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The Relation Between Preference and Demand in the Domestic Hen: Does Preference Vary With Price?
Bruce, J.-A. M. (2007). The Relation Between Preference and Demand in the Domestic Hen: Does Preference Vary With Price? (Thesis, Master of Applied Psychology (MAppPsy)). The University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand. Retrieved from https://hdl.handle.net/10289/2376
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ABSTRACT Six hens responded under an increasing Fixed Ratio schedule of reinforcement to assess demand separately for two different food types: wheat and puffed wheat. Demand curves generated showed the least preferred food, puffed wheat, yielded a higher initial (ln L) demand than the more preferred food, wheat. While responding for the more preferred food, wheat, produced lower initial (ln L) demand functions, responding for wheat was maintained to higher increasing FR schedules of reinforcement than was that for puffed wheat. This phenomenon occurred across all six hens. To assess preference between the two food types the hens responded under a two-link concurrent-chain schedule of reinforcement. Under the concurrent-chain schedule of reinforcement there were three conditions, each consisted of a initial link with VI 90-s VI 90-s in effect, and terminal links of FR1, FR8 and FR32. The concurrent-chain schedule was used to examine if or how preference may relate to demand. Preference measures obtained showed wheat was generally preferred to puffed wheat across all prices throughout the preference assessment. As price increased in the terminal link during the preference assessment, preference for wheat became more extreme as did the hens responding. The results suggest that while there is a systematic relation between preference and demand, in that at higher FR values food with higher demand levels is preferred. This does not seem to hold, however, at FR1
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Arizona last night, can I tell you what that’s about? Fox News calling Arizona, what do you think that was about? I see you guys talking amongst yourselves in there. Are you disagreeing with the points I’m making here today? Is that what you’re doing as you talk to yourselves in there? Let me tell you about Arizona. A, Cindy McCain despises Trump, hates Trump, maybe understandably.
Fox News. They’ve got big problems with Trump. I mean, there’s Trump yesterday on Fox & Friends, before I appeared, and what’s he doing? He’s ripping Fox News. He’s on Fox News, Fox & Friends, his favorite show, and ripping Fox News at the same time. If I’m one of the Murdochs, “He’s gonna pay for this.” If I’m one of the Murdochs, if I’m Rupert or one of his two sons — I think I’ve even heard friends that the Murdochs have said, “You tell Trump if he keeps this up, then we’re not gonna have him on any more as a guest. We’re not gonna put up with this.”
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(interruption) Yeah, TheHill.com and The Politico. It was a devastating night because they lost… They didn’t lose control of the House, but they lost some powerful freshmen that they thought were locks, like Supreme Court justices are lifetime. They lost! They lost the Hispanic vote in Florida. They have lost a racial component they thought they owned forever.
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Episode 4: Accountant by day, burlesque producer by night, Charles is hoping to turn back the hands of time by fixing his drooping eyes and crooked teeth. Although he feels 25, Charles is aware he is starting to look his age and puts his trust in the Doctors to get him back on his youthful journey.
Episode 5: Laura is looking to reap the subtle rewards that going under the knife can offer, while single mum Sandy is seeking for an alternative to surgery. Can the Doctors give both patents the results they’re looking for?
Episode 6: Singer and teacher Zana has suffered from facial tension and headaches for some time. Accompanying the pain is a tiring profile complex and as she just hit a milestone 30 years, maybe now is the time to make the change.

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By 1937, all Harley-Davidson's flathead engines were equipped with dry-sump oil recirculation systems similar to the one introduced in the "Knucklehead" OHV engine. The revised 74 cubic inches (1,210 cc) Harley-Davidson V and Harley-Davidson VL models were renamed Harley-Davidson U and Harley-Davidson UL, the 80 cubic inches (1,300 cc) Harley-Davidson VH and Harley-Davidson VLH to be renamed Harley-Davidson UH and Harley-Davidson ULH. The 80 cubic inches (1,300 cc) flathead UH and ULH models were discontinued after 1941
- Mitchel, D. (1997). Harley-Davidson Chronicle - An American Original. Publications International Limited. pp. 94-95. ISBN 0-7853-2514-X.


