ViolinThe homemade lamp throws crude shadows across the old cellar,
The maestro smiles.
He carefully removes the bow and deftly plucks out the hanging strands of hair,
turns the button to tighten the tension,
runs the rosin up and down over the remaining hair,
now nice and sticky.
Next the string.
He has no catgut, but a modern perlon string will do.
He tenderly detaches the broken string from the bridge,
starts to unroll the other fragment from the tuning peg.
The peg catches as the string comes out, but the maestro came prepared.
He has in his pocket a tiny bottle labeled
"A Composition For Pegs Which Have Ceased To Turn Smoothly."
The composition applied,
he can now thread the new string through, and tighten.
Next the tuning.
He raises the violin to its place of honor,
placing a handkerchief under his chin.
A tuning fork raps sharply against the maestro's knee,
he cannot abide the more convenient electronic devices which sound the pitches,
they offend his aesthetics.
He settles the fork on the violin body and sound fills the air.
He adjusts the A string pitch with the speed of long practice,
tunes the other strings to chord correctly.
All is prepared -
but the maestro stops to think.
How will the violin react after all these years?
In the right hands
a violin can be a revered elder statesman, rich with sonorous power,
or a heart-rending anguished threnody with depthless pools of grief and lament.
It can be a trickster sprite with sparks of demonic flair and mischievous whirls,
or a passionate courtesan with heavy lids and lips and sweat-streaked flesh.
It can be all of these things,
and many more.
For all violins ache to share and free their music locked inside,
you do not play a violin,
you release it and let it soar.
It is not the violin who requires privacy here.
The maestro blows out the light and the dreamless dark unfurls its robe,
a blanket of silence and tension muffling light and sound and sense.
He lifts the violin with a trembling hand.
And the lovers embrace as the maestro cries tears,
tears of silence and loneliness ended,
tears of music,
tears of joy.


text:
Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo, a U.S.-educated former prime minister, was sworn in as Somalia’s new president on Wednesday after lawmakers gave him an unassailable lead in the second round of an election in Mogadishu’s secure airport compound.
Celebratory gunfire erupted across the city at his victory. Outgoing President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud conceded defeat as it became clear he could not win a third round.
“This is a victory for Somalia and the Somalis,” Farmajo told lawmakers who had gathered in a hall behind the airport’s blast walls to vote. He was sworn in moments earlier.
(Reporting by Abdi Sheikh; Writing by Edmund Blair; editing by John Stonestreet)

domain: news


Annual coastal land loss in the sedimentary deltaic plain of southern Louisiana is 102 km2, which is correlated with man-made canal surface area. The relationships between land loss and canals are both direct and indirect and are modified by the deltaic substrate, distance to the coast, and availability of new sediments. Loss rates are highest in the youngest of the former deltas nearest the coast; they are lowest in the more consolidated sediments far from the coast. The average estimate for land loss at zero canal density in the six regression equations developed was 0.09%±0.13% annually, the present land loss rates approach 0 8% annually Although additional analyses are needed, we conclude that canals are causally related to a significant portion of the total coastal land loss rates The relation probably involves an interruption of local and regional hydrologic regimes. Reduction of the present acceleration in land loss rates is possible by managing present canals more effectively, by not permitting new ones, and by changing the design of new canals to allow more natural water flow.
Publication Source (Journal or Book title)
Scaife, W. W., Turner, R. E., & Constanza, R. (1983). Coastal Louisiana Recent Land Loss and Canal Impacts. Environmental Management, 7 (5), 433-442. Retrieved from https://repository.lsu.edu/oceanography_coastal_pubs/165


text:
Premier League Market Values: Pogba & Son Top Winners – 5th Minus for Higuaín
Transfermarkt.co.uk has updated the Premier League market values, re-evaluating 58 players in the process. This time there are five players who will be upgraded by 15 million euros – the biggest winners of the update, however, are players from Manchester United, who are back to winning ways under new coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Rashford, Mané & Co: Top market value winners of the Premier League
Players blossoming since José Mourinho's departure include Paul Pogba (25, photo) and Marcus Rashford (21). Pogba has had almost an immediate change in performance, and is now England's highest scoring midfielder, while Rashford, thanks to his recent form, also received a large rise in value. The French world champion’s value will go from 80 to 90 million euros, while Rashford’s will increase from 65 to 80 million euros. These are just two out of a total of five Manchester United players who received upgrades this update.
There are also € 15m upgrades for ManCity's Bernardo Silva (24), England’s defensive talents Declan Rice (20, West Ham) and Aaron Wan-Bissaka (21, Crystal Palace), as well as Tottenham’s striker Heung-min Son (26). The latter was frequently in the shadow of his "Spurs" colleagues Harry Kane, (25), and Dele Alli (22), but since they have been missing recently, Son has taken responsibility for the offense and excelled in the process. Titled by many English pundits as Premier League's most underrated player, the South Korean has finally shed that title, rising in value from € 50m to € 65m.
Rice, who last caused a stir with his decision to play for England instead of Ireland's national team, will be upgraded from 20 to 35 million euros – Wan-Bissaka, meanwhile, is rising from 10 to 25 million euros. The left-back has been linked with BVB, among others – but a move to one of England's top clubs is considered more likely.
Meanwhile, Gonzalo Higuaín (31) received his fifth devaluation in the past 18 months. The 2016 Serie A top scorer worth 90 million euros, most recently had to be used mainly as a bargaining chip – both his goal scoring rate and market value have suffered since.
After an unfortunate time at AC Milan, he went to Chelsea FC, on a loan until the end of the season which cost € 9m. After that, Londoners have a purchase option of 36 million euros – this is also the basis for the striker's new market value, which is devalued from 50 to 45 million euros. Other notable losers from this update include Theo Walcott (29, Everton), Jack Wilshere (27, West Ham) and ManCity's injury prone Benjamin Mendy (24). There have been no changes among the eight Premier League professionals with market values beyond the 100 million euro mark.
|Today||09:45||Emery fears Arsenal missed big opportunity against Palace|
|Yesterday||15:40||Everton inflict humiliating defeat on lethargic Manchester United|
|20.04.2019||10:02||Guardiola: We’ll go four it all again next season|
|18.04.2019||10:35||Thrilling CL match - Tottenham eliminate City- Pochettino: “My players are heroes”|
|18.04.2019||10:00||Giroud frustrated by substitute role at Chelsea: “Want to enjoy my football”|
|04.04.2019||10:18||Sancho, Hudson-Odoi, Félix & Co.: Solskjaer to “build a team worthy of history”|
|20.03.2019||14:11||Kanté, Son & Co.: Players with the most game appearances in 2018/19|
|12.03.2019||12:42||Iniesta, Rashford, & Co.: Debutants Under van Gaal–“He knows better than me”|
|18.04.2017||15:04||Team of the Week: Another nomination for Jagielka and Mignolet|
|24.10.2016||15:26||Premier League Update: Plus for Pogba - Loss for Rooney & Sakho|


Deuba, Prachanda agree to run govt based on common programs
KATHMANDU, July 20: Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba and CPN (Maoist Center) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda have agreed to run the government after formulating common programs.
In a meeting held at the prime minister’s official residence in Baluwatar on Tuesday, Deuba and Prachanda also reached an agreement to scrap all the unconstitutional appointments made by the KP Sharma Oli-led government, according to a source close to Baluwatar.
A source close to Prachanda also confirmed that both leaders agreed to run the government effectively based on the consensus.
Meanwhile, Prachanda and JSP Chairman Upendra Yadav also held separate discussions with CPN-UML senior leader Madhav Kumar Nepal earlier on Tuesday morning.


text:
Compare book prices
at 110 online bookstores
worldwide for the lowest price for new & used textbooks and
discount books! 1 click to get great deals on cheap books, cheap
textbooks & discount college textbooks on sale.
The story of English society in the early nineteenth century.
Recent Book Searches:
ISBN-10/ISBN-13: 1879737159 / 978-1879737150 / An Obedient and Patient Faith: An Exposition of 1st Peter / Robert Leighton 1879737345 / 978-1879737341 / Aunt Jane's Hero / Elizabeth Prentiss 1879737353 / 978-1879737358 / The Complete Husband: A Practical Guide to Biblical Husbanding / Lou Priolo 1879737388 / 978-1879737389 / Teaching Truth, Training Hearts: The Study of Catechisms in Baptist Life / Tom J. Nettles 1879737426 / 978-1879737426 / Believers Need the Gospel: Reaffirming the Gospel Message for Today's Christians / Peter Jeffery 1879737507 / 978-1879737501 / The End Times Made Simple: How Could Everybody Be So Wrong about Biblical Prophecy / Samuel E. Waldron 1879743019 / 978-1879743014 / The Encyclopedia of Sauces for Your Pasta / Charles A. Bellissino 1879749548 / 978-1879749542 / Annual Technical Session Proceedings, 1993 (Proceedings) / Structural Stability Research Council 187975102X / 978-1879751026 / Goethe Yearbook 6 (Goethe Yearbook) / 1879751127 / 978-1879751125 / Kudrun (Medieval Texts & Translations) / Winder McConnell 187975116X / 978-1879751163 / Conversations of Goethe With Eckermann and Soret (Studies in German Literature, Linguistics, and Culture, Vol 77) / 1879751232 / 978-1879751231 / Studies in German & Scandinavian Lit. after 1500: A Festschrift in Honor of George C. Schoolfield (Studies in German Literature Linguistics and Culture) / 1879751259 / 978-1879751255 / Gottfried Benn and His Critics: Major Interpretations 1912-1992 (Studies in German Literature, Linguistics, and Culture) / Augustinus P. Dierick 1879751674 / 978-1879751675 / New Critical Perspectives on Martin Walser (Literary Criticism in Perspective) / 187975178X / 978-1879751781 / Talking Books: Ethnopoetics, Translation, Text (Studies in English and American Literature and Culture) / Kenneth Mendoza 1879751844 / 978-1879751842 / On First Looking into Arden's Goethe: Adaptations and Translations of Classical German Plays for the Modern English Stage (Studies in German Literature Linguistics and Culture) / Ewald Mengel 1879751879 / 978-1879751873 / The Problematic Bourgeois: Twentieth-Century Criticism on Thomas Mann's Buddenbrooks and the Magic Mountain (Studies in German Literature, Linguistics, and Culture) / Hugh Ridley 1879737299 / 978-1879737297 / Stepping Heavenward / Elizabeth Prentiss 1879737442 / 978-1879737440 / For Religion to Christ / Peter Jeffery 1879741032 / 978-1879741034 / Great Walks of Big Bend National Park / 1879744031 / 978-1879744035 / Play Together Grow Together: A Cooperative Curriculum for Teachers of Young Children / Don Adcock 1879744074 / 978-1879744073 / All About Child Care and Early Education / Marilyn Segal, Betty Bardige, Mary Jean Woika 1879751100 / 978-1879751101 / Thomas Carlyle's The Life of Friedrich Schiller (Studies in German Literature Linguistics and Culture) / Thomas Carlyle 1879751119 / 978-1879751118 / The Ghost-Seer (Studies in German Literature Linguistics and Culture) / Friedrich Schiller, Henry G. Bohn 1879751186 / 978-1879751187 / The Old Norse Elucidarius (Studies in German Literature, Linguistics, and Culture) / Evelyn Scherabon Firchow 1879751194 / 978-1879751194 / The St Gall Tractate: A Medieval Guide to Rhetorical Syntax (Medieval Texts & Translations) / 1879751283 / 978-1879751286 / Subversive Sublimities: Undercurrents in the German Enlightenment (Studies in German Literature Linguistics and Culture) / 1879751437 / 978-1879751439 / Lessing's Nathan the Wise and the Critics: 1779-1991 (Studies in German Literature, Linguistics, and Culture) / Jo-Jacqueline Eckardt 1879751542 / 978-1879751545 / Trails in No-Man's Land: Essays in Cultural and Literary History (Studies in German Literature Linguistics and Culture) / Karl S. Guthke 1879751577 / 978-1879751576 / End of a Mission: Kafka's Search for Truth in His Last Stories (Studies in German Literature, Linguistics, and Culture) / Kurt Fickert
More About Using This Site and Buying Books Online:
Be Sure to Compare Book Prices Before Buy
This site was created for shoppers to compare book prices and find cheap books
and cheap college textbooks. A lot of discount books and discount text books
are put on sale by many discounted book retailers and discount bookstores everyday.
You just need to search and find them. Our site provides many book links to
some major bookstores for book details and book coupons. But be sure not just
jump into any bookstore site to buy. Always click "Compare Price" button to
compare prices first. You would be happy that how much you could save by doing
book price comparison.
Buy Books from Foreign Country
Our goal is to find the cheapest books and college textbooks for you, both
new and used books, from a large number of bookstores worldwide. Currently our
book search engines fetch book prices from US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand,
Netherlands, Ireland, Germany, France, and Japan. More bookstores from other
countries will be added soon. Before buying from a foreign book store or book
shop, be sure to check the shipping options. It's not unusual that shipping
could take 2 -3 weeks and cost could be multiple of a domestic shipping charge.
Buy Used Books and Used Textbooks
Buying used books and used textbooks is becoming more and more popular among
college students for saving. Different second hand books could have different
conditions. Be sure check used book condition from the seller's description.
Also many book marketplaces put books for sale from small bookstores and individual
sellers. Make sure to check store review for seller's reputation when available.
If you are in a hurry to get a book or textbook for your class, you would better
choose buying new books for prompt shipping.
Please See Help Page for Questions
regarding ISBN / ISBN-10 / ISBN10, ISBN-13 / ISBN13, EAN / EAN-13, and Amazon

