Mike Miles, George Conditt IV, Selton Miguel In International Play
TCU’s Mike Miles, Iowa State’s George Conditt IV, Kansas State’s Selton Miguel are all participating in international play this week.
Miles is participating in scrimmages with the 2021 FIBA U19 World Cup team, as they prepare for the 2021 FIBA U19 World Cup, which begins this weekend.
Conditt and Miguel are competing for Puerto Rico and Angola, respectively, in FIBA Olympic qualifying tournaments. Former Kansas star Andrew Wiggins and former Texas star Tristan Thompson are also playing for the Canadian team in FIBA qualifying.
Conditt scored nine points and grabbed four rebounds for Puerto Rico in a 90-83 loss to Italy on Wednesday in group play.
Puerto Rico actually had a seven-point halftime lead, and led the game by as much as 17 points in the second quarter.
Puerto Rico will continue to play in qualifying on Saturday in bracket play. It will play the first-place team from Group A, which could be Serbia, the Philippines, or the Dominican Republic.
Earlier this week, Miguel and Angola opened up its qualifying play against Poland. In that first game, Miguel had four points, one rebound, one steal and one blocked shot.
Poland ended up winning the game, 83-64.
Angola then played Slovenia, which was led by Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic. The Slovenians won, 118-68, with Doncic playing just 17 minutes. That loss eliminated Miguel and Angola from group play and from the opportunity to play in the Olympics.
Wiggins and Canada defeated China, 109-79, with Wiggins scoring 20 points in the victory. The Canadians move on to the semifinals this weekend, needing two more wins to qualify for the Olympics.
Miles, meanwhile, chipped in seven points, four rebounds, two assists and one steal in 24 minutes in Team USA’s final scrimmage in Latvia on Thursday, as the USA defeated Spain, 61-60.
With the last scrimmage out of the way, Miles and the rest of Team USA will begin opening round play against Turkey on Sunday. Team USA’s head coach is Miles’ boss at TCU, head coach Jamie Dixon.
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Talking Food with Cory Bahr: Smash Burger
We are back again. We are cooking our double-double here at the restaurant today. It's our hamburger that's been on the menu since day one. We're using grass run farms, grass-fed beef, no added hormones, antibiotics and delicious product. And I'm going to kind of walk you through it. The recipes will be on chefcorybahr.com for all the other things that go along with it, but I'm just gonna walk you through the process. The way we do it. This is a pound of ground beef. So we're gonna make two sets out of this. Just take 'em, being this is a smash burger. You just roll them up the little balls like that. This goes pretty quick because we want to keep these burgers about medium-rare.
Pop your bricks on the stove and you literally smash. While that's going, clean off our station. This is one of our homemade buns made by our pastry chef Savannah and there's nothing better to toast a bun with than some butter. So we put a lot of butter on there. While the burgers are cooking, we add a generous amount of salt... an equally generous amount of pepper. These are supposed to be kind of messy.
Exactly what we're looking for. And then this is one of our secret weapons. This is an onion and smoked bacon jam.
And then it wouldn't be a double-double. Without double the cheese and four slices of American cheese. You could be a cheese snob if you want, but nothing tastes better than that melty American cheese on a great hamburger. So what you're looking for, you want to get that bun nice and toasty. We're going to give it a little bath and some water... Just to steam it up.
There's our cheese all nice and melty. Just smash it down too. Yummy, that's what you want.
Gonna stack it on top of each other. And while we're doing that, we're going to come over to our bun. We're going to add some of our homemade special sauce. Top and bottom just like that.
Lots of our bread and butter pickles. There you have it. Here's our double-double with grass run farms, grass-fed beef.

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Les Battées is a place where you can go for a walk, visit a chateau and eat great food. The rooms are very nice and furnished in style. If asked in advance, you can have vegetarian, vegan or even gluten-free dinner of 3 courses + aperitif and tea/coffee. I really appreciated this because looking for a restaurant where I could eat for 23 euros and have vegetarian + gluten-free meal is impossible in the area. Moreover, having the dinner with the owner and other guests was a very pleasant bonus.
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- A guest house set in the beautiful countryside of Southern Burgundy.The house is an Eighteenth century vignerons gentilhommerie set in its own wooded parkland. We grow our own vegetables, make our own jams and produce honey from the bees in our orchard. Our speciality - vegetarian evening meals. ... more less
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The Fallen Idol finds innocence and inquisitiveness at odds with corruption, violence, desire, deceit - all the stuff that grown-ups trade in.
The Fallen Idol stands as one of the great films about looking, about perspective, about the way we watch and interpret not just film plots but each other.
As a portrait of the sometime destructiveness of innocence and as a sharp fresco of post-war Britain, this movie is a little masterpiece, an idol that has never fallen.
It's a masterful and unsentimental child's-eye view of the cold, hard adult world.
An indelible portrait of childhood's confusions, disillusionments and inevitable lost innocence.
Remains one of those classics that makes you thankful you haven't seen them all.
One of the movies' great treatises on the projection and (ultimate) limitations of a child's inner-world.
Written by the great Graham Greene, the film builds up pressure subtly over time, creating an entire narrative around the cascading consequences of dishonesty.
The Fallen Idol is a fascinating film for how it manages to develop inner turmoil and for its earnest interest in the perspective of a child.
The Fallen Idol is one of the best achieved examples in cinema of seeing the world through the eyes of a child.
In some ways an even more brilliant contraption than "The Third Man," and with a third act that might be superior, too.
The film is first-class entertainment.
Nicely executed by Richardson and the rest of the cast. One of the best of the British thrillers.
Lies, sometimes, are an act of kindness. Many times I hasten to add. The imagination of a lonely child is ignited by a meek man in love. The man, as played by the extraordinary Ralph Richardson, is a mass of contradictions and yet we understand him. Married to a shrew and in love with Michele Morgan no less. Carol Reed is not a director that comes immediately to mind when one lists the greatest directors of all time, but in my book, is right up there with the very best. No other director has been able to bring Graham Green to the screen with its spirit so gloriously intact. Guilt and fear as riveting entertainment. Suspenseful, funny and beautiful to look at. Go try to top that.
Literally about a boy who idolizes someone and finds out their not all that they thought they were. An okay movie, but not very exciting.
With more suspense and twists than half the "thrillers" out there today. Bobby Henrey would eat HJO for breakfast.
