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My to do list!
I'm the first to admit that I'm not the most organised of people. Not only that, but since retirement I have noticed that I have now acquired a list of regular chores to do. I have taken on change as the world around me has changed. Changed from one of the working week with a bit of weekend leisure to one mainly of leisure with a bit of work.
In other words, I have become to a point a creature of habit. Then came the realisation that there is only one real change. A change that is so fundamental as to be almost a return to the bad old days of working for a living. I have come to loathe the weekends. Because a visit to a supermarket or the city centre on a weekend, it's full of people rushing around jostling each other.
For years my commute to work by car would have taken well over an hour. However, our favourite mode of transport back then was the motorcycle. A form of transport which would get us to work in the city centre in half the time of the car. Essentials for the day would be gathered by a quick run into the shopping centre in our dinner hour.
I have now acquired a bus pass. I'm not sure if its an age related thing but it comes complete with a picture to remind me of who I am. But since I now have the time, I am much more likely to use public transport than the car or motor bike. It also seems that my old habit of rising early has not completely left me yet. Because on some days when want to pay a visit into town, I metamorphose and become a twirly. The 'twirls' are easy to spot. They jump on the bus, proffer their free pass, only to be greeted by the driver with the phrase 'you're too early.'
So I decided that I should attempt to do the first three on the list of impossible things to do. I never had enough spare time in the past to attempt any of them.
The first was to count the number of hairs on my head. In the past it would have been a much harder task, but more recently the scale of the task has been significantly reduced.
The second was the 'how brave are you' challenge. That task is to wash your eyes with shampoo. But after a lifetime of quick showers on a working morning. I had grown an immunity to mega stinging shower shampoo.
The third task was like patting your head and rubbing your belly then changing hands. The task is to learn to breath with your tongue sticking out at the same time. I love such challenges of dexterity, by the way its also OK to put your tongue away now!
I also thought about creating my own bucket list. However I am extremely lucky that the Memsahib does a twice daily bucket lists on my behalf. I have to admit that the lists are much more of a cross between a fatwa and an edict.
Then I came up with what I think is a workable solution. It's what I call the Phuket Island list. As the weather gets colder, a trip to a warmer climate would be good. So, maybe one day if I can complete all the tasks, I will get to pay a leisurely and relaxing visit Thailand.
Then I came up with the ultimate list - The CaRT Phuket list. This is a list of all the people in CaRT who I think might already have a Phuket list all of their own. It's a big list!
Smartphone Apps for Boaters (26)
No matter which genre of smartphone you own or are thinking to buy. The apps that are available will have an influence on how happy you are with the phone. There are plenty of top quality apps that you can download. However for me There's always a remarkable sub-selection of apps that are totally free.
The wonderfully named 'Android' phone seems to have cornered the market in the same way that VHS did with tape systems. Android's open source strategy is the main factor for its success. Being a free platform has expanded the Android device install base, which in turn has driven growth in the number of third party multi-platform and mobile operator apps available.
Here is a bit more on preserving you smartphone battery.
Have you got either Wi-Fi or GPS enabled?
One of the biggest issues with any smartphone Wi-Fi or GPS applications is their reputation for being battery hogs. When Wi-Fi or GPS is turned on your mobile phone is always going to be trying to connect to a network. It's one of those simple solutions, if you don't need it, just disable the feature.
Scanning for an open Wi-Fi service is one of the most battery-intensive tasks that your phone performs. There was a time when using Wi-Fi could save you money on calls. For instance using Wi-Fi to route expensive calls over VOIP. With many of the 1000 free call minutes packages available. It's not an option that is used as frequently. However if you are going to be downloading data onto your phone its still often faster than 3G and there is no worry about contract data caps.
The modern mobile phone is truly a very smart phone. You can read eBooks, it's also a watch, you can listen to radio broadcasts, or take a few photographs. But it does not end there, you can also record video, you can record sound. With the plethora of applications available the smartphone is also a computer that can surf the web and with the magic of GPS map your location anywhere in the world. Last but not least you can send a text message as well as make the occasional phone call.
Running a GPS on a smartphone requires 3G or 4G to be active the entire time, which also drains the phone battery rather quickly. However, GPS navigation with a smartphone can be hindered by the physical features of a phone, such as smaller screens, limited volume control and short battery life. I sometimes use the phone GPS when in the car. However, while driving, it is almost a necessity to have my smartphone plugged into a car charger for navigating anything more than a short trip.
GPS, or global positioning satellite, is a satellite-based navigation system used to give exact location and time information anywhere on Earth. The system is accessible, free of charge, to anyone with a GPS receiver. A standalone GPS unit is better when compared to smartphone navigation apps. It gives more control over the navigation experience. Navigation is available in remote areas where cell phone data service may not reach. A standalone GPS often proves to be more accurate than many of the navigation applications available on smartphones.
A picture sometimes is the best way to pass on a great deal of information at a glance.
In this example we can see a potted version of the earth through all its time divisions. Starting with the 'Archean' to the 'Protozoic' where the first signs of life have been detected in the rocks from this time. Fossils of water living creatures highlight the 'Cambrian' to the 'Permian' era.
The Mesozoic is highlighted by the periods known as the 'Triassic', 'Jurassic' and 'Cretaceous'. When life moved onto the land. Either side of which are periods of mass extinction. A time that brought us the dinosaurs.
This brought the Cenozoic period and the era of mammals. Starting in the 'Paleocene' right through to the long awaited mass extinction of another set of dinosaurs in the 'CRTocene'.
Are you charging your battery properly?
Batteries are much more of a complicated issue than you might realise at first glance. Its the usual story, if you don't understand them you are likely to abuse them. At the same time shorten their effective working life. All batteries have a finite amount of charge discharge cycles they can complete before they die.
What kind of battery do you have in your phone?
If you are not sure why not look now.
Nickel–cadmium NiCd battery. Throw it away as this type is almost obsolete!
Nickel–metal hydride or NiMH or Ni-MH type batteries benefit from being allowed to run down fully. This means all battery cells are consumed equally. Running the battery flat is preferable because it means no cells are overworked to compensate.
Memory effect, is an effect observed in nickel cadmium and nickel–metal hydride rechargeable batteries that causes them to hold less charge. It describes one very specific situation in which certain NiCd and NiMH batteries gradually lose their maximum storage capacity if they are repeatedly recharged after being only partially discharged. The battery appears to "remember" the smaller capacity. The term is often misapplied when a battery appears to hold less charge than was expected. These cases are more likely due to battery age and use, leading to irreversible changes in the cells due to internal short-circuits, loss of electrolyte, or reversal of cells.
Lithium-ion or Li-ion battery. They are one of the most popular types of rechargeable battery. With one of the best energy densities, almost no memory effect and only a slow loss of charge when not in use. The vast majority of smartphone batteries are the lithium ion type. These don't benefit from being allowed to charge down fully, as the lower the charge, the harder the battery has to work, increasing wear on all cells. Keep the battery charge above 25% charged to avoid this.
Not a great deal to report I'm afraid from under the cratch cover on Nb Dulwich Dishwasher.
I have had an interesting week. On Monday I paid a visit to Lord and Lady Henley 'cocky' Cockmarsh a pair of retired trustees. They were sat outside their retirement home, enjoying the dappled shade under a tree. However, I was somewhat taken aback when Lady Cockmarsh turned to Lord Cockmarsh and says. 'Oi, Cocky, I'm 83 now and I'm just full of aches and pains. How are you feeling?' I could see Cocky cogitating for a moment and then he says. 'To be honest darling I feel just like a newborn baby.' Lady Cockmarsh said 'Really cocky, just like a new born baby, hows that then?' Lord Cockmarsh says 'Well as I've no hair, no teeth, and I think I just wet my incontinence pants. I'm feeling just like a newborn baby.
