blade. Well over 90% of what one cuts and carves in the bush is going to be some form of plant life or wood.”
“Flat grind bevels excel at cutting wood. The Scandi grind affords a larger bevel surface or slip face that engages the wood. This larger flat surface gives you better control when carving and is especially important when carving feather sticks. If you are dealing with wet wood and need a fire, the feathers you carve should be very thin and retain many curls. A small flame or even a spark has a much better chance of igniting thin, curly feathers.”
The Scandi grind is also easier to sharpen, as one can lay the edge on a stone and follow the bevel. This, along with Rod’s sophisticated heat treat and tempering process, allowed for great edge retention yet ease of re-sharpening.
Leather Tube Sheath
The Sheath that Rod provides is a very high quality, heavy leather tube sheath that is designed to be worn around the neck. Sturdy it is, but a bit heavy for a neck sheath. I ran a rawhide thong through the holes, and the knife and sheath rode well on my hip. Mors suggested that Rod incorporate a small hole at the tip of the knife to be a pivot point where a nail or bit of wire could be inserted for shearing. Sort of a scaled-down AK 47 bayonet. It actually works, but the jury is out on this option.
What Rod Garcia set out to do, he has done quite well. He has brought to us the knife that Mors Kochanski considers to be the ideal bush knife. No compromises, no almosts, this is it. This is the knife that can carve and craft with complete dexterity. This is the knife that superbly slices meat and leather. What a hunting knife it will make come fall. This is also the knife that can baton, hammer and be hammered. What Rod offers us is a real survival knife and Mors Kochanski agrees.


Has Volkswagen defrauded you?
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Volkswagen Emissions Lawsuit
Lawsuits are being filed across the country over the recent news that Volkswagen cheated federal emissions tests for popular diesel vehicles. If you own one of the vehicles listed above, contact us now to talk to a automotive recall attorney at Brownlaw.US.
We have helped individuals just like you receive financial compensation from major auto manufacturers for recalled vehicles. There is no cost to find out if you are eligible for a lawsuit and we do not collect any legal fees unless you receive compensation for you vehicle.
More Than 500,000 Models May Be Affected
- 2009 – 2015 VW Jetta TDI
- 2009 – 2014 VW Jetta SportWagen TDI
- 2010 – 2015 VW Golf TDI
- 2015 VW Golf SportWagen TDI
- 2012 – 2015 VW Beetle TDI & VW Beetle Convertible TDI
- 2012 – 2015VW Passat TDI
- 2013 – 2016 VW Touareg TDI
- 2010 – 2015 Audi A3 TDI
- 2014 – 2016 Audi A6, A7 Quattro TDI
- 2014 – 2016 Audi A8, A8L Diesel
- 2014 – 2016 Audi Q5 Diesel
- 2009 – 2016 Audi Q7 Diesel
- 2013 – 2016 Porsche Cayenne Diesel
EPA Violation Letter to Volkswagen
In September 2015, the Environmental Protection Agency uncovered that Volkswagen had been installing software designed to evade emission standards. The EPA sent a letter to Volkswagen stating that their vehicles violated the federal law known as the Clean Air Act, and that all of the above vehicles could not be certified as EPA compliant.
How did Volkswagen Cheat the Emissions Tests?
Volkswagen installed hidden software into the vehicles which was programmed to recognize when the cars were being tested for emissions standards. Upon activation, the system reduced the cars’ performance and engine output to meet the federal emissions standards. When the engines operate normally, day to day, the vehicles release up to 40 times the permitted level of nitrogen oxide into the atmosphere, violating Federal emissions standards.
Volkswagen’s Deceptive Vehicle Marketing
For years Volkswagen has been marketing “clean diesel” technology to the public, advertising their vehicles as “green” and “environmentally friendly”. In reality, the vehicles affected by this lawsuit can emit up to 40 times the permitted level of nitrogen oxide in the exhaust.
Lawsuits for Loss of Value in Volkswagen and Audi Vehicles
Our vehicle recall attorneys are actively filing lawsuits against Volkswagen on behalf of owners of affected vehicles. These lawsuits allege that:
- Individuals overpaid for the vehicles
- Resale value of affected vehicles will be drastically reduced
- Horsepower and fuel efficiency will be greatly reduced to make the vehicles compliant with federal emissions standards
- Vehicle owners will need to pay more in fuel costs to operate affected vehicles
- Individuals were defrauded by Volkswagen’s deceptive advertising.
If you own one of the vehicles listed above, contact us now to talk to a vehicle recall attorney at Brownlaw.us. We help individuals like you receive financial compensation from major auto manufacturers for recalled vehicles.
If you own a vehicle affected by the Volkswagen emissions scandal, we may be able to help you recover financial compensation. There is no cost to find out if you are eligible for a lawsuit and we do not collect any legal fees unless you are compensated for your vehicle.


