China is actively increasing its submarine fleet, the number of which will soon be equal to the US, TASS a message from the South China Morning Post.
According to the agency, “at present, the Navy of the People’s Liberation Army of China has at least 70 submarines (according to some sources - 73), including 16 atomic ones. In the US, the total number of submarines is 75. ”
It is noted that "the most modern in China is still a strategic submarine carrier of the Jin class (094 project), designed to launch nuclear ballistic missiles." According to the US military, "currently in service with the Chinese Navy there are four submarines of this type, another one is under construction." It is assumed that most of them are located on a secret base built on the island of Hainan.
Meanwhile, Chinese designers are developing a new generation of submarines project 096. According to some experts, it will be armed with “powerful JL-3 intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of reaching the United States when launched from the South China Sea.”
Experts believe that "submarines of this type will significantly increase the range of use, mobility, secrecy and effectiveness of Chinese nuclear deterrence."
According to them, "the possibilities for deploying Chinese nuclear submarines in the Asia-Pacific region have increased significantly after Beijing built remote bulk islands with airfields and other infrastructure in the South China Sea."
Underwater expert the fleet from Singapore, Colleen Lin said on this occasion: “We see that Chinese nuclear submarines have become a“ long arm ”in the region: they are able to operate for a longer period without the need for frequent return to their bases on Hainan or on the coast of mainland China.”
“If in former times, the Chinese submarines were considered very noisy and easily noticeable, then over the last decade, everything has changed. They began to actively monitor US aircraft carrier groups in the East China Sea. So, back in 2006, the Song-class diesel-electric submarine, quietly crept up to the Kitty Hawk aircraft carrier, pointedly surfaced from him at a distance of a torpedo attack (5 nautical miles). This step was to show the United States that their dominance in the Pacific came to an end, ”he added.
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A player who practices daily will want to change his drums every six months. The time period between six months and a year is when drum heads tend to get stretched out, making the sound out of tune and just plain annoying to listen to.
Do drum sets wear out?
If they are worn out, they can be weakened and even break. The drumsticks are made of wood, which can crack due to large amounts of force. This is the smallest of problems, and the exterior may chip away at it.
When should I replace my drums?
Changing your drums heads is recommended by them. If you’re only practicing and playing normally, you should replace your heads every six months. It’s not hard to wait six months, but for some it could be riskier.
Do drums get better with age?
Yes, they always stay the same. Is the drums old after 20 to 25 years? I think metal and wood instruments get better with age.
How long do electronic drum kits last?
They can last for a long time if accidents or abuse don’t happen. Remo is a drumhead maker that has been in business for a long time. The fabric is put in the hoop so it doesn’t separate. There is no threat when normal playing is on.
How often do drums need to be tuned?
It is a good idea to change your batter heads every six months to a year if you play regularly. It’s possible that the snare drum needs to be replaced more often because it’s hit the most often. The kick drum heads can last for a long time.
How often should you change bottom drum heads?
You can go longer on a tour schedule that only has four or five shows a week. If you hit your drums hard, it’s different. You should change the heads on the toms once a year. A new set will help liven up your sound, even if you never change those heads.
Do drum heads wear out?
The shell vibrates and the head is stretched due to how much tension you put on it. When you replace your heads, take into account that they will wear out quicker if you play harder.
Do Dirty cymbals sound better?
There is a difference in the sound of dirty cymbals and clean cymbals. The sound of the cymbals is affected by the amount of dirt and dust in them. If you do not clean your cymbals, this will happen. Some drummers prefer to have their cymbals cleaned every now and then.
What is the most expensive drum set?
The most expensive drum kit sold at an auction was the Ludwig drum kit by Ringo Starr, which sold for $2,100,000.
Do cymbals wear out?
Over time, the conjugates wear out. The round plates made from different metals are known as conjugates. cymbals can be worn out quickly if drummers hit them hard. The cymbals break when the metal’s structure weakens over time.
Why are electronic drums so expensive?
The cost of making electronic drums is the main reason for their high price. The parts are more expensive because they involve a lot of different components.
How much is an electric drum set?
Good-quality electronic drum sets can start at $400, while beginner electronic drums can be had for $600. You may need some accessories, which can cost as much as 200 dollars. Intermediate and pro players can get an electronic drum for as little as $1000.
Are electronic drum sets loud?
Depending on the kit you’re playing, electronic drum pads can be louder. There are some kits on the market that use a drum head over a plate. The playing feel for the drummer is not good when these are played.
Can drums go out of tune?
Changes in humidity and temperature can affect the sound of drums, and this is because the drum head gets loose after a while. The drum head makes up 80% of the drum sound, and a worn-out head could make it sound out of tune.
Do drums need to be in Key?
The drums don’t need to be in a key. Non-pitched instruments are the ones with the drums. They don’t need to be changed to fit in with instruments that are pitched.
Are drum tuners worth it?
It won’t get you perfect in tune, probably due to inconsistencies in the drum, rim and head, but it will allow you to take over by ear.
Why do drummers remove bottom heads?
The sound engineer’s job was made easier when they cut holes in John Panozzo’s bottom toms heads and stuck a mic in there, according to an old interview with the Modern Drummer.
How much does a full set of drum heads cost?
If you’re just starting out, or you’re looking for a more professional set, a drum set will cost between $400 and 2000 dollars. A budget drum kit for beginners will provide everything they need in a drum set.
Are drum heads expensive?
Since drum heads are expensive, I try to use as much of them as possible. I will give my two cents on both sides of the argument, as well as give advice for all drummers, regardless of experience.
How often should you replace drum sticks?
Some drummers replace their drums every week, while others don’t. drummers use their drums until they break It’s a good sign that the drum sticks are close to breaking that it’s not necessary to replace them immediately.
When should I replace my bass drum head?
Depending on the intensity of use, the length of time between replacements can be different. It is recommended by experts that bass drum heads be changed at least once a year.
How often should you change Reso heads?
You could get away with yearly if it is a teaching kit. I would change the batter every six months for quality sound. I would change them every 3 to 6 months if they were heavily used.
What pitch should drums be tuned to?
Depending on the overall tuning of the drum kit, the head on the 14-inch snare drum can be heard at a range of 330 to 391 hertz. It’s recommended that the maximum is 400hertz.
What skin is used for drums?
Until the 1950s, drum heads were mostly made of animal skin, but now most of them are made of plastic. Due to its strength and resistance to heat and sunlight, polyethylene terephthalate is the most common form of polyester.
How long do Reso heads last?
If the drums have had a lot of use, it will make a difference if you replace the old heads with newer ones. drummers who hit harder wear out quicker than drummers who play a few shows a week.
Should you polish cymbals?
We don’t recommend you polish your cymbals every now and then. The abrasives in the polishing compound can wear your cymbals down to the lathing, which can affect the tone of the cymbals. It’s a good idea to use a brand name cymbals cleaner.
How do you clean old drum cymbals?
After every performance or practice session, wipe your cymbals with a dry cloth. The spills should be removed immediately. Warm water and soap is what you should use to clean your cymbals. If you have to use a cleaner, it’s a good idea to use a mild one.
What drums did Ringo use?
The Beatles drummer brought his Ludwig Oyster Black Pearl snare drum. The drum kit is made by Ludwig Oyster. Most of the time, this kit was used by Ringo.
How do you make cymbals last longer?
If you want to prevent your cymbals from being damaged by your other gear or being stepped on by one of your band members, always place them in a quality bag or hard-shell case. The dividers prevent metal-on-metal contact when transporting more than one cymbals.
