Canon EOS 5DS
From Wikipedia the free encyclopedia
Canon EOS 5DS R
|Type||Digital single-lens reflex camera|
|Image sensor type||CMOS|
|Image sensor size||36×24 mm (Full-frame)|
|Maximum resolution||8688 × 5792 (50.6 effective megapixels)|
|ASA/ISO range||100–6400 (expandable from L: 50 to H: 12800)|
|Storage||Dual slots: CompactFlash (CF) card Type I (UDMA-7 supported) and SD/SDHC/SDXC card (*UHS-I compatible),|
|Focus areas||61 AF points (41 cross-type AF points) with High-density Reticular AF|
|Exposure modes||Scene Intelligent Auto, Program AE, Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual Exposure, Bulb Exposure, Custom (3×), Movie|
|Exposure metering||Full aperture TTL, 252 zones with 150,000 pixels RGB + IR sensor and EOS Integrated Subject Analysis (iSA)|
|Metering modes||Evaluative, Partial, Spot, Centre-weighted Average|
|Shutter speed range||30 s–1/8000 s and Bulb; X-sync at 1/200 s|
|Continuous shooting||5.0 fps for 31 JPEG frames or 12 RAW frames|
|Viewfinder||Eye-level pentaprism with 100% coverage and 0.71× magnification / LCD (Live View)|
|Image processor||Dual DIGIC 6|
|Rear LCD monitor||3.2" (8.1 cm) Clear View II colour TFT LCD screen with 1,040,000 dots resolution|
|Battery||Li-Ion LP-E6N rechargeable (1865 mAh), W-E1 SD card-shaped wifi adapter|
|Optional battery packs||BG-E11 grip allows the use of 6 AA cells, one LP-E6N or two LP-E6N batteries|
|Dimensions||152×116×76 mm (5.98×4.57×2.99 in)|
|Weight||845 g (29.8 oz) (body only)|
|Predecessor||Canon EOS 5D Mark III|
The Canon EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R (known as the EOS 5Ds and EOS 5Ds R in Japan) are two closely related digital SLR cameras announced by Canon on February 6, 2015. Both are professional full-frame cameras with 50.6-megapixel sensors, the highest of any full-frame camera at the time of announcement. The only difference between the two models is that the sensor of the "R" version includes an optical filter that cancels out the effects of a standard optical low-pass filter. This distinction is roughly similar to that between Nikon's now-replaced D800 and D800E (with the E having a self-cancelling filter). Canon stated that both the 5DS and 5DS R will not replace the older EOS 5D Mark III, so therefore both the 5DS and 5DS R will have their new positions in Canon's DSLR camera lineup.
At the time of announcement, estimated prices were US$3,699.00 and US$3,899.00 (EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R), with announced date of availability, through authorized Canon retailers, in June 2015.
- 50.6 effective megapixels full-frame CMOS sensor
- Dual DIGIC 6 image processors with 14-bit processing
- 100% viewfinder frame coverage with 0.71× magnification
- 1080p Full HD video recording at 24p, 25p (25 Hz) and 30p (29.97 Hz) with drop frame timing
- 720p HD video recording at 60p (59.94 Hz) and 50p (50 Hz)
- 480p ED video recording at 30p and 25p
- 5.0 frames per second continuous shooting
- "Anti-flicker" feature (first introduced on the EOS 7D Mk II) – the shutter release can be set to compensate for flickering electric lighting
- ISO sensitivity 100–6400 (expandable to H: 12800)
- 3.2″ Clear View II LCD screen with 1,040,000 dots resolution
- 61 points autofocus system, with 41 cross-type points
- 252 zones color-sensitive metering system
- EOS Scene Detection System with a new 150,000 pixels RGB + IR metering sensor
- Magnesium alloy body
- Weather sealing (resistance to water and dust)
- New shutter and mirror mechanism to help reduce vibrations and camera shake
The apparent design difference between the 5DS and 5DS R is the colour of their name: the name 'EOS 5DS' is printed in gold on the 5DS and in silver on the 5DS R (like on all Canon EOS cameras); the letter 'R' of the 5DS R is printed in red.
- "From the EOS 5D Mark III to EOS 5DS/5DS R -- What's New".
- "EOS 5DS / EOS 5DS R". Canon Camera Museum.
- Lawton, Rod (26 February 2015). "Canon 5DS 50-megapixel monster set to redefine the professional DSLR market". TechRadar. Future plc. Archived from the original on 2015-11-19. Retrieved 19 November 2015.
- Butler, Richard; Britton, Barney (February 2015). "Canon EOS 5DS / 5DS R First Impressions Review". DPReview.com. Retrieved 6 February 2015.
- "Canon EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R Announcement". photographylife.com. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
|Wikimedia Commons has media related to |
Image processor: Non-DIGIC | DIGIC | DIGIC II | DIGIC III | DIGIC 4 / 4+ | DIGIC 5 / 5+ | DIGIC 6 / 6+ | DIGIC 7 | DIGIC 8 | DIGIC X


text:
It seems like a day doesn’t pass without another incident in which either a black man or a police officer has been shot.
The most recent of these incidents came on Sunday when authorities said a decorated ex-U.S. Marine sergeant killed three police officers in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, some two weeks after police there shot dead a black man, sparking nationwide protests including one shattered by the massacre of five Dallas policeman.
The latest shooting incident ended Sunday when the suspect, dressed in black and armed with a rifle, was shot dead in a gunfight with police.
The shooting incidents across the country brought together Bridgeport community leaders, police and politicians last week to a forum, hosted by U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal. The forum was held at the East End Tabernacle Church on Central Avenue in Bridgeport.
Blumenthal said he felt it was “reprehensible that Congress has failed to act’’ to toughen gun laws in the wake of the recent spate of shootings.
Most who spoke at the forum said that Bridgeport has done more than other cities to try and foster a better relationship between the city’s police and the community it serves.
Bridgeport Police Chief Armando “AJ” Perez, said he has been holding regular meetings with the Greater Bridgeport NAACP, the most recent of which was last week. He said the purpose of those meetings is “try and engage the community.’’
“Our sole mission,’’ said Perez, “is to serve and protect the good people of Bridgeport.’’
The city’s top cop added, though, he understands it is the police department’s responsibility “to be transparent in our action. We must be part of the solution to these problems.’’
Police Captain Mark Straubel, another panelist, said the “350 men and women of the Bridgeport police department rely on the community to help us police.”
“We tell people why we stop them,’’ Straubel said. “We treat people in a manner that is fair. We think we do policing better in Bridgeport, as good as anyone in the nation.’’
George Mintz, president of the Greater Bridgeport NAACP, said it is important, too, that the community not lay all the problems with race relations on the police.
“We want to come to the table with an open mind,’’ Mintz said. “We need to be as much a part of making sure our community is safe as the police department.’’
Kingsley Osei, founder and executive director of Connecticut Against Violence, agreed Mintz.
“We’ve been telling our youth that the police are not your enemy,’’ Osei said. He added that his group has held 27 different youth violence prevention assemblies this year alone, in an effort “to increase the trust’’ between the community and police.
But not everybody at the forum was so positive.
Pastor William McCullough of the Russell Temple Church in Bridgeport was blunt with his fellow panelists.
“There is a deeper, underlying problem in terms of racism and white elitism happening in America,’’ McCullough said.
Referring to community meetings, he added: “These little band-aids are not the answer. We need to have hard, tough conversations about what is happening out there. We need to get guns and drugs off of our streets.’’
State Rep. Charlie Stallworth, D-Bridgeport, said it is important that minorities and cops engage.
“I’m a big, black male,’’ Stallworth said. “I need to be in conversation with the police and they need to be in conversation with me.’’

domain: news


text:
There were so many empowering and fun moments that made the 60th Annual Grammy Awards special, but obviously we had our favourites. Apart from all the awards, there were so many moral victories as well and those were the best. Let’s get right to it, shall we?
1. James Corden as host
From taking a subway ride with Shaggy and U2, he also handed out puppies as a consolation prize to the nominees who didn’t win. But the cutest was when he got his parents to say that they went to watch Hamilton as opposed to supporting him at the Grammys.
2. Pink‘s heartwarming performance
Her performance was so empowering that we got all teary-eyed. She managed to steal the show singing the song Wild Hearts Can’t Be Broken and choosing a casual outfit instead of a glam one. It really goes to show that you don’t need to be in couture to command a room. Also, did you notice her daughter in the audience? How cute!
3. #TimesUp continued
We’re already aware of this campaign that created history and stirred feathers at the Golden Globes. But we’re so enthused about the fact that it carried on at The Grammys. Celebrities that were spotted with a white rose were Miley Cyrus, Lady Gaga, Nick Jonas and more.
4. Rihanna‘s performance with DJ Khaled
Starting the performance by saying,
They said I’d never perform at The Grammys
was hard-hitting enough. But their performance was pretty spectacular irrespective.
5. CardiB being on stage with Bruno Mars
How colorful was their performance on Finesse? We loved every bit of it. So fun and vibrant!
6. Janelle Monae speaking up
She made a heart-wrenching speech on the#Time’sUp movement. She said,
We come in peace, but we mean business… And to those who dare try to silence us, we offer you two words: Time’s up. We say time’s up for pay inequality, discrimination or harassment of any kind, and time’s up for the abuse of power.
We’re with you Janelle.
7. Logic‘s livewire performance
Logic performed his Grammy nominated song 1-800-273-8255 to shine a light on suicide prevention. He blew our minds with this performance along with Alessia Cara and Khalid. What really got us though were the suicide survivors standing at the back.
8. Kesha taking the stage with a little help from her contemporaries
Introduced with the fierce speech by Janelle Monae mentioned above, Kesha performed Praying with the help of Cyndi Lauper, Camila Cabello, Andra Day and Julia Michaels. She even huddled up with them after it. It was so touching.
9. U2 gets our spirits high
Get Out Of Your Own Way was a powerful pre-recorded performance by U2 with the Statue Of Liberty in the background. We absolutely loved it.
10. Elton John & Miley Cyrus singing a duet
Their rendition of his iconic song Tiny Dancer was performed by both in such a fun way. Miley looked so pretty in her gown and Elton, as always was a hoot. Loved it!
And what a night it was! Tell us your favourite moment of this star-studded night in the comments below.
Don’t forget to follow us at @missmalinilifestyle to never miss a beat!
Featured image courtesy: Elton John & Miley Cyrus at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards (Source: recordingacademy | Instragram)

