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Discussion in 'The Unidentified' started by Rle7, May 6, 2006.
carbuff Well-Known Member
reasypeasy said: ↑
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypercalcaemia
It may be possible his bone calcum had been being forced into his bloodstream due to illness. Happened to my sister when she had cancer, she had two vertebrae bassically collapse. I wonder whether they examined the calcium content of his other bones, or just noted the spinal degeneration?
I had wondered about something like that, too. With a heavy smoker, it seemed like something that could happen.
carbuff, Aug 28, 2010
justthinkin New Member
I'd read the info on this UID before, but didn't comment then. Since then, a few things have occurred to me.
For one, I don't believe this guy was the hunter type or at least one gun would've been found in his possessions. The Sharper Image binocs tell me this is a city guy with not a lot of experience as do the Timberland boots which I wouldn't consider serious hiking gear, but then I come from a hunting background, and would choose brands specifically geared to take abuse.
He has a sleeping bag cover that doesn't match the brand of sleeping bag on him. DMH is a tent company in Australia so I'm really wondering if this guy could've been an Australian. One lead would be to find out if any US companies carried DMH Australia products.
That he was camped on a southern exposure also tells me he needed the warmth a southern exposure would offer, unless he picked that spot just by accident.
I am not so sure that whoever Lib was, was a person with whom he'd been hiking and camping. The first line in the letter to Lib puzzles me, "I should" (wait/write) "in case my situation here doesn't improve." Wait for what? I think if he'd needed rescuing at the time of the letter he would have said so, but he hinges this waiting on his situation possibly deteriorating, and if the word is wait. If the word is write, then it does seem to be a letter to convey his last wishes. It seems his mind was wrestling with the fact he might not get out of there alive, but hadn't yet fully wrapped himself around that possibility. Do we know for sure the word is write?
As for him hiking up there with a bad back, my significant other is fond of saying, a person can do most anything so long as he takes enough breaks. So I do believe even with a bad back this guy made it up there, but at what price to his back is the question. He may have just gone as far as he could when his back gave out or he was in so much pain he couldn't go on. Maybe he thought if he went slow enough he could make it back out. Since he was found in his tent, tells me perhaps he was in a lot of pain as does the empty Tylenol bottle.
I don't think he went up there to commit suicide. I think he found himself in a situation that was beyond his capability to cope with physically, and may have frozen to death or died of natural causes or starvation. He was, IMO, a man in over his head, and ill prepared for the conditions he would be facing. The weather could have changed on him, and he may have underestimated the time it would take him to get from point A to point B, and back or wherever he was headed.
Us older people don't like to admit to ourselves we're incapable of doing the things we used to do, but unfortunately, it can be true.
I'm guessing Lib is short for Libby or Elizabeth.
justthinkin, Aug 30, 2010
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justthinkin, the more I mull over this guy, the more I'm inclined to agree. I do think, from reading the part of his note where he writes "Third choice take them up in a glider (I promise not to get sick on you," that he was giving instructions on what should be done with his ashes once he was found and cremated.
What I don't understand is why he has pairs of a few things, like the maps, canteens, drinking cups if there weren't originally someone else with him. And if there were someone else with him, presumably when they hiked out (possibly to get help?) they would have alerted the rangers, or (one hopes) filed a missing persons report when the UID never returned. In which cases he should have been identified.
Cymro, I don't know if you are planning to make contact, but I am interested to hear about any outcome from talking with the person who posted on YouTube.
zinc, Aug 30, 2010
In thinking about the notebook the UID left behind, there was a drawing of a heart, and inside the heart a bell, a cat, and a crucifix. These had to have meant something though the UID may have been a bit delirious when he drew these. It's unknown, but bell and cat together could have this meaning:
"Belling the cat" or "to bell the cat" is an English colloquialism that means to suggest or attempt to perform a difficult or impossible task.[1] The phrase comes from the Aesop's Fable The Mice in Council, in which a group of mice declare that the only way to avoid the dangerous cat is to tie a bell around its neck in order to give warning whenever it is near. One mouse then asks who will perform the dangerous task. The moral of the story, as commonly given, is that it is easy to suggest difficult (or impossible) solutions if the individual giving the solution is not the one who has to implement it."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belling_the_cat
Ah, perhaps he meant it was his friend Lib who would have to bell the cat or implement the solution for spreading the UID's ashes or the female he asks Lib to get in touch with or the both of them.
I provided a link to the wiki article on belling the cat, but it isn't coming through with my editing.
So here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belling_the_cat
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Good points, justhinkin. I hadn't noticed that the sleeping bag cover was a different brand than the bag itself. I had presumed that the brown Slumberjack sleeping bag was this one: http://www.slumberjack.com/Category.aspx?CategoryID=14 It would fall in the same category as the Timberland boots and Jansport backpack -- basic stuff, adequate but not what I would
take on a backcountry hike. DMH looks like they might be a cut above -- more comparable to Columbia or LLBean in the US? I can't find any indication they export to the US.
Neither could I, carbuff. I guess we could call them, and ask if they were exporting to the USA in the late 1990s.
The fact that the sleeping bag and cover are two different brands suggests a couple of things. They were bought used or the guy owned more than one sleeping bag which would indicate at least more of an interest in camping and hiking than if all the equip. had been purchased new or heck, he could have borrowed them.
Forgot to add: If that is the correct sleeping bag, it looks too heavy to backpack.
justthinkin said: ↑
Or again an indication somebody else had been in the tent with him, and packed their sleeping bag in the wrong cover by accident? Or grabbed the gear he bought his kids for summer camp?
I'll ask around at some gear stores in my area whether they ever had access to DMH sleeping bags. Sometimes places can get small lots of desirable goods even if they aren't generally exported. We're also close to Canada, which might be an easier trade path.
If the guy was in his fifties, both his parents could've been deceased. Seems he must have been closest to his friend Lib, which could also be shortened version of guy's last name in the event it wasn't a Libby or an Elizabeth. I guess Lib could have been a sibling or sister perhaps. Just doesn't stand to reason though that it was that close of a relationship. A sister would wonder if she hadn't heard from her brother in awhile, so I'm guessing Lib is a friend.
Also, wondering if any progress has been made toward a facial reconstruction. That would sure help.
I don't know for sure whether it is the one -- I don't see it in the photos and they don't seem to have any further identification in the description. But it's the only brown one they make. It's a very popular brand around here for the kind of light camping you do for lake fishing, hunting, etc. Yes, it is heavy for backpacking, even if you don't have a bad back.
Wish I knew the dimensions on that backpack. Compared to what seems to be a foot in the top corner, it doesn't look big enough to carry the amount of gear they show.
kemo Well-Known Member
This case has interested me for a while. There are plenty of indications that he is middle class and you expect that a middle aged, middle class guy who went off backpacking by himself and never returned would generate a missing person report somewhere.
There are a few things that are a little unusual:
1) The equiptment wasn't cheap; it was solid name brand stuff but not what an experienced back-packer would have. It's more what car campers/day hikers would have.
2) the exact location appears to be down a slop from a ridgetop trail in an area an experienced bgackpaker wouldn't plan as a camp site. I suspect he had some kind of emergency an made his way to the first site he could set up his tent.
3) The route drawn on his map suggested he had made it 35 or so miles over very rough country. He was a easy "all downhill" days' hike out of Greewood Sprs. and he would know it. The only reason he wouldn't be able to try to make it down would be physical imparment of some kind or hypothermia. A storm would have blown over in a day or two and he should have been able to make it out even in heavy snow.
4)He had no medications except one jar of tylenol (which most backpackers would carry). It was empty. This suggests he had no particular medical problem when he went up there, but something was going on that caused him to use up all his pain killer.
5)From what he wrote, he sounds like he expects to die ("end of my journey") but not particularly suicidal. I think he was giving "Lib" instructions on what to do with his ashes (and making a bit of a joke about not getting sick on the airplane)
6)Backpackers usually drive to their destination and leave their car at a trailhead. If they are hiking from one trailhead to another, they have to arrange transportaion between trailheads. There should have been an abandoned car at one of the trailheads. I would think the forest service would be concerned if a car were "abandoned" at a trailhead. There is NO public transportaion in these mountains.
5)Assuming this was a single, old guy who set out on an adventure that was over his head, the big mystery is why no missing person report was filed. Evenidentally this "Lib" was close to him. If there was any estate, life Insurance or Social Security benefits involved, I would think a Missing Persons report would be necessary to get him declared legally dead. There is a possibility that a landlord cleaned out an "abandoned" apartment, an employer wondered why a steady worker just never returned from a vacation and a few people, including a woman named Lib, wondered why a guy they knew suddenly stopped calling. Sad.
kemo, Aug 31, 2010
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Just read this thread this morning. The you tube response does seem like a good lead.
RubyRed, Aug 31, 2010
carbuff said: ↑
Exactly. The more I think about it, the more I think something here is not adding up. Bulky sleeping bag, 3 plastic canteens, a regular coffee mug, a too small backpack with no metal bracing for a person's back, a two burner stove with 2 fuel cans: this is all bulky stuff, and not what a backpacker would choose at all. Wish we knew which Eureka tent he had.
I don't think that guy walked in there alone with that set-up.
Had he traveled some distance by snowmobile and abandoned it? By horse? Or like someone said earlier, rented a donkey? And if so wouldn't someone have reported whatever was rented as missing along with the hiker who rented it?
He also has a sleeping bag cover made in Australia, and so far, I haven't found any companies in the US carrying that brand. So how does an Australian made sleeping bag cover wind up in Colorado, found with the remains of someone who is fairly clueless about backpacking?
I could envision an experienced Aussie backpacking the Rockies, but this UID does not appear to be experienced.
He called this a journey. To me that indicates more than just a few days travel, but I suppose he could call it that. Just seems an odd choice of words for someone with equipment that's too heavy to be lugging around any distance.
So we have a guy here with no knives, no whetstone, no fishing hooks, no breathable rain gear, no extra clothes or underwear, no first aid kit, no book, no camera, no food or food wrappers mentioned. He's got $100 bills, $10, $5s and $1s, no $20s or $50s, and no change. It isn't making sense, and I'm wondering if the guy was operating with all his mental faculties intact when he started out.
And about this letter to Lib. It seems to me, if Lib had been in that camp, and gone to get help, that our UID would have started the letter,
Dear Lib, if you don't get back in time....
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I know this guy's age is off target, but otherwise, he seems like a possible candidate for this UID. With APD, maybe he stole some of his equipment from other people, taking what he could get. Says he was unemployed, but smoked expensive cigars.
The retinitis pigmentosa seems to fit because one of the sentences our UID wrote was "My ...s are going. Eyes seems like a good choice, and could explain what happened. The guy went blind. Beavers had Marfan's Disease, and one of the complications of that are eye and spine problems.
http://www.charleyproject.org/cases/b/beavers_patrick.html
I think you're right that Lib wasn't with him at any point.
It's not good backpacking equipment. It's all good sensible car camping stuff, however.
He may have grabbed whatever he had on hand for this trip, not realizing until it was too late that it was too bulky and awkward and that he'd forgotten half his stuff.
One thing about the timeline intrigues me. They say 1999 for the money in his pockets, but what about fall 2001? I don't know about other areas of the US, but in New England, the Twin Towers attack triggered a lot of midlife crises. Happily married women suddenly went into convents. Successful lawyers and computer company execs went "back to the land" or sought out religious retreats. And right after the attack, lots of people were stranded far from home because of flights being grounded, etc.
What if he's a successful businessman in a crisis, stranded in Denver or Colorado Springs or something? Who goes to the nearest REI or Bob Ward or whatever's popular in Colorado, gets what he thinks he needs, and heads out to the mountains to search for his soul?
What makes them think he had already been over those mountains rather than that he was just starting out?
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Good points, carbuff. Yes, the equipment he had is what a person would lug in their car to a campground.
I tried to see the soles of his Timberland boots, but I couldn't determine wear. The tops were in poor condition though, and one of the boots had a chunk of rubber? missing from the toe area.
Where can I find a copy of the maps he had? I'm not finding those myself. I've only seen one, and it was too dinky to enlarge with any clarity.
"mickielou" responded to the you tube and said that it sounded a lot like her ex-husband who disappeared after being dropped of for a wilderness trip in the spring of 2004. I doubt the amount of decomposition could have occured over just that summer and there are no missing person reports for anyone fitting that description at the time. It is possible she is off by a year or two.
"mickielou" has a blog titled "blues fan too" (http://bluesfantoo.blogspot.com/) and now lives in Port San Lucia Fla but lived in Co for many years. I have no idea how to trace her through it. Any ideas?
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A long shot, but I'm posting him because he's Australian (like one of the bits of camping equipment) and he isn't on doenetwork or charleyproject. Just making sure his details are here if a facial reconstruction ever gets done and we start looking at comparisons.
Christopher Colombo
http://www.missingpersons.gov.au/profile.aspx?Id=1345
* Last seen: Thursday, 1 May 1997
* Year of birth: 1963
* Height: 5'11"
* Build: Medium
* Eyes: Hazel
* Hair: Black
* Complexion:
* Gender: Male
Circumstances
Christopher Colombo departed Australia in April 1997 with the intention of travelling to Brazil for a holiday. Christopher contacted his family in the last week of April and once again in early May 1997. As it is out of character for him to go for a long period of time without contacting his family, there are concerns for his safety and welfare
The picture (in case there are any deletions of the link) shows a white guy who appears to me to have dark brown hair. He is dressed in a tux and bowtie and photographed in daylight. Possibly at a wedding?
reasypeasy, Aug 31, 2010
websurfer Active Member
it was made in 1999
so I figure he got it from someone for Christmas?
Also;
his socks...
tried to locate similar ones.
seems they may have been some sort of special made knit ones.
From military/ or some sort of special order/
handmade by someone?
Wool socks....
and the duct tape? everybody knows DUCT TAPE has DNA and fingerprints all over it...
that needs checked as well.Hey?
Is he in NAMUS yet?
Please someone ask that he be in there with all his belongings .
websurfer, Sep 1, 2010
kemo said: ↑
Scroll down to where it says send message ( left side by her profile ). She will get an e-mail telling her that she has a message. You have to be logged into you tube to send one though.
http://www.youtube.com/user/mickielou
RubyRed, Sep 3, 2010
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US-101 takes a turn to the east once it reaches the end of the Olympic Peninsula as it skirts around the Olympic Mountains. After passing through dense forests you will reach Crescent Lake and re-enter the boundaries of Olympic National Park. A very scenic drive eventually gets you to Port Angeles, which is a gateway and jumping off point if you want to boat over to Vancouver Island and see Sidney or Victoria. We haven't stayed here but the Salt Creek Recreation Area appears to have had favorable reviews by others. Instead, our personal choice is to stay at Fort Worden in Port Townsend.
Just west of Crescent Lake is Sol Duc. Sol Duc is an area with hot springs and the Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort features hot spring pools as well as lodging and food service. Just up the road is the entrance to Sol Duc Falls. There is a small parking lot where you can park the toad and take a short hike will take you deep into the forest to Sol Duc Falls. You may find blacktail deer as well as other forest wildlife during this walk.
Lake Crescent is located between the Olympic Mountains and Mount Storm King. It's 12 mile long crescent shape was carved by glaciers and runs east to west as US-101 winds along it's southern shore. This area is a twisty 35 MPH road but just fine for a large motorhome. Just enjoy the view! The historic Lake Crescent Lodge was built in 1916 and was the place where Franklin Delano Roosevelt stayed and inspired him to preserve this land as a national park.
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At the top you'll be at 5,200 feet of altitude surrounded by peaks and exposed glaciers. Many hiking trails are in this area but you do need to be prepared. Hurricane Ridge is named for its high winds and any kind of weather can blow in at a moment's notice. Just because it's July doesn't mean it can't snow at that altitude.
Sequim (pronounced "Skwim") is located where the Dungeness River empties into the straits of San Juan de Fuca. At this point all of the sand that washes down from the Olympic Mountains forms a finger of land called the Dungeness spit that extends into the water. This forms the Dungeness Bay, which is a wildlife refuge for seals as well as birds. You can take the hike out onto the spit to observe the various wildlife but the side of the spit that faces to the bay is off limits because it's a seal pup nesting area. It begins at the Sequim Bay State Park and culminates at the lighthouse at the end of the two mile hike.
Sequim is a native American word for "quiet waters." It's also know by pilots as "The hole in the clouds." Sequim lies in the rain shade of the Olympic Mountains. While the coastal area gets tons of rain every year Sequim gets as much sunshine as Phoenix, Arizona although the temperatures are more moderate. In fact, a cactus grows right outside city hall to help illustrate that point. The farmland surrounding Sequim is known for growing lavender. An annual lavender festival occurs every June when the fields are bright violet in color. For more information on Sequim, check out www.visitsun.com for more information. It's an easy drive from Port Townsend.
We've seen so much natural beauty and wildlife in our travels that zoos and game farms just don't appeal to us any more. There is one exception though and that is the Olympic Game Farm, which is located on the outskirts of Sequim. This was started by Lloyd Beebe. Lloyd was renowned animal trainer who just plain understood how to communicate with wild animals. When Walt Disney had problems getting a cougar to act properly for one of his films he called upon Lloyd, who got Walt the shots he needed. That began a long relationship between Walt and Lloyd and many of the animal films were shot at "The Beebe Ranch" as Walt used to call it. Lloyd had a way to recreate any situation that would make an animal respond in the desired manner. So, rather than train the animal, he set the circumstance and the animal responded exactly they way he wanted it to.
Walt insisted that the ranch be closed to the public because he didn't want everyone recognizing the locations from his movies. Eventually Walt died and the relationship with the new Disney regime faded so Lloyd opened his ranch to the public and established Olympic Game Farm. You can tour the film area and see some of the sets. The television series Gentle Ben was filmed here as well but Ben passed away in the late 1990s so he is no longer there. A drive through area is the greatest part of this adventure. You can drive amongst the wildlife and they actually encourage feeding them. They sell loafs of bread at the front gate and we find that 4 loaves barely makes it. However, you can always go back and redrive the loop as often as you want during the day.
In most cases the animals will be free to roam right up to your vehicle. However, the bears are kept behind a short electrified fence. You can get within 10' of them if they come up to the fence, which is common. These bears are former actors so they know how to perform tricks for you in hopes of getting a slice of bread tossed their way. It's amazing how comical these guys can be.
Don't do this in Yellowstone. But it's okay at the Olympic Game Farm. The one warning they give you is that if you stop in this area your car make get a "Bison Buff." Bison like to roll in the dirt and dust themselves to keep bugs off of them so their fur isn't exactly the cleanest around. If they rub alongside your car they are not responsible for any scratches left. In that case you just slowly drive on through and don't stop. You might want to leave the Ferrari home for this trip.
Elk are awesome. When the last time you got to pet one? When you look out the sunroof and see that huge rack of antlers hanging over your vehicle and then they stick that large muzzle in through your window it is impressive. Give them some bread and pet them on the nose and they'll be your buddies for life. Needless to say, by the time you are done with this tour you'll want to vacuum all of the bread crumbs out of your vehicle and wipe the dried bison and elk drool off of your interior door panels. But, it's worth it.
As US-101 continues it's easterly direction it eventually comes to the end and now heads south towards Olympia, completely skirting the Olympic Peninsula like a giant J shaped hook. When it gets to the end you can take Washington-20 onto the Discovery Peninsula. It will end at Port Townsend, which was once considered to be the capital of Washington until Olympia lobbied to have the customs port moved to them. Located at the very end of the peninsula it's loaded with Victorian architecture and has a nice seaside village atmosphere to it.
Port Townsend overlooks the Straits of San Juan de Fuca. Major shipping traffic passes by here and makes a right turn as it heads south down the Puget Sound to ports in Seattle or the naval base on Bainbridge Island. The lighthouse on Point Hudson marks that spot. One key feature at this area is Fort Worden.
Fort Worden was constructed after World War I and served as a coastal artillery defense fort to protect Seattle and the Puget Sound from any invading naval force. The fort is constructed high on the bluffs overlooking the straits as well as down below on the lower flats near Point Hudson. The fort was equipped with massive disappearing guns and mortars cable of knocking out any ships passing by.
With the advent of the airplane as the preferred weapon, Fort Worden was no longer needed and eventually was closed. The land reverted to the state and was made into a state park. You may remember the fort if you have seen the movie "An Officer and a Gentlemen", which was filmed at the fort and various places in town. Fort Worden State Park has two campgrounds. One is located up on the bluffs while the second is down on the flats. We prefer the lower campground because it's roomy and located right next to the Kinsey Battery, which can be freely explored.
The lower campground has a number of sites near to the beach. They are all pull-through sites parallel to the access roads and most have full hook-ups. There are steps cut into the side of the bluffs so that you can walk to the top and hike around that area to explore those batteries and magazines. A tall grass covered berm separate the sites from the winds coming off the beach.
Once you walk out over the berm you can explore the beach. You'll get awesome sunsets from here and you can walk down to the Point Hudson lighthouse to the east or alongside the bluffs to the west (if it is low tide). Fort Worden can be easily accessed from downtown Port Townsend, which has some great restaurants and shopping possibilities. Be sure to stop and eat at the Elevated Ice Cream Company. The Elevated is right downtown on the main street (Water Street) and is rated as one of the top 10 ice cream parlors in the country.
Washington 20 really doesn't end at Port Townsend. The road itself ends but not the highway number. The Washington State Ferries provide access across the various bodies of water so that road going travelers don't have to drive all the way down to Olympia and then back up the other side. One such ferry is the Port Townsend to Coupeville ferry. This ferry crosses the Puget Sound, arriving at Coupeville on Whidbey Island, where Washington-20 continues as it drives up Whidbey Island to the north.
We were fortunate to have been able to take the old Steel Electric class ferries between Port Townsend and Coupeville. These ferries were built in the 1930s and were found to have no longer met safety requirements so they were taken off line recently. New ferries have now replaced them. In order to take your RV across you will need to make an advance reservation. Be sure to check out Washington State Ferries for details before you go. There is plenty to see and do in Port Townsend though. Be sure to check out www.enjoypt.com and www.ptguide.com for more information.
When leaving Port Townsend it is possible to drive south and take US-101 alongside the Hood Canal. However, we've done that and it wasn't that spectacular. I would recommend taking the ferry to Keystone and driving up Whidbey Island. When you get to the end of Whidbey Island a bridge takes you over Deception Pass and connects you to Fidalgo Island. continue on Washington 20 and head into Anacortes, which is our next stop.