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With the pandemic having brought normality to a halt and sacrifices being made, you have to stop, take a step back and really question who is speaking out for the people that need to be heard on serious matters – matters that can possibly revolutionise the national economy for a long time; not to mention bridge the uncanny gap between sports and politics. Two words are important right now as we reflect on 2020:
After spearheading a movement to ensure underprivileged children access to free school meals during the summer holidays, 22 year old England and Manchester United player Marcus Rashford was honoured with an MBE by the Queen.
Rashford’s campaign to end child food poverty created a social media frenzy of support and attention form the government.
“Following private and public approaches, I once again invite Number 10 to sit around the table with the taskforce so that, together, we can collaborate on how best to combat child food poverty in the UK,”
The petition, created by Rashford in October 2020, beckoned the UK Government to provide meals during ALL holidays for school children, and for free school meals to be extended to households who are on universal credit.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI), is a form of scientific advancement where robots and computer programmes have an ability to make decision independently and get closer to the way we, humans, think. Development of AI has a huge role to play in future. Today we can see driveless cars being tested, self-operating space shuttles being sent to Jupiter and even a robotic waiters waiting to welcome you at certain restaurants. However, when it comes to the future of AI, the scene is bigger and better than ever. So without any further delay, let us take a sneak peek into 5 upcoming Artificial Intelligence technologies that the world is eagerly waiting for-
1. Flying Vehicles
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AI enthusiasts like us grew up hoping that someday ‘Back to the Future’ will become a reality. Well, future has not disappointed us so far. After years of waiting and dreaming, we can finally see an actual flying car to take us anywhere and everywhere.
At last, prototypes of the first-ever flying vehicles were unveiled by AeroMobil, a Slovakian company. The vehicle shown was road-ready and has storable wings. It will have the capacity of navigating for road traffic as well as airspace. It will also have real-time sensors for smooth air traffic. And what more, these cars are expected to be available commercial within the next 24 months!
While imagining a world free of traffic is quite exhilarating, the question is how safe will these flying cars will be? And imagining the high cost of AI, it is expected that these cars will probably unaffordable by the general public. All we can do now is wait and watch the future unfolding itself.
2. AI Robots
In the past 10 years, we have seen autonomous drones and weapons used for war intelligence and gaining a stronghold over enemies. But soldier robots sometimes referred to as ‘killer robots’ are going to be an entirely different phenomenon. They will have the capacity to locate, track as well as shoot targets, without any human mediation.
While the concept of an AI soldier robot with a free-will is more scaring than astonishing, it is already in trial phases across many parts of the world, including Korea. At present, big nations are trying to build soldier robots which would help human soldiers in assisting during war times. However, some AI enthusiasts are skeptical as to how making a war all the more dangerous by including killer robots is going to bring peace in this world.
3. Robot Firefighters
We are having a difficult time finding things that AI is actually not capable of doing. Whether it is making breakfast, cleaning the office or fighting fire, AI has taken every space in our normal life activities.
In near future, firemen might be able to get critical help from AI technology for putting out fires much more efficiently and quickly. This help will come though fire-fighting robots. But the big question here is will the human firefighters be completely replaced by robots? Not exactly. In situations like a fire in a building, we need more human tact and a bit of technology to be successful in our jobs. Because when it comes to saving lives, we cannot take our chances with technology alone right?
4. AI Doctors
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When we say AI doctors, you must have imagined human-size robots wearing white coats and nurse-shoes and walking around with a stethoscope right? Well, it is not exactly like that.
Healthcare robots or AI doctors will help doctors in diagnosing as well as treating patients. This will be via SRT (speech recognition technology) and learning patient’s conditions for delivering better personalized experience. In future, you will have your own AI healthcare agent who will be available 24×7 to help you with any medical need. For instance, if you have a sore throat or cold feet, your AI healthcare agent will look into the database and your medical history and provide you with right medications, approved by the doctors. They can also recognize signs of imminent dangers such as stroke and take immediate steps such as alerting the nearest ER. This will be a common phenomenon in future and will be especially beneficial for older citizens. How cool is that!
5. Prototype Human
If you have seen the movie ‘Transcendence’ you will understand what we are talking about here. In that movie, Johnny Depp becomes immortal by uploading his mind into a computer’s head. The thought is astounding and terrifying at the same time.
Nobody wants to die. While it is true that the people who dream of becoming immortal picture themselves as forever young, a similar new AI technology of Prototype Human has been brought into existence, making these dreams almost a reality. Recently, a new robot head was created named Bina-48. This robot is named after its maker’s real-life wife, and looks like a replica of her. Bina-48’s mind is uploaded with real Bina’s memories, thoughts and feelings. This robot version can carry out a smooth conversation and answer questions. These human prototypes will very soon become your artificial afterlife. So if AI is your life and you want to become immortal, you have two options; either make your own AI prototype or become a Vampire. No kidding!
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MO Tested: Rev'It Oxygen Shirt And Pants
Increasing rider comfort on hot rides
Even if you’re wearing fully-perforated or mesh riding gear, you’re going to get hot while riding in summer heat. The minimized airflow inside of less-than-fully-vented leather or textile jackets and pants only exacerbates the problem. However, no matter what protective gear you have on, your body will sweat during higher temperatures. The trick is getting air to flow over the sweat and cool your body through evaporation. Rev’It’s Oxygen Shirt and Pants aim to move moisture away from the rider’s body for a cooler, more pleasant ride.
The Oxygen Shirt and Pants are base layers meant to be worn against the skin. For optimal effect, they should be snug but not overly tight. While moisture wicking clothing is nothing new, the stitching techniques and variable weaves used in the Oxygen’s construction do assist in the evaporation of moisture. For example, the chest features a “3D airvent zone” which is woven in such a way as to allow perspiration to evaporate quickly. Being in a prime location for ventilation via a zipper or jacket perforations makes it fairly obvious when air hits moisture at speed. For those who say they get the same effect with a cotton t-shirt, the difference is that the Oxygen’s 93% polyaramide content allows the shirt/pants to dry much quicker than cotton, maximizing the effect without leaving you wet for extended periods.
Rev’It uses a variety of weaves to increase the surface area of the Oxygen garments, thus promoting evaporation. As with the chest, the shirt’s back receives what the manufacturer dubs a “climate control unit.” To my eye, it simply looks like a different weaving pattern, roughly the size of a back protector, that creates more space for air movement. Various patterns are also found on the underarms and the backs of the knees where moisture tends to collect when in a riding position. While I’m certain the names for the different sections are marketing speak, I recognize that different areas will benefit from evaporative assistance since airflow is limited in the underarms and on the back beneath armor. Finally, Rev’it states that special ribs on the elbows, shoulders, and knees also help to keep those areas warmer in cold weather by providing an insulating layer of air – a claim that I was unable to check during SoCal spring and summer riding.
