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Amy Stewart is the New York Times best-selling author of ten books, including Girl Waits with Gun and the rest of the Kopp Sisters series, which are based on the true story of one of America's first female deputy sheriffs and her two rambunctious sisters. The books are in development with Amazon Studios for a television series.
It's an honor just to be nominated, but it's even better to win, and she's won a National Endowment for the Arts fellowship, the American Horticulture Society's Book Award, and an International Association of Culinary Professionals Food Writing Award. In 2012, she was invited to be the first Tin House Writer-in-Residence, a partnership with Portland State University, where she corrupted young minds in the MFA program.
She lives in Portland with her husband Scott Brown, a rare book dealer. They own an independent bookstore called Eureka Books, which is so independent that it lives in California while they live in Oregon.
The Story Behind the Kopp Sisters Series
Amy Stewart's Kopp Sisters novels tell the story of one of America's first female deputy sheriffs, Constance Kopp. By fictionalizing her real life, and exploring the cases she actually worked on, the novels collectively tell the story of a pioneering woman in law enforcement. The first four in the series, set in Hackensack, NJ in the 1910s, have sent Constance on a manhunt to catch an escaped fugitive, viewed the inside of a girls' reformatory and an insane asylum, and examined a type of early probation system designed to keep so-called "wayward" girls out of jail and on the right track. Future installments will continue to follow Constance and her sisters as all three of them continued, in real life, to work in crime-fighting and detective work in different ways through the 1920s.
Stewart stumbled across a 1914 newspaper article about the Kopps and went on to uncover their amazing history through genealogical archives, court records, old newspapers, and interviews with family members. In her lively and engaging talk about her research and her journey through this forgotten history, Stewart shares photographs and stories about these extraordinary women and the fascinating historical background that shaped their world a hundred years ago.
Fresh Air's book critic Maureen Corrigan said that Stewart takes readers "on a lively chase through a lost world. It's a colorful and inventive adventure tale that also contains a serious message at its core about the importance of meaningful work to women's identities and, in some cases, survival."
Book Clubs & Skype Author Visits
Amy's Blog
Girls Waits With Gun Q&A with Amy Stewart
Girl Waits With Gun Signature Cocktail
Lady Cop Makes Trouble Q&A and Signature Cocktail
Miss Kopp's Midnight Confessions Q&A and Signature Cocktail
Miss Kopp Just Won't Quit Q&A
Full Wallingford One Book Talk (Password Protected)
"The Astonishing True Story of the Kopp Sisters" - Amy Stewart's Kopp Sisters novels, starting with Girl Waits with Gun, are based on the true story of three extraordinary women: Constance, Norma, and Fleurette Kopp. In 2012, Stewart stumbled across a 1914 newspaper article about them and went on to uncover their amazing history through genealogical archives, court records, old newspapers, and interviews with family members. From their story, she is writing a series about the Kopp sisters and their adventures in crime-fighting. Stewart will share photographs and stories about these extraordinary women and the fascinating historical background that shaped their world a hundred years ago.
Fresh Air's book critic Maureen Corrigan said that the novels "take readers on a lively chase through a lost world. It's a colorful and inventive adventure tale that also contains a serious message at its core about the importance of meaningful work to women's identities and, in some cases, survival."


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NIGHTLONG: UNION CITY CONSPIRACY
Nightlong: Union City Conspiracy (1998, Team 17) is a science-fiction adventure game created by the Italian developers at Trecision. It's neo-noir leanings and futuristic city setting evoke the likes of Blade Runner, but how does it compare?
The year is 2099 - exactly 100 years after the game's English language release - and there's trouble brewing on the neon-drenched streets of Union City. A terrorist organisation has been attacking the city streets with a series of bombs causing havoc with the public transport. The governor calls upon his old army buddy, Joshua Reev, to help infiltrate the group and sabotage them from the inside. As Joshua, you are thrown into a conspiracy that challenges your worldview to the very core.
Nightlong is a very traditional point-n-click adventure. There's no attempt to try new things and the choice to use the simplified control scheme of games such as Discworld or Broken Sword keeps things focussed on the storytelling; left-click looks and right-click interacts.
The puzzles are also easy to understand, though are often tough to figure out. They are mostly inventory based, but a couple do require jotting down some notes. There is a tendency towards pixel hunting, but for the most part, I didn't mind it here. Some objects can only be found by clicking on the 1x1 pixel sprite but an effort has been made for them to stand out. For example, the first screen has a bright white dot that represents a metallic gum wrapper. It's small but definitely noticeable and if you're ever in doubt, a handy text description will appear above the cursor when you hover over it.
If there's one thing that irks me about the controls, it's that Reev has an annoying habit of getting in the way. When you come across an unknown object, you would naturally want to look at it first, and in doing so our hairless investigator stands right in front of it. You can still interact with what's behind him, but with everything being so small it's hard enough to find it without the obstruction. It's a minor annoyance as you can easily shift him to the side with a single click, but it happens too often to not mention it here.
The incredibly realised world is alive with activity. Flying cars, holograms and robots exist alongside the strangely ubiquitous fax machine in this highly detailed, neon-drenched future-scape. There's always something going on at the corner of the screen - particularly in the city - that very few adventures from any era feature. Whether it's a human shadow going about his business behind the window of a building, a flying cop car on patrol or an automaton fixing some pipework, it gives the world a grimy lived-in vibe even if there's a noticeable lack of regular pedestrians. The only people you see in detail are directly relevant to the plot. I guess it can be explained away by taking place at a late hour and the recent explosion on the subway.
The computer generated cut-scenes are plentiful and take up the majority of the three discs worth of space. Any conversation, no matter how minor, is presented as a movie which adds scope to an already cinematic game. The only problem with these conversations is that the lip-sync is way off. It's almost like they didn't even bother with it. In truth, the visuals fit more with the Italian voices it was originally designed for but for English speakers, the characters look like puppets with their mouths flapping. At least the script and voice acting is above par for the most point. Whether you can suspend your disbelief enough to look past this is perhaps the single biggest factor as to whether you'll like the game or not.
Beyond this Nightlong: Union City Conspiracy is a handsome production. The story, visuals, gameplay and puzzles all work well with a runtime that doesn't overstay its welcome. Blade Runner is one of my favourite movies, and the belated sequel is still fresh in my mind so Nightlong is a welcome foray into a similarly dense sci-fi world. Highly recommended.
IMPORTANT - Remember to shut down the emulated version of Windows before exiting DOSBox. Not doing so could potentially result in errors, lost saves and corrupt data. Press Ctrl-F9 when it is safe to do so.
File Size: 1.49 Gb. Install Size: 1.75 Gb. Need help? Consult the Collection Chamber FAQ
Nightlong: Union City Conspiracy is © Team17 Software Ltd
Labels: Adventure, Cyberpunk, Science-Fiction, Windows '95
PC GAMES COLLECTION 11 November 2017 at 12:35
Normally this game crash at pyramid scene under native Windows XP, but with this DosBox repack problem solved... I hope.
Biffman 101 11 November 2017 at 12:44
It is! I completed the game before my review.
...good to know,thanks.
Here is a list for some problem games ( not working properly ). This is not a request list, just info. When you find time, look at them if you want;
Star Trek Generations:
http://theisozone.com/downloads/pc/windows-games/star-trek-generations/
The Pagemaster:
http://theisozone.com/downloads/pc/windows-games/the-pagemaster/
MIA Missing In Action:
https://www.old-games.ru/game/7350.html
AD 2044 ( even the GOG version is not working ):
http://theisozone.com/downloads/pc/windows-games/ad-2044/
The Road To El Dorado:
http://theisozone.com/downloads/pc/windows-games/gold-and-glory-the-road-to-el-dorado-2/
What exactly doesn't work for you in AD 2044? I have the game on GOG and it works fine. Maybe I can help.
I'm using 32bit Windows XP SP3 and the same startup error message appear just like original 1996 version ( I can't remember the message ). I think GOG has not been tested under Windows XP to this game. XP was totally abandoned...but not me,never.
Sorry for my english if you don't understand but it is not my main language.
I've tried to get Gold & Glory: THe Road to El Dorado working but I'v not cracked it yet. Not attempted the others but I do own MIA. Don't know when I'll get round to trying it but I'll add it and the other non-GOG games to the request list.
Hi Biff, how are you?
El Dorado working but without cinematics, this is the only problem with this.
MIA's main issue is CD changing (not accepted). But also cutscenes, CDA music and video drivers are problematic.
Thank you so much for all your effort to bring us all these adventure games stored in our memories.Excelent job
ender 12 November 2017 at 09:16
Thank you a lot.
Ucial 22 November 2019 at 23:47
As always, I find out about a game I missed, I check here and now I can play it too.
Awesome work as per usual dude, love it! =D
Rohand 29 June 2021 at 17:30
ScummVM supports it now :)
https://www.scummvm.org/news/20210611/
Exciting times! I'll wait until it's finished testing before I do a revision. It's reminded me that there are a few others on this site that I could cross over.
K222 27 November 2021 at 18:40
The game is now officially supported in ScummVM 2.5.0, so it would be nice to have updated installer.
POLAROID PETE: THE GEKIBO COLLECTION
DC ANIMATED COMIC BOOKS
THE MUSEUM OF ANYTHING GOES

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EVA Enhancements adds a number of features to the Kerbal Space Program EVA experience.

