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Video games have a lot of these days.The article that follows shares tips you'll find anywhere. There are some games that are inappropriate for children, so don't think every game is good for the family.
gun mayhem 5.If you're purchasing a gift game for a kid, ask them to tell you about a few games they like. You may not know if a game is appropriate for the child's age level before you actually inspect it at the store, so make sure you have some titles to choose from.
If your kid wants a certain game, pay attention to the ESRB rating. This rating is going to tell you the game has in it so you're sure you're not giving the kid something too violent.It can ultimately help you figure out whether or not you want to purchase the game.
Make sure the screen brighter. Although you may enjoy games that are set in the darkness, it will not help your performance.It makes things easier to distinguish and you'll be able to spot your enemies before you see them.
Turn off the chat if young children are young. A child does not have any access to this feature. Don't buy games that doesn't allow you the option of turning off chat. Ask a salesperson or check online research to be certain.
You need to learn about the content and safety settings when setting up your game systems. There may be choices offered that can stop younger audiences from viewing inappropriate content. You may even be able to customize content restrictions for kids.
Consider getting your children a gaming console rather than letting them play on consoles. Consoles let you control their privacy, security settings, whereas kids can far more easily bypass such restrictions on a computer. You kids are more on a console dedicated to gaming.
Buying the best console for your gaming can be a tough decision. Look at some reviews that other gamers have given.
Be mindful of injury when playing games. A stability ball can really help in keeping your spine properly aligned. If you do more active gaming, make sure you do proper stretches and take lots of breaks to ensure you don't get hurt.
Be sure that you set limits to how long your kid's video games. Don't let your children play their games for longer than 2 hours each day because it may damage their eyesight and make them forget their priorities.
Think about playing a trial version of a game trials prior to purchasing the complete versions. Trials allow you to try the game out first to see if it's something you like playing. If you find that you do enjoy a game's trial version you can then go purchase the full version.
Online auctions are a great source for new games.You can save a lot on video games by visiting auction websites. Do a few searches to make sure you get the fairest price.
A top video connection of the highest quality should be used. A majority of the gaming systems are packaged with various cables for optimal connectivity. What kind of cable do you to use for the best gaming experience? If those are not an option, there are several options available including S-Video, Composite and RCA connections. Coaxial connections happen to be the most common video games connections, but they're lower in quality than the rest. Only use them if it is your only choice.
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Innovations in Private Sector Development – Lessons Learned – October 2018
By Lynn FodenOctober 24, 2018Uncategorized
Despite significant improvements in rural water supply, Vietnam is still facing considerable challenges in "reaching the last mile", providing the poorest quintile of the population with access to clean water and sanitation. Connection costs, technical and financial sustainability issues are among the reasons that explain the limited coverage and low quality services.
Global and local evidence shows that private sector can deliver efficient water supply service and are more adaptive to new technologies than other management modalities. However, legal conditions and preferential policies currently available on private enterprises are unclear or only partially implemented.
Innovations for Private Sector Development in Rural Water Supply (PSI) project has been designed and implemented with the focus on promoting engagement of the private sector in rural water supply services. While maximizing social welfare for households, the project supports the financial sustainability of private enterprises' business operations. The results from PSI are used to advocate for regulatory reform and encourage the government buy-in to the value of the transparent bidding process and innovative financing mechanism.
National Learning Workshop in Vinh city, Nghe Province, October 15 2018
Launched in October 2016 in two provinces Son La and Ha Nam, Phase 1 of the PSI project has adopted a competitive fund approach, established to provide smart subsidies to private water enterprises. Built on the positive outcomes of Phase 1, the detail design of Phase 2 was approved by DFAT in early October 2017 and has been well underway with the involvement of An Giang and Nghe An provinces. The gains and challenges experienced in the past two years necessitated a national learning workshop, where lessons learned from the two phases would be shared among stakeholders and the implementation plan for the coming time was discussed.
Over-arching discussion questions included:
How to effectively transfer technological innovations in rural water supply?
What are the major challenges in involving private enterprises in water supply and what are the measures to address these challenges?
How to promote gender mainstreaming in and beyond the WASH project implementation?
