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Q: Python - input floating point paramater list I'm getting floating point parameters from user in a script and wondering if there is a better/effecient way including an option like if user only supplies one parameter (or no at all), is there any way that i default the remaining two as 0.0? And may be some better way to store in file
#inside a loop to keep getting values
line = raw_input("Enter three parm values: ")
x=line.split(' ')
fa=fb=fc=0.0

a=x[0]
b=x[1] #what if user only supplies only one?
c=x[2] # how can i leave this or default to 0.0?

fa=float(a)
fb=float(b)
fc=float(c)

file=open(inputFile, 'a+')
file.write(name)
file.write("\t")
file.write(a)
file.write(" ")
file.write(b)
file.write(" ")
file.write(c)
file.write("/n")

A: Why don't you use a list to hold an arbitrary number of variables?
floats = [float(var) if var else 0.
          for var in raw_input("Enter three parm values: ").split(' ')]
with open(inputFile, 'a+') as f:
    f.write(name + '\t' + ' '.join(str(f) for f in floats) + '\n')

If you want to pad this list with extra zeros up to three parameters, then you could do this:
floats = [1]  # For example.
if len(floats) < 3:
    floats += [0] * (3 - len(floats))

>>> floats
[1, 0, 0]

A: Updated to address index out of range error:
# use python ternary operator to set default value
# index goes out of range
#c = x[2] if x[2] is not None else 0
# use array length instead
b = x[1] if len(x) >= 2 else 0
c = x[2] if len(x) >= 3 else 0

file=open(inputFile, 'a+')
# string concatenation gets rid of repeated function calls
file.write(name + "\t" + a + " " + b + " " + c + "\n")

A: You could check the length of the list returned by line.split(' ') to see how many you got, and go from there. Or you could check if an entry in the list is None before assigning it.
For writing to files, the best thing to do is to set the structure of your data and then call write only once, as that is what will bottleneck your efficiency in file I/O.

A: #use length of list for checking the input and continue with your operation
line = raw_input("Enter three parm values: ")
x=line.split(' ')
a=b=c=0
fa=fb=fc=0.0
listLen = len(x)
if(listLen == 3):
    a, b, c = x[0], x[1], x[2]
elif(listLen == 2):
    a, b = x[0], x[1]
elif(listLen == 1):
    a = x[0]

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Got small round bugs crawling all over your carpet? Chances are, those could be carpet beetles. These little bugs are very annoying to deal with. Not only do they chew on carpets, they attack clothes as well. So if this problem is new to you, here are four of the most common questions asked when it comes to carpet beetles. Valuable knowledge from questions like Do carpet beetles fly? and How do you get rid of them? could save you a lot of money.
Carpet beetles or Anthrenus verbasci are considered as domestic pests as they tend to thrive and eventually destroy things in the house like carpets, furniture and even clothes.
Their appearance depends heavily on their species. However, most carpet beetles come in black, yellow or dark brown, with the most common one being black. Another widespread species have a complex pattern of grey, brown, yellow and black on their backs.
Carpet beetles are 0.07 to 0.14 inches or 1.7 to 3.5 mm small. They're very round, almost spherical. These beetles have a somewhat clear partition on their backs, dividing the body and the head and the two wings apart. Some species also have clearly defined segments on the bottom part of their bodies.
As we mentioned earlier, carpet beetles dwell inside house items like carpets, furniture and clothes. However, they can also take residence in rags, fur, upholstery, blankets and feathery items. They don't eat these, but they do get fur, hair, feathers, dead animal materials and other waste materials that fall into these things.
Carpet beetles aren't as dangerous as other pests like centipedes and mosquitoes. However, they do cause three things that can go from being highly inconvenient to being a complete health hazard.
First, they wreck valuable property. These beetles are known to dwell and populate items that we need around the house. The destroy carpets from the bottom up and can even chew through upholstery and create tiny holes.
These round insects are also capable of causing rashes. Their larval stages are covered in tiny hairs that can irritate human skin. When the hairs are shed off, they can either lay on the carpet or get blown into the air. Prolonged contact with these hair follicles can cause humans to get itchy and uncomfortable rashes.They can also lead to respiratory or eye irritation.
Note that these nasty problems may not happen the moment there's a carpet beetle infestation. It may take several years for some people to be sensitized by the hair fibers. So we suggest getting rid of these insects before they can do any harm to your family.
A lot of homeowners have wondered about this question. So do carpet beetles fly? Well, another annoying thing about carpet beetles is that they CAN actually do it.
They're not like bed bugs that only have vestigial wings pads. Once they reach adulthood, carpet beetles develop wings and can fly around the house in search of food and new breeding areas. Because of their very small size, they can easily slip through the cracks and crevices in our homes. And since they're overwintering creatures, they do have a lot of incentive to try to get inside with as much effort as possible.
Now that you've learned a little something about carpet beetles. It's time to show you how to get rid of them. Here are some tips and tricks to get you started.
Vacuum regularly. Vacuuming can get rid of a multitude of pests, and that includes carpet beetles. Just do this 2 to 3 times a week on all the infested areas. When finished, make sure to seal the bag tightly, you don't want those bugs flying out to escape.
Wash the fabric. Just like what we do with bed bug invasions, wash infested clothes and other items with the highest heat setting. Use bleach for the whites.
Use a flashlight for searching. To have a better chance at spotting carpet beetle larvae, use a flashlight.
Sprinkle DE or boric acid on affected areas. Use diatomaceous earth or boric acid to kill the bugs off. Sprinkle any of the powders unto the infested areas. DE or boric acid dehydrates insects when they come into contact with it. Just make sure to seal off and to regularly check the treated areas in case pets and children wander into them.
Get rid of nests. Most of the time, the main sources for carpet bugs are birds or bees nests. You can get rid of them. But if you prefer a more humane approach, try to relocate them into areas that are as far away from your house as possible.
Though the battle may be long and may sometimes get frustrating, getting rid of carpet beetles is doable if you're willing to put in the necessary work. Just remember; if it gets too much, you can always hire a professional to make your life so much easier.


