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CMW Day 3 at Sneaky Dee's, Lee's Palace, and Revival
Canadian Music Week Day 3 review roundup: Cousin, PS I Love You, Nicolas Jaar
Cousin - 9:00pm; Sneaky Dee's
A modest sized crowd gathered early Saturday night to take in Cousin, a Toronto by way of Niagara Falls four-piece on the cusp of releasing its self-titled debut LP. While the album was cut in a couple manic late August sessions last year, it's only seeing release now; in the interim, working these songs out onstage, it's evident they've become a cohesive and confident live band. Showcasing the record by playing it front-to-back duringn their 40 minute set as part of the Young Lions Music Club showcase, they won over the audience, who gathered increasingly closer around the stage as Cousin continued playing.
Led by songwriter/guitarist/vocalist Giulio Rocco, the band possesses a familiar sound that's executed well, thanks to impressive musicianship and idiosyncratic tinges to their songwriting. Drummer Adam Slinn was particularly impressive, utilizing flashy but never overpowering fills that structure obtuse pop songs such as the chugging "Jawbreakah" or the Pavement-meets-Big Star earworm "Lawnchair." Bolstered by two horn players for three of the albums tracks, the extra touch of brass gave a positive indication of what fuller arrangements could do to their angular, guitar-based sound.
They ended their set with the surfy "Chump," during which Rocco pulled off a shambly yet soulful solo that felt like it would break at any moment, but never did. This sense of spontaneity can be said for the band as a whole, but when the songs are this good that sort of effortless looseness can only add to their performance. Look for them around town when the album drops in a couple months, they're not going to go unnoticed for long.
Cousin photos by Jackson Fishauf
PS I Love You - 10:00pm; Lee's Palace
Kingston's PS I Love You were next up on my radar, playing a high-profile Windish Agency showcase opening for the currently hot tipped Cloud Nothings. Walking into Lee's, it struck me that it had been a year and a half since I'd last seen the band, performing a packed instore at the venerable Soundscapes. There, they had been a lean and mean two-piece, anchored by Paul Saulnier's vaguely Frank Black-esque yelp and the steady rhythms of powerhouse drummer Benjamin Nelson. Here, they were assisted by an auxiliary musician filling out their sound with bass and extra guitar who also served to fill out their stage presence.
The majority of the set consisted of material off their upcoming sophomore album, Death Dreams, out on Paper Bag Records in May. While the set was quite enjoyable, some of the songs seemed to suffer from a lack of distinction on first listen. That said, their 2010 debut Meet Me at the Muster Station took some repeated listens to properly sink in, so that could very well be the case here. The new tracks continued on in the tradition set by the first album of crunchy pop songs wrapped up in a haze of distortion and guitar heroics, tied together by Saulnier's distinctive voice. Muster Station highlight "2012" served as one of the few throwbacks to that LP, fitting cohesively into the set of new tracks. Utimately, PS I Love You delivered a good set, nearly filling Lee's to capacity and certainly building anticipation to give these songs another listen upon official release.
PS I Love You photos by Brian Morton
Nicolas Jaar - 1:40am; Revival
Certainly one of the most buzzed about sets of the festival, Chilean-born, New York-raised electronic artist Nicolas Jaar was set to make his Canadian debut at the stroke of midnight at the Revival. The fact that Jaar has garnered so much critical acclaim so quickly since the release of his first album Space is Only Noise last year, coupled with a venue I'd never been to, piqued my interest for the show, so I made sure I got to the College Street club nice and early to ensure entry.
Unfortunately, arriving on time wasn't on Jaar's agenda; instead, a perfectly competent but eventually tedious DJ filled time in the packed venue as nothing of particular importance took place. It was difficult to tell, though, as the club's sightlines reminded me of being stuck at the back of the cavernous Sound Academy. The instruments - rigs of synths, pedals, and mics - appeared to have already been tweaked accordingly, with no roadie in sight and a sold out crowd attempting to coax Jaar onstage with chants and cheers.
Upon finally taking the stage over an hour and a half past his scheduled set time, Jaar greeted the crowd with a cordial hello and thanks, to which the audience responded with adoration. Flanked by two musicians, on guitarist and saxophone respectively, Jaar triggered beats on a laptop and added live keyboards to his bass-heavy set. Rather than sticking to performances of individual tracks off Space is Only Noise, Jaar and his band played a continuous 65-minute set that blurred together his material, making one song indistinguishable from the next.
While the addition of the element of live instrumentation was interesting in conjunction with the monstrous beats, I couldn't help but feel let down that much of the nuance, atmosphere, and sharp songwriting of the album was sacrificed to make room for a more streamlined sound. It's entirely possible that after waiting two hours and having missed a few other bands around the city, I was simply exhausted and exasperated, since much of the crowd seemed to be having the time of their lives. Closing with reworked versions of "Too Many Kids Finding Rain in the Dust" and "Space is Only Noise if You Can See," two of the best tracks from the LP and the first I had been able to distinguish all night, Jaar and co. momentarily hit their stride, Jaar's distinct baritone vocals sounding great layered on top of the various instruments. However, it was too little, way too late, leaving me to look forward to Jaar's next studio output but not particularly itching to see him live again.
Nicolas Jaar photos by Brian Morton

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Q: How can I collect the user's correct choice in my Trivia game? I have tried multiple things to collect the right answer when the radio button is pressed, but after the game is done I still get a 0 out of 5.
I'm not sure what else to do and have been stuck on this for a while.  Any help will be greatly appreciated!

$(document).ready(function() {

  $("#clickStart").click(function() {
    $('#questions').show(600);
    $('#clock').show(700);
    $('#hide').hide(500);

  });

  (function() {
    var questions = [{
        question: "The great Victoria Desert is located in?",
        choices: ['Canada', 'West Africa', 'Australia', 'North America'],
        correctAnswer: 'Australia'
      },
      {
        question: "The intersecting lines drawn on maps and globes are?",
        choices: ['lattitudes', 'longitudes', 'geographic grids', 'none of the above'],
        correctAnswer: 'geographic gird'
      },
      {
        question: "The landmass of which of the following continents is the least?",
        choices: ['Africa', 'Asia', 'Australia', 'Europe'],
        correctAnswer: 'Australia'
      },
      {
        question: "Without ____ the equator would be much hotter than it is while the poles would be much cooler",
        choices: ['Lattitude of redistribution of heat', 'Cycle of air circulation', 'Global wind pattern', 'All are similiar'],
        correctAnswer: 'All are simliar'
      },
      {
        question: "The habitats valuable for commercially harvested species are called?",
        choices: ['Coral reefs', 'Sea grass bed', 'hot spots', 'None of the above'],
        correctAnswer: 'Sea grass bed'
      }
    ];

    var questionCounter = 0; //Tracks question number
    var selections = []; //Array containing user choices
    var quiz = $("#quiz"); //Quiz div object

    // Display initial question
    displayNext();

    //  'next' button
    $("#next").on("click", function(e) {
      e.preventDefault();

      // Suspend click listener during fade animation
      if (quiz.is(":animated")) {
        return false;
      }
      choose();

      // If no user selection, progress is stopped
      if (isNaN(selections[questionCounter])) {
        alert("Please make a selection!");
      } else {
        questionCounter++;
        displayNext();
      }
    });

