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Demand for health tax renewed
Islamabad : Speakers at a session renewed demand for the imposition of health levy of Rs10 on a pack of cigarettes.
The session was organised by the Society for the Protection of the Rights of the Child (SPARC) to encourage health levy on tobacco products.
The speakers appreciated the Prime Minister Khan's decision approval for rolling back the third slab of federal excise duty introduced by the last government and his commitment regarding the health of people and raised deep concern for not imposing health tax of Rs10 per pack of cigarette.
Sajjad Ahmad Cheema Executive Director, SPARC highlighted government has ignored the cabinet's decision on imposing a health tax on cigarettes in the budget for the fiscal year 2019-20 in a bid to generate funds for the development of the health sector.
He added the tobacco industry has always portrayed high figures of illicit trade to strengthen their business against tobacco control legislation and enforcement of laws.
Sajjad Ahmed Cheema further added Government should be aware of obsolete arguments and propaganda of the tobacco industry and need to ignore these arguments.
Ch. Sana Ullah Ghuman, General Secretary, Pakistan Heart Association (PANAH) said Prime Minister Imran Khan has approved a plan to increase taxes on the cigarette manufacturing industry in the upcoming budget for 2019-20 in a bid to enhance revenue collection and discourage its use.
However, certain lobbyists appeared to be influencing the affairs and the decision on health levy was not implemented. We are demanding from the government to impose health tax on cigarette.
Rana Iradat Sharif Khan, Member National Assembly spoke on the smoking habits of youngsters; growing habits of smoking in youngers is the initial step to get attracted for drugs. He highlighted the crucial role of the anti-smoking campaign reducing the health risks in schools and colleges. We need to condemn the smoking habits in youngsters.
Zahid Shafiq, Programme Manager, Human Development Foundation (HDF) added that considering the fact that an increase in dollar price has had an effect of the increase in the price of basic goods for a living.
As civil society organizations and anxious for the better future generation of Pakistan we are seriously concerned why health tax is not been imposed on the tobacco industry in Pakistan.
Health tax on tobacco products will not only reduce the health bill of government of Pakistan and contribute to a clean and healthy environment for future generations. We urge to Government of Pakistan to impose the health tax on cigarettes immediately to save our nation.
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Q: Laravel: How can I group records together using a collection? I am creating a stats application and I am trying to group athletes of the same rating together.
I have two tables: athletes and athlete_position. This is because any given athlete can play (be rated differently) for more than one position.
I am able to get a query that gets all of the records I am looking for, I am just hung up on grouping them together the correct way.
Here is how I am currently selecting the athletes:
MyController.php
public function ratings($year, $position_id) {
    $athletes = Athlete::where('graduation_year', $year)
        ->join('athlete_position', 'athlete_position.athlete_id', '=', 'athletes.id')
        ->where('athlete_position.position_id', '=', $position_id)
        ->groupBy('athlete_position.rating')
        ->orderBy('last_name')
        ->orderBy('athlete_position.rank')
        ->get();

    return response()->json(['data' => $athletes], 200);
}

This is working great. The next step I am trying to accomplish is to group all 5 star athletes together, all 4.5 star athletes together and so on.
So I am trying something like this:
 $collection = collect(
     Athlete::where('graduation_year', $year)
     ->join('athlete_position', 'athlete_position.athlete_id', '=', 'athletes.id')
     ->where('athlete_position.position_id', '=', $position_id)
 )->groupBy('athlete_position.rating');

I am sending the data to another application, and when I try to loop through the response:
{% for collection in athletes %}
    {% for athlete in athletes %}
        {{ athlete.first_name }}

    {% endfor %}
{% endfor %}

I get the following error:
    Key "first_name" for array with keys "0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10" does not exist.
Thank you for any suggestions!

A: Hopefully this will help someone else if they come across this thread. Here is the query that I got to work along with how I display the data in my view.
MyController.php
$collection = collect(
    $athletes = Athlete::where('athletes.graduation_year', $year)
        ->join('athlete_position', 'athlete_position.athlete_id', '=', 'athletes.id')
        ->where('athlete_position.position_id', '=', $position_id)
        ->orderBy('rank', 'asc')
        ->orderBy('rating', 'asc')
        ->get()
    )->groupBy('rating');

    return response()->json(['data' => $collection], 200);

Then in my view (which is in another system) I can loop through the elements/groups (using twig) like this:
 ...
 {% if athletes|length %}
     {% for rating, athletes in athletes %}

{{ rating }}
 // 5.0
          {% for athlete in athletes %}
              {{ athlete.last_name }}, {{ athlete.first_name }}  // Durst, Fred
              ...
          {% endfor %}
     {% endfor %}
 {% endif %}

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Q: React navigation native collapsible header I'm studying React Native. With react navigation, I create a navigation stack. At the top of the emulator screen, I see the title bar. Now I want to revive it. I found in the document navigation section of this page
https://github.com/benevbright/react-navigation-collapsible
But all the examples in this project are written in TypeScript files, and I use JavaScript.
Maybe I can find a JavaScript example somewhere on how to use react-navigation-collapsible.


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15 Years in the Making, Walsh Development Officially Opens
More than 15 years after the words "Walsh Ranch development" first appeared in Star-Telegram news stories, the master-planned community officially opened Thursday.
During a low-key ceremony Thursday morning, the barricades on Walsh Ranch Parkway were removed, giving the public access to the new neighborhood and first phase of the massive development that straddles Parker and Tarrant counties, north of Interstate 20.
A more traditional grand opening will be held Saturday, with tours and festival-style fun.
"It has been an incredibly fulfilling and fun project to work on," said Tony Ruggeri, co-CEO for Republic Property Group. "We truly have a blank slate to be able to create what we think will be best for residents in Fort Worth and the surrounding areas."
The 7,200-acre development — it's official name is simply Walsh — is 12 minutes west of downtown Fort Worth and served by the Aledo school district.
"Being in the Aledo school district and city of Fort Worth is a unique and wonderful opportunity," Ruggeri said.
Co-CEO Jake Wagner welcomed guests, calling the opening of the development a "milestone."
"As of this day this place will never be the same," Wagner said. "It's opening — it's happening."
Earlier this week, Walsh officials announced HGC Residential Development as an additional homebuilder for the neighborhood's initial phase.
The neighborhood at Walsh will showcase a curated selection of architectural styles and floor plans, including modern takes on the Texas Vernacular, Tudor and Craftsman style homes, specifically designed to honor the heritage of Fort Worth's great neighborhoods and the surrounding natural landscape.
"HGC Residential Development's artful designs, specifically crafted with a custom flare and style for Walsh, is a great addition to the timeless architecture that will make Walsh the next great neighborhood of Fort Worth," Wagner said in a news release. "We were impressed with the care and attention to detail that HGC puts into each home."
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//
//  CALayer+CCCategory.h
//  CCCategoryDemo
//
//  Created by 李飞恒 on 16/4/5.
//  Copyright © 2016年 MuZiLee. All rights reserved.
//

#import <QuartzCore/QuartzCore.h>
#import <UIKit/UIKit.h>

/** 动画类型 */
typedef NS_ENUM(NSInteger, CGAffineTransformType) {
    CGAffineTransformTypeRippleEffect = 0,//水波
    CGAffineTransformTypeSuckEffect   = 1 << 0,//吸走
    CGAffineTransformTypePageCurl     = 1 << 1,//翻开书本
    CGAffineTransformTypeOglFlip      = 1 << 2,//正反翻转
    CGAffineTransformTypeCube         = 1 << 3,//正方体
    CGAffineTransformTypeReveal       = 1 << 4,//push推开
    CGAffineTransformTypePageUnCurl   = 1 << 5,//合上书本
    CGAffineTransformTypeRamdom       = 1 << 6,//随机
};

/** 动画方向 */
typedef NS_ENUM(NSInteger, CGAffineTransformSubType) {
    CGAffineTransformSubTypeFromTop    = 0,//上
    CGAffineTransformSubTypeFromLeft   = 1 << 0,//左
    CGAffineTransformSubTypeFromBotoom = 1 << 1,//下
    CGAffineTransformSubTypeFromRight  = 1 << 2,//右
    CGAffineTransformSubTypeFromRamdom = 1 << 3,//随机
};

/**  动画曲线 */
typedef NS_ENUM(NSInteger, CGAffineTransformCurve) {
    CGAffineTransformCurveDefault       = 0,//默认
    CGAffineTransformCurveEaseIn        = 1 << 0,//渐入
    CGAffineTransformCurveEaseOut       = 1 << 1,//缓出
    CGAffineTransformCurveEaseInEaseOut = 1 << 2,//缓进缓出
    CGAffineTransformCurveLinear        = 1 << 3,//线性
    CGAffineTransformCurveRamdom        = 1 << 4,//随机
};