This article presents the pedagogical value of origami and magic tricks to English teachers. First, rationales for using origami and magic tricks to teach English are discussed. Second, some ideas of how origami activities and magic tricks can be incorporated in English teaching are illustrated. Third, free online resources of origami and magic materials are provided with description.
The purpose of this article is to present the pedagogical value of origami and magic tricks to English teachers and provide teachers with ideas that lend spice to their teaching. Origami is an art of cutting and folding papers into different decorative or representative forms. Origami activities, often viewed as childlike and non-content activities, actually promote language learning among not only young but also adult learners (Ho, 2002). Meanwhile, the mysterious nature and spectacular outcome of magic tricks are certainly appealing to learners who are motivated by curiosity and the ability to impress others.
Nonetheless, origami and magic trick materials are usually not developed for language teaching purposes. Teachers need to alter and incorporate such materials to fit their teaching contexts or spend time to seek appropriate and ready-to-use materials. In this article, I offer some examples of how origami and magic trick materials can be incorporated in language teaching and useful resources of such materials that are appropriate for English teaching and learning.
Learners' success in folding an origami and performing a magic trick is basically attributed to their comprehension of the text that contains the folding and performing instruction. The value of this attribute is two-fold. First, the teacher can assess learners' language learning by examining their visible outcome (i.e. final origami product and successful trick performance). Second, such activities readily lend themselves to task-based instruction. Task-based instruction emphasizes communication, negotiation of meaning, collaboration, and use of the language as a means to an end (Shrum & Glisan, 2005). While the end is the origami and trick outcome, the means is the process of engaging with the target language to comprehend the origami and trick instruction and negotiate meanings with teachers and other learners.
Origami and magic activities can be flexibly adapted for separate macro skills (i.e. listening, speaking, reading and writing) or integrated skills which promote communicative language teaching and learning. For example, a series of pictures of how to fold a particular origami shape are shown to learners who then write an instruction in their own words or by incorporating key related words taught before this activity. To embrace a communicative method, teachers can group students according to what magic tricks their groups want to perform to the others and have them discuss with their group members how to execute the trick.
Origami and magic activities also address diverse needs of learners in the language classroom. Gardner (1993) posited that learners possessed multiple intelligences, but their intelligences were not equally developed both within an individual and between individuals. Some learners learn better when they do and create something, while some others need to discuss new information with others. In the same vein, Oxford (1990) proposed five key dimensions of language learning styles. To address this inevitable diversity in the classroom, the teacher needs to use activities that incorporate multiple intelligences and dimensions. Origami activities will open the class to different learning modes such as kinesthetic and visual auditory (Ho, 2002). Origami and magic tricks can be adopted as both cooperative and competitive activities.
Finally, origami and magic activities are certainly stimulating. Young learners are attracted to such shapes as lovely animals and toys, while adult learners may desire something less juvenile and more complex. Magic tricks are the love of learners who want to impress their friends and are curious about the mystery behind tricks.
Basic origami materials needed for a language class include a visual (i.e. a series of pictures showing how to fold an origami) and written and verbal origami instruction. For low level or young learners, the teacher provides both the visual and instruction text to learners. The teacher can pre-teach difficult words before an origami activity by either explaining or demonstrating action of the difficult words. To explain the phrase "accordion fold", I would fold a paper into an accordion shape in front of my learners and invite them to follow to make sure that they understand. Select words with a focus to help learners comprehend the instruction text. Pre-teaching difficult words and the visual are scaffolds for low-level learners. To make an origami task challenging for higher level learners, the teacher can remove the visual, and ask the learners to develop the visual from the instruction text given in pairs or groups.
To focus on writing, the teacher provides a visual on which learners base their origami instruction writing. Different groups may have different visuals and produce different sets of instruction. Each group tries an origami instruction different from their own. The teacher can pre-teach key words.
When the learners are familiar with origami activities, the teacher can ask the learners to learn an origami folding from their families, relatives, or friends, and produce a set of instructions for other learners.
Last summer I introduced two card tricks to a class of mine. Due to complexity of the tricks and text, this lesson is for intermediate and upper intermediate learners. The instruction text for the tricks is in the appendix.
First, I pre-taught such words as "spade", "club", "diamond", "heart", "shuffle", "cut", "pick" by using a deck of cards. I wrote those words on the whiteboard. I showed different cards especially picture cards and called out their names. I also performed actions (i.e. shuffle) related to the verbs I was teaching. I checked their comprehension by showing some cards and performing some actions and asking some students to name the cards and provide the verbs for the actions.
I split the class into two groups. Each group held a secret of their trick. Each group received an instruction text of their trick. They discussed the trick and rehearsed the trick. I would facilitate any member who had difficulty. Discussion was effective with a group of 4 or 5 students. Then each member from one group was paired with a member from another group. One learner in the pair performed his or her trick while the other either paid attention or took note of steps taken by the trick performer. At the end, learners in each pair shared their secret behind their trick. Each learner wrote down the instruction they learned from his or her pair member. Their writing would be collected for assessment. The first card trick (see the appendix) even allowed learners to create and narrate their own story related to the trick to divert spectators' attention from their secret.
Some free online resources of origami activities and magic tricks can be found in the following websites.
Tammy Yee's Origami Page provides numerous origami activities including textual instruction, visuals, and pages formatted with crease patterns ready to be printed. Each activity is assigned to a difficulty level. Origami projects are also organized into three categories: nature, holidays, and multicultural. Every month new origami projects are added into the database. Everything is free.
This is a huge origami database. The website has a search and a filter mechanism that filters origami models based on the difficulty level chosen. Many of its origami models are not suitable for young or low level learners. Its complexity may be appealing to adult and advanced learners. It is also free for all visitors, and the database keeps growing.
These sites contain videos of how to make origami shapes. For teachers who love incorporating short video clips into their instruction, these sites are their love. For the videojug.com, teachers need to type keyword origami to get a list of related videos. This site contains quality videos that are downloadable once you sign up as a member for free.
This website contains a dozen of free magic tricks for school children. Its easy trick instructions are suitable for English learners in many levels. Most tricks involve easy-to-find objects such as cards and coins. The instruction is usually short and thus stimulating.
This site has several simple magic tricks with moderately long instruction but with simple words. There are also pictures to help illustrate the tricks.
This site has a wonderful collection of card tricks organized in neat categories. Teachers may find easy trick categories useful for their lessons, but other categories are also worth exploring.
Ho, L. Y. (2005). Origami and the adult ESL learner. In T. Hull (Ed.), Origami3 (pp. 247-256). Wellesley, MA: A K Peters, Ltd.
Shrum J. L. & Glisan, E. W. (2005). Teacher's handbook: Contextualized language instruction (3rd ed.). Boston: Thomson Heinle.
All card Jacks, Queens, Kings, and Aces are used in this trick. The cards are arranged in four columns based on a story. The order of each column should be a Jack, Queen, King, and Ace. Each column is collected and placed on one another to form a deck. The deck now is placed on a table. The audience is invited to cut the deck as many times as they want. Then cards are dealt in four piles so that each pile will have four cards. The effect is that all the four cards in each pile belong to the same kind (e.g. all Aces).
How does it work? The story is intended to distract the audience's attention from the order of cards arranged in four columns. The story can be made up to match the interest of the audience. One excellent example is that one day four young men (four Jacks) had a party, but when the party became boring, they invited four young women (Queens) to join. As the party was still boring, they invited four older male friends who were outspoken (Kings) to join the party. However the party got loud and the neighbors called the police. Four police officers (Aces) came to the party and took the party goers to the police station in four cars. When narrating, first place Jacks in four different locations (Each Jack will be the first card of each column). Queens, Kings, and Aces are handled in the same way so that each column should contain in order a Jack, Queen, King and Ace. Pile the columns on one another to form a deck.
Ask the audience to cut the deck. No matter how many times the audience cut the deck on the table, the order of the cards should always be Jack, Queen, King, and Ace. When dealt into four piles, the cards will always go into their group: All Jacks, Queens, Kings, and Aces. Cutting the deck on the table, the audience has control on the deck and is not suspicious of the order of the cards believing that random cut will jeopardize the order, which contributes to amazement of the trick effect.
Two cards are picked out by the magician from a fan of cards. While picking out the cards, the magician looks at the audience's eyes as if he or she were reading the audience's mind. In this example, the two cards to be chosen for the effect to happen are the Nine Spade and the Three Club. The two cards match in number with the top and bottom card in the deck, the top being Nine Club and the bottom being Three Heart in this example. This is the secret of the trick. The magician places the two cards face-up on the table. Then he or she places the rest of the deck card by card (from the top to bottom of the deck) on the table and tells the audience to stop him from doing this whenever the audience wants. When stopped, the magician places the Three Club face-up on top of the pile on the table and then places the deck in hand on that pile. The secret is that the Three Heart (the bottom card of the deck in hand) meets the Three Club. The magician then collects all the cards and places the cards one by one on the table once more. The audience is invited to stop him whenever the audience wants. When stopped, he places Nine Spade face-up on top of the pile on the table and then places the deck in hand on that pile. The secret is that the Nine Spade meets Nine Club. And then the magician hands the deck on the table to the audience who will shuffle or cut the deck. After that, the magician searches for the pairs, places the pairs on the table, and turn the cards face-up. To the audience's amazement, the cards match with the two cards picked out in number.