Are cymbals hard to play?
Crash cymbals can be difficult to play, but once the basics are established, it is an easy instrument to play. There isn’t much rapid playing and the parts aren’t demanding.
Are bigger cymbals louder?
Smaller cymbals tend to have a slower response than bigger cymbals. The bigger the conjugates, the slower the response and the longer the sustaining. The smaller the conjugates, the faster their attack and the slower their decay.
Are drums hard to learn?
One of the hardest instruments to learn is drums. All instruments have the same learning process. It will take time, patience and practice to get to the point where you know what you’re doing.
How long does it take to learn drums?
It will take about three years to learn how to play drums. It might take less time for you because some people feel they are ready to perform sooner than others. Confidence is one of the factors that affects it.
How far can drums be heard?
It is possible to understand the sound at 3 to 7 miles, but interesting messages are usually passed on by the next village.
Are there silent drums?
A quiet drum set is not always quiet. It makes sense that the sound of hitting a pad with a stick is still there. The right kit can make a big difference in volume. If you’re looking for a quiet drum set, here are a few things to consider.


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The colors are so juicy in the kitchen, too bad cooking is rarely an outcome of this room's function.
Engelbach painted the kitchen’s back wall in a high-gloss fireball orange and added an oilcloth backsplash. With the landlord’s approval, she also replaced the original linoleum floor. A collection of filled, painted soda bottles decorates the upper cabinets. Engelbach is especially drawn to bottles
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My family room in Atlanta. A gorgeous stone fireplace gives this space a rustic touch. A bright red rug from Mexico, silk blinds and handmade cushions from India.
who makes this stone? what kind of stone is it? what color is it?
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Year-Round News & Updates on the Minnesota Timberwolves
In the Timberwolves' opener vs. the Sacramento Kings, J.J. Barea took an off-hand shove from Kings' guard Jimmer Fredette. Fredette was whistled for the offensive foul.
The NBA has reviewed that an issued J.J. his first and only warning of the season.
If (or more likely, when) it happens again Barea will be fined $5,000, a third offense will cost $10,000 a fourth offense will run you $15,000 and a fifth offense will subtract $30,000. Any additional 'flops' could lead to a suspension.
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1. No extension. This would be the most dangerous for oil prices, as OPEC abandons its collective action and returns to full production. Oil market still suffering from oversupply, a return to higher output would cause WTI and Brent to meltdown, crashing into the $40s or quite possibly lower. However, this most extreme bearish scenario is also probably the least likely outcome.
2. 6-month extension. A rollover of the existing cuts for another six months. This had been the most widely-assumed scenario until only recently. Global inventories remain elevated, and extending the cuts through the end of the year probably won’t be enough to bring inventories back into the five-year average range. With the markets wanting more, a six-month extension would, at this point, be seen as a disappointment and would likely push oil prices down.
3. 9-month extension. Extending the cuts through the end of the first quarter of 2018 is now the market’s working assumption, and will be met with a sigh of relief. But since it has become the new baseline, a strong rally in prices is probably unlikely.
4. 9-month extension plus more countries join in. Khalid al-Falih hinted that new additions to the pact could be forthcoming. “We believe that continuation with the same level of cuts, plus eventually adding one or two small producers,” he said over the weekend. The addition of a couple marginal producers would add a little bit of a psychological punch to the agreement, but probably wouldn’t alter the supply/demand balance in any fundamental way. This outcome probably would be met with a rise in oil prices by a few dollars per barrel.
5. 9-month extension with deeper cuts. This scenario is the one to watch out for, as many analysts see the odds of much more aggressive cuts growing. An OPEC source recently told Reuters that the group was considering making deeper output reductions. “All options are open,” the source said. Deeper cuts could come in several different forms. The collective output quota of 32.5 mb/d could be lowered, with country-specific limits tightened. This would be a heavy lift, but if agreed to, would lead to a much stronger price impact, immediately pushing up crude benchmarks substantially. Another way to make deeper cuts would be to remove the exemptions given to Libya and Nigeria. Both countries were not subject to any limits in the initial six-months, and both have added output and signaled more production growth in the near future. It is not clear that they would agree to limits, given their serious economic and security troubles.
OPEC has a tendency to surprise, so any of these outcomes – or others – are possible. Still, an extension of the existing cuts for nine months appears to be the most likely scenario. At the same time, OPEC has sort of backed itself into a corner – it has raised expectations to such a degree that anything less would be considered a major disappointment.


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Inspired by the events of Universal Pictures' upcoming film, "The Fast & The Furious: Tokyo Drift," this game immerses players in the underground world of drift racing. Set in a world related to, yet separate from, the movie, the game features a drift mechanic that makes drifting accessible to both beginning and veteran racing game drivers. Gameplay features revolutionary new systems like the Drift Indicator. Turn on the assists and feel like a pro, or turn them off and hone your drift skills. Focusing on the "next big thing" in underground street racing this video game utilizes Universal-s extensive sound library, an incredible context based camera code, a revolutionary context based rumble system that gives players the feeling of driving city streets at break neck speeds like no other. Immerse yourself in the world of the game. 10,000+ polygon model cars, cinematic camera angles straight from the movie, unique boss challenges, stunning visuals and an Advanced Rubber Band AI system. Tune your ride with a hundred licensed wheels, and over 500 body kits from real JDM companies. Tune your ride like never before from performance to appearance, and for the first time ever swap out your engine to truly push the limits of your vehicle.
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Rescue workers searched the smoldering ruins of a fertilizer plant Thursday for survivors of a monstrous explosion that leveled homes and businesses in every direction across the Texas prairie. As many as 15 people were feared dead and more than 160 others injured.
Nissan Motor Co. in a report to the government Thursday said it will recall a total of 85,220 minivans produced between November 2010 and February 2012 under its Serena and Suzuki Motor Corp.'s Landy brands. A component of an electricity generator attached to the engine could drop out due to a defective installment, causing the engine to stall in the worst-case scenario, Nissan said in the report.
What if technology could keep guns out of the wrong hands? Some are developing 'smart guns' that may do just that. The New Jersey Institute of Technology has spent the last thirteen years developing a gun that analyzes a person's grip and only fires for its owner.
Most drivers don't realize that over 90 percent of new cars are being made with a black box. Similar to a flight cockpit recorder, it is called an Event Data Recorder (EDS). It records everything that is happening in your car. At issue is your right to privacy.
The White House on Tuesday threatened a veto against a House bill intended to improve cybersecurity through information-sharing, warning lawmakers that the president won't sign the measure unless changes are made to protect privacy and civil liberties.
The House Transportation Committee backed a proposal Tuesday that would pave the way for the production of a three-wheeled vehicle called the Elio by removing the requirement that occupants wear helmets. Officials with Elio Motors, located in the former General Motors plant in Shreveport, said the helmet requirement could harm sales by sending a signal to consumers that the vehicle was unsafe.
After reports of faulty parts on plane tails, the Federal Aviation Administration has asked for inspection of more than 1000 U.S.-registered Boeing 737 jets. The mostly late-model aircraft will be examined to see if a part of the plane's tail need to be replaced. NBC’s Brian Williams reports.
A BP team leader who supervised managers on the oil rig that exploded in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010 testified Monday that he was frustrated by last-minute changes to the drilling project, but didn't have any safety concerns before the deadly blast.
