Alexandra Van Nostrand, Assistant Expedition Leader
02 Jul 2021
Petersburg and LeConte Bay, 7/2/2021, National Geographic Venture
National Geographic Venture
We pulled into the quaint fishing village of Petersburg to low lying clouds hugging the mountains. While some chose to hike the beautiful landscape, including walks through the famous Southeast Alaska muskegs, others chose Zodiac tours of the area. Still others enjoyed a leisurely bike ride around the town. Visitors to Petersburg were treated to the beginning of wildflower season, with lupine, daisies, and forget-me-nots scattered along the trails.
After a morning of biking and appreciating muskeg plants on our adventures, we hopped back onboard to cruise to LeConte Bay where we were greeted by icebergs. The partially cloudy sky was a perfect backdrop to fully appreciate the beautiful blue hues of the ice. We toured not only the bergs in the water, but also made a surprise landing for photo opportunities with icebergs that had been stranded during low tide.
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Southeast Alaska is endlessly dynamic. Sailing north in Chatham Strait, the coast of Baranof Island showed us pumping waterfalls from the melting winter snow. Ephemeral spring blooms from salmonberry and shooting stars added a flush of pink to the coastal meadows. Geese and pipits on their northbound migration flitted about on the tidal flats, resting before the next leg of their journey. A single humpback whale corralled fish against the shoreline, feasting on the seasonal abundance present in these waters. Taking in this majesty built our excitement for our exploratory day ahead. Today, we looked to Cosmos Cove, a small and rarely visited inlet on the east side of Baranof Island. This protected bay offered perfect opportunities for us to set out in our expedition craft to explore by land and sea. Hikes in the littoral zone and tidepools gave us close looks at crabs, fish, annelids, and other residents of this very active habitat. The tidal swing in Southeast Alaska can be over twenty feet in areas; in our short time ashore, we could see the water rise at our feet in real time. Peeking behind the trees, we followed game trails set by bear and deer, which led us deep under the towering canopy of the rainforest. By sea, we cruised the coastline by kayak and paddleboard. Serene seas and clear skies offered us the perfect opportunity to explore. After a full day in our private cove, the distant blows of whales in Chatham Strait beckoned us. In the smooth waters of this massive fjord, we could see for miles. Seabirds and humpback whales filled the landscape. The long days of the northern summer gave us incredible light during the afternoon and evening to capture the landscape with our cameras and in our memories. This truly is a place like no other, and we look towards tomorrow with anticipation of what might come.
A calm morning found National Geographic Quest anchored in Glacier Bay at Bartlett Cove near the National Park’s headquarters. We rose early to stroll various trails and listen to the songs of the thrushes and wrens amongst this young forest where a massive glacier stood just 240 years ago. The morning was highlighted by a mother moose and a pair of calves browsing near a pond! But the day was just getting started. Near a sheer rock face called Gloomy Knob, eight mountain goats were waiting for us along with a coastal brown bear that was working the tideline and grazing on mussels and barnacles. After departing Gloomy Knob, we reached the main event: the tidewater glaciers that stand sentinel at the head of Glacier Bay’s west arm. Margerie Glacier treated us to one beautiful calving event that sent water rocketing into the air along with the distinct sound known as “white thunder.” But Glacier Bay still wasn’t done with us. Shortly before dinner, we found three more brown bears and a moose near the shoreline of Russell Cut, a wildlife corridor that provides plenty of food. The evening was capped off with a beautiful sunset and a stop at South Marble Island to enjoy an assortment of seabirds and Steller sea lions. Whatever tomorrow has in store for us, today will be difficult to top!
After yesterday’s wet and icy embrace by Endicott Arm, clearing skies and warm climes greeted us as we sailed across from Le Conte Glacier in Frederick Sound to Ideal Cove for early (early!) morning hikes in the beautifully awakening Tongass National Forest. Following a rejuvenating brunch back on board, we sailed to Petersburg, a small slice of Norway tucked away at the mouth to the Wrangell Narrows on Mitkof Island. Following excursions galore and a crab feast conquered, we set off into the unknown of a potentially new anchorage on Baranof Island for tomorrow’s ad- Ventures . We’ll let Steve tell you what we saw in tomorrow’s report!


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When the Museum of Science and Industry Circus Exhibit opened in April of 1973, MSI president Daniel M. MacMaster called it “a spectacular addition to the museum's attractions” in a Hyde Park Herald article. He went on to say that it would be as popular as the Coal Mine, U-505 submarine and other major holdings.
Arthur M. Wood, chairman of Sears, Roebuck and Co., which presented the miniature animated circus, hailed it as “a part of Americana that could have been lost to future generations.”
Originally displayed in the great rotunda of the museum's east pavilion, suggesting a big top, the 22,000-piece circus collection showcased scenes of circus life of years past, both public and behind the scenes. Highlights included motorized dioramas, starting with the Ringling Brothers Circus Street Parade featuring twenty-six carved models of circus wagons, performers and animals, all moving on a long snake-like winding track. The Big Top, the menagerie, the sideshow and the dining tent were among the other dioramas, which were augmented by intricate circus signs, fun house mirrors, and interactive “peep shows” that allowed visitors to see themselves as a tattooed man, a clown and so on.
The circus exhibit was subsequently moved to a 3,000-square-foot space at the center of the museum, and Kathleen McCarthy, director of collections and head curator, said that everyone who comes to the museum—”tens of millions of people”—has walked through it.
They won't be able to in the future, however. The circus exhibit closed for good on Sept. 6, and the entire collection is being auctioned off on Sept. 24 by Potter & Potter Auctions on the North Side.
“The exhibit was a nostalgic look at circuses of yesteryear and, after 50 years, it was time to find a new home for it,” McCarthy said. “We wanted to use the space for newer technology, to tell more contemporary stories related to Chicago manufacturing.”
First up, slated to open by the end of the year and stay up at least a year, is a show about Mold-A-Rama, the Chicago-based company that makes machines that turn out injection-based souvenir molds on the spot.
McCarthy explained that the decision to replace the circus collection was made by an internal committee of the president and staff from across the museum to get a variety of viewpoints. “It's never easy to take down a beloved exhibit, but I think everyone was in agreement that it was necessary to keep the museum relevant and inspiring for our audience,” McCarthy said.
She added that the museum and the auction house were open to an individual buyer for the whole collection but, when none materialized, they decided that a public auction was preferable to relegating the collection to storage.
Comparatively little is known about the history of the circus collection. It was created by Roland J. Weber, a Chicago railroad worker, over the span of about three decades starting in the 1920s, but it's not clear which of the detailed tents, wagons, animal cages, hand-carved animals and human figures were actually made by him and which he acquired. Weber constructed the dioramas using bicycle wheels and other common objects.
According to McCarthy, Weber sold the collection to Ken Idle, a disabled veteran who was very interested in the circus and toured the work through the Midwest. In 1970, Sears bought the collection and undertook a restoration project that culminated in the 1973 exhibit opening.
The Herald article said that DeMartin-Marona and Associates of New York designed the exhibit, and General Exhibits, Inc. of Chicago was named general contractor. It also reported that restoring the circus pieces required the services of 25 artisans and was completed by Rich and Rush Design Studios of Chicago, while the Circus World Museum in Baraboo, Wisconsin provided basic research and graphic features.
Sears initially loaned the exhibit to the museum but donated it after 20 years. In the mid-1990s, the latest version opened in the central location and remained open until September of this year.
Gabe Fajuri, president of Potter & Potter Auctions, noted that the MSI circus collection accounts for only 27 lots of the 505 in the Sept, 24 auction, his second circus auction this year. Most of the rest are from the circus archives of John and Jan Zweifel, Chicagoans known for touring the country with a miniature version of the White House. The archives were home to tens of thousands of documents, photographs and relics, including correspondence and memorabilia, as well as circus and wild west costumes, posters, banners and objects and documents from the life and career of Tom Thumb, Buffalo Bill and P.T. Barnum.
On the other hand, the MSI lots are expected to command some of the highest prices of the auction, as speculated by Fajuri, bringing in about 20% of the total.
“Pairing the Zweifel's paper ephemera with the MSI's objects results in a good balance... and the large dioramas—things that were popular at the museum—should generate a lot of interest, even if it is hard to know where to put one in your basement,” said Fajuri.
Low and high estimates were set in collaboration with the museum. The estimate for the motorized diorama of the street parade is $5,000-$10,000, for example, as is the Big Top diorama. The mechanical coin-operated wagon and big cats display could garner $3,000-$6,000; a painted wooden circus exhibit sign, $1,000-$2,000.
Fajuri said that few people attend the auctions in person these days but that online buyers, both live and absentee, number in the hundreds and include collectors, dealers, institutions—as many kinds of people as there are acts in the circus.
McCarthy said that any money the museum realizes from the sale goes back into the MSI collection overall—“to acquire new pieces and maintain the ones we have.” She's hoping it does well with prices falling within the estimates or maybe even going higher.