MWF Seeking BFF [Blog Spotlight] – my books. my life.
Today I am going to talk about best friends. Jen from Booklicity has asked me to spotlight MWF Seeking BFF, a blog dedicated to the search of a new best friend. But first, I want to share with you why I relate so much to it and why I think many of you will as well.
When I moved to Florida at age 25, it was essentially the first time I had left home. Sure I went to college (11 miles away from my parents' house) and got married and even spent a summer in California, but southeast Michigan remained my home. In 2008, I packed all of my possessions in my car and drove 1200 miles south on I-75, and started a life here in Florida.
One thing that hadn't occurred to me would be how much I would miss having a best friend (we'll say BFF for simplicity's sake). In high school, I had a few BFFs. We did everything together and they remain some of my closest friends today. In college, I had Ben (I think I was so focused on this relationship that I sacrificed my other friendships to some extent). It wasn't until law school that I found that one BFF. The one person that I could rely on for anything. Susan and I met on out first day of law school and we were inseparable for three years. We took classes together, studied together, and just had a lot fun together. When we were both in Ann Arbor, we saw each other practically every day. During our summers apart, we emailed all day long (well, we still do that). When we graduated, I moved to Florida and she moved to St. Louis. I didn't realize how hard it would be to not have her close by.
I've found some great friends in Florida, but I still don't have that one BFF that I can call at anytime just to talk or watch endless episodes of Buffy with. They have kids or live *just* far enough away that it becomes impracticable or they already have a best friend. I would love to find another Susan and I think I just keep hoping she will show up.
Well Rachel Bertsche is tired of waiting. Like me, she's moved to a new city (Chicago) and is in need of a new BFF. So she created MWF Seeking BFF, a blog that chronicles her adventures in BFF hunting. Along the way, she discusses various aspects of friendship: can you stay friends with high school friends? (Me: Absolutely); why your husband is not your BFF; how hard it can be to pick bridesmaids (Me: boy did I struggle with this one); the fictional people she'd most like to be friends with; and whether your twitter friends really are your friends (Me: I disagree with her on this one and think some of my twitter friends are some of my closest friends although I understand the difference).
Maybe I should be like Rachel and be a little more proactive in my search. I tend to rely a lot on my long-distance friendships and they really aren't the same. If you've ever moved to a new place and found yourself a little lost without your best friend, check out MWF Seeking BFF. I know it will at least keep me entertained while I wait for Ms. Perfect BFF to show up.
Interesting blog. I can relate to the need to find a best friend. Since moving to London a year and a half ago I've made some very good friends but my BFF is my boyfriend. Being so close is nice but I do sometimes miss talking about girly things etc. I don't think I'm very proactive about finding a BFF, I kind of wait for her to show up which is not very clever I guess.
I had the same experience when I moved to Virginia Beach. My BFF lives in Raleigh (luckily only 3 hours away). There was a girl who had been working at the library for 6 months who moved here from PA and was looking for friends her age and we hit it off. She and another girl I met through book club who is from Argentina are my local BFF's. All three of us have our own true BFF's at home but we are very close. I think it's definitely important to have close female friends in addition to my husband, even though I consider him a best friend.
I came across this website last week and totally relate to the struggle. I moved cities at 21, leaving behind all my childhood friends and college buddies. I've really missed the BFF-ness that comes with that kind of history. It's crazy how hard it can be to find a really close friend – and glad to see I'm not the only one having this struggle.
I think there comes a time in a lot of our lives where the essence of the BFF changes. Around the mid to late 20's we discover our adult selves and what we want for our future, thus completely changing our outlook on previous friendships. We want the connections we had in college, high school and before; someone who does everything with you, someone who knows you inside and out, someone who likes everything you do. Think about how we had all the time in the world to concentrate on those people. With so much more life under our belts it gets progressively harder to connect in the ways that we want with people we've never met. There's too much of our past to try to explain to someone who doesn't know it in order for them to truly see who we are, so it's almost as if any BFF we may find later in life is just a BFF to our shells.
I have two young boys and have been on a desperate BFF search myself. I have yet to find someone that shares all my interests and can understand what it's like to be a mom of two under 3. I have to settle with a few friendships in each department now. The BFF's I thought I found stopped contact after I had my first son, and the BFF's with kids are so involved with their own families, there's no time for friends.
My Bff is my husband. Someone I can count on, talk to, can look a total mess in front of, knows everything about me and loves me anyway and I have the most fun of my life with. Sure I need someone to vent to about him sometimes, but that's what the non BFF friends are for!
No worries about hijacking. I love long, thoughtful comments. I think you're right that we may have to find multiple people to fill that BFF void.
What a great concept for a blog. I don't have time to check it out now as I'm about to dash off for work, but I will definitely be giving it a good look later.
This is something I can very much relate to as well, mostly because my close friends have all moved away. It really is difficult to find a new friends that you can connect with, but that you can also depend upon and who makes the same effort with you as you do with them. It's something I've struggled with as well. And as someone interviewing for jobs at the moment in cities where I know noone, I could soon be in the exact same situation as Rachel. I'll be interested to read whether she has any good tips from her experiences.
Ah, Michelle. If only we lived closer! I honestly have never really, truly had the quintessential BFF. In high school, I struggled with having a lasting relationship of any kind. Usually, I found out that most of my BFFs were too busy making fun of me behind my back or were so interested in X that we just grew apart.
Once I met Jim, he filled that void for me. Living by ourselves all over the world, he was the one I would lean on for everything. Now that we are settled, more or less, in the Cincinnati area, I would love to be able to call someone up some Saturday morning and see if they want to grab a cup of coffee or something. I have friends, but they are all at different life stages or they were born and raised in the area and have BFFs from their childhood with little room for a newbie. Could I reach out a little harder? If it were truly important, then yes. Then again, when life is nothing but running around with the kids' activities, working long hours and barely finding enough time to get the chores done, am I truly at a stage in my life where I need a BFF?
I think what I miss most is not having someone I could call whenever I need to vent or need some advice. Sometimes, husbands cannot fill that void. Can Twitter friends do it? I'm not certain. I have always shied away from venting on Twitter because of the public nature of it. What do you think?


