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As a producer, I am always on the lookout for virtual instruments that can add depth and emotion to my compositions. Recently, I had the pleasure of incorporating several plugins by Emergence Audio into my toolkit, which have exceeded my expectations in every way.
Emergence Audio aims to 'create new possibilities for composers and music producers,' and their instruments deliver exactly that. Notably, their string plugins have been a game-changer.
Here’s a demo track, created with Emergence Audio instruments:
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Emergence Audio's Cello Textures plugin immediately captured my attention with its emphasis on texture and atmosphere. First and foremost, the realism of the cello textures produced by this VST plugin is breathtaking. The attention to detail in the sampling captures the nuances of a live cello performance, from the delicate bowing to the rich resonance of each note. The result is a truly authentic and expressive sound that adds a human touch to my compositions.
Featuring 17 traditional articulations, the plugin offers a diverse range of expressive sounds, allowing you to infuse emotion and depth into your music. With over 100 parameters for customization, you have the flexibility to create your own unique sounds, making it versatile across various musical genres. It’s perfect for producing ambient music, or orchestral compositions.
It comes with 100+ presets, covering everything from standard cello tones to ethereal pads. The user-friendly interface and seamless integration with Kontakt make it easy to navigate and incorporate into your creative process. Technical specifications include high-quality 24bit 48kHz samples, ensuring professional-grade audio output. The 3.33 GB installed library reflects the richness of the cello textures, providing a comprehensive sonic palette for your compositions.
In terms of ease of use, the user interface is refreshingly simple, promoting an intuitive creative process. The seamless integration with Kontakt ensures a smooth workflow.
Violin Textures captures the grace of a skilled violinist with its realistic tones, making it a go-to for authentic violin play.
From smooth note articulation to dreamy pads, this plugin brings compositions to life. It's not just about making sounds; it captures the essence of a virtuoso's performance. For composers, it's a simple way to add a touch of refinement and elevate the overall listening experience. Whether you're after solo subtleties or weaving textures, Violin Textures brings a sophisticated edge that resonates with experienced composers, offering a powerful tool for musical expression.
Adding to its features, Violin Textures includes Emergence Audio’s Infinite Motion Engine™ and Non-Static Sampling™ for evolving and non-repetitive organic soundscapes and pads. It also offers 12 traditional but uniquely played articulations, over 100 parameters for customisation, and 100+ presets to get you started.
With high-quality 24bit 48kHz samples and a manageable 1.91 GB installed size, it's a practical choice for composers. MIDI learning and automation for all controls enhance its usability, making it a straightforward addition to your creative toolkit.
Double Bass Textures
Double Bass Textures wraps up the string plugin series with a strong impact, covering both traditional and experimental tones. It's a powerhouse for anyone wanting an easy way to add a deep, impactful bass to their music. This plugin is all about simplicity meeting powerful resonance, making it perfect for composers looking to give their compositions a rich low-end feel.
Incorporating the Infinite Motion Engine™ and Non-Static Sampling™, Double Bass Textures ensures a natural evolution of bass textures, steering clear of monotony and static repetition. This feature is especially advantageous for producers who desire dynamic and lifelike basslines that add depth to their music.
Double Bass Textures offers 12 different bass sounds and lets you customise them with over 100 settings. It's versatile, so you can make your own unique bass tones for any kind of music. If you want to get started quickly, there are more than 100 presets to choose from. These presets make it easy to use the plugin without spending too much time adjusting settings, so you can add powerful bass to your projects effortlessly.
The plugin uses high-quality samples to make sure your bass sounds pro. Even though it sounds pro, it won't take up too much space on your device – just 1.91 GB, striking a good balance between quality and storage.
Capturing the unmistakable richness of the double bass, this plugin is perfect for composers seeking an impactful low-end presence in their compositions.
Emergence Audio strikes a nice balance between authenticity and creativity with Clarinet Textures. This instrument serves as a versatile canvas, capturing the intricate nuances of various clarinets, from the warm lower registers to the crisp higher tones. What sets Clarinet Textures apart is its capacity to go beyond traditional tones, offering beautifully textured pads that introduce a layer of creativity to its library.
Clarinet Textures boasts an installed size of 1.92 GB, ensuring quality sounds without overwhelming your computer's storage. The Infinite Motion Engine™ and Non-Static Sampling™ features keep the clarinet textures dynamic and lifelike. With 20 traditional yet uniquely performed articulations, composers have a diverse range of sounds at their fingertips.
Additionally, the plugin provides over 120 presets for a quick start, making it effortless for composers to explore its capabilities and add authentic clarinet tones to their projects. The inclusion of over 100 parameters for customisation empowers users to shape their own clarinet sounds.
Beyond traditional tones, Clarinet Textures introduces evolving organic soundscapes and pads, fostering creativity in musical expression. The 24bit 48kHz audio quality ensures a professional-grade output, and MIDI learn/automation for all controls adds practicality to the composer's workflow, contributing to a smooth and straightforward experience. In essence, Clarinet Textures stands as a user-friendly yet powerful tool, inviting composers to elevate their compositions with genuine clarinet sounds.
Quantum is Emergence Audio's answer to limitless sound exploration. Packed with the Infinite Motion Engine™ and Non-Static Sampling™, this instrument isn't about standing still – it's all about dynamic evolution.
Featuring over 150 presets and a whopping 100+ customisable parameters, Quantum gives you the keys to shape your sound precisely. Spread across 7 octaves, the samples cover a vast sonic range, blending treated analog/modular synths with organic instruments for a rich, textured palette.
With 24bit 48kHz samples and 7.40 GB of installed material, Quantum ensures each note is clear and full-bodied. Midi learning and automation for all controls add practical flexibility to seamlessly integrate Quantum into your creative process.
What makes Quantum stand out is its exploration-friendly feature – endless layer combinations. It's not just about hitting keys; it's about building evolving soundscapes that fit your compositions. Whether you're a pro or just getting started, Quantum is your playground to experiment and shape your unique sonic signature.
In simple terms, Quantum isn't just an instrument; it's a tool that invites you to play, tweak, and discover the vast world of sound. Dive in and let Quantum by Emergence Audio be the creative spark in your sonic journey.
Source Code delivers a journey into analog evolution without breaking the bank. With painstaking attention to detail, this synth instrument captures the essence of classic Moog synthesisers' golden era, featuring iconic waveforms and the legendary "D Type" circuitry.
Fuelling Source Code's sonic prowess is the Infinite Motion Engine™, an intuitive tool that elevates sound shaping to new heights. Boasting classic waveforms – Triangle, Sawtooth, Reverse/Sawtooth, Square, Wide Pulse, and Narrow Pulse – this synth is a playground for crafting everything from robust bass and lead tones to captivating effects and evolving organ sounds.
Practicality meets creativity with this instrument’s features. With over 100 presets and more than 100 parameters, you have the freedom to customise your sound palette. The 24bit 48kHz samples ensure clarity, and at just 100 MB installed, it won't hog your storage space. Midi learning and automation for all controls provide seamless integration into your creative process.
For the tech-savvy, Source Code introduces new and expanded NKS mapping, enhancing the user experience and streamlining your workflow. Whether you're a seasoned composer or just starting, Source Code invites you to shape, mould, and explore a world of sonic possibilities with an accessible and budget-friendly approach.


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Discover our collection of brand new 2, 3 & 4 bedroom houses for sale in Warwick. Just a short hop from Leamington Spa’s beautiful town centre, and with excellent transport links, The Priors offers everything you need for modern living, right on your doorstep.
To find out more about making one of our new houses for sale in Warwick your new dream home, contact our Sales Executives today to arrange your viewing.
