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Arrived early, train to Bühl was 20 minutes late. Had a little sleep on the plane. The train ride was nice, but windows were dirty and I was looking into the dawn so no sharp images of Germany country-side other than sharp contrasts between city and farmland. Very creative graffiti as you would see on East Coast rail corridors. I guess Berlin would be more intense.
Saw this young lady on my several hour walk through the town of Bühl. Despite the crack in her head she seems to be enjoying the weather(ing). With a plate of cookies.
This statue is near the town center park (Stadigarten). Babelfish suggests "the homeland our victims" for "der heimat unser opfer." But a better translation might be "only the good die young."
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The town had a jazz festival on my trip weekend, so I made an effort to find a little music. The show last night was held in a old school building converted to apartments. The band played some Louis Armstrong and Ray Charles type jazz. It was quite like being home, but for the crowd speaking German. I hung out in the alley, as the admission was 24 Euros, and I was too tired to spend several hours, much as I might have liked.
On the way back to where I'm staying I spotted a battery carcass in the space between the gutter and the cobblestone street. I didn't have my camera for an in situ photo, so here's one after retrieval.


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This hotel is bordered on two sides by beautiful parks, and it is only a 10 minute walk to either the waterfront or the Barrio Gothic. The rooms are spacious, very modern and quiet. We had the best meals of our trip to Spain in...More
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Stayed for three nights at this convenient location. Although the room were small it's value for money. Very friendly staff who made our stay pleasant. We would certainly recommend this hotel to our friends who intend visiting Barcelona.
Don't stay here expecting luxury, the hotel does make up for it in terms of location. There's a bus stop outside the door that takes you around the city, it's about a 10/15 minute walk to the metro, and 20 minutes away from the beach/nightlife....More
They are serving only main courses without asking you if you like to have something on side. Normally service people will ask what you want onside, they don't. I got the worst salmon I have ever eat in a restaurant!
It breaks my heart to only give it 2*, as I loved everything about this hotel, except that there was so much noise, we couldn't sleep for the 2 nights we were there. Otherwise, it's in the perfect location, right across the street from the...More
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The sounds of Marina Olympica's rocking boats and clicking mastheads swaying to and fro set an impressive backdrop for Ciutadella and Villa Olimpica. Follow the aromas of garlic, wine, and fresh local fish to the various restaurants running along the marina. A grand bronze fish statue soaring high above serves as a beacon to those searching for the renowned Casino Barcelona or the extremely popular nightclubs

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" I Blog because I enjoy writing; If I wasn't doing it here, I'd be doing it somewhere else. It disciplines my thinking, it helps crystallize my thoughts and it relaxes me. It also records my journey. The fact that other people may read and enjoy it, is icing on the cake."
" What is written here is a personal journey into the pictures I like most, the issues I'm most passionate about, the places I've enjoyed visiting and my desire to teach aspiring travel photographers how to build on their ability to produce art and exceptional images. For those who are interested, it's also an insight into the sometimes glamorous, frequently challenging, often frustrating but hugely satisfying world of the professional travel photographer."
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David Kirkland is the most widely published travel photographer in the Asia Pacific region. He is regularly commissioned by national tourism authorities to capture images that promote their countries worldwide and he has written and photographed 14 books. David owns www.kirklandphotos.com, the largest on-line photo library dedicated specifically to travel and tourism in the Asia Pacific region and he has a publishing company - Frontier Publications Pty Ltd - which specialises in producing high quality travel and souvenir publications. When he's not travelling, David lives in Brisbane, Australia.
I posted a different photograph of Colleen (above) on Instagram this week. Again she was bathed in Turmeric and she was norturing her newborn baby in a re-enactment of the traditional first-born ritual on Palau in Micronesia.
It received one of the highest numbers of followers of any image I have posted.
Yet, in that photograph, I had to ensure her nipples were not exposed because of Instagram’s ridiculous “show no nipples” policy which sees your account suspended or closed down if a woman’s nipples are discernible in the photograph.
It’s a draconian policy, with many photographers feeling compelled to cover a woman’s nipples with a dot or to blur them in order to post their photos.
I’ve just returned from a commission to shoot Vietnam and Cambodia for Wendy Wu Tours.
It’s the first time I’ve done an organized tour of a country which, I’d have to say, definitely has its place – particularly if you want to take in a country’s highlights in comfort, and you don’t want the hassle often associated with independent travel.
Here’s some of the notes and pics I compiled during the 14 day tour:
On traveling with an organised tour: Ah, the joy of sweeping past the queues or boarding that air conditioned coach parked just outside a major attraction after a long, hot walk; the reassurance of having your luggage checked, transported and loaded at the airport or hotel; the pleasure of not having to think about the logistics of travel from the moment you meet your guide – simply follow the singular instruction; be in the lobby on time. And, in Vietnam in particular, having someone on-hand who can help you make sense of an exchange rate where everything, it appears, costs seven million billion Dong (which amounts to barely anything), is an absolute blessing.
Well done to our local guide, Tuan (below), who – as it turned out – was also a bit of a Karaoke master.
The Attractions: We’ve certainly visited many of Vietnam’s highlights. We joined the queue at Ho Chi Mihn’s Mausoleum (mainly ’cause everyone else does, I guess, as seeing him laying there full of embalming fluid in a glass tomb and glowing was all a bit spooky to me). We braved the bustling streets of Hanoi in a rickshaw (the best introduction you can get to the city), cruised iconic Halong Bay, wandered the picturesque alleyways of Hoi An, and stood amid the splendour of some of the country’s most revered historic and religious sites. Tomorrow we head for the world-class beaches of Danang before wandering Saïgon and visiting its war museums to immerse ourselves the tragic history of this young nation’s struggle towards independence.
Cruising Halong Bay: Sadly, my cruise of Halong Bay is likely to be indelibly etched into my memory as the first opportunity I had to photograph these world heritage declared limestone monoliths from the air saw my drone rise to a metre then crash into the ship’s mast, before wildly whirring across the deck in what proved to be its death throes. Damaged in transit I presume. Otherwise, (more-so for the rest of the passengers I’d suggest), it proved to be a relaxing overnight experience, idling across glassy, emerald waters and weaving in between the towering natural structures, looking out from the top deck of these charmingly, old-world looking ships we travelled on.
Danang, where I traded the beach for a Buddhist temple. I had high hopes for some stunning beach shots of Danang but the weather was poor when we got there so I did a few quick snaps and headed to the city’s Buddhist temple to capture it in the morning light.
Arguably, Vietnam’s most photogenic city: Hoi An is popular among tourists and it’s a delight to photograph. It’s crumbling old buildings, its yellow, weather-worn walls with their coloured shutters and doors, and the pastel lanterns that dangle over its laneways, make it a charming place to wander around with your camera looking for opportunities.
Most Enjoyable dish you ask? ….not an easy one, but two dishes stood out to me: This simple shellfish soup (below) was amazing. Purchased in a random cafe (apparently it’s a common dish), where I could point to the photos on the wall and leave it to the judgment of my hosts to divine what I was on about. The Shells were dropped into boiling stock with clear rice noodles, and garnished with fresh Basil, a touch of chilli, shards of lemongrass and a sprinkling of black pepper soaked in lime, then served with a dozen grilled prawns and a chilled Saïgon beer. Exquisite. Total Price: About AUD$15 ( …..or seven million billion Dong).
My second choice was The Propoganda Cafe, a block from Notre Dam Cathedral in Saigon. Funky decor with great food (a super healthy fusion of Vietnamese and Western cuisine). You can walk out having had a beer and a meal for less than AUD$20.
Man’s inhumanity to man. It’s hard to come to Vietnam and not be mindful of the turbulent history it suffered but I think its every visitor’s responsibility to at least recognise what went on in the country, and reflect on the damage that was done and the far-reaching consequences that point to the futility of war. So, with this in mind, our group visited the Remembrance Museum in Saigon which displayed a most harrowing account of the atrocities that took place. For me, details of the tortures that were inflicted on prisoners of war left a particularly sombre impression. Imagine being confined to this cage (below) after a savage beating or laying your neck out on the guillotine. It’s just so hard to comprehend the suffering that took place, and the darkness of the people who inflicted it.
Quick Summary: I thoroughly enjoyed Vietnam and an organized tour is a great way to see the country’s highlights quickly and in comfort (certainly I can recommend the 14 day trip I did with Wendy Wu). We enjoyed comfortable accommodation and transport throughout the tour, a fine cuisine (though, personally, I could have eaten more local food) and a top tour guide who was well informed, and enthusiastically looked to meet everyone’s needs. While the itinerary was full, it was fun – which was the general consensus of the group I travelled with. I thought it was a great introduction to Vietnam which I’d like to return to and explore at my own pace ….maybe even theming the trip around cooking, he says.
Footnote: I’ll add more images to the Vietnam Gallery of our library at www.davidkirklandphotography.com when I return from my current assignment in the Cook Islands.
My brief assignment of Cambodia after Vietnam for Wendy Wong Tours was largely concentrated on the Kingdom’s biggest drawcard – Angkor Wat – regarded as one of the 10 great wonders of the world (though I could only find it formally recognised as that by Trip Advisor).
And, for a photographer, what a pleasure it was to shoot (despite the 38 degree heat, the 82% humidity and the seven million, billion other visitors).
While I managed to grab three monks for an hour to help me in the main temple of Angkor Wat, I most enjoyed Bayon Temple, with its serene faces that seemed to emerge from its sandstone towers.
Here’s a short selection from my three day visit:
Above and Below: I’d arranged with a nearby monastery the day before to have these three monks help me out with the shoot of Angkor Wat. Unfortunately I couldn’t take them to the other temples without permission from authorities.
At every turn, there was some unexpected display of creativity to see and photograph. I thought the hundreds of dancers carved into the sandstone walls (below) were made from a template but each of them was individually hand-carved.
Below: I loved this dappled light that shone through the trees onto the eastern entrance of Angkor Wat (sadly, it was to be the last time I got to see any more sunlight while I was there).
Below: More than two million people a year head down this ancient walkway towards Bayon Temple (you’re looking at the first couple to pass the barrier at 7am).
There were hundreds of these faces (below) carved into Bayon Temple – four on each tower facing in different directions – I guess to convey the message that the gods were all-seeing. There was a serenity to their expressions that made studying each one of them a pleasure.
…and here’s a few more captured along the way:
Footnote: As I have just written on my Instagram feed, I’m writing this post from the Cook Islands where I’m now on assignment just three days after my return from Cambodia – but it’s pouring so I thought I’d try and catchup. I’ll post a preview of my pics from the Vietnam trip I also did for Wendy Wu Tours shortly.
I’m doing a shoot of Vietnam, but the weather turned inclement so I wandered the beach of Nha Trang looking for some pics.
The city – and it’s six kilometre beach – is particularly popular for Russian holiday-makers who, it seems, aren’t that difficult to distinguish from the slight asian bodies that sprinkle it’s golden shores.

