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Visiting Nicaragua
Our armchair travels have taken us to the Central American country Nicaragua. It sits between the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. It is a country known for its terrain of lakes, volcanoes, and beaches.
Exploring the Capital
The capital city Managua is located on the north shore of Lake Managua.
Puerto Salvador Allende is the revamped port area in Managua. This lakefront complex is enjoyed by both locals and tourists. There are many restaurants to relax in, paths for enjoyable strolls and playgrounds for children. The sunset views over the lake are awesome.
Antigua Catedral once impressive and majestic is today just a shell of its former self. It was shattered by the 1972 earthquake. Today it stands beautiful and serene with stone angels watching over it but empty and left only to be gazed upon.
Huellas de Acahualinca is an architectural site that was discovered by miners in 1874. There are fossilized tracks that record the passage of men, women, children as well as birds, raccoons, and deer across the muddy shores of Lago De Managua all dating back some 6000 years.
Museo Nacional is the national museum and is housed in the Palacio de la Cultura y Biblioteca Nacional. Here visitors can learn about Nicaragua from the formation of lakes and volcanoes to gold mines and by pre-Columbian statuary and one of the best pottery collections in the country. There are exhibits from the Spanish-colonial period. Above the main staircase, you can see a mural of revolutionary movements in the Americas created by Mexican artist Arnold Belkin.
Catedral Metropolitana is an impressive Managua landmark, opening its doors in 1993. Its 63 cupolas symbolize Nicaragua's 63 Catholic churches.
Arboretum Nacional are lovely gardens which feature over 200 species of plants and are divided into Nicaragua's five major life zones. With your fee, you get a guided tour. You will see madrino, the national tree and sacuanjoche, the national flower.
Parque El Carmen is a lovely park where people can relax surrounded by greenery. There are a playground and a kiosk that sells snacks and cold drinks. Take the time to look around the opulent homes in this area.
Parque Japones is a pleasant Japanese-style park with lots of trees, paths for walking and children's playgrounds.
Codice Espacio Cultural is the best place to see great contemporary art.
Malecon is a pier which has benefited from the Puerto Salvador Allende tourist complex at its base. The area is popular with local families on weekends.
National Assembly Pedestrian Walk is the place to go to see open-air exhibits on Nicaragua's history. You can see historic photos of Sandino and pre-earthquake photos of Managua.
Plaza de la Revolucion is an open plaza that was inaugurated in 1899 by the national hero and original anti-American General Jose Santos Zelaya. On the northeast side of the plaza is the tomb of Sandinista commander Carlos Fonseca.
Parque Historico Nacional Loma de Tiscapa is a park that is home to Managua's most recognizable landmark, Sandino's somber silhouette. This national historic park was once the site of the Casa Presidencial, where Sandino and his men were executed in 1934. The parking structure here was for decades one of Nicaragua's most notorious prisons.
Parque de la Paz Is Managua's Peace Park with its signature lighthouse. The park was inaugurated in 1990 by then President Violeta Barrios de Chamorro. They interred machine guns, pistols and a tank in concrete so symbolically burying Nicaragua's bellicose past.
Monumento a Ruben Dario can be found on the lakeside of Plaza de la Revolucion. It offers the likeness of Nicaragua's favorite son.
Teatro Nacional Ruben Dario is an oblong structure near the lake where you can get a feel of Nicaraguan art and culture.
Monumento Roosevelt was constructed in 1939 and offers wonderful lake views. It is a memorial to all those who were killed in the revolution.
Estatua de Montoya is a statue dedicated to national hero Ramon Montoya, a Nicaraguan soldier, who died at the age of 14 in 1907.
Monumento al Trabajador Nicaraguense is a monument to Nicaraguan workers.
Looking at Nicaragua
When visiting the country city of Granada you'll get a real feel of Nicaraguan history. The city is located on the northwest coast of Lake Nicaragua and is the oldest city in Central America. It offers visitors impressive colonial architecture, authentic Nicaraguan shops, horse-drawn carriages and historic cafes.
Ometepe Island consists of two active volcanoes surrounded by lush tropical forest right in the middle of Lake Nicaragua. It is said that the island has been inhabited since 2000 – 2500 B.C. You can canoe through lagoons and rivers, ride horseback, bicycle to lovely white sand beaches or take a bus from village to village.
Leon is the second largest city in Nicaragua located along the Chiquito River. You can see some impressive Spanish colonial architecture
and it is home to the Cathedral of Assumption which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. It was built between 1706 and 1740. The original city of Leon was
established in 1524 but after an eruption of the Momotombo volcano inhabitants abandoned the city in 1610. Afterward, Leon was moved next to the indigenous town of Subtiana.
Today the ruins of the old city, known as Leon Viejo, have a cellar where the remains of Leon's founder can be found. This archeological site was also declared a World Heritage site.
Corn Island can be found 45 miles off the Caribbean shore of Nicaragua. It is a tiny island that is a lovely tropical paradise. English is the first language. Visitors enjoy scuba diving and deep sea fishing.
San Juan del Sur is the most popular beach destination in Nicaragua. All the beaches are lapped by warm water. There is great surfing. Here you'll find the second-largest statue of Jesus in the world.
Masaya Volcan National Park is home to the Masaya volcano. This national park was one of the first in the country, established in 1979. There are 20km of scenic roads and trails. You can see two impressive volcanoes and five formidable craters that continuously emit smoke and sulfur gasses. The indigenous Chorotega tribe refer to the Masaya volcano as Popogatepe – "mountain that burns". They believed that the eruptions were a sign of anger from the gods and human sacrifices were offered. The Spanish conquerors named it La Boca del Infierno or the mouth of hell. Thinking it would exorcise the devil from the volcano they placed a cross on the crater during the 16th century.
Today this national park is home to various vegetation and animals among them coyotes, skunks, raccoons, possums, iguanas, and monkeys. In the Tzinaconostoc Cave hundreds of bats live and underground tunnels were formed by lava streams with unusual rock formations.
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Historic King Records Music Label Celebrated With 75th Anniversary Gala
Label's Bootsy Collins, Henry Glover, Phillip Paul and Otis Williams Honored With Lifetime Achievement Awards
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From left to right: Bootsy Collins, Otis Williams, Philip Paul. Photo by Brittany Thorton. (PRNewsfoto/King Records)
A powerful slice of music history was celebrated during a weekend gala honoring the 75-year heritage of iconic music label King Records and the legendary artists and musicians it worked with. "Celebrate the King" paid tribute to the label best known for launching the career of James Brown on Saturday night, August 25th at Cincinnati's century-old Memorial Hall performance venue. The star-studded event featured a rare and special appearance by Brown's backup singers, the Sisters of Righteous.
The evening was highlighted by Lifetime Achievement Awards given to those involved with King Records' meteoric rise and who still carry on the label's history including:
Famed Funk Bass Player and member of Parliament/Funkadleic, Bootsy Collins
Versatile Music Executive, Henry Glover
King Records' House Drummer, Phillip Paul
Doo-Wop Star, Otis Williams
Operating from 1943 to 1971 in Cincinnati, Ohio, King Records went on to become one of the most influential and largest record labels in the country, as well as one of the first racially integrated labels lauded for the diversity of its roster. The label boasted such recording stars as country music's Grandpa Jones and Merle Travis; bluegrass artists, The Stanley Brothers; R&B and funk artists James Brown, Otis Williams and the Charms, The Famous Flames, The Midnighters, Bill Doggett, Little Willie John, Hank Ballard, Bootsy Collins; and many more.
"King Records recorded the world's first funk song; co-mingled black and white artists on all genres of music, offered the first jobs to Japanese-Americans post-war and so much more. It really revolutionized the music world and it's a legacy we can't forget," said event organizer Jason Snell. "The gala was quite a night of stories and performances, a gathering of musicians and artists and a reunion of King Records family and friends."
A portion of the funds from the gala's ticket sales will help to restore the King Records building, named a historical landmark in 2009.
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It's Never Too Early for MAHA: Omaha's Premier Summer Music Festival
Tuesday, May 24th, 2016 at 3:57pm.
Are you ready for some music?
We're just few months away from MAHA, the nonprofit indie music festival that's grow immensely over the past few years and is once again to rock Omaha from noon to midnight on August 20 at Aksarben Village.
Tickets for the event are $55 for general admission and a $185 VIP package that includes VIP parking, $50 in festival money, access to air-conditioned bathrooms, catered food, VIP-bar access and premium main-stage viewing.
This year's festival has a couple of things going on that we think you'll love. First, the music, then, the ability to donate to the festival to keep it going.
MAHA 2016's Lineup: Passion Pit Leads the Way
Headlining this year's list of musicians and bands is Passion Pit, the
Three of Some of the Best Graduation Speeches of All Time
Thursday, May 19th, 2016 at 3:35pm.
Graduation season has come upon us.
With North, Benson and South students already feeling the thrill of graduation and Central, Bryan, Northwest and Burke still to go, we thought it would be fitting to put together a couple of posts pertaining to graduates. Our first entry will focus on some of the greatest graduation speeches of all time, while the next post will give you a few ideas for graduation gifts.
So, take a moment to cherish your child's development from that little toddler lumbering around your home to the intelligent, motivated graduate they are today. Now, let's get into the speeches!