Copyright (c) 2015 Sean McDougall
Licensed under the MIT License

##Installation
Same as most other mods, copy the EVAEnhancements folder and all its contents to your KSP/GameData folder.

##Current Features

- Kerbal profession and level is now visible in the right-click action menu.  No more wondering if Frolie Kerman is supposed to be an engineer or a scientist.

- Pitch and roll can now be controlled with the keyboard.  No more awkward mouse clicking and dragging... you can now do backflips and cartwheels on the Mun!  By default the controls are mapped as follows:

  - Pitch Down - Alpha2
  - Pitch Up - X
  - Roll Left - Z
  - Roll Right - C

  I have found these work well in conjunction with the standard WASDQE controls (while letting you keep your right hand on the mouse for camera control).  If you wish to remap them you can use the "Settings" window, accessible from the stock application launcher or Blizzy78 toolbar.

- the EVA "rotate on camera move" setting can now be toggled any time by hitting the SAS toggle (default T).  Enabling it can make some EVA navigation a bit easier, but disabling it gives you more control.

- jetpack power can now be modified any time through a slider in the EVA right-click action menu.  Fuel usage is scaled accordingly.

- the default jetpack power level can be set via the "Settings" window.

- precision controls can now be toggled using the same key as in normal flight mode (default is CapsLock).  This automatically sets your jetpack power to 10% for finer control.

- finally, some customizations for the EVA Nav Ball.
  - the throttle gauge will display your current jetpack power level between 0 and 100%.
  - the RCS indicator will light to show your if jetpack is enabled.
  - the SAS indicator will light to show if "rotate on move" is enabled (only if the jetpack is on though)

##Credits

- TriggerAu for the KSPPluginFramework (http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/66503-KSP-Plugin-Framework).  Copyright (c) 2014 David Tregoning, used under the MIT license.
- nlight for the original EVAController module, part of Advanced Fly-By-Wire (https://github.com/AlexanderDzhoganov/ksp-advanced-flybywire).  Copyright (c) 2014 Alexander Dzhoganov, used under the MIT license.
- Blizzy78 for the ToolbarWrapper.  Copyright (c) 2013-2015, Maik Schreiber.

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Home Archive The 10 Best (Most Easy) Hikes in Minnesota
The 10 Best (Most Easy) Hikes in Minnesota
Ten trails that show off the craggiest bluffs, vastest vistas, lushest forests, and most breathtaking scenes Minnesota has to offer
Greg Breining
Hiking is a great way to slow down to appreciate some of the diversity Minnesota offers—craggy bluffs overlooking Lake Superior, rushing streams hidden in the north woods, ruins of prairie homesteads. So lace up those lightweight hiking shoes, grab some bug spray, and pack a granola bar or two. We'll meet you at the trailhead.
1. Eagle Mountain
The term "mountain" may be a bit hyperbolic, but at 2,301 feet above sea level, Eagle Mountain is indeed the highest point in the state. For that fact alone, it's worth a hike. From the trailhead, the route climbs gradually for the first three miles. But in the last mile, as the trail leaves the shore of Whale Lake, the trail rises 400 feet over boulders and tree roots to the peak. The rewards are excellent vistas from the flat-ridge top of the surrounding terrain, including the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. A brass survey marker on the west side of the granite outcrop pinpoints Minnesota's highest spot.
Distance: 7 miles round-trip
Elevation change: 554 feet
Trailhead: From Highway 61 near Lutsen, take County Road 4 (Caribou Trail) north until it ends at Forest Road 170. Turn right, drive east 3.5 miles to trailhead on the left. Because Eagle Mountain is in the Boundary Waters, you'll need to fill out a form for a day permit at the parking lot.
Contact: Superior National Forest, Tofte Ranger District, 218-663-8060, or Gunflint Ranger District, 218-387-1750
2. Beaver Creek Valley
Beaver Creek Valley Trail snakes through the narrow valley of its namesake creek, tucked in the folds of southeastern Minnesota's bluffs near Caledonia. The gorge is lush and verdant—more like a jungle than any landscape in Minnesota has a right to be. At most water levels, the stream is crystal clear and filled with brown trout rising to eat aquatic insects. The southern loop of the trail scales the steep valley walls and circles the end of the gorge. Numerous springs seep from limestone cliffs.
Distance: 6.2-mile loop. You can extend it a bit with short detours to Plateau Rock Overlook and Big Spring, the source of Beaver Creek.
Trailhead: Parking lot just past the entrance of Beaver Creek Valley State Park. Ask for directions at the office.
Contact: Beaver Creek Valley State Park, 507-724-2107
3. Magnetic Rock Trail
Magnetic Rock Trail is an easy out-and-back hike that begins at the Gunflint Trail and leads to a weirdly prominent 25-foot-tall slab of rock with magnetic properties. It's not a pretty route, but it is impressive, weaving among the charred stumps and blackened trunks that remain after the 1999 blowdown, the 2002 prescribed burn, and the 2007 Ham Lake wildfire. Now exposed to full sunlight, the thin soil sprouts wildflowers and, in late July, loads of blueberries. Follow the rock cairns where the trail crosses barren rock outcrops. After about an hour, you'll arrive at Magnetic Rock—just like Stanley Kubrick's monolith, but without the apes. Retrace your track for the shortest route back to the car. To make a loop, continue on the trail (it's part of the much longer Border Route) as it turns south and meets Gunflint Narrows Road, a gravel strip commonly known as Warren's Road. Go right (west) and hike about a mile back out to the Gunflint Trail. Turn right again (north) and hike 1.5 miles back to your car.
Time: 1.5 hours
Elevation change: About 130 feet, with few ups and downs
Trailhead: Gunflint Trail (County Road 12), 48 miles northwest of Grand Marais
Contact: Superior National Forest, Gunflint Ranger District, 218-387-1750. Hiking maps are available from Gunflint Trail resorts.
4. Mount Tom
The appellation "Mount Tom" doesn't exactly ring with grandeur, but that's probably as it should be. Climbing through the rolling hills, oak woodlands, and patches of prairie in Sibley State Park north of Willmar is pleasant and pretty, but not sublime. What is awe-inspiring, however, is the panorama from the top of Tom, where a granite-and-wood lookout tower adds a bit of elevation to the so-called mountain, one of the highest spots in 50 miles, offering a view of lakes, hills, and distant towns.
Distance: 3.5-mile loop, including the short climb to Mount Tom and the Lakeview Trail on the shore of Andrew Lake.
Elevation change: 185 feet, with rolling terrain in between
Trailhead: Parking lot just past the entrance to the park. Ask for directions at the park office.
Contact: Sibley State Park, 320-354-2055
5. Superior Hiking Trail
The Superior Hiking Trail stretches 240 miles from southwest of Two Harbors to the Canadian border (with another segment through Duluth and Jay Cooke State Park)— enough distance to keep you walking for weeks. Most hikers, however, sample the trail a bit at a time. Dozens of day hikes are possible, accessible by country roads, highways, and other trails. One of the prettiest (and most strenuous) treks runs from Silver Bay northeastward to Highway 1, ascending spectacular overlooks of Bear and Bean lakes, and of Palisade Valley from the top of Mount Trudee. Hikers have many views of Lake Superior as well. Elsewhere, the trail plunges into creek valleys and cool glades of cedar and maple. To avoid having to backtrack, set up a shuttle with two cars, or ride the Superior Shuttle (superiorshuttle.com), which operates Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from mid-May to mid-October. Park at your end point, ride to your start, and then hike back to your car as fast or as slow as you want.
Distance: 11.1 miles one way
Elevation change: Lowest point to highest spans just 600 feet, but with all the ups and downs, you climb about 1,375 feet and descend 1,300 as you hike to the northeast.
Trailhead: Begin at the parking lot and trailhead on Penn Boulevard on the west edge of Silver Bay. End at Highway 1, just northwest of Highway 61.
Contact: Superior Hiking Trail Association, 218-834-2700, shta.org.
6. Mazomani Trail
The Mazomani Trail, named for a 19th-century Dakota leader, circles through the lowlands along the Minnesota River near Jordan. For much of the loop, the trail skirts the edge of a large wetland complex known as Louisville Swamp, an admittedly baffling name for a feature in Minnesota. Mixed in, however, are uplands and a few rocky outcrops. The wetlands are rich in wildlife such as raccoons, beavers, mink, songbirds, raptors, wading birds, and waterfowl. Along the way, take notice of two old homesteads, the tumbledown ruins of the Ehmiller home and the restored buildings of the Jabs farm.
Distance: 5.6-mile round trip
Elevation change: 60 feet. Much of the trail runs through lowlands with little change in elevation.
Trailhead: 4.5 miles south of Shakopee. Exit Highway 169 onto 145th Street West. The Louisville parking lot is on the left.
Contact: Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge, 952-854-5900
7. Kings Bluff
Kings Bluff Interpretive Trail wanders the highlands overlooking the Mississippi River near Winona in Great River Bluffs State Park. Sure, there are sweeping fields of prairie plants, oak-lined valleys, and the prospect of glimpsing soaring raptors and bounding white-tailed deer. But this hike is all about the opportunity to see far. The trail to Kings Bluff provides opportunities to look down into the deeply dissected creek valleys that slice through the parkland. Then, after ascending the summit of the bluff, take in the scene: the broad Mississippi 500 feet below, the delta of the Black River in Wisconsin, and a tangle of channels and backwaters. The long valley stretches upstream and down, with folded hills like rumpled blankets guarding the river.
Distance: 3.6-mile loop, including the hike out to Kings Bluff overlook. Other loops and overlooks are possible.
Elevation change: Less than 100 feet. Despite terrific overlooks, the trails follow the contours and bluff top.
Trailhead: Parking lot just past the entrance of the park, or the picnic grounds. Ask for directions at the park office.
Contact: Great River Bluffs State Park, 507-643-6849
8. Quarry Loop Trail
Quarry Loop Trail in Banning State Park, near Sandstone, is an easy hike with spectacular sights. One side of the loop follows the Kettle River past sandstone cliffs and the violent white water for which the stream is known—rapids named Blueberry Slide, Mother's Delight, and Dragon's Tooth. Then hikers come to the eerie walls of the abandoned buildings that once housed the powerhouse and crusher for the sandstone quarry that operated here more than a century ago and gave rise to the once prosperous town of Banning.
Distance: 2.4 miles round-trip
Elevation change: 40 feet, nearly level
Trailhead: Parking lot and boat access at the head of rapids in Banning State Park. Ask for directions at the park office.
Contact: Banning State Park, 320-245-2668
9. Upper Cliffline Trail
Upper Cliffline Trail through Blue Mounds State Park near Luverne reveals some surprises in Minnesota's most spectacular prairie park. The trail follows the upper edge of a long, abrupt cliff of Sioux quartzite, the color of raw steak. On top of the bluff grows a native prairie of waving grasses, colorful flowers that bloom throughout the warm season, and even prickly pear cactus. A bit back from the ridgeline roams a small herd of bison, descendants of the animals that once dominated the plains. And from almost any point along the ridge, you'll find views that extend into Iowa and South Dakota.
Distance: 5.3-mile loop, including return on either Mound Trail or Lower Cliffline Trail. Cutoffs make shorter loops possible.
Elevation change: 200 feet, a gradual climb and descent
Trailhead: Parking lot just past the entrance of the park. Ask for directions at the park office.
Contact: Blue Mounds State Park, 507-283-1307
10. Kadunce River Canyon
The Kadunce River canyon is surely one of the most unusual hikes in Minnesota. It is possible only when the water of this North Shore freshet is low, usually during the middle of summer (but not after a heavy rain!). Park at the highway parking lot at the river's mouth on Lake Superior. Slip on a pair of shoes with good traction. Then begin hiking right up the stream, wading through the water where you must. As you hike upstream, you'll scramble over progressively higher waterfalls, some well over 10 feet high, until you enter a narrow slot in the rock, where the walls are so close together the sky is nearly lost from view. In your enthusiasm to scale each new falls, realize you might have to climb down to get out. Otherwise, it is possible to scramble over one last large falls and then, near a footbridge for the Lake Superior Hiking Trail, climb out of the canyon. Hike back down to the highway on a footpath along the east side of the river.
Difficulty: Hard
Elevation change: 260 feet rise through the canyon
Trailhead: Kadunce River (often spelled Kodonce) State Wayside, 9 miles east of Grand Marais on State Highway 61.
Contact: Cascade River State Park, 218-387-3053. Know before you call, however, that hiking the canyon is unorthodox and a bit risky. No one at the park is going to encourage you to do it.
By Greg Breining
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Hardly any other discipline relies so heavily on visual representations as prehistory and early history.
This starts with the documentation in the field and ends with the evaluation and presentation of the data obtained on the excavations in the form of maps, diagrams and tables. The graphic and photographic documentation of the finds and findings takes place at the same time.
The photographic documentation is an integral part of archeology and therefore the work of the institute photographers plays a major role in all areas of the institute: They create high-quality print templates of ceramics and small finds with the help of digital SLR cameras, which are printed in posters, publications and catalogs Find use. Particularly for the international projects, whose finds can not usually be physically brought to Germany, technically competent photographs of the objects are essential.
Another facet of photographic work at the institute is the photo documentation of archaeological excavations on site. Thereby pictures of findings, also in detail, as well as large overviews are made. Here, too, not only the scientific applicability has to be considered, but also the future printability.
In consultation with the respective professors, students have the opportunity to receive professional fundraising photographs for their final theses. Likewise, students can seek advice on how best to photographically deal with large amounts of finds and what should be considered.
The main task of the graphics department is to create or revise digital field plans and maps that are partially generated in the field. For this purpose, geodata managed in a GIS and also "analogue" templates from atlases are processed. But also the creation of reconstruction drawings and found drawings, as well as the subsequent installation of found and photo panels belongs to this area of responsibility. Increasingly, students of the house also find us advice, for example, when it comes to questions about the design and layout of their own illustrations.


