We decided that a mini-vacation would be just the ticket this time around and Charleston SC came to mind. We've never been there but heard it would be a good place to take our cameras. A few keystrokes on our computer and a three night stay was booked. Three nights would give us two full days to explore the area. The plan was to drive all the way there on a Monday, a 10-12 hour drive. The more we thought about it, the more we realized that we should head down on Sunday and get 6-7 hours of the journey behind us. Besides, Sunday traffic around Washington DC would most likely be more tolerable than on a Monday morning.
We began our trip around 9am on a Sunday morning and 3 hours later came across signs for Mt. Vernon, a place we've talked about visiting but just never got around to it. It was early enough so we decided to stop in and stretch our legs for a couple hours. Besides, it was lunch time and we needed the break. The weather was sunny and warm, much warmer than what we left behind in Pennsylvania. We toured the main house and walked the grounds. Following our visit to Mount Vernon, we drove several more hours and decided to spend the night in Rocky Mount NC.
We arrived at the hotel mid-afternoon and decided to head downtown for dinner. One really great thing about visiting Charleston was the FREE trolley making it unnecessary to drive. In our case, there was a trolley stop a short distance from the hotel. We did a LOT of walking that first afternoon/evening and all of the next day. Besides what we could see on foot, we went on two tours. The first was by mule drawn carriage and the second was by boat in the harbor. Frankly, we would highly recommend the carriage tour but would skip the harbor tour. The process used for controlling how many carriages out on the road and the route they took was an interesting one involving colored ping pong balls drawn at random. Flowering bushes and trees typically bloom in April and are done in May. This years cold winter has delayed things by a month so our visit ended up being early. I should mention that both days were sunny and in the low 90's. Back home, highs were around 70.
For the second full day we decided to tour one of the plantations. There were several to choose from so we decided to focus on one that appeared to be more formal. The tour operator picked us up at our hotel and brought us to the visitor center where we joined 24 other people for the ride out to Millerton Place. Upon arrival we were given an entry ticket, a timed ticket for the house tour, a map of the property, and sent on our way to explore at our own pace. The house tour was VERY interesting and covered the plantations history.
We were on our way out of Charleston on a Thursday and decided to avoid the Washington DC traffic by cutting over to the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Tunnel and returning home via the Delmarva. Cape Charles is located about 10 miles north of the bridge/tunnel where we booked a one night stay at the Cape Charles House B&B. The innkeepers, Bruce and Carol, were a pleasure to listen to as they told us about the B&B's history as well as their 20 year experience as innkeepers. Dinner was in town at an Irish Pub where I had an excellent Sheppard's Pie followed by some sunset photography on the beach. The next morning we headed for home with a lunch stop in Chesapeake City.


Musical Form, one of the key music theory subjects, has been traditionally taught at Tchaikovsky Moscow State Conservatory both analytically and practically, which used to include the playing and composing forms of study. During the Soviet years, the subject was transformed into Analysis of Music Pieces, in which the so-called "scientific" aspect was emphasized. As a negative result, practical exercises were abandoned, and a series of essential parameters of the classical theory of musical form was lost. Their recovery, together with achievements of the twentieth-century knowledge, as well as the widening of chronological boundaries specified by the subject program, may lead to a new rise of Musical Form as an educational subject currently reborn.
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The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund has awarded a grant of £80,000 in October 2016 toward SSAFA's Casework service and our wider work.
SSAFA's casework service provides much needed support to military veterans and their families. A network of 4,000 trained caseworker volunteers offer tailored support to help address practical, emotional and financial issues experienced by some individuals after leaving the armed forces.
The largest military caseworking service in the UK, our unique capability is utilised by the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund, other benevolent funds and charitable trusts to help veterans and their families. The RAFBF's grant award will help fund the costs of training and supporting the volunteer caseworkers.
The funds will also support SSAFA's wider work in addressing the welfare needs of the RAF Family. These services include SSAFA's ground-breaking mentoring scheme which supports wounded, injured and sick service personnel make the transition to civilian life; short respite breaks for service children and families; Forcesline, SSAFA's free confidential helpline for the Forces community; and Norton Homes which provides 'home-from-home' accommodation at no cost for families of injured service personnel receiving treatment.
"SSAFA is very grateful to the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund for this grant which will allow us to provide a lifeline to those who find the transition to civvy street a challenge, helping them reintegrate into the community and get their lives back on track.
The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is the RAF's leading welfare charity, providing financial, practical and emotional support to all members of the RAF family. Last year, the Fund spent over £18million supporting 41,500 members of the RAF family in more than 30 countries.
The RAFBF are there for serving and former members of the RAF, as well as their partners and dependants. The Fund helps members of the RAF family deal with a wide range of issues: from childcare and relationship difficulties to injury and disability, and from financial hardship and debt to illness and bereavement.


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Busy time ahead for STAG and their Winter Shows
Joint STAG MD Ricky Chandler tells us what to expect from their Ireland and UK buying shows
November is a busy month for the STAG Buying Group as they prepare for their 2017 Winter Buying Shows. The Ireland show is being held in The Heritage Killenard, County Laois, on November 7-8, with doors opening from 2pm-7pm on the Tuesday and 9am-4pm the following day.
STAG Buying Group began in 1987 and is now the largest membership-buying group in the UK and Ireland for independent sport/outdoor, shoe, corporate, promotional and team wear businesses. They currently have 400 (550 outlets) members.
STAG has 150 world-leading suppliers available to its members. In addition to that, it offers a large range of support services aimed at reducing retailer's overheads, such as stock management/ EPOS systems, credit and debit card rates, courier rates, phone and fuel cost reductions.
The UK winter show is being held at the De Vere Cotswold Water Park Hotel, South Cerney, on November 19-20. The doors open from 9am to 6pm on the Sunday and from 9am to 4pm on Monday.
Ricky Chandler, STAG joint MD, said: "We always really look forward to the shows, even all of the preparation that goes into them. It is a great way to engage with our members and suppliers. We all get involved in speaking to members about attending the shows. We like to send out packs to the members prior to the shows with floor layouts, show deals and news on the exhibitors."
For 2017, there will be over 20 exhibitors at the Ireland show, and 50 exhibitors at the UK show.There will also be presentations set up by individual brands for members to attend to view new A/W ranges with supporting marketing activity.
In their 30th anniversary year, STAG have a lot of experience in putting on their shows and if it isn't broken then there is no need to fix it.
Chandler added: "There are no changes to this year's shows, it is an incredibly easy format for our members and exhibitors to follow to ensure the emphasis is on buying and business."
With the advance in technology and the rise of the web some have argued that the need for trade shows is on the wane.
However, Chandler believes the relevance of the shows is as strong today as it ever was.
He said: "Whilst the digital age means we can have immediate access to information, updates and brand activity you do still need to meet in person to communicate and understand what is going on in the trade. The shows are a great way for both retailers and suppliers to see a wide range of businesses and to see what is working, and what can be improved upon."
But not only that, Chandler thinks that shows also provide a support network for the trade.
He added: "We all know that trading is never easy and it sometimes can feel like a lonely business. The STAG shows enable retailers to meet up and look at different brands together, discuss difficulties but also share success stories too. This can only have a positive impact. For the brands, it is a great way to see many retailers over two days whilst showing their new ranges off in the best possible way to express their brand message." The market is always changing and that has its ups and downs, but for Chandler there are more positives than negatives.
He added: "It is always sad to see long established businesses come to an end due to retirement. But what is so positive is the new businesses that are coming through too, that are energised and ready to get stuck in. Whilst online is so important you cannot beat the customer service that our incredible independent businesses offer in the trade." A difficult marketplace has seen bricks-and-mortar stores becoming more specialised in the service they offer.
Chandler said: "This is a theme that has been increasing for the past few years. Retailers are honing in on their expertise and provide specialised categories to their consumers."
But all retailers and business have had to suffer the fall out from Brexit and the fluctuations in sterling. Chandler added: "The biggest effect of Brexit has been on price increases and how it has affected the exchange rates.
"Whilst there is uncertainty surrounding Brexit and the power of the internet, we must remain positive. People love playing sport, being in the outdoors, children will always need school wear and we always want good customer service. So we must work together to keep our trade busy."
Looking ahead to the next 12 months, and what trends may be coming to the fore, Chandler said: "Running remains the biggest category but seeing more sales in apparel, accessories and the tri market. Teamwear remains strong with clubs going through their retailers instead of direct to brands once they realise the effort and work involved in teamwear."
This year's shows will see new brands Ledlenser, Fila, Sergio Tacchini, CEP Sports, Fit Dist Sports, Ful, Oofos, HJ Hall Socks and Skins attending. While guest exhibitors include Vibram, Makura and MTS Sport.

