A new trail register on the Hat Creek Rim.
Most who have hiked the Pacific Crest Trail or worked on trail maintenance crews know that use of the trail continues to increase each year.
On one hand, this is great—more people are outside being active, enjoying the outdoors, appreciating the PCT and the places that the trail leads them. On the other hand, more people on the trail typically means more physical and social impacts on the environment and the experiences of other PCT hikers and equestrians.
The Pacific Crest Trail Association works diligently with our agency partners on a broad range of strategies to help people minimize their effect on the landscape and other people. This work is referred to as Visitor Use Management (VUM), and you can read more about PCTA's overall work in this area here.
One of the questions we hear frequently from trail users, agency partners and the public is: "So, how many people use the PCT every year?" There are so many access points along the trail's 2,650 miles that no one really knows the answer—especially if you include anyone who takes a short afternoon walk, which is an important part of the trail experience. We do, however, have a very good idea of long-distance and thru-hiker use because we administer the interagency long-distance permit for anyone attempting to hike or horseback ride more than 500 miles at one time. Still, that number only tells us the number of permits we issued. It doesn't give us a clear picture of how far those people really traveled, whether they completed their planned trip, or had to change their itinerary.
Charles Williams breaks ground during installation of the register.
The PCTA and the U.S. Forest Service have embarked on a new program to install official trail registers to gather information about trail use patterns on the PCT. We recently installed the first register on the Hat Creek Rim, a dry escarpment between the Sierra and Cascade ranges. Unlike other trail registers, which we sometimes refer to as "cultural" registers, this register has a binder with register sheets aimed at collecting specific information.
The register sheet also leaves space for a short note.
We plan to install registers at four or five other locations in coming years, though we don't have an exact count or timeline, as we want to see how this pilot program goes. The registers are just one in a suite of strategies we're working on to better determine use patterns.
The first register was funded by one of our dedicated volunteers who is passionate about maintaining and protecting the PCT. It was installed the first week of May by volunteers from the PCTA's Pounder's Promise chapter. Connor Swift, the PCTA's new Northern Sierra regional representative, and I joined the crew on the Hat Creek Rim north of the developed overlook and Forest Service rest area.
Please take a moment when you're hiking through the area to stop, fill out the register sheets and help us gain valuable information that will help better protect the PCT while still ensuring that people have access to the beautiful landscapes it crosses.
And as always, thanks for all you do to help protect the PCT and the amazing experience it provides.
A happy crew and a job well done.
Justin Kooyman is PCTA's Associate Director of Trail Operations. He works on trail protection and management projects out of our Northern Sierra regional office in Portola, CA. When not working, Justin can be found exploring the Northern Sierra, especially looking for uncommon birds in Plumas County.


I have been inspired by Jakis challenge on OSS and Sams 'friends' LO to take the camera out with me this morning and get some photos of what I take for granted each day as I walk to Daycare with my children. I was so happy with the shots I got while walking that I decided to take the camera into my decrepid neglected overgrown garden and see what beauty I could find there. Here are some of my photos.
wow Tammy these are awesome photos. I really love the last one but then I love the toadstools and the iris (?) as well! The galahs remind me so much of my childhood.
Isn't it nice to find a splash of colour in the garden in the middle of winter!!
you have a good eye for photography Tammy, and you must have a great canera as well, your photos are beautiful.


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Guy's and St Thomas' is one of the largest hospital trusts in the country, with around 15,300 staff; an annual turnover of almost £1.5 billion; and more than 2.4 million patient contacts a year. Our hospitals have a long and proud history, dating back almost 900 years, and have been at the forefront of medical progress and innovation since they were founded. We continue to build on these traditions and have a reputation for clinical, teaching and research excellence.
The Trust includes St Thomas' Hospital, Guy's Hospital, Evelina London Children's Hospital and both adult and children's community services in Lambeth and Southwark. We provide a full range of hospital services for our local communities in Lambeth, Southwark and Lewisham, as well as specialist services for patients from further afield, including cancer, cardiothoracic, women's and children's services, kidney care and orthopaedics. We have one of the largest critical care units in the UK and one of the busiest A&E departments in London.
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Rolex Laureates 2021
The Rolex Awards for Enterprise began in 1976, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Rolex Oyster. It supports people taking on extraordinary projects to make the world a better place. Since launching the programme, it has had a positive impact, often transforming lives, communities and the planet's natural resources.
The pioneers rewarded by Rolex share similar values with the Swiss luxury watchmaker; quality, ingenuity, determination and the enterprising spirit that has driven the company since its beginning. The Awards provide the funding these people require to accomplish their original and innovative projects to advance human knowledge. It has also stimulated new ways of thinking in areas such as creating technologies that improved lives, saving endangered ecosystems, protecting the oceans, exploring new frontiers on the planet or, pioneering advances in science and health.
This year is no exception and the 2021 Laureates of the Rolex Awards for Enterprise are worthy winners, displaying ingenuity, new ways of thinking and sheer hard work. Humanity and the planet should hopefully benefit from the winners listed below:
Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim
Chad is located in north-central Africa and is the fifth largest country on the continent. Most of the population lives by agriculture and it is an oil-producing country. Sadly, the population have witnessed first-hand the effects of climate change.
The country's largest lake, which supports more than 30 million people, has almost vanished in barely two generations. For climate change and indigenous rights advocate Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim, the tragedy also offers an opportunity to bring her people together to solve their crisis, using the unlikely medium of mapping.
She's using indigenous peoples' knowledge to map resources and prevent conflict around climate in her home country. Ibrahim is from the nomadic Mbororo people, whose flocks and herds have grazed around Lake Chad for millennia. That ancient heritage is now at risk as planetary heating causes water sources to vanish, creating conflict between farmers and graziers over dwindling resources.
"We are at the front line of climate change," she says. "When the seasons change, it changes our daily life."
As a committed peacemaker, she sought ways to bring the divided community together to meet the common danger and serve their common needs. The solution lay in participatory mapping. Ibrahim's inspiration is to turn them into tools of peace, by drawing antagonized peoples around them to plan a safer, more prosperous future together.
Luiz Rocha
The Brazilian plans to explore and protect the Indian Ocean's deep-sea coral reefs, hundreds of metres beneath the ocean surface in the Maldives. There thrive wondrous corals and strange life yet to be discovered. In his pioneering diving expedition, the expert in the study of fish, plans to survey these deep reefs to find and describe new species and make the case for their protection.
Little is known about these reefs worldwide, and nothing at all about reefs below 60 metres in the Indian Ocean, so Rocha will enter an environment unseen by humans. He quoted:
"I want to protect them [coral reefs] because they are unique products of an evolutionary process that took millions and millions of years. To me, it is like art."
Gina Moseley
British climate researcher Gina Moseley will cross one of the world's last frontiers when she abseils into the planet's most northerly unexplored Arctic caves seeking clues to the planet's climatic past. Her world-first expedition seeks to expose the risk to humanity from polar regions now heating twice as fast as elsewhere, threatening to drown coastal cities worldwide.
A trailblazing scientist who is always seeking her next challenge, Moseley decided the time was ripe to expose the caves' hidden geological record. This should offer an insight into the warming and cooling periods of the deep past and their effects on both the Arctic and global environments.
This should hopefully help her draw fresh conclusions about the likely impacts of today's polar melting.
She said: "Caves are like time machines. Calcite forms layers, like tree rings. We can analyse each layer to get information about the past climate."
Rinzin Phunjok Lama
One of the planet's most remote and wildest areas is the mountainous Himalaya region of Humla in Nepal. It's home to dwindling wild animal populations, including snow leopards and wild yaks. The local people are on a mission to save these animals, enlisted and driven by an energetic young ecologist, Rinzin Phunjok Lama.
He is convinced that only local commitment and know-how can make the real difference for the endangered Nepalese high-altitude wildlife. Lama hails from the precipitous and icy slopes of Humla, towering up to 5,000 metres above sea level. Life is a constant struggle for humans and animals alike, leading to clashes which the creatures often lose.
"Humla is one of the most remote, rich and beautiful landscapes, in terms of biodiversity [inspired by] the Buddhist philosophy that promotes compassion, coexistence [and] a well-balanced relationship between humans and nature. Ever since I saw the snow leopard, a mysterious and mythical species, I was inspired to conserve the mountain environment," he says.
His mission is to eradicate malnutrition in Tanzania, one fortified bag at a time. Poor nutrition contributes to 15,000 preventable child deaths daily worldwide. American social entrepreneur Felix Brooks-Church wants to ensure that each meal consumed by every mother and infant living in an underprivileged society contains all the essential, life-saving nutrients.
His project is bringing new life and hope to children in Tanzania, and acts as a model for the world. At the heart of it is an inspired invention, a 'dosifier', that fortifies every bag of flour sold by local millers by adding a measured dose of vitamin B12, zinc, folic acid and iron. The process is supported by a clever business model that ensures that small, local flour mills can use the dosifier at no extra cost to themselves or their customers.
He said: "What we are doing is not just adding nutrients to food. What we are doing is ensuring a basic human right to good nutrition."
Most companies and organisations support corporate social responsibility projects. The Rolex Awards is a fine example of this work, investing in amazing people who work for the benefit of humans, the environment and the ecosystem.
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Eight months ago, my wife and I adopted a dog, Zoey. Being around Zoey and experiencing her personality and range of emotions and desires has been wonderful. She has added joy to our lives each day.
Zoey is a strong reminder to me of why I've dedicated my life to ending society's use of animals for food—the thought of her suffering in a tiny cage or being transported to a slaughterhouse is heartbreaking.
I started doing animal advocacy in 1988, and things have changed drastically for the vegan movement since then—but we must keep up the momentum!
Please don't pass up this opportunity to speed up the day that factory farms and slaughterhouses are a thing of the past!