Indonesia's Transport Ministry said Monday that a Lion Air jet stuck in shallow water on the resort island of Bali after a crash landing on the weekend must be cut into pieces for removal. Officials initially planned to tow the Boeing 737-800 aircraft that split in two, but have now determined it is too heavy and must be cut into several parts to avoid the possibility of damaging the area's coral reefs
Abbott Laboratories is recalling its FreeStyle InsuLinx Blood Glucose Meters after finding that they display and store incorrect test results for dangerously high blood sugar levels. The company says the meters will display and store readings for blood glucose levels of 1,024 milligrams per deciliter or higher at much lower levels.
The jury awarded $11.5 million to the family of Rhett Ridolfi, who suffered a concussion during practice at Trinidad High School in 2008. Ridolfi, now 22, wasn't immediately taken to the hospital and now has severe brain damage, as well as paralysis on his left side.
A former BP engineer charged with deleting text messages about the company's response to its 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico claims federal prosecutors have tacked on "farcical" allegations that he also deleted dozens of voicemails to stymie a grand jury probe of the disaster.
Six automakers including Toyota, Honda and Nissan, are recalling nearly 3.4 million older-model vehicles worldwide in a massive effort to fix defective air bags made by the same parts company. The recall mainly affects cars sold by Japanese automakers in North America, Europe and Japan. A small number of cars made by Germany's BMW AG and General Motors Co. and also involved.
Bloomberg's chief Washington correspondent Peter Cook reports that Boeing has tested its fix for the 787 Dreamliner battery and is set for an FAA review of the results. Friday's test flight outside of Seattle was the final certification test, according to Boeing. Cook speaks on Bloomberg Television's "In The Loop."
The biggest thing in operating rooms these days is a million-dollar, multi-armed robot named da Vinci, used in nearly 400,000 surgeries nationwide last year — triple the number just four years earlier. But now the high-tech helper is under scrutiny over reports of problems, including several deaths that may be linked with it and the high cost of using the robotic system.
The state environment minister has called on a Brazilian steel company to immediately move around 750 people living near its plant in a Rio de Janeiro suburb. Soil there was found to contain up to 90 times the legal limit of toxic and potentially carcinogenic substances including lead and cadmium. Carlos Minc says the National Steelworks Company could be fined as much as $25 million for what he called "several environmental crimes."
A $16 million settlement over the safety recall of Toyota vehicles that were at risk for unintended acceleration and braking issues was announced Friday by Orange County prosecutors and Toyota Motor Corp. The suit was one of a flood of cases brought against the automaker after more than 14 million vehicles were recalled in 2009 and 2010 - many of them still waiting to be heard or settled.
Mexico City authorities say seven workers died while cleaning a tank at a Grupo Modelo brewery in Mexico City. A spokeswoman for city prosecutors says the accident occurred early Sunday and that investigators are looking into whether the workers died from inhaling toxic fumes. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because she was not authorized to discuss the case.
Boeing put its 787 battery fix through a "final" flight test on Friday and will soon submit the data to regulators, who the aircraft maker hopes will sign off on the new battery system and allow the 787 back in the air. The 787 Dreamliner has been grounded since mid-January because of smoldering batteries that, in one case, caused a serious fire on the tarmac in Boston.
I was interested to learn a little more about the relationship between listening and hearing at a recent seminar at the Grainger show in Orlando. The focus of this presentation was not on eliminating noise, rather, addressing the ways those affected could greatly reduce or eliminate the resulting damage that came with the prolonged exposure to high volumes.
To call Tim Sylvester a road builder misses the point. The streets he intends to build are embedded with electronic sensors that may keep cars of the future from speeding, veering and crashing. A few blocks from Sylvester's Integrated Roadways office in Kansas City, doctoral candidate Amol Khedkar is toiling on his own prototype for a software system that would let cars talk to one other.
Korean automakers Hyundai and Kia are recalling almost 1.9 million vehicles to fix problems with air bags and brake light switches. The switch recall covers almost 1.7 million vehicles — most of the automakers' model lineups from the 2007 through 2011 model years. In addition, Hyundai is recalling about 194,000 Elantra compacts from 2011 to 2013 to fix an air bag problem.
A man who worked for BP's cement contractor on the drilling rig that exploded in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010 testified Tuesday that he didn't believe the oil giant's employees were risking workers' safety when they didn't follow his recommendations.
General Motors is recalling a small number of 2013 Buick Encores sold in the United States because of a steering wheel fastener that may not have been properly installed. GM says the problem could cause the steering wheel to come loose or separate from the steering column while driving.
Subaru is recalling about 200,000 Legacy and Outback all-wheel-drive vehicles because the brake lines can rust and leak fluid. The recall affects cars from the 2005 through 2009 model years sold in 20 states and Washington, D.C., where salt is used to clear roads in the winter.


Audit Report 14-01, Consultants' Competitive Negotiation Act and Capital Construction, Released
The Internal Audit Department released their audit report of the Consultants's Competitive Negotiation Act and Capital Construction
The Florida Legislature passed the Consultants’ Competitive Negotiation Act (CCNA) as a qualifications-based public procurement method for acquisition of professional architectural, engineering, landscape architectural, surveying, and mapping services. Professional services procured by the City of Tampa, under the CCNA, are the responsibility of the Contract Administration Department.
CAD is made up of three divisions: Planning & Design, Contracts Management, and Construction Management. Planning and Design is responsible for the administration of design and technical contracts and provides architectural design and drafting for capital building improvement projects. Contracts Management is responsible for the bid and award of design, technical, and construction projects. Construction Management provides for the management and inspection of construction contracts and ensures contract terms are met.


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After two weeks in the States, we came home to the disturbing news that the Government of Belize has authorized oil exploration within six-tenths of a mile of the MesoAmerican Barrier Reef.
This is startling because the people of Belize spoke by referendum two years ago and rejected off-shore oil exploration. And just last year the government placed a moratorium on off-shore oil exploration and the sale of oil leases.
The barrier reef is a designated World Heritage site, meaning it merits the attention, care and protection of the entire planet. It is the longest continuous barrier reef in the Northern Hemisphere, extending the length of Belize and into Mexico to the north and into Guatemala and Honduras to the south.
Why the government would suddenly spring this on its own people is baffling.
I can guess.
- The government is deeply in debt. Newly discovered oil fields could be used as collateral for loans.
- Oil companies interested in exploiting the resources of this poorly developed nation are creating enormous pressure.
- The government hopes to reap the revenue from future oil tract sales, perhaps gambling that lease-holders will never call in their chips given the glut of oil in the world today.
- Belize desperately needs an infusion of cash for infrastructure, education, economic development and more. Is the government thinking oil is its cash cow/savior? How are you doing today, Argentina?
- And the one you hear often from the PUP opposition party: The UDP government is corrupt, bought and sold into the pockets of oil companies, real estate developers and other exploiters. But it wasn’t that long ago that PUP was tossed out for massive corruption. The growing pains of a young country never end, it seems.
All I know is that in a country where tourism and the gloriously beautiful reef and sparkling necklace of cayes accounts for 50 percent of the incomes of the citizens of Belize, offshore oil exploration is an insane road to go down.
It especially doesn’t make sense in the volatile oil markets where a barrel of oil is barely past the $50 mark and price is at the mercy of an Emir oil magnate with a head cold . . . or a U.S. presidential election . . . or the collapse of a South American economy . . . or a bad winter and leaky pipes in Western Canada.