On Tuesday, ¡ʎɐqǝ ɯoɹɟ uıɐƃɐ ƃuıɥʇʎuɐ ʎnq ɹǝʌǝu ןןıʍ ı ˙¡noʎ oʇ uǝʇsıן ɹǝʌǝ ı ǝɯıʇ ʇsɐן ǝɥʇ sı sıɥʇ pıɐs ʇɐɥʇ ןıɐɯǝ uɐ ǝɯ ʇuǝs qıɥɐsɯǝɯ ǝɥʇ ˙ǝuıן-uo ǝuo ɹǝpɹo oʇ ɹǝɥ pןoʇ ı puɐ ɹǝʇndɯoɔ ǝɥ ɹoɟ pɹɐoqʎǝʞ ʍǝu ɐ pǝpǝǝu ǝɥs ˙ƃuıddoɥs ǝuıן-uo uı pǝʇsǝɹǝʇuı ɹǝɥ ʇǝƃ oʇ pǝıɹʇ ı os ˙sʞɹoʍ ǝuo ɹǝɥʇıǝu puɐ ˙uɐɯoʍ ɐ ɥʇıʍ ,ƃuınƃɹɐ, oʇ sǝıɹoǝɥʇ oʍʇ s,ǝɹǝɥʇ ʇɐɥʇ pǝuɹɐǝן ǝʌɐɥ ı sɹɐǝʎ ǝɥʇ ɹǝʌo 'ɹǝʌǝʍoɥ ˙dıɹʇ ƃuıddoɥs ǝɥʇ ƃuıɹnp ʇnoʞɐǝɹq oʇ sʇuǝɯnƃɹɐ ɟo ɹǝqɯnu ɐ pǝsnɐɔ sıɥʇ ˙ƃuıddoɥs ɟo ƃuıɥʇɐoן dǝǝp ɐ ǝʌɐɥ ı ʍouʞ noʎ sɐ ˙ƃuıddoɥs qıɥɐsɯǝɯ ǝɥʇ ɥʇıʍ ʇno ʇuǝʍ ı
On Wednesday, I happened to come across Peregrine 'dicky' Bowe and Rick 'paddy' O'Shea walking along the towpath. Dicky said that they had been at a lose end and so they has spent some time reading head stones at a nearby cemetery. Suddenly Paddy shouted look here, crikey! There is a headstone, its a bloke buried on the towpath who was 152!' Dicky said 'What's his name?' Paddy replied 'He's Miles from London!'
On Thursday I called into Mr Khan's corner shop and homoeopathy store. He said he had started a new venture and now could provide a supply of various herbs. Khan also had a book of herbal remedies that was used by his grandmother. He translated one recipe for me by way of an example. 'Boil a water vole, with nettles then drink the juice first thing in the morning. Nothing worse will happen to you for the rest of the day.' He told me that he has managed to locate a nearby, a ready source of water voles. He is a very astute old cove.
Friday the Memsahib brought home a bottle of a new wine from Khan's corner shop and wine store. It is produced from a specially genetically modified grape. It will apparently reduce the number of trips older people have to make to the bathroom during the night. The new wine is being marketed as Château Pinot More.
Twas the Memsahibs birthday on Saturday. I asked her on Friday what she'd like for her birthday. 'I'd love to be eight again' she replied. So I got up early on Saturday and made her a bowl of Coco Pops and a couple of jammy toasties! This was followed by a trip to Alton Towers and made sure that she went on every ride. Then we went to a McDonald's where I ordered her a Happy Meal with extra fries and a refreshing chocolate milkshake. Then it was off to the movies which included a three hour cartoon, a hot dog, popcorn, all the Coke she could drink and a lolly. What a fabulous adventure we had, when we got back she collapsed onto the bed exhausted. I asked 'Well dear, what was it like being eight again?' Her eyes opened and her expression changed to one of total realisation... she replied 'I meant my dress size'.
Sunday I had a walk along the towpath with Alvin 'buster' Spotte. When we came across what looked like an encampment of Bedouin Chuggers. I asked them how it was going only to be told that the Cycling Angling Rambling Truss inner sanctum have created a new directorate. Its called the 'elsewhere directorate.' Therefore, all questions, comments, concerns, complaints, frustrations, irritations, aggravations, insinuations, allegations, accusations, contemplations, consternation, FOI requests and written input should be directed elsewhere.
CaRT going Ratty?
In a press release from CaRT 'Help us protect water voles' which you can view here. Click Me CaRT are seeking a donation around £25,000. On the face of it, the project seems to be quite laudable. However, there is a caveat. Such a project needs two things if it is to prove successful. The first is that it has to be an open ended project. It's never going to be successful as a short term project. It has to have a plan for the long term future built in. This is going to require money year on year for the foreseeable future. The second problem is one for the voles and the conservationists. North American Mink are now more widespread than ever.
I worked as a volunteer on a wildlife reserve (250 acres, which has since been doubled in size) which was bordered on one side by a river. The reserve had a small population of water voles. When mink started to turn up on the reserve, the voles and large numbers of chicks were soon wiped out. We started trapping Mink, and we were getting 1 or 2 every day. The numbers started to drop after a while to 2 or 3 a month. Then a family of foxes moved into an artificially created Otter halt and soon afterwards a second family of foxes arrived within the same area. The numbers of mink trapped fell further. I think this was due to territorial pressure more than anything else.
The mink have to be constantly controlled for a period of time before re-introduction of voles. The pressure on the control of mink has to be kept up constantly afterwards. We knew we were winning when we stopped catching young mink (even at the end of the breeding season) and only trapping adults that were moving into the area. The chick mortality fell drastically, but the voles have never naturally recolonised. Mink will travel along any water course and will cross open land quite happily at night. With no top predator to keep them in check trapping is the only way.
The Water Vole Steering Group published more than a decade ago 'Without strategic mink control being carried out in combination with habitat enhancement, we will lose the water vole from the vast majority of the British countryside in our working lifetimes.' I hate to say it - but that is exactly what has come to pass.
It's known that Otter numbers are on the increase naturally and through reintroduction. There is some crossover in habitat and food sources between the two species. I suspect that the Otter is a formidable opponent to the opportunistic Mink, but I suspect that its habitat pressure because both are territorial. Rather than one being a predator on the other that makes the difference. However, the mink continues to spread further and further north and the change in habitat is closer to its natural habitat range. Mink are at home in more climates than most mammalian predators on the globe.
Mink have been living and breeding in the wild since the 1930's. They have gained a real foothold since the 50's. Nationally there is very little in the way of effective control measures other than advice being offered. So its down to localised control to protect specific areas. Wild life sanctuaries with on-site wardens, river keepers and game such as Pheasant and the associated gamekeeper come to mind.
There have been ideas floating around such as developing a virus that targets Mink. Similar to Myxomatosis, a disease that affects rabbits. That idea seems to have dropped out of favour. I shudder at the thought of reverting to such drastic measures. Which I think is just as bad as some other ideas such as introducing non native insects to control other alien species such as Japanese Knot Weed.
The little lovable vole was immortalised for ever by the misnamed character of 'Ratty' in The Wind in the Willows. Somehow if a toad can drive a car. Why not a Water Vole in a boat with an outboard motor.
On a slightly more serious note, I found this quote from Alastair Driver, Environment Agency national conservation manager and chairman of the UK water vole steering group. He said: 'Creating new habitat helps protect our native species, like water voles and otters, and helps tackle climate change. The Environment Agency has created nearly 5,000 hectares of wetland and river habitats in the last 10 years and we hope to double this in the next 10. Added to this, our rivers are at their healthiest for over 200 years, but control of the American mink is essential if water voles are to benefit from these healthier rivers and new habitats.'
Mink are strictly carnivorous, preying on a wide variety wildlife. Mink love the water and much of their prey can be found in and around water. The mink's diet includes fish, shellfish, crayfish, frogs, snakes, large insects, small rodents, rabbits, rats, waterfowl, upland birds and eggs. Mink will also feed on carrion but prefer fresh kills. Mink will prey on animals much larger than themselves, latching on to anything they can get their jaws locked on to. Birds as large as geese are occasional victims.
Part of the problem is that mink love the thrill of the kill and will hunt for sport, killing far more than they could ever consume.
Mink prefer to hunt in familiar territories around 3 miles long. These territories hug water systems and natural drainage channels. Mink don't have permanent dens, the only time they den up for more than a day or two is when they raise young in the late spring and early summer. Most of the year mink are on the move, spending up to half of their time in the water probing every little hole in the bank in search of prey. Mink hunt day and night, usually resting only after they have made a kill. Mink will often spend time in the dens of their prey while they feed on the carcass of the last tenant. While mink can be seen crossing expanses of land far from water, creeks and rivers are the mink's favourite areas. Mink have no natural predators and have a fierce, aggressive style of defence.
Questions that still need answering include: 'How much control of mink numbers is needed to preserve biodiversity?' and 'How much control is actually possible and sustainable?' As well as 'what will it cost year on year?'
