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using System;
using System.Text;
using System.Drawing;
using System.Drawing.Text;
using System.Drawing.Drawing2D;
using System.Collections.Generic;
using System.Windows.Forms;
using System.Diagnostics;

namespace ComponentFactory.Krypton.Toolkit
{
    /// <summary>
    /// Redirect button spec requests to provided target.
    /// </summary>
    public class PaletteRedirectButtonSpec : PaletteRedirect
    {
        #region Instance Fields
        private IPaletteButtonSpec _inherit;
        #endregion

        #region Identity
        /// <summary>
        /// Initialize a new instance of the PaletteRedirectButtonSpec class.
        /// </summary>
        /// <param name="target">Initial palette target for redirection.</param>
        /// <param name="inherit">Redirection button spec requests.</param>
        public PaletteRedirectButtonSpec(IPalette target, IPaletteButtonSpec inherit)
            : base(target)
        {
            _inherit = inherit;
        }
		#endregion

        #region ButtonSpec
        /// <summary>
        /// Gets the image to display for the button.
        /// </summary>
        /// <param name="style">Style of button spec.</param>
        /// <param name="state">State for which image is required.</param>
        /// <returns>Image value.</returns>
        public override Image GetButtonSpecImage(PaletteButtonSpecStyle style,
                                                 PaletteState state)
        {
            return _inherit.GetButtonSpecImage(style, state);
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Gets the short text to display for the button.
        /// </summary>
        /// <param name="style">Style of button spec.</param>
        /// <returns>String value.</returns>
        public override string GetButtonSpecShortText(PaletteButtonSpecStyle style)
        {
            return _inherit.GetButtonSpecShortText(style);
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Gets the long text to display for the button.
        /// </summary>
        /// <param name="style">Style of button spec.</param>
        /// <returns>String value.</returns>
        public override string GetButtonSpecLongText(PaletteButtonSpecStyle style)
        {
            return _inherit.GetButtonSpecLongText(style);
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Gets the color to remap from the image to the container foreground.
        /// </summary>
        /// <param name="style">Style of button spec.</param>
        /// <returns>Color value.</returns>
        public override Color GetButtonSpecColorMap(PaletteButtonSpecStyle style)
        {
            return _inherit.GetButtonSpecColorMap(style);
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Gets the button style used for drawing the button.
        /// </summary>
        /// <param name="style">Style of button spec.</param>
        /// <returns>PaletteButtonStyle value.</returns>
        public override PaletteButtonStyle GetButtonSpecStyle(PaletteButtonSpecStyle style)
        {
            return _inherit.GetButtonSpecStyle(style);
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Get the location for the button.
        /// </summary>
        /// <param name="style">Style of button spec.</param>
        /// <returns>HeaderLocation value.</returns>
        public override HeaderLocation GetButtonSpecLocation(PaletteButtonSpecStyle style)
        {
            return _inherit.GetButtonSpecLocation(style);
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Gets the edge to positon the button against.
        /// </summary>
        /// <param name="style">Style of button spec.</param>
        /// <returns>PaletteRelativeEdgeAlign value.</returns>
        public override PaletteRelativeEdgeAlign GetButtonSpecEdge(PaletteButtonSpecStyle style)
        {
            return _inherit.GetButtonSpecEdge(style);
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Gets the button orientation.
        /// </summary>
        /// <param name="style">Style of button spec.</param>
        /// <returns>PaletteButtonOrientation value.</returns>
        public override PaletteButtonOrientation GetButtonSpecOrientation(PaletteButtonSpecStyle style)
        {
            return _inherit.GetButtonSpecOrientation(style);
        }
        #endregion
    }
}


Bookends can be coloured to depict your special horse. These are elegant functional art.
The Lusitano is honoured here in a portrait of this noble breed. This sculpture stands alone as a decorative addition to your collection or can be used as a vessel for holding precious memorabilia.
A tiny newborn calf rests peacefully at the feet of his protective mother. Longhorn cows are ferocious protectors of their calves, well armed to ensure they grow up to be big and strong enough to take care of themselves.
Designed as kitchen door pulls, these feathers can be hand painted to represent your favourite feathered friend.
Two unique ram's head door pulls for your kitchen cupboards, special furniture or any other place you want to add a classic wildlife theme. Custom patina is available.
One each of the North American species of moose. the Shiras, Canada and Alaska/Yukon moose are mounted on bases to hold your business cards, mobile phone and tablet.


"After repeatedly promising the "most honest" and "most open" Congress in history, Democratic leaders have moved to make the earmark process entirely secret.
It started in January when the House quickly adopted rules that have prevented lawmakers from challenging an earmark as long as the bill to which it's attached contains a list of earmarks – even if the list is inaccurate and doesn't list the earmark at issue. The rules were supposed to ensure all earmarks receive appropriate scrutiny and opportunity for debate but have instead made it nearly impossible to challenge wasteful spending. In fact, in February the majority used this loophole to certify a massive spending bill as "earmark free," despite the fact that it contained hundreds of millions of dollars in earmarks."


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Home » Politics » Dem. Lawmakers Propose Banning 'Gay And Trans Panic' Legal Defense
Dem. Lawmakers Propose Banning 'Gay And Trans Panic' Legal Defense
Two Democratic lawmakers from Massachusetts want to end a controversial legal defense in which a criminal defendant claims violence against LGBTQ people was justified because of "panic" about the victim's sexual identity or orientation.
Sen. Edward Markey (D-Mass.) and Rep. Joe Kennedy (D-Mass.) introduced the Gay and Trans Panic Defense Prohibition Act of 2018 this month, proposing to end gay and trans panic legal defenses in federal court.
The defenses "characterize sexual orientation and gender identity as objectively reasonable excuses for loss of self-control, and thereby illegitimately mitigate the responsibility of a perpetrator for harm done to LGBT individuals," the bill says.
The controversial defense has become rarer as LGBTQ rights and protections have advanced, and has been banned in state courts in California and Illinois. Federal courts, however, still allow defendants to assert the claim.
The new legislation argues that such defenses seek to "completely excuse crimes such as murder and assault on the grounds that the sexual orientation or gender identity of the victim is provocation enough for the violent reaction of the defendant."
"Murdering or assaulting anyone because of their sexual orientation or gender identity is not a defense, it is a hate crime," Kennedy told HuffPost in a statement.
He added that "legal loopholes written into our laws that seek to justify violent attacks against our gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender neighbors should never have existed in the first place."
"Sexual orientation or gender identity cannot ever excuse violence, and our courtrooms should not be used as chambers of hate," Markey told HuffPost in a statement. "Gay and trans panic legal defenses reflect an irrational fear and bigotry toward the LGBTQ community and corrode the legitimacy of federal prosecutions. These defenses must be prohibited to ensure that all Americans are treated with dignity and humanity in our justice system."
Gay and trans panic defenses have appeared in court opinions in about half the states since the 1960s, according to the Williams Institute at UCLA's School of Law. Defendants have used the concept to claim they were provoked, driven into a temporary state of mental instability, or needed to defend themselves, researchers found.
The killers of gay college student Matthew Shepard in Laramie, Wyoming, in 1998 famously tried to claim Shepard made a pass at them and they panicked. A Wyoming judge refused to allow the panic defense, and the two killers were eventually sentenced to life.
Advocates applauded the legislation.
"Historically we have seen panic defenses used as a Trojan horse to attempt to bring societal prejudices and hatred against LGBTQ people, and especially transgender women and gay men, into courtrooms in an effort to justify types of violence that are simply never justifiable," Sue Yacka-Bible, communications director at GLAAD, told HuffPost. "Explicitly banning this practice will go a long way in protecting survivors and the friends and family of victims as they engage with the criminal legal system at a deeply painful period of their lives."
D'Arcy Kemnitz, executive director of the National LGBT Bar Association, said in a statement last week that such "panic" defenses "have long stood as a symbol of dangerous and outdated thinking."
"An individual's sexual orientation or gender identity/expression should never justify a violent attack or murder," Kemnitz said. "To say otherwise sends a message to the LGBT community that their lives are inherently less valued. The continued allowance of these defenses is a failure of the justice system."
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the
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Geneva Discussions
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Abkhazia in the system of international relations
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On the meeting of Daur Kove, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Abkhazia with the President of the Republic of Nauru
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Daur Kove, the Minister of Foreign Affairs met with Baron Divavesi Waqa, the President of the Republic of Nauru on January 26. The meeting was attended by Said Kharazia, the Deputy Speaker of the Parliament of the Republic of Abkhazia and Artur Gaguliya, the Head of the Department for Interaction with International Organizations
Daur Kove thanked Baron Divavesi Waqa for the invitation to the festive events dedicated to the 50-th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Nauru at the beginning of the meeting,
The parties discussed the prospects for the bilateral cooperation in particular the development of relations in the context of building ties in the Pacific region in the course of the detailed confidential conversation
The official visit by Baron Divavesi Waqa, the President of Nauru to the Republic of Abkhazia last November was a bright page in the history of cooperation between the two countries stressed the Head of the Abkhazian Foreign Ministry . Daur Kove, the Foreign Minister handed Baron Divavesi Waqa, an invitation of Raul Khadzhimba, the President of the Republic of Abkhazia to attend events dedicated to the celebration of the 25-th anniversary of the Victory in the Patriotic War of the people of Abkhazia.
The parties exchanged souvenirs after the meeting
Sergey Lavrov's visit to Abkhazia
Visit of the delegation of the Republic of Abkhazia to the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela
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Commentary of the MFA of the Republic of Abkhazia
The statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Abkhazia
Interview of Daur Cove to the Abkhazian television about the visit of the delegation of the Republic of Abkhazia to Nicaragua.
Adress of Daur Cove, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Abkhazia to Antonio Guterres, the UN Secretary General.
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The Representative Office of the Republic of Abkhazia in the PMR received congratulations on the occasion of the 25-th anniversary of the Victory and Independence Day
Commentary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Abkhazia
Alexey Dvinyanin introduced the new Adviser-Envoy of the Embassy of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Abkhazia
The Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Abkhazia and the Government of the Rostov Region signed the plan for interaction
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Located within desirable Old Aberdeen, an area steeped in local history, we offer for sale this attractive three bedroom semi-detached dwellinghouse. The property is of generous size and boasts many attractive, traditional features throughout.
The home is entered into the welcoming hallway, giving way to all ground floor accommodation with a particularly large lounge having a central fireplace and direct access to the rear garden.
Accessed from both the hall and the lounge, the dining room is ideal for formal dining and entertaining, benefiting from two built-in storage cupboards and having a pleasant front facing aspect.
The dining kitchen is fitted with a wide range of wall, base and drawer units, overlaid with roll front work surfaces and incorporating a 1.5 bowl stainless steel sink and drainer. A walk-in pantry cupboard is a useful addition and the utility room provides a convenient hideaway for laundry appliances. Completing the ground floor, the cloakroom is fitted with a two piece white suite and vanity unit.
An attractive traditional timber staircase ascends to the first floor landing where the three double bedrooms are located, each of which boasts built-in storage as well as allowing ample space for free-standing furniture. The home is completed by the family bathroom which is fitted with a three piece white suite with an electric shower over the bath.
Additionally, there is a large loft space which is partially floored and can be accessed from the first floor landing.
The property is surrounded by a generous walled garden which is mainly laid to lawn and peppered with mature trees, bushes and plants. There are two stone sheds which provide useful outdoor storage and the gated parking area to the rear is accessed from Dunbar Street.