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Thailand is seeing a rapid tourism boom with no signs of slowing down. With that comes an influx of visitors to one of the most beautiful and accessible island groups in the world, Koh Phi Phi. Despite what you've heard, there is still plenty to do and see in the archipelago that fits every style; from partygoing backpacker, to the relaxation-seeking travelers. While the concentration of shopping and restaurants reside on the isthmus of Koh Phi Phi Don, peace and indulgence can be found on secluded parts of Long Beach, Laem Thong, and other areas of the main island that are only accessible by private longtail boat. Even in the midst of the crowd, nothing outshines the translucent waters, pearl white sandy beaches, and panoramic views of the stunning limestone karsts. It is indeed, one of the most beautiful places in Thailand.
Koh Phi Phi Don was nearly wiped out in the devastating tsunami of December 2004, but the redevelopment was swift, and new building regulations limit the height of infrastructure so as to not obstruct the stunning island views. Only two seasons exist on the archipelago: the hot season from January to April, and the rainy season from May to December. The latter season doesn't completely halt island activities, so travelers need not worry about low season shutdowns of businesses and activities as in other parts of Thailand.
While most of Thailand is of the Buddhist belief, Koh Phi Phi has its own eclectic mix of Thai-Chinese, Muslims and even traditional sea gypsies. The majority of the population is Muslim, but the entire community lives harmoniously. This melting pot of cultures and faith means there are abundant celebrations year round. Visitors can take part in traditional festivities such as the annual boat-launching ceremonies of the sea gypsies, or numerous longtail boat races. The island also heavily celebrates westernized holidays such as Christmas and Valentine's Day, making it a perfect location for holiday getaways for people from all walks of life.
Koh Phi Phi Don remains an exotic escape, and can be customized to any travel style. Not to be forgotten is the plethora of activities available for the active visitors, or those with families, some of which are unique to the region. It is a hub of romance, excitement, liberation, and tranquility. Wherever you are on Koh Phi Phi, you will find what you are looking for.
There is a never-ending array of things to do on the Koh Phi Phi islands besides roll around in the same sand that DiCaprio's hot bod once did without looking creepy.
Koh Phi Phi Don – the largest island - is the eating, sleeping, lodging center of the archipelago and although well developed, always as stunning as ever. Koh Phi Phi Leh is always teeming with visitors to Maya Bay thanks to that whatchamacallit movie , but there are two other islands to the north, worth the short boat ride. Ko Mai Phai is an islet that glistens with several tantalizing beaches, and Ko Yung has a beautiful stone beach on the east, a few small sandy beaches at the foot of the hills, and loads of vibrant coral reefs.
A breathtaking view of Phi Phi Don and its isthmus rewards the steep walk and small admission fee of the Viewpoint. Of course, it is especially magically at sunrise or sunset, but don't forget your torch.
Surpass the daytime crowds and opt for a Maya Bay Overnight Sleep Aboard. See the infamous beach during sunset, swim with plankton blanketed under the stars (rumored to be one of the best spots to do so in the Andaman), and sleep in the wondrous bay blanketed by the cool night air.
Some of the most spectacular Diving sites in Thailand are found locally in Phi Phi. A myriad of macro and micro marine life, caves and swim-through's, and even a wreck site await beginners to advanced divers. There's no shortage of renowned dive operators available to suit all levels and desired itineraries, including day trips and multi-day liveaboard trips.
Forget the crowds on Railay and try your hand at rock climbing the limestone karsts of Phi Phi. Inch your way into tight-rope walking by venturing into a Slacklining, which can done on land or over water. Visit one of several climbing shops for more information.
Turn it up and join a Deep Water Soloing boat trip, whereby adrenaline junkies can swim to far-reaching climbing routes and plunge right back into the sea. This is sure to please any thrill seeker.
With beaches on all sides suitable to any wind directions, Phi Phi Don is an ideal place for Kiteboarding. Whether experienced or a newbie, wind seekers can head to the nearest kiteboarding shop for rental equipment, certified IKO courses, or arrange customized tours.
Learn how Pineapple Paper or Batik is made. Even tap into your inner artist and create your own unique Thailand souvenir by painting your own Batik textile.
Go Caving. The humidity, the sea, and the porous nature of the limestone rock have collided over the centuries, forming a vast system of caves. There are many caves in the Phi Phi archipelago that can be explored, with some containing prehistortic paintings or bird's nest swiftlets that can be partially visited.
Enjoy a cocktail on the beach and watch a Fireshow. Talented fire artists toss, flip and twirl great balls of fire, even eschewing gasoline from their mouths to create the ultimate human dragon. Phi Phi is known for some very famous fireshows, and even championship matches that are sure to dazzle.
Phi Phi is home to some of the world most fun and thrilling things to do on earth. From the limestone cliffs to the translucent waters of the Andaman bay there are no shortages of things to do to keep you and your loved ones busy during your time on Koh Phi Phi.
Fancy a DIVE ? Well the waters surrounding Phi Phi are home to some of the most vibrant sea creatures around, from the small yet brilliantly colored nudibranches to the graceful leopard sharks and hawksbill turtles, there is always something to see. Don't think you have to be a seasoned professional scuba diver to get a glimpse of the wonders of the sea, much of what is worth seeing can be seen comfortably from the surface with nothing more hen a mask and a snorkel.
Fancy a CLIMB ? Those towering limestone cliffs offer you a glimpse of what mother earth is capable of. Why get up close and personal with those beauties and go for a climb? There are many tour companies on the island that can assist you in your height seeking activities. Try deep water soloing where you climb upwards of 10 meters then jump backwards into the pearly ocean below! Pure bliss!
Fancy a BEACH ? Well you're on an island!!!! One of the best and most accessible beaches on Phi Phi Don is Long Beach, just a 10 minute long tail ride from Tonsai beach (100 THB) or a 45 minute stroll through the jungle and you'll step down onto the picturesque white sand beaches that make this island world renowned. Just grab a cocktail and let the day float on by. Doing nothing never felt so good.
Fancy a trip to MAYA BAY ? Remember way back in 2000 that movie with young Mr. DiCaprio, well you're there! Prior to this movie's filming and international notoriety Koh PhiPhi was a much less visited place but still with the wave of visitors from all over the globe Maya Bay remains one of the most beautiful and pristine places on the island.
Fancy a little EXERCISE and a nice view? Look no further then the viewpoint on middle of Koh PhiPhi Don. You cannot miss it, just walk away from the main section heading north and you'll start to see some signs around, don't worry if you don't see anything you can always ask someone. The hike takes about 40 minutes from start to viewpoint two (which is where it's all at!). Don't forget your camera!
Fancy a FIRE SHOW ? Skinky bar is where you need to find your way to my friend, with some of the most intricate and mind blowing dances with that attractive flame, this is the place to see what everyone's talking about. They even do a flaming jumprope that's open to all that dare….
Fancy a TATTOO ? I'm sure you've seed a few shops around the island and I'm sure you're thinking, hummm I would like to get one. Well my friend Koh Phi Phi is home to some of Thailand best tattoo artists around, just remember think before you ink.
Some would call it an upward stroll while others would classify it as a life-threatening hike. Regardless of fitness level, we can all agree on one thing: the Viewpoint is a never ending Christmas of one of the most beautiful views in Thailand.
Reaching the viewpoint is fairly easy. From the main village on Koh Phi Phi Don, visitors can follow signs from the road heading east towards Ao Lo Dalam. There are also signs for 'Tsunami Evacuation Route,' which is the same path. The 300-meter ascension includes steep steps along a narrow, twisting path. The path is paved and well marked, allowing even the tiniest of visitors a chance to climb to an incredibly rewarding view.
There are actually three viewpoints (creatively named Viewpoints 1, 2 and 3) along the path, with Viewpoint 1 being the climax. At the summit, hikers are rewarded with an overlook of the sandy straight connecting the two large bodies of Koh Phi Phi Don. The birds-eye perspective is 360 degrees of jutting limestone karsts, which are just as majestic as when visitors arrive by boat under their towering presence. The view is vibrant midday, albeit hot, but it's well worth a trek up at sunrise or sunset.
Once at the top, visitors can continue on down one of four trails that lead to the remote, uninhabited east coast beaches of the island: Ao Tohko, Paknam (Relax Beach), Rantee and Lo Bakao. The first three take approximately thirty minutes to reach, and about one hour to reach Lo Bakao, where hikers can continue onwards along the road to Laem Thong.
Far enough away from the crowd yet close enough to the hustle of Tonsai Village, Long Beach lies facing southwest towards stunning views of Koh Phi Phi Leh. The tranquil stretch of beach boasts translucent, azure waters with some of the best direct beach to water snorkeling found on the island. You don't have to venture far to see vibrant coral and marine life bustling about in their natural underwater habitat, and renting snorkeling equipment is quite easy and reasonable.
Just 200 meters out from the beach is a small rock barely breaking above the surface – Shark Point – where black tip reef sharks can be viewed. Not to worry, these sharks are vegetarian! Since this is a popular stop amongst tour boats during the day, the sharks are much better spotted either mid morning or early evening.
From November to April the water is glassy and calm, but May to October sees rougher seas, so swimming is a bit more difficult at low tide due to the rocks and coral. The latter season also tends to have a stronger current, so swim with caution.
The majority of visitors come to Long Beach to stay, but it is also an easy day trip. A quick five-minute longtail boat ride from the pier will deposit you on the finest and softest white sand on an island chock full of fine, soft white sand. If you prefer, you can take the more scenic route by foot, either by clamoring over the rocks between beaches, or hiking up the trail running through the Viewpoint.
There are only a handful of resorts and bungalows on the beach, ranging in price. Each offers deck chairs for sun soaking, with the more upmarket resorts boasting a beachside pool. At present, there are no independent restaurants, but each of the resorts offer fresh seafood and Thai cuisine, as well as standard Western dishes.
As the sun goes down and night blankets the sky, visitors can park themselves on one of beachside resort bars to accompany the sunset with a cocktail. Phi Phi Don in general has a laidback attitude, but Long Beach turns it up a notch by turning down the noise. When the sun dips, the beach invites a mellow vibe from visitors in search of tranquility; a few drinks and cards or backgammon with friends is typically the way travelers close the chapter on yet another spectacular day. And for that random wild hair, you can always head back to Tonsai.
Happy travels from Krabi Magazine!