WDAZ TV WeatherCam New Camera! then GONE!
UND Weather Center Gone-Their Camera Died.
4th St & 4th Av.
Purchased by the State of ND.
Department has the cam up? Or any cameras?
Is there any others on Sakakawea?
Know of any other webcams?
Green Bay & Regional WX Web Cameras.


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Hallucienda: The Return to Miami
When a record label is able to curate sounds that transcend genres, you find music that transcends the typical club fare, music that the listener brings into their everyday repertoire. Hallucienda has been able to do just that calling upon an eclectic roster of producers and DJ's who think beyond the traditional algorithms of dance music and produce a spectrum of sounds provoking its audience to consider music outside of their usual realm of listening.
Their releases reflect the tastes of its founder, Christopher Milo aka DJ Three, a figure revered within the dance music community for his genre-bending selection of worldly and otherworldly music that has captivated crowds from the grittiest nightclubs to deep within the Earth's most unique locations. Through Hallucienda's impressive catalog and coveted lineups that have traveled through a range of notable destinations; they've established themselves as a respected mainstay that continually aims to blur the line between organic and synthetic sounds.
The story of how Hallucienda came to be as a record label is a tale of continuity since the start of American rave culture. DJ Three had played an integral role in the early 90's bringing names like Doc Martin and Moby to Florida to the first one-off raves parties in the southeastern US. Having played a key role with Rabbit In The Moon's Hallucination Recordings since 1992 the following decade saw the need for DJ Three to focus on curating artists and productions he was discovering for his own sister label Hallucination Limited. The label continued their streak of timeless music which, by 2011, Cassy had featured no less than five tracks from the label on her Mixmag cover CD 'The Sound Circo Loco At DC10'. Also, during this time he began producing a string of tracks as Montage Men, Three A.M. and Second Hand Satellites which continue to be played weekly by selectors the world over. Like Hallucination Recordings before it, after a successful ten-year run DJ Three decided it was once again time to reimagine the imprint. In 2014, he sought to continue on his own whilst still threading the needle through its two previous incarnations. With conceptual compilation series like Phono Obscura (rare & unreleased tracks), Wow & Flutter (ambient & electronica) Colorfast (select cuts from the previous vinyl-only catalogs of Hallucination & Hallucination Limited) and a heavy focus on artists albums and EP's like Oona Dahl's 'Holograma' and Chris Mitchell's 'Living In Now Living In Next', Hallucienda is forging ahead into a third era of timeless electronic music.
Hallucienda has been able to garner international attention not only as a record label but also as a notorious gathering of some of the industry's most respected players. The first party over a decade ago was held during what was then famed Winter Music Conference destination The Marlin Hotel. Since then the party has seen lineups that include underground favorites such as James Holden, Seth Troxler, Cassy, Daniel Bell, DJ Tennis, as well as Damian Lazarus first-ever US gig and, of course, DJ Three himself. These parties have been characterized by its attendees who are devoted connoisseurs of underground sounds and, the music itself, which knows no boundaries and seeks not only to make the listener dance but to make them think outside the box.
This Thursday, March 28th Hallucienda returns as ambitious as ever to Wynwood's crown jewel The Electric Pickle to celebrate their 10th and final Miami Music Week soiree together before the storied venue closes its door forever this June. The lineup summons some of DJ Three's favorite co-conspirators: Oona Dahl, DJ Tennis, and Doc Martin (who has remained a close friend ever since Three brought him to Florida that first time back in 1992). The party is known for a dance floor full of his peers so you can be sure this party will be on the radar of many DJ's looking to dance during Miami Music Week. Tickets are still available here!