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Dona Malu Cienfuegos met me as I walked into her garden. She was not expecting me. She simply saw me from the glass wall of her kitchen where she was jarring one of her many creations from the fruits and vegetables she and her husband, Walter Treffinger, grow on their 15 acre farm.
I already knew that Chacra Don Neno was one of the few Los Antiguos farms that remained open all year for customers to purchase products. Naturally, seeing that in the first month of Autumn so much of Los Anteguos was closed for the season, I assumed Don Neno would be a real tourist store.
Assumptions are made to be broken. Dona Malu's store is a small structure stocked full of several dozen varieties of chutneys, jams, conserves, escabeches, honey and liquors. Many are old family recipes. Everything, down to the herbs that flavor these incredible creations, is grown on the farm.
After setting aside seven items, I gave Dona Malu my card and explained my mission. She immediately beckoned me out of the shop to her fields. With as much English as I know Spanish, we communicated on a food level just fine.
My first question was about pesticides. "Ciertamente no!" was her strong response. Pesticides, fungicides and non-organic fertilizers are unnecessary and rarely used by any Argentine farmer. Pests, if they exist, are taken care of by the insects that pry on them. Animals provide fertilizers and fungus is rare in these mountain microclimates.
Water for the fields come from the Rio Mayo that's fed from the glacier water of Lago Buenos Aires through an age-old system of irrigation canals. Organic is a word used for tourist; Argentine's accept it as the norm.
In garden-like arrangements, Dona Malu showed me orchards of apple, cherry, apricot, figs, raspberries, strawberries and Andean varieties that are cousins of these soft berries. There were quince, grapes, Andean melons, sweet & hot peppers, almond and hazelnut trees. A rose garden for rose hips and plots for rosemary, lavender, basil, wormwood (the herb basic to vermouth), oregano, thyme and edible flowers ringed the buildings. Then there were rows for several varieties of tomatoes, spinach, eggplant, onions, garlic, asparagus, anis, horseradish and fava beans. All these were protected from any harsh winter winds by towering alumia trees, cousins to the poplar.
Dona Malu cooks and jars her creations in a small, pristine kitchen with state-of-the-art equipment and showed me a new, larger kitchen facility under construction.
The items I purchased: (1) Escabache of Mushrooms with onions, tomato, garlic, herbs, oil and vinegar, (2) olive spread, (3) preserved cherries, (4) Dona Malu's Grandfather's cherry liquor, (5) calefate berries in gin, (6) mixed berry preserves and (7) plumb jam. The total cost was AR$100 (US$27.00).


