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Torvean Golf Course on the Northern side of the River Ness and adjacent to the Caledonian Canal is split into three separate areas by the A82 Trunk Road and General Booth Road requiring golfers to cross these busy roads to complete their rounds. The Highland Council West Link Road Improvement project, which will connect the A82 Trunk Road to the Southern Distributor road to the south by way of a new bridge over the River Ness, will shortly afford an opportunity to create a new Torvean Golf Course entirely within one area of land. The relocation of the existing golf course onto adjacent land will see a self-contained course being created, opening up an improved masterplanned gateway to Inverness.
The course is being constructed by Coffey Construction and European Golf Services in Joint venture, with the course programmed to become playable in 2019.
Stuart Rennie, Director of Rennie Design Golf Course Architects, was raised in the Highlands before embarking on university studies in Edinburgh. Being a member at Muir-of Ord and Royal Dornoch golf clubs from a young age, has inspired the career path he is on today. Rennie is an award winning member of the European Institute of Golf Course Architects and has worked globally for five times Open Champion, Peter Thomson, in his design practice in Australia and in London.
The Torvean project is progressing to the construction stage, following three years development through the planning process, with both the Torvean Golf Club and the client Highland Council. The proposed course will be developed on more undulating land to the West of the existing course running up towards the Scottish Natural Heritage headquarters. The vision is to create a like for like golf course, bringing modern day design principles into play, with a view to create a heathland style course using a quintessential highland landscape planting pallet incorporating the likes of heather, gorse and fescue grasses. Whilst creating a routing that flows with the contours and works with the landscape, the course has been designed to improve the biodiversity of the site. A series of waterbodies and wetlands along with buffer planting and grassland planting will create an ecologically rich landscape to coexist with the day to day functioning of the golf course. Public access will also be provided with a designated signed access/fitness trail through the golf course creating a more accessible space for the local community. The new clubhouse will be located closer to the community adjacent to General Booth Road.
Hamish Spence President of Torvean Golf Club, commented: “We have been working with the Highland Council and design team to ensure the transition from our existing facility to the proposed course and clubhouse is not problematic. Yes it is sad to move from our current home, but a new era of golf is to emerge in the Torvean area of Inverness and we are proud to be at the forefront of creating fantastic facilities to be enjoyed by both members and the wider community for years to come.”
Rennie is delighted to be working on a project close to home and looks forward to working with the client, and the chosen contractor, to realise the intricacies of the design whilst overseeing the construction process. “Having grown up in the Highlands I am thrilled to be returning home to deliver such a fantastic project. The construction stage is an extremely important part of the process where my team of experts come together to help deliver the technicalities of the design. I have a passion for creating golf that coexists with the local environment and fits into the landscape context in a natural manner. To create a new course in the Highlands of Scotland my home of golf will be a dream come true.” says Rennie.
Chair of the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Committee, Cllr Audrey Sinclair said: “The construction of the West Link required a reconfiguration of the Golf Course and additional enhancements to the golf course were agreed as a greater ambition to deliver substantial long term assets for the City of Inverness, which will further economic development in the area.
“As well as delivering a new golf course the Highland Council is also carrying out major site servicing works on the adjacent land to enable the delivery of 160 new homes in the west part of the city. Any surplus soil from the housing site will be re-used to contour and shape the new golf course providing a cost effective and sustainable solution .”
Click here to read more about Stuart.
The article first appeared on The Highland Council website


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Meanwhile, there was actually a basketball game. A pretty important game Wednesday night for anyone believing the Nuggets will somehow be in position to challenge for the division at the end of the season.
And though they may not have the star – Carmelo Anthony – by then, it was his contribution that allowed the Nuggets to walk away with a big 112-107 victory over Oklahoma City at the Pepsi Center.
Carmelo Anthony snapped out of a two-game shooting slump in a big way, going for 35 points, 18 of which came in the third quarter. He finished the game 12-of-25 shooting, 11-of-14 from the free-throw line. He added seven rebounds.
Read more: Anthony leads Nuggets to 112-107 win over OKC – The Denver Post
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PHOTOS: The 37th Bolder Boulder 10k, May 25th, 2015.
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Because workshops are rough and tumble places, the right fan for the job will have an industrial-strength motor and adjustable fan speeds. Easy-to-clean metal blades and a fully encased motor housing are also important features, especially if your shop tends to fill up with sawdust, wood chips and other fine debris. That extra layer of protection will help the fan motor last for years instead of being damaged by particulates.
Since most of your assembly will be done on the assembly table, it just makes sense to have your clamps nearby. If you’re short on wall space, try a rolling clamp cart! If you use your workbench for assembly, keep your clamps near the workbench. Check out these two helpful articles for clamp racks: A Simple Utilitarian Clamp Rack and A Parallel Clamp Rack.
With the right tools and materials, what you build is only limited by your imagination and creativity. So why not have a little fun with the kids and teach them something at the same time? Our woodworker tools and woodworking supplies will help you put together an easy birdhouse, squirrel feeder or butterfly house. The kids will love to use our paint samples to add their creative touch, and will enjoy displaying the finished product in the backyard.
Even if you buy your lumber already planed, you will still encounter many circumstances that require the use of a planer. For example, you might want to build a simple and delicate jewelry box out of small scrap pieces lying around the shop, and you will end up making a small and clunky jewelry box because all of your lumber is 3/4″ thick, and that’s how it is going to stay. That is just the first example. Think about all of the other times that you will pick up a piece of lumber in the shop and it will be the wrong thickness, either just slightly wrong or in an entirely different size category. A planer is a real problem solver and can fix all of that.
My advice here is to make a detailed list of what the various parts of the build will be (drawings, permits, foundation, framing, electrical, etc.) and decide what you would like to do yourself and what you will need to hire others to do. Get quotes on the work that you would like to hire out and estimate the materials you will need to do your portion. You may want to factor in your time into the cost as well, especially if you will be passing up other income to work on the project. At some lumberyards, you will be able to give detailed drawings to an estimator on staff who will do a material takeoff list for you of what you’ll need and what it will cost. When all the numbers come in, you can put together a budget and plan for an overrun allowance of around 15 percent. If you keep track of the materials and subcontract costs as you go, you can stay on track and make decisions as you go about the latter stages of the project without regretting it later. If it is challenging to obtain funding for a complete build, you may want to stage the build so that initially the frame goes up and the exterior is finished, and then you finish the interior work as you have time or as funds become available.
One of the misconceptions about planers is that they make lumber straight. They do some straightening, but they don’t make lumber straight. That is what jointers do. Many lumber mills just send rough lumber through the planer allowing the board to exit the machine with the same ups and downs and whoops that is entered with, only now to a consistent thickness. This is especially apparent when gluing up a couple of these roller coaster type of boards and trying to get them to line up. After a couple of those glue-ups, you will swear by lumber that has seen the jointer before the planer, and never skip the jointer.
When customers visit my shop we usually start by talking about their wood needs. If it is someone’s first time to visit I also try to get to know them, what they are looking for and what they are expecting from me. Half of them are just looking for rough cut wood, while the others are looking for wood that is processed a little bit more, perhaps jointed or planed, or even sanded. During our time together I get to understand their needs and abilities, and our discussion usually turns to the tools they have in their shop.
Welcome to The Woodwork Shop, Inc. We are glad you are here! We are a locally owned and operated woodworking shop, serving the greater Memphis Metropolitan area. Located just off of I-40 in Bartlett we are easy to get to from just about anywhere. We have over 5000 square feet totally devoted to woodworking and woodworking equipment, and a very knowledgeable staff. We have FREE Saturday Seminars every Saturday at 10:30am, and also offer weekly classes on Monday nights. Come on in, or give us a call if you have questions at (901) 755-7355 or email us at email@example.com. We can’t wait to see you!
To plan my shop, I used a modeling program on my computer, but you can use the drawings I created to plan an efficient shop on paper. Download and print the PDF below and arrange them on graph paper to create a plan view of your shop. Take the time to work out the most efficient placement of benches, cabinets, and machines, taking into account infeed and outfeed zones as well as ducting for dust collection.
My hand tools are stored in a cabinet built into my bench but my shop supplies, air tools, and a plethora of “misc stuff” is in a cabinet on the other side of the shop, and my clamps are mounted on a wall adjacent to my bench, where conventional wisdom says tools should be. I just like it that way. I run my DC overhead and drop down… because my floor is on a slab. My bandsaw is mobile so I can pull it out of a semi-alcove for resawing, otherwise it stays in place for small operations (20″ bandsaws are cumbersome to move, even on leveling casters).
Low-tech tools are high on value A basic set of handplanes lets you true edges, flatten panels or wide boards, and achieve finish-ready surfaces. Start with a small cluster of handplanes—low-angle and standard block planes, a No. 4 or 4-1/2 bench plane, and a jointer plane. A set of inexpensive chisels is essential for chopping, paring, and trimming.
A shop geared toward woodworking would have lumber storage located at one corner of the triangle. Storage space for wood — both long pieces and flat plywood pieces — should be adequate. Raised storage, such as racks or shelves mounted on the wall, must be sturdy. Wood storage should also be in close proximity to the stationary tools or machines (table saw, jointer, power planer, etc.) to avoid frequently carrying heavy wood across the span of the workspace. Wood storage should be handy and near the area where the heavy woodworking tasks will take place. Keep in mind that a considerable amount of space will be needed around stationary tools such as a table saws and jointers for manipulating large pieces of raw lumber.
Sanding concave molding doesn’t have to be difficult. Find a deep socket that fits the contour of your molding. Wrap a piece of sand- paper around the socket and hold it in place with your fingers. Your sanding will be uniform and the delicate edges of the molding won’t round over. — Eric and Cheryl Weltlich. In this video, Travis talks about his favorite sanding tips.
Finally, properly preparing your wood surface is super important. It will make a huge difference when it comes times to stain, paint, or finish your wood. There are a lot of tips for wood surface preparation, but sanding the wood is one of the most important steps. And I find it really helpful to do the bulk of my sanding before I start ripping (cutting) and building with my wood since it’s still in whole pieces. You can check out my simple tips for how to sand wood in my how to stain wood tutorial, which is also good to reference if you need to learn how to stain too!
Line ’em up — Most other woodshop machines work harmoniously when lined up along the walls, where they are easy to power and connect to dust collection. The amount of space left between these tools depends on the amount of room you have, the size of the stock you work with, and whether or not adjacent tools have tables at the same height. You can always pull a machine away from the wall if additional space is needed. Clearly, these options are not the only possibilities and are contingent upon the mix of machines you have, the shape and size of your shop, and the kind of work you do. The bottom line is if the layout works for you, then that’s the best for your shop (and don’t let anyone tell you any different!).