1. Steve Jobs, Stanford University, 2007
No speech list would be complete without the musings of one of America's greatest business leaders.
All Aboooard! Union Pacific Museum to Host Free Friday Night Family Events
Tuesday, May 3rd, 2016 at 3:39pm.
Is there anything quite like the sound of a wood-fired train roaring to life, it's smoke billowing out into the open sky as it lurches down the track?
If you happen to work at or visit the Union Pacific Railroad Museum, your answer just might be, "No."
And this week, the museum announced it would kick off its seasonal, free family events that will take place from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. every Friday from May through August.
Each Friday the evening will center on a theme and include a variety of family friendly activities.
According to the Omaha World-Herald, this Friday's event is themed, "All in a Day's Work." Those who attend can participate in a variety of events including mail sorting, cracking a "secret" code and decorating park ranger
Meditative Moves: Yoga Rocks the Park is Back at Turner Park
Feeling a little stressed?
Then it might be time to head down to Turner Park at Midtown Crossing, where workout group Yoga Rocks the Park kicks off this Sunday for their weekly yoga sessions accompanied with live music.
The hour-long sessions are free, last one hour and begin at 4 p.m., weather permitting. A children's yoga class begins before the adult class and costs $10. Kids between the ages of 4 and 10 can participate. Live music will take place during the adult session, as well as 30 minutes beyond the conclusion of Yoga Rocks. Beginners are welcome.
Though the class is free, Yoga Rocks is accepting donations. Money raised from the yoga series will go toward the Bike to Sight campaign, through which international doctors from the
The Phantom of the Opera Has Arrived & You've Got Six More Days to See Him!
Tuesday, April 26th, 2016 at 8:27am.
This month marks a very masked, very magnificent day in Omaha.
Cameron Mackintosh's version of Phantom of the Opera is here, and it features new special effects and lighting as well as the classic story line from Andrew Lloyd Weber. Mackintosh's interpretation is drawing rave reviews from critics. The powerful production is in full swing and runs through May 1 at Orpheum Theater.
You may recognize the Phantom ... during this tour he's being played by Chris Mann, a former contestant on the hit reality show The Voice. According to Omaha.broadway.com, the production sold out during it's many shows in the United Kingdom.
Tickets are available for shows today through closing night. Here's a list of performances still available at the time of
The History Behind the Hare of the Easter Season: Where Did that Rabbit Come From?!
Thursday, March 24th, 2016 at 3:45pm.
As most of us know, Easter is a Christian holiday in which the resurrection of Jesus is celebrated.
But somewhere along the way, the religious narrative was hijacked by a fuzzy-eared fellow named the Easter bunny. That made us think, "How exactly did this happen? And how did this bunny end up toting around eggs?!" Not to mention the baskets, the pastel colors and the coloring of said eggs.
So, we did a little digging into the history of the Easter bunny and found some pretty interesting things.
The Easter Bunny Doesn't Come From the Bible
Even though the Bible is the source of the resurrection narrative upon which the holiday is based, it's dfeinitely not the source of the famed bunny. The bunny as an animal or a symbol isn't mentioned
New Restaurant Alert: Then Blackstone Meatball Will Look Good on Top of Spaghetti, All Covered with Cheese...
It's not every day that you run across a good meatball.
They tend to be a thing of the past in most parts, specialty you get a few times a year when you have enough energy to mix up some ground meat, throw in spices and toss them in the oven while the noodles boil. You might splurge once in a while on a meatball sub, but it never quite tastes the same, does it?
Well, for those of you who crave a consistent menu of meaty spheres, your manna is ready to fall from heaven. According to recent reports by the restaurants Facebook page and by the Omaha World-Herald, a restaurant by the name of The Blackstone Meatball is set to open sometime this summer.
Wait...a Restaurant Devoted to Meatballs? Umm....
Don't worry. Blackstone's concept is more than
Bargain Bunny: Fun, Affordable Easter Events for Your Family
Easter isn't just baskets, church services and hiding egg hunts for your kids and nephews to find.
The pastel holiday happens to offer up plenty of different activities that can add an extra dose of fun to your celebration. Some of the events that take place before, during and after the holiday are Easter focused, while others are, as you'll read, laser focused. Either way, this week and next are home to some pretty fun experiences for your and your family.
Not to be forgotten is the Easter bunny, of course, so we'll make sure we include a traditional event as well. So, sit back, relax, dip a few eggs into some colored water and enjoy!
March 26: Hoppin' Easter Festival, Hop to the Movies and More
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Getting Your Green: What to Do in Omaha on St. Patrick's Day
Thursday, March 3rd, 2016 at 2:04pm.
Are you ready for green beer, emerald attire and everything else that comes with the most Irish day of the year in Omaha?
If you haven't made plans for St. Patty's Day, don't worry. We've come up with a couple of ideas to help you plan your schedule.
Our first recommendation is the beloved Ancient Order of Hibernians St. Patrick's Day Parade; it's a can't miss event and we'll give you all the details about where it's going to take place, when it's happening and what you need to know.
Our second recommendation is a great spot to drink a few of those green brews we mentioned. Enjoy!
The Ancient Order of Hibernian Omaha St. Patrick's Day Parade
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Volunteers Unite: How 20 Hours Can Make a Huge Difference
Friday, January 29th, 2016 at 10:09am.
It's not often you see for-profit companies launching grass-roots volunteering campaigns.
Sure, you find the occasional business asking for donations for environmental projects or social justice campaigns, but sometimes it's hard to find a business whose campaigns focus on a wide variety of movements happening in their city.
Thankfully, Omaha is home to one of those programs: Commit 20. Commit 20 is a volunteer project led by Sun Valley Landscaping where volunteers are asked to commit 20 hours of their time to a local non-profit organization.
The project started in 2014 when current general manage Ashly Neneman and her colleagues created "a way for Sun Valley Landscaping employees to become more involved in community volunteer projects,"
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// Override the URL to which metrics logs are sent for debugging.
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// Disable features that require WiFi management.
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// Allows media playback for hidden WebContents
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const char kCastInitialScreenWidth[] = "cast-initial-screen-width";
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Film After Authority: the Transition to Democracy and the End of Politics
Kalling Heck, University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeFollow
Elena Gorfinkel, Peter Paik, Kennan Ferguson, Brian Price
Aesthetics, Ambiguity, Art Cinema, Authoritarianism, Global Cinema, Political Transition
A comparison of films made after the transition from authoritarianism or totalitarianism to democracy, this dissertation addresses the ways that cinema can digest and extend moments of political transition. By comparing films from four different nations—the Italian Germany Year Zero, Hungarian Sátántangó, South Korean Woman on the Beach, and American Medium Cool—in relation to ideas drawn from critical and political theory, this project examines how and why these wildly diverse films turn to ambiguity as their primary means to disrupt the ravages of unchecked authority. By intervening in discussions of aesthetics and politics, this dissertation contends that ambiguous aesthetics has the capacity to help us see the world differently, and is therefore productive for any revolutionary undertaking. Accounting for questions of art and authority more broadly, this project examines the perhaps impossible task of creating a work of art that can at once create meaning and reject its own authority. The significant conclusion of my project, then, is that ambiguity is a coherent response to the end of authoritarian politics, but that its total rejection of authority always rediscovers the difficulties of inaction and ineffectiveness that arise from the assumption that extension and waiting are the only solutions that can yield radical change.
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The education Ministry does not promise to increase salaries for teachers in 2019, because Ukraine will have to pay off the debt.
The Minister of education and science of Ukraine Liliya Hrynevych said that he could not now promise a salary increase for teachers in 2019, because Ukraine will have to pay off the debt. However, the salary increase can occur in a part of the growth of the minimum wage, she said Monday, September 3, in the air of Radio Liberty.
"I don't promise and don't announce a salary increase next year for individual categories of pedagogical or scientific-pedagogical workers. Because the next budget year will be very challenging, this peak payment in the framework of international obligations of Ukraine. But it will be what you always are – increase for state employees, in accordance with the increase in the minimum wage," – said Grinevich.
Responding to a question about salary and loads of Tutors of kindergartens, she said that the Ministry know the problem and are going to facilitate the work of this category of workers.
"The fact that they have more working day – that is true. They can't take as a school teacher, and a half-load. We think how to motivate preschoolers, including the intensity of labor… the Gardens are crowded, but this problem really exists. Now we will prepare amendments to the law on preschool education", – the Minister promised.
To motivate the teachers, according to Grinevich, planned "through the mechanisms of the organization of work in preschool".
We will remind, earlier said Grinevich, when print textbooks for schoolchildren.
Before that, it was reported that Ukraine would close the Russian-language schools.