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May 21, 2020 by Athena Dakota
In recognition of Wold Bee Day (May 20) UC Riverside's top bee experts answered questions submitted on its Instagram page. The response created, for lack of a better term, quite a buzz!
How closely are bees and wasps related to one another?
Technically speaking, bees are wasps that have evolved to feed on pollen. The ancestor of all modern bees was, as far as we can tell, a very small wasp that fed on a type of insect called thrips, and many thrips eat pollen. At some point over 100 million years ago, descendants of this wasp shifted to feeding on pollen directly, and over many generations they became bigger and hairier, and eventually were able to gather pollen and feed it to their larvae. We know of at least two "transitional" fossils that bridge this gap between wasps and bees, both of them 100 million years old, called Discoscapa and Melittosphex. It's also worth knowing that ants are, technically, also wasps, but a type of wasp that evolved a sterile, wingless form of offspring (the "worker caste") that allows them to form large colonial societies.
– Doug Yanega, UCR Entomology Research Museum senior scientist
How many species of bees exist and which is the most aggressive toward humans?
There are over 20,000 species of bees in the world today; we discover many previously unknown species every year, but at the same time, a number of species go extinct, so we can never be certain of the exact number. No bee species are aggressive toward humans, but there are a small number, including honeybees, that have defensive behaviors, and they will attack almost anything that threatens their nests including bears, skunks, badgers, raccoons, birds, and humans. Of all the bees, the defensive responses of honeybees are the most dramatic, and the most life-threatening, so people who work with honeybees need to wear special protective gear. (DY)
How can we help support our local honeybees and keep them from going extinct?
First, this depends on where you live. If you live in the U.S. or Canada or Mexico, for example, honeybees are not native here, and the only place they should be is in managed colonies under a beekeeper's care. They're a domesticated animal used in agriculture, like chickens, cows, pigs, and sheep, and they really should never be allowed loose into the wild, because they can have negative effects on native ecosystems, like any exotic species. When used to pollinate crops, they serve an important function, but outside of that specific context, they aren't actually good to have around; they consume food that could have been used by native bees and other pollinators, and they help spread invasive weeds that native pollinators aren't pollinating. So, in the long run, you don't actually want to have any local honeybees other than the ones being kept by beekeepers. If you live in Europe, where honeybees are native, then keeping your local honeybees healthy means protecting habitat first, and working to reduce pesticide use outside of very limited amounts of farmland.
The second part of the question relates to the likelihood of extinction. The honeybee — specifically, the species Apis mellifera — is the least threatened bee species in the world, and the global population is higher now than it has ever been in human history. Beekeepers are raising honeybees much, much faster than they are dying, so their population is constantly increasing. There is no possibility, as things stand, that this species will ever go extinct, under any circumstances, unless the entire global ecosphere collapses and *everything* goes extinct.
There are, on the other hand, a lot of other bee species in the world — over 20,000 more species, in fact — and many of those bees are threatened with extinction, and several have already gone extinct within the last few decades. Those other bee species need safe places to live and thrive, so the preservation and protection of wild, native habitats is the thing that is most essential to their survival. (DY)
What plants I can add to my garden to attract bees and provide a home for them?
There are a lot of resources to help us select the best plants for our garden to attract a diversity of insect and hummingbird pollinators. Pollinators are looking for nectar and pollen rewards, and luckily a lot of plant species do well in garden environments. You will want to check out lists that are for your area and climate.
For California, for example, good resources include Xerces Society's Pollinator Plants.The Pollinator Partnership also has a nice site that allows you to input your ZIP code and get a list of potential pollinator plants that will thrive in your area.
– Erin Rankin, associate professor of entomology
Also, lawns provide no resources for bees. Consider using the Riverside public utility rebate to remove your lawn and replace it with native plants to support pollinators?
– Lauren Ponisio, assistant professor of entomology
Why do bees make honey?
Honeybee colonies live for years — unlike the vast majority of the 20,000 some other bee species. To get through the times of year when there are few or no flowers out, they store nectar as honey. Very few other types of bees (bumblebees and stingless honeybees) will also store honey, but it's very different in consistency, and much closer to raw nectar.
– Quinn McFrederick, associate professor of entomology
Is it true that buying and consuming honey is bad for bees?
Honeybees have been domesticated for thousands of years, and we humans used artificial selection to increase the amount of honey they store — just like we selected cows for milk production or chickens for larger muscles that we can eat. Honeybees have been moved all over the world due to this domestication, so they have also benefitted. Beekeepers either leave the bees enough honey stores to get through winter or feed them, so their colonies persist. Some bees are lost through management, but a good beekeeper always makes sure their bees flourish. (QM)
What medicinal value has honey been proven to possess?
Manuka honey (from a tree in New Zealand) commands a huge price tag because of its antimicrobial properties, and honey has lots of plant chemicals that are good for us. But it is very carbohydrate rich, so you can get too much of a good thing. (QM)
How much is most store-bought honey from bees?
Unscrupulous suppliers can adulterate honey with corn syrup, but the USDA has developed guidelines to detect adulterated honey. Buying from local beekeepers is always a good strategy to be sure your honey is pure and to support your local economy. (QM)
What's your favorite bee?
Andrena cleodora: an elegant California native bee, mostly black and gold. If I ever reproduce, I will name my firstborn child Andrena. (LP)
Do bees have knees?
Bees have jointed legs with several segments. However, they do have a joint between their femur and tibia. This joint would be the most like a knee. Many bees have a small plate in this position, called the "basitibial plate," and it could be considered their equivalent of a "kneecap." (ER)
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So if you are looking for something related to WordPress, you can skip this one, but for the people who have employed Angular and wish to learn easy tips to make their website SEO friendly, this one is for you.
Due to the broad use of the language in numerous applications, certain frameworks have been developed to ease out the process of calling and using the code for the developer. Frameworks are used for their ability to increase the efficiency of the programming process with its set of well-structured prebuilt patterns and functions.
These frameworks are being used widely by top tech giants and start-ups to create amusing applications and websites to stay ahead of the competition.
It can be used for mobile, native mobile, web and native desktop applications.
The biggest highlight of Angular is its ability to enable developers to quickly create features with its declarative templates. The severity of its scalability and productivity can be understood by its support to Google's largest and highly used applications.
To learn angular, there are ample quality Angular tutorials and courses on the internet which might help you command over the language.
While Google may run it, other search engines such as Bing will surely choke. This is a huge problem as developers can lose a fair share of users due to search engines not being able to render their content.
Creating a Suitable Snapshot: The term to remember while working with Angular SEO is pre-rendering. As it suggests, either the page can be pre-rendered or an HTML snapshot can be created that can be served in the source code itself. It takes away the need for Google and other search engines to properly render the web pages created using Angular. This will also let multiple other search engines such as Bing and Yandex to render any content on the web page. When the pages are being pre-rendered, the content can be seen directly in the source code itself rather than requiring inspect element functionality of Google's browser Chrome.
?No matter how necessary the programming aspect of a product may seem, it is still incomplete without the optimization.
While the world is running around with technology in their palms and pockets, it is necessary to attain a good SEO score.
AngularJS is one of the many frameworks that are being used by developers to create applications efficiently and swiftly. With SEO and AngularJS together, developers can move forward taking long strides towards making an amazing product.
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Celebrity #TheChainsmokers: DJ Duo Is Working With Coldplay's Chris Martin On A New...
#TheChainsmokers: DJ Duo Is Working With Coldplay's Chris Martin On A New Track!
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Chainsmokers is on a roll.
The DJ Duo has been churning out hit songs like there's no tomorrow, and it seems like they're currently working on another track with Coldplay's Chris Martin!
Source: Music News
2 clips were posted on Chainsmokers' Snapchat (thechainsmokers), which showed them collaborating with Martin. It isn't clear if the whole of Coldplay will be featured in the song or if Martin will go solo, but the track sounds awesome regardless.
The 1st video shows Martin performing the yet-to-be titled track with his heavenly vocals, while the 2nd showed the talented singer flaunting off his piano skills. The Chainsmokers are probably as impressed at his talents as we are, as we can see Drew swaying his body to the beat while Alex mouths "Wow" to the camera.
Chainsmokers is an American DJ Duo made up of Andrew Taggert and Alex Pall. The pair was formed in 2012, and shot to fame with their 2014 hit "#Selfie". However, their journey only got better, as their subsequent tracks, "Roses", "Don't Let Me Down", and "Closer" were met with international acclaim and gained them a mass following.
We can't wait for the release of the track!
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Here is a selection of Islay fly fishing videos sent in by friends. The first is a short film showing an angler enjoying his fishing on the beautiful Loch Finlaggan. This is followed by some fly fishing in the sea for sea trout and boat fishing for brown trout on Loch Ardnahoe.


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Station Bremen-Schönebeck (Bahnhof Bremen-Schönebeck, ook wel HB-Schönebeck) is een spoorwegstation in de Duitse plaats Bremen, in de deelstaat Bremen. Het station ligt aan de spoorlijn Bremen-Burg - Bremen-Vegesack. Op het station stoppen alleen Regio-S-Bahntreinen van Bremen en Nedersaksen op het station. Het station telt twee perronsporen.

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De volgende treinserie doet station Bremen-Schönebeck aan:

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The Zodiac Baracuda G3 automatic pool cleaner is an effective and inexpensive automatic pool cleaner that does a fantastic job of cleaning your entire pool, including walls, bottom floor, steps, lights and other fixtures and pool features. Most pool owners will appreciate how simple the Baracuda G3 is to setup and use.
This model is known as suction-side pool cleaner and has a patented FlowKeeper Valve – which is essentially an automated variable flow control valve capable of regulating water flow to maintain peak performance at all times — even with low-speed pumps.
This Baracuda G3 pool cleaner does an excellent job of scrubbing and vacuuming your pool — the floor, walls, steps, lights and other variable surfaces. It's not a perfect automatic pool cleaner; and not as thorough or as 'intelligent' as the other pool cleaners we've recently reviewed, but in all fairness, it's comparatively inexpensive and still does a great job of maintaining a clean swimming pool.
Here's a list of pool cleaners we've recently reviewed. The Barracuda G3 is the least advanced automatic pool cleaner of the group but it's significantly cheaper as well so keep that in mind. I felt it was important to give my readers a more affordable option for cleaning their inground pool without breaking the bank.
If you can afford to spend a little more money, I would highly recommend the Hayward Tigershark QC or the Dolphin Triton Plus. Why? Well, because they're exceptional cleaners with more advanced technology powering them and they truly are automatic pool cleaners because they don't need to be watched and babysat. They're smart and sophisticated. And yes, they're quite a bit more expensive.
The best robotic pool cleaner that's situated in-between the Barricuda G3 and either the Tigershark QC or the Dolphin Triton Plus is the timeless classic — the much beloved, and reasonably priced: Dolphin Nautilus.
Some of the Pool Cleaners reviewed here at Chainsaw Journal.
I want to be clear on one thing — The Baracuda G3 is a very good pool cleaner overall, but it does have some issues; like getting stuck randomly on pool surfaces. For example, it seems to consistently get caught on raised anti-vortex drain covers, which if you don't already them installed, you definitely should as they are much safer and prevent injury from entrapment; especially if you have children.
Read more about pool safety by reading: Swimming Pool Safety – Guidelines for Entrapment Hazard.
The Zodiac G3 pool cleaner delivers efficient, effective cleaning performance. Zodiac recommends that you use a low speed pump for maximum efficiency.
The G3 quickly inhales small and medium debris while thoroughly cleaning your pool floor, walls and steps. The Baracuda G3 cleaner includes robust hoses that are durable and scuff-resistant; appropriate for all pool surfaces, along with a FlowKeeper Valve. This proprietary valve automatically regulates water flow, maintaining peak performance even with low-speed pumps.
Long-Life Diaphragm provides superior and reliable performance since it only has one moving part driving the cleaning mechanism. You don't have to worry about gears, wheels or flippers. Simple, silent operation and low-cost maintenance.
36-Fin Disc: This disc is the point of contact with your Baracuda G3 and it's been designed to ensure maximum connection and adhesion to all pool surface; eliminating hang-ups on lights, drain covers and fittings.
Wheel Deflector: Enables enhanced agility for negotiating tight corners.
Patented Quick Release Cassette: Quick and easy access to the diaphragm for basic maintenance.
Quick and easy access to the diaphragm for simple maintenance.
When using the Barracuda G3 make sure you check the cleaning positioning of the pool cleaner and then make the necessary adjustments if it's out of alignment. It should clean perpendicular (flat) to the pool surface. If it's positioned on an angle then correct it before allowing it proceed, otherwise your pool won't be be sufficiently cleaned at the end of its cycle.
and reduce patterning. Direct the return to gently push the cleaner hose by positioning the return directional so it aims towards the wall on the opposite side of the pool, and surface movement is visible 8 feet out from the return.
The hose weight is positioned to compensate, and balance out, for the buoyancy of the hose. A properly balanced hose will create a 45-degree angle between the cleaner and the bottom of your pool. In pools 8.5-feet or deeper, an extra hose weight (Part#: W83247) is recommended. Just position the weight 5 to 8 feet from the Baracuda G3 pool cleaner.
In just three simple steps, the Baracuda G3 cleaner is ready to clean your pool. Simply attach the disc, wheel deflector, and hose, and connect to the skimmer or dedicated suction line. No tools or special plumbing required.
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Works in a all shapes and sizes of inground pools.
Long-Life Diaphragm : Only one major moving part.
36-Fin Disc: Optimal adhesion on all pool surfaces. Prevents getting caught on lights, drain covers and other pool surfaces.
Wheel Deflector: Designed for negotiating tight corners.
Easy to access the diaphragm when it's time for maintenance.
Simple, quiet, automatic pool cleaner.
Includes a long lasting hose.
1-year warranty on manufacturer defects and wear and tear; 2-year warranty on hose.
The Baracuda G3 is quite simple in its design and has been around for many years which means the design has been improved upon and refined over the years. Customer satisfaction is exceptionally high on this pool cleaner so if you decide to purchase it you should be confident in your decision knowing that it has a strong reputation for reliability.
The Baracuda G3 is one of the most popular pool cleaners available.
Handles tight spots. Built to navigate complex areas.
The Kreepy Krauly GW9500 Great White is an advanced robotic pool cleaning device that scrubs dirt and vacuums pool debris as it travels across your pool surfaces. This Pentair GW9500 is engineered for the most challenging pools. Its bristle-drive mechanism has the power to knock loose the most difficult and stuck-on dirt, while the powerful vacuum removes both small and large debris.
This model is a step up from the Baracuda G3 but not as fast or thorough as a robotic pool cleaner.
This pool cleaner will cover the majority of spots in the pool within a six (6) hour period but it's not specifically programmed for your pool, and cannot see the dirt you are seeing so don't get mad at the device when it misses a spot. It uses a random motion pattern to clean your pool. It's not perfect.
As I said earlier, if you want an intelligent cleaner then you need to buy a robotic pool cleaner which is programmed to calculate the fastest and most efficient path to clean your specific pool. The Barracuda G3 or the Pentair GW9500 are "automatic pool cleaners" and are not that sophisticated. But the Hayward Tigershark QC or the Dolphin Triton Plus use sophisticated technology and powerful motors to quickly clean your pool — and I mean fast — between 1.5 to 3 hours, depending on the cleaning cycle.
The Pentair GW9500 cleaner was designed to spend the majority of its time in the deepest part of the pool, where most of the floor and wall area exists. During a six (6) hour period, the cleaner will visit the shallow end a few times.
Cleaner, Swivel Assembly, Handle Adapter, Reducer Cone, Hose: Twelve 4' lengths, Vacuum Regulator, Regulator Cap, Vacuum Port Fitting, Flow Gauge.
Tip: Sometimes the pool cleaner will pick-up large debris which may jam it. If that happens, stop the pump and remove the debris from the oscillator, or the swivel assembly.
If you need to order parts then visit the Pentair site.
View or download the MANUAL for the Pentair GW9500 Great White.
View or download the BROCHURE for the Kreepy Krauly GW9500 Great White.
Bristle drive easily dislodges dirt and debris from your pool.
Cleans gunite, fiberglass, vinyl and other specialty pool surfaces.
Designed to clean thoroughly and efficiently, leaving your pool spotless.
Programmed steering easily navigates around pool obstacles for uninterrupted cleaning.
Wide 15″ cleaning path for optimal clean cycle.
Free Vac-Port door fitting for easy fitting into dedicated vacuum line.
Adjustable regulator valve and free flow gauge allows you to set the cleaning speed to match your needs.
No assembly required. Plug and play!
The Baracuda G3 comes with everything you need to get started. Below is a diagram of all the parts, accessories and components that you'll find in the box — before getting started make sure all of the parts are in the box. There's nothing more annoying than assembling a new product with enthusiasm in your heart, only to realize that something is missing.
Looking for parts? You can use the online interactive parts catalog to find all of your Baracuda pool cleaner parts.
Find your missing or broken parts.
Baracuda Automatic Pool Cleaner G3.


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I admit I stop on QVC and HSN when channel surfing and quite a few times I've bought exactly what they're talking about at that time. But this next one has to be a necessity for every woman out there!
It's called QUICKCLASP and it sure is correctly named. What is does is acts as an extra hand when putting on a bracelet.
How many times have you wanted to put on one of your clasp bracelets and spent the next 10 minutes playing chase the closure?? With this, you will get in right every time.


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«YUNA» — щорічна українська щорічна національна професійна музична премія, заснована у 2011 році. Премія за найкращу пісню іншою мовою вручається, починаючи із восьмої церемонії, на якій вшановувалися досягнення у музиці за 2018 рік. До цього пісні іноземними мовами мали право змагатися за перемогу в основній номінації «Найкраща пісня».. Одночасно з цією категорією було створено також три спеціалізовані жанрові категорії: нагороди за найкращий естрадний, електронний та хіп-хоп хіти.