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H. P. NEPTUNE.
APPLICATION FILED MAR.17,1913.
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` Beit known that I, HERMAN l?. Neurona,
'a'citizen of the .United States, residingat V f #Bouldenfinthe county of Boulderand State "cl ear,"and exactdescri useful Improvements in Texten-Fasteners; andI'fdo declare the following to be :i f ull, tion of the invention,
I such as will enable o ers 'skilled in the art toxivhich .it appert-ams to make and use the same.: v
' i Thisinvention lrelates wooden joints,
` and .more particularly to those lknown as "mortis-e) and tenen; 'and the object of the .same 4is .to produce an, improved f fastening or socket.
device' 'for holding. the tenon inthe mort-isc -..To this' endfthe invention consists in.V
" the wall of the mortise when it is attempted to withdraw the tenon-all'as Ahereinafter more fully described and.cla.im'ed, and as shovvn inthe drawings wherein- Figure '1.is Aa. longitudinal sectional view through-a mortise and tenon, showing the usent this improved fastener; and Fig. 2
- 1. .Figfis a. side elevation of the fastener yis across section on the line 2-2 of Fig.
alone. Fig. 4 is a sectional view of a round tenen inserted ina socket, showing a slightly different form of the groove around the former; and' Fig. ,5 is a plan View of the vFig. 6 is-a similar 'section ofaslightly modified `form of groove and the fastener therefor;
Figfg isa similar. section of yet another modification.; and Fig. 8is an enlarged end elevation of the fastener s hown in Fig. 6. In thcvarious, sectional views of. the drawings are shown two members whereof one has a -socket 'or'. mortised end and the other has a pin orA tenon T, and the shoulder around the base of the same may be abrupt as shown at S o r .of other shape as indicated at S'. .Ibma'tters notwhether the interengaging members arc .rectangular` in cross section as seen in Fig.2, or round as shown in Flgs. 4, Gand 7, the size and materials of parts are not essential, and the manner of "j forming and assembling them need not be elaborated. The gist of the present invention lies in the provisionof means for preventing the accidental Withdrawal of the i g J a tenon from the mortise-somethin'g to replace the glue commonly employed, or even the dowel pin which vis sometimes driven transversely throughthe tcnon asis too Well known Vand understood to needelaboration.` The present invention consists in formingv Q Specification ofAIletters "Patent. Pateilted-Jan.6,1914. i :.applicatioaaleduareh'm191s. Atuariai No. 754,914. l 3
a groove around the tenon and placing therein a'fa'stener which is made of a strip 1 of metal whose body is cut from one edge ineralolyA having their outer extremities roughened or toothed "as shown at 3. 1 This fastener may 'be sold in long-str1ps capable-of being broken or cut off 'at any, .suitable point to fit the requirements of any.
. 65 ward to produce a series of ,tongues 2, p recase.l 'If the mortise and tenon be round, the fastener is bent into the shape of a. split ring as shown in Figs.
tangularfthe' fast-ener may be bent into the shape illustrated in Fig. 2. However,. it. would suffice if a stretch ofthis fastener .were attached in any suitable Way to the tenen T and carried. by it. into the mortise M and as perhaps the simplest way of'attaching it to said tenonI form a groove 4 around the latter near its tip -5 and place the strip l in this groove. As shown in Fig.
5 and 8, as it is not. necessary that -the ends be connected. 1f. the mortise and'tenon be squareor ree;
Q, the groove passes `around but three sides of the rectangular tenon there illustrated: if said tenon be round thc groove -Would doubtless extend all the way around it and the metallcstrip l bc bent into the shape of a truncated cone' and sprung into place as illustrated in Fig. S. Thegroove shown in l"ig..`1 lias two square shoulders or Walls perpendicular to the axis of the tenon, the
groove G shown in Fig. 4 has one square shoulder or wall and a Asecond Wall beveled from the inner edge of the first to the ob.-
tuse angle 7 Whereit runs out to nothings.
on the face of the tenori, the groove in Fig.
7 is .similarly constructed but the fastener.
is formed in a slightly different. manner, and
the groove S in Fig. 6 also has one square y and onebeveled wall meeting in an acute' angle. but in the bottom of said an le is formed a kerf 9 saWed in to'the mem er T all the way around and in a plane directly perpendicular to its axis. 1
The fastener-will be shaped to it the groove. I in Fig. l, the strip' lwillbe a straight, fiat baud of metal passing around all four sides ofthe tenon, or not less than' three sides in With the latter formed as shown" any event (see Fig. 2)'so .that the fastener shall be held on the tenon for a purpose to be explained below. With a roove 6 having one beveled wall as shown 1n Figs. 4 and 7 the body ofthe strip 11 will lie upon the beveled wall and the tongues 12 will project from this body as shown.` With the groove 8 and kerf 9 as shown in Fig. 6, the body 13 'of the strip will have an inturned flange 14 which springs closely into the kerf and prevents the accidental dislodgment of the fastener.' This flange may be turned outward' as shown at 15 in Fig. 7, or it may be omitted as vseen in Fig.'4. In all cases I vwould incline the tongues away from thetip 5 of the 'I tenon, and give them such length that their aggregate contour is slightly greater than the size of the mortise M.
In assembling-.the two members which areto be fastenedsby this-mortise and tenon.-l
tise wall will press this ring into thegroove. The liange 15. employed in Fig. 7 ina es the fastener-strip' more rigid and' affords a larger base to resist the thrust on the tongues 2 when it is attempted 'to withdraw the tenon. The flange 14 shown in Fig. 6 enters the kerf 9 at the bottom of the groove; and besides making the strip more rigid holdsit quite firmly in place so that it willfbe, em-V tremelydiiicult to other mdiications facturer and may parting from.. the spirit of my invention.
IVhat is claimed as new is:
l. The combination with a tenen having around it a groove whereof that wall'next the tip is perpendicular to the axis o f the teno'n' and the other Wall is inclined; of a fastener composed of a strip of sheet metal bent into, the term of a truncatedzcone adaptj oint,.I would select the proper fastener and' lay itlin the groove around the tenen, what-A ever the shape ofthat groove may be. If the tenon be rectangular, the fastener might be bentf`around three sides of it as seen in Fig. 2,'but if the'tenon be round the fastener would be a split ring or truncated cone .as shown in Figs. 5 'and 8, and its split ends could beseparated so that the ring could be sprung around the tenon and dropped into this groove whatever the shape of t e latter may be. Care should Vbe taken that the tongues project away from the tip or extremity of the tenon. The latter is then inserted inthe mortise M and driven home'- with or without glue or other liquid'fAs the' tenon passes into the mortise the walls of the latter spring the tongues inward and their tips 3 slide along such walls until the tip 5 of the tenon comes torrest at the' base of the mortise. The natural springI of the metal then throws the toothed extremities 4or tips 3 -of the tongues outward and they automatically indent the walls 'te' a slight extent. If -now it is attempted jto withdraw the tenon from the mortise, these toothed tips or extremities enter said mortise wall, like barbs, with'the result that avery. firm joint is produced and at extremely little expense. I could not say which form of the device I prefer. The groove 4, having two perpendicular walls is usually easier to make and will suffice where the tenen is s uare or rectangular, because the abutting' .di one edge of the strip 1 against one of said walls will prevent the fastener. from being dislodged as the tenen is driven into place. With the groove 6 having one erpendicular and one inclined wall, andthe astener made A i'n the shape of a split ring as shown in Fig.
. ed to lie on the inclined wall of said groove,
'and spring tongues cut from its body and inclining outward from the same at a greater angle to said axis than the inclined wall of' its groove.
around it a grodve'whereofvthat Wall next the tip is perpendiculartothe axis .of the tenon and the other wall isinclined; of a dislodge it. These and will occur --to the,l manube adopted 'without dey 2. The combinationfwith' a tenon having fastener composed Nof a strip of sheet metal bent into the formof a truncated cone adapt- A ed to lie on the 'inclined wall of said groove,-
-inclining outward v` lfrom the same at' a the inclined wall of its grjo'ove, the extremities of said tongues being toothed and the sm'aller. end of the body having a'aange andspringtongues cut lfrom its body and greater angle to the axis of the tenon than standing in aplane at right 4angles to sald axis and lyinggainst wall.
around it a grobve 'whose wall next the tip said perpendicular f i' 3. The combination with atenon havingl ,l
-the tenon and' whose opposite wall is in A clined, and a kerjormed the .angle between said walls of a fastener Vconsisting of a stripemetal body bent into the form'of a truncated cone lying on said inclined wall and having an inturned flange at its smaller -end lying in said kerf, .ind spring tongues cut from the other edge of said4 ody and benth outward therefrom, for the purpose set fort 'r my hand in presence of two subscribing wit-v nesses.
5, its endsmust not abut, and the, extremities .of the tongues 2byslding on the'nior- I" .J. E. Coons.-` FRED WHITE.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set'