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Look on the handset, just below and to the left of the speaker, for a small sliding selector switch which says Power/Ringer. Slide that over to the ON position, and let me know if it rings there.
Again that was not from me. No need to even mention it as it only detracts from our conversation here.
If it is not still not working after that, then the ringer speaker, which is separate from the earpiece speaker, is defective. That is not surprising to see as there are components in these that can wear just with age even in storage. There is no practical fix for this, and there are no parts for a system this age which is many many times its designed service life. You would simply need to replace the entire system at this point.
it's tone and T-BR on, pity though, by system you mean ringing mechanism?
No when I say replace the system, I mean you need to replace the entire panasonic, handset, base and all.
You're very welcome, and my apologies for the news! There just aren't parts available for these any longer, and labor alone would be many times the value of the system. The new models on the market use a DECT6 frequency which is far superior in cordless range and sound quality to the older systems, so you'd benefit from updating anyway.


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I started a small press and named it after my poetry chapbook I published. The second publication is now available for purchase: Devourments by Langdon Hickman.
"It was during one of Abhi's wanderings through the vast expanses of his Cascadian property that he found the cave in which he planned to die."
Haunting and visceral, each story in Devourments by Langdon Hickman confronts death and grief in very different ways. Preserver and Satan Will Rise To Meet You force readers to challenge the uncomfortable ways we are used to coping with loss. Hickman's prose conjures vibrant and strange worlds and characters with disarmingly uncanny familiarity, and leaves his imagery in the reader's mind for days.
Illustrated by Caroline Diezyn.
52 pages, saddle-stapled on glossy paper. Black and white.
These will ship the week of August 14th, 2017. __________________________________________
Langdon Hickman is a writer based in Fairfax, Virginia with his girlfriend and dog. He graduated from George Mason University with a degree in creative writing and has been published previously in Empty Lighthouse, Treble, 365tomorrows and Weaponizer; this is his debut book. You can support him on Patreon.
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Body Electric, volume II
I'm the founding editor-in-chief of the Centre for American Studies at UWO peer-reviewed graduate journal, Body Electric. We publish papers by graduate students anywhere in North America on American Studies topics from 1850-present. I finally finished putting together the second volume of the journal, and you can check it out here.
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A little chemistry. A little magic. Big results!
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Marketing is no longer a one-way street. It's a conversation, not a monologue. It's you listening to your customers even more than them listening to you. That's what makes strong brands work.
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Here are some of our current projects, covering everything from website design, social media, content development, digital marketing, video ads and Adword campaigns. Check back soon to see how they turned out and the results. Look for more work from Alchemist Branding in our Portfolio section.
Alchemist has been instrumental in helping our company craft a strong marketing presence on the web. The site is attractive and very functional, but much of its value is concealed in its construction. In short, they were able to top off digital media with his intuitive understanding of marketing to help our relatively small chemical company punch above its weight.
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package edu.uci.ics.asterix.external.library;

import edu.uci.ics.asterix.external.library.IExternalScalarFunction;
import edu.uci.ics.asterix.external.library.IFunctionFactory;

public class ParseTweetFactory implements IFunctionFactory {

    @Override
    public IExternalScalarFunction getExternalFunction() {
        return new ParseTweetFunction();
    }

}


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This is be roughly split into three parts: Input, Process, Output

## Operation
#### Input

Getting the photo. We wait until the photos have been imported onto the processing computer.
  1. We query the user to determine the relevant folder (_ui still under construction_)
  2. We run over all of the photos to determine which ones are receipts (_can we use ML for this?_)

  _Investigation onto Photos naming scheme still needed._

#### Process

We apply OCR onto each photo to extract relevant tags and attributes.

  1. The extracted data currently is the date-time, and the total amount. (_currently working on the address_)
  2. This extracted data is then compared to the database, where duplicates are ignored. (We have the time attribute so this should be okay). Unique entries are inserted into the relevant line.
  3. For questionable attributes such as the address, the computer will prompt with a image of the text in question. _(Can ML be used to improve this accuracy?)_

#### Output

We log all data into a .csv file.

## Installation Process
### required packages

```
brew install tesseract
pip install Pillow
pip install pytesseract
```

### To get homebrew w/ python2.7 and PyQt4:

```
xcode-select --install
ruby -e "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/master/install)"
brew install cartr/qt4/pyqt
brew install python
```

### Adding to your PYTHONPATH
```
 /usr/local/Cellar/python/2.7.13/Frameworks/Python.Framework/Version/2.7/bin/python2.7
/usr/local/Cellar/pyqt/
```

##### credits
- `robonobodojo` for the excellent guide

> to view markdown in atom, use ctrl-shift-m


Alicanteis a city with over 3000 years of history, as revealed by the earliest archaeological remains found at the Cova del Fum cave in Fontcalent, which date from the third millennium BC. The earliest inhabited settlements were found on the hillside ofMountBenacantil, where there is believed to have been an Iberian population. The earliest town as such dates back to the 4th century BC which is when Tossal de Manises, first became home to the Ibero-Roman colony of Lucentum.
After the Roman era came the Moorish conquest, when the colony was relocated to the slopes ofMountBenacantilfor defensive reasons, creating the Vila Vella orOldTown.
In 1247, when the town was captured, for theKingdomofCastilleby the Infante Alfonso, who was to become King Alfonso X, The Wise, it came to be known as Vila Nova, or the New Town. In 1249, King Jaime II incorporated the town ofAlicanteinto theKingdomofValenciaand then two centuries later, in 1490, Ferdinand the Catholic King grantedAlicantethe status of city.
In the 19th century progress arrived in the city with shape of the Alicante-Madrid railway, the installation of street lighting and the new town planning regulations, which would eliminate the walls and create new neighbourhoods.
In the 20th century the bonfire celebrations known as the Hogueras deSan Juan, which have been officially declared as of Interest to International Tourism, were bornThen, the University was opened and in 1993 the city was selected as the headquarters of the European Office of Harmonisation for the Internal Market (OHIM), the EU's largest independent agency.


Welcome to EPISODE 74 of Tales From The Mouse House Disneyland Podcast! Yeah, 74, not 75. Anyway, on this very BIG, very SPECIAL episode, we share some Disney D23 Expo news AND a very special chat we recently had with our AWESOME friend and sponsor Randy Crane from Mouse Ear Vacations. Randy recently had the privilege of embarking on a Disney Cruise adventure AND visiting Walt Disney World! Lucky guy! Randy dishes on his incredible fun with us and shares quite a few tips for those who are looking to take their own cruise. Randy also reveals some details on his brand new book he's just finished writing called Faith and the Magic Kingdom! So, be sure to tune in to this LONG but AWESOME episode! Yeah, over two hours of Disney fun!


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Armored Devilsaurs. There are five devilsaur colours and five armour colours, resulting in 25 potential look combos! Sadly, only a few exist on beasts and none are yet tameable.