2018

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 MARUV  та Boosin Michael— «Drunk Groove»
 LOBODA — «Superstar»
 MONATIK та Надя Дорофеєва — «Глубоко»
 Макс Барських - Сделай громче
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Your $25 will pay for food. Loki thanks you!
Hi! I'm Loki! I'm a 5 year old GSD mix.
My new friends at BAGSR say that I am a handsome boy with a stocky, solid build and that I am sweet, affectionate and gentle. I am healthy but a bit over weight. I currently weigh about 90 pounds.
I am a friendly engaging boy and am looking for a family who can spend time with me. I do very well being out and about. I'm not bothered by chaotic activities like runners, bicycles, strollers, or active people. I meet strangers politely and use good manners when meeting other dogs. I am also great with kids.
I know some basic obedience but I'm sure I would love dog school. I'll need a bit of practice walking politely on leash but will definitely catch on super quickly. I just don't get the chance to get out and about much right now. My new friends think I will be an awesome walking partner and tremendous companion dog. I would really love to be included in family activities!
I have nice house manners and will alarm bark when I hear something suspicious.
Something you should know about me is that I don't have much of a prey drive so may be fine with cats.
I also really enjoy car rides especially when I get to hang my head out of the window!
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Government strongly endorse national spatial planning that incorporates Key Biodiversity Areas
Results of voting : A: Governments; B: NGOs and Indigenous peoples' organisations
Governments and civil society organisations around the world have adopted a Resolution that each country make spatially explicit conservation plans for biodiversity that incorporate a national assessment of Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs), together with the connectivity required between them, and use these to guide the expansion of protected and conserved areas. KBAs are sites important for the global persistence of biodiversity and their identification and safeguard nationally will ensure that globally important populations of species and extent of habitats are maintained for the long term.
The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) represents the global conservation community. Every 4 years it hosts the World Conservation Congress at which motions for action are proposed; if adopted as Resolutions, they become part of the general body of policy of the Union. This year IUCN Members from the KBA Partnership, advised by the IUCN Connectivity Conservation Specialist Group, developed a motion that calls on governments to develop spatial plans, incorporate them in their National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plans, and ensure they are mainstreamed in government planning processes. It also calls upon governments, NGOs and donors to support the establishment and functioning of KBA National Coordination Groups in each country to ensure that KBAs are identified nationally. Developing these spatially explicit plans will help guide development of infrastructure, expansion of cities and agriculture, and siting of business developments so that their impacts on biodiversity are minimised.
The motion can be found at: https://www.iucncongress2020.org/motion/096
New Co-Chairs of Partnership Committee
The KBA Partnership has appointed two new Co-Chairs of the KBA Committee: Dr Naomi Kingston and Dr Alberto Yanosky.
163 Freshwater KBAs confirmed
163 freshwater Key Biodiversity Areas have been confirmed to meet the new Global KBA standard, led by the IUCN Freshwater Biodiversity Unit (FBU).
Ebo forest saved from threat of logging
President Paul Biya and the government of Cameroon recently cancelled a logging concession in Ebo Forest.


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Q: Is using a variable on HTMLElement.style.variable in Angular/TypeScript possible? I try to implement an updateStyle(...)-method inside of an Angular-Component.
With this method specific elements with unique id's shall be styled.
Following code-snippet leads to:
Property 'variable' does not exist on type 'CSSStyleDeclaration'.
Is it possible to make angular compile anyway, so the variable is filled with a legit value in runtime or do I have to implement the method for every style-declaration, that I am going to use the method on?
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    for(var i = 0; i < components.length; i++) {

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A: You can put variable in square brackets like this:
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    for (var i = 0; i < components.length; i++) {

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SAM BENNETT HELD off the challenge of some top-class sprinters to take the biggest win of his career at Stage 3 of the iconic Paris-Nice race in France.
The 26-year-old, who is currently with German team Bora-Hansgrohe, surged with 150m to go and pipped the likes of Norway's Alexander Kristoff, Germany's John Degenkolb and Marcel Kittel.
It ensured a first Irish stage win at the race for 28 years – Stephen Roche taking the Individual Time Trial back in 1989.
Bennett lies in 23rd overall, with Dan Martin in 9th.
France's Arnaud Demare finished Stage 3 in 6th but he still retains his overall leader's yellow jersey while he keeps hold of the green jersey too.
Bennett started his professional career with An Post-Sean Kelly in 2011 before moving to Bora Hansgrohe in 2014.
Belgian-born, he is the son of Michael Bennett, a former player and manager with Waterford United.
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Some fun immigration facts about Canada. Canada celebrates its 153rd birthday today, here are 10 fun Canadian immigration
Canada celebrates its 153rd birthday today on a holiday known as "Canada Day" and today we will be talking about some of the Canadian Immigration Facts.
Throughout Canada's history, immigrants have joined the country's founding Indigenous peoples to help build a great country.
To celebrate Canada Day, We have some fun immigration facts about Canada:
– The enactment of the British North America Act, 1867 (today called the Constitution Act, 1867), which confederated Canada, was celebrated on July 1, 1867, with the ringing of the bells at the Cathedral Church of St. James in Toronto and "bonfires, fireworks and illuminations, excursions, military displays and musical and other entertainments", as described in contemporary accounts. On June 20 of the following year, Governor-General Viscount Monck issued a royal proclamation asking for Canadians to celebrate the anniversary of Confederation, However, the holiday was not established statutorily until May 15, 1879, when it was designated as Dominion Day, alluding to the reference in the British North America Act to the country as a dominion. The holiday was initially not dominant in the national calendar; any celebrations were mounted by local communities and the governor-general hosted a party at Rideau Hall. No larger celebrations were held until 1917, and then none again for a further decade—the gold and diamond anniversaries of Confederation, respectively.
July 1 commemorates the joining of Canada's three original provinces: Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and the Province of Canada, which is now Ontario and Quebec, into one nation in 1867. Today, Canada has ten provinces and three territories. Canada Day marks almost exactly the middle of the year. July 1 is the 182nd day and there are 183 days left to the year.
The Constitution Act of 1867 outlines immigration as an area of shared responsibility between Canada's federal government, and the provinces and territories. Which we notice in Express entry stream and Provincial Nomination Program today. This was because Canada's original provinces had experience recruiting immigrants from Europe before 1867, and immigration was seen as vital to the economic development and security of the provinces upon Canada's founding.
– Quebec became Canada's first province to launch a dedicated immigration ministry in 1968. At the time, Quebec recognized the importance of welcoming more immigrants to maintain its Francophone character and political influence within Canada. Thirty years later, Manitoba became the first province to sign a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) agreement with the federal government, in 1998. Today, 12 of Canada's 13 provinces and territories operate their immigrant selection program to help grow their economies. Collectively, Canada offers More than 80 immigration programs for skilled workers.
Check out if you are eligible for any Canadian immigration programs
– In 1967, Canada became the first country in the world to introduce a points system for economic class immigrants. Canada introduced the points system to help it assess immigration candidates objectively based on human capital characteristics such as their
-Age,
-Education,
-Language skills,
-occupations, and work experience.
This model has since been adopted by other countries such as Australia and New Zealand. Canada continues to use this model; for example, Express Entry uses the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) to score and rank immigration candidates.
– Canada has a population of 38 million people. Almost 22 percent of the Canadian population were immigrants the last time a census was conducted, back in 2016. Each year, Canada welcomes immigrants from around 200 different countries.
– Canada's flag became the country's official flag on February 15, 1965. The flag on the Peace Tower of Parliament in the nation's capital, Ottawa, is changed every day and given to citizens for free. However, the Canadian government's website has a warning: there is a waiting period of more than 100 years!
– Canadian citizens did not have legal status until the Canadian Citizenship Act took effect on January 1, 1947. Before this date, anyone born or naturalized in Canada was a British subject. Among its features, the Act defined who was a Canadian citizen, and how Canadian citizenship could be obtained or lost. Today, most immigrants become citizens. Over 85 percent of immigrants obtain Canadian citizenship, which is one of the highest rates in the world.
– Canada has over 500 immigrant-serving organizations across the country. The purpose of these organizations is to provide free supports to help immigrants integrate into Canada's economy and society. These organizations provide English and French language classes, job training, mentorship, and many other forms of assistance. You can find organizations close to you by visiting the website of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
– Canada has a museum of immigration. The Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 is located in Halifax, Nova Scotia. This site was chosen because Pier 21 welcomed almost one million new immigrants to Canada between 1928 and 1971.
– Since 1867, Canada has welcomed over 19.5 million immigrants. Despite the coronavirus pandemic, Canada remains committed to high levels of immigration. Before the start of the pandemic, Canada was planning to welcome more than one million new immigrants over the next three years.
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Bajandsag (, bayandsag, reich an Saxaul), Shabarakh Usu oder Flaming Cliffs ist eine Felsformation in der zentralasiatischen Wüste Gobi, in deren Umgebung zahlreiche Fossilien von Wirbeltieren, darunter Dinosaurier, gefunden wurden. Die Felsen gehören stratigraphisch zur Djadokhta-Formation, die im Wesentlichen aus Sandstein besteht, und stammen somit aus der Zeit der späten Oberkreide (Campanium), etwa 75 bis 71 Mya. Sie zählen zu den Sehenswürdigkeiten der mongolischen Provinz Ömnö Gobi.