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White Whale by Victoria Kennefick
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Whales that stick in the mind's eye
Whales swim through these poems and carry readers deep to show us what has been lost: past relationships; a mother's youth; a childhood; a dead father.
The title poem opens on dry land, so dry we're 'rattled around the back seat' of a car with the poem's speaker, who remembers being driven by someone we assume to be her father to Youghal, a seaside town in County Cork that stood in for New Bedford when John Huston filmed Moby Dick there in 1954. The father steers the car, foreshadowing Captain Ahab, and the 'newly bearded' Gregory Peck, at the helm of his ship, and we too are present within a childhood memory as if watching an old movie, the cast and director long dead but by filmic magic brought back to life.
The poem navigates through time and grief as the father navigates the 'miniature hand' of his daughter reading the Melville novel. We see Huston's own disgruntled grief; Peck a substitute for Walter Huston, the director's father, who should have played Ahab (he died shortly before filming started ). The poem is dense with absence. The model whale, floating on drums of compressed air comes loose 'one choppy day'. Ahab / Peck hunts for it as, we imagine, John Huston hunted for the father who should have been filming in Ireland with him.
In the final stanza, we're in Youghal again, the childhood memory has caught up with us and brought us back to the present, the shadow of the speaker's father 'haunts the water'.
Deep water is dangerous for humans. To go there is to risk drowning, but we must enter the painful deep if we're to connect again with what we have lost.
At the close of the poem, the whale hunt is over:
And grief emerges,
breaching the surface.
I saw a whale once and can still see it in my mind's eye. These poems linger in the same way.
Josephine Corcoran

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Il doppio del torneo di tennis Challenger Isla de Gran Canaria 2008, facente parte della categoria ATP Challenger Tour, ha avuto come vincitori Daniel Gimeno Traver e Daniel Muñoz de la Nava che hanno battuto in finale Miguel Ángel López Jaén e José Antonio Sánchez De Luna 6–3, 6–1.

Teste di serie

 Rik De Voest /  Łukasz Kubot (semifinali)
 Marc López /  Pablo Santos (semifinali)

 Pere Riba /  Gabriel Trujillo Soler (quarti di finale)
 Miguel Ángel López Jaén /  José Antonio Sánchez De Lunaa (finale)