domain: literature


text:
Kings Park and Botanic Garden is visited by millions of people each year. With its remarkable expanses of unique bushland, tranquil parkland and botanic garden, the park is the most popular visitor destination in Western Australia.
The total area of the park is 400.6 hectares and is located adjacent to the Swan River, approximately 1.5 km from the Central Business District of Perth.
Kings Park and Botanic Garden overlooks the Swan River and Darling Range and showcases an outstanding collection of Western Australia flora. It is a popular place for picnics, pleasant walks, cultural and ceremonial events.
Ford Fiesta Moonlight Cinema is an open air cinema screening new release, classic and cult films at Synergy Parklands in Kings Park.
Ford's Moonlight Cinema in Perth's Parklands is famous for its BBQs and open space. It's the ideal spot for some picnic fun before the film.

domain: travel


text:
Celebrity Gossip: Ashley Graham, Rosario Dawson, Meghan Markle and More!
ASHLEY GRAHAM REVEALS SON’S NAME: Ashley Graham popped up on her Pretty Big Deal podcast along with husband Justin Ervin. The pair revealed their son’s name for the first time: Isaac Menelik Giovanni Ervin. She always loved Isaac and Menelik means “son of the wise” and was inspired by a trip to Ethiopia in which they learned that the country’s fist emperor was Menelik I. Graham also discussed the birth process, saying: “I have to say, now that I gave birth and I did it naturally and I felt everything, I feel like there’s nothing I can’t do. There’s nothing that could come my way where I say, ‘Oh, that’s too hard, I can’t handle that.’ I went through laboring for six hours naturally.”
ROSARIO DAWSON SWEARS OFF WEED: Rosario Dawson has been trying to get healthier since her father underwent surgery for pancreatic cancer last year. She tells Women’s Health that she is eating mostly plants, and is abstaining from weed and alcohol. Dawson said: “I feel so contaminated by the planet, and seeing my dad going through this journey, I want to cleanse my body. I want to have as much clarity as possible and be very intentional about every day.” She also opened up about boyfriend Cory Booker, who recently bowed out of the Presidential race: “It’s been beautiful feeling nurtured and taken care of. I’ve never been this close to someone. We make sure we connect. That’s something that I’ve taken for granted in the past.”
CANADIANS DO NOT WANT TO FUND MEGHAN MARKLE & PRINCE HARRY SECURITY: More than three-quarters of Canadians are against having to pay security costs for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to live there, according to a new poll. According to a poll commissioned by CTV News, a “clear consensus” of 77% said that taxpayers should not fund security, while 19% were OK with it and 4% were undecided.
JON GOSSELIN SAYS KATE WON’T LET SON SEE SIBLINGS: Jon & Kate Plus 8 alum Jon Gosselin is claiming that his ex-wife Kate Gosselin isn’t letting his son Collin see his siblings. After a court battle, Hannah and Collin, two of their sextuplets, came to live with him. "I've been going to court for 12 years, so it's not an easy battle," Jon said in an interview with First Class Fatherhood. "I had shared custody, I lost some kids, I had joint legal, I lost legal, I got legal back. When Hannah was 12 years old she wanted to live with me, so then I had to go get legal again, and then I got shared custody. And then, all of a sudden now, I got primary of her." He added: "Right now, it's very tumultuous, pretty much, because there's no contact between Collin and his other siblings. There's contact between Hannah and the other siblings."

domain: celebrity


text:
Living area: 70 sqm
Beds: 4 + 2 extra beds
Lakeside log cabin, close to Vimmerby
This newly constructed, traditional log cabin, built entirely of locally sourced timbers is available to rent. The cabin is situated in a beautiful location directly on lake ”Möckeln” – approx. 20km southeast of Vimmerby and close to the small town of Tuna.
The cabin occupies an area of 70 m square comprising a kitchen/dining area, lounge, a master bedroom with double bed, a junior bedroom, a little small room, and a large loft room over half the cabin available for additional sleeping accommodation.
The cabin is non smoking and we do not allow pets.
Bed linen is not provide although there are extra blankets and pillows.
Guests take full responsibilty for cleaning the cabin and returning it to the condition in which they found it on arrival.
Heating for both the cabin itself and cooking is provided by a wood fired stove and a cast iron range (logs are provided). There is a propane fuelled fridge (gas bottle provided). There is no freshwater supply directly to the cabin, so we provide several cannisters of drinking water – lakewater can be used for washing purposes. There is a single 220 V in the cabin with a 4-way trailing socket.
The toilet is in a seperate outhouse 30 metres from the cabin.
We provide a barbeque for outdoor cooking (charcoal not included?) as it is not permitted to light fires in the woods surrounding the property.
This property provides a unique opportunity to stay in a tranquil location with immediate access to the surrounding woodland. Engaging and peaceful walks are garanteed anytime with berries and mushrooms available during their season. If you are visiting the area during the hunting season then the cabin provides an ideal base for hunting trips in the area.
Rates & Prices:
Weekly rates 6825 SEK, daily rate (min. 3 days) 1000 SEK per day. Weekend rate, fri – sun 3000 SEK
For bookings and/or further information call Fride Andertun on 070-3372585 or
When searching the internet use following search words:
Timmerstuga, stuga, fritidsboende, sjönära, fritidshus, jaktstuga, semesterboende, turistboende, ALV, Bullerbyn, Katthult, Lönneberga
Shop: 4 km
Pharmacy: 20 km
Swimming: 20 m
Banking: 4 km
Bus Stop: 3 km
Fishing: 20 m
Golf: 25 km
Nearest neighbor: 1 km
Lake: 20 m
Forest: 10 m
Hiking trails: 10 km
Prices and availability dates
|L||Low season: Contact the owner for prices|
|H||High season: 6825 SEK/Week, 975 SEK/Day|
Arrival and departure day: Saturday
577 50 SILVERDALEN
Phone: +46 495-40815
Mobile: +46 703372585
Pets not allowed
Network coverage for mobile phone
Â» Woodshed with view!: 4 + 2 Beds
Â» Winterised cottage, 7+2 beds: 7 + 2 Beds
Â» Typical Swedish wooden house: 6 + 1 Beds
Â» Typical Swedish wooden house: 6 Beds


text:
The Jaffe Group has kicked off 2018 with 3 new publications.
- Xi Gong, et al., Ozone in China: Spatial distribution and leading meteorological factors controlling O3 in 16 Chinese cities. Gong and her coauthors examined ozone (O3) concentrations in 16 Chinese cities and developed a statistical model to estimate the maximum daily 8-hour (MDA8) O3 during 2014–2016. They found that the Generalized Additive Model (GAM) captured 43-90% of daily O3 variations. They also identified the leading meteorological factors that affect O3 for each city. Read the full paper here.
- Pao Baylon, et al., Impact of biomass burning plumes on photolysis rates and ozone formation at the Mount Bachelor Observatory. Baylon and his coauthors examined biomass burning (BB) events at Mt. Bachelor Observatory (MBO) during the summer of 2015. Biomass burning can emit large amounts of aerosols and gases into the atmosphere. These plumes contain compounds that react with sunlight to produce ozone, a health hazard to sensitive individuals. The photochemistry in BB plumes is poorly understand. Baylon and his coauthors addressed this knowledge gap by using MBO data to calculate ozone production rates and comparing these values with modeled values. Read the full paper here.
- Lei Zhang, et al., A quantification method for peroxyacetyl nitrate (PAN) using gas chromatography (GC) with a non-radioactive pulsed discharge detector (PDD). Zhang and his coauthors developed a method for continuous peroxyacetyl nitrate (PAN) measurements using gas chromatography with a non-radioactive detector. PAN is a known precursor of ozone. Their method has high accuracy and is more readily deployable in field campaigns than the traditional gas chromatography method that utilizes a radioactive detector. Read the full paper here.