Some folks say it might be handy to know what is out there so that when the time comes, when the oil markets return, Belize will be ready.
I don’t buy that and neither do the people of Belize.
First off, colonial exploiters have been sinking exploratory wells all over Belize since the 1930’s. At least. Do you see a booming oil industry on the mainland? Me neither.
Last December, Amandala reported that “16 offshore wells had been drilled in Belize since 1958, and Island Oil had been allowed to drill off Monkey River as recently as 2007.” And what? Still no offshore oil industry here? Seriously, doesn’t the oil industry have a three-strike rule like baseball? Big Oil runs around the globe like an aggressive dog, leaving its territorial markings where ever it can, I guess.
The idea of reselling oil leases over and over sounds suspiciously like the general real estate development strategy in Belize: Sell the crap out of a subdivision, declare bankruptcy, reboot with a new name. Repeat.
Second, if the nation has no intention of sinking oil wells along the barrier reef, as its people have spoken, then why document the unknown? Searching for oil is like putting a pistol in the hand of a street thug. Sooner or later it is going to be used — and the results will be traumatic.
Here is a statement from September, from the Ministry of Economic Development and Petroleum, outlining the “big picture” — the U.S. and Mexico, joined by Belize, are mapping areas not previously developed for oil production in the Gulf of Mexico and down the Yucatan into Belize.
The goal: “gather new regional data to advance the knowledge of the geology and hydrocarbon systems of these geological provinces.” In other words, find oil.
And finding oil means rigs, and rigs mean trouble. Yes, sir, right here in River City. That’s trouble and it is spelled o-i-l.
I know planting oil rigs does not mean that there has to be a corresponding oil spill but that is only one form of pollution. There is the visual pollution. The saddest sight in the world is the oil platforms off the Ventura, California coast that are disguised as islands with palm trees. You drive up the coast and your first thought is “Oh, there’s one of those fake oil islands. How pathetic.”
Then there is the pollution from support vessels and tankers that service oil platforms.
And, finally, because this is Belize and government oversight in so many areas is spotty, I don’t think a lot of people have faith in the self-regulation of oil exploiters. I think the government of Belize will have to calculate the devastating impact of an oil spill or two into any economic formula that rationalizes oil exploitation off the coast.
But why am I sitting here rationalizing the insanity of oil exploration off the coast of Belize? Anyone who has visited here or lives here or grew up here knows all this.
Yesterday, the people of Belize — with astounding global backing — showed their teeth to the government and forced a halt to the surprise oil exploration — temporarily. You want to see the face of determination? Just check out Karen Brodie’s photos from yesterday’s meetings. Yikes. And huzzah!
Two ships with sonic survey equipment hauled in their gear and allegedly headed for port. Allegedly.
If they had gotten any closer to Ambergris Caye, a blockade of San Pedro and Caye Caulker fishing and touring boats was prepared to meet them at sea.
Yesterday Amber Edwards of Ambergris Today live streamed to the world two key meetings of the public with officials.
Frankly at the moment Belize feels like a nation under siege. If Guatemala isn’t trying to take us over with bullying tactics at the border, then the global banking industry is playing hot potato with the country’s institutions. (Seriously? Our banks are more corrupt than Wells Fargo????). Or corruption from within is enriching political insiders in unprecedented numbers — or perhaps the exposure is just unprecedented.
And now this. Two oil exploration vessels materialize seemingly from nowhere and start trolling the coast, dropping sonic booms atop whales, sharks, reef fish, dolphins and manatees.
And even if they are doing the more-benign multi-beam marine floor mapping, it still begs the question: Why?
Multi-beam mapping leads to sonic deep-probing, leads to oil discoveries, leads to oil rigs and extraction, leads to environmental degradation, leads to . . . what?
Where will it end?
When will it end?


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After being forced to cancel in 2020 because of COVID, Insane Clown Posse announced the return of their debaucherous, Faygo-soaked festival, Gathering of the Juggalos, happening on August 19-21 at Legend Valley in Thornville, Ohio. They've now revealed the lineup. ICP headline on Saturday (8/21), and do a Bizaar/Bizzar show on Thursday (8/19):
The Pendulum’s blade moves swiftly in one direction. The promise of its return is as certain and indomitable a force as time itself. Juggalos, the Gathering is honored to present to you a live celebration of Insane Clown Posse’s groundbreaking Double LP, Bizaar / Bizzar! The power of this album is not lost on The Wicked Clowns, and they plan on throttling you right back to this legendary era in an explosion of Faygo, madness, and your favorite cuts from BOTH albums! It’s an evening that promises to be like Doc Brown parallel parking a DeLorean on your head before peeling your wig back to a time of JNCO Jeans and the Y2K end of the world theory. This has been the most anticipated and requested show of our time, and now it’s finally here! So, without further ado, we present to you the extraordinarily weird spectacle of…ICP’s Bizaar / Bizzar show!


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Heavy Metal and Chemical Detoxification
Published by Bellevue Wellness Center at November 7, 2017
According to Walter Crinnion ND., numerous studies have documented the fact that heavy metals and unwanted industrial compounds are found in close to 100 percent of the population of the US. Walter J.Crinnion ND., further states that today much attention has been given to the health problems caused by mercury.
According to Walter Crinnion ND., numerous studies have documented the fact that heavy metals and unwanted industrial compounds are found in close to 100 percent of the population of the US.
Walter J.Crinnion ND., further states that today much attention has been given to the health problems caused by mercury, lead, and arsenic poisoning. Many practitioners and laymen have been looking for safe and effective means to properly treat heavy metal overload and arsenic poisoning.
Heavy metal accumulation can be linked too:
Increase free radical activity and oxidation processes.
Can be linked to premature aging and aging diseases such as Alzheimer's.
Can be linked to depression or deregulation of the immune system
Can be linked to gastrointestinal disturbances.
Can be linked to an increase in cancer mortality (Blumer, W.,& Carnteon, E.)
Can be linked to learning disorders and neurodegenerative diseases like autism, ADD, and in more serious cases ALS and MS.
Can be linked to the increased risk of cardiomyopathy (Frustachi. et, al.)
Can be linked to mood disorders, Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia.
Has been documented that newborns show 70 percent higher levels of mercury in their system, contributing to learning disabilities, sluggishness, and lower intelligence.
There have been countless efforts to deal with this serious problem which is constantly on the increase. Many efforts of treatments have lead to complications aside from being very costly and time-consuming.
After several years of research into this problem, Carl Jelstrup, D.C., has come to the conclusion that the use of vitamin C and EDTA in an essential phospholipid compound appears to be one of the most effective, least expensive and time-saving way to get rid of toxic sludge in our body.
Those who have the extra time and inclination can combine this system of detoxification with far infrared sauna therapy.*
The best EDTA (Ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid) phospholipid chelator, to our knowledge, is a suppository Detoxamin
The liquid vitamin C combined with phospholipid is called Ultra Absorbic C.
BC Beyond Chelation is the lipid multivit-min EDTA pack that can be used as a supplement to the program or later on as a follow-up.
Depending on the individual case of toxicity – detoxification can take anywhere from 6 months to a year, in some cases even longer. The process we are recommending we have found to be painless, harmless, and with almost no side effects. It has been known though for some people to feel a little grouchy and tired in the first 24 hours after taking the liquid detox.
For specific advice on how to use these products always consult your Licensed Health Practitioner.