Tabellone

Collegamenti esterni

Challenger Isla de Gran Canaria 2008

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Survival in the Field
The Survival in the Field section of the Stormwind Army Field Manual covers how soldiers of the Stormwind Army are to act so as to survive when out in the wilderness. The information here concerns relatively short-term situations - one in which a soldier may be forced to endure while awaiting rescue or escaping enemy territory. Though the circumstances of wilderness survival may vary, the essentials necessary to be successful in preserving one's life and health is the same. The following guide will cover these basic essentials and include supplemental information information to help with the process of survivability.
Note: This page was last updated on 9/17/2017.
In order to understand and remember the necessary actions of survival, a soldier need only look towards the word itself. Each letter is an essential action that must be taken by anyone in a survival situation. Study and remember what each letter signifies in order to increase chances of coming out of a survival situation in the best condition possible.
S - Size Up The Situation
Soldiers should size up their surroundings and determine the pattern of the area to get a feel for what is going on around them. Wounds should be checked, and if found, be treated with first aid. Necessary steps should be taken to prevent any adverse conditions from worsening. Equipment must be inventoried and the components assessed for damage or loss.
U - Use All Your Senses
A common mistake to make when in survival mode is to react quickly without thinking or planning. Soldiers should not move just for the sake of taking action; this move may result in capture or death. The situation should first be considered, then a decision made, and then it is time for action. Acting in haste opens up the possibility of forgetting or leaving equipment and for the soldier to become disoriented. Planning the next move is essential, as is the readiness to move quickly without the soldier endangering themselves if the enemy is nearby. All senses must be utilized to evaluate the situation and to remain observant.
R - Remember Where You Are
If a map is available, a soldier must spot their location and relate it to surrounding terrain. If there are other soldiers or persons in a group, make sure they too know their location. Pay close attention to the current location and the intended location. Soldier should not rely strictly on others in a group to keep track of the route and should constantly orient themselves.
Always try to determine, as a minimum, how the location relates to:
The location of enemy units and controlled areas.
The location of friendly units and controlled areas.
The location of water sources.
Areas that will provide good cover and concealment from the enemy.
V - Vanquish Fear and Panic
The greatest enemies in any survival situation are fear and panic because they can destroy a soldier's ability to make an intelligent decision. They may cause a person to react emotionally rather than to their actual situation, and they can drain energy and cause additional stress. Training and self-confidence are imperative to vanquishing fear and panic, and thus enabling a soldier to survive.
I - Improvise
Soldiers must learn to use natural objects and supplies for different needs. A rock can become a hammer, for example. Imagination must take over when survival gear wears out or is lost in the field. The more uses a soldier can make of the things around them, the less they will have to carry as well. This allows for quick travel and ease in movement.
V - Value Living
One of the most important aspects of survival is finding the will to keep on kicking and fighting. Mental fortitude will help combat stress, inconveniences, and discomforts. Stubbornness, a refusal to give into the problems and obstacles that faces a solder, will offer the mental and physical strength to endure.
A - Act Like the Natives
The natives and animals of a region have adapted to their environment and as such, and can be a great resource to a soldier.. Get a feel of the area by watching how locals go about their daily routine. Animal life can also help a soldier to survive, as they too require food, water, and shelter. By watching them, soldiers can find sources for these essentials.
L - Live by Your Wits, But Learn Basic Skills
Training in basic survival skills will, obviously, increase a soldier's chances of making it out of a difficult survival situation both on the battlefield and in the wilds. Learn these basic skills by attending training, researching the area in which the regiment will deploy, and practicing what is taught. By learning these basic survival skills, fear will be reduced and confidence raised, allowing soldiers to live by their wits.
The Three Essentials are baseline requirements for survival in the wilderness. Without food, water, or shelter, one will surely perish within days away from camp. How to effectively obtain these things will be outlined in the sections below.
After water, the most urgent requirement is food. A soldier must remember that the three essentials of survival - water, food, and shelter - are prioritized according to the estimate of the actual situation. The estimate must be timely and accurate as some situations may dictate that shelter proceeds both food and water.
Animals for Food
It is best to concentrate efforts on smaller animals due to their abundance compared to larger game. The smaller animal species are also easier to prepare.
Most anything that crawls, swims, walks, or flies can be eaten with relatively few exceptions. The first obstacle a solder must overcome is their natural aversion to a particular food source. A soldier who ignores an otherwise healthy food source due to personal bias or because they feel it unappetizing is risking their own survival. It is necessary to eat what is available to maintain health.
Traps and Snares
Trapping and snaring wild game has the potential to catch more game than a soldier with a weapon. To be effective with any trap or snare, it is important to be familiar with the animal that is meant to be caught and to not alarm the prey by leaving any signs of the soldier's presence.
Traps should be set along runs and trails, tracks, near chewed or rubbed vegetation, nesting or roosting sites, and feeding and watering areas. A snare haphazardly placed in the woods will not catch anything.
In a hostile environment, trap and snare concealment is important. It is equally important not to create a disturbance that will alarm the animal and cause it to avoid the trap. Traps and snares should be prepared away from the catch site, carried in, and set up. This is make it easier to avoid disturbing the local vegetation, which would alert the prey.
The slightest non-animal scent on a trap will alarm prey and cause it to avoid the area. Removing the scent from a trap is difficult but masking it is relatively easy. Mud is effective to use and should coat the hands when the trap is being handled and to coat the trap itself.
Water is an urgent need in a survival situation. A person requires a minimum of 2 liters of water each day to maintain efficiency. The body loses fluid as a result of heat, cold, stress, and exertion and must be replaced as it is lost. One of a soldier's first goals should be to obtain an adequate water supply.
Water Sources:
In Frigid Areas, the sources of water are Snow and Ice. Do not eat without melting as eating snow and ice can reduce body temperature that will lead to more dehydration.
At Sea, the only viable sources of water are Rain and Boiled Sewater. Catch rain in water-holding materials or containers. Do not drink seawater straight from the ocean, as it only hastens dehydration. Boil seawater to produce steam, hold cloth over the container to absorb steam, and then wring drinkable water from the cloth.
At the Beach, one can find water in the Ground. Dig a hole deep enough for water to seep in. Drop heated rocks into water and then hold cloth over hole to absorb rising steam. Wring drinkable water from cloth.
In a Desert, one can find water deep in the Ground or squeezed from Cactuses. Cut off the top of a cactus and mash or squeeze the pulp. Do not eat the pulp. Water may also be found in depressions or fissures in rock.
Unsafe Substitutions:
Alcoholic Beverages will dehydrate the body and reduce judgement.
Urine contains harmful body wastes and contains about two percent salt.
Blood is salty and requires additional body fluids to digest. May also transmit disease.
Seawater is about four percent salt and takes about two liters of body fluids to remove the waste from one liter of seawater. Drinking seawater depletes the body's water supply, which will cause death.
Other Water Tips:
Heavy dew can provide water. Tying rags around the ankles and walking through dew-covered grass before sunrise may yield as much as a liter an hour this way.
Purify water before drinking it through boiling or other methods.
Some tropical vines can give water by cutting a notch high and then cutting the vine off close to the ground. The liquid may then be caught in the mouth or a container.
Do not keep sap from plants longer than 24 hours. It will ferment and become dangerous as a water source.
If water is muddy, stagnant, and foul-smelling, place in a container and let it stand for 12 hours. This will make the water clearer but it still must be purified.
When planning for shelter, a soldier needs to consider long-term and short-term options. Even if the intention is to build a permanent base camp and shelter, there might still be the need to travel for a night or two to hunt, trap, or fish. Because of this, a soldier's sheltering kit should include a system that takes them easily from permanent shelter to the woods with supplies that can be used in either situation or location.
The Three Ws:
Wind: The direction and intensity of wind has an impact on safely keeping a fire going and on the ability to heat the shelter. Middle-ground areas where wind is present but not too strong are ideal.
Water: Locating the camp nearby areas such as creek beds provide a steady source of water.
Wood: Building fires, shelters, and other resources require a lot of wood. A great source of firewood can come from large fallen trees, and trees can provide a steady supply of fat wood.
Establishing a Base Camp
Setting up a base came allows a soldier to save themselves from having to carry all their supplies on their back all the time. Building a permanent shelter is a large task, and probably will take a few days of work - longer if there is no help. With that in mind, the first thing to do when arriving at the intended base camp location is to build a temporary shelter. Just remember to finish the permanent shelter before the weather demands one!
For a permanent shelter, build a larger version of the temporary base camp from natural materials. It should have at least three sides for protection from weather. A raised bed is a must in colder weather, but a hammock is usually enough in fair weather.
Permanent Shelter Options
The best type of permanent shelter will depend on the environment, season, resources, available equipment, and the skill level of the woodsman. There are a few simple designs that can be utilized; anything too difficult or complicated to build is likely to be left unfinished!
Just like animals, a woodsman can construct his own shelter by adopting existing elements in nature. Caves and Stone Shelters endure in nature, though it does take some effort to make them comfortable. There are some downsides to caves, which are worth noting. If in an area with high humidity of a lot annual rainfall, caves are not the best choice. A wet cave is a miserable place to sleep, and the moisture can create dangerous bacteria growth, mold, weak stone integrity, and a dampness that will leave a soldier almost perpetually cold. A cave might also be home to insects or other mammals.
A Raised Platform Shelter is constructed by attacking wood pieces with lashings and cross members to create a platform. Just remember: the more complex the shelter, the more resources and tools a soldier will need! The raised platform should be about 3'-5' above the ground - but this will depend on factors such as wildlife, resources, and environment. Make the platform about 2' wider than the inside dimension of the shelter that is to be put on top of it and at least 6' longer to leave room for open work areas.
Building a small Log Cabin with a single pitched roof is simple from a design perspective. It is, however, very labor-intensive and requires a lot of timber. An 8' x 10' cabin is sufficient for a single person, with anything larger being difficult to heat.
Camp Amenities
No matter how big a base camp is, or what purpose it may serve, these are a few amenities to include for comfort and convenience.
Lighting Sources: A soldier needs to think first about lighting sources to use when their fire dies down or before their fire is built. Candles work the best, proving light and having an open flame to aid in emergency or late-night fire starting. The beeswax can also be melted and used for other purposes - such as rubbing it on tools to prevent rusting!
Lanterns: A simple lantern can be made from empty cans to protect the candle from going out in the wind. Fat from animals can also be used to make lamp oil. A concave container can make an easy lamp. A wick is needed, which can be made from cotton rope or natural cordage. A ball of cattail fluff or corded cedar bark can also be used for a quick, temporary wick.
Candles: To make candles, dip the wick of natural cord in a pan of melted tallow, then let it cool before dipping it again. The thickness increases each time the cord is dip into the tallow. Allow the layers to cool. The difference between tallow and lard is tallow will harden at room temperature while lard will stay soft. Torches can be made by dipping dead plant tops into fat and letting them dry.
Soap: Many plants have natural saponins, which are created when making soaps. This substance occur naturally in many plants and creates a nice lather to be used as a soap. Bracken ferns and yuccas are two examples of plants that are high in saponins.
Latrine: For short-term outings, it's easy enough to walk away from camp and dig a small hole for a latrine. For longer-term outings, a pit latrine will most likely be necessary. It should be a comfortable distance from camp but well away from any groundwater source. A good practice is to add ashes from the campfire into the pit latrine daily. This will cover the smell, break down the waste material, and detract flies. When the pit is within a foot from the top, cover it with debris and dig a new pit in a different location.
Ridge Lines: Ridge Lines are the best place to hang lanterns, keep clothing off the ground, or to hold a bag. Drying lines should always be used to ensure a place to air bedding material and clothing during the day or when wet.
In survival situations, a fire can fulfill many needs. It provides warmth and comfort, cooks and preserves food, purifies water, sterilizes bandages, signals for rescue, and provides protection from animal. Fire can cause problems a well, allowing the enemy to detect the smoke and light it produces. Weigh the needs for fire against the need to avoid enemy detection before starting one.