The Beatles’ 16th evening show at the Cavern Club took place on this date.
Overall this was their 54th appearance at the Mathew Street venue, which would soon be world-famous due to its association with The Beatles.
Also on this day...
- 2015: The Beatles’ first contract sells for $75,000
- 1977: UK album release: Ringo The 4th by Ringo Starr
- 1969: John Lennon reveals he is leaving The Beatles
- 1968: Recording: Piggies, Glass Onion
- 1967: Filming: Magical Mystery Tour
- 1966: BBC interview with George Harrison
- 1964: Live: Paramount Theatre, New York City
- 1962: Live: Cavern Club, Liverpool (lunchtime)
- 1960: Live: Indra Club, Hamburg
Want more? Visit the Beatles history section.


text:
[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Rockville Centre 7-19-1976 by L.L. No. 7-1976. Amendments noted where applicable.]
It is declared to be the public policy of the State of New York and the Village of Rockville Centre to preserve, protect and conserve freshwater wetlands and the benefits derived therefrom, to prevent the despoliation and destruction of freshwater wetlands and to secure the natural benefits of freshwater wetlands, consistent with the general welfare and beneficial economic, social and agricultural development of the state and Village.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
- FRESHWATER WETLANDS
- Lands and waters of the Village of Rockville Centre, as shown on the Freshwater Wetlands Map, which wetlands contain any and all of the flora and fauna described in Article 24 of the Environmental Conservation Law of the State of New York.
- FRESHWATER WETLANDS MAP
- A map on which are indicated the boundaries of any freshwater wetlands in the Village of Rockville Centre.
- Any corporation, firm, partnership association, trust, estate, one or more individuals, or any unit of government or agency or subdivision thereof.
- The presence in the environment of man-induced conditions or contaminants in quantities or having characteristics which are or may be injurious to human, plant or wildlife, or other animal life or to the property.
- The Village of Rockville Centre.
- VILLAGE BOARD
- The Village Board of the Village of Rockville Centre.
- VILLAGE CLERK
- The Village Clerk of the Village of Rockville Centre.
A permit shall be required for any form of draining, dredging, excavation, removal of soil, mud, sand, shells, gravel or other aggregate from any freshwater wetland, either directly or indirectly; and for any form of dumping, filling or depositing of any soil, stones, sand, gravel, mud, rubbish or fill of any kind, either directly or indirectly; for erecting any structures, roads, driving of pilings or placing any other obstructions, whether or not changing the ebb and flow of the water; for any form of pollution, including but not limited to installing a septic tank, running a sewer outfall, discharging sewage treatment effluent or other liquid wastes into or so as to drain into a freshwater wetland; and for any other activity which substantially impairs any of the several functions served by freshwater wetlands or the benefits derived therefrom which are set forth in Article 24 of the Environmental Conservation Law. These activities are subject to regulation, whether or not they occur upon the wetland itself, if they impinge upon or otherwise substantially affect the wetlands; provided, however, that no regulation shall apply to any area more than 100 feet from the boundary of such wetland or any such lesser or greater distance therefrom as determined by the Department of Public Works of the Village of Rockville Centre and approved by the Village Board.
The depositing or removal of the natural products of the freshwater wetlands by recreational or commercial fishing, shellfishing, aquaculture, hunting or trapping shall be excluded from the regulated activities where otherwise legally permitted and regulated.
The activities of farmers and other landowners in grazing and watering livestock, making reasonable use of water resources, harvesting natural products of the wetlands, selectively cutting timber, draining land or wetlands for growing agriculture products and otherwise engaging in the use of wetlands or other land for growing agricultural products shall be excluded from regulated activities and shall not require a permit hereunder, except that structures not required for enhancement or maintenance of the agricultural productivity of the land and any filling activities shall not be excluded hereunder, and provided that the use of the land designated as a freshwater wetland upon the Freshwater Wetlands Map at the effective date thereof for uses other than those referred to in this section shall be subject to the provisions of this chapter. Each farmer or landowner who intends to conduct an activity described in this section which would otherwise be regulated shall notify the Department of Public Works of the Village of Rockville Centre, in writing, of his intention to engage in such activity, stating the approximate acreage to be affected, the general location thereof, the use or uses to be made of such land and the methods to be employed.
Public health activities, orders and regulations of the Department of Health of the County of Nassau shall be excluded from regulated activities. Copies of all such public health orders and regulations affecting wetlands shall be filed with the Department of Public Works of the Village of Rockville Centre. The Chief Engineer of the Department of Public Works of the Village of Rockville Centre may request modification of such orders or regulations if he deems said modification necessary to implement the policy of this chapter.
Any person proposing to conduct or cause to be conducted a regulated activity upon any freshwater wetland within the town shall file an application for a permit with the Village Clerk. In the event that the freshwater wetland is located in more than one village or town, said application shall be filed with the County Clerk of Nassau County. Determination of the application shall be made by the Village Board in accordance with applicable law and any rules and regulations as may be adopted by the Commissioner of Environmental Conservation of the State of New York. Each application shall include a detailed description of the proposed activity and a map showing the area of the freshwater wetland directly affected, with the location of the proposed activity thereon.
The application fee shall be $50.
No sooner than 30 days and no later than 60 days after the receipt of an application hereunder, and after notice of application has been published by the applicant in two newspapers, one having general circulation in the Village and the other having general circulation in the Town of Hempstead, the Village Board shall hold a public hearing on said application, unless no notice of objection has been filed or unless the Village Board, upon the advice of the Chief Engineer of the Department of Public Works of the Village of Rockville Centre, finds the proposed activities to be of such a minor nature as not to affect or endanger the balance of systems within the wetlands, and in those cases the public hearings shall be waived.
In granting, denying or limiting any permit, the Village Board shall consider the effect of the proposed activity with reference to the public health and welfare, fishing, flood, hurricane and storm dangers, and protection or enhancement of the several functions of the freshwater wetlands and the benefits derived therefrom, which are set forth in Article 24 of the Environmental Conservation Law.
A duly filed notice, in writing, that the state or any agency or subdivision thereof is in the process of acquiring any freshwater wetlands by negotiation or condemnation shall be sufficient basis for denial of any permit.
In granting a permit, the Village Board may limit same or impose conditions or limitations designed to carry out the public policy set forth in this chapter and require a bond in an amount and with surety and conditions satisfactory to it securing compliance with the conditions and limitations set forth in the permit. The Village Board may suspend or revoke a permit if it finds that the applicant has not complied with any of the conditions or limitations set forth in the permit or has exceeded the scope of the activity as set forth in the application.
The Village Board shall state upon the record the findings and reasons for all actions taken pursuant to this section.
A review of the determination of the Village Board shall be within a period of 30 days after the filing thereof, pursuant to the provisions of Title 11 of Article 24 of the Environmental Conservation Law or Article 78 of the Civil Practice Law and Rules. Any owner of the wetland affected and any resident or citizen of the Village shall be deemed to have the requisite standing to seek review.
Appeals from any determination or order of the Village Board shall be taken before the Freshwater Wetlands Appeal Board in accordance with the provisions of Article 24 of the Environmental Conservation Law.
The institution of judicial proceedings to review a determination or an order of the Village Board shall be taken only in accordance with the terms and provisions of Article 78 of the Civil Practice Law and Rules.
Any person committing an offense against this chapter, or any section or provision thereof, shall be guilty of a Class B misdemeanor, punishable by a fine not exceeding $250 for each such offense.
This chapter shall become effective upon completion of the Freshwater Wetlands Map pertaining to the Village of Rockville Centre.

domain: geography


New knob for broadcast filter on Instant
New knob which are added for broadcast filtering on Instant
Starting from 4.3 onwards, broadcast filter knob will have additional new knob “unicast-arp-only” .
When set to “Unicast-arp-only”, IAP allows all the broadcast and multicast frames as it is, except converts ARP requests to unicast and send frames directly to associated clients.
The existing broadcast filter knobs do not help address the use-case where customer wants applications using Broadcast/Multicast to work seamlessly, but still benefit from the containment capabilities provided by “Broadcast filtering” knob.
Since ARP is the major contributor to broadcast, the new knob converts this to unicast and lets other BC/MC traffic pass through fine ensuring all protocols work fine.


text:
Buffet type restaurant. Seafood Vietnamese: You have small grill near your table and wide variety of raw seafood and meat. You cook and eat. Staff helps you from time to time. GU BBQ “Enjoy your meal” with BBQ Buffet with only 220k.
Address: 1A Tran Quang Khai Street, Nha Trang City

domain: food


text:
When it comes to the holidays, we jingle all the way for Christmas. With traditional Christmas recipes ranging from appetizers to dinner to dessert, entertaining ideas and Christmas cookie recipes galore, we’ve got everything you need to make merry.
This party appetizer was inspired by a dish I saw on an episode of Top Chef. I simplified it a little and tweaked the flavors a bit. These mushroom roll-ups can be made ahead and reheated in a 250° oven for 10 minutes. —Lillian Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia