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Blanche Serbus
November 6, 1921 — July 15, 2017
Blanche Serbus, 95, of Willmar and formerly of Redwood Falls died Saturday, July 15, 2017 at Bethesda Grand Nursing Home in Willmar. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 21, 2017 from St. Catherine's Catholic Church in Redwood Falls with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church on Friday, from 10 until 11 a.m.
Blanche Rose Serbus, the daughter of Albert and Mary (Malecek) Knisley, was born November 6, 1921 in Lamberton. She grew up in the Bechyn area. Blanche was baptized and confirmed at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Bechyn and received her formal education in country schools in the Danube and Olivia area.
On June 16, 1942, Blanche married Ben M. Serbus at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Bechyn. Blanche and Ben farmed and raised their family on land west of Bechyn. They moved into Redwood Falls in 1964 and had celebrated 64 years of marriage together before Ben's death in 2006. On August 24, 2007, Blanche moved to Bethesda Pleasant View in Willmar.
While living near Bechyn, Blanche was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. She taught religion classes there for many years and also served as president and treasurer of the Altar and Rosary Society. After moving to Redwood Falls, Blanche was a member of St. Catherine's Catholic Church and the CCW.
She was employed as a cook at the Lincoln School in Redwood Falls until retiring in 1982. Blanche also volunteered at Sunwood Good Samaritan Care Center and the Redwood Clothing Center. She enjoyed her 23-year-long membership of the Bechyn Birthday Club. Blanche was a wonderful cook and baked kolaches and amazing desserts for all the family gatherings. She enjoyed playing cards and bingo, and reminiscing about days past with friends and family. Blanche's keen sense of humor and wit will be sadly missed. She could make everyone laugh with her one-liners.
Blanche is survived by her sons Jerome (Pam) Serbus of Bemidji, and Douglas (Donna) Serbus of Redwood Falls; daughter Donna (Kenneth) Ridl of Spicer; 17 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; 19 great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Ben in 2006; sisters Irene Buchtel and Beatrice Swoboda; brothers William, John, Harry, Albert Jr., Lloyd, and Cratin; daughter-in-law Patti Serbus; sister-in-law Angie Kinney; two great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson.
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Sandy Point, CT, Beach Closures Extended
TheDay.com: Closed areas of Sandy Point [between Stonington and Watch Hill] expected to have been reopened by now remain closed to the public as terns, plovers and oystercatchers are still nesting and rearing chicks, according to a federal Fish & Wildlife Service official.
Charlie Vandemoer, the refuge manager of the Rhode Island National Wildlife Refuge Complex, said Tuesday that about 30 percent of the island, which is a popular summer boating destination, remains closed to the public.
While the plan was to decrease the number of closed areas once the shorebirds finished nesting, he said some birds were unsuccessful and have had to rebuild their nests.
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Commercial Fisherman Airlifted off Martha's Vineyard
Five-Ton Boulder Disappears in Bar Harbor
Bristol, RI, Harborfest Set for Aug. 15
Boston Navy Week/Tall Ships Schedule of Events


Remembering Our Fallen Heroes: God bless all those who turned out to St. Patrick's Church in Watertown today to pay their respects to Lt. Ed Walsh and his family. A funeral Mass celebrating his life and heroism will be said tomorrow (Wednesday, April 2, 2014) at 10:30am.
Meantime, those looking to pay their respects to Firefighter Mike Kennedy can do so tomorrow (Wednesday, April 2, 2014) from 2:30pm to 8:00pm at the P.E. Murray Funeral Home at 2000 Centre Street in West Roxbury. A funeral Mass for Firefighter Kennedy will be celebrated the following day (Thursday, April 3, 2014) at 11:00am at the Holy Name Church at 1689 Centre Street in West Roxbury.


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HomeStreamingIn the room announcing the 2023 Oscar nominations
In the room announcing the 2023 Oscar nominations
The nomination ceremony returned to an in-person format for the first time since the pandemic, and the energy was high.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences returned to an in-person format to announce this year's Oscar nominees, with press and publicists gathering at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Los Angeles before dawn for the first leg of the awards season. a closure. The audience was in high spirits when Riz Ahmed and Allison Williams took the stage to announce the nominees, and everyone is eager to get back in the room and celebrate the best films of the year.
If the audience response was any indication of how Oscar voting was going (it wasn't), then the "Everything Everywhere All at Once" sweep is a foregone conclusion. For each of the film's 11 nominations, the applause was noticeably louder than any of its competitors' responses, with supporting actors Stephanie Hsu and Jamie Lee Curtis nodding side by side, whipping the room into a frenzy. By the time the Best Actress nominees were announced, the response to Michelle Yeoh's nod was as inevitable as it was gratifying.
But the unpredictability of awards season ensures that even the most well-connected insiders can be duped. Jaws in the room dropped when Andrea Riseborough took a surprise Best Actress nod for Leslie, and the initial gasps quickly turned to cheers and laughter as the crowd acknowledged that her long-running Oscar campaign had been successful. The highly strategic, political nature of awards campaigning is an inconvenient truth that many cinephiles try to shield their eyes from, but sometimes the game just needs to recognize the game.
The announcement was not without its lighthearted moments as both Williams and Ahmed struggled to contain their giggles when they had to announce 'My Year of Dicks' and 'An Ostrich Told Me The World Is Fake And I Think I Believe It' " addresses. in the best animated short film category. Ahmed and Williams were true pros and did their best to make the show family friendly, but as soon as the cameras stopped, they burst out laughing. Williams feigned relief and shouted to the crowd, "We're not fired yet!"
The end of the nominations can be an almost anticlimactic moment, months of hype and one last sleepless night containing essentially three minutes of announcements. After the final nominees for Best Picture were announced, no one knew what to make of themselves – including the famous presenters.
After the cameras cut for the final time, Williams and Ahmed blew kisses to the audience before Williams turned to the Academy executives in the front row and asked, "Shall we go?"
The winners will be announced at the 95th Academy Awards on Sunday, March 12 at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles. Jimmy Kimmel returns as host for the third time in addition to the telecast ABC.com, Hulu Live TV and YouTubeTV in addition to streaming. See the full list of this morning's nominations here.
2023 AAFCA Award Winners – Complete List
'Avatar: The Way of Water': Record Nominations at the VES Awards
List of Critics Choice Awards 2023 winners