Key Findings and Lessons Learned
As an outcome of the workshop discussion, the following lessons and findings are drawn:
There is no one-size-fits-all Rural water supply has its own characteristics and challenges that require different approaches.
WASH service in certain areas have proved highly efficient, and this necessitates adjustment in the policy framework to make required
As public financing is limited and unable to cover investments in public services and infrastructure, it is crucial to mobilize private enterprises and resources of private However, there remain numerous obstacles that hinder private sector from engaging in WASH service supply, including land and tax incentives, credit policies, low water tariff to name but a few.
Statistics show that rural households spend about 10-15% of their incomes on fundamental services like water and Furthermore, despite the absence of full cost recovery mechanisms and guidelines under Circular 75 implementation, PCERWASS and water enterprises in many provinces sustain steady growth. Therefore, it is not correct to conclude that WASH service cost is beyond households' ability to pay, and water tariff is the major factor that determines the profitability. Rather, it is more of a problem of the management and investment within the sector.
The PSI project proves to be a great opportunity to demonstrate innovative approaches to funding mechanism, which have significantly enabled private enterprises' involvement in rural water As noted that most private enterprises do not expect to receive direct investment from the government, but would like increased access to funding sources.
Instruments to measure gender outcomes under the project have not been sufficiently developed.
Overarching lessons learned summarized
Project success and Government Buy-in Government buy-in is dependent on the project's ability to demonstrate practical initiatives and successful demonstration of innovative approaches within the Vietnamese context.
Sector-wide advocacy needed for gender mainstreaming Greater attention should be paid to gender mainstreaming and women empowerment, particularly women's participation in local socio-economic planning, and women's voices in decision-making. Mainstreaming gender and empowering women within the context of water supply elusive outcomes and require more expertise and advocacy from the wider sector.
Sustainability of technological innovations transfer Sustainability of technological transfers from Australia to Vietnam is dependent on the ability to localize the technology to meet domestic needs. International experience and expertise need to be adapted to the practical conditions and be built on the track record of existing programs and lessons learned from projects in-country. Lessons learned should be experimented, documented, disseminated and taken into consideration in project planning.
Unresolved landownership are underlying issues and barriers to privatization The privatization of PCERWASS Hau Giang failed to launch as there are no guidance for land valuation when the local residents reclaimed their land ownership. Disputes over land ownership among private water enterprises are issues that needs to be addressed, possibly by means of land incentives.
Practical and proactive measures such as water supply planning and zoning should be embedded in programme for long-term sustainability. It is important to ensure long-term and sustainable engagement of the private sector in water supply through practical measures such as water supply planning and zoning to avoid conflicts and disputes among water supply enterprises. Output-based aid needs to be implemented with caution as some private enterprises only invest in households in favorable locations in order to get subsidy. Attention should also be paid to the sustainability of the intervention, including the role of local authorities in relation to the project outcomes to ensure sustainable operation of the water schemes.
No single investment criteria works There cannot be a single set of criteria and standards applicable to all areas, mountainous and delta areas. Provinces, with better-developed criteria for investment, should be given priority in receiving support and subsidy
Tailoring water tariffs is necessary The MoF Circular 75 only provides general guidance water tariff. Water tariff should be tailored for each region and scheme. Initial investment value should be taken into consideration when determining water tariff.

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OSU Events for Black History Month
Oregon State University is celebrating Black History Month with a host of free virtual events that highlight the achievements and struggles of African-Americans from the past to the present.