Those who read my review of the Rev’It Replica Jacket and GT-R Pants may remember that I had a problem with the pants abrading my knees on a long day in the saddle. The Oxygen Pants prevented this from happening by allowing the fabrics to rub against each other instead of the GT-R’s lining irritating my skin. Additionally, the slipperiness of the Oxygen gear made it easier to don and doff my leathers when I was sweaty.
Speaking of sweat, our recent rides to and from the L.A. Basin to Laguna Seca illustrated how much a good base layer can improve my comfort on long, hot days. Yes, at a stop, I still felt my temperature rise and the perspiration flow, but at the end of the day, my shirt was considerably drier than a cotton t-shirt would’ve been. Similarly, in the almost completely closed environment of my crotch, the Oxygen Pants made a huge difference. Anyone who’s ever ridden with cotton boxer briefs under leathers for an entire summer day can attest to how the cotton will be literally dripping with sweat at the end. The wicking capability of the Oxygen Pants left my nether regions drier than with regular underwear and prevented the indignity of butt rash. (TMI, I know.) I’m sure my companions were grateful for the antibacterial finish on the Oxygens. After two full days of desert riding, the clothes had minimal body odor – a win for anyone who sat near me at meals.
My only complaint about the Oxygen Shirt and Pants is that they run a little large. Perhaps I should’ve noticed the “normal fit” listing on the Rev’It website. Since the size 54 Rev’It Replica Jacket I tested has a “race fit” and is quite snug in the arms, I ordered an XL in the Oxygen gear. The fit was a little looser than I would’ve liked. So, if your size is on the bottom limit of the scale (XL is for Euro sizes 54-56), you may want to go down a size with the Oxygens. The Rev’It Oxygen Shirt retails for $70 in sizes M (46-48), L (50-52), XL (54-56), XXL (58-62) and the Rev’It Oxygen Pants for $55, both of which are prices comparable to wicking activewear I own and other motorcycle-specific wicking base layers I’ve researched online.
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Tomato and Butternut Squash Soup (nondairy and vegan).
Preheat oven to 450ºF.
Place the squash cut side down in a large baking dish. Add 1 cup water and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil to the dish. Roast 35-40 minutes, until the squash is soft and tender to the touch.
Heat the remaining olive oil over medium heat in a soup pot. Add the onion and cook and stir about 7 – 10 minutes, until the onion is soft and translucent. Add the carrot and celery and cook 7 – 10 minutes longer, stirring constantly, until the vegetables are soft.
Add the broth, salt and pepper; simmer (uncovered) approximately 20 minutes.
Remove the squash from its skin by scooping out the flesh with a spoon. Add the squash flesh to the soup. Simmer about 20 minutes longer.
Add tomato puree to the soup. Simmer for approximately 10 minutes.
Remove the soup from the heat and allow to cool slightly. Puree the soup in batches until it has reached the desired consistency.
Return the soup to the pot. Add fresh thyme and additional salt and pepper if desired. Reheat the soup on low if necessary.
Totally filling. I mean, one whole squash and 2 little eggs will easily feed 2. Also, the ingredients are so simple—this dish uses things we all have (or can easily get). Easy to fill and less messy than the other stuffed dishes! Sometimes my rice/quinoa/meat stuffed veggies end up spilling out and making giant messes. This sits wonderfully inside the acorn squash center and bakes just perfectly!
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Google Meet, the search engine giant’s video conferencing tool, made its premium features free for all in April. This gave pandemic-stricken users access to unlimited meetings and allowed Google to compete with the meteoric rise of Zoom.
But this was always meant to be temporary, a free trial period extended to the general public. Now, the free version of Google Meet will begin capping meetings for free users at 60 minutes and 100 users after Sept. 30.
“We don’t have anything to communicate regarding changes to the promo and advanced features expiring,” Google told The Verge in response to questions about the upcoming change. “If this changes, we’ll be sure to let you know.”
How much this change will affect users comes down to how their businesses might operate. If a smaller business uses Meet to conduct quick check-ins, it will be unlikely to notice any difference. However, any business that relies on these types of services for prolonged contact with other employees working remotely might now have to consider putting up some cash.
Google Meet’s premium features come alongside G Suite Essentials, a package that costs $8 a month. With this subscription, users can conduct meetings with a maximum length of 300 hours – effectively unlimited for any business or personal needs – and up to 150 users.


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- 2 handfuls of Pennywort leaves (100g)
- 1 Spanish Onion
- 4 tbl sp desiccated coconut
- 1 Raw chilly (optional)
- 1/2 Lemon
- 1/2 Pomogranate
- Sea salt to taste
Rinse the pennywort leaves and leave it in the colander for a few minutes to drain the water.
Thinly slice the leaves and leave it in a bowl.
Thinly slice one onions and add to the sliced leaves.
Add desiccated coconut and a thinly sliced raw chilly and mix it all together.
Squeeze half a lemon and sprinkle salt to taste. Squeeze the juice of the pomogranate and mix it though.
Garnish with pomogranate seeds.
(This is a delicious and refreshing medicinal vegetable. It has wonderful health benefits. Please do your own research before you have this)
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College student Tate Beaumont is spending the summer with her parents hunting for sunken treasure. They meet salvagers Buck and Matthew Lassiter, and realize they too are searching for the famous jeweled amulet "Angelique's Curse" which went down with a ship. Deciding to become partners and share any treasure they find, the group stumbles onto an old Spanish Galleon with a fortune in gold. As Tate and Matthew grow closer, an evil man from the past may just drive them apart.
This was an interesting romantic suspense story. Even though I know nothing about diving for sunken treasure, I found this story hard to put down. All of the characters are well drawn, even the minor characters. As usual, Nora Roberts has written another winner. My rating: 4.5 Stars.
This book is my ultimate favorite Nora Roberts book. The villian is just nasty enough to dislike, the herion feisty and strong-willed and the hero has just the right balance of sexy and mysterious to make him appealing. I love the backdrop of hunting for sunken treasure, the pleasure in the surroundings as well as the excitement of the hunt. This book was written before Nora Roberts trilogies starting making up the bulk of her writing. I absolutely love her earlier work the best, however I will continue to read whatever she has published. This book is a recommend for those of you who are true Nora fans and for those of you just finding Nora's books.