Mark April 6, 2007 in red on your calendar! Stargate SG-1 and Stargate Atlantis return to the SCI FI Channel’s line-up, with ten all-new episodes each.
SG-1 will finish out its tenth and final season with the series finale, “Unending,” in June.
Season Four of Atlantis goes before cameras in March. SCI FI has not yet announced a premiere date.


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It's Mailbox Monday time! Mailbox Monday is going on tour and June is being hosted by Bluestocking's Thoughts on Books! Mailbox Monday is the gathering place for readers to share the books that came into their house last week (checked out library books don’t count, eBooks and audio books do). Warning: Mailbox Monday can lead to envy, toppling TBR piles and humongous wish lists!
It was another weekend full of sunshine here in San Francisco. I could really get used to this! I was able to get out and enjoy the sunshine and all of the fun summer activities that the city puts on this time of year. Hope you all are enjoying your summer too!
Here's what came into my mailbox this week:
From Gotham Books for a TLC Book Tour:
1. Just My Type by Simon Garfield
From Gotham Books:
2. Holy Ghost Girl by Donna Johnson
3. A Spring Affair by Milly Johnson
4. Bellfield Hall: Or, the Observations of Miss Dido Kent by Anna Dean
What did you get?

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Espanyol vs Levante Prediction, Betting Tips and Preview
An interesting match awaits us this Tuesday when Espanyol will face Levante at the RCDE Stadium. Espanyol will try to change their way and get their third win of the season while Levante will try to get their second win and keep the position at the middle of the table.
Espanyol have ended their three-game unbeaten streak, as they have lost the last game against Real Madrid. Isco scored both goals for Real Madrid. This was their second loss of the season. They currently hold the number fourteen spot on the table and have a negative goal difference of -4.
Levante, despite having just one win are placed tenth in the table. So far they have drawn two times, won once, and last week they lost their second game of the season to Alaves. Alaves managed to score two goals while not conceding a single one. After a decent start of the game, Levante’s heads dropped once Alaves took the lead through Munir in the 33rd minute. The final score was set by Alvaro Medran, who scored with nine minutes of normal time left.
Levante’s last victory at this ground was in 2012 and they have since suffered three defeats in the last five visits. Even though Espanyol have not made a great start to the campaign, the team is strong at home and both their La Liga 2017-18 wins have been at home. The recent improvement in form has been down to goals from Gerard Moreno, who has three in his last four league matches for the club. The 25-year-old was one of the top scorers for the club last season with 13 league goals, while he has scored against Levante in one of the last three appearances. Out of the last eight matches they played, both teams have won twice and four matches have ended as a draw. Both teams managed to score in the last six games.
Espanyol don't have lots of missing players for this game against Levante. Víctor Sánchez, Javi López and Marc Navarro are not fully fit and they are doubtful for the match. All other players are fully fit and ready for the match.
On the other side Levante have several missing players for the match. Roger Martí, Iván López, Jason and Samu García are injured and they can't play against Espanyol. All other players are fully fit and ready to play.
Possible starting lineups
Espanyol: Lopez; Martin, Lopez, Hermoso, Sanchez; Darder, Fuego; Piatti, Jurado, Baptistao; Moreno
Levante: Fernandez; Lopez, Postigo, Rodriguez, Tono; Campana, Lerma; Ivi, Bardhi, Morales; Alegria
Espanyol vs Levante Prediction
Very good game of football in La Liga on Friday night when Espanyol takes on Levante. Both sides play with oscillating in form and both will try to win all three points. It will be one dynamic and open game and we expect aggressive playing from the first minute. Espanyol have very good records in past meetings and they are undefeated in 9 of their last 10 home matches against Levante. The hosts are eager to beat Levante and they will play offensive football from the first minute. On the other side Levante will play strong in defending and they will try to score after fast counterattacks. But if they concede an early goal then we will enjoy in interesting and exciting football.
However our prediction and betting tips for the match Espanyol vs Levante Prediction: Espanyol to win. We expect from both sides to score and our second betting pick for the match is Espanyol to win and Both to score. Maybe correct score will be 3-1 and you can try to risk and win a big. Have a nice betting day and good luck in earning money with our football prediction and betting tips.

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Here is My Entry to the 2013 MocAthalon Category "In the Inn". I decided to create a twist with this one. Sure there were plenty of Great Inns going around (I loved Simon's Entry
)But they were all the standard 4 Walls With roof Configuration. This build, however, allowed me incorporate my greatest strength (Landscaping) into the Inn Itself. Took Me A while, But I am proud to present "Seaspray Inn"!Perched on a serene coastal cliff in northern Lenfald, Seaspray Inn was carved into the beautiful Mountain side by skilled miners and carpenters long ago. The outstanding view, the bracing air, and the fine ail attracts people from all over Roawia. It is One of the fine examples of the Majesty of Lenfald!

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Robert Monro (Development Consultant, British Council, Manchester) says: I just finished reading Storm Warning last night and found it a really excellent read. A gripping story well told! You were certainly in Pakistan at an “interesting” time and you weave an enthralling tale of both personal and political events. I congratulate you on the book and will certainly recommend it to colleagues currently and previously in Pakistan.
Ruth Coggan (Former CMS Doctor in Bannu) says: ‘I found it riveting! I read it in just two sittings’
Angie Jamieson (Former Head of Save the Children Peshawar) says: ‘I found myself turning the pages in trepidation as the tides of fortune and misfortune shifted in and out of those turbulent years. It is a masterpiece painted on a broad canvas and yet the detail and the humanity is all there as well. The rhythm of the days and years at the college thread their way through the narrative – riding out those cross winds both near and far, and give a stability and affirmation of goodness. What an extraordinary time and place to have lived through!’