text:
TurboAnt X7 Pro: A Scooter That’s as Light and as Powerful as It’s Name
The TurboAnt X7 Pro electrical scooter is a solid competitor in the budget traveler category, with a strong stem, incredibly smooth acceleration, and lightweight speed. With a tested top speed of 25.4 kmh, the X7 Pro isn’t the fastest entry-level scooter yet it trips smooth and also steady.
Pretty portable and user friendly
It’s a wonderful design for new riders as it compacts most of the transportability as well as user-friendly functions that we appreciate most, including a little folded up footprint, light-weight build, fast folding that locks into setting for very easy transportation, an ergonomic thumb throttle, as well as a high-mounted headlight.
It isn’t ultraportable since the handlebars do not fold up, yet the stem locking mechanism really feels particularly strong as well as the securing clasp is very easy to clip to the fender when folded.
The TurboAnt X7 Pro has folded up measurements of 109 cm long by 43 cm large by 46 centimeters high. The handlebars are 42 centimeters vast and the deck to handlebar elevation is 99.1 centimeters tall, which is a comfortable configuration for a lot of bikers.
What I Truly Like
Entering this with a vital mind, there are honestly a great deal of things to such as regarding the Turboant X7 Pro electrical scooter. I had pretty large expectations as I was very satisfied with the initial version as well as I can currently claim with confidence that I wasn’t pull down.
My preferred attributes of this electric scooter is:
The detachable battery – It makes charging the scooter a lot less of a hassle as I don’t need to bring a filthy scooter up numerous flights of staircases just to bill it. I leave the electrical scooter body in the cellar as well as bring the battery pack up for a fee instead.
The improved range – The variety is a gamechanger. A lot of entry-level scooters struggle with poor range and unstable battery efficiency but the X7 Pro is a significant step in the right direction with its 360Wh battery. 15.2 miles per charge in a real-life riding examination is excellent for an electrical scooter this budget-friendly.
The larger 10-inch air tires – The flight high quality and level of smoothness instantaneously got better with the tire dimension upgrade. They soak up extra road vibrations as well as handle visuals as well as fractures better thanks to the increased ground clearance. You additionally really feel a whole lot much safer when transforming or leaning thanks to the larger small surface area with the ground.
The amazing value – I discover it definitely incredible that Turboant has the ability to bring a lot worth to the consumer at such an inexpensive price. Considering the cost, the Turboant X7 Pro is absolutely one of the best electrical scooters today.
For a budget electric scooter, the X7 Pro sticks out among its peers. Couple of other scooters in the exact same category can match its performance. Maxing out at 20 mph, the Turboant X7 Pro is fast and take advantage of the high torque provided by the 350 W power electric motor. The scooter can tackle hillside qualities of up to 20%. Cyclists will be impressed by the smooth velocity regulated by the rubber throttle.
To help the cyclist preserve control of the scooter– also at broadband– Turboant set up a three-way braking system, consisting of a Digital Braking System (EBS), back disk brake, as well as rear foot brake. This system can bring the scooter to a stop in seconds, with a braking range as brief as 16.4 ft.
Outstanding value for cash
Comfortable to ride
Cruise ship control
Large, luxurious tires
It’s worth stating service warranty since when you’re spending this much money, you anticipate that any type of problems will certainly be dealt with by the firm you’re buying from.
Turboant offers a six-month service warranty, and includes an additional 6 months on for scooters bought through its site. You can obtain the service warranty expansion if you buy from Amazon, but at the time of evaluation the X7 Pro wasn’t available from Amazon UK or United States.
If you required to make a service warranty case, the procedure depends upon when the issue has occurred. In the initial week you have the option of a fixing, replacement or a reimbursement. Afterwards and until one month you can choose a repair work or substitute and also afterwards, the scooter would certainly have to be sent to your nearby repair service centre (they remain in the UK and Germany for European purchasers) at Turboant’s cost.
If you’re experienced with a screwdriver and Allen trick, parts for fixing can be sent out to you so you can fit them yourself.
Should You Purchase the TurboAnt X7 Pro Electric Scooter?
Why the hell not? If you remain in the marketplace for one, then the TurboAnt X7 Pro makes a superb starting point. Straightforward procedure integrated with performance makes this an excellent bargain, and certainly something to think about as a choice to taking the bus or vehicle.
It could be a little light on features, but so what? You do not necessarily intend to mess around with applications, or multiple operations, simply to actually start relocating the scooter and also, as a result, yourself. It is the simplicity of the X7 Pro that makes it a prime challenger for your cash money if you’re looking for to buy a PEV such as this.

domain: design


text:
Motivating the Overweight Child
Motivating overweight kids to exercise starts with their biggest role models: Their parents.
It's one of those tricky parental situations. How do you encourage an overweight child to exercise without causing the child to reject exercise altogether as a kind of parent-enforced chore?
It turns out that encouraging a child to exercise doesn't have to be all that tricky. Parents wield a great deal of influence over their child's exercise habits pediatric sports experts say. Believe it or not, your kids look to you as an exercise role model.
"Parents need to be setting a good example," says Paul Ribisl, PhD, a professor in the health and exercise science program at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, N.C. "Since exercise is not included in schools, children need to have planned exercise in their life.” Ribisl says parents should insist on an hour each day of moderate to vigorous activity for good health and the prevention of obesity.
Parents' Attitudes Count
Research studies show that parents' attitudes about exercise and weight play important roles in keeping a child's weight healthy. At least one parent must participate in the weight loss process for any hope of long-term success, according to a study published in the International Journal of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders.
Another important reason to get the whole family involved is that obesity runs in families: Obese parents tend to have overweight children. For young children if one parent is obese the odds of the child being obese as an adult is threefold, whereas if both parents are obese the odds that that child will be obese as an adult increases to more than tenfold. Although the causes of obesity involve many factors, environment strongly influences the degree of overweight.
Parental involvement has never been more important. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 17% of American children aged 2 to 19 were overweight, up from 11% previously.
"Parents of overweight, and particularly obese children that are inactive, should have the child assessed by their pediatrician or a health care professional before initiating any sport or strenuous exercise or activity," says Ximena Urrutia-Rojas, DrPH, an assistant professor in the department of social and behavioral sciences at the University of North Texas Health Science Center's school of public health.

domain: medical


text:
Seth Ennis Gets Engaged, Shares Engagement Story in New Song ‘Xmas’ [Listen]
Seth Ennis has announced his engagement, and he's sharing the story behind his proposal in a new song that he posted online titled "Xmas."
The Georgia-raised county singer-songwriter turned to Instagram on Dec. 23 to share a snippet of the new song, accompanying it by simply writing, "She said yes."
The lyrics to the romantic pop-country ballad detail how he planned for a year in advance to ask his love to marry him at Christmas, beginning with a man-to-man chat with her father the previous holiday season.
"I bet you didn't know at Christmas / I was talkin' to your daddy / I told him me and you are in love / And I just wanna make you happy / Forever and ever, keep loving you better, and never give up or leave / Baby, next Christmas I'm gonna ask you to marry me," he sings to begin the love song, which then carries forward as he struggles to keep his big plans a secret over the course of the next year.
In a case of life imitating art (or is that art imitating life?), Ennis posted a picture of himself and his girlfriend — now fiancee — Janna Nevil on Wednesday (Dec. 26), joyously celebrating with champagne glasses.
"Merry Christmas from the future Ennis’," he writes to accompany the pic. "Peep the link in my bio if u wanna hear the story." The link leads to the full version of "Xmas," which you can listen to by clicking on the video at the top of the post.
Ennis moved to Nashville in 2013 and established himself as a writer, scoring a cut with Tyler Farr, "Our Town," in 2016. That same year he released his debut single, "Woke Up in Nashville," and he released an EP, Mabelle, in 2017 via Arista Nashville. Ennis opened for Little Big Town on the UK leg of their Breakers Tour in 2017, and they lend their signature harmonies to his latest single, "Call Your Mama," which is the first song we've heard from a project that is to be announced.
See Which Country Stars Got Engaged or Married in 2018:

domain: artistic


June 22, 2020
As per the report titled ‘Global Automotive tire pressure monitoring system Market Size study, by Technology ( Direct TPMS, Indirect TPMS), by Vehicle Type( Passenger Vehicle, Light Commercial Vehicle, Heavy Commercial Vehicle), by Sales Channel ( OEM, Aftermarket) and Regional Forecasts 2019-2026’, available with Market Study Report LLC, global automotive tire pressure monitoring system market is projected to see remunerative growth through 2026.
Shifting consumer preference towards adoption of driver assistance systems (DAS) in vehicles and rising concerns over road accidents are driving the growth of global automotive tire pressure monitoring system market.
A tire-pressure monitoring system (TPMS) is an automated device that monitors air pressure of tires in different vehicles. This system provides real-time tire pressure data of the vehicle through a gauge or a pictogram display or through a simple low-pressure cautionary light.
The primary goal of TPMS in automobiles is avoiding unsafe driving conditions by informing or flashing warning when at least one tire is significantly under-inflated. This leads to improved vehicle supervision, reduced tire wear, enhanced fuel economy, and less braking distance thereby ensuring vehicle & passenger safety. Apart from this, technological advancements, government regulations mandating the installation of TPMS, and increasing vehicle production across the globe are other factors fueling the product demand.
Request sample copy of this Report: https://www.marketstudyreport.com/request-a-sample/2589952/
Notably, global luxury car sales is projected to increase from 176,500 units in 2018 to 181,000 units by 2023, as stated by Statista. Hence, spike in luxury cars sales along with growing consumer desire for improved safety features are expected to present lucrative growth avenues for the industry. However, high cost of TPMS may negatively impact industry outlook during the forecast period.
Considering the geographical landscape, global automotive tire pressure monitoring system market is split into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of the World. Asia Pacific market is touted to emerge as a leading contributor over the assessment period, owing to factors such as rapid growth of the automotive sector, upsurge in demand for luxury vehicles and aftermarket installation of TPMS.
Major industry players include Dunlop Tech GmbH, Sensata Technologies, Inc., Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC, Nira Dynamics AB, WABCO Holdings Inc., NXP Semiconductors N.V., Pacific Industrial Co., Ltd., ZF Friedrichshafen AG, Denso Corporation, and Dill Air Controls Products, LLC.


Kim Kardashian continues sharing her child’s milestones via social media, as the first-time mom Wednesday posted an image of her daughter North, just moments after the toddler accomplished a major milestone.
“Our baby girl finished one week of swimming lessons today then took her 1st steps right when she got out of the pool!!!!” Kim, 33, wrote on her Instagram page. “Mommy & Daddy are so proud of you!!!!”


It’s officially fall and almost winter, which means that the phenomenon known as seasonal depression, or seasonal affective disorder (SAD), is beginning to manifest. Welcome back to my blog, and for blog number 19, I will write about seasonal depression and how to mitigate it or even hopefully prevent it.
What exactly is seasonal depression? In my own words, seasonal depression is essentially the state of feeling depressed, or more depressed or sadder than normal during the fall and winter because of the lower temperatures and darker or less brighter days. Seasonal depression is commonly known to some as the “fall blues” or “winter blues”.
I personally experienced seasonal depression during my first winter as a college student at the University of Notre Dame. It hit me suddenly in the month of December, just as finals were approaching. I became sad and despondent for the majority of the time, and was not able to function normally. It was not until I was hospitalized for a little over a week and prescribed antidepressants that I no longer felt negatively affected by my seasonal depression.
Seasonal depression is definitely preventable or able to be mitigated, and here are some tips that I have to help you all reading this blog.
The first piece of advice I have for you to avoid seasonal depression is to exercise frequently, if not daily. Cardio exercise is great because during it, you are much more likely to release endorphins that naturally make you feel good. The more endorphins you release, the less likely you are to feel sad or be depressed. And I will always stress that staying in good physical shape will lead to good mental health because good mental health results in and from good physical health.
Another piece of advice that I have is to try to get outside and enjoy the sunshine as much as possible. Naturally, light will make you generally feel less sad or depressed. Some doctors recommend light therapy from lamps that produce light while you sleep or sit at a desk while working. Personally, I would consult with a doctor before purchasing or using any lamp that generates light for you. A caveat that I have for bipolar people is that it is known that these lamps can potentially cause mania. There is no point in trying to cure seasonal depression via lamp therapy if it causes mania, which can be extremely harmful.
Sleeping well is another way to combat seasonal depression. If you tend to sleep less or poorly, your chances of feeling depressed or anxious, which can ultimately lead to feeling depressed, will increase greatly. Consistently getting a good night’s sleep will help you combat seasonal depression and depression in general.
Antidepressants will definitely make you feel less sad or depressed, but you cannot take them unless they are prescribed by a psychiatrist. All medications have side effects, so it is best to avoid them at all costs, unless the seasonal depression is a severe case and your psychiatrist prescribes them for you to take.
Being social and interacting with loved ones or friends can help you overcome seasonal depression or the fall or winter “blues”. By spending more time with those who are close to you, you naturally feel happier and less sad or depressed. You don’t have to necessarily hang out with your friends or family members if you don’t have time; a simple phone call or FaceTime will work as well.
In short, thank you for reading my blog on seasonal depression and how to mitigate it or even hopefully prevent it. I hope I have raised awareness about seasonal depression. If you have any questions about seasonal depression or any of my other blog posts, do not hesitate to email me at: email@example.com. Also, if you would like to receive email notifications about further blogs that I will post, please subscribe via email at the bottom of the home page. In addition, please share my blog site with friends and family!