For those who want to test heavy metal toxicity contact Physicians who specialize in lab urinary tests or discuss with our office. In general, we do not always find this necessary since we know we are constantly being assaulted with metals and chemicals in our environment that need to be constantly eliminated from the body if we want to remain healthy.
After the intensive phase of the detoxification, you may want to continue for a longer time on a reduced amount of these two products – i.e. two times a month rather than weekly.
An alternative system for the Detoxification of Toxic Metals is the Far Infra-red Sauna. With this therapy, one must still include the chlorella and the minerals.

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We always attend the SWPP convention in London every January and usually travel up a couple of days before to spend a little time in the capital. I usually take the DSLR and a range of lenses but this time I took the Fuji x100. With it’s fast, fixed lens and amazing picture quality I was looking forward to travelling light around the city. In a similar vein, Janice chose to take one of the D7000’s with just the very fast 35mm F1.8 DX Nikkor.
We arrived late afternoon and after booking in at London Waterloo Travelodge, we set off across the river. It was dusk, with still some light in the sky and first stop was the South Bank for some famous landmark reflection and night shots.
2 images with the Fuji…………….
and one from Janice………….
By now it was almost dark and the rush hour had started. A man grabbing a coffee and cigarette whilst using his phone made a great candid subject – the Fuji can operate in ‘silent mode’ so he was totally unaware I took some photos.
We took the subway under Westminster Bridge and I was presented with Big Ben framed in the exit. I had to wait for ‘the moment’ when no-one else was walking through……….
After crossing the bridge I was drawn to the shadows of people on the pavement. I took quite a few, and I think this one works best. Some careful post processing created a ‘film noir’ mysterious look – one of my favourite images from the trip………..
We have always wanted to visit Greenwich on previous trips but never seemed to manage it. This time we made the effort. We spent most of the time at the Old Royal Naval College. I spent some time in the grounds especially the pillar lined walkways…………
so ‘One Camera, One Lens’ worked great for us!


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Police committee to probe Tob Jote
The Royal Thai Police Office (RTPO) has set up a committee to look into the content of the Tob Jote political talk show series on the role of the monarchy in a democracy and the lese majeste law, to see if any part of it breached the law, police spokesman Pol Maj-Gen Piya Uthayo said on Thursday.
- Published: 21/03/2013 at 01:11 PM
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The series was aired on Thai PBS television from March 11-14, with the final discussion on March 18.
Pol Maj-Gen Piya said a preliminary examination of the show found that remarks made by some of the guest speakers on the fourth and fifth episodes, broadcast on March 14 and 18, might be construed as violating the Criminal Code.
Since the matter concerns national security and is in the interest of the people, the RTPO has set up a committee chaired by Pol Gen Chatchawal Suksomjit, a police adviser, to investigate.
Pol Lt-Gen Saritchai Anekwiang, the commissioner of the Special Branch Police, is the deputy chairman.
The committee comprises 50 investigators from the Legal Affairs Office, Metropolitan Police Bureau and Special Branch Bureau.
All police stations have been instructed to take any complaints which may be filed in connection with this case and report them to the investigation committee.
The committee is to report its progress to the RTPO every 30 days.
Pol Maj-Gen said people are warned to be careful when reposting remarks made by guest speakers on the programme, because they may also be at risk of breaching the law.
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Heavenly Sweet Words
Almighty God’s plan, told to us through the Heavenly Inspired Words of Bible guidance, is to teach about His truth of sweet secrets to living obedient souls.
The Bible is a life sweetener of sort, for entire lifestyle choices to flow in the Divine, intoxicating fragrances of Yahweh God’s plan to bless each soul. It’s definitely now time to add the Omnipotent ‘sweetener’ of the Bible lessons of obedient joy for your Light of Christ filled benefit forever! Almighty God is eager to reveal this sweetest wisdom to the living souls awakening at this special designated time of history more than ever seen before across the Earth. The devil’s friends want us to believe that this sweet communication is only for a few special souls and that leaves most souls out or fearful. My experience is that Father God wants to share His glory and visions with you too. The Bible promises that! He has no favorites but is giving mercy to those living souls who will accept it. He is knocking with sweet Hands on our hearts.
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Cavaliers exploit Draymond Green's absence to top Warriors in Game 5
OAKLAND — Breaking news from Game 5 of the NBA Finals at Oracle Arena on Monday night: Draymond Green is a very, very good basketball player.
There was proof of this all season, of course, as the Golden State Warriors forward took his versatile, two-way game to a level few ever envisioned while helping his defending champion squad make history. Yet his tremendous worth, strange though it might seem, was even more pronounced in his ill-timed absence.
If Green doesn’t get suspended for his below-the-belt blunder on LeBron James in Game 4, then the Cleveland Cavaliers star doesn’t go supernova like this. It’s just that simple.
James doesn’t score 41 points on 16-of-30 shooting, with nine of his makes coming from close range. He doesn’t grab 16 rebounds, or dole out seven assists, or grab three steals in the Cavs’ 112-97 that cut the Warriors’ series edge to 3-2. The same goes for Cavs point guard Kyrie Irving, who had one less menacing defender looming all night long as his 41-point outing made them the first duo in NBA history to score 40-plus points in a Finals game.
As great as James and Irving were, the "Green effect" — as his mother Mary’s Twitter handle reads — was felt in the worst way.
"Draymond does a little bit of everything," said Warriors guard Klay Thompson, who had 26 of his 37 points in the first half and struggled to slow Irving throughout. "Obviously, his playmaking, his rebounding, his communication and his heart and soul. So obviously we missed him tonight big time.
"It's not an excuse, though. We still had an opportunity to win the game. We liked our position at halftime tied up. But Kyrie was great tonight and had my number. Hit some tough shots, but there's nothing you can do about it. Sometimes you put your hand up and it just goes in. Same with LeBron. He was hitting his shots we were giving him the first three games. But we still like our chances."
For all the praise that Andre Iguodala has received for his ability to frustrate James, Green is the glue guy on the defensive end who makes it all work. There’s a reason he finished second in Defensive Player of the Year voting two seasons in a row, or that the Warriors were the top ranked defensive unit in their championship campaign while finishing fifth this season.
Green, who averaged 14.5 points, 9.5 rebounds and 7.4 assists per game in the regular season while missing just one game, led the Warriors in plus-minus rating during the regular season (plus-1,077 with him on the floor, ahead of Curry’s plus-1,022) and had a plus-153 mark in 21 playoff games that is tops on the team by a large margin (Thompson is second at plus-118) in the postseason. And it’s his defensive acumen, even more than his offensive talents, that separates Green from all the rest.
It’s the reason why their "Strength In Numbers" motto is so fitting, as this is a basketball puzzle in which all the pieces so beautifully fit. And Green is, as Stephen Curry put it afterward, the "center fielder" of their defense.
It was a fitting way to put it considering Green, who couldn’t be in the building because of NBA rules, spent the evening watching the Oakland A’s play next door. It’s safe to assume he was agonizing, likely yelling at the television in that Oakland Alameda Coliseum suite where he watched with general manager Bob Myers, Oakland native and retired NFL star Marshawn Lynch and the rest of their bunch.
Green is always about that action, as Lynch likes to say, and being on the outside looking in had to be nothing short of torturous. Meanwhile, the Warriors were dropping fly balls left and right without him to help direct defensive traffic.