domain: artistic


(WXYZ) — A Livonia-based pharmacist has been charged with wire fraud, money laundering, and illegally dispensing millions of dollars in prescription cough syrup in a federal indictment.
Zaman Alshafey was the owner and operator of Med Pro Pharmacy in Livonia. He is accused of dispensing promethazine cough syrup without valid prescriptions. Officials say the cough syrup is not safe to use except under the supervision of someone licensed to administer it.
The 35-year-old from Dearborn is accused of ordering more than 300,000 pint-sized bottles of promethazine cough syrup from wholesale distributors outside of the state of Michigan from January 2018 to March 2021. He is accused of selling the cough syrup to drug dealers and failing to disclose it to the wholesalers. Alshafey is also accused of using the money from the sales to pay the wholesalers by wire transfers.
You can read the entire indictment below:
Zaman Alshafey Indictment Document by WXYZ-TV Channel 7 Detroit on Scribd


text:
Elmo Fire evacuations expand
Elmo Fire closures and evacuation notices
Updated at 2:30 p.m., August 06, 2022
Pre-evacuation warnings have been lifted for residents east of Hwy 93 between Chief Cliff Lane and Lake Mary Ronan Road (Hwy 352).
Evacuation orders have been lifted for residents of Chief Cliff Lane and Black Lake Road. These areas will remain under pre-evacuation warning.
Evacuation orders have been lifted for residents of Big Meadows Road and Dayton Creek Road. These areas will remain under pre-evacuation warning.
Evacuation orders are still in effect for residents west of the intersection of Lake Mary Ronan Road (Hwy 352) and Dayton Creek Road.
Lake Mary Ronan Road (Hwy 352) is closed at the Dayton Creek Road intersection.
Arterial roads off Lake Mary Ronan Road (Hwy 352) are open to residents only. Speed limits will be reduced to 35 mph on Lake Mary Ronan Road (Hwy 352).
The Proctor dump will open to Lake County residents at 12:00 to 7:00 PM on Saturday, August 6, 2022.
- Closures remain in effect for the Boat Ramp at the Elmo Fishing Access site and Lake Mary Ronan State Park.
Red Cross evacuation centers have been established at Somers Middle School and Polson High School. Call 1-800-272-6668 for information.
Gusting winds continue to fan the Elmo fire burning more than 16,000 acres west of Flathead Lake.
The Lake County Sheriff at 6:30 p.m. August 2 expanded the evacuation order to include all residents north and south of Lake Mary Ronan Road and all residents who live along Lake Mary Ronan. All prior evacuation orders are still in effect.
Pre-evacuation warnings are in effect for residents east and south of Highway 93 between the intersections of Highway 28 and Lake Mary Ronan Road.
Red Cross Evacuation Centers are located at Polson High School and Somers Middle School.
A public meeting is set for August 3 at 7 p.m. at the Elmo Pow Wow Grounds.
Much of Montana remains under threat of extreme fire behavior today. The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning for most of central and northern Montana today through 9 p.m. tonight.
With humidity as low as 11% and wind gusts reaching up to 45 miles per hour, the service says new fire starts would be hard to contain. Experts say residents should not drive on dry grass or shrubs, should mow lawns before 10 a.m. and should ensure tow chains don’t drag on the ground in order to prevent fire starts.
"Extreme" is the highest fire danger level possible. When fire danger is “Extreme” fires start quickly, spread furiously, and burn intensely. All fires are potentially serious and development into high intensity burning will be faster and occur even on smaller fires. Direct attack is rarely possible and may be dangerous except immediately after ignition.
Just 6 days after going to “Very High” fire danger, the Bitterroot National Forest announced Monday that it is raising its fire danger level to “Extreme” due to the continued hot weather and dry fuel conditions.
And on top of all that:


text:
Capturing the Action: Kristi Wilson, Race 1
27 September 2015
After circumnavigating during the Clipper 2013-14
Race, Kristi Wilson is back on board as a camera operator for our documentary
team. During Race 1 she joined the LMAX
Exchange yacht. Here Kristi details her experience so far in her new role.
"I'll have to ask the skipper, right now we're all just sheep." An honest reply from Adrian Roberts, a round the world crew member, to a simple suggestion from another member of crew on LMAX Exchange during the first days of Race 1 from London to Rio de Janeiro.
Two years ago, I remember having those same exact sentiments as I set sail for my own circumnavigation on Derry~Londonderry~Doire in the 2013-14 edition.
I wouldn't act on anything without asking at least two fellow teammates and the skipper. But this time around my role is different, and I am no longer an active sailing crew member.”
For the past 24 days and 5,200 nautical miles it's been my job to capture the transformation of 23 individual amateur sailors to one efficient ocean racing team on camera as the on board reporter. With LMAX Exchange having an incredible lead over the fleet by more than 250 miles and grabbing the first three points of the race as they passed through the Scoring Gate there's been more to celebrate than lament.
That being said, their Race 1 success hasn't come without its challenges. A major part of this unique experience is the natural growing pains that come with putting people from all walks of life together to create a new team with the purpose to cross oceans, not to mention the majority of the crew have never sailed before completing the four weeks of required pre-race training.
They've had their fair share of 'kitemares.' Getting a
taste of what can go wrong on their first day of the race, all three of
their asymmetrical spinnakers had seen daylight within an hour of
crossing the start line at Southend.
With eleven different nationalities on board, language is also an unforeseen hurdle that intermittently adds to the complexity of evolutions.
One of the difficulties that comes with leading the race is having to be the first to make tough decisions. After being stuck in no wind for half a day, the decision was made to turn on the motor once we entered the 'Doldrums corridor.'
As soon as we crossed the line of 12 degrees North the wind had filled in, blowing at more than 15 knots. The fear was heavy that the other boats would choose to sail and have a higher average speed, giving them the opportunity to chip away at the hard-earned lead of LMAX Exchange.
It was a difficult 24 hours to witness and you could feel the tension lift on board as each position report from Race HQ arrived revealing the closest competitors had also turned on their engines.
Yes, naturally, mistakes have been made and obstacles have been presented, but it's the crew's response to these trials and their willingness to keep pushing hard that have put them where they are - at the top of the leaderboard.
The skipper and watch leaders are keen to review
evolutions gone wrong and improve the next time around. More experienced
helmsman provide coaching to reduce the risks of spinnakers wrapping. 'Dummy
Checks' are put in place to ensure lines are run correctly. More importantly,
if something does go wrong, no blame is placed and I see the crew working
together to come to a solution.
After 24 days at sea, this 23 strong crew are anything but a flock of sheep. Crew naturally fall into their well know positions when 'prepare to Gybe!' is called by the skipper from the navigation station. The spinnaker is trimmed without any provocation. Crew members are now recommending sail changes based on shifts in the wind. The skipper even finds time to help in the galley with the bread making.
And that simple suggestion of easing the topping lift on day two of the race? It's no longer needed, it just gets done. All under the watchful eye behind the lens of my camera.


text:
You are about to report the comment below to the Crash.Net moderators as being abusive.
An abusive comment may contain profanity, personal attacks or commercial SPAM.
Please do not report this comment as being abusive if you simply disagree with the
comment posted. If this is the case then you can click on the "disagree" icon () in the upper right
of the comment's post to show your dissatisfaction.
Crash.Net moderators will view all reported comments and will act as they deem necessary.
This may be editing the comment or total deletion.
I sympathize with Razia, he's shown his worth and should have gotten a place in F1 based on merit. Others have pointed out that a car must be built and costs money.
My 2 cents: since cigarette companies can't support F1 anymore there is a huge need for new sponsors with big pockets to come up. Money are needed, one can't expect to having cutting edge technology with bargain budgets. Major modern companies are reluctant to enter the game (I'm looking at google, facebook, apple, samsung, etc), so teams gather money by asking the drivers to pay up. The way I see it F1 is marketed as cutting-edge motorsport. This disregards most "modern" buzz-talk companies which can't relate in any way to the image of F1, so they won't invest. Apple has +100BN$ cash, they could buy all F1 with one year of interest! Why not give incentive to such companies to invest? Maybe F1 in 2014 with the whole "green" credentials could make it happen and whatever money a driver could come up with would be pocket chan