What is a drone? (a short history)
A drone is simply an unmanned aircraft. Its origins can be traced to the military. The first reusable radio-controlled aircraft in the Thirties, built for target practice by the Royal Marines, is often considered the earliest incarnation of the models used worldwide today. Those first military drones were then given cameras and turned into reconnaissance vehicles that were used in the Vietnam War in the Sixties. More recently, military drones have been fitted with missiles.
Today drones are no longer only operated by the military, with smaller versions used for all sorts of purposes by companies and individuals. For example, Amazon and Google say they are developing drones that deliver parcels. Facebook wants to fly giant drones that can carry internet signal to remote areas. Drones are also being used to film documentaries and news reports in dangerous or inaccessible areas.
Can anyone fly a drone?
The short answer is yes. Drones are increasingly sophisticated, ever cheaper – and available to ordinary enthusiasts from high street shops.
What are the rules?
The Civil Aviation Authority writes the guidebook here. Drones are classed as a type of aircraft, not a toy. However, there are only a few restrictions of the drone weighs less than 20kg. Flying for commercial use requires the permission from the CAA. You will have to show you are "sufficiently competent".
Matthew Sparkes, Telegraph technology expert, says: "If your drone is under 20kg and you're not using it for commercial reasons, then you still have some rules to follow. Anyone filming with a drone for their own purposes must avoid flying it within 150 metres of a congested area and 50 metres of a person, vessel, vehicle or structure not under the control of the pilot.
"You will also need to fly the aircraft within sight. This means you can’t go above 400ft in altitude or further than 500 metres horizontally. If you want to exceed that, you’ll again need to seek explicit permission from the CAA."
Drones weighing more than 20kg can only be flown in certified danger areas such as Parc Aberporth aerodrome in West Wales.
How many are being flown?
More than 300 companies and public bodies have permission to fly. Many are film, photography and production companies such as the BBC and ITV. Experts have predicted that small drones will soon "fill the skies". Civilian applications are made every day.
Paul Cremin, the head of aviation safety at the Department for Transport, told The Times: "People are becoming resourceful, in the same way as when the internet came on the scene and people were looking at different ways to use that technology ... We hear a lot of stories about Amazon delivering goods to your door and I am sure there will be a lot more uses of this [technology]."
Hang on, can my neighbour spy on me legally?
No. In the same way that it is not permissible to climb a ladder and take pictures of a neighbour's garden, or any private space, so drones cannot be used to break existing privacy laws.
However, that doesn't give someone the right to take the law into their own hands. In America in October a 32-year-old waiter allegedly used a shotgun to take down a "helicopter" drone flying in the vicinity of his home and was arrested.
How much do drones cost?
Drones that fly around your bedroom can be bought for less than £100. Prices then range up to £90,000 if you want TV quality pictures.
Where can I buy drones?
Selfridges, Dixons, and other high street stores sell the sort of small drones that can be safely used by enthusiasts.
From Selfridges you can buy several "helicopter" models from French company Parrot for as little as £89.99. The Parrott Rolling Spider, for example, can be flown using a smartphone at up to 20 metres distance and takes aerial shots.
What are the risks?
Drones could be dangerous if they fall into the wrong hands, according to the head of Google, Eric Schmidt, who has called for tighter regulation. For example, terrorists could use the new technology to mount remote attacks. "I would prefer to not spread and democratise the ability to fight war to every single human being," Mr Schmidt said.
A more imminent danger is the risk of collision. Air safety officials are investigating the first near miss between a passenger jet and a drone near Heathrow Airport.