Everyone knows that leaving the mink uncontrolled, in a reintroduction, is in reality just providing water voles as a small snack for the mink. Spending money on re-introducing voles and providing habitat without maintaining the habitat and controlling mink is a waste of time, effort and money.
There is some evidence that the reintroduction of Otters can also help to reduce mink numbers within an area. Click Me Once again, I think this was due to territorial pressure as much as anything else. But if CaRT were to spend the money on habitat creation and introducing Otters. Then I could see a much more positive outcome for water vole reintroduction than the existing plan.
Looking Back.
Sometimes to get a good perspective on how things are stacking up. Its good to take a look back at what people were saying and doing in the recent past. Its called foresight or in some circles technology foresight. Much of the research into foresight techniques has been rather fuzzy work and has been very elitist. Foresight attempts to go beyond the normal and gather information from much more diverse sources. Foresight is intended to be used for long-range planning that's influenced by using a structured and systematic approach. Foresight is helpful to examine alternative paths and not just what is currently believed to be most likely or business as usual. Measuring how effective foresight is requires a benchmark. The benchmark to measure against, is what has taken place in the recent and distant past.
One issue that has been quietly swept under the carpet were the allegedly 'independent' - to be elected by boaters to represent boaters - Canal and River Trust council members. The whole idea was kicked off in the Boaters Update.
Boaters Update November 2011.
Would you like to stand for election for the Canal and River Trust's inaugural Council and get involved in shaping the future of Britain's waterways? Seven positions on the council are to be filled by boaters or boating businesses. Four positions are to be elected by boat licence holders and two positions elected by boating businesses. The Council is the guardian of the long-term values and purposes of the Canal and River Trust. While the trustees are responsible for determining policy and strategy, the Council will have an important role in helping to shape policy, raising and debating issues, and providing guidance, perspective and a sounding board for the trustees.
Tony Hales, chair of the Canal and River Trust, said: "The boating community has a wealth of hands-on experience of the waterways, and having boaters on board is essential to the success of the Canal and River Trust. I am writing to all licence holders and I encourage them to put themselves forward and add their voices to those shaping the Canal and River Trust's future."
Short of actually using the phrase 'independent' with no mention of allowing the Inland Waterways Association who already had seats set aside to ride roughshod over the issue as they did. With the three line whip of the membership to get the anointed ones elected. It should have come as no surprise that the 'independent' candidates elected were also high ranking players within the IWA.
True to form the following IWA candidates (in order of election) were elected. Ivor Henry Caplan, IWA Trustee. Ann Farrell, IWA Tea lady. Clive Henderson, IWA Trustee, ex IWA Chairman. Keith Vaughan Welch, IWA Trustee, IWA West Midlands Region Chairman, IWA Deputy National Chairman and IWA Chairman of Restoration Committee.
Now, I and others expected to hear from the anointed 'independent' representatives. But with the notable exception of Vaughan Welch who took a beating on the boating forums over a diatribe he issued on continuous cruisers. The silence is deafening.
So what did Vaughan Welch say he was going to do: (trades description act, not withstanding)
Establish primacy for boating.
Prevent navigation being subsumed by other waterway interested bodies.
Stop the spiralling costs of boating.
Seek internal and external cost reductions.
Reduce 'top heavy' Management costs.
Establish salaries equivalent to 'like' charities.
Develop a proper dredging programme.
Improve vegetation management.
Increase provision and improve essential boaters facilities.
Prevent closures.
Seek network expansion.
Re-establish the Right of Navigation.
Establish opening hours to suit the users.
Compensate for long term closures.
Encourage residential boating.
Legitimize those who have chosen the waterways as their home.
Establish security of tenure.
Develop measures to enable all levels of society's participation in traditional boating activities.
So what did Ivor Caplan say he was going to do:
argue for the primacy of navigation and boating as benefiting all waterways users.
continue to champion the total heritage of the inland waterways.
make the case for responsible residential boating as a major benefit to CRT.
fight for the survival and regeneration of lesser used parts of the system.
campaign for boating activities to be made accessible and affordable for all sectors of society.
negotiate for maintenance including dredging to the highest possible navigable standards.
So what did Clive Henderson say he was going to do as our independent elected representative: (trades description act, not withstanding)
As your elected representative I will always be interested in hearing of your concerns and questions and will do my best to deal with them at the appropriate level. This I have done for many years for IWA members.
Well at least he admitted he was representing IWA members.
So what did Anne Farrell say she was going to do as our elected representative: (trades description act, not withstanding)
I have been unable to discover any particular item. So maybe she will bring the fairy cakes.
I expected to see them building links with non IWA members. I expected to read information maybe a website or blog or two. Everyone has been strangely and rather ominously quiet.
Nasa publishes many astronomical photographs. Here is one photograph taken from the International Space station of Great Britain and Ireland.
Cities such as London, Birmingham Manchester, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Dublin can be picked out with ease.
So next time you go out, don't forget to turn out the light.
Often the images we see are of deep space objects from the Hubble telescope.
Many of the objects imaged are hundreds of light years distance. The colours are stunning and the scale is almost unimaginable. Where the vast distances are calculated in units of light years. A light-year is an astronomical unit of length equal to just under 10 trillion kilometres or 6 trillion miles.
The light-year is most often used when expressing distances to stars and other distances on a galactic scale. Especially in non-specialist and popular science publications. Like computer science uses units in binary counting in '2' or hexadecimal counting in '8' The preferred unit in astrometry is the parsec or '3.26 light-years' Used as it can be more easily derived from and compared with observational data. The light-year is a measure of distance, not of time.
The image above is of the Andromeda Galaxy (Messier 31) which is a similar sized galaxy to our own. Often used as an example of what the milky way would look like if we were on a planet in the Andromeda galaxy.
However, If the latest research is correct, then the actual shape of the Milky Way would be much more similar to what is known as the Great Barred Galaxy, affectionately known to astronomers with the catchy name of NGC 1365. If that is the case then what our galactic home looks like would be much more like this.
If the latest paper is correct, then the actual shape of the Milky Way would be much more similar to what is known as the Great Barred Galaxy, affectionately known to astronomers as NGC 1365. If that is the case then what our galactic home looks like would be much more like this. - See more Click Here
Light from the moon takes about 1 second to reach us. Light from the sun takes 8.3 minutes to arrive here. Earth is located about 27,000 light-years away from the galactic centre. Our galaxy is called the Milky Way and is estimated to be some 120,000 light-years in diameter.
Today's topic is 'Prolonging Smartphone Battery Life'
Having a means of communications to hand is essential on a narrowboat or any other kind of boat for that matter. The mobile phone has evolved into the smart-phone which can provide a whole plethora of communication capability. Including voice, text, photographs, video, computer data, mapping, browsing and many others types if only through the various smartphone applications that are available.
However, there are one or two weak links in the use of a smart-phone that you need to be aware of. The capability of any smartphone is severely limited by the availability of battery power. As the battery becomes depleted of charge its life of effective operation is reduced. So never leave home without some way of recharging the battery. Your best friend is the battery charger. For my smartphone I have a mains charger, a car cigarette lighter connection as well as a usb charge cable. The smarter you use the smartphone the shorter will be the operating time of your battery before it needs charging again.
I always have the original battery (1350 mAh) as a spare with me at all times. This battery is kept fully charged. I have also fitted a higher capacity battery (2450 mAh) into the phone. I have been able to do this without the need for a replacement phone back as the two batteries are identical in physical size.
Did you know that your mobile phone transmits a signal even when not in use. Your cell phone network needs to know where you are, it has to, to find you when someone wants to make a call to you. It has to know where to go to connect to you. It can't go "searching" that would be too cumbersome. This is true even if the phone is not being used (but it does have to be switched on). Periodically, the cell phone will send out a signal to the local network that identifies the phone to the nearest cell phone tower.
Old style of mobile phones were very crude in operation. The smartphone has been changed so that its internal transmitter, only uses enough power to communicate with the nearest cell. The power level used by the mobile phone is one of the most important factors determining the life of the battery. Mobile phone calls made in areas where base stations are densely situated (urban areas) should use lower output power levels than mobile phone calls made in areas with larger distances between base stations (rural areas). The operator's network controls and adjusts the output power of each connected mobile phone to the lowest level compatible with a good signal quality. This is obtained by logarithmically scaling the power from the maximum 1 or 2 watts down to a level that may be as low as 1 mW. Such adaptive power control (APC) takes place continuously, with the selected power level depending on several factors, including the distance from the base station, the presence of physical obstacles, whether the phone is used indoors or outdoors.