domain: economics


The last seven days in sexism, hysteria, and women’s health
I spent yesterday at Endometriosis UK‘s inaugural research conference. It was a fascinating day hearing from leading endometriosis researchers from both the UK and the US about what is – and crucially still isn’t – known about the condition, and the where work is currently being done to advance knowledge, understanding and treatment of the disease.
Although it’s not a subject I’ve yet written about much on Hysterical Women, endometriosis was one of the conditions that really inspired this blog. Research into the disease is under-funded. Knowledge and understanding of it is, as a result, severely lacking. Sufferers (almost exclusively women) wait an average of 7.5 years for a diagnosis of endometriosis. In the meantime, they frequently find themselves dismissed and disbelieved; they’re told that their pain is ‘normal’, that they’re exaggerating, or ‘hysterical’. And even once they have a diagnosis, a ‘one size fits all’ approach is too often applied to treatment. In short, endometriosis is a classic example of the ways in which systemic sexism in medicine lets women down.
I’ll be sharing more on this very soon, but meanwhile here’s what else has been going on this week…
Female prisoners in England left to give birth without midwife, report reveals
A horrifying report, published this week by The Guardian, describes the experiences of women giving birth in prison cells without access to a midwife or any proper medical care.
The research in the report was carried out by Dr Laura Abbott, a specialist midwife and senior lecturer at the University of Hertfordshire, and raises some serious red flags about the treatment of prisoners who are pregnant or in labour.
One particularly startling story, highlighted by The Guardian, is that of Layla, who was dismissed and disbelieved during a high risk premature labour, with her baby in breech position:
This was Layla’s second baby. She called prison staff, telling them she knew her body and was sure she was in labour, but was not believed.
“I was trying to explain this to health care, they were just like, ‘No, don’t worry about it,’ and I was like, ‘No, really, I know my own body’,” she told Abbott.
At 11pm she began to have contractions, she said. By midnight they were getting stronger and she called for the nurses, who told her she was not in labour. She described the exchange as: “I’m telling you I am in labour,’ ‘No, you’re not. Here’s some paracetamol and a cup of tea’.”
Layla’s baby was born foot first, in her cell, without a midwife present.
Another woman, sharing her own experience with The Guardian this week, wrote:
While I was in prison I heard of four women who had had their babies in their cells because they weren’t believed when they said they were in labour – and were only assessed by untrained staff. You listen to the stories. You see it yourself. You’re petrified that this will happen to you.
Ovarian Cancer: Why Are Women In Their Thirties Having To Fight For Treatment?
The Huffington Post this week spoke to three women in their thirties, all of whom had struggled to be taken seriously when presenting with symptoms that later turned out to be ovarian cancer.
Ovarian cancer kills 11 women a day – more than all the other gynaecological cancers combined – and used to be known as the ‘silent killer’ because its symptoms can easily be mistaken for less serious conditions.
All three women had repeatedly raised concerns, but were dismissed by their doctors as having “women’s problems” or being “too young” to have the disease, which is most common in post-menopausal women over 50.
“Nobody knows a woman’s body better than she knows it herself, and if there is something wrong, you have to fight,” says Claire Thompson.
“The amount of times I got told it was ‘women’s problems’ or that I was ‘depressed’ was ridiculous.”
It took three years of fighting her own corner and insisting that something wasn’t right before Claire was finally diagnosed with cancer, and told that she’d require a full hysterectomy.
48,000 women not sent information about cervical cancer screening test
In other frankly terrifying cancer cock-ups this week – albeit one that’s rooted in incompetence rather than sexism and dismissal – it was reported that nearly 50,000 women have not been sent vital information about cervical cancer screening in 2018. This neglected information includes screening invitations and reminders but, The Independent reports, also 4,508 missed results letters, which could include warnings about abnormal smear results.
“This is an incredibly serious situation, and it is frankly appalling that patients may now be at risk because of this gross error on the part of Capita,” Dr Richard Vautrey, chair of the BMA’s GP committee, told The Independent.
“Some women will now be left extremely anxious because they have not received important correspondence, particularly letters about abnormal smear test results that need urgent follow up. This has been caused solely by Capita’s incompetence.”
Serious issues with contraception are being ignored
A report by educational women’s health website The Femedic has found that a quarter of women are not given any in-depth information about the side effects of their contraception, and nearly half have had ‘serious trouble’ with their current or previous choice of contraceptive.
When women complain or raise concerns over the effects however, many do not feel like they are being listened to.
‘I was told to stay on it and see how it goes,’ said one respondent.
Others say they weren’t taken seriously, or that their GP laughed at them.
Another woman said: ‘I bled for six months constantly and was severely anaemic. The doctor didn’t help me until it got so bad that I needed a blood transfusion.’
‘As an Autistic Woman, My Biggest Barrier to Care Is Sexism’
Freelance writer Laura James this week wrote for Broadly about her 45 year journey to an autism diagnosis, and the sexism that has so frequently stood in the way of her accessing the care she needs:
Francesca Happé, director of the Social, Genetic and Developmental Psychiatry Centre at King’s College, believes hundreds of thousands of women and girls are currently undiagnosed. She is using a grant to investigate gender differences in autism, which she and many others feel is long overdue.
In an interview for Broadly, Happé tells me, “Research on autism has systematically neglected and excluded women and girls—researchers often thought that they’d get so few women that they left them out entirely.”
On feminism’s role in all this, Laura adds:
I don’t think autistic women have been consciously excluded from feminist movements—it’s more that we haven’t been central to anyone’s thinking. That appears, however, to be changing: Social media campaigns like Nicola Clark’s #SheCantBeAutistic are publicly collecting and challenging “dismissive responses women have received from clinicians, friends and family,” as Clark wrote recently in The Guardian.
Highlighting the way autistic women and girls have been dismissed may make a difference in diagnosing autism in girls and women, as could new research like Happé’s. Additionally, primary care doctors need to be trained in how to spot autism in girls, and we desperately need more fictional depictions of female autism and for more autistic women and girls to tell their own stories so it becomes something we easily pick up on and recognize. People like me shouldn’t have to wait decades for a diagnosis that will help them make sense of their lives.
Good(ish) news on NI abortion rights
In slightly more positive news, it was announced this week that Northern Irish women will be able to access abortion services in the Republic of Ireland from January 2019 – although they will have to pay for the service. The news comes just six months after Ireland overwhelmingly voted to overturn the country’s abortion ban.
Amnesty International welcomed the move, but added that: “It serves to underscore the absurd position that women find themselves in where they will soon board trains for these services, or continue to go to the rest of the UK, but still cannot access safe and legal abortions in Northern Ireland.”
“We call on the Northern Ireland secretary and UK Government to prioritise women’s healthcare, decriminalise abortion, and ensure a framework for access is put in place.”
Again, not strictly a ‘hysterical women’ story, but singer Jessie J made waves in the world of women’s health this week when she helped raise awareness of infertility by opening up about her own struggles. Jessie told fans at her recent Royal Albert Hall gig:
I was told four years ago that I can’t ever have children.
I don’t tell you guys for sympathy because I’m one of millions of women and men that have gone through this and will go through this. It can’t be something that defines us but I wanted to write this song for myself in my moment of pain and sadness but also to give myself joy, to give other people something that they can listen to in that moment when it gets really hard.
So if you’ve ever experienced anything with this or have seen somebody else go through it or have lost a child, then please know you’re not alone in your pain and I’m thinking of you when I sing this song.


text:
Lahore is the capital of the Pakistani province of Punjab and is the country’s 2nd largest city after Karachi, as well as the 26th largest city in the world. Lahore is one of Pakistan’s wealthiest cities. It is the largest city and historic cultural center of the wider Punjab region and is one of Pakistan’s most socially liberal, progressive, and cosmopolitan cities.
Warnings & Dangers in Lahore
OVERALL RISK : MEDIUM
In this city, you need to take special precautions, watch out for your belongings and surroundings, and do not walk alone late at night.
TRANSPORT & TAXIS RISK : MEDIUM
Public transport is not well developed. Traffic on the roads can be hectic and unsafe. Pickpockets are common on buses. Use only licensed taxi services.
PICKPOCKETS RISK : MEDIUM
Pickpocketing happens just like everywhere else - in the area of train stations, in the main squares, and in places where tourists gather. Always keep track of your belongings, do not leave your wallet and phone unattended.
NATURAL DISASTERS RISK : LOW
The city is not subject to any serious risks of natural disasters.
MUGGING RISK : LOW
The risk of serious robbery and armed attacks is shallow in Lahore. There is little danger of these attacks in the suburbs. However, the likelihood that you will be attacked is very small.
TERRORISM RISK : MEDIUM
Due to the military conflicts near here, the city may be at risk of terrorist attacks. Therefore, be attentive, vigilant, and study the political situation before you visit this city.
SCAMS RISK : MEDIUM
Fraud is commonly associated with street vendors offering counterfeit goods to tourists. Don't buy them even if the price is very attractive. Also, only withdraw money from ATMs at banks with cameras to avoid skimming your card.
WOMEN TRAVELERS RISK : LOW
Women are not advised to travel to this city alone; it can be hazardous. You also need to be quiet and wear modest clothing.
How Safe Is Lahore for Tourists?
Lahore is a fairly safe city to travel to, although petty crime is still possible.
The main problem in the city is associated with a high level of corruption and petty theft.
Street crimes in Lahore are not common, but special precautions must be taken by visitors.
Demonstrations aren’t uncommon and should be avoided at all costs.
In early 2006, the Prophet Muhammad cartoon protests quickly got out of hand, and several businesses were torched along with scores of cars.
If a large demonstration or protest is underway, foreigners should try to remain at their hotels until the dust settles.
Avoid traveling to unlit areas at night, especially alone.
Use common sense when hanging out with friends, and definitely avoid being intoxicated in public as it is an Islamic country.
Beware of pickpockets when you are in crowded areas like Liberty market, the airport, bus stands, the railway station, Anarkali, Ichra shopping center, or Mall road.
Don’t trust or believe anyone.
Corruption is widespread in Lahore and behind that smiling face is more likely than not a scam artist who will try to con you out of your money.
Also, the police are just as corrupt or more so than the townspeople.
Be careful; they are most likely working with the scam artist.
Do I Need a Visa to Visit Lahore?
Visitors to Pakistan typically must obtain a visa from one of the Pakistani diplomatic missions. Pakistani missions abroad offer various visas, with some travelers eligible for visas on arrival if traveling as part of a group tour or for business. Pakistan also offers electronic visa applications and electronic travel authorization for the issuance of visas on arrival.
Which Currency Is Used in Lahore?
The Pakistani rupee has been the official currency of Pakistan since 1948. The coins and notes are issued and controlled by the central bank, namely the State Bank of Pakistan. The currency was convertible to gold on demand.
How's the Weather like in Lahore?
In Lahore, the summers are short, sweltering, humid, and clear, and the winters are short, cool, dry, and mostly clear. The best months for good weather in Lahore are January, February, March, April, October, November, and December.
What Do I Need to Know about Airports in Lahore?
Allama Iqbal International Airport is the third largest civilian airport by traffic in Pakistan, serving Lahore, the capital of the Punjab and second-largest Pakistan city.
Should I Get Travel Insurance for My Travels?
A travel insurance policy is a must when visiting a foreign country or city. Make sure you got it before starting your journey; the customs officer may ask for it.
What Are Some Things to Do in Lahore?
Lahore, Pakistan, is popular for its array of tourist activities. From seeing priceless artifacts to historical sites to shopping places to a variety of restaurants, the options are endless.
Is the Water in Lahore Safe to Drink?
Tap water is not potable. You can use bottled water or boil tap water.
Is Uber Safe in Lahore?
There is an Uber taxi in the city; you can call a taxi from your smartphone application. The fare will depend on the time of day, and the distance traveled.