@interface CALayer (CCCategory)

@property (nonatomic) CGFloat x;
@property (nonatomic) CGFloat y;
@property (nonatomic) CGFloat maxX;
@property (nonatomic) CGFloat minX;
@property (nonatomic) CGFloat maxY;
@property (nonatomic) CGFloat minY;
@property (nonatomic) CGFloat width;
@property (nonatomic) CGFloat height;
@property (nonatomic) CGSize  size;

#pragma mark - tranform.rotation
@property (nonatomic) CGFloat transformRotation;     /*! key path "tranform.rotation" */
@property (nonatomic) CGFloat transformRotationX;    /*! key path "tranform.rotation.x" */
@property (nonatomic) CGFloat transformRotationY;    /*! key path "tranform.rotation.y" */
@property (nonatomic) CGFloat transformRotationZ;    /*! key path "tranform.rotation.z" */
@property (nonatomic) CGFloat transformScale;        /*! key path "tranform.scale" */
@property (nonatomic) CGFloat transformScaleX;       /*! key path "tranform.scale.x" */
@property (nonatomic) CGFloat transformScaleY;       /*! key path "tranform.scale.y" */
@property (nonatomic) CGFloat transformScaleZ;       /*! key path "tranform.scale.z" */
@property (nonatomic) CGFloat transformTranslationX; /*! key path "tranform.translation.x" */
@property (nonatomic) CGFloat transformTranslationY; /*! key path "tranform.translation.y" */
@property (nonatomic) CGFloat transformTranslationZ; /*! key path "tranform.translation.z" */

#pragma mark - tranform
@property (nonatomic, assign) CGFloat transformDepth;
@property (nonatomic, assign) UIViewContentMode contentMode;

#pragma makr - init
+ (instancetype)cc_createLayer;/** 创建渐变图层 ,类似直播室中的tableView被切割掉一样 */

#pragma makr - Animation
/**
 *  CGLayer的褪色动画
 *
 *  @param duration 退色时间
 *  @param curve    退色类型
 */
- (void)cc_setFadeAnimationWithDuration:(NSTimeInterval)duration curve:(UIViewAnimationCurve)curve;
- (void)cc_removePreviousFadeAnimation;

/**
 *
 *  绘制动画 @"transform.rotation.z"
 *
 *
 *  @param rotations   关键帧动画动画数组
 //(数组的使用示例) 设定关键帧位置,必须含起始与终止位置
 CALayer *rectLayer = [[CALayer alloc] init];
 rectLayer.frame = CGRectMake(15 200 30 30;
 rectLayer.cornerRadius = 15;
 rectLayer.backgroundColor = [UIColor clearColor].CGColor;

 @[[NSValue valueWithCGPoint:rectLayer.frame.origin],
 [NSValue valueWithCGPoint:CGPointMake(320 - 15 rectLayer.frame.origin.y)],
 [NSValue valueWithCGPoint:CGPointMake(320 - 15 rectLayer.frame.origin.y + 100)],
 [NSValue valueWithCGPoint:CGPointMake(15 rectLayer.frame.origin.y + 100)],
 [NSValue valueWithCGPoint:rectLayer.frame.origin]];

 *  @param duration    动画时长
 *  @param repeatCount 重复次数
 *
 *  @return 返回一个CAAnimation对象
 *
 */
- (CAAnimation *)cc_animationShake:(NSArray *)rotations
                       duration:(NSTimeInterval)duration
                    repeatCount:(NSUInteger)repeatCount;

/**
 *  转场动画
 *
 *  @param animType 转场动画类型
 *  @param subtype  转动动画方向
 *  @param curve    转动动画曲线
 *  @param duration 转动动画时长
 *
 *  @return 转场动画实例
 */
- (CATransition *)cc_transitionWithAnimType:(CGAffineTransformType)animType
                                 subType:(CGAffineTransformSubType)subType
                                   curve:(CGAffineTransformCurve)curve
                                duration:(CGFloat)duration;

#pragma mark - CuttingTools
/**
 *  切割Layer圆形
 *
 *  @param color  layer颜色
 *  @param size   layer尺寸
 *  @param radius 弧度
 *  @param alpha  透明度
 */
- (void)cc_setLayerShadowColor:(UIColor *)color
               shadowOffset:(CGSize )size
               shadowRadius:(CGFloat)radius
                      alpha:(CGFloat)alpha;

/**
 *  设备阴影/颜色
 *
 *  @param borderWidth 阴影
 *  @param brderColor  阴影颜色
 */
- (void)setLayerBorderWidth:(CGFloat)borderWidth borderColor:(UIColor *)brderColor;

@end

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Tim Shaw
Global Product Manager, IMX Software,
Published 1 September 2008 9 MIN READ
The Journey of Currency
by Tim Shaw, Product Manager, IMX Software
While the US is reported as fast becoming a cashless society, countries such as Great Britain, amongst others hit by today's economic downturn, is seeing a significant increase in the use of cash. For example, a recent survey by the British Retail Consortium showed that Britons made 60% of transactions in 2007 using cash, and the Bank of England produced 500m new notes in 2007 alone. The research also showed that some members of society are turning their backs on plastic in a bid to reduce the risk of falling into debt or being hit by fraud. Consumers try to keep control of their finances using different methods, but one thing is certain: cash still has its place in today's increasingly global society, and if anything, its use is set to rise further in many regions.
The average paper banknote costs around £0.03 to produce in the UK and $0.04 to produce in the US.
The world of physical currency trading is not an easy one to understand. There are billions of notes making their way around each country at any one time and every note has been through a rigorous system designed to make sure it is tagged and recorded at every possible opportunity. With banknotes produced, recycled, restocked, distributed overseas, washed and torn, and eventually withdrawn, the story of a banknote's journey through its lifetime is one which warrants attention both inside and outside of the treasury management profession.
The initial production of banknotes is fully controlled by central or reserve banks (for example, the Bank of England, the European Central Bank or the US Federal Reserve), which retain responsibility for the monetary policy of individual countries or groups of member states around the world. While some central banks produce their own banknotes, others outsource the production of banknotes to specialists such as DeLaRue and G&D, and/or to government-owned subsidiaries such as the Bureau of Engraving and Printing in the US.
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Firearms instructors in Newark, OH have various levels of expertise, training, experience, and many specialize in particular shooting disciplines such as; revolvers only, automatics only, a combination of both types of handguns, rifles, shotguns, hunting, precision shooting, long-distance shooting, and the list goes on. In addition to a firearm instructors training, experience, and shooting discipline that they teach it is important to find out if they also are currently certified, and who was the certification organization or agency, do they have references they can provide, how many students have they taught in the past, and are they insured?
Remember, you're asking this individual to not only teach you about the proper use of a firearm and firearm safety, but also many of the laws in Newark, OH that will pertain to your gun ownership. You have every right to investigate them thoroughly. Any firearms instructor that is not willing to answer all of your questions or to invite you to their facility so you can observe a training class is an instructor that I would not recommend and I would be very leery of.
US Precision Defense maintains a large database of Firearms Instructors in Newark, OH and from all across the country, find a link on our Firearms Instructors introduction page for a complete list of NRA Certified Instructors in your area by Clicking on the "Shoot For More" link below.
Newark, OH Seven years after the Buckeye State first allowed citizens to carry concealed weapons, more than a quarter-million Ohioans have concealed carry permits. People debate the impact, although the fact that the identity of the permit holders is off limits to the general public makes that tough. A law giving reporters access to the information was scaled back after gun rights' groups complained that the press had abused the privilege.
Newark, OH Nearly every day someone in Ohio is charged with carrying a concealed weapon. Depending on the severity of the allegations, carrying a concealed weapons charge can range from a minor misdemeanor, punishable by up to a $150 fine to a fourth degree felony punishable by up to 18 months in prison. Know the law and get your CCW Permit to comply with the law.


