Spark Fun has a simple breakdown of the various ways to interface 3.3V logic devices to 5V logic devices –
If you’ve ever tried to hook up a 3.3V sensor to a 5V micro, you know what I’m talking about – connecting these two can be a problem! There are several ways in which a 3.3V device can be safely connected to a 5v microcontroller. This tutorial will detail a few ways in which this can be accomplished.
Below is an example of how NOT to connect a 3.3V device (like the SCP1000-D01 pressure sensor with SPI interface) to a 5V microcontroller (like a PIC or AVR running at 5V). Although you may experience normal operating conditions, the lifespan of your 3.3V device will be dramatically shortened.
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Disabled Persons; Fitness Centers -- utilization
This research project was designed to provide well ness/fitness facilities, particularly the upcoming Wellness Center at the University of North Dakota (UND), with useful information to make facilities more accommodating to all individuals. The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors that influence participation in physical activity among people with physical disabilities and to investigate the types of accommodations and modifications that fitness facilities have in place.
Six individuals with physical disabilities participated in the focused interview portion of this study. Participants suggested modifications concerning physical activity for staffing, additional equipment, and other specific adaptations. The majority of participants also indicated the desire for the opportunity for a variety of experiences. Health benefits and being able to recognize self improvement were found to be the two major sources of motivation to exercise.
Thirty one representatives from NIRSA recreational/fitness facilities completed the online survey portion of this study (16% return rate). The online survey results showed that 80% of responding facilities had 7 out of 8 surveyed areas that were accessible to persons with physical disabilities. Of the eleven types of accommodations to encourage participation by individuals with disabilities, 68% of responding facilities had implemented 3. Twenty-two facilities offered information about the programs/services that were designed to include individuals with physical disabilities, and 48% of responding facilities reported staff members had received some type of training or credentials to work with individuals with disabilities.
It is our recommendation that further research be done to determine if accommodations and programs/services implemented by fitness facilities are effective and considered useful by individuals with disabilities.
Finley, Brenda; Lindstrom, Kristen; Lorengo, Jennifer; and Muir, Brandi, "Factors That Influence the Utilization of Fitness/Recreation Facilities by Individuals with Physical Disabilities" (2005). Physical Therapy Scholarly Projects. 140.

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Russia extended its attempts to jam satellite navigation systems after the drone attack on Engels Airbase on December 5th. Open-source data show a huge ‘bubble’ of jamming signals around Moscow and several other potential targets, including Engels airbase. However, this appears to have been futile a new drone attack hit the airbase again on the 25th, shortly after other drones targeted the Crimea.
According to satellite navigation expert Dana Goward, President of the Resilient Navigation and Timing Foundation, Russia typically relies on this type of jamming to counter long-range kamikaze drone attacks. While short-range drones are usually under direct operator control, long-range one-way attacks usually rely on GPS or other satellite navigation. Jam GPS and the drone loses track of where it is; it may do some damage but has little chance of hitting the intended target.
The Engels airbase is some 400 miles from the border with Ukraine and hosts Russia’s long-range aviation bomber forces; during the last attack a number of aircraft were damaged. Videos from outside the airbase on the 25th show an explosion at the site but there is no direct evidence of what happened. Russian authorities say they shot down the attacking drone which then crashed into a building, killing three military personnel.
In a separate incident, Russian sources say seven drones launched from Odessa attacked targets in the Crimea. Again, the Russians claim that all of the attackers were shot down, but there is no way of verifying this. Sources quoted by analyst Sam Bendett, note that the drones were able to evade electronic warfare systems and had to be shot down.
The situation closely parallels the continuing drone attacks by Iranian-supplied Shahed-136s hitting Ukrainian power infrastructure: slow, low-cost drones which are effective because they can be launched in large numbers and enough get through to do some damage.
GPS jamming is typically only effective along line-of-sight, so a low-flying drone can only be jammed from a short distance away. Drones like the Shahed-136 carry an inertial navigation unit, a backup system which does not rely on satellite signals. These ‘drift’ and quickly lose accuracy, so they are not as useful as GPS for long-duration missions, but should operate well enough for a drone to make it through a brief spell of jamming. While most Shahed-136s are brought down, this seems to be by gunfire or missiles rather than jamming. It seems likely that Ukraine is using similar techniques in its own attack drones.
The units involved in the Crimea attack are said to be based on Chinese Mugin-5 commercial drones, costing around $10k each – so it may be even cheaper than Shahed-136s, and much cheaper than the missiles needed to shoot them down.
Russian jamming was credited with taking out large numbers of Ukrainian drones at the start of the conflict, though this was not borne out by pictures of actual hardware destroyed, and there are even pictures of drones bombing electronic warfare sites with seeming impunity. In any case, jamming is not the panacea against drone attacks that some hoped.
Russia has reportedly starting moving air defense units into position round Moscow, apparently fearing of an attack around New Year celebrations. If Ukraine is planning a drone Doolittle Raid, the Russians cannot rely on jamming alone to protect them.
“Both sides are finding there are no perfect defenses,” says Goward.


Every now and then I play (and record) a song not written by me. Just for fun. That songs I put in the playlist “Covers”. You can find this playlist below. So far there only three songs in that playlist. The second and third song in this playlist are recorded live in my living room. The first song in this playlist (runaway (from the National) I did record on my computer using Cubase.


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They also evoke a nice sense of childhood innocence and wonder. You can’t help but smile as you peek into these scenes, watching characters that we know so well, as cute kids, and wishing we could see the scene unfold, just to see what comes next.
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I get really excited and frustrated when World MasterCard Fashion Week comes around, because I have no clue what to wear lol. I’m excited for all the fashion goodness, but when it comes to dressing myself, I’m a total wreck. This season, I did what I always do, BRIGHT COLOURS. I figured people won’t really notice how nice, or not so nice your outfits are, when there are nice and bright colours to distract them lol. So my approach this season was keep it simple, and O.D. on lots of colour, prints and head wraps. As for my make-up, I chose to keep that simple as well; clean face, winged eyes, and a burgundy lip. I planned on wearing my fro out this season, but the weather was crazy honey, so that wasn’t happening! Here’s what I wore during 5 of some of the the most fashionable days in Toronto 🙂
I had just gotten off work, and I was exhausted. It was cold outside, and I was feeling blue… I was also late so I had to think quickly lol
The mustard and the camo headwrap just seemed like a good idea… and as long as the colours were popping, I was cool with it 🙂
I had the day off and the chance to take a long and glorious nap, so I was feeling more fashion week-y on day three! Plus, this jumpsuit was TIGHT when I first bought it, so you can only imagine the JOY I felt, when I put it on and it fit! I had to rock it!
I was feeling fun, flirty and girly, so this dress was a natural choice!
I really didn’t know what to wear for day five, I was tired from all the shows and events, and just needed a nap; but once I remembered that I had this dress that I bought in the UK almost a year ago, everything fell into place 🙂
There you have it! What do you all think of my choices?