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You get to December and suddenly post gets interesting. Even at 28, i get a Christmas card buzz. I know its less joyful for some, and more of a chore, but for me there is something quite lovely about sitting back with a list and my address book, popping on a festive movie and writing til my hands hurt (with my bad hands, thats not long; it’s total fluke if you receive a card from me which is remotely legible) and working my way through them.
Then receiving them is a little joy too! It seems that i have passed it onto Squirrel who hears the post and runs to get them and brings them over to us, so we can open them together, excited to spot which classic Christmas elements are on the cards, and to see which friends and family members are thinking of us in return.
When the day came that we had a few too many for our shelf, I gathered them together in a small box i had hanging around, and punched holes in them to thread them with so i could hang them.
Naturally, it was a matter of seconds before Squirrel was tangled up and involved.
His refreshed interest in our card collection was adorable, so we sat together and inspected them and played for a long while, and that is when these activities were born! We now keep all the cards and some ribbon (with the hole punch nearby) in the little box where we can add to them as they arrive, and where Squirrel can get them whenever he wants to play with them. Sure, they’re not displayed, but i personally feel this is a perfect use for them.
Festive Flash Cards
Squirrel loves going through the cards and practicing his new words and visual association with me. Not necessarily flash cards, but sort of. Ish. Well, it’s how we use his other picture flashcards! We love playing “What is this?” and also “Can you find a…” with them.
He loves pointing out anything he recognises on the cards, then finding more robins/reindeer/snowmen/Santas in the card collection.
Fine Motor Threading
Originally i was threading them onto some cute red velvet ribbon to drape across the wall, and Squirrel found me while i was threading them on, and immediately wanted in on the fun!
Pulling them through and following the length around and collecting his beautiful cards so that they flap when he moves the ribbon… Good gracious, such fun!
Size Sorting & Transferring
Well, a box is a magical thing. Ask any toddler or cat. Squirrel loves transferring in containers and recently showed us recognition of ‘big’ and ‘little’ and also ‘TOO big’ and ‘TOO little’, and this lead on fantastically.
This is, once again, a Leo-discovered game. He started filing them away, apparently sorting them somehow into some piles, before transferring them to the box. He discovered that some were just simply a bit too big, and with a little guidance, we experimented standing them up instead, and then of course, we had a little challenge on our hands, as once one was standing, he couldn’t get any little ones in!
He soon learned which ones were too big by recognition, using his words ‘beeeek!’ when ever he identified one that had previously had to be saved til the end to stand up. Then would resume counting the other smaller ones in. “Un”, “Oo”, “Theee”, “Dooor”, etc, repeating by tipping them out again once finished for another go.
There we have it! Let no Christmas card be wasted if your mantle becomes over crowded when they can become a new world of discovery for your tot!
This post is part of Unit 3. Winter & Christmas.
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According to The Daily Mail Mauricio Pochettino is eyeing up a summer swoop for Sporting midfielder Bruno Fernandes however we will have to part with £87million to bring him to the Premier League.
Portuguese news outlet A Bola says we are in the market for another midfielder and Mauricio Pochettino is reportedly keen on bringing the 23-year-old to North London before the start of next season.
He has impressed in both the league and in the Champions League for Sorting and the article adds that he continues to attract interest from a host of top European clubs.
The article adds that the former Udinese and Sampdoria man could cost the eye-watering figure after recently signing a five-year-deal with Sporting last summer and that Daniel Levy will be looking to negotiate the midfielder’s pricey release clause, if the club decided to pursue him in the summer transfer window.
It’s also not the first time Spurs have signed a midfielder Sporting after securing the services of Eric Dier back in 2014. Dier made the move and has become a mainstay in Pochettino’s squad ever since.
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SEATTLE (AP) — Russell Wilson made it clear this offseason that something had to be done about the offensive line for him to remain on board with the direction of the Seahawks.
It was essentially an ultimatum from Seattle’s franchise quarterback.
And that’s where Gabe Jackson comes into the picture. Deemed expendable by the Las Vegas Raiders after seven seasons, he quickly caught on with the Seahawks, who jumped at the opportunity to add a proven veteran in the mold of their prototypical interior offensive lineman.
“As an offensive lineman, or a player in general, I feel like you’re always under a microscope,” Jackson said during a video conference Tuesday. “But the best thing you can do is just be yourself and work hard, take coaching and just do your best. If you do everything right, you’re training right, you practice right and all that will pay off on Sundays.”