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Tell your doctor or pharmacist as soon as possible if you do not feel well while you are using QVAR Autohaler and QVAR Inhaler.
This medicine helps most people with asthma, but it may have unwanted side effects in a few people.
If this occurs use a reliever inhaler. You may also prevent this effect by using your reliever inhaler before using your QVAR Autohaler and QVAR Inhaler.
a reduced growth rate or stunted growth in children and adolescents using QVAR Autohaler and QVAR Inhaler. Taking higher doses of inhaled steroids over a long time may cause them to grow more slowly than others. Ask your doctor to check their height regularly.
- redness and swelling of the face, lips, mouth, throat and eyes may occur.
Very rarely this medicine may cause Cushing's syndrome (a condition of the adrenal gland) with the following symptoms: Cushingoid features such as round (moon-shaped) face, weight gain, high blood pressure, anxiety, sleeping disorders or increased irritability (mainly in children).
DO NOT WASH OR PUT ANY PART OF YOUR AUTOHALER OR INHALER IN WATER.
It is important to keep your Autohaler or Inhaler device clean and dry. It may not work if it gets wet or dirty.
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Each puff of QVAR 50 Autohaler (AUST R 71991) or QVAR 50 Inhaler (AUST R 71992) releases 50 micrograms of beclometasone dipropionate.
Each puff of QVAR 100 Autohaler (Aust R 71994) or QVAR 100 Inhaler (Aust R 71993) releases 100 micrograms of beclometasone dipropionate.