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What will drive markets this week?
Stocks finished slightly higher last Friday, but Wall Street ended the volatile week lower with the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite booking its sharpest weekly loss since March 20. In Europe, stocks were supported by M&A activity. This week, several central banks, including the U.S. Federal Reserve have policy meetings. The market could remain caught in a volatile trading pattern, as investors focus on the Fed, the economy, and the election.
Central Bank Round-Up
As much of the world worries about a “second wave” of COVID-19 infections slowing the economic recovery, we’ll hear what three of the largest central banks are thinking this week. On Wednesday, both the U.S. Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan announce interest rates, and the Fed also gives its press conference. The Fed will be holding its last meeting before the presidential election, and while it’s likely to sound dovish, it may not give markets the details on a policy that investors want to hear.
On Thursday, the Bank of Japan gives its press conference while the Bank of England gives its own interest rate decision and press conference. Significant current events are facing all nations. The market will also see how both the industrial production and retail sectors of the economy performed last month.
China, Japan, the Eurozone, and the United States all announce industrial production in the upcoming week. Note that China and the U.S. will be announcing August numbers, while Japan and the Eurozone will be announcing July numbers, so don’t go comparing apples to oranges. That said, this key indicator can help show the pace of the global recovery.
An even more important indicator than industrial production here in the U.S. is retail sales. The U.S., U.K., and Canada all report retail sales this upcoming week.
Monday, September 14:
- Chinese Industrial Production (August)
- Chinese Unemployment
- Indian Consumer Price Index (CPI) (August)
- Eurozone Industrial Production (July)
- Japanese Industrial Production (July)
- Japanese Liberal Democratic Party Elects a New Party Leader
Tuesday, September 15:
- U.K. Average Earnings Index (July)
- U.K. Unemployment Claimant Count Change (August)
- German ZEW Economic Sentiment Index (September)
- Eurozone ZEW Economic Sentiment Index (September)
- U.S. Industrial Production (August)
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- U.S. Federal Reserve Interest Rate Decision and Federal Open Markets Committee Statement (FOMC)
- Bank of Japan Interest Rate Decision
- Japanese Parliament Votes to Install a New Prime Minister
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- Bank of Japan Monetary Policy Statement and Press Conference.
- Eurozone Consumer Price Index (August)
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Possibly one of festival 08’s broader films, in terms of appeal, writer/director Martin McDonagh serves up a movie stock full of wit, action, black humour and clever dialogue. In Bruges takes its name from the movie’s central conceit which is that its two hit-man protagonists are sent away to Bruges (Belgium) to await further instructions after a botched up job. Several days in this mediaeval time-warp of a European town is enough time to turn around the lives of everyone the pair comes in contact with.
Colin Farrell (Miami Vice, S.W.A.T.) owns the role of Ray, the uncultured and less experienced hothead with his eyes out for skirt and laughs and who is definitely not interested in old buildings or anything to do with history. His ragged Irish charm helps him to pull off some of the least PC lines you’re like to hear in the festival which he delivers with obvious relish – including musings upon why midgets have a higher than average rate of suicide (?!) Brendan Gleeson (28 Days Later, Mad-eye Moody from the Harry Potter films) provides the perfect foil as Ken the world weary hit-man imbued with his own sense of honour and an interest in the finer things – you know, history and the like. Possibly one of the most enlivened performances is given by a fresh feeling Ralph Fiennes (The English Patient, The Constant Gardener) as their not-to-be-messed-about employer, Harry, who is both a psychotic low-born criminal and a risen-to-the-top family man. McDonagh fills out his cast with quality character actors including Ciarán Hinds (Persuasion, Amazing Grace) in a cameo as a catholic priest, Clémence Poésy (Fleur Delacour in Harry Potter & the Goblet of Fire) as a beautiful young hustler Chloë, and Jérémie Renier – a Dardenne brothers regular (La Promesse, L’Enfant) – as Eirik, a whiney amateur criminal and Chloë’s ex-boyfriend.
In Bruges has enough funding and production polish to entice the general cinema going masses, and McDonagh has done a great job of keeping the dialogue open and accessible, whilst simultaneously weaving a damn clever story that doesn’t shy away from serious themes. Probably the last genre film I saw that tread the fine line between mainstream and independent/art house cinema this well was Shane Black’s 2005 mocking crime caper Kiss Kiss Bang Bang. Where as that was an American feast of wit In Bruges has its feet planted firmly in UK/European tradition. Fienne’s Harry feels akin to a Guy Ritchie creation, and everything down to the casual use and choice of bad language is completely un-Hollywood in style. I found the dialogue less elaborate than the Tarantino comparisons this film has garnered but no less intelligent in its construction. Add to this the a truly surprising set of plot twists in a feature which the director manages to book end in as poetic a fashion as Doug Liman/Paul Greengrass in the recent remake of the Bourne trilogy and you’re on to a winner.
Be aware that the level of violence and bad language makes In Bruges well worthy of an 18 rating, but if you can cope with this you’ll be in for an entertaining ride which is as challenging as it is funny. Full of humour – both black and less subtle – the film almost feels a little slapstick in its opening half hour, but I was soon laughing aloud and sometimes in spite of myself. McDonagh could’ve chosen to dance around deeper thematic material but he faces the issues of guilt, honour and loyalty head on and frankly, without the film ever getting preachy or becoming self-conscious in tone. Like Pulp Fiction, Lock Stock, and Kiss Kiss Bang Bang before it In Bruges continues to prove that crime/action films don’t need to be brainless or devoid of meaning to be worth the ticket price.
Reviewed by: Jacob Powell
Rating: R16 – Violence, Offensive Language, Drug Use & Sex
Duration: 107 mins
Genre: Crime Thriller / Black comedy
Director: Martin McDonagh (2008)
Actors: Brendan Gleeson, Colin Farrell, Ralph Fiennes, Clémence Poésy, and Jérémie Renier.
Country: UK / Belgium

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Look at this beauty. No wonder a cat named Zoe has attracted so much attention – she has a black heart on her chest.
This cat and her sister were in a shelter for stray cats. The current owners of this cat came to the shelter to adopt her sister, but they noticed her “heart” and decided to adopt both sisters.
Now when the cat has grown a little, the heart on her chest has also increased. Cat owners decided not to leave cats without public attention and began to publish their photos on social networks.
Zoe’s sister Izzy is also beautiful and no less popular than her sister.

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Our company’s aim is to help people achieve their fullest potential by providing them with resources that are designed for their unique abilities. We are especially focused on helping people who have a visual impairment. To enable them, we use human centered design to develop literacy tools, such as a new tactile alphabet that is an alternative to braille and a printer that can print full tactile graphics. The alphabet is called ELIA Frames and it can be learned in a few minutes. It is important because 99% of the visually impaired cannot read braille. But they can learn ELIA Frames in an afternoon. The majority of these readers lost their vision after years of reading print and are otherwise fully literate. Yet they struggle needlessly against many of the same challenges as do people who have limited literacy. Our new tools can help people overcome educational, employment, and independence obstacles and live happier and healthier lives. To achieve our goals we collaborate across the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) fields – our team includes people from industrial/organizational psychology, behavioral neuroscience, engineering, industrial design, media, statistics, education, policy and health care.
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Our in-house socially responsible activities include having reusable lunch containers that our take-out places accept, recycling bins, daily meditation, and using heat and air conditioning only when necessary, and even then at temperatures that are lower in the winter and higher in the summer. We are a for-profit public benefit corporation (PBC) and consistently access how we can do better for the environment and society. Shortly we will be moving our banking accounts to Amalgamated Bank; they are, in many ways, a model for how to do well while doing good.
From a systems design approach, I’ve always been impressed with Kiva. They do amazing work and their system perpetuates gains in society through small, measurable outcomes. In product design, I love the work that WearWorks has done in developing the WayBand — a navigation device for the blind. The technology is an impressive integration of components. Their fieldwork to test and optimize their technology has been intense, with a recent successful demonstration during the New York City Marathon.