Namensgebung

Ihren im englischen Sprachraum verbreiteten Namen Flaming Cliffs ("brennende Klippen" oder "Flammende Klippen") erhielten die Felsen – des leuchtend orangefarbenen Gesteins wegen – von dem amerikanischen "Dinosaurierjäger" Roy Chapman Andrews, der sie während einer Expedition des American Museum of Natural History in den 1920er Jahren erkundete. Die mongolische Bezeichnung bezieht sich auf die hier reichlich vorhandene Saxaulpflanze.

Fossilfundort

Die Gegend um Bajandsag ist insbesondere bekannt für die Nester von Dinosauriern, die in den Gesteinen der Djadokhta-Formation bei einer der von Andrews geleiteten Expedition erstmals gefundenen worden waren; Berichte über Eierreste aus Südfrankreich gab es bereits zuvor (Matheron 1869).
Die Eier wurden Protoceratops zugeordnet, doch wurde diese Deutung später bestritten, da die Funde dieses Ceratopiers im Gegensatz zum Eityp recht begrenzt sind. Eine Herkunft der Eier von Hadrosauroidea erscheint möglich, doch konnten zur Klärung noch keine Embryonen in den Eiern identifiziert werden. In anderen Regionen gelangen ähnliche Nestfunde erst seit 1979.

Auch Fossilien des durch die Filme der Jurassic-Park-Reihe populär gewordenen, etwa truthuhngroßen Raubdinosauriers (Theropoden) Velociraptor wurden bei Bajandsag entdeckt. Von hier stammt auch das Typusexemplar AMNH 6515, das Henry Fairfield Osborn 1924 zur Diagnose und Erstbeschreibung dieser Gattung diente.

Einzelnachweise

Literatur

 Hartmut Haubold: Die Dinosaurier. System, Evolution, Paläobiologie. 4. Auflage. A. Ziemsen Verlag, Wittenberg Lutherstadt 1990, ISBN 3-7403-0170-8. (Die neue Brehm-Bücherei 432)

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Combine eggs and egg whites in medium bowl; beat until foamy. Set aside. Combine margarine and sugar in top of double boiler. Melt margarine over simmering water. Add lime peel and lime juice; mix well.
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Cut lady fingers in half lengthwise. Line bottom of 1-1/2-quart souffle dish or casserole dish with lady fingers. Cover with 1 cup of lime mixture. Continue layering until all lady fingers are used. End with layer of lime sauce.
Cover tightly; refrigerate 6 hours or overnight. Garnish with grated lime peel, if desired.