After giving up an average of 83 points in their two previous home games in the Finals (both wins) and 95.7 points in the first four games, they let the Cavs score 93 points through three quarters (on 56.3% shooting). The defensive problem is compounded with the injury to Andrew Bogut, the Warriors big man who suffered left knee injury in the third quarter and may well be out for the series (he has an MRI scheduled for Tuesday).
James’ greatest assist had come with that infamous step-over, the four-time MVP insulting Green just enough to spark his reaction and open those defensive floodgates. And now the Warriors, who were so badly hoping to let the confetti fall and go home drenched in champagne, will have to wait until Game 6 on Thursday to make up for this mishap.
"They shot 53% and scored 112 points, so yeah the defense was an issue for us," said Warriors coach Steve Kerr, who started Iguodala in Green’s place. "We tried a lot of different things, and nothing seemed to work. It was one of those nights."
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Here's the scenario: You are the world's ultimate foodie (in your own right) and you just so happen to win the lottery tomorrow. Of course you would tour the world to eat at the best restaurants and have the most extravagant dishes. What foodie wouldn't, after all.
All you need is a plane ticket and ALL of your cash, because believe us, with the prices of these dishes, your money will be gone in no time.
Here is a list of the world's most expensive food:
The most expensive burgers
The most expensive burger in the world is from Serendipity 3, New York and sells for $295 (which is just under €270). It is made with white truffle butter-infused Japanese Wagyu beef, topped with James Montgomery cheddar cheese, black truffles and a fried quail egg.
It’s served on a gold-dusted roll spread with white truffle butter and topped with a blini, crème fraiche and caviar. If that isn't good enough, it is also served with a solid-gold tooth pick.
The most expensive curry
The Samundari Khanzana (meaning seafood treasure), contains Devon crab, white truffle, Beluga caviar, gold leaf, a Scottish lobster coated in gold and four quail eggs.
It can be found in Bombay Brasserie, London and comes in at an astonishing £2,040, which is about €2,900.
The most expensive dessert
We're back to Serendipity 3 in New York with the world's most expensive dessert. You won't believe the price of it – $25,000 (€23,000). Yep… We're lost for words too. The luxury desert is an ice cream sundae and contains a blend of 28 cocoas, including 14 of the most expensive in the world.
It is decorated with edible gold and served in a goblet lined with edible gold. Wow. And if that wasn't enough there is also a 18 carat gold bracelet for you at the bottom.
The most expensive bagel
This bagel would be a real breakfast treat. It is made with white truffle cream cheese, goji berry-infused riesling jelly and gold leaf. The bagel is available in The Westin New York and costs $1,000 (€905).
The most expensive ham
The most expensive ham comes from The Food Hall in Selfridges, London. The 6.8kg ham costs £1,700 (€2,400). It comes from pigs that were only fed acorns and roots to give them a distinctive flavour.
The ham is then cured for three years before being put in a handmade wooden box with an apron handmade by a Spanish tailor. Fancy pants.

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Actor and filmmaker Rakesh Roshan, who was a special guest on singing reality show, Indian Idol 13 recently shared many anecdotes from his life and career. During the episode, Rakesh Roshan
shared an inspiring and unknown fact from his son Hrithik Roshan
's life. The filmmaker revealed that Hrithik, who has a body to die for and one of the best in the industry, was advised by doctors to not workout and he can never dance. In a promo released by the channel on their official Instagram page, Rakesh Roshan is seen sharing that the doctors had informed that he had a spinal problem due to which he could never dance
or have a good physique.
"Main Kahani dhoondh raha tha Koyla ke baad, ke kya banaau kiske saath banau, mujhe kisi ne kaha, ismein naya ladka ho toh accha rahega, romantic film hogi, toh maine kahan haan naye ladke ki he soch rahe hain hum. Hrithik bada horaha tha... toh humne bola Hrithik ko lelenge. (When I was searching a story after Koyla, and was making Kaho Na Pyaar Hai, we thought of casting a new hero, Hrithik was growing up but he was very lean). He was very lean at that time, doctors ne usko kahan tha aap kabhi dance nahi kar sakte, body nahi bana sakte kyunki aap ko inherent kuch problem hai, spinal cord mein. But he challenged everything and started working out with books, and slowly slowly he came to dumbells. Phir usne physique (Doctors had told Hrithik that he he could never build physique or be able to dance as had some inherent spinal cord problems)”.
He further shared, "But he challenged everything and started working out with books, and slowly slowly he came to dumbells. Phir usne physique." Judges Vishal Dadlani and Himesh Reshammiya were super impressed and they reacted saying, “kya baat hai!” in disbelief and Himesh Reshamiya said, “Outstanding” .
Host Haarsh Limbachiyaa and the contestants hooted and cheered after listening the real life story of Hrithik Roshan.
Indian Idol 13 has been entertaining audiences with soulful singing and the contestants are doing a marvelous job. The show recently got its Top 6 finalists. Contestants Rishi Singh from Ayodhya, Bidipta Chakraborty, Sonakshi Kar and Debosmita Roy from Kolkata, Chirag Kotwal from Jammu & Kashmir, and Shivam Singh from Vadodra are all set to perform one last time with their melodious voices before one of them lifts the coveted title.
Indian Idol 13 has Himesh Reshammiya, Vishal Dadlani and Neha Kakkar as its judges. The show is set to conclude this weekend.


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All Irish League clubs agreed to packed festive schedule, say under-fire NIFL
The Northern Ireland Football League have defended their festive fixture programme after coming under fire from clubs.
Teams will play four times in 10 days over the holiday period, and the heavy schedule has been criticised by players and managers, who said it was "madness" to expect part-time players to play so many matches.
However, a spokesman for NIFL said the season's schedule had been agreed as far back as May, with the campaign starting a week later than normal.
He said the Christmas period was always popular with fans.
"The Premiership Management Committee, at their meeting in May 2017, agreed that the league season should start on the weekend of Saturday, August 12, against the initial proposal of the first round of fixtures being played the weekend of Saturday, August 5," he added.
"This decision meant the reduction of the playing season by one calendar week. Consequently we had to allocate dates for two rounds of fixtures which were therefore fitted into the schedule.
"The clubs agreed to schedule a full round of fixtures for this weekend (Saturday, December 23) as a consequence of the aforementioned decision."
After tomorrow, clubs are back in action on Tuesday for the Boxing Day programme, with another round of games scheduled for December 30, and a fourth set for January 1 and 2.
Linfield manager David Healy and Dungannon boss Rodney McAree both voiced concerns.
But NIFL said: "We can empathise that it is a busy period for clubs and players.
"It is, however, important to note that the clubs themselves agreed the fixture schedule and have been aware of the schedule from May, even before fixtures were released.
"The festive calendar has always been busy, but we are confident clubs, supporters and players all eagerly look forward to all games which traditionally produce some of the biggest attendances of the season and will hopefully add to what has been a fantastic season to date in the Danske Bank Premiership."


BOYS, TIME FOR A STYLE LESSON !
Meet PUBLIC SCHOOL, New York's coolest designer duo. The guys surely know business, and their latest achievement is none other than the grand prize of the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund competition which pretty much translates into $300,000. In this case though, the figures come second, as what matters most is the priceless achievement of being recognized as the best upcoming menswear label on the market !