Donna Edwards called for sweeping overhaul of federal gun laws.
Rep. Donna F. Edwards called for a sweeping overhaul of federal gun laws in an opinion piece in The Baltimore Sun. The Prince George's County lawmaker says she supports a ban on assault weapons and a prohibition on domestic abusers purchasing firearms.
The latest addition to Edwards' platform comes after her opponent, Rep. Chris Van Hollen, introduced a bill to toughen handgun licensing requirements and make it harder for people to buy firearms from private dealers and at gun shows.
None of the proposals are likely to advance in the Republican-controlled Congress. Nonetheless, the candidates and other Democrats are trying to resurrect long-stalled gun control legislation after nine people were killed in the Charleston church shooting on June 17.
Both lawmakers attended the funeral of the Rev. Clementa Pinckney, one of those killed in the shooting.
"We still have to close some gaps," Edwards said in an interview on Tuesday. "Even in the face of strong laws in Maryland, if we don't have that type of strength across the country, it makes it really difficult."
In President Barack Obama's moving eulogy from Charleston, he talked about horrific atrocities like the shooting that took nine lives in Emanuel A.M.E. church and the rampant violence that exists in communities all across our country.
Edwards and Van Hollen are running to replace Sen. Barbara A. Mikulski, a Democrat who is retiring in 2017. No other Democrats have said they are running, and no Republican has formally entered the contest.
Gun control may have particular resonance as a political issue in Baltimore, where shootings and homicides involving guns are up 77 percent over last year, police data show. There were 387 shootings in the city through June 27, up from 219 last year.
"They should discuss it because one of the problems is that Marylanders and many Americans don't believe that these laws work," said Vincent DeMarco, president of Marylanders to Prevent Gun Violence, and a longtime advocate on the issue. "They need to help get that message out, and I would encourage them to talk constantly."
Though his organization does not endorse political candidates, DeMarco is personally supporting Van Hollen. He repeatedly stressed the importance of the lawmaker's licensing bill.
That measure, introduced a week before the Charleston shooting, would create a federal grant program to help states establish requirements that buyers have permits for all handguns, including those bought at gun shows.
Maryland approved similar requirements in 2013.
Van Hollen cited that proposal as well as his successful effort 15 years ago to pass a state trigger lock law when he was serving in the state General Assembly as evidence of his record on the issue.
"Reducing gun violence requires effective leadership," Van Hollen said in a statement. "We need to also address underlying social and economic issues to lift up cities like Baltimore."
Some federal lawmakers have discussed taking another run at gun legislation, particularly a requirement for stronger background checks before guns are purchased. Family and friends of some of those killed at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church are expected to speak Wednesday on Capitol Hill alongside Democratic leaders to call for "commonsense gun laws."
But even those who support reviving the measures acknowledge the long odds.
Two senators who led a bipartisan but unsuccessful push to strengthen background checks after the 2012 shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., have said it might be time to revisit the issue. But the lawmakers, Sens. Joe Manchin, a West Virginia Democrat, and Pat Toomey, a Pennsylvania Republican, have noted that there's little guarantee of success.
In her opinion article, Edwards noted the violence that took place in Charleston and wrote that "we need more than another moment of silence." She specifically called out the National Rifle Association, arguing that the national gun lobby was stoking "fear and violence in our communities."
"We have to take on the NRA with the force of a nation under siege and the passion of a people committed to ridding our country of a dangerous and deadly gun epidemic," she wrote.
On the substance of the issue, there is little difference between Edwards and Van Hollen. Both have co-sponsored a bevy of bills that would strengthen federal gun laws, including a ban on high-capacity magazines and a prohibition on the Internet sale of ammunition. Edwards did not co-sponsor the leading assault weapons ban bill in the last Congress, though she has frequently supported the ban in public statements.
Both have criticized the NRA.
NRA spokeswoman Amy Hunter responded by noting that Republican Gov. Larry Hogan had the group's endorsement last year. She also noted that his campaign was successful despite the state's Democratic leanings and Democratic nominee Anthony G. Brown's criticism of Hogan's stance on gun control.
"What gun control proponents consistently miss is that Americans don't want more gun control," Hunter said. "Poll after poll shows this, as do elections — the ultimate poll."