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TOPEKA, Kan (KAKE)- Customers have alerted the Kansas Department of Revenue to fraud schemes where taxpayers are threatened with garnishment if they don’t pay a tax debt.
The schemes involve a phone call or a letter, if taxpayers fall for the scheme any money they payout will be lost.
“We urge people to be cautious when they are contacted about a tax debt by anyone other than the Kansas Department of Revenue. If they are not sure if the caller or letter is legitimate, people should call the department to verify the information,” said Jeff Scott, who leads the department’s Compliance Enforcement Bureau.
All letters from the Kansas Department of Revenue will be on department letterhead and callers from department staff will identify themselves.
If people need to verify the legitimacy of a phone call or tax debt letter, they can call the department at (785) 296-6121.
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Ride Smart: Bike Safety Tips for Adults
With warm weather here, more exercise enthusiasts are opting to get their
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Outdoor bicycling tips provided by Huston Sheppard, Personal Trainer at
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MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – A Minnesota family is thankful their son is alive after a ride malfunction at Wisconsin Dells.
Trevor Larson was on the “Catapult” ride at Mount Olympus Water and Theme Park on Wednesday when one of its cables suddenly snapped.
The metal cable that snapped was the the one that was supposed to shoot riders 200-feet into the area at about 60 miles per hour.
“I heard the loud noise but I didn’t know what was going on,” Trevor said.
“I was numb. You saw this cable and this metal piece coming at your son. And it was so fast. And you were expecting him to go in the air and all of a sudden everything was coming back at you,” Trevor’s mother, Nicole Larson, said.
The Larson family, who are from Tracy, Minnesota, said after the incident the ride operator only offered them tokens for a different ride.
The park shut down the ride for the day.
It’s now reportedly back open.


This months installment of Tribe Vibe, our new monthly live music series at the Avant Garde, is a tribute to a musical legend that has moved on to the great gig in the sky. Tom Petty has had countless hits and has writen songs that will be sung for generations to come. We have a full line up of local musicians geared up to perform a bunch of these hits ( and a few hidden gems you may not have heard before) This is a pay what you can event will all proceeds going to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.
The wonderfully talented Justin Ouimet will be doing a live painting of the man himself to be auctioned off at the end of the night!
ALL ARE WELCOME <3
with performances by:
Grand Theft Ottawa (acoustic)
Kassandra Lovat and Mr Choops
and a few more surprises to be announced soon ;)


From the creative teams behind THE PACT and ROOM 237 comes a new feature documentary exploring the worldwide phenomenon of sleep paralysis and night terrors.
Using dramatic reconstructions, compelling first hand accounts and slick cinematic trickery, THE NIGHTMARE is a unique proposition; a feature documentary that will entertain, educate and completely petrify.
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In June 2008, the Iowa River experienced historic flooding that incapacitated Voxman Music Building. Against all odds, the School of Music regrouped and began the fall semester on time.
The School of Music is now located in the heart of Iowa City’s vibrant and culturally-rich downtown. While we await a permanent building, our students and faculty enjoy interim facilities designed specifically for the varying needs of music students in all areas of study. Several locations feature Wenger sound-isolating practice rooms, including several virtual acoustic environment rooms that simulate the acoustics of numerous different venues. In addition, the School of Music has a comprehensive music library, three electronic music studios, ear training and listening facilities, large rehearsal halls, professional recording studios, an Instructional Technology Center including 30 computers with MIDI synthesizers and music-related software, and a piano lab. Students, faculty, and guests frequently perform recitals in UCC Recital Hall, a small, 100-seat hall located in the bustling University Capitol Centre. Large ensembles perform in the Iowa Memorial Union Main Lounge or Ballroom, and other recitals are held in Riverside Recital Hall and the Old Capitol Senate Chamber.


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I have never understood how some people absolutely hate Valentine’s Day. I understand indifference but hate seems extreme. Every year there are always those people who complain and rant about how Valentine’s Day is so pointless, how depressing it all is or how it is just a commercial holiday. One of the most common excuses I usually hear (mostly from men) is, ‘why should I show affection on a given day, isn’t it better to show it all the time?’ Why yes, that would be lovely but how many people do that? The nice thing about Valentine’s Day is it gives you an excuse to do nice things for the people you care about. Tell them you love them, send a little card, give some yummy treats. In my opinion, the problem with Valentine’s Day is people thinking that they have to spend tons of money. Personally I think it is more about being thoughtful. If you want to spend a bunch of money on something thoughtful please don’t let me stop you but if you are spending money just because you think you have to it is kind of pointless. Valentine’s Day, to me, is about doing little things to make other people happy and let them know you care. Plus all the chocolate isn’t exactly terrible! If you don’t have a significant other to spend Valentine’s Day with that shouldn’t stop you. Send a card or note to your friend or your sister. Hang out with friends. It is a day to spend with people you care about, it doesn’t always have to be romantic. Just spread some love, that’s what it is all about!
Stop the hate, spread the love…
This is a great little comic I came across by The Oatmeal, warning: may be inappropriate for some viewers, for everyone else it is pretty good! http://theoatmeal.com/blog/valentines_day
Get your mind out of the gutter! The big “O” I’m talking about is the Olympics!
It’s that time again, The Winter Olympics. For us in Canada, this is the big one, no one really cares about the summer Olympics here, we are all about the winter sports.
About a week or so ago during our opening meeting at work we were given a list of rules regarding the Olympics. A lot of them made sense, no talking about it on social media, no using the logos in posters etc. But then at the bottom of the page there was a list of things we couldn’t SAY. Since when can people stop someone from using certain words? I didn’t think you could copy write something said orally. Apparently I was mistaken.
Here is a list of the forbidden words:
- 2014 Games
- 2014 Olympics
- Winter 2014
- Olympic Fire
- The Olympics
and last but not least
- Gold (Yup, that’s right, we can’t say ‘gold’!)
Like I said, I understand not using certain phrases, logos etc in advertising, social media and the like but not allowing people to say them seems extreme. We were told, even if someone starts a conversation with us about the Olympics were aren’t allowed to discuss it, just change the subject. Apparently there are actually people who are paid to go around and try to lure people into conversations about the Olympics and then possibly give them a fine if they use any of the trademarked words.
So much for national pride.
It makes it hard to have small talk with someone while avoiding something so significant. The Olympics is everywhere right now, tv, newspapers, facebook, yet we have to pretend it doesn’t exist to avoid possibly being fined. If I understand correctly the main reason is that they don’t want people to think our store is associated with the Olympics since we haven’t paid to use the rights. Again, I don’t understand how that can apply to small talk conversations but hey, no one asked me.