In other words the transmit power is variable. When close to a cell, the transmit power is much lower than when the phone is communicating with a cell much more distant. Imagine what happens when you go into one of the black spots where coverage is very poor. The phone will use maximum transmit power to try to establish and maintain a link to any cell it can hear. Imagine what happens to your smartphone battery when you are passing through a long canal tunnel. The inside of a metal boat can also shield the phone and again the smartphone will try and establish a link to the nearest cell.
The best battery saving tip is to power down your Smartphone whenever not needed. If you don't want to be disturbed at night for any reason, then turn it off. If you need to keep your phone switched on then it would be a good idea to turn off applications that you don't need.
You can even use an app to turn off the apps running on your phone.
The Advanced Task Manager can list all the running tasks on your phone and it can help you stop any of the tasks easily and quickly. It is also a task management tool which can manage all the installed apps on your phone.
I will look at other ways of prolonging battery life in the next in the series of Smartphone Apps for Boaters.
Marriage made in heaven!
Not a great deal to report I'm afraid from the back deck on Nb Dulwich Dishwasher.
In a disappointing revelation Sir Asa Haggard-Luke as said "In the, will she won't she guessing game, the 'Grand Poobah' Mrs Antonia 'tonker' Snailes charwoman of the truss has decided to hang on a bit longer." Lady Poobah of course holds numerous exalted offices, including First Lady of the Toilet Key, Lady Chief Junket Organiser, Commode-in-Chef, Lady High Admiral of the ditch, Arch deaconess of Titipu, Lady Mare and Lady High Everything Else.
I bumped into Roger 'snodders' Snodgrass in the bar of the 'Broken Windlass' he was saying that he had been to visit the dentist. He had been to get fitted with a set of replacement false teeth. The first day after he had his new teeth fitted, he could only talk for an hour before his gums were sore. On the second day, he was able to talk for an hour and a half and his gums were sore again. But today, he had accidentally put his other half, Doris teeth in by mistake and he found that he couldn't shut up.
I called in at Khan corner shop and emporium. He introduced me to a new line in boat paint that he is stocking. The top one was the world infamous MalletRite paint. Which are only available from all the best chandlers emporiums. The paint is provided in two sizes 45 gallon or 210 litre. The keeping to the traditional colour range of mournful red, gloomy green, irate indigo, dingy brown, furious purple, grubby yellow, careworn pink, grimy ivory and angry blue. All are available in matt, dull and flat. New colours introduced this year include heavy black, medium black, pale black and dreary black. All are available in lustreless, lacklustre and lacklustre extra. There is also a self weathering ferric range as well.
The Memsahib reports that the truss sink fund is in dire trouble following another loss making investment. The problems stem from the sub-prime lending market and the bailout of British Banks. Uncertainty has now hit the far east markets. In the last seven days Origami Bank has folded, Sumo Bank has gone belly up and Bonsai Bank announced plans to cut some of its branches. It seems that the truss had invested in the Kamikaze Bank. Furthermore, five hundred staff at Karate Bank have also got the chop.
I ran into Digby Snopes. He tells me that he just got married to a very beautiful woman. Apparently she has previously divorced her last ten husbands. Old digs said that on their wedding night, she whispered in his ear 'please be gentle with me I'm still a virgin'. Did you believer her I asked? He said that he asked her 'how can that be if you've been married ten times already?' She replied 'Because the marriages remained unconsummated!.'
Apparently she explained 'My first husband was an Architect and he kept on telling me how great it was going to be. My second husband was a computer consultant. But he was never really sure how it was supposed to function, but he said he'd look into it and get back to me. My third husband was a services consultant. He said everything checked out diagnostically but he just couldn't get the system up. Husband number four was a project manager, but he didn't know when he would be able to deliver. My fifth husband was a structural engineer. I think he understood the basics. But after three years of research he was still not ready to implement. Husband six was from finance and administration. He thought he knew how, but wasn't sure whether it was his job or not. I regret marrying husband seven as he was in marketing. Although he had a product, he was never sure how to position it. Then there was husband number eight, now he was a psychiatrist. All he wanted to do is lay down and talk about it. Husband nine was a gynaecologist and all he did was look at it. Husband number ten was a stamp collector. All he ever did was, was, well you know, but I still miss him!'
Digby asked her 'So why did you divorce the stamp collector to marry me?' She said 'Now that I've married you, I'm so excited because you're a director of the truss and I know you already have years of experience in screwing everything you lay your hands on.'
Andromeda is back!
Last year we launched the Andromeda Project (http://www.andromedaproject.org/) and asked the public to help us locate star clusters in our nearest neighbouring galaxy: Andromeda (M31). The project was a phenomenal success and in less than three weeks volunteers had classified more than a million images. This week we want to try and do it again! Today we're releasing a whole new batch of data into the Andromeda Project and we're calling this Round 2.
The data you'll see are amazingly detailed images from the Hubble Space Telescope, which has peered deep into Andromeda as part of the PHAT survey. The aim of the Andromeda Project is to the locate all the star clusters and background galaxies found in PHAT and to build up the most complete map of any spiral galaxy anywhere. This is amazing science that can only be done with the help of citizen scientists.To join the Andromeda Project visit http://www.andromedaproject.org/ - thank you and good luck!
Rob and the Zooniverse Team
Our survey said!
The Canal and River Trust has a bewildering number of people who are in one way or another tied into organising the future and direction of the trust. For each of the trust's eleven waterway areas there is a Waterways Partnership allegedly drawn from local communities. In reality chosen by the chairman of the partnership. The role of Waterways Partnerships is completely advisory as are the roles of various other groups involved in the governance of CaRT. Plus a couple more extra partnerships thrown in for good luck.
With around a dozen or more people on each partnership. Each individual is encouraged to have a view and therefore holds a different agenda.
The cost to us of all these 'incidental top level volunteers' getting involved in the governance was £662,000 last year or about £4243.58 each! The partnerships were supposed to be self funding, and any surplus generated was supposed to go into CaRT's coffers. At the moment CaRT is putting money into the partnerships. That is an ongoing situation and I fear it is not going to change any time soon.
In reality the partnerships seems to have all the hall marks of a job creation scheme. It does appear on first glance that some are setting up their own little fiefdom and that nepotism is still alive and well.
As for the 'find-a-friend' chuggers, I have fond memories of being accosted by a chugger in Birmingham. Just after the 'grand opening of CaRT' in Gas Street. The company of chuggers that CaRT employed then promptly went bust after a few short months. The two 'friends' figures I have seen touted around are 4k and 5k. Both figures woefully short of the target set for the first year.
But why don't CaRT set a low figure and then have something to celebrate rather than a figure they can't reach and then have to defend the situation. Unless of course, it was a low figure that they set and then completely missed that by a country mile? Somehow a charity asking the public for donations with 'canal' in their name is not as catchy as one like 'British Waterways Trust' would have been. Plus it would have saved a fortune on the rolling out the new name and a logo encapsulating the posture of an angry swan.
So I drew together my own partnership team. I posed them the question of what would be the best way forward for CaRT. Their collective answer - 'start again' but what do they know!
How many of the special people making up our partnership team do you know? Click the image below for the names!
Thinking Out Of The Box (8)
Thinking out of the box (also thinking out side of the box, thinking beyond the box or thinking the unthinkable) is a metaphor that means to think differently, unconventionally, or from a new perspective. The cliché, has become widely used and refers to novel or creative thinking. Thinking out of the box, is forcing yourself to give considerations to options that you might discount in the first place. To think outside the box is to look farther and to try not thinking of the obvious things, but to try thinking beyond them.
I love history, ever since we started hire boating. I have read as much as possible about the history and the life and times of those working on the inland waterways. There are many books, some good some bad written about the canals. Some of the best have been written by the 'Idle Women' a title bestowed upon the women who joined the Inland Waterways during the last war.
The waterways were used extensively during the last war. But once the war war over the usefulness of the canals was forgotten once again. "Is it the beginning of the end or the end of the beginning" is a play upon the wartime quote of arguably the greatest statesman this country ever had. Winston Churchill was the right man, in the right place, at the right time. Affectionately known during the wartime as 'winnie' he was a larger than life figure who could motivate and inspire with words and deeds. His talent was to surround himself with people, we would call today 'movers and shakers'. He was also a man of vision. There are many volumes written by and about this charismatic man of his times.