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At the start of the year I boldly declared that my 2 goals for 2014 are to plank for 5 minutes straight and blog at least once a week.
The planking started strong. With encouragement I made it up to about 4 minutes, which is fantastic effort, but I sadly sustained an injury that meant I had to stop or else be really badly hurt. I still haven’t picked it up again, but I have time, so I’m not worried.
The blogging. Started well but very quickly stopped. And I refuse to feel guilty about it for this reason – I have discovered I am creative.
When I think back to why this all started, it was primarily as an outlet for my inner monologue rants and to Give My Opinion. I think I’ve done what I set out to do and thus fulfilled the purpose of this blog. Which is nice. What that idea mean though is that now this space is at a bit of a loose end.
What do I do with it?
Well, I’ll still read and review books and anything else I fancy reviewing. I’ll still join in with the weekly photo challenge and still share random yet amusing photos. So it won’t be entirely redundant.
But see, I am doing a New Thing.
My goal to blog has been revised a little as I am now on a voyage of creative discovery to find my niche and groove.
My new second goal is to develop a set of tools and behaviours to help me be creative in my unique setting of being a deliverer of technical construction documents with a bit of teaching thrown in for fun.
To that end, I am not being lazy. I have set up twitter, email, blog and Facebook accounts for a thing I call The Bubble, which is my more creative face. I’ll use this to explore being creative; learning new skills via practice and TED talks, working to link with other creative types and then putting it all into practice both at work and at home. I’m also on Instagram and Pinterest which are both excellent resources for inspiration and building community.
Please don’t lament the passing of the rant, I’m sure they will pop up every now and then, but please do join me on my journey of discovery if you too are so inclined.
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Toy designer Mel Birnkrant designed the only toy tie-ins based on "Where the Wild Things" that Maurice Sendak (1928-2012) liked. In a new set of pages on his website, he tells the story of how he developed the designs, and how his 30-year friendship with Maurice Sendak grew out of that working relationship.
In his will, Maurice Sendak called for his home to become “a museum or similar facility,” but four years after his death there is no consensus plan.
On the lifelong pleasure of "having your child self intact and alive and something to be proud of."
Maria Popova writes about Kenny’s Window, Maurice Sendak’s “debut as a storyteller.” Our own Emily Collette Wilkinson reflected on Sendak’s vision upon his passing.
"A wish is halfway to wherever you want to go."
Check out Maurice Sendak’s illustrations of The Brothers Grimm fairy tales posted on Brain Pickings this April. The illustrations were published with Lore Segal’s translation of the stories in The Juniper Tree: And Other Tales from Grimm. Our own Emily Colette Wilkinson revisits Sendak’s stories as an adult.
From 16 November to 18 December Sotheby?s New York hosts Wild Things: The Art of Maurice Sendak? a selling exhibition of drawings, watercolors, and set pieces by the beloved author. Sendak is best known for his 1963 creation Where The Wild Things Are, widely recognized as one of America?s most cherished children?s books. Show More Summary
It’s not every day that a former governor general reads you a bedtime story. But then Adrienne Clarkson loves to delight. Get cozy as the beloved Canadian reads the Maurice Sendak classic Higglety Pigglety Pop! The post What it feels like to be read a bedtime story by Adrienne Clarkson appeared first on Macleans.ca.
Maurice Sendak, Lisbeth Zwerger, Edward Gorey, David Hockney, Shaun Tan, and more.
one of my favorite thinkers about comics, Philip Nel, walks us through Maurice Sendak's will. Todd Klein on Justice League #41, Astro City #23 Back Issue #80 and Astro City #22. I missed this one. Rob McMonigal on Stray Vol. 1. Mike Sterling on Superman #41, although my hunch is he'd probably hesitate to call it a review. Show More Summary
Count Counsellor is a UK producer who specializes in a hazy, soulful sound that evokes “young Stevie Wonder” or “an illustrated film drawn by Maurice Sendak.” (He name-checks quite a few other artists in a mini-manifesto that you can check out over on the premiere we did for “Cloud Calls.”) Today he’s released a new […]
The Breman Museum has been hosting the “Where the Wild Things Are: Maurice Sendak in His Own Words and Pictures” exhibit. Here’s more from the press release: “The exhibition includes interactive locations where visitors dress up like wild things, slide into a bowl of chicken soup, and pick one of many of Sendak’s books to read on Rosie’s Stoop. Show More Summary
So yesterday I told you all Happy Iced Tea Day, when what I meant to say was Happy Maurice Sendak's birthday! But I forgot, so I'm telling you a day late. Do put on your wolf suit 1 and tell us what fragrance you're wearing today. I'm wearing a dab of Dior Eau Sauvage in honor of Max. Reminder: this Friday, 6/12, we're looking at literary connections...
Today marks the 87th birthday of children’s books creator Maurice Sendak. Sendak passed away in 2012. To honor the life of this Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator, we’ve put together a list of four ideas on how to celebrate. 1. Up for...Show More Summary
A subversive celebration of how books transform us.
UnknownNet Photography via Flickr // CC BY-SA 2.0 In Maurice Sendak's 1963 children’s book, Max, a little boy in a wolf costume, is sent to bed without supper. So he sails on a boat to a faraway land where he tames the Wild Things, becomes their king, and leads them on a wild rumpus. Show More Summary
Bear’s Den – On Sale 5/1 10 AM ET Bear’s Den, inspired by Maurice Sendak’s 1963 children’s classic Where The Wild Things Are, is the London based trio of Andrew Davie, Kev Jones, and Joey Haynes. They create music which dares to be both literate and profound while remaining universally accessible. They will be performing live at […]
A dialogue in darkness and light across two centuries of magic and genius.
Colourful, loud, and fun: make a set of rainbow noise makers and join in the Big Wild Rumpus party! Wild Rumpus rainbow noise makers To celebrate the reissuing of Maurice Sendak’s book ‘Where the Wild Things Are’ we are joining in with The Big Wild Rumpus, hosted by Random House and Wild Rumpus. Show More Summary
As President Barack Obama started reading Maurice Sendak's "Where the Wild Things Are" during the annual Easter Egg Roll event, kids began to make noise as bees buzzed nearby. "Oh no, it's a bee. That's OK, guys. Bees are good, they won't land on you. Show More Summary

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Overeating is not the primary cause of obesity, according to scientists, who point to more effective weight loss strategies.
According to a viewpoint published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, the root causes…
Eggs are one of the easiest and the cheapest way to take in more proteins.They increase daily protein count, also great for boosting your health. They contain seven grams of the muscle-builder and each 85-calorie. Abundant in amino acids, iron and antioxidants. The yolk boasts a fat-fighting nutrient called choline. That is why eat the whole egg, which will helps in trim down.
When we buy we must look at the labels. Better option are organic eggs. Its quality is regulated by the USDA ,free from antibiotics, hormones and vaccines. Different types of chicken different egg color but with the same nutritional value- claims Molly Morgan, RD, a board certified sports specialist dietician based in upstate New York.
1.REDUCE RISK OF HEART DISEASE
We know LDL cholesterol is being ‘bad’ cholesterol, and that is because the LDL transmit their fat into artery walls, and drive atherosclerosis. The HDL particles, on the other hand, remove fat molecules from the walls of the arteries. But, not all LDL particles are the same. There are different subtypes with different size- bigger are better.It was scientifically proven that individuals with predominantly small, dense LDL particles have an increased risk of heart disease in comparison to individuals with predominantly large LDL particles. The best of all is – even though eggs tend to increase the LDL research indicates that the LDL particles change from small and dense to large, then cutting the risk of cardiovascular issues.
2.YOU’LL BOOST YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM
In order to avoid or get rid of the infections, diseases and viruses, then include an egg or two in daily diet. Only one egg contains about 22 percent of your RDA of selenium-nutrient that aids in improving your immune system and regulating the thyroid hormones. Eggs are especially recommended for children. If there is lack of selenium in children and adolescents it can lead to develope Keshan disease and Kashin-Beck disease, that can affect the heart, the joints and the bones.
3.IMPROVES YOUR CHOLESTEROL PROFILE
Here are three things about cholesterol that are familiar to everyone: high cholesterol is bad, there are good and bad cholesterol; and eggs contain a lot of cholesterol.
Doctors are mostly concerned with the ratio of ‘good’ cholesterol, or HDL, and ‘bad’ cholesterol, or LDL. Large egg, contain 212 milligrams of cholesterol, and it does not mean that eggs increase the ‘bad’ cholesterol .Cholesterol is perpetually produced by the body itself. Evidence shows that eggs can in fact improve your cholesterol profile. How can it be possible? It is because eggs increase the HDL, the good cholesterol and to increase the size of the LDL particles.
4.YOU’LL HAVE MORE GET-UP-AND-GO
In one egg there is nearly 15 percent RDA of vitamin B2, also known as riboflavin-one of the eight vitamins from the B group of vitamins- beneficial because they help the process of converting food into fuel which is used for production of energy. They belong to the group of 25 best foodsto get toned body.
5.YOUR SKIN AND HAIR WILL IMPROVE
For healthy liver, eyes, skin and hair B-complex vitamins are also required. Next to vitamin B2, eggs also contain plenty of vitamins B5 and B12- vitamins needed for the proper functioning of the nervous system.
6.FEEL FULLER AND EAT LESS
Eggs as excellent source of quality protein are the best source of protein compared to all other food . Eggs do a perfect score – 100. they have great effect on appetite. On the scale called the Satiety Index, and eggs score very high on this scale.
7.YOU’LL LOSE FAT
Because of their satiating power, eggs are connected to fat loss and research has been conducted and results were amazing: in period of eight weeks, people ate a breakfast of either eggs or bagels, both containing the same quantity of calories. Those that ate eggs lost 65 percent more body fat, and had a 61 percent greater reduction in BMI (body mass index) and also 34 percent greater reduction in the waist.
8.PROTECT YOUR BRAIN
The best brain foods are eggs mostly due to essential nutrient called choline – nutrient that is a part of the cell membranes and necessary for synthesizing acetylcholine – neurotransmitter. The insufficiency of choline is connected to neurological disorders also lowered cognitive function.
9.SAVES YOUR LIFE
The body can produce eleven essential amino acidswhich are necessary to sustain life. Human body needs twenty essential amino acids. The remaining nine amino acids can be found in eggs. And insufficiency of these nine amino acids can cause muscle wasting, weakness, fatigue and changes to the skin and hair texture,lowered immune response.
10.LESS STRESS AND ANXIETY
Lack of nine amino acids are compensated by consuming eggs. Otherwise if not compensated, it can have mental effects. The National Academy of Sciences has published a study in 2004, where describes how the levels of stress and anxiety are reduced by supplementing the diet with lysine, possibly by modulating serotonin in the nervous system.
11.PROTECT YOUR PEEPERS
Two antioxidants, lutein and zeaxanthin, which protect the eyes and the eye health, are contained in eggs and they only exist in the yolk. These antioxidants lower the risk of macular degeneration and cataracts, that causes vision impairment and blindness among the older population. Journal of Clinical Nutrition has published a study where showed that the participants who consumed 1.3 egg yolks a day over a four-and-a-half-week period increased blood levels of zeaxanthin by 114-142 percent and lutein by 28-50 percent.
12.IMPROVE YOUR BONES AND TEETHS
Eggs contain Vitamin D which is very important for bones and teeth health and strength. This vitamin protects the bones and the teeth by aiding the absorption of calcium- mineral essential for maintaining the health and the proper function of the heart, the colon and the metabolism.