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Justice League (Movie Review)
The most eagerly anticipated entry in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU) is finally here. And after four movies (and not nearly enough backstory between them), comic book fans and moviegoers in general get to witness the superhero team up meant to rival Marvel's The Avengers. So how does it measure up to Marvel's beloved franchise? Read on to find out as I try to answer just that in my non-spoilerific take on the movie.
Justice League is set about a year after the events of Batman v Superman. Superman has been gone for all that time, while Batman has been busy trying to assemble a team of metahumans to staved off the threat he foresaw in a vision from the previous movie. And just like clockwork, it isn't long into the movie before that threat manifests in the form of Steppenwolf and his army of Parademons. Their mission, it seems, is to bring forth some sort of apocalypse, which involves the joining together of three ancient artefacts known as Mother Boxes. Sounds familiar?
The movie does what it can to introduce the members of the Justice League within its two hour runtime, but once again, the franchise's greatest shortcoming is not allowing for enough room to explore the arcs and backstories of these individual characters, Flash, Cyborg and Aquaman most especially. There is also that palpable sense that the directors (Zack Snyder and Joss Whedon) had made a concentrated effort to lighten the tone of the film, making the shift jarring in places, but it works for the most part.
I have to admit that I went into Justice League with lowered expectations, after the huge disappointment I suffered after Batman v Superman and Suicide Squad. And all through its overdone, cartoony CGI, and hard-to-follow action sequences, I kept asking myself one question: was it any good? The answer to that question is a reassuring yes. I mean, this is the moment every DC fanboy has been waiting for. And while the film isn't without its fair share of flaws, it is still a general step in the right direction and a hopeful indicator of things to come.
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Thor: Ragnarok (Movie Review)
Up until now, the Thor movies haven't exactly been seen as one of the finer entries in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with the last one generally considered as a low point for the MCU. Well, all that changes with Thor: Ragnarok, the third entry in the franchise. The new movie benefits from a lighter, comedic tone first introduced in the Team Thor short films that preceded it, even as it pushes the overall narrative forward ahead of next year's Avengers: Infinity War.
Set two years after the events of Avengers: Age of Ultron, the movie opens with an imprisoned Thor (Chris Hemsworth) engaged in a battle of wits with the fire demon Surtur, who is determined to bring about the titular Ragnarok, the prophesied end of Asgard and all things as we know it. He manages to defeat the demon, and returns home only to find his brother Loki (Tom Hiddleston) posing as their father, Odin (Anthony Hopkins). Loki reveals that he'd placed his father under a spell, and left him in a since-demolished nursing home on Earth. And with the help of Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch), they locate him somewhere in Norway.
But all isn't well with the former ruler of Asgard, who reveals that he is dying, and that his death would undo the seal that has kept their sister, Hela (Cate Blanchett), the goddess of death imprisoned for so long. He passes away and Hela returns to reclaim her rightful place on the throne of Asgard, defeating Thor and sending him to the planet Sakaar, where he is once again imprisoned and forced to fight as a gladiator for the entertainment of its people and their grandmaster (Jeff Goldblum). It is there that he reunites with his fellow Avenger, Hulk (Mark Ruffalo), the reigning champion, and he tries to convince him to help, to hilariously comedic results.
Thor: Ragnarok does for the Thor franchise the same thing Captain America: Winter Soldier did for Captain America; it takes the franchise in a bold, new direction. It was no doubt the most fun I've had in an MCU movie till date, surpassing even the likes of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 in sheer number of gags and creative use of licensed music. Director Taika Waititi has proven that the success of his well-received Team Thor short films was no mere fluke. Here's hoping that he gets another stab at the franchise, before Thor hangs up his cape and (what's left of his) hammer for good.
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Great Britain. 150AD. When four messengers sent by Rome to a plague infected Caledonia, with a message of peace and help for their King, go missing Rome has no choice but to send ten of their finest across Hadrian's Wall to find and bring them back. Led by their Captain, Domitius, (George McCluskey, "The Zombie King"), and two of their strongest warriors, Grackus, (Stuart Brennan, "Risen") and Nerva, (Mark Paul Wake, "Plan Z"), the legion soon realise that what lays in wait for them is something much worse than any plague or army known to man – And with them being picked off one by one on their journey back to the wall by a beast none of them can match, and survival being their only hope, will there be anyone left to warn Rome of the dangers it may now face. Fight For Rome. Fight For Caesar. Fight To Survive.
Genre: Action, Horror, Thriller
Director: Stuart Brennan
Actors: Adanna Oji, Austin Caley, George McCluskey, Jennifer Jones, Mark Paul Wake, Stuart Brennan, Victoria Morrison
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DEMING, N.M. – A neglected, makeshift dog shelter is doing more harm than good.
Randy Pirie is the owner of the property and rents it to two men who have a history of animal abuse and animal hoarding.
Pirie said the house was move-in ready but now it's falling apart and saturated in dog urine and feces.
"Ah, geez. That's my 401k. I cashed it in for the house and now I can't even use it," Pirie said.
But the situation is much worse for the dogs on the property.
KOB 4 visited the property and found multiple dead dogs, including a puppy, in a chest freezer.
Ray Schmal was one of the renters until he was evicted by Pirie for not paying rent. Schmal said he wasn't allowed to bury the dogs hence the freezers.
Schmal came to New Mexico from California where he said he was found guilty of animal hoarding. Part of his punishment was to not own any animals for three years.
"I didn't own dogs for a certain period of time. That's why Mike Muir owned them," Schmal said.
Mike Muir, the second tenant of the property, was responsible for running the 'shelter.'
Muir was found guilty of cruelty to animals in October. Schmal blames Muir for the conditions of the property.
Pirie is at his breaking point with the whole situation. He's been told that there's nothing officials can do to fix the mess.
"It should be criminal and there's no criminal offense. It's civil. Well, that's criminal in my book," Pirie said.
A county commission meeting is slotted for Thursday morning to discuss what to do about the disaster for the dogs.