domain: travel


text:
The forty-year history of the notion of intertextuality has witnessed the proliferation of an increasing number of divergent and even contradictory approaches to the unavoidably connective nature of texts. Many of such approaches, however, display a common tendency to portray textual interdependence in visual terms, resorting to metaphorical images in their conceptualisation of the intertextual phenomenon. This article aims at studying some of the most significant of those ‘metaphorical images’, or ‘pictures’ that, standing for theories of textual relationality, are in themselves ‘worth a thousand words’. In the course of the study, special attention will be paid to two sets of images that relate to major trends in contemporary Anglo-American criticism: tropes of artistic creativity, and figures of presence-in-absence.
How to Cite:
Lara-Rallo, C., 2009. Pictures Worth a Thousand Words: Metaphorical Images of Textual Interdependence. Nordic Journal of English Studies, 8(2), pp.91–110. DOI: http://doi.org/10.35360/njes.193

domain: library


text:
Anxiety level: 8.79/10
High as a kite, drunk as a skunk. And I’m still two blades away from self harm.
I haven’t put a blade to my skin in such a long time.
I haven’t taken any of my medication in three days, reason number one.
Went on a date with the Janitor, I really like him, I over think all his actions and words, reason number two.
Being alone with not a soul to talk it out with me, reason number three.
Loss, reason number four.
General anxiety, reason number five.
Symptoms: increased heart rate, shaking, can’t sit still, somethings crawling all over my skin, the sensation of being insane and out of your mind crazy.
I need to go out, it’s almost 1am but I will implode if I sit here. I’m festering. I’m clawing at my skin and my face.
Insane asylum here I come.

domain: psychology


text:
Roxy Theatre destroyed by fire: 'So much history that’s up in smoke'
Rising above a building’s burnt and crumpled frame in the sunrise, four blocky black letters on a yellow background: R, O, X, Y. The last vestige of the historic 124th Street theatre destroyed by fire.
EDMONTON – Rising above a building’s burnt and crumpled frame in the sunrise, four blocky black letters on a yellow background: R, O, X, Y. The last vestige of the historic 124th Street theatre destroyed by fire.
“It’s kind of unbelievable … This doesn’t just affect our company, it affects our audience and the theatre community as a whole,” said Taylor Chadwick, marketing director for Theatre Network, which has operated out of the Roxy since 1989.
Fire crews responded to the blaze shortly before 4 a.m. on Tuesday, and discovered heavy smoke coming from the building at 107th Avenue. The fire was declared serious enough to sound a second alarm, and more than 50 firefighters were called to the scene to help battle the flames.
“There was a bit of a twinge this morning when I heard it was the Roxy. It is a big part of our city, so it’s sad,” said deputy fire chief Barry Lamb.
The roof of the Roxy collapsed during the blaze, as did the southwest wall of the building. The building’s front windows were blown out. Scraps of blackened construction debris and bricks covered the sidewalk.
The fire was declared out at 7:20 a.m. and had mostly been contained to the Roxy Theatre, though some of the surrounding buildings suffered minor water damage.
District fire chief Dave Matwichuk said it was too early Tuesday morning to say what caused the fire, or estimate the cost of the damage. Fire investigators were at the scene later in the day.
Michael Clark, who directed two productions at the Roxy in its early days as a performance space, said the theatre helped kick-start numerous artists’ careers.
“People got married in here, people were memorialized, there’s just so much history that’s up in smoke now,” he said, holding a tray of coffees for his Theatre Network friends at the fire scene. “All this work will go on, but it’s a terrible blow. Edmonton suffers from having a great number of theatre artists but too few venues for them to do their work. This is just going to make it worse.”
On Twitter, Theatre Network posted, “The Roxy is a home for many artists and community members. Everyone who touched that building lost something today. We are speechless.”
A statement released later in the day said the network’s board and management are working on plans for the company’s future, and that the theatre’s annual Spring Fling fundraiser will go ahead in April.
“It’s ironic that the Roxy blaze was every bit as spectacular as the many outstanding and critically aclaimed Theatre Network productions that took place within its walls,” the statement said.
A new play, Cheerleader, was set to start previews Tuesday night and open on Thursday.
Stage manager Maggie Baird said at least 15 people involved in Theatre Network and the current play are now out of work. It’s unclear if the play will go on, and what will happen to the other shows scheduled for this season.
Kirsta Franke, proprietor and director of the 124 Grand Market, said a lot of community members are invested in the theatre and would want to see it rebuilt.
“It’s a huge anchor for the street because it pulls 100 to 200 people a show, so that pushes people into businesses in the area,” she said, “Unfortunately, that’s not going to happen in the next little while.”
Mayor Don Iveson said he offered moral support to Theatre Network president Paul Manuel during a brief conversation following the fire. Iveson said city officials will work with the group, which could include helping it find new space.
“With respect to the building, obviously it’s a tragedy,” he said. “It’s an architecturally significant theatre and it’s going to be tough for the neighbourhood and 124th Street, but we’ll bounce back. We always do.”
By late morning, the landmark yellow and black ROXY sign had been knocked down, another piece in the pile of charred rubble.
Donations are being accepted through the theatre’s website at www.theatrenetwork.ca or through www.canadahelps.org,by searching Theatre Network.
-With files from Chris Zdeb and Gordon Kent


New 16-ha park opened in Nur-Sultan
Photo courtesy of the source
A new multifunctional park on 16 hectares was opened in Nur-Sultan. This was announced by the akim of the capital Altay Kulginov, Kazpravda.kz reports with reference to the official website of the capital's akimat.
"In the residential area Koktal-1 (Saryarka district) a park with an area of almost 16 hectares was opened. The new park is divided into three large areas.
The first is a quiet recreation area. An amphitheater was installed there - it will be possible to organize an open-air cinema, there is also a rotunda - newlyweds can hold weddings there. The quiet area provides comfortable conditions for walking and relaxation.
The second zone is for sports. The territory was equipped with a basketball court, a football field, a volleyball court, a tennis court, a workout court and an area for yoga.
The third zone is a children's recreation area. It includes playgrounds, including those for preschool children.
The peculiarity of the park is that the bike path runs along the entire perimeter of the public space, thereby looping all three zones of the park. They also equipped a special area for dogs. We plant trees in the park, and in the future it will also become a kind of eco-zone. We install video surveillance cameras.
All zones can also be used in winter: ice skating, skiing, etc. We are developing the capital within the framework of the concept of the master plan "Nur-Sultan - a comfortable city". One of the priorities is the creation of places for walking and sports. We choose places so that each district has its own points of attraction," - wrote Altay Kulginov on Instagram.


text:
President Arif Alvi has urged India to stop its ongoing atrocities in occupied Kashmir and allow the international observers to investigate the human rights violations in the valley.
He was addressing the special session of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly in Muzaffarabad today on the occasion of Kashmir solidarity day.
Dr. Arif Alvi said all the political parties in Pakistan are on the same page vis-a-vis Kashmir dispute and they will always stand by their Kashmiri brethern.
The President demanded of India to immediately release all the political prisoners and abolish the black laws.
He said India should lift restrictions on the media and internet in the occupied valley so that the Kashmiri people could exercise their right to expression.
The President also called upon the United Nations to send a fact finding mission to occupied Kashmir to ascertain the actual situation on the ground.
Paying glowing tributes to the sacrifices rendered by the Kashmiri people, the President said India cannot suppress the freedom struggle through oppression or use of force. Condemning the Indian atrocities, President Arif Alvi said India is not ready to hold dialogue with Pakistan in order to perpetuate its illegal occupation of Kashmir.
The President, however, stressed that the solution of all disputes lies in peace dialogue.
President Arif Alvi said all resources will be provided to make Azad Kashmir a model region.
Azad Jammu Kashmir Prime Minister, Raja Farooq Haider on the occasion thanked Pakistani leadership for consistently supporting the Kashmiri people in their struggle for right to self-determination.
At the outset, the House also offered fateha for the martyrs of Occupied Kashmir.

domain: sociology


text:
The best way to do this is by assessing the escorts' s. Furthermore, call the sex workers and attempt to talk to them to discover more about their background.
If the escort doesn't have a diploma in the same field, then she is not an Back Excort expert. To be sure, ask her how much she charges per hour and then ask to see proof of this. If the escorts can't offer you any evidence, then you need to try another one.
To be honest, the problem of Me Back the porn industry in the sex industry is a lot more complex than just one isolated Backpage Escorts Mechanicsville VA of prostitution where an The Back Escorts adult or a teen had his or her identity stolen. There are numerous issues inherent in this sector such as theft of identities, confidentiality issues, secrecy issues, and lack of regulation and morality. The tendency for hookers to market themselves on current Blacks Escorts events that impact on the world of prostitution is a practice that has gotten more intense over time.
A hooker using social media might be an ex-call woman or escorts who offer a quick service on events in which they want to make a small name for themselves.
On the other hand, a hooker posing as a prostitute on a popular social network site could be somebody who uses the services of a shady business and then is forced to Local Backs stop or get a bad reputation. It is almost impossible to determine how a of these hookers are from legitimate independent businesses versus illegitimate ventures.
It seems most of them are there to simply get a little additional money, Scorts Back Mechanicsville Virginia especially during recessionary times. Juvenile delinquency and prostitution are a relatively new issue.
For that reason, it's probably wise to include this on the list of themes. It may be a good idea to bring this up with your local elected officials in order to reduce childhood and child exploitation.
Of course, Find Call Girl Near Me the issue of adult prostitution is something which has to be addressed. When there are countless sex workers all over the world, it would be much better if the State in the United States Back Women Seeking Women of America dealt with the issue of underage prostitution in order to maintain the youth in the country in control.
As the talks go on, it is seen that juvenile delinquency and prostitution are not two separate issues.
Back Ebony That is, there may be a connection between White Escorts Back Mechanicsville the two and therefore it would be wise to recognize that the problem is certainly an international one. A lot of teens see sex as a way to meet people, yet many of them also Back Ecorts Mechanicsville may have some issues and concerns on how to deal with certain elements that are associated with this aspect.
Sex is a way of expressing their feelings, but they might lack self-esteem issues which they cannot express with that specific way of communicating. Adult escorts can function as individuals who understand what adolescents undergo.
They can help them cope with personal issues and learning how to have self-respect about what they What Happened To Back Escort do and how they express their feelings. Reputable escorts don't create a market for illegal drugs, as many are suggesting. It's a common misconception that underage prostitutes Like Back use drugs in order to be able to perform their work.
The issue lies within the fact that underage prostitutes aren't trying to avail themselves of illegal medication, instead, they're out on the ro searching for companionship. They aren't running a huge operation where they are cashing Mechanicsville VA Escorts Back in on the drug trade, as many suggest.
Sex workers or escorts can still be exploited, just like any other Local Escort Girls form of work or service providers. People who market themselves as prostitutes may pose a problem for the State and they need to be given equal protection as any other form of prostitution or sex work. If we want to prevent the use of sex workers as the face of illegal and unethical adult employment, it's important that the legislation is created to ensure My Back s Escorts Mechanicsville that the juvenile prostitutes are placed into adult court, and not juvenile prison.
We should do whatever we can Escorts Near Me Back to limit the participation of minors in adult prostitution. There are many similarities between call girls and escorts.
Both types of employees have been in the business for years. The biggest difference between the two is that call girls are usually paid by the hour while escorts are often employed by a resort or agency.
Because the sex industry is a really big company, there are many people involved in the sex trade. These prostitutes have been working in the business for ages. Most of them Back Girls Com have been involved in different types of prostitution.
They are known as"prostitutes" because they're attached to the pimps or Johns. Many pimps or Johns run their businesses from their own houses.
This kind of Back Hot prostitution is called"street prostitution". Some prostitution happens in public Mechanicsville Back Looking For Women areas, but it is more likely to happen in private homes or hotels.
Hookers are people who prostitute themselves. They aren't connected to pimps or Johns. A prostitute can be a street walker, a "soap girl", Escorts In Your Area or a body-worker.
All these terms mean the same thing. A prostitute can be a drug addict or alcoholic. There are lots of alcoholics and addicts who work as prostitutes.
They usually do not need Mechanicsville Virginia to go to treatment facilities, as they fear they will be expelled. They understand the services are available, however.
They simply prefer to create money through the services. A john is a person who is wealthy. He pays for sex with a prostitute and expects something in return.
A john may be a regular Are Back Girls Real person, or he could be a famous person. Additionally, there are famous men and women who pay for prostitutes.
Thesex acts between a prostitute and a john can be recorded on Mechanicsville Virginia video. This is illegal in some states. Some sites sell videos of prostitutes and their Mechanicsville VA customers. It is a source of income for the girls in the videos. In most states, this sort of video is prohibited. A woman can be dressed in a skirt or gown and a man could be nude.
Men and women both work in the sex sector. They have particular businesses. A guy can be a pimp and a woman can be a dominatrix.
The sex industry has become more popular in the last few years. Many folks are turning to the sex industry so as to have a sexual release.
Some Hot Girls Back Mechanicsville folks want to practice different sexual positions in order to have better sexual encounters. They can get the knowledge out of a prostitute about these sexual positions. Additionally, these girls can provide information regarding different sexual positions for a person to use.