    // 'prev' button
    $("#prev").on("click", function(e) {
      e.preventDefault();

      if (quiz.is(":animated")) {
        return false;
      }
      choose();
      questionCounter--;
      displayNext();
    });

    // 'Start Over' button
    $("#start").on("click", function(e) {
      e.preventDefault();

      if (quiz.is(":animated")) {
        return false;
      }
      questionCounter = 0;
      selections = [];
      displayNext();
      $("#start").hide();
    });

    // Animates buttons on hover
    $(".button").on("mouseenter", function() {
      $(this).addClass("active");
    });
    $(".button").on("mouseleave", function() {
      $(this).removeClass("active");
    });

    // Creates and returns the div that contains the questions and
    // the answer selections
    function createQuestionElement(index) {
      var qElement = $("
", {
        id: "question"
      });

      var header = $("
Question " + (index + 1) + ":
");
      qElement.append(header);

      var question = $("
").append(questions[index].question);
      qElement.append(question);

      var radioButtons = createRadios(index);
      qElement.append(radioButtons);

      return qElement;
    }

    // Creates a list of the answer choices as radio inputs
    function createRadios(index) {
      var radioList = $("
");
      var item;
      var input = "";
      for (var i = 0; i < questions[index].choices.length; i++) {
        item = $("
");
        input = '<input type="radio" name="answer" value=' + i + " />";
        input += questions[index].choices[i];
        item.append(input);
        radioList.append(item);
      }
      return radioList;
    }

    // Reads the user selection and pushes the value to an array
    function choose() {
      selections[questionCounter] = +$('input[name="answer"]:checked').val();
    }

    // Displays next requested element
    function displayNext() {
      quiz.fadeOut(function() {
        $("#question").remove();

        if (questionCounter < questions.length) {
          var nextQuestion = createQuestionElement(questionCounter);
          quiz.append(nextQuestion).fadeIn();
          if (!isNaN(selections[questionCounter])) {
            $("input[value=" + selections[questionCounter] + "]").prop(
              "checked",
              true
            );
          }

          // Controls display of 'prev' button
          if (questionCounter === 1) {
            $("#prev").show();
          } else if (questionCounter === 0) {
            $("#prev").hide();
            $("#next").show();
          }
        } else {
          var scoreElem = displayScore();
          quiz.append(scoreElem).fadeIn();
          $("#next").hide();
          $("#prev").hide();
          $("#start").show();
        }
      });
    }

    // Computes score and returns a paragraph element to be displayed
    function displayScore() {
      var score = $("
", {
        id: "question"
      });

      var numCorrect = 0;
      for (var i = 0; i < selections.length; i++) {
        if (selections[i] === questions[i].correctAnswer) {
          numCorrect++;
        }
      }

      score.append(
        "You got " +
        numCorrect +
        " questions out of " +
        questions.length +
        " right!!!"
      );
      return score;
    }
  })();
});
body {
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  width: 100%;
  background: url(../images/background.png);
  height: 1vh;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

h1 {
  font-family: sans-serif;
  font-size: 3em;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  text-align: center;
}

#title {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

#header {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 30px;
  font-weight: 700px;
  color: #fff;
  width: 100%;
  height: 200px;
  padding: 7%;
}

.start-button {
  background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, .7);
  margin-top: 5%;
  width: 300px;
  height: 100px;
}

.start-button:hover {
  background-color: #0246e2;
  color: #f5684f;
  font-size: 50px;
}

button {
  text-align: center;
}

#clock {
  display: none;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 100px;
  z-index: 1000;
}

#quiz {
  text-indent: 10px;
}

.button {
  border: 4px solid;
  border-radius: 5px;
  width: 40px;
  padding-left: 5px;
  padding-right: 5px;
  position: relative;
  float: right;
  background-color: #DCDCDC;
  color: black;
  margin: 0 2px 0 2px;
}

.button.active {
  background-color: #F8F8FF;
  color: #525252;
}

#questions {
  display: none;
  padding-top: 10%;
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
}

.button a {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: black;
}

#content {
  width: 100%;
  margin: auto;
  padding: 0 25px 40px 10px;
  background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, .7);
  border: 4px solid #B0E0E6;
  border-radius: 5px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: bold;
  box-shadow: 5px 5px 5px #888;
  height: 500px;
}

ul {
  list-style-type: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

#prev {
  display: none;
}

#start {
  display: none;
  width: 90px;
}
<!DOCTYPE html>

  <title>Trivia Game</title>
  <link href="https://maxcdn.bootstrapcdn.com/bootstrap/3.3.7/css/bootstrap.min.css" rel="stylesheet" integrity="sha384-BVYiiSIFeK1dGmJRAkycuHAHRg32OmUcww7on3RYdg4Va+PmSTsz/K68vbdEjh4u" crossorigin="anonymous">
  <link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="./assets/css/style.css">

How Well Do You Know Your Geography?

You have 2 min to guess all the questions...Good Luck!

          <button id="clickStart" class="start-button">Start!</button>

00:00

Next

Prev

 Start Over

A: selections[questionCounter] = +$('input[name="answer"]:checked').val();

Do you mean +=, not = + ?

A: The problem is here:
function choose() {
  selections[questionCounter] = +$('input[name="answer"]:checked').val();
}

The value of the input is its index. So index===correctAnswer will fail.
You either do:
if (questions[i].choices[selections[i]] === questions[i].correctAnswer) {
          numCorrect++;
}

or you store the index in correctAnswer...

$(document).ready(function() {

  $("#clickStart").click(function() {
    $('#questions').show(600);
    $('#clock').show(700);
    $('#hide').hide(500);

  });

  (function() {
    var questions = [{
        question: "The great Victoria Desert is located in?",
        choices: ['Canada', 'West Africa', 'Australia', 'North America'],
        correctAnswer: 'Australia'
      },
      {
        question: "The intersecting lines drawn on maps and globes are?",
        choices: ['lattitudes', 'longitudes', 'geographic grids', 'none of the above'],
        correctAnswer: 'geographic gird'
      },
      {
        question: "The landmass of which of the following continents is the least?",
        choices: ['Africa', 'Asia', 'Australia', 'Europe'],
        correctAnswer: 'Australia'
      },
      {
        question: "Without ____ the equator would be much hotter than it is while the poles would be much cooler",
        choices: ['Lattitude of redistribution of heat', 'Cycle of air circulation', 'Global wind pattern', 'All are similiar'],
        correctAnswer: 'All are simliar'
      },
      {
        question: "The habitats valuable for commercially harvested species are called?",
        choices: ['Coral reefs', 'Sea grass bed', 'hot spots', 'None of the above'],
        correctAnswer: 'Sea grass bed'
      }
    ];

    var questionCounter = 0; //Tracks question number
    var selections = []; //Array containing user choices
    var quiz = $("#quiz"); //Quiz div object

    // Display initial question
    displayNext();

    //  'next' button
    $("#next").on("click", function(e) {
      e.preventDefault();

      // Suspend click listener during fade animation
      if (quiz.is(":animated")) {
        return false;
      }
      choose();

      // If no user selection, progress is stopped
      if (isNaN(selections[questionCounter])) {
        alert("Please make a selection!");
      } else {
        questionCounter++;
        displayNext();
      }
    });

    // 'prev' button
    $("#prev").on("click", function(e) {
      e.preventDefault();

      if (quiz.is(":animated")) {
        return false;
      }
      choose();
      questionCounter--;
      displayNext();
    });

    // 'Start Over' button
    $("#start").on("click", function(e) {
      e.preventDefault();

      if (quiz.is(":animated")) {
        return false;
      }
      questionCounter = 0;
      selections = [];
      displayNext();
      $("#start").hide();
    });

    // Animates buttons on hover
    $(".button").on("mouseenter", function() {
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A: No, I was just being dumb and calling the string of the array rather than the number.  So instead of having the correct answer be 'Austrailia', it would be 2.  As soon as I posted this question, of course, I figure it out lol.  Thanks for the help anyways though.