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Sarawak Tomato Kuay Teow is a noodle dish popular in the Malaysian state of Sarawak, it is made out of rice noodles served with vegetables, chicken and seafood together with a generous amount of tomato based sauce.
- 400 g fresh broad kuay teow (you can also use dried broad rice noodles)
- 200 g chicken breast, sliced
- 200 g squid, sliced
- 8 pcs fish balls, sliced
- 1 large carrot, thinly sliced
- 1 packet choy sum (roughly 6 bunches), chopped
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 2 tbsp corn flour
- 1 tbsp tomato sauce
- 1 tbsp kicap manis
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- fish sauce
- freshly ground black pepper
- Season squid and chicken with salt then set aside.
- Prepare your kuay teow, if you are using the dried rice noodles cook it according to packet instructions. If you are using the fresh ones separate noodles by running them in tap water.
- Add oil in wok then stir fry kuay teow briefly on very high heat. Remove from wok then set aside.
- Add oil in the same wok then separately flash fry chicken and squid in very high heat. Remove from wok then set aside.
- Using the same wok sauté garlic then add fish balls.
- Mix corn flour with chicken stock.
- Add the chicken back together with chicken stock, choy sum, carrots, tomato sauce, kicap manis, brown sugar and oyster sauce. Bring to boil and simmer for 2 minutes, add water if it becomes too thick to your preference.
- Add the squid back then season with fish sauce and freshly ground black pepper. Turn heat off.
- Place noodles in a plate then serve with generous amount of chicken and squid gravy on top.

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Bouncing back stronger after a setback
Linus Rösler picked up the 2022 award for the highest Master’s grade point average, with a score of 5.94. His passion for mathematics almost consumed him. But he didn’t let that put him off.
Linus Rösler, a 25-year-old student from Bern, adores math for the same reason that many people dislike it: because it deals with abstract concepts. “Numbers aren’t a part of the ‘real world,’ which is incredibly messy and complex,” he says. “Math, on the other hand, is all about elegance and certainty. With mathematical proofs, there are no gray areas.” Linus found solace in the objectivity of math as a child – and it’s been his calling ever since. At the EPFL graduation ceremony on 1 October 2022, he was attributed the prestigious award for the highest Master’s grade point average, with a score of 5.94.
But, for Linus, following his passion hasn’t always been plain sailing – as he explained in an emotion-tinged acceptance speech: “I was actually supposed to graduate last year, but I got burned out while I was working on my Master’s thesis. It’s really important to take care of your mental health. There’s no shame in that whatsoever. On the contrary, it’s something to be proud of.” Cue thunderous applause from the 2,800-strong audience at the SwissTech Convention Center.
Now, Linus wants to speak out about his experience. He’s motivated in part by gratitude for everyone that helped him: his girlfriend, his family, his thesis supervisor, his professors and EPFL. He also wants to reassure others experiencing mental health problems that they can get through it – and that admitting you’re struggling is a show of strength, not weakness.
Linus confesses to being a perfectionist and putting enormous pressure on himself to perform. He also admits to being hooked on academic attainment and achieving good grades. He excelled at school, where his passion for math took him to new heights, including winning the Swiss Mathematical Olympiad on several occasions. In junior high, he gave up chess – a game his grandfather had taught him to play at the age of 5 – “because I simply couldn’t stand losing.” When the time came to apply to university, he couldn’t decide between EPFL and ETH Zurich. “In the end, I went with my gut, partly because I wanted to try something new and study in a different language,” he says.
"I needed to do something about it"
Despite consistently achieving good grades, Linus struggled with imposter syndrome – a persistent feeling that his success was down to external factors, and that he was inferior to others. As he faced the prospect of writing his Master’s thesis, he found it increasingly difficult to cope with the stress, pressure, and fear of failure. “There were days when I felt depressed, but also some better days that gave me a renewed sense of belief,” he says. But as the weeks wore on, the good days became fewer and farther between. “My girlfriend had already told me that something was wrong and I should get help,” he explains. “It felt like there was a wall between us, and that’s when I realized I wasn’t myself and needed to do something about it.” That was in April 2021.
Linus therefore talked to EPFL’s counsellors, who provide support to Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD students. In May, he found a psychologist in Bern who not only had the time to see him but also diagnosed his problem instantly: burnout due to exhaustion. The psychologist advised him to take a break from his studies in order to lower his stress levels. To Linus it felt like a drastic course of action. “It was incredibly difficult to accept because I felt like a failure,” he says. “And I’d already committed to completing a PhD at EPFL’s Chair of Algebraic Geometry lab. What would people think of me?” With the support of his loved ones and his EPFL supervisors, Linus agreed to take his foot off the gas with a two-month hiatus from math. “I spent time with my family and my girlfriend in Bern,” he explains. “It was what I needed. My stress levels fell.”
It was incredibly difficult to accept because I felt like a failure
He returned to the lab in July – first to reconnect with his favorite subject, and second to finish his Master’s thesis. He submitted his thesis at the end of September and started his PhD. “After a few weeks, my stress levels were back to where they’d started,” he says. “I needed a longer break. I dropped out. My professor was very understanding.”
Linus headed back to Bern where he could be with his loved ones. With time on his hands, he decided to rekindle his passion for chess, getting more involved in his club and spending hours playing online. He also took on a part-time job as a bicycle courier. “I was fitter than I’d ever been!” says Linus, who’s always been an active person. “It was a rewarding experience. I enjoyed meeting people from all walks of life. And every happy customer felt like a small win.”
In January 2023, Linus will restart his PhD at the same lab. He believes he’s now better equipped to tackle the challenge. It’s no surprise that a career in research appeals to him. “But I can also see a future outside academia, perhaps in teaching,” he adds.


New Delhi: Solar power tariffs may fall further in the coming days, making the renewable energy source more affordable for the common man’s everyday household. Cheaper prices of solar energy will enhance its accessibility and support better standards of living, Power, New and Renewable Energy Minister (State) Raj Kumar Singh on Saturday. Also Read - Stunning Makeover: Karnataka Converts Old Bus Into a Women's Toilet, Equips It With Sanitary Pads, Baby Feeding Stalls
“Increasing efficiencies in Solar PV and wind modules is bringing down prices, enhancing affordability and accessibility of energy and supporting better standards of living,” said RK Singh, Minister of State (IC), New & Renewable Energy at the 3rd Global Renewable Energy Investors’ Meet and Expo (RE-Invest) 2020 in the Maldives. Also Read - Assam's Tezpur University Goes Green, Uses Solar Power to Generate 90,000 kW Electricity Every Month
Solar power in India is already available at a record low tariff of Rs 2 per unit, the minister noted. The new rates were revised on Monday this week. The previous lowest-recorded solar tariff in the country was of Rs 2.36 per unit. Also Read - Think Tanks Suggest Solar Power Can Result in 'Improved Health Outcomes' Amid COVID-19 in Rural India
With the solar power project, India is on its way to become the world’s largest clean energy programme with an aim of 175 GW of clean energy capacity by 2022, of which 100 GW will come from solar projects. This will promote a greener economy as part of the country’s global climate change commitments.
Singh highlighted that India is among the few countries which are on track on meeting its climate targets. “We are greening our economy,” he said.
Notably, India is developing more sites to expand its solar power project and has identified 5,000 MW solar parks in Sagar, Morena, Damoh and Ratlam districts of Madhya Pradesh.
In Gujarat, best work was done in the field of renewable energy by Prime Minister Narendra Modi who took the initiative of setting up a floating plant. Similarly, this innovation will be initiated in Madhya Pradesh by setting up a floating plant at Omkareshwar, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said.
Talking about the progress in the renewable energy sector, Chouhan said that today 5,000 MW renewable energy is being generated, which is 12 times more than 438 MW being generated in 2012.