Despite Wilson’s comments in February that he wants more protection and is tired of getting hit too much, acquiring Jackson is the only significant step Seattle has taken so far to address the offensive line.
The Seahawks did bring back starting center Ethan Pocic and re-signed backups Jordan Simmons and Cedric Ogbuehi. But in terms of a big splash move, it’s been only Jackson.
“I know it’s a great group of offensive (linemen) and I’ve watched them play, and I’m just excited to play with them because I know we can be great,” Jackson said.
Jackson became available as Las Vegas began a major overhaul of the offensive line. While he won’t solve all the line problems in Seattle, his arrival is a step toward making Wilson happy.
Seattle believes in Jackson enough that it restructured his contract with an extension that can keep the 29-year-old tied to the Seahawks through the 2023 season.
“I actually got a little bit longer deal than I had in Vegas, but it’s not too much different. Just a little extension,” Jackson said.
Seattle needed to find a replacement at left guard following the retirement of Mike Iupati. While Jackson has primarily been a right guard in his career, he has played left guard in the past. The Seahawks believe Jackson and Damien Lewis have the versatility to play either guard position.
Jackson said he doesn’t have a preference and the coaching staff has not talked with him yet about the direction they want to go.
Jackson has started 99 of 100 career games but last season was significant as Jackson played in all 16 games for the first time since 2016. Between proving he can play a full season and having a new address to call home, Jackson said it feels almost like he’s been drafted again.
“It was a great feeling for me, not being selfish, but just to finish out the full length of the season with no injuries — mild, minor stuff here and there like some bruises — but just to make it through (with) my teammates for the whole year and play well, it felt great,” Jackson said. “And the new start, it feels like draft day. Feel like I’m a rookie all over again.”
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pooCARE: a system for processing organic waste
As part of its China Program, CRC CARE has developed a two-step underground anaerobic bioreactor – patented as pooCARE™ – for treating piggery waste. The project is being managed by HLM Asia Group Ltd (Hong Kong), and involves collaboration with scientists from Huazhong University of Science and Technology. A particular combination of anaerobic treatments is used to produce clean biogas energy and recover nutrients for use as fertiliser and other valuable products. Read more about pooCARE™ in Piggery waste a valuable resource.
The system has great potential for application in other livestock industries worldwide. Advantages of the technology over many existing designs include:
- small footprint (in comparison to conventional treatment systems such as covered anaerobic lagoons)
- improved biogas generation
- operates well all year round, even in cold temperatures
- low maintenance requirements
- low electricity requirement (potentially self-powering)
- constructed as a modular system
- bioenergy production.


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The Motley City Council learned, Monday how residents of Cass County — or those who want to start a business there — can receive some help in getting off the ground.
Cass County Economic Development Corporation Program Administrator Marina Lovell gave a presentation at the Council’s monthly meeting about her organization and how it can help business owners. The corporation is a 501(c)3 member supported, non-governmental, nonprofit. Unlike many similar organizations, it is not a part of local government.
“We give no-cost assistance to Cass County residents or Cass County businesses,” Lovell said. “You don’t have to be a resident of Cass County, but you have to be either a resident or a business owner in the county. Our name comes from Cass County because that’s the area that we work in, not because we are a government spinoff.”
Assistance is offered to residents who want to start, buy or sell a business, or those who want to grow or learn more about a current business. The nonprofit receives funding from the Cass County government, membership support and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC).
“Each state has an SBDC,” Lovell said. “Each region has an SBDC, and we are the north-central region. An SBDC is going to be supported by an educational institution. Our particular one is housed at Central Lakes College.”
Lovell and Corporation Executive Director Mike Paulus, along with “a couple of consultants,” take on the work of helping people with business plans. That includes projections, getting financials in order and working with banks to apply for loans and helping them prepare for succession.
Lovell said the organization has recently been working to better get the word out about its services.
“I think a lot of people think that we’re part of the government; if they even think of, you know, ‘I wonder who can help me in my business?’” she said. “We wanted to spread the word so now all of you know about us. If you know of anybody who wants to go into business, wants to buy a business, is thinking of selling, wanting to retire, we can help with any of those kinds of things.”