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Azmodan is a ranged Specialist who excels in pushing lanes and destroying structures. What he lacks in team utility he makes up for in sheer pushing power on any specific lane. Unlike other Specialists, Azmodan isn't just good at pushing lanes, he's the king at it. With the ability to summon demons to his aid, as well as poke from afar with his Globe of Annihilation, it's relatively easy to pressure any opposition. Considering the fact he also has an enormous health pool, he can soak up a lot of damage before he needs to retreat. As noted, he really does lack mobility until late game and as a result, requires exceptional positioning to be truly effective.
Demon Lieutenant (Trait) – Make sure that Demon Lieutenant is never off of cooldown. You can use it to either help push the lane you're in, or get another lane pushing (particularly if there is a lane that does not currently have any of your teammates in it.) Keep in mind that the range on this is global and requires you to target a minion, so be aware of the best place to summon a new Demon Lieutenant. If a lane is left undefended and your minion is in it, you can gaurentee your wave will reach the enemy fort.
Globe of Annihilation (Q) – This is Azmodan's signature ability, and it can provide significant lane pressure. With its long range, enemies will need to respect it, while your team can play around its ability to scout and deal large area damage. It has a very long range and on small maps, allows Azmodan to dunk against all lanes one at a time to pressure them without having to be there. If it hits a group of enemy Heroes, its damage is significant. Ideally, try to stack its damage as quickly as possible to ensure it packs a punch when it lands.
Summon Demon Warrior (W) – The most common use of this ability will be to help siege, though the warriors may sometimes simply be there to soak up tower ammo due to their low damage output. However, due to the fact that they will travel a short distance in a straight line before going to the nearest lane, they can be used for scouting, as well as blocking skill-shots. Of course, they can also aid in taking merc camps or bosses, as well.
All Shall Burn (E) – It's quite important to choose your target wisely with this ability. The damage can really add up, but only becomes truly scary after a couple seconds of channeling. If your target moves out of range, All Shall Burn will immediately be cancelled, placing it on cooldown. Be aware of your enemies' crowd control, as being interrupted by it will take away a large portion of your potential damage output. All Shall Burn is particularly effective against Structures due to the bonus damage you receive though it's base range is relatively short.
Demonic Invasion (Heroic) – If you're looking for a pure siege build, this will likely be your Heroic of choice. The damage to Heroes isn't particularly high, but will take down enemy structures relatively quickly. This does mean you'll often simply be split-pushing, so make sure to communicate with your team so they can play around this.
Tide of Sin (Heroic) – When used correctly, this can be a good boost to Azmodan's damage output. Firing a Globe of Annihilation while on top of a pool can deal a huge chunk of an enemy Hero's life. The downside is that it costs 100 mana, and a Globe of Annihilation 60, saving you 40 mana in total. That said, the cooldown isn't long and it can often be used twice within in a team fight for massive late game burst.
Gluttony allows Azmodan to gain increased Annihilation stacks (from 2 to 3) when hitting Heroes with Globe of Annihilation. In addition, when you're at 200 Annihilation, you'll gain 0.5 seconds cooldown reduction per Hero you hit. In a team fight, and especially late game, this allows you to use the ability much more often.
Hellforged Armor provides Demon Lieutenants and Warriors with 25 armor, allowing them to out-sustain any opposing minions, while always acting as a brilliant body-block against enemy Heroes.
Art of Chaos provides Azmodan with some much needed sustain if he hits 2 or more Heroes with Globe of Annihilation. The mana restored is 30 (effectively halving its cost), while it also provides 4 bonus Annihilation stacks, allowing you to reach your 200 goal much quicker.
Variable: If you want to go full basic attack, take Bombardment. This allows Azmodan to gain increased range, and a ricochet effect on his basics, after using Globe of Annihilation. For poking, without relying on the channel from All Shall Burn, it can be very strong as each hit also provides 1 stack of Annihilation.
Bolstering Azmodan's Globe of Annihilation by 50%, Tide of Sin at end-game ensures Azmodan deals massive AOE burst damage if he lands his Globe. The original mana cost might be high, but the damage boost is absolutely worth it.
Bolstering your Demon Warriors and Lieutenants further, Brutish Vanguard increases their health by 25%, and also allows them to slow enemies by 20%. Combined with Hellforged Armor, it allows Azmodan to bully lanes even better, while also having some light CC against Heroes.
Total Annihilation further increases the potency of your Globe, allowing you to deal additional damage based on 4% of your opponents' maximum health. Combined with Tide of Sin, it boosts your output enormously.
A very late game Talent, but one that's very strong. Pride, at 400 stacks of Annihilation, causes your globe to have a 15% wider area, while also dealing a flat 125 additional damage. Combined with all the above Talents, and your Heroic, it can lop off entire health pools.
Variable: Azmodan's lack of mobility is his weakest aspect so gaining Trample at level 20 as an alternative will save your life, multiple times. Use it to get out of particularly dangerous situations, as the charge deals good damage and the slow is invaluable.
This list of tips and tricks are just a handful of things we think will help your Azmodan play. We'll continue to add to the list as required and if you have any tips you'd like to share, let us know in the comments below and we'll place them here.
1. Ensure that when casting Globe of Annihilation you use it from maximum range for maximum damage.
2. Use "All Shall Burn" on structures and to chase / finish enemy Heroes - it's a long channel that deals a prolonged amount of damage.
3. Azmodan is strongest during team fights if he can cast All Shall Burn without being interrupted.
4. Do what you do best: push lanes and kill structures. Join team fights a little late so that you can pressure or clean up with Globe of Annihilation.
5. Never forget to use General of Hell. It's an amazing Trait that allows you to really push lanes - it's also global!
6. During team fights, try to stay at the back. You're a great body block if neccesary but also useful at dunking from afar for maximum damage.
7. You've a high healthpool but that doesn't mean you should meat-shield constantly. Remember your positioning by trying to stay on the edges of fights ready to run away.
8. Don't be afraid to use Demonic Invasion on enemy structures - your grunts deal double damage to them.
9. Early game priority, besides laning, is to get your Globe of Annihilation up to maximum damage. Kill as many minions as possible!
10. Remember to cast Sin's Grasp on weak targets as it'll add lots of pressure to them, especially if you're using All Shall Burn.
11. Always stack your Globe of Annihilation. You need to cap it for maximum damage as quickly as possible so fire it at all minion waves across lanes.
12. Try to pressure all lanes with your Globe of Annihilation. If you can, sit in mid lane (especially on smaller maps) and rotate between top, middle and bottom.