The following is a selection of the events:
Cabildos Speaker Series: Carmen Thompson, On American Whiteness and Anti-Blackness: Towards and Understanding of Race in America:
Carmen P. Thompson is an independent scholar and historian of race and the Black experience. Thompson is a visiting scholar in the Black Studies department at Portland State University, and is working on her book "The Making of American Whiteness," which examines the origins of Whiteness in America.  The talk and others in the series are sponsored by the School of History, Philosophy, and Religious Studies and anonymous donors to the history program at Oregon State. Her talk will take place from 4-5:30 p.m., Feb. 10. To register: https://beav.es/JY9
Black Minds Matter: A Mental Health Conversation:
This last year has been a whirlwind for all – but those who identify as Black have endured experiences that have tested their strength and resilience. Hear from Keith Dempsey, an OSU alumnus, as he discusses the triumphs and challenges of mental health and wellness among the Black community. Dempsey is an associate professor and department chair in the graduate counseling program at George Fox University. Hosted in partnership with the Lonnie B. Harris Black Cultural Center, the discussion takes place at 5:30 p.m., Feb. 11. To participate: https://oregonstate.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMrcO6tqD8uG9PbanIhqYuipyRR-nXCME34
Anthropology Lecture Series: All Lives Don't Matter and Democracy is Under Assault – A Perspective on Convergent Pandemics:
The OSU School of Language, Culture and Society Anthropology Lecture Series presents "All Lives Don't Matter and Democracy is Under Assault – A Perspective on Convergent Pandemics" with guest lecturer Faye Harrison from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The analysis looks at COVID-19, racism and the erosion of political legitimacy and accountability. The lecture takes place from noon to 1 p.m., Feb. 19. Zoom link: https://beav.es/Jqi
Navigating Education and Student Success:
At a primarily white institution, people of color are faced with unique challenges that can impact their school experience. Hear from Joakina Stone and Dorian Smith, both alumni of Oregon State, as they discuss the topic of navigating education and student success with perspectives and thoughts for K-12 through college. Stone is senior relationship manager for academic support and student services for the United Negro College Fund STEM Scholars Program. Smith is assistant director of Black Student Access and Success at Oregon State. The discussion takes place at 5:30 p.m., Feb. 25. To register: https://beav.es/JWg
Cabildos Speaker Series: Danielle Terrazas Williams – Who Dared to Question the Word of a Priest? Free Black Women and Social Capital in 17th Century Mexico:
Danielle Terrazas Williams is assistant professor of history at Oberlin College. Her work focuses on African-descended women in colonial Mexico. The talk takes place from 4-5:30 p.m., Feb. 26. Register for link to view at: https://bea.es/JgT
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What do David Beckham, Lance Armstrong, Andy Murray, Gareth Bale, the England Rugby Team, Chelsea FC and several GB track and field athletes all have in common?
There are no doubt lots of witty answers (and no there isn't a prize for the funniest one!) but the answer is that they have all used Kinesio tape.
Kinesiology tape has been used to successfully treat sports people since the 1970's. However it is only since the Beijing Olympics that the technique has started to receive widespread media recognition, although Beckham was a high profile early adopter. But you don't need to be in the global spotlight to use it – any athlete amateur or professional and from any sport can use Kinesiology tape. The range of injuries that can be helped by taping is very diverse – knee, hip, groin, shoulder, elbow or lower back strains for example. It can also be used on your hamstrings and calves or even on your arches and to help with postural or lymphatic problems. Due to it's simplicity kinesiology tape has a multitude of uses including; pain relief, reducing swelling and inflammation, to provide structural support to joints and muscles, and enhance athletic performance.
And it really is simple – each pack comes with application instructions on how to apply the tape. Designed to mimic the skin kinesiology tape integrates with the body's sensory system naturally to enhance performance and aid recovery. By reducing inflammation in the effected area it speeds up recovery to get you back training. The tape works on the injury when you are active or just resting and unlike regular athletic taping, using kinesiology tape allows freedom of motion without restricting muscles or blood flow. By allowing the muscles a larger degree of movement, the body is able to heal itself more quickly and fully than before.
This flexibility means that the tape is now very much in the mainstream – coaches and trainers are carrying kinesiology tape in their kits, Athletes keep them in their sports bags, for quick application should an injury occur or to provide support. Many physical therapists and chiropractors have incorporated kinesiology tape into their practices, and are loving the speed, simplicity and duplicability of working with kinesiology tape applications.
Kinesiology tape is made from a high-grade cotton material with 100% acrylic, hypoallergenic adhesive. It is water-resistant and breathable and the recommendation is for it to be worn for approx. 5 days before re-applying if/when necessary. It is designed to be worn on the skin during strenuous exercise, and adheres well to the body without irritation. It has moderate elasticity, which matches the same basic elasticity found in human skin, allowing it to work within the natural range of motion. This provides support and stability, without adversely affecting movement. The tape comes in roll form and also in 16 pre-cut, pre-designed,pre-packaged applications.