West Sussex is our home and a beautiful county, enhanced by countless miles of ancient hedgerows and thousands of majestic Sussex Oaks. We also have our fair share of ancient woodland and bluebell woods to brighten up any spring day. That's why, as qualified tree surgeons in West Sussex, we want to help keep our county glorious and protect our precious trees for generations to come.
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A semi-professional player in England for 15 years Ian Bradley has brought his knowledge and experience to American soccer. Prior to coaching Ian applied his trade for English Clubs Maidenhead United, Bracknell Town, and Beaconsfield United. He has been coaching over 20 years in the United States and over a decade in the Jacksonville area. Ian holds an English FA coaching certificate as well as NSCAA Advanced National Diploma, National Diploma, Level IV, Regional, and State Diploma. In addition, he holds the NSCAA Goalkeeping I and II diploma. Experienced coaching all ages and levels, Ian has produced boys and girls championship teams for various clubs and schools. In addition, he has an extensive background as a private trainer to both individual players and small groups as well as instructing at soccer camps throughout the U.S.
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New Olympus 4K mirrorless camera to feature unique sensor
By MCPActions | November 6, 2014
The recently-rumored Olympus OM-D camera has returned to the rumor mill. It appears that the device will definitely replace the mid-range OM-D E-M5, but it will focus on video features. If all goes well, photographers and videographers will join forces to say hello to a new Olympus 4K mirrorless camera in January 2015.
Many Canon 4K cameras and camcorders coming in 2015
By MCPActions | October 24, 2014
Canon will allegedly refresh products from all of its camera and camcorder line-ups. Sources are reporting that lots of these shooters will be capable of recording videos at 4K resolution. The new Canon 4K cameras will start showing up as of early 2015, meaning that at least one of them could be announced at CES 2015 in January.
New Sony A7000 specs, price, and launch date details leaked
What started as a shy rumor has turned into a full saga! More and more sources are revealing details about the Sony NEX-7 replacement. It is said that the new mirrorless camera will be announced at CES 2015. In the meantime, new Sony A7000 specs and price details have showed up on the web to keep us entertained.
Weathersealed Sony A7000 coming in 2015 with 4K video support
Sony is allegedly developing the successor to the NEX-7. It will be called Sony A7000 and will be weathersealed. The mirrorless camera is said to employ a brand new APS-C-sized image sensor as well as the ability to record videos at 4K resolution. In addition, the company is preparing to launch two new E-mount lenses next year.
Panasonic GH5 camera might record 4K at 60fps and 8K videos
Panasonic may have recently launched the GH4 mirrorless camera, but this does not mean that the company is not considering the future of its Micro Four Thirds line-up. According to a company representative, the Panasonic GH5 could be capable of recording 4K videos at a 60fps frame rate as well as 8K videos.
Canon Cine 50-1000mm T5-8.9 lens announced with $78,000 price tag
Canon has officially unveiled a new lens with the longest zoom and focal length aimed at Super 35mm cameras. The Canon Cine 50-1000mm T5-8.9 lens comes packed with a built-in 1.5x extender as well as a removable Digital Drive. The company will release this ultra-telephoto zoom lens in early 2015 for a price of $78,000.
AXIOM Beta: an open-source camera that records 4K RAW footage
Filmmakers are quite the demanding crowd. In order to make sure that all of their expectations are met, the AXIOM Beta camera has been created. This is an open-source device based on Linux OS and it can be pre-ordered right now. It captures uncompressed 4K RAW photos and it will be released in multiple versions.
Two Canon big-megapixel DSLR versions to come in Q1 2015
Canon will allegedly announce two multi-layer cameras in early 2015. One of these shooters will employ a high-resolution DSLR. Now, the rumor mill has revealed more info about this model, which is said to be released in two versions. The Canon big-megapixel DSLR pair will become official in Q1 2015 and will be released for $4,000 each.
GoPro Hero4 Black and Silver unveiled along with low-end Hero
By MCPActions | September 29, 2014
After the recent rumors and speculation, the GoPro Hero4 action cameras have been announced officially. The Black Edition is here with a proper 4K video recording mode, while the Silver Edition comes packed with a touchscreen. The announcement has been topped with an entry-level Hero that will retail for a low price.
Sony RX20 specs and price leaked ahead of mid-October launch
Sony will allegedly introduce a replacement for the RX10 in mid-October 2014. Ahead of the purported launch event, the rumor mill has managed to leak some of the Sony RX20 specs as well as the price that consumers will have to pay for this bridge camera. One of the biggest improvements will consist of 4K video recording.
GoPro Hero4 photos, specs, and details leaked ahead of launch
GoPro is preparing to announce the successors to the Hero3+ series. The brand new GoPro Hero4 Black and Silver cameras have been leaked on the web. The photos are showing some new details about the shooters, while the rumor mill has managed to leak more specifications as well as the purported date for the launch event.
Samsung NX1 mirrorless camera launched at Photokina 2014
The flagship camera of the Samsung NX-mount is now official. Photokina 2014 has arrived so the weathersealed Samsung NX1 has been announced with a slew of amazing features, such as a 28.2-megapixel APS-C sensor, 4K video recording, and a new autofocus system with 205 Phase Detection AF points.
Panasonic LX100 Micro Four Thirds compact camera launched
The rumor mill has been right once again as Panasonic has introduced a compact camera with a Micro Four Thirds sensor. The Panasonic LX100 is now official with an impressive specifications list that includes 4K video recording and WiFi. The shooter will be released this fall and will also offer WiFi and NFC among others.
Panasonic LX100 specs list to include 24-75mm zoom lens
By MCPActions | September 9, 2014
Panasonic will reportedly introduce a premium compact camera with a Micro Four Thirds sensor on September 15. Ahead of the device's official announcement event, a rather scarce, but much-needed, Panasonic LX100 specs list has appeared online. The shooter is believed to feature a 24-75mm zoom lens and 4K video recording.
Panasonic HC-X1000 4K camcorder launched for prosumers
Panasonic has just unveiled its first camcorder capable of recording videos at 4K resolution aimed at prosumers. The brand new Panasonic HC-X1000 has arrived with a slew of interesting features, including 4K movie recording at 60fps, WiFi, NFC, and a Leica 20x optical zoom lens with built-in neutral density filter.
Panasonic GM5 announcement date set for September 15
Panasonic will not come empty-handed at Photokina 2014. The company will reveal at least a couple of new cameras as well as a pair of lenses for Micro Four Thirds cameras. According to inside sources, the Panasonic GM5 announcement date will take place on September 15, one day prior to the Photokina event.
Sony E-mount 4K camera to "kill" Canon C100 and C300
Sony will definitely announce a slew of new products at Photokina 2014. In anticipation of the world's biggest digital imaging trade fair, the rumor mill is claiming that a brand new Sony E-mount 4K camera is in the works and is coming at this event. The new camcorder will replace the FS100 and will become a Canon C100 and C300 "killer".
Panasonic GM5 and LX100 are the names of upcoming MFT cameras
By MCPActions | August 29, 2014
Panasonic is expected to introduce at least two new cameras with Micro Four Thirds image sensors. One of them is a mirrorless camera, while the other one is a fixed-lens compact shooter. The rumor mill has managed to uncover their real names and it appears that they will be called Panasonic GM5 and LX100, respectively.
Panasonic GM2 specs list to include on-sensor stabilization
Panasonic will announce a few cameras that will also be on-display at Photokina 2014. The devices are coming before the world's largest event and they could employ some interesting features. The rumor mill has managed to leak an updated Panasonic GM2 specs list, hinting that the camera will sport on-sensor image stabilization.
Panasonic LX1000 Four Thirds compact camera coming soon
The name of the Panasonic compact camera with a Four Thirds image sensor may have showed up on the web. It is rumored that the device will be called Panasonic LX1000 and that it will indeed be capable of recording 4K videos. Regardless of its name and features, the shooter will definitely be announced within the next few days.
First Silver Olympus E-M1 photo leaked, new update confirmed
Olympus is preparing to make several announcements in the near future, including the long-rumored PEN E-PL7. Right before the huge August 30 event, the first Silver Olympus E-M1 photo has been leaked on the web. Additionally, a sources is claiming that a firmware update will be released soon and will bring 4K video recording to the E-M1.