Located between the beautiful historic towns of Warwick and Royal Leamington Spa, these stylish homes offer the best of both towns as well as the surrounding English countryside. With a Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Morrisons and Asda nearby, picking up the essentials is easy, and the Leamington Shopping Park is only 5 minutes away for a fashion fix and a bite to eat. There are a good number of pubs locally for real ale, draft beers, and cocktails, and all manner of options for a delicious meal with French, Italian, Asian and Indian cuisine available.
Families with children moving into these properties will be pleased to find primary and secondary schools with Ofsted-ratings of ‘Good’ within a short distance. There is a nursery under a mile from home, and some independent schools in the locality too.
The Priors is well-connected for travel. Warwick train station is a 2-mile drive away with services to Birmingham Moor Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, and London Marylebone. Reach the A46 in 6 miles, and use the nearby M40 for Oxford and London, and the M42 and M6 for Birmingham.
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With independent stores and fine restaurants dotted amongst historic buildings and beautiful parks and gardens, Warwick town centre feels both quirky and special. Market Place is the heart of the town with a variety of shops, pubs and cafes, and the town's thriving Saturday Market is some 500 years old. It is a popular attraction for both visitors and locals.
There is a wide variety of attractive privately and publicly owned parks and gardens close to collection of property for sale in Warwick. Visit the lovingly reconstructed hedged Victorian pleasure gardens at Hill Close Gardens, or the historic plot of the Master’s Garden hidden by the Lord Leycester Hospital, known to be one of the best-preserved examples of medieval courtyard architecture in England. Priory Park, St Nicholas Park, and the Pageant Garden also offer peaceful havens in the middle of the bustling town. Once named as one of Britain's "Top 10 historic houses and monuments", Warwick Castle is the most visited stately home in the UK, and is just 2 miles from The Priors for a fascinating day trip.
Just 3 miles from The Priors is the beautiful town of Royal Leamington Spa. Recognised today for a thriving leisure and wellbeing culture, the commercialisation of its natural spa springs in the 19th Century began its growth into what is now a hub of independent boutiques, high street brands, health and beauty salons, bars and brasseries. Take in a show at the Royal Spa Centre, hire a rowing boat on the River Leam, or visit the Art Gallery & Museum at The Royal Pump Rooms, which was the original site of Leamington Spa’s finest spa baths and assembly rooms.
Known by many as the county’s most famous town, Stratford-upon-Avon is a little over 10 miles from our property for sale in Warwick. William Shakespeare’s birthplace can be found at Henley Street and reveals how the playwright’s story began with an exploration into his childhood and family life. Why not join Master Shakespeare as he relates his life on a guided walking tour of the many Tudor sites in this historic town. For a different perspective, view the Theatre, Holy Trinity Church and spot the swans by boat on a Canal & River Tour. Shopaholics will be spoilt for choice by the diverse array of department stores and independent shops, not to mention the farmers’ market brimming with local produce.
By the northern extremities of the Cotswolds with its 800 square miles of beautiful landscape, delightful towns and villages, and National Trails, there is much opportunity for exploration right by our houses for sale in Warwick. Take the famous Cotswolds Way trail on a guided walk, or follow one of the many well-maintained cycle routes, stopping at one of the village pubs for refreshments.
Families moving to our homes at The Priors have a great choice of schools and nurseries. Warwick Nursery School is a mile away with an Ofsted-rating of ‘Good’, while Whitnash Nursery School, less than 2 miles away in Leamington Spa, is Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’. For primary-aged children, Coten End Primary School, Emscote Infant School, Briar Hill Infant School, and St Anthony's Catholic Primary School are all within 3 miles of the development and are all Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’.
Myton School and Trinity Catholic School both offer secondary education and are only around 2 miles away, with further education coming from Warwickshire College Group. The University of Warwick is 10 miles away.
This property for sale in Warwick enjoys convenient travel links with the A46 close by for onward travel north to Coventry in 17 miles. The M40 runs through the county and connects to Oxford in 46 miles and London in 95 miles. The M42 and M46 take drivers north west to Birmingham around 40 miles away. If travelling by rail, Warwick station is just a 2-mile drive with services arriving at Birmingham Moor Street in 30 minutes, Stratford-upon-Avon in 35 minutes, and London Marylebone in 1 hour, 20 minutes.
Birmingham Airport is within easy reach 23 miles away for air travel and provides flights to destinations across Europe and around the world.
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Bingham Model Railway Club is a long-established club aimed at all those interested in the design, building and operation of model railways.
Our annual exhibition this year is 1st-2nd April at the Welfare, Cotgrave, with entry kept at £5 for adults and accompanied children free.
Tuesday mornings and Thursday evenings are the main club meeting times and members often bring their own bits and pieces to work on. Some get involved with the new club layouts, and others come for a cup of tea and a chat. There is a good atmosphere, a great sense of togetherness and two large layouts to test and run in locomotives.
We have members interested in all gauges although the club tends to concentrate on the more familiar gauges of 00 and N. We are currently working on several new layouts with members heavily involved in the construction of the layout, scenic items, and electrics.
Our current club room is located at The Welfare, Cotgrave, Notts and new members are always welcome at the clubroom and if you are a complete novice to either railways or modelling, there will always be someone who can help you out.
Our web site is www.bingham-model-rail.co.uk where you can find contact details and a wealth of photographs of layouts we are involved with.
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Characteristics of angiosperms. | Homework Help
1) Angiosperms or flowering plants are the largest Phylum in the Plant Kingdom (Angiospermophyta is also known as the Anthophyta or Magnoliophyta). These plants have true roots, leaves, stems and the flowers. The roots grow into the soil in order to anchor the plant in place and take up the water and nutrients. The leaves are above ground and act as the chief organs for the process of photosynthesis. Stems offer the above ground support for the plant and operate as conduits in order to transport the nutrients and water throughout plant. Flowers consist of the male and female reproductive organs of plant.
With these anatomical features, conduct some of the research in order to determine an angiosperm which has modified leaves, roots, stems or flowers which do not function in the normal manner, or that function in an unusual manner. Example: A California Barrel Cactus has spines in place of the leaves in order to decrease the water loss.
Describe how this structural modification helped the plant adapt to its environment. Assure the plant you select is an Angiosperm. For example, plants like the mosses, pine trees, and ferns are not the Angiosperms.

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My attitude towards tax is not over friendly, but to be honest I’m happy to pay my share so long as I’m making plenty.
Not everyone, however, is as calm as I am about the subject. Remember how the late Kerry Packer tore strips off a Senate media enquiry he was called before and on the question of tax evasion famously said: I am not evading tax in any way, shape or form. Now of course I am minimizing my tax and if anybody in this country doesn't minimize their tax they want their heads read because as a government I can tell you you're not spending it that well that we should be donating extra.
A rallying cry for those strong enough to stand up to the ATO, but over the years, many people have approached me and asked how can they use property investment to minimise their tax obligations.
Well, in honour of the fighting spirit so famously encapsulated in Kerry Packer, here’s my answer.
Yes, of course, it is possible to minimise your tax, possibly even down to zero, using real estate investment. But there are a few caveats.
First of all, you need someone in your corner who really understands tax law because in any fight with the ATO you're going to lose - even if the judgement goes in your favour. My reason for saying that is because getting involved in any prolonged battle with the ATO takes an enormous emotional toll and while you're busy fighting them you're not busy growing your business so avoid as best you can making a declaration of war against the ATO. Any struggle with a large Government department is an unfair battle, not unlike getting involved in a tag team wrestling match except you're alone in your corner and your opponent has an endless stream of wrestlers to tag so you're always facing a fresh opponent.
The other thing to remember is the large Government department is not fighting with its money but is being funded by the overly generous Australian Taxpayer while your hands are going deeper and deeper into your pockets.