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The ultimate irony: Cape Gannets, famed for their greed, are now starving
The word "gannet" is synonymous with gluttony - but lack of food is becoming a serious problem for the Cape Gannet. This year it has been uplisted from Vulnerable to Endangered due to population declines driven by depleted fish stocks.
Cape Gannet populations have fallen by more than half in the past 50 years © Mark Anderson
By Christina Hagen, Marine Conservationist - BirdLife South Africa
The Afrikaans name for the Cape Gannet Morus capensis is "Malgas", meaning "mad goose". This makes sense when you see this large seabird on the ground. Their ungainly waddle, coupled with the difficulty they have in taking off when there isn't any wind, does appear quite comical. But at sea and they are different birds entirely. When feeding, they plunge into the water like arrows, to depths of up to 20 metres.
But these seabirds, endemic to South Africa and Namibia, have recently been uplisted by BirdLife from Vulnerable to Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
Their population has dropped by more than half between 1956 and 2015, with the largest decreases occurring in Namibia.
The main cause is lack of food. In Namibia, overfishing of the gannets' preferred prey, sardine and anchovy, caused the almost complete collapse of fish stocks in the 1960s, and they have yet to recover. In South Africa, the fish stocks have shifted from the West coast to the South and East.
To make up for this lack, Cape Gannets congregate behind fishing vessels in search of Cape Hake and other sea floor-dwelling fish. The boats process their catch as they go, dumping the heads, tails and guts of the filleted fish overboard. But while there is evidence that eating hake discards has helped adult Cape Gannets maintain body weight and condition when they cannot find their natural food, it has also proved to be a double-edged sword.
Until very recently, thousands of seabirds, including gannets, were being accidentally tangled and drowned in the fishing gear of these vessels. Thanks to the work of the Albatross Task Force, these deaths have been dramatically reduced – by up to 80% in some fisheries.
However, because of their unique feeding style, some gannets still die from plunging vertically into the net, unable to avoid the allure of the fish so tantalisingly close by.
Another disadvantage of the hake discards is their energy content. Sardine and anchovy are full of omega-3 fatty acids that we humans are always being urged to eat. Hake discards are not. While a diet of "junk food" can sustain the adults, research has shown that chicks fed on hake discards grow more slowly and have a lower chance of survival than those fed on a more natural diet.
And it's not just sub-standard food the juveniles have to worry about. On Malgas Island in South Africa, food scarcity means that both parents are often forced to forage simultaneously, leaving the young unguarded and exposed to attacks from the Great White Pelican Pelecanus onocrotalus. To add to their struggle, Cape Gannets also face threats from oil spills in an increasingly active shipping region at the southern tip of Africa. In 1993 one such incident killed 5,000 Cape Gannet in one go. And in the northernmost part of their range in Angola, there are reports of people hunting gannets for food – the eaters are becoming the eaten.
In 1993 one oil spill killed 5,000 Cape Gannet
In characteristically undignified style, Cape Gannets make their nests using their own guano - so excessive guano harvesting for fertiliser may also be decreasing their breeding succes, as it inhibits some birds from laying.
BirdLife South Africa is currently working with the government and fishing industry to ensure the changed fish distribution is taken into account. Other researchers are working towards identifying and protecting important foraging areas for gannets. But one thing is for sure: conservation action needs to be ramped up if we are to prevent the world's most notorious glutton from starving.
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The Boston Beer Co., makers of Samuel Adams, reported fourth quarter 2013 net revenue of $205.4 million, an increase of $52.4 million or 34 percent over the same period last year, mainly due to core shipment growth of 29 percent. Net income for the fourth quarter was $18.1 million, or $1.33 per diluted share, an increase of $1.2 million or $.08 per diluted share from the fourth quarter of 2012. The company attributed the increases to shipment increases, which were partially offset by increased investments in advertising, promotional and selling expenses.
Net revenue for all of 2013 was $739.1 million, an increase of $158.8 million, or 27 percent, from the comparable 52-week period in 2012.
Boston Beer Co. reports that depletions grew 20 percent and 23 percent from the comparable 13- and 52-week periods in the prior year.
Depletions grew 20 percent and 23 percent from the comparable 13- and 52-week periods in the prior year.
Core shipment volume in Q4 was approximately 941,000 barrels (bbls), a 29 percent increase over the fourth quarter of 2012. For the full year, core shipment volume was approximately 3.4 million bbls, a 25 percent increase from the comparable 52-week period in 2012.
Gross margin for the fiscal 2013 full-year was 52 percent.
Advertising, promotional and selling expense and customer program and incentive costs increased by a combined $17.6 million or 39 percent in the quarter, and $45.6 million or 26 percent for the full year 2013.
Full year 2013 capital spending totaled $104 million, most of which relates to continued investments in the company's breweries and additional keg purchases.
Full year 2014 depletion growth is estimated to be between 16 percent and 20 percent and full year 2014 earnings per diluted share is estimated to be between $6.00 and $6.40. Year-to-date depletions through the 7 weeks ended February 15, 2014 are estimated by the company to be up approximately 35 percent from the comparable period in 2013.


1. Open the tube of choice- I am using Michelle by FourXDesigns. Delete copyright layers, as well as all other layers except the green hair ones.
2. Open the WA "ZOMBIES" then duplicate the full tube (whole body) and right click and choose SCALE LAYER and scale the copy down to 200 x 607 and arrange behind the wordart. Click the invisible "eye" in the layers box next to the original full tube to make it invisible. When the copies are positioned how you like, right click in the layers box and merge down so all the copy layers of the tube are now just ONE layer. Click the Fuzzy Select tool (magic wand) and make sure WA layer is selected in layers box then click within every letter in the wordart, you probably will want to zoom in just to make sure you're getting the transparent area within the wordart, and not clicking on the black portion of the WA. Then when it's selected correctly, go to SELECT>INVERT and click on the copied tube layer in layers box to make it active and then go EDIT>CLEAR. Add a drop shadow to the WA layer- FILTERS>LIGHT&SHADOW>DROP SHADOW with levels at 0/0/5 I first used a red color, added noise to it by FILTERS>NOISE>RGB NOISE levels at 20/20/20/0 with correlated checked. Then I added a black drop shadow with same levels, no noise.
3. Scale the close up tube to 348 x 521 and place behind the WA by dragging it down in the layers box. Add drop shadow with levels at 3/3/6.
4. Drag and drop from the scrapkit into the canvas/tag ELEMENT85 (red frame) and scale to 245 x 343, duplicate, and position the copy of frame as shown in tag. Merge both frames together to make one layer, then add drop shadow same levels as step 3.
5. Drag and drop PAPER15 into the tag, right click ADD ALPHA CHANNEL, then use the Ellipse Select tool to make a circle where the right frame is, go to SELECT>INVERT and EDIT>CLEAR. Then duplicate PAPER15 layer and use the Flip tool to make the copy flip, arrange as shown in tag. Merge these two layers together.
6. Drag and drop ELEMENT64 from kit into tag and scale to 409 x 420, go to LAYER>TRANSFORM>ROTATE 90 degrees CLOCKWISE. Then move to right side of tag, duplicate, use flip tool and arrange copy on left side. Merge these two layers together.
7. Drag and drop ELEMENT55 and scale to 188 x 188, duplicate and arrange as shown, then merge these two layers. Duplicate and flip. Add drop shadow same as step 3 and 4, but also add another drop shadow at levels -3/3/6 as well. Merge all these layers in this step together.
9. Drag and drop PAPER3 and PAPER13- these two are going to be the masks. SO right click and ADD ALPHA CHANNEL. Then drag and drop DBV Mask 112 into the canvas. While the mask is selected in layers box, go to COLORS>INVERT then LAYER>TRANSPARENCY>COLOR TO ALPHA. It will make the mask transparent. Right click on the mask layer in layers box and choose ALPHA TO SELECTION then click on PAPER3 layer in layers box to make it active... go to SELECT>INVERT and EDIT>CLEAR. The paper is now the mask. I added noise with same settings as earlier to this layer. Repeat this same thing with DBV Mask 123 and PAPER13 but no noise. Instead duplicate the mask 3 times to make it less transparent.
10. This is a great place to stop and crop your tag, SAVE it as .xcf and add your copyright info!!! What I do is add a white layer and place it at the bottom of the layers box so I can see edges better when I crop. Then I use the rectangle select tool and go to IMAGE>CROP TO SELECTION. Save as .xcf so you can always come in and make changes later. Add the copyright information- copyright symbol, artist's name, website, and your license number if applicable. After you're done with all this you can add the name to your tag. I am using a font called You Are Loved. After you type it, right click ALPHA TO SELECTION then SELECT>GROW by 2, add a new layer, fill with white and add a drop shadow. I also added the hand on top of it just to make it pop out more. Make sure you remove the white background before you save as a PNG!