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Self-Rescue
David Fasulo - Illustrated by Mike Clelland
The must-have handbook on rescue techniques for serious climbers
Whether you need to assist your partner past a difficult section of a climb or rappel down a multipitch route with an injured climber, you owe it to yourself and your fellow climbers to be prepared. How to Climb™: Self-Rescue fully describes and illustrates a variety of techniques that every climber needs to know for safety and self-reliance.
The first edition of this book was the authority on rescue techniques for rock climbers. Now completely updated and revised with the latest techniques—and accompanied by Mike Clelland's clear, detailed illustrations—David Fasulo's How to Climb™: Self-Rescue remains the definitive resource on the topic.
1. Transition Model
2. Self-Rescue Concepts: Terrain, Technical Ledges, Baseline and Belay Escapes
3. Tools and Primary Systems for Self-Rescue
4. Knots and Hitches
5. Anchors and Belays
6. Patient Assessment
7. Terrain Assessment
8. Hands Free
9. Course of Action – Descend
10. Course of Action – Ascend
11. Course of Action – Stabilize/Shelter in Place
12. Top-Rope Rescue
13. Second Rescue
14. Leader Rescue
15. Search and Rescue
16. Analysis of Select Rescues and Accidents
17. Skills Assessment
Globe Pequot / Falcon Guides
Pages: 256 • Trim: 6 x 9
978-0-7627-5533-2 • Paperback • June 2011 • $16.95 • (£10.95)
Series: How To Climb Series
Subjects: Sports & Recreation / Mountaineering, Sports & Recreation / Outdoor Skills
David Fasulo has been a member of the American Mountain Guide Association since 1989 and is currently an AMGA-certified single-pitch instructor and New York State licensed guide specializing in self-rescue courses. In 1996 David wrote the first edition of Self-Rescue. The first edition was well received, being used as reference material for a number of technical climbing books and manuals, as well as recommended reading for classes on self-rescue. David is also the author of Rock Climbing Connecticut as well as articles on climbing and sea kayaking. Aside from climbing adventures, David is a full-time educator, certified American Canoe Association sea kayak instructor, certified emergency medical technician, and experienced ocean sailor and racer.
The first edition of this book is the standard authority on rescue techniques for rock climbers. Completly updated and revised with the latest techniques and standard, Dave Fasulo's Self Rescue will continue to be the definitive resource on the topic.


The IC-F5022 series is ideal for small-to-mid sized systems for public safety, large industry to light commercial users. The IC-F5022 series offers multiple signaling, advanced scanning, improved external channel control capability and wide frequency coverage packed in a compact body. This rugged mobile easily exceeds your expectations with its reliable performance and communication quality.
128 channels (Max.) separated into 8 memory zones. Memory channels can be identified with the 8-character channel name and selected easily with the up/down buttons.
4 watts (typ.) front mounted speaker delivers clear and loud audio. With the speaker facing the operator, audio can be clearly heard without impediment during operation.
A pair of up/down and P0–P3 function assignable buttons allow you to customize functions to meet specific needs. An independent volume knob offers simple, convenient operation.
The tough aluminum die-cast chassis and polycarbonate front panel have been tested to the MIL standard 810F. With this heavy-duty construction, the IC-F5022 series provides reliable operation over the long term in all manners of rugged environments.
Use the built-in 2-Tone, 5-Tone, CTCSS and DTCS capabilities as standard to set up your own talk groups, PTT ID and quiet stand-by when others are talking. The IC-F5022 series has added CTCSS/ DTCS high speed decode.
The following MDC features are available with the built-in MDC signaling.
Up to ten 2-Tone and eight 5-Tone codes can be decoded on a channel. When a matched tone is received, the following items are programmable for each code.
The radio kill/stun functions disable a lost or stolen radio over the air, eliminating security threats from undesired listeners. When the stun command is received, all functions will be temporary locked out until the revive command is received or the unlock password is entered.
When the radio is not operated for a preset period, the radio sounds a beep and requires you to push any button. If the radio is still not operated for a specified wait period, an emergency signal automatically transmits and informs co-workers that something may have happened to the individual worker.
In the mode dependent setting, the scanning setting is dependent on the operating channel. When you change the operating channel, the scanning list automatically changes to the list set for that channel. It is convenient when you move to a different operating area and change operating channel, you don't have to change the scanning setting.
The Tx channel setting allows you to program a transmission channel while scanning. Start channel, last detected channel, priority and preprogrammed channel are selectable. Prior to the Tx channel setting, the talk back function allows you to talk on the last detected channel, while scanning resumes after a preset time. The user can easily make a quick response with this function.
The IC-F5022 series covers a wide frequency range in one version (VHF 136– 174, UHF 400–470MHz).
The IC-F5022 series has a 40-pin option slot for adding an optional internal unit. Optional voice scrambler units, UT-109R or UT-110R provide secure private conversation. Optional DTMF decoder unit, UT-108R offers DTMF decode capability.
With the optional OPC-1939 D-SUB 15- pin ACC cable, the IC-F5022 series can be programmed to control an operating channel from an external device (up to 16 preprogrammed channels). The ACC connector also provides an ignition sensing function, external PTT, PC command, horn honk, audio output and modulated signal input depending on programming.