To receive assistance, a person needs only to register through the Central Lakes College database. When the corporation works with them, it invoices the SBDC for payment. That is how it is able to offer assistance free of charge.
Motley City Council Member Amy Hutchison said she actually had experience working with the Cass County Economic Development Corporation.
“I didn’t buy the business, but we were very close,” she said. “There’s so much involved in buying a business, or changing it over. It was even a little beyond me. The services you guys provide are amazing.”
One of the key services the organization offers is working with lenders and bankers. Lovell said it puts together financial projections that a potential lender will want to see before approving a loan. Having information provided by the corporation can also help a potential borrower seem more legitimate.
“... rather than somebody just thinking, ‘I think I might get this income. I won’t have those kind of expenses,’” Lovell said.
Last year, the corporation worked with the USDA to convert $70,000 from its revolving loan fund into emergency loans to help businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Through that process, it was able to support 12 Cass County businesses with $5,000 loans with no interest and deferred payments for six months.
All of them were able to stay in business, Lovell said, in part due to assistance from Cass County Economic Development Corporation.
Paulus was also able to work with the state to get it to serve as a pass-through lender for small business emergency loan funds in the amount of $285,000. That supported 10 Cass County businesses with loans ranging from $10,000 to $35,000.
“All of those business were also able to continue,” Lovell said. “One of them, in particular, had to be closed for the whole 12 months because their situation didn’t allow for them to do social distancing. Those funds enabled them to stay in business without any income.”
Motley City Council Briefs:
In other business Monday, the Motley City Council:
• Awarded a quotation of $3,150 to JHFoster for an air compressor to be purchased for the Motley Fire Department, provided it is still cheaper than other bids with shipping included;
• Swore in new full-time Police Officer Cody Holtz;
• Received word from Motley Police Chief Jason Borash that the city will be able to continue its prescription drug disposal program with the help of the Morrison County Sheriff’s Office;
• Scheduled a budget workshop for 5 p.m., Aug. 31, at Motley City Hall prior to the planning and zoning meeting;
• Scheduled the budget levy public hearing for 6 p.m., Dec. 13, prior to the Council’s regular meeting; and
• Reported positive feedback on the city’s first National Night Out, which was held in Converse Park on Aug. 3.
“It’s awesome for our city,” said Council Member Steve Johnson. “It shows that we have got a lot of people doing a lot of good things.”
The next meeting of the Motley City Council is at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 13, at Motley City Hall.

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BBC World News – 2008-02-18 00:46:21
UN Troops ‘Trapped’ in Eritrea
(February 16, 2008) — The United Nations has condemned Eritrea, accusing it of preventing hundreds of peacekeepers from crossing from Eritrea into Ethiopia.
The UN ordered its regional force to withdraw to Ethiopia after the Eritrean government cut off its fuel supplies. But the UN says only six vehicles have been allowed to leave, some troops have been threatened at gunpoint and now their rations have been stopped. Eritrea denied blocking their departure saying its supplies had simply run out.
In an emergency session on Friday, the 15-member UN Security Council expressed “deep concern about the impediments and logistical constraints” faced by the force.
Jean-Marie Guehenno, head of the UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations, told reporters: “It’s a very serious situation. We’re running out of fuel, we’re running out of food.”
The UN peacekeepers were sent eight years ago to monitor a border security zone after the war which killed tens of thousands of people between Eritrea and Ethiopia in the late 1990s.
The Eritreans are angry about Ethiopia’s failure to hand over the disputed town of Badme – which a boundary commission set up after the war awarded to Eritrea – and want the international community to put pressure on Ethiopia to withdraw.
Having lost patience with the UN, Eritrea cut off fuel supplies to the UN’s 1,400 troops and 200 military observers.
The BBC’s Elizabeth Blunt in Ethiopia says Eritrea may be hoping the UN force will abandon some vehicles and communication equipment. But the Eritrean ambassador to the UN, Araya Desta, told the BBC his country simply did not have any more supplies to spare.
He added that the Security Council’s reaction had been “outrageous”. “To victimise the victim is ridiculous and shameful for the council,” Mr Desta said. The government in Addis Ababa said it would co-operate in letting the troops relocate to northern Ethiopia.