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I don’t know when San Francisco became such a pizza town, but it happened. Who knew? There are openings happening all over the city and Eater round-ups are constantly coaching us where to get the best slices and pies. Veterans like Arinell’s New York pizza and Little Star’s Chicago deep dish have long held down their reputations as some of the best pizza places representing their home towns here in the Bay, but I think it’s about time a new East Coast slice gets the credit is deserves.
24th Street is famous for a lot of things, but historically pizza hasn’t been one of them. This year marks five years for a pizza parlor that has changed that reputation for the better. The Pizza Shop on the corner of 24th and Folsom streets is the brainchild of New Jersey native and pizza aficionado Thomas Jividen. He has created one of the closest renditions of an East Coast slice-shop around the city. The quarter-circle glass dome that greets guests after walking in displays about six different types of classic slices from cheese and pepperoni with mushrooms to meat lovers and tomato and garlic. The most alluring quality of these slices are their unmistakable simplicity. The crust is thin and crispy with the ideal tear and chew. The sauce is sweet and tangy, and the cheese is freckled with heavenly little bubbles.
The dark horse of the bunch is the white spinach, covered in spinach, ricotta, mozzarella, garlic, and parmesan cheese. The funky medley of cheese blends magnificently together while the small clumps of fresh spinach add an earthy freshness. Only a classic pizza joint would know that they’re not complete without a special slice that is all their own.
Bottom line, The Pizza Shop is just flat out good. It’s consistent and reliable. It’s quick, easy, and it’s cash only. They will heat up your slice for you and you can eat it at one of their small tables while people-watching tourists and locals cruising down 24th, or take it on the go and gobble it down on your way to Blind Cat for a pint and a game of pool. The point is good pizza is meant to be simple. It doesn’t overthink it or celebrate itself. It just is what it is. Based on their name, I’m guessing The Pizza Shop already knows this.
In one of the most beautiful venues in San Francisco, Chelsea Wolfe played on Friday night at Regency Ballroom. The…
People used to call Reina Montenegro an “abomination.” Now she’s opening her third storefront.
English indie pop band Blossoms performed at The Independent in San Francisco, CA this past November 13th, 2019. Touring in…

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Comedian Alan Sues died of an apparent heart attack last Thursday, December 1. He was 85. Sues got his start in stand-up but he was best known for his recurring roles on “Rowan And Martin’s Laugh In.” He had a long career in theater when Laugh In went off the air. Here’s Alan as Uncle Al the kiddie’s pal.
RIP Mr Sues.

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60 Nostalgic Photos of the Good Old Days
No ice cream truck here…the youngsters in this 1970s neighborhood got their frozen treats from a peddler pedaling a bicycle. The peddler’s cooler compartment kept the goodies frozen until the youngsters were ready to eat them.
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Innate Immune Processes Are Sufficient for Driving Cigarette Smoke–Induced Inflammation in Mice
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The objective of this study was to characterize the impact of cigarette smoke exposure on lung immune and inflammatory processes. BALB/c and C57BL/6 mice were exposed to cigarette smoke for 4 days (acute) or at least 5 weeks (prolonged). Both mouse strains manifested an inflammatory response after acute smoke exposure, characterized by an influx of neutrophils and mononuclear cells. Multiplex analysis revealed a greater than twofold increase of the cytokines IL-1alpha, -5, -6, and -18, as well as the chemokines monocyte chemotactic protein-1 and -3, macrophage inflammatory protein-1alpha, -beta, and -gamma, -2, -3beta, macrophage defined chemokine, granulocyte chemotactic protein-2, and interferon-gamma-inducible protein-10. In BALB/c mice, neutrophilia persisted after prolonged exposure, whereas C57BL/6 showed evidence of attenuated neutrophilia both in the bronchoalveolar lavage and the lungs. In both mouse strains, cigarette smoke exposure was associated with an expansion of mature (CD11c(hi)/major histocompatibility complex class II(hi)) myeloid dendritic cells; we observed no changes in plasmacytoid dendritic cells. Lymphocytes in the lungs displayed an activated phenotype that persisted for CD4 T cells only after prolonged exposure. In BALB/c mice, T cells acquired T helper (Th) 1 and Th2 effector function after 5 weeks of smoke exposure, whereas, in C57BL/6 mice, neither Th1 nor Th2 cells were detected. In both mouse strains, cigarette smoke exposure led to an accumulation of FoxP3+ T regulatory cells in the lungs. Studies in RAG1 knockout mice suggest that these regulatory cells may participate in controlling smoke-induced inflammation. Acute and prolonged cigarette smoke exposure was associated with inflammation, activation of the adaptive immune system, and expansion of T regulatory cells in the lungs.
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The complex and strong link between soil degradation, climate change and food insecurity is a global challenge. Sustainable agricultural systems must be integral to any agenda to address climate change and variability, improve renewable fresh water supply and quality, restore degraded soils and ecosystems and advance food security. These challenges are being exacerbated by increasing population and decreasing per capita arable land area and renewable fresh water supply, the increasing frequency of extreme events, the decreasing resilience of agroecosystems, an increasing income and affluent lifestyle with growing preference towards meat-based diet and a decreasing soil quality and use efficiency of inputs. Reversing these downward spirals implies the implementation of proven technologies, such as conservation agriculture, integrated nutrient management, precision agriculture, agroforestry systems, etc.
Restoration of degraded soil and desertified ecosystems and the creation of positive soil and ecosystem C budgets are important. Urban agriculture and green roofs can reduce the energy footprint of production chains for urban and non-urban areas and enhance the recycling of by-products. Researchable priorities include sustainable land use and soil/water management options, judicious soil governance and modus operandi
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THE provincial Department of Education has recorded more than R9-billion in spending bungles during the last nine financial years.
This was gleaned from a collection of audit reports, including financial performance statements, dating back to the 2003/04 fiscal year.
The figure was tallied from irregular, unauthorised, fruitless and wasteful expenditure and could have been used to clear a quarter of the department’s R35billion infrastructure and maintenance backlog.
The latest 2011/12 report listed more than R350-million in spending bungles. Most are the result of fraud, corruption or gross negligence by officials and all of them contradict the Public Finance Management Act and other tender regulations in the Eastern Cape.
The Herald was only able to analyse reports back to 2003/04 because audit reports before that date are not available online and the department failed to supply The Herald with copies.
But the nine years’ worth of auditor-general reports paint a grim picture of education in the province. It shows wide-ranging examples of irregular tender processes, non-compliance with legislation and callous treatment of taxpayers’ money.
A trend is clearly visible, showing the department’s misuse of public funds spiralling out of control. Another trend clearly visible was that large chunks of the audit reports were just copied and pasted from previous years.
The worst offending fiscal was 2010/11, in which the auditorgeneral red-flagged R4.9-billion worth of spending bungles.
Despite this alarming figure, only 29 officials were charged for fraud, financial mismanagement and falsification of records during the period. They are currently facing disciplinary hearings.
Axed superintendent-general Modidima Mannya was in charge of the department at the time.
Mannya would not be drawn to comment, referring all queries to acting superintendent-general, Mthunywa Ngonzo.
“I left the department and left everything to the current SG. If you want answers, go to him,” he said.
On the other hand, the 2004/05 fiscal only recorded R45-million in irregular, unauthorised, fruitless and wasteful expenditure.
The department also incurred R297-million in unauthorised expenditure for 2011/12. And, the auditor-general found last month the department recorded R54-million in fruitless and wasteful expenditure.
This was mainly attributed to “employees’ salaries”.
Every year, the auditor-general fails to find sufficient evidence to give an exact figure on the level of corruption.
“Allegations of fraud and corruption . . . levelled against officials . . . were not investigated,” the 2011/12 report reads.


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Apples are one of those marvellous foods which fulfil all requirements – at once delicious, nutritious, versatile, and practical in form. Boiled eggs, though slightly more fragile, are similar. It is unsurprising then that apples form and have formed a staple part of my diet since before I can remember. The lunchbox from my school days almost always included at least one apple, at university apples were one of the foods I would buy in bulk and still get through, at work an apple is my afternoon pick-me-up, and my children can be near certain that they’ll find an apple in their lunch box too.
But, for all this good will, the transition between apple eating in England and apple eating in Germany has not been a smooth one. Indeed, over six years ago, in the first months after our move to Berlin, during the peak of apple season, my relationship with apples floundered. The range in the standard supermarkets was very limited. I couldn’t find the sorts I liked from the UK. The apples I could find always disappointed – they didn’t taste good or they lacked an essential crispness. Not content simply to move onto another fruit, I sought expert advice. Continue reading


7. Reboot Options
In addition to performing reboot cycles in response to commands, the RPC can also be
configured to automatically reboot circuits when an attached device does not respond
to a Ping command (Ping-No-Answer Reboot) or according to a user defined schedule
• Ping-No-AnswerReboot: When the Ping-No-Answer feature is enabled, the RPC
will Ping a user selected IP address at regular intervals. If the IP address does
not respond to the Ping command, the RPC will reboot one or more user selected
circuit(s). Typically, this feature is used to reboot devices when they cease to
respond to the Ping command.
• ScheduledReboot: A scheduled reboot is used to initiate a reboot cycle at a user
selected time and day of the week. When properly configured and enabled, the
RPC will reboot one or more circuits on a daily or weekly basis. The Scheduled
Reboot feature can also be used to switch circuit(s) Off at a user selected time, and
then switch them back On again at a later, user selected time.
This section describes the procedure for configuring and enabling Ping-No-Answer
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Does it feel like the transmission is kicking the shifter out of gear? I've had this happen with my LX quite a few times, but it's also happened in all the manual transmission vehicles I've own(not that three is a lot, but it has happened in all of them). My first was a '91 S10, my second was a '93 Civic CX hatch, and now my '12 LX. Not really sure what would cause it though. Maybe the synchros are in such a position at what ever RPM you're at that it'll just kick it out of gear. And this was whether or not the A/C was on.