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Russia will suspend gas supplies to Bulgaria from Wednesday, the local energy ministry said. The ministry announced that the search for suppliers of alternative raw materials had already begun. Government representatives emphasized that there is no need to introduce gas consumption limits at present.
Vladimir Putin signed the decree at the end of MarchAccordingly, from April 1, foreign buyers will have to pay for gas in rubles. According to new Russian regulations, customers are required to open accounts in rubles with the state-controlled Gazprombank in order to pay for raw materials.
According to the Bulgarian ministry, such conditions violate existing agreements with Gazprom. The vast majority of the gas that Bulgaria imports come from Russia.
Suspended gas supplies to Poland
On Tuesday evening, PGNiG officially announced that Gazprom will suspend gas supplies to Poland from Wednesday. Earlier, the company refused to pay Gazprom for gas under the Yamal contract in rubles.
Climate Minister Anna Moscow said this during the press conference ‘We are ready for a total break’ From raw materials from Russia. According to the State Commissioner for Strategic Energy Infrastructure Pyotr Nemsky, “All our gas needs can be met from other directions.”
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The media constantly refer to the small RC quad helicopters as drones. Of course, in the mind’s eye of many a reader, listener or viewer, the drone is a large unmanned military aircraft that can drop death and destruction on the unsuspecting bad guys below at the blink of an eye.
Unfortunately, in a recent Post and Courier edition there appeared an editorial that only inflames misunderstanding.
Specifically, the editorial cited the toy helicopter that recently crashed on the White House lawn. This accident, which created an inordinate amount of attention to this level of incident, was partially due to the recent occurrences of poor performance by the Secret Service and White House security.
Existing FAA regulations adequately cover both sides of this complicated issue in coordination with the Academy of Model Aeronautics, and when adhered to, no one is at risk.
These so-called drones, for the most part, weigh less than a pound and are far too small to carry a dangerous payload, although they could put your eye out as our mothers often warned.
Rather than sweeping new legislation that is totally an overkill — no pun intended — persons who abuse the radio control sport need to be dealt with appropriately. FAA rules dictate these small “toy” aircraft be limited to a maximum altitude of 400 feet above the ground while full- size general aviation aircraft generally maintain a minimum of 500 feet. And, the RC aircraft are not allowed to fly near airports.
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Steak and seafood enthusiasts will have the opportunity to try out one of Weatherford’s newest cuisine additions next week.
Copper Creek Restaurant, which specializes in steak and seafood, is expanding from its primary location in Weatherford, and is set to open Sept. 1 off Interstate 20 in front of Home Depot.
“I’m told its pretty good,” Weatherford director of economic development Dennis Clayton said.
The original Copper Creek opened in Abilene in 2005.
“Weatherford is expanding, and a lot of people in Abilene come through that way. It’s been in the owner’s head for awhile to expand,” Cory Kruz, manager of the Abilene location, said. “There are a lot of fine dining establishments in Dallas and Fort Worth, but we thought Weatherford would be the perfect place.”
So far the news of the new location has received positive feedback, with customers from Weatherford and nearby areas calling to ask about the opening, Kruz said.
With a few steak/seafood options already in Weatherford, Kruz said one of the main differences was the divide between corporations and locally owned.
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Some of the menu highlights include handcut steaks and fresh fish.
Construction of the actual structure has been under way for about four months, with the grand opening set for next month.
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Two folks had been killed and 5 others had been injured when gunmen opened hearth close to the Israeli settlement of Maale Adumim within the West Bank. Hamas described the taking pictures as a pure response to the conflict with Israel. Three Palestinians opened hearth on motorists close to an Israeli checkpoint within the occupied West Bank close to Jerusalem on Thursday, killing two and wounding 5, emergency providers stated.
Israel's ambulance service stated a lady was significantly injured. Officers and civilians on the scene shot two of the gunmen and wounded a 3rd, police stated. Police stated the attackers had been from the West Bank Palestinian metropolis of Bethlehem.
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At the scene of the taking pictures close to the Israeli Ma'ale Adumim settlement, far-right Police Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir referred to as for extra limitations to be erected within the space, saying Israeli safety was extra essential than Palestinian freedom of motion. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich referred to as for hundreds extra properties to be constructed within the settlements, which most nations think about unlawful. Israel disputes this view and cites historic and Biblical ties to the lands captured within the 1967 conflict.
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Interested in trying your hand at jewelry design? Before you begin, consider the following 5 questions, as outlined by Nashville jewelry designer and teacher Warren F... Susan felt very unsure of herself. And unsure of her jewelry. Would people like it? Was the color mix appropriate? Was the construction secure? Was the price smart and fair? She allowed all this uncertainty to affect her design work – she had difficulty finishing pieces she was working on, starting new projects, and getting …
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Looking for advice on hemming jeans? Finding a pair of jeans that fits just right can be a challenge. Sometimes, in order to get the perfect fit, you have to go to a tailor and if you have multiple pairs of jeans, alteration fees can add up! Wearing jeans that are too long or too short is always uncomfortable, and oftentimes unflattering. But there are many easy ways to hem jeans to get the look you desire and in this blog post, we'll share a few of them. Whether you're taking sewing less …
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A Riverside Retreat is located in the scenic town of Index, WA, only one hour from downtown Seattle, and 25 minutes from Stevens Pass. Index is the smallest town in western Washington with only 150 residents, but it offers some of the biggest views and the nicest people in the state.
Our riverfront 2-bedroom home sleeps 4 in absolute luxury with new World-Class Simmons Beautyrest Pillow Top mattresses with 600 thread-count linens. The home also includes a fully equipped kitchen, outdoor gas grill with rotisserie, complimentary gourmet coffee (regular and decaf), complimentary popcorn for movie time, and a full-size washer and dryer. There is a phone on site with unlimited calling to the US and Canada.
Though we offer a huge array of entertainment options, most people are mesmerized by the natural beauty of the area, the sight and sound of the river, the smell of the air, and the peace and quiet they have been craving. See our 5-star reviews and contact us today!
White water rafting and kayaking. The Skykomish river offers excellent white water kayaking and rafting from mild to the class V thrill ride known as Boulder Drop. And you can book a trip right in town with Outdoor Adventures!
Hiking and biking. The Index-Galena road leads out of town upriver 5.4 miles where it dramatically ends having been washed out by a creek. You’ll ride through the hilly rainforest right out of “Twilight” with spectacular forest, river, & mountain views. We also list severalgreat hikes below.
Steelhead fishing. The Skykomish river is one of the premier steelhead fisheries in the state and access can be had right in town, or fish the popular “Reiter Ponds” area of the Skykomish only 5 miles down river.
Rock climbing and bouldering. The sheer granite cliff at the edge of town is a world renownedrock climbing destination. A giant rockslide at the base offers great bouldering. The lower town wall was just purchased bya group of enthusiasts, preserving the area for rock climbing forever.