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class DeferredMediaBrowserTest : public InProcessBrowserTest {
 public:
#if defined(OS_ANDROID)
  void SetUpCommandLine(base::CommandLine* command_line) override {
    command_line->AppendSwitch(
        switches::kDisableGestureRequirementForMediaPlayback);
  }
#endif
};

IN_PROC_BROWSER_TEST_F(DeferredMediaBrowserTest, BackgroundMediaIsDeferred) {
  // Navigate to a video file, which would autoplay in the foreground, but won't
  // in the background due to deferred media loading for hidden tabs.
  ui_test_utils::NavigateToURLWithDisposition(
      browser(), content::GetFileUrlWithQuery(
                     media::GetTestDataFilePath("bear-640x360.webm"), ""),
      WindowOpenDisposition::NEW_BACKGROUND_TAB,
      ui_test_utils::BROWSER_TEST_WAIT_FOR_NAVIGATION);

  ASSERT_EQ(2, browser()->tab_strip_model()->count());
  content::WebContents* background_contents =
      browser()->tab_strip_model()->GetWebContentsAt(1);
  EXPECT_TRUE(
      content::WaitForRenderFrameReady(background_contents->GetMainFrame()));
  EXPECT_NE(background_contents,
            browser()->tab_strip_model()->GetActiveWebContents());

  // If autoplay for background tabs isn't deferred the play event listener will
  // be attached too late to catch the event, and subsequently the test will hit
  // the ended event before the play event.
  EXPECT_TRUE(
      content::ExecuteScript(background_contents,
                             "var video = document.querySelector('video');"
                             "video.addEventListener('ended', function(event) {"
                             "  document.title = 'ended';"
                             "}, false);"
                             "video.addEventListener('play', function(event) {"
                             "  document.title = 'playing';"
                             "}, false);"));

  // Make the background tab w/ our video the active tab.
  browser()->tab_strip_model()->SelectNextTab();
  EXPECT_EQ(background_contents,
            browser()->tab_strip_model()->GetActiveWebContents());

  // If everything worked, we should see "playing" and not "ended".
  const base::string16 playing_str = base::UTF8ToUTF16("playing");
  const base::string16 ended_str = base::UTF8ToUTF16("ended");
  content::TitleWatcher watcher(background_contents, playing_str);
  watcher.AlsoWaitForTitle(ended_str);
  EXPECT_EQ(playing_str, watcher.WaitAndGetTitle());
}


Born in Washington, D.C., Gene attended Lynchburg College, where he earned both an undergraduate and Masters degree. After a brief stint flying in the Navy, he returned to Lynchburg and spent thirty-one years teaching secondary science and coaching, before retiring and beginning his second career as a REALTOR®.
Licensed since 1997, Gene advanced his professionalism by enrolling in the Graduate REALTOR® Institute of Virginia; earning his GRI designation in the spring of 2004.
Gene is a member of the Lynchburg Association of Realtors; the National Association of Realtors; and, has annually served on such LAR committee's as the Multiple Listing Service, Programs Committee, and Grievance Committee. He is currently serving on the Professional Standards Committee.