If you have invested in a beautiful timber deck or are thinking about purchasing one, you are making a wonderful decision.A deck made of Merbau decking or some other really durable and beautiful hardwood will last for decades and bring your family endless joy.
If you are thinking about this wonderful purchase you must be wondering about how to maintain the deck. After all it is made of natural hardwood and all wood requires specific maintenance in order to keep it sturdy and looking good for its entire life. Following are specific instructions for caring for your hardwood timber deck.
You have to adopt a routine where you clean your deck regularly of dust and grime. Remember this is natural wood and things left on it for a long period can get into the wood. Make it a habit if there are trees hanging over the deck to make sure that sap, leaves and twigs are removed quickly to avoid any damage to your deck.
Stains should also be removed quickly and any stains that have penetrated the stains should be sanded immediately and refinished.
A beautiful rich stain will give your deck a beautiful warm and finished look that will bring out the luster of the timber. You should opt for a good quality stain that is water resistant and has protection against UV rays. Use a generous amount of stain in several coats and do it when you notice that the color of your deck is fading.
It is best to use oil for the top layer of your deck because it resist the sun's UV rays and helps keep the deck top layer from drying out. You will have to do this regularly depending on where you live and the weather conditions. More sun will me a more regular oiling.
You can expect that from time to time your deck will get surface damage. If the damage is only on the surface of the deck, you should immediately repair any damaged areas of your timber deck. If you have had surface damage perhaps from a piece of furniture, a nail or some other object has caused scratches or gouges, you should use sandpaper and sand out the damaged areas and then immediately stains and oil the repaired area so your it matches with the rest of your deck. If the damage is deeper or even goes through or breaks boards you should replace them and then stain and oil these new boards. It may take some time for the color of these new boards to match the older ones but it will happen over time. This is the beauty of hardwood decking.
Having your timber deck stay in the best condition for its entire life requires attention and consistent maintenance. You should adopt a schedule and check on it constantly to make sure that it has not sustained any damage. The payoff is a beautiful outdoor relation and entertainment area that your entire family will enjoy.
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The included .pngs of the MITRE logo contain the flag "MCA-1ACCEBAB".
The first, "mitre_enc.png" has the flag encoded n the red component of the first
pixels of the image. The first pixel provides the length of the string, and
the next pixels provide the message.

If the challenge is better geared towards use of stanard stegenographic tools,
OpenStego was used to encode the message using LSB-based stenography, so
the tools used for detecting stegonography should catch this.

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Using the Python Image Library (PIL) (I'm unsure of what tools they will be
using in Lesson 5)

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Folio (27 x 20 4/8 inches). 9 exceptionally fine double-page engraved maps and 6 full-page maps of the French coastline of the Var region in the southeast (some minor spotting and one or two pale stains affecting the image). Contemporary brown roan backed maroon paper boards, brown roan lettering-piece (with title) on the front cover (extremities a little scuffed).
Provenance: with the 19th-century engraved armorial bookplate of Cahteau Verteuil, ancestral home of the Dukes de La Rochefoucauld, after M. Mercier on the front paste-down.
The coastline depicted in magnificent detail by these extraordinary maps is that of the Var, a department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in Provence in southeastern France. It takes its name from the river Var, which used to flow along its eastern boundary, but the boundary was moved in 1860. The Var is bordered on the east by the department of Alpes-Maritimes; to the west by Bouches-du-Rhône to the north of the Verdon River by the department of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, and to the south by the Mediterranean Sea.


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There was a time when pot was either a container in which you made soup or grew flowers. It's wise to choose our words more carefully now.
If I ask about your pot preference, I should clarify that I'm wondering whether you like clay, plastic or ceramic for your dieffenbachia.
Does it really matter what containers we use for our houseplants? A quick glance at Pinterest shows plants growing in everything from old shoes to polished brass. It might seem like a free-for-all, but the type of pot really can make a difference in how well plants grow. A houseplant's container, which we can simply call its pot, is more than just a receptacle to hold soil. The container influences the health of the root system, which in turn affects the entire plant.
Pots can be divided into two broad types: those that breathe through their sides and those that don't. Unglazed terra-cotta clay pots are the traditional breathable flowerpot, while plastic, glazed, ceramic and other materials don't allow air and moisture to pass through. To simplify, it's clay pots versus everything else.
The porosity of clay allows air and moisture to penetrate the pot's sides, and the fine feeder roots at the edge of the plant's soil ball are able to utilize the extra oxygen, creating a healthy soil environment.
Air movement through clay stimulates root development.
Clay pots act like a wick to remove excess moisture from the soil, reducing the threat of over watering, which is a leading cause of houseplant decline. Houseplant owners who tend to over water usually find greater success with clay pots.
Plants that require well-drained soil, such as cactuses and succulents, may be easier to grow in clay pots.
Clay tends to pull soluble salts out of the soil, reducing damaging salt accumulation. The white residue that forms outside clay pots can be removed with a scrub brush and neutralized with a mixture of half water, half vinegar.
No matter the pot type, drainage holes are essential for allowing excess water to quickly exit the soil.
Instead of growing plants in decorative pots, they can be potted into clay pots and slipped inside the decorative container. Check immediately after watering to be sure drainage doesn't accumulate unseen in the outer container.
Setting pots in visible saucers is the best way to detect drainage that can quickly damage plants if not discarded.
It's difficult to discard excess water from pots that have built-in saucers. Separate saucers are better.
Houseplants can be successfully grown in most containers, but non-clay types require monitoring more closely, as clay pots are more forgiving.
Adding rocks, pebbles, or broken pot shards inside the bottom of pots has a long history, but it's best left out.
This from Washington State University: "Nearly 100 years ago, soil scientists demonstrated that water does not move easily from layers of finer textured materials to layers of coarser textured. Since then, similar studies have produced the same results. Therefore, the coarser the underlying material, the more difficult it is for water to move across the interface.
For best drainage, just fill the pot top-to-bottom with quality potting mix.


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Firth of Clyde, AiTan, Loch Fyne, and Loch Long .
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m. — Mile. Ely. — Railway ; Stat. — Station.
1:^. S. E."W. — Points of compass.
P. H. — Attached to names of Inns, Post Horses and Carriages.
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The Border — Tweedside — Yales of Tweed, Xith, Upper Clyde.
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convey their patrons into the very heart of the mountains.
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are more specially arranged with a view to traffic.
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Do you love customer service, interior design, beautiful bespoke furnishings and interior decoration? If so, this job might just be perfect for you!
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This home defies words. You must see it to believe it! Experience the finest in residential living. You can have it all! This is one of the most exquisite homes in Southeastern Wisconsin. Over 8,000 square feet of refined elegance. Incredible 95 feet of sparkling frontage on Nagawicka Lake. The sunsets are awe-inspiring. Boat house. Heated pool. Heated 4 car garage.