You know that little plastic thing that goes in the lid of a sippy cup? It has arrows on both sides causing mothers-of-a-certain age to squint and hold it up to the light to figure out which end it which?
A little tip from me to you: When it starts to grow mold that cannot be eradicated, it's time to toss the sippy cup.
And when your youngest child is three, you might decide, "Screw it. I'm done with sippy cups forever. See you later, suckers!" And then you might laugh maniacally at your own stupid joke and toss the sippy cups in the trash with smug satisfaction.
Enter: The Era of the Open Cup, also known as The Age of the Spilled Milk.
But it's OK, I've decided. For better or worse, I'm winding down my time in Toddlerville. I'm entering a new phase of life, one more ruled by school calendars and sleepovers and sports schedules than naptimes and tantrums and baggies stuffed with Cheerios.
I'm a little wistful. But mostly, I'm ready.
What's a little spilled milk between mom and her growing kids? Bring on the new stage of life.
I've only got one final hurdle - potty-training Kieran, who never really liked sippy cups to begin with.
I was reaching back to hand Teyla her markers when I felt my thumbnail bend and then rip deep into the nail bed. Lightning pain. I gasped involuntarily and jerked my hand back to the front.
We were driving home to Minnesota after spending a week in Colorado, a week where we practically steeped ourselves in the goodness of family and friends and Americana. I had nail clippers in the back of the minivan, tucked away in my suitcase, but I couldn't reach it. So for the next hour, I nursed that broken nail and pulled at it gently to see if I could finish the job the marker case started.
It throbbed and my nail bed oozed. Finally, I worked up the courage to pull it off in one-fell swoop, to put an end to the suffering and get on with it.
But dang. That bad boy hurt.
My thumb has been tender the last four days, ever since we got home. Much like my heart. On one hand, it's wonderful to be back in Minnesota, to enjoy the glorious summer we earned enduring our too-long winter. I'm glad to be sleeping in my own bed again, I'm even more glad the kids are sleeping in their own beds again, and it feels right and good to be cooking in my own kitchen, doing my own laundry, even wedding my own garden again.
Home is a wonderful thing.
But after spending a week with my sister and brother-in-law and parents and watching my kids play with their cousins and remembering what it's like to live near family, my heart is a little tender.
I didn't grow up with extended family nearby, so I didn't grow up expecting to have my kids hang out at their grandparents on the weekends or have a cheering section of family present at every ball game. It was always just me, my parents and my siblings. There was a sweetness about it being just us.
But now that I'm older, I know that we missed out on that larger community of family. And I miss it for me, as an adult. I miss it for my kids.
So my heart is healing this week, in a place that's normally protected. The rawness is fading, and I know I'll adapt to life as it is, not as I wish it could be. The nail will grow back.
But it sure was fun enjoying it all sparkle, for a little while.


AI is no longer a thing waking spaceship crews from hibernation. It has become our reality. Complex AI and machine learning algorithms are already put into action by software companies.
They power versatile business solutions, allowing business to automate processes, identify patterns in gigabytes of data, and forecast trends in the future. All of which, admittedly, sounds attractive.
Since this can get you thinking of implementing an AI in your business, we are here to help you to do it right.
Before you bring AI on board, there are things that you have to do, such as assessing skill and knowledge gaps with the help of LMS software.
Here are four key factors to consider before you seek help in this cutting edge technology.
The question you want to ask yourself before implementing AI is "What do I want from AI?" There are numerous business processes that can be streamlined and improved with AI.
But it is up to you to choose which ones. AI is not a magical assistant that can come to your company and solve all your pain points, increase productivity, and boost efficiency.
You will have to look at AI as any other software business solution. This is why you have a list of clearly established business goals and objectives.
Do extensive research on AI solutions and see how each one of them can bring you closer to your goals.
Also, you should be aware that AI has many use cases. This means that you can extend your efforts after determining which goals and objectives AI can help you with.
Now is the time to list all your business problems. The value of AI lies in its ability to solve problems that would otherwise require way too many resources and time to be solved.
Finally, you will have to make a list of priorities and decide where you will be implementing AI first. You don't want to stretch out your organization by going full on with AI integration.
Start with a small AI-Powered business strategy, and work your way from there.
Imagine the following scenario. You've successfully launched a full-blown AI implementation, got everyone worked up about it, only to discover that you can't do anything because you don't have any data.
That's right ladies and gentlemen, to support decision making, AI needs access to data. The bigger the data volume, the better. But if you haven't digitized your data yet, this might turn into a problem.
This is why your data tracking, recording, and storing practices stand as a vital factor for successful AI implementation in your business. There are several actions that you can take to rectify this.
First of all, you can start digitizing all that data found in your in-house cabinets and store it a centralized location. Consider cloud storage as one of the better solutions.
Then, you have to implement data recording practices across multiple channels.
This includes all your business reports, market analysis, product and service development practice, sales history, communication with customers, and so on.
By fine-tuning your data collection practices, you will be able to feed AI with copious amounts of data so that it can identify patterns and provide you with valuable input when making critical business decisions.
You might want to accomplish something with AI, but your organization's ability to do so may be the greatest challenge you have to overcome to do it.
One of the main reasons that stand behind your internal capability gap is the knowledge and skill set of your employees.
LMS software is a tool designed to help you streamline your efforts in identifying these gaps and developing quick solutions to rectify them.
More importantly, it's easy to use software that can be deployed internally by an L&D department that's not even that experienced in technical matters.
With LMS software at your disposal, you will be able to organize training on the go and make sure that everyone is ready for AI implementation.
Your training efforts can reflect each stage of AI implementation to make sure that everything goes as planned.
The HR department can also use the learning materials created in this stage to make the onboarding of new employees more efficient.
Not to mention all the data that comes as a result of these efforts which AI can analyze to make your training even more relevant for the tasks at hand.
The last factor on our list is the risk of implementing AI in your business. Sophisticated technologies cost money, which ultimately reflects on the cost of their implementation in business processes.
You have to make sure that you have enough financial resources at your disposal to see the entire process of implementation through.
Furthermore, the implementation of such a delicate technology may take some time. How are you going to operate during the implementation period?
Do you have a contingency plan in case deadlines are not met, or you encounter some unforeseen problems?
AI will also take some control over your business strategy and decisions. How is this going to reflect on your workflow? What actions can you take if you want to take this control back?
The bottom line is that you need to make sure to stay on top of AI limitations and other ethical concerns.
Before implementing AI in your business, you will have to identify problems it is able to solve.
You'll also need to refine your data collection practices, deploy LMS software to ensure your workforce has sufficient skills and knowledge to use it, and have a contingency plan in case something goes wrong.
Author Bio: Kamy Anderson is an ed-tech enthusiast with a passion for writing on emerging technologies in the areas of corporate training and education. He is an expert in learning management system & eLearning authoring tools – currently associated with ProProfs Training Maker.


Daily Poppins is one of the leading home cleaning service provider in the UK operating daily for 365 days a year. We offer extensive and premier home, carpet, upholstery and commercial cleaning at an affordable price. As much as 80% of our clients are repeat customers of either weekly, fortnightly, monthly or ad hoc basis. Customers just can't get enough of our services and rated us as high as 99.99% in the satisfaction ratings charts.
Daily Poppins is a brand that sure catches attention by only hearing its name. While people are automatically drawn by our name, customers stay because of the high quality services we offer. However, it's not just our services that people are interested but our business as a whole. Interested franchisees apply to us because they are inspired by our story and attracted by our success. Daily Poppins is a suitable business for the unemployed, self-employed and unsatisfied people. This is due to the increasing demand in the industry as more and more people are trying to outsource their house cleaning to do other things such as business, family-matters and leisure. Over the years, this set-up has been continuously becoming the norm rather than the exception. This is why Daily Poppins simply is the best franchise opportunity in the industry today.
The franchise package comes with everything you need to start the business including an iPad with bespoke software, personalised webpage, cloud based management system and many more! In addition, franchisees will undergo a structured mentoring programme which includes an initial training at an existing franchisee and a pre-launch seminar at our head office. All of these are to ensure compliance in our proven standards of quality in our services. The package also comes with a minimum of 30,000 marketing flyers to help you advertise the branch in your local area.
The demand in the cleaning industry is steadily increasing and we are confident that people are more likely to engage in our services now more than ever. But we can't do this alone. We encourage people who share our passions in cleaning and in managing a trusted business. We look for people who have exceptional management and interpersonal skills, with experience in sales, has a driver's license and a credit record which allows for vehicle renting. If qualified, you need to prepare at least £7,000 in capital. To help you start, we have an available investment system which allows for new franchisees to acquire territory corresponding to their available capital.
Daily Poppins have provided home cleaning services since it was first established in 1997. Demand kept rising which paved the way for company expansion. The first franchise was opened in 2004 and services were extended to commercial cleaning, carpet and floor cleaning, oven cleaning as well as window cleaning. Today, we boast national presence with over £1 million of turnoaer annually.


