HOI-MEA has introduced a line of Palm Tree camouflage solution which is a base station that integrates the antenna mounting and the eco-friendly exposure. The specs of the Palm Tree entail: more branches, fuller foliage, more realistic palm covering the entire length of the "trunk", and more antennas bearings.
Palm Trunk: The Palm Tree trunks consist of a conical steel plate composed of several parts fitted together. The number of parts is determined by the required height. The covering material of the trunk is resistant to ultra-violet rays and weather dynamics and is very similar to the natural palm tree bark. A more natural display is attained via the addition of the extra branches.
Branches: The Palm Tree branches are composed of fiberglass plastic section with different lengths achieving the tapered appearance of the natural palm branches. Plastic leaves are added to the branches simulating actual foliage; and all the plastic materials are UV stabilized. The use of the plastic and fiberglass materials for palm leaves and branches ensures the excellent RF propagation.
Foliage: Depending on the site configuration, the antennas are installed at the top of a steel pipe or on special galvanized arms. The arrangement of the foliage entirely conceals the panel antennas.
Feeder Cables: The feeder cables are installed inside the "trunk" with the suitable accessories.
Operational wind speed is 3-sec gust speed 110 km/hr.
Available heights are 25, 30, 35, 40m and 45m with polygonal 16-sided overlap connections.
The Load Capacity is 6 GSM antennas on the top and 4 MWs (0.6m diameter) just below the fronds.
The Materials used are mild steel (S235j0, A36) and high tensile (S355j0).


fanjita i know ur a bussy man but if u can email me a good gba emulator with the bios thats work for the psp v2.0 using the eloader for it becuz i get so frustrated and i dont know what to do. i shure hope u can help me with this please im begging u nice day.
fanjita i know your leaving but for last time do me a big favour please if you dont mind and make me a pandoras battery i'v got the recomended to make a pandora coz i cant get access to another psp with homebrew.
Hi! This is harris...I have got a fat psp with v3.03 and my umd drive is faulty This means that I need to use a pandora etc to downgrade it. I live in glasgow so I was thinking of asking u to kindly do this for me. What things will I have to send? pLz plz reply asap and will really appreciate it if u can kindly do this 4 me for free ..But plz reply and let me know asap. Plz plz plz I beg u to do this for me plz pzl..
Fanjita can you please answer this one question for me. Does Devhook work on 3.03hen. I beg you please tell me.
I`m and all world of psp fan`s respect you. Please try to broke the ps3 firmware, all ps3 fans of the world are waiting for your answer! Who else can do that?
p.s. Please don`t joke about the errors in the text.
Im glad to hear about the kid, even if that was several entries back. Congratulations. Im here though regarding the current loss of Dark Alex in the PSP world. It may be insulting to some and just strange to others, but I don't mean to affect anyone with the question I'm about to ask. Will you or anyone else on the Noobz team take Alex's place or continue his unfinished work since he can not?
And one more thing, is it possible to teach someone what he did?
fanjita, would there be any way to configure the 3.5 downgrader to work with ver. 3.11, couse I dont want to be stuck on an OE firmware if 3.4 oe is going to be the latest.
Hey Fanjita I heard this wicked rumor that you had the 3.52 downgrader but ure waiting a month this true?
i think you should not quite, now psp exist as a luxury on the world especially in china, rather than a game machine. most chinese people work hard for one month, and yet they still can not afford one. the condition in students are even worse. but as a old player i know how much they want to play psp. but we just can not afford. in china most people are real player their only wish is to play the game which they want.
Though this comment may or may not be a bit off topic, none the less it is still very important. For those of you still looking for lumines to downgrade your psps (though you could use Pandora's battery)i have legally obtained lumines eboots UK,Jp,NA that can be used to downgrade. Simply Put the designated folder into mso/psp/game/ULXXXXXXX. Though i am not entirely sure where to upload these files to the public (if someone could tell me that would be great) email me and i will send them to you. Or if someone could point me somewhere else where i could upload that'd be great thanks. Though many of you may not believe i guarantee you (i swear on my psp)that it will 100% work for the downgrader and i am making a plea to help keep the hombrew scene alive for the rest of us, and i hove that in dew time the worl will know ........and people will no longer wait to get their hands on an unpatched lumines version thanks once again.Fanjita i know you are a busy man but if you could email me that would be helpful.
Hey man. I myself no longer have a PSP (Been a couple of years) but I would like to say thank you for all that you did for the Homebrew scene. Back when it was just you and your Eloader you were the best.
myWLAN "switch" dont work, can i get it to work any other way?
Hi! I tried to register on Noobz! Forum but when i click on register appear this error "The letters you typed don't match the letters that were shown in the picture. ". Sorry but i didn't find any other way to communicate this problem because all the e-mail address were hidden.