These days the kind of gifs we're accustomed to seeing online tend to be low-fi sequences of people falling over, perpetually.
With his project Stereovision, photographer Chris O'Donovan offers something rather different. He has created a set of gifs, which brings a new perspective to 3D stereo photography.
Stereo photography – a form of stereoscopy – is a 3D perspective created by capturing a pair of 2D images, which together give a sense of suspended movement.
O'Donovan has exhumed old 3D cameras manufactured in the 1980s, which never saw their true potential realised, and liberated them with new techniques and innovative lighting.
Stereovision sees impossible psychedelic realities created with huge physical depth, giving an illusory perspective, which seems to reach around its subject.
These shots look spectacular on large digital screens, but paradoxically they have emerged from a studio where everything is stubbornly analogue – particularly the standard 35mm film and the elaborate costumes and props, created by O'Donovan, his muse, his assistants and a makeup artist.
Back in 2012, O'Donovan chanced upon a Nishika N800, a boxy 1980s camera with three plastic lenses. Before long he acquired two more. Now his favourite is a four lens Nimslo.
The stereoscopic method was pioneered by Sir Charles Wheatstone in 1838, and it was later improved on by David Brewster who created the first portable 3D viewing device. French photographer Jacques Henri Lartigue (1894-1986) experimented with stereo photography. Its principles are the same as those employed in the eyepieces Victorians enjoyed looking through on seaside piers.
While stereoscopic images are called stereograms, the images produced on the Nishika and Nimslo are endearingly known as wiggle grams or wiggle gifs.
O'Donovan's Nimslo uses four lenses, which imprint an image across half of a standard 35mm frame. When the second half of the frame is captured in the next photo, the template for the gif is complete.
For this project he has moved beyond the constraints of the camera; his wiggle gifs are brought to life by his imagination, experimentation and technical wizardry.
certainly not examples of stereovision. They are perfectly flat, and do not show any depth whatsoever. While they are artistic, they primarily show flat wiggling images with flat perspective. They should be labeled as such, and not misleadingly and incorrectly called stereovision, stereoscopic, or 3D. These most certainly are NOT stereo photography. True stereo photographic images have depth, and are really wonderful to behold. These flat images could be, and probably should be, converted to stereoscopic. In the mean time, please do not call them something that they obviously are not.


A toothache makes us miserable and it is hard to get on with our lives when we are in pain. Avoiding toothache in the first place is the best approach and this is achieved with good dental hygiene habits. Brushing twice a day and flossing once a day reduces your chances of developing cavities which ultimately cause a toothache. It also helps our teeth to look great. However, there are other causes of a toothache and there is a lot that you can do to relieve it if you are suffering.
Tooth decay is by far the most common cause of a toothache but your pain may be caused by other factors and your dentist will want to rule these out.
You may have an infection in the roots of the tooth or in the gum and you may have gum disease. Some toothache is caused by the sufferer grinding their teeth and this is associated with anxiety. If you have an accident and damage your teeth, this could obviously cause pain. If the problem develops over a long period of time it could be caused by an abnormal bite.
Some causes of a toothache are actually nothing to do with teeth. The pain is referred to this area and feels as if it is originating from your teeth but the underlying cause is elsewhere. People who have TMJ/TMD (Temporomandibular Joint Disorder) and sinus or ear infections often complain of a toothache. If there is tension in the facial muscles this can feel like pain arising from a tooth and you may have a headache as well.
+ Rinse your mouth several times a day with warm salt water.
+ Gently floss your teeth. Sometimes pain is caused by food particles that have become trapped.
+ If it is safe for you to do so, you can take some pain medication that you can purchase over the counter. However, do not put a painkiller directly on the gums as this may cause burning and irritation.
+ Apply a medication containing benzocaine directly to affected area. This is designed to temporarily relieve the pain. Oil of cloves (eugenol) is an ancient and traditional remedy but many people find that it works. You can rub the oil directly on the area with a finger or apply using some cotton wool.
If a toothache is caused by trauma in an accident, it can help if you apply a cold compress to the outside of the affected cheek.