For the third time in two weeks, the camp of New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) attacked The New York Times over its report onclaims made by former top Port Authority official David Wildstein.
Christie’s office sent out a release on Tuesday that highlighted what it said was five “misleading” claims from Kate Zernike, the Times reporter who was the author of the report on a letter sent by Wildstein’s lawyer.
Zernike appeared on “Morning Joe” Tuesday, where she discussed the ongoing controversies involving the Christie administration, including the so-called “Bridgegate” and the investigation into whether the Christie administration used Sandy relief funds to “pressure” Hoboken Mayor Dawn Zimmer.
The Christie administration said that a number of her claims were misleading during the interview. This included:
- Zernike’s claim that the administration has not released its retainer agreement with attorney Randy Mastro (the administration pointed out that it has);
- The suggestion that the administration was trying to “threaten people” by attempting to schedule private meetings with Zimmer and others (The administration said that an important part of the fact-gathering process was bringing in an independent third party in Mastro.);
- Zernike blasting the administration for making the public pay for Mastro’s services (The administration noted that she failed to point out that taxpayer dollars are also funding New Jersey Democrats’ lawyer in the investigation.);
- The claim that Christie’s operation has “shut down” (The administration said he has kept a “robust” public schedule amid the investigations, and also noted his plans to hold a town hall event on Tuesday.)
This is not the first time Christie’s camp has gone after the Times in the wake of the late January report. One day later, his office sent a memo to friends and allies that attacked both the Times and Wildstein’s character. The next week, it highlighted criticism about the Times’ piece in another memo.
Here’s the full video of Zernike’s appearance on “Morning Joe”:
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The Future Society, an independent nonprofit organization based in the U.S. and Europe, together with IEEE, has developed and launched this week their Model Protocol for Electronically Stored Information (ESI).
Many months in the making, with several rounds of review from some of the brightest and most thoughtful experts in the industry, the aim of this protocol and the adjacent guidelines for practitioners is to ”assist parties seeking to establish the trustworthiness of advanced tools used to review electronically stored information (ESI) in legal discovery,” according to their website.
The model protocol consists of two documents: The Protocol and Commentary and the Guidelines for Practitioners. The former is an actual draft ESI protocol that may be used by legal and e-discovery practitioners. The commentary that accompanies the protocol identifies practices and procedures for executing the protocol and specifically for validating a document review effort.
In the introduction to the model protocol, the authors write that “[t]he goal of this model protocol (together with the companion commentary and practitioners’ guidelines) is to remove, or at least lower, the obstacles in the way of the effective use of TAR in legal discovery, thereby realizing the technology’s potential to find the facts that matter in a lawsuit or investigation more efficiently and effectively.”
There is also a great, candid foreword by John M. Facciola, the well-known retired U.S. Magistrate Judge, that really reminds those who toil in e-discovery of the underlying purpose of discovery, and which concludes with this nugget of truth:
“The IEEE has provided lawyers and judges with a remarkably beneficial solution to the problem of the use of machine learning in discovery. Now, we get to use it and test it in the best possible way. We have to hope that it will thereby reduce costs and increase efficiency thereby increasing the access to justice, which should be the goal of all technical innovation that is designed to assist lawyers and judges.”
The Guidelines for Practitioners, on the other hand, is a companion document to the protocol that takes a deeper dive into understanding the concepts and methodologies underlying the approach to validating a review effort. It is intended for advanced practitioners and e-discovery practitioners. It provides additional guidance on sampling and measuring outcomes and a glossary of terms. The guidelines serve as an in-depth resource for practitioners seeking a more thorough grounding in approaches to validating the review effort outlined in the Protocol.
Driven largely by industry veteran Dr. Bruce Hedin, a researcher, consultant, and data scientist, the development of the Protocol, Commentary, and Guidelines began in 2020 and picked up steam again in 2022. Throughout 2023, a review team (full disclosure: I was among the review team) read and commented on the documents).
Asked for comment on the publication of the model protocol, Dr. Hedin remarked earlier this week that “It was our intention to produce a set of materials that would serve both as an actionable protocol and as a valuable educational resource.” He added, “if they meet that objective, I believe that they will help to resolve many of the issues that currently impede the efficient and effective use of technology in legal discovery.”
As an educational organization, ACEDS is proud to contribute to efforts like this that advance the cause of technology competence and provide valuable information to our members and the legal community as a whole.

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Donner Pass, California: Home to the ill-fated “Donner Party” who resorted to cannibalism in order to survive their covered-wagon trek to California back in 1847.
Yeesh. Sometimes history can be bleak.
So you’re telling me, that people in a *covered wagon* were trying to climb through this terrain at 7,000 feet elevation?
Let me tell you — the hike I did — Mt. Judah summit trail loop — was STEEP. Obviously, now, there’s an actual trail there, but it’s still not the easiest climb and it’s easy to take the wrong trail.
The trails are obvious. Like, you know you’re on *a* trail (where to walk), but there’s little signage telling you WHICH trail you’re on.
I originally planned on doing some branch of the Pacific Crest Trail. But somehow I ended up on the Mt. Judah Loop… Half the time I thought I was on the *Donner Death Trail* because I had no idea where I was going.
But that’s hiking around this area. *shrugs* At Lake Tahoe, a lot of the trails don’t have signs telling you *which* trail you’re on. So you just kind of hope for the best…
First bit of advice:
Download the AllTrails App. It’s extremely helpful if you’re trying to do a specific trail.
The Mt. Judah Loop, which in my opinion, had fantastic views and was a good workout (5.0 miles total with a steep incline) without taking all day.
Plus — I saw kids and dogs on the trail, which means it couldn’t be too hard.
Take Donner Pass from the bottom of the lake, all the way up until you see a ski resort. There will be a parking lot that’s divided. Park in the area that IS NOT designated for the ski resort.
Follow the paved road until you see the start of the trailhead.
If you want to see the abandoned railroad tunnels, take the far left fork of the trail.
(I took this trail by accident at first. I didn’t go through the tunnels. They were PITCH BLACK and creepy to me!)
If you want to see the top of the mountain — take the far right fork of the trail.
Then, after walking for a while up the mountain, there’s a sign — take the Mt. Judah loop.
There’s several forks in the trail – so REMEMBER where you came from if you go off the trail.
Towards the top — to your left — venture until there’s a view of a small alpine lake.
There’s also several interesting looking trees and rock formations.
When you venture to your right — there’s a great view of Donner Lake.
But one thing about the Donner Pass area — there’s PLENTY of great views right off the road. You don’t even have to hike to them! If you’re ever in the area — simply driving on that road is extremely scenic!
I know Lake Tahoe is usually the go-to spot for scenic views — but Truckee is worth stopping by, as well!