Explosion rocks nuclear plant at Fukushima: Injuries, plumes of smoke, walls collapsed. Japan declared states of emergency for five nuclear reactors at two power plants after the units lost cooling ability in the aftermath of Friday's powerful earthquake.
March 13. Japan says second nuclear plant blast possible, but reactor will withstand blast as in the first explosion.
The BradBlog is posting continuous updates from around the web.
Opening this as a new article, picking up from the much UPDATED last one, as to the explosion at the Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan. Latest UPDATES, beginning with the EXPLOSION, now posted at bottom of this article.
TOKYO (MarketWatch) — Smoke or steam was seen around Tokyo Electric Power Co.'s Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant Saturday, according to Japanese broadcaster NHK. Several worders were reported injured at the plant, NHK said, adding that the exact cause of the emission was unknown. NHK reported an explosion was heard about 10 minutes before the white cloud appeared around the plant. Japanese media earlier Saturday warned that a meltdown was possible or may be already occurring at plant, after Friday's 8.9-magnitude earthquake and tsunami struck Japan's northeast coast and damaged the reactor's cooling system.
3/12 2:05am PT: Better video and commentary now from BBC here, but it doesn't seem to be embeddable, so you'll have to go to the link to look at it.
The hope is that because the nuclear process had been shut down — even as officials have been unable to properly cool the plant — the nuclear process is unlikely to have restarted.
3/12 2:12am PT: VOA's Steve Herman, on the ground in Fukushima, says the evacuation radius around the plant has been expanded to 20km. It had originally been 3km, before being widened to 10km. And now 20km.
A meltdown occurs when the control rods fail to contain the neutron emission and the heat levels inside the reactor thus rise to a point that the fuel itself melts, generally temperatures in excess of 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit, causing uncontrolled radiation-generating reactions and making approaching the reactor incredibly hazardous. A meltdown does not necessarily mean a nuclear disaster. As long as the reactor core, which is specifically designed to contain high levels of heat, pressure and radiation, remains intact, the melted fuel can be dealt with. If the core breaches but the containment facility built around the core remains intact, the melted fuel can still be dealt with — typically entombed within specialized concrete — but the cost and difficulty of such containment increases exponentially.However, the earthquake in Japan, in addition to damaging the ability of the control rods to regulate the fuel — and the reactor's coolant system — appears to have damaged the containment facility, and the explosion almost certainly did.
The explosion at the reactor is certain to rattle confidence in nuclear power in Japan, victim of the only nuclear weapon explosions and where people have long been sensitized to the dangers of radioactive releases. In the United States, it will deal a severe blow to advocates of a nuclear power renaissance.
Of course, didn't they also say the BP oil spill would "deal a severe blow to advocates" of off-shore drilling?
3/12 3:28am PT: Expert on Fox "News", Joe Cirincione of Ploughshares Fund, when asked what makes this the "second worst nuclear disaster in history", answers: "Three Miles Island never got to this phase. We're much closer to meltdown than we were at Three Mile Island." Goes on to compare to Chernobyl, like so many others late tonight.
Blast was caused by accumulated hydrogen combined with oxygen in the space between container and outer structure. No damage to container.
Until then, follow these folks who are on the ground near Fukushima: VOA's @W7VOA, IDG's @martyn_williams, WaPo's @chicoharlan, AP's @hiroko_nakamura.
We've been updating this item all day and night — having started the earlier this afternoon — as events have developed…See bottom for latest updates through the EXPLOSION which has 3/12/11 1am PT.
* * * This now deserves its own item — as I've feared it has since last night's cryptic official comments — so I've broken off the UPDATES from the previous item, concerning the nuclear emergency declared at Fukushima in the wake of last night's earthquake and tsunami in Japan to this item, dedicated to the nuke issues.
We may be learning exactly that tonight, as radiation levels are reported to be 1000 times normal levels; "emergency" declarations now exist for two plants — Fukushima Daiichi plant on east coast, 200 miles north of Tokyo and the Fukushima Daiichi complex — with a total of five reactors said to be at risk; evacuations around the plants have been expanded to 10km; and, as one of the experts has said (and several others have concurred), "the possibility of some sort of core meltdown" exists.
If there was nothing to worry about here, it seems that officials would be saying that over and over. They are not.
So, the original UPDATES to the earlier item, and the additional ones we've added throughout the day, all follow below — with new UPDATES, and what seems to be the increasingly bad news, including two nuclear experts who have just appeared on Rachel Maddow moments ago saying the more they hear, the less assured they are that things are safe — all added to the bottom of the article, where we'll continue to update as warranted.
We're also continue to tweet quick updates and links via: @TheBradBlog.
Tokyo (CNN) — A mammoth earthquake and subsequent tsunami may have caused radioactive material to leak from an atomic power plant in northeast Japan, a major electric company said Saturday, according to a news agency report.Citing the Tokyo Electric Power Co., Japan's Kyodo News Agency said that radioactive substances may have seeped out of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear reactor, about 160 miles (260 kilometers) north of Tokyo. Earlier, the agency had reported that authorities may purposefully release radioactive vapor to alleviate pressure at the power plant.
Radiation levels measured at a monitoring post near the plant's main gate are more than eight times above normal, Japan's nuclear safety agency said, according to Kyodo.
The government said earlier that it was sending senior officials and the defense force's Chemical Corps to the Fukushima power plant, according to the Kyodo News Agency.
The same agency later reported that authorities may release some radioactive steam in order to alleviate pressure at the reactor.
The IAEA, the international nuclear organization, said Friday that its officials are "in full response mode," as they worked with Japanese authorities and monitor the situation.
Using Air Force planes, the U.S. government has sent over coolant for the Fukushima plant, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Friday.
James Acton, a physicist who examined the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant after a 2007 earthquake, told CNN that Japanese authorities are in a race to cool down the Fukushima reactor.
"If they can't restore power to the plant (and cool the reactor), then there's the possibility of some sort of core meltdown," he said.
"If they can't get adequate cooling to the core, it could be a Three Mile Island or worse," said nuclear physicist Edwin Lyman of the Union of Concerned Scientists, which is working to improve the safety of nuclear power. The loss of coolant at the Three Mile Island Nuclear Generating Station in Pennsylvania for only 30 minutes led to a 50% meltdown of the core in that 1979 accident.
Japanese authorities are venting radioactive steam into the air after the earthquake on Friday critically damaged a nuclear reactor at Fukushima Daiichi plant.The Japanese government on Friday declared a nuclear emergency at Tokyo Electric Power's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power station after the reactor's cooling system failed. The government ordered thousands of people living within 6 miles of the plant to evacuate. Early Saturday, it declared a nuclear emergency at a second power plant where a cooling system had also failed.
"It has the potential to be catastrophic," said Robert Alvarez, a senior scholar at the Institute for Policy Studies in Washington, and a former senior policy adviser to the Energy Secretary during the Clinton administration.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Yukio Edano said the amount of radioactivity in vapor would be "very small" and would not harm people or the environment.
"With evacuation in place and the ocean-bound wind, we can ensure the safety," he said at a news conference early Saturday.
The venting may relieve some pressure and give workers more time to restore the emergency cooling systems. They have a 12- to 24-hour window, Alvarez said.
"I don't think the venting is going to result in a catastrophic release, but it's definitely an indication that all is not well there," he said.
If the cooling is not restored quickly, the core can overheat, causing the water to boil over and exposing the core to air. The interior can catch fire and cause a meltdown, releasing nuclear material into the concrete containment dome that surrounds the reactor, Alvarez says.
TOKYO — Japan declared states of emergency for five nuclear reactors at two power plants after the units lost cooling ability in the aftermath of Friday's powerful earthquake. Thousands of residents were evacuated as workers struggled to get the reactors under control to prevent meltdowns.Operators at the Fukushima Daiichi plant's Unit 1 scrambled ferociously to tamp down heat and pressure inside the reactor after the 8.9 magnitude quake and the tsunami that followed cut off electricity to the site and disabled emergency generators, knocking out the main cooling system.
The government declared a state of emergency at the Daiichi unit – the first at a nuclear plant in Japan's history. But hours later, the Tokyo Electric Power Co., which operates the six-reactor Daiichi site, announced that it had lost cooling ability at a second reactor there and three units at its nearby Fukushima Daini site.
The government quickly declared states of emergency for those units, too, and thousands of residents near Fukushima Daini also were told to leave.
"With evacuation in place and the ocean-bound wind, we can ensure the safety," Edano said at a televised news conference early Saturday.
It also was not immediately clear how closely the reactor had moved toward dangerous pressure or temperature levels. If temperatures were to keep rising to more than 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit, it could set off a chemical reaction that begins to embrittle the metallic zirconium that sheathes the radioactive uranium fuel.
That reaction releases hydrogen, which can explode when cooling water finally floods back into the reactor. That was also concern for a time during the 1979 Three Mile Island accident in Pennsylvania.
If the reactor temperature keeps reaches around 4,000 degrees, the fuel could melt outright, and the reactor could slump right into the bottom of the containment building in a partial meltdown. Then the crucial question would be whether the building would stay intact.
"The last line of defense is that containment – and that's got to hold," Gundersen said. If it doesn't, the radioactive load inside the reactor can pour out into the surroundings.
One, perhaps, "positive" point in the AP article: "Mobile electricity supplies" have arrived at the Daiichi plant. Electricity, they say, it's what's needed now to cool down the reactors, presuming it's not too late.
Tokyo (CNN) — Reactors at two Japanese power plants can no longer cool radioactive substances, a government official said Saturday, adding that a small leak had been detected at one of the facilities.Atomic material has seeped out of one of the Fukushima Daiichi plant's five nuclear reactors, about 160 miles (260 kilometers) north of Tokyo, said Kazuo Kodama, a spokesman for Japan's nuclear regulatory agency.
9:07pm PT: Most recent announcement from IAEA on Fukushima is now 7 hours old. No newer news on 5 nuclear reactor emergencies, IAEA???
Venting air from reactor container suspendedThe operation at Fukushima No.1 plant to lower pressure of the containment vessel has been suspended due to high radiation levels at the site.
The power station's operator, Tokyo Electric Power Company, began to vent air from the reactor container at 9AM on Saturday.
The Nuclear and Industrial Safety Agency says if radioactive substance is released in the air, safety of residents evacuated beyond a 10-kilometer radius from the No.1 reactor will be ensured.
REMINDER: I'm able to cover more, quickly via Twitter. Follow here if you wish: @TheBradBlog.
TOKYO — An official with Japan's nuclear safety commission says that a meltdown at a nuclear power plant affected by the country's massive earthquake is possible.Ryohei Shiomi said Saturday that officials were checking whether a meltdown had taken place at the Fukushima Daiichi power plant, which had lost cooling ability in the aftermath of Friday's powerful earthquake.
Shiomi said that even if there was a meltdown, it wouldn't affect humans outside a six-mile (10-kilometer) radius.
10:46pm PT: IAEA finally offers fresh update. First in eight hours or so. Not much new info there, however, it seems.
11:34pm PT: Must stand down for the night (though may be able to tweet a bit longer at @TheBradBlog). Recommend you follow Steve Herman (@W7VOA), Voice of America's Asian editor, whose just landed at Fukushima. He should have key reports from on the ground there.
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What genius decided to build nuclear power plants on an island that sees 1,500 earthquakes a YEAR?!?
The comparisons to Chernobyl are useless because Chernobyl was a lead pile, and these newer plants are Boiling Water reactors. The closer analogy is 3 Mile Island, which I remember all too well.
Rady – you're right of course, which genius do we all get to hang????? But they've done it here with Diablo Canyon in CA; Indian Point in upstate NY (though most of that has been decomissioned); and a few others around the US. The BIG question is: Are our idiot legislators going to continue to tout nukes as the way to get off of our oil habit, or are they going to finally get on the "green" train?
We can all focus our energies on a safe resolution of this issue. Your participation in this visualization is your way of helping to create a safe outcome.
Use your positive intentions and this visualization to see their nuclear system cooling safely.
1: Visualize water being pumped into the reactor.
2: See the rods in the reactor totally submerged in water.
3. Know that cooling is happening in an enclosed system.
Please forward this to those you know who will want to be active participants in this global awareness issue.
Gee, was this a government plot just like our own government taking down the Twin Towers on 9/11?
Sanity: I am afraid that cynism and sarcasm is totally inappropriate at this time. Just my humble opinion, mind. As for the foregoing visialization, it can't hurt, so why we all participate. Just remember that is those reactors go critical, we are ALL Japanese.
Rady: You are most welcome. If I can add anything further, I will.
Sorry – I couldn't resist. I guess you could also say that Cody's postings about 9/11 being an inside job are also totally inappropriate. But I doubt she would see it that way.
No, I believe 9/11 was an inside job too. But this was a natural disaster no comparison. Again I didn't mean anything personal, just I am so heartbroken for those people, and wish I could fly there right now and help and the statement hit me wrong. We could discuss 9/11 in another forum, no? Peace….
Really? How do you know that some government didn't plant bombs inside the nuclear reactors and set them off to make the meltdown even worse than what would have resulted just from the earthquake? How do you know that this was how a nuclear reactor would typically react to a massive earthquake? Maybe the government wanted to put millions of its citizens into poverty? I'm sure you were heartbroken for the people who were in the WTC when some lunatics flew planes into the buildings but that didn't stop you from coming up with a crazy theory about it being an inside job.
Um, Sanity, you are so off the mark, why don't you just sod off?
Hey – it's just as likely an inside job as 9/11. There's no way those reactors should have reacted like that from an earthquake.
One of the problems about nukes, both power and arsenals, is that after the peak of the no-nukes movement when USSR/US agreed to (allegedly) lower their stockpiles, generations of young people have NO IDEA what nukes are all about. That is the sad part…they know nothing, and I am not sure they will care. This could be the point where we all become toast…which side do you like to be buttered on?
I was saddened on what had happened. Thank God, my relatives working in Japan are safe. I hope everybody has got on their feet after 2 years. I'm also glad that this is not another Chernobyl disaster.