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Climate Change: The Greenhouse Effect
Most of us know that greenhouse gases are contributing to global warming, but how does this process happen? And what is the greenhouse effect?
BY MARILIS AZZOPARDI
A greenhouse receives incoming radiation from the sun through the glass, as the earth does through its atmosphere. Part of that incoming sunlight is absorbed by the surface inside the greenhouse but the rest is reflected back into space and tries to escape the greenhouse by convection. Due to the lack of airflow the heat cannot escape and so the temperature rises, a process called the greenhouse effect. This is not what happens to Earth though.
What helps keep the earth warm is the presence of the gases in the atmosphere that absorb some of this heat radiation and re-emit it back to the surface, thus blanketing Earth and preventing the heat being lost to outer space. If it wasn't for these gases creating the 'greenhouse effect' and warming the surface by 33°C, Earth would be a much colder place – around -18°C instead of the average temperature of 15°C.
The greenhouse gas that keeps Earth warm is water vapour.
Earth receives visible shortwave radiation from the sun through its atmosphere; some is reflected back by clouds, some is scattered by particles in the atmosphere, and some is absorbed by the ozone and other gases. The rest makes it to Earth's surface where it can either be absorbed, or reflected back into space as long wave radiation. Highly reflective surfaces such as ice and snow reflect a lot of radiation, whereas darker surfaces such as the oceans tend to absorb more than they reflect. The loss of sea ice cover with exposure of the darker ocean beneath causes the Earth to absorb more radiation and less is reflected; this in turn causes more warming at the surface which can then lead to more ice loss.
Earth's atmosphere is composed of 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, and the rest is composed of trace elements such as argon. Carbon dioxide (CO2) makes up 0.04% of the earth's atmosphere and is released naturally in the carbon cycle through volcanic activity and respiration in organisms.
Since the Industrial Revolution, anthropogenic activities such as the burning of coal and other fossil fuels and deforestation have led to increases in concentration from around 280ppm (parts per million) in the early 1800s, to around 400ppm at the present time. The greatest rise has occurred in the last thirty years and since CO2 is very long-lived in the atmosphere (having a half-life of 100-10 years) this could have consequences and is a cause for concern.
You may be surprised to learn that the most abundant greenhouse gas that keeps Earth warm isn't carbon dioxide but water vapour. Water vapour is the most important regulator of the Earth's climate and as the Earth's atmosphere warms, more water vapour evaporates from the oceans contributing to the formation of clouds and precipitation; this creates a positive feedback loop which contributes to the greenhouse effect.
The Other Greenhouse Gases
Methane is another greenhouse gas produced on Earth during the anaerobic breakdown of organic material such as occurs in the decomposition of wastes in landfills, agriculture and rice fields, or as a product of digestion in the guts of ruminants, e.g. cattle. Although it only makes up 1.8ppm of the Earth's atmosphere, each molecule of methane contributes 25 times more to global warming than one molecule of carbon dioxide.
Nitrous oxide is 300 times more warming than CO2 but only comprises 0.3ppm of the earth's atmosphere. Human activities such as biomass burning, fossil fuel combustion and the use of agricultural fertilisers have increased its atmospheric concentration by around 15% and it too is very long-lived in the atmosphere.
Methane contributes 25 times more to global warming than carbon dioxide.
Ozone is formed at the earth's surface due to pollution, especially from traffic emissions reacting with sunlight, and functions very differently higher up in the atmosphere where it forms part of the greenhouse gases and specifically helps to block ultra violet run from the sun, protecting Earth and its living things from the harmful effects of UV radiation. Each ozone molecule is 1000 times more warming than CO2.
The Difference Between Weather and Climate
The weather is the short-term variation that we see in temperature, sunshine, cloud cover, rainfall, and wind whereas the climate refers to how the average of these conditions change over longer periods of time, usually around thirty years. By looking for significant changes of a 30-year time period it is possible to observe whether the climate is changing. Although the climate is always naturally changing, the term 'climate change' is usually understood to mean systematic, large-scale and long-term changes in the earth's weather patterns and average temperatures.
The Consequences of Climate Change
Since the Industrial Revolution, Earth has warmed by around 1°C, and recently the warming has accelerated by an increase of 0.2°C per decade; the unprecedented rise over the past 200 years means that there could be a total increase of around 2 to 5°C by the end of this century. The concern is that species living on earth are not able to adapt fast enough to such rapid increases in temperature. The direct impacts could be heatwaves, exposure and an increase in infectious diseases such as malaria. Temperature and precipitation patterns may affect the distribution and abundance of species, as well as their habitats.
Although the effects of climate change are hard to predict, it can be expected that Earth will get warmer, which will increase evaporation from water bodies and precipitation; some regions may become dryer while others could become wetter. Communities living near the sea could be disproportionately affected.
Species living on earth are not able to adapt fast enough.
The higher atmospheric conditions of carbon dioxide could benefit plant growth, enabling them to grow more vigorously with less water, as well as changing the areas where crops grow best. Higher temperatures could allow types of agriculture to thrive in areas that have previously been unsuitable.
Although most of us associate climate change with negative effects, climate change can also be seen as a global opportunity for better health by giving us the opportunity to do things differently, and by developing healthier, less polluting and more sustainable communities. By developing innovative technologies in the provision of clean energy and low-carbon technologies we can maintain economic development without sacrificing health, and the future of the planet.
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ARRIVING at this semi-rural pub at 6pm on a Saturday, we were given a table for four just so long as they could "have it back for 8pm".
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In fact, thanks to the Speedy Gonzales' nature of the friendly staff, our main courses were done and dusted – and paid for – within 45 minutes oftaking our seats.
With a total bill of £43.35, that worked out at roughly £1 a minute. We've spent longer at McDonald's when we've been out on the road.
Don't get me wrong. The White Horse is trying to be a very nice pub. Professionally kitted out, it has a mixture of comfortable chairs and tables, decor to match and quality ornaments. But the male-dominated bar area was pretty noisy for early evening.
Luckily, the noise didn't really matter to us because we were just passing and not out on a special occasion.
In a typical move for a first-time visit, I chose the cheapest item off the menu on the assumption that every business needs a loss leader these days.
While most meals are usually £10-plus here, the pre-7pm Monday-Saturday classics are £7.95.Sadly, my chicken and bacon caesar salad was nothing more than crisp, fancy lettuce with fridge-cool chicken.
If the precious few croutons were difficult to find amid the copious dressing, the tiny bacon bits were much harder to spot without a microscope to hand and I wasn't even sure I could taste them. My wife Collette found the salad with her plaice goujons equally bland. Thankfully, we had a bowl of decent triple-cooked chips between us (£2.50).
Unusually, youngest daughter Madison was not keen on the fish with her chips (which didn't even come with a spoonful of peas), while our eldest daughter Holly thought her cajun chicken (also £5.95 and served on a bap with chips on the side) was a bit tough.
Naughtily, the menu doesn't price large glasses of wine. Collette's was a stiff £5.25.
My pint of Waggle Dance ale was good, as it should be for £3.40, but two soft drinks were £2.20 each.
Thankfully our son was at a swimming gala minimising our costs. Otherwise we could have felt hard done by at £50-plus.
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When it comes to performance, golf club shafts are often overlooked when evaluating golf club purchasing. Most golfers purchase golf sets which already have a predetermined shaft design and configuration. It is usually when a golfer becomes more skilled and begins purchasing select golf clubs for specific reasons that the shaft becomes an issue.
The golf club shaft is basically the "engine" of the golf club! The alignment, weight, kick-point, torque, length and flex of the shaft all have an effect on the performance of your golf club. Golf club shafts are vital to achieving the best possible outcome of your swing.
The design of the shaft, including materials with which they are made, as well as the weight and flex need to be associated with the golf swing speed of the golfer involved to achieve the best results.
There is a large selection of materials used for making golf club shafts, with metal and graphite shafts being the most popular.
There is a vast array of shafts to choose from, and it can be a daunting task at minimum to select the optimum golf club shaft for your present level of play.
We will provide the following definitions for the primary terms involved with golf club shafts along with information to assist in selecting the best golf club shaft for you.
Shaft Flex: The relative stiffness of the shaft or flexibility relative to a specific industry standard. Also, flex is a rating of a golf club shaft's ability to bend during the Golfswing.
These general definitions are based upon a consensus of opinion among golf club shaft manufacturers. In reality, the definitions should refer to measured swing speed and strength, not the skill level of the golfer nor age or gender.
Shaft flex is a vital factor in the design of the shaft as it affects both direction and distance during golf ball flight.
Generally a player with a slower swing speed will need a shaft with greater flex, whereas a player with a very fast swing speed will require a shaft with less flex.
The less bend the shaft has, the better the club control.
1. The more traditional Shaft Deflection Board which measures the bending characteristics of a fixed shaft when weight is applied.
2. The Frequency Analyzer. Frequency is an alternate way of specifying stiffness and indicates the speed with which a club will vibrate with that individual shaft.
The stiffer the shaft means a faster vibration. Frequency matching is the most accurate and precise method of measuring golf shaft flex.
Frequency matching measures the true flex of a shaft, measured in cycles per minute (CPM). The frequency indicates the unique stiffness, with a defined shaft length, supporting the weight of a specific club head on the shaft resulting in a precise and accurate frequency measurement.
Thanks to accurate frequency matching, it is possible to have a complete set of golf clubs that all have the exact desired stiffness characteristics designed for you and your personal swing style and club head speed.
Frequency profiling means that there are several frequency measurements taken on each shaft, not just one. Measurements are taken every five (5) inches along the shaft to determine the flexibility of the shaft in all areas. It is necessary to know how the shaft will react during an actual golf swing.
To determine how stiff the shaft needs to be for your swing, we need to not only take into account the actual club head speed, but many other factors as well.
Tempo, timing, different degrees of aggressiveness on the transition between the backswing and downswing, and release point at impact are some of the other factors which should be included in the decision relating to shaft stiffness.
Profiling each shaft removes the guesswork as to which shaft should be assembled into a particular club head.
The term "Torque" is defined as the twisting movement of the shaft during the golf swing. The torque is measured in degrees and delineated as a rating that gives data concerning the "Twisting" characteristics of the shaft.
The higher the torque rating the more the shaft twists, and therefore has a "softer" feel. A low torque rating means the shaft will feel much stiffer and have less twisting action.
All shafts have a certain amount of torque. The degree of torque or "twist" also has an effect on ball trajectory and launch angle, with the higher torque resulting in a higher trajectory and a lower torque resulting in a lower trajectory.
Torque is also the factor that determines shaft resistance to twisting on the downswing. The less torque involved means a more stable golf shot, better control.
The Kick-point or "Flex-point" is that point on the golf shaft where the bending takes place and affects the trajectory of the shot. The effect is small but measurable.
A golf shaft with a low kick-point will tend to give the ball a higher trajectory and give a sense of feeling that the shaft is "whipping" the club head through impact.
A shaft with a high kick-point will tend to give the ball a lower trajectory and result in a feeling that the shaft is very stiff.
Alignment of the shaft can be adversely effected by an out-of-roundness condition or a material defect within the shaft, which may affect the trajectory of the ball.
To ensure that the spine of the golf shaft falls directly behind your target line, you may need to have a shaft spine alignment procedure performed on the golf shaft.
The length of the shaft is every bit as important as flex, torque, alignment or anything else to do with the shaft. In general, longer shafts provide greater distance and have more flex. It is most important that you find the proper length of shaft for your style of play.
The standard procedure for determining the proper length of club for you is to stand up straight and have someone measure the distance in inches from the crease where your wrist and hand meet, down to the floor. Do this with both hands and take an average.
The length of the golf club shaft is measured from the top of the grip to the base of the heel of the golf club as it lies on a flat surface.
The above listed golf shaft terms are the more important of several specific terms.
Custom fitting golf clubs has been the norm for the Professional Tour Players, but only recently has the process been available to any golfer who's willing to spend the time and money to get a properly fitted set of clubs. Making golf clubs is a real science.
An expert club fitter can take the mystery out of shaft selection. Club fitters can work with you to determine proper shaft lengths, flex, and material composition. They will also specify correct lie angles, face angles, lofts and other important features of each golf club.
Among the golf club components involved in making golf clubs, the golf club shafts play a vital part.
Golf club fitting will definitely increase the cost of your set of clubs, but the benefits in terms of performance may well be worth the additional cost.
We hope you have enjoyed evaluating the subject of golf club shafts with us and have found this article informative and helpful in golf club shaft selection.