There were others who could also lay claim to being 'the right man, in the right place, at the right time.' One such individual was Robert Aickman. He was certainly a man of great vision, Aickman is sometimes described as the father of the 'Inland Waterways Association.' Aickman was in his own way, fighting a war to preserve the inland waterways that we enjoy today. Aickman's plan was quite simple, it can be encapsulated as "If the waterways had to remain open for the passage of boats. Then the waterway would remain there in perpetuity for boating and every other kind of waterways activity."
Many canals were threatened with closure which enthusiasts opposed whenever they could and conflict with officialdom was inevitable. One way to attract the people to the canals was through organised festivals. The IWA's flagship event was the 'National Waterways Festival'. The membership past and present of the Inland Waterways Association owes a great debt to Robert Aickman. Albeit not on the same scale as the public owed to Churchill. There are never the less volumes written by and about this enigmatic and visionary man of his times.
Now with the passing of the IWA's flagship event the 'National Waterways Festival'. I can't help but wonder if the passing is also marking the end of an era. Looking back over recent years there has been a steady decline in membership and quality of leadership. In a way the decline is mirroring the fall into disrepair of the waterways during and after the war. An act that would have relit the fire in the belly of Aickman and his compatriots.
Bringing the issues back to today. The parlous state of our waterways continues now with the deliberate underfunding of maintenance. The national treasure that are the Inland Waterways are once more slowly and inexorably being ushered towards the abyss. Where is Aickman's association at a time when its needed more than ever. It would appear that the IWA's once fierce and hard won independence has been bought for a few places on council. The document of surrender and capitulation signed with the 'memorandum of understanding'. A piece of paper that's as worthless as that of Churchill's predecessor Chamberlain.
What price now for Aickman's simple but visionary plan. If the waterways had to remain open for the passage of boats. Then the waterway would remain there in perpetuity for boating and every other kind of waterways activity.
Over the last few years, new waterways groups have either broken away or evolved. There to represent and protect what might on first sight, be considered as minority interests. Don't be fooled into thinking that small groups have no teeth. Times have changed and one single association cannot represent everything. However, I can see the day when there will be 'an association' for waterways groups. Where support and succour can be shared in a common interest. One where the waterways have to remain open for the passage of boats. That the waterway will remain there in perpetuity for boating and every other kind of waterways activity.
Parts of the Inland Waterways are now managed as a charity. There has been a huge change in how it it is funded. This change will dictate the way that it will have to operate in the future. Once under the remit of British Waterways as a quango it could ignore opinion and plough its own furrow. Now, it has to operate under very close scrutiny. This is very much the same as Aickman's plan of positive action.
When the last of the dinosaurs of ex BW senior management have gone. When the era of a silo mentality and 'us and them' comes to an end. When secrecy surrounding issues finally comes to an end. When accountability is acknowledged. When fresh ideas and practices are embraced and encouraged. When the hearts and minds of all waterways users are won over to a common challenge and shared future. Then the future of the Inland Waterways will prosper.
I pay quite happily around £50 a year supporting a number of small waterways groups who I think will help to make a difference. I don't want to be given the belittling title of 'friend'. The first step towards a shared future is when the Canal and River Trust embraces a paid membership. When I and others like me see openness and transparency as the norm.
Ask yourself a few simple questions. Will the names of Robin Evans or Tony Hales ever be revered or held in the same public perception as Robert Aickman. Would the title 'visionary' apply to any of the ex BW directors. You could ask the very same questions of recent holders of the chairman's role at the IWA.
Taking and Giving Advice
If a narrowboat hits a gate, on a lock, upon a river;
chips away, a bit of wood, then I begin to quiver;
angry words, to the boater, I shall deliver;
I hope their a taker, for my advice, I am a giver.
For each and every broken paddle, on a lock, upon a river;
there's another, a matching one, that causes me to shiver;
sharp words, to the trust, I shall again deliver;
I hope their a taker, for best advice, I am a giver.
For each water leak in a gate, on a lock, upon a river;
rotting away, a piece of wood, as CaRT begin to dither;
forceful words, to the engineer, I shall deliver;
I hope their a taker, for good advice, I am a giver.
Spend money on a broken gate, on a lock, upon a river;
seems to me, the only way, is not to let it wither;
sharp words, to the bean counter, I shall deliver;
I hope their a taker, for advice, I am a giver.
Other canal poems can be found here Click Me
Hales Pail
You may have seen information about the design project for the CaRT begging bowl. A group of design students were asked to produce a new collecting bucket that symbolised the canal and River Trust. Along the same lines as the Life Boat for the RNLI or the dog for the RSPCA. The design had to carry the idea of the inland waterways and its heritage.
So as the weather has turned a bit chilly I decided to have a day aboard Rosie and come up with a suitable design of my own. My remit is broadly the same one as the design students. This is what I came up with.
The Hales Pail
My first thought was to work around the heritage aspect. Elaborate ceremonial or ritual buckets in bronze, copper or other materials such as pigs bladders and old goat skin are found in several ancient or medieval cultures.
My second thought was that the bucket has been used in many phrases and idioms in the English language. A 'drop in the bucket' for instance means a small, inadequate amount when given in terms of how much is requested or asked. This seemed to be quite an appropriate reason. 'Kick the bucket', is often used as a euphemism for someone's death. Not forgetting the 'Bucket List' being a list of the things you want to do before you die.
My third thought was carrying the message of water, when used to transport water the bucket often gets renamed to pail. The pail is also used to bail out a sinking vessel hence the phrase 'grab the pail and start to bail' and this for me had the same sort of connotations as the collecting box.
My fourth thought was that the leaks and holes in the pail were to represent the condition of the banks and locks around the system. Plus it needs a catchy name and I though that 'Hales Pail' was a good one. So that we would always have a reminder of the way that the canals have flourished under Chairman Hales.
My last thought was to appeal to children. 'There's a Hole in My Bucket' is a children's song. The song is based on a dialogue about a leaky bucket between two characters, called Henry and Liza. It could also in its own way describe the way that maintenance is carried out on the inland waterways.
The song describes a deadlock situation where Henry the CaRT worker has got a leaky bucket, and Liza the boater tells him to repair it. But to fix the leaky bucket, Henry thinks he needs straw. To cut the straw, he needs a knife. To sharpen the knife, he needs to wet the sharpening stone. To wet the stone, he needs water. However, when Henry asks Liza how to get the water, Liza's answer is "in a bucket". The only bucket available is the leaky one, which, if it could carry water, would not need repairing in the first place.
So there you go, heritage, water, maintenance and a children's song all encompassed in a single item that represents the inland waterways. The only other thing missing is the poetry carved into the handle. So I thought I should give it a go.
We need your money, so now dig deep;
with lots of expensive, directors to keep;
as if by magic, coins vanish in the slot;
you're going to like it, but not a lot.


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Ontario mulls pricing recreational marijuana at CA$10 per gram
The Ontario government is considering setting the retail price of recreational marijuana at around 10 Canadian dollars per gram ($8.10) come legalization next summer, raising the question of whether the price will be low enough to deter consumers from going to the black market for cheaper product.
Experts are warning provinces to keep their legal marijuana competitively priced if they hope to take a bite out of the black market, and CA$10 per gram appears to be slightly higher than what consumers have been paying for illicit cannabis, which the Parliamentary Budget Office estimated to be CA$8.64 per gram in 2015-2016.
CBC News reported the CA$10 figure, noting that the provincial government is eyeing taxation revenue of CA$100 million a year.
Most licensed cultivators have production costs ranging from CA$1.50-CA$3 per gram, potentially leaving plenty of room for low-cost producers to make a profit and the government to take its share.
One week ago, New Brunswick became the first province to lock up a legal supply when it signed a deal with two producers to buy about CA$100 million worth of cannabis per year.
The Ontario government's proposed regulatory framework, announced earlier this month, calls for a state-run monopoly to sell adult-use cannabis online and in 40 outlets starting next July.
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"Bringing Together Nebraska Landowners Who Use Prescribed Burning "
Links will be activated in late fall, 2019!
Please join us for our 7th Annual Nebraska Prescribed Fire Conference. The conference aims to bring landowners and fire professionals together to facilitate the discussion of challenges and successes associated with prescribed burning. The all-day conference will feature a morning plenary session with breakouts sessions in the afternoon.


Spoilers Exposed! 'Pretty Little Liars' Creator Reveals More Shocking Details About Season 7!