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capital of New York, United States and seat of Albany County
For other things by this name, see Albany.
Albany (/ˈɔːlbəniː/ ( listen) AWL-bə-nee) is the capital city of the U.S. state of New York, the seat of Albany County, and the central city of New York's Capital District. Roughly 150 miles (240 km) north of New York City, Albany sits on the west bank of the Hudson River, about 10 miles (16 km) south of its confluence with the Mohawk River.
Clockwise from top: Downtown from Rensselaer; middle-class housing in the Helderberg neighborhood; Palace Theatre; Empire State Plaza from the Cultural Education Center; North Pearl Street at Columbia Street; and the State Quad at SUNY Albany.
Etymology: Named for the Scottish Duke of Albany, whose title comes from the Gaelic name for Scotland: Alba
Nicknames:
Smallbany · The 518[a]
Cradle of the Union[b] · Cap City
Motto(s):
Assiduity[c]
Boundaries of and major thoroughfares through Albany
Location in Albany County and the state of New York
Location within New York (state)
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Location within the United States
Location within North America
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Coordinates: 42°39′09″N 073°45′26″W / 42.65250°N 73.75722°W / 42.65250; -73.75722Coordinates: 42°39′09″N 073°45′26″W / 42.65250°N 73.75722°W / 42.65250; -73.75722
1614; 409 years ago (1614)
• Type
Strong mayor-council
Kathy Sheehan (D)
• State capital
21.94 sq mi (56.81 km2)
0.53 sq mi (1.38 km2)
• Metro
6,570 sq mi (17,000 km2)
(Loudonville[d])
Lowest elevation
(Hudson River[e])
2 ft (0.6 m)
4,506.84/sq mi (1,740.11/km2)
• Metro density
180/sq mi (69/km2)
Albanite[6]
UTC−5 (EST)
UTC−4 (EDT)
12201–12212, 12214, 12220, 12222–12232
albanyny.gov
Prior to the recession of the 1990s, Albany was home to two Fortune 500 companies: KeyBank and Fleet Bank. Both banks have since moved or merged with other banks.[7]
It is home to the AHL ice hockey team the Albany Devils.
Albany is served by the Albany International Airport.
BuildingsEdit
Aerial view of Albany looking northeast
The Empire State Plaza has many state agency office buildings. It fills almost any view of Albany. Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller and architect Wallace Harrison led its construction between 1965 and 1978. The complex is a big example of late American modernism in architecture.[8] It remains a controversial building project both for displacing city residents and for its architectural style. The most recognizable part of the complex is the Erastus Corning Tower. The tower is the tallest building in New York outside of New York City.[8] The 19th-century New York State Capitol at the opposite (north) end of the plaza is the seat of the New York State Legislature and the home of the Governor of New York, currently Andrew Cuomo.[9]
This 1789 etching shows the Dutch influence on the architecture of early Albany.
Albany's initial architecture incorporated many Dutch influences, followed soon after by those of the English. The Quackenbush House, a Dutch Colonial brick mansion, was built c. 1736;[10] Schuyler Mansion, a Georgian-style mansion, was built in 1765;[11] and the oldest building currently standing in Albany is the 1728 Van Ostrande-Radliff House at 48 Hudson Avenue.[12] Albany's housing varies greatly, with mostly row houses in the older sections of town, closer to the river. Housing type quickly changes as one travels westward, beginning with two-family homes of the late 19th century, and one-family homes built after World War II in the western end of the city.[13]
Albany City Hall was opened in 1883. The New York State Capitol was opened in 1899 (after 32 years of construction)[9] at a cost of $25 million, making it the most expensive government building at the time.[14] Albany's Union Station, a major Beaux-Arts design,[15] was under construction at the same time; it opened in 1900. In 1912, the Beaux-Arts styled New York State Department of Education Building opened on Washington Avenue near the Capitol. It has a classical exterior, which features a block-long white marble colonnade.[16] The 1920s brought the Art Deco movement, which is illustrated by the Home Savings Bank Building (1927) on North Pearl Street[17] and the Alfred E. Smith Building (1930) on South Swan Street,[18] two of Albany's tallest high-rises.[19]
Architecture from the 1960s and 1970s is well represented in the city, especially at the W. Averell Harriman State Office Building Campus (1950s and 1960s) and on the uptown campus of the SUNY Albany college (1962–1971). The state office campus was planned in the 1950s by governor W. Averell Harriman to offer more parking and easier access for state employees.[20] The uptown SUNY campus was built in the 1960s under Governor Rockefeller on the site of the city-owned Albany Country Club. Straying from the popular open campus layout, noted American architect Edward Durell Stone designed the SUNY Albany campus from 1954 to 1956 with a centralized building layout with administrative and classroom buildings at center surrounded by four student housing towers. The design called for much use of concrete and glass, and the style has slender, round-topped columns and pillars reminiscent of those at Lincoln Center in New York City.[21]
↑ For the area code.
↑ MSN Encarta states that this nickname "resulted from the meeting here in 1754 of the Albany Congress, which adopted Benjamin Franklin's Plan of Union, the first formal proposal to unite the colonies.[1]
↑ In this instance, assiduity, "the quality of acting with constant and careful attention."[2]
↑ On Birch Hill Road near Loudonville Reservoir.
↑ Mean water elevation, varies with the tide.[5]
↑ "Albany" Archived October 29, 2009, at the Wayback Machine. Archived October 31, 2009.
↑ Nearing, Brian (November 30, 2004). "Three Cheers for the Orange, White, and Blue". Times Union (Albany). Hearst Newspapers. p. B1. Archived from the original on April 30, 2011. Retrieved August 4, 2010.
↑ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
↑ "Worldwide Elevation Finder". elevation.maplogs.com.
↑ "NATIONAL WATER QUALITY ASSESSMENT PROGRAM - The Hudson River Basin". USGS. Retrieved March 2, 2020.
↑ McEneny (2006), p. 111
↑ 8.0 8.1 Waite (1993), pp. 81–82
↑ Brooke, Cornelia E. (1972-02-04). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Quackenbush House". Archived from the original on 2011-04-29. Retrieved 2010-05-22.
↑ Waite (1993), pp. 48–49
↑ Grondahl, Paul (2008-12-23). "This Old House Under Our Noses". Times Union (Albany). Hearst Newspapers. Archived from the original on 2011-04-30. Retrieved 2010-07-05.
↑ Scruton, Bruce A. (1986-07-06). "City's Architectural Heritage Diverse, Extensive". Knickerbocker News. Hearst Newspapers (online publisher). p. T52. Archived from the original on 2011-04-30. Retrieved 2010-07-02.
↑ "Building Big: New York State Capitol". Public Broadcasting Service. 2001. Retrieved 2010-06-19.
↑ Waite (1993), p. 106
↑ Waite (1993), p. 98
↑ "Albany: Buildings of the City". Emporis. Retrieved 2010-06-09.
↑ McGuire, Mark (1997-09-28). "Dirt, Not Ivy, Covers This Campus". Times Union (Albany). Hearst Newspapers. p. A1. Archived from the original on 2011-04-30. Retrieved 2010-05-22.
↑ Waite (1993), pp. 241–242
McEneny, John (2006). Albany, Capital City on the Hudson: An Illustrated History. Sun Valley, California: American Historical Press. ISBN 1892724537.
Rittner, Don (2000). Images of America: Albany. Charleston, South Carolina: Arcadia Publishing. ISBN 0738500887.
Waite, Diana S. (1993). Albany Architecture: A Guide to the City. Albany: Mount Ida Press. ISBN 0962536814.
Weise, Arthur James (1884). The History of the City of Albany, New York, from the Discovery of the Great River in 1524 by Verrazzano to the Present Time. Albany: E.H. Bender. OCLC 337558.
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Albany, New York.
City of Albany Homepage
Mayor's Office Archived 2011-09-26 at the Wayback Machine
Common Council Archived 2011-09-22 at the Wayback Machine
Current City Charter[permanent dead link]
Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber of Commerce Archived 2014-05-17 at the Wayback Machine
techvalley.org
alloveralbany.com, voted 2nd-best local website in the Times Union "Best of 2010" list
518fever.com, voted 3rd-best local website in the Times Union "Best of 2010" list
crumbs.net, Capital Region Unofficial Musicians and Bands Site, voted best website (music) in the Metroland Best of the Capital Region 2010 list
albanyalive.com Archived 2011-11-20 at the Wayback Machine, Capital Region Event Information & Photographs.
albany.org, tourist information site sponsored by the Albany County Convention & Visitors Bureau
Albany, New York at the Open Directory Project
Albany (New York) travel guide from Wikivoyage
2011 Albany Visitors Guide Archived 2011-12-03 at the Wayback Machine
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AT&T drops price of iPhone 3GS to $49
AT&T Inc. will start selling the previous-generation iPhone — the iPhone 3GS — for $49 starting Friday to customers who buy the smart phone with a two-year service contract and data plan. AT&T said it will include iPhone 3GS devices sold through AT&T and Apple. Get the full story »
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Filed under: Computers, Internet, Media, Movies, Software, TV, Video
Comcast rolls out video app for iPad, eyes live TV
Comcast Corp. plans to soon roll out a feature allowing its customers to watch real-time television shows, whether a crime drama or newscast, on tablet computers such as Apple Inc.'s iPad. Get the full story »
Filed under: Cell phones, Computers, Software
iPhone alarm glitch to be fixed today, Apple says
A glitch with Apple Inc.'s iPhone alarm gave some users a late start to the new year. The alarm application on the smartphone failed to work for alarms that were set for one-time use only — as opposed to recurring — on the first two days of 2011, triggering complaints of oversleeping.
A spokeswoman for Apple acknowledged the issue, saying that "customers can set recurring alarms for those dates and all alarms will work properly beginning Jan. 3."
Apple declined to comment further about the exact nature of the glitch, but some Internet blogs said the problem was primarily affecting the iPhone 4 and older models that were updated with the latest software. Indeed, some iPhone users on Twitter boasted that their alarm clocks were working just fine. Get the full story »
Filed under: Cell phones, Telecommunications
Skype adding Wi-Fi, 3G video calling to iPhone app
A new version of the free iPhone app for Skype SA will let users make and receive video calls. Users of the Internet calling and messaging service will be able to use both Wi-Fi and AT&T Inc.'s 3G cellular network. FaceTime software, which comes with iPhones, works only with Wi-Fi. Get the full story »
Dec. 10, 2010 at 4:20 p.m.
Filed under: Cell phones, Consumer electronics, Technology
Maker of 'Angry Birds' app unveils billing software
Finland's Rovio Mobile, known for its Angry Birds puzzle video game, unveiled on Friday payment software that gives mobile telecom operators a chance to win a share of booming app store business.
Mobile operators have struggled to grab a piece of the mobile applications market — worth $4.1 billion last year, according to research firm Chetan Sharma — as consumers pay with credit cards directly to Apple Inc or Google Inc.
Rovio said it would start to roll out its payment solution in early 2011 for Android phones sold by Finland's top mobile carrier, Elisa, for purchasing additional features in Angry Birds. "This gives operators some revenue, compared to none. We are going to open it up to all other developers," said Peter Vesterbacka, head of Rovio's business development in North America. Get the full story »
Dec. 9, 2010 at 5:59 a.m.
How free iPhone games can get expensive
"The Smurfs' Village," a game for the iPhone and other Apple gadgets, was released a month ago and quickly became the highest-grossing application in the iTunes store. Yet it's free to download.
So where does the money come from? Kelly Rummelhart of Gridley, Calif., has part of the answer. Her 4-year-old son was using her iPad to play the game and racked up $66.88 in charges on her credit card without knowing what he was doing. Get the full story »
Filed under: Cell phones, Internet
Google mobile head says Nexus One too ambitious
The head of Google's Android mobile operating software says the search company "bit off a little more than we could chew" with the sale of the Nexus One, a smart phone Google began selling online early this year but then stopped offering after similar devices powered by Android hit the market. Get the full story »
Dec. 6, 2010 at 2:35 p.m.
Filed under: Cell phones, Magazines, Media, Telecommunications, Wireless
Consumer Reports rates AT&T worst carrier
AT&T's customer satisfaction rating tumbled this year, ranking dead last among U.S. wireless carriers, according to a Consumer Reports survey released on Monday.
The nation's second largest wireless network received the worst possible rating in eight of the nine categories the magazine studied, including overall value, voice service, data service, phone service, staff knowledge, and resolution of issues, among others. Get the full story »
Nov. 17, 2010 at 6:16 a.m.
Filed under: Cell phones, Internet, Software, Technology, Telecommunications, Wireless
Google Voice app finally approved for iPhone
Google Inc.'s Voice calling application has won approval to be on the iPhone after more than a year of haggling with Apple Inc.
The breakthrough announced Tuesday resolves a stand-off that triggered a Federal Communications Commission inquiry into whether Apple and AT&T Inc., the iPhone's exclusive U.S. service provider, were trying to stifle competition by keeping the app off the popular device. Get the full story »
Nov. 10, 2010 at 11:49 a.m.
Filed under: Consumer electronics, Technology
Smart phone market up 96% in third quarter
Global smart phone sales nearly doubled in the third quarter, and Apple is now one of the top five bestselling manufacturers.
Research firm Gartner says cell phone manufacturers sold 80.5 million smart phones in the third quarter. It says nearly 1 in 5 of all phones sold is a smart phone. Get the full story »
Nov. 1, 2010 at 9:47 a.m.
Filed under: Cell phones, Computers, Litigation, Software, Updated
Apple sues Motorola over smartphone software
Apple Inc. sued Motorola Inc., alleging that the company's smartphone lineup and the operating software it uses infringe on the iPhone-maker's intellectual property.
The two lawsuits came after Motorola sued Apple in October for patent infringement and were the latest skirmish in a long-running series of disputes in the fiercely competitive smartphone industry. Get the full story »
Oct. 13, 2010 at 10:00 a.m.
Filed under: Advertising/Marketing, Cell phones, Telecommunications, Tourism
SCVNGR adds mobile games, perks in Chicago
A mobile application that combines games and perks at local businesses is launching Wednesday in Chicago with the Chicago Office of Tourism and other area institutions.
SCVNGR is the latest location-based service to enter the Chicago market. These apps, which allow consumers to "check in" at local businesses, have become increasingly popular, thanks to the rise of companies such as Foursquare and Gowalla. Yelp and Facebook have also added location-based features to their offerings. The SCVNGR app is available for both the iPhone and Android-based phones. Get the full story »
Sep. 23, 2010 at 8:35 a.m.
Filed under: Consumer electronics, Consumer news, Wireless
Verizon CEO hints iPhone not coming soon
Comments from Verizon Communications Inc. CEO Ivan Seidenberg leave little room for the possibility of a Verizon version of the iPhone in the near future.
Speaking to an investor conference Thursday, Seidenberg said nothing about an iPhone for the company's current network, but said he hopes Apple Inc. will come around and allow Verizon to sell the phone for a new network it's building. The "4G" network hasn't yet opened for service and won't be complete next year. Get the full story »
Sep. 13, 2010 at 3:20 p.m.
Filed under: Cell phones, Consumer electronics, Food, Litigation, Packaged foods, Technology
Hershey in dispute over iPhone chocolate milk app
The Hershey Co. is asking a federal judge to decide whether its iPhone application to make virtual chocolate milk violates another company's copyright. The Pennsylvania chocolate maker has filed a federal complaint asking for a judgment in its legal dispute with Las Vegas-based software developer Hottrix LLC. Get the full story »