Since building the first commercial full-scope nuclear reactor simulator in 1971, GSE has delivered more full-scope simulators than all of our competitors combined. When factoring in thermal power plants and petroleum applications, GSE has completed more than 1,100 installations in 50 countries.
GSE meets your needs by delivering industry-specific simulation applications that range from standard, universal (generic) programs to fully customized. And all GSE products are backed with technical support and customer service to ensure your satisfaction. From plant-specific, full-scope, high-fidelity nuclear power plant simulators to universal refinery simulators, simulation training takes trainees from basic principles to virtual operation, giving them consistent, in-depth knowledge of equipment operations, unit operations, complex processes and troubleshooting.
RELAP5-HD leverages the fidelity of the nuclear energy industry's most used thermohydraulic analysis code – Idaho National Laboratory's RELAP5-3D – with GSE's real-time simulation environment. The result is the most accurate reactor thermohydraulic solution on the market. The HD (High Definition) environment provides powerful debugging capabilities, model synchronization with the simulator, numerical enhancements and interactive debugging for real-time thermohydraulic simulators. It enables monitoring and debugging during calculations and allows users to monitor or plot the performance of any internal variables.
JADE is a set of integrated, high-fidelity modeling tools that provide full nuclear power plant simulation capabilities for fluid dynamics, electrical, logic and control systems. The JADE suite consists of JTopmeret, JElectric, JLogic, JControl and JDesigner.
SimExec is the glue that binds all of the simulation technology together and manages all of the real-time tasks. SimExec is applicable for Microsoft Windows as well as LINUX/UNIX operating systems. It provides a true multi-user environment for your team of model developers or maintenance engineers.
With over twenty installations, OpenSim is the most widely used simulator executive in the North American nuclear power plant simulation market. Coupled with GSE's Xtreme modeling tools, simulator engineers can model virtually any balance of plant system including two-phase flow systems, electrical generation and distribution systems, analog and digital control, and logic systems. But the use of Xtreme is not limited to only OpenSim environments. The "open" nature of GSE's Xtreme toolset allows integration and usage with any executive in the simulation industry.
GSE severe accident simulation solutions enable you to run and verify scenarios, develop procedures and processes, and provide training related to post-Fukushima requirements.
GSE's PSA-HD software integrates EPRI's Modular Accident Analysis Program (MAAP5) into a real-time simulation environment connected to all of the other plant systems in the simulator. This gives realistic plant behavior, allowing operators to assess accident scenarios in a holistic environment, practice severe accident management guidelines and experiment with alternative action scenarios.
DesignEP integrates and simulates the operation and performance of the major systems related to the nuclear reactor core and containment at both PWRs and BWRs. It allows you to view the interaction, and cause and effect, not only between multiple systems within a plant, but also between multiple units at a single site.
The heart of the nuclear plant simulator is the reactor core model. With REMARK, our Real-time Multi-group Advanced Reactor Kinetics model, GSE Systems has advanced neutronics modeling beyond single energy groups. By explicitly modeling both fast and thermal neutron energy groups, REMARK achieves significantly better power and flux response during fast and local transients. REMARK simulates normal and emergency operations with fidelity approaching fuel analysis codes.
Post-simulator training debriefs can be critical to improving operator performance, and an easy-to-use, objective way to provide feedback is invaluable. GSE's state-of-the-art audiovisual management system provides that evaluation and effective feedback environment. High-definition audio and video is encrypted directly to your full-scope simulator.
JADE is a set of integrated, high-fidelity modeling tools that provide full fossil plant simulation capabilities for fluid dynamics, electrical, logic and control systems. The JADE suite consists of JTopmeret, JElectric, JLogic, JControl and JDesigner.
JPro simulation software is specifically designed for the refining, oil and gas, and chemical process industries. It is an easy-to-use tool kit that process engineers can use to develop high-fidelity, real-time simulations customized to specific processes or control systems. A robust graphical user interface provides simple drag-and-drop functionality. An extensive object library of process modules and standard equipment lets you intuitively build your process model quickly, and scale it easily. You can build a full or partial simulation model. The result is a custom, high-fidelity simulation model that can operate in real time, fast time or slow time.
The EnVision training solution uses universal process simulators to provide 80% of the required operational knowledge your trainees need at about 20% of the cost of a custom OTS. That's because the system configurations of the EnVision universal simulators are typical unit operations – not your exact plant. You get the same high-fidelity response as a custom OTS without the high cost of providing custom simulation solutions for every one of your units. EnVision simulators are high-fidelity models of typical process units found throughout the petroleum industry including upstream, midstream, refining, and downstream chemical processing.


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Taumalolo claims fourth Paul Bowman Medal
Wed 18 Sep 2019, 09:05 PM
Jason Taumaolo has tonight joined Johnathan Thurston as the only players North Queensland Toyota Cowboys history to win four Paul Bowman Medals.
Taumalolo is the first to claim the award in four consecutive seasons – a run which began in 2016.
The 26-year-old superstar enjoyed another historic season in 2019, despite missing significant time through injury for the first time in more than five years.
Taumalolo averaged an extraordinary 197 running metres per game, which was comfortably the most of any forward in the NRL and trailed only fullbacks Roger Tuivasa-Sheck and James Tedesco for the most in the competition.
He also led the Cowboys in tackle-breaks, offloads, runs and post-contact metres.
The Tongan wrecking ball produced two of the finest individual performances by a forward in recent memory in 2019.
He began the season with a mammoth 286-metre effort in a victory over St George Illawarra, which also included a try assist, two line-breaks and seven tackle breaks.
Taumalolo trumped that performance with an incredible 311-metre masterclass from an almost unfathomable 33 runs in Round 13 against Manly.
Other award recipients:
Club Person of the Year
Coach's Award
Players' Player of the Year
Members' Player of the Year: Jason Taumalolo
Townsville Bulletin Fans' Choice 'Player of the Year Award': Kyle Feldt
Presenting 2019 Cowboy of the Year


At Grayson Christian School, we believe that all truth is God's truth, whether it be found in the pages of Scripture or not.
We believe that the Word of God is the only sure foundation upon which to build your child's life. That is why we make no apology for taking a strong Biblical stand, seeking to help you ensure that the Word of God is the reliable guide your child will hold to all the days of his life.
We believe the Bible is clear in its teaching on many vital subjects.
We believe in the verbal, plenary inspiration and authority of the Scriptures.
We believe that the Bible reveals God, the fall of man, the way of salvation and God's plan and purpose for the ages.
We believe that salvation is "by grace" plus nothing and minus nothing. The conditions to salvation are repentance and faith.
We believe that men are justified by faith alone and are accounted righteous before God only through the merit of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Justification is an eternal relationship that can never be broken.


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Blue Medicine | A Surfer's View
Readily available and free to enjoy, the therapeutic benefits of spending time in the sea are hard to beat. The feeling of wellbeing we get from being immersed in water has been proven to go far beyond the joy of splashing about or riding a wave. Activities such as surfing tender a flow state, just you in the moment, totally immersed and present, connecting with the surroundings.
When you first go surfing - especially if it's in the cold if not bone numbing Scottish coast - it's tricky to acknowledge and appreciate the therapeutic benefits that the sport brings. This is partly down to the stressful process of actually getting into the water. Hauling on a neoprene suit that morphs you into the outer appearance of a seal, dragging a board down to the water's edge that could be anything from five to nine feet long and gritting teeth to wade deeper into sometimes freezing water.
But once you head from the shore and paddle past walls of broken waves, known as the white water, and make it to the line-up where the waves begin breaking and surfers line up to catch them, nature starts to reward the effort. The space around begins to open and a whole new perspective presents itself.
Sitting on top of a surfboard opens your eyes to everything that's around you. Hills, cliffs, dunes, and the sandy stretches of the beach you set off from can be admired from a different perspective. Birds fly overhead. The sun can rise and set. The bright blue you are immersed in can glimmer and glisten, or mirror dark and stormy skies. A real live seal might suddenly pop its head up to say hello - or a turtle if you're lucky enough to find yourself in more tropical waters, but that's another blog!
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These days it's no secret that exposure to nature offers positive physiological and psychological benefits. The sea plays a crucial role in contributing to and maintaining the wellness of people and the planet. The buzz from surfing or swimming is a natural high that comes from the production of feel-good mood chemical. Serotonin, perhaps the best know of the chemicals, is produced by nerve cells and released through exposure to negative ions, the invisible molecules we inhale in natural environments like the ocean, forests and mountains. Scientists have identified that exposure to negative ions can increase the flow of oxygen to the brain, stimulating cells to create energy, which also explains why people generally feel more awake and alert after being in the sea.
The ability saltwater has to wash away pain has become the focus of an increasing amount of research and literature. Easkey Britton, scientist, social activist and pioneer of women's big-wave surfing in Ireland and the author of Saltwater in the Blood, has explored the healing ability of the sea and presents surfing as not just a sport but a mindfulness practice. Having observed the natural ebb and flow of waves, Easkey has written about how humans can connect to the movements as a philosophy, meeting life and evolving with it, rather than controlling it.
A little closer to home in Edinburgh, in 2021 after spending four years studying the healing powers of surfing, Jamie Marshall completed the world's first doctorate on surf therapy. Jamie's PhD research examined the surf experience and the key elements involved in shifting identities, namely recognising, learning and celebrating new skills to boost confidence, self-esteem and belief in one's own ability, escaping from negativity through building a compassionate safe space and the benefits of fostering social connections within the surf community.
making waves in mental health
In 2021, an NHS survey conducted in the UK found that one in six children aged five to 16 were probably experiencing issues with their mental health. Experts have established that early intervention and providing effective support can reduce anxiety, boost confidence and help prevent issues occurring in later life.
Surf therapy charity, The Wave Project, has long since recognised the benefits of reaching out to those experiencing mental health issues sooner rather than later. Established in Cornwall in 2011, the charity harnesses the transformational power of the ocean and surfing to improve the mental health of children and young people. Active in 32 beaches and locations throughout the UK and with over 6,000 volunteer surf mentors, the charity delivers free surf therapy programmes that are literally life changing. As well as experiencing the fun of spending time in the water, learning to surf and building the self confidence that comes with it, the young participants are introduced to positive strategies and coping mechanisms which can help them manage emotional or difficult situations in everyday life.
Despite the classic stereotype of sunkissed surfer dudes in the prime of life, surfing doesn't age discriminate and as with most things in life, it's never too late to learn. If taking to the water with a full board is too much of a stretch, hit the waves with a boogie board that comes in at half the size and delivers all the fun.
Taking a leaf once again out of Easkey Britton's inspiring book, surfing demands watching how the swell moves. Choosing the right time when a wave reaches you to let it lift your surfboard. Timing it right to jump on and surf down the face of the wave. Quite literally going with the flow; an action on the water and a mentality to follow on dry land.
The buzz from surfing is a natural high, helping to reduce anxiety, raise mood and boost self-confidence, with the positive effects lasting long after returning to dry land.
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The Workshop Play Dice by Haba is a soft plush cube with pictures of various tools on each side, like a tape measure, power drill, lock and pliers. There is also a robot and handy man. The cube includes a dangling magnifying glass and the lock has a velcro latch. The cube makes various sounds – the sound from the velcro closure, rustling foil, and a rattle anytime the cube is moved.
I like this toy because the sounds keep baby happy and the magnifying glass enables him to clutch onto the toy. When the cube gets dirty, you can throw it in the wash. Mainly, I like this toy because given all the plastic and electronic toys out there, I am refreshed by this traditional, natural cloth cube with wholesome drawings. It doesn't feel like a toy that the baby would be overwhelmed by, but still keeps him entertained.
On a side note, my older kids (2 and 4) have been enjoying this Workshop Play Dice as well and have been using the magnifying glass (which really magnifies) to look at small objects around the house.