• Dec 2000: Peace agreement
• Apr 2002: Border ruling
• Mar 2003: Ethiopian complaint over Badme rejected
• Oct 2005: Eritrea restricts peacekeepers’ activities
• Nov 2005: UN sanctions threat if no compliance with 2000 deal
• Dec 2007: Deadline to demarcate the border expires without agreement
• Dec 2007: Eritrea cuts fuel supplies to the UN
• Feb 2008: UN warns of a return to war as it withdraws from Eritrea
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Soldiers Held in Munitions Probe
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LONDON (February 18, 2008) — Three soldiers from The Royal Regiment of Scotland have been arrested on suspicion of theft of munitions, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed. The investigation involved English and Scottish police.
The soldiers, who serve with the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, were arrested on Friday in Canterbury in Kent, where they are currently based.
Strathclyde Police said the arrests were part of a joint operation between themselves and Kent Police. The Ministry of Defence said it was co-operating fully with Kent Police.
The arrests were the result of an investigation into an alleged plot to steal munitions in England, which were then supplied to people in the Strathclyde area.
Strathclyde Police said those being held were two men aged 36 and 27 and one woman aged 26. They said four men aged 27, 25, 25 and 20 are also “the subject of a report to the procurator fiscal for a variety of offences under the firearms act and explosives substances act”.
The arrests come as the 5th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland (Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders) prepare to deploy to Afghanistan.


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A world-renowned Scottish landscape photographer has been awarded the top accolade at the Fort William Mountain Festival.
Glasgow-born photographer Colin Prior, the founding father of landscape photography in the country, is best known for his panoramic views of the Scottish mountains, captivating sublime moments of light, colour and shade.
In advance of the Lochaber festival – which returns next month – organisers have announced Mr Prior will become the twelfth recipient of the Scottish accolade, following a series of nominations from the members of the public and his peers.
He once said of his photography: “To know a mountain is to understand its rhythms and then become part of them.
“To photograph mountains successfully demands what the Arctic Inuit refer to as ‘quinuituq’ which – translated – means ‘deep patience’ – literally waiting hours for one second, or in my case, years for one second.”
Mr Prior will join a long list of esteemed winners including Andy Nisbet, Dr Adam Watson, Jimmy Marshall and Cameron McNeish in the Hall of Fame.
The Scottish Award for Excellence in Mountain Culture is sponsored by JAHAMA Highland Estates.
The group’s chief operating officer, Julia Stoddart, described Mr Prior as a deserving recipient of the prize.
She said: “As the sponsors of this prestigious award for excellence in mountain culture, we are delighted that Colin Prior has been recognised for his inspirational work.
“We greatly value the hugely significant impact that Colin’s portfolio has had on so many people who love the rural environment, and particularly the mountains of Scotland.
“Colin’s passion for the mountains and his dedication to his art is exceptional, making him a worthy recipient of this award.”

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Is the tail of the dragon shut down?
The Tail of the Dragon is Federal Highway US 129 and is free for the public to enjoy at any time. It may be closed at times due to downed trees, rock slides or when the highway is blocked by accidents. For the most part it is open year round.
How do you prepare for the tail of the dragon?
More important safety tips to keep in mind before conquering the Tail of the Dragon include:
- Always buckle up. Seat belts save lives.
- If you’re stuck behind a slow moving vehicle, just try to enjoy the ride.
- Mind all speed limits.
- Unexperienced drivers & riders should be aware that this is not a road to sight see on.
How long does it take to ride Tail of the Dragon?
about 30 minutes
Ride the Dragon And if you’re traveling by motorcycle, don’t forget your helmet—they’re required for both drivers and passengers in North Carolina and Tennessee. It will take about 30 minutes to drive the Dragon’s 11 exhilarating miles.
Where is the tail of the dragon Deals Gap?
Download the mobile app to plan on the go. Whether you’re starting or completing the Tail of the Dragon at the intersection of US 129 & NC 28, Deals Gap Motorcycle Resort in Robbinsville, NC is the perfect place to snap pictures, grab souvenirs, eat lunch, have a cold beer, or even spend the night.
What is the fastest time on the tail of the dragon?
The overall record was 18 minutes, or 9 minutes one-way (62 mph average). In order to compete for a new record one had to make the run along with the current record holder. These records were set back in the early 1990s when there was little traffic on the Dragon.
Where does the tail of the dragon start and end?