4 x USB 3.0 - Network (RJ-45) - HDMI - DisplayPort - Audio Line Out - Thunderbolt - Wired
£157.94 inc vat
£131.62 ex vat
This product is only available to buy when in stock
Order Code: STA-102677
This USB-C™ dock gives you all the connections you need to turn your USB-C enabled laptop or tablet into a fully capable workstation, with support for a single external 4K HDMI® monitor or ultrawide monitor. With USB Power Delivery 2.0 (85W), you can power and charge your laptop as you work, eliminating the need to use a separate power adapter with your laptop. It's the perfect companion for your MacBook Pro or other Thunderbolt™ 3 equipped laptop or tablet.Create a 4K HDMI workstation
The USB-C dock helps you maximize your workspace, ideal for smaller or shared work areas using one monitor. The dock expands the display capabilities of your laptop, connecting to an HDMI display with support for resolutions including: 4096x2160 @ 30Hz, 3840 x 2160 @ 30Hz, 2560x1600 @60 Hz, 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz.
Create an immersive experience by connecting the USB-C dock to an ultrawide or ultrawide curved monitor with 21:9 aspect ratio (3440 x 1440p @ 60 Hz), to emulate a multi-display set-up and gain exceptional picture quality.Ample connections
The dock provides four USB 3.0 (Type-A) ports to connect peripherals such as your mouse or keyboard. It also includes a USB 3.0 fast-charge and sync port, a Gigabit Ethernet port (with PXE Boot support), and a combined 3.5 mm audio and microphone port.Universal support
Compatible with Mac and Windows®, this universal dock works with USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 enabled laptops.
The DK30CHDPDUE is backed by a StarTech.com 3-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.
Why not Tell A Friend about this product, all you need to do is fill out their information below and click send.
Get your order delivered the next working day for £5.99, available when ordering Monday - Thursday and before 17:00 on that day if the product is in stock and your payment has cleared.
Get your order delivered the next working day before 12:00pm for £10.98, available when ordering Monday - Thursday and before 17:00 on that day if the product is in stock and your payment has cleared. Some orders if via PayPal and the first customer order may not clear in time.
If you need your order at the weekend, for £12.58, you can specify the day you wish to have it delivered to you, Saturday or Sunday providing your order has been placed by 17:00 on the Friday before.
Economy delivery is available on all orders of any value being shipped within the UK.
£57.73 inc vat


Profiling shower trolley variable heightPRODUCT CODE: 1310ST
This unique innovation has been designed to facilitate shower bathing and hygiene routines, for patients and residents with a wide range of postural and cognitive challenges. It’s three section profiling mattress platform can be adjusted to provide specific postural support in the four key regions of the anatomy - the head, back, seat, and legs. Providing maximum safety, support, and comfort it is also kind on the care provider thanks to its variable seat and platform height adjustment.
Care workers can maximise their comfort and safety using this function which enhances their wellbeing. This is also a mobile patient transfer system and can be used to transfer patients and residents in the horizontal or seated position.
. Multi-position posture management
. Variable height mattress platform
. Comfortable profiling mattress
. Waterproof mattress with high sides
. Lockable security side rails
. Comfort pillow and optional body belt included
. Retracting stabilising chassis
. 160kg SWL


text:
(STMW) -- More than 220 flights were canceled at Chicago airports Saturday morning because of the large snow storm that hit the East Coast over the weekend.
Airlines have canceled more than 170 flights at O'Hare International Airport, according to the Chicago Department of Aviation. Midway International Airport canceled more than 50 flights.
Travelers should check the status of their flights with their specific airlines for more details, the department said. Nearly 200 flights were canceled Friday due to the storm.
Snow has blanketed parts of the mid-Atlantic since Friday, including Baltimore and Washington, D.C., according to the National Weather Service. Some areas have seen more than two feet of snow.
To check the status of your flight, click here.
(Source: Sun-Times Media Wire © Chicago Sun-Times 2016. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.)
for more features.


text:
Soil: Bale, Boomer, Clear Lake, Cole, Coombs series
Block House Vineyard was originally planted in 1836 by George C. Yount after receiving the Rancho Caymus land grant from General Vallejo. The name Block House stems from George C. Yount’s first Kentucky-style defense outpost in the frontier west of the Mississippi River. This vineyard is thought to be amongst the oldest in all of Napa Valley.
The eastern portion of the Yountville AVA is comprised of multiple alluvial bands of both sedimentary soils and clays as well as riddled with volcanic outcrops. With its close proximity to the San Pablo Bay, Block House Vineyard is a relative cool growing region, often times blanketed with cold wet air until the early afternoon; this cool climate allows sufficient hang time for Vin Clair and Vin Rubis, as well as our sparkling rosé.
Nestled 1,500 feet above sea level in the eastern hills of Napa Valley lies Cougar Rock Vineyard. This unique 1,200-acre estate (550 acres under vine) rests in Foss Valley, an original path of travel for the early settlers between the California coast and the Sacramento Valley.
The Pinot noir blocks for brick & mortar consists for three different clones: 777, 115 and Pommard 4. The granite-laden and dusty red clay soils create an intense mineral component in the wine, while the opulent fruit characteristics from the Dijon clones (777 and 115) crossed with the structure-driven Pommard clone serve as the backbone for this bright and focused Pinot Noir.
The Chardonnay blocks for brick & mortar lie in what we like to call, "The Valley in the Mountains." Sitting upwards of 1,450 feet in elevation, the Chardonnay is grown on the Foss Valley floor resulting in a wonderfully long growing season with cool nights, allowing the natural brightness of this Chardonnay to streamline through the mid-palate and finish. Our small parcel is one of the rockiest portions of the vineyard block, further complementing the vineyard as whole in this mineral-driven Chardonnay.
FAULT LINE VINEYARD
AVA: Sonoma County
Sub-AVA: Sonoma Coast
Elevation: 1,000 feet
Soil: Laggier loam, volcanic rock
Perched at nearly 1,000 feet in the eastern mountain range of Petaluma on the Sonoma Coast, Fault Line was originally planted Pre-Prohibition in the 1880’s. The current vines are nearly 30 years old. Running through the property is the Rodgers Creek Fault, which created an uprising of different volcanic soils. Hidden in the vineyard is a petrified forest as well as rocky, well-drained Laniger and Raynors soils throughout the vineyard, creating the beautiful minerality that has become the hallmark of our Fault Line Vineyard wines.
FORT ROSS VINEYARD
AVA: Sonoma Coast
Sub-AVA: Fort Ross-Seaview
Elevation: 1,200-1,800 feet
Soil: Hugo series; Hugo-Boomer complex
Fort Ross Vineyard is the located less an one mile from the Pacific Ocean, making it the closest vineyard to the ocean in California. Residing over 1,200 feet above sea level, Fort Ross Vineyard basks in beautiful bright sun for the majority of the growing season. That said, the extreme weather shifts within the vineyard from calm and clear to blustery and stormy creates a truly unique winegrowing climate.
Block 3 Chardonnay at Fort Ross Vineyard is 100% Hyde Clone, known for its structure and density in the palate. The rolling hills of Block 3 create multiple different elevations and aspects to the sun, further increasing the complexity and layering within the wine. Soils in this Chardonnay are Hugo-Boomer complex are underlain with weathered sandstone and shale. With most Chardonnay blocks in the vineyard planted on the more clay-laden soils, our Chardonnay block produces some of the best minerality in the entire vineyard. The shallow, rocky soils coupled with the cool climate and bright sun produces a wine with beautiful salinity and saltiness, a wonderful homage to the close proximity to the Pacific Ocean.
LA PERLA VINEYARD
AVA: Napa Valley
Sub-AVA: Spring Mountain District
Elevation: 1,400-1,700 feet
Soil type: Volcanic, sedimentary rock
At 1,700 feet elevation with hillside slopes upwards of 25% grade, La Perla Vineyard is the definition of a mountain vineyard and truly treacherous terrain to grow Pinot Noir. In far northwest of Napa Valley, the cold air from the Pacific Ocean creeps over the Mayacamas Mountains, draping itself over Spring Mountain, creating the perfect framework of cold nights and a long growing season for Pinot Noir.
La Perla Vineyard is riddled with shallow volcanic soils with intermittent patches of sedimentary and calcareous rock. Meter by meter plantings of this site with over 4,000 vines/acre results in smaller vines with smaller, more concentrated and powerful Pinot Noir clusters and berries. Coupled with the fact this vineyard is organically farmed, this rocky, hillside block is ideal for our single vineyard brick & mortar Pinot Noir.
MANCHESTER RIDGE VINEYARD
AVA: Mendocino County
Sub-AVA: Mendocino Ridge
Elevation: 2,050 feet
Soil: Ornbaun series
Manchester Ridge Vineyard resides four miles inland from Point Area, perched over 2,000 feet above the Pacific Ocean. All vineyards must be 1,200 feet in elevation or higher to be included in Mendocino Ridge AVA. These peaks rest above the dense clouds and fog that often times blankets the region, creating seemingly islands in the sky surrounded by Redwood and Douglas fir trees. These ridge tops receive beautiful and intense sunshine throughout the growing season and with only 75 planted acres in the entire wine growing region, Mendocino Ridge is one of the most exclusive AVAs in California.
The Pinot Noir and Chardonnay we source from Manchester Ridge Vineyard creates some of the brightest, most mineral-driven wines we produce. The cool, maritime climate coupled with the intense year-round sunshine creates a long growing season where the fruit has ample time to develop complexity. The well-drained Ornbaun soils at Manchester Ridge Vineyard are primarily weathered sandstone, a hallmark of the coastal mountain tops.
SWEETWATER SPRINGS VINEYARDS
AVA: Sonoma Coast
Sub-AVA: Russian River Valley
Elevation: 200 feet
Soil type: Yorkville-Laughlin clay-loam complex
Sweetwater Springs Vineyard is located on Westside Road in Healdsburg. With its temperate climate of mild days and cold nights due to its proximity to the Russian River, Sweetwater Springs Vineyard is an exciting location for our Russian River wines.
Oriented with a west-southwest facing slope, Block 28 - planted to Pommard Clone Pinot Noir - is the sole source for our Sweetwater Springs Pinot Noir. Riddled with shale and granite rock, the Yorkville-Laughlin clay-loam complex soils limit vigor and increases the complexities of the fruit, further concentrating and intensifying our Sweetwater Springs Vineyard Pinot Noir.
Planted on a lower swale next to the small creek running through the property, the Sweetwater Springs Vineyard Chardonnay is 100% Dijon Clone 548. Known for its high fruit quality and aging potential, Clone 548 exhibits bright apple notes, as well as deep stone fruits. The cold microclimate of this block further exemplifies the fresh, bright natural acidity of Clone 548 as well as the site as a whole - the trademark for our Sweetwater Springs Vineyard Chardonnay.
AVA: Sonoma Coast
Sub-AVA: Petaluma Gap
Elevation: 100 feet
Soil: Clear Lake Series
West Block is located in a cool, wind-blown area of Petaluma Gap in the Sonoma Coast AVA. Planted in the early-90’s to the Joseph Phelps clone of Syrah, this vineyard block is oriented east-west allowing even ripening during the long, extended growing season. The close proximity to the San Pablo Bay create a maritime climate that further accentuates the cool climate for Petaluma. The soils are derived from decomposed sandstone and shale, adding intense structure and complexity to our West Block Syrah.