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Liberals: Intolerant, Smug, and Bionically Stupid
If you've ever wondered what the meek will be like after they inherit the earth, have a look at a modern democracy after the left wins an election.
Actually, it doesn't even need to be an election. A favourable court ruling will do.
Point being, you will see waves of intolerance, outbreaks of idiocy and, at no extra charge, lots and lots of smugness.
In Canada, as Liberal Justin Trudeau has been installed as prime minister, along with his quota-based cabinet, a George Clooney-type cloud of smug wafts over the capital and, conveyed and exacerbated by major news outlets, into every home in the nation.
Liberals are many things: Race-obsessed, certainly; smug, you betcha; but, more than anything, they are good ol' fashioned stupid – so much so, they're not even wrong, they're just out where the buses don't run.
For example, raise your hand if, since Justin's election victory, you or an opinion-maker with whom you agree has criticized the Liberal worldview only to be countered with, "You don't understand how democracy works!"
The presumption transgresses stupidity into a kind of derangement: We won the election, therefore you no longer have the right to disagree with us.
Specifically, the Liberals were elected by fewer than 40 percent of the Canadian electorate, with a lower percentage of the vote than the Conservatives, led by the Dread Pirate Harper, had won four years before and somehow, they think this gives them a monopoly on acceptable opinion.
We understand democracy just fine. It is the left who don't understand how Canada works.
Similarly, when I ascribe near-dictatorial powers to a Canadian prime minister with a majority, as I and others have done for decades, we are pointing out a bipartisan condition of the nation's parliament. Canada lacks the Constitutional checks and balances of the United States, or even the intraparty leadership mechanisms of other Westminster systems, such as Australia or the United Kingdom, and therefore vests greater power in its head of government.
Benighted to this basic and uncontroversial fact of the country they were so eager to "take back," Liberals absurdly suppose that we are making a charge against Justin in particular, then point to some dastardly excess, real or imagined, of his predecessor, who is irrelevant to the discussion.
But since they keep bringing him up: I don't give a sweet tinker's damn about Stephen Harper, never much cared for him, and rarely write about him. While he deserves credit for winning in the first place, he did his party, and his country, a grave disservice by hanging on too long and losing.
About the nicest thing I've said about Harper is that he was the best available leader in this recent election – the other options being Justin, Thomas Mulcair, and Mulcair's beard.
And now look where we are: A really rich guy who used to be a mime or something has been given his dad's old job and near-total power and we're all supposed to say that's super. Moreover, any dissent is an affront to "democracy!"
Speaking of dissent, remember when it was the highest form of patriotism? In the United States, that was when George W. Bush was president. But somewhere about 12 noon on January 20, 2009, when Barack Obama took over, dissent became racist.
It happens that fast, gentle reader.
Let us return to that aforementioned, quota-attaining, ceiling-shattering cabinet of Justin's, as it provides a valuable object lesson.
"Great to see the diversity!" enthused a city councillor of my acquaintance, who has been described as a spinning 8-ball of leftist clichés.
Ah, the diversity!
Bathe in it. Rub it all over yourself. Don't be shy, really get in there.
To leftists, as you know, diversity means people who look different but think alike.
Diversity of opinion, however, is so not cool.
And therein lies an advantage of the right. Conservatives are culturally bilingual. We know what the left thinks, awash as we are in their bilge from our first day in school, to every movie and TV show, to every time we are trapped in an airport lounge, forced to watch CNN.
About us, they haven't a clue, hence the absurd caricatures they construct of conservatives as unintelligent troglodytes or vampiric billionaires. Moreover, they have an extreme, phobic reaction to arguments from the other side, like someone who burns down their house to kill a spider.
I am scrupulous about including my email at the bottom of every column I publish, such that the like-minded may heap praise upon me and the angry left may unburden themselves, if they must.
Most important, if I have made a mistake or my ideas can be improved upon, I wish to know.
I endeavour to write back to every person who writes me, positive or negative, but I find the secondary-market discussion interesting.
Detractors, in particular, would rather talk about you than to you. They'd rather take a picayune point that they disagree with, or likely don't understand, and make a day of it elsewhere than come to you for clarification. Because, as you know, it isn't about you at all.
It's about them, their bias confirmation, tapping that reward center, being affirmed by their tribe.
Kathy Shaidle is fond of saying that it is best to read online columns from the bottom up – that is, start with the comments (take note, Sun Media).
Taking her advice to heart, I considered some leftist reaction to my most recent column, starting with this gem:
"Seeing that our new Defence Minister wears a turban and our new Minister of Democratic Institutions, who is in charge of reforming our entire electoral system, is a 30 year old Muslim woman. It's so great to have our country back."
See, that is how people know you're stupid. That, right there.
Harjit Sajjan, Canada's new Minister of National Defence, is a human being, with skills and aspirations – and, according to some reports, a legitimate ass-kicker – and you reduce the man to what he's got on his head.
Throughout history, wonderful deeds and dastardly acts have been performed by people in all kinds of headwear.
It is even rumoured that Beethoven composed his entire Eroica symphony while wearing Hello, Kitty! earmuffs. And so?
To be clear, I don't care if the Defence Minister comes to work in nothing but a codpiece and a unicorn mask, softly singing, "My horn can pierce the sky." I care what he thinks and how competent he is. I know, I know, that's racist.
And to be clearer still, for gentle Liberals who deliberately misunderstand in order to call someone a bigot, I am not making fun of people in turbans – I am making fun of you.
Another commenter, whom I believe to be Margaret Atwood employing a nom de plume, wrote:
"Justin just kicked your political ass…It's about time you started acting Canadian."
That last bit is at once ominous and idiotic, is it not?
Where, pray tell, is one sent to learn to "act Canadian"? And by whose standard?
To readers of a certain vintage, it is familiar to hear Liberals once again lecture us on how their values are, ipso facto, "Canadian" values.
No, you dweebs, they're just your values, and north of 60 percent of the country didn't vote for you, either.
And while we're at it, I'm tired of being told how "sunny" I'm supposed to be. My country has just elected as its leader the dumbest man I have ever seen wearing a tie. Don't expect me to act chipper.
I'm not interested in playing along, or going about grinning like an imbecile while the nation is stupefied and ransacked. It is my patriotic duty to help elect someone else at our earliest opportunity.
And anyway, our new, sunshine-worshipping overlords aren't as cheery as all that.
On "social media," the inaptly termed domain of the most unsocial, light-averse, pock-marked wretches known to man, their misery is even more pronounced.
We who opine in the public square, particularly from the right, are acutely familiar with the standard liberal rejoinders. Time was, you couldn't say boo without some online vigilante calling you a racist. That still happens, of course, but even the left seems to feel that's getting a little played.
My favourite epithet is "someone called," meant to characterize you as beneath their notice, even as they are clearly noticing and writing about you, as in, "Someone called Theo Caldwell is a H8R and needs to STFU #lovewins."
This is, some anonymous internet dork purports to have read your work, then goes to the trouble of commenting on it, but feels the need to preface his queeny remarks by pretending he doesn't know who you are.
Since you don't know me, would you value my opinion more if I told you I were wearing a turban as I type? Top hat? How about a sombrero?
Of course not, because these prejudices only go one way.
Likewise, if, say, Lisa Raitt or Michelle Rampel were to become Conservative leader and challenge Justin in the next federal election, would these people cooing about all the women, women everywhere in the Liberal cabinet be as excited about electing a female prime minister?
Meantime, maybe ask Sarah Palin or Carly Fiorina how that "break the glass ceiling" stuff works out when you're on the right.
Liberals may be race-obsessed knobs and gender-parity fetishists, but only when it suits their interests.
To the left, politics is everything, and it isn't just personal – it's religious. They yearn to be ruled, to bow down to a god of their own making. Since Moses, liberals have been worshipping a Golden Mooncalf in one form or another.
And, like true believers, they are relentless. From being barely alive like Steve Austin after the crash, they always come roaring back, dumber than they were before: Dumber, angrier, more smug.
Indeed, when Justin is conjuring a thought, you can almost hear that bionic noise as the scene goes to slow motion.
For example, asked to explain the deliberate 50-50 split of women and men in his cabinet, he replied, "It's 2015."
The follow-up should be, "Exactly. And in 2015, can we not treat people as people, judge them on their merits, or must we continue to apply quotas, as though we are nothing more than our colour or sex?"
But no, not only is the pat answer accepted, Liberals praise it and hashtag it and point to it as a feat of superhuman mental strength.
In case you are unprepared: Justin will say similar, shorthand, stupid things over the next four years, and each emittance will be lauded as Solomonic wisdom. Get used to it.
But Liberals, like all fanatics, harbour a secret doubt. They can't name it, maybe don't even recognize it, but if we're right and they're wrong, their universe collapses.
Let's speed this up a bit: We are right, Justin is a very silly man, and they should take their citizenship more seriously than to put someone like that in charge. Geez, he's not even wearing a hat.
Our hope is that, once the Liberals are done playing with the shiny buttons, breaking things, and putting things in their mouths that they really shouldn't, there will be enough left of our country to rebuild.
Theo Caldwell made you look. Contact him at theo@theocaldwell.com
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Q: Highstock Charts React: Generating chart with multiple series is displayed incorrectly I'm trying to create a Component that wraps a Highstock chart.
It takes charts and chartHeight as props, and I'm generating the chart options like so:
setChartOptions({
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I'm using the functions buildSeries and buildYAxis:
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    props.charts.forEach((chart, index) => {
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But the charts are displayed incorrectly:

As the picture shows, the first chart is displayed in the very bottom (Blue) and the large gap between the Title and the chart is supposed to hold the first chart.
When I enter the return values of buildSeries and buildYAxis the chart is displayed correctly.
I used the following link as an example of a functioning chart:
https://www.highcharts.com/demo/stock/candlestick-and-volume
Am I missing something with the initialization of the options? Or is this a bug within Highstock charts?
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Bøgeskov refererer til en løvskov hvor det dominerende træ er Almindelig bøg, se artiklen Bøgeskov (plantesamfund).

Bøgeskov kan desuden henvise til flere stednavne i Danmark:
 Bøgeskov (Astrup Sogn) – en bebyggelse og et ejerlav i Astrup Sogn, Aarhus Kommune
 Bøgeskov (Brørup Sogn) – en bebyggelse i Brørup Sogn, Vejen Kommune
 Bøgeskov (Engestofte Sogn) – et areal i Engestofte Sogn, Guldborgsund Kommune
 Bøgeskov (Gullev Sogn) – en bebyggelse og et ejerlav i Gullev Sogn, Viborg Kommune
 Bøgeskov (Isenvad Sogn) – en bebyggelse i Isenvad Sogn, Ikast-Brande Kommune
 Bøgeskov (Nebsager Sogn) – en bebyggelse i Nebsager Sogn, Hedensted Kommune
 Bøgeskov (Tersløse Sogn) – et areal og en bebyggelse i Tersløse Sogn, Sorø Kommune
 Bøgeskov (Ullerslev Sogn) – et areal og en bebyggelse i Rynkeby Sogn og Ullerslev Sogn i hhv. Kerteminde Kommune og Nyborg Kommune
 Bøgeskov (Fredericia Kommune) – en bebyggelse i Vejlby Sogn, Fredericia Kommune
 Bøgeskov (Vesterborg Sogn) – en bebyggelse i Vesterborg Sogn, Lolland Kommune