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A hallmark of a city government is the ability for all to participate and engage with their community. The Powell River City Hall is housed in a building that was erected in 1957, and stairs are a necessity to access the main council chamber. To make participation universal for those who live in the city, providing an accessible way into council chambers was a priority for the City of Powell River.
People over the age of 65 make up 35% of the city of Powell River’s population, and being able to attend council meetings is a priority for some, many of whom have been participating in civic activities for most of their adult lives. This is why, when presented the opportunity to receive funding from a Rick Hansen Foundation (RHF) BC Accessibility Grant, the City knew it would begin to remove accessibility barriers in City Hall, allowing people like Ann Nelson, a local resident of Powell River, the ability to continue engaging with the City and participating in all aspects of civic life.
“After 35 plus years of community advocacy and government ‘watching’, my dwindling ability to manage the stairs to council chambers and the committee meeting room in their original location at the MacGregor Building severely impacted my participation in the local advisory committees on which I served, as well as my attendance at council meetings,” Nelson, said of the building.
One of the major upgrades completed by the City was moving the council chamber to the main floor of the building. This made use of a vacant space that was formerly the public library. The library had already moved to its new space, providing a great opportunity to repurpose the space and create accessible chambers. Russel Brewer, Chief Administrative Officer at the City of Powell River stated that relocating the chambers “has been an action item in Council’s strategic plan for some time,” which was made possible because of the grant funding.
Further, the City of Powell River created a brand-new accessible washroom, including power-operated doors, grab bars, and a change area. There were also some additional upgrades including switching out door handles from knobs to lever-style, which helps people with limited dexterity, and adding power-operated doors and kickplates.
Since the introduction of the upgrades, Brewer remarked that there has been “resoundingly positive” feedback and that the City garners a lot of the feedback in council chambers, before and after meetings.
Brewer added that there are plans to continue pursuing accessibility upgrades at City Hall, including creating elevator access to the third floor and increased washroom upgrades. Pukesh said in future improvements they will take cues from the RHFAC rating feedback.
In its final report, the City of Powell River stated that these improvements, which impacted nearly a third of the building, has opened council chambers to those previously kept out due to lack of accessibility. Additionally, committee members can attend their meetings and be present in the room now that there aren’t stairs to hinder mobility.
“Along with so many other seniors, I’d been counting the days since the new library opened until we could have level access, with adjacent parking, to the newly configured council chambers. It’s been life-changing, believe me,” Nelson said.
“At 78 years of age, I’m not yet willing to retire from community engagement as long as my history and skills are of value: the improved accessibility is going to keep me in the game for as long as I’m intellectually capable!”
We gratefully acknowledge the financial support for this Program from the Province of British Columbia through the Ministry of Social Development & Poverty Reduction.