MinistryGive is sunsetting their platform and encouraging churches to transition to Smart Giving. We want to make that switch as simple as possible! The following are answers to some of the questions that might be on your mind.
Will my team be informed of these changes?
Will we lose any features?
Will the price of the service change?
How will this transition impact accounting?
What will happen to my existing givers?
How do I transition my giving and givers to Smart Giving?
We've emailed your primary MinistryGive admin (if you're reading this, that's probably you!) and anyone else associated with your church's account. Those individuals will continue to receive information about the transition, but if there's another person you'd like to loop in, send his or her name and email address to sayhello@kindrid.com!
That means that if (and we'd wager it's only a matter of when), new givers start using Smart Giving to give to your church, you won't have to worry about an increasing monthly fee based on the increase of new gifts. And since Kindrid takes care of the merchant account processing, you'll not only save money but invaluable hours for your admins!
Because we're so committed to helping you transition well, we're waiving the monthly fee for all MinistryGive churches who switch to Smart Giving until October 31, 2016. Just use the code MinistryGiveSwitch when you sign up!
How do we keep track of our giver information?
We provide you a dashboard to track all your giver information. Test it out now! You can download all giver data in an excel spreadsheet from your dashboard. You can also add admins to your account, set up designations, and much more! This information can be integrated with you church management tool of choice.
Deposits are batched and issued, less the processing fee, every business day. They will actually appear in your bank account two business days later.
When do I receive deposits on these gifts?
Deposits are batched and issued, less the transaction fee, every business day. They will actually appear in your bank account two business days later.
How does the bank reconciliation process work?
Kindrid provides a deposit report corresponding to every deposit made into your bank account. Each deposit report contains all the information about every gift and giver making up that deposit. This makes the reconciliation process simple.
Over the last five years, we've helped churches transition from almost every giving platform to Smart Giving. We know how important it is to clearly communicate with your congregation about this new change, what it means for them, and how to make a gift.
We built Smart Giving with new givers in mind. That means that after the initial, one-time 30 second registration, givers can give again with a single text, tap, or click. Because it's so easy for a new giver to use Smart Giving, transitioning existing givers is just as simple!
If you're intentional about the way you introduce Smart Giving to your church, we're confident every single one of your existing givers will continue giving. We love showcasing churches who switch to Kindrid. Recently, Highland Park Church transitioned their existing givers to Smart Giving. Check out their story!
This is an awesome opportunity to reengage your existing givers, maybe even challenging them to increase their giving, and reach people who have never given before! We'll equip you with everything you need to do both.
Our Church Success and Engagement teams will work with you closely to make sure you fully understand (and have tried!) Smart Giving, craft a rollout plan with customized materials specific to your church, and follow up in the weeks and months after your first Sunday to make sure everything's running smoothly.
Still have questions we didn't answer? No problem! Drop us a line at support@kindrid.com!