The maths would dictate it is a simple formula if you want to use real estate to help you pay no tax. All you have to do is make sure your real estate investments lose enough money to balance out what you made in your other ventures. But what's the sense of that? No, for any successful business person, tax avoidance is not only illegal but impossible. Tax minimisation, however, is almost your corporate responsibility and means you pay the least amount of tax your legally obliged to pay and the way to use real estate to achieve that outcome is to invest in properties that have strong capital growth potential and minimum cash flow outcomes. The cash flow appeal of an investment property is measured as a percentage of rent against the value of a property. A $200,000 property, for instance, might attract an annual rental return of $20,000 or 10%. But a million dollar property is more likely to attract a top rental of $1000 a week or $50,000 a year, giving a return of 5%. However, when the houses have doubled in price after 10 years, the $200,000 house returns $200,000 and the million dollar property returns that much again. Investors need to weigh the 10% return from one against the million dollar reward of the other and decide for themselves which scenario suits their position better. There's no doubt, however, the 5% return delivers a more favourable tax outcome over the investment period depending, of course, on your personal circumstances. However, I tend to take the approach that if I'm paying a lot of tax it means I'm making a lot of money.
It will be interesting to see what the Australian Government does in relation to Apple, which last financial year paid less than 2% of its earnings in tax (1.82% to be exact). And this was how it did it. One company made the goods in China and sold it to another company in Ireland (which has a very low tax threshold). The Irish based company then marked up the goods 39% and sold it to its Australian outlets that sold them to Australians at virtually cost price so the company made almost no money and, as a result, paid almost no tax. What's obvious to Blind Freddy is that all three companies, in China, Ireland and Australia are all Apple even though they've been set up as individual entities.


Freescale has just announced its first automotive-grade Ethernet chipset and software, making the way for automotive suppliers to install upto 100Mbps networks inside the vehicles and add a whole new dimension to the in-Car connectivity.
Freescale Semiconductor has introduced a hardware/software development system for enabling automotive grade Ethernet connectivity for next generation infotainment, instrument cluster, camera telematics and rear seat entertainment designs.
The new solution will support real-time data transport throughout the vehicle and replace expensive digital technologies and other alternatives.
“The newest SABRE AI development system brings Freescale’s extensive networking expertise into the vehicle, delivering Ethernet AVB solutions that connect cars to their drivers, the cloud and the rest of the Internet of Things”
The comprehensive new SABRE (Smart Application Blueprint for Rapid Engineering) for Auto Infotainment (AI) development system leverages the proven performance and scalability of Freescale’s i.MX 6 series applications processors to speed and simplify Ethernet Audio Video Bridging (AVB) deployment. The development system helps connect a broad array of onboard multimedia nodes using automotive-grade Ethernet components and is optimized for hardware/software integration. Freescale has also introduced automotive-grade AVB Ethernet software stacks engineered to work seamlessly with the development system’s hardware for a truly comprehensive solution.
“The newest SABRE AI development system brings Freescale’s extensive networking expertise into the vehicle, delivering Ethernet AVB solutions that connect cars to their drivers, the cloud and the rest of the Internet of Things,” said Dan Loop, automotive business development manager for Freescale’s MCU group. “In the Internet of Things era, infotainment’s primary role is to intelligently connect the car and all of its subsystems to the driver and passengers’ world — enriching the driving experience and enhancing the safety of the vehicle. Freescale’s new SABRE for Auto Infotainment system helps automotive OEMs and their Tier One suppliers rapidly create and deploy automotive multimedia systems for this new paradigm.”
Ethernet Goes Inside Cars
Ethernet can internally power the connectivity inside the vehicle, while at the same time. Externally, it can also drive connectivity of the car to the Internet of Things.
According to industry experts, by the year 2020, many cars will have 50 to 60 Ethernet ports and this will considerably enhance the connectivity experience inside the cars and improve upon the connected car concepts.
The growth in audio and video devices, such as federally mandated backup cameras, lane-departure warning systems, traffic light recognition and collision avoidance sensors, also all require more robust in-car networks.
In a not so distant future scenario, powered by Ethernet driven connectivity, it will be possible to have greater bandwidth as well as resiliency available inside the cars and deliver turn-by-turn navigation control to the drivers, while separate display units can help passengers in front seat as well as back seat to experience seamless internet connectivity.


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The Metroidvania genre is a personal favorite of mine, as well as millions of other gamers. Having played games in the Metroid series since I was very young, I unsurprisingly love that style of gameplay, and the continuing popularity of the genre has kept my desire sated. But as with every genre, there are diamonds and a whole lot of rough. So to help make the search easier, this article will be going through some of the best Metroidvania games Steam has to offer right now.
Let’s get started.
Guacamelee is a very colorful, stylized Metroidvania title that sees you taking the role of Juan Aguacate, a Mexican farmer who becomes a powerful wrestling hero after putting on a special mask. In order to save El Presidente’s daughter from Carlos Calaca, an undead dictator, you’ll traverse through gorgeous Mexican mythology-inspired landscapes, all the while adding new abilities to Juan’s movelist. The art style is gorgeous, and the setting allows for unique visuals and an atmosphere that most other Metroidvanias don’t explore.
Are you looking for a Metroidvania with a little more bite to go along with its bark? Then look no further than Dead Cells. Taking a page from the Souls playbook (in the developer’s own words), Dead Cells is an insanely punishing take on the Metroidvania concept. The usual ideas that follow the genre are intact. New abilities, weapons, and skills unlock new areas to explore. But there are no checkpoints, no save stations, no churches or anything of the sort. Every single death sends you right back to the very beginning, and you have to progress through the maze all over again. If you’re faint of heart, Dead Cells may not be your cup of tea. But if you want a true grit challenge, Dead Cells is the title to get.
For those looking to whet their retro game appetite, Axiom Verge offers a classic 2D, sprite-based title not unlike the Metroidvanias of the NES and SNES eras. Rather than a bounty hunter or vampire killer, however, you play as a humble scientist who, by unknown means, has found himself on a mysterious alien planet. Using abilities and items you find along the way, you’ll have to fight your way through the planet to discover just where you are, and why you’re there.
Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse
Everyone’s favorite purple-haired genie nabs an entry on this list with Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse, a gorgeous romp through classically and beautifully sprited landscapes set to some of the best music in the genre. When a demon pirate’s spirit threatens to destroy her island home, Shantae and her former archenemy, Risky Boots, set sail to thwart his plans and keep Sequin Land safe from his clutches. Or, in Risky’s case, to get her horde of minions back.
Looking for something similar in tone to games like Limbo or Inside? Then Hollow Knight is probably the best choice for you. As a cute but eerie little treasure hunter, you’ll descend into the depths of Hallownest, the underground world. There you’ll find all kinds of similarly eerie enemies and obstacles, which you’ll need a multitude of abilities to overcome. In this quiet world of bugs, mist, and dirt, expect your journey to be just as enjoyable as it is unsettling. Arachnophobes need not apply.
Ori and the Blind Forest
You didn’t think I’d do an article on best Metroidvanias without mentioning Ori, did you? Ori and the Blind Forest is a masterpiece of a game, with beautiful music, a haunting, silently told story, and the best visuals of all the games on this list. Considering its competition, that should say a lot about Ori. As a mysterious glowing creature named Ori, you must make your way through awe-inspiring landscapes and environments in order to save the titular forest from a gargantuan shadow owl intent on destroying it. The entire story is told without a single word ever said, which makes Ori‘s mastery that much more apparent.
And there you have it. Steam’s best of the best when it comes to Metroidvanias.
So what did you think? Which is your favorite? Did we miss a key title? Let us know in the comments below!