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2017 Porsche Macan Turbo with Performance Package
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By Arthur Demi via Porsche Published: Aug 31, 2016 Modified: Aug 31, 2016
Porsche Macan Turbo with Performance Package
As the sportscar of the compact SUV segment, the Macan has been setting standards in terms of driving dynamics since it first made its debut. Now, Porsche is upping the ante once again: Equipped with the Performance Package, the Macan Turbo now tops off the model line, impressing with enhanced driving properties, increased agility and an even greater emotional appeal.
After the performance enhancement, the twin-turbocharged, 3.6-litre V6 engine delivers 324 kW (440 hp). With 30 kW (40 hp) more than the Macan Turbo, this figure places this variant firmly in the top spot in this model line. The car now accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in just 4.4 seconds (a reduction of 0.4 seconds), and achieves a new top speed of 272 km/h (an increase of 6 km/h). The maximum torque has also risen to 600 Nm (an increase of 50 Nm) and is available to the driver across a broad rev range of between 1,500 and 4,500 rpm. This also increases the tractive force: In Sport Plus mode, the time taken to accelerate from 80 km/h to 120 km/h has dropped to 2.9 seconds (a reduction of 0.2 seconds). Depending on the tyres, fuel consumption (in line with the NEDC) for the new top-of-the-range Macan model is between 9.4 l/100 km and 9.7 l/100 km.
However, it is not just the engine power that is given a boost in the Macan Turbo equipped with the Performance Package – a newly developed brake system, lowered body, controlled sports chassis, Sport Chrono Package and sports exhaust system are all fitted as standard. The front axle features grooved brake discs with a diameter of 390 millimetres – 30 millimetres larger than the brake discs fitted on the Macan Turbo without Performance Package. The discs are gripped by six-piston brake callipers completed with a red paint finish. What's more, Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) is available at the push of a button to deliver an exceptionally sporty position on the road. This system has also been optimally tuned to the body on the vehicle, which has been lowered by 15 millimetres. Air suspension with self-levelling function and height adjustment, lowered by ten millimetres, is also available as an option.
With the Sport Chrono Package, drivers can ramp up the performance of the Macan Turbo even further. In Sport Plus mode, this package ensures the chassis, engine and transmission are tuned to sporty effect – accompanied by an even more emotional sound from the sports exhaust system. The seven-speed PDK double-clutch transmission is now designed to deliver extremely short response times, optimum switching points and increased torque during gear changes for maximum acceleration.
To customise the Macan Turbo with Performance Package, a range of tailored equipment options are available, such as the Turbo Exterior Package. Options available with this package include 21-inch wheels in the 911 Turbo design with lateral spokes painted in high-gloss black, LED main headlights equipped with PDLS Plus and numerous other black elements. The Turbo Interior Package delivers a black leather interior with lavish Alcantara elements, colour appliqué in numerous areas and carbon elements such as the door entry guards with the model logo lit up in white.
The Macan Turbo with Performance Package is available to order now. In Germany, the new top model costs EUR 91,142.90 including VAT and country-specific features.
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Kalimpong, Feb. 25: The National Forum of Forest People and Forest Workers will soon conduct a country-wide campaign to form gram sabhas in every forest village.
This was decided at the three-day national committee meeting of the forum, which ended here today. There it was said the organisations should be formed according to the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006.
The forum has demanded that the gram sabhas should immediately replace the joint forest management mechanism used by the forest department to look after forest resources. "The new law has given the responsibility of managing forest resources to forest dwellers, thereby reducing the power of the department," said Ghosh. The act was approved by Parliament on December 18. The members said the law would vest the forest rights with forest dwellers, who are integral part of the forest eco-systems, but whose rights could not be recorded.