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The coasters are fitted with turned oak bases with a central domed silver plated button.
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I was not expecting the loader to be so large. its not as big as an m4 loader. but its a little bigger than the cheep normal ones people have. That explains that it can hold 150 bbs.
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You know when you try to load some bbs in to the mag and the bbs just come right back into the loader. well this loader does not have that problem due to a small little one way feeding system.
Also you know when you are loading a mag and you cant feed the bbs because the loader is jamed and you have to shake it. well that does not happen offten. i have had mine for months and only had to do that like twice, but thats probably because i was rushing. and i go airsofting every week.
Lasted a short while loading M4 midcaps. The thing that keeps the bb's from flowing back into the loader broke allowing the bb's to flow back into the loader thus never filling the mag.
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The Crop Observation, Management and Production Analysis Services System (COMPASS) uses satellite Earth observation (EO) data to help smallholder farmers manage their sugar cane and wheat agriculture. It helps optimise crop productivity by identifying factors that cause the yield gap between crop potential and actual field performance. It also provides agronomic support to advisory services, agribusiness, farmer co-operatives, crop insurers and governments.
- Improved productivity for wheat and sugar cane smallholder farmers.
- Improved resource use efficiency and hence lower emissions of fertiliser nitrogen and greenhouse gases (GHGs) to the environment.
- Improved market function as farmers, traders, government and other stakeholders will have improved information on likely crop yields, allowing much better planning of crop marketing, which helps to stabilise incomes.
- Regular updates with greater accuracy of crops status than can be achieved on the ground for thousands of farms.
- Crop progress effectively benchmarked against comparator farms and local and regional averages to give farmers the information they need to improve performance.
- Crop growth map covering all the crops in the area supports industries to plan marketing of crops and for insurance companies and government to plan insurance cover.
- Assist farmers in crop management activities, including optimum sowing period and optimum irrigation schedule.
- Irrigation bodies, processors and crop insurance companies gather agricultural data through COMPASS, saving costs spent on third party surveyors to gather this information manually.
- Assist crop insurance companies to monitor each customer’s (farmer) crop management activities and through satellite’s crop health status
- thereby help assessing appropriate discount rates to individual farmers based on their crop management performance.
- Assist crop insurance companies with updates on yield prediction on associated farms and review historical data during claims.
- Assist wheat processors with expected yield from the associated farmers within the supply chain for plant production/process optimisation.
- Assist irrigation bodies to evaluate and map supply demand to the associated farm lands and optimise operation with accurate information provided by the farmers through the Compass mobile app.
Key technical features
- Uses Sentinel-2 EO data, in combination with commercial EO data.
- Uses Sentinel-2 multi-spectral data, with 12 spectral bands, at 10 metre resolution. This data has a five-day revisit period, which makes it ideal for monitoring crop yield.
- EO data is combined with 30 site-specific parameters grouped by soil, management, inputs and environment that determine the production efficiency of wheat and sugar cane crops, e.g. soil type, harvest date, disease control and temperature.
- Assist the wheat and sugarcane farmers to monitor their crop health every week with satellite and crop model data analysis.
- Advises farmers of the potential gap in their crops forecast yield versus maximum potential yield, optimal sowing and irrigation dates.
- Provides a log of crop management activities and reminders from sowing until harvest.
- Farmers just require a mobile phone or desktop plus an internet connection. No other IT infrastructure is required.
Rezatec is providing COMPASS in Mexico to help smallholder farmers growing sugar cane and wheat to improve crop management, in partnership with CIMMYT and COLPOS. Mexican farmers need to improve crop productivity and stabilise their incomes to facilitate rural community economic development.
Rezatec helps businesses improve the management of their land-based assets by providing intelligent insight based on analysing a complex array of geospatial information, including advanced EO data. High-value landscape insights are provided to clients via our web portal giving exclusive access to pre-packaged and custom-built landscape intelligence products. Through custom dashboards, users can upload, download, add or edit data modelling and manipulate the visualized map with show/hide data layers.

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From her early start as a stylist with MTV to her successful career as an editor of major design and lifestyle magazines in Canada, such as House & Home, Chatelaine, and Chocolat, Janette Ewen has always taken an experiential approach to creativity, following her mantra “one must live it to create it”.
As a leading lifestyle expert in Canada for more than a decade, Janette lends her creative approach to design, decorating, entertaining and fashion.
Janette not only regularly appears on various national shows in Canada, including Cityline and Breakfast Television, but also shares her design expertise with the U.S. audience through The Decorating Adventures of Ambrose Price (VH1) and the series From the Ground Up starring Debbie Travis. She has also co-hosted celebrity designer Ty Pennington’s latest TV show Inside the Box, which aired in the U.K., Canada, Brazil, Argentina, Switzerland, Sweden, Russia and Australia.
Sharing her time between Canada and the United States, Janette is a partner at Parker Barrow creative studio where she is designing and creating spaces and products that would find a happy home in her fast-paced, whimsical life.
What do you keep and what do you donate or just discard? In my experience, heirlooms -- even entire collections -- can indeed gain fresh life, providing welcome reminders of the loved ones who owned and acquired them while achieving new lustre at the same time.
From fashion to home décor pastels are quickly becoming the colour focus for spring style. Designers took notice when soft hues, rose quartz and serenity, were named by Pantone for the colours of 2016. From these light and youthful shades, designers have seemed to rediscover pastels. Here are some easy and chic ways to incorporate this "new" look into your wardrobe and home.
Ever since Frank Gehry's spectacular Guggenheim Bilbao put its sleepy namesake city on the radar of architecture buffs two decades ago, design has became an integral aspect of travel and tourism, joining food, culture and climate when it comes to visitor draws. This year, the list of destinations sure to entice design fans includes spots from the West Indies to North Africa. They offer a wide range of aesthetic attractions, from cutting-edge urban design to exquisite historical gems.
With Christmas literally around the corner, most Canadians have the house decorated, the menu set... hopefully the gifts have all been selected... Now comes the real challenge, wrapping the gifts! While good things may come in little packages, creative and unique wrapping can elevate any gift, big or small.
A recent survey by Intel Canada and Microsoft Canada found that 55% of respondents said tech products often top their loves ones' wish lists, with half (50%) saying they're likely to give technology as a gift this year. For someone like me with a décor and lifestyle background, the thought of buying a new computer for someone can be intimidating and often overwhelming. Where to begin?
As someone who loves to entertain for my family and friends, I know just how tiring hosting can be -- but who says it has to be this complicated? It's time to get back to basics and remind ourselves of what we love most about get-togethers during the holidays and year-round.
With the temperature dropping, the leaves changing to red, and the days getting shorter, winter is almost here and it's time to warm your home with cozy décor. Fall is all about bringing in the richness of the season with warm-toned colours and textures.


Lt Gen S A Hasnain on Saturday took over as the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the strategically most important Kashmir Valley-based corps of the Indian army.
Lt Gen N C Marwah, AVSM, GOC Chinar Corps handed over charge to Lt Gen Hasnain, AVSM, SM, VSM, after having commanded the Corps for one year.
In a sombre, yet impressive ceremony, Lt Gen Marwah laid wreath at the War memorial in the Badamami Bagh cantonment that houses the Corps headquarters.
A large number of officers were present on the occasion to bid adieu to the General Officer, who is proceeding as commander-in-chief Andaman and Nicobar command.
Gen Hasnain on assuming command, laid wreath at the War Memorial in the Badami Bagh cantonment.
The general is no stranger to the Valley, having commanded the Uri Brigade and the Dagger Division, a defence spokesman in Srinagar said in a statement.
He said that before assuming command of the Chinar Corps, Lt Gen Hasnain was commanding a Strike Corps in the Southern Theatre.