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Liverpool Leeds Street roadworks to last until end of March as lane closures cause rush hour misery
Liverpool city centre drivers hit with 50 minute delays due to roadworks
Traffic restrictions on King Edward Street/Leeds Street because of work to imp[rove Leeds Street junction with Vauxhall Road
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Roadworks that have caused frustration to drivers on a busy highway in and out of Liverpool city centre are expected to be in place until the end of March.
Work is currently taking place to improve the junction of Leeds Street and Vauxhall Road, but surrounding roads have been hit by delays caused by traffic restrictions.
The news work could continue for more than two months comes after the latest set of lane closures caused delays of almost an hour to drivers this morning.
Commuters told the ECHO they were hit by severe rush hour delays when lane closures caused major congestion at the junction of Leeds Street and King Edward Street.
Rebecca Boardman, from Aigburth, said she was late for work despite setting off early this morning after getting caught in the congestion.
The 23-year-old said: "The traffic was backed up because there was no warning until the end [of the road]. This was coming all the way down Strand Street onto Leeds Street, then up to Pall Mall.
"There were loads of cars. There were so many even when I was close to the front I could see traffic backed up as far back as I could see. I was crawling myself from where the Liverpool One car park turning is [on Strand Street].
"I was on The Strand for 50 minutes, it's normally about 15 minutes."
Lanes were restricted in both directions on Leeds Street this morning, and on King Edward Street as it approached the junction with Leeds Street and Great Howard Street.
According to Liverpool council's website, junction improvement roadworks are currently taking place further up Leeds Street, where it meets Vauxhall Road, with the council adding lane restrictions and four-way temporary signals will be in place until February 1.
But a sign on Leeds Street warns work will continue until March and a spokesman for highway consultancy firm Amey, which is carrying out the work, said it is likely to be the end of that month when work is complete.
He said: "It is a planned programme of work which will be undertaken during day and night and it's to improve the junction on Vauxhall Road and Leeds Street."
He said lane closures were in place to ensure the safety of workers and that the traffic restrictions will change as work on the improvements continues.
Lane closures are also now in place on Great Howard Street due to the installation of a puffin crossing between Vandries Street and Oil Street. Work is expected to take place until February 15.
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September Meeting: Dr. Hal Kushner
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Hal Kushner was born in 1941 in Honolulu, Hawaii, while his father was serving in the Army Air Corps. He was just six months old when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor and Hickam Air Field, where the Kushner family was living at the time. Hal graduated from the University of North Carolina with a BA degree in Chemistry in 1961, and he received his M.D. from the Medical College of Virginia in 1966. Dr. Kushner entered the Army while a medical student on May 12, 1965. He served his internship at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, the same hospital he was born at, in 1966 and 1967. He next received aviation medical training at Fort Rucker, Alabama, and Pensacola, Florida, before deploying to Vietnam as a Flight Surgeon in August 1967 with the 1st Squadron, 9th US Cavalry, 1st Air Cavalry Division.
Kushner was captured by the Viet Cong west of Tam Ky, South Vietnam, on December 2, 1967. He spent the next 1,933 days in captivity in various prison camps, first in South Vietnam, and then toward the end of the war, in North Vietnam. He was released during Operation Homecoming on March 16, 1973. After repatriation, Col Kushner served consecutive residencies in Internal Medicine and Ophthalmology at Brook Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas, from 1973 to 1977. He left active duty on September 23, 1977, and joined the Army Reserve, where he retired as a Colonel on May 11, 1986. Dr. Kushner served a stint as a surgical fellow for the International Eye Foundation in Lima, Peru, in 1976, was a visiting surgeon with Project Orbis in Istanbul, Turkey, in 1985, served on a medical mission to Haiti in 1999, served in Punjab, India, in 2001, was a visiting surgeon in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, in 2002, was visiting surgeon in Uttar Pradesh, India, in February and March 2005, and was a visiting surgeon on a mission to the Dominican Republic in February 2006. Col Kushner was inducted into the Army Aviation Hall of Fame in April 2001.
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Workplace bullies are cold, timid souls who rejoice in tearing others down. Have you experienced or witnessed workplace bullying?
I have worked with a number of clients who have experience of this – workplace bullying causes severe anxiety and creates other mental health issues. That, in turn affects their career, job satisfaction, their relationships with others and self perception. And, not only that, workplace bullying affects business.
In 2010, the Productivity Commission found that bullying at work costs Australian organisations between $6 billion and $36 billion a year in lost productivity.
What is workplace bullying? According to a University of Wollongong study, workplace bullying is repeated and unreasonable behaviour directed towards a worker that created a risk to health and safety. The report said this could include verbal abuse and humiliation, social isolation, withholding information and spreading rumours.
This study also states that half of all Australians will experience during their careers.
It's been found that workplace strategies and policies tend to target individuals, including the perpetrator and the victim, and not the organisation that has allowed the bullying to occur. It's important for organisations where there is a culture of bullying to empower employees through open communication and not to tolerate negative behaviour.
Have you experienced strategies that work? Please share them in the comments below as they will help everyone who is dealing with a workplace bully.
I suffered work bullying badly in 2016 at a retirement village and was abused by the older workers who have to be in their 40s. They would play the power game where they tell me one thing then say no your meant to do this or that. They refused to teach me anything and they expected me to know everything within 1 day of training. They would refuse to help or let me work and all they need was insult me and yell in my face. The manager was just as bad she was in the kitchen when she was doing meat for the bbq, she made out she asked me for something but she never asked me for anything. My anxiety was that bad that my hearing would disappear and i wouldn't hear a thing. When i complained manager accused me of lying and i got fired. I discovered that these 40 yr old women where doing it because of a 20 yr old hairdresser didnt like me and she didnt want me to have work. Ever since then i'm afraid to work and i'm worried that the same thing will happen again. Getting work and the thought of working with people i don't know makes me uneasy.
That is such a terrible situation to have had to face, Manda and a difficult one to deal with. It's important to realise that it is so important not to let yourself stay in such a toxic environment as it creates stress and anxiety and ultimately reduces your level of self-confidence. When you seek another role, make sure you conduct your research first and also, during the interview process, ask about the company culture, the management style of your manager and the team working culture too. From the responses you receive you'll be able to gauge whether the new working environment is more likely to be a supportive and positive one. Wishing you all the best.