The infrared lamp and its interesting functions and structures can increase your well-being. These great machines were created in China in the 1980s by a great group of doctors, researchers, and scientists. When the infrared lamps were unloaded for public and restorative use, they proved to be exceptionally prominent.
The healing energy of infrared waves was discovered about two decades ago in China by a group of researchers and specialists. Since the revelation, infrared waves have been used happily and healthily by a large number of people. The waves work by vibrating at a similar rate of the body.
Just as a body needs a healthy intake of food and water, it needs a healthy intake of infrared waves. This should be wasteful by daylight or skillful and valuable with an infrared lamp.
Nearly a hundred million Chinese swear by their healing and detoxifying power. Indeed, the spread in Asia has resulted in a rapid development of the ubiquity of the infrared lamp in the United States.
The lamp consists of a dark body-mineral discharge plate consisting of a unique mud mixture containing more than 33 unique components that the body needs. The electric plate is attached to this mud, and when heated, emits imperceptible infrared waves to warm the body.
The underlying reaction of those who often run over an infrared lamp is not extraordinarily positive. But that’s a big mistake. Infrared lamps are fast becoming the answer to the detoxification of the body, and many people swear by their use.
Regardless of whether you are healthy or have a real illness, the waves emitted by an infrared lamp can be of some use. An infrared lamp consists of an electric plate that heats a unique, exclusive debris that surrounds it.
This dirt contains a mixture of a variety of constituents of the earth, and when heated, emits infrared waves that vibrate in an indistinguishable repetition from the human body.
How it works?
As alarming as it sounds, the waves of an infrared lamp will invade your body and warm the cells in your center. From here, each one of your cells will start to heat and the toxins in those cells will really be pushed out through the pores as part of your sweat.
This is called “detoxification” of the body. Many people, especially those who laugh about the use of an infrared lamp, have no faith in detoxification. However, besides the use of an infrared detox lamp, there are several benefits that may be useful to a cynic.
For example, the waves generated by these infrared lamps can facilitate irritation and progression, which is good for those who suffer from throbbing pain, a basic lower leg sprain, or even diabetes.
The most effective method to use the infrared lamp
Infrared waves are imperceptible to the stripped eye and yet completely safe. Infrared radiant heaters are designed to be safe to use inside the home without the need for an expert, as spas can be highly expensive.
You can use the transportability of an infrared heat lamp to control specific areas of your body. An exceptionally well-known use for an infrared heat lamp is the expulsion of cellulite.
Using infrared lamp
The use of the infrared lamp is similar to the ability to lie in the sun and most of the rays you need without the stress of sunburn and skin cancer. The heat generated widens the vessels that expand the glow and spread that cause the body to sweat, much like the sun’s rays that we love as a whole.
The main contrast, however, is the compound cosmetics of perspiration when using the infrared lamp. While the sweat of the sun contains a ton of salt and potassium, about one-fifth of the sweat of the infrared lamp consists of destructive toxins stored in the cells of our body.
By expelling these toxins by the heat of the infrared lamp, our resistant system is strengthened, so it can fight better against diseases.
An entire book could be written about the benefits of infrared waves, but you should just try an infrared lamp. These are affordable and cheap to operate and also extremely portable.
Only a few sessions with an infrared lamp and any doubters will begin to accept. The powers of healing of these infrared lamps are amazing. They even give a healthy energy boost. The best way to really see how healthy you can feel is to try it. You never know until the moment you try (an infrared lamp)!
The benefits of focusing on different areas of your body with an infrared lamp are manifold. Due to late technological advances, these lamps have proven to be very affordable and much more powerful. In the event that you have the problems you have with a tight neck or back, stop your cellulite, detoxify your body or more, at this point an infrared lamp is just what you need.
Regardless of the therapeutic benefits of using an infrared lamp, there have been reports of calorie intake, cellulite elimination, treatment of sprained lower legs, tight joints and helping with broken problems that need to be worked out even faster. Most inquisitive minds would ask how the infrared lamp works and is it safe.
The answer to this request is that if you use the infrared lamp according to the manufacturer’s guidelines, these imperceptible waves are flawlessly harmless and extremely valuable. The infrared lamp works with imperceptible far infrared waves, which gently and safely affect your skin, similar to the sun.
The infrared waves are sufficiently sensitive, they are used in kindergartens to warm babies. The portable infrared lamp is a humble, safe and uncomplicated approach to treating a variety of medical problems by expelling harmful toxins from your body.
At the chance that you have a pet shop and you care especially about reptiles, at this time with infrared lamps designed for your reptiles would be very ideal. These work in conjunction with red and clear light bulbs to mimic the day and evening state of your pet. This reduces the stress your pet feels and will make him feel very comfortable.
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SVT airs several big US shows and recently bought The Bible and Bates Motel. Stephen Mowbray is the Swedish public broadcaster’s head of programme acquisitions and a regular attendee at the LA Screenings. He tells TBI about his expectations ahead of the Screenings and how US content fares on SVT.
How much preparation do you ahead of heading out to LA?
On the one hand you want to be secure and not to waste time, but you also want the best product and need to see the new shows. You can do so much research and then be amazed or disappointed by the pilot. Until you are there you can’t absolutely tell what you are after.
What are the key trends you are observing in US TV?
Instead of long, 23-episode runs there has been a clear shift to more contained, shorter runs for cable series and shows like Homeland and The Americans have changed what the public is prepared to commit to in terms of a TV series.
Even the networks will be going for shorter runs and if that’s not a trend yet it will be going forward – more of the mid-season model, rather than having a show that runs for six months.
Where does acquired US content goes on SVT?
We have good slots, 10pm on Monday is one, which is where we have Homeland (below).
You had a programming deal with HBO, but now HBO has its own service in the Scandi region have you lost a lot of that content?
We have life of series on the HBO shows and have Girls, Game of Thrones, True Blood and The Newsroom. If we want any of their new series we have to give a nine-month holdback.
What long term deals do you have with the Studios?
We share a [volume] deal with Viasat for NBC and have recently taken Bates Motel.
If you see a US show you how quickly does the deal get done?
It depends on how special it is. We bought Nurse Jackie when we were in LA and we bought Homeland based just on the pilot, the public broadcasters in the region joined forces and bought it. We’d like to do more of that but it is hard to synchronise everyone’s needs.
How does 2013 compare with previous year’s?
There’s never been so much good content out there. We want the next Homeland, the next big thing. We’d also really like something like Without a Trace, [as] we haven’t had a bankable US crime series for a while.
Last year wasn’t vintage and we hope this year is better.
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Providing comprehensive assessments and therapy to all communication disorders for children and adults.
Your Speech Pathologist can provide assessments and therapy for children with a wide range of disabilities. Assessments can be provided for children under going an ASD diagnosis or assessments for NDIS approval.
Speak Wright Speech Pathology is able to provide services to those whose NDIS plans are self- or agency - managed. You can use this funding to access services for all communication areas.
Come in and talk to me today to discuss how I can provide specialised communication assessments and therapy for your child!