text:
If you answered, “yes,” then this article is for you.
When a conflict in the workplace occurs, many people believe they can’t say or do anything to fix it. Whatever happens is always the other person’s problem (or fault), and if they just lay low they can escape any repercussions.
In reality, nothing could be further from the truth.
Everyone in the organization can and should take ownership of situations – not just the managers or leaders. Turning a blind eye to things or hoping for situations to resolve on their own will only lead to frustration. Here’s how to handle both internal and external negative situations and turn them around to reduce conflict in the workplace.
An internal situation could be a co-worker who is continually negative and always dragging the team down. Or it could be someone who is lazy and not pulling his or her weight with the team. Unfortunately, most people think dealing with such internal situations is the manager’s job only. But in fact, anyone can take steps to address such issues.
Simply saying something like, “I know things are tight here right now. That’s why we all have to pull together and stay focused,” can help diffuse someone’s negativity. Granted, you can’t expect to step in and be the super-hero who saves the company from negative people, but you can have courage to step up and state the facts in a Direct with Respect® way.
Some people are so used to negative people or a destructive culture that they don’t want to risk turning negativity around. But it’s a risk you have to take. If you don’t – if you chicken out – you’ll pay the price later.
The customer receives the wrong product…the client’s project is behind schedule and over budget…the local newspaper has printed some less-than-flattering information about your company. These are all examples of negative external situation.
During such times, it’s easy for people to play the “blame game.” They waste so much time finger-pointing and trying to discover the cause of the problem that they forget the real task at hand – to turn things around.
Whatever happened has happened. You can’t go back in time and change things. So stop focusing on the past. Now is when you – even if you’re not the leader – need to step up, take ownership, and decide to fix the situation – or at least get the company headed in the right direction. So what if it’s not your job. You’re a part of the team, which means you have a stake in the outcome. Therefore, do something now.
Small Steps Yield Big Results
In the end, whether the situation taking place is internal or external, you must have the courage to take action. You can’t wait for someone else to always take the lead. So commit to a decision and an action plan. Stay accountable for delivering against or acting upon that plan. And then focus on doing what’s best for the team – that’s the only way you’ll achieve the results you want.
Was this helpful?
Let us hear your thoughts in the comment section below.
Feel free to share these tips with your team – Just be sure to give Joyce credit when you share or publish.
Sign up at the RSS feed on the blog site to be included in future blog posts from Joyce on this subject.
Until Next Time…This is Joyce Weiss…and remember,
“You Get What You Tolerate!”


text:
Unique wedding nails with glitter
Glossy Matte Nail Art Design - DIY- First apply your base. Then your matte. Use adhesive tape to cover half the nail diagonally. Brush with high gloss clear, and wait a minute before gently peeling off tape.
Easy and festive Christmas confetti nail art video tutorial.
white nails with void space chevron manicure
Cheap stamping template, Buy Quality nail art stamping polish directly from China nail art stamping template Suppliers: Nail Art Sponges Stamping Polish Template Transfer Manicure DIY Tool Oct 13
Looks like those old candy buttons
20 Tropical Nail Designs for the Summer-This summer, channel your inner tropical goddess with these tropical nail designs. Everything from palm trees to colorful hues!
Manucure chromée : rose métal On adore le nail art🎨💅
The colours on the pinky finger make a lovely combo
23 Creative Nails Tutorials: How to make jigsaw puzzle nails
50 Fall Nails Art Designs That You Will Love - Cool Fashion Accessories


Sampler ring and fuel sampler 10-inch diameter (1)
Drip-type bunker sampler of 10-inch diameter, used during the bunkering process in order to ensure that new oils or fuels being bunkered have a representative sample taken for laboratory testing, to comply with industry requirements.
Fully manufactured from stainless steel, all products comply with ISO 3170, BS 3195, ASTM D 4057, ISO TR 13729 Singapore Bunkering Procedure. Type approved by LR & DNV-GL.
L=530, W=340, H=40 mm
Weight (incl. case and packaging)


KEITH Alexander expects little peace during his impending Caribbean holiday.
At the end of last week, the Macc Town manager revealed which of his squad were to be offered contracts beyond the summer.
Now, he confidently predicts that his family’s visit to the Windward Islands will be interrupted by footballing matters closer to home.
"I’m off to see my parents in St Lucia on Friday," he said.
"I’m away for a few weeks but I’m sure I’ll be equally as busy because these days when you’ve got a mobile phone you’re never really far away."
Alexander, who himself recently put his signature to a new two-year contract, had just five players contracted beyond the standard contract expiry date of June 30, and revealed that Jon Brain, Matthew Flynn, Izak Reid, James Jennings, Nick Blackman and Gareth Evans have been offered new deals.
The Macc boss, no stranger to team building on restricted budgets, revealed to the Express that Brain, whose inspired form in goal since December led to Tommy Lee moving to Rochdale on loan, and Jennings, a highly rated product of the club’s academy, have promptly agreed the deals on the table.
"Two of the lads have agreed the deals and I’m delighted about that," he said.
"There may also be a couple of announcements later in the week, I’ve been speaking to two or three people who have been offered something.
"I’m expecting to hear over the following seven to 14 days if they want to be a part of what we’re trying to build here.
"There may be a lot of comings and goings from July 1, it’s going to be another busy time."
While six youngsters have been released from the academy, four second-year players from the youth team - Shaun Brisley, Kristian Dennis, Chris Hirst and Christian Millar - have been offered professional contracts.
Alexander, who released five players [see page 79] said: "There was a temptation to go with a bigger squad, especially as we’re having a reserve team again next season.
"But that would be defeating the object of using the team to give younger lads experience and giving players who are coming back from injury, or not in the first team, match fitness.
"Obviously some of the conversations I’ve had with players weren’t pleasant. I hope they all go on to do well, many a player’s been released and done well for themselves afterwards you know."
After Alexander returns from his own break, he will take the Silkmen for a seven-day tour in Northern Ireland, a location he has toured several times with previous clubs.
"It’s a chance for the squad to bond together in preparation for the new season," he said. "How people are and how they work together as people is as important as ability in a football club.
"We don’t have to live in each other’s pockets but it is vital that we’re a good unit. We don’t necessarily have to like each other but we have to get on with doing what’s best for this football club."


text:
We set goals because there are so many material possessions we want to have and dreams we want to achieve. But establishing goals is not just a random thinking process. We cannot just think of a goal and act on it right away, and then get another goal in mind and instantly work on it. Some of us may find it difficult to complete our individual goals. Some simply fail in doing so while others successfully accomplish their goals.
There are steps and methods to follow in order to effectively reach your goals. Other people strategize when setting their goals, especially if it is long-term or a big goal.
Planning Your Goals Carefully
Sometimes, it is only proper and careful planning that makes your goals well established. In planning your goals, you need to make the following considerations:
Knowing what you really want to achieve.
Before anything else, consider giving a thought to your dreams and ambitions. Think of the changes you want to see in your life. Do you want a better career? Do you want to become part of the higher management in your workplace? Do you want to travel around the world? All these questions and many more will give you a good idea of the things you really want in life. You can associate your past experiences with your future goals as well. Once you have outlined your goals, make sure that you stay really passionate about achieving them.
Write down your goals.
Although everything starts in the mind when it comes to goal setting, we can only rely so much on our memory. The use of other senses form part of pushing for your goals. Scribbling down your short-term and long-term goals in your journal will keep you visually reminded of what you want to achieve.
Start with short-term then progress to long-term goals.
Nothing is wrong with being ambitious. You are free to create dreams that may even seem impossible to achieve. However, if you are serious about accomplishing those huge ambitions, you better start small. Everything begins small and even with a certain level of difficulty. So, focus first on short-term goals, those that you are confident and capable of achieving, before venturing onto bigger ones.
Set Goals based on Performance and Abilities
Knowing the important points in goal setting makes it easier for you to reach your goals. Randomness just doesn’t work most of the time. There has to be some sort of guidelines in goal setting.
It is like driving a car without actually knowing how to drive, and never reaching the destination. Goals have to be acted upon with the right skills and capabilities. You cannot dream of being a businessman if you do not know how to save and spend money wisely. You cannot become part of the management group at work if your performance is poor. You have to have the right attitude and skills in order to act on your goals effectively.
Set Realistic and Specific Goals
Goals may not be considered realistic if other people such as your family, friends, and even the society set goals that are not for your own satisfaction but are actually what they want for you. This can induce pressure on your part. Another factor for an unrealistic goal is when you set your expectations so high that it can sometimes cause disappointment. It is better to start acting on your goals based on average performance and gradually increasing performance level as more achievements are attained. When goals seem a bit highly ambitious and unrealistic, the tendency is that you end up not putting serious effort on it.
Similarly, goals have to be specific and defined. A goal that is a little too vague is definitely not going to give you any sense of direction. You are practically sailing a ship with no idea where you are heading. Specific goals are measurable, meaning you can constantly keep track of its progress. At least when one goal fails, you will not feel too disappointed about it. You can instead find out the cause of the failure and give it another try by adjusting yourself and your skills to meet the goal.