A superbly presented and modern detached bungalow set in a quiet cul de sac on the outskirts of Downpatrick just off the Saul Road. Perfect for the first time buyer, young couple or those looking to downsize with convenience in mind.
The property has recently undergone extensive and meticulous renovation and modernisation works, which are immediately evident as you enter the property. Finished to a high standard with utmost attention to detail, there is little for a purchaser to do but move in their furniture in and enjoy.
The property benefits from a spacious living/dining room with feature fire, newly fitted Italian style kitchen with second dining area, three well-proportioned bedrooms and principle bathroom with modern white suite. Externally the gardens are laid in lawns with paved patios. The enclosed side and rear garden benefit from southerly aspects, just a perfect place to relax on a summers day or for entertaining with friends and family. Additionally to the front is a tarmac driveway leading to the linked garage. With so many great attributes and immaculate presentation this property will appeal to a wide range of purchasers.
PVC and glazed front door with side panel to entrance hall. Solid wood flooring, store cupboard and hotpress. LED downlights.
A bright and spacious living room with large feature window to the front. Solid wood flooring. Feature fireplace. Recessed LED spotlights in the ceiling.
New contemporary Italian style Dove grey fitted kitchen with Star Astro Topform gloss worktop. Super range of tall and low level units, with soft close mechanism on doors and drawers. Including oversize drawers, stainless steel sink unit with single drainer and mixer tap and LED under cabinet lighting. New integrated appliances to include eye level Sharp Inox Electric Fan oven with touch timer, Sharp Ceramic Hob, concealed extractor fan, Montpellier fridge/freezer and Montpellier slimline dishwasher. Provisions provided for concealed washing machine, tumble dryer and free standing microwave. Contemporary slate grey tiling at work area with Balterio Basalt Urban tiled floor.
Rear aspect. Integral wardrobe. New Carpet.
New modern white bathroom suite with attractive contemporary grey tiled floor and walls. To include a low flush W.C., wash hand basin with mixer tap, overhead mirrored vanity unit and a panel bath with glass shower door and overhead high performance Mira SportMax Airboost shower (apparently the most powerful electric shower in the UK!) Heated towel rail and LED spotlights including extractor.
Side aspect. Solid wood flooring.
Gardens surround the property on three sides. These are in lawns and paved patio areas. The side and rear gardens are southerly facing and enjoy the afternoon and evening sun. The newly laid paved patio at the kitchen area providing a private and secure area for entertaining or children at play. A side gate has been fitted with access to an additional parking area. A tarmac drive, at the front, leads to the linked garage. The property enjoys rural aspects to the rear and sits in a quiet cul de sac.
Power and light. Electric roller shutter garage door. Oil fired boiler. New double glazed window to the rear and newly painted internally.
From Church Street in Downpatrick turn into Saul Way towards Church Street. Saul Way becomes Scotch Street. Turn left onto Saul Street. At the roundabout take exit onto Saul Road. Just under a mile on your right turn into Monabot Road. The property is on a corner site on your left.
BRG Gibson Property (BRG Gibson Property) 028 9039 3968 Please note: Any offer made is not legally binding until contracts have been exchanged.


I have been in love with an Italian man 12 years my senior for three years. The feeling is mutual and very strong for both of us. We were not familiar with either of our countries immigration laws and both agreed we wanted to spend the rest of our lives together. Neither of us desire marriage as we have both had a very negative experience with marriage.
We have now been apart a very long time due to a bout with cancer my boyfriend has had. I have difficulty going to Italy due to my limited finances. My boyfriend is coming here for 3-4 weeks in October. I really need to know if we have a future together or if we are destined to live so far apart and love each other from afar… seeing each other only once a year. He has committed to coming to me once a year (he says this is all he can afford). I know if he gets sick again with cancer this will not happen. I appreciate any help or assistance that you can give to me.
Long distance relationships do have a unique set of challenges and limitations. Sometimes, you just have to do the best that you can.
Your boyfriend will be coming to visit you in October, as promised. While neither of you is in a position to travel as often as either of you would like, he is very sincere about his commitment to visit you at least once per year, for as long as he can. The length of his visitations will vary from year to year, but each of you will cherish every moment. As his health and finances stabilize, he is very likely to bring you over to see him from time to time. Unfortunately, you also have obligations and restrictions that limit the amount of time you can spend in his country.
It looks as if each of you is very sincere in your desire to be together. However, neither one of you is doing much to figure out a way to make this idea a reality. Both of you show some reluctance to making an international residential move. Because of this, it keeps you in a situation of longing, and maintaining a long-distance relationship. If you really want to spend your life with this man as a 24/7 partner, you need to take the initiative and do something about it – because he really can't see himself being the one to relocate.
Your relationship is strong and stable, so you do have time to seriously consider relocating. If this is something you think you want to do, you should start formulating your plans sooner rather than later. From what I can see, there is a way for you to live with him – even marry him – before the immigration process would be completed. I imagine you can learn quite a bit about the immigration laws and procedures through the Internet, but the reality is that you will need legal assistance.
Any way I look at this, you can have what you want – just not the way that you want it. Worrying yourself sick makes you sick, but it doesn't change the situation. If you want to be closer to him, you are going to have to be the one who puts forth the effort and makes the sacrifices to make it happen. I know that would be a huge and scary decision and transition, which is probably why I see you continuing to keep things just the way they are.
Enjoy this man when he is near, and send him love when he is not. Because neither of you is doing anything to change the circumstances, it looks as if you will continue to love each other from afar.


Our society wastes so much. I'd written about an opportunity that I'd missed out on in December last year when a house was being demolished and I couldn't get access to the site. Houses get demolished quite regularly in our society and most of the material gets smashed up and sent to landfill. It seems that it's 'uneconomic' to deconstruct and reuse materials, but I proved that wrong in the deconstruction of the original building on site - it works on a small scale. Going through all of the red tape to access the site is another matter entirely.
Before I decided to buy the house in Seymour I was involved with a group of people interested in collectively buying the "Town and Country Hotel" which was erected in 1865 as the "Canadian Hotel". The original verandah was removed and replaced in 1939, giving it an art deco feel. It backs onto the gorgeous Goulburn River, with its magestic Red Gums and walking track. We were interested in transforming it into a community / local food / restaurant type venture.
We managed to make it to the auction, but unfortunately (or fortunately?) it sold for more than we were prepared to pay for it at the time. It was purchases by a local entrepreneur who demolished it with the intention of building a new venue. This never happened, presumably because of planning issues and the fact that it's on a flood overlay. The site has since become a rural supply store.
While missing out on the opportunity to transform this amazing building into a great venue was disappointing, the tragedy is that the historic hotel was smashed up, and all of the material wasted. The same thing happened when the magnificent old priests' house, across the road, was smashed up to make way for a McDonalds junk food pen. The town exhibits little in the way of heritage conservation and enhancement - typical of many rural areas.
"Tallarook Street has the charm for a sustainable future grown on a cafe and tourist focus. The Plane trees are a big part, and the scale and character of its buildings is notable. Domestic scale, shopfronts, footpath interest. This is the street (with perhaps Emily Street) that presents the big opportunity for restoring visitor attractiveness to our town. This benefits us economically, and to our own amenity in eating out. A couple of businesses have identified this opportunity. The role of Council in strategic planning is to identify and support the growth of this opportunity.
Few streets or precincts have such heritage merit as Tallarook Street. This is a street undeserving to losing its grandest house, and the neighbouring cottage, and replaced with an ugly carpark and windowless arse-end retail building. This is a pedestrian area first and foremost. This is no place for an ALDI- a car-orientated business that could operate anywhere else.
Tallarook Street is THE link between the old and the new town centres. It is also the link to an attractive and thriving future for visitors and businesses in the passive recreation/entertainment genre. It is a special street demanding some careful consideration."
"Although the buildings may have local historical value they are not protected by the Planning Scheme.
The applicant has agreed to the erection of a 'historical significance plaque' being erected on site to describe the buildings that used to occupy the site. This has been required as a condition of permit. Subject to such a condition, it is considered that this concern has been addressed."
A token gesture if ever I saw one.
Notice the stumps in the house were actually whole (and part) of logs, fixed directly into the ground, with no ant caps. The building is probably 150 years old, in a termite prone area, with no signs of termite attack - go figure.
Houses like these used to be deconstructed, providing employment and resources for the local community. Now, apparently, it's uneconomic. My friend was telling me that if he had his way, he would start at the top and deconstruct the entire building, leaving a small pile of rubble behind (mainly mortar and plaster) - even taking the stumps for firewood. That is unlikely to happen, legal mumbo jumbo and liability issues bury intelligent resource use and sustainability issues. I'd say some big machines will smash it all up so we will have to make new stuff to replace it - consuming more resources and producing more waste. Very frustrating indeed.
What a tragedy! Councils seem to have no knowledge of keeping the history and beauty of old buildings.
We now live in a sad, wasteful place.