Shhh! Pretty Little Liars fans, more spoilers are out there! With the season 7 premiere date approaching, the show's creator Marlene King admitted that even more characters from previous seasons are returning to the show!
It was revealed that both Tammin Sursok's character, Jenna Marshall, and Brant Daugherty's character, Noel Kahn, are returning for season 7!
Besides the character returns leaving fans in complete shock, it was also revealed by Marlene that there will be a PLL wedding this season! However, she didn't reveal what character fans should expect to see walking down the aisle.
Are you excited for the premiere of PLL season 7? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section!


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LSST: The goal of the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope (LSST) project is to conduct a 10-year survey of the sky that will seek answers to some of the most pressing questions about the structure and evolution of the universe and the objects in it. The LSST survey is designed to address four science areas: 1) Understanding the Mysterious Dark Matter and Dark Energy; 2) Hazardous Asteroids and the Remote Solar System; 3) The Transient Optical Sky; and 4) The Formation and Structure of the Milky Way. A dedicated 8.4-meter telescope with an exceptionally wide field of view (capable of surveying the entire sky in only three nights) is being installed at Cerro Pachón (Chile) and should start operations in 2023. IEEC scientists of the Institute of Space Sciences (ICE, CSIC) are involved in the LSST project.
MAGIC: MAGIC (Major Atmospheric Gamma-ray Imaging Cherenkov Telescopes) is a system of two Imaging Atmospheric Cherenkov telescopes (IACT) situated at the Roque de los Muchachos Observatory (La Palma, Canary Islands). The first telescope started routine operation in 2004 and the second one, built at a distance of 85 m from the first one, started taking data in 2010. They are currently run by an international collaboration of 24 institutes in 10 countries. There are a number of participant researchers in MAGIC from IEEC, particularly at the Institute of Cosmos Sciences (UB) and the Center of Space Studies and Research, CERES (UAB). They have important roles in the preparation, execution and interpretation of MAGIC observations.
SDSS-III: The Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS) is an on-going astronomy project that has been working since 1998 to make a detailed map of the Milky Way, search for exoplanets, and solve the mystery of dark energy. The third phase of the project, SDSS-III, uses a dedicated 2.5-m wide angle optical telescope located at Apache Point Observatory (APO), in New Mexico (USA). IEEC researchers at the Institute of Cosmos Sciences (UB) are part of the SDSS-III collaboration. They are particularly involved in the BOSS project (Baryon Oscillation Spectroscopic Survey), which is measuring Baryon Acoustic Oscillations using spectroscopic redshifts.


Full Recipe to make linguine with beef and mushrooms in a savory beef sauce. Super easy to make and full of flavor!
Another beautifully seasoned dish from Sweety! Mega-Yumm!
Why have I never thought to add beef to my linguine? I love this!
Great video, easy to follow, love it. I also enjoyed the music. I can't wait to make this recipe this coming weekend.
Wonderful recipe. I loved the video and the music!
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The first trailer for X-Men: Dark Phoenix has finally dropped.
Retelling the Dark Phoenix storyline with Sophie Turner playing Jean Grey instead of Famke Janssen is a bit of a risky play considering that arc was used in one of the very worst X-Men films, but director Simon Kinberg seems to be sticking closer to the comic book origins here than X-Men: The Last Stand did. At the very least, it looks like Jean's story will be front-and-center this time out, instead of relegated to the back-burner like it was in Brett Ratner's film. Most of the main players are back too, including James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, and Jennifer Lawrence, so at least Dark Phoenix will have some good acting to anchor it if we have another X-Men: Apocalypse-caliber disaster on our hands here.
Here's the official synopsis:
In Dark Phoenix, the X-Men face their most formidable and powerful foe: one of their own, Jean Grey. During a rescue mission in space, Jean is nearly killed when she is hit by a mysterious cosmic force. Once she returns home, this force not only makes her infinitely more powerful, but far more unstable. Wrestling with this entity inside her, Jean unleashes her powers in ways she can neither comprehend nor contain. With Jean spiraling our of control, and hurting the ones she loves most, she begins to unravel the very fabric that holds the X-Men together. Now, with this family falling apart, they must find a way to unite – not only to save Jean's soul, but to save our very planet from aliens who wish to weaponize this force and rule the galaxy.
X-Men: Dark Phoenix hits theaters on August 2, 2019.
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Bringing "Star Wars" to the Realm of Operations
2018 Space & Missile Defense Symposium Day 3 (9 August)
As announced this 6 August, and published on MONch (here), the US Army awarded Team Dynetics (Dynetics, Lockheed Martin and its partners) a contract to continue development for the next phase of the High Energy Laser Tactical Vehicle Demonstrator (HEL TVD) programme, a 100-kilowatt (kW) class laser weapon system. Team Dynetics is competing with a Raytheon-led team to advance to the HEL TVD programme's next phase; down select is planned following preliminary design reviews in January 2019. Dynetics and Lockheed Martin are operating under guidance not to divulge their other industry partners.
Several Team Dynetics principals shared additional insights about this contract and programme, and laser technologies for defence requirements.
During this interview, MONch suggested the military-industry community has quickly advanced the technology baseline for lasers for defence, for instance, the Pentagon's discontinued air borne laser demonstrations were conducted with chemical-based systems housed in a reconfigured B747.
Tyler Griffin, Director and Site General Manger for Laser and Sensor Systems at Lockheed Martin, responded: "I give a lot of credit to Redstone Arsenal and the Huntsville community for progressing laser systems from CO2 to chemical sources, where now solid-state electric lasers are being developed."
Similarly, Ronnie Chronister, Dynetics' Vice President of Contracts, matter-of-factly pointed out the men and women working in the directed energy offices at Army Space and Missile Defense Command, "have done a tremendous job in bringing a 'Star Wars concept' to the realm of operations to protect our assets."
Further, the 100kW weapon to be demonstrated until January, is a step up from a 60kW ground system Lockheed Martin delivered to the Army in March 2017 as part of the army's Robust Electric Laser Initiative programme. For its part, Lockheed Martin provides the spectral beam-combined fibre laser subsystem, as well as other key subsystems, and performs laser weapon system integration for HEL TVD.
Dynetics is drawing on the experience of systems engineering, manufacturing, test and vehicle modifications for integration of a mobile 100 kW-class laser weapon system fully integrated on one US Army (Oshkosh Defense) Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) truck.
HEL TVD is envisioned by the army customer to defeat unmanned aerial systems and rockets, artillery and mortars threatening deployed US troops.
The two remaining contractors are competing to build the demonstrator – a mobile 100kW-class laser weapon system fully integrated with an army FMTV truck – that will be tested in 2022.
Marty Kauchak


Lake Michigan and the rivers that feed it have been Milwaukee's dominant natural resources since the days of the Potawatomi. Join me for a lively illustrated look at the lake and its adjacent watersheds. See how they served the community as transportation routes, recreational resources, and industrial corridors, and how they have weathered a cycle of heavy use and flagrant abuse to emerge as focal points of both celebration and concern in the twenty-first century. A book sale and signing will follow the event, which is free and open to the public.


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We also have all White!
PBK Paul Lead Instructor and Sales on his Custom Red 21m Speed 3 and FlyRace. Riding 5-6 Knots some Glass Flat Water.
It was almost six months ago that we first published two photoshop versions of our Speed3 Deluxe on our facebook fansite with new colors for voting on. The first variation - the limited edition neon green - made many fans happy last year. And now it is time to launch the second variation - the purple-passion edition. Aside from all of the series features of the Speed3, the color combination has a new design. The sizes 12/15/19m & 21m all have the same design - lots of purple starting from the leading edge with black in the middle.
As previously in the Speed3-series, the 21stands out with a different visual effect. White dominates the middle of the sail. The black logo is outlined in purple.
PBK Paul Boosting on the Flysurfer Speed 3 12m LTD Purple Deluxe! Great kite for Snow, Land, Water.
PBK Paul Boosting on the Flysurfer Speed 3 21m LTD Purple Deluxe! and the Flyboards Flyrace!


St Edward's Designated Charity, The Connection at St Martin's, is the busiest homelessness centre in London. It helps over 4,000 people a year away from the streets through specialist services including street outreach, help finding relevant training, volunteering or employment, and support to sustain appropriate housing.