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Tag: Twin Ton
Watching men land on the moon at Jenss Twin-Ton, 1969
By Steve Cichon
steve@buffalostories.com
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When I was a general assignment reporter, I always loved the angle that when something big happens, anything that anyone is doing becomes a story. "How did you ride out the storm?" "How did you celebrate the big win?" "Where were you when the tornado hit?"
No matter what your answer is…it's part of the larger story and worth celebrating. As a researcher and historian who combs through other writers' and journalists' archived works to re-tell their stories in the light of present day life, I love finding those little bits of everyday life set against the backdrop of big stories.
That's why these ladies watching TV at a City of Tonawanda department store is my favorite image from the lunar landing. A million people are telling Neil Armstrong's story– But we here care just as much about what was going on in the Twin-Ton Department store as he was making that giant leap.
The crew at Jenss Twin-Ton in the City of Tonawanda gathered around the TV set to watch live broadcasts from the moon fifty years ago this month.
Watching TV rarely gets you on the front page of the paper, but it seems appropriate that it did for the staff at Jenss Twin-Ton Department store 50 years ago next week.
That man would step foot on the moon is an unimaginable, superlative, epoch-defining feat in human history. But that more than half a billion would watch it happen live on their television sets made it a definitive moment in a broadcast television industry that was barely 20 years old at the time.
Gathered around the TV "to catch a few glimpses of the Apollo 11 events" were Mrs. James Tait, Margaret Robinson, Marian Feldt, Jack Dautch, Grace Hughes, Dorothy Wiegand, Rose Sugden and Rose Ann Fiala.
By the time of the 1969 moon landing, Jenss Twin-Ton's future was already in doubt as city fathers in the Tonawandas were looking to expand already present Urban Renewal efforts to include the store at Main and Niagara.
Founded in 1877 as Zuckmaier Bros., the department store was sold in 1946 and became Twin-Ton in 1946. Jenss Twin-Ton closed in 1976 when the building was bulldozed as urban renewal caught up. Plans for the department store to rebuild on the site never materialized and the Tonawandas' only downtown department store was gone for good.
The Twin-Ton Department store is seen on the left of this 1950s postcard. That side of the block was demolished in 1976.
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Ocean Beach is a beach on the west coast of San Francisco, California, United States, bordering the Pacific Ocean. It is adjacent to Golden Gate Park, the Richmond District, and the Sunset District. The Great Highway runs alongside the beach, and the Cliff House and the site of the former Sutro Baths sit at the northern end. The beach is a part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, which is administered by the National Park Service.
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The easternmost tip of the Polynesian Triangle (Hawaii – New Zealand – Easter Island) is the most mysterious island in Polynesia and perhaps the entire world. Discovered in 1722, Easter Island is home to nearly 1,000 strange monolithic statues known as Moai. Whether depicting ancient ancestors or alien visitors, very little is known about this strange ancient culture which disappeared due to civil war, diseases introduced by early European visitors and 19th-century slave raiding parties. What is entirely clear is that the island's ancient civilization lived in complete isolation for nearly 1,000 years and slowly depleted the island's natural resources. A visit to Easter Island is both eerie and enchanting, also raising questions about the future of our own planetary existence.
We have been to Maui three times and we're going on our fourth visit in November. That's how much we love it here. What is not to love? The hang loose island vibe is contagious and leaves you feeling recharged even after just a short visit. If you have time, make sure you venture all the way to the Seven Sacred Pools on the Road to Hana and don't miss a stop at Red Sand Beach!
Diving Thunderball Grotto, immortalized in the James Bond movie Thunderball, and the black coral gardens of Bimini are not to be missed. The crystal clear waters of the Bahamas are the clearest in the world and offer fantastic visibility of up to 200 feet or more. Discovered by Columbus, exploited by the Spanish and plundered by pirates, the Bahamas now happily welcome visitors today. It is a great family vacation spot, with something for everyone: From fascinating historic tours and lavish resorts for ultimate pampering, to fishing, boating, kayaking, diving or doing nothing at all on one of the spectacular white beaches. Best tropical vacations: Best Things to Do in Nassau, Bahamas.
With the reunification of Germany in 1989/1990, the Soviet Army agreed to return all military bases by 1994. Returned to the Federal Government of Germany in 1992, Cargolifter AG bought the former military airfield to construct airships. They began development of a new construction hall, 360 metres long, 210 metres wide and 107 metres high, which cost €78 million. At 5.5 million m³ (194 million ft³), it is one of the largest buildings on Earth by volume, and is the world's largest single hall without supporting pillars inside. The hangar was commissioned as an airship hangar named Aerium in November 2000, but the airship it was intended to house – the CL160 – was never built. CargoLifter went bankrupt in mid-2002.
This is a great place to visit, but not on weekends and school holidays . Even on weekday there were a lot of people. We traveled with kids 10 and 7 years old. They enjoyed pools and slides. This place is really impressive. We stayed at family room that was comfort but not extremely clean. Breakfast was just perfect. It's easy to get there: we took RE2 from Friedrichstrasse station, Platform 1 (Cottbus direction) to Brand Tropical Islands. You can buy tickets right under 1&2 platform moving staircase at the tickets office (not ticket machines :)))) Don't forget to buy tickets for the return journey. At Brand, Tropical Islands bus was already waiting for us. Same way back.
The best snorkel reefs start shallow, and few are shallower than Glovers Reef Atoll. At low tide, coral heads pop from the sea, visible to beachgoers at the private-island Off the Wall Dive Center and Resort. Don a mask and jump in to witness the rainbow of reds, yellows and purples of the hard and soft corals, and thriving marine life. You don't need to cover much ground to encounter diversity. Here, the best tactic is to hover above a patch of reef and check out the hundreds of species, from blenny fish, each only 3 inches long, to toadfish, a pancake-flat, whiskered bottom-dweller that betrays its hiding spots when emitting a loud croak.
Ocean Beach City Beach is the main beach in the San Diego neighborhood of Ocean Beach. This is a wide sandy beach that has formed at the south side of the San Diego River mouth. Looking north you can see the neighborhood of Mission Beach on the other side of the rock jetties that protect the Mission Bay Entrance Channel. The southern view from City Beach is dominated by the Ocean Beach Pier which extends about a half-mile out into the Pacific Ocean. If you are visiting here for the first time you should walk out to the end of the pier to take in the view of the city. Below the pier and south of it you'll find extensive tide pools that are exposed at low tide.
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I'm from LA, so if a place makes me uncomfortable, then you know it's bad! Homeless people literally all along the sidewalk and parking lot. 3 cars down from us were 2 pit bulls not on leashes, growling at eachother about to fight, while their owners were standing there smoking weed trying to talk their dogs down  only stuck around to use the bathroom and I got the heck out of there. So not a place for families. Definitely never going back
While you will need a respectable budget, if you give Bermuda a chance you'll find an island home to some of the most beautiful beaches in all of North America and the Caribbean. The locals are incredibly friendly people and you can find some world-class food here too. To keep you busy, there is tons of snorkeling, some caves to explore, lots of hiking, and tons more!
We all love a basic black one piece swimsuit or one of our modest tankinis now and then, but when it comes to your summer swimsuit, the hotter the better! Ditch the one piece bathing suits and go bold and statement-making in a skimpy bikini, like string bikinis swimwear! Is there anything more daring than string bikini bottoms?! Or try the super trendy high waisted bikini bottoms with a high neck bikini top to create a flattering shape. Trade the high waisted swimsuit for boy-style swim shorts for women-- another slimming option! For tops, go with a halter top bikini or a push up bikini. Finish off the look with stylish swim cover ups and beach cover ups and you're ready to make waves.
The best place to snorkel is the Galapagos Marine Reserve. It's a protected World Heritage area where hardly no fishing is permitted. Where is it? The marine reserve stretches out all the way around the archipelago, protecting more than 130,000 square kilometers of water. You can find exceptional snorkeling sites all around the marine reserve, but keep in mind that you'll need a permit and a guide for almost every site. This is all a part of the conservation efforts: restricting access in order to maximize the authenticity of the marine world.
While the two-piece swimsuit as a design existed in classical antiquity,[8] the modern design first attracted public notice in Paris on July 5, 1946.[9] French automotive engineer Louis Réard introduced a design he named the "bikini", adopting the name from the Bikini Atoll in the Pacific Ocean,[10][11] which was the colonial name the Germans gave to the atoll, transliterated from the Marshallese name for the island, Pikinni.[12]
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PROSEGUR FOUNDATION
Through the Foundation, Prosegur Cash seeks to generate development opportunities for people in the countries in which it operates.
THE COMPANY'S SOCIAL FOOTPRINT
Fundación Prosegur has three defined focus areas: Education; Labour inclusion of mentally disabled people; and Corporate Volunteering. The Foundation seeks to generate development opportunities for people and to establish shared values between the company and society.
In 2018 it reached a figure of 43,240 direct beneficiaries in 10 countries. This represents an 8% increase in respect of 2017 and was possible thanks to a greater involvement of the company's professionals, the replication of best practices and the utilization of synergies among its projects.
Fundación Prosegur's activities seek the attainment of the following
UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGS):