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At Gryffin Media, SEMrush is our go-to tool for many of our internal processes. From SEO reports to social media audits and more, SEMrush is a fundamental part of our work flow. In this article, I will detail several ways that we use SEMrush as part of our internal systems.
Because SEMrush offers both AdWords and organic search results, it serves us very well in forming a strong list of competitors. This, of course, is the foundation of successful competitive research for both SEO and social media audits.
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Recession worries trigger mortgage charges to chill
Michael May 30, 2022
Following sharp spikes driven by inflation worries, geopolitical concerns and Federal Reserve moves, mortgage rates have begun to reverse course, decreasing for the second week in a row.
The average of the 30-year fixed rate mortgage dropped 15 basis points to 5.1% from 5.25% one week earlier for the seven-day period ending May 26, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey. Even with the latest drop, the current average is still almost two full percentage points higher than where it stood at the end of 2021 when it came in at 3.11%. In the same week a year ago, the 30-year average was at 2.95%.
Various factors resulted in see-saw action over the past seven days, but ultimately drove the average downward, said Paul Thomas, vice president of capital markets at Zillow.
"While strong retail sales figures drove rates higher early in the week, rates declined later in the week on fears of recession," Thomas said in a research blog post.
"Large retailers reported disappointing earnings last week and markets reacted with declines in equity prices and "risk-off" trades, driving rates lower," he added.
Talk of a possible recession has grown louder in the past month in the banking industry, with Fannie Mae also recently signaling one could begin in the second half of 2022. Recessions typically lead to lower interest rates aimed at boosting consumer spending.
Even as home prices rose to record highs last year, housing demand remained elevated given the lower interest rates. But the combined effect of high prices and rates surging this year to highs not seen since 2009 is now leaving a mark, according to Freddie Mac Chief Economist Sam Khater.
"Despite the recent moderation in rates, the housing market has clearly slowed, and the deceleration is spreading to other segments of the economy, such as consumer spending on durable goods," he said in a press release.
In the past two weeks, various reports showed sales of both previously owned and newly built homes falling to early 2020 levels. New housing starts also decreased in April.
Along with the drop in the 30-year rate, the average for 15-year mortgages similarly fell. The 15-year average clocked in at 4.31%, 12 basis points lower than 4.43% reported the previous week. One year ago, the 15-year rate stood at 2.27%.
The 5-year Treasury-indexed hybrid adjustable rate, though, increased for the 13th straight week, rising another 12 basis points to an average of 4.2%. Seven days earlier, the average came in at 4.08%, while in the same weekly period a year ago, the 5/1 ARM came in at 2.59%.
Even with 5% mortgage charges, $422 million awaits in refi financial savings
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We are preparing and hosting a Toy Drive, in order to make the Latinx Holiday Tradition of 3 Kings Day a HUGE Event for kids and need and especially the youth that is coming from the island of Puerto Rico. Nueva Esperanza along with a bunch of other amazing organizations (Holyoke Community Charter School, Mount Tom Lodge AF&AM, Western Mass United for Puerto Rico, and the Holyoke Public Schools.) Are collecting for families in need in the schools and those youth who have come from Puerto Rico.
We have identified 500 youth that meets these criteria, and our goal is to collect over 1000 gifts/gift cards/toys, in order to provide two wrapped gifts for each youth. We are placing a great emphasis on gifts that the entire family can enjoy, including movie passes, bowling passes, skating passes etc. Traditional gifts and toys are of course welcome.
Nueva Esperanza on January 6th, 2017 will host the 3 Kings Day Celebration (Including a Visit from the 3 Kings and will distribute all of these gifts/toys to families at that time. (Event is invite only and will be made through the Holyoke Public Schools).
If you can find it in your heart to give, give! Our donation center is back open and we want to fill it to the rafters like we did for relief items, the more toys gifts we collect the better we will continue to spread the love and ensure these gifts get out there to youth in need / those who have come over from Puerto Rico.
For any further questions please feel free to contact our Executive Director, Nelson Rafael Roman at 413-437-7666.


There are many factors to consider when shopping new home in the Golden State. If you're a foodie, access to fantastic eateries is a big on. After all, eating out and enjoying great food is a big part of the Southern California culture and lifestyle.
With such incredible diversity, So Cal offers restaurants featuring every cuisine from around the world. There's never a reason to have bored taste buds around here!
In this post, we'd like to share a few hot spots you might not have tried yet near three Taylor Morrison new home communities in California. They're tasty and affordable.
Get your knife & fork ready and prepare to chow down without breaking the bank.
If something different is what you're after, look no further than Giuseppe's. This isn't just any old Italian restaurant. It's Italian but with a twist. A tasty twist. Where else can you order mouthwatering lasagna and koobideh kabobs?
Fusing Italian and Persian cuisines into a never-before-tasted treat has proven to be an instant success. In fact, it's so delicious it's a wonder that no one had ever thought of it before. Two of the world's oldest recipes coming together for a Middle Eastern Mediterranean masterpiece. If you're wondering where the idea came from, it's simple. An Iranian family took over the pizzeria in 1997 and slowly added Persian cuisine to the menu.
Wow! Don't be fooled by Foxy's strip mall location. If you love Thai food, you'll soon become a regular of this soon-to-be-famous Asian fusion eatery. Whether you're a curry fan or after a hot plate of barbecued Thai-style chicken, there are no boring meals on the menu.
Along with all that pleasure for your mouth, the presentation at Foxy Noodles and BBQ is outstanding. Beautiful food served by friendly staff in a modern yet casual environment and available for take-out. Be sure to try the papaya salad and save room for a smooth and delightful Thai tea.
You don't need to hop on a plane to Texas to experience the best in slow-roasted meats and delicious sides. Fire Breather BBQ is the real deal, right here in Lake Forest, California. Their menu is simple and easy. Choose from brisket, pulled pork, succulent ribs, tri-tip or chicken and add one or more of your barbecue favorites. Beans, apple slaw, potato salad and roasted sweet potato. All your bases are covered.
This is the kind of place where you just don't need a big menu. Do a few things and do them well.
The next time you've got a hankering for fall-off-the-bone tender meats and friendly home style cooking, park your saddle at Fire Breather and grab an extra pile of napkins.
There's a lot of great Japanese food near Irvine but one particular joint stands out among the crowd. Named by OC Weekly as one of the Top 10 places to enjoy Asian noodles in Orange County, Fukada specializes in serving fresh soba and udon made with organic ingredients. You'll need to come more than once because the portions are big and you'll want to try both the spicy tuna and the all-natural beef.
Be prepared for a short wait if you plan to visit around dinnertime. Fukada is popular and they don't take reservations. Don't worry, it's worth a little patience to get a table.
Not every meal needs to be a fancy sit-down affair. Sometimes all you really care about is the taste of the food!
Home Pie Bakery & Café is a great little spot if you're looking for a quick and easy lunch or when you want to phone in an order for something to go. Sweet or savory, whatever comes out of Patty's oven is a huge hit.
The pot pies and beef wellington are local favorites but they also serve delicious sandwiches on fresh baked breads and a variety of healthy salads, too. And if your sweet tooth is asking for a sticky bun and coffee, Home Pie will knock it out of the park. Other tempting desserts include an amazing assortment of gourmet cookies, chocolate cake or cheesecake.
The owners of Little Buddha Thai Kitchen aren't shy about their intentions. Their goal is to serve Thai food that is not only delicious, but truly enlightening. They aim to be as exotic and flavorful as Thai cuisine. Flavorful is the perfect way to describe the food here. One taste and you'll understand why we've included them as a must-try restaurant in Ontario, CA.
Their menu is extensive so you could easily come to Little Buddha every day of the week and never run out of exciting new meals to choose from. The pad see ew and panang curry are especially popular.
There are a lot of options for Thai food in So Cal but this little gem is worth the drive, even if you don't own a new home in Ontario, CA at Meadowood at Park Place.
So Many Choices to Tempt Your Palate – Bon Appetit!
With all these scrumptious options to choose from, which one do you want to try first? Let us know in the comments and share your favorite Upland, Irvine and Ontario restaurant recommendations, too!