So these 2 overwhelmingly talented guys are currently living their dream... their NEW YORK dream, more accurately put, as their actual philosophy centers on the core of Big Apple's culture and history. The designers themselves made that clear in their brand statement: "Through the hands of two century's worth of production history, we strive to produce a garment that will last a lifetime and be something we can say was proudly made in New York." ( PUBLIC SCHOOL)
The boys bring a classy swag to their designs which resonates with the ultimate modern, confident and stylish man of this fast-paced Millennium. There's a sharp, carefree and ultimately cool vibe about their garments "educated" at PUBLIC SCHOOL, which makes them so wearable & desirable.
Below I listed my top favourite looks from the brand's A/W 2013 collection .
Head on to their webpage and dive into a sea of New York-schooled-coolness ! We're definitely going to hear more from these guys, so better not skip classes !
P.S. For all you fashion enthusiasts wanting to dig dipper into the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund competition, there's a new six-part series, "The Fashion Fund", starting to air January 22 on the Ovation arts channel.
photos via publicschoolnyc.com
And now, I'll leave you with the guys' favourite track, which they revealed in an interview for BARNEYS . Great sound for a perfect evening !


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Where are you from and what’s the music scene like there?
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Chemical sampling equipment – Derwent James Ltd – UK experts
Sampling hazardous chemicals into an open container exposes the operator to that chemical. It also presents a risk to the local environment. More and more chemical producers are seeking to improve the sampling equipment they use.
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Not only in the chemical industry. More and more Dopak industrial sampling systems are being used in the oil and gas, petrochemical, pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors.
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Going to the seashore for holiday is a global subculture, and anybody has a fave pastime to do at the beach. Some people want to splash in the waves, even as others opt to relax and sunbathe or increase the adrenaline stage with thrilling water sports. But another amusing way to spend an afternoon on the beach is gathering shells.
Shell creditors are sometimes known as beachcombers and are on a quest for natural beauty, forte, and purity. It’s a chunk Caribbean of a treasure hunt too! The climate and water conditions in a few places increase the variety of shells found on the seashores, and these destinations have turn out to be favourite ones of collectors. In reality, a few Caribbean beaches are nearly completely made of seashells Caribbean Caribbean that have washed up onto the shore in place of the sand and pebbles you would possibly expect. To assist manual your beachcombing endeavors, these are some of the high-quality seashores round the sector for finding shells.
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Sanibel IslandSanibel Island, Florida
There are plenty of beaches in Florida for shelling, however possibly none with as many shells as Sanibel Island. Known as the Shell Capital of the World, this barrier island west of Fort Myers runs from east to west and draws many shells to clean up on its shores. Lots of humans visit this island to accumulate shells, making tourism a chief supply of earnings for the island’s economy. Here you may be able to discover scallops, conchs, tulips, and coquinas. The excellent time to discover shells is after a typhoon or at low tide. Regardless of whether you need to take shells lower back home with you or no longer, check out the Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum to look some of the maximum lovely shells ever accumulated here on display. This is an first-rate getaway vacation spot because there’s moderate development on the island with eating places and hotels, however nevertheless plenty of nature and flora and fauna too.
Bandon Beach, Oregon coastBandon, Oregon
While you could find a few shells at the west coast of the U.S., this region isn’t typically regarded as a pinnacle shelling vacation spot. However, Bandon, Oregon defies this stereotype and has plenty of extraordinary shell amassing opportunities. Bandon is a nice seaside town that has a few covered regions around the mouth of the Coquille River. This enables shells acquire along the shore, in addition to winter storms that convey them in too.
South West Coast Path, view Woolacombe DevonBarricane Beach – Devon, England
The United Kingdom has a nice shelling seaside in Devon close to Woolacombe. Barricane Beach has slate rocks which are millions of years antique and have been studied due to the fossils discovered here. You can be able to discover cowries and extraordinary shells right here which have been delivered in from the Caribbean Sea via the Gulf Stream. Rockpool ramble occasions are popular at this seaside, in addition to surfing and honestly lounging on the seaside. You can attain this seaside through parking plenty that are approximately a 5-minute walk away. Keep in mind that there aren’t any lifeguards here and that the nearest restrooms are on the Woolacombe car park.
Historic Pleasure Pier with its enjoyment park and Gulf Coast BeachGalveston Island, Texas
Some human beings is probably surprised to see a Texas town on a list of top shelling destinations, however the west end of Galveston Island is a first-rate area to search for sea treasures. One of the fine places to look for shells in the place is Sea Shell Beach Pocket Park. Shells you may find here encompass murex, zebra periwinkles, scallops, and clams. The entire island is ready 32 miles long, however the west quit tends to be the nice for beachcombing. Although the temperatures right here are commonly mild, beachcombers particularly like to pop out whilst bloodless fronts move in from the north and the winds push the Gulf Coast waters again from the shore. This is while most shells are uncovered within the sand and are simplest to locate, in particular throughout the wintry weather months.
Shell Beach, Shark Bay, Western AustraliaShell Beach – Shark Bay, Western Australia
Located within the Shark Bay area of Western Australia, Shell Beach is as white as snow but made from thousands and thousands of shells. The complete beach is covered in shells, and a few say that the shells right here go down 10 meters deep. These are coquina bivalve shells which are thought to have been deposited as a minimum 4,000 years in the past. The local weather and the high salinity of the seawater here have lots to do with the abundance of shells in this beach. You’ll also locate shells extending out from the shoreline into the sea, and forming big chunks of shells which have fused themselves together.
Cumberland IslandCumberland Island, Georgia
There are a few super islands off the coast of Georgia, which include Cumberland Island, which spans about 17 miles of seaside along the Atlantic Ocean. This is a exquisite vicinity to search for shells and sand greenbacks. You can most effective reach the island via ferry, and there is no bridge get right of entry to for motors. This allows to manipulate the crowds on the island and the natural world thriving. Another perk of seeking out shells right here is that you may even find some shark tooth within the marshy areas on the west facet of the island.
Jeffreys Bay within the Eastern Cape Province of South AfricaJeffreys Bay, South Africa
Lots of shells wash up at the beaches of South Africa, and the first-class place to see them is at Jeffreys Bay. This city is located along the Eastern Cape and is domestic to the Jeffreys Bay Shell Museum, which capabilities hundreds of shell species. Shell enthusiasts from round the world flock right here to see this museum as it has one of the most expansive shells collections everywhere. Winter is likewise an awesome time to seek for shells, especially to locate the Indo Pacific species and cowries. While you’re right here, you may additionally spend time surfing the waves and eating delicious seafood.
Calvert Cliffs State ParkCalvert Cliffs State Park, Maryland
Maryland is excellent recognized for its crab, but Calvert Cliffs State Park in Maryland is likewise a first rate place to find shells. The cliffs here date lower back millions of years, and you can even discover fossils and shark teeth on the beach. For shelling, maintain a watch out for oyster, clam, and scallop shells. This is a completely popular beach area that receives busy in the summertime. Visitors need to understand that the cliffs are liable to landslides, which is why trekking below them is not allowed.
Shipwreck Beach in Lanai, HawaiiShipwreck Beach – Lanai, Hawaii
Another splendid area to discover shells is Shipwreck Beach, that’s at the Hawaiian island of Lanai. The seashore additionally is going by way of the name, Kaiolohia. This island area is thought for its shallow reefs, change winds, and robust currents. This has induced many ships to break here, and it’s honestly now not a very good area to head swimming both. But whilst the situations are a chunk treacherous, they are also ideal for pushing seashells to the shore. Here you may find imperial and fabric cones and violet snails, as well as driftwood, seaglass, or even coconuts washing up to shore.