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While the prevalence of obesity in the world varies according to continents, approximately one out of every 3 people in our country suffers from overweight and obesity. Stating that the patient’s motivation comes first in the fight against obesity, Prof. Dr. Erol Bolu gave information about the precautions to be taken against obesity before “March 4, World Obesity Day”.
True epidemic obesity
It is not right to approach every overweight person as an obesity patient. The most valid criterion in this regard is body mass index. People with a body mass index over 25 are considered overweight, those over 30 are considered obese, and those over 40 are considered morbidly obese.
Obesity, especially insulin resistance and diabetes; It affects almost all of the body’s mechanisms, including high blood pressure, coronary heart diseases, fatty liver, stroke, dementia, orthopedic problems and cancer. When the accompanying diseases are included in this picture, almost 80% of the world is affected by obesity and obesity-related diseases. Obesity, which is defined as a chronic disease, should be accepted as an epidemic disease affecting the whole world. Obesity and statistical data obtained from studies conducted in recent years about almost every 3 reveals that obese people than the one in Turkey. While this rate progresses at much lower levels in Far Eastern countries, the picture is worse in North American countries.
Is the only living person trying to lose weight
There is no other living creature in the world trying to lose weight other than humans. Considering the changing living conditions, the causes of obesity emerge. Besides genetic factors; ready-to-eat foods, unhealthy and unbalanced diet, sedentary life are among the factors that lead to obesity. The calorie imbalance, fast food habits, the unnatural nature of the foods consumed, and the early introduction of unhealthy foods make obesity a global problem.
City planning should be shaped according to obesity
In the fight against obesity, the seriousness of the problem should be explained not only to overweight individuals but also to the society as a whole. It is important to introduce radical measures into life as well as personal precautions. In addition to personal precautions such as walking short distances instead of using vehicles, using stairs instead of elevators, city planning can be shaped according to the increasing obesity in the society. In public transport systems such as metro and bus, people can be guided to walk by keeping the distance between stops farther than existing, or physical activity can be increased by making various arrangements in shuttle transportation. In addition, it is important that areas that will allow people to do sports in the open air are included in urban planning.
Be a role model for your children
Changes should be implemented in the food sector in the name of healthy nutrition. The society should be fully enlightened about the foods that are effective in addiction level. It is important to keep the canteens in schools where children spend most of their day under control. Sports activities should be added more into education life. In addition to all these, from nutrition to sports, parents should perform activities together as possible as role models for their children. The project of saving children from obesity and providing a healthy life is actually a project of saving adults.
Do not rush to lose weight
One of the mistakes made in the fight against obesity is the desire to lose weight very quickly. It should not be forgotten that the weight lost in a very short time can be recovered in a very short time. In addition, it is possible for obesity patients to encounter different problems during rapid weight loss. Adding only 8 calories per day, that is, a biscuit, to the diet causes 10 kilos to be gained in 30 years. On the contrary, reducing 8 calories from the daily diet will result in 10 kilograms loss. Studies show that if obesity patients lose 5-7% weight, their metabolic systems improve, and when more than 15% weight is lost, the negative effects of moderate Type 2 diabetes return.
Intention first, then diet
In the fight against obesity, motivation of the patient should be provided first. Any method to be applied, including surgery, is not successful in a patient who does not accept his / her obligations regarding his health.
10 important suggestions to combat obesity
1. Eat very slowly and do not get up before 20 minutes from the table.
2. Chew solid foods at least 20 times and liquid foods such as soups and yoghurt at least 10 times.
3. Leave a third of what you put on your plate. Do not eat 1 out of three meatballs.
4. Get up from the table without being full.
5. Take a ten-minute leisurely walk in the first hour after each meal. Be careful not to lie down after meals.
6. Avoid sweet, fatty and ready-made foods.
7. Know that your weight control will be permanent by changing your long-term eating habits and eating techniques positively.
8. Walk for 1 hour every day, starting slowly.
9. Make a 5-year contract with yourself to change your lifestyle and don’t give up.
10. Make prevention from obesity a way of life.

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Robust Through-the-Wall Radar Image Classification Using a Target-Model Alignment Procedure
A through-the-wall radar image (TWRI) bears little resemblance to the equivalent optical image, making it difficult to interpret. To maximize the intelligence that may be obtained, it is desirable to automate the classification of targets in the image to support human operators. This paper presents...
|Journal Title:||IEEE Transactions on Image Processing Vol. 21; no. 2; pp. 754 - 767|
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Watch the sunrise at Angkor Wat and soak up the early morning atmosphere. Spend the rest of the day temple hopping with a professional local guide,…
Discover the temples of Angkor, representing 600 years of Khmer civilization (802-1432 AD), on a full-day small group tour. You’ll learn about one of…
Explore the best of the temples of Angkor Wat, see a floating village and discover Phnom Kulen National Park. Enjoy a flexible tour with a basic…
Explore the ancient Hindu and Buddhist temples of Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom on a full-day tour from Siem Reap. Learn the history of the Khmer Empire…
Discover the best of Siem Reap Temples in two short days - with your expert guide, soak up the dawn atmosphere at Angkor Wat before exploring its…
Explore the history of the Khmer civilization on a full-day tour of the majestic temples of Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom.
Experience the ancient temples of Angkor by bike. Cycle the small dirt tracks and learn about the ancient history of Tha Prom and the Elephant…
The Temples of Angkor represent 600 years (802-1432) of Khmer civilisation - one of Asia’s greatest kingdoms. Depart from your hotel at 08:00 by…
Watch the sunrise over Angkor Wat on a 9-hour bike tour of the Angkor Kingdom, and cycle around the ruins of the temples in the soft morning light.…
Top sights in Siem Reap
Angkor Wat is to Cambodia what the Taj Mahal is to India -- an historical site of such majesty that it draws visitors from all over the world. As the world's largest religious monument, there's a lot to discover. Here are some facts to get you started.
The name roughly translates to 'Temple City' or 'City of Temples', which gives you sense of the scale. Like any good ancient city, it's surrounded by a huge moat and high walls.
Built resemble the mythological Mt. Meru, the center of the universe, this place was always intended to be the temple of all temples. It's no wonder they made it so big!
The temple features a cluster of five lotus-reminiscent towers, called a "quincunx," and multiple levels linked together by steep staircases, colonnades, and wide courtyards.
The walls of the temple are intricately carved with Hindu "devatas" (deities) and depict scenes from Hindu scripture, as well as defining moments for the Khmer empire at the time.
After decades of neglect, Angor Wat has undergone serious restoration efforts with the help of foreign institutions, resulting in a steadily increasing number of visitors.
Given the massiveness of this site, and how much there is to learn about its very walls, it is highly advisable to find yourself a guide.
There are three types of passes available; 1 day pass ($37), 2 or 3 day pass ($62) or 1 week pass ($72). Make sure you specifiy which pass you would like so as not to be over-charged!
You will be asked to show your visitors pass at many different points in the complex, so keep it handy at all times!
- When should I visit?
- 5:00AM - 6:00PM
- Is it expensive?
- A single day pass costs around $37 USD
- Will I need a guide?
- Not necessary, but advised.
- How to get there
- From Siem Reap, the best option is to go in a private van. Taxis, tuktuks, and bikes can get you there too.
- Additional information
- Though it may be hot, remember to dress appropriately! The dresscode indicates no shorts or sleeveless tops.
What people are saying about Angkor Wat
Our guide Noy was super nice, told us all about the history of the Angkor temples but also about Cambodian history and culture, and the site restoration. He answered all our questions and was very clear! The staff was also really nice and kept giving us water and fresh scented towels throughout the day. The program is focused on the three most famous temples (Angkor Wat, Bayon, Ta Prohm) but it is enough for one day as it takes about 1 to 1,5 hours to see each temple (even longer for Angkor Wat). I would definitely recommend the tour if you only have one day to visit the Angkor temples, or as a first day to discover the main temples, and go more independantly with a tuk tuk or bikes the other days. For lunch they to us to a really good restaurant, but a bit more expensive than what you find in town (about $10 for main + drink)
We really enjoyed this tour, we were collected from our accommodation promptly and dropped back after the tour which was really handy. Lign from Journey Cambodia and his driver were really hospitable and made sure we were looked after. The minivan had great aircon which we really appreciated after touring the temples in the scorching sun! We were provided with plenty of cold water and wipes throughout the day too. We visited the three main temples of Bayon, Ta Prohm and Angkor Wat and Mr. Lign was an excellent guide, he really knew his stuff and provided us with great facts about each temple. He also knew the best times to visit each place before it got too busy which was great! Would definitely recommend booking with Lign on this tour as its the best way to get around the complex and he was a lovely guide.
We booked a two days tour with Sarak to visit the temples around Siem Reap. We had our tour in the rainy season on Sept 18th and 19th with Sarak and a driver. It was a perfect experience, Sarak speaks very good English and is very knowledgable in the history of Cambodia and the temples. He did not overload us with information, but focused on the essential facts. We were lucky with the weather, it rained sometimes, but mostly when we were driving or gaving lunch. Sarak has a good camera and and excellent eye for good camera perspectives, which he shares very openly. We can only recommend to book a tour with him.
Scheduling this tour was easy and reasonably priced. The tour company was quick to confirm and arrange for pickup time and hotel location. There were only 5 of us which was great. The van was comfortable and had ac as well as chilled water bottles and towels. Our driver Mong was good and he always make sure that cold waters and cold towels our available once we are back in the van. Our tour guide Sok Chea was wonderful. He’s very knowledgeable and speaks English clearly and understandably. He knows where best location for good picture. He also help other tourists for the picture. I would highly recommend him.
Our guide Sam was very interesting and spoke great English, which he used to explain some background to the temples as well as the more modern and tragic history of Cambodia. The sites were great, and the bus was comfortable with cool water and towels which were needed. Wearing a skirt or shorts that just about reach your knees is fine for both sexes, jeans are a bad idea as there is a fair bit of walking involved. Comfortable shoes also highly recommended as the trails are dusty and rocky in some temples.