For those that own or have used both camera's i'm interested in knowing if the 70d/7d II offers a big benefit over the 6d for slow moving targets (e.g toddlers/kids). I know the 7d II has a superior system for sports/wildlife but will there be any difference in accuracy when shooting around ISO 1600 for family shots? I'm only interested in the outer focus points on single point selection, I know the 6d already offers a v good centre focus point.
There shouldnt be, the only thing I hate about my 7DMII is the high iso performance. 6,400 is the highest Im comfortable with it going. My friend has a 6D which I borrowed to shoot a show once and 25,600 was usable. Blew my mind, wish my 7D could go that high!
Just using the center point I didnt see much improvement using the 7DM2.
Now when it comes to tracking, thats entirely different. The 7D blows the 6D out of the water.
It doesnt sound like you use that so the 6D will be a better choice.
I dont have a full frame canon but I do have a full frame Sony and I always reach for that over my 7D when shooting portaits.
One thing you havent mentioned are what lenses you will be using. Some operate much better in low light than other. Invest in glass over body any day.
Post edited over 3 years ago by dan84.
Thanks for the input. I'm not really interested in tracking, just need the af for family shots (kids ISO 400-1600, occasionally higher) my other interests are macro and landscape where I use mf anyway. I was holding off to see what the 80d brings (and still will) but early examples seem to show not much improvement in noise levels so rethinking the 6d again my only concern was that i'll need to use the centre point and recompose, which will throw focus off when shooting at 1.8 or use the outer focus points.
Lenses include: Canon 50 1.8 stm, Canon 85 1.8, Canon 70-200 F4 L, Canon 100 2.8 L, and 2 other EFS lenses, which id have to eventually swap for a 16-35 f4.
You're looking at three very different cameras. I just had a look at your gallery, and I'm guessing that you're looking to upgrade a 60D? Where does the 60D fall flat for you?
I just replaced my 70D with a 5D III, and I also have a 6D. I've never used the 7D (I or II) beyond playing with one for a few minutes.
The outer focus points on the 6D are rubbish. The 70D outer points are okay. The 70D was my ice hockey camera until I replaced it. It did an admirable job of the task I employed it for. The 7D or 7D II focus points are better, in my understanding.
The 6D isn't a great all-around camera. Where it excels it is spectacular, but I certainly wouldn't want it as my only body. Would you be keeping the 60D?
I was holding off to see what the 80d brings (and still will) but early examples seem to show not much improvement in noise levels so rethinking the 6d again my only concern was that i'll need to use the centre point and recompose, which will throw focus off when shooting at 1.8 or use the outer focus points.
I don't focus and recompose if I'm using the 6D with a wide aperture. I crop in post if I don't want my subject centred.
- Too much noise past ISO 800.
Other features but less important are small buffer, no video af, no microadjust and fps. When you say the 6d outer focus points are rubbish, is that both moving and static subjects? e.g full body portrait in a low light. I would keep the 60d due to the fact I wouldn't get much on the used market, but I don't want to carry 2 bodies so would just be as a back if anything went wrong or perhaps if I ever needed more reach. Cropping defeats the point a bit as you'll be throwing away a lot of pixels if the focus is near the edge of the frame?
I find the outer focus points on the 6D to be so unreliable that I won't use them for a static, brightly lit subject, with a wide aperture. With a narrower aperture I find that focus is more often acceptable simply due to the wider DOF. Even with MFA'd lenses the outer focus points are unreliable.
The centre focus point is phenomenal and will achieve focus in very low light.
I do a LOT of cropping on wide aperture 6D images. I throw a lot of pixels away, but the IQ of what i'm left with is awesome up to ISO 12800 (with NR).
Now, don't get me wrong . . . I love my 6D. I'm packing up my kit right now for some landscape work, and it is the 6D that is going with me on the trek, not the 5D3. It is lightweight, small, easy to pack, has spectacular IQ, and is the perfect companion to my 21mm manual focus Zeiss Distagon.
The 6D would certainly be a solution to your first two reasons for wanting to upgrade. But, if you're not using the centre AF point, you're still going to get a lot of AF misses in low light. The 60D has nine cross type focus points, and the 6D only has the one: the centre point which is the only one that will focus at -3EV. The 6D's autofocus system is less sophisticated than the 60D's.
I never really had that much problems shooting my 5dmk2 (AF system is quite similar to the 6d).
At one point I was a very bad pixel peeper and I still didn't feel my keeper rate was greatly effected by "focus / recompose".
Image quality wise there is no question the 6d will be a solid performer in providing fantastic files.
Apparently the Canon 80D has adopted the mk1 version of the 1DX AF system. I certainly would wait to see what real users think about that camera. I'm assuming the Image quality will be very good and as expected from a crop sensor. I'm actually contemplating on an 80d simply for it's dual pixel technology and "built in" 1.6 TC I'll also be expanding on different manufacturer bodies for different applications.
I've been using micro 4/3 camera's for family documentation and found the IQ (in good light) to be easily on par with my former 50D and even quite close to my 5dc. In fact my M43 gear performs better in high ISO's vs my older Canon gear. I think I'd be very happy with a newer Canon prosumer crop body both for family and professional documentation.
If you weren't a canon guy (and not looking for stellar video performance) I'd say for the price of a Fuji XE2 or XT10 there is much more value in those bodies and a very good selection of fast lenses (under $1000). IMO the image quality of the fuji glass $ is much nicer than similar glass in the canon world $$ These two bodies would be a big step in IQ and high iso performance than a 60D and I'll dare to say 7dmk2 as well. However the 6D with good glass will provide much better image quality and higher ISO performance with a semi crippled AF system.
If Canon does not mess up with the AF accuracy in the 80D I'd say that's a universal body to do both video and stills documentation. For a cheaper price I'd imagine the Sony A6300 would perform better in the ISO department and produce excellent files. 80D would beat it in video because of dual pixel technology but still using "behind the times" 1080 HD.
I guess my point is that there is compromises in every camera body. There's a reason why you see more and more folks having different types of camera systems to expand their tools for photography.
This day and age we seem to be wanting the package deal both in image quality, AF performance and files that hold up at least in high ISO's in the 6400 range. Seems the 6D can provide clean files at high ISO's but the flagship crop sensor 7dmk2 would struggle.
For the price I'd simply buy a 6d and learn the limitations of it's AF system. Simply add an 80D down the road for the crop factor and accurate non hunting AF in video. I'd strongly suggest trade in your 60D because it will collect dust after you compare files of the 6d. Later on don't be surprised that you will want a small form factor camera like an A7 series, fuji or M43 as you run around chasing your kids or for daily photography.
The 7D mk ii has lightning AF and tracking once you tune the AF to your style and subject types/motion. For me, it will grab near-impossible shots if I can keep the focus point on the subject. I can't use the assist points on single subjects, because whatever it is in my shooting style lets it lock on the background too often. I worked on this for months and only solved it by going to single point. The center point is magic though. I generally restrict myself to ISO1600 so I have a little room to recover shadows without making the noise worse. YMMV, but in Lightroom I get great results.
When I got my 6D, I intended it to take over portrait duties from my 5D mk iii so I could use it for sports and events. But I just had to try shooting a sports event so I'd know its limits. To my surprise and delight, the same settings and shooting style which worked on my 7D also did for the 6D. I got some amazing stuff that I would have bet the camera was not capable of. I felt totally comfortable shooting and tracking fast moving subjects in very dim light and never felt that the camera was struggling to get focus. Of course I was using center point only, but that works for me. Will I use it regularly for sports? Of course not, but if my other camera breaks on a shoot, I will swap lenses and move forward with confidence. It's way better at autofocus than its reputation indicates as long as you understand its limits.
Thanks for the additional replies, i've been contemplating the upgrade for a while now, so many different views makes it hard Renting would prob be the best solution, but prices are expensive here in the uk.
From what I have gathered when using the 6d in mediocre light you need to use the centre AF point which leaves you with 2 options?
a. Focus and recompose - But if you are doing this then the focal plane changes throwing away some of the sharpness, is this still an advantage over an aps-c sensor without having to recompose?
I don't really have any needs for a good tracking system, infact my 60d is fine for that in good light. What I do need is a reliable and accurate focus system for portraits in mediocre light, which is where the 60d lets me down. I think the other plus for me going to a 6d would be my inside lenses would change from tamron 17-50 non vc/canon 50mm 1.8 stm to the 50mm 1.8stm/Canon 85mm 1.8/canon 100mm 2.8 l/canon 70-200 f4, which is a better selection imo. Completely agree about the comments on Fuji/Sony, if I was starting thresh then i'm not sure I would be going with Canon but after investing lots in their lenses it's not really worth making the switch. In a few years I prob will pick a more portable camera, I do have the old S95 but for now i'm enjoying the larger DSLR's.
a: Using the same aperture/lens/framing on ff vs aps-c the ff would give more blur because you are closer to the subject but would also include more background? e.g more of a tree in the frame.
b. If I had no need to go wider than 1.8 on aps-c then I could match this by using 2.8 on FF in effect giving much better results because the lens has been stopped down?
a) I would say no. But, I'm a sharpness freak.
b) Yes and no. You're throwing away one of the advantages of a bigger sensor. You'll still get better colour depth and better dynamic range than if you were using the 60D.
Sorry. I can't answer these two questions with any authority. Hopefully someone else can.
The difference is where your preferences are, and what is most important to you.
If you want to shoot those kids later in life in their fast moving sports, the 70D/7DII is the go to.
If image quality is number one above all other, and you shoot landscapes, then the 6D is probably the way to go. As long as you are ok with center point for games then you are fine.
My shooting style has evolved to where I use those out AF points, and my 5D2 drives me crazy.
As far as image quality past 1600 ISO... are you printing bigger than 4x6 8x10? because here is one at 12,800 iso, and while you might see a difference in an 8x10 print, I think most people wouldn't see it or even care. This is processed in LR 5.7 from raw.
a: The need for bg blur will depend on what you want to do with your portrait photography. No doubt fast primes and FF is the way to go for that particular 'look' but if this is for your own use, then I'd say it's overkill. JMHO.
b: a Yes and No type of answer. Here is what happens to me... I can stay at a lower iso on my crop body with a wider aperture than I can for a FF due to DOF... For *Me* DOF is really important in my horse portraits. This would also hold true for your macro photography... you'll have to stop down the FF quite a bit to get the same DOF in your crop, and then you'll trade off iso to keep the right shutter speed.
While I really like the shallow dof a f2.0 50mm can give on my 5D2, the same camera drives me crazy with portraits when I use flash with it.. I like longer lenses, and my technique isn't great and 1/125 shutter on my 200mm trying to balance ambient and flash will yield blur in the results *for Me*. I can use 1/250 all day long with my 7D2/200mm and my quality is not at issue. So then you get into issues like, do I really want to carry around a tripod for portraits or ? Trade offs for everything. If you are doing natural light only, then this may not be an issue for you.. and you go back to what is most important *For You*.
The kids are still toddlers so won't be doing sports for a while, tbh the 60d image quality is very good at lower ISO's and whilst improvements in IQ are always important I could probably manage without huge ISO improvements IF I had a reliable autofocus system. Doesn't need to be good at tracking or even that many points, just reliable and accurate in low light. Although I think that's one of the problems, I know the 7d/70d has a 'better' af system but im not sure how much better it is for my needs, is every focus point likely to be on par with the 6d's central one? Previously my main interests were macro and landscapes but I think over the next few years that will take a back seat to family photo's due to lack of time.
I often use ISO 100-1600 but rarely go past that. I print lots of A4 size family shots, my landscape photo's are normally around 20x16 but at base ISO so have always turned out well. Macro's I never print. That's an excellent shot, impressive for ISO 12800 but tbh it's a lot more noise than I would be happy with. Outside i'll almost always use natural light for macro and portraits, but inside I'll normally bounce a flash of the ceiling or occasionally shoot through an umbrella.
Not sure why you aren't interested in tracking. I have kids aged 3,6,&9 and they never hold still so tracking is very important.
If you want FF with good AF on the outer points, then get a 5D3 or wait for a 6D2. Waiting for the 5D4 or 5Dx or whatever they call the 5D3 replacement will make the 5D3 price drop. Still I would rather take a crop image at ISO 200 using a flash than a ISO 25K on FF with natural light so what are your expectations?