text:
Educational Activity Scope
The AAHKS Annual Meeting is designed to provide practicing orthopaedic surgeons with research-based, state-of-the-art information on diagnosis, surgical and non-surgical treatment options and overall management of hip and knee conditions.
This educational activity includes the review of the most current scientific research study findings, faculty and participant discussions and interactive symposia. It covers multiple clinical topics such as primary and revision total hip arthroplasty, primary and revision total knee arthroplasty, non-arthroplasty, infection, complications other than infection as well as health policy.
The Meeting is aimed at improving overall surgeon competence related to the care of patients with arthritis and degenerative disease.
Upon completion of this educational activity, participants will be able to:
- Synthesize the most current research study findings in hip and knee condition management
- Evaluate various surgical and non-surgical treatment options (e.g., primary total joint arthroplasty, revision total joint arthroplasty, non-arthroplasty) in hip and knee condition management
- Assess the efficacy of new treatment options through evidence-based data
- Interpret relevant healthcare policy
The American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) designates this live and livestream activity for a maximum of 18 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Following the Meeting, AAHKS will email an evaluation. At the end, you will be given a link to log in and claim CME hours.
Review disclosures for the AAHKS program and AAHKS courses. These are posted closer to the Meeting.
Past Meeting Resources
You can view abstracts from paper presentations given at AAHKS Annual Meetings starting with 2015.

domain: health


text:
On Tuesday, May 1st, 2012, Occupy Wall Street activists prepared for a nationwide series of demonstrations calling for a "general strike".
International Workers' Day (also known as May Day) is a celebration of the international labour movement. May 1 is a national holiday in more than 80 countries and celebrated unofficially in many other countries.
Occupiers from New York, Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay area, Chicago and more than 100 other cities joined forces with immigrant rights groups and labor unions on May 1st, 2012 for a nationwide series of demonstrations billed as a "general strike".
With the motto, "No work, no school ... don't bank, don't buy. " Union workers and Occupiers marched and rallied side by side.
To document the historic moment, thousands of New Media videographers and filmmakers hit the streets to take part and capture the intentions of a movement that represents the new revolution of the people, one that is continuously rallying against the hijacked government that is today run by corporations.
This is a beautiful documentary of the event as it happened through the eyes of a handful of autono-media artists, students, and occupiers. With four camera teams consisting of LA Film School's talented up and coming filmmakers that included Karen Cuellar, Jose Sousateles, Andrey Capelson, Jon Grant and Andy Herrera, this short film conveys the perseverance of the 99% in our battle against the corruption and greed of an embedded system guarded well by the wealthy and remainder 1%.
Directed and edited by Bianca Smith, produced by Ben Jumper, Bianca Smith, and yours truly, Yvonne de la Vega. Watch it here, on YouTube or at Occupy.com's WATCH page.
Love & As Always,


dship Carrier’s Charlie delivers last flexible product for Balder Future project
Only a couple of months after joining the dship Carriers fleet, the eco-friendly F-500 type MV Charlie delivered the last flexible product for the ten risers for Havfram’s Balder Future EPCI project.
Havfram, formerly known as Ocean Installer has continued to make progress at the job for Vår Energi and reached another major milestone with MV Charlie delivery. The MV Charlie is equipped with two Liebherr cranes, featuring a lifting capacity of 250 metric tons each, and has a deadweight of 12,385 mt.
After placing a contract with NOV in late 2019, one of the biggest of its kind in the North Sea, a significant amount of hardware has been designed, engineered, manufactured, transported and subsequently installed. Nine loadouts and deliveries were required to handle the volume of hardware, comprising nearly 90 kilometres of flexibles, multiple MWA anchors and structures, diverless bend stiffener connectors, annulus vent gas monitoring cabinets and more.
April has seen the final delivery and loadout of the last flexible product for the ten risers, which will subsequently be installed in 2023 when Havfram will also hook up the refurbished Jotun A FPSO. Balder Future EPCI project was awarded in a consortium to Havfram and Baker Hughes in 2019.
The upgrade of the Jotun FPSO is part of Vår Energi’s investment in increased oil recovery from the Balder field in the North Sea. The Balder Future project will extend the life of the field (PL 001) by 2045, giving Norway’s oldest license a lifetime of 80 years.
In addition to the upgrade of the Jotun FPSO, 13 new production wells and one water injection well will be drilled on the field. The project aims to extract another 136 million barrels of oil equivalent (Mboe).


text:
Scene 7: Back at the Arena
View This Storyboard as a Slide Show!
Create your own!
Like What You See?
This storyboard was created with
Kay is annoyed that his brother, Arthur, forgot his sword. When Arthur arrives back at the arena, he brings a sword. Little does he know that sword could change his life.
Kay: "My useless brother forgot my sword!"
Back at the Arena
Gwyn: "Do not be so hard on him, he seems kind.
Saffir: "And he has an honest face."
Kay: "Where did you get this sword?"
Arthur: "It was stuck in a stone--in the forest by the cathedral."
Kay: "Yes father, I did."
Ector: "The sword--is that..?"
Edith: "You freed it from the stone, yourself?"
Over 14 Million
Create My First Storyboard


Financial tips for the New Year: Saving and budgetingPosted: Updated:
As the New Year and decade begins, many people have saving money as a resolution.
News 12's Kristie Reeter spoke with money expert and podcaster, Jamila Souffrant, who has managed to save $169,000 in two years.
Souffrant recommends first logging into all your financial accounts and getting a clear understanding of your starting point. So with getting organized, it is also understanding what you owe and how much you have in your bank accounts.
"It really is important and the budget is literally just telling your money where to go it is being proactive about what is going on,” she says.
Souffrant says that getting support is crucial. She says that surrounding yourself with people who are positive reinforcements when it comes to money is really important and that doesn't have to be a best friend or someone in real life. It can also be like an online community or spaces that encourage you to do better with your money.
Souffrant herself has a social media presence, where she gives reminders on making the most of their money.
Finally, Souffrant tells people not to be afraid to invest in themselves.
“I always say, if you are looking to earn more money, if you are looking to learn how to invest, take the time,” she says. “So whether that is time money or resources to learn about those things."


Hello, I just joined the site and thought that I would introduce myself. I am a semi-retired wildlife biologist and range scientist. I live in far southwestern New Mexico (about as far south as you can get without being in Mexico and about as far west as you can get without being in Arizona). I am a hunter, hand loader and avid outdoorsman. Other hobbies include fishing, hiking, photography and piddling around in the shop. I own and shoot many different rifles and handguns but, for fun, I turn to my lever guns. I have two Marlin Model 1893s, one in .30-30 and the other in .25-36, and a very nice Model 39A. I am on the hunt for a .38-55, but so far I have been frustrated. I may have to opt for one of the Cowboy rifles to satisfy my itch until I find an 1893. I am looking forward to learning lots of new things about Marlin rifles, especially their lever guns. Glad to be aboard!


Buy Ryze Tello Drone:
Bluetooth Remote: for iOS devices
Battery Charging Station:
Support Ready Set Drone and get perks:
Great drone deals on Amazon:
The Ryze Tello drone is here. It includes a DJI flight controller, Intel processor, and intelligent flight modes. It is small, nimble and fast. It flies using the Tello app on your smart phone, so flying this drone is a different experience. We fly it in slow and fast rates, try the different intelligent flight modes, and test it in the wind. Is the Ryze Tello drone right for you? It is $99 and packed with tech, but how does it stack up to other popular drones priced under $100? Our test and review should help you decide for yourself!
For more drone and technology content like this, please subscribe to Ready Set Drone!
Join the Ready Set Drone Flight Crew:
The main camera I use is the Panasonic Lumix FZ300
Pricing & Specs:


Maduru Oya National Park
|Maduru Oya National Park|
Savanna grasslands of Maduru Oya National Park
|Location||Eastern and Uva Provinces, Sri Lanka|
|Area||58,850 hectares (227.2 sq mi)|
|Governing body||Department of Wildlife Conservation|
Maduru Oya National Park is a national park of Sri Lanka, established under the Mahaweli development project and also acts as a catchment of the Maduru Oya Reservoir. The park was designated on 9 November 1983. Providing a sanctuary to wildlife, especially for elephants and protecting the immediate catchments of five reservoirs are the importance of the park. A community of Vedda people, the indigenous ethnic group of Sri Lanka lives within the park boundary in Henanigala. The park is situated 288 kilometres (179 mi) north-east of Colombo.
Degradation of Precambrian rock has effected in the creation of a mature mantled and undulating peneplain, disturbed by many prominent remnants of erosion (rock outcrops) and ridges. Imposing topographic feature is the 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) long range of rocky mountains of the south-west of the park. The geographical regime includes alluvium deposits and Miocene limestone. The major soil type is the relatively fertile but easily eroded red earth. Water systems of the park made up 15% of the land area, include five reservoirs; Maduru Oya, Ulhitiya, Ratkinda, NDK, and Henanigala reservoirs and tributaries of the Mahaweli and Maduru Oya rivers. Situated in the dry zone of Sri Lanka, the climatic conditions are dominated by the north-east monsoon, which persists from October to February. The mean annual rainfall is 1,650 millimetres (65 in) and the mean annual temperature is about 27 °C (81 °F), and overall evapotranspiration rates usually exceed precipitation levels.
History and cultural heritage
Maduru Oya National Park is one of the four national parks designated under the Mahaweli Development Project. The other three are Wasgamuwa, Flood Plains, and Somawathiya. An ancient sluice on the old ruptured earthen bund of the Maduru Oya was discovered in the 1980s. The sluice made up of stone slabs and bricks, is about 30 feet (9.1 m) high, 30 feet (9.1 m) wide and 219 feet (67 m) long. The upper sluice was built in two phases, the first of which dates to before the 6th century BC. The lower sluice is believed to be older than that. Buddhist ruins of shrines, temples, dagobas, statues, and hermitages are found in Henanigala, Kudawila, Gurukumbura, Ulketangoda, and Werapokuna belonging to various periods of Sri Lankan history. Early Brahmi inscriptions from first to third century AD have been discovered in Kandegamakanda. Vedda people, the indigenous people of Sri Lanka, numbering less than a thousand people, live in Kandeganwela, Kotatalawa, Dambana and other places before the declaration of the park. The temple of Mahiyangana of great importance to the Veddas is situated outside the park. The Veddas, said to be descended from King Vijaya and Queen Kuveni, were living in Sri Lanka long before the arrival of the Sinhalese people from India 543 BC. They are traditionally hunters and gatherers and have increasingly relied on small cultivation for their livelihood. Although the community living in Dambana have preserved their traditional lifestyle to some degree.
The park lies entirely in the dry zone although the park's southern boundary is near the intermediate zone. The climax community of the area is tropical dry mixed evergreen forests characterized by Drypetes sepiaria, Chloroxylon swietenia, Manilkara hexandra, Pterospermum canescens, wood apple Feronia limonia, Cassia fistula, and Dimorphocalyx glabellus. However a majority of the forests within the park had been severely exploited for shifting cultivation. This has effected in secondary forests and vast stretches of open plains dominated by grasses. The herbaceous stage is succeeded by shrubs and the thicket stage is characterized by Trema orientalis. Among the first trees to appear is Pterospermum canescens, Drypetes sepiaria, and Manilkara hexandra. Maduru Oya Dam is surrounded by parkland, kept by periodic fires. A number of woody plants occur around the reservoir. A rare and endemic tree Vatica obscura, the only Dipterocarpaceae species to occur in the dry zone, is found in limited locations on the banks of the Maduru Oya and Gallodai Aru. Exotic teak Tectona grandis is included in the north-eastern region of the park.
The importance of the park's fauna is its richness, which includes a number of endemic species. Threatened mammal species include elephant Elephas maximus, of which there were 150-200 before the establishment of the park, sloth bear Melursus ursinus, leopard Panthera pardus, and water buffalo Bubalus bubalis. A 2007 study showed that the current elephant population was around 150 to 200. Other mammals are toque monkey Macaca sinica, common langur Presbytis entellus, jackal Canis aureus, fishing cat felis viverrina, wild boar Sus scrofa, Indian muntjac Muntiacus muntjak, spotted deer Cervus axis, and sambar C. unicolor. Small mammals include porcupine Hystrix indica, black-naped hare Lepus nigricollis, Indian pangolin Manis crassicaudata, squirrels, rats and mice. European otter Lutra lutra has also been reported in the park. Maduru Oya National Park is one of the recorded habitats of the grey slender loris Loris lydekkerianus.
The park's diverse aquatic avifauna includes painted stork Mycteria leucocephala, white-bellied sea eagle Haliaeetus leucogaster, grey pelican Pelecanus philippensis, great cormorant Phalacrocorax carbo , and little cormorant P. niger. Notable forest species are endemic Sri Lanka junglefowl Gallus lafayetii, the rare broad-billed roller Eurystomus glaucurus (possibly the only dry zone haunt), common tailorbird Orthotomus sutorius, shama Copsychus malabaricus, black-hooded oriole Oriolus xanthornus, and woodpecker Dendrocopos nanus. Endemic red-faced malkoha (Phaenicophaeus pyrrhocephalus) also occurs. The reservoirs harbor several species of bird including Oriental darter Anhinga melanogaster, spot-billed pelican Pelecanus philippensis, Asian openbill Anastomus oscitans, black-headed ibis Threskiornis melanocephalus, and Eurasian spoonbill Platalea leucorodia.
Park reptiles include the Indian star tortoise (Geochelone elegans), common monitor (Varanus bengalensis), water monitor (Varanus salvator), black-tailed python (Python molurus), krait (Bungarus spp.), common cobra (Naja naja), mugger crocodile (Crocodylus palustris), and estuarine crocodile (Crocodylus porosus). Other reptiles associated with aquatic habits are Indian black turtle (Melanochelys trijuga) and Indian flap-shelled turtle (Lissemys punctata). Of fishes barbs (Barbus spp.), giant gourami (Osphronemus goramy), snakeheads (Channa spp.), catfish (Siluriformes) and exotic tilapia (Tilapia mossambica) are predominant in the reservoirs.
Encroachment of the wetland area, poaching, illegal timber felling are serious problems within the national park. The park has been invaded by alien species Lantana camara. The Nilgala jungle corridor has been proposed to link Maduru Oya National Park with Gal Oya National Park which would provide a more contiguous wildlife habitat. Unplanned colonisation of land in the park by persons expecting to obtain land deeds to land under the Mahaweli development project is showing an increase. This has resulted in a considerable disturbance to the wildlife of the park. Since then the squatter number about 1500 has been resettled in established Mahaweli settlements. As part of Mahaweli Project Vedda people from several villages have been resettled in Henanigala. The removal of Veddas has been widely publicised. Feared effects of the Accelerated Mahaweli Development Programme include conflicting interests between wildlife and settlers in the areas of the park that are bordering the development area: elephants and wild boars raid and damage crops, while cattle and other domesticated animals tress into the park. Constructing dam, tunnels and roads has caused badly scattered landscapes in few villages. Maduru Oya reservoir is covered with the harmful floating weed Salvinia molesta.
- The national Atlas of Sri Lanka. Department of Survey. 2007. p. 88. ISBN 955-9059-04-1.
- Green, Michael J. B. (1990). IUCN directory of South Asian protected areas. IUCN. pp. 228–231. ISBN 978-2-8317-0030-4.
- "Reservoirs of Maduru Oya National Park". Sri Lanka Wetlands Information and Database. IWMI. 2006. Archived from the original on October 7, 2011. Retrieved 28 August 2010.
- Senarathna, P. M. (2004). Sri Lankawe Jathika Vanodhyana [National Parks of Sri Lanka] (in Sinhala). Sarasavi Publishers. pp. 166–171. ISBN 955-573-346-5.
- Perera, B. M. A. Oswin (8–10 October 2007). "Status of Elephants in Sri Lanka and the Human-Elephant Conflict" (PDF): 14–22. Archived from the original (PDF) on 7 July 2011. Retrieved 26 August 2010.
- Perera, M. Sandun J. (2008). "A Review of the Distribution of Grey Slender Loris (Loris lydekkerianus) in Sri Lanka" (PDF). Primate Conservation. 23: 92. doi:10.1896/052.023.0110. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2009-02-05.


How Does A Rangefinder Work
Shooting is a wonderful sport, but it is also an artform. You have to take into account a number of factors from distance to wind. Sometimes you learn to judge these various aspects using your senses, other times you employ tools. One of the tools that many shooters turn to is range finders. Being able to use a range finder includes knowing how they work.
Today we are going to discuss rangefinders and how they work. Knowing this will help you to better master their use. It will also help you to gauge when to use one and when the information you are getting might be compromised from misuse or the wrong environment.
What Is A Rangefinder?
As the name implies, a range finder is a tool that is employed to determine the distance from a person to an object. While you may encounter a lot of different rangefinder brands out in the world, most of them work using the same principle, a laser. You may see a laser rangefinder referred to as a LRF.
How Does A Rangefinder Work?
Hearing that a rangefinder uses a laser people either think that it is very simple or very complicated. The explanation behind the technology is quite simple. A LRF emits a laser from a point in the device. This laser is sent downrange at the target. When the laser hits your target the signal bounces back to a receiver on the unit.
Scientists have established how long it takes a laser to travel. When the receiver takes that signal, the time that it takes to send and then receive back the signal is calculated then converted into distance. Your range finder will then display the distance to you on a display.
Depending on the make and model of LRF that you have, you can usually change the display to show different distance measurements.
You will find that there will be some variation in performance among laser rangefinders depending on the brand, model, and year. Various different implementations of LRF work better than others. Typically, you will notice almost identical performance when you choose a LRF from a top brand. As such, when the shot matters, we always recommend looking for the best brand you can find.
How to Use a Laser Range Finder?
At the most basic you take your laser rangefinder and point it at your target, making sure to get the reticle to a solid point on the target. Press the range finding button once you feel as if you are on target. The device will return you a distance reading. This is only the simplest use of the device though.
To get the most accurate reading from your LRF you will want to learn about the different features of your laser rangefinder. The manual from your device will help you to find the specific features and how to use them. Fog, rain (even drizzle), and other such atmospheric issues can cause problems for your rangefinder. Utilizing features of your LRF will help to compensate for various environmental and user factors.
Another great way to ensure you get the most accurate measurements possible is to spend time checking distances from your shooting spot to various objects around you. Try to find noticeable objects such as trees with distinguishable features.
Factors to Consider When Using a Laser Rangefinder
Learning about the various factors that can interfere with a laser rangefinder will help you to better use it. The LRF will become a valuable tool in your kit. At the same time the laser rangefinder is a tool that may not be best suited for every situation. The information you are about to read will also help you to determine whether or not you should employ your rangefinder.
Clear View of Target
A laser rangefinder works best when you can get a completely unobstructed view of your target. Mist, fog, and similar mostly transparent obstructions may be able to be compensated for. Other issues such as branches will obstruct the beam of the laser.
The magnification and glass of your LRF can also make a real difference in getting a clear view of the target. If you can’t see the target in the first place, you won’t be able to get a laser to it. Determine how far out you will want to be able to see and get the appropriate magnification level. Also look for a LRF that has quality glass behind it.
Being able to reach out to your target with the laser is important when trying to use an LRF to find distance to target. Poor quality lasers will experience problems when trying to travel over distance. Look for a powerful laser that is able to push out to the distances you want to shoot at.
A high-quality laser will also help you to compensate for fog and other obstructions.
Size of the Laser Receiver
The receiver that your unit utilizes is known as an aperture. The larger that the aperture is, the more information that it is able to collect. If you plan to use a smaller aperture unit, know that you will not be receiving as much data for the LRF to process.
Size of Target
Target size plays a big role in the ability for the unit to gather a proper distance reading. The larger a target is, the more likely that the beam will actually be able to hit the target and return accurate measurements. All of the various factors that can mess with the beam of a laser can also cause the laser to diverge from where you are targeting. At distance, even a small amount of interference can make a difference at range.
Vibration of Platform
A platform that is moving at all or otherwise exposed to vibration will interfere with the ability for a laser rangefinder to work properly. The LRF may not be able to get the signal back. If it does get the signal back, chances are that the accuracy will be poor.
Take all of these factors into account when trying to shoot with a laser rangefinder. One of the most important things you can do though is to get a quality laser rangefinder that is specifically designed for the purpose that you are getting it for. For example, don’t buy a golf laser rangefinder instead of a shooting one. This will allow you to get the best results and the information you need for your purpose.