Every day, five new people come to their door for help. Last year, their street outreach teams made contact with approximately 2,500 people who were street homeless in Westminster and supported them to find alternatives to sleeping rough.
The Connection has over 60 years' experience of providing a range of specialist support services, all under one roof, which help people to address their homelessness and make the necessary steps away from the streets.


This Potato Sausage and Broccoli Frittata was perfect for a crowd at @mollyyeh's baby shower! Get the recipe: foodtv.com/2L28QhI! There's more on #GirlMeetsFarm, just ahead @ 11a|10c!
A fresh batch of celebrity recruits are heading into #WorstCooks Boot Camp! Get to know the recruits before tonight's premiere at 9|8c! Meet the recruits: foodtv.com/2Ve8XKD!
Question 3 (Final Question): What special "Jersey" ingredient did I use on the BLT? Remember to use #RestaurantImpossible and #fitcrunch in your answer.
How's everybody like i g the new episode ?
Final question for #RestaurantImpossible trivia coming up soon! Stay tuned!
.@RobertIrvine @TomBury1 and @TaniyaNayak are giving me LIFE on this new epi of #RestaurantImpossible . Sooo good to have them back.
Question 2: What color is my sledgehammer? Remember to use #RestaurantImpossible and #fitcrunch in your answer!
So exited for @RobertIrvine and #RestaurantImpossible to be back.
Question 1: How much did Kaitlyn initially invest? Use #RestaurantImpossible and #fitcrunch in your answer!
So glad to see #RestaurantImpossible back on TV.
Anyone else watching the new #RestaurantImpossible? So glad it's back!
I'm glad that @RobertIrvine brought back #RestaurantImpossible!!!
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Spring is in the air–or at least it soon will be—and for retailers in the recognition and personalization industry, that means big business. Many retailers report that the spring awards season is a major profit-making time of year, often accounting for more than 30 percent of their annual award sales.
Just as you gear up for the holidays, you can get the most out of the spring awards season by gearing up for that as well. If you're like most dealers out there, you're probably ambushed every spring with requests for sports awards and sports-related products, but perhaps you're wondering what you can do to make this year different—and even more profitable.
If you weren't already aware of it, the world of sports is nearly endless and it continues to expand. Chances are good that an entirely new world of award possibilities is at your fingertips, perhaps even right at your back door.
Take lacrosse, for example. Although it is one of the oldest sports in North America, it wasn't until recent years that the popularity of the sport exploded. Although it was once primarily an Olympic game, today nearly 750,000 players participate in lacrosse on organized teams in the United States alone, including 400,000 at the youth level. Lacrosse is considered the fastest-growing team sport among the National Federation of State High School Association member schools. Other sports such as golf, tennis and rugby are becoming increasingly popular as well. Here's a look at some of those great opportunities plus some tips for getting your spring awards business in gear.
Pins make great participant awards for sports events. Photo courtesy of Catania Medallic Specialty, Inc.
A Sports Bonanza
To really grab hold of the spring sports market, the first thing you need to do is identify the spring sports that are popular in your area. You are probably familiar with the traditional sports like basketball, softball and track but, as mentioned, the sports market continues to grow and there are new opportunities cropping up all the time. You might be surprised at some of the sports taking place in your area.
Depending on the weather in your part of the country, of course, people may play only a few of the sports mentioned in this article, they may play entirely different sports altogether or they may play the same sports at different times of the year. Sailing, for example, is probably going to be much bigger in areas such as New England or the Great Lakes states than in land-locked states such as Colorado or Nebraska. Some sports, like basketball, might actually be considered "winter" sports but cross over into the spring. Other sports, such as hockey, might be considered winter sports at the high school and college levels, but is offered as a spring intramural sport when played at a younger level.
Don't forget that many sports once played by one gender or the other (cheerleading for women, basketball for men) are now coed. Don't limit yourself by thinking only of male-oriented items to offer for basketball or female-oriented items to offer for the cheerleaders. It's an equal-opportunity world out there, and you stand to rack up more sales if your merchandise includes items that can be bought by/worn by/awarded to both men and women.
Everyone's heard of track and field, but have you ever really given it any thought? The sport encompasses so many different disciplines that it's a world unto itself as far as awards are concerned.
A track and field team consists of people who compete in one or more of the following sports: high, long and triple jump; hurdles; multi-events (such as the decathlon); pole vaulting; race walking; running; sprinting; and throwing the javelin, hammer, discus and shot put. Usually each person on the team participates in more than one sport, and the combination of events is an award retailer's dream. There's a little something (or a lot) here for everyone.
Resins are one of the newer popular trends in sports awards. Photo courtesy of Marco Awards Group.
A.T. Designs INSIGNIA manufactures custom bag tags in many different shapes, sizes, finishes and materials for golf and many other sports.
Tennis is no longer viewed as a distant, proper game played on English soil. Popular young tennis role models Venus and Serena Williams have taken the world by storm, creating a world of avid tennis fans who see being the best as an attainable goal. Don't be surprised to find that someone in every town has dreams of becoming the next Venus or Serena. And to get there, they're devoting themselves to tennis teams, tennis lessons and tennis gear. Be ready to provide these avid players and their coaches and parents with what they need to encourage the players.
When people think of spring sports, they often think along the lines of golf and tennis. But lacrosse is also a spring sport, and it has turned into a major one. As mentioned, lacrosse is quickly becoming the spring sport of choice for young men and women in high schools, colleges and universities, and it is now offered at younger age levels as well.
Created by the North American Indians, lacrosse is considered by some to be the Americas' first sport. It's much like a combination of basketball, soccer and hockey, and the goal of the game is to use a stick (the crosse) to throw, catch and scoop the ball to score goals.
Water polo is one of those sports that is popular in small pockets around the country (California, Oregon, Washington, Utah and Michigan are some examples). In a nutshell, the game is played in a pool with teams lined up on opposite goal lines. On the signal, the teams sprint toward the center to gain control of the ball. From there, the teams vie to score goals by swimming, dribbling or passing the ball. Since it's played in the water, this sport opens up an entirely new category of award ideas and personalized add-ons, such as embroidered towels and bathing suits, and screen printed swim caps and goggle straps.
Golf is, of course, a universally popular sport; just about any high school, college or recreational center in any town sponsors a golf team. According to the National Golf Foundation, there are 25.7 million golfers in the U.S. alone. Statistics also reveal that there are approximately 15,500 golf facilities, including private and public clubs, across the country as well. That's amazing when you think about it. And there are plenty of awards and personalized items that you can offer those who love the sport. From accessories and novelties to medals and trophies, the array of golf-related awards and supplies is extensive.
Ribbons, certificates and pins are all good award choices for sports events. Photo courtesy of F&H Ribbon Company, Inc.
Sports such as lacrosse and tennis are gaining in popularity at all levels. Photo courtesy of R.S. Owens & Co.
Soccer is possibly the most popular sport in the world. Have you seen the fans at the World Cup matches? These are people who take their sport very seriously. Losing in the World Cup is akin to a national day of mourning in some countries. Although soccer is probably not as popular as some sports in the United States, American soccer players are quite numerous and they too need awards for their triumphs. Men and women of all ages and sizes play soccer and, like golf, it's offered by just about any school or recreation center in any town in the country. Offering soccer awards is second nature to many award dealers, and if you're not currently tapping into this market, it might be time to do so.
Baseball is as American as apple pie, and though it's not as popular as it once was, don't be fooled. Baseball and softball fans are everywhere. Consider these fun facts: As of 2015, Little League Baseball has a reported 2.4 million participants on 165,628 teams in 83 countries. And, according to the International Baseball Federation, between 300,000 and 500,000 women and girls play baseball around the world, including Little League and the introductory game of Tee Ball. In addition, varsity baseball and softball teams remain an established part of athletic departments at most high schools and colleges in the U.S.
Like football, the object of rugby is to carry, pass and kick the ball to score as many points as possible. Unlike football, in rugby the play is continuous, and if a play is ever stopped for any reason (except injury), the game must be immediately restarted. Also, the game is played without protective gear, and the sport allows any player to tackle, hold or shove any opponent holding the ball. Rugby players generally put themselves at great risk of bodily harm, and to some, this makes the game that much more interesting.
Field Hockey/Inline Hockey
Field hockey dates back to ancient times, and although the exact origin of the sport is not known, 4000-year-old drawings have been found in the Nile valley depicting men playing the sport. Modern field hockey originated in England in the 1800s, and its cousin, inline hockey, was first used for off-season training for ice hockey players. Using sticks, teams hit and dribble a ball down the field and try to shoot the ball past the goalkeeper to score. Today, millions of fans play field hockey or inline hockey when spring has sprung.