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Surfers Paradise (4th) v Broadbeach (2nd)
At Sir Bruce Small Park, 2pm Saturday
Ins: Surfers Paradise – Matt Green, Jack Taylor. Broadbeach – Harrison Arnold, Kai Sheers, Ethan Reeves. Outs: Surfers Paradise – Rene LeFeuvre (ill), Tom Miller (Southport). Broadbeach – Rhys Finn, Elijah Semaan, Bailey Reeves (all omit).
Last time they met: Surfers Paradise 12.4 (76) d Broadbeach 9.5 (59), Round 5 at Subaru Oval.
It has been a great year so far for the Broadbeach Cats, yet there is one thing that is missing from their record.
That is a win against a top-four side, which is something coach Beau Zorko is desperate to rectify when they play arch rivals Surfers Paradise in a big Gold Coast derby at Sir Bruce Small Park on Saturday.
This is a clash between second-placed Broadbeach and fourth-placed Surfers Paradise, the club where Zorko coached from 2011 to 2014 before spending 2018 there as assistant to Brad Moore.
“I’m looking forward to next few weeks and seeing how much we’ve improved,” said Zorko.
“But it is a fact that we haven’t beaten the other three sides currently in the top four this year, so that has to be a motivation for the players.
“They don’t need a reputation of being flat track bullies.”
Surfers come into the derby after snapping a three-match losing streak and are confident they can repeat a 17-point victory over the Cats at Subaru Oval in the fifth round.
Yet Moore is more than aware of what the Cats can do to opposition when they fire up.
The Cats have had eight wins and four losses and their percentage indicates what they can do to rivals if let loose. That percentage is 149.6.
“We know what they’ve been doing is when they’ve beaten sides they’ve really dominated them,” said Moore.
“Beau has them playing really good football.”
Surfers have made three changes to the side that beat Wilston Grange before last weekend’s bye.
Matt Green is back to fill the centre half-forward vacancy and defender Jack Taylor is in for the ill Rene LeFeuvre.
In the Cattery three changes were made to the side that thrashed Wilston Grange last round.
Harrison Arnold, Ethan Reeves and Kai Sheers are back from Southport and have replaced Rhys Finn and rookies Elijah Semaan and Bailey Reeves in the side.
It is interesting to note that Ethan has gone in for younger brother Bailey in a family swap.
Zorko said both Reeves (Bailey) and Semaan did well in their debuts and that time will come soon for their return to the firsts.
Mt Gravatt (5th) v Morningside (3rd)
At Dittmer Park, 2pm Saturday
Ins: Mt Gravatt – Joel Leahy, Michael Hamill, Troy Jamieson, Robert Blood, Jarrod Huddy, Jonah Licht. Morningside – Jimmy Rayner, Isaiah Edwards, Luke Rogerson, Lachlan Dignan, Sam Lunde-Jenkins Outs: Mt Gravatt – Harrison Gobbie, Jack Wratten, Dominic McEwen, Zac Stone, James London, Michael Doust (all omitted). Morningside – Eddie Mallan (unavail), Sam Godfrey (unavail), Dylan Swann (omit), Aaron Robertson (inj), Michael Graham (inj).
Last time they met: Morningside 16.10 (106) d Mt Gravatt 13.5 (83), Round 10 at Jack Esplen Oval.
The big guns are primed for a heck of a ruck battle when Brisbane heavyweights Mt Gravatt and Morningside clash in a huge derby at Dittmer Park on Saturday.
The availability for Mt Gravatt of Redland-listed big man Jarrod Huddy has set the scene for a ruckathon teaming with in-form skipper Andrew Smith up against the Morningside duo of equally in-form Brad Hodge and skipper Peter Mollison.
It is a clash that is exciting Morningside coach Clint Watts and one that will no doubt shape the outcome of the clash.
“Both teams have two genuine ruckmen now and it certainly adds to their tam with Huddy back in there,” said Watts.
Also helping the Vultures is the return of handy key position utility Jonah Licht, another Redland player.
Actually, Watts noticed that the Vultures have named seven Redland-listed players in their reserves side for the weekend as an indication of depth in their ranks this weekend.
This is a big day at Dittmar Park where the Vultures are hosting their annual Fred Reid Medal Day to honour one of their former players who sadly passed away from cancer a few years ago.
Mt Gravatt made seven changes to their side and all of them are omissions.
Morningside, though, have five changes of personnel, including the losses of Eddie Mallan, Sam Godfrey and Aaron Robertson.
The Panthers have Isaiah Edwards from Redland , the fiery Jimmy Rayner resumes and Sam Lundie-Jenkins is back for his first game of the year.
“Eddie does leave a big hole up forward for us,” said Watts. “He was really, really good for us last week.
“But Lundie-Jenkins comes in and he gets his chance as a small forward.”
Watts said it is inevitable that the Vultures will lift on a special day for the club.
“It’s a big day, Ferg Reid Day – they always get up and about for it.”
Labrador (6th) v Wilston Grange (8th)
At Cooke-Murphy Oval, 2pm Saturday
Ins: Labrador – Max Johnston, Lachlan Davidson, Jacob Sands. Wilston Grange – Blake Nelis, Jimmy Aganas, Dan Henderson, Jackson Coulter. Outs: Labrador – Andy Hollis (inj), Corey Mullins (unavail), Tom Davidson (inj). Wilston Grange – Jordan McDonald (omit), Myles Lawler (omit), Hamish Warren (omit), Ryan Thompson (inj).
Last time they met: Labrador 12.11 (83) d Wilston Grange 7.14 (56), Round 7 at Hickey Park.
A strong first-half effort last weekend against reigning premiers Palm Bach Currumbin has convinced the Labrador Tigers they are still in with a great chance of playing finals this year.
Labrador are playing Wilston Grange, the competition’s most difficult team to follow, at Cooke-Murphy Oval on Saturday and the Tigers simply have to win to keep their finals chances afloat.
The Tigers are sixth on standings on 20 points, a win behind Mt Gravatt who have a tough one this weekend against Morningside.
Of course it all depends on what happens to Mt Gravatt over the rest of the season because that appears to be the only spot in the final five that the Tigers can snatch.
If they can live up to last weekend’s first half showing then the Tigers should beat the Gorillas.
“I thought that effort was reasonable,” said coach Liam Burke. “So now it’s another chance to get that consistency for four quarters.”
The Tigers have lost ruckman Andy Hollis, probably for the season with a knee injury, as one of three changes from last weekend.
Lachlan Davidson gets another shot at No.1 ruck duties in the place of Hollis while Max Johnston is in for his first seniors game of the season alongside wingman/flanker Jacob Sands.
The Gorillas have Aspley-listed Jimmy Aganas and Blake Nelis returning to the side which will be coached this weekend by Luke Morgan, deputising for Barry O’Brien who is in Darwin for a funeral.
Morgan linked with Wilston Grange this year after being an assistant coach at Old Ivanhoe Grammarians in Melbourne.
Morgan was asked if he could put a finger on why the Gorillas have been so hot and cold this season.
“I think it’s just confidence with the boys,” he said.
“We need to go back to the basics and why they want to play and enjoy the game.”
Western Magpies (7th) v Sandgate (9th)
At McCarthy Homes Oval, 2pm Saturday.
Ins: Western Magpies – Claye Beams, Macauley Lonergan, Liam Dwyer, Jordan Bonney. Sandgate – Brandon Batchelor, Michael Hutchinson, Jordan Maynard, Lochlan Harrop. Outs: Western Magpies – Samson Ryan (Redland), Dan Edwards (unavail), Aaron Highlands (unavail), Rhett Lloyd (omit).
Last time they met: Western Magpies 10.14 (74) d Sandgate 10.2 (62), Round 5 at Lemke Road Oval.
Western Magpies are walking a finals tightrope with the club needing to win every one of their remaining fixtures to be a chance of making the top five.
The Magpies host Sandgate at McCarthy Homes Oval on Saturday knowing that a loss to the bottom-placed Hawks would mean a start to planning for the 2020 season.
With only three wins this season, the Magpies are seventh on the ladder but they have only four games to go – they have a bye in round 17 – which means the best they can finish the preliminary rounds off with is 28 points.
Right now Palm Beach Currumbin (48 points), Broadbeach (32), Morningside (32) and Surfers Paradise (28) have reached that cut-off mark.
Mt Gravatt, with five games to play, are fifth on 24 points and Labrador are sixth on 20, so if the Magpies are to get into the finals they have to get past both the Vultures and the Tigers – but with a poor percentage working against them.
So the Maggies are at long odds to play finals, although coach Brydan Morgan says while there is life there is hope.
For the visit of Sandgate the Magpies regain ex-Brisbane Lion Claye Beams among four changes.
But the Magpies have lost young ruckman Samson Ryan to Redland in the NEAFL and also missing is tall utility Aaron Highlands.
One of the inclusions is teenager Jordan Bonney for his first seniors game.
Morgan said Bonney provides a great example of what hard work and dedication can achieve.
“He was a big kid through the juniors and played mainly forward,” Morgan said of Bonney.
“But since he stopped growing he has transitioned into a midfielder/forward.,
“He has worked hard and has dropped about eight kilograms and I can’t remember him missing a training session.”
Sandgate should benefit by getting Aspley-listed pair Brandon Batchelor and Michael Hutchinson back alongside state U16 Lochlan Harrop and Jordan Maynard.
The Hawks are getting there slowly and last weekend did well for a half against Mt Gravatt.
“I was pretty happy with a majority of our game against Mt Gravatt and before that the first three quarters against Palm Beach,” said coach Jarad Marsh.
University of Queensland face a do-or-die showdown in Round 11 against Coolangatta Tweed – a side who accounted for the Red Lions easily in their previous fixture this season.
The Red Lions have won just two games of their past five – wins over Aspley and Maroochydore to sit awkwardly in sixth place.
Currently, they trail the finals bracket by the one win and bagging the four points on an equally topsy-turvy Coolangatta side would certainly propel them into the mid-table logjam; especially given their superior percentage.
A loss though, would only widen the gap between them at the top four and with just two weeks to go following this weekend’s action, it could be a case of too much left too late.
The game is the most crucial of the season for the Red Lions but the task won’t be any easier as they’ll be without their two leading goal kickers, Megan Hunt and Dakota Davidson, who have contributed more goals as a pair that any other two players in the competition this season.
The duo have been incorporated in the AFL Queensland Emerging Talent team that will play in Perth this weekend. The team also features key defensive Bluebirds Alex Hamlyn and Selina Preist, making this week’s QAFLW showdown even the more intriguing.
Coorparoo v Maroochydore
Coorparoo have called in the big guns for their must-win clash with Maroochydore with Mackay product Lily Tarlinton set to make her QAFLW debut for the Kings.
Tarlinton, a tall ruck-defender that played a pivotal role in Queensland’s Under 18 National Championships campaign, will play for the Kings as one of many state inclusions for the home team.
Ellie Hampson, Hayley Moore, Macie Brown and Tarni White will all return for the navy blue in a crucial clash between the two sides jostling for the final spot in the top four.
As it stands, the Kings and Roos remain on par with six wins and five losses and with just over one percent separating the two clubs.
As we near the end of the season, a win here could well set up a finals spot – something which Maroochydore are still chasing in their three years in the QAFLW competition.
Maroochydore will too usher back in a trio of state Under 18 representatives with Lily Postlethwaite, Belle Dawes and Chloe Gregory, a trio of the best performers for the maroons over the carnival, all set to return for the clash.
The Roos will be without diminutive midfielder Kate Surman though while Coorparoo have also lost Mary Ross, Sally Young and Jade Ellenger among a host of changes.
Bond University v Wilston Grange
Bond University’s merry-go-round of talent will continue in Round 11 with as many as nine changes expected for the Bull Sharks, who could definitively sew up a finals berth with a win over Wilston Grange.
Given the sheer amount of talent within the Bull Sharks ranks, it’s unsurprising to see so many changes especially considering the return of their Under 18 state contingent – a figure higher than any other club.
Emmii-Lee Zanker Close, Serene Watson, Charlotte Hammans, Maddison Levi, Georgia Eller, Briley Bradfield, Annie Muir, Taylor Smith and Haze-lee Martin are all named to return for the Bull Sharks – eight of which donned the maroon for Queensland last week.
While all talented in their own right, state representatives – given their commitments – haven’t been able to play copious amounts of QAFLW football this season meaning this weekend’s clash won’t just be a test to qualify for finals but to quickly gel with the team on-field.
It’s likely though that Bond University, given all of their dominance throughout the 2019 season, will qualify for finals and if not this week, it will happen in the weeks to come.
For Wilston Grange, the Gorillas fall on the other side of the spectrum. Five straight losses have rendered their hopes of going back to back, or even making finals, not possible but that certainly won’t stop them from ruffling some ladder positions in the run home.
For the clash, Wilston Grange have lost the likes of Amy Kelly, Emma Gerke and Cathy Svarc while gaining Lauren Shakleton, Emily Bashforth and Madeline Edmunds.
Yeronga South Brisbane v Aspley
Yeronga’s hopes of a return to finals action for the first time since their 2017 premiership could rest solely on the boot of gun forward Jade Ransfield.
The Devils need just one win to all but seal their fate in the post-season and they have the opportunity to do so against the Hornets on their home deck.
Ransfield though, may hold the key.
She has been their best forward this season – booting 21 goals to date to rank third in the competition – and without fellow talls Demi Leach and Madison Goodwin, her influence could turn the game in the red and black’s favour.
She’s been a consistent threat at the goal face the entire season and even notched 150 career goals with the Devils last month.
That’s not to say however that Ransfield is without other goal kicking teammates in the clash though. You’d only have to look for Courtney McDonnell who ranks second in the team this season as another capable of locking away a finals place.
Jordan Zanchetta and Emily Bates will return this weekend while Jessy Keefe, Jacqui Yorston and Jade Pregelj will all miss.
For the Hornets, an upset would lift them above the ladder’s floor as they’d leapfrog Wilston Grange – a side they are still yet to play again this season.
Gold Coaster Jacob Dawson will become the 32nd Queenslander to play in the AFL this season following his recall to the Suns side after an absence of almost 12 months.
Dawson, captain of the 2017 Suns Academy side, will play against Carlton at Marvel Stadium tomorrow afternoon.
The 19-year-old inside midfielder, a junior product of the Burleigh Bombers via Palm Beach Currumbin and a 2018 Rookie Draft pick-up, will play his fourth AFL game after he played in Rounds 11-17-18 last year.
Oddly, the Gold Coast’s Jacob Dawson will get his chance as the Sydney Swans’ Jacob Dawson, one of the real finds of the 2019 season, will miss through suspension.
Averaging 29 possessions in his last three NEAFL games, the Gold Coast Dawson will look to correct a statistical imbalance from his first crack at the AFL in 2018, when he had 13 kicks and 33 handballs in his three games.
Dawson will be the 37th different player to represent the Suns in the AFL this year, hoisting them to the top of this list alongside Melbourne and Richmond, and leave just seven players on the list without a game.
They are the injured Rory Thompson and Harrison Wigg, plus long-time absentee Tom Nicholls, Brayden Crossley and the untried Caleb Graham, Jaz McLennan and Connor Nutting.
Dawson, son of former NBL basketballer Paul Dawson, has got his chance as the Queensland AFL ‘family’ enjoyed mixed news at selection for Round 18 of the Toyota premiership.
Teammate Lachie Weller will miss through illness and Brad Scheer was omitted, and Brisbane welcome back Eric Hipwood from injury but omitted Ben Keays, a late inclusion last week, after his good showing in the big over Port Adelaide.
Significantly, Richmond have retained exciting ruck/forward prospect Mabior Chol as they mount a strong late season charge. He will play his fifth game in a row and his sixth overall, and is mounting a case that will make it difficult for coach Damien Hardwick to leave him out.
AFL Queensland will make history on July 27 with the first ever Pride Round, to be played across the state.
Pride Round, which follows on from Queensland’s inaugural AFL Pride Cup held last year between the Robina Roos and Surfers Paradise Demons women’s teams, will be Australia’s first ever dedicated multi-league LGBTIQ+ carnival. The Bond University QAFLW will headline Pride Round, with all eight competition clubs playing out of the one venue, Moreton Bay Central Sports Complex, on the same day.
The round forms part of AFL Queensland’s Community Month and aims to combat homophobia by establishing an inclusive environment for the LGBTIQ+ community within the sporting landscape.