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What is a Class K Resident Permit?
A class K immigration permit in Kenya is generally referred to as a Retiree permit. It is issued to foreign nationals wishing to reside in Kenya without engaging in any employment or trade.
Also commonly known as an Ordinary Resident permit and is highly exclusive and limited to more wealthy applicants.
The Director for Immigration shall not issue this resident permit to any person unless that person has proven that he or she has funds.
It is important to note that if the person is not present in Kenya at the time of the permit issue and is not present within three months from the issuance date, the permit will cease to be valid. The permit may however be extended for a further period not exceeding three months, upon an application to the Director of Immigration.
This permit shall only be valid for the period specified in the permit.
QUALIFICATION CRITERIA THE CLASS K RESIDENT PERMIT:
- Persons with a minimum age of 35years.
- In their own right and at their full and free disposition an assured annual income of not less than US 24,000 dollars that is derived from sources other than employment, occupation, trade, business or profession.
- Their income will be derived from sources abroad and will be remitted to Kenya OR is derived from pension or annuity payable from sources in Kenya.
- They will undertake not to accept paid or unpaid employment, engage in any income generating activity of any kind.
- Their presence in the country will be relevant to Kenya.
- Duly filled and signed application Form 25
- A detailed and signed cover letter from organization or employer or self, addressed to the Director of Immigration Services.
- A copy of national passport.
- Two recent colored passport sized photos.
- Documentary evidence of an annual assured income of at least USD 24,000.
- Any documents in a foreign language should be translated into English by any authorized/recognized institution including the Embassy or Notary Public.
- The current immigration status if already in Kenya.
A non-refundable processing fee of KES 10,000
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Located in the southeast of Indochinese Peninsula Vietnam has 4,639 kilometer-long boundary on land and a coastline of 3,260 kilometers long. Lower from the northwest to the southeast, Vietnam has the diverse topography with mountains, hills, plains, coasts and continental shelf. The typical topography in
the North is mountainous, while the Central Vietnam has the largest difference in height between the east and the west, and quite simple topography with Mekong Delta in Southern Vietnam. Thus the Vietnam's climate also changes and different from the north to the south which has two main climate regions, the tropical monsoon climate with four seasons in the North and the typical tropical climate with two separate seasons in the South.
Vietnam is located in the southeast of Indochinese Peninsula and covers an area of more than 330,000 square kilometers (128,000 square miles). The country has the shape of letter "S" and lies entirely in tropical region, between latitudes 8°27' and 23°23'N, and longitudes 102°8' and 109°27'E.
Vietnam shares the borders with the Gulf of Tonkin and South China Sea to the East; Laos and Cambodia to the West; China to the North and the Gulf of Thailand to the South. Vietnam has 4,639 kilometer-long boundary on land and a coastline of 3,260 kilometers long. Vietnam’s territory on the sea occupies an area of about 1,000,000 square kilometers.
Vietnam's topography is very diverse with mountains, hills, plains, coasts and continental shelf. It's result of tectonic process in a long time of millions of years in the past. The topography is lower from the northwest to the southeast. Thus, almost the rivers in Vietnam have the stream following that direction.
Mountains and hills, which occupy three quarters of Vietnam’s territory, are the main landscape in Vietnam. However, 85% among them are low mountains and hills under 1,000 meters high. There are only 1% of mountains that have the height over 2,000 meters.
In northeastern Vietnam, there are several mountain ranges (such as Song Gam, Ngan Son, Bac Son and Dong Trieu) forming the shape of a bow. In northwestern Vietnam, high mountains and highland are the dominant scenery. This region is also location of the highest mountain of Vietnam – Fansipan (3,143 meters high), which is dubbed "the Roof of Indochina". In the central of the Northern part of Vietnam is the Red River Delta, one of two biggest plains in Vietnam. The Central Vietnam has the largest difference in height between the east and the west. The west is featured with high mountain range of Truong Son and Tay Nguyen’s highlands, while the east has various small plains along the coast. In Southern Vietnam, topography is quite simple with Mekong Delta, the largest plain of Vietnam (or “Nine Dragon River Delta”). Mekong Delta covers an area of 40,000 square kilometers in total and is the main rice-cultivating area of Vietnam.
Vietnam’s territory on the sea is featured with variety of islands with both small and big size. The gulf of Tonkin, in particular, comprises more than 3,000 islands, which belong to Halong Bay, Bai Tu Long Bay, Cat Ba Island, Bach Long Vi Island, etc. The two biggest archipelagos of Vietnam are Truong Sa Archipelago (Spratly Islands) and Hoang Sa Archipelago (Paracel Islands).
Vietnam's climate is typical for the tropics: the weather all around the year is in high temperatures and humidity. In particular, Vietnam's climate regions include two main climate regions: the North and the South with the boundary is Hai Van Pass.
In the North, climate is tropical monsoon climate and has four distinct seasons including spring, summer, autumn and winter. Climate in the North shows continental character clearer than that in the South. When northeastern monsoon is active (from November to March), it’s the winter and the weather becomes cold and dry. The temperature is lowest in December and January. On some mountains in the North such as Sapa, Tam Dao, Hoang Lien Son, etc, it can down to 0°C and have snow.
In the South, climate is less affected by monsoon operations. Thus, tropical character is more typical than in the North with two separate seasons: dry season and rainy season. The temperature in the South is quite stable and remains high all year round.
Beside climate division from the North to the South, the climate also has differences between low and high areas as given structure of terrain. It was formed sub-climate regions like Sapa (Lao Cai Province), Da Lat (Lam Dong Province) with temperate climate.
The average temperature of Vietnam ranges from 21°C to 27°C, and increases from the North to the South. The average annual rainfall is from 1,500 – 2,000 mm and humidity is around 80%. As the impact of complex terrain, monsoon operation and the sea, Vietnam usually suffers extreme weather phenomena such as hurricanes, floods, droughts. Statistically, there about 6-10 storms and tropical depression landed in Vietnam each year.
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Panthers forward Kris Versteeg's first NHL hat trick, through the eyes - and vocalizations - of radio broadcaster Randy Moller; vid courtesy of the club.
Puck Daddy has posted up a fairly positive review of this collection of Randy Moller goal calls. Good stuff. And follow the link for reader comments. As always, solid. Big thanks to The Daddy