Former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson reckons people will have an opinion either way on her new single- predicting people will either "love" or "hate" new offering 'BOYZ'.
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The former Eternal Hills Cemetery owner cannot buy back property that fell into bankruptcy and disrepair under his care, a federal judge ruled Thursday.
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Experts are constantly making breakthroughs in technology. Recently, engineers created the fastest 2D camera, which is able to capture events with a speed of up to 100 billion frames per second.
In order to obtain such results, Washington University researchers used the compressed ultrafast photography technique. By using the CUP technique, they then took shots of distinct physical phenomena such as laser pulse reflection and refraction, photon racing in two media and faster-than-light propagation.
According to Lihong Wang, Professor of Biomedical Engineering, this is the first time that humans are able to capture light pulses. Until recently, the best cameras were able to capture up to 10 million FPS, so this new creation far eclipses any technology available.
This 100 billion FPS camera consists of a normal, streak camera. However, extra components augment its capability. It combines various lenses, telescopes and microscopes to obtain an accurate and detailed image. Streak cameras are usually used when observing and measuring light movement, however, such cameras only capture a single dimension. So Wang and his collaborators decided to expand the capabilities of the camera by combining all these additional devices.
A digital micro mirror is used to capture the photons which have travelled through a small tube. The mirror then encodes the image. After reaching the micro mirror, photons reach the beam splitter and are sent into the slit of the camera while simultaneously being converted into electrons. This data is reassembled by a computer into an image.
The electrons then reach electrodes, which apply a specific voltage so as to make the electrons arrive at different times and also land differently. Now take into account that all this occurs at a pace of 5 nanoseconds (the billionth of a second).
“Because this technique advances the imaging frame rate by orders of magnitude, we now enter a new regime to open up new visions.”
Such technological advances are essential, Wang told reporters, and when we’re talking about quantum leaps forward, it’s more than certain that new discoveries are soon to appear. His team hopes that this technology will make it easier for scientists to make new scientific discoveries some of which may lie beyond our greatest fantasies.


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Born on December 6, 1987 (age 34) in Australia. She is a celebrity actress. She joined movies and tvshows named Home and Away (Since 1988), Redd Inc. (2014), Griff the Invisible (2010), Sleeping Beauty (2011) and Wormwood (Since 2007). She attended John Curtin College of the Arts. She height is 5′ 3″.
Tamara Kingsley is an Australian soap opera actress best known for her participation in the iconic Seven Network series Home and Away. She also appeared in episodes of the family drama Packed to the Rafters and the science fiction series Stormworld, as well as a children's television series called Wormwood.
She and her two siblings were raised in Perth, Western Australia.
She made her cinematic debut in a short film named "Some Dreams Come True" after appearing in multiple plays at her alma school, Curtin University.
She starred as Annabelle Hale in the 2012 feature film Redd, Inc.
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Her height is 5′ 3″ .
She and fellow Australian actress Rebecca Breeds were both born in 1987 and both played major roles on Home and Away.
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● Born on December 6, 1987 (age 34) in Australia ● She is a celebrity actress ● She joined movies and tvshows named Home and Away (Since 1988), Redd Inc. (2014), Griff the Invisible (2010), Sleeping Beauty (2011) and Wormwood (Since 2007) ● She attended John Curtin College of the Arts● She height is 5′ 3″
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Dogs Over 1 Year Old
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Kathleen has been very reliable and my dog who doesn’t like many people went right up to her and loved her! I’m very comfortable with Kathleen and grateful we met! I’m looking forward to working with her and so appreciate her care of my Bowie!
Kathleen did a great job. She was punctual and professional. Tessa went out with her and seemed happy when she came back. I was excpecially happy that Kathleen asked if there was anything I was working on with Tessa so that she could help
Excellent work .She went the extra mile.
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I love animals and will treat your pet as my own! I am the person my friends, family, and neighbors trust to care for their pets, and I want to extend my care to you through Rover. My experience includes taking care of dogs, cats, bearded dragons, and fish.
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Gentle Harvest Mod 1.10.2, 1.9.4, 1.7.10 is a mod that automatically replants crops as you harvest them (by right-clicking them). In vanilla MC these crops are wheat, potatoes, carrots and cocoa pods. Only fully grown crops are affected. It should also be compatible with any mod-added crops that extend BlockCrops or BlockCocoa.
Gentle Harvest Mod Installation
- First you need download and install Minecraft Forge.
- Then download this Minecraft mod file at link below.
- Go to %appdata%. It can also be found by searching for “%appdata%” in your start menu.
- Go to .minecraft/mods folder.
- If the “mods” folder does’nt exist in your PC, you’ll need create one.
- Then drag and drop the downloaded .jar (or .zip) file into mods folder.

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Test and Study on the Mechanical Performance of Actual Graded Artificial Sand Concrete with High Content of Powder
LI Xing_gui 1,YAN Dong_xing 2, ZHANG Heng_quan 1 (1.Material Science and Engineering Department of Hohai University,Nanjing 210098,China; 2.Water Conservancy Bureau of Zhangjiagang, Zhangjiagang 215600,China)
For the construction of hydropower stations, mechanical performance of concrete is tested by sample concrete made by actual graded artificial sand with high content of powder. The purpose is to determine proper powder content in artificial sand and the effects of different samples on concrete performance, and their correlation are analyzed, based on which optimized powder content and size_influence conversion factors are recommended. The study results are of reference value in project construction and the modification of relative specifications.


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The Obama Administration’s decision to force the nation’s power plants to reduce their carbon emissions by about a third over the next decade and a half is overdue but welcome. For the past twenty years, the United States has been talking about tackling climate change, but, relative to some other advanced countries, its actions have been timid and insufficient. If the new Environmental Protection Agency regulations survive the inevitable challenges they will face in Congress and in the courts, the United States will finally start to live up to its verbal commitments. That by itself won’t stop climate change, but it could open the way to a truly meaningful international effort.
In this country and in many others, coal-burning power plants are the biggest source of carbon emissions. The second biggest is auto emissions. In 2012, the Obama Administration ordered carmakers to raise the fuel efficiency of cars, setting a target of 54.5 miles per gallon, on average, by 2025. Now the Administration is tackling the issue of coal. There had been talk that the Environmental Protection Agency would force power plants to reduce their carbon emissions by twenty per cent, relative to 2005 levels. In actuality, the E.P.A. is aiming for a cut of thirty per cent by 2030—a target that could lead to the closure of many older coal plants.
If the new rules for power plants and the fuel-emissions standards are both maintained and adhered to, the Administration says, the United States will be on track to meet the targets that President Obama set in 2009, when he pledged, as part of a United Nations accord, to reduce U.S. greenhouse-gas-emission levels seventeen per cent by 2020 and eighty-three per cent by 2050, relative to the 2005 level. Of course, this calculation is a hypothetical one. Congress, ever since it refused to ratify the 1997 Kyoto agreement, has blocked a number of efforts to tackle climate change, including a cap-and-trade bill that would have set an over-all limit for carbon emissions. With the midterm elections on the horizon, its members are unlikely to have a general change of heart now.
Republicans, energy-industry executives, and some Democrats in coal-mining areas accuse the Administration of using the E.P.A. to make an end-run around Congress and launch a “war on coal.” The Administration denies this, pointing to the possibility of upgrading older plants with more efficient turbines that burn less fuel, and to the development of carbon-sequestration techniques, which are currently in an experimental stage. But, with plenty of cheap shale gas available, power utilities are likely to accelerate the recent trend of closing coal plants and replacing them with cheaper gas-powered plants. “The era of coal is coming to an end,” Chris Faulkner, the chief executive of Breitling Energy, a Texas-based oil-and-gas company, told the Times. “We are entering the era of natural gas.”
That may be an exaggeration. Given the ever-rising demand for energy, and the vast global stocks of coal, it seems unlikely that mankind will let it sit in the ground forever. The new rules will give the energy companies and other interested parties a big incentive to develop cleaner ways of using coal and of capturing and storing its emissions. For now, though, natural gas, which mainly consists of methane, does appear to be the future.
Of course, burning methane also generates carbon emissions. But it’s cleaner than burning coal, and President Obama has hailed natural gas as “the transition fuel that can power our economy with less carbon pollution.” Still, many environmentalists are also vigorously opposed to the technique that is used to extract gas from underground rock formations—hydraulic fracking.
Monday’s announcement will give another boost to fracking, which may prove controversial in some circles. However, many big environmental groups hailed the new emissions targets, which Dallas Burtrow, a senior fellow at Resources for the Future, has described as “the most significant action” any President has taken on climate change. Mary Anne Hitt, the director of the Sierra Club’s Beyond Coal campaign, wrote in a blog post that “this new standard gives my daughter, and all today’s kids, a fighting chance at a safe and promising future.” And Keith Gaby, of the Environmental Defense Fund, said that the new E.P.A. rules “will kick-start a transition to a clean-energy and low-carbon future, which will lead to economic and health benefits for everyone.”
The new regulations will now be the subject of three-month comment period. It will be another couple of years, at least, before they go into effect. The E.P.A. has given the fifty states until June, 2016, to submit plans detailing how they intend to meet the new targets, and the agency is quick to stress that individual states will have a good deal of flexibility. Their options include closing or upgrading existing coal plants; switching to gas; developing alternative sources or energy; and joining regional cap-and-trade schemes, in which they agree to cap over-all emissions and trade pollution permits with neighboring states.
Opposition to the new rules will come in several guises. Lawyers for the power utilities will argue that the E.P.A. is going beyond its legal remit—to which the Administration will reply that the Supreme Court, in a 2007 ruling, said that the Clean Air Act gives the agency the authority to regulate air pollutants, including greenhouse gases. Resolving that dispute could well involve another trip to the Court. If Republicans take over the Senate later this year, they could push legislation stripping the E.P.A. of some powers—a proposal that Senator Rand Paul has championed—but President Obama would surely veto such a law.
In all likelihood, the ultimate fate of Obama’s plan will hinge on the 2016 Presidential election. For now, though, he has taken the initiative and put the onus on other countries that have used the lack of U.S. action as an excuse for doing nothing, or very little, to reduce their carbon emissions. China and India, for instance, are both building coal-fired power plants. If the new policy goes into effect, the United States, at long last, will be able to tell them “Do as I do” rather than just “Do as I say.” Since climate change is a global problem that can only be solved at the global level, that is an important step forward.
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The authorities in Britain and elsewhere are keen to talk about the role of arsonists in these fires. But the fact of the matter is that fires would not have spread unless the forests were tinder dry. And tinder dry forest is exactly what we expect with climate change. Perhaps they should talk about climate change!
Firefighters in the US
Intensity of Fires in US West Threatens to Push Firefighters to the Brink
700 Firefighters Battling Blazes in Portugal
Over 700 firefighters battle Portugal forest fire as temperatures reach record high
Greece, Spain & France
Forest fires cause people to flee in Greece, Spain and France