You can view more on the application by visiting Paul's website www.sportspain.info where he sells Kinesio tape. The above piece is the author's opinion and in all matters of sports injury it is recommended that you consult with a registered professional.


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Have you ever thought about sending art into space to attach itself to a satellite to last for billions of years?
Have you ever thought about creating a technology that allows you to photograph the most remote areas in the United States, invisible to the human eye, and also housing classified military bases?
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He's not only thought about all of these things, (and much more, of course), but he has made incredible works of art from these ideas. He is a mastermind whose works blur lines between haunting and beautiful, perplexing and journalistic. Below is a sampling of some of his work. Enjoy and read more about him and his projects here.


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September 27: Billionaire No More: Patagonia Founder Gives Away the Company
The founder of Patagonia has given away the $3B company. All future profits will be used for environmental causes.
Source: Patagonia
Billionaire No More: Patagonia Founder Gives Away the Company
"This is truly amazing. This guy is my hero."
- Miguel Roque, Bezos Academy COO & ex-Amazon Director
Patagonia is an outdoor clothing and gear company valued at about $3 billion.
What? Rather than selling the company or taking it public, the owners of Patagonia gave away the company to a specially designed trust and nonprofit organization. Each year, the money Patagonia makes after reinvesting in the business—currently around $100M—will be donated to organizations focused on helping fight Earth's environmental crisis.
Who? The founder, Yvon Chouinard, his wife, and two adult children.
Why? To combat climate change and protect undeveloped land around the globe. Patagonia's purpose is "We're in business to save our home planet."
"If we have any hope of a thriving planet—much less a business—it is going to take all of us doing what we can with the resources we have. This is what we can do." - Yvon Chouinard, Founder of Patagonia
"I was in Forbes magazine listed as a billionaire, which really, really pissed me off," he said. "I don't have $1 billion in the bank. I don't drive Lexuses." - Yvon Chouinard, Founder of Patagonia
"The Chouinard children didn't want to inherit the company. They really embody this notion that every billionaire is a policy failure." - Ryan Gellert, CEO of Patagonia
How? Here's how the new ownership structure works:
All the voting stock (2% of total) is transferred to Patagonia Purpose Trust, a specially designed trust overseen by the family to protect the company's values.


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The 15 biggest logo designs of 2016
From the controversial to the inspiring, we take a look back at the biggest logo designs of 2016.
2016 was the year of redesigns. From the controversial to the clever, brands took a gamble with flat design, colour and everything inbetween. Here we round-up the biggest logo designs of 2016. Let us know your favourite in the comments box below.
01. DELL
The new Dell logo is accompanied by branding that represents the start of something new
Created in partnership with strategy and design agency Brand Union, the Dell Technologies logo sees as subtle tweak to the existing Dell wordmark. Famous for its canted 'e', the Dell logo was an instantly recognisable design which Brand Union were keen to respect in their rebrand.
02. Taco Bell
The new logo can be customised with colours, patterns and textures
Developed by creative consultancy Lippincott and Taco Bell's internal design group, TBD, the revamped logo simplifies existing imagery in an attempt to connect with young diners.
Rather than creating something entirely originally, the new logo tweaks and streamlines the familiar bell image associated with the restaurant chain. Gone is the palette of gaudy blues, pinks and yellows which might have been trendy in the mid '90s, replaced instead with a regal purple complete with a subtle gradient shading.
03. Natwest
The logo can be traced back to 1968
Made up of three interlocking cubes, the NatWest logo represents the coming together of the National Provincial Bank, Westminster Bank and District Bank. The cubes originally appeared in the company's 1968 brand guideline manual, and have formed the basis of the new graphic system.
Also read: Why we should be wary of the retro trend
Creating an approachable and lively identity is no easy feat, especially when it comes to banking. However the team at Futurebrand are confident that the logo, along with vibrant illustrations and a unique 3D typeface, will create an engaging identity that will stand out both on the high street and online.