Especially through the Development Cooperation Program called Piecitos Colorados [Little Red Feet], implemented in schools in vulnerable surroundings in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay; and through the Talent Grants program, which rewards academic excellence and the efforts of employees and their children by means of study grants in 3 continents. The Foundation also supports environmental education using new technologies through the Planeta Limpio [Clean Planet] program.
Decent jobs and economic growth
Implementation of initiatives encouraging the labour inclusion of people with mental disability, such as the Inclusion Plan at company premises (Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Spain, Peru) and the Documentary Digitization Centres, made up by disabled professionals and set up in Brazil and Spain. In this field, work is done to develop the Employment with Support method, with the advice of entities with expertise in this field such as Fundación Prodis, Fundación Aprocor, Best Buddies, Fundación Discar, Fundación Coanil, Ann Sullivan Center in Peru and APAE Brazil, among others.
Alliance to reach SDGs
The Foundation encourages the establishment of efficient alliances with other Third Sector entities to achieve the utilization of synergies to produce a greater social impact. This includes collaborations with Fundación Créate, Nutrición Sin Fronteras, Fundación Empieza por Educar, Lego Robotix, UWC España, and Fundación Amigos del Museo del Prado, within the field of education, plus those mentioned above as partners fostering inclusion.
These programs are supplemented in a cross-cutting fashion by Corporate Volunteering actions linked to education and inclusion, with a long-term impact on SDG1 (No Poverty) and SDG10 (Reduced Inequalities).
IMPACT IN 2018
In quantitative terms
No. of Projects 34 31
No. of Beneficiaries 43,240 39,964
(in million euros) 3 2.8
Piecitos colorados
46 affiliated schools and 5,540 Piecitos Colorados [Little Red Feet] students
503 students and 30 teachers from six countries received training in entrepreneur programs
1,366 Fundación Prosegur Talent Grants given in 9 countries
1,880 students took part in the Planeta Limpio [Clean Planet] environmental sensitization workshops
179 students in Chile, Spain and Portugal attended summer training courses
266 Solidarity Days in eight countries
2,871 employees committed to doing volunteer work
VALUE DRIVERS
Fundación Prosegur's impact is not limited to quantitative results. The Foundation defined a number of drivers in 2018 that shed light on the Foundation's contribution in terms of generating value for the various stakeholders. These are the variables analysed through this approach:
The professionals at Prosegur Cash are involved in the Foundation's projects, strengthening their commitment with the company and their solidarity concerns. In 2018 satisfaction surveys were conducted among employees acting as volunteers in Colombia and Spain to analyse the impact they generated, highlighting the outcome of reinforcing skills and capacities such as teamwork, empathy, proactiveness and the pride of ownership.
Reputation and brand
The work of Fundación Prosegur was recognised in 2018 in Argentina with the following distinctions: Award to Transparency and Institutionalization (underscoring the management model, based on excellence and best practices) from the Federation of Foundations; CSR Distinctions Award for the project "Creativity as an engine for change" in alliance with the Fundación Amigos del Museo del Prado [Friends of the Prado Museum Foundation]; and the Award to social impact in best practices in sustainability, from Verallia Argentina, also for the initiation to art project with the Prado Museum in the Mendoza area.
Generating alliances
The establishment of strategic alliances with other Third Sector entities is essential for Fundación Prosegur to carry forth its actions, achieving greater impact, utilizing synergies and managing resources more efficiently. All these factors have a repercussion on the design and development of more innovative initiatives. The new alliances generated in 2018 include the collaboration with the Conciencia de Argentina [Conscience of Argentina] Association (experts in managing educational programs in vulnerable surroundings) for the monitoring and mentoring of students with a Piecitos Colorados grant, plus joint work with the Peruvian Sports Institute (a public body affiliated to the Ministry of Education), with a systematic approach to the sporting experience at rural schools in Peru.
MILESTONES FOR THE YEAR
Moving towards digital transformation
In keeping with the digital transformation process of Prosegur Cash, the Foundation in 2018 conducted an internal analysis process to define a strategy for action to allow it to tackle the challenges of the digital environment in the different stages of its activity:
Reflection on the new profile of beneficiaries, identifying their needs, in order to transform the programs with more innovative approaches.
Implementation of tools to enable a more reliable data management, analysing them for decision-making purposes.
Analysis of workflows to enhance internal processes in terms of efficiency (homogenization and scalability).
Adapting communication to the digital environment (combining media, online channels and new formats) to be more agile, to better interact with users and to obtain feedback from the various stakeholders.
Bearing in mind the digital profile of the most recent generations and heeding the first premise of its transformation process, in 2018 Fundación Prosegur carried out a reorientation of its training initiatives to align them with the Education 4.0 concept. This is a new way of teaching and learning, where besides the technology factor the things that stand out are customization, the fostering of entrepreneurial talent and the learning of 21st century skills such as creativity, innovation, teamwork, critical thinking and emotional intelligence.
Escuelab, the Supper Camps for employees' children aged 8 to 14, are renewed with STEM contents to inculcate notions of Science, Technology, engineering and Mathematics. Pre-university students can benefit from the first Summer Experience in Entrepreneurship in collaboration with EDEM Escuela de Empresarios.
Focusing on globalization and learning languages, the Talent Grants internal program provides students with the opportunity to enjoy an international educational experience, while at the same time practising a sport as members of a federation.
Though collaboration with the Talento y Deporte [Talent and Sport] organization, students and their families are advised in respect of the procedure for obtaining a student grant at a University in the United States.
With 46 affiliated schools and over 5,500 minors benefiting in 7 countries, this project in 2018 focused on providing tools for students and teachers to access 21st century skills and reduce the educational gap.
Using active methods, students are able to develop projects starting from an idea based on the exploration of their immediate surroundings. Students must go through all the stages involved in building the project: from designing their idea to publicly presenting the solution, and in between there is the prototype stage, the analysis of resources and designing a brand strategy.
In this trip towards entrepreneurship, 503 students and 30 teachers from Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay were able to materialize 87 creative solutions to environmental issues in their surroundings, presenting them at Innovation Fairs set up at their schools. These events benefited from the involvement of volunteer employees as team members, with Prosegur customers filling in as jury members.
Piecitos reaches the South Summit
As a culmination of the "Wake up, Create and Transform the Environment" project, four students from the Alfred Nobel rural school in Uruguay travelled to Spain to participate in the South Summit event: the most prominent innovation and entrepreneurial platform in southern Europe, connecting start-ups with investors. Registered in the Kids division, the Piecitos made an elevator pitch before the jury to present their Bajavolumen [Lower the volume] project, which seeks to reduce noise pollution in cities by way of a collaborative app.
A year of solidarity
The number of professionals from Prosegur, including those from its affiliate Prosegur Cash, involved in the company's volunteering activities in 8 countries rose by 60 percent in respect of 2017. Thus, a total of 2,871 employees were actively involved in the 266 solidarity days in Spain and Latin America.
Volunteering for inclusion
Sessions in which employees and their relatives team up with disabled individuals are meant to sensitize people on issues involving diversity, seeking the social integration of the disabled. The traditional sports activities were supplemented in 2018 with new topics and different territories both in Spain and in Latin America. There were original inclusive activities such as geocaching challenges in Zaragoza and Barcelona; the Observation Race in Bogotá focusing on culture, and culinary contests carried out in Bilbao, Valladolid, Buenos Aires, and Belo Horizonte (Brazil).
Solidarity ambassadors
As a reflection of the close involvement of staff in Latin America with the schools affiliated to Piecitos Colorados, a team of Solidarity Ambassadors was established in Argentina: this initiative was spruced up by the Security division, where a total 90 employees took part as volunteers. These professionals, after carrying out solidary activities at a school, take on the responsibility of disseminating the work done by the Foundation at their respective delegations.
Volunteering in knowledge transfer
Thanks to the capacities of the professionals from Prosegur Cash, training sessions were arranged to take know-how in the field of security to those who need it the most. Workshops were set up for accident prevention and safe working environments in Brazil; activities on Hygiene and Road Safety in Colombia; and the Prosegur Week in Peru. These are meant to show the work done in the company's different business areas at Piecitos Colorados schools. Also, in Argentina and Spain there was an increase of actions for vocational training and motivating young students from vulnerable surroundings, led by professionals of varying profiles. The goal is to share personal and job experiences to help them in their future development.
Inclusive Camino de Santiago
In alliance with Fundación Deporte y Desafío [Sports and Challenge Foundation], in 2018 Fundación Prosegur organized the first inclusive Camino de Santiago, in which employees from various delegations in Spain accompanied disabled people along 100 km stretches of the road. This is a pilgrimage divided into five stages marked by companionship and the will to succeed, where teamwork is essential for reaching a key goal: fostering a more inclusive society for people with different capacities. For the volunteers it was a unique experience in which they learned a "lesson of strength, life and overcoming."
© Copyright 2019 Prosegur


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