It has been well established by science that to prevent the catastrophic consequences of climate change, we must achieve a net zero emissions balance by 2050.
According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the transportation sector accounts for approximately 19% of global greenhouse gas emissions, with aviation having a proportion of 1.8%. Considering that mobility industries are the engine of the global economy, it is urgent to shift to a low-emission economic development.
As the world’s leading private airport operator, VINCI Airports operates 61 airports in 12 countries across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. In 2016, it became the first airport operator to commit to an international environmental strategy, setting itself the aim of halving its carbon footprint by 2030 and reaching net zero emissions across its network by 2050.
The strategy, though precise and applicable to all its assets throughout the world, adapts to each local and geographical context, being able to achieve direct emission reductions, engage stakeholders, and make climate contributions by supporting sustainable projects with positive impacts on the environment and the people.
In March of 2023, Lyon Airports in France and 10 other VINCI airports operated by ANA Airports of Portugal were certified on the highest level of the Airport Carbon Accreditation Program, Level 4+, “Transition”.
These airports demonstrated their alignment with the Paris Agreement by (1) defining a long-term carbon management strategy oriented towards absolute emissions reductions; (2) actively driving third parties towards delivering emissions reduction; and (3) offsetting the residual carbon emissions over which the airport has control, using internationally recognized offsets.
Both Lyon and ANA Airports worked on ambitious actions to tackle their Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, having achieved a 55% and 35% reduction of their direct emissions since 2018, respectively. The main action to achieve this, apart from energy efficiency, is the construction of photovoltaic farms, which are being deployed at all Portuguese airports, with the first unit at Faro Airport since 2022. In Lyon- St. Exupéry by 2024, a 14-hectares, 20 MW solar power plant will be commissioned on the airport’s parking lots and any additional electricity produced will be fed into the grid for the neighbouring communities. This will be the biggest solar plant in car-parks in an airport in France.
Across its global network, VINCI Airports has achieved over 44% reduction of its direct emissions by implementing energy efficiency measures, LED relamping (passenger terminal buildings, aprons, runways and taxiways, passenger carparks), renewable energy, low emission fleets, among other actions.
All the aforementioned initiatives respond to the core of VINCI Airport’s environmental strategy: being exemplary on their own scope, represent the first steps consistent with the global goal of achieving net-zero emissions.
One of the most critical issues on the path to net zero is the collaboration with various stakeholders and third parties for the reduction of indirect emissions (Scope 3), both upstream and downstream. For our airports, these can represent the majority of emissions, ranging from 90% to over 95% of their total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
While technology and emerging innovations, like hydrogen-fuelled aircraft, will play an important role for Scope 3 reduction, there are several actions and strategies already in place to make an impact now:
Incentives schemes: VINCI Airports was pioneer in Europe with the deployment of an eco-modulation scheme for landing fees implemented since 2020. This bonus/malus relies on ICAO fuel consumption data base for calculating aircraft CO2 emissions and allows companies that emit less CO2 (more efficient fleet, use of sustainable aviation fuel) to benefit from a reduction in their landing fees.
Encouraging hydrogen and sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs):
Other solutions for airlines and passengers:
As an interim climate target, it is widely recognized that supporting projects with positive impacts on the people and the environment could contribute and complement the pathway to the net zero target.
Acknowledging this, VINCI Airports has decided to support nature-based solution projects by financing carbon sinks. A forest carbon sink program has been launched near the airports of Faro, Porto Santo and Lisbon, and, in Lyon, a network of forest and agricultural carbon sinks, with a Low Carbon Label, has been used to sequester residual emissions.
These projects are only meant to be additional tools to our emission reduction strategy, to enhance our positive impact using high quality projects, verified and certified by recognized standards, and to contribute to the global transition to net zero.
By certifying and periodically monitoring our actions by a third-party verifier under the Airport Carbon Accreditation program, VINCI Airports provides its customers, stakeholders, and employees the confidence that its global decarbonization strategy is robust and that we are on the right path to achieve the long-term transformational commitments to net zero.
Melina Santos Vanderlinder is an Environmental Engineer with a masters in Sustainable Engineering in the developing world. Melina has 10 years of professional experience in environmental and social impact assessment, environmental and social due diligence, audits to comply with Lenders standards and development of environmental, social, health and safety management systems under ISO standards and International Finance Corporation (IFC) performance standards.
Her current focus is to support VINCI Concessions reduce their Scope 1 and Scope 2 carbon emissions and tackle Scope 3 carbon emissions to achieve Net Zero. Melina is also the vice-chair of Airports Council International Latin American and the Caribbean Environmental Committee.