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The Boy and the Boot
Who is this boy, and why does he hold aloft his leaking boot?
Boy and the Boot, Hershey, Pennsylvania.
No one really knows.
The mystery is partly why dozens of communities have been smitten by The Boy and the Boot, erecting the little statue as a fountain centerpiece in parks, on courthouse lawns, outside fire houses, and in hospital gardens.
The statue was created at J.L. Mott Iron Works in New York. Copies were offered for sale, through the company catalog, starting in 1875. Its original name, "The Unfortunate Boot," puts its focus squarely on the boot, not the boy, and suggests no lofty motive or inspiring lesson behind the sculpture. Yet some towns and wealthy benefactors saw a deeper meaning in these drippy civic centerpieces. Some believed that the boy was a real newsboy who drowned. Others said he was a Civil War drummer boy bringing water to wounded men. Still others thought he was a brave little fireman using his boot in a bucket brigade.
We're no 19th century footwear comedy experts, but to us the Boy is probably just a kid who walked into a stream, realized his boot was leaking, then took it off to see where the hole was. His backstory is unknown, but his predicament speaks to us, in a sort of post-nasal drip way....
The statue is always the same: right arm aloft, left hand in pocket, old-fashioned cap on head, pants held up by a single suspender. The position of the boot varies; sometimes the toe points left, sometimes forward, sometimes right (Usually the result of repairs from damage or defective dripping). The front of the Boy is sometimes completely stained from whatever impurities infuse the local water.
Boy and the Boot, Sandusky, Ohio.
Boy and the Boot, Wadworth, Ohio.
The statues were originally made of a cheap "pot metal" alloy, and most have required major maintenance (and accompanying upgrades with colorful paint jobs) over the years. Some have been completely replaced by copies made of tougher metal or fiberglass. And several communities have become so protective of their Boy and the Boot statues that they've moved them indoors, shielded from the elements and vandals. Their efforts are well-intended, but the proper place to see a Boy and the Boot is in the glory of an outdoor fountain.
We track about 25 Boy and the Boot statues on public view in the U.S. and Canada. Several others stand in private gardens. Others probably languish, forgotten, in city maintenance yards.
Boy and the Boot
Boy and the Boot: Fresno, California
Boy and the Boot: Penrose, Colorado
Boy and the Boot: Salida, Colorado
Boy and the Boot: Council Bluffs, Iowa
Boy and the Boot: West Union, Iowa
Boy and the Boot: Wichita, Kansas
Boy and the Boot (hospital): New Orleans, Louisiana
Boy and the Boot (race track): New Orleans, Louisiana
Boy and the Boot: Houlton, Maine
Boy and the Boot: Menominee, Michigan
Boy and the Boot: Helena, Montana
Boy and the Boot (indoor): Ellenville, New York
Boy and the Boot (outdoor): Ellenville, New York
Boy and the Boot (indoor): Sandusky, Ohio
Boy and the Boot (outdoors): Sandusky, Ohio
Boy and the Boot: Wadsworth, Ohio
Boy and the Boot: Wellsville, Ohio
Boy and the Boot: Baker City, Oregon
Boy and the Boot: Hershey, Pennsylvania
Boy and the Boot: El Paso, Texas
Boy and the Boot: Orkney Springs, Virginia
Boy and the Boot: Wallingford, Vermont
Boy and the Boot: Stevens Point, Wisconsin
Boy and the Boot: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Boy and the Boot: Lindsay, Ontario
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To simplify the wildlife habitat category displayed on the group pages we've combined all the vegetatively-complex habitat polygons into one category, which includes forest, shrubbery, wetlands, grasses, and non-woody plants (a.k.a flowers and other herbs) along with other habitat polygons–water, ground, and other–that can act as important resources for a variety of wildlife from birds to pollinators to amphibians.
These habitat types can be roughly considered the source of most wildlife habitat on most sites, because they are the locations where complex vegetation can be found. We exclude lawn (green), pavement and buildings (combined into the grey band), and edibles (croplands, food gardens, and cultivated land depicted as pink) from this calculation because they rarely act as robust sources of habitat. These resources do not provide sufficient food, cover, or water to significantly contribute to many organisms' life-cycles, and so are represented independently in the data visualization.
Taken together, landcover likely to contain complex vegetation can create a rough picture of habitat availability at a site.
For birds, natural food availability has been correlated with nesting success in urban areas open_in_new. Plant diversity that includes woody species (shrubs and trees) has been correlated with increased breeding bird diversity in Massachusetts open_in_new open_in_new and with Lepidoptera (caterpillars; an important food source for breeding birds) diversity in the mid-atlantic region open_in_new. And, in fact, plant diversity has been shown to increase biodiversity across trophic levels open_in_new. Findings like these indicate the importance of landcover that includes a variety of plant structural-types ranging from those provided by trees to those provided by herbs. The habitat types we include in this calculation are those where these kinds of complex vegetation are likely to occur or are sources of other habitat resources, like water. Taken together, they create a rough picture of habitat availability at a site.
Forest. Trees, Woods, Grove. A tract of land covered with trees and underbrush; woodland.
Forest Characteristics. You can set a forest polygon to indicate additional ecological detail including Forest Type. The kind of tree that dominates your forested area tells us a lot about the kind of birds, plants, and other wildlife you might expect to find there. Deciduous forests are those where the dominant trees lose their leaves for part of each year (either because of cold or drought), while evergreen forests are dominated by trees that keep their leaves year-round. You can also select mixed forests, with both deciduous and evergreen trees. Then set the Forest Age. Different organisms utilize forests of different ages. For instance, Golden-winged Warblers prefer disturbed, early-successional forests, while Scarlet Tanagers prefer mature forests.
You can set two characteristics related to native plants. The first, Percent Native, asks you to estimate how much of the forest is native to your region. The second, Managed for Natives, lets you indicate if you are actively managing the space to encourage native plants and exclude invasive ones. There exists extensive controversy about the role of natives and non-natives in different wild ecosystems. Some research claims that the presence of non-native species reduces the overall biodiversity of an ecosystem,open_in_new while others claim that non-natives do not contribute to decreases in biodiversity, and may, in fact be just temporary members of a plant/animal community, or a sign of normally changing ecosystem open_in_new. Methods in managing for natives vary from habitat to habitat, but in general include removing invasives and providing a source of native seeds. Managing for natives can be very complex, time-consuming, slow, and expensive, or it could simply mean that when given a choice, you favor preserving or introducing native species into your habitat. If you own large tracts of forest it might make sense to take the time to put together a formal plan to manage for natives in your area.
Similarly, you can indicate if your forest is Managed for Wildlife. Managing wetlands, grasslands, forests, and shrubbery for wildlife is a complex endeavor that usually requires forethought and planning. Much of this project is devoted to helping you think more about managing land for wildlife. Many landowners with significant tracts of land will work with local conservation biologists or outreach associates from their local cooperative extension to develop plans that fit their properties; we simply want to know if you consider your current management practices to be "for wildlife" or not at this point. To find out how to do this consider getting in contact with your local cooperative extension office (check out the Local Resources section on the Explore Page for a link to your local office). Lastly, you can set whether the forested space is harvested for timber. Many people actively manage their forests for harvest. How that wood is harvested may impact the wildlife found there open_in_new. For instance, some people spot harvest, targeting individual mature trees scattered throughout their plots. Harvesting these trees can be fairly low-impact, perhaps even beneficial to species that rely on forest openings for habitat because they mimic a natural tree fall in the woods. Clear-cutting a forest, on the other hand, increases forest fragmentation, which has a huge impact on forested birds' survival.
Shrubbery: Brush, Chaparral, Hedge, Thicket, Scrub. A tract of woody plants that are smaller than trees, usually having several stems rather than a single trunk.
Shrubbery Characteristics. Like with the forest habitat, you can set a Shrubbery polygon to indicate additional ecological detail including Percent Native and Managed for Natives. The former lets you estimate the percent of a given shrub polygon that is native to your region. The latter lets you indicate if you are actively managing the space to encourage native plants and exclude invasives. Some research hints that the native status of shrubs in and around urban areas can dramatically impact nesting success, with non-native shrubs, like honeysuckle, acting as ecological traps by enticing birds to nest, but leaving those more vulnerable to predators open_in_new.
The presence of woody plants, even in urban parcels, has been shown to increase breeding bird diversity and nesting successopen_in_new. The density, or Cover Thickness of shrubby landcover is another important landscape ecology measurement as it varies considerably across terrain. Some areas are fairly thin, covering only 10% of the ground with vegetation, while in other areas are extremely thick, covering 100% of the area with dense thicket. The percentage of that vegetative cover can affect breeding successopen_in_new.
Using this method, the landowner can divide the shrubland into quadrants to help estimate how much of the "pie" is covered in shrubs. These yellow circles have a diameter = 100 ft.
A quick rule of thumb for estimating shrub cover is to imagine walking through the area. If you can easily walk without touching any vegetation, cover is probably less than 50%. If you have to weave around plants and often come into contact with them as you move through the space the cover is probably about 75%, and if you can't image walking through without a machete then 100% is a good estimate.
Using this method, the landowner can divide the shrubland into quadrants to help estimate how much of the "pie" is covered in shrubs. These yellow circles have a diameter = 500 ft.
Use the satellite imagery on the map and the diagrams above as a reference point for your estimate. For some, it helps to mentally divide up your shrubby area into a pie chart with 4 slices. Try to quantify how much of the pie would be covered by shrubs if you placed it over your shrub patch.
Wetlands: Riparian, Rain Garden, Bog, Fen, Marsh, Swamp. Wetlands are areas such as swamps, bogs, and marshes where water either covers the soil or is present at or near the surface, particularly in the root zone, at least a good portion of the year, including the growing season.
Wetland Characteristics. You can set a wetlands polygon to indicate additional ecological detail including Wetland Type. Technically marsh, wetland, estuary, bog, riparian area, rain garden, fen, and swamp all have slightly different meanings. But they all describe areas where water either covers the soil or is present at or near the surface, particularly in the root zone, at least a good portion of the year (including the growing season). To figure out which kind of wetland you have, visit this Guide. Rain Gardens, are not defined at that link, but you can read about them on this project's webpages, to help you understand if your space fits in this category.
You can also set whether the wetland area is Seasonal or not. Some wetlands, ponds, streams, and even lakes are seasonal – that is, present in wet months, but absent during the dry season. One important kind of seasonal wetland are vernal pools. Additionally, like with Shrubbery and Forest explained above, you can set Percent Native, Managed for Natives, and Managed for Wildlife for wetland spaces.
Read more about Wetland Habitats Here.
Water. Pond, River, Ocean, Stream, Lake. Any open body of water; stream, river, pond, ocean, bay, estuary, lake, or spring.
Water Characteristics. Like with the Wetland polygons you can set Water Seasonality and Water Salinity for Water polygons. In addition, you can set a Water Flow characteristic. Examples of flowing water include rivers or streams, while examples of standing water include ponds or lakes.
Read more about Water for wildlife Here.
Grasses. Meadow, Prairie. An area that is dominated by grass or grass-like vegetation. The natural vegetation should consist largely of perennial grasses. Often characteristic of sub-humid and semiarid locales.
Grasses Characteristics. Like with forest, shrubbery, and wetland habitats above, you can set characteristics for Percent Native, Managed for Natives, and Managed for Wildlife for Grasses habitat polygons. Additionally, you can indicated whether the area is Grazed. Whether or not there are livestock grazing a grassland or shrubby area impacts its ecological makeup by altering the composition and growth patterns of the plants found there. North American farmers have become de facto managers of grassland bird habitat. Because many grassland birds, such as the Bobolink, Dickcissel, and Eastern and Western Meadowlark prefer mid-range to high vegetation and soil moisture, grazing intensities and vegetation densities can impact habitat and nesting conditionsopen_in_new. For more information about using grazing for management of range and grasslands, including a date map showing how long to delay mowing, see our grasslands article. You may also indicate whether you practice Wildlife-Friendly Mowing. Some research has shown that birds attempting to nest in hay fields experience drastic nest failure due to mowingopen_in_new.
Delay your harvest, especially if you think inclement weather might have caused delayed nesting in your area. Many birds can successfully raise their young and get them out of harm's way by the end of June. The longer you wait, the more likely the birds are to fledge and get out of the way of your mower blades.
Leave safety strips in your field. Instead of harvesting every inch, leave bands of unharvested grasses approximately 30 feet wide to provide a safe spot for field birds to keep out of the way. Field edges and odd areas can be targeted for exclusion as well.
Walk your field and learn where your nests are. Don't harvest the areas where you discover nests.
To give birds the best chance of escaping, harvest fields by starting in the center and working outwards.
Raise the height of your mower blades.
As an extension of Wildlife-friendly Mowing we also collect data about Hay Harvest date. Delaying your harvest could help more birds successfully nest. The later you mow, the more likely it is that nesting birds will have successfully fledged and can get out of the way of machinery. For grasses polygons you can also indicate Irrigation Frequency.
Read more about Meadow and Grass Habitat Here.
Non-woody Plants. Annuals, Perennials, Ground-cover, Flowers, Herbs, Ferns. Flowering plants whose stems above ground do not become woody. Technically grasses are herbs, but because they have their own category, please denote them as such.
Non-woody Plants Characteristics. For this habitat polygon you can set Irrigation Frequency, Percent Native, and Managed for Natives as explained above.
In addition, we let you indicate whether an area is Tended vs. Wild. Unmanaged wildscapes are very different habitat-types than heavily tended formal gardens. How "wild" your landscape is helps us understand the types of practices you are implementing in that territory to support wildlife. For instance, if you weed, irrigate, or plant in the area that makes it much less wild than a space you leave to grow however it may. Many people cultivate some areas of their yard, but let others go wild.
Read more about Non-woody plants Here.
Ground. Dirt, Sand, Gravel, Soil, Rock, Mulch. Landscape mostly bare of vegetation. Ground cover might be dirt, gravel, rock slab, or sand. Some desert areas have extensive gravelly areas. Mountain tops have bare rock.
Ground Characteristics. The only additional detail you can currently provide for ground polygons is to set the Ground Type.
The kind of ground–be it sand, rock, dirt, gravel or mulch–is an important indicator of the kinds of plants that might grow, or the potential uses of the area by different kinds of wildlife. For instance, many species of native bees require bare earth to nest in. This is an important resource for them to successfully complete their lifecycle.
Use this category when none of the others fit. Use it sparingly. Remember to read the descriptions of the other categories carefully, as they are meant to be broad. Special landscapes, like sand dunes or tundra, might justify use of this habitat type in your map.