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Fans of the club, known as The Gunners, are increasingly restless and many want the club's owner Stan Kroenke to leave and take manager Arsene Wenger with him.
Although Wenger won the Premier League title in 2002 and again in 2004 — when Arsenal went through the entire season unbeaten — the club has underperformed in recent seasons.
Arsenal fans chanting "GET OUT OF OUR CLUB, GET OUT OF OUR CLUB! STAN KROENKE GET OUT OF OUR CLUB!!" pic.twitter.com/OxnedkVsxd— Poor First Touch (@InvertdWhinger) May 21, 2017
At the Emirates Stadium on Sunday many Arsenal fans were chanting: "Get out of our club, Stan Kroenke, get out of our club!"
Kroenke, who took over a 67 percent majority shareholding in the club in 2011, has been accused of failing to invest in the team, failing to put pressure on Wenger and being satisfied with fourth place, which means qualification for the Champions' League and extra TV revenue.
Usmanov is Russia's richest man and his USM company owns several firms, including Metalloinvest, the largest iron ore producer in Russia. In 2014, he moved all his assets back to Russia, following a call for deoffshorization of the Russian economy by President Vladimir Putin.
Usmanov and Kroenke have been battling for control of the club for almost a decade. In 2009 Kroenke bought enough shares to overtake Usmanov as the largest shareholder. Two years later he bought a majority shareholding.
Moitreyo Handique, 21, an Arsenal fan from Assam in India, said: "I've been supporting Arsenal since 2003. I fell in love with Arsenal. Thierry Henry and Denis Bergkamp made me a hardcore Gooner."
"When Arsene came to England he came in with new ideas which were revolutionary and he had the deep-rooted knowledge of the French league which combined with the genius of David Dein, but with time he became arrogant and his ego inflated and today that same person who revolutionized football is not at all willing to listen to new ideas and not at all open to change. He has lost his touch," Handique told Sputnik.
Handique said: "I believe Usmanov has passion and is willing to make Arsenal a big club."
"He is willing to do that by paying the necessary funds to support the manager in these competitive times. Kroenke is just a greedy American businessman with no passion for the sport. He looks at the club as a corporation rather than a football club. His idea of success is profit, rather than trophies."
"I believe Usmanov will be willing to treat the club as it should be, as a football club," Handique told Sputnik.
The American's company, Kroenke Sports and Entertainment (KSE), released a statement today saying: "KSE UK Inc notes the recent media speculation concerning its shareholding in Arsenal Holdings PLC and confirms its shares are not, and never have been, for sale. KSE is a committed, long term investor in Arsenal and will remain so."
But Arsenal fan Mr. DT, who has a YouTube channel all about the club, tweeted today:
Shock news: Kroenke camp said to be wavering over Usmanov bid. Hearing his son, Josh, and two #AFC board members are pressuring him to sell.— Matt Scott (@Matt5cott) May 22, 2017
Asked about missing out on the Champions' League, Wenger said last night: "It is disappointing because it's our minimum target. But maybe it will open some eyes to some people that it's not as easy as it looked for 20 years."
He said it was important for the playing squad to stay together and added: "No matter what happens I am convinced this group will win the league."
The Frenchman said he would not confirm until after Saturday's FA Cup Final against Chelsea whether he would remain as Arsenal manager next season.
Czech goalkeeper Petr Cech said Sunday: "If you have one off year in 20 years, it's not a problem.
"The club has a strong foundation, strong organization and everything to be out for one year and come back straight in, like Chelsea did last season. I think it helped them not to be involved [in Europe] this season, because they could keep all their energy for the league."
Kroenke owns several sporting franchises in the US — NFL side LA Rams, NBA outfit Denver Nuggets, Colorado Rapids in the MLS and ice hockey team Colorado Avalanche.
Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke has 5 different franchises. All having great seasons 👀 pic.twitter.com/vvtKJgz1Be— ODDSbible (@ODDSbible) May 20, 2017
But this season they are all struggling and critics say he has a track record of failing to invest in teams he owns.
His most expensive signing for Arsenal — Chilean striker Alexis Sanchez, who joined for US$45 million in 2014 — is reportedly unhappy at the club and is thought to be considering a move to Manchester City or Bayern Munich.
Arsenal are estimated to be worth US$2.35 billion and Kroenke's shareholding is worth around US$1.56 billion.
It is thought that if Usmanov offers him enough money he will walk away, especially as the club's fans are becoming increasingly hostile.
Usmanov, who is worth US$14.6 billion, has deep pockets and he appears to believe now is the right time for him to strike.
If he takes over it could spark a major investment as he seeks to take on another Russian billionaire, Roman Abramovich, whose club Chelsea have just won the Premier League title.


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GILGIT, PAKISTAN // Representatives of Pakistan's tranquil Northern Areas, a tourism centre bordering China, have petitioned the government to revert to the historical name of Gilgit-Baltistan to distinguish it from areas plagued by militant insurgency. The five districts of the Northern Areas are situated amid the sky-scraping peaks of the Karakorum mountain range that divides the Indian subcontinent from Central Asia.
Isolated from the rest of the world until May 1978, when Chinese and Pakistani engineers completed the Karakorum Highway (KKH), the world's highest road route, it is a magnet for tourists drawn by the history of the Silk Route, an ancient trade link between China, the Middle East and Europe. Western tourists, in particular, are drawn by the districts of Hunza and Gojal, equated to the mythical kingdom of Shangri'la, made famous in the 1933 novel Lost Horizon by James Hilton.
However, domestic and international tourist numbers have slumped this year because of misperceptions about the proximity of Gilgit-Baltistan to Swat and tribal areas, where Pakistani security forces are fighting to reverse territorial gains made by Taliban insurgents since 2007. Hoteliers in Gilgit and Hunza said their businesses, which form the mainstay of the regional economy, have collapsed because of generalised diplomatic and media terminology which describes the insurgency-racked districts of the North West Frontier Province and tribal agencies bordering Afghanistan as "northern areas".
That, they said, has created an impression, both within Pakistan and overseas, that the Northern Areas has a security problem, whereas there had not been a single terrorist attack there until a paramilitary soldier was shot dead in Gilgit on July 25. The motivation for the attack is still unclear. "We are in the middle of the high season and hotels are empty. We are receiving just two per cent of the domestic tourists that visited by this time last year, and there hasn't been a single international tour group yet," said Shah Jehan, vice president of the Northern Areas hotels association. The first foreign tour group, from Spain, was seen in Hunza.
In fact, Gilgit-Baltistan is separated from Swat by 300 kilometres of impassable high altitude desert, connected to mainland Pakistan only by the KKH, while the tribal agencies are on the other side of the North West Frontier Province. An attempt in April by the Swat Taliban to expand northwards into Kohistan district, which forms a 100km buffer along the KKH, was decisively defeated by hostile tribesmen in three days.
"That is the upside of having such limited road communications with the rest of Pakistan. The Taliban could not reach here, even if they wanted to," said Rehmat Nabi, the president of the local tour operators association, which has formally applied to replace its existing Northern Areas prefix with Gilgit-Baltistan. The residents of the region are a distinct ethnic group who have more in common with the Turkic races of Central Asia than the Pashtun tribes of the Talibanised areas of Pakistan and Afghanistan.
There is little appetite for the puritanical version of Islam propagated by the Taliban and its al Qa'eda allies: the population of four districts out of five in Gilgit-Balistan is dominated by the Shiite, Ismaili (followers of the Aga Khan) and Sufi Nurbaskhi sects, according to local journalists. "My home district of Chilas is the only Sunni area and the people there have taken a collective decision to ensure there is no terrorist infiltration. We have nothing in common with them and want nothing to do with them," said Farooq Ahmed, a journalist based in Gilgit.
Such strength of feeling about being tarred with the Taliban brush in April prompted the Northern Areas Legislative Council, the region's elected assembly, to unanimously pass a resolution, calling on the Pakistan government to change the constitution to facilitate the change of name to Gilgit-Baltistan. It has since been grouped with a wider package of political reforms soon to be unveiled by the federal government, Mr Ahmed said.
However, local stakeholders fear political apathy in Islamabad, the capital, will delay the process for the rest of the 2009 tourism season, which ends in December, and fail to address public misperceptions about the region in time for next year. They point to the fact the ministry of tourism has since December been headed by a cleric from the Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam religious party, a coalition partner that, in collaboration with Pakistan's intelligence agencies, groomed thousands of recruits for the Afghan Taliban in its 1990s heyday.
Hoteliers in Karimabad, the tourist capital of Hunza, said the government, by turning the ministry into a political sop, had practically, if inadvertently, guaranteed that there would be no effort to support the region's failing hospitality industry, a major source of employment, particularly for the emerging generation of educated young people. "By showing how little it cares about our image and perception, the government has killed off business and delayed some major projects, including the region's first five-star hotel, and that has made a lot of ordinary people very upset," said a hotel clerk, who requested anonymity because he was not authorised to speak by his employers.