The chair of the parliament’s committee on financial services and corporations has signalled that while there is concern about some individual financial advisers, product providers need scrutiny too.
Speaking at the SMSF Association conference in Melbourne yesterday, Senator David Fawcett endorsed the FSI recommendation to introduce product intervention powers for ASIC.
He said additional powers for ASIC over manufacturers would allow the regulator to adopt a proactive – rather than reactive – strategy and broaden focus beyond gatekeepers and intermediaries.
"We're concerned about the individual adviser but we're also concerned about the product they're dealing with, how suitable it is, we're also concerned about the culture of the companies they work with and we're concerned about the regulator," Senator Fawcett said.
"We look at things like the potential product intervention as one of those additional defences."
The South Australian senator also suggested the regulation of financial services could take a page out of the aviation industry’s book.
A more proactive ASIC is unlikely to resemble the "Therapeutic Goods Administration where every product gets [a] stamp of approval," but would rather be akin to the aviation industry where "everyone gets on an aircraft and they don't expect it to be the fastest or [perform] aerobatics but they do expect to get there safely every time", he said.
"Whereas for someone who wants more extreme performance or wants to fly in the experimental category, the degree of disclosure around the risk associated with that [will be] mandated by the regulator."
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I'm working on perfecting my yo yo scarecrows since
I have some interested buyers.
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These scarecrows will be for decorative purposes only but I still want them to be sturdy and not fall apart.
His middle is a wooden dowel rod and he has a wooden bottom so he can sit on his own but his limbs are made of wire so he can pose!
I've finally been able to do a little thrifting but I'll show my finds in another post.
We've had a hot, dry summer here in Idaho and I'm looking forward to cooler temps in a few days!
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The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman was published in the New England Magazine in 1892. The story is told through the protagonist’s journal, which she writes secretly over the course of several months, while staying in a rented mansion. As she narrates the story, she reveals that she has been suffering from a nervous condition and has been prescribed rest with strict orders not to work or socialize. Unfortunately, her husband is a physician who doesn’t think anything is wrong with her that a little rest and fresh air won’t cure. As time passes and the narrator is alienated from the activities and people that enliven her spirit, she sinks deeper and deeper into a depression that preys upon her mind. She becomes obsessed with the hideous yellow wallpaper in her room and succumbs to a delusion, which drives her across the line separating reality from fantasy.
Included in this episode, there is an introductory synopsis, narration of the full text, and a biography of Gilman at the end.
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Charlotte P. Gilman
Charlotte Perkins Gilman was born on July 3, 1860 in Connecticut. Her great aunts Catherine Beecher, Isabella Beecher Hooker, and Harriet Beecher Stowe (author of Uncle Tom’s Cabin) were all active social reformers. Gilman’s relations fostered a passion for women’s rights, which she advocated for throughout her life. She was a prolific writer of fiction and non-fiction and published a magazine called the Forerunner.
Gilman was married twice. She divorced her first husband Charles Walter Stetson, an artist (with whom she had a daughter), then later married her cousin George Gilman. She had a life-long battle with depression and likely suffered from post-partum depression after the birth of her daughter, which may have been the underlying influence behind her provocative story The Yellow Wallpaper. In her 70s, Gilman was diagnosed with terminal breast cancer. She did not want to face a long and painful death and believed in the right to die, so Gilman committed suicide by inhaling Chloroform in 1935. She was 75 years old.
Works by Charlotte Perkins Gilman Available on the Podcast:
To learn more about The Yellow Wallpaper and the author, visit:
This article was published in Gilman’s magazine The Forerunner in October, 1913. It explains, in her own words, what motivated her to write this provocative story, which infuriated some and helped others.
This site provides an analysis of the text and the author with a copy of the story containing links to footnotes.
Entry on Charlotte Perkins Gilman.
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Paradiso in Barcelona has been crowned the Best Bar in the World 2022 by The World's 50 Best Bars at a celebratory red-carpet ceremony, sponsored by Perrier and live-streamed from Barcelona.
Marking the first time a bar outside of north America and London had been victorious, it was also the first time the event had been held outside of London in its 14-year history.
Mark Sansom, content director of The World’s 50 Best Bars, payed tribute to the "outlandishly inventive cocktail programme, sustainable ethos, work in the global bar community and brilliant sense of fun," portrayed by the playful speakeasy, which is secluded behind an antique refrigerator in the back of an unassuming pastrami shop in Barcelona’s El Born district.
Tayēr + Elementary in London remains in second place, making them the best bar in London after Connaught Bar was toppled from the throne following two consecutive years in the top spot. Sips in Barcelona, at no.3, also won the Nikka Highest Climber Award 2022, while Licorería Limantour in Mexico City, no.4, was named Best Bar in North America.
The 2022 list features bars from 26 cities, with three new cities - Florence, Lisbon and Naples - joining for the first time. Fourteen new bars enter the list, spread across Athens, Bangkok, Buenos Aires, Chicago, Dubai, Florence, Hong Kong, Lisbon, London, Naples and New York. However, London and New York continue to dominate the list with five and six bars listed respectively.
Individual awards 2022
A number of individual awards were given in recogition of outstanding achievements by bartenders and bars:
The Campari One to Watch Award went to Roda Huset in Stockholm, no.78 in the list and barely a year old.
The Ketel One Sustainable Bar Award was won by Little Red Door in Paris.
The peer-voted Altos Bartenders' Award, went to French-born Jean Trinhfrom Alquimico in Cartagena, Colombia.
Siete Misterios Best Cocktail Menu went to Juliana in Guayaquil, Ecuador.
The first ever '50 Best The Blend Scholarship' went to Drew Fleming of Kiki Lounge, Isle of Man.
The Roku Industry Icon Award went to Agostino Perrone from The Connaught Bar in London.
Michter's Art of Hospitality Award went to Hanky Panky in Mexico city.


As part of Governor Polis’ Vaccines for All plan, the Town of Bennett has been selected as a vaccine clinic location.
Thursday, December 2, 2021
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Bennett Community Center
1100 W. Colfax Avenue
Bennett CO, 80102
This vaccination clinic is open to the general public. CDPHE will be administering the Moderna Vaccine for 1st and 2nd vaccinations as well as boosters. Patients who have already received their 1st or 2nd dose need to bring their vaccination card. Those interested can register online here.
Need more information or have questions? Contact Gerilynn Scheidt at (303)644-3249 ext. 1004 or firstname.lastname@example.org.


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One of the first impressions of your home is the front door. So, why not choose one that makes a statement?
John Lamb, category manager of Kenzo Aluminium from leading window and door supplier, Swartland, says: “Your front door speaks volumes about the rest of the house that lies beyond – so it is important to select one that complements your home’s architectural and interior style. However, your choice should not only be about aesthetics, but functionality needs to be considered as well.”
Good-looking stylish aluminium doors
Aluminium front doors, such as those from Swartland’s Kenzo range of aluminium doors and windows, are a great option. “Aluminium front doors come in various good-looking styles that are designed to complement both contemporary and traditional homes.”
They also boast a whole host of other benefits that make them a very practical option as well:
Strength: Aluminium is a composite material – strong, yet lightweight. Aluminium front doors can feature larger glazing elements to let in maximum light, but not compromise on the strength of the door itself. Since they are lightweight and strong, aluminium front doors are tougher and more robust than any other kind of door – providing greater security and protection.
Style: Front doors in the Kenzo range are available in a variety of styles that complement both modern and traditional architectural design and can be used in a wide range of applications, including as front doors, balcony doors, office doors and even internal doors. The door can have toplights (glass panels at the top of the door), and sidelights (glass panels at the side of the door) to let in additional light, making your front door a feature.
Durability: Aluminium front doors are incredibly durable and don’t experience any form of contraction or expansion, whatever the climate. Aluminium is naturally resistant to corrosion, which makes them an especially good option for coastal areas.
Ease of maintenance: Minimum maintenance is required, saving you time and money. Aluminium front doors have a durable and aesthetically pleasing powder-coated finish. The Kenzo range, for example, is available in a choice of a silver, bronze, charcoal or white powder-coated finish that doesn’t fade or discolour when exposed to the elements. To maintain this finish, just wipe down the frame with a damp cloth.
Affordability: Aluminium front doors are an inexpensive option due to the wide availability and recyclability of the material. It has easy maintenance and is affordable.
Increases comfort of living: Comfort living is about maintaining a comfortable indoor climate for the occupants by controlling the transfer of heat and sound between the interior and exterior of a building. The global shift in the built environment towards intelligent buildings, designed to control indoor comfort levels using passive methods such as double glazing, helps to reduce energy consumption, save money and reduce the impact on the environment. Kenzo also gives customers the option of having their windows in double glazing.
Green option: Aluminium boasts a very long lifespan, but it is also very easy to recycle, notes John. “Recycling aluminium requires a mere 5% of the energy needed to collect new aluminium – making aluminium front doors a great option for homeowners with environmental concerns.”
For more information, contact Swartland:
Tel: +27 861 223 444
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It has been reported that six-member rookie boy group HOTSHOT was taken to the hospital for treatment after being involved in a car accident on the night of December 6, on their way to another schedule following “Music Core.”. ... Read more
The time has finally come for another “We Got Married” recap! As usual, all three couples were major cuteness overload. For this week’s episode, it is all about the husbands. Ladies, brace yourselves!. ... Read more
K-Show 2014 Invitation to K-Wave fans and businessmen sourcing for innovative Korean products to bring into the market.
Open for trade visitor which are sourcing for Korean products to represent in Malaysia, public and K-WAVE fans.
K-Show 2014 Invitation to K-Wave fans and businessmen sourcing for innovative Korean products to bring into the market. . ... Read more
Working with numbers has never been so confusing than in this second half, where our teams will do almost anything to avoid a hellish roller coaster ride overseas. Little do they know that getting on the ride is only the beginning of a terrifying (or thrill-tastic) experience, but on the bright side, at least they can wake up to animals waiting just outside their balcony.. ... Read more
It looks like America is interested in making their own grandpa adventures!
CJ E&M has recently announced that their format of the popular TV show “Grandpas over Flowers” is going to be exported to none other than American broadcast company NBC! . ... Read more
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It seems that BEAST is back in the studio recording for a new Korean album!
Earlier this month, BEAST had requested that their company, Cube Entertainment, let them release a Korean album in fall. It seems that their request is coming true, as BEAST’s Yoseob yesterday tweeted the above picture of a recording studio, with the caption “Recording”. . ... Read more
After School‘s Nana will be showing off her years of modeling experience as she becomes the first Korean celebrity to join the Chinese variety program, “Muse Dress.” . ... Read more
EXO will be the next group from SM Entertainment to guest on variety show “The Ultimate Group”.
“The Ultimate Group” official Weibo posted a notice saying that EXO will participate in the show soon. Previously Super Junior, Girls” Generation, TVXQ, Kangta, Boa, SHINee, f(x) already recorded for the show so many fans are excited upon hearing the news EXO will soon follow them and appear on the show.. ... Read more