The Dragon (also known as The Tail of the Dragon) begins in North Carolina at the intersection of NC 28 and US 129 and ends at the Tabcat Creek Bridge in Tennessee. The twisting road through the dense forest has several pull-offs to stop and watch the riders.
What can you not do on the Tail of the Dragon?
Avoid riding hard on the Dragon in heavy traffic times. Weekends from 11 am to 5 pm are the busiest. These are the times to lay back and watch the “show”. The early mornings (before 11 am) and the late afternoons (after 5 pm) have the least traffic.
How many deaths on the Tail of the Dragon?
Four people died, three of whom were motorcyclists. In North Carolina, there were 10 crashes in 2019 on the Tail of the Dragon. Nobody died, but six of the 10 crashes were of motorcyclists.
Is Tail of the Dragon steep?
The Tail Of The Dragon Lies On Route 129 Hundreds of blind curves, steep cambers, and views that can dangerously detract you from what lies ahead – that’s what driving on one of the most beautiful roads in America gets you.
How many curves are on the tail of the dragon?
Conquer the 318 curves in 11 miles on the Dragon, a section of U.S. Highway 129 that starts near Robbinsville and Fontana Dam. It follows the southwest boundary of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, so there are no intersecting roads or drives to interfer.
What is the fastest time on the Tail of the Dragon?
What is the best time to drive the Tail of the Dragon?
Avoid the Dragon during heavy traffic times. Weekends from 11 am to 5 pm are the busiest. These are the times to lay back and watch the “show”. The early mornings (before 11 am) and the late afternoons (after 5 pm) have the least traffic.
What is tail of the Dragon at Deals Gap?
Tail of the Dragon at Deals Gap – Motorcycle and sport car tourism serving Tail of the Dragon at Deals Gap, Cherohala Skyway, Moonshiner28, Devils Triangle, Diamondback, Blue Ridge Parkway, and more. Tail of the Dragon at Deals Gap with 318 curves in 11 miles: America’s number one motorcycle and sports car road.
Where to stay in tail of the Dragon?
Find Hotels near Tail of the Dragon. Robbinsville NC Hotels, Motels – 18 miles south along US 129. Maryville TN Hotels, Motels – 38 miles north along US 441. Townsend TN Hotels, Motels – 38 miles northeast along US 321.
How to get to the tail of the Dragon in Georgia?
Deals Gap is a bit of a hike from Pigeon Forge. To get to the Tail of the Dragon, you’ll have to travel about 55 miles. The drive is definitely worth is though, as bikers, sports car enthusiasts and other motorheads love the exhilarating rush traversing this famed stretch of highway promises.
Where is the tail of the Dragon?
The Tail of the Dragon is an 11 mile stretch of US 129 from NC to TN. It is known for its 318 curves and is enjoyed by motorists and motorcyclists throughout the year. Zoom in (+) to see interstate exits, restaurants, and other attractions near hotels. Enter your dates to see matching rates.

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A woman raises her hand during a rally in support of acting President Nicolas Maduro registering his candidacy for presidential elections outside the national electoral council in Caracas, Venezuela, Monday, March 11, 2013. Presidential elections were announced to take place on April 14, after Maduro announced on March 5 that Chavez had died.
In this Monday, March 11, 2013 photo, devotees throw turmeric powder as an offering to the shepherd god Khandoba on 'Somavati Amavasya' at the Jejuri temple in Pune district, Maharashtra state, India. 'Somavati Amavasya' is the day when a New Moon falls on a Monday.
Comet Pan-STARRS is seen over the western horizon and just above Mount Taylor, from Albuquerque, N.M., Tuesday evening, March 12, 2013. The comet passed within 100 million miles of Earth last week.
Paul Gebhardt tilts his dog sled onto one runner as he makes a road crossing at Fort Davis near Nome, Alaska, during the finish of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race on Wednesday morning, March 13, 2013.
A Swiss guard salutes in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Wednesday, March 13, 2013. Argentine Jorge Bergoglio was elected pope Wednesday and chose the papal name Francis, becoming first pontiff from the Americas and the first from outside Europe in more than a millennium.
Syracuse's Michael Carter-Williams, left, and Pittsburgh's J.J. Moore fight for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big East Conference tournament, Thursday, March 14, 2013 in New York.