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The Control Engineering Laboratory in the department is focused to impart practical knowledge to the B. Tech Instrumentation and Control Engineering students, on analysis and design of control system in time and frequency domain and to familiarize the students with design and simulation tools available for design. The laboratory is equipped with required test and measuring equipment, design and simulation tools and benchmark systems to evaluate the control performance. The lab is equipped with following facilities and has well trained technical manpower to assist the requirement of the students.
List of Experiments:
1. Time response characteristics of a second order system.
2. Frequency response characteristics of a second order system.
3. Constant gain compensation in time and frequency domain.
4. Compensating Networks - Characteristics
5. Design of compensation networks - Lead, Lag, Lead-lag
6. Design of state feedback controller.
7. Observer design - full order and reduced order.
8. Real time control of AC/DC servo system
9. Real Time control of 2 DOF Helicopter control
10. Vibration control of beam with piezoelectric sensing & actuation
11. Real time control of 3DOF GYRO
12. Real time control of Inverted Pendulum


TV Casting News
Laurence Fishburne May Hunt Hannibal
Laurence Fishburne news is typically good news. The commanding actor and CSI veteran is just shy of being locked in as FBI agent Jack Crawford, the devoted cop hunting down everyone's favorite cannibalistic killer in NBC's upcoming series Hannibal, starring Mads Mikkelsen in the title role. The midseason debut is written by Bryan Fuller, the man who brought us Pushing Daisies. If nothing I have said so far has piqued your interest, there's something wrong there.


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The purpose of this study was to examine whether the efficiency, precision, and validity of computerized adaptive testing (CAT) could be improved by assessing confidence differences in knowledge that examinees possessed. We proposed a novel...


will help usher in a brand-new season of
The Dr. Oz Show
by serving as
one of the health expert's guests
next week. The legendary singer's visit will air on Tuesday, September 10, as the second episode of the Emmy-winning program's fifth season.
The "demon of screamin'" will sit down with Dr. Mehmet Oz -- who happens to be a huge Aerosmith fan -- for a candid interview about his recent vocal-cord problems and his long struggles with substance abuse. Tyler will be accompanied by Dr. Harry Haroutunian , the physician who helped him overcome his addictions during his most recent stay at the famed Betty Ford Center. Steven also will take part in a game called "Lip Service" that will feature him answering informative quiz questions about lips and vocal cords.
Check your local listings to find out where and when The Dr. Oz Show airs in your area.
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Publication: Town Hall - Buildings, People and Power
At the beginning of the fieldwork period I was in touch with Dawn Reeves of Shared Press about a new book she was working on covering the history and future of civic architectures in Britain.
For Dawn’s book I ended up writing two excerpts from the North of England; one on Todmorden Town Hall in Calderdale, West Yorkshire and the other on Newcastle Civic Centre in Newcastle upon Tyne. Although my own work has shifted away from local government architectures, their importance is still worth noting and if anything they are a reminder of a time when local democracy thrived and a concern with ethics and civic duty came before that of finance and value. Many of these buildings are on city centre sites with high land values, so to reimagine their uses and how they could once again become centres of society is an area I am still very much interested in. The contemporary buildings in the book, mostly in London, are examples of how reimagining the typical typology of town halls can enable them to have a future and importance once again. By including spaces and facilities which can be used by the public, as well as providing the usual office and administrative spaces, a sense of shared interest and value is developed beyond that of the council alone.
The book is going to be officially launched at London City Hall in December and is available to purchase from the 30th November - pre orders can be made on Amazon


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Show Info: Chronicles Unwritten is a story base podcast controlled by you: the listener. Each decision you choose controls character development and story direction. When one story ends another begins in a new direction with new characters, genre, and setting. These are the chronicles of you.