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Marigold is not available for adoption. She would make an ideal candidate for our Guardian Angel Program.
This pretty flame tabby was left in a box at the door, with two moms and 10 other kittens. She is the only one who hasn't found a forever home, maybe because she wants that to be DKC.
She is a spirited girl and will not be put in a carrier or cage without a battle, so you will not see her at LuvAPet. She wants to stay on her home turf. Come visit her at the shelter.
Marigold would like to have a guardian angel.

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Please meet Super Scampi! Scampi is a young Terrier cross between 28 months – 3 years old who found himself looking for a new home when his owner was evicted and had nowhere for the animals to go! Such a shame for such a baby to find himself homeless. Scampi is a lively happy little boy that would love a family to play with him and keep him occupied, he loves a walk and loves to greet everyone he meets!
Scampi is still a pup so will need ongoing training, he is house trained but will have the odd accident if he is scared so will need a patient home to reassure him, he is non destructive unless its a squeaky toy – he loves these!! He absolutely adores other dogs so could happily live with a companion, but it must be a quiet dog that wont scare him or get in his face, equally he would be very happy as the only dog where he can build his confidence in his own time. He can live with children from 13 years plus. He has lived with cats but ignores them as well as the chickens and rabbits in his foster home!
Scampi in fine to be left for short periods. Scampi is a gorgeous happy, boy that so desperately needs a forever home and family to grow up with. he is very timid and shy but he comes round very quickly and then he is the sweetest little cuddle bug ever – He cant get close enough to you! He would benefit from an older couple to let him build up his confidence in his own time.
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Luna Blu - Tiburon
The home of Sicilian seafood with an English accent!
Daily menu using seasonal, fresh & organic produce.
A true taste of our homelands exquisite cuisine in a comfortable intimate environment.
We are partnered with the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch, which means all our seafood is sustainable. 2014 was a great year for us at Luna Blu as our diners voted us one of the Top 100 Neighborhood Gem restaurants in America. An honor our team were proud to receive.
A very comfortable place to go. Food always excellent and so is service.
I had the special halibut over a bed of asparagus, delicious.
My husband had the Cioppino And said it was the best he ever had.
The highlight was the caponade and tiramisu.
Excellent service and relaxing atmosphere. The seafood dishes are especially fresh and beautifully served
I was not expecting the food to be so good. It's truly one cut above regular italian fare, subtle additions of truffle or herbs here and there, but in the end it makes the difference between good and great. A very pleasant surprise, helped by a splendid view. It was a bit loud for us but that's not the restaurant's fault, that completely depends on which inebriated group happens to sit next to you that night. Good service, great view, splendid food, fair pricing for the quality - what a surprise ! Will definitely go back and explore more of the menu !
Charming town and wonderful little restaurant. The food was excellent, the staff was wonderful, and the ambiance was outstanding. It was the perfect place to celebrate a special occasion (us and three other groups were there doing the same). I look forward to returning. It's an easy recommend.
ALWAYS A PLEASURE EATING HERE....Enzo and Crystal are awesome.
Perfect waterside ambiance, delicious food, and thoughtful attentive service for a festive Sunday Brunch.
Waiter was nice and somewhat attentive, Food great. Martinis were awful. We hadn’t even fished or gotten the check but they turned the lights up full bright and music louder so everyone would leave! Mood was destroyed so I asked them to turn the lights down and they wouldn’t. Clearly they were anxious to go home. Not sure I would return after this.
It was very solid. Good good, good service, good atmosphere. If I had to nit pick, furniture is dated and not great for outdoor setting. But overall I would come here again.
A nice location. Service was very slow the evening we went. Perhaps short staffed. The food was good but not great. Disappointed in the Cioppino. Pasta's were OK. Fish dish was very good.
As usual the food is delicious! Started with a glass of champagne. Then for an appetizer the watermelon salad, sooo good, a must try! For my main course I had the gamberoni, such a great dish, yummy! Finished with cannoli for dessert and a capucino! Great service and a view of San Francisco to top off a satisfying lunch! Thank you Chef Renzo & Crystal for the incredible experience at Luna Blu!
very warm, attentive service, quite good food, tiny space
Fabulous meal, whilst staying at the waterside hotel a couple of doors down . Risotto was delicious and the chicken with roast potatoes . Food and service so good we are going back for our last night in the USA x
Le restaurant est très bien situé et la terrasse qui donne sur la baie est super. Le service est plutôt bon, les serveurs sont agréables. Par contre j’ai été déçue au niveau des plats. La mozzarella Buffala n’était pas bonne du tout et elle avait un aspect mousseux qui faisait pas trop envie. La salade quant à elle était bof. Les ingrédients n'étaient pas d’une grande qualité et ils étaient coupés assez grossièrement.
Les cocktails ne sont pas bons non plus - à éviter.
On spot service. Wonderful food. Outside seating is “cosy” but comfortable and part of the charm.
Once the waiter was changed out everything went exceedingly well. Caesar was great, portobello salad was good but the Caesar was way better. All in all, we enjoyed everything. Eli, our second waiter was a delight, he made the evening worthwhile. Initially, I ordered a 1/2 pour of Zin with a response, “We don’t do that”. Really?? And why not? Half a glass is better than none yet the waiter had no interest in accommodating us whatsoever. Eli did, and he did well. We will be back but we will want Eli to wait on us again.
We had a really lovely meal this afternoon at Luna Blu. The food was delicious and the ambiance peaceful. Our server was one of the best I've ever encountered when dining with kids. She was so lovely to them and even though they took forever discussing which Italian soda they should get, she was so patient and made them feel like valued guests. Loved it and we will be back for sure.
Adorable spot with an amazing view, excellent service and great food. Went with my parents who were visiting from out of town and the restaurant definitely lived up to th special occasion. Will for sure be back soon!
Fantastic food and service and an amazing location.
couldnt be better!
Food was good - Although Brussel sprouts with pancetta were good, the Brussel sprouts were overwhelmed by the Pancetta - The pancetta should have been used as a flavoring rather than them overwhelming the dish with oil. The Brussel sprouts should be more of the star - To rich and can make you leave feeling a little greasy with an upset stomach.
Pair this with Pollo AlFormaggio, which had a very rich creamy gravy sauce was not well balanced - Grease on top of more greasy food does not sit well with the stomach. Although a very nice and pleasant meal, pairing with more Fresh and well-seasoned vegetables would have been better.
Ceasar Salad was fine - Also had the Crab brisque, which was nice - but small pieces of crab in the brisque would have been nice.
Sweet little place in heart of Tibueron, with outside seating where you can hear waves as tide comes in, perfect for everyday and special occasions. Food exquisite with lots of seafood, shellfish choices, all in Italianesque preparations, plus nice small selections of Italian and California wines.
From seeping in the door all the way to the food and leaving we had an awesome experience. We want to go here on regular bases for date night!
My wife and I both had the lovely fish stew.....cioppino here in San Francisco! It was perfect and the broth was great.
I love this restaurant in my neighborhood! Always delicious food, great wines and service!
Luna Blu was a delightful experience as usual. Food was appreciated by our guests, especially the eggplant appetizer and the salmon. Desserts were light and great.
Food was great and the view was amazing! We will be back.
this is not my first time dining at Luna Blu but each time, I find some improvement in a more diversified menu and quality. They try very hard to make it tasty and fresh. The waiters are attentive and well trained.
A most enjoyable dining experience.
The food is always great and the service is good. If you want a great view of SF it doesn't get any better.
Everything was wonderful! Eli was our waiter and he was great.
We have had a better experience with cioppino at earlier visits . No monkfish and poor garlic bread .
There is a nice selection on the menu. The views are amazing and the service was very sttentive.
As promised, great place abs atmosphere
Family visiting from out of town.
Delicious food, great service and incredible view. Looking forward to our next meal there
Everything was fantastic as always :)
Lovely evening. Great food. Very friendly and adequate service. Beautiful view on the rail overlooking Corinthian Yacht Club boats. This place delivers and can be counted on. I had simple pasta (spaghetti) with fresh shrimps. Delicious. Profiteroles for dessert were perfect for two.
Great meal, great service, best ambiance!!! The waterfront deck was so beautiful and relaxing. ❤
Only suggestion would be to change the music to something more relaxed like soft French or acoustic guitar. Overall, really enjoyable.
Great service. The hostess gave us a table to sit at for drinks and apps prior to our reserved time. Then we moved to the waterfront view table for ordering our meal. Great friendly server.
Though I had a lovely evening with my dear friend because we were able to speak and hear each other perfectly without noise disturbance, there was only one dish that was really good -- in a comfort food kind of way -- the Shrimp Risotto. Everything else was mediocre to good enough. Also, for a waterfront patio, the low ceiling-ed, small space is a bit oppressive rather than airy and refreshing, as one might hope for open air dining on the water.