It has often been said that a vertical is an antenna that radiates equally poorly in all directions. This is unfair though not entirely. The problem is less one of polarization than that of configuration and deployment in too many cases. After all, vertical polarization should, in theory, be a plus for working DX because of the low radiation angle. Theory and practice can markedly differ, hence the problem.
A vertical antenna mounted near or on the ground, whether the radials are on the ground, in the ground or above the ground, still couples strongly to the ground. This is also true of verticals that require no radials. The primary reason is that the antenna's current maximum is low to the ground, but also because a vertical E-field gets "eaten up" by lossy (real) ground. Consider the following EZNEC current plots and characteristics of some 40 meter antennas: ground plane, dipole, and vertical dipole. All are modeled over real, average ground and with ideal (loss-less) elements.
First notice that not all parts of an antenna are equal. The contribution to radiation is in proportion to the current. For a ground plane antenna with the current next to ground (½ on the monopole and the rest equally distributed on the radials) the coupling to ground and an obstructed view of the horizon (buildings, trees, terrain variation) can be disastrous.
Even with a vertical dipole the loss is substantial, and only gets slightly lower when somewhat higher (-5.1 db when mounted at 10 meters). Remember that when you peruse those ads for all-band, no-radial verticals.
In the majority of cases a low dipole will outperform a ground-mounted vertical, and not just for DX. In the above example, although when up only λ/4 the radiation mostly goes straight up, at 26° elevation (where the ground plane peaks) it actually outperforms the ground plane by ~3 db. It also sees fewer low-angle obstructions.
The addition of (many!) more radials can reduce near-field ground losses but cannot address the environmental and far-field losses, which should not be underestimated. I have used verticals that work, but only when mounted at a height that is at least roof level, which at least addresses some of the environmental losses if not other problems.
Other verticals types of antenna that lift the current to higher points do perform better. These antenna include the quarter-wave (or half) sloper, and side-fed full-wave loops. Actually the last is not really a vertical, but is vertically polarized.
Making a vertical multiband is not easy. Unlike with dipoles you cannot make a "fan" vertical since only one or a few of the monopoles can be at or near vertical, so for the other bands the pattern is skewed. It also gets expensive if the structure is anchored to the ground since it will require construction from solid tubing; although element suspension from an overhead tree limb can be an alternative for some locations.
Commercial multiband verticals use a combination of one or more of traps, linear loading and matching networks to achieve their aim. There are unavoidable compromises that must be made. Traps add losses, as do matching networks. They also increase the antenna Q such that they are both difficult to adequately tune on all bands and have a small bandwidth. Both require additional tuning at the transmitter end, which adds its own losses. If horizontal space is at a premium and effectiveness if not a primary aim, these antennas can fit the bill. For my purposes they are unacceptable.
So, why do so many hams swear by verticals? In my own experience this would appear to come down to human nature. Whether it is a house, a car, a smart phone or an antenna, once we've invested time and money into it, and others see what we've chosen, there is a tendency to retroactively justify the choice, to convince not only others but also ourselves. The antenna might even seem to hear well, although this is usually due to attenuation of both signal and noise so that the SNR for all but the lowest-angle DX can be comparable to other antennas; however, they are not comparable at the other end of the path. For many, a common solution is an amplifier. I suppose it's a good thing that so many commercial vertical are rated for a kilowatt or more. Do that, and if you have yet to meet your neighbours you soon will.
If the low bands are your thing -- 80 and 160 meters -- there may be no alternative to a ground-mounted vertical. Get them out in an open field and put down lots of radials and/or ground screens. They can also be made multi-element for directivity and gain. Since I cannot achieve any of this in my current situation I plan to initially focus on 7 MHz and up for my new station's antennas. The lower bands will have to wait.


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Q: Getting loads of error when using NSOpenPanel I found this code online, which is supposed to open an open dialog in C++. But I'm getting loads of errors. This is the code:
#import <Cocoa/Cocoa.h>
#include <string>

std::string* path() {
    NSOpenPanel *op = [NSOpenPanel openPanel];
    if ([op runModal] == NSOKButton) {
        NSURL *nsurl = [[op URLs] objectAtIndex:0];
            std::string([[nsurl path] UTF8String]);
    }
    //Here i do stuff with the string.
    return something;
}

Here is a list of the errors I'm getting in Xcode:
http://gyazo.com/5b2b5da1d5eca9dd9d6f53eec438850e
Thanks.

A: You need to make sure your project is linking in the required framework.
Under the settings for the build target, under the "General" tab, scroll to the bottom and find the section "Linked Frameworks and Libraries". You should see Cocoa.framework listed. If you do not, click the plus sign at the bottom, search for "cocoa" in the popup dialog, and add Cocoa.framework.


I would say that most mums and dads out there have heard of the rather funky kids brand Trunki before. Famed for their super cute ride on suitcases for kids, their designs are colourful, imaginative and appeal to kids in bucket loads. Did you know they actually do a whole host of other functional products aimed to make travel much easier and above all more fun for the children. One such product is the rather fab Snoozihedz.
Snoozihedz is a 3 in 1 travel buddy, pillow and blanket making it the perfect pal for long journeys. It available in 6 different character varieties and the one above is called Bert the Blue.
The Snoozihedz simply unzips on the side and contains a large super soft blanket which has a pocket on the front...perfect for little hands or for storing teddy on the journey. It also comes with the unique Trunki Grip on both the pillow and blanket (as seen above) which helps connect the blanket to the pillow to stop it slipping off when asleep....genius little addition!!
Also inside is a plastic inflatable insert for the pillow. Simply blow up and place inside the character head and......tada!!.. it gives you a nice soft pillow which is ideal for your mid journey sleepyheads.
The colourful fleecy cover is lovely and soft and perfect for snuggling and the blanket is big enough to cover your child when sat down. My sons 6 and quite tall for his age and it still covered him perfectly!!
There are 5 other colourful Snoozihedzpals in the collection and they would all make an ideal gift this coming xmas.
Each pal is available for £19.95 direct from the Trunki website or from various other online retailers.
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Plugs and Extension Sockets, Extension Sockets / Appliance Connectors - IP66, 500V 40A - 4 Round pins.
56CSC440 replaces 56CSC32SL. Note the 56CSC440 fully assembled plug is the only alternative for socket outlets with broken flaps. You will need to specify socket quantity and current rating.


More than 2,500 acres of crops harvested in Ontario this year will help provide food for people in need in developing countries.
From wheat, soybeans and corn to squash and potatoes, 108 Ontario growing projects came together to plant, tend and harvest a crop to support the work of ending hunger through Canadian Foodgrains Bank.
It was the first year for the Combining for Christ growing project in Owen Sound, supported by the First Christian Reformed Church congregation. The group planted 15 acres of soybeans on land donated by Wilma and Thomas Bergstra.
"It was looking pretty tough for a while—there was no rain for eight weeks. I was a nervous wreck," says Thomas. "It ended up turning out fairly well, though," he says.
For project volunteer Joel Neerhoff, the growing season not going as smoothly as hoped, brought its own opportunities.
"It brought everyone together and showed the church the need to pray for things like rain," he says.
Further east, the Admaston and area growing project near Douglas also experienced a stretch of dry weather.
Pender and other project members worried about the success of their corn crop. That changed toward the end of July.
Members of the Admaston and area growing project have been growing a crop together for more than 20 years. Local farmers and input suppliers pitch in to donate seed, fertilizer, machines and their time.
Churches in the area often hold fundraisers to help cover existing operating costs like land rental.
Pender has been involved since its beginning.
As a farmer himself, Pender also appreciates the work being done to support small-scale farmers overseas.
In Chatham-Kent, members of the Evangel community growing project are no strangers to trying weather.
This year, it was dryer than average, but Lugtigheid says they were pleasantly surprised with their 40 acres of seed corn.
They were also grateful for the support of other farmers, churches and local businesses.
For Lugtigheid, the project is a way to share his abundance with people experiencing hunger overseas.
With over 100 growing projects spanning an 827 kilometre distance, Ontario growing projects can vary in their success.
What doesn't change, says Epp, is the impact Ontario efforts have on the lives of hungry people overseas.


Join Baby Hazel in her quest of brother care! She needs you to assist her in taking care of her little brother, Matt as mom is not at home. Give Matt toys of his choice and play with him. When Matt's belly gets empty, suggest Hazel a recipe. Then assist her in preparing and feeding Matt tasty food. At bedtime, dress up Matt in night dress and play lullabies to put him to sleep.
Matt looks up to you and Baby Hazel for his needs! Can you entertain this cute little infant and keep him busy in playing with toys.
Baby Matt's belly is empty! Go along with Baby Hazel to kitchen and look what you can prepare from available ingredients. Grab the ingredients and assist Hazel in preparing infant food.
Superb! Healthy and tasty mixed fruit puree is ready. Oh! Matt is so interested in messing up himself with food. Help Hazel to feed mixed fruit puree to Matt.
After all fun, little Matt is feeling sleepy. Help Hazel to prepare him for bedtime. Change his diaper and dress him up in night dress. Play soothing lullabies to put him to sleep.