A woman holds up her rosary wrapped hand in praise in front of a statue of the Virgin Mary at Saint Yves Catholic church in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Thursday, March 14, 2013. Latin Americans reacted with joy on Wednesday at news that Pope Francis, Argentina's former cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, had become the first pope ever from the Americas. Francis began his first day as pope, on Thursday, making an early morning visit in a simple Vatican car to a Roman basilica dedicated to the Virgin Mary and prayed before an icon of the Madonna.
An Indian taxi driver waits for customers on a street in New Delhi, India, Thursday, March 14, 2013.
Jordanian and Syrian children participate in a candlelit vigil to mark the second anniversary of the Syrian revolution at the Citadel in Amman, Jordan, Thursday, March, 14, 2013.


MOST secondary schools in England are now either run as an academy or bidding to become one according to new figures which reveal more than 140 have opened in Yorkshire.
The coalition has triggered a massive expansion in the number of academies which are run autonomously with money direct from central Government and the freedom to set their own admissions arrangements and ignore the national curriculum.
The Department for Education announced yesterday that almost 1.5 million pupils are educated in academies most of which were local authority schools which have opted to leave council control.
In Yorkshire there are now 97 secondaries and 46 primary schools in the programme.
Nationally there are 1,776 open compared with just over 200 before the coalition encouraged existing schools to apply. Initially academies were set up by the last Labour Government as new schools in new buildings to replace struggling inner-city schools.
The city academy programme, as it was originally known, was broadened to allow existing schools to apply before 2010 but it was Education Secretary Michael Gove who changed the face of the state school system by saying he wanted them to become “the norm.”
There are 1,283 secondary academies open across England and another 358 applying. Once these bids are approved more than half the country’s secondaries will have academy status.
In six of the 15 education authorities in Yorkshire more than half of the secondary schools are academies. North East Lincolnshire has the region’s highest rate at 90 per cent. Doncaster, Wakefield, North Lincolnshire, Calderdale and Sheffield all have more than 50 per cent of secondaries in the academies programme.
Schools Minister Lord Hill said: “In academies, head teachers – not politicians or bureaucrats – are in charge of what happens in the school. I am delighted that the majority of secondary schools in England are seizing this independence by becoming an academy.”


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Ice Cream, I love you.
I can’t get over how delicious this ice cream was. It was so easy, and I haven’t stopped thinking about it since I ate my first scoop. Chocolate pieces, graham crackers and roasted marshmallows… the combination is unstoppable. Dare I say, add Reese’s Cups? (UPDATE: We added Reese’s. It was life-changing.)
We received the ice cream maker attachment for the Kitchen Aid as a wedding gift a few weeks ago and thought we would have to wait until next season to bust it out. But hello, we’re in Nashville and the weather is about as fickle as my cat. (Love you, Carm.) This weekend it was SO BEAUTIFUL so we took advantage and made us good ‘ol ice cream.
As I sorted through recipes I did not want anything too scary-looking. Anything that involved a million ingredients and boiling milk on the stove was filtered our immediately. I found this recipe and it looked simple and delicious. I was sold.
Baker’s Notes: The recipe called to roast marshmallows and break them into pieces when adding to ice cream. This ended up in a bit of a mess (though delicious). I think marshmallow fluff or mini marshmallows be a bit easier to work with, but hey, you really can’t go wrong.
Homemade S’More Ice Cream:
- 1 cup milk
- 1 1/2 cups whipping cream
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1tsp vanilla
- Pinch of salt
- 10-12 large marshmallows (24 mini marshmallows or 1/2 cup marshmallow fluff)
- 6 crumbled graham crackers
- 1 chopped Hershey bar
- In a bowl, add milk, whipping cream, sugar, vanilla and salt. Stir.
- Turn on ice cream maker and pour mixture into the machine. Make according to your maker’s instructions. (For the Kitchen Aid attachment, it took about 25 minutes.)
- While the ice cream is churning, roast the marshmallows in the oven. Broil for about 3 minutes.
- When the ice cream is almost ready, add the crackers, chocolate and marshmallows until it’s completely done.
- Serve immediately. If you prefer a harder ice cream, pour into an airtight container and freeze for a few hours.