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Fenriz and Culto forge onward into the aftermath which ensued after this ever prolific duo opted to gutter punk/pimp their once genre defining black metal ride with more traditional metal effects and a NWOBHM nod that keeps the black blood flowing through their veins. Not to sound like a broken record here, as I have documented my displeasure with Darkthrone's "evolution" which first began to take shape on "Too Old, Too Cold" and "The Cult is Alive" numerous times, but as it was with F.O.A.D., Dark Thrones and Black Flags, and Circle the Wagons; this band remains a bipolar beast that makes you both love and hate what you are listening to simultaneously. Darkthrone maintain an overall sound that is identifiable and enjoyable, but continue to sound like 2 different bands functioning under the Darkthrone™ sound spectrum. It does work for them and obviously Fenriz and Culto enjoy where they are at creatively, but The Underground Resistance isn't without its share of sores on this beasts back that continue to be noticeable and a deterrent to its listening longevity.
As it stands, The Underground Resistance benefits from a full, though garagey production once again, which leaves all the subtle and not so subtle nuances of their sound for the listener to enjoy. This is after all the true nature of Darkthrone… songs over slick production tricks. I will always respect them for that and the fact that this musical entity has always stuck to their guns and not sold themselves short when giving their fans something worthwhile to listen to. Looking back on the albums leading up to the matter at hand, I tend to gravitate to the Fenriz songs with their light hearted and free affinity for a heavy metal crossed with punk aura pushed through pop song structures. Circle the Wagons, Graveyard Slut, Hiking Metal Punks, Canadian Metal, I Am the Graves of the 80's, The Winds they Called the Dungeon Shaker… all fantastic tracks in their Isengard meets Celtic Frost meets a punk rock attitude to keep me wanting to come back to their respected albums long after I have tired of them. That is the main problem with this new DT era… I find the albums earn a lot of attention for a month after they come out, only to pick up dust in the collection as my favor yearns for this bands more formative and black years. A lot of this can be attributed to Nocurnal Culto's songs and overall contribution creatively. In an obvious attempt to avoid old BM patterns, Ted's material continues on in a twisted/acidic form of odd black metal bloated by dingy bar rock and punk which is maybe too cold or alienating to fully get into. This added with his altered yelling vocal style, it just feels like a departure from the legendary BM screams that still chill me down to the soul. Out of the 2 members in this band, perhaps he was the one less comfortable with Darkthrone's impending shift and it does show on occasion. I will make mention that it sounds like he's becoming more balanced and sure of what he wants to achieve within this style, for new songs like Dead Early and Lesser Men come off as more memorable and interestingly layered than found on previous scrappy tracks. With this aspect improving a bit and helping to lift up Culto's end of the deal, the true glory of The Underground Resistance goes to the superior tracks Valkyrie and Leave no Cross Unturned. With this material, Fenriz is really hitting his stride with passionate/interesting vocal lines on the emotive and strangely beautiful track, Valkyrie. This song alone is worth the whole price of admission. Such a fluid motion to it with simplistic, though moving riffs and a pre chorus/chorus that cuts to the bone. Leave no Cross Unturned is the 13:49 minute opus of the album, centering on a blatant, though superiority potent Celtic Frost surge through the middle of the song that is infectious, and probably owes Mr. Warrior a whole slew of royalties for its very existence. Perhaps this song could have benefited by having 4 minutes shaved off the end, but it still comes off as a dark and brooding classic in regards to later day Darkthrone.
I hate the fact that every review I have struggled through for newer Darkthrone albums always seems so negative, especially since they remain one of my favorite bands. I still feel they have yet to produce a bad album, but having been a longtime fan and really holding them to what I'm certain is an unfair level of expectation, I cannot deny the minor disappointment I feel every time I hit play and realize the greatness found in tracks like Claws of Time, Fucked up and Ready to Die, Skald Av Satans Sol, In the Shadow of the Horns and countless others are towering monuments left to rot in their past. Having said that, The Underground Resistance is still a really strong Darkthrone album and even though it fizzled out of rotation for me after 2 weeks of solid consumption, there are some damn fine moments in there to keep me interested and eager to buy their next album on the day it comes out next year. Dedication is blind. -Marty
~ by martyworm on April 24, 2013.
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Kite Mapping
Kite mapping is similar to [balloon mapping](/wiki/balloon-mapping), but uses kites to lift cameras to take aerial photographs. With kites and a 5-20 mph wind, many of the objectives of balloon mapping are possible without helium or balloons. If you want to map a site with consistent winds, you may be in luck! Kite Aerial Photography [has a large and active community of practitioners](http://arch.ced.berkeley.edu/kap/discuss/) which is focused on high-performance kites that can lift large loads and/or fly in very light winds. Here, we're especially focused on [We sell a kite mapping pack with two kites and a lot of tails to help you get going.](http://store.publiclab.org/collections/mapping/) ### Towing kites Kites can also be used in large flat areas with no power lines or trees, such as on oceans or lakes, beaches, or deserts, by towing them behind a boat, car, or bicycle. Keep in mind that going downwind will drop the speed of your kite. ## Activities [activities:kite-mapping] **** ## Questions [questions:kite-mapping] **** ## Choosing a kite ### Commercial kites Kite Aerial Photographers, or KAPers, often select expensive kites which can lift large weights, and many use heavier, customizable cameras such as digital SLRs with remote control targeting or stabilization. If you just want to put a camera in the air for the lowest cost and highest reliability, we recommend a few different relatively inexpensive kites, paired with the [PET Bottle Rig](/wiki/pet-bottle-rubber-band-rig). We sell two kites and a 15' Fuzzy Tail for high-wind flying, together as [our Kite Mapping Pack](http://store.publiclab.org/collections/mapping/products/kite-mapping-pack): [9ft. Dazzle Delta](http://www.gombergkites.com/g-delt.html) is only $46 and a very good, easy flier. It doesn't pack down very small, but is a very affordable and high quality light wind kite. [7ft. High Sky Delta](https://www.gkites.com/store/) is only $30 and a great complement to the Dazzle Delta, providing easier flying in high winds. [Levitation Delta](http://www.intothewind.com/shop/Traditional_Kites/Delta_Kites/ITW_9-ft._Levitation_Delta_Kite) - ($65) 9 ft. wide - a strong and stable flyer in 7-20mph winds. In high winds it can take some effort to reel in, as it has a lot of lift. The spars all split in half and it packs down easily to 40." Good, high flying angle. Also available in 7 and 11 foot versions for high and low winds. [Zenith Delta](http://www.shop.thirdcoastkites.com/ZENITH-gk1011.htm) - ($70) 7 ft. wide - This one is fantastic, a strong and stable flyer in even light winds (7mph). Not as much lift as the Levitation and it doesn't break down as small, but it is easier to handle in high winds. A great all-around kite. [Fled](http://www.brooxes.com/newsite/BBKK/kitesales.html) - ($110) stable, strong, very light-wind kite that flies at a line angle of 65 - 70 degrees. This kite is very quick to set up and simple to adjust. It flies in a wide range of conditions, and is a "go-to" kite for many KAPers. The high line angle is very useful for flying in tight spaces. [Gomberg Delta Conyne](http://www.shop.thirdcoastkites.com/GOMBERG-DELTA-CONYNE-gk1005.htm) - ($37) - Harder to launch, and not great in light winds, but once it's in the air it's a stable flyer. A favorite of the Gowanus Conservancy in strong winter winds. [A chart for comparison](https://web.archive.org/web/20130121161929/http://www.kaper.us/basics/comparekite_R.html) ### Kite Making Making your own kite is great -- designs can range from easy and quick to bigger more ambitious one that can be more portable, stronger lifters, or light-wind flyers. > [Kite Making](/wiki/kite-making) **** #### Delta kites are a quick build, and very effective Mathew has [step by step instructions as well as a spreadsheet of dimensions for a quick-to-build DIY Delta Kite](/notes/mathew/7-19-2012/easy-cut-delta-kite-plans). This is a proven design that flies well. He uses tvvek and bamboo, but wooden dowels and plastic sheeting will work as well. [Astoicof wrote great build notes and a PDF on using plastic sheeting to make a delta kite.](/notes/astoicof/9-12-2012/call-it-delta-maybe). Jeff Warren and kids at Parts and Crafts have gotten good results from a [mylar copy of the Dazzle Delta.](/notes/warren/7-18-2012/mylar-delta-kite-design). Safidy has been playing with [NASA's Kite Modeler](/notes/safidy/7-3-2012/nasa-kite-modeler) software and making [DIY deltas](/notes/safidy/7-26-2012/diy-light-delta-kite). #### Non-Deltas [Grassroots Mappers in Peru](http://publiclaboratory.org/notes/anita/3-21-2012/kite-mapping-workshops-puno-peru-pt-2-univ-nacional-altiplano-jayllihuaha-mapp) have [had good luck with plastic and bamboo kites.](https://plus.google.com/photos/117256558637209065596/albums/5722207824983334049?authkey=CPejutOj3uLa7QE) Mathew also made a series of [Tyvek and Bamboo Fled kites](http://publiclaboratory.org/report/tyvek-fleds-theoretical-actual-performance) based on the designs of Brooks Leffler. The third has been extremely successful at lifting cameras to very high flying angles, and he can now recommend others to build the same. follow his instructions in the link above.  Leo Famulari has notes on [kite bridle adjustment](/notes/lfamular/8-15-2012/diamond-kite-bridles) ### Other Kite Building Resources [Kiteplans.org](http://www.kiteplans.org) and the [Kitebuilder](http://www.kitebuilder.com/forums/index.php) forums are great online resources. The book [One-hour Kites by Jim Rowlands](http://www.alibris.com/booksearch?qwork=4850847) provides excellent plans and construction details. [Dan Kurahashi's Japanese Kites, Concepts and Construction](http://www.worldkitemuseum.com/data/giftshopdata.html) has more great plans, great charts on predicting lift, and some excellent instructions on making plastic bag kites. ### Published literature pertaining to KAP [Nathan Craig's Mendeley Group](http://www.mendeley.com/groups/1225421/kite-aerial-photography-kap/) may require setting-up a free, public account....
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March Mapping Madness NY-NJ-CT /wiki/march-mapping-madness-ny-nj-ct-region almost 9 years ago by liz 33 175 0
March Mapping Madness /wiki/march-mapping-madness almost 9 years ago by gonzoearth 71 310 0