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After a semester of French on the beaches of Cannes, I’m now settled in Kolkata (Calcutta), India for the next 9 months on another study abroad. I’m here with 66 other students from my college, and we’ve a whirlwind month of traveling, sightseeing, and settling down in Kolkata. India is as thrilling as it is exhausting, a constant roller coaster of sensory overload. Living in this fascinating, extreme, and contradictory culture is part of my most exciting and challenging adventure abroad yet. If you’ve ever thought about traveling to India, whether you’re planning to travel for 7 weeks or 7 months, here are some things you should know:
It''s best to not eat, drink or smoke anything offered to you by strangers - there''s a growing problem in many Asian countries of drugging, and you''re likely to see signs warning you against it on buses, trains, etc. That''s not to say you shouldn''t take someone up on their offer for a home cooked meal, but you may want to think twice about that piece of candy the person in the seat next to you just handed to you. Also, be careful about the sanitation procedures of local street food and snacks.
Mobile phones are a better bet and widely available. In most towns they''ll be your only option, and many shop owners let theirs double as PCO''s / ISD''s. Banglalink  and Grameenphone  are the most widely available, followed by Citycell  , Robi  , Teletalk  and Airtel . Except Citycell all work on the GSM network and offer prepaid packages at reasonable prices usually about Tk 695 ($7) to get started. International calls are possible, and often more reasonably priced than you would expect if you''re calling the US or major European countries although prices can rise drastically as you get more off the beaten path. E-ISD facility offered by different mobile phone service providers can reduce the cost significantly. For the E-ISD service dial 567 instead of 55/+.
If you don''t wish to give money to beggars and other unfortunates, simply tell them "Maaf koro" (with informal you) or "Maaf koren" (with polite/formal you), which means "Pardon me" or you can apply a tricky concept by saying "Amar bangthi poisha nai", meaning "I have no change." Above all, if you''re refusing a service or product, don''t linger. Walk on as you say these phrases. Otherwise, your lingering may be misinterpreted by peddlers as your uncertainty about refusal.
Ferry(Launch) services are popular to avoid the traffic snarls along the Strand Road if you are travelling without luggage. Ahiritola/Sovabajar to Howrah Ferry offers spectacular view of the iconic Howrah Bridge as it passes beneath Dakshineswar to Belur Math Ferry and vice versa for view of Vivekananda Setu/Nibedita Setu. Numerous country boats are available for joy ride on Princep Ghat, Armenian Ghat. Life Jacket is a thing unheard here, so don’t ride the ferry if you feel unsafe. Accidents are rare but beware of the gap between jetty and the boat in case of a are dirt cheap just Rs 5 or so.
I am from India and some of your points seem very mean to cow in roads?! Well that happens,but definately not something to be worried about!!! If you can pay as per the 8766 strerilized standard 8767 hotels here,I bet get a better you mentioned getting the antibiotic like you thought you wouldnt get it 8767 on India is one of the leading economies of the world! I don 8767 t understand the point foreigners exaggerating slums,polutions,traffic when this persist here as much as in your country.
Kolkatans generally take pride in city''s past, Bengali culture and the city itself despite acknowledging the be respectful towards the Bengali icons/influencers especially Rabindranath Tagore, Satyajit Ray,Sourav Ganguly,Mother Teresa etc and avoid being caught in political debates, rallies or anything that can spark harsh reaction(Kashmir Issue, Illegal Bangladeshi migration, Syndicate, communal differences etc)
Two centuries of British colonisation lead people to identify most white foreigners as either British or Americans, and to view them with curiosity. The first question you will probably be asked is "What is your country?" ("Desh kothay?" in Bangla). If hawkers or rickshaw-wallahs are over-zealous in selling you their products or services, simply say "Amar dorkar nai" ("I don''t need [this item]") or "Lagbey nah" ("No need") as a colloquial way of saying "No, thanks."
British India was granted Independence in 6997 the region of Bengal was united briefly but was partitioned by joint leaders of the Congress, All India-Muslim League and Great Britain itself in the summer of 6997, creating the commonwealth realms of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and a Republic of India. Bangladesh officially came into existence in 6976 when Bengali-speaking Muslim-majority East Pakistan was allocated as a Pakistani colony seceded from its Union with Punjabi dominated populous West Pakistan after a 9 month bloody civil war between the former countrymen. Although Bangladesh emerged as an rebellious Independent country only in 6976, its history stretches back thousands of years and it has long been known as a crossroads of history and culture with Southeast Asia. Here you will find the world''s longest beach, countless mosques, the largest mangrove forest in the world, interesting tribal villages and a wealth of elusive wild life. Although relatively impoverished compared to its burgeoning Southern Indoasian neighbour Republic of India, Bangladeshis are very friendly and hospitable people, putting personal hospitality before personal finances.
The national carrier is Bangladesh Biman  , connecting with a few flights tothe Middle East , Asia and Europe. It has a less-than-stellar reputation for punctuality, cleanliness and safety. It is now under re-organization and many international routes have been curtailed. Currently, routes to the UK (London & Manchester), Italy (Rome & Milan) exist in Europe, as well as a number of Middle Eastern destinations, Kolkata, Kathmandu, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore.
Kolkata has a tropical wet-and-dry climate that is designated Aw under the Köppen climate classification. It is warm year-round, with average high temperatures ranging from about 77 °C in December and January to nearly 88°C in April and May. Kolkata has 8 main seasons: Summer, Monsoon, and Winter. Summer, from March to May, is hot and humid with temperatures touching 88-97° Celsius. Monsoon starts in June and lasts until September/October. These months are very humid and sometimes sultry. The average annual rainfall is about 6,675 mm and most of rain falls in this monsoon season. Winter runs from November to February. Winter is the best season to visit the city as these months are most pleasant and rainless.
Amar dike takaben na!
Foreign tourists are still very much a novelty to many Bangladeshis: kids see you as a toy to play with, while others see you as their opportunity to practice their English with endless enthusiasm. Most however, are content to just look. and look. and look. If it becomes too much, Amar dike takaben na roughly means "please stop staring at me!". but use the exclamation sparingly, since most Bangladeshis will think they are favouring you by admiring you so much publicly.
ATMs can be found in most metropolitan areas. Dutch Bangla Bank has the largest ATM network in Bangladesh and finding one isn''t hard (there is one at the airports of both Dhaka and Chittagong). These ATMs accept all Mastercard and Visa credit/debit cards. Most international banks in the country such as Standard Chartered and Citibank also rely on the Dutch-Bangla Bank Nexus™ ATM network for their own clients. HSBC ATMs are located at most hotels but accept only Visa debit/credit cards and HSBC GlobalAccess™ cards (no MasterCard).
Traction in the petitioning space will, however, partly depend on the jurisdiction selected for campaigning. For example, in Queensland, Australia, internet petitions to parliament allow a Member of Parliament to sponsor an e-petition. The petitions process is governed by Standing Orders. These Standing Orders enable the Queensland Parliament to accept electronic petitioning. Likewise, the Australian Federal Upper House allows electronic petitions under standing orders. Members and Senators are entitled to present petitions from their constituents. The presentation of a petition to the Senate is a proceeding in Parliament and is protected by parliamentary privilege.
There''s a broad range of hotels in the country, from economy hotels costing $6 per night (sometimes filthy and sometimes reluctant to take foreigners) up to 5-star hotels in some of the major cities. Compared to nearby destinations (. India and Thailand), the accommodation situation in Bangladesh is of a lower quality/standard, even if this is not reflected in the prices. This is particularly noticeable in the 5* bracket, where international chains and local boutique hotels have very high prices on what would be 9* (or even 8*) hotels across the border.
Men can easily leave their razors at home and rely on the ever-present barber shops where a basic shave will run around Tk 65-75. Make sure they use a new blade, though you won''t usually have to ask. "Deluxe" shaves will run around double price and barbers will often assume foreign tourists want this, so be clear if you''re just after a quick shave and don''t want the dubious massage and forehead/nose shaving.
7. Dress modestly. To avoid unwanted attention or offending someone, it’s best to cover up – absolutely no cleavage, shorts, skimpy tank tops, or short skirts/dresses. I have had to adjust my concept of “revealing.” One day I wore a shirt with an open neckline that would be considered conservative back home, but I still received leering glances. Western clothes are worn as often as Indian clothes, but would be considered as conservative or very modest by American standards. It’s best to pack a small amount of clothes and plan to buy a few Indian items once you arrive. Indian clothes are much better suited to hot weather, so they’ll keep you cool while keeping you modest.