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2019-2020 Spring Season Baseball Schedule
3/24 at Green City
5:00 PM: Varsity
6:30 PM: Junior Varsity
Varsity V Varsity
Junior Varsity JV Junior Varsity
3/24 at Green City 5:00 pm
3/27 Novinger 5:00 pm
3/31 at North Harrison 5:00 pm
4/2 at Maysville 5:00 pm
4/6 at Trenton 4/23
4/9 South Harrison 5:00 pm
4/14 Linn County 5:00 pm
4/16 Princeton with Mercer 5:00 pm
4/20 Brookfield 5:00 pm
4/21 at Brashear 5:00 pm
4/23 at Trenton 5:00 pm
4/30 at Putnam County 5:00 pm
5/5 Meadville 5:00 pm
5/7 GRC Crossover Game 5:00 pm
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Old Alaska Highway Trail
The Old Alaska Highway Trail at Muncho Lake is associated with two historic themes of relevance to the Alaska Highway Corridor nomination:
♦ Half century of continuity and accelerated change
The Old Alaska Highway Trail begins near the Strawberry Flats campground in Muncho Lake Provincial Park, 249 km northwest of Fort Nelson. The trail follows part of the original 1942 Army pioneer road and is 4 km round-trip. Additional interpretation sites are found nearby, including a pullout with a Province of BC Alaska Highway 50th Anniversary Celebration Society interpretive panel, and a memorial panel for Ernie Birkbeck and HMP 463.
"Blasting operations beside Muncho Lake, British Columbia."
Credit: The Glenbow Museum, Image no. NA-1796-32.
In the Kaska language, Muncho translates to "Big Lake." Flanked by the Sentinel Range to the east and the Terminal Range to the west, Muncho Lake is 12 km long and varies in width from 1 to 6 km. The area is known for its opportunities to view stone sheep, moose, mountain goat, and caribou. Muncho Lake is also a congregation area for migrating birds, and various types of fish are found in the waters.
Archaeology has shown that the area was occupied for thousands of years. The Kaska-Athabaskan families in the area include the MacDonald family, who continue to use the area, especially near Moose Lake. European discovery of the area occurred in the late 1800s, when trappers, traders, and explorers passed through the area.
"Horses were used on this section of road along Muncho Lake to haul away the blasted rock."
Credit: National Archives, Washington DC.
With the decision to construct the Alaska Highway made in March 1942, the initial task of developing a rough, passable road – a pioneer road – from Dawson Creek, BC to Fairbanks, Alaska fell to the US Army Corps of Engineers. Faced with tight deadlines, when the Army construction crews reached the Muncho Lake area, they decided to go up and over the mountainous landscape. This road followed a pack horse trail which is said to date to the 1898 gold rush. Today, the Old Alaska Highway Trail follows a section of this original pioneer road.
The original pioneer road was more of a bulldozed trail, and within the Muncho area specifically, the grades were too steep, proving impassable for regular transport. As later responsibility for the construction of a two-lane road fell to the US Public Roads Administration, they opted to cut their way through the lake's rocky banks using horse-pulled stone boats to haul away the rock – this route forms the current highway.
Remains of construction camps can be found at Drogheda Lake and at the north end of Muncho Lake. Examples of surviving wooden culverts, corduroy roads and other former alignments now used as hiking trails are also found in the area.
Also see our History of the Alaska Highway Corridor for more information on the construction of the Alaska Highway.


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ThompsonCooke Creative worked with the DeBortoli family for a number of years, producing everything from a business card to the Commonwealth Games Sponsorship advertising campaign. We worked closely with each of the wineries to determine exactly what strategy was appropriate for each product and target audience. Below is just a selection of work we created.
Brandmark - Crest and Signature. We re-created the existing DeBortoli Wines crest to make it more adaptable and user friendly across an entire range of media. We also created a casual, signature sign-off for the DeBortoli brand.
We also created a brand (and collateral) for Richard Thomas Cheese. These cheese shops were opened at each of the DeBortoli Wines cellar doors, throughout Australia.
A series of art quality A2 corporate posters, sold at the DeBortoli Wines cellar door. The posters are based on the family's 75 year winemaking tradition.
Fresh and vibrant packaging for DeBortoli's medium priced, fortified wines. Sold in major retail chains throughout Australia, the product was required to stand out on shelf, amongst the more traditional, Muscat and Tawny Port packaging.
To communicate that DeBortoli 2 litre casks contain premium bottle quality wine, we created packaging inspired by traditional wine labels, complete with wine makers notes.
1. Commonwealth Games Advertising - Promoting specific brands with an in-store competition, backed up with magazine and tabloid advertising.
2. Two litre Cask Advertising - specificly targeted, quirky magazine advertisements to promote the new two litre cask range.
3. DeBortoli Wines Advertising - to promote the DeBortoli family brand, rather than specific products.
4. Product advertising - full page magazine advertising, niche targeted for each product.
A proposed design for DeBortoli Wines annual calendar. It features traditional Italian dishes, each carefully matched with a selected wine.
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Summary : You can't teach the American Revolution without this app!
American Revolution Interactive Timeline for iPad presents users with a detailed timeline of American history from 1750-1784. (The timeline does extend from 1785-1900, but with less detail.) When perusing the timeline, users can view multiple types of artifacts that are from specific events. To examine an artifact, users must tap on it, and the app will magnify the artifact. Users can zoom in and out of the artifact, to examine it in detail. Plus, they can tap the "i" button on the bottom of the screen to access additional information about the app.
As teachers lecture about the American Revolution, they can use this app to highlight specific events and artifacts.
Teachers can assign students a specific artifact and have them present it. As part of the presentation, students can read about the artifact in this app and then conduct additional research. Specifically, students can offer 1-3 examples about the significance of the artifact. Students can then find additional images online that represent the artifact, and then fashion those images into a presentation. Students can make their presentations using a Presentation app.
After students become familiar with the content of this app, teachers can create a class assignment where students make a timeline modeled after this app, but for a different time period (e.g., the 1960s, WWII, or the Nixon Administration). Students can collaborate to make their timeline using the PopBoardz, Weebly, or Jimdo app.