Agios Dimitrios beach on Alonissos islandAgios Dimitrios, Greece
Head south of Athens, Greece to reach the long sandy seaside of Agios Dimitrios. This beach is a outstanding vicinity to find snails like the Ocinebrina Edwardsii and Clanculus Corallinus species.
St. Barts Shell BeachShell Beach, Saint Barthelemy
Shells are clean to discover on St. Barts if you spend a day at Shell Beach, which is likewise called the Grand Galet. This is a popular seaside that is frequented by way of cruise deliver tourists and acknowledged for its abundance of shells and conchs washed up onshore.
Glass window bridge on Eleuthera IslandEleuthera Island, Bahamas
The Bahamas are not any stranger to hurricanes, and excessive weather is what frequently brings shells to the shore of Eleuthera Island. This is also a prime snorkeling spot, so you can discover some awesome shells with the aid of snorkeling close to the coastline. Unlike a few of the different islands in the Bahamas, this one is rustic and wild. Geographically, it’s about 50 miles east of Nassau. Another tremendous Bahamas vacation spot for finding shells is Somerset Creek Beach on Andros Island.
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For the rest of this article, I will show you an effective step by step approach to creating attention-grabbing guitar solos.
Keep playing the altered guitar phrase in order to maintain the feel of three against four. Now that you have learned the unique guitar phrasing approach discussed in this article, apply it into your guitar solos to unlock endless musical possibilities for your guitar playing!
Pay close attention to the fact that the rhythm of the notes remains unchanged as you noticed in the video. Get powerful tips for playing guitar solos and become a better lead guitarist.
This creates a sense of strong musical tension that will be unavoidable to anyone who listens to your guitar solo. It helps make the next step even more surprising and powerful. All of the steps in this article can be followed to create cool riffs for rhythm guitar as well. Although playing guitar in this manner will certainly create unexpected results for your listeners in a good wayif you play the same idea over many times it will create new expectations for them.
Once you have watched the full video, come back and I will take you through the steps to writing your own killer guitar solo phrases. Once this happens, you will need to decide on what to do next. Additionally, do not limit yourself to using this three against four approach only in lead guitar playing scenarios.
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Go against this expectation to surprise your listener. Revert back to your original phrase and play in perfect time with the backing track.
At some point, the new guitar phrase will eventually line up with the beat of the backing track remember the value of each note remained the same. Okay, assuming you have already watched the video above, you are ready to continue reading this article.
By repeating your guitar phrase over and over, you are solidifying the expectation for your listeners that: A very easy way to accomplish this feel is to shorten the phrase you came up with so that it can fit into a meter that uses three beats per measure while you keep playing over the backing track that uses FOUR beats per measure.
By using pedal point phrasing as demonstrated in the video above you will make the following steps easier to do.
Tom Hess is a successful professional guitar player, composer and the guitarist of the band Rhapsody Of Fire. There are countless ways to creatively integrate this idea into your music and many more basic examples than I can get into in a single article. Compare the image below to the first one from above to see how you can change your guitar phrase to give it the feel of three against four: Start over by creating a new guitar solo phrase.
I encourage you to create your own ideas as well Step Number Two: With his online guitar lessonshe has helped guitarists worldwide improve their guitar skills. Additionally, you can use a similar idea to the one seen below, where every note is picked two times: This step is important because: After making your selection, play the phrase you created over a backing track.Heavy metal guitar lessons and guitar Backing Tracks.
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Despite being shot in the head, Malala Yousafzai has no hate for the people that want to kill her.
The Pakistani education and women’s rights activist appeared on Jon Stewart’s Daily Show and had some amazing things to say. It’s truly mind-blowing to see someone who has been so tormented, in danger, and generally abused have the maturity and good-heartedness to say what she does. In the video, Jon Stewart asks her what she would do if attacked by the Taliban again, she says:
I’ll tell him how important education is, and that I even want education for your children as well…that’s what I want to tell you, now do what you want.
Malala appeared on The Daily Show for the one-year anniversary of when a Taliban gunman climbed aboard the bus she was riding home from school and shot her in the head.
Yesterday she released a memoir detailing her life in Taliban-ridden Afghanistan. Malala currently lives outside the country, but the phrase “I am Malala” remains a battlecry for education rights activists the world over.


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It is amazing how some things can change course. Back in 2006-2007 (and even in pockets of late 2009 through 2010) the market was grasping at anything Chinese. We had the Chinese Facebook, the Chinese Youtube, the Chinese this, the Chinese that. Many of these names in the past few years have been on far weaker quality than the initial group back in the middle of the last decade (some state owned). And some of the smaller ones have come in through the back door i.e. reverse mergers. [Apr 12, 2011: (Video) CNBC - Muddy Waters - Beware the Chinese Reverse Merger] [Aug 3, 2011: China's Shortcut to America via Reverse Merger] I was always astonished at how many Chinese companies were listed in the U.S. relative to other BRIC countries. Russia has about a handful, India ~15, and Brazil ~30. China was somewhere around 200.
For those who have been following the markets the past year or two, you have surely heard about the high profile "scams" and a bevy of these names being targeted by 3rd party blogs who specialize in shorting. We had one just this week with New Oriental Education (EDU). Even hedge fund maven John Paulson was marred by his investment in Sino-Forest. It is difficult enough to come back from such accusations if it is an American company but once the smoke signal comes out for a Chinese firm, everyone assumes fire. In fact it has led to a serious discount in almost all companies of a Chinese nature.
It appears it has reached the point many of these companies are simply leaving or in the process of leaving U.S. exchanges altogether. Obviously some positives and negatives to that – hopefully for those which do come to U.S. exchanges, the quality shoots up to a far better level than what has been sent out the past few years.
- More than 60 Chinese companies joined U.S. exchanges from 2008 through 2011, hoping to cash in on the Western appetite for Asian growth stocks. Now some of those companies are pulling up stakes. China Development Bank, the state-owned lender charged with strengthening the country’s competitiveness, is providing more than $1 billion in financing to help companies leave the U.S. stock market.
- Many smaller Chinese companies gained listings via so-called reverse mergers—buying a company that was already traded on a U.S. exchange. Investor enthusiasm collapsed after Hong Kong-based short-selling firm Muddy Waters in June 2011 accused Sino-Forest, a timber company that traded on the Toronto exchange, of exaggerating its assets. Sino-Forest filed for bankruptcy in March after denying the allegations. Those allegations raised concerns about accounting and corporate-governance standards at Chinese companies. The 82 companies in the Bloomberg Chinese Reverse mergers index lost 52 percent of their market value from June 2011 through July 16.
- Partly as a result, only one Chinese company has listed in the U.S. this year, and several have left. “There’s this sort of stigma on Chinese-listed companies,” said Phil Groves, president of Hong Kong-based DAC Financial Management China. “If they’re not really big, they are essentially marooned on the U.S. listing system, where the promised land of lots of further share issuances and debt financings aren’t happening.”
- China Development Bank has offered funding so Fushi Copperweld (FSIN), a Beijing-based wire maker listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market (NDAQ), can buy back its shares from the public, the company said last month.China TransInfo Technology (CTFO) said on June 8 it would drop its U.S. listing using CDB financing. Harbin Electric, a maker of electric motors in northeast China that also was listed on the Nasdaq, went private in November in a buyout financed by CDB. The deal followed the CDB-funded privatization of China Security & Surveillance Technology in September. Some of the companies are delisting after being attacked by analysts. F
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