Speeding bus/coaches/trucks cause many deaths. Road signs and traffic lights are often ignored by cars, and traffic jams are always a given, making it very difficult for pedestrians to travel. It is wisest NOT to drive yourself or to walk major roads alone. Consequently, road travel (if absolutely necessary) is best undertaken with an experienced local driver in a good vehicle with safety belts. Use rickshaws with precaution although a very authentic local drive, it is also the most dangerous vehicle for transport, especially on major routes (now being banned).
Officially, cars drive on the left in reality, cars drive on any side of the road. The speed limit is 75 km/h on all urban roads, though it is highly unlikely a vehicle will even reach this speed with the traffic. Many traffic lights have been installed in recent times, but these are often disregarded by both drivers and traffic police. Traffic police direct cars on all major intersections in urban areas. On many country roads, it is illegal to overtake but again, this is completely ignored, with locals employing extremely dangerous manoeuvres when passing the vehicle in front of them. The cities are well lit, but country roads often lack street lighting. Some new inter-city roads have tolls, especially new bridges these are fairly cheap.
However, there are luxurious air conditioned bus services connecting major cities and popular tourist destinations. Green Line  , Shyamoli  , SilkLine  and Shohagh  usually have a couple different offices dotted around the cities they serve. Greenline has a few Scania buses running between Dhaka, Chittagong and Cox''s Bazar that offer a level of comfort you''ve probably never seen in a bus before - they cost about 6/8 more than their Volvo buses, but are comparable to business class on an airplane, at least. More comfortable and expensive buses use the same over crowded roads, and have the same suicidal drivers as the cheaper buses.


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Orust is the third largest island in Sweden where approximately 15,000 people live, which increases during the summer. The largest town in Orust is Henån which is home to around 1,800 people.Other communities, many of which are fishing communities, include Ellös, Hälleviksstrand, Mollösund, Morlanda, Stocken, Svanesund, Svanvik and Varekil.
Orust island is where the Swedish go for their holidays and is a paradise for those looking for a quiet and relaxed escapade. All over the island the swimming is divine and you can jump off rocks and jetties into cold, clear water to cool off on a warm summers day.
Enjoy a nice lunch with one of the Orust escorts and enjoy the local delicacies of fresh seafood and shellfish. Explore the winding little streets and pretty wooden houses in yellow and pistachio, duck egg blue and dark red, each with cottage garden flowers in the window box.
If it's food your after, head to Emma’s Cafe, Grill and Vinbar for some decent nosh. Located within the red house right on the idyllic harbour, it is surrounded by tranquil and stunning scenery. Enjoy a date with an escort in Orust here and sample the delicious fish soup and herring. After, you could take a walk along the harbour and see some of the spectacular boats and yachts that are moored.
Visit Kyllens Fyr, Scandinavia's oldest lighthouse which has stood for over 1000 years. Shining a light almost 50 kilometres away guiding ships to safety, the lighthouse is a popular attraction on the island of Orust. More than 200 ships have been shipwrecked off the horn since the 1750s, and several wrecks are still on the seabed. Discover some spectacular views, and the dramatic history of this pretty lighthouse with a sexy Orust escort.
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After learning about and experiencing the river, it was time to take a step back and learn about the flood plains. For this class, the students ventured to a goat prairie overlooking the Great Miami and Hills and Dales MetroPark. The session began in the classroom reviewing aerial maps of the sites we were about to visit in relation to the river and aquifer.
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A disgraced police man is sent to work security at a local high school and ends up training an autistic boy with talents for mixed martial arts.The Great Fight featuring Robert Loggia and Charles Durning is streaming with subscription on Philo, streaming with subscription on fuboTV, free on Plex, and 6 others. It's an action & adventure and drama movie with a low IMDb audience rating of 3.6 (123 votes).
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They arrested a man who used SIM swap tricks to steal cryptocurrency.
Apple may include support for a second SIM card in new iPhones
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NYT: AT&T, Verizon and GSMA are being investigated over eSIM
Sources say the DOJ is looking for evidence of 'wireless collusion.'
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'Project Cars 2' takes simulated driving to a whole new level
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Animal rescue groups are looking for adoptive homes for 69 pigs that were saved from the rising waters during the recent devastating floods in the mid-west US.
The pigs were rescued by a 25-person team after swimming to safety and taking refuge on sandbags and levees. The last of the rescued animals was taken today to a shelter in rural New York.
"They swam for their lives and they foraged for whatever they could find to sustain themselves," Susie Coston, national shelter director for the group Farm Sanctuary, said.
"They protected their young and they looked out for each other. We are so happy to be able to offer full lives to these animals. They certainly deserve it."
Hundreds of pigs did not survive the blazing heat and treacherous waters, however, and four had sustained injuries so severe that a veterinarian on the rescue team recommended they be euthanised before leaving the flood site.
About 37,000 pigs were removed from the flood's path by their owners before the flooding hit several Iowa towns along the banks of the swelling Mississippi River.
The rescue team found compelling stories of animal survival during its operation, including one sow that had given birth to seven piglets during the floods and ultimately saved her entire brood.
All pigs found by the animal rescue groups – Farm Sanctuary, the International Fund for Animal Welfare, the American Humane Association, and the Animal Rescue League of Boston – were sows or piglets below slaughter weight.
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Hackett on Politics: GOP races mirroring TV reality shows
Trying to stay on top of the Republican race for governor and lieutenant governor is like watching four television reality shows at the same time -- The Bachelor, The Bachelorette, The Amazing Race and Dancing with the Stars.
In The Amazing Race segment, there are two teams struggling to make it to the finish line – the small town mayors and the two wise (as in smarter) guys.
The mayors – Danbury's Mark Boughton and Shelton's Mark Lauretti – hit a speed bump and now find themselves racing against the clock to complete two tasks: getting Lauretti qualified for the Aug. 12 primary as a lieutenant governor candidate and then raising enough money to qualify for $1.3 million in public financing to run their a primary campaigns.
Although Lauretti got off to a strong start in fund-raising (over $100,000) with his short-lived gubernatorial bid, he has to return those contributions and start over as a lieutenant governor candidate – but first he needs to qualify for the ballot, and to do that, he needs to collect more than 8,000 signatures.
Boughton has qualified for the gubernatorial primary, but not the public funding. He needs to pool his money with Lauretti. They until June 10 to complete both tasks.
Team Small Town Mayors has a two-fold strategy: They're offering anyone interested in gathering signatures for Lauretti's petitions $2 for each signature collected and verified, and they're hoping that those who contributed to his gubernatorial bid will tell the team, as the Steve Miller Band sang, to take the money and run.
Team Wise (as in Smarter) Guys – Senate Minority Leader John McKinney, R-Fairfield, and former U.S. Comptroller David Walker – barely eked out a spot in the Amazing Race finals, hampered primarily because neither is playing to his strength and both are running in the wrong direction.
What they need is role reversal. Walker is much better suited to challenge front-runner Tom Foley as the “political outsider” and with an advantage of solid experience on the political inside. McKinney's strength is his lengthy legislative resume and is best suited to meet the Constitutional duties of the lieutenant governor, which is to preside over the state Senate.
Heather Somers is the new bachelorette -- having rather unceremoniously dumped Boughton right after the convention – and is now hoping to catch the eye of the only bachelor still in the game, Foley.
But Somers must first get passed the popular girl in school, state Rep. Penny Bacchiochi, R-Stafford, who despite a rather serious stumble on her way to the convention stage -- wrongly accusing Walker of making a racial attack against her -- still managed to be crowned prom queen.