Prior to Madrona in November 2015, Soma had a successful twenty-seven year career at Microsoft Corporation and was most recently the Senior Vice President of the Developer Division. Soma has long been an angel investor with investments across a wide range of technology areas both in the U.S. and internationally. At Madrona, he focuses on machine learning/artificial intelligence, intelligent applications, next-gen cloud infrastructure, multi-sense user interfaces, and robotic process automation (RPA).
Under Soma's leadership, the Microsoft Developer Division, which supports over six million .NET developers worldwide, expanded its mission to deliver developer tools and services for mobile development and cloud development across a variety of platforms and programming technologies through the Visual Studio and .NET family of products.
Additionally, Soma was also the executive sponsor for global development at Microsoft and oversaw Microsoft's Global Development Centers in China, India, and Israel.
"One of my areas of passion and focus is around empowering and educating girls around the world. Having two daughters ourselves, my wife and I strongly believe in the great opportunity that exists globally in supporting women's education and empowerment initiatives." Soma also enjoys traveling with his family and exploring different parts of the world.
Soma holds a master's degree in computer engineering from Louisiana State University and a bachelor's degree in electronics and communication engineering from Guindy Engineering College, Anna University in Chennai, India. Soma also has an Honorary Doctorate from his alma mater, Anna University.
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The Tsarist system of government underwent many changes throughout the years of 1881-1914. Both Alexander III and Nicholas II created several modifications, being both good and bad, to the government during these years. Alexander III created mostly negative changes, due to him being seen as a reactionary, whereas Nicholas II created mainly positive changes to the government as a result of the 1905 revolution. These changes can be categorised into political, economic and social modifications. Alexander III made a few political modifications to the Tsarist government.
In 1851, he introduced Land Captains.
These meant that people, sometimes locals, could be appointed to have more power over the people within their towns or cities, meaning power was seemingly being more wide spread. However, these lands captains were chosen by the Tsar himself, meaning he could manipulate who had extra power based on what he wanted. Therefore, some could argue that this was a negative modification made to the government. Alexander III also introduced the Manifesto of Unshakeable Autocracy in 1881. This showed the Tsars rejection of democracy and further reform, meaning he had further influence and power over everyone else.
He also introduced the Statue of State Security in 1881, which allowed for the Okhrana to have more powers. For example, the Okhrana was now able to break into people's houses without reason or their consent, meaning the government had further control over the population of Russia. Although Alexander III's political reforms were mostly bad, the introduction of the Land Captains meant that his power was in fact becoming more widespread amongst the population of Russia, and not all of Russia's power was given to one person.
Therefore, the political reforms made by Alexander III showed a slight modification the government during his reign. Nicholas II also introduced several political reforms. These took place after the 1905 revolution. In 1905, Nicholas issued the October manifesto. This gave people a lot more freedom than they previously had. Freedom of speech, organisation and assembly was now made legal; allowing opposition groups to now be able to be more organised as they were allowed to meet in public. Nicholas also introduced the fundamental laws in 1906, which allowed for the government to become more democratic.
Under the fundamental laws, Article 87 was introduced, giving the Tsar the complete right to exercise any policy that he wished, without having to gain permission from the Dumas beforehand. The first State Duma was also introduced under Nicholas II in April 1906, which allowed for the population of Russia to have more of a say in the governments decisions. It was believed that the Duma was a step forwards towards a democracy for Russia; however, the Tsar could change and manipulate the Dumas in whatever way he wished through the use of Article 87, mean they were only put in place to make Russia seem more democratic when in reality it was not.
Nicholas II also introduced a pro-government terrorist group called the Black Hundreds in 1905, meaning the government had further control over Russia as they were willing to use violence to get what they wanted. All of these new policies introduced by Nicholas seemed like positive reforms, however Article 87 meant that the Tsar could still pass laws and policies without consulting the Dumas beforehand, so really the Tsar and his power still heavily remained in Russia.
The modifications made by Nicholas II throughout the years of his reign drastically changed the Tsarist government, showing the fact that Nicholas' modifications greatly impacted the Tsarist government. Both of the Tsars between the years 1881-1914 also introduced a range of economic reforms. Under Alexander III were Witte, Bunge and Vysknegradsky. Witte made several economic reforms, including the building of the Trans-Siberian railway in 1891, the increase of foreign loans, the gold standard and industrialisation.
All of these meant that Russia was now becoming a much richer country, with more exports going to other countries. The production of coal, iron and oil was majorly increased, meaning the country had a lot more sources of income other than just agriculture. The building of the railway meant that trade was much easier, and therefore the countries income was increased as a result. Despite all of Witte's efforts, Russia still lagged behind other great powers economically, and therefore the economic policies put in place did improve Russia but not as much as Witte intended.
Also, Alexander III introduced the Peasants Land Bank in 1862, which meant that peasants would now find it easier to rent land. However, they still had a difficult time paying this back and not many peasants owned land after this was put in place, the majority of land was still owned by the major, richer landowners. As a result, this shows a major change to the government during Alexander's reign as a wide range of economic policies were introduced by Witte which dramatically improved the countries overall income and as a result Russia was much better off as a country.
Nicholas II also put various economic changes in place. These were under Stolypin, who changed a great deal for Russia and put a lot of policies in place. One economic policy which was put in place by Stolypin was the ending of redemption payments for peasants to pay to the Mir in 1907. This in turn meant that peasants had more money to put towards land and farms, meaning they could make more income and not lose any money due to having to make redemption payments. Stolypin also introduced loans for peasants which were easier for peasants to get hold of.
This meant that they could own more land and were encouraged to own a farm, and therefore would have an increased income as a result of this. Also, the peasants easily would have been able to pay off these loans due to having an increased income, so as a result peasants were no longer as poor as before. This however can be counter-argued by saying that in 1906-14, only 25% of peasants owned lots of land/farms, showing that this policy did not fully do what was originally intended. Also, the richest 10% of landowners still owned majority of the land, meaning not much of it actually belonged to the peasants.
that the official language of Russia was Russian, and all schools and documents had to be written in Russian; any other language was not allowed. This meant that other cultures and other languages were repressed, as someone could not speak the language of their home country within Russia. This then would have created a further breeding ground for more opposition to the Tsarist rule, so Russification had negative effects on Russia and on the Tsarist government. Alexander III also emancipated the serfs in 188. This was a major social reform for the serfs as it now meant that they had a lot more freedom and were no longer enslaved by serfdom.
However, it can be argued that the serfs were no actually freed. The now ex-serfs were still tied to the land, meaning they still had to work on that land for the land owners and they therefore were not actually free. Also, ex-serfs had to pay redemption payments on the land they used to be tied to, so they are having to compensate the government. As a result of these modifications, the Tsarist government was modified in many ways based on Alexander's social reforms, even if all of his reforms made were not as beneficial as originally thought.
Nicholas II also introduced many social reforms. Under Stolypin, Nicholas introduced the policy of every head of each household inheriting some land. As a result, each family would then therefore have some land ownership within the family, meaning they had some source of income if no other sources of income are obtainable. This was a positive reform made by Nicholas II as not as many people faced poverty and poor living conditions and therefore they overall had a better life. Another reform made by Stolypin under Nicholas II was the demolition of the Mir.
These meant that peasants had to live within a Mir and had a lot of restrictions based on where they could go and when they could leave. Stolypin got rid of Mir's in 1908, which as a result gave peasants a lot more freedom than they previously had. The social reforms made by Nicholas II were overall positive as they greatly benefited the population of Russia; mainly the peasants. This then shows that the Tsarist government did face many modifications throughout the years 1881-1914 as Nicholas put in place many social reforms which greatly changed how Russian peasants lived.
Overall, it is clearly evident that several modifications were made to the Tsarist government in the years 1881-1914, which were made by both Alexander III and Nicholas II. These took form in political, economic and social changes, and some had positive effects whereas others had negative effects. However, not all of the reforms put in place fully did what they were originally intended to do, and therefore the modifications were drastically made but not to the extent in which they were intended to do so.