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Bethesda Announce The Elder Scrolls Anthology, A Package Containing Every Single Elder Scrolls Game Thus Far.
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If you’ve been wondering what all the hype was about when it came to the mighty Elder Scrolls series and were considering finally getting around to picking up Skyrim then you might just want to wait until this September. Bethesda have today announced the ultimate Elder Scrolls collection. […]

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The UN Security Council is expected to plan within the next few days a discussion concerning the recourse of the Republic of Cyprus in relation to Turkish threats to settle Varosha, the fenced off part of Famagusta.
A relevant requested was conveyed on October 1 by the Permanent Representative of Cyprus to the UN, Andreas Mavroyiannis. The Security Council will discuss the matter during a closed session, and the date will be finalised soon.
A presidential statement is expected to be issued after the discussion, reaffirming all relevant resolutions on Varosha. The statement by the President of the Security Council requires unanimity among SC members.
Mavroyiannis also sent letters to the President of the UN General Assembly and the President of the Security Council detailing Turkish threats to settle Varosha. The letters are expected to circulate as official UN documents.
Cyprus has been divided since 1974, when Turkish troops invaded and occupied 37% of its territory. Repeated rounds of UN-led peace talks have so far failed to yield results. The latest round of negotiations, in the summer of 2017, at the Swiss resort of Crans-Montana ended inconclusively.
Varosha is the fenced off section of the Turkish occupied town of Famagusta, often described as ‘ghost town’. UN Security Council resolution 550 (1984) considers any attempts to settle any part of Varosha by people other than its inhabitants as inadmissible and calls for the transfer of this area to the administration of the UN.
Efforts over the years for the legitimate citizens of Famagusta to return to the city have met with the refusal of the Turkish side, despite numerous decisions and resolutions by the UN, EU and other international institutions.
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How to Make Floral Arrangements for Graves
Floral arrangements for graves can be made with minimal time and effort, and often at a fraction of the cost of premade arrangements. They can be created according to holiday or season, or for any occasion. Homemade floral arrangements are an attractive alternative to store-bought. They provide a more personal touch that accentuates the creator's emotional connection to the deceased. These arrangements can be made in an assortment of ways. For more visual appeal, add other items to the containers, such as small teddy bears, pendants or photographs.
Create a seasonal arrangement using a basket as the base. Paint the basket, if desired, using spray paint. Place floral foam into the basket and poke holes with a pencil into the spots where the flowers will go. Put adhesive on the stems of the flowers just before placing them into the foam to hold the flowers in place. Place taller flowers into the back or center of the basket and fill in with shorter flowers. Add a ribbon and place the basket in front or to the side of the gravestone.
Make a holiday arrangement by using a sleigh or other decoratively shaped container as the base. Paint designs or borders on the container using a brush. Place the floral foam inside the area to be decorated and poke holes where the flowers will be placed. Adhere the flowers to the foam and add holiday inserts or picks to the arrangement for a more decorative effect.
Arrange flowers in foam atop a metal or plastic grave-top anchor, which holds flat arrangements in place. Glue the foam securely to the anchor before beginning. Use shorter lengths of flowers and small picks for decorations. Add a ribbon and place the arrangement on top of the gravestone.
Use a vase to create everyday arrangements. Place small rocks into the bottom of the vase for weight. Place the chosen flowers together in a bunch and add a flower insert or pick into the arrangement. Place this bunch into the vase, securing with adhesive, if desired. Tie a ribbon around the neck of the vase.
Create a simple arrangement by placing a decorative ribbon around a bunch of flowers and then placing them on the grave.
You can save money by purchasing artificial flowers at discount prices after the holidays. Grow plants in pots to create living arrangements. Dry fresh-cut flowers to create dried arrangements. Choose plants and decorative items according to the season or other occasion.
- You can save money by purchasing artificial flowers at discount prices after the holidays.
- Grow plants in pots to create living arrangements.
- Dry fresh-cut flowers to create dried arrangements.
- Choose plants and decorative items according to the season or other occasion.
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- Floral adhesive
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The one outdoor activity we are asked about the most by our guests has been the Tupper Triad,
“The Tupper Lake Triad is a series of three “Family Friendly” mountains
in the immediate Tupper Lake Area. They offer outstanding views for
a minimal amount of effort. All the mountains are summited via
DEC State maintained trails.”
We have hiked these three mountains many times, in every season. We have in the past written about our journey to complete this challenge, as well as our failed attempt to earn our Winter Triad patch last year.
The question is why do we keep climbing these three mountains? The reasons are many and varied. Introducing new people to the Triad and their ease of access come to mind. But it’s more complicated than that or possibly less so. When asked why he climbed Everest George Mallory is said to have replied, “Because it’s there.” Maybe that is true for any mountain big or small.
The “Triad” by virtue of its name includes three local mountains: Mt Arab, Coney, and Goodman. While all the trails are similar in distance and elevation each mountain offers a different experience. Arab for the fire tower and rangers’ cabin, Coney for its open summit and unobstructed views, and Goodman as a reminder of the Adirondacks place within larger events.
To be fair we will give each of them there own post, but we will start where our journey began, Mt Arab. It was the first of the three we climbed as a family many years ago.
In addition to the Triad, Mt Arab is also included on the list of peaks to climb if you are pursuing the Adirondack Fire Tower Challenge.
Mt Arab can be found on, not surprisingly, Mt. Arab Rd. just off of NY State Route 3 in the Town of Piercefield just west of Tupper Lake. The name “…Mt. Arab is believed to have been a result of inaccurate translation of the French word “arable” meaning Maple (Mountain).” This according to the Friends of Mt Arab . This website also offers information about the history of the fire tower and the observers who staffed it for over 75 years.
From the parking area, cross the road, sign in and start climbing. Its a moderate but steady climb for about a mile, there is one short steep section right at the top. Don’t expect to see the tower until you are on the top as it sits back a bit from the trail. It is an enjoyable hike any time of the year, but in the summer the Observer’s Cabin which holds a small museum is usually open and staffed by a volunteer Summit Steward.
After your visit to the cabin make sure to climb to the top of the tower, don’t worry that it may sway a bit in the wind, it is most certainly safe. Once you are firmly back on the ground take a moment and search for the USGS Bench Mark. It can be found by looking down as it is embedded into the rock. Here’s a hint, it’s not by the tower; look for the bench and you will find the “bench mark.”
Now it’s time to head home. Make sure to notice the placards nailed to the trees along the way. These correspond to a pamphlet that is provided at the trail head. You should plan on 1 to 2 hours to complete this hike. Once you are back at your vehicle you will have a decision to make; call it a day or try to do the other two. Be warned you have to pass through Tupper Lake on the way and there are many restaurants, brew pubs and shops to distract you. So much so you many find yourself enjoying a beer or two and finishing the Triad another day, so goes “the best laid plans of mice and
men, mountain climbers.”