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I ventured over to Lawton last week to watch Comanche County Democrats organize a Social Justice Caucus in order to provide a forum and a voice for those people who never seem to enjoy the same basic rights as the majority of us.
Good meeting. Former state senator and gubernatorial candidate Connie Johnson provided organizational and inspirational tips for the caucus as well as getting in some campaigning for herself. Assured that social justice might be an even less popular topic than the Trump/Russian connections, I had prepared a more mundane topic for this week when Charlottesville, VA, was invaded by an orchestrated and organized assault by Nazis, Klansmen and other anti-American haters and traitors to protest that city’s choice to remove some of its own symbols of past injustices.
The invasion ended when an Ohio hater drove into a crowd of marchers and killed a young Charlottesville woman who was standing up for the dignity of her city.
Who would have thought it would take a Republican president of the United States of America three full days of mealy-mouthing and silence before he would condemn nazis? That speaks volumes about the state of that party right now – when the president continuously kowtows to its racists instead of adhering to its conservative principles. And, as if the country had a shortage of hatred and bigotry, Oklahoma Senator James Lankford has come to the defense of the Alliance Defending Freedom, a hate group that targets the rights and persons of LGBTQ people throughout the world. Last week, our state’s largest newspaper lauded the former church youth camp director for complaining to ABC News for naming ADF as the hate group it is. The paper and Lankford both cited strong Christian values and rights to expressing one’s viewpoints as if this were a First Amendment case. What the good senator and the editorialists chose to ignore is the history of the ADF and its supporters under various guises, manifestations and alliances.
The Southern Poverty Law Center, which has charged itself with the unenviable task of trying to monitor the explosion of hate groups in the U.S., is the group that holds the ADF accountable, and the one cited by ABC and denounced by Sen. Lankford. According to the SPLC, the ADF “is a legal advocacy and training group that has supported the recriminalization of homosexuality in the U.S. and criminalization abroad, has defended state-sanctioned sterilization of trans people abroad; has linked homosexuality to pedophilia and claims that a ‘homosexual agenda’ will destroy Christianity and society. “ADF also works to develop ‘religious liberty’ legislation and case law that will allow the denial of goods and services to LGBT people on the basis of religion.”
That’s not just advocating free speech or religion; that’s punishing – even violently – people who disagree with you or whom your medieval view of the world simply does not understand. The medieval reference is deliberate. The website for the Blackstone Legal Fellowship, an ADF ally, noted in 2014: “Alliance Defending Freedom seeks to recover the robust Christendomic theology of the 3rd, 4th and 5th centuries. This is catholic (with a small “C”) universal orthodoxy and it is desperately crucial for cultural renewal.”
Yeah, let’s return to those stirring days of yesteryear when we could just burn, or murder by other means, heretics, witches, pagans, passing strangers, those passing strangely or those we might have a grudge against or whose property we covet.
The ADF is one of the main purveyors of the myths of oppressed Christians and a “homosexual agenda.” It’s not enough for ADF that Christianity is the dominant religion in the country, with unrivaled – and probably unprecedented – political clout right now, even with our currently unprincipled president. It wants total supremacy.
Using the common scare tactics of its right-wing pals, the ADF demonizes the efforts of a small, historically-persecuted LGBTQ minority to enjoy the same rights as the rest of us as an insidious plot against God and country. Truly, if ADF’ers were so sure of their religion, they wouldn’t feel the need to try to legislate it. And, it’s this ADF that the OKC paper praises Sen. Lankford for defending. Of course, this is the same newspaper that tried to spin wholly holy Hobby Lobby’s trafficking in stolen archaeological artifacts as more of a salvage operation than the funding of savage terrorists.
When that paper says, “Until (SPLC) changes its ways, its evaluations should be taken with a healthy grain of salt if not ignored altogether,” it could be self-referencing its own blind-spot bias in favor of public Christians regardless of their actions.
(Gary Edmondson is Stephens County Democratic Party Chair.)

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NYC Link Roundup: What We Are Excited About in NY for the Fall & More!
Happy September! We are definitely looking forward to the cooler temperatures. In this month’s NYC Foodie Link Roundup, we look at what we are excited about in NYC for the fall, the Feast of San Gennaro, indulgent lobster dishes and more!
NYC’s 13 Most Anticipated Restaurant Openings of Fall 2018
There are a lot of interesting restaurants opening up soon in New York City. One of the most interesting restaurants has to be Zauo (152 W 24th St). It is a restaurant chain from Japan where you literally fish for your dinner with a pole and bait. It sounds like a ton fun and we are curious on how it would work.
15 Reasons to Make a Reservation This Fall
Here are even more restaurants to look forward to this fall. We are looking to see when we have free time to try all these places!
San Gennaro Feast: How NYC’s Little Italy Festival is Shaping Up for 2018
The Feast of San Gennaro starts on September 13. It will last for 11 days and it is one of the most exciting times to be in Little Italy. Keep an eye out for our guide on everything to need to know about this Italian festival.
Lonely Planet Ranks Cronut, Emmy Burger Among World’s Top Food Experiences
Nine New York City foodie experiences made Lonely Planet’s Ultimate Eats: The World’s Top 500 Food Experiences list. We have tried 7 out of the 9 places and we are looking to try the remaining two, the eggs benedict at Queens Comfort (36-18 30th Ave., Astoria) and the pumpkin pie at Yura on Madison (1350 Madison Ave) very soon.
Where to Eat Indulgent Lobster Dishes in New York City Right Now
We absolutely love lobsters and reading this list is making our mouths water!
The NYC Glossary: 38 New York Words to Learn
Where is Dumbo and how to do you pronounce Gansevoort Street? This can be an invaluable resource if you visiting New York City.
Finally here are some of the exciting pictures of our food tour we came across on Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. Don’t forget you can share any of your tour pictures with us with the hashtag #TakeABiteOutoftheBigApple and by tagging us @ahoynewyorkfoodtours.
A delicious dim sum feast!
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A collection of awesome pictures of our tour

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this is a awesome store for plants and seedling they have a huge rang and sizes. i find the prices of the store to be the best around and if you do find it cheaper they will beat that price. plenty of parking and great customer service
Bunnings is my go to store for all my gardening needs! Vegetable plants are an excellent low price, but sometimes the range is a bit disappointing. Ample parking and staff are always eager to help and very friendly.

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Hey everyone...I've been mad busy on my new gig, working with Feldman and Haim. Details later, as that's an entire post in and of itself. In the meantime, the guys over at Tomorrow the World have completed the 4th episode of their hilarious web series Failing Upwards. Check it out!
Elevator: The Ride
Also, stay tuned for another guest post over at Passion of the Weiss. My most recent one which covers the current state of reality TV can be found by by clicking the link here.
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2010. Year before MLS. Remember how the stadium looked?
For the first time since 2010, I am not a Timbers season ticket holder.
A friend of ticket partner said, “What happened? You guys were obsessed.”
Team launch in the pouring rain at an airline hanger at the airport. Link to Post. It was a fashion show with the players debuting the team jerseys.
Opening day was my Christmas. Our big rivalry match with Seattle was my other Christmas. I didn’t mind rain. I didn’t mind heat. We went to the second team matches. For awhile they were called Timbers Reserves but now they are called T2. We went to pre-season matches. We went to friendly matches. We went to U.S. Open Cup matches. We were loyal even when they were terrible..
We had a plane painted with our logo and I went to the airport just to see it roll in.
We went to fan appreciation days.
I loved this team so hard.
First home MLS match in 2011.
I had this event built up in my mind and it was one of the rare occasions where the event exceeded all my expectations. (We won.)
Ticket partner and I flew to Vancouver BC (2011) for the day, to watch a rivalry match. It was awesome. We left on the same flight as the team. They came into the boarding area where we were waiting for our flight. We talked about it for years.
In 2014 we hosted the all star between MLS and Bayern Munich — right after Germany won the World Cup and Bayern had a bunch of World Champions on the team.
Another event that exceeded all my expectations. We had the match on our DVR until we had to turn it in. I re-watched it twice.
You can still watch the match on YouTube. That Valeri to Donavan pass in the 69th minute. Swoon!