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El Palau de Congressos i Auditori Kursaal és un complex arquitectònic constituït per un auditori, una gran sala de cambra, sales polivalents i sales d'exposicions, projectat per Rafael Moneo i situat a Sant Sebastià (País Basc). S'inaugurà el 1999, i des de llavors és la seu principal del Festival Internacional de Cinema de Sant Sebastià que se celebra cada any a finals del mes de setembre.

Història

Situació: solar K
Amb l'enderrocament del Gran Kursaal (palau construït l'any 1921 que incorporava un casino, un restaurant, sales de cine i diverses sales complementàries, així com un teatre amb capacitat per 859 espectadors situat davant la platja de Gros i al costat de la desembocadura del riu Urumea) en 1973, quedà lliure un solar que rebé el nom de Solar K. Fou destacada l'absència de qualsevol tipus d'estructura arquitectònica o d'adequació d'un espai situat en un lloc tan privilegiat com aquest durant tants anys. L'aprovació del projecte definitiu va tenir una llarga història, amb un primer projecte que s'aprovaria l'any 1965.

Projectes rebutjats
En el moment de l'enderrocament ja s'havia convocat un concurs públic de projectes, entre els que se'n va seleccionar un. Degut a la dificultat de construcció, fou finalment rebutjat.

Un nou projecte fou presentat l'any 1972. Després de la correcció de certs aspectes de l'edifici que no agradaren als organismes municipals de Sant Sebastià, s'inicià la construcció de l'edifici el 1975. Tanmateix, les obres s'aturaren durant un temps després de la construcció del mur perimetral i els fonaments. Durant aquest interval de temps, el solar passà de mans privades a mans públiques, fet que originà la constitució d'un consorci integrat per diverses institucions públiques compromeses amb la construcció d'un nou edifici i el finançament d'aquest.

Elecció definitiva
Aparcat el projecte de 1972, i centrat l'Ajuntament de Sant Sebastià en l'opció de construir un gran auditori en el Solar K, el 1989 es convocà una consulta tècnica a la que assisteixen sis arquitectes de nivell internacional: Mario Botta, Norman Foster, Arata Isozaki, Rafael Moneo, Juan Carlos Baldeweg i Luís Peña Ganchegi. Dels sis projectes presentats s'escollí el de l'arquitecte navarrès Rafael Moneo per l'"encert en la consideració del Solar K com un accident geogràfic a la desembocadura de l'Urumea, per l'alliberament d'espais públics com a plataformes obertes al mar i especialment per la rotunditat, coratge i originalitat de la proposta" tal com explicà la resolució del jurat.

Inici i finalització de les obres
Després de redactar el projecte entre 1991 i 1994, el 1995 s'aprovà definitivament l'inici de les obres, que s'iniciaren el 1996 i que no finalitzarien fins al 1999. Durant el desenvolupament de les obres es produïren certs problemes de finançament, sobre tot davant la negativa del Govern Basc (que aportaria el 16% dels costos totals de l'obra) d'ampliar els fons destinats a la construcció. Resolts aquests problemes, les obres (amb l'enrunament fortuït d'una escala interior inclòs) finalitzaren l'any 1999.

L'impacte inicial en el paisatge urbà de Sant Sebastià, caracteritzat per la seva arquitectura clàssica d'estil francès, resultà negatiu per a bona part dels donostiarres : a la pedra típica dels edificis donostiarres i a les seves formes clàssiques i guarnides, es contraposava un edifici de línies rectes i formes geomètriques construït en vidre. La importància de l'edifici, inaugurat el 23 d'agost de 1999 amb un concert de l'Orquestra Simfònica d'Euskadi i Ainhoa Arteta, quedà eclipsada per la construcció paral·lela del Museu Guggenheim (Bilbao), amb un cost superior al del Kursaal.

Malgrat això, després d'un període d'adaptació i gràcies a l'impacte positiu de l'edifici sobre l'economia, el turisme i la vida cultural de Sant Sebastià, avui la gran majoria dels donostiarres aprecia l'edifici i en recolza la construcció.

L'edifici

Està constituït, principalment, per dos grans volums prismàtics que emergeixen d'una plataforma. Cada cub, com popularment se'ls anomena, està format per un prisma interior d'obra que configura interiorment una sala, tancada per una doble paret formada per panells translúcids de vidre prensat subjectes a una estructura metàl·lica que abraça també els vestíbuls i els passadissos.

Entre els dos cubs es forma una gran superfície o terrassa transitable i amb vistes al mar, tant a la Platja de la Zurriola com a la desembocadura del riu Urumea. En aquesta terrassa, a dues alçades diferents, s'organitzen diferents concerts del Festival de Jazz de Sant Sebastià així com d'altres activitats durant les festes de la Semana Grande donostiarra.

 AuditoriRafael Moneo rebé l'encàrrec inicial de dissenyar un "auditori", és a dir, un recinte la funció del qual fos la d'acollir concerts simfònics o espectacles similars. Moneo rebé l'ordre de transformar l'auditori en un "teatre amb possibilitat d'oferir òpera". Òbviament aquest concepte de sala és molt diferent a l'inicialement proposat, car en ell, el fossat orquestral i la tramoia tenen un paper fonamental. Aquests requeriments patiren en el projecte definitiu les limitacions pròpies d'una reestructuració de la idea inicial, de forma que les possibilitats que posseeix la sala principal del Kursaal per oferir grans muntatges d'òpera són molt limitades, encara que pot acollir representacions de complexitat mitjana. Té capacitat per a 1800 espectadors. Està situada dins el cub gran, el més proper al riu, i és l'utilitzat per a grans activitats. Per representacions operístiques posseeix un fossat, que es forma mitjançant el descens de la part davantera del terra del pati de butaques, així com un sistema de telons laterals que permeten modificar les característiques acústiques de la sala.

 Sala de CambraTé capacitat per a 600 espectadors i està situada en el cub petit. Té una tramoia d'alçada limitada, impedint l'ocultació de decorats penjats de les seves barres, por lo que no se poden realitzar grans canvis de decoració. té un ascensor de pianos a l'escenari.

 Sales polivalentsEs tracta de sales utilitzades per concerts, reunions, etc. d'aforament limitat.

 Sales d'exposicionsSón sales utilitzades per la celebració d'exposicions.

 Sala KuboEs tracta d'una sala d'exposicions dependent de la Kutxa, caixa d'estalvis.

L'edifici compta amb un restaurant regentat per Martín Berasategui, diversos comerços en els baixos i un aparcament.

Estrenes destacades
El 21 de febrer de 2009 hi va tenir lloc, en versió de concert, l'estrena absoluta de l'òpera Juan José, amb llibret i música de Pablo Sorozábal, acabada el 1968.

Enllaços externs

 Pàgina web oficial del Palau de Congressos i Auditori Kursaal
 Pàgina web de la Fundació Kursaal
 Vídeo del Kursaal, comentat per Rafael Moneo

Sales de concert
Centres de convencions
Edificis de Sant Sebastià
Teatres d'òpera d'Espanya
Obres de Rafael Moneo