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The officially proclaimed national day of Cuba is celebrated annually on July 26, 1953. This day is known as the National Revolution Day. This day is remembered for its significance in history when a force of men under the command of Fidel Castro advanced to overthrow the governmental rule of Fulgencio Batista, in Santiago de Cuba. The first attempt towards revolution was unsuccessful; however, it instigated rallies and protests which had become a threat to the concept of dictatorship. Initially, only July 26 was commemorated as a public holiday, but later there were two additional holidays to be added as a part of the national public holiday; July 25 and July 27. On this day all premises are shut, and protests and speeches take place throughout Cuba. In addition to it, songs are sung in delight. The flag of Cuba is set firm to sway and embody its significance. The members belonging to army force also wear bands to display the importance of its flag as well as this particular day.
The national anthem of Cuba is 'La Bayamesa' also known as 'El Himmo de Bayamo' or 'the Bayamo Anthem'. The lyrics of this anthem were composed in 1867, and it was officially endorsed as a national anthem in the 20th century. However, the lyrics were promulgated in 1868, right after a year when it was written. The current version of the anthem was shortened and made concise using its original form. Perucho Figueredo was persuaded to compose this anthem, and so its lyrics are his creation and are credited to him. This anthem was initially embraced in 1902 and was declared national after the revolutionary activity.
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The national flag of Cuba has five prominent ongoing horizontal stripes which are alternative to each other. There are three blue stripes and two white ones. At the extreme left of the flag is a triangular shape inside which is a pentagonal star with five pointed edges. The flag was officially declared national on May 20, 1902 and the task of introducing its design is credited to Narciso Lopez and Miguel Teurbe Tolon.
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The national symbol of Cuba is Cuban coat of arms and it was officially given the status of a national emblem on April 24, 1906. This symbol was designed by Miguel Teurbe Tolon. This symbol has a shield on the face of a fasces on whose top rests a Phrygian cap and all of it is strengthened by an oak branch positioned on either of the sides while on the other one is a laurel wreath. The oak branch depicted on the symbol embodies the power and dominance of the nation. Most importantly, this symbol implicates human rights like equality, liberty and fraternity which is a privilege that everyone deserves and are legitimately rightful of.
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Capital of Nation
The capital of Cuba is known to be Havana or La Habana. It is situated on the northwestern coast and is a source to boost economy as this area is commercially wide. This area of Cuba bears an estimated population of 2.13 million. Havana is a tourist spot; however, there is always a possible threat of robbery and thievery in this area. The most famous and tempting spot in Havana is The National Capitol Building and it is there since the 1920s. The Old Havana is a reflection of iconic and vivid architecture.
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The two widely known currencies of Cuba are Cuban convertible peso or Cuban peso; both of thee currencies are known as Cuban dollar. The official currency of Cuba is usually referred to as Cuban peso. However, convertible peso bears 25 times more worth than a peso. But it is reported that more commonly used currency is a peso. In the contemporary time, peso renders both the coined and note forms.
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The customary dress of Cuba is characterized by loose and droopy fabric. On the islands of Cuba temperature is usually humid and warm so people preferably pull up breathable clothes often originated from cotton and linen. The traditional dresses of Cuba consist of vibrant colors and are often referred to as frilled skirts, wide sleeves and embellished shirts. However in the contemporary era the Cuban closets consist of baggy shirts, jeans, shorts and skirts.
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National Color
The only national colors of Cuba are red, white and blue. All these colors embody the national flag of Cuba and are found in it. It is reported that a diverse range of countries have the same national colors as found in their national flags.
National Poet
The universally known Cuban poet is Jose Marti who is acknowledged for being a political activist as well as a journalist. He is referred to as a prominent personality of Cuba who utilized his literary and philosophical skills to bring about revolution. He was born on January 28, 1853 in Havana, Cuba. He expired in May 19, 1895, in Dos Rios, Cuba. From his teenage he had devoted himself to the aim of propagating the aspects of political independence and freedom generically. His work primarily brought forward the subject of freedom, liberty and constitutional government.
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National Airline
The officially known national airline of Cuba is Cubana de Aviacion S.A, usually referred to as Cubana. It is Cuba's hugest airways. It was established in October 1929 and is known to be the most formerly begun airlines in Latin America. Its headquarters are located in Havana and its main base is situated in Jose Marti International Airport. This airline is entirely the property of the Cuban government since May 1959. This airline first embarked its operations in 1930; a year after Cubana came into being.
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There are several museums in Cuba; however among all of them, eight are the most famous and widely visited museums by its citizens and also serve as a tourist spot. The most popular museum of Cuba is located in Havana and is the National Museum of Fine Arts of Havana which was established in 1953. The photographical actions are denounced in this museum which is one thing that the visitors detest. Besides that it has insufficient air-conditioning facility about which the visitors often complain.
Followed by it is the Museo de la Revolucion and it was constructed amidst 1913-20. The books or the exhibitions in here are kept in a chronological sequence either in an ascending or a descending order. The third most frequently visited museum in Cuba is Finca Vigia or Hemingway's House, San Francisco de Paula. The Cuban government overtook this museum after the demise of Hemingway in 1961. The fourth largest museum in Cuba is the National Museum of a Music which was established in 1905, however, it was declared as a National Music Museum in 1981. The fifth one is Diego Velazquez Museum; it was initially an abode of Diego Velazquez, the first governor of Cuba.
It was replaced with a museum in 1970. The sixth one is the Taquechel Pharmacy Museum which was inaugurated as a museum in the late 19th century. The seventh museum is the Old Havana Perfume Museum which initially catered as a drugstore and dealt in perfumes. The eighth and the last predominant museum of Cuba is Museo Municipal Emilio Bacardi Moreau and it is considered one of the most ancient museums of Cuba.
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The officially declared national library of Cuba is the National Library Jose Marti which is situated in La Habana. This library came into being on October 18, 1901. This library is named after the famous political activist and national hero of Cuba, Jose Marti.
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The national stadium of Cuba is The Estadio Latinoamericano which is situated in Havana, Cuba. Its former or previous names are Gran Estadio de La Habana (1946-1961). This stadium is mainly utilized for baseball. In 1999, it served as a ground to hold the exhibition series between the Cuban National Team and the Baltimore Orioles. This stadium was inaugurated on October 26, 1946. Currently this stadium has a volume of 55,000.
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The national game of Cuba is baseball and it is so far the most widely played game in here. Other than that Cuba is also known for having competitive boxers who have consistently been attaining high medals in international competitions. Other sports like volleyball, basketball, sailing and trekking are also popular in this country.
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National River