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The government has announced £14m in funding for several quantum technology projects to drive forward its ambition of becoming a quantum-enabled economy by 2033, as set out in the National Quantum Strategy.
The funding, of which £10m has been allocated to six UK-based projects, is part of the £2.5bn the government is investing in developing quantum technologies over the next 10 years.
The six projects all aim to accelerate the development of components and systems for quantum network technologies, and include a project to deliver modular systems for connecting quantum processors into networks at scale, as well as Toshiba Europe’s project to develop high-bandwidth quantum-secure communications between satellite and ground networks.
Speaking at the UK National Quantum Technologies Showcase, science minister George Freeman announced a further £4m funding from Innovate UK for collaborative research and development (R&D) through UK-Canada partnerships, covering 11 projects to develop real-world quantum technologies for commercial use.
“We have identified quantum as one of the five transformational technologies in which the UK is a global leader, which is why we have set out a £2.5bn, 10-year industrial strategy to support the quantum sector here in the UK,” said Freeman.
“Quantum is set to transform computing, imaging and sensing, cyber security and position, navigation and timing with major industrial applications from drug discovery to defence, fintech, and much more.”
The government has also signed collaboration agreements with Australia and the Netherlands, which will see the countries work together on quantum R&D, commercialisation, investment and skills.
Freeman also said the National Quantum Computing Centre’s (NQCC) £30m competition will deliver a range of testbeds throughout the country, based on different hardware architectures, which will accelerate the development of scalable quantum computers.
The NQCC is collaborating with tech giant IBM, providing UK-based quantum computer users with priority access to IBM’s machines.
“Our partnership between the National Quantum Computing Centre and IBM will provide cloud quantum computing access for companies, agencies, national labs and other organisations to help boost UK quantum computing infrastructure,” said Freeman.
“Our £30m quantum testbed programme will build the world’s first quantum computing testbed to assess and benchmark machines. Our funding for collaborative programmes with the Netherlands and Canada is a sign of our commitment to develop global quantum standards and networks.”
The government is also launching a quantum standards network pilot, aiming to ensure the country is at the forefront of establishing global standards. The goal is for the pilot network to become a centre that coordinates UK engagement with global standards.
The pilot network will be run by the National Physical Laboratory, in collaboration with the NQCC, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and the British Standards Institution.
The quantum technology strategy, which was launched in March 2023, aims to ensure the UK is home to world-leading quantum science and engineering. It also aims to drive the adoption of quantum technologies in business and create a national and international regulatory framework.
Alongside its £2.5bn investment, the government hopes the strategy will generate an additional £1bn of private investment into the programme.
One of the key objectives is that, by 2033, all businesses in key sectors of the UK will be aware of the potential of quantum technologies, and 75% of relevant businesses will have taken steps to prepare for the arrival of quantum computing.
Read more about government and quantum technologies
- Quantum computing bridges the IT and scientific community, and although it may be years away, skills developed during pilot projects are key.
- Decade of funding aims to fast-track quantum computing engineers to the UK and drive business adoption of this emerging technology.
- Commons Science and Technology Committee is looking for evidence of where the UK’s new quantum strategy needs improvement.


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This is an inspiration to a one-day journey to Whistler from late spring to early fall, and particularly between the months of June and September when one can experience the season known as “Whistler in Summer”. This article includes a comprehensive A to Z guide to riding the trio of three gondolas, including the iconic and Guinness Book of World Record holder Peak 2 Peak. Once we’ve crossed over the mountains, we will take the chairlift to experience the thrills of walking across the Cloudraker suspension bridge.
Table of Contents
- Getting There
- Alternatives to Driving
- Upper Village
- Peak 2 Peak
- Whistler Mountain
- Cloudraker Skybridge
- Optional Adventures
If you are coming from Vancouver, it’s about 76 miles (122 km) from the city center and the drive takes about two hours. Part of the route is quite curvy and sometimes uphill, so you can’t go very fast. And there are stoplights along the way, too. From October 1 to March 31 snow tires are required, and depending on the weather conditions, the drive could take much longer.
The drive along BC-99, also known as the Sea to Sky Highway, is one of the most scenic drives along the west coast of Canada. There are many gorgeous photo spots so the passengers should get their cameras ready to snap those Instagram worthy moments.
The city of Squamish is the approximate halfway point of your drive and is a perfect place to take a short break if needed. Shannon Falls, which plummets a stunning 1,100 feet is the third highest waterfall in British Columbia. It is just a short hike from the Shannon Falls Provincial Park and is a great spot to stretch your legs.
The Sea to Sky Gondola is a destination in itself but if you are going to ride the Peak 2 Peak, you will have a much more exciting adventure in Whistler. Another option is to explore the quaint downtown area of Squamish and enjoy its street art, farmers market, as well as shops, cafes, and restaurants. If you just want a very quick break, there is a MacDonalds, A&W, and Starbucks right at the intersection of Cleveland Avenue and the highway.
Alternatives to Driving
If you want a stress-free trip and would like to soak in the breathtaking “sea to sky” scenery rather than taking the wheels, there are a few options available. Moreover, if you are staying multiple nights, a car really isn’t necessary once you’ve reached the village, and parking is very expensive at most hotels or lodges.
There is an express shuttle service at Vancouver International Airport (YVR). The meeting point is right outside the arrivals area of the airport and the shuttle takes you directly to Whistler Village. This is an express service which does not make stopovers in downtown Vancouver. For more information on the airport departure, go here.
If you are in downtown Vancouver, there is a deluxe coach service that leaves the city center for Whistler with a stopover in Squamish. The air-conditioned bus is equipped with on-board restroom and also provides free Wi-Fi. For more information on the downtown departure, go here.
If you would like to bundle your trip with a sightseeing component, the Sightseeing Tour from Vancouver takes you to Whistler Village with a guided tour and stopovers at Stanley Park, Horseshoe Bay, and Shannon Falls. You will be accompanied by a knowledgeable guide who will provide you with plenty of insights, destination information, and photo opportunities. For more information on the sightseeing tour, go here.
As of this writing, upload to Peak 2 Peak for visitors during the summer season is only available through the Blackcomb Gondolas. The Whistler upload route is reserved for bikes only. Therefore, we need to head over to the Upper Village.
The term “Whistler Village” can get confusing because there are actually three areas: Village Center, Village North, and Upper Village. To access the Blackcomb gondolas, you need to get to the Upper Village.
If you take the bus or shuttles, you will be dropped off at the terminal at the Village Center. From there go east on Village Gate Blvd. to get to parking lot #2 and follow the instructions below.
If you are driving, park at lots # 1 to 5. Note that lots #1 and #2 are closest to the entrance to the trail.
Either way, you will go east on Valley Trail right next to the parking lot 2 sign as shown in the picture above.
Cross the Fitzsimmons Bridge as shown above. It is interesting to note that the Fitzsimmons Creek below collects water from the Blackcomb and Whistler Mountains. The creek and its overflow channels help protect the village from flooding during times of heavy rainfall or snowmelt.
Veer right and you will see the Upper Village sign. Walk up the stairs and you are there!
Your first stop is the Daylodge, where you will buy your 360 Sightsee tickets. If you’ve purchased advance tickets online, there is an express line for pickups. There is also a cafeteria if you need to grab some food or bottled water for your journey. But rest assured that there are cafes and restaurants at every stop of the way, so you won’t go hungry there.
Your summer 360 Sightsee tickets include all of the following:
- Upload via the Blackcomb Gondola once
- Peak 2 Peak Gondola (unlimited times)
- Roundtrip Peak Express chairlifts to the Cloudraker suspension bridge
- Download via either the Whistler or Blackcomb Gondolas once.
Once you have your tickets and are ready to go, head to the line and enjoy your ride!
Peak 2 Peak
Once you disembark from the Blackcomb station, take a moment to enjoy the gorgeous view. Whether it is spring, summer, fall, or winter, the mountains here are majestic and have their distinct flavors every season. Note that even in the middle of summer, it can get quite chilly up here so please bring a jacket. The general guidelines are that the mountain peak could be about 10 to 15 degrees cooler than in the village.
The Rendezvous Lodge has a restaurant as well as a café if you need food. Restrooms are also located inside the same building.
Once you are ready to go, head to the Peak 2 Peak station. You will soon be traveling in the World’s highest lift connecting the Blackcomb and Whistler Mountains. The most astonishing fact is that the lifts go a jaw-dropping 1.88 miles between the mountains with no support in between. (The entire distance is about 2.7 miles.)
Note that there are two lines there – the regular line and the line for the glass bottom gondola. You will observe that the glass bottom line is much longer and also moves much slower. That is because only about one in five cars have a glass bottom (these are the blue cars.)
TIP: You can go to the shorter and quicker line and ride the regular car first and take the glass bottom one back. A little-known fact is that there are no limits on the number of times you can ride the Peak 2 Peak gondolas and you can go back and forth as many times as you like. There is usually a very short line, or even no line if early in the morning, to ride the glass bottom car back to Blackcomb.
You’ll disembark from the station into a wonderland of breathtaking scenery. There are many things to do and numerous photo spots, among them is the Olympics rings and podium. When I was there many people were lining up to have their pictures taken, so patience is needed. But the crowd was mostly courteous and friendly, and everyone waited for their turn.
The Roundhouse Lodge has a gift shop, coffee bar, and cafeteria as well as restrooms. There is a spacious outdoor dining area that offers spectacular views. This is the ideal place to grab some lunch and recharge your energy to get ready for the journey to the suspension bridge.
The food at the cafeteria was good. They had a BBQ station which drew a long line when I was there, so I had to check it out. I had a BBQ tri-tip sandwich which was served on a bed of tangy coleslaw that was delicious. The BBQ sauce had a mild smokey flavor and was not too sweet, which suited my palate well.
The path to the Peak Express chairlifts which take you to the suspension bridge is clearly marked as shown in the picture above. The 10 to 15-minute walk to the lifts isn’t bad because you are going downhill all the way. However, your return trip will be uphill, and a moderate degree of fitness is needed for this hike.
The picture above shows you what your journey to the top of the mountain looks like. You can actually see the suspension bridge there.
The initial climb is not bad at all, but as the lift gets near to the hill, the path gets progressively steeper, and it will begin to feel adventurous. YAY!
So, you’ve finally arrived at the World famous Cloudraker Skybridge and all you need now is to gather enough courage to walk across it. It is extremely sturdy but when there are a lot of people on it, it does sway quite a bit. But no worries! The fences on both sides are shoulder high and should give you some assurance. Note that the bridge is supposed to be one way, so once you get to the other side, please take the trail back to the lifts.
And don’t forget to get a picture of yourself taken!
You have two options for downloading. The most popular way is to take the Whitler Gondola to the Village Center. Its entrance is just next to the Roundhouse Lodge, and you cannot miss it.
As I mentioned earlier, there are no limits on the number of times you can ride the Peak 2 Peak Gondolas and one tip to get on the glass bottom one is to ride it on the way back to Blackcomb because not too many people go that direction, and the line is a lot shorter. If you go this way, then you will take the same Blackcomb Gondola back to the Upper Village.
Note that the three areas of the village – center, north, and upper – are all within short walking distance of each other. No matter where you download to, you can easily explore the village on foot and enjoy the dozens of shops, cafes, bakeries, restaurants, and bars. All 3 areas are also within short walking distance to the bus terminal if you need to catch a bus back to Vancouver.
If a steep chairlift ride and a trip across the suspension bridge is not exciting enough for you, then maybe you will want to consider the Zipline Adventure which lets you cruise above white water rivers and alpine forests. You have a choice of two routes, one for beginners and families, and one for the more experienced adventurer seeking a thrill ride. Each route consists of 5 ziplines and 4 treetop bridges.
A harness, helmet, professional guides, and roundtrip transportations from/to Whistler Village (the starting point) are all included.
Another exhilarating and fun ride is the Summer Bobsleigh. This Olympics sport is available to the public at very few places. But lucky you! You are right here in town, where the Whistler Sliding Center is the only track in Canada to offer this thrill ride. You will be traveling at a speed up to 90 km/hr (or 56 mph) in an experience that you will never forget. If you are seeking the ultimate adrenaline rush, this might be it!
You will be riding with a professional pilot, so no experience is required. One youth (age 12 – 18) gets to ride free with each paying adult.
I hope this article gives you a clear and complete guide to exploring the trio of gondolas and their surrounding attractions on your one day to Whistler itinerary. One of my goals is to provide my readers with a step-by-step guide to experience the Peak 2 Peak journey with the ultimate thrill of crossing the Cloudraker suspension bridge. I hope I have achieved that goal and my instructions are clear and my photos are helpful. But most importantly, I hope my documentary provides an inspiration for you to travel – whether it is to discover Whistler in Summer or just to get out of your comfort zone and start seeing any parts of the World where you’ve never been to.