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A look at COVID-19 reopening plans across the country
5 months ago Kim J. Clark
Canada is once again allowing U.S. citizens and permanent residents back into the country, provided they've been fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
The 17-month long ban on non-essential travel across the Canada-U.S. border was eased Aug. 9, although the Americans have yet to lift their own limits on Canadian travellers.
Eligible visitors must live in the U.S. and have allowed 14 days to pass since receiving a full course of a Health Canada-approved vaccine.
They are also required to show proof of a negative molecular test for COVID-19 that's no more than 72 hours old and to use the ArriveCAN app or online web portal to upload their vaccination details.
Newfoundland and Labrador:
Newfoundland and Labrador is in the second step of its reopening plan.
Fully and partially vaccinated travellers from Canada no longer need to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test, nor do they have to self-isolate.
With more than 60 per cent of residents aged 12 and over now fully vaccinated, the province says masks are no longer mandatory in most places.
They are, however, still required in health facilities and in congregate living centres for seniors.
Meanwhile, limits on indoor gatherings have risen to 500 people as long as social distancing is maintained.
There are now no capacity restrictions at restaurants and lounges, as long as physical distancing is maintained.
Dancing is now permitted, but buffets remain closed.
Nova Scotia:
Nova Scotia has further reduced COVID-19 public health orders after entering the fourth phase of its reopening.
Retail stores can now operate at full capacity, churches and other venues can operate at half capacity or with a maximum of 150 people, and up to 50 people can attend outdoor family gatherings.
Capacity limits for dance classes, music lessons and indoor play spaces have also been lifted.
Organized sports practices, games, league play, competitions and recreation programs can involve up to 25 people indoors and 50 people outdoors without physical distancing.
Day camps can operate with 30 campers per group plus staff and volunteers, following the day camp guidelines. In addition, professional and amateur arts and culture rehearsals and performances can involve up to 25 people indoors and 50 outdoors without physical distancing.
Meanwhile, fully vaccinated residents of long-term care homes can now have visitors in their rooms and visit their family's homes, including for overnight stays.
New Brunswick:
The province has lifted all public health orders and its mask mandate has also expired.
All limits on gatherings are now removed, including in theatres and stores.
Restaurants, gyms and salons can also operate at full capacity, as long as customer contact lists are kept.
New Brunswick had earlier moved into the second phase of its reopening plan, which opened travel without the need to isolate to all of Nova Scotia after earlier opening to P.E.I. and Newfoundland and Labrador.
Travellers from elsewhere in Canada who've had at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine can enter the province without the need to isolate, while those who haven't had a shot must still isolate and produce a negative test before being released from quarantine.
Prince Edward Island:
Prince Edward Island has dropped its requirement that non-medical masks be worn in public indoor spaces.
Chief public health officer Dr. Heather Morrison says masks are still encouraged to reduce the spread of COVID-19, and businesses are free to adopt stricter rules.
Officials say those who serve the public, such as in restaurants, retail stores and hair salons, should continue to wear a mask.
All health-care facilities will continue to require masks until 80 per cent of eligible P.E.I. residents are fully vaccinated.
Meanwhile, the province has allowed personal gatherings to increase so that up to 20 people can get together indoors and outdoors. Restaurants are allowed to have tables of up to 20. Special occasion events like backyard weddings and anniversary parties of up to 50 people hosted by individuals are permitted with a reviewed operational plan.
Organized gatherings hosted by a business or other organization are permitted with groups of up to 200 people outdoors or 100 people indoors.
On Sept. 12, the province expects physical distancing measures to be eased, as well as allowing personal and organized gatherings to go ahead without limits.
Quebec:
Quebec is testing a smartphone app that will run the vaccine passport system the government plans to impose across the province on Sept. 1.
The passport would be used in settings with a high degree of contact, such as festivals, bars, restaurants and gyms.
Health Minister Christian Dube says the government wants to have the smartphone app ready for use across the province by September.
Dube says it will read the QR code sent to people who have been vaccinated against COVID-19, adding that both businesses and clients will need to download the software.
Quebecers are currently allowed to drink alcohol in bars and restaurants until 1 a.m., gaining an additional hour from the previous restrictions.
Indoor venues and stadiums can now seat 7,500 people, and outdoor festivals can have up to 15,000 with pre-assigned seats.
Indoor public events can have up to 250 people while 500 people are permitted at outdoor public gatherings.
Quebec is, however, maintaining mandatory masks and social distancing in enclosed public spaces and transit.
Students returning to school in the coming weeks will be required to wear a procedural mask but not in the classroom.
Masks will be required on the bus, when entering school and in common areas inside, but not in class, the schoolyard or in after school care.
The province earlier removed capacity restrictions in retail stores and reduced the two-metre physical distancing health order to one metre.
It permitted gyms and restaurant dining rooms to reopen in June, ended its nightly curfew on May 28, and also lifted travel bans between regions.
Ontario:
Fully vaccinated Ontarians considered close contacts of someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 no longer have to isolate unless they develop symptoms or are directed to do so by public health.
The new rule is part of updated provincial guidance on managing virus outbreaks, including in schools.
In its school-specific guidance, the province says fully immunized high-risk contacts of positive or likely COVID-19 cases don't have to isolate or be dismissed from classes unless they have symptoms.
Vaccinated individuals with symptoms who receive a negative COVID-19 test result can return to school if their symptoms improve over 24 hours, or after 48 hours if they had gastrointestinal symptoms.
Unvaccinated, high-risk contacts of positive or likely cases need to isolate for 10 days and it's recommended that they take a COVID-19 test seven days into their isolation.
The province says household members of those who are close contacts of positive cases have to abide by similar rules.
Ontario's back-to-school plan will allow returning students to play on sports teams, use instruments in music class, go on field trips and ditch masks outdoors.
The plan places an emphasis on outdoor activities – allowing kids to play during recess with friends from other classes – and allowing shared materials again, such as toys in kindergarten.
Students will be attending in person for full days, five days a week – unless they have opted for remote learning – and high school students will have timetables with no more than two courses at a time.
The province is in the third step of its reopening plan, allowing for more indoor activities including restaurant dining and gym use, while larger crowds are permitted for outdoor activities.
Masking and physical distancing rules, however, remain in place.
Social gatherings are limited to 25 people indoors and 100 people outdoors. Religious services and other ceremonies are allowed indoors with larger groups of people who are physically distanced.
Nightclubs and similar establishments are open to 25 per cent capacity. Crowd limits have expanded for retail stores and salons, which can offer services that require masks to be removed.
Spectators are permitted at sporting events, concert venues, cinemas and theatres, with larger limits on crowds for outdoor events.
Museums, galleries, aquariums, zoos, bingo halls and amusement parks are also open with larger crowd limits on outdoor attractions.
Manitoba:
Manitoba has loosened more COVID-19 restrictions, including removing its mask mandate.
All restrictions are now removed for private gatherings and businesses, including hair salons, libraries, retail stores, malls and gyms.
The rules around capacity have been loosened for religious services, weddings and funerals. Museums, galleries and movie theatres can still only have 50 per cent capacity but can open up to unvaccinated people.
Sporting events and casinos can open to full capacity but are restricted only to those who are fully vaccinated.
Restaurants and bars no longer need to restrict the space between tables and people dining are not required to eat with only those in their household.
Masks are no longer required but are strongly recommended for people who are unvaccinated. And they are still necessary when going into a hospital or care home.
Meanwhile, the province says masks will be strongly recommended, but not mandatory, when students return to class on September 7th.
Manitoba's back-to-school plan also recommends physical distancing "to the greatest extent possible".
Students will return to in-class learning full-time, except for those who are immunocompromised or have family members that are.
Extracurricular activities such as sports teams and field trips will also return, and kids from kindergarten to Grade 6 will be grouped in cohorts to minimize contacts.
Saskatchewan:
Saskatchewan has removed all public health orders — including the province-wide mandatory masking order, as well as capacity limits on events and gathering sizes.
Premier Scott Moe says the province decided to go ahead with full implementation of Step 3 of its Reopening Roadmap because more than 70 per cent of residents over the age of 18 and 69 per cent of those over 12 have received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
Despite the lifting of the health orders, Regina and Saskatoon say they will still keep up extra cleaning in municipal facilities.
Alberta:
Most remaining COVID-19 restrictions were lifted on July 1.
There are no longer limits on weddings, funerals or bans on indoor social gatherings. In addition, there are no more limits on gyms, sports or fitness activities, no more capacity limits at restaurants, in retail stores or in places of worship.
However, anyone with a confirmed case of COVID-19 must still self-isolate and protective measures at continuing care centres may remain.
Alberta is also walking back its decision to eliminate isolation requirements for people who test positive for COVID-19 after weeks of pressure from local leaders, physicians and families.
Chief medical officer of health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw has announced that Alberta is also extending a masking mandate for public transit and will continue testing for any symptomatic individuals as cases spike.
All remaining public health restrictions were to lift Aug. 16, but will now remain in place for another six weeks until Sept 27.
Hinshaw said an unexpected rise in hospitalizations and emerging data from the United States on pediatric cases linked to the highly contagious Delta variant are behind the pause.
The overall requirement for masks in public indoor spaces ended on July 1, and some remaining COVID-19 health restrictions in continuing-care centres have also been eased.
The province is no longer limiting the number of visitors, however, visitors still need to be screened for COVID-19 symptoms or known exposure, and masks are still required in common areas.
The province recommends people wear a mask at all times when visiting a care home if they have not been fully vaccinated, including children under 12.
Limits on dining and recreation activities have been eliminated, and residents are not required to be screened if they are re-entering the building or go into quarantine if they have gone off site.
The province took the next step in its reopening plan on Canada Day when most COVID-19 restrictions were removed and outdoor gatherings of up to 5,000 people got the go ahead.
However, a surge in COVID-19 cases spurred by the Delta variant has prompted B-C's health officials to enact mandatory vaccine requirements for all staff and volunteers at long-term care and assisted living sites. The deadline for workers to get vaccinated is October 12th.
Meanwhile, most restaurants and pubs no longer have limits on the number of diners, but people are still not allowed to mingle with those at other tables. Masks are no longer mandatory in most places and recreational travel outside the province can resume.
Most casinos and nightclubs are also open again, though some barriers remain in place and socializing between tables is not allowed.
The exception to the new rules is the central Okanagan region where some restrictions have been reinstated following a surge of COVID-19 cases driven by the highly infectious Delta variant.
Outdoor gatherings are once again limited to 50 individuals, while indoor get-togethers are reduced to five extra people, plus those in the household.
Nightclubs and bars are closed and liquor is now cutoff at 10 p-m at restaurants.
High intensity indoor fitness classes are cancelled, though low intensity exercise at fitness centres is still permitted.
Masks are also mandatory in all indoor public places in central Okanagan communities including Peachland, West Kelowna, Kelowna, Lake Country and West Bank First Nations lands.
Health officials are asking people who intended to travel to the central Okanagan to try to change their plans.
Nunavut:
The Nunavut government has released a long-term plan that will work toward treating COVID-19 like any other vaccine-preventable disease.
The plan, which is called Nunavut's Path: Living with COVID-19, will move Nunavut from restrictions to what it calls "baseline measures," which it says are the lowest level of restrictions still needed in the territory to reduce the risk of introduction of the virus. The measures will be assessed every two to four weeks.
Right now, baseline measures include limiting household gatherings to 15 people and opening restaurants and bars at 75 per cent capacity. Masks are no longer mandatory in Nunavut but their use is still strongly encouraged.
The plan says the ultimate goal is to end the territory's public health emergency, which has been in place for more than a year, and eliminate all public health restrictions.
Since mid-June, fully vaccinated travellers have been able to fly into Nunavut without isolating. Non-vaccinated individuals still need to isolate in one of the territory's designated isolation hotels in southern Canada.
For now, all schools in Nunavut also plan to reopen at full capacity for in-class learning this fall.
Northwest Territories:
Up to 25 people are allowed in a business that is following an approved COVID-19 plan. Households can have up to 10 people with a maximum of five guests from another household.
Non-essential travel outside the territory is not recommended, and leisure travel into the territory is not permitted.
The territory is no longer requiring masks to be worn in public places in Yellowknife and three other communities.
But chief public health officer Dr. Kami Kandola says it's still a good idea to wear a mask indoors when there is a crowd, poor ventilation, or shouting or singing.
Yukon:
The Yukon government has lifted a series of public health restrictions.
The territory says masks are no longer required in indoor spaces but are strongly recommended when it's difficult to practise physical distancing.
Shops, grocers, bars, restaurants, recreational centres and transit operators should be respected if they ask clients to wear masks.
Self-isolation after domestic travel is no longer required for both vaccinated and unvaccinated people, while bars and restaurants may return to full capacity.
Certain public health restrictions remain in place, including limits on the number of people who can gather at gyms and recreation centres. Social gatherings are still limited to 20 people indoors and to 100 outdoors. Organized events of any kind are capped at 200 people, with physical distancing required at all children's gatherings.
Unvaccinated people should stick to six people and keep their circle small, the territory said in a statement.
Schools will return to "near-normal" operations this fall, offering full-time, in-class instruction.
Students won't have to wear masks in class, but masks will be required for adults and kids aged five and up in common areas.
School buses are set to resume normal operations with masks required for drivers and children five and up.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 17, 2021.
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Sirs: I have the honor to report that immediately upon my arrival upon the battle-field of Gettysburg, 6 p.m., July 2, after a march of 30 miles, my brigade was detached by order of Major-General Meade to support a height crowned by a battery, which the major-general commanding the Army of the Potomac ordered to be held at all hazards. I took position accordingly, and found General Slocum in command, who subsequently ordered me to take position supporting the front line, then held by Generals Geary and Wadsworth.
At midnight was ordered to return to my original position, as directed by Major-General Meade, which was done.
On the morning of the 3rd, Major-General Slocum ordered me to take position with two of my regiments on the extreme right of the whole army, and prevent the enemy from turning us. Upon taking position, I felt the enemy strong in sharpshooters, and put my whole brigade in position here, and stopped them from going any farther. Loss, 1 officer and 13 enlisted men killed and wounded.
On the morning of the 4th, I advanced my skirmishers to drive away the sharpshooters, when I found the enemy gone.
On the morning of the 5th, rejoined my division, and marched with my division and corps, which drove the enemy out of Fairfield.
On the morning of the 6th, engaged the rear guard of the enemy, and drove them into the gap at Fairfield. In the afternoon they left. Followed them, and held the gap.
On this evening, was detached to command Light Division, consisting of my own brigade of infantry, Colonel McIntosh's brigade of cavalry, Lieutenant Martin's battery of rifled pieces, and two pieces of light artillery attached to Colonel McIntosh's brigade. The report of my operations with this command has already been sent direct to Major-General Meade.
Sirs: I have the honor to state, for the information of the major-general commanding the Army of the Potomac, that on the night of the 5th instant I assumed command of Colonel McIntosh's brigade of cavalry, two pieces of light artillery accompanying it, Captain Martin's battery of rifled pieces, and my own brigade of infantry accompanying. I, in accordance with orders from headquarters Army of the Potomac, on the morning of the 6th pushed on from Fairfield to Waynesborough. The rear guard of the enemy only escaped capture by burning the bridge at the Antietam, 2 1/2 miles from Waynesborough, on the Hagerstown road.
On the 7th, felt the enemy's pickets along the Antietam and Marsh Run, and found Ewell's corps in our front.
On the 8th, discovered a portion of Ewell's corps at Middleburg.
On the 9th, sent Colonel McIntosh, with the whole of his cavalry brigade and four pieces of artillery, to develop the strength of the enemy at the fords and bridges. Colonel McIntosh drew the fire of the enemy at the Antietam, and developed a force consisting of the three arms at Zeigler's Mills, near Chewsville, the pickets of the enemy being this side of the creek. Colonel McIntosh at once formed line of battle, dismounted his skirmishers, opened with his artillery, and drove them in full retreat across the Antietam, silencing their battery. He had 4 wounded, 1 mortally. This was between 3 and 4 miles from Hagerstown, on the north side.
The enemy did not appear this side of the Antietam after this, in our direction.
The cool and professional manner in which Colonel McIntosh handled his cavalry and posted his artillery has drawn up him well-merited praise. In this as in every other duty which I called up Colonel McIntosh to perform, his conduct and bearing impelled me to suggest to the major-general commanding the Army of the Potomac that his rank should be increased so as to be proportionate to his gallant deeds and to his great ability.
In connection with the advice and orders of General W.F. Smith, two regiments of militia, supported by one old regiment of my own brigade, were sent down to Marsh Run, to feel an infantry picket of the enemy. When we arrived there, we found the picket had been withdrawn the night before, and we did not get the militia under fire.
On the 11th, marched to Leitersburg.
On the 12th, made a flank march along the Antietam, and rejoined the Sixth Corps, in line of battle west of Funkstown.
I may be permitted to state that all of these events have lost their interest now by the more important developments which have since transpired, but, as the commander of the expedition which the major-general commanding saw fit to intrust to me, I have felt that it is but a simple act of justice to Colonel McIntosh to bear tribute to his gallantry and good judgment, and I believe he helped the enemy out of Hagerstown.
Since joining the Sixth Corps, my brigade has been either in line of battle or marching, which is my apology for not having sent this report before.
We have captured and picked up between 300 and 400 rebel prisoners or deserters. I sent them to Couch.