Losing weight and belly fat not only make you look younger and feel good, but also significantly reduces your risk of obtaining deadly diseases such as obesity, diabetes, heart attack and high blood pressure.
Do know that 70 percent of your weight loss is determined by what you eat and only 30 percent by exercise? They both work together to achieve your goals.
Eggs are classified as complete protein foods because they contain all the essential amino acids that the body cannot make on its own. When digested, the amino acids activate the release of hormones in the gut that suppress one's appetite.
In addition, eggs contain less calories.
You can add vegetables to spice them up and boost the fiber content.
This is not only a fat burning food but also cancer fighting and it is packed with phyto-nutrients, fiber and proteins which are all key to maintaining proper weight.
Cabbage is loved for its ability to prevent heart disease and cancer and it is also ranked as the top foods that can aid in weight loss. This is because it has extremely low calorie count.
A great way to eat cabbage is to make cabbage soup which is filling and has lower calories than other soups.
Apples contain plenty of antioxidants, fiber, minerals and vitamins. They are also part of the low calorie foods and they make a great snack preventing you from eating junk food.
Besides being one of the healthiest foods, tomatoes are low in calories and they contain lypocene, a pigments that helps to prevent cancer and heart diseases. Due their low calorie count, tomatoes make a great weight loss food.
Kale is packed with minerals, phytonutrients, vitamins, fiber and proteins and are a perfect snacking alternative that is low in calories. You can bake kale chips in different flavors which is a better alternative to potato chips.
Cucumbers are loaded with water and they are low in calories which explains why they make a great adornment in salads. You can eat it to your satisfaction without worrying about exceeding the maximum calorie intake.
Besides being naturally sweet, watermelon is low in calories. It also contain antioxidants which are beneficial to the body in many ways and it has been proven to boost metabolism which in turn aids in weight loss.
Cauliflower is one of the lowest ranking in terms of calorie count. It also has many other health benefits including enhancing the function of the body's digestive and cardiovascular system and being an anti-inflammatory food.
Now remember…eating healthy foods alone will not allow you to keep your weight off permanently. You absolutely must exercise to be successful.
There are numerous crash diets and workout programs which promise to help you lose weight fast, but most of them have short life spans.
Because of this, you gain your stubborn fat, big waist line and heavy weight back overnight!
You need an easy step-by-step exercise program which has been proven to keep your weight off permanently such as the Lean Belly Breakthrough.
How do you keep your weight off without gaining it back?
So if you failed in the past, don't give up just yet!
The following are 3 steps the Lean Belly Breakthrough teaches you to help develop a healthy relationship with food and attain lasting weight loss.
Our bodies use the foods we eat for energy. When you eat more food than your body requires for daily activities, the excess energy is stored as fat. The more food you eat, the more fat your body stores and the more weight you'll gain. To lose weight in a healthy way, it is very important that you gradually change your eating habits.
Making small changes here and there can make a big difference in the long run. So, if you are used to eating unhealthy foods, try cutting them out slowly and replacing them with healthier alternatives (vegetables, fruits, whole grains and lean meat). Swap snacks like biscuits, candy bars or potato chips for fruits such as an apple to ensure you remain fuller for longer.
Other than introducing healthier foods to your diet, you also need to limit the amount of food you eat to lose weight. A good starting point is cutting down on foods that have added sugar and refined carbohydrates like white bread, energy drinks and white rice among others. Aim to eat at least 300-500 calories less everyday, and you'll be able to lose between 1-2 pounds per week. This may seem a bit slow, but it is more realistic and sustainable. Eat smaller portions of the foods you usually enjoy, and you'll be able to lose weight for sure.
Every time you exercise more than you usually do, but maintain your calorie intake, you'll burn calories and fat. There are many physical activities you can do to increase your level of activity even if you don't like going to the gym. This can be anything from using the stairs at work instead of the lift, watching your favorite TV programs while jogging on a tread mill or using a stationary bicycle, swimming, or taking longer walks than you usually do.
The key to long-term weight loss is to eat less calories than your body needs, do physical activities that you enjoy regularly and make lifestyle changes that contribute to your overall health. Always remember that every extra step you take in the right direction brings you closer to achieving your weight loss goal.


The Bensenville Park District and the DuPage County Forest Preserve have been working to restore this property and land. Fischer Farm is believed to be one of the oldest remaining homesteads in the county. Open for tours Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 9am-1pm and Thursdays, 2-7pm. Explore the buildings, touch the artifacts, and connect with history. Admission is free.


Mr. Amil Emamdin, the representative of Freightnet Cargo Services Ltd, has been appointed as the new President of the Association Professionnelle des Transitaires (APT) for the period of 2019-2020, during the Annual General Meeting held on Wednesday 20 March 2019 at the MCCI, Port Louis. Mr. Gupta Gopaul, representative of Velogic, has been appointed as Vice-President.
The outgoing President, Mr. Gupta Gopaul, highlighted the achievement of the Association during the year 2018, namely with regards to certain amendments to the Customs Act that had an impact on the business of freight forwarders and the unflinching support of the Association towards improving the ease of doing business. He added that the close collaboration between APT and other stakeholders, both from the public and private sector, has been very successful.
It is to be recalled that the MCCI provides the Secretariat for the Association Professionnelle des Transitaires (APT) since 2005.


The last part of our trip in Malta was to the little island of Gozo. After exploring the prismatic Popeye Village we finally drove towards the Cirkewwa port to take a Gozo ferry to Mgarr Seaport on the island of Gozo. We parked our car in the ferry and climbed up to the deck for amazing vistas of the perpetual blue Mediterranean waters.
Once out of the Mgarr Harbour the first striking landmark we remarked was the Ghajnsielem parish church perched high on the hill. The aura of the city with the beige bathed buildings and colorful boxed windows were charmingly alluring much similar to the alleys in Valletta Malta.
The Xewkija Rotunda Church in the historic village of Xewkija has the third-highest unsupported dome in the world. The 20th-century Roman Catholic church dedicated to Saint John the Baptist is inspired by the Santa Maria Della Salute church of Venice. The interior is embellished with finely sculptured columns and exceptional paintings.
Once we drove past the bustling capital city Victoria the terrain was mostly desolate punctuated with grass rolls against the sloping hills. We decided to take a break to stretch our legs and breathe in some fresh air. And we spotted a flock of ducks waddling towards the bushes to save themselves from the scorching midday sun.
We spotted several elegant small churches all along the way.
The Dwerja Bay in Gozo is a treasure trove of several natural wonders like Azure Window, Fungus rock and inland sea and is one of the top things to do in Malta.
We could soon see a stretch of cerulean waters receding into the blue skies at the horizon. We parked our car and walked towards the shore scanning for a glimpse of the famed window. And, there it was, the spectacular arch towering over the shimmering azure waves lapping at its base. The amazing rocks formations along the coast had cavities making for natural salterns.
Tourists were ubiquitous looking for vantage points to pose for the best possible picture with the window. The crystal clear calm waters of Gozo makes for an ideal location for adventure activities like sailing, windsurfing, diving, and snorkeling. Azure window was one of the top Malta Tourist attractions. Sadly, the famous 'Azure Window', the photographer's delight collapsed into the lap of the sea early this year (2017). We find ourselves lucky enough to have visited this wonder while it was still there magnificent and stunning.
Inland Sea or Qawra Malta is a bay surrounded by high rocky cliffs and connected to the Mediterranean Sea through a narrow tunnel. Tours can be arranged with the fishing boats that take visitors through the tunnel cave to nearby natural spots, the Azure window, and the fungus rock.
Yet another wonder around the Azure window is the Fungus Rock. The Fungus Rock is a massive limestone rock in the Dwejra Bay. It gets its name from the Malta Fungus growing on the rock which was believed to have medicinal properties. We could, unfortunately, make to neither of them and had to drive back satiated with the beautiful Azure window.
We stopped uphill for a final glimpse of the scenic vista and stood raptly. Spellbound. The bright rays of the sun piercing through the clouds looked like spotlights all over the glistening tranquil blue sea. And the Dwejra Tower dominated the dramatic arid landscape.
The 20th-century Basilica of Ta' Pinu built in the Romanesque style is dedicated to the Virgin Mary and stands in the midst of the rustic landscape of Gharb Village. It is a prominent pilgrimage destination.
The interior has elegant carvings on the pillars and remarkable stained-glass windows. A room in the church holds offerings from the pilgrims who have been cured miraculously from their prayers to Virgin Mary. The 61 meters high bell tower stands as a campanile to the magnificent basilica.
Across the street opposite to the entrance to Ta' Pinu, a path leads uphill dotted with fourteen remarkable marble statues depicting the Way of the Cross. The stations represent the journey of Jesus Christ on the day of his crucifixion.
We drove through more of the countryside and farmlands dotted with grass roles.
We spotted a gigantic statue of Jesus on the top of a hill. The statue of Jesus stands atop the Tal-Merzuq Hill or the Ray of Light. The twelve meters tall statue is supposedly inspired by the famous statue of Jesus the Redeemer found in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil.
On the way to the Calypso Cave through the village of Xaghra, we found this marvelous Xaghra Parish Church. This was actually one of the numerous red domed Baroque churches dominating the skyline of Malta.
The cave located in a cliff is believed to be the cave Homer referred to in his poem 'The Odyssey' where Calypso imprisoned Odysseus for seven long years.
The Calypso cave was unfortunately closed when we visited and we could only get a stunning view of the Ramla Beach from the cave entrance.
The route back from the cave winded downhill through a steep road which continued into the sprawling city below. A cemetery on the slopes of the hill looked impressive dotted with several marble sculptures.
Initially, we were dispirited by the sun obscured by the overcast sky. But then swiftly the bright orange ball popped out of the cloud. We captured the awe-inspiring pictures of the sunset until the sun disappeared behind a large rocky cliff.
There is a small watchtower Xlendi Tower near Xlendi Bay dating from the 17th century which offers some of the remarkable vistas of the surrounding cliffs.
The 16th-century fortress atop a hill in Victoria was built in the late early 17th century. The narrow alleys winding through the fortress are marked with several museums and an old prison. Within the ramparts of the citadel is a splendid cathedral. During the ancient times, the Gozitans took refuge in the defensive walls of the fortress for protection against invaders and eventually settled down building a city.
On the way back to the port we spotted the Xewkija Rotunda Church illuminated with a reddish-orange glow.
We had one last look at the Ghajnsielem parish church lit with the golden lights and proceeded towards the port to head back to Malta.
Gozo can be easily covered in a day if you have your own car and can maneuver through narrow alleys of the city. As per the reviews on the internet, the public buses are less frequent and the waiting time for the HOHO buses can seem like forever. It is easy to rent a car in Malta and it worked out best for us as we could cover a lot in a short span of time.
Our trip to the wonderful country Malta teemed with culture had come to an end. The slow pace of life, the rolling countryside, and the gorgeous coastline will be etched into our minds for a long time to remember.
Have you been to Gozo or Malta and explored its natural wonders and historical monuments? Do share with us in comments.
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I've never been to Malta but I will, as I will visit every country in the world. After reading about Gozo I think I'll make the effort to visit this part. I'm inspired by your photos!
The pictures are surreal! And I love the little history associated with each of them.
I didn't even know Gozo existed till I read this. You learn something every day, right? I will definitely add this place to my long list of places to see.
I've been to Malta and Gozo and they are amazing. We had only three days so we want to come back and enjoy it in a slower pace. Looks like you had great time! Nice article and lovely photos!
That looks like it was a great trip. I need to add this to my to do list.
This island looks incredible. It has a combination of my favorite things to see in a travel destination. The beautiful architecture, the gorgeous coast and amazing cliffs!
Malta is really fascinating. Interesting rock formations and stunning architectural details, My favourite from this post is the Xaghra Parish Church with that amazing red dome.
Gozo looks beautiful! I've only ever heard good things about Malta.The gorgeous coastline and stunning churches are all amazingly enticing. I'd love to go someday!
It's such a stunning coastline isn't it? I've visited Malta and sailed around Gozo but haven't been there. It looks beautiful! Looks like I missed out!
I've heard so many great things about Malta (one of my mum's friends fell in love with it so much that she visits every year) and, after seeing your photos and reading your post, I completely understand why. It seems like such a gorgeous place!
Gozo looks incredible. I'll admit, I don't think I know anyone personally who has travelled to Malta and this is probably one of the only posts I've seen on it thus far but I'm impressed! Definitely on the list!
There it is, the iconic Azure window. The pics with the sun piercing through looks really amazing.
So many different churches, all in different styles and all amazing in their own way. And the colour of that water – absolutely stunning!
Such a small island seems to have so much do…interesting! How does one get here? Arent flights from India too expensive?
I did not know there was so much to see in Malta. I actually had to double check the location, as I couldn't guess in what languages the names you mentioned were written.
The views are stunning, especially the sunset!