ISLAMABAD: Minster of Energy Syed Ali Zafar on Friday announced that a website (http://www.roshanpakistan.pk), Roshan Pakistan, had been set up where people could find load management schedule in their respective areas along other…
ISLAMABAD: Clouds of uncertainty over the much-awaited Senate polls seemed to have cleared as the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) issued schedule for the elections on Monday. According to the schedule, the process of the polls for…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Railways has issued schedule of the five special trains to be run from different cities to accommodate passengers on Eid-ul Fitr. Five special trains will be run from June 23-28 while fares will also be reduced by 33…
KARACHI: Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Thursday released schedule for elections of the local government institutions in Sindh, ARY News reported.
KARACHI: The flight operations of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) was severely affected on Saturday due to the negligence of the engineering department.


text:
Fidelity Day Trading Canada Taxes for Traditional and Roth IRAs - The IG Work From Home Jobs Testimonials Review 2019: Fixes and Changes The following have been fixed or modified in TWS gold daily forex chart version ig marketsRead more
But how can you tell which Forex signals are worthless, and which are worth their weight in gold? By using Twitters services you agree to our. Your information has been successfully sent. Video Trading Course m, court cases, sortRead more
Bitcoin Ticker - Tick by tick - Real time updates - News
Bitcoin Price and Real-Time Updates Investopedia
Real Time Cryptocurrency Trading News - Bitcoin Newss
Bitcoin Price with Real Time Bitcoin Chart - CCN
Investopedia Bitcoin, center, where you can find the current price. Bitcoin as well as real - time updated news on the worlds most important cryptocurrency. For good or for ill.
Forex session times indicator
Bitcoin atm radar tokyo
95 of Bitcoin Trading Volume is Fake: Mostly By Unregulated Exchanges By CryptoPotato - 3 hours ago San Francisco based Bitwise Asset Management said in a report that 95 of all bitcoin price in dollars today Bitcoin trading volumes in unregulated exchanges are completely made. Coinmarketcap is one of the. March 23, 2019 5:40. For example, since the inception of Bitcoin in 2009, some individuals have used digital currencies as a form of agorism otherwise. It was the year when. To learn more click here.
Bitcoin debit card no verification
Les bitcoin c'est quoi
How to create bitcoin blockchain wallet


text:
Our experience serving insurers as national coverage counsel for claims related to Superstorm Sandy, the 9/11 World Trade Center attacks, Hurricane Matthew, and other catastrophic events—as well as for claims related to the opioid epidemic, environmental mass torts, Child Victims Acts, and more—has equipped us to navigate and guide our clients through the unprecedented claims landscape created by the coronavirus pandemic.
CLIENT COMMITMENT—CORONAVIRUS NEWS AND RESOURCES
Coverage attorneys from across our national footprint continue to cover the coronavirus pandemic and its second- and third-order effects on businesses and insurers. We keep our clients constantly updated through timely email alerts, webinars, and educational resources to aid in decision-making—including detailed fact sheets on anticipated coverage issues, exclusions, and claims-handling guidance under a range of insurance policy lines. Because of our reputation as leaders in this developing space, insurance and business media turn to our firm first for explanation of the latest developments, and you will find our attorneys frequently quoted under breaking headlines related to coronavirus claims, coverage, and regulatory news.
Our resources kit, available through our website and upon request, includes coverage and claims-handling fact sheets on the following policy lines:
- Business Interruption
- Event Cancellation
- Commercial General Liability (CGL)
- Directors and Officers (D&O)
- Errors and Omissions (E&O)
- Workers’ Compensation and Employer’s Liability
In addition, we have prepared and continuously update an Insurance Regulatory State-by-State Guide.
Our timely email alerts to clients have covered topics including:
- The first COVID-19 coverage lawsuits
- Likely bad faith setups
- New regulatory guidance in New York and California
- Proposed insurance legislation in New Jersey, Ohio, and Massachusetts
Contact our team to request materials or to subscribe to our updates.
Contact any member of our National Coronavirus Coverage Team for immediate guidance.
MEET OUR TEAM
Contact any member of our Coronavirus Coverage Team for immediate guidance.
Global Insurance Services Updates and Resources
See our latest insurance-related guidance and coronavirus resources below.
- D.C. Court Rules No Coverage for COVID-19 Losses Because of Lack of Any “Physical Loss” (August 10, 2020)
- Carrier Prevails in First COVID-19 Business Interruption Ruling (July 20, 2020)
- Western District of Pennsylvania Remands Restaurant’s COVID-19 Coverage Case Back to State Court (May 21, 2020)
- Pennsylvania Supreme Court Declines to Exercise Jurisdiction Over All COVID-19 Insurance Litigation in Pennsylvania (May 15, 2020)
- Motion to Dismiss in Prime Time Sports Grill Suit Lays Foundation for Arguments Against COVID-19 Insurance Coverage (May 14, 2020)
- Class Actions Continue to Drive COVID-19 Insurance Coverage Litigation While Manufacturer, Insurer Bring New Suits (April 28, 2020)
- New COVID-19 Coverage Claims Indicate Expanding Scope of Coming Litigation (April 17, 2020)
- South Carolina, Pennsylvania Propose Mandating Coverage While New York and New Jersey Expand Existing and Proposed Policyholder Protections (April 15, 2020)
- New York Lawmakers Forgo Extension of Child Victims Act’s Look-Back Window … For Now (April 9, 2020)
- Louisiana Considers Coronavirus Legislation on Business Loss Coverage, New Requirements on Future Policies and Exclusions, and Bad Faith Immunity (April 3, 2020)
- Restaurant Groups Serve COVID-19 Coverage Lawsuits in California and Illinois (April 2, 2020)
- COVID-19 Impact on New York Court System Triggers Calls for Extension of the Child Victims Act Look-Back Window (March 31, 2020)
- New York Joins States Proposing Legislation to Mandate Business Interruption Coverage for COVID-19 Related Losses (March 31, 2020)
- Massachusetts Division of Insurance Asks Medical Malpractice Insurers to Review Coverage Provided for COVID-19 Related Claims (March 31, 2020)
- Additional States Target Insurers as COVID-19’s Effects on Economy Reverberate (March 27, 2020)
- COVID-19 Coverage Litigation Heats Up: Two New Lawsuits Filed In Oklahoma (March 25, 2020)
- Insurers Should Beware of Bad Faith Setups as COVID-19 Pandemic Drives Many to Work Remotely (March 25, 2020)
- Update: New Jersey Legislature To Vote On Bill Requiring Insurers to Cover COVID-19 Business Interruption Losses (A-3844) (March 24, 2020)
- California Mandates 60-Day Premium Grace Period, State Agencies Follow with Additional Policyholder Protections (March 23, 2020)
- First COVID-19 Insurance Coverage Lawsuit Filed in Louisiana: Harbinger of First-Party Claims to Come (March 20, 2020)
- UPDATE: New Jersey’s Mandated Business Interruption Coverage Proposal Held Indefinitely (March 19, 2020)
- NYDFS Asks Insurers to Explain Benefits for Business Interruption Coverage (March 18, 2020)
- NJ May Require Insurers to Cover COVID-19 Business Interruption Losses (March 16, 2020)
- “Suit Reveals Insurer Defense Against COVID-19 Coverage,” Law360
- “Supreme Court Hands Insurers ‘Small Victory’ on COVID-19 Litigation,” Claims Journal
- “Viewpoint: Anticipated Coronavirus Claims Scenarios Across Major Coverage Lines,” Claims Journal
- COVID-19 Property Coverage Claims, Timely Notice podcast
- “Employers Face ‘Gray Area’ with Comp, Coronavirus: Expert,” Business Insurance
Click here to receive a recording of the following webinars:
- April 2, 2020–Potential Coverage Implications Surrounding COVID-19
- April 14, 2020–Potential First-Party Coverage Issues Arising From COVID-19 Claims
- May 12, 2020–Evolving COVID-19 Property and Liability Claims as America Returns to Work
- Coronavirus Insurance Coverage Resource Kit
- Regulatory Response to COVID-19: State-by-State Guide
- Insurance Agent and Broker Loss Control: Keys to Avoiding and Mitigating E&O Risk in the COVID-19 Environment Tip Sheet