04. WeTransfer
Cloud-based file sharing service WeTransfer revealed its first new identity, website and logo design since launching back in 2009. Deciding to go back to basics and build up from scratch, the new identity sees the company drop the word 'transfer' from the logo and focus instead on refining the wordmark symbol.
The new logo retires the roots in the typeface that could be found in the previous design iteration. WeTransfer's in-house creative director Laszlito Kovacs began drafting concepts and ideas before working with Bold Monday's Paul van der Laan to hone the details. The result is a cute new logo which Thijs Remie, vide president of design at WeTransfer, says is "well-balanced and exudes its personality at a small size."
05. Kodak
The new logo will appear on Kodak's digital and analogue products
To coincide with their return to the consumer products market, Kodak polished off their iconic camera-shutter logo design and waved goodbye to the rather uninspiring text based branding they introduced back in 2006. As well as featuring the instantly recognisable red and yellow colour scheme, this latest iteration of the Kodak logo also includes a new typeface and layout which calls to mind perforations found on the edges of old film stock.
06. Mastercard
The familiar overlapping circles can be traced back to 1968
Mastercard has gone back to basics with their latest logo redesign by Pentagram. The overlapping red and yellow circles form one of the most instantly recognisable logo designs in the world – and this recent update simply tightens the image to work for an increasingly digital landscape.
Whereas the previous iteration saw the colourful circles slotting together like a jigsaw, the new version sees them blending together like a Venn diagram and creating an orange section in between. This evolution of the design represents the simple and optimised services Mastercard offers.
07. Instagram
The skeuomorphic Instagram icon is no more
With over 400 million users, and 80 million photos and videos uploaded to the app every single day, Instagram's redesign is sure to cause a few waves in the online photography community. The company itself says it reflects how "vibrant and diverse your storytelling has become".
Gone too is the distinctive blue background, replaced instead with a crisp white. Instagram says this change hopes to put more focus on the user's photos and videos. "We wanted to create a look that would represent the community's full range of expression – past, present, and future," they added.
The new logo is the result of a redesign that has been in the works since last year. Instagram's supporting apps, including Boomerang, Layout and Hyperlapse, have all been given an overhaul with a similar colour scheme.
08. Guinness
The new logo replaces the previous design created in 2005
Beer brands don't come more recognisable than the Guinness harp. So when it came to updating the black stuff's logo design, London firm Design Bridge had to tread a fine line between creating something new and staying true to the established look. But by moving away from the trend of flat designs they've created a contemporary logo that reflects the brand's history.
Also read: Why the new Guinness logo doesn't signal the end of flat design
09. Co-op
The clover-leaf logo makes a welcome return
The Co-op has taken its identity back in time by reviving its distinctive clover-leaf logo design, which originally represented the brand from 1968. Created in collaboration with design studio North, the new identity proudly helps the chain go back to 'Being Co-op'.
North's founding partner Sean Perkins suggests that reprints of the NYCTA and NASA graphics standards manuals made the studio consider reviving the classic design. "It's a symbol and a wordmark and that's impossible to beat for a graphic designer. It's never dated," he explains.
10. Bing
The old yellow logo was seen as difficult to read
Building on the angular logo that was at the centre of its 2013 rebrand, this new design has an easier to read pine green palette paired with an upper case 'b' for the wordmark itself.
The polished design also reflects the improving performace of the search engine itself. "We expect Bing to continue to grow and are thrilled with our trajectory," says Rik van der Kooi, Microsoft's corporate VP of advertiser and publisher solutions.
"We are the only search engine that is experiencing steady, consistent growth and have increased our share for 26 consecutive quarters. And we're not slowing down," he adds.
11. Gumtree
The new branding clarifies Gumtree's message
With one in four people in the UK using Gumtree at least once a month, it's important for the giant classifieds site to have a clear, simple brand image that cultivates an online community. Thanks to help from Koto, that's exactly what they've now got.