Submitted by witness on Thursday, June 7, 2001.
OBSERVED: Unfortunately, my sighting is not recent at all. It happened in the late 70's in a town called Flagler Beach on the east coast of Florida. At that time the area was still very rural and undeveloped. Myself and a group of other kids, I think a total of 8,were down a deseted open flat, a small peninsula,primarily used for nesting birds. This is late morning under a clear sky in August I should add. We were near one of the banks when I "felt" something. I look across the water to a hill (approx 200 yds away) covered with course brown grass with a tree stump at the top. Seeing nothing else I went on with whatever we were doing but it occured to me that the "tree stump" was very much out of place on that hill. I look again and "it" has moved downhill closer to us. Realizing it was much taller and moving I pointed it out to the others, turned to see if they looked, when suddenly everyone bolted. Since the older brothers ran I too took off. About a mile later I finally asked why they ran and they said it moved it's head. To this day I still regret leaving. What description I can give is this: "it" was tall, 7 ft maybe. It appeared to covered in long brownish/grey fur and it did indeed stand upright. I call it a bigfoot because I am certain of what it WASN'T. Definitely not a bear and the liklihood of it being a human in a costume is extremely remote. My arguement there is one, Fla in August can be brutal even to the locals, damn near suicide to put on a heavy costume out in the sun. Two, the location. With the exception of the hill all else around was marshland, not very easy to get to. I know because I tried to at another time. Also as I stated it was very remote so the liklihood of a hoax at that time and place just doesn't add up.
I cannot give more details of the bigfoot but I can say for myself that I didn't perceive any danger from it. More of a curiosity. As I stated I ran because the older brothers' did, it was their fear that had me running and to my regret that they did. But I will never forget that day, even now I still can see it all very clearly.
ALSO NOTICED: I always know when I am being watched. I knew it then otherwise it probably would not have been noticed---it was indeed "animal"
TIME AND CONDITIONS: Broad daylight. Clear skies.
ENVIRONMENT: Marshy area. The IntraCoastal Waterway seperates Flagler from the mainland of Fla. The sighting occured on the eastside not on the mainland. Very remote.
(1) Creature could not have been a bear due to the humanoid shape of its body and head.
(2) Witness did not actually see it walk; however, did notice that it had moved closer.
(3) Witness did not smell or hear anything unusual.
(4) Witness emphasizes feeling of being watched.
(5) Other witnesses are either unreachable, have no recollection, or are not willing to talk.
(6) Witness had another "encounter"(albeit vague) 2 miles south of this one. I will ask him to fill another report.


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La 49ª edición de la Copa de baloncesto de Italia (en italiano Coppa Italia y por motivos de patrocinio PosteMobile Final Eight ) se celebró en Rimini del 16 al 19 de febrero de 2017.

Clasificación
Lograban la clasificación para disputar la Coppa Italia los ocho primeros clasificados de la Lega al final de la primera vuelta de la competición.

Cuadro final

Cuartos de final

Grissin Bon Reggio Emilia vs. Betaland Capo d'Orlando

EA7 Emporio Armani Milano vs. Enel Brindisi

Sidigas Avellino vs. Banco di Sardegna Sassari

Umana Reyer Venezia vs. Germani Basket Brescia

Semifinales

EA7 Emporio Armani Milano vs. Grissin Bon Reggio Emilia

Banco di Sardegna Sassari vs. Germani Basket Brescia

Final

EA7 Emporio Armani Milano vs. Banco di Sardegna Sassari

Referencias

Enlaces externos
 Web oficial de la Lega

Copa de baloncesto de Italia
Deporte en Italia en 2017
Baloncesto en 2017


Hamster have a great sense of smell but what about their eyesight?
Hamster comes from a German verb meaning to what?
How many species of hamster are there?
It is illegal to have hamsters for pets in New Zealand & what other country?
Female hamsters are in heat approxmately every what?
Which one is a sign that your hamster is afraid or shocked?
Hamsters are nocternal which means they are active at night.
What age group of hamsters is most susceptible to wet tail?
When should hamsters go to their new home?
how many miles can a hamster run on their wheel in one night?
This is the colouring of which hamster?
'Golden Hamster' is another name for Syrian Hamster.
Which species of hamster is the most prone to diabetes?
Which hamster is on this stamp?
'Desert Hamster ' is another name for Roborovski Hamster.
Wet tail is treated by a vet.
What type of hamster is prone to wet tail?