Across the state players will sport rainbow socks, with a number of clubs also donning custom pride-themed gurnseys. In addition, umpires will wave rainbow coloured flags and the goal lines at every venue will bear a splash of pride thanks to ABS Signs donating rainbow goal covers. The 50m arcs will also be transformed into rainbows, thanks to Signet Paint, in support of Pride Round.
AFL Queensland’s Women’s Competition Manager Joanna Main said AFL Queensland are looking forward to the opportunity to celebrate diversity and further educate people on the LGBTIQ+ community.
“AFL Queensland are pleased to take a leadership position on LGBTIQ+ issues, as we strive to meet our vision of being the most progressive and accessible team sport in Queensland,” Main told aflq.com.au.
“We believe sport plays an important role in promoting inclusion and bringing people from diverse backgrounds and experiences together.”
Wilston Grange, one of the clubs partaking in the QAFLW Pride Round, have a strong presence within the LGBTIQ+ community and hope to use the weekend to emphasise the positive messaging surrounding the games.
Wilston Grange Women’s Football Manager Laura Kidd said the club can’t wait to take part in Pride Round given the personal connection it bares with many club members.
“At Wilston Grange we place great emphasis on acceptance and inclusivity. Pride Round for our club is something we have been trying to start for a number of years,” Ms Kidd said.
“This is a very personal round for a lot of our club members as we have a number of men and women who identify as LGBTIQ+, as well as an endless number of supporters who support the community.”
Kidd also emphasised the need for the club to not only be a place where on-field success is achieved, but also kicked goals at a more societal level.
“We feel very strongly about providing an environment that is not only competitive but is an environment that is safe and supportive for every member of our club,” she added.
“We congratulate AFL Queensland for recognising such an important round and we cannot wait to run out in our pride round jerseys.”
Clubs in the NEAFL and QFAW competitions will be joining in the Pride Round activities across various cluster venues, with more clubs across the state expected to join the list of matches celebrating on July 27.
Last year Robina QFAW Division 2 South hosted Queensland’s first Pride Cup match and are set to commemorate the occasion again this year, alongside other teams.
The NEAFL will also be supporting Pride Round at Voxson Oval when Aspley Hornets host Sydney University, in what is shaping up to be a top 6 clash.
Pride Cup Australia is working closely with AFL Queensland for Pride Round and will have a presence on the day at Moreton Bay, with other organisations such as Queensland AIDS Council and Open Doors also involved.
Pride Cup works to unite all players in footy and will be holding an education session in the lead up to the round for players and AFL Queensland staff.
For those unable to make it to watch games live, the QAFLW and NEAFL games will be live streamed.
For more details on AFL Queensland’s Pride Round, including live streaming, check out the Facebook event here.
Missed the action from Day One of the AFL Inclusion Carnival? Check the day one wrap right here.
Queensland v South Australia
Queensland entered day two of the Inclusion Carnival in sixth place and faced a tough test first up against the third seeded South Australia.
Regardless though, the Big Q burst out of the blocks in the first half and got the early jump on the Croweaters.
South Australia soon gained the momentum in the contest and had two goals on the scoreboard to show for it as their two-way running became the highlight of the game.
Queensland though, to their credit, sticked in the contest through a Brad Lawrence just before the main break against the run of place.
The second half saw South Australia again flex their muscles as in much the same vein, they kicked two goals to all but seal the win for the tricolours.
Again, Queensland would hit back late, kicking their second major through Josh Correa however the damage on the scoreboard was eventually too much to overcome.
Queensland: 2.0 (12) def. by South Australia: 4.3 (27)
Queensland goals: J. Correa, B. Lawrence.
Queensland v West Australia
Queensland’s gun forward Graydon Poulsen has proved his worth on more than one occasion throughout the 2019 AFL Inclusion Carnival and against West Australia, that sentiment was no different.
Poulsen booted four goals on the opening day of play and kicked another two as Queensland etched out a 12-point win over the sandgropers – the side’s second win of the carnival.
Throughout both halves, Queensland remained strong around the ball and showed an improved knack of tackling.
Their pressure around the ball made life different for their opponents and paved the way for Poulsen’s two goals.
Overall, the win was a strong team effort as the team held their nerve to hang on and claim the four points after a few close losses yesterday along with the draw against Victoria Country.
Queensland: 2.1 (13) def. West Australia 0.1 (1)
Queensland goals: Graydon Poulsen 2.
Queensland v Tasmania
Queensland’s hopes of qualifying for Division One for the third straight year were dashed as Tasmania prevailed by a single point in both side’s final game in the lightening round.
The loss was Queensland’s second of the carnival by two points or less having gone down by another slim margin against Victoria Metro.
Emotions remained high for both sides throughout the game with so much at stake and the open play, which often resulted in many possessions lasting from one end of the ground to the other, allowed both team ample scoring opportunities.
Queensland took a one-point deficit into the main break where they could regroup and reset for the second half.
Little separated both sides in the second half however with both teams adding a second goal before Tasmania would hold on for the smallest of victories.
Labrador talent Hugo Barry was a kid growing up in Aussie rules territory in Adelaide but it was not the national game that had his attention, it was soccer.
Barry was good enough to represent the Croweaters in both indoor and outdoor soccer in under-age groups.
A tall youngster who played striker in the round-ball code, it was inevitable that Barry turned his prowess to Australian rules football at high school because that was the code all his mates were playing.
He played with the Walkerville club then was lured over to North Adelaide where he played colts.
As a growing teen Barry was good enough to make the South Australian squad for the national under-18 title.
Now, after overcoming a couple of bad injuries, Barry has won the round 14 nomination for the QAFL’s Rising Star Award.
After getting over a shoulder injury, Barry has been good for the Tigers in their past two games and is keen to help get the club into the finals this year after a slowish start.
“We think we’re a good chance of playing finals,” the 20-year-old said.
Go back a few years and Barry was making a success of his switch of codes.
But it was during his only game with SA’s Under 18s that he ripped an anterior cruciate ligament playing against the Allies at Adelaide Oval.
That probably made up his mind to enlist for a degree in law at Bond University on the Gold Coast and he actually played one reserves and one seniors match for the Bullsharks in QFA Division 2 late last year.
That was when Labrador people took an interest in him and shortly after he agreed to head up to Cooke-Murphy Oval for a crack at the QAFL.
He played the first five matches in seniors for the Tigers but then did a shoulder, which sidelined him for a few weeks.
Standing at 193cmm and weighing inn at 85kg, Barry has the ideal physique to become one of the leading lights of the QAFL forwards.
And he is being helped along the way by former Brisbane Lions forward Bryce Retzlaff who has been a tremendous help.
“Bryce has been a good role model and teacher,” he said.
“He has helped with my leading patterns but most importantly how to use the body in contests.”
In his SA under-18 days Barry played with some talented performers who are now part of the AFL system.
Whether he gets to that level remains to be seen because his priority is to complete his law degree.
“At this stage I’m more focused on uni,” he said when asked if he has a dream of playing AFL.
Still, the move to the Gold Coast has had some benefits away from the football field.
“I’m trying to learn how to surf,” he said. “At least the water’s warmer up here.”
The Rams, who were playing on their home field in Sydney’s west managed to get the fast start in the contest however Queensland weathered their early push to show composure.
The Big Q soon worked their way into the contest and controlled most of the first half. A handful of opportunities were created although the teams’ conversion was lacking as Queensland took a two-point lead into the main break.
With the game up for grabs, the second half followed in much the same vein as the first one with plenty of scoring opportunities created.
Graydon Poulsen soon booted the breakthrough goal for either side – a score that would ultimately pay dividends as Queensland would go on and win their opening matchup.
Queensland: 1.4 (10). Def. NSW/ACT: 0.2 (2).
Queensland goals: G. Poulson.
Queensland v Northern Territory
Queensland suffered their first loss of the carnival when they fell to the Northern Territory in their second game of the day.
Despite solid performances from the likes of Dylan Evans, Nathaniel Gill and Josh Correa, Queensland couldn’t match it with the side from the top end, who burst out of the blocks and looked a slick and well-polished unit.
Contrastingly, Queensland lacked some clean hands and composure around the ball and allowed Northern Territory to kick away with two majors in the first half and another four in the second.
With more games to come in the lightening round, Queensland took plenty away from the loss that will assist throughout the remainder of the carnival.
Queensland: 0.1 (1) def. by Northern Territory: 6.3 (39)
Queensland v Victoria Metro
A fast start from Queensland wasn’t enough to withstand the talented Victoria Metro outfit in the team’s third game of the day, as the Big Q fell agonisingly short from the breakthrough win by just two points.
Queensland dominated much of the first half, with play almost exclusively held in the maroon’s attacking end.
Two goals from Graydon Poulsen provided the scoreboard pressure as Queensland took an incredible 13-poitn lead into the main break.
The opening minutes of the second half were a frantic affair and after three minutes of play, Victoria Metro had worked their way back into the contest in large due to their clearance winning midfielders.
An arm wrestle soon ensued with neither team looking likely of breaking the deadlock. Queensland soon burst forward and had a chance to win the game however the shot sailed wide.
Victoria Metro on the other hand, made the most of their opportunities and scored two late behinds to claim an unlikely come-from-behind win.
Queensland: 2.1 (13) def. by Victoria Metro: 2.3 (15).
Queensland goals: G. Poulsen 2.
Queensland v Victoria Country
With hopes of qualifying for Division One, just as they had in recent years, Queensland were out for a win in their final game of the day against Victoria Country.
Ultimately though, the game would end in a draw – a result built largely on the back of a second-half fight back from the Queenslanders.
Victoria Country burst out of the blocks in the opening half and quickly asserted their dominance on the game.
They quickly established a two-goal lead and looked the team most likely to claim the win.
After a break however, Queensland worked there was back into the contest on the back of some great work from Josh Correa and Brad Lawrence.
It quickly became evident that Queensland had the momentum in the contest and Graydon Poulsen, just like he had done for much of the day, kicked away and ensured the team’s hard work wouldn’t without a score.
Poulsen again added his name to the goal scorers sheet in the second half, taking his carnival tally to four already, and along with Robbie Van Allen, lifted Queensland back into the fray. Neither side could add anymore as time ran out and a draw ensued.
Queensland: 2.1 (13) drew Victoria Country: 2.1 (13)
Queenslander Tom Hickey has inadvertently found himself the number on ruckman in an AFL premiership team hoping to defend its title. And they’re looking like they may be a very good chance.
At his third AFL club after stints with the Gold Coast and St Kilda, Hickey has skyrocketed in importance to the West Coast Eagles after first choice ruckman Nic Naitanui was injured again over the weekend.
Naitainui, only three games back from a 12-month lay-off following a second knee reconstruction, has gone down with a syndesmosis strain in his ankle.
It is an injury that occurred in last Friday night’s loss to Collingwood in Perth, but did not leak out until Monday afternoon.
The club confirmed the damage but did not put any sort of time-frame on Naitanui’s likely return.
The West Australian reported there was a possibility Naitanui could miss the rest of the season, although the paper conceded it was more likely he would play again.
Worrying, though, is the fact that this sort of industry is particularly troublesome for a big and athletic ruckman like Naitanui, who needs to be able to run and jump to be most effective.
According to AFL medical sources, a significant syndesmosis tear could result in a length lay-off, as Carlton’s Marc Murphy discovered in 2016. But a slighter strain may be only four weeks.
Hickey arrived at West Coast this year to replace 2018 premiership ruckman Scott Lycett following his move to Port Adelaide.
The 28-year-old former Alexandra Hills junior and Morningside QAFL player has played 12 of 16 games for the Eagles this season, missing four through injury, and had gone past 2018 premiership ruck back-up Nathan Vardy to be first-choice partner for Naitanui the past three weeks.
Having averaged 10 possessions, 19.5 hit-outs, 4.6 clearances and 3.0 tackles while kicking six handy goals, Hickey will now find himself carrying the load as the Eagles look to defend their 2018 flag,
He had 11 possessions, 14 hit-outs and a goal last Friday against Collingwood playing 67% game time.
It was a Round 17 in which 16 Queenslanders played, and only four had a win.
That was the Lions foursome of Dayne Zorko, Harris Andrews, 100th-gamer Charlie Cameron and late inclusion Ben Keays, who were part of a brilliant win over Port Adelaide at Adelaide Oval on Sunday.
Cameron was a standout with four goals to earn six votes in the Coach’s Association Player of the Year award, while Zorko earned eight votes for 24 possessions and three goals in the Lions’ first win from seven visits to Adelaide Oval.
Andrews, too, continued his excellent season, while Keays, a late inclusion for Hugh McCluggage, played possibly his best AFL game for 15 disposals, two goal assists and some excellent decisions under heavy pressure.
Alex Sexton was the best of six Queenslanders on the wrong end of the Gold Coast Suns’ heavy loss to Adelaide at Metricon Stadium, kicking three goals to go with 13 possessions.
Jarrod Harbrow (15 possessions), Lachie Weller (14), Jacob Heron (13), Brad Scheer (12) Jesse Joyce (11) also were part of at the Suns’ ninth loss in a row.
Brayden Preuss had seven possessions and 17 hit-outs for Melbourne in their loss to St.Kilda, Sydney’s Aliir Aliir had 15 possessions and 12 hit-outs playing in the ruck in the loss to Carlton, Charlie Dixon kicked a goal and had 12 possessions for Port against Brisbane, Sam Reid seven possessions for GWS against Richmond.
Mabior Chol continued his impressive form for Richmond after holding his spot the return of full forward Jack Riewoldt from injury. Chol, playing his fourth game in a row and the fifth of his career, looked right at home as he picked up 10 disposals, eight hit-outs and a goal.
The Queensland team rounded out the NAB AFL U16 National Championships in blitzing fashion, dominating the Northern Territory en route to a 52-point win.
This win ensured the Queensland side finished the national campaign undefeated on home soil, and coach Leigh Harding said he was pleased with how the boys came together.
“From day one we wanted to concentrate on fundamental skills, I think that came into fruition in games two and three,” he told aflq.com.au
Noah MacFayden consistently proved his worth in the representative team throughout the Championships, cementing this as he rounded out the final match by booting eight goals, racking up 14 disposals and seven marks last Saturday at Voxsan Oval, Aspley.
Austin Harris finished the match with a massive 23 disposals, while Jye Lockett booted two goals for his side.
Adding 16 points to the scoreboard was Lochlan Harrop, his performance was integral in the match against the Northern Territory gaining 21 disposals, 11 kicks and four marks.
Harding says this high-performance program and competition is a way to introduce young talent to the AFL system and help them work towards their future footballing goals.
“We’ve got them at 16, by the time [the players] are 18 the foundations have already been set,” he said.
“Hopefully they can take the learnings all the way through. So that’s basically what we are trying to do, set up a high-performance program for a kid at 16, and then show them the way forward.”
The boys will now continue their club seasons, in preparation for potential selection in a couple of years.