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Detached irregular-plan multiple-bay three-storey with attic former mental asylum, built 1847-52, extended 1861. Linear-plan with advanced gable-fronted bays, square-profile towers, gable-fronted entrance porch and canted bay, oriel and box bay windows. Various gable-fronted three-storey extensions to rear (north) elevation. Now partially converted to apartments with remainder of building disused. Pitched slate roofs with limestone coping, some cast-iron rainwater goods and recent rooflights. Rubble stone chimneystacks having ashlar quoins and caps, some rising with stepped stacks. Red brick towers to ridge having cut limestone lanterns and blank trefoil-headed recesses. Metal roofs to towers. Rubble sandstone walls with cut limestone quoins and buttresses with cut limestone dressings. Varied arrangements of triple, bipartite and single pointed arch and shoulder-arched window openings with cut limestone surrounds. Tudor-arch window openings to oriel window. Quatrefoil and ogee-headed window openings to porch. Replacement metal and timber sash windows throughout. Segmental-headed window openings to rear (north) elevation with red brick surrounds, limestone sills and timber casement windows. Pointed arch opening to porch with hood moulding, cut limestone stepped surround to shoulder-arch door opening, now with replacement door. Limestone steps to door. Set on a height to north of River Lee with associated buildings to north, south and east.
Designed by local architect William Atkins in 1846, and built between 1847-52, this former hospital complex is particularly prominent and eye-catching, set on a height overlooking the River Lee, on the western outskirts of the city. Originally three separate blocks, male to the east and female to the west flanking a central block, the need for additional accommodation resulted in their linking in 1861, which led to the creation of an extremely long building. The complex includes a gate lodge, Church of Ireland church and various outbuildings which create a comprehensive group of buildings associated with the running of a large scale asylum. Fine craftsmanship is evident in the stone carving, and particularly in the window and door openings. The high level of detail in the design creates a lively series of façades, as well as an interesting roofline. This large complex played a significant social role in both city and county in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

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The IV annual Moscow Urban Forum is quickly approaching. To be held from December 11-14, the forum is an international conference on city planning, urban development and related subjects. With the overarching theme of “Drivers of City Development,” this year’s forum will feature talks by Uma Adusumilli, Pablo Allard, Dan Hill, Sergei Kapkov, Maksim Liksutov, Antanas Mockus and Hui Wang, among many others.
The Forum will look at infrastructure, economy, social development and culture as the main drivers of city development, with day one starting by discussing the global development of megacities as well as the agenda for Russian city development. Day two will focus specifically on Moscow’s city agenda, while days three and four will feature the Forum speakers as well as special events for urban communities.
As Russia’s largest megacity, Moscow often serves as a testing ground for current ideas on urban planning before they are implemented in other parts of the country, making the forum a unique meeting place for the world’s city planning and urban development experts. For the first time the Forum will also have International Partner Cities, with talks underway with Singapore, Mumbai, New Delhi, Shanghai, Beijing, Hong Kong and Mexico City. Each partner city will send a delegation to the Forum to share their city’s best urban initiatives.
In addition to the Forum, a complementary Festival will also take place, with the aim of serving as a platform for broader discussion of the Forum’s main themes and as a meeting place for Moscow residents and experts to debate the key issues facing the city.


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At a Quarterly Meeting in the Holywell circuit a complaint was brought against him for ‘inclining towards Papacy and although he firmly denied the accusation, the complaint was not without some credence for soon afterwards he joined first the Anglican Church before transferring his membership to the Catholic Church . Thereafter he was urder the supervision of a Jesuit priest at Holywell , followed by a term at a college in France , before being appointed as missioner for his ‘fellow countrymen in Wales ’, being the first Welsh missioner so to be appointed from among the Catholic priests . In 1847 he was at Abergele ministering to the Irish labourers constructing the railway from Chester to Bangor . There followed a term of ministry at Wrexham and Mold (living at Wrexham ) and, in 1851 , at Brecon where he was involved with the building of a new church . Later he ministered at Bangor , and was ‘ almost worshipped by the Irishmen ’ who were working on the railway extension to Holyhead . There followed a term at Dukinfield, Cheshire , ( 1860-1863 ), a year at Holyhead , then at Pant Asaph , and at Seacombe , before his last posting to Welshpool in 1870 . He d. at Welshpool , 2 Dec. 1871 and was buried at Pant Asaph . An obituary was printed in The Tablet , 23 Dec. 1871 . In his will (under the name of James Jones ) there is reference to brothers William and Robert and sisters Mary and Sarah . He left money to the Catholic orphanage at Flint (? Holywell ) and to the Catholic Clergy Fund , diocese of Shrewsbury .
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A personalized fishing trip to Alabama’s saltwater wrecks awaits with Capt. Lynn’s. Based out of Gulf Shores, just next to the Mobile Bay ferry port, you’ll be out in the Gulf of Mexico in no time. Come aboard and battle it out with a range of prized and delicious fish.
Captain Lynn Pridgen has been fishing these seas since he can remember and can’t wait to show you his native waters, helping you land the fish of your dreams. Each trip can be tailored to your fishing desires, so get in touch and let him show you around. Besides Capt. Lynn, the trips are also run by Capt. Zach Mixon.
The 22’ Twin Vee catamaran will all but guarantee you a smooth ride. Up to 6 guests are welcome on board to take advantage of the latest fishing gear. Head up to 9 miles offshore, with the navigational gear ensuring you hit the productive spots right away. Keep your bait fresh in the livewell and bottom fish with Penn and Shimano gear for the best results.
While you may have the edge over the fish, you’ll still have to work hard to fill the boat. The famous Red Snapper won’t give up without a fight, while delicious Cobia. Redfish, Tripletail, and Mahi Mahi, all promise to give you a run for your money. Test your strength against Jack Crevalles and Amberjack as you warm up, before filling the boat with something to take home.
Capt. Lynn will clean and fillet your catch when you get back to shore, so you’ll be good to enjoy the taste of success right away! Everything you need for a productive day is waiting on board. You can bring your own drinks and snacks. With such a wealth of fish on offer in Alabama’s Gulf Shores, can you really say no to an offer like Capt. Lynn’s?
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Established in 1998, Dubai-based Merlin Digital is a consumer electronics company with a global presence. For over 15 years, Merlin Digital has been dedicated to making a smarter world through technologically innovative offerings that today span smart mobility solutions, multimedia products, wearable fitness devices, digital surveillance, and 3D display solutions. Our flagship products lead the regional high-tech electronics and digital media market. Through innovative, reliable products and services, and collaboration with partners and customers, Merlin is dedicated to creating a smarter world through smart technology.
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Keep your food and drinks cool in a stylish way with KoolBox, a multi-purpose coolbox with integrated Bluetooth speakers and Karaoke system. Be it a happening weekend at the beach or a splash party or an overnight adventure in the desert, KoolBox keeps your food and drinks cool and safe for up to 24 hours. And to get the party really kicking, pump up the volume on the built-in Hi-Fi Bluetooth speakers and have a Karaoke battle with your friends.