First off, nothing magical happens when you turn 30.
That sounds dumb, but it's worth mentioning. The word thirties hangs over most of us like a solemn marker of adulthood, as if you'll wake up on your 30th birthday with wizened eyes and a headful of sage wisdom.
The truth is, everything on this list is worth doing in your twenties (or your teens, if you're so inclined) but we talk about it like this because though nothing magical happens on your thirtieth birthday, 30 years is enough time to work out some of life's kinks and pick up on some good habits.
All that's to say, there's no reason you should have all this mastered by the time you're 30. But, then again, there's no reason not to try.
Through college and in our twenties, hitting the snooze button is a staple of Saturday mornings and workweek rushing around, but there's a reason so many influential people get started early. Waking up before you have to lets you find time to pray, exercise or just spend a few minutes alone before the craziness of the day begins.
Starting to save money not only sets you up for a more secure future, it can also help instill financial discipline as you enter into your prime earning years. And, if you start at a young enough age, it can also add up fast: According to CNN Money, if you put aside $3,000 a year from ages 25-35 in a tax-deferred retirement account, by the time you hit 65, you'll have $472,000 in the bank.
Most people in their late twenties have come to the harsh realization that for reasons that are totally unfair, your metabolism has a tendency to slow down with age. Basically, we all will hit a certain age when we can no longer eat an entire pizza and drink four Dr. Peppers without feeling like garbage shortly afterwards. There's nothing wrong with enjoying life—and some junk food every now and then—but your thirties are a time to create, and sustain, healthy patterns you'll carry throughout adulthood.
By the time you hit 30, there's a good chance the routine of family, job, bills and adulthood limits the free time that was once a part of twentysomething life. Creating margin—to read, volunteer, pray, travel or just do the things you want to do—is easy to neglect with the stresses that come along with being a thirtysomething. Do yourself a favor: Make margin in your day-to-day life, and don't try to fill every waking moment with more busyness.
Life is expensive. Even if you're settled into a good-paying career by the time you're 30, paying down student loans, owning a home, buying a car, paying the bills and balancing a checkbook may not leave much left over. But along with your tithes, establishing a pattern of giving (to charities, ministries or even to friends and families in need), can serve as a constant reminder of who your money actually belongs to.
For most people, up to your late twenties, most relationships with people much older than yourself are predicated on some sort of authority structure—your parents, your teachers, your bosses, your pastors. But by the time you're 30, actually becoming friends with people you look up to not only adds new dynamics to mentorship, it also broadens your social circles.
Don't let baggage from bad breakups, arguments with old friends or hurtful comments from the past haunt you into your adult life. Even if reconciliation isn't possible, forgiveness always is.
It's never too late to try to write that novel, start that business, travel the world or launch that social activism campaign you've always dreamed about. But even if your life goals haven't happened by the time you've hit 30, it doesn't mean you shouldn't be content with the life you have. Finding the balance between ambition and contentment isn't easy, but it's part of living with big dreams.
Before you can change the world, you have to be informed about the problems facing it. Reading headlines online, listening to NPR or just tuning into the evening news can be a gateway to knowing how to make a difference and instituting real change.
It's easy to get stuck in a pattern of working long hours, being tied to the phone or just binge watching shows on Netflix during every minute of free time. None of those things are necessarily bad in doses, but if you're spending your whole life plugged into a device, you may be missing out on some pretty great experiences.
Partnering with organizations like WorldReach (who allows you to sponsor children) and Charity: Water (who lets you tell your friends to donate instead of getting you a birthday present every year) or finding a cause like ending human trafficking, supporting education or assisting the homeless can represent more than just one-time gifts or temporary passions. Your 30s are a great time to find causes, organizations and campaigns to be dedicated to throughout your life.
You don't have to join an expensive gym or jump on the next fitness trend bandwagon to make exercise a part of your life. Ride your bike to work. Take the stairs instead of the elevator. Join a community sports league with friends. Making exercise a regular part of your schedule helps it to become a lifestyle, not an afterthought or another chore you have to make time for.
At some point, most Christians will deal with spiritual complacency. We get into a routine, and it's easy to allow actively trying to grow in your faith to become a side note to the day-to-day realities of adult life. Make it a point to stay challenged spiritually—read good books, stay involved in your church, seek ministry opportunities, get a mentor and a mentee. As other parts of your life grow, make sure your faith does too.
The older you get, the more time becomes a precious commodity. Unlike the college days, when you'd see your buddies between every class, once you get plugged into a job and family life, it can be hard to make time to see your friends. In your twenties and thirties, be intentional about getting together with friends and relatives (who are also probably pretty busy), and invest in relationships over obligations.
For many people in their twenties, paying extra to purchase high-quality items—from clothes and accessories, to furniture and appliances—just isn't practical as they are settling into new careers and finding their financial footing. But as you save more and become more established in your job, purchasing quality items (and fewer of them because they last so long) puts the emphasis on sustainability and craftsmanship instead of fast fashion disposability.
The list is incredible if I say because there are many things that I want to do. I like the most "buying the things that last" and the charity because it gives the sense of maturity.


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Death Grips 'Year of the Snitch' (album stream)
After steadily rolling out track after track, Death Grips' Year of the Snitch is finally here, and you can stream the entire thing right now.
Arriving today through Third Worlds/Harvest, Year of the Snitch runs 13 tracks in length. Just under half of the album's material had been shared by the group ahead of times, with "Flies," "Shitshow," "Dilemma," "Black Paint," "Hahaha" and "Streaky" all seeing release ahead of the complete LP.
Much has also been made about the pair of unlikely collaborators the trio enlisted for Year of the Snitch. Shrek and Shrek 2 composer Andrew Adamson appears on "Dilemma," while the involvement of Tool bassist Justin Chancellor was revealed on social media back in March.
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Costa Rica Credit: Sea Shepherd/Eva HidalgoA group of 11 volunteers working with Sea Shepherd Conservation Society's Sea Turtle Defense Campaign Operation Jairo were physically attacked by poachers last night during a peaceful patrol of Costa Rica's Pacuare Beach to locate and protect nesting endangered turtles and their eggs. Two volunteers sustained minor injuries.
Upon spotting the Sea Shepherd crew, which included a media team as well as beach patrol volunteers, a group of poachers immediately approached and, unprovoked, began to attack the unarmed Sea Shepherd volunteers with branches and machetes. Initial reports indicate that more than 10 poachers were involved in the attack. Operation Jairo Ground Leader for Costa Rica, Brett Bradley of Australia, stood in between the poachers and his fellow volunteers, enduring most of the violent assault and sustaining injuries to his arms. Media crewmember Ellen Campbell of Canada also suffered an injury to her shoulder.
As Sea Shepherd volunteers attempted to leave the beach to safety, a security guard fired a total of eight shots into the sand in an effort to scare off the attackers. The aggressive poachers continued their assault, even firing three shots at a second member of the security team, who was hired by Sea Shepherd to protect the organization's volunteers following threats of violence. One guard was attacked by three of the men, but managed to fend off two as the other retreated.
In addition to Australia and Canada, Sea Shepherd's multi-national team of Operation Jairo volunteers currently on the ground in Costa Rica and present during last night's attack also includes individuals from Austria, Spain, the United States, France and Costa Rica.
On June 4, Sea Shepherd volunteers caught a poacher in the act of stealing eggs from an endangered leatherback sea turtle, as the vulnerable nesting female laid them in the sand of Pacuare Beach. Sea Shepherd surrounded the turtle, standing between her and gathering poachers until she finished nesting and returned safely to the sea. The remainder of her eggs were relocated to a guarded hatchery. Shortly thereafter, Ground Leader Brett Bradley was told by a confidential informant that poachers were planning an attack to intimidate Sea Shepherd volunteers. These threats were reported on June 16 to the Costa Rican Judicial Investigation Organization (OIJ).
Jorge Serendero, Sea Shepherd spokesman for Central America, said at this time the group of volunteers is preparing to file a new complaint with the OIJ in Bataan, Limon. There they will also reorganize and implement increased security measures to resume efforts to protect turtles in Pacuare.
"The criminal poachers targeting Costa Rica's endangered sea turtles are becoming increasingly frustrated that Sea Shepherd's ground crew volunteers are standing in the way of their illegal activities. This is a clear indication that Sea Shepherd's presence as we patrol the beaches has been effective," said Sea Shepherd Campaign Coordinator, David Hance.
With an average of only one in 1,000 sea turtle hatchlings surviving to adulthood, Sea Shepherd is addressing the urgent need to protect these endangered marine animals before it's too late. Operation Jairo is currently taking place in Costa Rica and Honduras, where Sea Shepherd volunteers are protecting sea turtles from poaching. The campaign will also launch in mid-July in Florida, where volunteers will work with non-profit Sea Turtle Oversight Protection (S.T.O.P.) to guide hatchlings safely to the sea and ensure that ordinances regulating commercial lighting along the beaches, which can disorient nesting turtles and hatchlings and cause them to head away from the sea and toward dangerous roadways, are adhered to and enforced.