The usual fast pace good read that one expects from Nora Roberts. The suspense was great as were the characters.
Wonderful story~ This made me a big fan of Nora Roberts
Interesting and exciting. withjust the right amount of romance
This book is about a treasure hunting individual who is looking for the elusive teasure.............
This book was a page turner for me. I can not find a Nora Roberts book that I do not like.
If you enjoy her other books this new adventure willkep you attention and you won't want to leave it. As a fan of Nora Roberts AKA JD Robb. This book is top notch.
very good and full of adventure
Read about a treasure hunt on the high seas!! Romance, mystery, intrigue...it's all here!

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The Path to Cleaner Water
Lakeview Village is redefining what sustainable living looks like. This begins with integrating state-of-the-art storm water systems to help minimize the impact of runoff flowing into our Great Lakes, improve water quality, and reduce the strain on local infrastructure through flood mitigation. Green roofs, urban rain gardens, bioretention planters and swales, and permeable pavement will allow for water to be captured and repurposed for other uses, such as water features and landscape irrigation.
The Future of Energy
District Energy, a low-carbon renewable energy system, will provide an efficient and cost-effective solution to heating and cooling buildings using an elaborate network of underground pips and effluent from the nearby Water Resource Recovery Facility. Because of District Energy, we’ll be able to power the future community at Lakeview Village sustainability.
Promoting a Healthy Lifestyle
Transit and autonomous shuttles enable car-free mobility and aging in place. Cleaner air, amenities within walking distance, access to expansive parks and trails, and a closer-to-nature lifestyle provide an healthier human experience. All of this is anchored by the Centre of Sustainability, facilitating new environmental solutions to further improve the way we live.


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On this day in Boston Celtics history, point and shooting guard Avery Antonio Bradley Jr. was born in Tacoma, Washington in 1990. Bradley played basketball at the NCAA level with the University of Texas Longhorns before he was picked up by the Celtics with the 19th overall pick of the 2010 NBA draft, unfortunately starting his NBA career waylaid by ankle surgery.
The Texas alum quickly became a key part of the rotation for Boston once he was able to get back on the floor, however, joining a team with designs on contending for an NBA title, and holding his own while he did it.
Over the course of seven seasons with Boston, the Tacoma native racked up two All-Defensive team honors.
He would be dealt to the Detroit Pistons at the end of the 2016-17 NBA season to make room for the signing of veteran forward Gordon Hayward’s contract with the Celtics.
Bradley averaged 12.1 points, 3.1 rebounds, 1.7 assists, and 1.1 steals per game with Boston.
It is also the date of former Boston combo guard Delonte West’s debut with the team.
An alumnus of St. Joseph’s University, West had been selected by Boston with the 24th overall pick of the 2004 NBA draft.
The Washington, District of Columbia native played his inaugural game for the team in a 98-96 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers that same year.
West scored 7 points, 1 rebound, and as many assists in just under nine and a half minutes of floor time.
Finally, it was also on this date that fellow D.C. native Sherman Douglas was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks for Alton Lister and Todd Day in 1995.
The former Syracuse point guard had played parts of 5 seasons with the Celtics, averaging 11.1 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 6.8 assists per game with the team over that stretch.
“I haven’t paid much attention (to Milwaukee),” said Douglas at the time of the trade via the A.P. “But I know they have two great players. I like their chances. I think they’ll be right there.”
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Charterers Allowed to fly out Arubans & AUC Students
On Saturday, March 28th, there were two (2) charter flights scheduled to land at the Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) to repatriate passengers to their home countries. Both requests for landing were officially approved by the Prime Minister and Chair of the EOC Silveria Jacobs.
The Government of Aruba requested a charter flight to repatriate Aruban nationals currently in St. Maarten, and the Adtalem Global Education, the parent company of the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine (AUC), which operates three schools in the Caribbean, was the other company to request the chartered flight.
On March 13, 2020, as the COVID-19 outbreak continued to spread globally, AUC on St. Maarten, along with the other two institutions, made changes to their academic programs and gave students the option to return to their home countries. One of the reasons given to the Government of St. Maarten for this decision, was to minimize additional strain on the healthcare systems of the islands if they were to encounter the worse.
With drastic travel restrictions being implemented worldwide, Adtalem arranged a charter flight for its U.S./Canadian students and expatriate employees who wanted to return to these countries. The chartered flight arrived first in Barbados on Saturday, March 28, 2020, picking up passengers from that island, then to St. Kitts and St. Maarten, and then flying to the U.S. No passenger or flight crew were granted permission to disembark the aircraft.
Prime Minister and Chair of the EOC Silveria Jacobs encouraged passengers leaving PJIA to practice proper hygiene and remain two (2) meters away from persons while traveling back to their home countries.

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It supports FoxPro, Visual FoxPro, dBase, Clipper and other DBF formats. In contrast to many variants, DBFView is completely a Windows 9x/NT/2000/XP/Vista software. The user friendly graphic makes working with databases simple and hassle free.
Most important parts of DBFView code are written in Assembler, therefore the basic operations performs fast and the .exe file is very small (only 410Kb! ).
DBFView uses its own database access programs and does not require external drivers for connection to databases (such as ODBC or BDE) or additional libraries (.OCX,.DLL).
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There's no doubt that health information technology (health IT) is a major force in efforts to improve health care for Americans. But making sure that we're using the most effective approaches requires real-world research. How can we reach patients in rural areas? It's not always feasible for patients and clinicians to travel hundreds of miles. An Internet-based network can help. How can we convince inner city asymptomatic patients with hypertension to take care of themselves? One answer wouldn't have been feasible or even fathomable a decade ago. How do we learn who is in patients' social networks so we can better reach them? Interview questions revealed that patients' networks extend beyond the expected doctors and family members.
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Technology (AHRQ) has invested over $300 million in contracts and grants to over 200 communities, hospitals, providers, and health care systems in 48 States to promote access to and encourage the adoption of health IT. The projects described here show how health IT reaches and improves care for at-risk populations.
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Patients with hepatitis C in rural New Mexico would often travel 200 to 250 miles each way to see Sanjeev Arora, M.D. The journey was not only tough for his patients, it was hard on Arora, who says, "I had this nagging thought that if I had just been able to treat them earlier, I would have been able to prevent problems." Now he can and does.