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Contains Milk, Egg, Wheat, and Soy (Lecithin) ingredients
5 grams of fiber and 10 grams of essential amino acids per serving
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India hikes rice prices to Bangladesh
The $2,500 car: Supposedly on the way
India may be able to eradicate polio in two years
Who's in charge in Iran?
"Los Angeles Times" story suggests the Ayatollah, government/business managers, and Ahmadinejad are all partly in control, and partly incapable of control. Which is a little disconcerting, given that Iran is growing rapidly and has a large military
Most of Europe is now border-free
Gas prices and the Suez Canal
The Suez Canal Authority is going to raise rates for oil tankers by more than 7% in 2008, which could be a problem since much of Europe's oil passes through the canal, along with some of America's


Kynar Fitting 60-6-4
The Kynar Fitting 60-6-4 is a male branch tee made out of PVDF (polyvinylidene fluoride) which is an ozone compatible material that is resistant to abrasion and chemical corrosion making it ideal for handling highly corrosive fluids. These fittings use a plastic gripper providing a strong grip on plastic tubing.
Dimensions: Tube O.D. 3/8" Pipe Thd. NPT 1/4"
Kynar fittings are known for being extremely durable and have outstanding aging resistance when used with ozone. PVDF is an abrasion and corrosion resistant thermoplastic with the largest working chemical range and impact strength over twice that of PVC. This material can withstand harsh prolonged mechanical abuse with properties that remain constant after several years. PVDF is fire resistant, given the highest rating in the Underwriter’s test which indicates that it is non-flammable and self-extinguishing. Fittings made from this material have a working temperature range of -40°F to 250°F. PVDF is resistant against strong inorganic and organic acids, aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, and halogenated solvents. It is FDA compliant, non-toxic and suitable for repeated contact with food products.
PVDF Compared to Similar Materials
This fitting uses a nut with a plastic gripper which is designed to create a sure hold around plastic tubing. The nut’s internal components adjust to seal around plastic tubing when tightened making it ideal for use with FEP tubing. Both the nut and its internal components are made of the same durable Kynar material as the rest of the body, ensuring maximum durability for long term use.
|1. Cut the tubing end squarely and remove the internal and external burrs.
|2. Insert the tubing through the back end of the nut all the way through the nut assembly to the tube stop in the fitting body.
|3. While holding the tubing firmly against the tube stop, hand tighten the nut.
|4. Wrench tighten the nut 1 1/2 to 2 additional turns.
|5. All nuts must be retightened when the system reaches projected operating temperature.
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Music is the art of composing sounds in specific sequence in time to create a melody through the components of harmony, rhythm, timbre, and melody. In music, a basic unit of time is called a beat. It can be used to express emotion in music. It is among the universal cultural traditions of all human cultures.
The major premise on which music is built is that of establishing a formal structure by means of melodic or rhythmic phrases in harmony with each other and by the arrangement of their beats in the score. In this way, the music expresses a certain mood or idea. A typical musical theme or movement might be expressed by a series of beats per minute called a measure. The first note of each measure is a leading beat. Every measure thereafter has a succeeding beat as a bass beat, a treble beat, and an octave beat.
Music has three main categories-the major scale, the minor scale, and the chromatic scale. The major scale has a single note and a different pattern of beats than the other two. It may contain one, two, or four notes. It usually begins and ends in the same key. When it contains more than two notes, the melody is usually put together by means of a form of repeated parallelism a type of rhythmic construction in which each note of a pattern moves in exactly the same way as another note in the same pattern.
Rhythm is expressed by the use of polyphonic music forms which consist of many tones in one section of the music. The clef, which marks the beginning and end of a measure, can be made up of one, two, or four notes depending on the rhythm of the piece. This clef is often called the pulse. The most familiar example of a polyphonic clef is the opening lines of Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony. For a similar effect, one can listen to some jazz.
While the clef and the rhythm have a place in music composition, they are two very different concepts and can not be considered synonymous. The difference between the two is often described using what is known as the metronome. A metronome can be defined as a device that indicates the beat of the piece (sometimes called the tempo) and aids the musician in timing their own parts to that tempo. In relation to music teaching, metronome can also indicate the degree of variation in tempo, a characteristic not found in the clef.
Another difference between the clef and the rhythm is that the melody has no beat, but rather is expressed by repeated chord progressions. This beats per minute, or BPM, is what is used to determine the level of intimacy or interest in a piece of music. The most commonly used, popular, and best-known BPMs are found in rock music, pop music, and country music. These styles tend to use faster tempos with sharp, sharply contrasting lines. In the case of a melody, the tempo can move faster, but not infinitely, which makes for an unstable listening experience.