Its new site design and branding is based on three core principles: modern, simple and digital. "I think it had been very clear the previous logo had divided a lot of opinion," explains head of Koto James Greenfield. "They'd done a lot of consumer research and I think it's fair to say that it wasn't liked that much," he adds. "No one knew the reason Gumtree had started so the meaning had become quite lost."
12. HP
This new logo was rejected by HP five years ago
To set its high-end products apart from the rest, HP's premium laptops will be adorned with a minimalist new logo made up of four slanted lines. The sleek design was announced alongside the release of the ultra-thin Spectre 13 laptop, but the logo has taken five years to represent the brand.
Originally submitted in 2011 by Moving Brands, the not-so-new logo was apparently rejected by HP. However it seems time has caught up with the futuristic design and the rectangular creation will replace the traditional HP logo and script.
13. Premier League
The new logo sparked a huge online reaction
Created in collaboration with DesignStudio and Robin Brand Consultants the new logo was designed to reflect the Premier League's shift from title sponsorship. It's clean, crisp, and perfect for digital platforms.
14. Metropolitan Museum
Merged stems, flare serifs and too much leading: a recipe for outrage
Wolff Olins, the agency behind the controversial logo for the 2012 London Olympics were responsible for this rebrand.
The redesign kicks out the museum's previous logo, a monogram based on a 16th century woodcut by a collaborator of Leonardo da Vinci's, and replaces it with a bold typographic treatment that merges flare serifs together.
15. Uber
Uber's new 'rider' logo (left) and 'partner' logo side-by-side
Controversially, the company removed the familiar 'U' element of the design (or knocked it on its side), just months after the largest tech brand in the world, Alphabet, made the 'G' a more prominent part of the Google logo.
Uber founder and CEO, Travis Kalanick, wrote on Uber's blog: "The old Uber was black and white, somewhat distant and cold.
"This belied what Uber actually is – a transportation network, woven into the fabric of cities and how they move. To bring out this human side – the atoms – we've added color and patterns."The team has spent months researching architecture, textiles, scenery, art, fashion, people and more to come up with authentic identities for the countries where Uber operates."
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Howell Nature Center Launches "Back To Wildlife School" Campaign
By Jessica Mathews / news@whmi.com
A new fundraising campaign aims to help the Howell Nature Center prepare for the next influx of animals at its Wildlife Rehabilitation Center.
The "Back to Wildlife School" campaign launched Monday and aims to support the clinic as the fall season approaches with continued financial uncertainty. Many of the Nature Center's spring babies are preparing to graduate and will soon be released into the wild but simultaneously, a flood of new wildlife patients will be arriving in the fall – thus clinic staff refer to it as "going back to wildlife school".
Community Engagement and Program Manager Lizzy Schultz says tells WHMI many people are familiar with their baby shower appeal in the spring when thousands of baby animals show up at their clinic doors. She says they do their best to help them and get them back out into the wild. However, Schultz says many people don't know that come fall, they'll get a new group of animals coming in. As their spring babies are graduating and going back out into the wild, the new patients coming in are referred to as juvenile or teenage wild animals. Schultz says they've often been kicked out of the family home and haven't quite figured out how to hunt or find resources on their own. She says the animals are often found starving or confused so they bring them in and teach them how to be wild animals – how to hunt and forage for food and how to find a social partner but it takes a lot of resources and a lot of work.
Schultz says they started this new campaign after a generous anonymous donor approached them and offered to do a matching campaign of up to $50,000 so they're hoping the community will help out. She says the goal is to raise $100,000 to help animals this fall. Schultz said this spring; there was the most generous outpouring of kindness than she's ever seen in the industry. She says the community response to their emergency appeal helped them take in over 3,500 wild patients so far this year. Schultz says they generally end the year helping around 4,000 injured and orphaned wildlife but they're anticipating way more than that this year that based on where numbers are currently. Schultz says they take in basically everything including small mice, fox, owls, woodchucks, and rabbits- you name it. Just last week, she says they had a couple of red-tailed fox come in that were hit by cars, which is very common. Schultz says vehicle hits are very sad and very common. She says a lot of wildlife isn't used to cars, especially birds of prey, because as they're swooping in to catch their food they don't look both ways before they cross the street and get hit by cars. That's also especially true for owls. Schultz says they hunt by flying very close to the ground listening for their food, not so much looking, and fly pretty slow and at night it's hard for drivers to see them.