We often hear this question: what is it that you guys do? And, without fail, our excitement to answer is unmet. For starters, we love the craft of great coffee and tea…from harvesting to the cup you have in front of you. And, we love the art of a truly great experience. Now more than ever, consumers are driven towards authentic experiences over products – and we believe a great experience is the core foundation of any brand to consumer relationship.
Now, let's get to the facts. Tradecraft Outfitters is a one-stop solution providing craft coffee and tea with the equipment, training, service, and accessories needed to deliver the best possible product experience. Our client base is diverse and complex – restaurants, hotels, offices, cafes, specialty grocers, and coffee and tea lovers everywhere – and we offer each and every one a direct connection to the best roasters and suppliers across the globe. It's not just about coffee and tea, but also about every other detail that goes into delivering an outstanding and compelling coffee and tea program.
In today's world, it takes a lot to create a truly unique, authentic, and transformative experience. Recognizing this, we've established eight truths that we not only believe as a culture, but also deliver on in every working relationship we have.
Truth #1: Our success depends on the relationships we've built with our roasters and tea suppliers and our portfolio represents the best in the country. We want everyone to experience our passion for truly exceptional coffees and teas, so we care for our products in the way that makes our partners proud. We're excited to be a part of bringing craft to coffee and tea lovers everywhere, every day.
Truth #2: We're pretty much obsessed with coffee & tea and it drives us to always look for what's coming next and what's best.
Truth #3: World class brews take world class training and services. We give each customer a custom, cutting-edge brewing set-up perfectly matched to their program's specific needs. Our classes teach people everything they need to know to get to work by focusing on the "why's" and "how's" and not just the "what" of great brews.
Truth #4: We strive to make every moment our customers' work with us simple. We're confident that we can make craft work at scale, but our work only really matters if we make life easier for our customers. Operational ease begins with our ability to quickly design and implement new programs. It's deepened through our skill at becoming your single point of contact for craft—seamlessly managing necessary vendor, equipment and maintenance relationships for you.
Truth #5: Our roasters and tea partners are the best at what they do: creating great coffees and teas. We believe we're the best at what we do: making it easy for our customers to bring craft coffee and tea to their guests.
Truth #6: We believe in great coffee and tea and treat them with respect. It's a privilege to be a part of this global community and we support it through sustainability, fair labor and fair wage practices. We work every day to build great coffee and tea communities at every scale—from local cafes to national restaurant brands to our national network of roasting and tea partners.
Truth #7: We pride ourselves on our ability to execute. We do everything we can to get customers' coffee and tea programs buzzing and we work 24/7 to keep it that way. We set the standards of care for the world's most advanced brewing technology with our commitment to quality control, preventative maintenance, installation and 24/7 service.
Truth #8: Above everything else, we believe in the transformational power that great coffee and tea offers to our customers and their businesses. We've created everything from full cafe experiences to custom-designed barista carts for businesses on the go. The real key to what we do isn't in the builds or the equipment or the product itself—it's in our ability to use our industry experience and vision to collaborate with our customers and drive real results.
We eat, sleep, and breathe coffee and tea – and we are energized by bringing the best in hospitality experiences and services to each and every one of our clients.