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Cereal entrepreneur Primrose Matheson raises funds for expansion
A cast of high-profile investors has bought a posh cereal maker as it looks to double in size, writes Liam Kelly.
Andy Cosslett, the chairman of B&Q owner Kingfisher, the adventurer Sir David Hempleman-Adams and Ben Eliot, founder of concierge service Quintessentially, have taken a majority stake in Primrose’s Kitchen.
Primrose Matheson founded the cereal maker at her kitchen table in 2013. She said she wanted to get more fruit and vegetables into her diet at breakfast to help with her glandular fever and chronic fatigue. Matheson, 34, retains a minority holding and will remain with the company, which is based in Eden Park, Dorset.
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Viewspaper Internship Assignment – Article # One
Topic: Write a Book Review
Book title: Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood
Book Author: Rebecca Wells
Publisher: Harper Perennial, New York, 1996
If ever there was a book, which would justly shoo away the much exaggerated ways and lives of the country people in America, and bring a more holistic, humane view to their existence, it would be this book. Rebecca Wells has not been around as an author for very long, her debut novel Little Altars Everywhere having hit the market a little while before this brilliant sequel came to print in ’96, but she did establish her hold on her readers’ hearts with as much deliberation and gusto as would any good writer worth their salt. Divine Secrets… is the kind of book that one can read on a bus or train journey, looking out at the hills and plains and imagining the scenes from the Bayou and the Louisiana countryside emerge and fade away as one turns page after page. It is also the kind of book one can begin their morning with, as if waking from a dream and then not quite letting go of it, and one can fall asleep to it too, as if returning to a world where everything is, even if with its own mayhems and storms, just a little bit better for wear. Set in an imaginary plantation called Pecan Grove in Louisiana, in the early 90s, the story of a few women and their previous and next generations fills the 350 odd pages of this fulfilling book. There is Vivianne Walker (Vivi) and her daughter Siddalee (Sidda), Vivi’s childhood friends Necie, Caro and Teensy and of course, the men who play a variety of roles in their lives and in the book and remain in the margins as the women whirl about and claim the main stage. Essentially about women, womanhood and the various relationships that women have in a lifetime, this story is one with so many characters, so many nuanced little idiosyncrasies and so many, many rivers and rivulets of emotions and feelings, responses and silences, that one cannot help but get involved in their lives, from whomever’s perspective.
Genre and Characters
This work of fiction is typical to its genre in many ways and a departure in many others. For instance, there is the expected in medias res beginning of the story, even from the prologue which does not serve as the introduction to any one thing, but instead picks up an odd, less-than-ordinary moment to introduce a memory, which will later be relocated in the flashbacks of Sidda’s childhood – a major thread in the storyline. However, unlike the usual hierarchy of characters, even within a single gender, which such fictional stories contain (examples: Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell, Tara Road by Maeve Binchy, Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf et cetera), in Divine Secrets…. one does not find the importance of sub-plots being assigned to a major or minor character in the same way, while not taking due importance away from anyone when they might need it. There are episodes totally centred around Vivi and some around Sidda, in their consciences or memories, and then there are chapters devoted to lush description of easy summers and deep winters in ‘ole Loosiana’, which read like a home movie from an old holiday season. The story veers off purposefully and then finds its way back every time, every time with something richer to look back upon.
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Divine Secrets… may be a book about many but it is the story about one thing alone – being a woman. The story revolves around the friendships and hardships faced by Sidda’s mother Vivi and her three best friends who have come to form a divine sisterhood with sacred rituals and secret practices and a very rich history with their own wars and battles, victories and spells, mythologies and deities that they constantly evoke and pray to. They even have nicknames that symbolize the special qualities that each of the ‘sisters’ possess. And growing up close together, these four girls enter womanhood, experience love, separation, death, childbirth, marriage and all other responsibilities of the 90s woman while standing by one another through thick and thin. However, Wells chooses to take the long route to describe the main theme of the book by detouring to the next generation and looking at the parents’ lives from the slightly crooked, slightly misguided and always expectant eyes of the beloved children. Through this perspective, one gets to learn of Sidda’s girlhood, of her youth and her relationship with her mother and her mother’s sister-like best friends. To put it straight, it is a relationship of mixed colours, a myriad range of emotions and thick bonds. And such bonds cannot be explained through words; something that Wells realizes only too well and lets the reader feel what they may feel as she spins around webs and weaves of reminiscing and promises. While Vivi and Sidda and sometimes even Necie, Caro and Teensy try to achieve/arrive at some semblance of normalcy in their lives, the reader is given free rein to love or hate or sympathise or judge, whichever character they like, only to alter their perspective moments later when something unexpected happens or, more likely, when they realize that they may have judged too soon. Even the less explained relationship of Sidda with her father is given space to develop as she sits on the porch with him, reflecting on her mother’s ways and contemplating her decision to marry her fiancé Connor McGill, whom she had given an ambiguous goodbye a few days before she was literally abducted by her mother’s troupe and brought back to Pecan Grove. All in all, one can claim that the plotline of this book is not only non-linear and very much in touch with the memory structure of a woman as explained by Julia Kristeva in one of her seminal essays on feminism and time, but it is also a very powerful account of the difficulties of life from many different perspectives, so different and correct in their own rights that one has to acknowledge each one, if not choose one over the other.
Impact and opinions
I have personally been a fan of women’s fiction since childhood, and I have enjoyed reading a range of female-narrated novels on a variety of topics. Rebecca Wells’ books then fall into place where there is a requirement for a true exploration of the bond of mother and daughter, husband and wife, friend and confidant and lover and soul mate, not from some unrealistic romantic notion of white clouds and red roses but from a very tangible source of life, in the backwaters of the Louisiana countryside, with women and men who work and get dirty and fight and love and drink and eat and mess up and get straight again. In such stories, one does not need to get to the end of the book to enjoy the moral, because it keeps popping its non-glorified head up in random places, just to make the reader realize that they are a part of this, whatever this is. And that is why Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood is a book every girl should read and every mother should give to her daughter as a present to cherish.