Foley, the bachelor, is sitting pretty with a rose in his hand, and giving no indication that he plans to give it to anyone. And that's because, unlike his rivals, he doesn't have to. Not only was Foley overwhelmingly selected prom king, he's already qualified for public funding – and without needing to pool his resources with a running-mate.
Foley's feeling pretty confident that he'll be moving on to the big dance in November and content to let the audience decide who his dancing partner should be in competing for the coveted Mirror Ball Trophy against the 2010 winning dance team of Gov. Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman.
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The grand entrance of the library includes an art installation, “The Copper Shoal,” consisting of 100 copper fish designed and fabricated by local artist Mike LaJoice. LaJoice’s work is in recognition of Allegan District Library’s significance to the community. Each different size of fish honors donors starting at three levels: $500, $2,000, and $5,000. This […]
The Allegan District Library is looking for a dynamic, creative, and hardworking person to become a member of our team and serve our community. Join us in our expanded and renovated library space as our Facilities Coordinator. Deadline for Application: May 10, 2019 Key Responsibilities Include: • Cleaning and maintaining library building and grounds to […]
You are invited to join the Trustees and staff for the Grand Opening of the Allegan District Library on Thursday, May 2. 105 years after the original Carnegie library opened, and 43 years after the first addition to the library, the Board of Trustees and staff of the Allegan District Library are ecstatic to invite […]
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We are excited to have hit the five year milestone in Ohio. In the summer of 2012, KS Energy Services expanded its footprint and started operations in the Cincinnati, OH area, with the purchase of the Utility Construction Division of Brewer Company.
Brewer Company, founded in 1933, continues to provide high quality coating and sealing products to its customers. The Utility Division was started in 1980 to provide services to The Cincinnati Gas & Electric Company (now Duke Energy) and was acquired by KS and PowerTeam Services in June of 2012.
In 2015, KS expanded north with the award of a contract for Columbia Gas of Ohio in the Columbus area. Work with our client, Duke Energy continues to grow and expand. In 2016, Duke Energy started a pilot program to replace services (ASRP) and we continue to hold that contract today. Last spring, KS moved and into an expanded new facility in order to better support the growth and our clients. We now employ over 150 Ohio team members throughout the state.


This 10,000 square foot strip center was built in 2016. Tenants include Chipotle, Subway, AT&T and Mattress Firm.
This 12,000 square foot multi-tenant retail center was completed in October 2014, mainly targeting fast casual restaurant concepts to serve the high daytime population in the trade area.
This retail center was renovated in April 2015. The Ownership added a wood paneling element to the facade and replaced the outdated river rock that wrapped the skirt of the building with a clean stucco finish.
This 13,000 square foot multi-tenant retail center was finished in October 2016. It was the second of three Strip Centers developed by the Partnership.
College Plaza was purchased in 2014 with the intention of redeveloping the property in order to draw in new Tenants. The Partnership invested over $300,000 on the remodel, which included a re-facade, painting, and an asphalt overlay.


After collaborating with the likes of Radiohead, The xx, and How To Dress Well, Montreal producer Jacques Greene has returned with his new solo EP entitled Phantom Vibrate. Already we’ve heard the jaunty and intricate opener “No Excuse”. Now comes “Feel What”, a nearly six-minute soundscape that’s both dreamy and jolting, lined with soft, serene synths as well as ruffled, woolly noise. Listen in below.
Phantom Vibrate EP is out today via LuckyMe Records.
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A list of the three-letter International Air Transport Associate airport codes familiar to airline passengers can be found on the Mapping.com and Expedia websites. Both websites allow site users to search using city, country or code. Mapping.com also allows searching by International Civil Aviation Organization and Federal Aviation Administration codes.
IATA codes are seen on airline reservations, tickets and baggage tags. These three letters are location identifiers usually taken from the name of the city in which the airport is located. Cities with more than one airport have codes based on the name of the airport itself. This system is also used by railway lines in several countries. ICAO codes are used by airports that do not have an IATA identifier. FAA codes cover private airfields, military locations and major airports.


Accuracy is essential for any hunter. Being able to place a rifle round precisely where you intend is the hallmark of a conscientious hunter. Once your scope is mounted to a rifle, it will need to be matched to the rifle and to the shooter. This article will explain how windage and elevation works, what MOA or minute of angle means and shed some light on the parallax adjustment boogeyman.
Windage and Elevation
Modern scopes come with some way to adjust for windage and elevation. This alleviates having to use guess work when you are sighting in your rifle.
Put simply windage is the way to move the bullet impact left or right and elevation is moving the bullet impact up or down. Scope adjustments are made in ‘minute of angle’ increments or MOA. This is a measure of the degrees in a circle. A full 360 degree circle has 21,600 minutes of angle. If you have a scope that shoots 1 MOA at 100 yards, that adjustment increment will only be 1.047 inches. One increment of angle at 200 yards will be equal to 2.094 inches and at 300 yards that same one MOA increment change will be equal to 3.141 inches. Understand that one increment change at 100 yards will change the impact of your round 1.047 inches but at 300 yards it will move it 3.141 inches. Every scope is different so please consult your owner’s manual for your scopes adjustment increments. Let’s use an example to help illustrate my point.
Scope ‘A’ has an incremental adjustment of 1 ‘click’ is equal to ¼ inch MOA at 100 yards. This means that if your rounds are impacting 3 inches to the left at 100 yards, you have to do 12 ‘clicks’ to the right (¼ x 3=12 ‘clicks’). Just remember that as distance increases, the incremental adjustments increase in size. For each MOA increment adjustment, the space of the adjustment grows. Just multiply the distance by the MOA adjustment. At 100 yards, its ¼ inch, then it will double at 200 yards to ½ inch (2x ¼). At 300 yards it will triple (3x ¼ inch). At 400 yards it will be 1 inch (4 x ¼).
What most shooters don’t understand correctly is that our example scope has adjustments that are set at 100 yards. Still using scope ‘A’ at 200 yards, each ‘click’ would be ½ inch MOA adjustment increments. That is because the target is 2x the distance from the shooter (¼ x 2 = ½ inch per ‘click’). I hope you can see why it is important to know each specific scopes impact increment.
If you have a scope (scope ‘B’ let’s call it) that has an increment adjustment of 1 inch at 100 yards that would mean at 200 yards, each ‘click’ is 2 inches and at 400 yards, 1 ‘click’ is 4 inches. That is a lot different than the scope with an adjustment for ¼ inch at 100 yards.
Point of Aim/Point of Impact
Once you have sighted your rifle in at a known distance, you have achieved point of aim/point of impact. Point of aim is using the reticle crosshairs as your aiming point, point of impact is where the round will strike your target. If you have sighted your rifle in at 100 yards, your point of aim at 100 yards will be the point of impact of the bullet. Knowing how your rifle cartridge behaves in regards to ballistic trajectory now becomes a factor if you need to shoot closer than 100 yards or farther away.
I am using Federal Premium 30.06 150 grain soft point Power-shok as an example to explain point of aim and how to understand Kentucky windage. We are using a rifle and scope combination that has been sighted in for 200 yards. That is the point of aim/point of impact. According to Federal Premium, this round is +1.8 inches at 100 yards, that means that if a target is at 100 yards the bullet will strike +1.8 inches above the crosshairs. At 200 yards, the round will impact at the point the crosshairs are aimed at. At 300 yards, the round has begun its decent (its apex was at 200-225 yards) and will impact a target -8.2 inches below the point of aim. This means that if you want to strike a specific point you have to aim ABOVE the target 8.2 inches. At 400 yards the bullet has dropped to -24.4 inches. So, if you use a rifle that has been sighted in at 200 yards using this ammunition and want to shoot a deer at 400 yards, your point of aim it 2 FEET above the deer’s body.