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module VCloudSdk
  module Xml

    class SupportedVersions < Wrapper
      def login_url
        ns = namespace.href # Typically it's 'http://www.vmware.com/vcloud/versions'
        get_nodes('VersionInfo', nil, false, ns).each do |node|
          if node.get_nodes('Version', nil, false, ns).first.content  \
            == VCloudClient::VCLOUD_VERSION_NUMBER
            return node.get_nodes('LoginUrl', nil, false, ns).first
          end
        end

        nil
      end
    end

  end
end

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When setting up hotfolders in DocConverter it is possible to set them up on a different server using UNC paths. However, there are some items that must be set up manually in order for these hotfolders to function.
Note: If you do not know how to access Windows Services, check with your System Administrator.
Right-click ActivePDF COM Service and select Properties.
Type the logon information for the Local Administrator account (DCAdmin) used to install DocConverter.
Select ActivePDF DocConverter Service or ActivePDF DocConverter Enterprise Service (depending on whether you are running DocConverter or DocConverter Enterprise, respectively) and run this service under the same Local Administrator account used in Step 2.
Create the Identical user (Local Administrator) on the UNC machine using the same username and password as the Local Administrator account used for Steps 2 and 3. DCAdmin as the username.
Use a Domain user that is a Local Administrator with permissions to the remote share.
Add the user to have access to the folder(s).
Ensure that the correct paths are implemented in your application.
Note: Alternatively, you may add these folders as Watch Folders in the ActivePDF CUI. Doing so requires a restart of the DCHost and DCService in Windows Services.


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	angular.module('biznavi.service.menu', ['biznavi.service.sso']).service('menuService', ['$q', 'cordysService', '$interval', 'ssoService', 'xmlService',
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	/**
	 * MenuService
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	function MenuService($q, cordysService, $interval, ssoService, xmlService) {
		var self = this;

		this.getMenuItems = function() {
			var deferred = $q.defer();
			cordysService.getRequestXml('assets/request/menu/getMenuItems.xml').then(
				function(data) {
					var request = xmlService.parseXML(data);
					cordysService.callCordysWebservice(request).then(
						function(data) {
							deferred.resolve(data)
						}
					);
				}
			);
			return deferred.promise;
		}

		// make sure there's just one get task count timer
		this.isFirstTimeLoaded = true;
		this.setTaskCountRefresher = function(getTaskCount) {
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				self.isFirstTimeLoaded = false;
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Cerca do Macaco, also called "Cerca Real dos Macacos" or just "Macaco", was a historical settlement located on the peak of the Serra da Barriga in the state of Alagoas, Brazil. It was the main settlement of the Palmares, an established group of fugitives and escaped slaves.

History
The settlement may have been founded as early as 1602, by which time Portuguese settlers were reporting that their captives were running away and building mocambos, or small communities in the surrounding area. At this time, most enslaved Africans in the area were from Portuguese Angola, and a report from 1671 suggests that the founders of Macaco were Angolan. Quilombos were settlements mainly of survivors and free-born enslaved African people. No contemporary document called Palmares a quilombo; instead the term mocambo was used. This suggests that Macaco in the 1600s was occupied by not only escaped enslaved Africans, but also to mulattos, caboclos, Indians and poor whites, especially Portuguese soldiers trying to escape forced military service.

Dutch descriptions by Caspar Barlaeus (published 1647) and Johan Nieuhof (published 1682) spoke of two larger consolidated entities in the area, "Great Palmares" and "Little Palmares". In each of these units there was a large central town that was fortified and held 5,000-6,000 people. A description of the visit of Johan Blaer to one of the larger mocambos in 1645 (which had been abandoned) revealed that there were 220 buildings in the community, a church, four smithies, and a council house. This is probably similar to the layout of Macaco at that time.

After 1654 the Portuguese began organizing expeditions against the mocambos of Palmares, including Macaco. During this time, Macaco was likely a town of up to 10,000 people. Macaco became the capital of the kingdom of "Angola Janga" which according to the Portuguese meant "Little Angola," although this is not a direct translation.

From 1680 to 1694, Zumbi ruled from Macaco as the king of Angola Janga. During this time, there was near constant war against the Portuguese. This concluded with a final assault against Macaco in January 1694, led by Domingos Jorge Velho. Though Zumbi eluded capture, he was later captured and executed on 20 November 1695.

After the war, Velho and his followers were given land grants in the former territory of Angola Janga, which they occupied as a means of keeping the kingdom from being reconstituted. The land surrounding Macaco has since mainly been used to cultivate sugar cane and for cattle-farming.

The town of União dos Palmares is located 7km to the east of the site of Macaco. In 1944 it was renamed from its previous name (União) to reflect its historical significance.

In 1986 the site of the city was listed in the National Institute of Historic and Artistic Heritage (IPHAN), and in 2003 it was officially opened by the President of Brazil. The site is now protected by Parque Nacional Serra da Barriga and Parque Memorial Quilombo dos Palmares.

See also
List of topics related to Black and African people
Atlantic slave trade
Creole
Zumbi
Brazilians
History of Portugal

Notes

Colonial Brazil
Slave rebellions in Brazil
17th century in Brazil
Dutch Brazil
Slavery in Brazil

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Q: Отобразить доступные звуковые устпройства в listBox с помощью bass.dll Перешел на c# не так давно. Помогите, пожалуйста, разобраться в следующем.
Ранее в делфи я получал список устройств таким образом:

procedure TForm1.sListBox1Click(Sender: TObject);
begin
if (sListBox1.ItemIndex= -1) or (Bass_Init(StrToInt(sListBox1.Items.ValueFromIndex[sListBox1.ItemIndex]),44100,0,handle, nil)=False) then BASS_Free();
end;

Но как отобразить доступные звуковые устпройства в listBox на C# понять не могу

A: Спасибо за подсказку. Сделал таким образом, все получилось.
    BASS_DEVICEINFO info = new BASS_DEVICEINFO();
for (int n = 0; Bass.BASS_GetDeviceInfo(n, info); n++)
            {
                listBox1.Items.Add(info.ToString());
            }

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Lidhem is a charming small countryside hotel with a fantastic location between the forests, lakes and meadows. Here the whole family can relax and enjoy the good life on the countryside. The surrounding area is ideal for swimming, biking and going for a walk. Here you can pick basket full of beautiful flowers, strawberries, berries and mushrooms!