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Hiking Oceano and Nipomo
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A hike across the varied trails of Oceano or Nipomo means wildlife, peaceful lagoons, abundant native plants, and views of the Pacific coastline. These two towns lie within 10 minutes' drive of each other on the southern end of our stretch of Highway 1. In this area, a wide array of birds awaits seasoned birdwatchers, as well as those just getting into the hobby. Other sightings of jackrabbits, horned toads, butterflies and deer are common, as well. Hikers may even spy dolphins, seals or migrating whales offshore. The landscape here includes majestic dunes, coastal scrub, shoreline, creeks, a lake, and eucalyptus groves, not native to California, but iconic nonetheless.
For those interested in tackling Oceano and Nipomo hiking trails, a few suggestions will help make any visit a memorable one. Always bring water and wear layers, as weather can be changeable depending on the time of day. Wear sturdy hiking shoes, as well, plus sunscreen and a hat for sun protection. If you plan to make a day of it, be sure to carry a towel and swimsuit for any spontaneous swimming that may tempt you. Picnics can also be a great idea out here, especially on soft sand or with views of the ocean. Birders and wildlife seekers should tote binoculars and field journals, and artists may want to bring supplies to sketch the dramatic landscape. At the very least, bring a spirit of adventure and curiosity, as Oceano and Nipomo invite you with some of the best hiking around.
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Guiton Oceano Lagoon Trail
This serene, moderately trafficked 1.5-mile loop is tucked away, lying off Highway 1 close to the Pismo State Beach Campground. The dirt path is flat and easy, perfect for a casual stroll, and dogs are welcome on this trail on leash. Wind around the lagoon and spy ducks, blue herons, egrets, geese, coots, and sometimes even egrets. Pause beneath the willow and oak trees and take in the sound of their birdsong, especially on a quiet morning. This spot is just as popular with the locals as it is with birds! Walkers along this trail have also seen turtles and beavers in and around the freshwater lagoon, as well as deer on the grass. The trail is not a difficult one, with just a 4-foot gain in elevation, but poison oak grows heavily here. Prepare to keep your dog from wandering into it, and consider wearing long pants and shirt sleeves. The dirt path can also be muddy after winter and spring rains; be sure to wear shoes that you don't mind getting dirty. To find the trailhead, travel south on Highway 1 to Oceano, the turn west onto Pier Avenue. Park on Pier Avenue and find the Oceano Dunes District Visitor Center. The Guiton Trailhead lies nearby, heading north. Part of the path is wheelchair-accessible.
Oceano Dunes Preserve Trail
This 2.4-mile out-and-back trail follows the contours of a vast dune complex, part of the 570-acre Oceano Dunes Natural Preserve. The sandy trail is easy and moderately trafficked, separate and protected from the Oceano Dunes State Recreational Vehicle Area (SVRA). Park in the Fin's Bar & Grill parking lot, just before the entrance to the Oceano Dunes SVRA, then locate the wooden trailhead sign. Then wander among the dunes, wildflowers and native grasses, hearing the crashing waves in the distance and inhaling the salty ocean air. You'll see views of the coastline stretching from the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes up to Avila Beach. You may come across people horseback riding along the path; be conscious of the horses' droppings along the way. Dogs are also allowed on the trail, but must be kept on leash. The path is particularly peaceful in the morning, blanketed in mist, or as the sun sets over the ocean. Along the way, sit on a fallen tree or the low branches of an old eucalyptus, and take in the sights and sounds.
Sweeping views of the Oceano Dunes
Ready to see the largest migratory home of the Western Monarch Butterfly? This trail passes through the Pismo State Beach Monarch Butterfly Grove, a must-see site along our special stretch of Highway 1. Park just off Highway 1, and walk into the grove, which is staffed by docents and volunteers during butterfly season (November through February). Listen to one of the free docent talks, peek through a high-powered telescope, or gape at the thousands of Monarchs clustered onto eucalyptus branches. Then stroll out west of the grove and head south along the Meadow Creek Trail. Part of this walk is on a well-maintained boardwalk, while other parts walk over hard and soft sand. The trail skirts trees, lagoons and dunes on one side, and a quiet golf course on the other. Enjoy the sounds of birdsong and waves on the shore, and the sight of wildflowers as you walk the 1.5-mile out-and-back trail. Kids and families will love the wide, easy path and opportunities to explore. Dogs are allowed to take the trail too, provided they are on leash.
Monarch Butterflies adorn eucalyptus trees
Black Lake Canyon Trail
Little-known even to locals, the Black Lake Canyon Trail takes in a 2-mile loop of the Black Lake Ecological Area in Nipomo. These 160 acres are part of the Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County, and closed to the public, other than docent-led tours. The property came under the Land Conservancy's care in 2000 for restoration and preservation of its pocket wetlands and endangered plants. The Black Lake Canyon Trail follows the edge of Black Lake, a lake fed by Black Lake Canyon. Over the winter, Western Monarch Butterflies can be seen sheltering in the eucalyptus forest along the trail; in spring, wildflowers bloom. Docents are well-versed in the ecology of this recovering dune scrub habitat, once a farm field. Volunteers have spent thousands of hours removing invasive species and planting those that are native and beneficial to the land. Truly, the Black Lake Canyon Trail just might be Highway 1's best-kept secret trail. Book a guided visit with knowledgeable Land Conservancy staff to get to know this beautifully rugged part of San Luis Obispo County.
Oso Flaco Lake Trail
This out-and-back trail packs a wide spectrum of terrain into its 1.7 miles, including dunes, a creek, a lake, and a wide beach. Park in the parking lot off Oso Flaco Lake Road, west of Highway 1 at the southernmost edge of Nipomo. (Be aware that there is a nominal fee to park here.) The paved road leads through a gate that closes the park off to vehicle traffic. The walk first travels through a tall forest of cottonwood trees, then to a raised boardwalk over the freshwater Oso Flaco Lake. Opportunities for wildlife-spotting abound here, including over 200 species of birds. Some include peregrine falcons, pelicans, terns and Western snowy plovers. Also find butterflies, lizards, red-legged frogs, deer, and coast garter snakes along the path. The trail winds through towering dunes and ends at the remote beach, with views of the entire Pismo Bay extending to Avila Beach. Plan to bring beach chairs for enjoying the sights and sounds of the mighty Pacific, or surf fishing gear for catching your dinner. Bring dogs along on this adventure, too, but be sure to keep them on leash.
Enter the tree lined path at the start of the Oso Flaco Lake Trail
Cross the boardwalk over Oso Flaco Lake
Enjoy a beautiful beach at the trails end
Nipomo Native Garden Trail
Easy and short, this casual Nipomo walk winds through a 12-acre garden of native plants, well-kept by dedicated local volunteers. The trail itself comprises a 0.6-mile loop through the botanical garden featuring plants native to the Nipomo Mesa and Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes. Much of the trail travels through an established Coast Live Oak forest, as well, a treasure of the Central Coast. Nipomo Native Garden volunteers provide documentation on the many native plant and animal species found in this area, as well as some local history. Some include Blue Woolly Stars, Nipomo Mesa Ceanothus, Cleveland Sage and King Snakes. Come for a quick walk or sit for a spell, learning about the native species here and enjoying the garden's quiet. The Nipomo Native Garden can be found off Highway 101, west of the Tefft Street exit. Drive 1.4 miles to Pomeroy Street, make a right, an immediate left on Camino Caballo, and right on Osage Street. Parking is available on Osage Street, and the trailhead is just beyond the garden entrance. Dogs are welcome on leash only.
Nipomo Park
The Nipomo Park trail weaves a 1.9-mile loop through acres of native Nipomo landscape. Enjoy the sight of coast live oak trees, the scent of wild white sage and manzanitas, and the feel of sand underfoot. Deeply sandy trails are one of the defining features of this walk, making it a great leg workout. (Be sure to bring close-toed shoes you don't mind getting sandy.) Even so, this is an easy excursion on moderately-trafficked trails. Despite sitting tucked within a residential neighborhood, many parts of this trail feel very remote and peaceful. Mix and match the several spurs within the complex for a longer, more varied walk. Walkers and runners also share the trail with equestrian riders; be careful where you step and keep your dog on leash. Also be aware that the park charges a nominal parking fee on the weekends. To reach the entrance to the Nipomo Park trail, drive south on Highway 101, take the Tefft Street exit and turn west. After 1.5 miles, turn right at the entrance to the Nipomo Regional Park parking lot. Find the trailhead behind Dana School, just west of the regional park.
Are you looking for ways to see more of beautiful Highway 1? Get closer with Stewardship Travel For Good, a program that brings travelers to the heart of the Central Coast. Take extra time on your hike through Oso Flaco or the Oceano Dunes by volunteering at the Guadalupe Dunes Center for an hour or two. Or stroll the historic grounds of the nearby Nipomo Adobe. When you immerse fully in the history and heritage of our unique stretch of Highway 1, you can't help but want to preserve it. For more information on how you can dive deeper on your next visit, look at our local Stewardship Travel for Good activities.
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