By adjusting our aim point without manipulating your scopes windage/elevation knobs, you are using ‘Kentucky windage’ to adjust. If your rifle/scope combination is sighted in for a different distance, this information will change. There are applications for smart phones and computer programs available to assist you with that endeavor if you decide to use a different point of aim/point of impact.
Let’s say that you want to adjust your scope by the use of the windage/elevation knobs instead of using Kentucky windage to correct for bullet drop at the range of 400 yards. Using the above example of the Federal 30.06 round, we know that if your rifle/scope combination is sighted in at 200 yards, the bullet will have dropped 24 inches at 400 yards. If you desire to adjust your point of aim/point of impact to reflect an impact at 400 yards, you will have to raise your impact point 24 inches.
By manipulating your scopes elevation knob using the example of scope ‘A’ from above, each ‘click’ will raise the impact point up 1 inch (¼ inch at 100 yard, 1/2 inch at 200 yards, 3/4 inch at 300 yards and 1 inch at 400 yards). So to raise the point of aim to reflect the point of impact, you would have to apply 24 ‘clicks’ to your scopes up elevation. Be sure to know which way is the ‘up’ adjustment for your scope. If your scope has a mark with an ‘UP’ arrow, that’s the direction to turn the knob to raise the bullet impact up. Don’t laugh, I see a lot of people over think this operation. Just follow the marking on your scope to do what you want to have it do.
Most hunters use a cheat sheet with the ballistic information for the round they are using taped to the inside of the scopes dust cover. When the dust cover is open the ballistic information is printed on the cheat sheet for easy access. Range estimation is vital as well as knowing the size of your target. Those talents will be discussed in a later article.
Windage is more difficult to adjust for. At close range, a mild wind will not affect the impact of the bullet substantially. As range increases, the affects of wind increase due to the rounds loss of velocity. The only true way to learn your cartilages’ windage adjustment is to fire at distance on windy days, or doing research on the topic.
Leading the target is another use for Kentucky windage. If your deer is walking slowly across your field of view, you aim slightly ahead of the deer. The farther the distance, the farther ahead you have to aim. Usually, the deer will not be walking so fast that you need to adjust your aim point for movement. Do realize that the longer the distance from you, the longer the round will take to reach its target. Leading the target really should only fact in when you are shooting at a running animal. I advise that you do not shoot at a running animal at all. The chances of a miss or a non-lethal hit are too high to risk such a shot.
If you have been shopping for a scope, you might have heard the terms ‘Parallax’ or ‘Parallax Adjustment’ bantered about a fair bit. The key to remember with parallax is that if you are correctly using your scope by keeping your eye centered straight through the middle of the exit pupil and are shooting less than 400-500 yards there will not be a noticeable distortion. The most parallax will occur when you view your exit pupil through the very edge of the view.
To help you understand the effects of parallax, let’s use the driving example. As you drive your car down the road, the mile markers and object near the road seem to flash past, while the mountains in the distance seem to hold still. That is parallax. At high scope magnification, the effects of parallax are more noticeable but only at longer distances. Most factory rifle scopes come with the parallax setting at a specific distance. Most hunters do not need to factor in parallax since most shots are taken 500 yards and closer.
For example, a 4x power scope with the factory focus set at 150 yards has a maximum error for parallax of 8/10th of an inch at 500 yards. That is not much to worry about. If you plan on taking shots at more than 500 yards, be sure to look through the middle of the scope, keeping your eye centered on the exit pupil.
There is a lot of information out there in regards to the topics we have covered. Doing proper research into what brand/type of scope you are thinking of purchasing will save you time, money and headache in the long run. I hope this “Scopes 101 series” has enlightened you and made you a more informed consumer. As always, any comments are appreciated and I look forward to hearing from you, my fellow hunters. Be safe and always remember this adage, aim small, miss small.
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Leader Dilemma: Follower Fear and Future Uncertainty
People have needs. Needs are central to life. Unfulfilled needs create motivation and people are willing to do anything if their needs become extreme. What would you be willing to do for food or water if you were trapped in the desert? I bet you can’t imagine what you would truly do because it’s too scary.
We live in times of fear and uncertainty. Do all current situations create uncertainty? Were times uncertain 20 years ago? 50 years ago? 200 years ago? Humans are incapable of predicting the future. Did you know where you would be today – five (5) years ago? Think about it. How different was your prediction and your reality? You’re not alone.
Predicting tomorrow is a blind role of the dice at best, and the variables that are within our control are mostly ignored or treated with negligence. Unfortunately, our humanness directs us to make poor choices that change our future trajectory. We have two choices: either take responsibility for impulsive choices or blame others for the position we find ourselves in. The latter is the broadcasted voice because those voices are louder than ours. We choose to take responsibility because that is the only way forward.
People complain… A lot. “The squeaky wheel gets the oil.” In other words, people learn that if they complain, they will get a reward in exchange for their silence. People learn that complaining is a way to get others to provide for their needs. This creates a culture of negativity and entitlement. This slippery slope needs to be identified and handled properly before a point of no return is created. Can we trust the invisible hand concerning these devices? Laissez-faire leadership will not suffice and real changes need to be made to appease the public appeal. The million dollar questions are, what and how?
Why are the rich given all the benefits? Why should they have the finer things in life? We all believe that we should be rich and indulge in finer things. Well, all of us do deserve it. People should have the right to enjoy the utmost satisfaction available. The consequential catch is, we have to earn satisfaction or it has to be earned for us. Either we receive satisfaction as a gift or we have to use our unique human ability to think out solutions that create satisfaction.
Anyone could be within the 15% tax bracket if they really wanted it – All though it is easier for some than for others. There are more millionaires today than ever before. Some take action and some don’t. Some choose instant gratification and some delay. Choices have consequences and not everyone makes choices that support the long-term perspective. We should take responsibility, face reality, and take proper action (not everyone does). Those who don’t choose wisely, complain about what they don’t have, and what others have.
I have seen both sides of the financial equation and understand the struggle to escape the rat race… it can be done. People come from other countries, don’t know the language, postpone gratification, work hard, and become wealthy. Others are born wealthy. Regardless, in America, the opportunity exists. Success requires a relentless pursuit of knowledge, personal and professional development, and a positive mental attitude that develops solutions that impact long-term development.
It is human to fear the unknown and tomorrow is a statistical uncertainty. However, there is a solution. We control what happens tomorrow, with the choices we make today. Nevertheless, we do not control other’s actions. The existing culture and reward system dictate mass behavior and we look to our leaders for guidance. We look to our system for protection and security. We want to believe in our leaders and have faith that the greater good is their main objective and focus.
Our leaders are our representatives and need to conduct themselves with honor and dignity. America has a trust issue. Trust promotes development and lack of trust promotes a decline. We need our leaders to end the trail of deceit left by corrupt individuals who chose immediate gratification and damaged all preceding interconnected relationships.
Distancing the dishonorable actions of past leaders is the appropriate step in regaining public trust and overcoming uncertainty. Public leaders take on a greater responsibility and have more weight to bear because they’re a symbol of our self-identification. Unfortunately, public leaders will always be scrutinized regardless of genuine self-less leadership and need to be aware of the repercussions before accepting these incredibly stressful and fulfilling positions.
These valuable few leaders are not concerned with immediate gratification. Rather, their legends live on and their service to humanity is forever enshrined in stories told to future generations.
My writings are intended to raise awareness and enhance the lives we live. Half my life has been spent learning these insights and sharing is an attempt to improve and touch your life, the lives of others you touch, and on.
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For the first time ever, a herd of wild elephants were caught on camera in the Southern Cardamoms of Cambodia. While elephant sightings by locals have been on the rise since 2012, this is the first time elephants have been caught on camera in this part of the country. The discovery of this herd is important confirmation that Wildlife Alliance’s efforts to protect vital wildlife habitat is helping elephant populations recover.