text:
Peruse China's oldest library at Tianyi Ge near our hotels in Ningbo
Now one of China's busiest trading ports, Ningbo has an ancient heritage. Visit Tianyi Ge to marvel at the beautiful gardens of China's oldest library, or wander around the massive Tiantong Temple, founded in AD 300. When you're ready to return to the present, go shopping amid the bright lights of Tianyi Square or stroll along the river to eat tang yuan dumplings at a cafe on the Old Bund.
I would like to stay at ...
My kind of trip is ...


VIEIRA IS THE IDEAL COACH, IN THEORY
If you’re a soccer fan — or a fan of any sport, really — what’s the no. 1 trait you want the head coach of your favorite team to possess? Beyond a genius-level IQ, it’s adaptability. As a fan, there’s nothing more frustrating than a thick-headed, inflexible coach who trots out the same tired gameplan week after week after week, despite a wealth of evidence that screams out, “It doesn’t work, dummy, try something else,” but of course, he’s too stubborn to do so.
[ MORE: Check out previous editions in the MLS Rewind archive ]
Major League Soccer – Week 2
|Result||Recap & Highlights|
|Orlando 1-1 Chicago||Recap, watch here|
|NE Revs 0-0 DCU||Recap, watch here|
|Impact 3-0 Red Bulls||Recap, watch here|
|RSL 2-1 Sounders||Recap, watch here|
|Rapids 1-0 Galaxy||Recap, watch here|
|Crew SC 1-2 Union||Recap, watch here|
|Dynamo 5-0 FCD||Recap, watch here|
|SKC 2-1 Whitecaps||Recap, watch here|
|NYCFC 2-2 TFC||Recap, watch here|
|Quakes 2-1 Timbers||Recap, watch here|
Two games into his first gig as a first-team boss, New York City FC head coach Patrick Vieira is anything but stubborn. In fact, he’s proven to be a fairly resourceful, clever tactical tinkerer. A quick look at NYCFC’s roster indicates a wealth of quality in central midfield (Andrea Pirlo, Tommy McNamara, Federico Bravo, Mix Diskerud, Frank Lampard and Kwadwo Poku), which is great in any league in the world not named Major League Soccer, but given MLS’s strict roster and salary rules, possessing that kind of depth in one area of the field can mean but one thing: you’re going to come up wildly short in another area, and true to form, NYCFC are totally devoid of any kind of quality wide players.
So what did Vieira do during Sunday’s 2-2 draw with Toronto FC to get the most out of what he has? He started two-thirds of the above listed six players (Lampard is currently out injured, while Poku was a healthy scratch) in a four-man central midfield (call it a 3-6-1, or an old-school W-M) on the teeny-tiny, narrow field at Yankee Stadium. Who needs wide players when the field might or might not meet FIFA and MLS’s mandatory minimum width of 70 yards? Dummies, that’s who.
With Bravo playing the role of destroyer next to Pirlo, the Italian maestro had by far his best game since signing for the Bronx outfit last summer (106 touches, 84 passes attempted at an 81 percent completion rate, three key passes and a should-have-been assist on an absolute peach of an over-the-top ball); Diskerud and McNamara were clever in their interplay (they also pressed incredibly well, far up the field) underneath David Villa, who led the line just as you’d expect a World Cup and two-time European Championship winner to do.
In short, it was functional; it was effective; and more than anything, it was a joy to watch. TFC were genuinely caught off guard by such an unexpected tactical wrinkle, and it took them more than an hour to crack the code an produce anything of merit from open play. Sure, Vieira won’t catch anyone by surprise the next time he throws out the four-man central midfield, but Sunday’s tactical deviation served a valuable lesson for all: let us not be afraid of new coaches with new ideas coming to MLS, for it’s those ideas that might just set them apart and on the pathway to success. In theory, Vieira’s everything you want your coach to be — adaptable, idealistic, and far from afraid to buck any trend.
TEAM OF THE WEEK
Goalkeeper: Andre Blake (Philadelphia Union)
Defenders: Laurent Ciman (Montreal Impact), Victor Cabrera (Montreal Impact), Jose Goncalves (New England Revolution)
Midfielders: Ignacio Piatti (Montreal Impact), Chris Pontius (Philadelphia Union), Marcelo Sarvas (D.C. United), Calum Mallace (Montreal Impact)
Forwards: Dom Dwyer (Sporting Kansas City), Sebastian Giovinco (Toronto FC), Andrew Wenger (Houston Dynamo)
(CO-)PLAYER(S) OF THE WEEK
Dom Dwyer and Chris Pontius are my choices for co-Players of the Week, for two very different reasons — their two-goal performances in 2-1 victories for their respective teams aside.
Dwyer bagged 22 goals in league play in 2014 before falling back to earth in 2015, when he scored just 12. This year, Dwyer intends to break the all-time league record by scoring 30 goals. Nos. 1 and 2 came Saturday night as Sporting KC knocked off the Vancouver Whitecaps, last year’s Western Conference regular season runners-up, thanks to Dwyer’s first-half brace. If nothing else, I needed an excuse to post his opening golazo one more time.
Pontius’ last brace in league play was nearly four years ago — June 24, 2012 — thanks in large part to a rash of injuries that limited him to just 51 appearances over his final three seasons with D.C. United (6 goals, 4 assists combined). The season prior, 2012, he bagged 12 goals and four assists en route to his first (and only) MLS Best XI selection. It’s been a long road back to relevance for Pontius, but he looked healthy as ever in Saturday’s 2-1 away win over Columbus Crew SC. Here’s to Pontius’ name appearing in many more MLS Rewind columns this season.


text:
Only a few days to go: We’re raising £25,000 to keep TheyWorkForYou running and make sure people across the UK can hold their elected representatives to account.Donate to our crowdfunder
I was giving the cost for 1983–84, which is when the rates will apply, of the reliefs over indexation. That is what would be necessary if the law were not changed. We would have indexation. That is the increase over indexation.

domain: economics


text:
MLB Power Rankings Week 26: 2015 Season Wrap Up
By Dave Holcomb
21 of 31
Sep 27, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Santiago Casilla (46) and catcher Trevor Brown (56) celebrate after defeating the Oakland Athletics 5-4 at O.co Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports
11. San Francisco Giants
The odd-year curse? Don’t worry, the Giants will win next season.

domain: sports


text:
I am an almost stay-at-home mother of two little boys. (Ages 3ys and almost 1.) I'm married to the pickiest eater I've ever met (and I have a sister who won't eat anything green or anything that crunches...this includes cereals and fruit.) I like to try new things and love decorating cakes. I want to make cakes that look like the ones my husband's aunt makes and taste like my brother-in-laws mother's.
My favorite things to cook
Green Bean casserole...because it's simple and it makes my husband and 3yr old so happy. :o)
My favorite family cooking traditions
I think the only thing I've ever seen my mother cook is meatloaf. I also seem to recall eating skillet hamburgers every day for a month.
My cooking triumphs
I single-handedly made Thanksgiving dinner while I was six months pregnant with my first child. It was my first attempt ever at turkey and the only thing not from scratch was a Mrs. Smith's Apple Pie. (The menu: Roasted turkey, potato casserole, garlic mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, pumpkin, sweet potato, and pecan pies, corn casserole, salad, yeast rolls, roast beef, and a gravy.
My cooking tragedies
I've tried several times to make Panetonne (an italian sweet/fruit Christmas bread). It's my husband's favorite. My third and most recent attempt actually made it to the oven. Let's just say that if houses in FL were built out of my bread...hurricanes would be no problem. We joked about using loaves of it to build a playhouse for our children.


text:
Biographical Sketch of Lynn N. Keffer at the Poison Pie Publishing House.
Lynn Keffer, April, 2011. Photo by David Keffer.
Lynn N. Keffer was born in Daegu, South Korea. She was raised in St. Paul, Minnesota and graduated from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. She is currently a graduate student at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. She has contributed illustrations to several books from the Poison Pie Publishing House.
Books by Lynn N. Keffer from the Poison Pie Publishing House


text:
Room Mom Extraordinaire: Painting Pumpkins party, for when the kids are older and can actually paint something...
The 11 Best Pretty Painted Pumpkins
Paper plate pumpkins easy Halloween craft idea for toddlers and preschoolers.
Virtual Book Club for Kids
pumpkin painting party Chili Apple bob Bonfire Photo booth
Throw a pumpkin painting party this Fall! via Uncommon Designs
Polly Jones: Mixed Media
Natural Form Artists
So cool!! 5 Tips for Hosting a Pumpkin Painting Party -- plus free printable invitation #party #halloweenideas
Halloween Ideas 2014
35+ Ways to Decorate Pumpkins Without Carving Henna-Inspired Use puff paint to draw on an intricate Henna-inspired design.
Great Halloween inspired table decoration.
Halloween Wedding Inspiration!
15 of the best hand painted, no carve pumpkin ideas & designs
The latest on Gym Bunny Mummy, a parenting & lifestyle blog


text:
The polished rose gold colored stainless steel case, made of pure, high quality, medical-grade stainless steel (316L), in combination with the black colored modern milanese strap, provides the classic BERING look. The fine workmanship of the milanese strap gives the watch a refined, almost noble touch. A dial with rose gold colored index points and protected by crystal clear, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal perfectly completes the classic look.
Perfect for the truly unique fashionista! From nearly clear to clearly captivating, combine gorgeous drops...
Meditate on the ritual of waves rising and falling in harmony with the moon. Medallions...
Join the Flock!