There are five prominent and foremost rivers of Cuba. The longest of which is Cauto and it has a length of 230 miles. It gushes from Sierra Maestra and is deposited into the Gulf of Guacanayabo. However, the water that flows through this river is not safe for drinking. Tao is second largest river in Cuba and it has a length of 81 miles. Its water has a crystal alike formula and the water that gushes through it is derived from Cuba's Guantanamo Province. The third most famous river of Cuba is Guama and it has a length of 51 miles. Originally it deposited all the water gushing through it into Caribbean Sea but now it deposits its water into the EI Punto dam. The water streaming through it is used to generate electricity and is also used for irrigation. The fourth largest river of Cuba is Yumuri which streams through the Imias village and deposits into 33.7 miles. It has a length of 34 miles. At last, comes the Almendares River which has a length of 28 miles.
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National Mountain
The national mountain of Cuba is Pico Turquino and is the most elevated summit in Cuba. It is situated in the southeast nook of the island, in the Sierra Maestra mountain range in the municipality of Guama, Santiago de Cuba Province. It has a height of 1974m. F.W. Ramsden was the first man to climb this mountain in 1860.
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One of the famous national parks of Cuba is Alejandro de Humboldt National Park and it covers an area of 711.38 km squares. Then comes the Caguanes National Park which is located in Yaguajay in the northern part of Sancti Spiritus Province and it encompasses an area of 204.87 kilometers square. The third most famous river of Cuba is Desembarco del Grama National Park which is situated in south-eastern Cuba. It covers an area of 261.80 kilometers square. It was established in 1986.
The forth national park of Cuba is Guanahacabibes Peninsula is located on the island of Cuba. It came into being in 1987 and it encompasses an area of 398.26 kilometers squares. The fifth national park of Cuba is Jardines de la Reina which is located on the southern part of Cuba, in the provinces of Camaguey and Ciego de Avila. It has an estimated area of 2170 kilometers square. The sixth national park of Cuba is Sierra Cristal National Park which is situated in the municipalities of Mayari and Sagua de Tanamo in southern Holuguin Province. It encompasses an area of 185.37 kilometers square.
It was the first ever park established in 1930. The seventh national park of Cuba is Turquino National Park also named as Maestra National Park is located in Santiago de Cuba Province. It was established in on January 8, 1980. It covers an area of 229.38 kilometers square. At last, comes the Vinales Valley which has an estimated area of 132 kilometers square and is situated in the Sierra de los Organos mountains.
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The national zoo of Cuba is Zoologico de 26 is one of the ancient zoos and was inaugurated in 1939. Although there are copious amount of wildlife present here yet the most tempting are monkeys that inhabit this area. This zoo is situated in La Habana.
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The Havana forest is the most popular forest of Cuba. It is situated amidst the Plaza and Playa. This forest is draped with exotic and ethereal leaves that render to it a scenic beauty. It is a great tourist spot and people often visit this area on account of mental gratification.
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The national tree of Cuba is the royal palm, also known as Roystonea regia. The seeds of this tree also serve as a livestock feed and oil is also generated from them. Houses and furniture is also carved out of wood extracted from this tree. The leaves of this tree are a source through which roof of a house can be made.
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National Flower
The national flower of Cuba is Hedychium coronarium. It is originally found in India but with the passage of time it has been thriving in the island of Cuba and this is why it was declared as the national flower. This flower is also widely referred to as 'Mariposa'.
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National Animal
The national animal of Cuba is the Cuban Hutia. It can extend its length up to 60 centimeters. This animal resides in rock-strewn areas and forests. Cuban Hutia is an omnivore and eats both vegetables and meat.
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The national bird of Cuba is a Cuban Trogon, also known as, Priotelus temnurus. This bird inhabits dry, moist and underrated forests. It belongs to a specific class of Aves. Cuban Trogon is a vibrant bird having colors on its body like green back, blue crown, red belly and beak and white throat and chest. It consists of a lengthy and fuzzy tail. It has an estimated length of 10-11 inches from beak to tail.
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National Fruit
The national fruit of Cuba is the Mamey sapote, also known as, Mamey Colorado. It is liked by most of the residents of America and Caribbean countries. The inside of this fruit is soft, fleshy and salmon-colored. The upper layer of the fruit is brown. This fruit is rich in fiber and has components like vitamin C, A, and B and minerals like copper, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and iron. It strengthens the working capacity bones and heart. It is a source of refreshment for the mood.
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National Vegetable
The national vegetable of Cuba is Sugar-cane and Cuba is widely known for its cultivation.
National Dish
The national dish of Cuba is rope Vieja which is served along with a tomato sauce which adds to its delight. It has a combination of black beans, yellow rice, plaintains and fried yuca and this dish is often served with beer.
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National Sweet
The national sweet of Cuba is not traditionally inherited but is common one which is like globally. The most popular dessert of Cuba is custard and Cuban people also add a little hint of cinnamon to it. It is added a little delight to it with the topping of caramel sauce
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National Drink
The national drink of Cuba is Rum. It was widely consumed when the independence was attained. It has a combination of ingredients like Cuba Libre, Mojito, and Cubanitos.
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Some of the national holidays of Cuba arrive annually on the day of Triumph of the Revolution (January 01), Victory Day (January 02), Good Friday (April 19), Labor Day (May 01), Revolution Anniversary Holiday 9July 25), National Revolution Day (July 26), Revolution Anniversary Holiday (July 27), Independence day (October 10), Christmas Day (December 25), and New Year's Eve (December 31).
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National Income
A survey which took place in 2017 confirmed that the national income or Gross Domestic Product of Cuba was estimated to be 96.85 billion US dollars. The average Gross Domestic Product of Cuba is nearly 35.46 USD billion having been consistent from 1970 until 2017. A survey that took place in 2015 showed the graphical illustration that the average monthly salary of Cubans was estimated to be 687 peswas or $25. Around 6-25% of the Cuban population faces poverty.
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it by the stove. Heat the sugar and the water in a wide saucepan over high heat until the syrup just begins to bubble. Add the sesame seeds and stir constantly until the water evaporates and the surface of the seeds turns dry and powdery and just barely golden, 5 to 10 minutes—don't let them brown more. Pour the candied seeds onto the baking sheet, spreading them evenly, and let cool completely. Break up any big clumps and store airtight.
Oh my! This was easier than easy. I halved the recipe (due to lack of a full cup of seeds on hand). Worked great. Looking forward to topping my no churn lemon ice cream later tonight. YUM!
My eight year old daughter and I just made a batch of these in conjunction with the No Stir Lemon Ice Cream. We added powdered ginger and salt which we believe will compliment the lemon in the ice cream. Now if we can resist eating this candy before the ice cream is finished freezing--wish us luck!
Is there any reason I could not do this with poppy seeds?
No reason not to try it—they won't show browning like the sesame seeds do and I could see them forming more clumps, but that might be a great thing.