When selecting a site to build a fire, a soldier must consider the area (terrain and climate), the materials and tools available, time available, the required needs of a fire, and how close they are to the enemy. A fire should be built in a dry area that is protected from the wind. It should be suitably placed in relation to the shelter area and be able to concentrate heat in the desired direction. Ensure that a supply of wood or other fuel is available.
Common Materials to Make a Fire:
Tinder: bark, fine wood shavings, dead grass, dry moss and fungi, straw, sawdust, dead evergreen needles, punk (the rotten portions of dead logs or trees), bird feathers, dried vegetable fiber, dead palm leaves, lint from pockets, charred cloth, gunpowder, cotton.
Kindling: small twigs, small strips of wood, split wood, wood that has been doused with flammable materials such as gas, oil, or wax.
Fuel: Dry, standing wood and dry, dead branches. Dry inside of fallen tree trunks and large branches. Greenwood that is finely split. Dried grasses twisted into bunches. Peat dry enough to burn. Dried animal dung. Animal fats. Coal.
Tips for Firemaking:
In a wooded or brush-covered area, clear the brush and scrape the surface soil from the desired spot. Clear a circle at least 1 meter in diameter to prevent fire from spreading.
Construct a fire wall using logs or rocks if time allows. This will reflect direct heat in the direction needed and reduce sparks and cut down on wind blowing into the fire.
Fire requires air to burn, so ensure there is enough available.
Do not use wet or porous rocks, which will explode when heated.
In a survival situation, cleanliness is an important factor in preventing infection and disease and will improve chances of survival.
A daily bath with hot water and soap is ideal, but a cloth and soapy water may be a possible alternative method. Special attention should be made to the feet, armpits, crotch, hands, and hair as these are prime areas for infestation and infection. If water is scarce, an "air bath" may be taken by removing as much clothing as practical and exposing the body to the sun and air for one hour.
A certain amount of rest is needed to keep going. Plan for regular rest periods of at least 10 minutes per hour during daily activities.
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Aetyleus the Elder: Remember to brush your teeth daily! The Regiment does not cover dental!
Maxen Montclair: Doing some maintainence on the Field Manual!
Clarissa Greystone: Seek out an officer in-game! When applications are approved a list of everybody who can interview you will be listed along with their in-game names. Using /who and typing the guild name also works as well!
Delathion: Hello. i was just wondering how i can contact someone for my in-character interview.
Grilem Silverlight: Tilliea
Maxen Montclair: Just poke one of the officers in-game!
Dartimir Fortis: Who do i talk to about reenlisting? I recently just subbed back onto WoW
Kelasande Raiwood: I am still alive, surprisingly!
Marceline Oaulanius: Fixed my application. i think
Taven: *waves*
Vicas Aubron: Guess who's back bitches.
Theodora De Vries: Party, party. Join us, join us.
Kelasande Raiwood: Ruh roh, Regiment!
Eriza Hart: ZOINKS!
Tilliea Furlbrow: Jinxies!
Cashen Bailey: First Regiment Scooby-Doo!
Taye Leadwind: Remember Stromgarde!
Hugo Cornelius Renfield: Long live the King!
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Best Real Money Online Poker Sites 2019
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History of the Game of Online Poker
Poker is currently a game that is quite popular around the world, including in Indonesia. But, before participating in the game of poker, of course you also have to know what the history of poker is like to become a very popular game.
Of course the popularity of poker is inseparable from its long history, where this game originated from several large countries in Europe, poker gambling from various real money online gambling sites also originated here. In its history there are also several names of players and also how much wealth they have from an interesting game to follow.
Poker appeared in the early 18th century in several European countries, but it has undergone several modifications which have finally been played by many people today. In Germany, this game is known as Pochen, which means to beat or hit. Many people say players in Germany in the past always hit the table every time they played. Another thing in England, where this game is known as Brelan, and eventually it grew to the point where we usually call it brag or bragg.
Poker is also closely related to an ancient game from Persia, called As Nas. Historically, it was traders from France who introduced the As Naske game to several other traders from America. But this game is better known as Poker in the United States. Several media in England, also mentioned this game first started in the city of New Orleans, America in 1829.
Early History of Texas Hold'em Poker – The Best Online Poker Game
At that time, Texas Holdem Poker, only used one deck of cards containing 20 types of cards and one table was only enough for 4 people. Of course, it is very different from Online Poker that we currently know because it has experienced a lot of changes over the years. After going through some time, finally Poker used 52 cards and began to be in great demand by many people. Finally, several terms appeared, such as Flush, Draw, and straight. Not only did several terms appear, but the rules of this game were also officially made to harmonize with existing games in America and Europe.
With a game that is quite interesting, Poker also began to grow rapidly in the 20th century in several American countries. With the large number of people having free time at that time, they finally started playing poker with real money. Poker was also played by soldiers to entertain themselves during World War II that occurred in 1939 to 1945. At that time, perhaps the Indonesian people still recognized the card games of Cangkul and Tepok Nyamuk as home entertainment.
With so many media reporting on Texas Holdem Poker, this game finally began to enter various big casinos in Las Vegas and replaced the popularity of Seven-card stun as a game that was in great demand. With a large number of players, casino managers began creating poker tournaments. In 1970, one of the big casinos in Las Vegas, namely Binion's Horseshoe Casino, held a poker tournament called the World Series of Poker (WSOP) with five players and finally this tournament grew rapidly to become one of the biggest events in the world.
With the simplicity of the game but still interesting, this game is also growing and the number of players is also increasing. This is of course inseparable from the role of the media in reporting it intensively. At that time, many writers also tried to share tips and strategies for playing poker.
Online Poker Game Development
Today, even though several centuries have passed, the popularity of Poker is still on the rise. Of course the reason why Poker remains an interesting game is to keep up with the developments, where online poker has emerged. In this digital era, poker can also be played anywhere and anytime without having to go to a casino. With Online Poker, players from all over the world can connect and play together.
Broadly speaking, there are two types of online poker, the first is a game without using real money, where players can hone their skills without fear of losing money. The second is Online Poker with real money, of course because using this real money is a serious game where we can get money and lose money. If you had like to play traditional poker you could play on https://www.betberry.org/, while this agent also provide other interesting game like
That's a little history regarding the development of poker from year to year. Online poker is now not just a game, but it is one of the serious things that can make money, there are even some people who make online poker a profession. So much information from us, hopefully it will be useful information.
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Christmas gift ideas: 12 of this year's best British period drama movies on DVD
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2019 has been another cracking year of cinematic treats for British period drama fans.
If you're trying to find the perfect Christmas present, we've scoured Amazon for this year's best new movies currently available on DVD!
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This historical drama starring Saoirse Ronan (Atonement) and Margot Robbie (I, Tonya) explores the turbulent life of the charismatic Mary Stuart, Queen of France at 16 and widowed at 18.
Keira Knightley (Colette), Jason Clarke (First Man) and Alexander Skarsgård (Big Little Lies) star in this adaptation of Rhidian Brook's 2013 book, set in Germany in 1946.
Kingsman actor Taron Egerton plays Elton John in this fantasy musical biopic about the singer's early years, set in the 1960s and 1970s, alongside Jamie Bell (Billy Elliot) and Richard Madden (Bodyguard).
John C. Reilly and Steve Coogan play the world's favorite comedy double act, Laurel & Hardy, as the pair set out on a variety hall tour of Britain in the early 1950s.
Set in the early 18th century, historical farce The Favourite won an Oscar for The Crown star Olivia Colman's performance as Queen Anne, who was the Queen of England, Scotland and Ireland from 1702 to 1707.
Rami Malek (Mr. Robot) stars as Freddie Mercury in this Oscar-winning movie about British rock band Queen, set in the 1970s and 1980s.
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Julian Fellowes reunites with Downton Abbey star Elizabeth McGovern, best known as Lady Cora, in this adaptation of Laura Moriarty's best-selling American novel, set in the 1920s.
Judi Dench plays the KGB's longest-serving British spy in Red Joan, with Victoria star Tom Hughes playing the young communist she falls for as a Cambridge physics student in the film's 1930s flashbacks.
This biopic about J. R. R. Tolkien stars Nicholas Hoult as the young Lord of the Rings author, exploring the formative years of the orphaned writer as he finds friendship, love and artistic inspiration in the years around World War I.
54 years after the original Mary Poppins movie, this sequel sees Emily Blunt take over the role of the iconic nanny as she revisits the Banks family in 1930s London.
The follow-up to 2016's Harry Potter prequel Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them moves from 1920s New York to London, as Albus Dumbledore enlists Newt Scamander to take on dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald.
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Largest solar panel rollout in US begun
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California PUC President Peevey said, "This marks another milestone in meeting California's commitment to lead the nation in producing and using clean renewable energy. Solar is an important part of California's goals in doing what is right for our businesses, citizens and the environment. I commend Kohl's for its leadership."
Once completed, Kohl's use of solar power will generate more than 35 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of renewable energy annually, the equivalent of powering an estimated 3,087 California homes. Additionally, in the first full year of operation, Kohl's clean energy output will offset more than 28 million pounds of carbon dioxide (CO2), a greenhouse gas directly linked to global climate change. Over the span of 20 years, Kohl's solar deployment will prevent in excess of 515 million pounds of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.
"Today's activation marks a significant milestone for Kohl's. Through our solar introduction, we're further extending our commitment to green power and making a significant contribution to California's renewable energy goals," said Ken Bonning, Kohl's executive vice president of logistics.
Kohl's rooftop solar photovoltaic systems are being built under an agreement with SunEdison, North America's largest solar energy services provider. Under the agreement, SunEdison manages the rooftop solar energy systems in exchange for Kohl's commitment to purchase energy from SunEdison. In total, more than 138,000 solar panels are expected to be used when Kohl's solar installations are complete in 2008.
"Kohl's has chosen to use renewable energy to demonstrate environmental stewardship and contribute to a healthier environment in the communities in which they operate. We applaud Kohl's leadership in finding a financially viable solution to deploying clean solar energy in a meaningful way," said SunEdison CEO Tom Rainwater.
In July, Kohl's was ranked No. 8 on EPA's National Top 25 list – up from its No. 24 ranking in April 2007 – as well as rising to No. 2 on EPA's Top 10 Retail list – up from No. 5 in April 2007. These lists highlight EPA Green Power Partners(a) that have completed the largest annual voluntary green power purchases through July 9, 2007. The EPA updates its Top Partner lists quarterly, which are available at http://www.epa.gov/greenpower/partners/top25.htm.
Kohl's is also participating in EPA's Fortune 500 Green Power Challenge(b) and currently ranks No. 6 among participating Fortune 500 partners. The goal of this campaign is roughly to double the existing green power purchases among Fortune 500 Green Power Partners to exceed 5 billion kWh of collective green power purchasing annually.
According to the EPA, solar power is one of many green sources of power which also include wind, geothermal and biogas. These sources of power are partially or entirely generated from clean resources and are considered cleaner than conventional sources of electricity in part because of lower carbon dioxide emissions.
Based in Menomonee Falls, Wis., Kohl's (NYSE:KSS) is a family-focused, value-oriented specialty department store offering moderately priced, exclusive and national brand apparel, shoes, accessories, beauty and home products in an exciting shopping environment. A company committed to the communities it serves; Kohl's operates 834 stores in 46 states and has raised more than $85 million for children's initiatives nationwide through its Kohl's Cares for Kids® philanthropic program. For a list of store locations and information, or for the added convenience of shopping online, visit www.kohls.com.
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On the bus ride I asked some of the people around me why they were making the trip.
David Twiggs, works for Knox County Election Commission, and in addition to being around politics all the time, he grew up in an activist home. His mother started the first chapter of NOW in the area. She died recently and he decided to join the march in her honor.
Along with supporting reproductive freedom, these marchers carried signs for equal pay for equal work, paid maternity leave, keeping politicians out of their medical decisions, and healthcare for all.