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First Look: April 6
Fashion entrepreneurs need not copy wild styles from Paris or Milan to make their mark. "Context, Agency, and Identity: The Indian Fashion Industry and Traditional Indian Crafts" by professor Mukti Khaire describes how early entrepreneurs and designers and entrepreneurs adapted to social, cultural, and economic conditions. "I show that the Indian fashion industry's specific identity—traditional styles with heavy embellishments, rather than innovative, modern cuts and designs—was not a function only of something inherently and ineffably Indian (as opposed to a modern Western sensibility) or purely cultural," Khaire writes. "Rather, it was the result of the actions of early entrepreneurs in the Indian fashion industry who were making decisions that made them more acceptable to customers given the particular social, cultural, and economic contexts within which they were embedded." Auditors' reputation for integrity is paramount to their success or failure, according to the working paper "Audit Quality and Auditor Reputation: Evidence from Japan" [abstract]. Douglas Skinner and HBS professor Suraj Srinivasan explain how one of Japan's Big Four audit firms was shunned by clients after news broke that it was connected to accounting fraud at a large company. Among cases this week, "Pandora Radio: Fire Unprofitable Customers?" follows founder Tim Westergren as he considers a cost/benefit analysis of Pandora's most loyal (and most expensive) users. —Martha Lagace
Managed Globalization: Doctrine, Practice, and Promise
Rawi Abdelal and Sophie Meunier
Journal of European Public Policy 17, no. 3 (April 2010): 349-366
Two alternate visions for shaping and explaining the governance of economic globalization have been in competition for the past 20 years: an ad hoc, laissez-faire vision promoted by the United States versus a managed vision relying on multilateral rules and international organizations promoted by the European Union. Although the American vision prevailed in the past decade, the current worldwide crisis gives a new life and legitimacy to the European vision. This essay explores how this European vision, often referred to as 'managed globalization,' has been conceived and implemented and how the rules that Europe fashioned in trade and finance actually shaped the world economy. In doing so, we highlight the paradox that managed globalization has been a force for liberalization.
Strategies to Fight Ad-sponsored Rivals
Ramon Casadesus-Masanell and Feng Zhu
Management Science (forthcoming)
We analyze the optimal strategy of a high-quality incumbent that faces a low-quality ad-sponsored competitor. In addition to competing through adjustments of tactical variables such as price or the number of ads a product carries, we allow the incumbent to consider changes in its business model. We consider four alternative business models, a subscription-based model, an ad-sponsored model, a mixed model in which the incumbent offers a product that is both subscription-based and ad-sponsored, and a dual model in which the incumbent offers two products, one based on the ad-sponsored model and the other based on the mixed-business model. We show that the optimal response to an ad-sponsored rival often entails business model reconfigurations. We also find that when there is an ad-sponsored entrant, the incumbent is more likely to prefer to compete through the subscription-based or the ad-sponsored model, rather than the mixed or the dual model, because of cannibalization and endogenous vertical differentiation concerns. We discuss how our study helps improve our understanding of notions of strategy, business model, and tactics in the field of strategy.
Context, Agency, and Identity: The Indian Fashion Industry and Traditional Indian Crafts
Mukti Khaire
Business History Review (forthcoming)
Identity is an important resource for firms, since it is a critical precursor of an important strategic resource—legitimacy. However, identities of new firms in new industries are typically inchoate, since they cannot be classified within pre-existing cognitive categories and therefore do not benefit from a pre-existing understanding or identity of an industry. Given the importance of identity, it is critical that we understand how the identity of a new industry is generated. I attempt to address this gap in our knowledge in this study of the high-end fashion industry in India from its emergence in the mid-1980s to 2005. Although prior studies have attributed the specific identity, structure, and characteristic features of fashion industries in France, Italy, and the UK to the culture of Paris, Milan, and London, respectively, I find that the identity of a new industry is in fact the result of an interaction between contexts and entrepreneurial agency. With the help of oral histories, magazine primary sources, and other databases I show that the Indian fashion industry's specific identity—traditional styles with heavy embellishments, rather than innovative, modern cuts and designs—was not a function only of something inherently and ineffably Indian (as opposed to a modern, Western sensibility), or purely cultural. Rather, it was the result of the actions of early entrepreneurs in the Indian fashion industry, who were making decisions that made them more acceptable to customers given the particular social, cultural, and economic contexts within which they were embedded.
Ownership Structure and the Cost of Corporate Borrowing
Chen Lin, Yue Ma, Paul Malatesta, and Yuhai Xuan
Journal of Financial Economics (forthcoming)
It is well known that the divergence between control rights and cash-flow rights is associated with firm value. In this paper, we identify an important channel through which the divergence affects value. Using a new, hand-collected dataset on corporate ownership and control of 3,694 firms in 22 Western European and East Asian countries during the period from 1996 to 2008, we find that the cost of debt financing is significantly higher for companies with a wider divergence between the largest ultimate owner's control rights and cash-flow rights. A one standard deviation increase in the divergence increases the average loan spread by approximately 18%, or 35 basis points. The effect of the excess control rights on the cost of bank debt is more pronounced when the borrowing firm is family-owned and the CEO of the firm is also a member of the controlling family, when the borrower has a higher degree of informational opacity, a lower credit rating, and a lower potential for being propped up, when the loan facility is subject to more credit risk, and during financial crises. The presence of collateral and loan covenants as well as strong legal rights and efficient debt enforcement mitigate the effect of excess control rights on loan spreads. Taken together, our results suggest that potential tunneling and other moral hazard activities by large shareholders are facilitated by the divergence between control rights and cash-flow rights. These activities increase the monitoring costs and the credit risk faced by banks and, in turn, raise the cost of debt for the borrower.
A New Model of Integrity: The Missing Factor of Production (PDF file of Keynote and PowerPoint Slides)
Michael C. Jensen, Kari L. Granger, and Werner Erhard
An Actionable Pathway to Dramatic Increases in Individual and Organizational Performance. Full-day workshop taught at Olin School, Washington University, St. Louis, MO.
Download the paper: http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=1559827
A Reexamination of Tunneling and Business Groups: New Data and New Methods
Jordan I. Siegel and Prithwiraj Choudhury
The last decade of corporate governance research has been focused in large part on identifying what leads to superior or deficient corporate governance in emerging economies. We propose that firms' corporate governance and firms' strategic business activities within an industry are interlinked. By conducting a simultaneous economic analysis of business strategy and corporate governance, scholars can better discern the quality of a firm's governance. We look at one of the most rigorous extant methodologies for detecting "tunneling," or efforts by firms' controlling owner managers to take money for themselves at the expense of minority shareholders. We find that, in contrast to prior views, Indian business groups are not, on average, engaging in tunneling (expropriation), but are on average exhibiting good corporate governance, especially in light of the markedly different business strategies they typically undertake. Moreover, unlike many past conceptions of business groups from financial economics, sociology, and strategy, we find evidence for a knowledge-based "recombinative capabilities" view of business groups-that such groups have done the most to invest in R&D and other skills necessary to combine inputs in ways that lead to greater added value. Further, our finding that Indian business groups have grown larger and more diversified since liberalization and since broad-based corporate governance reforms were implemented, goes expressly against the prediction of prior schools of thought about business groups. We argue that the conventional wisdom about tunneling and business groups will need to be questioned and reformulated in light of the new data, methodology, and findings presented in this study.
Download the paper: http://www.hbs.edu/research/pdf/10-072.pdf
Audit Quality and Auditor Reputation: Evidence from Japan
Douglas Skinner and Suraj Srinivasan
We study events surrounding ChuoAoyama's failed audit of Kanebo, a large Japanese cosmetics company whose management engaged in a massive accounting fraud. ChuoAoyama was PwC's Japanese affiliate and one of Japan's "Big Four" audit firms. In May 2006, the Japanese Financial Services Agency (FSA) suspended ChuoAoyama's operations for two months as punishment for its role in the accounting fraud at Kanebo. This action was unprecedented, and followed a sequence of events that seriously damaged ChuoAoyama's reputations for audit quality. We use these events to provide evidence on the importance of auditors' reputation for audit quality in a setting where litigation plays essentially no role. We find that ChuoAoyama's audit clients switched away from the firm as questions about its audit quality became more pronounced but before it was clear that the firm would be wound up, consistent with the importance of auditors' reputations for delivering quality.
Download the paper: http://ssrn.com/abstract=1557231
Evidence on the Use of Unverifiable Estimates in Required Goodwill Impairment
Karthik Ramanna and Ross L Watts
SFAS 142 requires managers to estimate the current fair value of goodwill to determine goodwill write-offs. The current fair value of goodwill is unverifiable because it depends in part on management's future actions (including managers' conceptualization and implementation of firm strategy). In promulgating SFAS 142, standard setters assume managers, on average, will use the discretion in goodwill impairment rules to convey private information on future cash flows; in contrast, agency theory predicts managers, on average, will use the discretion opportunistically. We test these hypotheses in a sample of firms with market indications of goodwill impairment. Our evidence, while consistent with some agency-theory derived predictions, does not confirm the private information hypothesis.
Cases & Course Materials
Shurgard Self-Storage: Expansion to Europe (Abridged)
Richard G. Hamermesh
Shurgard, a U.S.-based firm that rents storage facilities to consumers and small businesses, is considering financing options for rapid expansion of its European operations. Five years after entering Europe, Shurgard Europe has opened 17 facilities in Belgium, France, and Sweden. Along the way, Shurgard has encountered skepticism from both European consumers and investors about the unfamiliar self-storage concept and internal debates on how much to adapt the U.S. business model to European lifestyles. Wall Street analysts also do not value the impact that the European expansion could have on Shurgard's U.S. performance as a publicly traded Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT). As an alternative, to finance this expansion, Shurgard received a proposed deal from a consortium of banks and other investors where they would provide private equity financing spaced over the next few years plus a line of credit. In return, the investors would receive a large share of Shurgard's equity and control of its board, which could force a public offering in less than two years. The decision focuses on whether Shurgard Europe should accept the conditions and valuation of the proposed deal or seek another deal at a later point in time. Students must assess whether the self-storage business model can deliver the growth rate in Europe that the company has promised his potential investors. Involves calculating some basic estimates of the company's value from financial exhibits (enterprise value using an EBITDA multiple). Main focus is to assess this as an entrepreneurial venture. Students do not need to be familiar with REITs.
http://cb.hbsp.harvard.edu/cb/product/810102-PDF-ENG
Saginaw Parts Co. and the General Motors Corp. Credit Default Swap
William E. Fruhan
This two-page case demonstrates how to unbundle the cost of credit extensions from product prices by observing the price of a credit default swap. It also explores how credit default swaps work, and how trade creditors are treated under U.S. bankruptcy law. Finally it provides a quick overview of the bankruptcy of General Motors Corp.
Note on Telemedicine
Regina E. Herzlinger and Jillian Peres Copeland
Harvard Business School Note 310-075
This note provides background in all the modalities of telemedicine. It accompanies the cases "Medtronic: Patient Management Initiative" (A) and (B), HBS Nos. 302-005 and 309-064.
Purchase this note:
Robert S. Kaplan and Anette Mikes
The case, in a non-profit project-oriented setting, introduces fundamental risk management principles and processes that are easily applicable to private sector settings. Gentry Lee, senior systems engineer and de-facto chief risk officer, is applying a new comprehensive risk management system to a $600 million high-profile Mars landing mission. The case illustrates JPL's risk culture for high-visibility and expensive missions in the post-Challenger era with tightly constrained budgets. It introduces risk analytics, such as heat maps, and the management process and governance system centered around continuous challenge and "intellectual confrontation." Students will consider JPL's strategy and constraints, measurable technical risks, non-measurable external risks, and societal pressures in making a decision about whether to launch or delay the Mars mission launch. The case calls for an appreciation of the role of the chief risk officer, and of leadership in general, in risk management.
IFP, Indonesia
Roy D. Shapiro
IFP, Ltd. is a Europe-based multinational mining and minerals company contemplating an investment to produce forest products in Indonesia. The primary case decisions are 1) how to assess political and operating risk, 2) how to integrate economic and political risk analysis in order to select among the alternative spatial and operating configurations, and 3) how to manage operations in order to minimize risk. This case is an effective vehicle for discussing the complex issues involved in operating in the difficult, uncertain political environment of a developing country.
Pandora Radio: Fire Unprofitable Customers?
Willy C. Shih and Halle Alicia Tecco
Pandora Radio is at a crossroads. Founder Tim Westergren has just been told by a well known VC to get rid of his unprofitable customers in order to get his costs down, but Westergren is not sure that such actions are consistent with his company's business model. Pandora Radio is the largest Internet music stream site, and its rapidly growing user base loves the free customizable music stream under an advertising supported model. Pandora has to pay royalties for every song streamed, and has other variable costs that scale linearly with hours consumed, but it has taken no steps to restrict the amount of usage among its heaviest and most loyal users. Can Pandora make its model work when a significant percentage of its users cause it to lose money?


Taking in the view (with an eye on the weather) from San Francisco's Presidio Heights neighborhood with Northbrook Design and Gast Architects.
Yes please. On location in La Jolla, CA with Lucas Design Associates.
Lights and screens and robotic arms! at Virginia Mason's new Hybrid OR with ZGF Architects.
Client:The Wiseman Group, Clayton Timbrell & Co.
There's a view you don't see every day. Floating on Lake Union with Doug Rasar Interior Design.
Exploring new vantage points with Bosworth Hoedemaker Architects.
Revisiting my favorite spot in Yakima, WA. This time for Allworth Landscape Design and Yellow Mountain Stoneworks.
Photographing some fabulous custom furniture this week for Tyler Engle Architects.
Tweaking the lighting on location in downtown Seattle with ZGF Architects.
I've had a lot of fun collaborating with The Protege this year and am very excited for the future. I've created a place to chronicle our outings and escapades (or "jaunts" as we call them) here: Jaunts With The D. Be sure to check it out.
Photographing a new project for our good friends at Imprint architecture.
It's been a lot of hard work and intense training but we've gotten to the point where all I have to do now is show up to the shoot and The Protege fine tunes the camera position and settings while I have a cocktail and schmooze with the client.
On location in Newport Beach, CA with Graham Architecture and Michael Fullen Design Group.
It's been a little over a year now since The Protege came on board here at Aaron Leitz Photography and things are progressing nicely.
I'm in San Francisco this week photographing a few residential projects. Had an afternoon free and walked over and took a few photographs of Saint Mary's Cathedral in the Japantown neighborhood. It's an interesting monolith of a building.
We're wrapping up photography this evening of a major remodel/rebranding project at the Red Lion Hotel in downtown Seattle. The brand new hotel restaurant "Frolik" has some very cool spaces including a 4,000 sqft outdoor patio complete with fire ribbons, living walls, shuffleboard and ping pong!
Well I'm back home in soggy Seattle after a beautiful few days of photographing the impressive set-piece home at Mountain Landing in the heart of the Bay of Islands. Easily one of the most stunning locations I've ever visited.