Hepatitis C affects about 32,000 people or 1.5 percent of people in New Mexico. Although this blood-born infection is treatable, it's not easy to treat. It requires a year-long regimen of weekly injections with advanced drugs like Interferon and often causes side effects such as anemia and depression. Many rural clinicians lack the expertise needed to treat hepatitis C.
Through Project ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes), Arora participates in an Internet-based, audiovisual network at the University of New Mexico that helps him train rural doctors, nurses, physician assistants, and other clinicians to care for patients with hepatitis C.
"AHRQ funding allowed us to set up these Internet systems and support rural sites, and that paved the way for an ongoing State-funded program," said Arora, professor of medicine for the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of New Mexico Medical School, and a driving force behind ECHO. "The AHRQ grant also enables us to share our data with other people."
Since ECHO started in 2003, the project has linked the University of New Mexico Medical School with dozens of clinics and has grown to include other diseases and conditions. In 2011, Project ECHO expanded to Washington State and Chicago. You could call it the "ECHO effect."
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Alfred Bove, M.D., Ph.D, of Temple University in Philadelphia, faces the challenge of reaching a disadvantaged urban population with asymptomatic hypertension. As former chief of cardiology, he is well aware of the potential dangers of hypertension. Helping hundreds of people with hypertension who don't feel sick but need help isn't easy.
Through an AHRQ grant, Bove recruited 250 people who were in treatment for hypertension, but as Bove says, "were relatively asymptomatic. They weren't paying much attention to their hypertension, but they needed to. About 50 percent of people in our study live at or below the poverty line, only about 60 percent have a high school education or better, and 80 percent are African American." Bove and his team communicated by computer with 35 percent of the participants and by automated telephone messages with the rest. "Everyone has a phone, but not everyone has access to a computer," says Bove. "We recommended they check in twice a week and on average they responded seven times a month."
Nurses who the participants had met sent them recorded reminders to check blood pressure and weigh themselves, supportive messages about salt intake, and reminders to come in for appointments. Not only were the nurses familiar, they were friendly, not punitive. "They were like the GPS system when you take a wrong turn; they never sound angry," says Bove.
Each message was about 15 seconds long. "Most of the participants buy phone cards with minutes. They don't want to burn their minutes," explains Bove. Not only were the messages short, they were also simple. "They were at a sixth grade reading level."
At the end of the study, 54 percent improved their blood pressure to below hypertensive levels, but 50 percent of the control group did the same. "We were surprised," says Bove, "but the control group had to select themselves. They already had an incentive to participate, because they were interested."
"In this world of chronic disease, patients need to be engaged and participating in their health care," says Bove. "This is a way to reach out to people without overwhelming the health care system."
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By reaching at-risk, diverse groups, health IT holds the promise of reducing disparities. But knowing how to communicate with diverse groups through social networks is as critical as choosing the right technology. Rupa Valdez, M.S., Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, asks, "In the long run, how can culturally informed approaches to health IT help reduce racial and ethnic disparities in health care?"
To start, Valdez is interviewing patients with type 2 diabetes who seek care at federally funded health clinics to learn what decisions people make about sharing health information within their social networks. "Health care is very personal, so we need to be culturally informed," she explains. "From icons that represent males and females to colors used to represent health and wellness to a patient's belief that she must always share medical information with her parents, our backgrounds are important."
Her research focuses on four factors: whom patients communicate with, why they communicate, how they communicate, and what they communicate. When asked who they communicated with, patients not only said their family members and doctors, they also named Jesus and God. Some patients also mentioned people who had died or former relatives such as ex-daughter-in-laws. Sometimes patients can be particular about who they would share information with, as they may not want to burden a close relative or friend.
"Other reasons that people may not want to communicate is that they are trying to avoid negative feedback from others or that they don't want conversations about their health to always take priority," says Valdez. To design technologies for in-home and out-of-home use for a culturally diverse group of patients, Valdez acknowledges, "We may need an array of approaches."
Editor's Note: To find out more about AHRQ's health IT program, go to AHRQ National Resource Center for Health IT .

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Singer/songwriter Josh Wilson grew up the son of a preacher in Lubbock, Texas. He signed to Sparrow Records in 2006 and released his major label debut, Trying to Fit the Ocean in a Cup in 2008. The album was met with critical acclaim, hailed by Christian Retailing as “the future of Christian pop” and named among the Top Ten Best Albums of 2008 by GospelMusicChannel.com. Since then he has released numerous No. 1 hits including “Savior Please” and the powerful track “Before the Morning,” which recently landed the No. 4 spot on Billboard’s Year-End Christian Songs chart, while also releasing a sophomore album, “Life Is Not A Snapshot” and a compilation self-titled record. Now he is preparing to release his third studio album “See You” on Feb. 8, 2011. Wilson also attracted national media attention and a breakout viral video when he had travelers at the Newark airport breakout in “Hey Jude” during a 6-hour security lockdown.
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“Faith is being sure of what we hope and certain of what we do not see.” Hebrews 11:1
Singer, songwriter and musician extraordinaire Josh Wilson makes his way through life, fully dependent on what he can see with his own two eyes. Whether it’s navigating from starting point to destination on a map, moving from F sharp to C sharp on one of the myriad of instruments he plays, or interpreting the expression on his wife’s face, movement requires the ability to see.
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The whole experience—from days of seclusion writing new songs, to fine tuning every melodic component in studio, to playing 18 instruments on the record, including, ukulele, hammered dulcimer, and glockenspiel—pushed Wilson to a new level of authenticity and creativity in his life’s work.
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“The writing felt more focused than the last album,” he says of SEE YOU’s evolution. Hopefully, I’ve grown as a writer, so when I sat down to write, I focused less on finishing a good song and more on the message that song conveys. …Matt pushed me extremely hard to make every single part of the song great. It was exhausting, but it was such a good thing.”
Bringing all his musical influences to bear—pop, folk, rock, classical, hymns, and more—Josh Wilson’s SEE YOU paints a refreshingly relevant musical palate that frames its message beautifully. From the worshipful opener/benediction “Sing It,” to the picturesque, powerful storytelling of “Behind the Beauty” to the driving, anthemic “I Refuse,” Josh creates a captivating melodic landscape that compels listeners to open their eyes and hearts… all at once.