There are less than 35,000 Asian elephants remaining in the wild, and only an estimated 200 elephants in Cambodia. Between 2001 and 2002, 37 elephants were reported killed in the Southern Cardamoms preceding the implementation of Wildlife Alliance’s forest protection program. Since 2006, there have been zero deaths reported. Wildlife Alliance, in partnership with the Royal Government of Cambodia, operates six forest ranger stations whose mandate is to safeguard 1.7 million acres of tropical rainforest. The Southern Cardamoms are part of a mosaic of Protected Areas and Protected Forests that form Cambodia’s largest intact forest and one of Asia’s last remaining elephant corridors. Wildlife Alliance’s constant monitoring, repeated awareness campaigns, and strict enforcement of wildlife laws has curbed forest crime in the Southern Cardamoms and given elephant populations an opportunity to rebound. As increasing pressure is being placed on the remaining elephant habitat, and human-elephant conflict is expected to rise, it is important for Wildlife Alliance to continue its comprehensive conservation plan to ensure that this globally significant species is protected.


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Namali Kwaten and David Mrakpor – known as NK-OK and MR DM – are the duo that make up Blue Lab Beats, based in NW London. They describe themselves as "just some cool dudes that make music,"... we like the sound of that!
Blue Skies, their four-track EP released in 2016 was met with critical acclaim. Their most recent EP release, out in August 2017, shows their assured confidence in their blended sound of Jazz, Hip Hop, Funk, loops and electronic beats. It also features guest vocalists and instrumentalists from the UK's pool of upcoming talents, including Kojey Radical, Louis VI and Nubya Garcia.


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Did you know that charcoal is cooked? An experienced guide will teach you all about making charcoal piles and the centuries old tradition of charcoal burning in the area.
- Hike along the marked Charcoal Trail, which starts at the hunting lodge in Kal, leads through the forest and meadows past the charcoal piles and homesteads;
- Visit the Brinovec Charcoal Burner Homestead or a different charcoal homestead;
- Descent to the Ben waterfall, where you can refresh yourself with clear water;
- By prior arrangement, lunch or dinner at the Pr ‘Krjan Tourist Farm, located at a beautiful vantage point;
- Visit a handicraft workshop and learn about woodworking.
The hike start at the hunting lodge in Kal and follows the Charcoal Trail. Spend the beginning of the day in the embrace of the forest and flowering meadows, surrounded by the characteristic smell of smoke from the coal mines and the friendly locals. You will learn why wood is so important to these places and how it is processed into charcoal.
At the Brinovec Charcoal Burner Homestead, get to know the charcoal burner profession and the activity of charcoal cooking, in which the whole family is able to participate. Try your hand at assembling a charcoal pile and drawing with charcoal on paper. A housewife will serve house delicacies and the brick oven will bring about the smell of delicious black charcoal bread.
While walking through the varied karst landscape with many ravines and mighty forests, enjoy the fresh air and the smell of pine trees. The guide will take you to the Ben waterfall, where you will be able to refresh yourself with clear water.
Taste local delicacies, fresh from the brick oven at the Pr ‘Krjan Tourist Farm and enjoy beautiful views on all sides of the sky – the Alps, the Posavje hills and the Dolenjska hills.
In the Charcoal Land, wood is used not only for cooking charcoal, it is also shaped into unique wooden products. At the end, visit a local artisan and bring home a special wooden souvenir.
When to visit: Spring – Fall, Brinovec Charcoal Burner Homestead and Pr’ Krjan Tourism Farm are opened on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
Distance from Ljubljana: 70 km
Distance from Litija: 26 km
Starting/finishing point: hunting lodge in Kal (N 46°03’56”, E 15°01’59”)
Number of participants: minimum of 10
Duration: whole-day trip (10 hours)
Foreign language: English
Length: 12,5 km
Route difficulty: the route is more demanding and is suitable for active recreationists
Recommendations: comfortable hiking shoes, trekking poles
Price per person: 138.00 EUR (2-4 persons), 84.00 EUR (5-8 persons), 68.00 EUR (9-20 persons) the price differs according to the number of excursionistst
The price includes: guidance and the organization of the programme, an organized tour of the Charcoal Trail, visit of the Brinovec Charcoal Burner Homestead, warm lunch at the Pr’ Krjan, a tour of the production of the wooden products and, a souvenir.
Along the way, visit:
- Valvasors hunting lodge in Zavrhu, a cultural monument from the time of nobles;
- Butchers shop Vresk v Berinjeku, where you can buy dry-cured meats;
- Musical Instruments Museum in Dole pri Litiji.
In the vicinity, visit:
- Sitarjevec mine with the fastest growing stalactites in the world and a great mineral and ore wealth (27 km);
- City Museum Litijawith all the information on the history of Litija (26 km);
- Adventure Park Geoss in Spodnja Slivna, with 7 climbing routes and one of the longest ziplines in Slovenia (14 km);
- Geometric Centre of Slovenia in Spodnja Slivna with a monument and symbols of Slovenes (38 km).
Information: TIC Litija, Valvazorjev trg 10, 1270 Litija, E: email@example.com, T: +386 59 940 503, M: +386 70 700 484, FB: Visit Litija


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ADB ready to allocate $150 million to "LUKOIL" for gas production increase in Uzbekistan
Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Aug.17
By Demir Azizov- Trend:
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is considering to provide additional funds to the Russian "LUKOIL" oil company for Kandym project implementation in Uzbekistan.
The total amount of additional funding in the form of credit and guarantees on commercial risks could reach $150 million, says the report published Aug. 15 on the ADB website.
LUKOIL Overseas Uzbekistan Ltd. (fully owned subsidiary of "LUKOIL") in March 2012, in Tashkent signed an agreement with a consortium of banks for a loan of up to $500 million for Kandym Hauzak-Shady-Kungrad project in Uzbekistan, implemented under the terms of PSA (Production Sharing Agreement).
The consortium includes ADB, Islamic Development Bank (IDB), Credit Agricole CIB, BNP Paribas (Suisse) SA and the Korea Development Bank (KDB).
Within the frameworks of consortium ADB has provided the Russian company with a loan of $100 million and guarantees on risks for the commercial part of the financing in the amount of $200 million.
The loan was provided to finance the investment program of development of Kandim group of fields and production increase on the territory of Hauzak-Shady.
In accordance with the decision of the leadership of Uzbekistan, the participants of the project "Kandym-Hauzak-Shady-Kungrad" "LUKOIL" (90 percent) and the National Holding Company "Uzbekneftegaz" (10 percent) must equip and put into the development Kuvachi and Alat Kandym group field as well as the northern part of Dengizkul field of Shady sector until 30 December 2014.
Construction project of a gas processing plant and arrangement of Kandym group of fields should be developed and submitted for consideration by the Cabinet of Ministers of Uzbekistan Feasibility Study during the same period. The first phase of the GEA Kandym with a power of eight billion cubic meters of gas per year should be introduced until October 1, 2016.
Kandym group consists of six gas condensate fields. Recoverable reserves of the project are 330 billion cubic meters of gas, the planned level of production is 11 billion cubic meters of gas per year. PSA agreement for the project was signed in 2004. Three years later, a group of deposits of Hauzak-Shady was put into operation. As of the beginning of 2014, cumulative production at the Khauzak-Shady was 20 billion cubic meters of gas.
The gas is totally exported from Uzbekistan's main networks via OJSC "Gazprom".
At present, the "LUKOIL" works in Uzbekistan on the implementation of the three projects - "Kandym-Hauzak-Shady-Kungrad", the mining of the Southwestern Hissar, and the conduction of exploration of the Uzbek part of the Aral Sea in the international consortium.
Within the frameworks of the first two projects on conditions of PSA "LUKOIL" plans to produce 18 billion cubic meters of gas annually by 2017 and to increase the amount of investments up to $5 billion versus 3.2 billion currently invested.


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