Today, Teignbridge unveiled two new guides to help communities and builders provide more custom and self build homes, produced with support from the Right to Build Task Force.
Designed specifically for community groups and neighbourhood planning groups, "A guide to delivering custom and self build housing developments in your community" will help residents, parish and town councils and community land trusts comprehend how communities can go about custom and self build housing and the role that the Neighbourhood Plan can play in bringing them forward. This provides greater choice, and supports housing diversity to reflect local needs, beyond what the open market delivers.
The second guide helps landowners and building firms understand opportunities presented by self and custom build. "How the private sector can get involved in delivering more custom build homes in Teignbridge" explains the benefits of custom and self build homes by reducing development risk and giving people more choice in the housing market. The guide shows private sector builders, developers, landowners and planning professionals that custom and self build is a viable, profitable housing option, and can be a key route that works for small-and-medium enterprise companies.
"These Teignbridge handbooks were written by custom and self build experts from the Right to Build Task Force. They show how our communities can take control and provide the homes they need for local people with custom and self build.
"Both guides highlight a new way of delivering local and affordable homes. Local community groups, parish and town councils, landowners and building firms can now really get to grips with these new ways of helping people unlock their own front door in much-needed local homes.
"These Teignbridge handbooks were written by the Right to Build Task Force's experts, drawing on their experiences across the UK. They're an invaluable source of information for anyone looking to diversify housing that can be used by councils and other stakeholders working to create housing choice locally.
"The private sector guide supports developers and enablers working to meet local need and speed-up the delivery of a diverse range of homes. This provides an additional route to housing where more plots can be consented for custom and self build. For example, the guide could help farmers diversify and manage development on their land.
"The communities guide is a core text for neighbourhood planning and community groups – that provides a greater understanding of the benefits and challenges of creating self build opportunities locally.
"Carpenter Oak and Teignbridge District Council are a driving force behind custom build, a new opportunity in the housing market to enable self and custom builders with the confidence and choice to design their home. This is a refreshing approach to our standard housing model in the UK.


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Sivasangari to play in two PSA tourneys each month from March 2023: Maniam
December 14, 2022 by Read Sector
KUALA LUMPUR: National player S. Sivasangari (pix) is expected to feature in at least two Professional Squash Association (PSA) World Tour tournaments every month from next March, said Squash Racquets Association of Malaysia (SRAM) director Major (Rtd) S. Maniam.
He said the 23-year-old needs sufficient playing time to regain her fitness after being involved in a road accident in June, adding that she also needs to get back into the groove as she has been listed to lead the country's charge in the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China next September.
"She started playing squash three weeks ago but is still not at the same level as she was prior to the accident as she still suffers from a stiff neck, which will take some time to go away. I dare say she's 70 per cent healthy.
"Next month (January), she is likely to compete in her first tournament since the accident, representing Cornell University in the College Squash Association (CSA) national Collegiate Individual Championships in the United States," he said when contacted by Bernama.
Maniam, however, said that Sivasangari, who will return to the United States tomorrow (Dec 14), would continue to undergo physiotherapy at the university so that she can fully recover and come back stronger.
He said that world number 19 Sivasangari, who trains under coach David Palmer at Cornell University, was on the right track to return to action next year.
"Although her rehabilitation is over, she still needs to undergo physiotherapy to loosen her neck tissues and muscles (because) as I said, it's a slow process, but I believe in a month she will be okay," he said.
Sivasangari, who sustained head injuries in an accident at the Maju Expressway at 3.46 am on June 26, was a passenger of a vehicle that was 90 per cent razed after colliding with a one-tonne lorry.-Bernama
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Q: How to make a Copy of a Project/Solution in Microsoft Visual Studio 2012? As title states: How to make a Copy of a Project/Solution in Microsoft Visual Studio 2012?
It is such a simple option, and it seems to be unavailable.

A: Here is the good news: If you have Blend for Visual Studio 2012 installed, which came with my Microsoft Visual Studio 2012 Professional installation, then you can do the following:

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*Save the project in Microsoft Visual Studio 2012.

*Open Blend for Visual Studio 2012.

*Open the project you are working on.

*Go to File > Save Copy of Project

*Open copy of project in Microsoft Visual Studio 2012.

And here is your new copy. A few remarks:

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*The copy function does act like a Clean Build though, so keep in mind that you need to rebuild everything.

*Also make sure that you select the correct Configuration in Microsoft Visual studio 2012 again.

*You will still need to remove the project itself in Microsoft Visual Studio 2012.

A: What I've found to work so far, assume you have a solution folder structure like so:
mysolution
    mysolution
    mysolution.sln

You then copy (literally Ctrl+C & Ctrl-V) everything so it looks like this:
mysolution
    mysolution
    mysolution-copy
    mysolution.sln
    mysolution-copy.sln

Open file mysolution-copy.sln with a text editor and replace "mysolution\mysolution.vbproj" with "mysolution-copy\mysolution.vbproj"
Then open mysolution-copy.sln file with  Visual Studio and build it...now it should all work again.

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Breaking News... There is a large group of protesters leaving Carrefour, Port-au-Prince Haiti, Sunday, and they are heading towards the National Palace to ask President Jovenel Moise to step down according to a radio station in the capital.
One protester in the streets said they are ready to put barricades in the streets and interrupt daily life in Haiti unless president Jovenel steps down.
Update: According to the latest news reports, these protesters were faces with tear gas in the area of Bicentenaire. There are reports that a couple of street protesters were wounded by gunshots by police.


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Review: Tall Tales from the Badlands
John Lees | June 30, 2011 | 0 Comments
The subject of today's review is Tall Tales from the Badlands, a Western anthology written by brothers Sean and Seamus Kevin Fahey and drawn by a variety of artists. I've already spoken of my love for Westerns in earlier reviews, so I'm always happy to read more comics within the genre. This isn't the first anthology I've reviewed for this site either, but what sets this particular one apart is that, rather than each story being by a different person, it is a collection of individual stories shared out between the same writing duo, with Sean writing three and Kevin writing the remaining two. Does this unity of vision bring with it a consistency of quality that anthologies can often lack?
The anthology starts off promisingly, with Sean Fahey providing a cracking short story called Thicker than Water, aided by Lisandro Estherren on art. Estherren's art is sparse, with heavy blacks abstracting much of the detail of individual characters. But it works, with these shadowy figures placed against beautifully-rendered locations, with the combined effect creating an evocative sense of a near-mythic wilderness. The sharp, simple art is the ideal compliment to Fahey's script, equally sharp and simple. You get a sense of a much larger story in the backdrop, but Fahey grinds it down to the bare bones here, the story of a retired bandit forced to sell out his old partner to save his brother's life whizzing by like a machine while still feeling complete and satisfying. In a short space of time, we quickly come to care for Nathan Miller, who feels fully-realised with a story we'll only get the briefest glimpse of. A gut-punch of an ending cements Thicker than Water as a high-point from which to launch the anthology.
It's a shame then that this high-point is followed by arguably the low-point of the anthology. The set-up of Abigail sounds engaging – a housewife must protect her home and her children from invaders in her husband's absence – and the writing of Seamus Kevin Fahey is solid enough. But the art of Jose Holder really lets the side down in this one. The early pages showcase some great visuals, with Holder skilfully portraying both the intimacy of private outpourings of emotion and the epic scope of an Old West landscape. But once we get into the action of the story, everything begins to fall apart. With cramped, muddled panel layouts and characters becoming indistinguishable from one another, even after multiple readings it's hard to follow exactly what is going on in the main body of the piece. As a result, much of the tension and sense of peril Fahey builds up with his script is dissipated under a cloud of confusion. But on the plus side, the last panel is a showstopper.
J.C. Grande is quite a prolific artist on the indie comics scene. I wasn't aware of him before I started doing these reviews, but since I have, his name has popped upon quite a few of the projects that have been sent my way, most notably in Jamie Gambell's quality horror comic Omnitarium. Grande is clearly a hard-working guy, and I hope that pays off with increased recognition in the near future. The story he illustrates in this anthology, The Runt, is perhaps the best showcase I've seen of his work so far. He's left to do most of the heavy-lifting with the storytelling, as much of Sean Fahey's script is devoid of dialogue, focusing on a grizzled old dog caring for the body of his recently-deceased master. Grande more than rises to the challenge, delivering crisp, stylised art that suffers from none of the lack of clarity that sometimes troubled Omnitarium. This story was always going to soar or sink based on how effectively the art could humanise the dog and make us feel sympathy for him, and thankfully Grande is up to the task. Fahey effectively wraps the tale up with another emotional kick in the nuts, but it is the art that truly makes this story work.
A Thousand Deaths
Impressive art is also brought to the table in the next story, A Thousand Deaths, this time by Juam Romera. Romera's character designs are reminiscent of the work Gabriel Ba and Fabio Moon provided for Casanova, with the unusual body shapes creating a kind of fluidity that enhances the sense of motion on the page. Seamus Kevin Fahey is once more on writing duties for this tale of a fatalistic gunslinger, but unlike with Abigail, here the art compliments his work. The result is a story that's up there with Thicker than Water in contention for best of the bunch. The writing here is a masterful exercisein misdirection. Through the detached narration of our protagonist, we are drawn into the drama of the moment and the psyche of the character. It makes for a compelling experience. But once you are greeted with another well-calculated twist ending, I'd recommend going back to the start and rereading. You'll get a totally different experience from the same narration, the whole drama unfolding in a different light, and even the title taking on fresh significance. Expert storytelling.
Sean Fahey takes the reins again for the final tale in the collection, Easy Livin'. Here, we follow the exploits of a lone trapper carving out a living on the American frontier and that's about it. The story isn't bad by any means: I get where Fahey was going with it, it makes a clever point, and after the onslaught of grim misery we'd been subjected to up until this point it was quite nice to end with a more upbeat tale. But with the other stories built around such clever twists or powerful closing moments, I read through Easy Livin' waiting for something to happen, and it never did. Thankfully, we're once again treated to some lovely art, this time by Borch Pena. With a story that is built almost entirely around the wonder and romanticism of a trapper's life on the frontier, it is essential that the visuals give us a stirring sense of place. Mission accomplished on this front, as Pena brings a variety of locations convincingly to life, really giving us a sense of this world. As a final note about the art through the anthology in general, I'd like to remark that the absence of color was never really felt for me. The art – for the most part – is beautiful and effective in black-and-white.
The issue of some stories being better than others is still here in this anthology, as I imagine it is in just about all anthologies produced. But with the brothers Fahey collaborating on the whole anthology between them, the stories contained within feel a lot more like they're part of the same world than, say, 8: A Steampunk Anthology. This is a harsh, morally strained world, where happiness is hard-fought, and often in peril, and both the Fahey brothers excel at bringing that world to life in Tall Tales from the Badlands, thanks largely to the contributions of a talented crop of artists. Definitely worth a look.
Writers: Sean Fahey, Seamus Kevin Fahey
Artists: Lissandro Estherren, Jose Holder, J.C. Grande, Juan Romera, Borja "Borch" Pena
Letterer: Dave Davis
Cover Artist: Juan Romero
Title Design: Adam Pruett
Editor: Dave Davis
Publisher: Blackjack Press
SYNOPSIS: Volume One. Some of the most exciting emerging talent in comics come together to tell five tall tales of the American West.
ISSUE OVERVIEW:
A Thousand Deaths." An aging gunslinger struggles with his fear of the inevitable. Thicker Than Water." After turning his partner in to the Pinkertons, in order to save his brother's life, a remorseful bank robber pays a visit to the man he betrayed and learns the true meaning of family.
Abigail." Isolated and alone after her husband joins a posse to capture a band of murderers, an unusually resourceful frontier woman taps into her most base maternal instincts in order to protect her children from a brutal home invasion.
The Runt." A scrappy, weathered old dog gives new meaning to the phrase Man's Best Friend, when he is left to defend his fallen master from a series of blood thirsty scavengers.
Easy Livin'." written by Sean Fahey, art by Borja Borch Pena. A good natured slice of frontier life piece honoring the adventurous spirit and tireless work ethic of the trappers and mountain men that succeeded in opening up the American West, in the face of endless challenges and constant hardship.
Tall Tales from the Badlands is available in print for $2.50 from IndyPlanet, and digitally for $0.99 from DriveThruComics, Wowio and MyDigitalComics.
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Tags: Adam Pruett, anthology, Blackjack Press, Borja Pena, comics, creator-owned, Dave Davis, J.C. Grande, Jose Holder, Juan Romera, Juan Romero, Lissandro Estherren, review, Seamus Kevin Fahey, Sean Fahey, Tall Tales From The Badlands, western
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Astor San Telmo is the third Astor in which we worked at for TGLT after Astor Palermo and Astor Núñez.
The branding continues the line of its predecessors, but in this case we decided to make a blend between the modern Astor and the classic neighborhood by definition of Buenos Aires.
Astor San Telmo is a landmark in the city, with a huge conceptual work and pieces development.
We worked on branding, brochure, sales folder, unit plants, website, fencing, showroom, launch campaign and sales campaign, social media pieces.