domain: law


text:
Damascus Bureau — At the start of the revolution, one of my friends used to relentlessly repeat that what is happening in Syria is going to be “a long story” and that the worst was yet to come. In his opinion, the world will not offer the rebels any support that might enable them to tip the balance of power in their favour. Once all parties are exhausted it will be easy to enforce a compromise that suites everybody except the Syrians.
I used to argue with him, saying that this does not make any sense: In whose interest would the world allow terrorism and extremism to sneak into new Syria? What good would it do anybody to leave things head towards absolute chaos, making it impossible to contain the situation? Who would be entitled to strike such a deal amidst the chaos caused by the spread of weapons, the increasing strength of armed jihadist groups and the conflicting interests and visions of dozens of parties that support the revolution?
These questions remain unanswered. However, day by day, my friend’s opinion proves to be true. Military councils were formed in order to control armed action according to clear military strategies and rules, and to prevent a catastrophe that might result from the chaotic spread of arms. The aims of these councils also included tying armed struggle to political representation, creating harmony between politics and militarism. But these councils were left without any real support that would enable them to control the combatant units. There was further separation between military and political actions because support has been offered directly to these units and does not go through the political representatives of the revolution. Governments and political groups in the Gulf, among others, took advantage of this situation to offer support to selected rebel battalions outside any recognized framework.
For example, Qatar unilaterally offers support to rebel units without resorting to any real coordination with either the Syrian National Council or the National Coalition, which was formed afterwards and was supposed to represent the Syrian revolution.
Because of this, there has been no political or military body that could influence the combatants, whether it has to do with their conduct or applying military strategies. Whenever we experience bad conduct from the part of opposition military units on the ground – this behaviour resembles that of the regime shabbiha — we find that the heads of military councils are unable to influence any battalion or even a single fighter; only those who can offer ammunitions and financial support can have such an influence. Even armed groups that refuse to engage in acts of intimidation and robbery find themselves obliged to violate civilians’ private property, because financers have left them without adequate resources.
The West, on the other hand, claims that it is not offering support to military councils because out of fear that it would reach those who do not deserve it. In reality, extremist groups provide their own resources; they might be the units that do not rely on others for support. And the battalions that act like shabbiha continue to engage in looting and do not face any shortage in financing. At the end, extremist and undisciplined battalions gain power at the expense of those that are committed to stay on the real path of the revolution and refuse to engage in acts of intimidation, robbery or kidnap. And they are unable to confront such acts because they are the weakest link.
Whenever Western diplomats are asked about supporting rebel groups, they pathetically claim that they do not know to whom the aid should go. On several occasions, diplomats have asked to communicate directly with combatant battalions! Why, then, were the National Coalition and military councils formed if everybody wants to bypass them? A better question might even be, why insist on keeping the military councils weak and without any real influence on the revolution if this situation serves extremism as well as ‘uncreative’ chaos?
Instead of resorting to ridiculous measures such as listing Jabhat Al-Nusra as a terrorist organization, fighting terrorism and extremism should be done through a straightforward and public decision to support the military wing of the revolution. It should be done through institutional channels, the National Coalition and the military councils.
With or without support, the revolution will carry on. The only difference is that one day, in order to keep the revolution on its right track, the world will find itself obliged to do what it refuses to do today. But the saying “better late than never” is not right; sometimes it is indeed too late.


text:
Felicity Huffman wants to make it clear to the judge sentencing her — what she did in the college case didn’t hurt anyone, and therefore there’s no precedent to put her in prison for even a day.
Sources directly familiar with Felicity’s case tell TMZ … the “Desperate Housewives” actress and her defense team have 2 arguments for her to spend no time behind bars, despite prosecutors recommending a 1-month sentence.
We’re told Felicity and co. are pointing to the Probation Department’s findings that she should get as little as zero months, because nobody suffered any loss due to her actions. You’ll recall, Felicity pled guilty to conspiracy charges for paying $15k to give her daughter a leg up on her college entry exam.
Obviously, Felicity agrees with that “no loss” argument put forth by the probation department. However, in new court docs obtained by TMZ, she also says the prosecution is drawing unfair comparisons between her and other defendants in the case.
According to team Felicity … the prosecution has cited 2 dozen old cases in which prison time was often handed down to the ring leaders. Felicity says she wasn’t the big fish in this scheme, and shouldn’t be sentenced like one. In short, she was just a customer of Rick Singer, not a mastermind of his plot.
She cites one case the prosecution is attempting to use as precedent … where a guy got prison time for hacking a university’s system. Felicity says that’s an apples to oranges comparison.
Bottom line … Felicity is hoping the judge recognizes she didn’t harm anyone — especially because her kid didn’t even end up attending college this year.


text:
The Singapore Government has set aside an additional S$320mn to further extend the foreign worker levy (FWL) rebates to support firms in the construction, marine shipyard and process sectors. This is over and above the existing S$1.36bn Construction Support Package announced on 27 June 2020.
According to a press release by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM), the FWL waiver will also be extended to help ensure these sectors retain enterprise capabilities to emerge stronger from the COVID-19 crisis.
The government will increase our support to firms in these sectors by:
#1 FWL waiver extended till December 2020, will slowly be tapered down
There will be a further FWL waiver for levies due in July 2020, to bring the waiver to 100%.
Employers who have paid the 50% levies originally due in July will have the amount refunded to them. MOM will also provide a full FWL waiver for levies due in August and September 2020.
Currently, as part of the Fortitude Budget, all firms in the Construction, Marine Shipyard and Process sectors received a 100% FWL waiver for levies due in June and a 50% FWL waiver for levies due in July 2020.
From October to December 2020, the FWL waiver support will be tapered down. It will be stepped down to 75% for levies due in October, followed by 50% FWL waiver for levies due in November, and 25% FWL waiver for levies due in December 2020. The gradual reduction of the FWL waiver will give firms more time to adjust and raise the tempo of activities and operate at higher efficiency.
#2 S$375 FWL rebate extended to October 2020
On top of the waiver, firms in the construction, marine shipyard and process sectors will also receive a S$750 FWL rebate per S Pass and Work Permit holder for June, and a S$375 FWL rebate per S Pass and Work Permit holder for July as part of the Fortitude Budget. The $375 FWL rebate will be extended for another two months, to August and September 2020.
The $375 FWL rebate will replace the existing $90 FWL rebate for each Work Permit holder, announced by the government on 27 June 2020 to help firms adjust to more stringent safe management measures for the months of August and September 2020. Firms in the construction, marine shipyard and process sectors will continue to receive a $90 FWL rebate monthly for October 2020 until December 2021.
This move comes on the back of feedback from the Singapore Contractors Association Limited (SCAL), Association of Singapore Marine Industries (ASMI), and the Association of Process Industry (ASPRI) that the majority of an estimated 15,000 firms in the Construction, Marine Shipyard and Process sectors continue to face financial difficulties as they are unable to resume work due to COVID-19 measures.
It is estimated that the situation will persist until the foreign worker dormitories are fully cleared in August 2020 and their workers are progressively allowed to resume work thereafter.


text:
River Rwizi is located in Ankole Sub-region, western Uganda. River Rwizi, which covers approximately 8,200km, is the source of water for livelihood to both people and animals in Rakai, Lyantonde, Isingiro, Lwengo, Kiruhura, Mbarara, Bushenyi, Buhweju, Sheema and Rubirizi.
Nairobi. President of Kenya, Uhuru Kenyatta yesterday declared the drought ravaging parts of the country a national disaster.
The declaration comes just a month after the National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) said an estimated 2.1 million Kenyans face acute food shortage and would be in urgent need of assistance in the coming six months.
Abdoulie Fye, Director of Programmes and Operations at The Gambia Red Cross Society (GRCS) has urged communities to build peace among themselves, within their village and also among their neighboring communities.
Mr. Fye made these remarks at Pieara Tenda, Upper River Region during the conclusion of the peace building fund project.
Tanzania is East Africa’s food forte. That is how it was seen during the African Green Revolution Forum (AGRF) 2021 Summit in Nairobi held between 7-10 September, which sought to highlight pathways to recovery and a resilient food systems.
AS Africa registered a significant first, becoming the first continent in the world to complete its digital landuse data, new revelations emerged about its trees outside of key forests in Africa
The Congolese government approved on September 20 the bill approving the partnership agreement with Total Nature Based Solutions (TNBS), Congo First Company (CFC), and Forest Neutral Congo (FNC) for the development of the State land reserve located at Léfini in the Plateaux department.
Lesotho and IFAD joint project to improve livelihoods of vulnerable small farmers
Living in the Lesotho mountainlands comes with more than its fair share of rigors, and small-scale farmers like Mrs. Maitumeleng Mabaleka struggle to survive. Land degradation and climate change have upended traditional agricultural practices for her and many others like her who struggle to make a living or grow enough food to feed their children and build a better future.
Coordination, data and inclusivity key to move ahead, says study
JOINT FAO-WFP NEWS RELEASE
People more likely to die of starvation caused by the economic fallout of COVID-19 pandemic than the disease itself, says the report
West and central Africa are staring at an unprecedented hunger crisis: At least 19 million people could face food insecurity between June and August 2020, due to the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.

domain: geography


text:
Torrey Farms Inc. is a family farm operation located in Elba, New York. The Torrey Family left England in 1626 because of disagreements with the church. They first settled in Connecticut and slowly moved west looking for better soil.
In 1803, John Torrey arrived in Bethany, Genesee County, New York. In the year 1948, Elbert Torrey purchased the Higley Farm in Elba. In 1954, Charles Torrey, Elbert's oldest son moved to Elba to farm. In the mid '70's his two sons, John and Mark joined him in farming and purchased a packing shed and 146 acres of land and began operating on Maltby Road; in the fall of 1978 their sister Maureen came back to work between jobs and ended up staying with the family business.
Charles Torrey had excellent farming skills, a strong work ethic, and was a visionary. Each of his children had different talents that complimented each other. Torrey Farms Inc. was off and running.
They realized soon that they needed to control all aspects, growing, packing, marketing, and transportation. Today they farm over 10,000 acres, operating packing sheds year round.
John and Mark oversee the growing and packing operations. Maureen the sales, financial and human resources. The next generation of Molly, Travis, Shannon, Jordyn, Lucas, Jed and Maxwell have started working between school breaks.

domain: agronomy


text: The ruin of Tullagh church in Baltimore, Ireland. Quite interesting. First church built on this site is said to go as far back as 1302, the present ruin was built in 1721 and in use until 1818. There are some very old graves in the surrounding graveyard. This ruin is lying right at the coast where the Illen river flows into the Atlantic ocean. Many wild plants grow in this graveyard, the grass is lush and very green. Back in time the little town of Baltimore was sacked by the Algerians arriving by sea, this took place on June 20, 1631 . Many people were taken captive and sold into slavery in the middle East. Most of the remaining people moved up river and settled in two small town lands which eventually became the town of Skibbereen. Today Baltimore is a small village very popular for any boating activity, and a ferry to Sherkin island leaves from there. It is a great place in nice summer evening for meeting people or enjoying a drink. Off the coast there are whale watching explorations these days.