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Park Hotel Kamchia
Park Hotel Kamchia is situated 400 meters away from the seaside. The hotel has been renovated in 2013. Official hotel categorization is two stars, but we offer four-star facilities and services.
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The Archaelogical Museum in Varna
It is housed in the magnificent building of the former Girls Secondary School designed by the Bulgarian architect Petko Momchilov. Today it keeps over 55 000 exhibits on an area of 2000 m2. They date from the Paleolithic era (the Old Stone Age) to the Late Middle Ages. The overall reconstruction work in 1983 revived the old magnificence and charm of the building – stern symmetry, frugal but dynamic silhouette and many plastic elements in the spirit of the Italian Renaissance. The first exhibits making up the two main departments – Art and Archeology – were entered in the depository of the museum in 1888 when a group of teachers led by Karel Shkorpil laid the beginning of the museum collection.
The visitors can see extremely valuable exhibits linked with the ancient Thracian culture, Slav and Proto-Bulgarian pottery, jewellery from the Middle Ages and others. The museum has a rich collection of tomb stones that any European museum would be proud to possess. The collection of icons includes some masterpieces of icon painting from the National Revival Period in North Eastern Bulgaria the oldest of which date back to the 16th century.
No doubt the greatest number of visitors are attracted to the exposition of the oldest gold in the world (4th millenium BC). This treasure was discovered by chance in 1972 during construction work in the vicinity of Varna. It is hard to imagine how long these fine gold decorations and objects lay in the ground until the moment when historians and archaeologists from all over the world began studying and speaking in superlatives about the treasure in the Heliolithic Necropolis. This find comprises about 2000 objects of nearly pure 23.5 – carat gold totaling 5.5 kg. It includes gold necklaces, bracelets, breast decorations and vessels. The discovery of this treasure overturned the historians' concepts about the development of human civilization. One of the most striking exhibits is the gold sceptre – the symbol of power of a royal character. One can also see a whole grave No.43 moved from its original place to the exhibition hall. It contains the skeleton of a 40-50 year-old man, covered with over a hundred gold decorations. It depicts the image of a chieftain (the king) who has sacred functions and holds the symbols of power.
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When you begin to think about planning your wedding, you quickly realize there are a million details (at least for those that are like myself and a bit OCD about hosting guests). Add in that our wedding being planned was 6,000 miles away from where we live in Austin, TX, it quickly became overwhelming. We knew Lake Como was the place from the time we visited (after our engagement in 2017), but we knew it would require a lot of trust. That's where Beth came in. When we met Beth we had already settled on our venue (which retrospectively I wish she had been involved before-hand), but Beth made the whole adventure of traveling 6,000 miles to our wedding amazing, and the day was no short of perfect. Beth is incredibly organized, doesn't stop bugging vendors until they get what you need, helps make sure you have the perfect menu and drink options, and has exceptional taste. Beth is truly an absolute gem when it comes to wedding planning, so sweet, and also speaks perfect English (and Italian)(which I came to find out couldn't be valuable enough). She made the wedding process awesome! We couldn't be happier and could have NEVER done it without her!
Having decided on a lakeside wedding in Italy and being UK based we knew that we needed someone on the ground who spoke Italian and could engage with local suppliers. Beth was amazing. She was helpful and responsive from first contact throughout the whole process, and was proactive helping us shape our plans in the run-up. We couldn't have done it without her support and it meant that our pre wedding journey was full of excitement rather then stress.
Our wedding was even more wonderful than we could have hoped for, considering that we didn't know Beth and just from her website we put our trust in her from the outset, recommending suitable venues from comments we made (even before we'd commissioned her as our wedding planner) we chose the Casa degli spiriti.
We weren't disappointed it was exceptional and Beth made the whole Experience of getting married in northern Italy easy and as stress free as possible.
From picking us up at the hotel to take us to sign the necessary documents to ensuring that day went smoothly and professionally (and being our official translator).
I wanted to thank you so very much from the bottom of my heart for pulling off the most magical and perfect wedding I could have ever dreamed of. It was everything I wanted it to be and more and you were incredible! Thank you for making our day run so smoothly and beautifully…everything was stunning! The ceremony, flowers, photographer, makeup artist, boat rides, tablescape, reception, reception tablescape omg!! ahh!! And you made the peanut butter cake happen!! You are super woman! Again, I want to thank you times a million for making our important day just unbelievably unforgettable!
Cannot thank Beth enough for planning our wedding. We had the full package where Beth was with us on the day coordinating and I couldn't recommended her enough.
From our very first contact Beth was prompt in getting back to me at all times and there was no detail left unexplored when deciding what we would like included in our day, from venues to decorations. Everything was made so easy. The day was beautiful and Beth's suggestions were fantastic in letting me know what I could have that fit my vision. She was everything I could have dreamed of in a wedding planner and anyone needing a planner should most definitely look no further. Thank you again so so much!


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The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree or minor in History is for students who are interested in the origins of the world's social, cultural, economic, religious and technological realities.
What Historians Do
History is the world's greatest storytelling process. Gathering evidence from all the societies, cultures and ideas that have ever existed, historians explore the relationships that connect our lives to the past. Through these relationships between past and present, historians uncover the meaning that shapes our world and the stories of who we are.
Students who want to explore meaning and uncover the vital relationship that condition the present will find a home in the history program. At Olivet, history majors have the opportunity to integrate a Christ-centered appreciation of the peoples and stories of the past with cutting edge current scholarship.
Curriculum Highlights:
Our coursework grounds students in European, American and global fields of historical study while teaching the research and interpretive skills of the historian's task. Examples of student research include:
Digitally curated museum exhibits
Student-built digital history websites
Original research papers based on primary source and archival material.
Providing the skills that allow students to process a diverse field of human-centered information from all times, peoples and places, the bachelor's degree in history opens the door to 21st century careers or post-graduate study.
Department Clubs:
Phi Alpha Theta is a national honor society that recognizes outstanding academic achievement in the field of history. Students who meet the academic qualifications can participate in Phi Alpha Theta's national events including presenting at conferences and publishing research. Olivet's local chapter sponsors workshops that provide information for history students about careers and graduate school applications. Students also host a campus-wide book club once per semester. Phi Alpha Theta is a way for students to participate in the Department of History and Political Science's commitment to academic excellence.
The History League
The History League is a place for anyone, no matter what major, who loves the past. This student-run club meets once a week for discussion, screening videos on historical subjects, or just hanging out to play games with fellow history lovers. The History League also sponsors the campus-wide Historical Beard Competition known as Footnote Your Face, and the club takes an annual trip to a major historical site in Illinois. History League is the place to be for everyone with a passion for the past, and one of the many ways the Department of History and Political Science connects students with the Olivet community.
History and Political Science Department >
The History Program is located on the third floor of Burke.
Possible Careers After Graduation:
Business specialist or administrator
Library information specialist
Museum studies researcher
Social & Academic Events
Phi Alpha Theta and the History League offer all kinds of opportunities for social and academic events every semester. Check out some images of past activities.
Ready to take the next step? Applying takes only a few minutes and is a great way to get the ball rolling. It helps us know you are serious about college — and considering Olivet. We will take it from there!
Explore campus with an online tour and set up a virtual meeting with your admissions counselor. Of course, you will want to come to campus as soon as possible, but our online visit should help you in the meantime.
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Hirotoshi Honda
Hirotoshi Honda (本田博俊), founder of Mugen Motorsports is the son of Soichiro Honda, the man who founded the Honda Motor Company. Born in April 1942, he was six when his father set up Honda and when Hirotoshi was in his teens, the empire boomed. By the time Hirotoshi graduated from Nihon University in 1965, the Honda name was famous across the world for its motorcycles - and was beginning to build cars.
Mugen Motorsport
After graduating, Hirotoshi tried his hand at building his own racing cars in workshops behind the family home but it was not until 1972, when Honda began to market the Civic, that Hirotoshi decided on his long-term future. Seeing big opportunities in automobile design, he established Mugen with Masao Kimura, an engineer with experience at Honda R&D and in the Honda Racing team.
In 1992 the company had built the prototype Honda NSX and has long-term ambitions to build its own road cars. The plan was to develop technology to be used on Honda road cars and develop racing engines for sale. The first Mugen engines were based on the Civic's 1200cc unit, but as the Honda range of cars grew, so did Mugen. By 1984 Mugen had begun to market body kits as well as engines.
Tax Evasion Case
On July 1, 2003, Japanese prosecutors arrested Hirotoshi Honda over a massive tax evasion case.
The arrest came hours after prosecutors launched a criminal investigation into Mugen, which has business relations with Honda Motor Company, on suspicion of dodging 600 million yen (five million dollars) in corporate taxes. Norio Hirokawa, 60, the company's auditor, was also arrested over his alleged involvement in the tax evasion.
Prosecutors suspect Mugen hid its income by moving funds to a company named MG Estate under machine lease and other fictitious transactions for three years through to December 2000, Kyodo News Agency said.
Hirotoshi Honda is a board member of MG Estate, which has since been renamed GE Seirijigyosha.
Mugen reported sales of about 6.8 billion yen for the financial year to October 2001.
Honda Motor has pulled its capital from Mugen but still teams with the firm to participate in auto races.
On May 25, 2006, Hirotoshi Honda was found innocent of charges of massive tax evasion, but the company was fined with more than two million dollars. Presiding judge Yasuo Shimoyama of the Saitama District Court ordered Mugen to pay 240 million yen (2.13 million dollars) in fines over the evasion. The judge ruled that auditor Norio Hirokawa played the central role in the tax evasion scheme, sentencing him in three years imprisonment.
Prosecutors alleged that Hirotoshi Honda approved the transactions, although he has claimed he was also a victim and only signed the tax documents prepared by his auditor without knowing about the crime. Since his arrest in 2003, Hirotoshi Honda had stepped down as the company president.
Mugen Official Site
Son of Honda Motor founder arrested over tax evasion
Info on Hirotoshi Honda's tax evasion scandal final outcome
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Ever had Baklava from what you think is a Mexican food cart? Well, I have and it was wonderful. El Sultan offers up both Mediterranean and traditional Mexican food and is even open every day.
We were visiting the carts at the new food cart pod at SE 52nd and Foster and I thought I would do my traditional taco test with El Sultan, but when I walked up and checked out the menu, I became flustered since it wasn't just Mexican food, but Mediterranean also. There were Gyros next to Tortas and falafel alongside carne aside. So many great choices I wondered if I could mix and match. Think about it. A Gyros with tzaziki and chorizo…. The possibilities are endless.
Since we had already ordered some items from other carts, we chose to get the baklava just to check it out. We weren't disappointed with the flaky phyllo and nutty flavor. Yet, as a good food cart steward, I couldn't leave without trying their tacos, so I ordered up a couple – 1 pollo (chicken) and 1 higado (calve's liver.) Yep, calve's liver. Both tacos were served on fresh corn tortillas with a good pinch of chopped white onions, cilantro and a wedge of lemon. Normally I am use to having lime with my tacos, but the lemon worked great, adding that tang of citrus to each bite. Both tacos were great, but the higado was something different all together with that texture of the liver. Reminded me of when I was a kid and my parents sold us on liver and onions. Liver as a child is icky, liver as an adult has an acquired tasted. Wash it down with a cold Jaritos and you have lunch.
El Sultan is now open at the new lot at SE 52nd and Foster and can feed you with either Mediterranean or Mexican delicacies. Give them a try and let them know Food Carts Portland sent ya.