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Both Taylorville Police and Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office had a busy weekend. Taylorville Police got a report of a suspicious person and upon arrival encountered 36 year old Stephon Little. After an investigation, it was revealed that Little had an extensive criminal history which includes armed robbery and other crimes. Little was detained and subsequently charged with several gun violations. Upon further investigation, TPD seized from Little a 9mm loaded handgun with a round in the chamber that had a serial number scratched off, a loaded AK47 with one in the chamber, and an armor vest that contained rifle plates.
In Montgomery County, A Deputy Sheriff conducted a completely unrelated traffic stop in the early morning hours of May 20th on Route 16 in Irving Township east of Hillsboro. The Deputy made contact with 57 year old David E. Henry of Hillsboro. Deputies located 3 grams of meth during the stop. Based on information obtained during the stop, and with the help of Montgomery County State’s Attorney Andrew Affrunti, police obtained a search warrant for his residence.
While at the residence, Sheriff’s Deputies confiscated around 90 grams of methamphetamine and a firearm. Cash, scales, and cannabis were also seized and Henry was charged with armed habitual criminal and methamphetamine delivery. His bond was set at $150,000.


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- How do you know if you hit your head Seriously?
- What do you feel when you hit your head?
- How can I tell if a head injury is mild or severe?
- Should I go to hospital if I hit my head?
- How long after hitting head can concussion symptoms start?
- What should you watch after falling on your head?
- Can I sleep if I hit my head?
- How do you know if your brain is bleeding after hitting your head?
- Can you get a blood clot from hitting your head?
- How long should you stay awake after hitting head?
- How do I check for a concussion?
- What do you do when someone falls and hits their head?
How do you know if you hit your head Seriously?
What are signs that a head injury is serious?Changes in size of pupils.Clear or bloody fluid draining from the nose, mouth, or ears.Bruising on their face.Trouble with hearing, smell, taste, or vision.Irritability.Lightheadedness.Loss of consciousness.Low breathing rate.More items….
What do you feel when you hit your head?
Common symptoms of a minor head injury include: a headache. lightheadedness. a spinning sensation.
How can I tell if a head injury is mild or severe?
Symptoms may include: Mild head injury: Raised, swollen area from a bump or a bruise….Moderate to severe head injury (requires immediate medical attention)–symptoms may include any of the above plus:Loss of consciousness.Severe headache that does not go away.Repeated nausea and vomiting.More items…
Should I go to hospital if I hit my head?
Someone with a head injury needs to go to the hospital’s emergency department (A&E) as soon as possible if anything in the box below applies. This should be by ambulance if needed. Unconsciousness or lack of full consciousness, even if the person has now recovered. Any clear fluid running from the ears or nose.
How long after hitting head can concussion symptoms start?
“For some people, the symptoms after a concussion may not become apparent until later in the day,” says Beth Kolar, advanced clinician at Bryn Mawr Rehabilitation Hospital, part of Main Line Health, who explains that delayed concussion symptoms may present 24 to 48 hours after and injury.
What should you watch after falling on your head?
Symptoms of a head injury With a head injury, it’s normal to have a headache and nausea . You may be dizzy or disoriented right afterward. You also may have problems focusing or remembering. Other symptoms include ringing in your ears, neck pain, or vision problems.
Can I sleep if I hit my head?
A person can go to sleep following a concussion if he or she is awake and able to hold a conversation. No other symptoms, such as dilated pupils or trouble walking, should be present before sleeping.
How do you know if your brain is bleeding after hitting your head?
As more blood fills your brain or the narrow space between your brain and skull, other signs and symptoms may become apparent, such as: Lethargy. Seizures. Unconsciousness.
Can you get a blood clot from hitting your head?
A contusion causes bleeding and swelling inside of the brain around the area where the head was struck. Contusions may occur with skull fractures or other blood clots such as a subdural or epidural hematoma.
How long should you stay awake after hitting head?
There is no benefit to keeping someone awake after a concussion, and it is no longer recommended. In fact, people with a concussion need to sleep to recover.
How do I check for a concussion?
Physical signs and symptoms of a concussion may include:Headache.Ringing in the ears.Nausea.Vomiting.Fatigue or drowsiness.Blurry vision.
What do you do when someone falls and hits their head?
Call 911 right away if:There is severe head or face bleeding.The person is confused, tired, or unconscious.The person stops breathing.You suspect a serious head or neck injury, or the person develops any signs or symptoms of a serious head injury.


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This is the ultimate full-day jeep tour. This trip combines two of the most popular places around São Miguel island: Sete Cidades lakes and Fogo lake, among other incredible places such as Caldeira Velha. During this day full of wonderful landscapes, you might fall in love with this island!
This is a unique tour because you will see a wide variety of landscapes without having to hike the whole 11km trail. We will pass by many viewpoints, where you can enjoy the green and blue lakes. You will be able to touch the clear water of the lakes, know the mystic legend of Sete Cidades, visit São Nicolau church and stop at Vista do Rei belvedere. There you will have a great view and know more about the abandoned hotel.
Later on, we will have lunch in a local restaurant. In the afternoon, we will take you to the amazing nature reserve of Lagoa do Fogo to enjoy amazing landscapes. It is one of the most popular places around the island and you will understand why when you are there. From the top of the volcano, incredible views over São Miguel await with both North and South coast visible at Pico da Barrosa and Lagoa do Fogo viewpoint.
The name “Fire lake” comes from the eruption of the volcano back in 1563, creating this extraordinary landscape.
The adventure doesn’t stop here! We will drive to Caldeira Velha, a warm iron-rich waterfall where it is possible to take a dip thanks to the volcanic activity warming the water up to 26°C (79°F). It is a real open air spa, surrounded by lush forest, an amazing scenery that looks straight out of a movie. After this relaxing moment, we will stop at the beautiful Salto do Cabrito and see the hydric station located near the waterfall. At the end of the day, we will head back to Ponta Delgada.
Bring: comfortable light clothes, sweater, raincoat, walking boots or shoes, swimming suit and towel, a hat, sunblock, backpack, water.
Lunch in a local restaurant.
Q: Is it possible to bathe in Fogo Lake?
A: Fogo Lake being a natural reserve, it is not possible to bathe in the crater’s lake for preservation purposes.
Q: Where is Sete Cidades located?
A: Sete Cidades is located on the western part of São Miguel island. The village by the lakes is located about 40 minutes from Ponta Delgada.
Q: Is the entrance fee to Caldeira Velha included in the price of this tour?
A: Yes, this tour includes the entrance fee of 8€ to be able to swim in Caldeira Velha.
Q: Is it still possible to bathe in Ponta da Ferraria when the tide is not low?
A: Yes, with nice sea conditions, you can still bathe in the natural swimming pool if you don’t mind the cold.
Q: What is the sea water temperature at Ponta da Ferraria?
A: In summer, the temperature of the sea at Ferraria reaches 24ºC (75°F) and in winter it is not lower than 16ºC (61°F). However, when the tide is low, the water temperature rises and varies between 30ºC and 50ºC (86°F - 122°F), depending on how close you are from the volcanic crack.
Q: I am allergic to some food, will the restaurant be adapted to my needs?
A: Yes, if you let us know when booking, about your food restrictions, we can be better prepared to meet your needs.
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