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Michael Parkinson is in the hot seat
LEGENDARY TV host Michael Parkinson sits down and answers a few questions about his extraordinary life.
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MY childhood was blissfully happy.
I never felt fear or neglect. My family lived within three streets of each other in Yorkshire. I'd visit my grandparents for tea and the trick was to make it down the street where my five aunties lived without being fed by them all first.
We were very poor.
But that taught me an important lesson: you can be poor and still be happy. I'm not suggesting poverty is a desirable thing, but this utopian view that you need 13 fridges to be happy is nonsense.
My dad was determined that I not follow in his footsteps and become a miner.
Not that I needed much persuading. I'd seen what being a miner had done to him – it's a dirty, nasty, dangerous job.
I wanted to be a journalist.
I loved seeing the reporters in their trilbies and belted raincoats, in the classic '30s and '40s
Frank Capra films. So, I started working at my local newspaper, and away I went.
I always had a bit of an inferiority complex because I left school and didn't go to university.
I felt I had something to prove. That said, I never considered my lack of education a disadvantage, because I was well-read and could always write.
Being a chat show host isn't rocket science.
It's quite simple – do your research, ask the questions and listen to the answers.
Out of the 2000-odd interviews I did for Parkinson, the Meg Ryan one gets mentioned the most. People like watching car crashes. It's the modern-day equivalent of watching people being thrown to the lions.
She was obviously a deeply unhappy person then. I don't know what was wrong. An interview is consensual, where two people agree to talk to each other, but there's not a lot you can do when one decides not to talk.
It's difficult to single out a favourite interview, but any time I spoke to Billy Connolly or Muhammad Ali was a thrill.
As were many of the women. Miss Piggy and Dame Edna Everage, with whom I've had a long unconsummated affair, come to mind.
I don't regret giving up my talk show [in 2007].
I enjoyed every minute of it, but I don't miss it. I don't like the people who make television now and I felt there was no place for me any more. I'm proud to have worked 50 years in a notoriously volatile industry.
I've been married to my wife, Mary, for 51 years.
She used to be a teacher, but took the old fashioned view and decided to look after our children when our three sons were small. She later had her own TV career.
I don't expect people to call me Sir Michael, but it does have a lovely ring to it.
[Parkinson was knighted in 2008.] My grandchildren think I should wear a suit of armour and ride a white horse.
My three boys and eight grandchildren all live within a three-mile radius of us.
In a sense, I've gone back to where I started. I've created a similar feeling of close-knit family, and that's what matters to me.
Getting older doesn't bother me, because there's nothing I can do about it.
[Parkinson is 75.] My mum lived to 96, so I hope I have her genes. I'll be an awkward old bugger if I live to 96, that's for sure.
"Australia. My father used to say Australians are like a lost tribe of Yorkshiremen, as they're frank and forthright, yet friendly."
The Michael Parkinson Collection, featuring more than 130 interviews, is out now on DVD.
THERE are few things in life I truly excel at.
WHAT'S in store for you this week? Let Jonathan Cainer give you an indication.
THE celebrity hair stylist shares his tips for creating a blow-dry that looks as if it's straight from the salon.


Layering in custom tailoring has always been a key element in fashion. Its ability to mingle with a variety of pieces in your wardrobe renders it versatile for all seasons, especially during the fall and winter seasons. But layering for winter can get too frumpy if you're not careful. Layering in style for the season in custom tailoring is a cinch with just a few fashion tricks.
People are often mistaken that in order to fight off the chilly weather, they need to keep layering thick bulky pieces. To avoid looking bulky, choose thin layers and lightweight custom tailored shirts and other pieces. Layering thin pieces enable you to wear more clothing underneath without the full weight or bulk of the all the layers. Opt for a cotton tailor made shirt in three-fourths sleeve beneath a camisole and a jacket or blazer. Tees and custom tailored shirts are also great for layering with one another, to avoid creasing the top layer, choose a lightweight tailor made shirt fabric for the one underneath. Another element to layering is clothing cut in asymmetrical lines, it instantly revives the look of your layered pieces.
In combining various lengths of custom tailoring pieces, opt for a cardigan or long coat over slim fitting cropped pants and booties, or slim fitting pants/jeans with tunic dress. Shawls and ponchos are still a great addition to your layered custom tailoring ensemble, they keep you warm and make you look really stylish as well. Layer them over a long sleeved tee, tailor made shirt, or turtleneck, for office wear custom tailoring and casual settings, opt for the heavy knit versions.
Most of these looks can be accessorized with long scarves or bright handbags. Layering fashion is a great opportunity for adding interesting and statement accessories.
Layering is about customizing an individual style all your own. This winter, layering enables you to be resourceful with your wardrobe. So don't let the cold weather keep you indoors, with the myriad style tips within your grasp, you will remain warm, comfortable, and stylish.


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CKE Restaurants Inc., owner of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's quick-service restaurant chains, and Thomas H. Lee Partners (THL) announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which THL will acquire CKE for approximately $928 million, including the assumption of approximately $309 million of net debt.
Under the terms of the agreement, CKE stockholders will receive $11.05 in cash for each share of CKE common stock they hold, representing a 24 percent premium to the company's closing share price on February 25 and a 29 percent premium to the company's volume weighted average closing share price of approximately $8.60 during the 30 trading days ended February 25.
"We are excited to announce this transaction, which provides substantial value to our shareholders," says Byron E. Allumbaugh, CKE's chairman of the board.
In addition, under the merger agreement, CKE Restaurants will actively solicit superior proposals from third parties for a period of 40 days continuing through April 6. CKE Restaurants does not intend to disclose developments with respect to this solicitation process unless and until its board of directors has made a decision regarding any superior proposals that may be made. There can be no assurances that this solicitation will result in a superior proposal.
The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2010, subject to approval by CKE shareholders, regulatory approval, and other customary closing conditions.
UBS Investment Bank is acting as financial advisor to CKE. Stradling, Yocca, Carlson & Rauth is acting as legal advisor to CKE. Ropes & Gray LLP is acting as legal advisor to THL. BofA Merrill Lynch and Barclays Capital are acting as financial advisors to THL. Affiliates of BofA Merrill Lynch and Barclays Capital have provided a financing commitment to THL to support the transaction.


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Songs written by Donald Dunn
Top Songs / Chart Singles Discography
Booker T. & the MG's
Video playlist - by chronological order
Tic-Tac-Toe by Booker T. & the MG's
[Stax 142]
written by Booker T. Jones, Steve Cropper, Lewie Steinberg & Donald Dunn (as Donald "Duck" Dunn)
④ Boot-Leg by Booker T. & the MG's
[songwriter #4 hit]
written by Charles Axton, Donald Dunn (as Donald "Duck" Dunn) , Isaac Hayes & Al Jackson Jr.
Booker - Loo by Booker T. & the MG's
US B side to My Sweet Potato
written by Steve Cropper, Booker T. Jones, Al Jackson Jr. & Donald Dunn (as Donald "Duck" Dunn)
① Hip Hug-Her by Booker T. & the MG's
from Hip Hug-Her
written by Steve Cropper, Donald Dunn (as Donald "Duck" Dunn) , Al Jackson Jr. & Booker T. Jones
⑤ Slim Jenkin's Place by Booker T. & the MG's
The Hunter by Ike & Tina Turner
from The Hunter
[Blue Thumb 102]
written by Booker T. Jones, Carl Wells, Al Jackson Jr., Donald Dunn & Steve Cropper
Soul Clap '69 by Booker T. & the MG's
written by Al Jackson Jr., Booker T. Jones, Donald Dunn & Steve Cropper
② Melting Pot by Booker T. & the MG's
from Melting Pot
[Stax 0082]
written by Al Jackson Jr., Booker T. Jones, Donald Dunn (as Donald "Duck" Dunn) & Steve Cropper
Eddie Floyd
Baby, Lay Your Head Down, (Gently On My Bed) by Eddie Floyd
from Baby Lay Your Head Down
written by Eddie Floyd, Al Jackson Jr. (as Al Jackson), Donald Dunn (as Duck Dunn) & Steve Cropper
The Hunter by Free
[R]
written by Booker T. Jones, Carl Wells, Donald Dunn , Al Jackson Jr. & Steve Cropper
Sticky Stuff by Booker T. & the MG's
from Universal Language
[Asylum 45392]
written by Booker T. Jones, Steve Cropper & Donald Dunn (as Donald "Duck" Dunn)
The Hunter by Paul Rodgers
from Muddy Water Blues: A Tribute to Muddy Waters
Mr Roy
③ Saved by Mr Roy
written by Booker T. Jones, Donald Dunn , Steve Cropper, Al Jackson Jr., Mark Mumford, Alun Harrison & Graham Simmons
Snuff [English rock band]
Do Do Do EP: Standing in the Shadows / I Will Survive / Soul Limbo / Boring Being in Snuff by Snuff [English rock band]
written by Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier, Eddie Holland Jr., Dino Fekaris, Freddie Perren, Booker T. Jones, Al Jackson Jr., Donald Dunn (as Donald "Duck" Dunn) , Steve Cropper & Wat Tyler
Syleena Johnson
Tonight I'm Gonna Let Go by Syleena Johnson
from Chapter 2: The Voice
featuring Busta Rhymes
[Jive 40042]
written by Syleena Johnson, Donald Dunn & James Seals