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Q: RTSP to RTMP streaming I am trying to set up a server for converting a video stream, live. The input stream is in RTSP format, and the output should be RTMP (to use in a Flash application).
I've had a look at crtmp, which seems like a good solution; however, I can't figure out the right configuration by myself (the .lua file). Is there an easy way to set it up as to convert the stream from RTSP to RTMP?
Alternatively, is there an easier-to-use video server (either Linux or Windows) that is also free, and that would do the same thing?

A: Here is the long story short. I don't know yet the details about your particular camera, but I have a nice working example for you:

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*Open the configuration file and replace the externalStreams node from flvplaybackapplication with this one:
    externalStreams =
    {
        {
            uri="rtsp://fms20.mediadirect.ro/live2/realitatea/realitatea",
            localStreamName="test1",
            forceTcp=true
        },
        {
            uri="rtsp://fms20.mediadirect.ro/live/utv/utv",
            localStreamName="test2",
            forceTcp=false
        }
    },

After that, use jwplayer, flow player, etc. to playback the stream. The full RTMP URIs are:
 rtmp://ip/live/test1

or
 rtmp://ip/live/test2

As you can see, those streams are 2 RTSP streams. One is RTP/RTCP over UDP (forceTcp=false) and one is RTP/RTCP over RTSP (forceTcp=true). Because RTSP is over TCP, you get that flag to true.
Needless to say, you MAY experience playback glitches and issues caused by the fact that those 2 streams are very far away from you (they are here in Romania).
Hope it helps

A: I'd try VLC or Wowza myself.

A: To Convert RTSP to RTMP Streams, use Wowza Media Server and here is the restreaming guide http://www.wowza.com/forums/content.php?39


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Children's Division (Magistrates Court of Tasmania)
Describes the role of the Children's Division, which has jurisdiction to hear and determine matters arising from and under the Children, Young Persons and their Families Act 1997, and the Adoption Act 1988
Civil Division (Magistrates Court of Tasmania)
Information on the Civil Division (which deals with disputes involving amounts up to $20,000 in value), including how claims can be lodged and what to do to prepare a case, with links to details of its rules, circulars, forms, mediation and conciliation
Court Mandated Diversion (CMD) Program
The CMD program provides magistrates with an option to divert eligible offenders into treatment for drug use through either the bail or sentencing process
Courts and tribunals Tasmania
Department of Justice page with information on the system of courts and tribunals in Tasmania, with links to the home pages of the Supreme Court, Magistrates Court, Anti-Discrimination Tribunal, Mental Health Tribunal, and the Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Tribunal
Criminal and General Division (Magistrates Court of Tasmania)
Information on the operation of the criminal jurisdiction of the Magistrates Court, including the Court of Petty Sessions. Includes links to forms, circulars, practice directions, details of restraint orders, sentencing, contest mentions, surety and assistance to victims
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Home page of the Family Court of Australia, with family law information, legal resources, and contact and corporate information
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Web site of the Federal Court of Australia, with information about the Court, its history, current practice, court lists, reasons for judgements, forms and community information
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An independent federal court under the Australian Constitution, the Federal Magistrates Court is a lower level court with jurisdiction over family law and child support, administrative law, bankruptcy, unlawful discrimnination, consumer protection and trade practices, privacy, migration, copyright, industrial law, and admiralty law
Links to information on going to the Magistrates Court and the Supreme Court (accused persons, civil litigants, witnesses, jurors, journalists). Includes details of court etiquette, and link to information on attending the Mental Health Tribunal
High Court of Australia
Web site of the High Court, the highest court in the Australian judicial system, with information on the role, history and operation of the Court, court lists, the filing of documents, present and past justices, legislation, publications and registry, virtual tour
Magistrates Court of Tasmania
Web site of the Magistrates Court, with links to information on its operation and jurisdiction, its divisions (including tribunals), magistrates, court lists, decisions, practice and procedure, forms, and information to assist those who need to go to court
Magistrates Court of Tasmania: forms
Provides links to printable forms used in the Magistrates Court of Tasmania
Mental Health Diversion List Program
Details of the Magistrates Court pilot program that provides an opportunity for eligible individuals to voluntarily address their mental health and/or disability needs associated with offending behaviour. Includes a procedures manual
Sentencing Advisory Council
On 29 June 2010 the Tasmanian Attorney-General announced the appointment of the members of the newly-formed Council. The main aims of the Council include undertaking research and improving the quality and availability of information on sentencing in Tasmania
Web site of the Supreme Court of Tasmania, with information on its practices and history, with links to details of its sittings, daily lists, forms, registries, decisions, and sentences, as well as general information to assist those who need to have dealings with the Court
Supreme Court of Tasmania: forms
Provides links to forms used in the Supreme Court, including probate forms
Youth Justice Division (Magistrates Court of Tasmania)
Describes the role of the Youth Justice Division, which has jurisdiction to hear matters arising under the Youth Justice Act 1997
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On February 2, 2007, our friends SuttonBeresCuller were scheduled to install a sculpture called "Ship in a Bottle" at the Tacoma Art Museum. It was to be a tremendous undertaking, employing a giant crane to lift a 1956 Blanchard Senior Knockabout sailboat hull into the atrium at the museum, and the artists were going to have their hands full with the logistics of the installation. It was also a big press event, with several notable TV personalities scheduled to drop by to interview the artists- a detail which they frankly wanted no part of. Over drinks one night, it was proposed that PDL, fresh from installing a fake SBC sculpture at the Olympic Sculpture Park, should pose as SuttonBeresCuller at TAM, taking the heat off of the actual artists having to interact with the press.
So PDL dressed as foppish, stereotypical "artists" with scarves, berets, and cigarette holders, and traipsed about, with badly-written nametags on, snottily acting like we were assessing the install, giving fake, unheeded instructions to the crane operators, and taking interviews. The Tacoma News Tribune, among others, took the bait, and, not knowing the actual identities of the artists, published a photo of us as SBC in their coverage of the event. Playing off the general anonymity of visual artists whose work usually gets more visibility than their faces do, the ruse was considered a success, to the frustration of the bamboozled local media.


Replace the front display glass on your MacBook Pro 15" Unibody Mid 2010.
Use this guide to replace a broken front display glass panel. Removal of the front display glass is required to access the LCD. Although it is not technically necessary to remove the display to access the front display glass, it greatly simplifies the task. This guide is '''not''' applicable for anti-glare displays.