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Benthic and interstitial habitats of a lentic spring as invertebrate refuges during supra-seasonal drought
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Instream refuges are places where invertebrates persist during disturbances due to reduced adverse impacts. During droughts, low flows may be accompanied by elevated temperatures, and potential refuges including subsurface sediments and spring-fed headwaters are therefore characterized by hydrological and thermal stability. This study examined invertebrate use of benthic and interstitial habitats (analogous to the hyporheic zone) in a groundwater-dominated, perennial limnocrene spring during a supra-seasonal drought. Although exceptionally high air temperatures occurred as flow declined, environmental conditions in the spring were relatively stable, and refuge-seeking vertical migrations into interstitial habitats did not coincide with peak temperatures. However, maximum benthic abundance of two amphipods (Gammarus pulex and Crangonyx pseudogracilis) occurred shortly after the period of elevated temperatures. It is suggested that this temporary increase in the abundance of these mobile taxa reflected upstream migrations triggered by a combination of refuge-seeking behaviour and thermally-stimulated activity. In addition, the spring provided a passive refuge for many lotic invertebrate taxa. A conceptual model is presented, which illustrates the potential contribution of multiple refuges to invertebrate persistence in drought-impacted ecosystems.
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Punjabi actor turned farmer activist Deep Sidhu, who was out on bail in the Republic Day violence since last year, is no more. The actor died in a road accident. The accident took place on the Kundli-Manesar-Palwal (KMP) Expressway that bypasses Delhi. His body has been kept in a government hospital in Sonipat.
According to reports, Deep was going from Delhi to Bhatinda in Punjab when his SUV in which he was travelling rammed a truck at 9.30 pm.
"He died in the accident and a woman accompanying Sidhu was admitted to a hospital where her condition was stated out of danger," Kharkhoda police station inspector Jaspal Singh told PTI.
The actor's last pic with his girlfriend Reena Rai is going viral on social media. Deep and Reena can be seen posing for a mirror selfie in their Valentine's Day post. While Reena is seen wearing a bodycon dress, Deep is dressed in blue denim jeans and a jacket. ALSO READ:Valentines Day 2022: Farhan Akhtar Has A Hilarious Romantic Post For Shibani Dandekar And It Will Leave You In Splits - SEE PIC
The actor made headlines last year after he was arrested by the Delhi Police in connection with a tractor rally by farmers on Republic Day that spiralled into violence after protesters came to the Red Fort and attacked policemen. He was in jail for two months before being released on bail.
Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi tweeted his condolences on the actor's death. He wrote, "Deeply saddened to learn about the unfortunate demise of renowned actor and social activist, Deep Sidhu. My thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved family and fans."
Deeply saddened to learn about the unfortunate demise of renowned actor and social activist, #DeepSidhu. My thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved family and fans.— Charanjit S Channi (@CHARANJITCHANNI) February 15, 2022