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As Disney continues to double down on its commitment to Disney+, it also is spreading good to many children who are struggling in hospitals right now.
In partnership with Starlight Children’s Foundation, the Disney streaming service will be offered to children in select US hospitals free of charge through child life specialists and related hospital staff.
Expanding on a pilot program that was launched in December 2020, the use of Disney+ and its content proved useful by hospital staff saying that it offered a sense of normalcy and eased stress for children while being medically cared for.
The renewed commitment will also have Disney+ target children’s hospitals in other countries like the UK, Singapore, Japan, Australia, and more over the next few years.
“Disney is allowing us to make magic here by giving us the tools to reduce fear and anxiety in the hospital,” said Jessie Bettancourt, a certified child life specialist. “When a child is here, they can’t decide if they’ll have a procedure, but they can choose what they can watch.”
We’ll be following the roll-out closely and update this story with how kids and hospitals are benefitting from using Disney+ into the future.

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4 edition of World political patterns. found in the catalog.
World political patterns.
Lewis M. Alexander
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March 10, 2005
Australia to Stop Online Suicide Groups
As reported in Reuters, Australia plans to make it illegal for anyone to "incite, promote or teach" others to commit suicide. Apparently, there are many suicide pact groups online that "coach" each other to commit these acts. Such sites will soon be illegal and those in violation will face heavy fines.
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While many of us have heard that we need to switch out white bread with healthier alternatives, the benefits of eating grains doesn't have to stop with store-bought whole wheat sandwiches and bagels.
Though the dining room is always filled with healthy options here at Collinwood, we also want to see our residents enjoy eating wholesome snacks and meals in their own apartments or in our cooking classes. Grains are a great way to do that.
Falling into the good carb category alongside fruits and vegetables, whole grains are loaded with vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, and the best part is making these seven whole grains a part of your diet doesn't have to mean a lot of extra time or work. Many of them can be prepared in a microwave or quickly boiled on a stove top.
Often misread, this tiny grain's proper pronunciation is "keen-wah," and it has been cultivated and eaten for thousands of years. Quinoa features a rich, nutty flavor when cooked, and it has a high protein-to-carbohydrate ratio in comparison to other grains.
Its quick-cooking, gluten-free nature also makes it a nutritional alternative to white rice for those with restricted diets.
Though its name is deceptive, buckwheat is actually a gluten-free seed related to sorrel or rhubarb. Rich in trace minerals, it contains resistant fiber, which can help lower blood sugar after meals and promote weight loss.
Often prized for its unusual flavor, buckwheat comes in a variety of forms such as groats, noodles and flour, which can then be used in porridge, soba recipes and pancake mixes.
3. Brown Rice
Rice is a staple in dishes around the world, and brown rice offers a low calorie, high nutrient way to enjoy these timeless meals.
Filled with magnesium, iron and potassium, brown rice is great for heart health and digestion and can help lower cholesterol and boost energy levels.
The heart-healthy benefits of eating oatmeal for breakfast have been discussed for years, and with good reason. The beta-glucan fiber found in oats has been proven to lower cholesterol.
Add to this a low glycemic index number, and oats are a winning combination not only as a breakfast favorite, but also in sweet treats such as trail mixes and granola bars.
Though it has a longer cooking time than some of the other whole grains, barley more than makes up for it with a host of beneficial vitamins and minerals. Featuring the same kind of fiber found in oats, barley also shares its cholesterol and heart disease lowering benefits.
This high fiber content helps promote a feeling of fullness after eating, making it a wonderful addition to soups, salads and side dishes.
Along with being a source of antioxidants that are good for eye health, corn contains vitamin C, manganese and some B-complex vitamins.
Cornmeal is a versatile ingredient in kitchens and can be used to create a crispy coating on baked meats and vegetables or turned into delicious cornbread, polenta and pancakes.
For a fun and tasty way to boost your daily whole grain intake, try air-popping popcorn and coating it in dry herbs and spices. This adds customization to the classic movie-night treat and lets you keep a low-sodium diet intact.
Teff is truly unique. Despite being the smallest grain in the world, its bran and germ ratio to its size is among the highest of all whole grains. With nutrients concentrated in these layers, teff quickly becomes a powerhouse of vitamins, minerals and proteins useful for maintaining an ideal weight and boosting bone health.
Teff is available in flour and whole forms and can be baked into breads and desserts, sprinkled on salads, or prepared as hot cereals and polentas.
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Anal itching - self-care
Anal itching occurs when the skin around your anus becomes irritated. You may feel intense itching around and just inside the anus.
Pruritus ani - self-care
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Coates WC. Disorders of the anorectum. In: Walls RM, Hockberger RS, Gausche-Hill M, eds. Rosen's Emergency Medicine: Concepts and Clinical Practice. 9th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2018:chap 86.
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On July 6, 2022, Russian forces carried out a missile strike that hit the H.S. Skovoroda Kharkiv National Pedagogical University in Kharkiv and reportedly killed a campus security guard.
In a speech, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the university’s main building, lecture halls, university museum, and scientific library were destroyed in the attack.
Scholars at Risk is concerned about the military targeting of university facilities in armed conflict. Parties to a conflict may only attack legitimate military targets; where a party suspects that a civilian facility — such as a university building — is being used for military purposes, that party has a duty to take every action practicable to verify that this suspicion is correct before initiating an attack. In the event of such an attack, parties must take all practicable precautions to avoid or minimize damage to civilian facilities. Further, parties must refrain from launching attacks which may be expected to cause disproportionate damage to civilian facilities.


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Two years running man and I have ruled our family Easter bake off. Can we make it a third?
The first year man swooped in with a salted caramel cheesecake. Everyone just died.
(Unfortunately we didn’t get a pic – here’s one from the recipe though)
Last year we made a giant jaffa cake and other than the chocolate wasn’t shiny on top, it was delish!
This year, I’m trying something completely different. A mirror glaze, white chocolate mousse cake with a black forest jelly and chocolate sponge filling. No pics yet. The mirror glaze is ready to pour, but I’m not doing it till the morning. The mousse cake part is setting in the freezer. I’m so freaking excited. There will be pictures tomorrow and a link to the recipe I followed if all goes well.
It’s been really good to have something to concentrate on today. An excuse to get my creative bake on.
Happy Easter yolks.

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Anything Goes Opens January 3rd
Picture this: You're on a beautiful cruise ship. (Think style! Think luxury!) And since it's the only way to travel from one continent to the next, there are passengers from all walks of life. Add the fabulous tunes of Cole Porter: "You're The Top", "It's Delovely", "Friendship", "I Get a Kick Out of You", "Let's Misbehave", "Blow, Gabriel, Blow", and, of course, "Anything Goes" and you are in for a lot of fun...


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A Maharashtra MLC lost his cool and heckled Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan for allegedly delaying his departure to the coastal town of Alibaug
As the reach of a star is growing at a rapid pace, the concept of stardom is changing and affecting its longevity, says superstar
As the superstar turned 52 on Thursday, his legions of fans came over just to catch a glimpse of him, and wish their hero
King of romance celebrates his 52nd birthday -Meghna Khanna Working in more than 80 films with almost all the old and new age actresses,
Charming, chivalrous and caring are ways in which a string of Bollywood celebrities have described the Badshah of Bollywood Shah Rukh Khan on his
Earlier, he had taken to social media to send a video message to Aruna Shah Rukh Khan on Tuesday condoled the death of cancer
Actress Patralekhaa got a chance to meet Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan and says she blushed like a child in front of the actor.
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