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The Lord Nelson in Southwold, Suffolk, England, is a popular coastal pub.
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Top 10 English Pubs
Enjoy the real experience of England—a cozy pub, a pint of good bitter ale to sip, a convivial atmosphere to enjoy, and in more and more cases a plate of wholesome food to tuck into.
From the National Geographic book Food Journeys of a Lifetime
The Betjeman Arms, St. Pancras, London
Whether you want a last pint before zooming beneath the Channel to France or Belgium, or a first taste of the best of British ale, hasten along to The Betjeman Arms, a comfortable pub in St. Pancras Station, home of Eurostar. Part "gastro" (good food) and part pub (good beer), this is a highly successful modern take on the railroad pubs of old. Planning: Opening hours: 10 a.m.–11 p.m.
The Royal Oak, Borough, London
Situated close to the spot where the Tabard Inn in Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales supposedly stood, this pub has its own pilgrims, who come to contemplate the magnificent beers of Sussex brewer, Harveys. Keeping alive the traditions of London pub life, it is a good place for that time-honored pub activity: conversation. Planning: Opening hours: 11 a.m.–11 p.m., weekdays; 12 p.m.–11 p.m., Saturdays; 12–6 p.m., Sundays.
The Bricklayer's Arms, Putney, London
This compact Victorian gem—with wooden floors, old photos on the walls, and a central bar—lies hidden away down a small cul-de-sac not far from the Thames. Run by former actress Becky Newman, it is a showcase for Timothy Taylor's range of pristine Yorkshire ales. There are also guest ales, occasional beer festivals, and delicious food in the evenings. Planning: Opening hours: 12–11 p.m.; 12–10:30 p.m., Sundays.
The Thatchers Arms, Mount Bures, Essex
Sitting atop a ridge, The Thatchers Arms overlooks the Stour and Colne valleys, beloved of the locally born landscape painter John Constable. This is also excellent walking country, and The Thatchers Arms is an ideal place to relax after a ramble. Order a plate of traditional pub food, such as bangers and mash, and wash it down with a pint of local Brewers Gold. Planning: Opening hours: 12–3 p.m., 6–11 p.m., weekdays (closed Mondays); 12–11 p.m., weekends.
The Anchor, Walberswick, Suffolk
Walberswick is everyone's idea of an English country village, in which The Anchor presents its own distinctive style. A prime example of 1920s' "Tudorbethan" architecture, it has a bright two-roomed bar, while a sea-facing terrace offers space for alfresco eating and drinking. Plump down for Adnams' real ales, a tremendous wine list, and a superb menu featuring locally sourced ingredients. Planning: Opening hours: 11 a.m.–4 p.m., 6–11 p.m., weekdays; 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Saturdays; 12–11 p.m., Sundays.
The Lord Nelson Inn, Southwold, Suffolk
Dedicated students of the local Adnams' ales make a beeline for this cozy coastal pub when visiting the seaside gem of Southwold. The peerless Bitter and more assertive Broadside are brewed around the corner, and time spent studying them inside or in the small back garden is time well spent. Planning: Opening hours: 10:30 a.m.–11 p.m., weekdays; 12–10:30 p.m., Sundays.
The Cambridge Blue, Cambridge
Located on a street of terraced houses, about a mile from the city center, the two-roomed Cambridge Blue has plain but comfortable decor (stripped wood floorboards), with a light and airy conservatory at the back. More than a dozen real ales add to the delightful atmosphere. Planning: Opening hours: 12–2:30 p.m., 5:30–11 p.m., weekdays; 12–11 p.m., Saturdays; 12–10:30 p.m., Sundays.
Canal House, Nottingham
This lively city pub is housed in a redbrick former wharf building on a stretch of Nottingham's canal basin. A canal actually passes through its spacious post-industrial interior. Unsurprisingly, this is the only pub in the U.K. where you can see such a thing. Back on dry land, be tempted by real ales from local brewery Castle Rock and hearty helpings of good pub food. Planning: Opening hours: 11 a.m.–11 p.m.; 11 a.m.–10:30 p.m., Sundays.