The first single, “I Refuse,” evolved as Josh was reading David Platt’s perspective-shattering book, Radical: Taking Back Your Faith from the American Dream.During that time the 1000-year flood hit Nashville, devastating entire communities on May 1, 2010. “Once the flood hit, the temptation was to simply pray and ask God to rally the community and bring other people to help,” Josh explains. “I was using prayer as an excuse to not do anything myself. But as a Christian that’s not enough. We’re the hands and feet of Jesus; we’re supposed to do something. So that phrase came back to me… I refuse to do nothing…” Josh and co-writer Ben Glover then finished the song as it was meant to be. Listen closely, and you’ll hear Josh pounding it out on the hammer dulcimer, just one of 20 instruments he plays on the record.
From there, SEE YOU sings with such compelling simplicity the irony of being lost and found with “Fall Apart,” a song Josh wrote for a friend who found himself in Christ while enduring a painful divorce.
Wilson’s playful, quirky way with words shines brightest on the contagious upbeats on the record, the piano-pounder “Know By Now” and “Always Only You,” a song Josh wrote for his wife Becca after a year of marriage. “It’s literally what we’re living,” Josh says, “just a fun little love song for her.” Be sure to listen for a sampling of Becca’s voice throughout the song, and for random kitchen implements played in studio by various Wilson family and friends (think: ice cream scooper, toaster, flour sifter, and more).
The title track, “See You,” is the songwriter’s ‘Thomas confession,’ his struggle to see God at work when life is hard. “I admit it,” he says, “I’m not the best at it. We all want to know that God has it all under control. But when we’re in the middle of it, it doesn’t look like God is at work. We have to rely on what we know to be true, our past experiences with God, and the promises of his word.”
Inspired by an eye-opening mission in the slums of Mumbai, India, in January of 2009, “They Just Believe” brought the issue of faith vs. doubt front and center in an unforgettable way. “We’d go in two by two to share the gospel,” Josh explains. “One day, we were invited into a home where four generations of women were living together. The third oldest was sick, lying down, shaking, so we figured she had Parkinson’s disease.” Just as Josh and his friend began explaining their purpose for coming, a fifth woman entered the room and said, “‘If you pray to your God, and he heals her, we’ll believe. If he doesn’t, we won’t.’” Josh prayed earnestly in silence, while his friend Mike prayed aloud: “Even if you don’t choose to heal her, we know you are still God.” But when Josh opened his eyes, he saw the sick woman, still trembling.
“I was devastated,” Josh says of the experience. “I didn’t understand why God wouldn’t heal her in that moment. I’d prayed with all the faith in my heart. Then the sick woman said something in Hindi. The translator said, ‘She wants you to know she feels peace in her heart.’ “I don’t know what happened in her heart,” he continues, “but I know it was a holy moment.”
The Bible says, ‘Blessed are those who never see but still believe,’ but doubt is almost inevitable. We’re human, after all. “But until that day when faith and sight finally come together,” Josh says, “I’m going to remember what God has done, that he is always faithful, and that he always has a plan that is bigger than what I ca
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Among one of the most considerable developments in the last few years is the development of clever bikes and linked tools. Smart bikes, outfitted with integrated sensing units and digital elements, can interact with smart devices or physical fitness trackers. These bikes supply real-time information on rate, range, tempo, and also heart price. Bicyclists can examine their efficiency, established objectives, and track development winter cycling gear decathlon with devoted applications, changing each trip right into a data-driven, tailored experience.
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In the world of products, carbon fiber remains to control the building and construction of high-performance bike structures. Carbon fiber frameworks provide an ideal equilibrium of toughness, rigidity, and weight financial savings, adding to a much more receptive and effective adventure. On the other hand, innovations in structure geometry and layout make certain ideal convenience and taking care of throughout different techniques.
Update Your Trip Discovering the current Bike Innovation reveals the interesting technologies that are improving the biking landscape. From digital moving and the rules of aerodynamics to clever bikes and sophisticated products, bikers have a myriad of alternatives to boost their riding experience. Welcoming these technical improvements not just improves efficiency yet additionally includes a brand-new measurement of pleasure to the ageless quest of biking. As cyclists endeavor right into the future, they can expect a globe where the marital relationship of development and practice moves them even more and much faster on 2 wheels.
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In the ever-evolving globe of biking, modern technology remains to press the limits, using fanatics ingenious methods to improve their riding experience. “Update Your Trip: Discovering the most recent Bike Innovation” explores the advanced innovations that are transforming the biking landscape.
The combination of the rules of aerodynamics right into bike layout has actually come to be a game-changer for affordable bicyclists and fanatics alike. Aero frameworks, formed to reduce air resistance, and wind resistant elements, such as handlebars and wheels, add to raised rate and performance. Disc brakes have additionally end up being a noticeable attribute, supplying premium quiting power and constant efficiency in numerous weather.
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At the leading edge of contemporary bike innovation is digital moving. Generally, bikers depend on mechanical derailleurs to transform equipments. Nonetheless, digital moving systems, such as Shimano Di2 and SRAM eTap, have actually taken spotlight. These systems utilize digital signals to perform exact and quick equipment adjustments, offering a smooth and reliable shift in between equipments. Motorcyclists can delight in the advantages of lowered upkeep, personalization choices, and unequaled accuracy on duty moving.
Tubeless tire innovation has actually obtained appeal, specifically amongst off-road bikers. Tubeless tires get rid of the demand for internal tubes, lowering the threat of leaks and using a smoother experience. The capability to run reduced tire stress without the anxiety of pinch apartments boosts grip and convenience, making tubeless configurations a favored option for hill cyclists and crushed rock motorcyclists.


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Japan has donated $747,000 to support ongoing efforts to protect vulnerable people in Lebanon, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
The Japanese government’s new donation will help more than 35,000 Lebanese people and Syrian refugees in Lebanon through 2021, the UNHCR said in a statement on Friday.
The statement added that this funding comes “in a timely manner” to support the UNHCR in providing “specialized protection services and community empowerment.”
The grant will help provide safe spaces for refugees as well as host communities in the Beqaa region.
It will also enable the UNHCR to continue to provide essential services to the most vulnerable refugees and Lebanese residents through community centers in the same region, according to the statement.
These services range from literacy programs and basic math classes to awareness and prevention courses for survivors of sexual violence and other forms of societal violence, including providing emotional and social support for victims.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) prevention and awareness campaigns are another way in which the UNHCR helps vulnerable people in Lebanon.
Commenting on the donation, Japanese Ambassador to Lebanon Takeshi Okubo said: “Based on our firm belief that the stability of Lebanon is an essential factor for the stability of the entire region, we presented this new grant, hoping that it would contribute to ensuring human security for all Syrian refugees and help the neediest groups of the Lebanese population during these difficult circumstances.”