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The president, Donald Trump, said Monday that he will be responsible for “writing the real book” about his government in response to the prestigious journalist Bob Woodward, very critical of the current president’s management.
“Woodward’s book is a joke. Just another attack on me, in a barrage of attacks, using anonymous, unnamed, discredited sources, “Trump said on his Twitter account.
“Many have already come out to say that the quotes from them, like the book, are fiction. Democrats can not stand to lose. I will write the real book! “
Since the last week, some excerpts of the book, which is titled “Fear: Trump in the White House” (“Fear: Trump in the White House”) and will go on sale tomorrow, have been loaded by the president, reiterated against the journalist, who he described as “scam”
The book portrays a White House “asylum”, subject to the erratic behavior of the president.
In one of the scenes described in the book, shortly after coming to power, Trump asked the Pentagon for a plan to launch a “preventive” military attack on North Korea, while criticizing the high cost of protecting South Korea.
Defense Secretary James Mattis came out “exasperated and alarmed” of a meeting with Trump on that issue, and told his inner circle that the president had “acted like a 10 or 11 year old child,” according to Woodward.
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The art is in three pieces, matted and framed with Plexiglas together in a frame measuring 33" x 17". The main (black print plate) piece is in ink on Bristol board, with an approximate image area of 8" x 10.75". The plates for orange and yellow ink are also in ink on Bristol. The main art was featured in print only once that we know of, in Volume 4 of The Complete Crumb Comics (Fantagraphics, 1989). We would love to see it reprinted in 3-colors, as originally intended, but that's not likely to happen. There is some visible handling wear and toning of the art boards, with tiny slices cut from the edges of the two color plate pieces; overall condition is Very Good. From the Graham Nash Collection.
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My Grandfather’s Brother is an Author. He has written several books and also screenplays for Movies and TV here in Australia. We are lucky enough to own a few of his books.
My favourite however is Evergreen – The Story of a Family, about our Family Tree. My Mum owned a copy and when she passed away it was given to my Brother, so a couple of years ago I tracked one down on an online bookstore. I would love to know if someone in the Family has written one for my Mum’s Side.
I self-published my own book (only copy in existence LOL) – A Life Woven in Time. I really need to get around to re- writing it. It is a collection of questions I found online and wrote the answers down too for my daughter, and also letters and blog posts.
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The big changes could include councils enforcing the codes and regulations – instead of turning a blind eye – revival of council-appointed building certifiers, a tranche of high profile legal cases to prosecute offenders to send a strong signal to the rest of the industry and even an “electronic passport” for houses. This will contain information that the agents won’t or can’t share – such as what the track record of the house is in terms of planning and building work, and how it will perform on energy and other metrics.
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According to lead author of the report, Phil Harrington, there’s every likelihood we could start to see some serious reforms.
In some ways it could resemble the shakeout in the household appliance sector, which, a decade ago, was rife faulty and sub-standard equipment but is now much improved.
Harrington says the same will happen in the building industry.
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Among the thinking is to bring back council-employed building certifiers, to remove the perception (and sometimes perhaps the reality) of bias toward the client who pays the bills.
“Councils gave it all up [on staff certifiers] but now there is a bit of a trend back the other way, even if only enough to do quality assurance to keep the others honest.”
The attitude is, he says, “No one’s watching, no one cares. And everyone else is doing it.
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What this industry needs, he says is a shake-up along the lines of what happened to the household appliance industry 10 years ago, which strongly resembles today’s building industry.
In the appliances sector there was a decision made by the Australian Consumer and Competition Commission to go after some of the law breakers but with an agreement that it would retain any fines imposed and direct them to educate the industry.
Some high profile and expensive cases for appliance distributor LG ensured the message got through to the whole industry.
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Harrington says there is considerable interest in pursuing a similar strategy for the building industry.
Initial driver for the project came from Victoria, which under the previous Labor government led the way on energy efficiency until the government changed hands and went to the Coalition (which lost office last November).
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Following Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky appealed to the European Union for Kyiv’s inclusion in the leading European entire body, there are stories of break up inside of the organisation above the speculated merger. Top European Union formal Charles Michel explained there had been disagreements among the the 27 member states on enlarging the electric power bloc, news company AFP claimed.
Before in the working day, Zelensky experienced appealed for Ukraine to be provided in the EU amid its defence from the Russian invasion.
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