domain: history


text:
International Dark Sky Association
ORCHARD, Colo. - Jackson Lake State Park in Morgan County has been designated as an International Dark Sky Park by the International Dark Sky Association, becoming just the fifth park and eighth total location in Colorado to receive the designation and the only site located east of I-25.
The International Dark Sky Places (IDSP) program consists of roughly 150 certified IDSPs in the world, 95 of which are located in the United States and 74 of those are west of the Mississippi River. Jackson Lake becomes just the 19th state park in the country to receive the designation and the only state park in Colorado.
“It’s so exciting,” said Park Ranger Amy Brandenburg, who led Jackson Lake’s application process with the IDSP program. “It’s a new opportunity for visitors to come out and enjoy Jackson Lake.”
The process of becoming certified is rigorous. Along with making many changes to the park and working with Morgan County to eliminate light pollution, Brandenburg filled out a 37-page application that went through eight revisions. After long months and years working towards gaining accreditation, Jackson Lake was recommended by the Dark Sky Places Committee to go to IDA’s board of directors for their stamp of approval. After the mandatory 10-day waiting period, the park found out in late August it has become certified.
“It is a very challenging process, and they do not take things lightly,” Brandenburg said.
The state park has always attracted amateur astronomers, but now this designation opens up other avenues.
“I think this puts us on the map so that we’re easier for people to recognize us as a dark sky place,” Brandenburg said. “It was a unique opportunity to do that.”
Along the way the park has worked with the Northern Colorado Astronomical Society and with Mile High Astronomy, an astronomy shop in Denver. Mile High Astronomy helped the park get a Celestron telescope at a reduced price.
“It’s a fantastic telescope, it self-aligns and it has a cool keypad, so if you want to see Saturn, you just pick Saturn, and it will find it automatically in the sky,” Brandenburg said.
The application process kicked off in 2018 when the state park received a $3,000 grant from the Colorado Parks Foundation. One year later received another grant, this one for $20,000, from the Great Outdoors Colorado and it’s CPW Directors Innovation Fund. The grants allowed the state park to make the infrastructure changes necessary to become dark sky friendly.
“We worked with Morgan County Rural Electric Association to eliminate the large street lamps from the park and then we also did a ton of updates and elimination to the fixtures in the park itself,” Brandenburg said. “On the bathroom buildings, we removed, or changed out fixtures to be dark sky compliant. Inside of the bathrooms we also put the lighting in the shower houses on motion sensors.”
There are stipulations on what type of fixtures to use. Dowels should be downward facing, fully shielded, they have to be a certain color temperature and they should only be lighting things required to be lit for safety.
“The dedication that Amy, the Jackson Lake State Park staff, volunteers and donors have put in motion over the past four years is incredible and the transformation of their park is truly inspiring,” said Ryan Parker, IDA Colorado Chapter Chairman. “Jackson Lake is graced with dark nighttime skies, which have brought many amateur and expert astronomers to the park. Guests can take advantage of the vast, open night skies of the prairie individually, or through interpretive programs offered within the park.”
Other benefits to the park and its natural resources of becoming more dark sky friendly include a reduction in energy consumption and there are many benefits for wildlife.
“We found that we’ve had less interruptions from mosquitoes,” Brandenburg said. “It gives a chance to host species, like bats, that really rely on a dark night sky. Most waterfowl actually migrate at night. They use the stars and travel during the nighttime hours.”
International Dark Sky Parks in Colorado are the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Dinosaur National Monument, the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, Hovenweep National Monument and now Jackson Lake State Park. The International Dark Sky Cities in Colorado are Norwood, Ridgway and Westcliffe & Silver Cliff.
The IDSP was founded in 2001 to encourage communities, parks and protected areas around the world to preserve and protect dark sites through responsible lighting policies and public education.
Jackson Lake State Park is located in Orchard, Colorado, adjacent to the South Platte River, approximately an hour-and-a-half northeast of Denver. The park boasts 260 campsites, hiking trails, world class water recreation and fishing, a diverse wildlife population and 5,295 acres of land and water to explore.
Jackson Reservoir was built by the South Platte Land, Reservoir and Irrigation Company in 1901 and was used for agricultural purposes for several decades. It wasn’t until 1962 that the area began to see recreational use, which prompted the State of Colorado to purchase the property around the reservoir and manage it as a hunting and fishing area. In 1965, the Colorado Game, Fish and Parks Department assumed responsibility for the recreation use, and Jackson Lake State Park was born.


I have 2 had drives on my primary IDE bus, and 2 optical storage drives on my
secondary IDE bus. Both pairs have a designated master and slave. The bios
recognizes each device correctly. Windows device manager shows the hard
drives under Disk Drives and the optical drives under DVD/CD-ROM Drives.
The issue is that Windows Explorer lists the CD-ROM drives under Hard Drives
and the LOW DISK SPACE warning bubble pops up (when a CD is inserted).


Mitsubishi Eclipse Parts has partnered with some of the top automotive sites in the industry. Here are a few of our partner sites:
The Automotive Directory – The home of the Automotive directory which has tons of listings of automotive sites.
AutosSquare – The most comprehensive Auto service web directory on the Internet.
I Know Auto.com – massive automotive directory for all makes and models of cars.
Vehicles Directory – large directory that shows various auto dealerships and auto part suppliers.
SYC Automotive Directory – A very large automotive directory with many sites listed.
RPM-Ron’s Precision Machine – Automotive and Industrial master engine rebuild kits and parts. Crankshaft kits, cylinder heads, short blocks, complete engines, connecting rods, stainless steel valves, timing sets and components, harmonic balancers, and other parts.
Dr.Detail’s Car Alarm and Stereo Super Store – Top Notch Viper Alarms and Stereo Products with Secure on-line Ordering. Featuring: Viper, Hornet, Avital, Orion Cobalt, Clifford Parts, Autostart, Your Valet, Xpresskit and Alarm Parts.
Yanmar Parts – We sell spares and replacement parts, including fuel injection equipment, suitable for all Yanmar engines. If you need a part not listed let us know the engine model or part number and we will source it for you.
DriftBox – Powerful GPS system that allows for quick and easy navigation in your vehicle.
Auto Appraisal Here for that Accurate Vehicle Value – Auto appraisal at AutoAppraisalNetwork.Com ensures there is no diminished value in california for your rat rod, tricked out cars, restorable project cars, muscle cars or old cars. No diminished value with our car appraisals for any car, including classic cars found at the so cal speed shop.
Interested in becoming a partner? Contact us with your request.


Police line up Wednesday morning for the memorial of Reno Police Officer Scott Sorensen at UNR's Lawlor Event Center.
- Filed Under
A public memorial service for Reno Police Officer Scott Sorensen was under way at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Lawlor Event Center. Traffic is expected to remain closed along several routes until as late as noon.
Sorensen, 49, died Aug. 26 after a long illness.
This morning's traffic closures: * At approximately 8:30 a.m., the northbound lanes of Virginia Street between 15th Street and Sierra/Comstock will be closed to all traffic except police vehicles. Southbound lanes will be temporarily converted into ...


It`s been called everything from an eyesore to Des Plaines` version of the Berlin Wall, an ugly structure cutting through the middle of the northwest suburb and symbolizing the city`s frustrated efforts to redevelop its downtown.
It is the Behrel parking deck.
Four levels rising 35 feet, the deck was the first part of a never-completed project started in the mid-1970s.
Fifteen years later, it is again the focus of downtown development. But this time, city officials hope to finish the job.
The Des Plaines City Council met in special session last week to hear revised plans of the two developers planning major downtown projects. City officials considered the meeting a chance to restart stalled efforts.
``We`ve talked about redevelopment in this town for years. It`s gotten to the point where it`s almost a joke,`` said new Mayor Mike Albrecht. ``I want to get this moving again.``
The downtown projects involve 11 mostly vacant acres roughly bordered by Lee, Pearson and Ellinwood Streets and River Road. One developer, Otis Co., of Northbrook, plans a 20-story apartment tower and 30,000 square feet of retail space, with a second tower to be built later.
The firm`s chairman, Jim Otis, offered an addition to that $30 million plan: razing the much-maligned Behrel deck and replacing it with a bilevel parking structure that would be less than one-fourth the height.
``We would like to see it down, and I know the city would, too,`` Otis said after the meeting.
The second developer, Prime Group Inc., of Chicago, hopes to build a nearby congregate-care facility for the elderly. But city officials have expressed concern that the $38 million project included a separate assisted-care facility, something they deemed inappropriate for downtown.
Prime representatives tried to allay that concern by suggesting a revised plan in which the assisted-care units-for elderly people who need added care but not the full services of a nursing home-would be absorbed into the congregate-care center.
The new plan likely would include fewer of the controversial assisted-care units, according to City Manager Larry Asaro. He told aldermen that city staff had found ``common ground`` with developers in meetings earlier in the day.
Still, the biggest hurdle, financing the projects, has yet to be cleared. Aldermen heard a variety of ways of financing the work and now Asaro, a city consultant and the developers will meet to agree on a specific financing plan to forward to the council for approval.
City development officials are optimistic. ``We have our delays . . . but the fact that the developers are here indicates that Des Plaines is a hot place to be,`` said Jack Klaus, executive director of the city`s Economic Development Commission.
If development efforts take off, it will be none too soon for some residents.
Community activist Vince Powers said the downtown ``looks like bombed-out Berlin after World War II, except for one difference-Berlin built back up.``
Powers helped lead a drive last year that cut the number of aldermen to 8 from 16. Powers said his group was motivated in part by what it saw to be slow downtown redevelopment.
Some developments elsewhere in the city have hit also roadblocks. One of those is potentially Des Plaines` biggest: a proposal by developer Hiffman, Shaffer and Anderson to build a billion-dollar office complex on Devon Avenue near the Tri-State Tollway over a 15- to 20-year period.
Many nearby residents have opposed the plan, charging that it would lower their property values. Hiffman, Shaffer officials said this year that they would wait until after the April 4 election to continue negotiations on the project, but they have yet to get back to city officials.
Another major project, by builder Philip Mappa, would construct two eight-story office buildings and a four-story hotel near Dempster Street and Rand Road. But residents have fought that plan, too, fearing the effect it would have on flood control, and the city`s Zoning Board of Appeals has put it on hold until June.