Hey there, just recently got a pretty sweet setup. I need help/ideas on how to correctly route my PS4 audio into my studio *monitors.
Let me briefly describe my setup/routing -
- MacBook Pro with four USB-C, one going to a Focusrite Scarlett 18i8, another for the power adapter, and two going to a TOBENONE USB-C docking station.
- 18i8 outputs audio from MacBook (or any of the four MIDI/XLR inputs depending on how I configure it in Focusrite Control) to KRK studio monitors.
- HDMI from docking station to monitor (being used as an extended display for the MacBook)
- PS4 HDMI directly to monitor
Long story short, I want to be able to display the PS4 on my monitor, but have the audio come out the studio monitors (KRK speakers). Would I need to go through the 18i8 or through the docking station then to the 18i8?
Help is appreciated, thanks.
*"Studio monitors" refers to the KRK speakers I have. Any other references to a monitor is my 32-inch ViewSonic monitor.


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New Chinatown and Little Italy Food Tour
Consider yourself a foodie? You don’t want to miss this mouth-watering tour! Join us on a journey through Chinatown and Little Italy, sampling treats and learning a little history along the way. We scoped out the following stops:
Ferrara’s Bakery & Café
195 Grand Street, New York, NY
A Little Italy favorite since 1892, native Italians still claim that this shop is the best place to enjoy a morning espresso. Ferrara’s is known for their lobster tail pastries and their cannoli, which are rolls of fried pastry dough filled with ricotta cheese, chocolate chips and candied fruit.
188 Grand Street, New York, NY
Alleva Dairy is an old fashioned cheese market on the corner of Grand & Mulberry Streets. We had the delight of trying their prosciutto de parma, and some delicious fresh mozzarella. Some history that we learned on our stop: mozzarella is derived from the Italian word mozzare, meaning “to tear.” When mozzarella is made, the curds are teared repeatedly before they are fashioned into the round, ball-like shapes that most are familiar with.
Piemonte Ravioli Co.
190 Grand Street, New York, NY
Piemonte is a small shop carrying a full line of traditional and contemporary pasta, which is made fresh each day. We sampled some gnocchi with San Marzano sauce, made with tomatoes grown in Naples. Because of the volcanic ash in the soil, the sauce is sweeter than most. The northern pasta paired with the southern sauce was a unique contrast.
Di Palo’s Fine Foods
200 Grand Street, New York NY 10013
Di Palo’s is a small, family-run latteria (dairy store) that opened in 1925. The present day owner, Lou DiPalo, strives to preserve the vision of his great-great-grandfather, who began selling handmade cheeses in New York in 1903. Lou makes frequent trips to Italy for inspiration, bringing back traditional products and knowledge of their history. During our visit we tried some delicious Piave cheese.
Nom Wah Tea Parlor
13 Doyers St, New York, NY 10013
Located on historic Doyers Street, Nom Wah Tea Parlor is continually swamped by locals and tourists alike. This old school eatery was the first dim sum restaurant to open in Chinatown during the 1920’s. It is famous for its almond cookie, which is a popular part of the Chinese autumn festival. It is a fixture in the community and is featured regularly in film and on television shows, such as Law and Order.
42 Mulberry St, New York, NY 10013
This unsuspecting dumpling hotspot is lauded as the cheapest place to snag a dumpling in Chinatown. All dumplings are made fresh in-house – we recommend the classic fried pork.

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