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440 employed in N.O. operation
Saturday, February 02, 2008 By Jen DeGregorio
Procter & Gamble Co. is spinning off its Folgers coffee business, a decision that could
have ripple effects in New Orleans, where the coffeemaker runs its largest operation.
Officials with Procter & Gamble say the spinoff or split-off transaction could mean
growth for the Folgers Coffee Co., which will be able to better concentrate on the coffee
business once it is free from its parent.
That could translate to larger coffee shipments and more processing activity at the
company's facilities in New Orleans. Folgers is responsible for the bulk of the more
than 250,000 tons of coffee imported annually via city docks. The company, which is
the top retail coffee brand in North America, employs about 440 people in the city.
"I think there is a good system in place for Folgers to remain very competitive," said
Robert Landry, the port's director of marketing. "The strength of the Folgers name has
a lot of weight in the coffee market."
A publicly traded company based in Cincinnati, Procter & Gamble has not yet revealed
exactly how the transaction will work, although a spokesman said Friday that the
company would likely give shareholders the opportunity to trade Procter & Gamble
stock for shares of Folgers, which would also be publicly traded. The deal is expected
to close this summer.
http://www.nola.com/business/t-p/index.ssf?/base/money-1/1201933308201010.xml&coll=1
It would be even better if the new company decides to make NOLA their Corporate HQ's.