Who doesn't love cheesecake? I LOVE cheesecake and couldn't wait to share this healthy recipe with you!
This healthy cheesecake recipe slashes the calories from regular cheesecakes by almost half and it's packed with protein, calcium, soluble fibre & natural sweetness!
This recipe uses oats as the base which are packed with soluble fibre and release their energy slowly, along with coconut oil and honey, which is a natural sweetener. The topping is made up of low-fat cream cheese and eggs and tastes so creamy you'd never guess it wasn't the 'real deal'! A large slice (1/8th of the cake) comes it at just 225 calories.. with most regular cheese cakes coming in at between 400 and 500 calories(!).
You can top your cheesecake with whatever you fancy – I added blueberries & chocolate flakes.. a touch of chocolate never hurt anyone 😉 .. do let me know if you make this recipe too!
P.S. To make this recipe you will need a 20cm loose bottomed cake pan such as this one!
Whisk together the cream cheese, egg YOLKS, granulated sweetener & vanilla until smooth.
In a separate bowl whisk together the egg WHITES until stiff (you should be able to flip the bowl upside down and they don't fall out!).. before folding this into the cream cheese mix.
Pour your toppings over the oat & honey base and bake for 30-40 minutes until firm to the touch & golden.
Allow to cool slightly before chilling it in the fridge & topping with your favourite fruit. Then slice into 8 pieces & enjoy!
*Images copied righted to Bazzerio. Recipe inspired by and adapted from Wholegrain Goodness. This blog post contains affiliate links. Please read my disclaimer page for more information.
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Hi nic which cream cheese did you use? alternatively do you think lemon quark would work?
This looks delicious! I'm looking forward to making it!
Would Greek yoghurt work instead of cream cheese?
This looks amazing, and totally fits in with my trying to eat cleaner diet! I am going to try and make it this weekend with half philidephia lightest and half chcolate philidelphia to be a bit naughty!
Hello! The base is soft so I suppose any type of flakes would work! Maybe quinoa? Do let me know!
Yum!! And thank you so much for the pic Claire – looked amazing!!!
So impressed! I made this on Sunday and it was epic. I'm a cheesecake lover and this worked.
Love the oat base and the filling was thick and yummy. I'm going to add time zest/juice next time to make a key lime sort of thing.
Soooooo yummy! Easy to make & everyone loved it. Mine came out at 310 calories a slice. Must admit that it did taste better on the night it was cooked compared to the next day. Texture slightly different day after. I will definitely make it again.
Hi Nic, cant wait to make this! Do you think using 50% cream cheese, 50% greek yoghurt would work??
Ooh good idea, yes that could work!


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Franz Pichler ist der Name folgender Personen:

* Franz Pichler (Schauspieler) (1804–1873), deutscher Schauspieler
 Franz Pichler (Verleger, 1808) (1808–1891), österreichischer Buchdrucker, Buchhändler und Verleger
 Franz Pichler (Politiker, I), österreichischer Grundbesitzer und Politiker, Salzburger Landtagsabgeordneter
 Franz Pichler (Verleger, 1845) (1845–1927), österreichischer Verleger und Buchhändler
 Franz Pichler (Ingenieur) (1866–1919), österreichischer Ingenieur und Erfinder
 Franz Pichler (Verleger, 1872) (1872–nach 1912), österreichischer Verleger, und Radsportfunktionär
 Franz Pichler (Archivar) (1914–2000), österreichischer Archivar
 Franz Pichler (Politiker, 1920) (1920–1982), österreichischer Metallarbeiter und Politiker (SPÖ), Abgeordneter zum Nationalrat
 Franz Pichler (Systemtheoretiker) (* 1936), österreichischer Systemtheoretiker und Mathematiker
 Franz Pichler (Künstler, 1939) (* 1939), Südtiroler bildender Künstler
 Franz Pichler (Künstler, 1960) (* 1960), österreichischer bildender Künstler
 Franz Pichler-Mandorf (1885–1972), österreichischer Politiker (SPÖ)
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A review of Wrong About Japan by Peter Carey
As one would expect from an author who can write well about anything, the book is full of the kind of detail which makes for good travel writing: setting, character, anecdote, and scenery descriptions, but this is much more than a portrait of Japan, or a visit log. What makes Wrong About Japan a powerful book are the parallel themes of Carey's desperation to get under the skin of his tall, shy twelve year old son, coupled with his desire to get under the skin of Japanese culture.
Wrong About Japan:
A Father's Journey with his Son
by Peter Carey
ISBN 1740513258, November 2004, A$24.95, paperback, 122pgs
Wrong About Japan begins with a series of Saturday morning visits to the video shop and Forbidden Planet comic shop to procure Japanese anime films and manga comics. Carey the father initially comes along as censor, but soon becomes accomplice as he and his son Charley develop a fascination with the unusual and intricate popular art form. Both want more, and Carey arranges a working trip to Japan, where together, the Careys explore their differing notions of cultural meaning, art, and above all, the difficulty of communication, both within and between cultures. As one would expect from an author who can write well about anything, the book is full of the kind of detail which makes for good travel writing: setting, character, anecdote, and scenery descriptions, but this is much more than a portrait of Japan, or a visit log. What makes Wrong About Japan a powerful book are the parallel themes of Carey's desperation to get under the skin of his tall, shy twelve year old son, coupled with his desire to get under the skin of Japanese culture. The tension drives the book forward, and Carey's depiction of himself and his son are as loving and detailed as any character he has created in his extensive body of fiction.
The book is peppered with plates, drawings, and a few personal photos so that even the most manga illiterate readers get a good visual perspective. We learn about visualists, people who dress up in a costume and perfectly recreate characters from fiction or films. We explore Tokyo, watch Kabuki, examine the otaku (a kind of loner unable to interact with other people), and get a good sense of the smells, tastes, and experiences that a foreigner would have in Japan. Carey lines up a series of interviews with well known manga creators, including Hayao Miyazaki (creator of My Neighbor Totoro), Yoshiyuki Tomino (creator of Mobile Suit Gundam), and Hiroyuki Kitakubo (creator of Blood: The Last Vampire). In an attempt to tease out the deeper implications of their work, Carey asks questions about connections with Hiroshima, with children in a post-war world, with the relationship between public and private entertainment, about the meanings of characters, themes and national identity, but his questions seem to be senseless to those who receive them, based on cultural misunderstandings occurring at the deepest level:
Mr Kitakubo responded to my written questions in the same style as every other damn Japanesse I'd questioned. That is, he made it clear that nothing in this country was as I thought it was. My misunderstandings were very interesting, he said. By which he did not mean to claim that his film did not have meanings-of course it did – but after a long,e xhausting Q&A it became clear that he would reveal none of them to me. (112)
A similar tension occurs between father and son, although perhaps there is a greater basis for understanding—love easing the gap between generations. Nevertheless, underneath the serious attempts at both bonding with Japan and bonding with reticent Charley, is a kind of gentle panic. It is important, we feel, for Carey to connect with his son; for the two of them to do this trip in a way which brings them together before the big ice age of adolescent really gets underway. But Carey Sr arrives in search of a place which is very different from the one Charley wants to explore. Communication is so difficult, at every level, and not just between cultures, but between generations. Carey unwittingly insults Charley's e-friend Takashi, who couldn't understand how Carey's desire to meet Miyazaki would take precedence over an invitation to his grandmother's house. In the name of the "real Japan" which Charley eschews, Carey takes young Charley to a four hour long Kubuki performance: "Bored and restless, the poor boy endured play after play, expecting each one to be the last." (51) and drags him to meet a sword maker, and a war vet, all in the hopes that some point of understanding—of the real underlying sense of Japan and its inhabitants' life, might turn their interest in manga into something deeper. Instead, Charley longs for (and thrills to) Sega world, insists on eating at Starbucks and Mr Donut, where they spy Takashi working, shopping for electronic gizmos, brightly coloured sci fi toilets, and sending SMS messages instead of looking at scenery. In other words, he's a normal twelve year old, and Carey his normal, doting father, trying to get through. This struggle, and above all, Carey's almost overwhelming modesty and honesty (which calls to mind Oscar Hopkins from Oscar and Lucinda ) as he delicately explores and teases out the relationships between these twin themes about understanding and communication, is what makes this small book such a joy to read, even for those who have neither knowledge nor interest in manga or anime.
Carey isn't really wrong, just a little bit trapped, as we all are, in our selves, our history and our culture. A kind of connection does take place, between Carey and his son most certainly, as they both come to realise their limitations. There is also a moment, and perhaps several moments when language is discarded and beauty provides a point of agreement between West and East:
He took us to the computer and showed a new work that featured the grandmother of the magical animated car-bus that Totoro had ridden on. And, thank God, we had no language. Thank God, there were no questions to ask, just the privilege of sharing the joy of a great artist telling a story to an audience. (116)
This is a charming, sometimes funny, tender story which has many bonuses for lovers of manga, but will appeal to any reader for the rich humanism which is a mark of all Peter Carey's work.
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The Brogne Abbey, a mere 20 km from Namur and Charleroi, was founded in the early 10th century. This stunning building has now been converted into a hotel, complete with a restaurant, an exhibition space and a centre promoting Belgian viticulture.
The Benedictine abbey was originally created in 919 by Gérard de Brogne. The actual building dates from 1743 and still has its 18th-century crypt.
Do have a look at the abbey's agenda to see the events organised throughout the year.
A selection of wine is available for sale on site.
Tours can be organised for groups (20 persons minimum) on request - please book beforehand.
The former monks' cells, fully renovated, now welcome guest. Expect a simple but comfortable decor.
The hotel counts 20 bedrooms, all with their own bathroom and TV.
Sure to delight all lovers of French cuisine. This elegant address serves dishes created by an inspired chef, grilled meat and even has "all you can eat" options and a cheese trolley.
Please note the restaurant is only open on Saturday evening.
Catering service with delivery to the address of your choice.
The Bastogne brewery, nestled within the abbey, produces a splendid ale - well worth a try.
Its peaceful setting is perfect for work sessions. The abbey offers a choice of rooms of different size for celebrations, seminars, reunions, launches. Screens, projectors, whiteboards can, of course, be arranged on request.
The Brogne Abbey brewery is one of the many sites certified by Access-i (meaning with facilities or/activities adapted to travellers with specific needs). You will find more details on the website to plan your visit.