Tower Ribbons offers a variety of spring sports resins.
Basketball is one of those sports that may or may not be considered a "spring sport," depending on where you live. After all, March in Texas is a whole lot more "springy" than March in Montana, so the definition of what constitutes a spring sport in one region may differ from another. Regardless, basketball is widely known and universally played all over the country, whether it's snowy or hot come spring in your state. Supplying the awards and personalized merchandise necessary to make tens of thousands of basketball fans happy is just good business sense, wherever you live.
Cheerleading & Other Sports
Don't forget the sports that are played year-round. There was a time when cheerleading was considered a girl's activity that took place in the fall, and not a very sporting one at that. But with the leaps, gymnastics, tosses and dance routines that cheerleaders incorporate into their routines these days, cheerleading definitely qualifies as a sport. And cheerleaders have year-round jobs. They cheer for all the sports, no matter what season, and they have their own competitions, complete with awards.
In addition, consider the thousands of clubs that exist, whether it's table tennis, rowing, bass fishing, robotics or mountain biking, and the opportunity to sell awards and other merchandise becomes virtually endless.
Trophies remain a popular award for sports and there is a wide variety to choose from. Photo courtesy of Gravograph.
Catania Medallic Specialty, Inc. specializes in custom medallic items. Shown here is a die cast lacrosse medal with a custom full-color ribbon.
Precision Marketing
Remember that the best way to get started in this market is to do a good bit of research to find out what's popular and what's being played in your area, and direct your efforts locally. There are a variety of customers you can sell spring sports awards to. Here are some suggestions.
When most people think of sports, they think of schools. But take a moment to expand on that thought. If you normally sell to the local high school(s), have you ever thought of targeting elementary schools? Many future sports players get started very young. Or what about colleges? You might not have a Big 10 university located in your backyard, but community colleges often have their own sports teams and compete in leagues.
Recreation Leagues
Every community has a recreation authority or similar organization which sponsors recreation, sports and leisure programs to surrounding areas, typically for citizens of all ages. These organizations are also often involved in developing facilities for recreation and sports.
Parents could be the award retailer's jackpot. When springtime rolls around, many parents are as eager as the kids to find an outlet for the kids' pent-up energy. In most youth sports, parents volunteer to take on tasks such as purchasing awards, uniforms, thank-you gifts for the coach, etc., and they often don't know where to start. If you can establish a connection with the parents, this could be an ideal way to generate business, not to mention good word-of-mouth advertising. In addition, once their youngsters find a sport, they enthusiastically support the newfound endeavors and often want to buy sports-related items for the kids.
Using sublimation to personalize plaques is a great way to spice up your product line. Photo courtesy of Marco Awards Group.
Simba Cal, Inc. offers heavy weight metal champion rings with rich antique gold or silver plating in 15 different stock events.
Trophies are, of course, another mainstay of an award dealer's business. If you're looking for a departure from the standard base-riser-figure trophy configuration, you're in luck. Many trophy manufacturers now offer a plethora of options to make your trophies unique, from large gold-finished sports balls to new styles of resins.
Another option is engravable stone or marble trophies. The beauty of etching onto stone or marble is that any design, no matter how intricate, can be etched onto the piece. In fact, the more intricate the design, the more beautiful it usually looks. Although most schools probably wouldn't want to give away etched marble or stone trophies for everyday awards, wouldn't it be nice to offer them something really special to recognize the once-in-a-lifetime hole-in-one or state championship?
Acrylic trophies are also nice options for those looking for something off the beaten path. Acrylic trophies are currently offered in just about any size or shape that you can think of. Available in diamonds, octagons, pyramids, triangles, rectangles, squares and more, acrylic can stand alone or sit on a base, and it can be personalized with or without color to create the look your customers want.
If your customer is looking for something more upscale, you might consider glass or crystal trophies. There are many variations of these available in the industry as well, including clear glass, colored glass and optic crystal. Much like stone trophies, glass is an option that lends itself easily to high-end occasions.
Ribbons, Buttons, Medals & Pins
If any type of award ever lent itself well to sports activities, it's ribbons, buttons and pins. They are inexpensive ways of recognizing victors, and the variety one can achieve with these awards is nearly infinite.
Likewise, medals are an extremely popular award for sports events that can be engraved with whatever text the customer wants. Medallions are another popular option, and these work well for the cost-conscious customer who is looking for something smaller as an award. Traditional medallions are available in gold, silver or brass colors, or you may want to consider blank medallions with a colorful Mylar or sublimatable insert to customize the awards for any school, sport or athlete. Medals and medallions can be further personalized with lapel and neck ribbons in a school's or team's colors or the traditional red, white and blue.
Pins are a great way to recognize members of a team, and they give team members a way to show their pride without having to carry a trophy around. Lapel pins can be obtained pre-manufactured in the shape of sports equipment (such as golf clubs, field hockey sticks or tennis rackets) or they can be customized to spell out a school's initials or fabricated in the shape of a school mascot. And because they are relatively inexpensive, pins are a popular add-on as participant awards.
The Murano style art glass golf trophy from Badash Crystal is 10" high and features blue glass mounted on an optical crystal block.
When people think of sports, they often think of sweat. And sweat pants or sweatshirts are a perennial favorite among athletes. They can be screen printed with a school's logo, initials or mascot. They can be embroidered with names, sports or even given as awards. A trend in some areas is to put the name of a school or athlete vertically along the legs of sweatpants. Some even prefer their identification across the behind of a pair of sweats.
T-shirts are another perennial favorite, and the possibilities here are endless. Just about anything can be put on a T-shirt, and with the recent explosion of sublimation, anything can be added to a shirt in eye-catching color.
Smaller sports-related items can make up a large part of your sales as well. Embroidered headbands keep cold ears warm when spring is still roaring like a lion outside. And socks embroidered with a piece of sports equipment (like a tennis racket) can be sold to different schools and rec centers for people of all ages.
Staying Sane
Maintaining your sanity during the spring sports season is probably easier said than done. If you're like many award dealers, you look forward to spring with a mixture of dread and anticipation. It's not always fun trying to stay on top of an avalanche of work, but the payoff in the end is usually worth it.
If it's in your budget, you might want to hire additional help to get you through the season. High schools often have job boards that can connect you with young people who are eager to earn minimum wage doing something besides flipping burgers. And retirees are often looking for extra income and something to keep them busy. Use these extra hands to help ship orders, answer the phones or, if they're trustworthy, teach them the basics of operating your engraving equipment. You never know when you might hit the jackpot with temporary help. These people can often turn into trusted employees who remain with you for years to come.
Remember, this is the season that can really bring in money for an award dealer. This year, try offering something different for the spring season and spend a little more time on your marketing efforts. Then, when it's over, enjoy the added profits—and a much-needed rest!
Making the Most out of the Spring Sports Awards Market
Jackie Zack
As Printed in February 2016, Volume 41, No. 8 of The Engravers Journal


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I would say just like old times, but this feels different... somehow... new.
I wonder if you still have the same... preferences you used to.
Perhaps time has changed some things like it often does, but I doubt or has completely rewrote my taste.
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Well, allow me to find out.
Do you remember the first night we met? On that balcony so long ago?
In the past months, the months I have been traveling the world in search of something, that night has seemed like a dream. And it literally has been a dream for when I sleep, I remember it so clearly.
Lost. I've seen many places, lived in almost every country, and called dozens of cities my home, but they're different now. Empty. I ran into a very old friend of mine. Her name is Lexy. I've known her for centuries, and although we used to roam the world together as platonic companions, there are decades when we will drift apart with no contact. However, always by chance, or perhaps others would call it fate, we happen upon one another again. It always is as if we had not skipped a beat. Lexy knows me inside and out. She knows my scars and my highlights. If I had one, I'd be so bold as to say she knows my very soul.
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Surely you know by now when you should expect an apology, rather than give one?
I was the one to wrong you, and still you are steadfast in your love. Why anyone should show such generosity to such a fiend as myself I do not know, but selfishly I am glad and hope that you always will be my one true companion in this world. Not a night has gone by that I haven't desired your presence, and here you are!


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Joann's Models Of Addiction
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What style(s) of communication occurs in this family and why?
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Give examples to support your answer.
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