Skybrush Server is the Babel fish for the drone community, the ultimate middleware between drones, hardware accessories and GCS clients such as Skybrush Live, Skybrush Sidekick or any other external application. The purpose of Skybrush Server is to facilitate communication with any number and any type of drones simultaneously and flawlessly. Clients in the Skybrush ecosystem do not need to know what types of drones you are working with as they communicate with the server only, which translates all messages to the well documented, clear and intuitive Skybrush protocol.
Compatibility with MAVLink and Crazyflie based drones, limited support for some DJI drones.
Modular ecosystem designed for fleet level drone operations, easily extensible for custom drones, hardware accessories and tailored swarm missions.
Local or remote (VPN) operation, runs on servers, desktops, laptops or even a Raspberry Pi.
Relies on the well documented, clear and intuitive Skybrush messaging protocol for further integration purposes.
System Requirements #
Skybrush Server is written in Python, an interpreted, object-oriented, high-level programming language. Computers that are able to run a recent version of Python should also be able to run Skybrush Server.
Skybrush Server supports Windows 10 and later, macOS 11 and later (both on Intel and ARM CPUs) and Ubuntu Linux. Other Linux distributions may also work but they are not tested.
The hardware running Skybrush Server should have enough USB ports or other connectors and proper drivers for connecting the required peripherals and communication modules (Wi-Fi, radio telemetry, RTK base station etc.)
Compatible Drone Types #
Skybrush Server fully supports the ArduCopter and Crazyflie ecosystems and is also fully compatible with our own drone swarm control framework, FlockCtrl. Compatibility with DJI autopilots is in progress.
The pre-compiled executables that you can download freely from this page are limited to 10 drones and may not contain some extensions. If you would like to have unlimited access, buy a Professional license for Skybrush Live.
Alternatively, you are free to download the source code of the server and build it yourself as the published part of the source code has no built-in limitations. Even if you build the code for yourself, please consider supporting us and the continuous development of Skybrush by your donation.
Download Skybrush Server #
Skybrush Server is platform independent. Please choose your OS from the list below to download:


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Ghats in Banaras or Varanasi are riverfront steps leading to the banks of the River Gangas. The city has 88 ghats. Most of the ghats are bathing and puja ceremony ghats, while a few are used exclusively as cremation sites.
Most Varanasi ghats were built after 1700 AD, when the city was part of Maratha Empire. The patrons of current ghats are Marathas, Shindes (Scindias), Holkars, Bhonsles, and Peshwes (Peshwas). Many ghats are associated with legends or mythologies while many ghats are privately owned. Morning boat ride on the Ganges across the ghats is a popular visitors attraction.
According to the puranic sources, there are five key ghats on the riverfront, important because of their association with a defining feature of the holy city of Kashi: Assi Ghat, Dashashwamedh Ghat, Manikarnika Ghat, Panchganga Ghat and Adi Keshav Ghat.
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How do you know it’s real and not just the figment of your imagination? How do you know that what’s happening to you is real or not? How do you know you aren’t being controlled by your mind that’s making you imagine things and do things that you must not do? What your mind can do to you without you even realising it, how you can be manipulated by your own self and how you can succumb to such hallucinations, can really dangerous – to you and your society?
So, how do you stop that? How do you deal with the demons in your mind?
Demons in my mind by Aashish Gupta is a dark, violent and gloomy tale of the three monks. Once upon a time, an ailing guy, screeching in pain wishes for death in peace. He doesn’t want to be in pain when dies. To fulfil his wish, he follows the folklore and wishes to meet the three monks. But when he meets the three monks, they share the most gruesome and unacceptable deeds. What are those? What happens to Dakshesh in the end?
The book has three short stories, the stories of the three monks, written in a descriptive and poetic manner, literally at times. Each story is filled with a tale of crime, and shows you some horrifying things a human mind can make you do.
The writing style of the book is what would mesmerise you from the beginning. It’s not a particularly easy to read book for beginners, but if you give it time, it grows in your mind. You read those stories and love the narration. Each of the stories has a unique style and certain sections of the story have been narrated through poetry, which is a unique and pleasant surprise. But don’t you think anything in the book is pleasant.
The plots of these stories are full of darkness, in a good way. Out of the two stories, I had a difficulty liking the first one but there’s no doubt that the second and third one made me appreciate the entire book. The first one, too, makes more sense by the time you finally reach the end.
There’s violence – mental and physical, there’s murder, there’s pure rage put into the pages of the book and yet, there’s art, there’s writing, there’s poetry and there’s enjoyment in these pages.
Each of the stories involve one of the three monks and the characters from their past lives. Diverse characters all entangled in the shackles of their mind and the would-be monks crippled with their thoughts.
I liked the book, it’s really good. If you’re looking for a deep and dark tale about what can your mind can make you do and what can be possibly done with it, you want to read this book.
My ratings: 4/5 stars
A little warning, I have mentioned the dark and violent nature of the book multiple times. So, go into the book if you can take it. 18+ only. You don’t want to come back to me complaining you didn’t like it because of that, so, be prepared and then dive deep into the craziness of this book.


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14th January - 21st February, 2019
Price: $8995 aud
Duration: 7 nights
If you've ever dreamed of traveling to a Winter wonderland that provides some of the most incredible and breathtaking photographic opportunities you could imagine, with no one around, then this untouched paradise is for you. Situated in the heart of Europe, Slovenia is a country nestled between the Alps and the Mediterranean Sea.
Fotoworkshops is the exclusive Australian operator of this tour and I am happy to be working with them once again on this amazing phoographic journey. As with all Fotoworkshops new offerings, the Slovenia Winter Fairytale Photo Tour offers you an all-inclusive luxury accommodation and cuisine inspired journey through one of Europe’s best-kept secrets. You will experience Slovenia with our expert photographic guides along with local guides providing insight and knowledge into Slovenian culture. Accommodation and restaurants have been hand picked to combine a rustic local touch mixed with the finest luxuries Slovenia has to offer.
There are few places in the world where you can capture such breathtaking images and experience vastly different landscapes whilst at the same time sampling the best of the local cuisine and culture that this eclectic melting pot has to offer.
sLOVEnia, what are you waiting for ?
14th February, 2019 - Arrival into Ljubljana
Arrival into Ljubljana Airport ( Joże Pučnik ) and transfer to Bled. The workshop starts with an evening shoot to capture ‘blue hour’ at iconic lake Bled. Welcome dinner will be at one of Lake Bled’s fine restaurants.