Cnoc Suain's Guiding Principle: Cnoc Suain is dedicated to fostering and presenting the culture, nature & heritage of Conamara with the sophistication and high standard which befits it, and without compromising its integrity and authenticity.
Dearbhaill, a native of Conamara, is a qualified teacher, a Gaelic speaker, a professional musician with the award-winning Irish traditional music group 'Dordán' and a graduate of Ballymaloe Cookery School.
Charlie, "tireless disciple of natural Connemara – animal, vegetable or mineral", is a natural scientist with over 40 years teaching experience.
Their daughter, artist and musician Dearbhaill 'Derv' Troy, works alongside her parents in nurturing, developing and promoting Cnoc Suain, and in evolving its vision for the future. Raised on the hill farm, her passions and interests lie in creativity, culture, nature, sustainability and the wildness of Connemara.
A deep love of Conamara's rich culture & nature, combined with a spirit of adventure and innovation, and a lifelong passion for sustainability, inspired husband and wife, Charlie Troy and Dearbhaill Standún, to found Cnoc Suain – an international award-winning cultural retreat – 23 years ago.
Our dream was to find a place where we could share our knowledge and enthusiasm with others while fostering the unique culture of Gaelic Conamara. In 1995 we discovered this incredible hillside farm on 200 acres of spectacular landscape. With the ruins of 17th century stone cottages hidden in undergrowth and a 3,000 year old standing stone on the hill-top, this place had it all – the cultural, natural & built heritage!
Inspired by what we found, and visualising the possibilities, we set to work.
We wanted the restoration to be authentic and sustainable. Renewable energy heat pumps were installed and careful attention given to the surrounding fragile bogland. Most of the work took place during the boom in Ireland. Workers with skills in traditional craftmanship were hard to come by.
We were fortunate to meet two incredibly talented and committed men from Romania – Dan Cenusa and Serban Popa (pictured) – who put heart and soul into the project. The work necessitated us living a commune-type existence together on the hill for a number of years; ourselves, our three young daughters, Dan and Serban, Connemara ponies, dogs and a flock of sheep.
It's been an amazing journey, witnessing Cnoc Suain evolve from a dream to a vision to an all-consuming life project, with many challenges along the way.
Twenty three years on, Cnoc Suain has become an international award winning cultural retreat, close to nature and to the Gaelic culture that inspires it. Visitors are immersed in the vibrant heritage of Conamara through our residential programmes and retreats, cottage rentals and experiences (presented in English).