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Fed unveils bold, open-ended steps to aid economy
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Federal Reserve unleashed a series of bold and open-ended steps Thursday designed to stimulate the economy by making it cheaper for people to borrow and spend.
The Fed said it will spend $40 billion a month to buy mortgage bonds for as long as it deems necessary to make home buying more affordable. It plans to keep short-term interest rates at record lows through mid-2015 - six months longer than previously planned. And it's ready to try other measures if hiring doesn't pick up.
Stock prices rose steadily after the Fed's announcement at 12:30 p.m. Eastern time. The Dow Jones industrial average closed up more than 200 points. Other stock averages also surged.
NYC bans big, sugary drinks at restaurants
NEW YORK (AP) - New York City cracked down on the sale of supersized sodas and other sugary drinks Thursday in what was celebrated by some as a groundbreaking attempt to curb obesity but condemned by others as a blatant intrusion into people's lives by a busybody mayor.
Public health experts around the nation - and the restaurant and soft-drink industry - will be watching closely to see how it goes over among New Yorkers, a famously disputatious bunch. Barring any court action, the measure will take effect in March.
The regulations, approved easily by the city Board of Health, apply to any establishment with a food-service license, including fast-food places, delis, movie and Broadway theaters, the concession stands at Yankee Stadium and the pizzerias of Little Italy. They will be barred from serving sugary beverages in cups or bottles larger than 16 ounces.
Asian casino boom aims to lure region's new rich
MACAU (AP) - In the Philippines, a $4-billion casino will soon rise from reclaimed land on Manila Bay. In South Korea, foreign investors are expected to break ground next year on a clutch of casino resorts offshore. And on the eastern edge of Russia, authorities plan a resort zone aimed at drawing Chinese high-rollers.
The projects are part of a casino building boom rolling across Asia, where governments are trying to develop their tourism markets to capture increasingly affluent Asians with a penchant for gambling. They're building glitzy, upscale Las Vegas-style resorts in a bid to copy the runaway success of Asian gambling hubs Macau, which rapidly became the world's biggest casino market after ending a monopoly, and Singapore, where the city-state's first two casinos raked in an estimated $6 billion a year after their 2010 openings.
The casino boom highlights how the gambling industry is being propelled by the region's rapid economic growth, with millions entering the middle class thanks to rising incomes that allow them to spend more on travel and leisure pursuits. But it has also intensified debate over the social ills and perceived economic benefits of the gambling industry.
Hurricane Isaac sends US jobless claims up to 382,000
WASHINGTON (AP) - The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits jumped to the highest level in two months, although the figures were skewed in part by Hurricane Isaac.
Applications increased by 15,000 to a seasonally adjusted 382,000, the Labor Department said Thursday. That's up from 367,000 the previous week. The four-week average, a less volatile measure, increased for the fourth straight week to 375,000.
Isaac made landfall as Category 1 hurricane on Aug. 28 in southeastern Louisiana and was later downgraded to a tropical storm. It disrupted work in nine states and boosted applications by roughly 9,000, Labor officials said.
More expensive gas pushes up US wholesale prices
WASHINGTON (AP) - A sharp rise in gasoline costs drove up wholesale prices last month by the most in more than three years. But outside energy and food, price gains were mild.
The producer price index, which measures price changes before they reach the consumer, jumped 1.7 percent in August, the Labor Department said Thursday. The increase was mostly because gas prices soared 13.6 percent, the biggest gain in three years.
Food prices rose 0.9 percent, driven up by steep increases in the cost of eggs and dairy products.
Average on 30-year US mortgage stays at 3.55 percent
WASHINGTON (AP) - The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage held steady this week, staying slightly above the lowest level on record. Low mortgage rates have aided a modest housing recovery.
Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday that the rate on the 30-year loan was unchanged at 3.55 percent. In July, the rate fell to 3.49 percent, the lowest since long-term mortgages began in the 1950s.
The average on the 15-year fixed mortgage, a popular refinancing option, slipped to 2.85 percent, down from 2.86 percent last week. That's above the record low of 2.80 percent.
ABC News sued for defamation over 'pink slime'
NORTH SIOUX CITY, S.D. (AP) - Beef Products Inc. sued ABC News Inc. for defamation Thursday over its coverage of a meat product that critics dub "pink slime," claiming the network damaged the company by misleading consumers into believing it is unhealthy and unsafe.
The Dakota Dunes, S.D.-based meat processor is seeking $1.2 billion in damages for roughly 200 "false and misleading and defamatory" statements about the product officially known as lean, finely textured beef, said Dan Webb, BPI's Chicago-based attorney.
The lawsuit filed in a South Dakota state court also names several individuals as defendants, including ABC news anchor Diane Sawyer and the Department of Agriculture microbiologist who coined the term "pink slime."
Nintendo says Wii U will launch on Nov. 18
NEW YORK (AP) - Nintendo's upcoming Wii U gaming console will start at $300 and go on sale in the U.S. on Nov. 18, in time for the holidays, the company said Thursday.
A "deluxe" version will sell for $350. It will be black instead of white and include extra features such as more memory, a charging stand and the game "Nintendo Land."
Nintendo Co. has been trying to drum up excitement for the Wii U, which is the first major gaming console to launch since 2006. The device has a touch-screen controller called the Wii U GamePad. It also plays games made for the original Wii.
Disney CFO says ads weak; announces $50 million film loss
NEW YORK (AP) - The Walt Disney Co.'s TV advertising revenue did not rebound as expected after last month's conclusion of the hugely popular London Olympics that were aired on rival NBC, the company's chief financial officer said Thursday.
Disney also expects to book a $50 million charge for discontinuing a movie that was in the works, Rasulo said. The film write-down will trim profits by 2 cents per share in the three-month period that ends this month, Disney's final quarter of its fiscal year.
The write-down was for an untitled stop-motion animation movie directed by Henry Selick, the director of the spooky 2009 hit "Coraline." The movie had been slated for release in October 2013. Its cancellation marks one of the first big decisions by Disney's new studio chairman, Alan Horn, who was hired in May.
USA Today unveils page-turning digital revamp
USA Today, the nation's second-largest newspaper, is unveiling an overhaul of its printed and digital editions for the second time in less than two years.
USA Today's print version will introduce a redesign on Friday. It changes the logo for the first time in its 30-year history and nearly doubles the number of pages that use color. Editors will also use color more often to do things such as highlight text in key portions of stories.
The newspaper, the first major daily to use color when it launched in 1982, will also feature more graphics and photos. The newspaper's front page and section fronts will sport a "ball" icon that will contain a different graphic or photo each day to reflect noteworthy news.
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The Dow Jones industrial average closed up 206.51 points at 13,539.86. The broader Standard & Poor's 500 index was up 23.43 points at 1,459.99. The Nasdaq composite index was up 41.52 at 3,155.83.
Benchmark oil closed at $98.31, up $1.30. Brent crude, used to price international varieties of oil, ended up 55 cents at $115.88 per barrel.
Gasoline futures dropped 3.9 cents to $2.962, on top of a 4.2 cent drop a day earlier. Natural gas ended down 2.6 cents at $3.037 per 1,000 cubic feet. Heating oil fell less than a penny to $3.2113.


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Since 1987 I carried out at the Architecture Faculty of Naples an interdisciplinary thesis in the architecture’s history and design/drawing (speakers: prof. Giancarlo Alisio and Mariella Dell’Aquila), my research interests are consolidated more and more in ‘drawing area’ with particular attention to matrix geometric-configurative analysis of architectural design, in survey practice and in architecture and environment representation procedures. Recently my studies are in the field of visual communication and graphic design. The geometric-configurative matrix analysis of the architectural design has been developed in the fields study of fortified architecture, in architecture of ‘ovata’ plant, in Neapolitan open-staircases and in ornamental design/drawing. These studies have contributed to the theoretical knowledge in military treatises fields, tracking the ‘ovata’ figure, in the study of vault organisms and in reticular symmetries applied to decoration. Studies in the field of architectural survey are affected the contemporary city reading and introduced the ‘multi-dimensional survey’ concept while those on the city representing manner faced in geometric key themes of landscape painting and descriptive cartography.
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- Thousands of women prepare for running Challenge
- SA’s team named to do Fed Cup duty in Lithuania
- Hawtrey’s passing a big loss for SA cycling
- Nienaber back with a bang, targets another Nomads title
- Seboko best of the bunch in uphill battle in Uganda
- Davids doubles up in Summer Series
- Elkington eclipses opposition at Loch Ness
- Hurdler Steenkamp winding up for a big one
- Olympic champion’s Epic win, big-hearted women’s triumph
- SA runners in search of elusive medals in Kampala
Pace ups her game to boost Blue Bay title defence
- Updated: October 31, 2015
After a battling 76 in Thursday’s first round, South Africa’s Lee-Anne Pace made a great strides in the blustery conditions to get closer to the top five in the Blue Bay LPGA on Hainan Island, China on Friday.The defending champion mixed three birdies with a quartet of bogeys for a one-over 73 to grab a seat on at five over 149.
Only five players managed to break par on Friday and only the top five on the leaderboard are in red figures through 36 holes. Korean Sei Young Kim carded an even-par 72 to overtake first round pacesetter Lin Xi Yu from China and tops the leaderboard at two under 142.
The LPGA Tour’s leading rookie claimed her two victories this season in similar windy conditions in the Bahamas and Hawaii. She had a pair of birdies and two bogeys and birdied the 18th hole to take the outright lead.
Kim is one shot clear of Candie Kung from Taiwan, Americans Ryann O’Toole and Austin Ernst and Norway’s Suzann Pettersen, who shot three under 69 to record the low round of the day and move from 22nd to a tie for second.
Meanwhile world number one Ko followed an opening 77 with a 75 to tie for 47th on eight over, while multiple Major winner Imbee Park withdrew from the $2-million penultimate event on the LPGA Tour’s five tournament Asian swing.
Park said she has had a cyst develop on her left middle finger over the past three weeks and may be looking at options to remove it. It’s unsure when she will return to action.
Picture of Pace courtesy of Catherine Kotze/SASPA


Mail Transfer Agent Strict Transport Security (MTA-STS) is a standard that enables the encryption of messages being sent between two mail servers. It specifies to sending servers that emails can only be sent over a Transport Layer Security (TLS) encrypted connection which prevents emails from being intercepted by cybercriminals.
The standard (defined in RFC8461) aims to improve the security of the SMTP protocol by enabling domains to opt into a mode that requires authentication with valid public certificates and encryption (TLS).
MTA-STS forces a TLS connection, preventing suppression of the STARTTLS upgrade, and defines what the MX records should be for a domain, therefore preventing DNS query interception from redirecting to another MX record by a malicious party.
Much like HSTS makes TLS mandatory when using HTTP, MTA-STS makes encryption mandatory in SMTP.
Google and Microsoft both support MTA-STS and TLS-RPT. In fact, the RFC was co-authored by several Googlers.


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The Arctic Circle 🗺 A unique piece of jewelry representing the northernmost part of planet Earth. Featuring a map of the Arctic Circle, including any landmasses and oceans above a latitude of 66°N📍 Product Details:
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Conservation programmes in the Arctic through Work For Good UK to organisations such as the WWF.
Driving action and promoting engagement in the climate change conversation
Arcticus is in partnership with the Sea Life Trust to support the World's First Beluga Whale Sanctuary