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Taxpayers who have filed their ITR by 31 December 2022. Now the Income Tax Department has given those taxpayers time till January 30, 2023 for ITR Verification. This deadline has been given to those taxpayers who have filed belated or revised ITR till 31 December 2022. Informing the taxpayers, the Central Board of Direct Taxes has asked them to complete the verification before January 30. According to the Ministry of Finance, citizens who earn between Rs 2.5 lakh to Rs 5 lakh annually should file ITR.
Simultaneously, people who have an annual income of more than 5 lakh will have to abide by this mandate. 31 December was the last date for filing belated and revised ITR with taxpayers for the year 2022-23.
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has said that taxpayers who have filed belated ITR or Revised ITR by paying late fine till December 31, 2022, will have to verify the information given in ITR. Taxpayers can e-verify ITR. The board has declared 30 January 2023 as the final date for this. That is, in the month of January, taxpayers will have to verify ITR under any circumstances. Otherwise, you will be notified by the income tax department.
What if ITR is not verified?
- The Central Board of Direct Taxes has made it clear in its instructions that if the ITR is not e-verified within the given time limit, it will be considered invalid.
- That means filing your ITR will be futile.
- Taxpayers have to e-verify before January 30, 2023, confirming all the information given in the ITR.
- Failure to do so may result in income tax notices, legal action or fines.
You can verify ITR online
Taxpayers can adopt online method to verify belated or revised ITR. For this, the taxpayer will have to go to the official website of Income Tax Department https://www.incometax.gov.in/iec/foportal/ and complete this process by choosing the e-verify option.


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The New Orleans Saints beating the New York Giants 52-49 resulted in them getting close to shaking up the NFL’s scoring history books, but still a bit far from the record, only getting a place of honor among the highest scoring games in NFL history, not becoming THE one.
Cardinals vs Jets, 91 points
The Arizona Cardinals went to the Super Bowl in 2008, but on the way, they lost 56-35 to the New York Jets of all teams. Kurt Warner threw for 472 yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions in that game. Brett Favre had six touchdown passes for the Jets with 289 yards.
Redskins vs Packers, 93 points
On a chilly October Monday Night Football game, the Green Bay Packers beat the Washington Redskins at Lambeau Field 48-47 thanks to Redskins kicker Mark Moseley missing a field goal in the final seconds. The Redskins finished 14-2 that season, making the Super Bowl and losing in it. Joe Theismann threw for 398 yards and four touchdowns while John Riggins ran for a couple. Lynn Dickey had three touchdown passes for the Packers.
Dolphins vs Jets, 96 points
Sometimes people forget, but the Jets vs Dolphins is a great rivalry. Maybe the best game came in 1986, with Dan Marino playing for the Dolphins, and the overtime game won 51-45 by the Jets. The contest featured 1,066 yards of combined offense, 59 first downs and 93 total pass attempts. Marino had six touchdown passes while Ken O’Brien threw for 479 yards and 4 TD passes. Wesley Walker caught the game winning touchdown in overtime.
Bengals vs Browns, 96 points
A more modern 96-point game, also ending in a 51-45 score with the Browns actually coming out on top in this 2007 game (finished 10-6 that year). Derek Anderson had five touchdown passes in that game while Carson Palmer finished with six but also two interceptions.
Steelers vs Chargers, 98 points
The San Diego Chargers won that game 54-44. Dan Fouts threw three touchdown passes and three interceptions for the Chargers, getting help from four rushing touchdowns, two by Buford McGee. David Woodley threw three TDs for the Steelers with two interceptions, also running for one himself.
Broncos vs Cowboys, 99 points
One of the best games in recent years with a nice little duel between Peyton Manning and Tony Romo, as the Broncos won 51-48 in Dallas. With the game tied at 48, Romo threw an interception at his own 24-yard line, resulting in Matt Prater hitting a field goal as time expired to win it for Denver. Manning had four touchdown passes and another one he rushed for. Romo finished with 506 yards, five touchdown passes and an interception.
Seahawks vs Chiefs, 99 points
You know all the jokes about Seahawks fans not knowing their team’s history? This is an excellent trivia nugget from them, back from 1983, as they beat the Kansas City Chiefs 51-48 in overtime with Norm Johnson scoring the winning field goal. Curt Warner rushed for 207 yards and three touchdowns while Dave Krieg threw three touchdown passes. Bill Kenney had a big day for the Chiefs with four touchdown passes and two rushing touchdowns.
Giants vs Saints, 101 points
The latest entry to the list. Eli Manning throws six touchdown passes with no interceptions and the Giants score 49 points. Drew Brees has seven touchdown passes and one interception. The Saints score 52 points. Do the math. Kai Forbath hit the game winning field goal for the Saints, the only field goal of the day for both teams.
Raiders vs Oilers, 101 points
The “original” 101 points game, back from 1963, which took place in the AFL, although the modern day NFL absorbed that league’s history. The Raiders, then in Oakland, won the game 52-49 on a Mike Mercer field goal with 4:37 left in the fourth quarter. Tom Flores threw six touchdown passes for the Raiders, George Blanda threw for 342 yards and five touchdowns.
Bengals vs Browns, 106 points
More Bengals and Browns? Yep, surprising. The Bengals actually won this game 58-48, as second-year quarterback Carson Palmer threw four touchdown passes (and three interceptions) while Rudi Johnson ran for three. Kelly Holcomb had five touchdown throws for the Browns, throwing two interceptions.
Redskins vs Giants, 113 points
It’s soon going to be 50 years and no one is coming close to breaking the record set by the Washington Redskins and New York Giants in the pre-merger days, with the Redskins beating the Giants 72-41. The game had a combined 16 touchdowns and even one field goal. There were no nets behind the goal posts at the time, resulting in 14 footballs being lost in the stands; thirteen on extra points, one was lost by Brig Owens who threw the ball into the crowd after he returned a fumble 62 yards for a score. Sonny Jurgensen threw three touchdown passes for the Redskins and A.D Whitfield ran for a couple. The combination of Tom Kennedy and Gary Wood at quarterback for the Giants resulted in three touchdowns and five interceptions.

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