Finding a fresh scrape is every deer hunter's dream. As you discover freshly pawed ground with a licking branch overhead, you know that a good deer has been there and may return. Likewise, when you find scrape marks in soft soil, especially in roadways and open fields, you know that a gobbler has been strutting at that location and those scrapes indicate it probably will return.
The gobble of a spring tom is designed to attract females, much the same as other bird calls. Since turkeys aren't monogamous, one tom will breed multiple hens. While hunting in Florida, I once observed a gobbler in the center of a small clearing, breeding numerous females. In between, the bird gobbled and strutted, no doubt making those tell-tale scrape marks in the sandy Florida soil.
Once you've found scrape marks and droppings like this big gobbler stool, you have a strut zone.
Scouting turkey habitat thoroughly is one way to find strutting zones, yet that can put pressure on local turkeys and make them more wary as the spring season approaches. A better way is to use your ears. Normally, turkeys will gobble on the roost, fly down, and then move toward a place where they strut and gobble to attract hens. As mentioned, these locations usually have strut marks on the ground, good visibility, and a concentration of droppings and feathers. Gobbler droppings are larger than hens and often have a "j" shape.
Walking old logging roads is a great way to scout and allow you to cover lots of ground with little noise. If you hear a turkey gobbling in mid-morning, it is probably in a strutting zone. Note that location and be there in the morning or early afternoon.
Strutting zones may not be near a roost tree, so you may have to be patient, allow the gobbler to fly from its roost and work toward you. If this turkey is vocal, staying put will much more difficult than you'll first imagine. For pressured toms that seldom gobble, this patience may pay off with the monarch of the mountain.
When you hear a gobbler approaching the strut zone, resist the temptation to call. Just get ready, he's coming.
If gobbles in the distance indicate a tom is getting closer, resist the temptation to call. Do you best to remain perfectly still and ready to shoot. If the tom doesn't show, make soft clucks on a slate caller, just enough to gain a tom's attention. If the surroundings are quiet, a few clucks can be heard by a tom at a great distance, but you must wait it out. Like hunting over a deer scrape, the physical sign of the animal's presence helps to build confidence. Turkey scrapes are secret spots, so be patience and let it happen.
Unlike deer scrapes that are often made once by a deer on the move or at night when they are unhuntable, turkey scrapes should be visited every day. Unless a predator or another hunter disturbs the gobbler, it should make a daily appearance. Strut zones aren't usually abandoned, so if you get no action, try to find another.


Krusty is persuaded by Bart to appear at a comedy festival organized by Jay Leno. His old-fashioned and outdated material fails to impress the audience when compared with the more trendy comedians also appearing. After reading a critical review of his act in the press, Krusty decides to go on a "bender to end all benders" and a montage sequence shows him getting drunk. After Bart finds him passed out on Ned Flanders' front lawn, he enlists the help of Leno to clean him up. Krusty holds a press conference to announce his retirement and in short order launches into a bitter tirade against modern-day comedians. The audience finds Krusty's rant hysterically funny and he subsequently announces his return to comedy.
Krusty is inspired to return to doing low-key events, where he structures a new image for himself as a stand-up comedian who tells the truth, criticizes commercialism, and refuses to sell out to corporate America. He also changes his appearance, sporting a dark sweater and tying his hair in a ponytail. Observing his newfound popularity, two marketing executives try to persuade Krusty to endorse a new sport utility vehicle called the Canyonero. Although he tries to resist, he eventually succumbs to the lure of money. After promoting the Canyonero at a comedy performance in Moe's Tavern, he is booed off stage by the patrons. He finally admits to himself that comedy is not in his blood and selling out is. The episode ends with an extended advertisement for the Canyonero, as Krusty and Bart leave Moe's tavern in Krusty's new SUV.


Keep things cool this summer and implement the Arizona EVA sandal into your rotation. The one-piece EVA construction boasts a steel grey colourway while two adjustable straps keep things fitting nicely. Classic branding finishes with Birkenstock style.


Share your first museum experiences together in adult/child workshops that combine viewing original art in the galleries with hands-on art projects. Maps take center stage in this seven-week series, providing the inspiration for unique map collages, three-dimensional map sculptures, and imaginary map paintings.
Ages 3 to 5 with an adult. Younger siblings are not permitted.


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France, Italy, Spain Announce Mediterranean Union Summit
France, Italy and Spain united behind a planned Mediterranean Union on last December 20th, announcing a July summit in Paris of the countries bordering the sea.
French President Nicolas Sarkozy announced the July 13 summit at a joint news conference in Rome with the Italian and Spanish prime ministers, Romano Prodi and Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero.
The three leaders earlier discussed the plan to establish an E.U.-type union of the zone in talks in the Italian capital.
"Convinced that the Mediterranean, crucible of culture and civilization, should resume its role as a zone of peace, prosperity and tolerance," the three leaders said they had met to "think about the broad outlines of a planned union for the Mediterranean."
The bloc "would have a mission to reunite Europe and Africa around the countries along the Mediterranean rim and to set up a partnership on an equal footing between the countries" north and south of the sea, they said.
"The added value of the Mediterranean Union should reside first in the political boost it should give to cooperation around the Mediterranean and the mobilization of civil societies, businesses, local communities, associations and NGOs (non-governmental organizations)," the statement said.
The Paris summit will precede by a day an E.U. summit on July 14 in Brussels.
The Mediterranean Union will focus on "peace, development and respect for the environment," Sarkozy said separately. "It's a great dream, a great vision, which I'm sure can be realized. We three have decided that this will be a united Mediterranean, a war against despair."
Sarkozy advocates the grouping partly as an alternative to Turkish membership of the European Union. Italy favors Ankara's entry into the E.U.
The plan also comes against the backdrop of attacks in Algeria, and other north African states on the Mediterranean, by the group calling itself al-Qaida's Branch in the Islamic Maghreb.
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