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Ford-Werke GmbH Implements Infor SCE and Technology Applications in the Cloud Across Europe
United States – January 11, 2017, 09:00 AM
Infor, a leading provider of beautiful business applications specialized by industry and built for the cloud, today announced that the automotive manufacturer Ford is implementing Infor SCE (Infor's flagship warehouse management solution), in seven European countries. Infor's cloud-based software will automate the process of transferring goods at Ford's ten cross-docking centers (called ODCs at Ford), thus enabling a more efficient use of personnel and resources. Since the solution is not implemented in a traditional on-premise manner on Ford-owned servers, its external partners can also conveniently and securely access the system.
Ford operates its European cross-docking centers (ODCs) in Germany, Italy, France, Spain, the Czech Republic, Hungary and the United Kingdom. In these warehouses, such as Cologne or Saarlouis, hundreds of truck deliveries are serviced daily, and only within one and a half days, by the local logistics service provider to ensure consistent production supply. The workflows in the warehouses must be perfectly coordinated, as the supply of parts are transported just-in-time to Ford's final assemblies. The parts are supposed to be stored for no longer than half a day in the buffer stocks that are placed circularly around the production lines, so-called "marketplaces". After that they are assembled just in sequence.
All ODC processes are to be fully digitalized. Infor SCE will receive advanced shipping notes that announce projected deliveries including their scheduling and quantity. Shippers are notified about the unloading point and the respective time slots. Upon reception, all delivery notes are scanned and tendered through cross-docking processes in accordance with the delivery plan. Larger transport volumes for different final assemblies are divided into several assigned staging zones for shipping preparation.
Damaged pallets or handling units are also digitally reported in the Infor warehouse management system in the returns process. Damage must be documented photographically during goods receipt and sent to the supplier for the purpose of complaint resolution by means of an electronic workflow in order to trigger a direct subsequent delivery.
Consistent scanning processes in these centers enable fast and accurate parts handling, largely without interim storage. From the staging zones in the dispatch, scanner-supported loading is carried out at the loading station electronically assigned to the forwarder. With dispatch notification, Infor SCE notifies the final assembly plant about the incoming consignment.
With this optimized overall process, the software also increases transparency in the supply chain. Ford can track the order fulfillment in real-time and thus respond proactively to potential supply bottlenecks.
The warehouse management system makes staff deployment more efficient for service providers too. Standardized processes help employees of newly found providers quickly familiarize themselves with the solution. Since the software is to be used in all ODCs, processes and KPIs can be measured, monitored, benchmarked, and optimized across all locations.
"The automotive industry is in a state of change. Now it is important to further optimize the margin situation for the current car models in order to prepare for future developments in electronic mobility," says Michael Weidel, Director of Supply Chain Management at Infor for the DACH region. "It is therefore essential that car manufacturers efficiently integrate their suppliers and logistics service providers into logistics networks to gain further efficiency and alignment in the supply chain. Cloud applications such as Infor SCE enable this collaboration. Ford will soon be able to make the processes at its cross-docking centers across Europe more efficient, cost-effective and transparent."


Can an outsider tell meaningful stories of identity and culture? Museums in Strange Places has an ambitious mission: to visit a new country, region, or state every season and discover its culture and unique identity by visiting museums. In this session, I will discuss how I explored the museums of Iceland and Maryland through podcasting and what lessons I learned along the way about interviewing people with different backgrounds (and varying levels of English), building an international podcast audience, and avoiding stereotypes when podcasting in exotic places.


Vernon Vipers' netminder Blake Voth reaches back for a loose puck before the Merritt Centennials' Chad Brears can get to it in B.C. Hockey League play Friday night at Nicola Valley Arena. The Cents rallied with four unanswered goals to earn a 4-3 overtime win.
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Diva's Daily Dirt: Rihanna Gears Up For Half Time Show With New Teaser
Written By: Dominique Da Diva
The countdown is on as Rihanna gears up to return to one of the biggest stages in the world! Apple Music just dropped a 30-second teaser for Rihanna Navy.
With less than a month left, reports say the 'Needed Me' singer has admitted that she's a bit nervous about the gig.
"The Super Bowl is one of the biggest stages in the world, it's an entertainer's dream to be on a stage like that," she told ET. "But it's nerve-racking. You want to get it right. You know, everybody's watching. And they're rooting for you. And I want to get it right."
In promotion for her halftime performance, the billionaire music and fashion mogul launched a limited edition Savage x Fenty football- themed 'Game Day' capsule that included hoodies, varsity jerseys, sweatpants, boxers, tube tops, and bandanas.
Now will we get new music after the big show on February 12th? We're not so sure about that! But hey, it's been six years so we will take whatever we can get!
Diva's Daily Dirt: Rihanna Gears Up For Half Time Show With New Teaser was originally published on blackamericaweb.com


LEARN HOW TO INTERCEPT AN INTERCEPTION AT THE 2019 REAL ESTATE WIRE FRAUD SEMINAR.
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The Food and Health Bureau, joining forces with the Social Welfare Department and the Hospital Authority (HA), launched a two-year Dementia Community Support Scheme (the pilot scheme) in February 2017 to provide support services to elderly persons with mild or moderate dementia and their carers through a medical-social collaboration model at 20 district elderly community centres (DECCs) and 4 HA Clusters. DECCs will arrange activities and services for participants according to their individual care plans and individual needs with a view to enhancing/ improving their cognitive functions, knowledge of home safety, ability of self-care, physical functioning, social skills, and alleviate carers' burden etc. The pilot scheme will be regularised in February 2019 and expanded to all 41 DECCs and 7 HA clusters in the territory within 2019-20.