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Big weekend at Moonrise Cinema
City of KarrathaPilbara News
Thu, 26 May 2016 11:51AM
Camera IconThe bond between a father and his supernaturally-gifted son is explored in sci-fi thriller Midnight Special. Credit: Warner Bros
Another big weekend at Moonrise Cinema is coming up, with Captain America: Civil War screening on Friday, May 27, before Midnight Special shows on Saturday, May 28.
Writer and director Jeff Nichols again proves that he is one of the most compelling storytellers of our time with the sci-fi thriller Midnight Special.
A provocative, genre-defying film as supernatural as it is intimately human, it follows a father, Roy (Michael Shannon), who goes on the run to protect his young son, Alton (Jaeden Lieberher), a boy with mysterious powers that even Roy himself cannot comprehend.
What starts as a race from religious extremists and local law enforcement quickly escalates into a nationwide manhunt involving the highest levels of the US Government.
Risking everything, Roy is committed to helping Alton reach his ultimate purpose, whatever that might be and whatever it costs, in a story that takes audiences on a perilous journey from Texas to the Florida coast while exploring the bonds of love and trust and the nature of faith.
Both films begin at 7pm and tickets for are available online at www.moonrisecinema.com.au or at the gate.
For more information on Moonrise Cinema, contact the City of Karratha Events team on 9186 8666 or email events@karratha.wa.gov.au .
Moonrise Cinema is located at the Pilbara Institute on Dampier Highway and is proudly brought to you by the City of Karratha, Woodside Pluto LNG and Rio Tinto.
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On December 10, 2013, Elodie Bouvier of St. Albert passed away peacefully at the age of 86 years.
She will be greatly missed by her beloved family: three daughters, Karen (Rick) Fantin, Kelly Ann (Grant) Akins, and Karla Key (Mario), six grandchildren, Richard Fantin (Jessyka), Brent (Katrina) Akins, Craig Akins, Eric Akins, Renee Fantin (Jordan), Brianne Brophy, great grandchild Bella, her brother Ray (Rosemarie) Briere, her cherished friend Russ Magwood, and numerous other dear family and friends.
Elodie was predeceased by her son Kevin in 1958, her first husband of 37 years (Bill) in 1989, her second husband (Wilfred) in 2002, two sisters, and two brothers.
At her request there will be no funeral service. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made directly to the charity of one's choice in her memory.


Soybeans and wheat move slightly higher week-over-week, with corn down.
Weekly Export Sales: Better late than never?
USDA begins rolling on export data again (more than a month late).
Weekly totals for soybeans, corn and wheat all move lower, however.
Corn and soybeans see a small week-over-week boost, with wheat down slightly.
U.S. footprint increased slightly last week but remains relatively low – especially in the Midwest.
Corn, soybean and wheat export inspections all fall week-over-week.


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Homemade tattoo at macro level
What about macro level, the situation cannot be that simply circumscribed in this case. First, to pass to macro level it is required to define a value of homemade tattoo that will bring us to it. Clearly, this has to be something easily universalized, like the design. In this case then, there have to be found particular designs that will be practiced in homemade tattooing more often than the others, which considering the macro level we are focused on will bring us to the subcultures deeply involved in DIY ideology. Such subculture is hardcore punk, and more specifically, part of it called Straight Edge, or sXe. Straight Edge was a movement inside hardcore scene, which started in 1980s as a counterweight to punk (Sutherland 2006). The basic postulates of sXe was life without alcohol, drugs or any kind of intoxicants, in general a drug-free life. There existed also trends of veganism and animal right defense inside Straight Edge. Taking its roots in hardcore punk, the name of the movement was also taken from a song "Straight Edge" by the band Minor Threat from Washington D.C. (Wood 2012). Another band that contributed into the movement was Teen Idles, who are responsible for the symbol that became associated with sXe – the X that is usually worn as a tattoo on the back sides of both palms, however can be seen on other parts of the body as well. In 1980 Teen Idles during their tour were denied entry to the club where they had to perform because of their age that was under legal drinking age. As a result they were allowed to perform, but they were drawn large X symbols with a marker on back sides of both palms to indicate their age and warn bartenders about it. After the band returned home to Washington D.C. they first proposed this model to local club owners and then incorporated the photo of two crossed hands with X symbols on back of the palms on the cover of their album, associating the X with Straight Edge and showing an example of use of symbol to the followers (Azerrad 2002). Mainly after their album Minor Disturbance which had described above photo on the cover, the symbol started to gain popularity within straightedgers as a tattoo design. And mentioned before sympathy towards DIY movement naturally resulted in Straight Edge homemade X tattoos, given to each other by fellow sXe involved individuals. This tattoo also appears to have several layers of meaning, but compared to "paired" homemade tattoo has wider range of effect. First, X tattoo for the movement served as an identifier, helping to differentiate drug-free like-minded persons from "regular people". Then, being worn on one of the most visible spots, the tattoo in a way was making a protest statement, capturing attention of the people around, but, of course, without knowledge of the code required to access information codified in the sign, this attention results in questions or indignation only. Speaking about code, from sXe example it can be seen that tattoo can serve as a sign-system, and thinking of "paired" homemade tattoo practice it can be concluded that this system can be of completely different scales. As the concept of analyzed system can be used as a language, linguistic terms of langue and parole coined by de Saussure (1959) can be perfectly applied here.