15th January - 17th February 2019 - Bled & Julian Alps
We have three full days to explore and photograph Lake Bled and the amazing Julian Alps. Our subjects will vary from lakes and rivers, frozen waterfalls to hilltop churches and alpenglow on the highest peaks of Triglav National Park.
We might even drive across the border into Italy or Austria in search for perfect winter conditions. If weather allows, we will take a hot-air balloon over the Julian Alps – a once-in-a-lifetime adventure!
As a reward for braving winter conditions we will be spoilt by some of the best food and wine the region has to offer. And nothing better than hopping into a pool of thermal healing water at the end of the day!
18th - 20th February 2019 - Ljubljana & Surrounds
Our next stop is Ljubljana, the capital city of Slovenia. A small and charming town with beautiful architecture and pedestrian only old town.
During the next 2 days we’ll explore the hidden corners of the old city, with its baroque churches, diverse architectural details and castle with views across the capital. Weather permitting, we will drive to one of Slovenia’s iconic hilltop churches for a sunrise.
Again, foodies will be spoilt by Ljubljana’s amazing food – we might even take a food walk to sample best that the city has to offer!
- All meals and soft drinks while on tour
- Services of 2 professional photographic tour leaders
- Accommodation (7 nights) double/twin rooms sharing ( single supplement available ) $750
- Airport transfers and all transportation during the tour.
- Photography tuition, entrance fees and all local taxes.
WHATS NOT INCLUDED
- Airfares of any kind. Participants need to arrive in Ljubljana either the morning of the first day of the tour or the day prior. For those who want to arrive a day early, we can arrange the extra nights accommodation for you if required.
- Alcoholic drinks of any kind
- Visa if travelling from a country that requires them. Australians DO NOT need a visa to enter Slovenia at this point in time.
- Insurance of any kind. Guests are reminded that Travel Insurance is their own responsability as is insurance to cover their equipment in the case of any accidents.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
** Your spot on this tour is not confirmed until we receive both a completed booking form and either the 50% deposit required or full payment at time of booking. **
Deposits are non-refundable. Cancellations must be received via email. Should you need to cancel your place on the tour, we will only refund any amount over and above the deposit you have already paid.. If you cancel less than 45 days before the tour starts there will be no refund of fee or deposit. Should another participant be found to fill the vacant place we will then, and only then, refund the deposit and/or balance you have paid. Final payment is due 60 days prior to the start of the tour unless otherwise specified. Your registration is guaranteed only when we have a deposit payment. Registrations are allocated on a first come first served basis. If the workshop is cancelled by us you will receive a full refund of your booking fees. Tour itineraries may be subject to change due to weather, road conditions or any other other unforeseen circumstances.
Travel insurance is MANDATORY and highly recommended for cover of unforeseen circumstances. Camera and equipment insurance is the responsibility of the individual photographer.
Camera experience required:
A modest level of photographic experience would be advisable to get the most out of this tour. Familiarising yourself with your basic camera operations is also strongly advised. Please bring camera manuals in case the tutors need to make adjustments to your camera settings.
All tours are conducted based on a minimum of participants booking. This may vary according to the tour you have chosen. If we cancel due to minimum numbers not being reached you will get a full refund of the tour cost only that you have previously paid. Other bookings you may make related to this tour are not our responsibility and so we recommend travel insurance to cover this. We will only run this trip if we reach the required minimum number of guests.
We will be assisting you to take photographs and provide tuition throughout the tour if needed. In the event of a guide being unable to attend due to illness or other circumstances beyond our control we will endeavour to provide another guide of similar experience.
What else do you need to know?
There maybe some moderately energetic walking involved to get to certain locations so please consider this related to your physical abilities. If you have any other medical conditions that might affect your enjoyment of the workshop please let us know. Evening and early morning shoots will form part of the tour. You may choose to not participate in these but we recommend that you do take part.
Early morning shoot times are entirely dependant on the sunrise times so schedules we set for departure will need to be adhered to rigidly. It’s not fair to the group as a whole to have to wait for a late riser so we will leave exactly at the times we say.
Please bring clothing suited to early morning or evening shoots that may be a little chilly, sturdy foot wear, hat, sunscreen and camera of course…. Like any trip away from home please bring personal medication requirements. We usually meet the evening before the workshop to have drinks and/or dine together and get to know each other. Please consider this when planning your travel arrangements.
Liability Limitation Statement:
We aim to provide every participant with a safe and enjoyable experience during the tour. As there is always an element of risk associated with the outdoors and travel in general we accept no responsibility/liability for injury, death, illness, losses or additional expenses associated with tour participation. By signing the booking form you are agreeing to all the listed terms and conditions.
The information provided by participants will not be released to any other parties.
The cost of the trip is $8995. A deposit of $4497.50, or full payment plus any single supplements, is to be paid with the return of the booking form. If paying just the deposit amount with your trip registration, the remainder of the trip needs to be paid no later than 60 days prior to departure.
If you have any questions about this tour please do not hesitate to contact us.


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Study objectives: Insufficient sleep among adolescents carries significant health risks, making it important to determine social factors that change sleep duration. We sought to determine whether the self-reported sleep duration of U.S. adolescents changed between 2009 and 2015 and examine whether new media screen time (relative to other factors) might be responsible for changes in sleep.
Methods: We drew from yearly, nationally representative surveys of sleep duration and time use among adolescents conducted since 1991 (Monitoring the Future) and 2007 (Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System of the Centers for Disease Control; total N = 369,595).
Results: Compared to 2009, adolescents in 2015 were 16%-17% more likely to report sleeping less than 7 h a night on most nights, with an increase in short sleep duration after 2011-2013. New media screen time (electronic device use, social media, and reading news online) increased over this time period and was associated with increased odds of short sleep duration, with a clear exposure-response relationship for electronic devices after 2 or more hours of use per day. Other activities associated with short sleep duration, such as homework time, working for pay, and TV watching, were relatively stable or reduced over this time period, making it unlikely that these activities caused the sudden increase in short sleep duration.
Conclusions: Increased new media screen time may be involved in the recent increases (from 35% to 41% and from 37% to 43%) in short sleep among adolescents. Public health interventions should consider electronic device use as a target of intervention to improve adolescent health.
Keywords: Adolescents; Electronic device use; Screen time; Sleep duration.
Copyright © 2017 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

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