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In a paper posted Cancer, researchers show that the technique completely destroyed liver cancer tumors in rabbits. There were no side effects noted. However, some healthy liver tissue within 2-5 millimeters of the tumors sustained heat damage due to nanotube leakage from the tumor.
Curley estimates that a clinical trial is at least three to four years away.
Curley conducted the research at M. D. Anderson in collaboration with nanotechnology experts at Rice University and with Erie, Pennsylvania, entrepreneur John Kanzius of ThermMed LLC, who invented the experimental radiofrequency generator used in the experiments. Kanzius is a cancer survivor and former radio station owner whose insights into the potential of targeted radio waves inspired this line of research.
At Rice, the work was begun by Nobel laureate Richard Smalley, several months before his untimely death from cancer in October 2005. Smalley was the founder of Rice's Carbon Nanotechnology Laboratory and one of the world's foremost experts on carbon nanotubes. He shared the Nobel Prize for the 1985 discovery of fullerenes, the family of carbon molecules that includes nanotubes. His research in 2005 was concentrated largely on the radiofrequency cancer research project.
Rice materials scientist professor Boris Yakobson, Ph.D., a co-author on the paper, recalled meeting with Smalley in his hospital room at M. D. Anderson five days before his death.
"He looked very ill, breathing heavily through the oxygen mask, but all he wanted to do was talk about the physics of this very phenomenon," Yakobson said. "Oblivious of his ebbing health, Rick was focused in the future. He had told Congress in 1999 that nanotechnology would help revolutionize cancer treatment, and he was a scientist wanting to know whether this technology might be one of the things that would make that possible."
In the liver cancer experiment, a solution of single-walled carbon nanotubes was injected directly into the tumors. Four treated rabbits were then exposed to two minutes of radiofrequency treatment, resulting in thermal destruction of their tumors.
"I'm humbled by the results of this research," says Kanzius. "I realize it's early in the race, but Dr. Curley and his team have moved on this carefully with utmost speed. I look forward to continuing to work with them and hopefully to watching the first person be treated with this procedure. The race isn't over but it needs to be taken to the finish line."
An invasive technique known as radio frequency ablation is used to treat some malignant tumors, the authors note. It requires insertion of needle electrodes directly into the tumors. ncomplete tumor destruction occurs in 5 to 40 percent of cases, normal tissue is damaged and complications arise in 10 percent of patients who suffer such damage. Radiofrequency ablation is limited to liver, kidney, breast, lung and bone cancers.
The research was supported by an American Association of Cancer Research Littlefield Grant, NASA and the Houston-based Alliance for NanoHealth, the National Science Foundation, the Center for Biological and Environmental Nanotechnology and the Fulbright Foundation.
Co-authors with Curley, Smalley, Kanzius and Yakobson are first authors Christopher J. Gannon, M.D., also of M. D. Anderson's Department of Surgical Oncology, and Paul Cherukuri, Ph.D. of Rice's Carbon Nanotechnology Laboratory and Department of Chemistry; Carter Kittrell, Ph.D., R. Bruce Weisman, Ph.D., Matteo Pasquali, Ph.D., and Howard K. Schmidt, Ph.D., all of Rice; and Laurent Cognet, Ph.D., of Rice and the Centre de Physique Moléculaire Optique et Hertzienne, Université Bordeaux, France.


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By Guest Blogger on June 9th, 2017
This is the twelfth post in a series by former FLVS student Makaila, a model, author, and student advocate.
Hey FLVS teens! As you look ahead to your final year(s) of high school, the next couple of years may seem challenging. You may spend most of your time focusing on studying or on making straight As. It can be a challenge, and some days it can seem impossible.
I can assure you – it's possible and you can do it (and if worse comes to worst, then a few Bs or even Cs may not be the end of the world).
So, what's the next step? College.
It may seem so far away, and that's what I thought in high school too. But it's not. It is way closer than you think.
Before you know it, you'll be going on college tours (try to schedule a few this summer!) and getting merchandise from schools you may not even attend in the end. I know I did. I only went on one college tour, and that was to Florida State. Turns out I wouldn't get into Florida State, so here I am to this very day with shirts, hats, and mugs that I refuse to use. Continue reading
The Beauty of Letting Go
By Caroline Lyles on March 7th, 2017
Do you order the same exact dish from your favorite restaurant every single time? Do you listen to the same music or watch the same movies? Yep, that was me – same dish, same style of dress in multiple colors, and 20 bottles of nail polish in similar shades of pink.
Yes, I was in the dreaded comfort zone, and loving every minute of it. But as wonderful and safe as comfort zones are, they can also be dangerous.
If we stay in our comfort zones for too long, we fail to grow – both personally and professionally – which is never a good thing.
A totally unexpected thing happened this past October. Continue reading
FLVS Full Time Class of 2016: Emma Cahoon
By Guest Blogger on July 6th, 2016
This article was originally written and published in the FLVS student newspaper, News in a Click.
When Emma Cahoon first logged onto Florida Virtual School as a freshman, she was "amazed by the course opportunities."
Now a graduate of FLVS Full Time, Cahoon clearly took advantage of the unique course offerings that FLVS provides with a schedule that consisted of five AP Classes and resulted in a diploma with 5 and ½ extra credits.
Cahoon plans to attend the University of Florida in the fall, and credits her success to the flexibility of FLVS. "I applied to 16 schools, which is a large time commitment," said Cahoon. "I wouldn't have been able to do that without FLVS." Continue reading
FLVS Full Time Class of 2016: Bridget Forster
By Guest Blogger on June 28th, 2016
FLVS Full Time Senior Class President, Bridget Forster, had a senior year that consisted of international tennis competitions and receiving the prestigious Wendy's Heisman Scholarship Award, all while maintaining her 4.0 GPA.
Forster, an internationally ranked tennis player, said that she is thankful to FLVS for giving her the opportunity to live her dream of traveling as a competitive tennis player.
Because of the flexibility of FLVS, Bridget was able to follow an extensive training regimen while traveling around the world. "My favorite memory academically is definitely the teachers I got to work with," said Forster. "I had a hectic schedule as a tennis player and I had the most understanding teachers who were so kind and helpful." Continue reading
FLVS Student Succeeds Online and On the Ice
At FLVS, teachers and staff often act like proud parents, sharing the stories of exceptional students who take online courses.
Without a doubt, Cailey Weaver is one of those students. She is a talented and dedicated figure skater, who has already won numerous medals and awards in the United States — and she's only a high school senior.
Weaver began skating at the age of two, when her mother put her into the sport. As the years went on, she enjoyed the creative aspect of figure skating, and with some help from her coach, eventually convinced her mom to let her compete. Continue reading
Are We Teaching Girls to Fear Failure?
By Guest Blogger on March 14th, 2016
March is Women's History month, so what better time than now to ask a very important question:
Are we teaching our girls to fear failure?
Several months ago, my colleague Amy who teaches French for Florida Virtual School sent me an article on this very topic.
Of course Amy knew how passionate I am about fostering a growth mindset in all of our students, but when she sent me this article, the idea that maybe we need to look deeper into what we are teaching our girls really lit a fire inside me.
We have been researching the idea that we are teaching our girls to fear failure ever since – and the research is hard-hitting, significant, and extremely eye-opening. Continue reading
Meet FLVS Student Zac
By Guest Blogger on September 11th, 2015
Meet Florida Virtual School student Zac Pullam.
Zac has been with FLVS since the summer of 2014. He is a homeschool student, although he takes a pretty full load of classes with FLVS.
In January of 2013, Zachary and I (his mom) headed out to Hollywood for him to pursue his dream of becoming an actor – a decision his dad and I made together. We had the support of our community and his teachers, as well as his principal.
We withdrew him from his current elementary school in Tallahassee and began to homeschool him while in CA. We were there through June, then returned home to Florida for a few weeks. Continue reading
Students Need Champions
By Guest Blogger on August 26th, 2015
August 26th is "Women's Equality Day," so what better time than today to reflect back on the women who have made a difference in this world.
For me, a very special woman comes to mind. She was a teacher from Texas who changed so many lives and affected so many other teachers and students. Her name was Rita Pierson. And though I never met her, listening to her talk about teaching and learning provided me with the foundation I try to base my work on every day.
Mrs. Pierson gave a Ted Talk back in May 2013 that now has almost 5 million views. In her talk she shared some of the best advice I've ever heard about teaching. Here are just some of the beautiful words Rita shared with us and just a few reasons why she is a woman I admire greatly.
Meet FLVS Student Kayla
Kayla loved school.
She loved her teachers.
She loved her friends.
However, she really struggled with staying focused and was morally disappointed by the various distractions at her public school. She wanted to do more, see more, accomplish more – and she did.
Kayla researched Florida Virtual School, made phone calls, and spoke with her Dad and I about doing FLVS from home for her junior year of high school. Continue reading
FLVS Student Studies Sea Turtle Hatchlings
By Guest Blogger on July 22nd, 2015
It's 11:00 pm and the moon is shining brightly in the nighttime sky over the south Florida coastline.
A large sea turtle races against time as she climbs the beach's slopes to find the perfect nesting site. After an hour, she finds it and begins to dig a deep nest and lay her eggs. In the end, only one sea turtle out of a thousand hatchlings will survive to adulthood.
Loggerhead sea turtles are an endangered species threatened by predators, pollution, poaching, and habitat degradation. Last year, I decided to look at sea turtle hatches because of their importance in the marine life cycle. A factor that negatively affects the sea turtle's nesting habitat is beach erosion. Continue reading
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