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Hartland Chamber of Commerce
300 Cottonwood Ave, Hartland, WI 53029
http://www.hartland-wi.org/
**New Location: 300 Cottonwood Ave, #12 lower level (below Endter's)
Website: http://www.hartland-wi.org
The Hartland Chamber of Commerce has been serving the community for over 64 years. The purpose of the Hartland Chamber of Commerce is to serve our members by providing programs and services which Enhance, Educate and Connect business and community. As a business advocate and through pro-active communications, we will foster interaction and cooperation throughout the Hartland area community.
The Hartland Chamber of Commerce offers businesses promotional advantages and discounts, informative e-campaigns and newsletters, and networking, educational and leadership opportunities to our members. The Chamber involves not only area businesses, but also clubs, organizations, churches, schools and private individuals in services and activities that promote a unique sense of community that the Village of Hartland residents enjoy.
Hartland-Lake Country Rotary Club
PO Box 406, Hartland WI 53029
execsec@lakecountryrotary.com
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Hartland – Lake Country Rotary Club
Contact: execsec@lakecountryrotary.com or 262-367-1040
With more than 90 members committed to Rotary's cornerstone of "Service Above Self," our Club has been providing support to the Lake Country community, as well as nationally and internationally, since our founding in 1978. Our support, whether financially or through time and talent, has made a difference in areas such as educational, environmental and humanitarian efforts. Our Club meets for lunch every Friday in Hartland, Wisconsin and at other functions to fulfill its commitment to the Rotarian ideals of friendship, fellowship and service. – See more at: http://portal.clubrunner.ca/5702/SitePage/about-our-club#sthash.RsNSxmVV.dpuf
Kiwanis Club of Greater Hartland
210 Cottonwood Avenue, Hartland, WI 53029
kiwanishartland@gmail.com
Members of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Hartland have a desire to give back to their community. Through various fundraising events, the club is able to direct resources to community activities that enrich children's lives and to support local organizations that assist fellow community members.
By becoming a member of the Kiwanis club, you will have an opportunity to be involved in special projects that benefit the local community. Breakfast meetings are informal and a great way to meet new people and share ideas of how Kiwanis can make a difference.
Although our club is small, we strive to reach out to citizens across the area. Our club extends to hundreds of area students by sponsoring a Key Club at Arrowhead High School and a Builders Club at North Shore Middle School. We are proud to support these fine young women and men who give of themselves by providing their support charitable organizations within the Hartland area.
Join us for our weekly breakfast meeting.
Thursdays, 7:00AM
Hartland Village Hall
210 Cottonwood Avenue
Lake Country Foundation, Inc.
142 E Capitol Dr, Ste. 300, Hartland, WI 53029
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Contact: Sam Emanuele at sam@ehcpas.com or 262-367-1040
Your Choice-Live
138 North Avenue, Hartland, WI 53029
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Moving November 1, 2018 to 440 S. Lapham St, Oconomowoc
Website: http://www.yourchoice-live.org
Our mission is to reach our youth before the drugs do, to empower our youth with knowledge on making the best choices and strengthen the resolve of youth to remain substance free.
Our goals are to raise awareness about drugs and alcohol to our youth, parents and the community by educating all community members of the risks of drug and alcohol and to help them work together, remove barriers to openly discuss the issues of drugs and alcohol and the devastating effects they can have on young people and their families, and restructure resources offering a variety of support, education, counseling and treatment.
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Small Town in Washington Challenges State's Draconian Vaccine Passport Protocols
Many Americans are starting to experience vaccination segregation.
by Scott Boyd
The state government of Washington is a far-left cesspool where freedoms are considered to be obstacles to the totalitarianism promoted by Governor Jay Inslee and the various radical progressives in Olympia. Their latest attack on sanity came in the form of their "proof of vaccination" guidance for businesses to require in order for their customers to take off their face masks.
Vaccination segregation is happening in America right now.
— JD Rucker (@JDRucker) May 28, 2021
According to King5:
Gov. Jay Inslee announced Thursday the state is adopting the updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which states that fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear masks unless they're in crowded indoor settings like schools, buses, planes, hospitals, prisons and homeless shelters.
One small city in Washington is fighting back at the local level. The City Council of Bonney Lake, population under 22,000, passed Resolution No. 2937. In it, they declare that they will not hold businesses or individuals accountable to vaccine or face mask requirements. As they posted on Facebook:
Their resolution acknowledges that they do not have the power to supersede any state mandates requiring vaccines or vaccine passports for their citizens, but they do have the power to not enforce these mandates themselves. According to their resolution:
The City of Bonney Lake is an inclusive community where businesses and citizens are treated with equal access, regardless of vaccination status or mask usage. Where choice and freedom are paramount for the cumulative success of our community; and
The City of Bonney Lake will communicate with the Governor's Office in demanding the full opening of our city, county, and state no later than June 30, 2021. Granting our citizens freedom from further business restrictions, mask mandates, and proof of vaccination requirements and restrictions that promote COVID-19 vaccine segregation; and
The Bonney Lake City Council opposes any government mandated requirements or restrictions on citizens to show proof of vaccination status in order to access local businesses, houses of worship, or cultural events. We uphold the values of personal responsibility and individual liberties to empower citizens to make their own healthcare choices; and
The City of Bonney Lake will sponsor outdoor festivals and activities for all our citizens, in the spirit of reconnecting with our neighbors and restoring community; and
The City of Bonney Lake will not promote COVID-19 vaccine segregation restrictions or mask requirements for the public at our events. All people will be treated equally and empowered with personal choice, all while implementing safety measures to keep our citizens healthy; and
The City of Bonney Lake supports freedom of choice for all our citizens and those in our business community and supports their judgment to do what is prudent to ensure their free expression as listed in the Declaration of Independence for life, liberty & the pursuit of happiness.
Bonney Lake is the model by which all freedom-loving cities in blue states can fight back against the draconian dictates of vaccine passport tyrants in their state capitals. It may be small, but it's effective both symbolically and legally.
'The Purge' by Big Tech targets conservatives, including us
Just when we thought the Covid-19 lockdowns were ending and our ability to stay afloat was improving, censorship reared its ugly head.
For the last few months, NOQ Report, Conservative Playbook, and the American Conservative Movement have appealed to our readers for assistance in staying afloat through Covid-19 lockdowns. The downturn in the economy has limited our ability to generate proper ad revenue just as our traffic was skyrocketing. We had our first sustained stretch of three months with over a million visitors in November, December, and January, but February saw a dip.
It wasn't just the shortened month. We expected that. We also expected the continuation of dropping traffic from "woke" Big Tech companies like Google, Facebook, and Twitter, but it has actually been much worse than anticipated. Our Twitter account was banned. Both of our YouTube accounts were banned. Facebook "fact-checks" everything we post. Spotify canceled us. Medium canceled us. Apple canceled us. Why? Because we believe in the truth prevailing, and that means we will continue to discuss "taboo" topics.
The 2020 presidential election was stolen. You can't say that on Big Tech platforms without risking cancellation, but we'd rather get cancelled for telling the truth rather than staying around to repeat mainstream media's lies. They have been covering it up since before the election and they've convinced the vast majority of conservative news outlets that they will be harmed if they continue to discuss voter fraud. We refuse to back down. The truth is the truth.
The lies associated with Covid-19 are only slightly more prevalent than the suppression of valid scientific information that runs counter to the prescribed narrative. We should be allowed to ask questions about the vaccines, for example, as there is ample evidence for concern. One does not have to be an "anti-vaxxer" in order to want answers about vaccines that are still considered experimental and that have a track record in a short period of time of having side-effects, including death. One of our stories about the Johnson & Johnson "vaccine" causing blood clots was "fact-checked" and removed one day before the government hit the brakes on it. These questions and news items are not allowed on Big Tech which is just another reason we are getting canceled.
There are more topics that they refuse to allow. In turn, we refuse to stop discussing them. This is why we desperately need your help. The best way NOQ, CP, and ACM readers can help is to donate. Our Giving Fuel page makes it easy to donate one-time or monthly. Alternatively, you can donate through PayPal as well. We are pacing to be short by about $3700 per month in order to maintain operations.
The second way to help is to become a partner. We've strongly considered seeking angel investors in the past but because we were paying the bills, it didn't seem necessary. Now, we're struggling to pay the bills. We had 5,657,724 sessions on our website from November, 2020, through February, 2021. Our intention is to elevate that to higher levels this year by focusing on a strategy that relies on free speech rather than being beholden to progressive Big Tech companies.
During that four-month stretch, Twitter and Facebook accounted for about 20% of our traffic. We are actively working on operating as if that traffic is zero, replacing it with platforms that operate more freely such as Gab, Parler, and others. While we were never as dependent on Big Tech as most conservative sites, we'd like to be completely free from them. That doesn't mean we will block them, but we refuse to be beholden to companies that absolutely despise us simply because of our political ideology.
We're heading in the right direction and we believe we're ready talk to patriotic investors who want to not only "get in on the action" but more importantly who want to help America hear the truth. Interested investors should contact me directly with the contact button above.
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