The Royal Oak, Prestbury, Cheltenham
It is a short gallop to Cheltenham racecourse from The Royal Oak in Prestbury. This 16th-century, honey-color, Cotswold stone pub hums with activity on race days, but at other times there is plenty to tickle the fancy of the non-sporting type. Sample Taylor's Landlord, along with other local ales. The pub also holds sausage and beer festivals and celebrations of oyster and stout. Planning: Opening hours: 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m., 5:30–11 p.m.; 12–10:30 p.m., Sundays.
Old Green Tree, Bath
Bath offers a wonderful selection of pubs but few as comfortable as the Old Green Tree, tucked away on a busy side street in the center of the city. Visit this unspoiled 300-year-old building after a sightseeing or shopping spree. In the trio of wood-paneled rooms off its main bar, you will find a good place to recover from your exertions with a splendid choice of West Country real ales. Planning: Opening hours: 11 a.m.–11 p.m.; 12–10:30 p.m., Sundays.


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Louis Jacobs seen through his library
by César Merchán-Hamann
For somebody trying to understand Louis Jacobs and his works, his library would be a good place to start. It constitutes a record of his unceasing dialogue with the Jewish tradition and with non-Jewish sources. As the library of a working community rabbi and an active scholar, it shows the breadth and depth of his erudition, as well as his engagement with practical matters. It covers the whole gamut of Jewish studies and includes everything a Lithuanian rationalist (mitnaged) rabbi's library would have: Bible and traditional Jewish biblical commentaries; Talmud and talmudic novellae (hidushim), responsa (she'elot uteshuvot), halakhic codes and other legal works; prayer books and commentaries on liturgical works; aggadic midrashim and other rabbinic narrative material; homiletic writings with sermons ranging over the last millennium; Jewish philosophy and theology (including works by Philo, Sa'adiah Gaon, Maimonides and their successors); biographical material on rabbinical scholars (including a large collection of memorial volumes and Festschriften); and, finally, the main works of the Musar school of ethical rigour which arose among the mitnagdim.
But then it goes on to transcend the confines of the rationalist viewpoint. It includes an extensive collection of books on kabbalah and other aspects of Jewish mysticism; books on Sabbateanism and other messianic movements, together with an unrivalled set of books and booklets by and about the Hasidim – the pietistic sects that started in 18th-century Eastern Europe and were the object of the rationalists' scorn and enmity throughout much of the late 18th and 19th centuries. This was the side of Judaism that the late Gershom Scholem spent his life studying: the irrational aspects of Judaism that had been set aside and ignored by the proponents of the Wissenschaft des Judentums (the scholarly study of Judaism). Louis Jacobs not only devoted a considerable amount of time to studying these aspects of Judaism and making them accessible to the wider public, but he also attempted to reconcile the two facets of Judaism, on the face of it incompatible.
Not content with synthesising these two sides of Judaism, which until then had been considered antithetical, he then went on to examine the modern Jewish movements, i.e. Reform and the Jewish Enlightenment (Haskalah), and then looked outside Judaism at modern philosophy, all the while consistent in his aim of searching for a set of Jewish beliefs which could be solidly substantiated so that contemporary Jews could honestly subscribe to them. He thus came to effect another synthesis which had arguably been the goal of modern Jewish scholars since Mendelssohn – that of traditional Jewish beliefs with modern philosophy, science and scholarship.
To view the list of books written by Louis Jacobs, click here.
To download a file listing all of Louis Jacobs publications, compiled by Michael Fischer, including Jacobs' contributions to books and encyclopedias, as well as his journal articles and reviews, and published pamphlets and sermons, click here.
Video. Rabbi Dr Louis Jacobs speaks about the most important of his own publications.
Source: @2013 www.louisjacobs.org. All rights reserved.
This can be seen from the presence in his library of works on modern philosophy and science, including those by European and American philosophers of religion, Christian thinkers and theologians. On its shelves we can also find the fundamental texts of the Jewish Enlightenment: the works of Mendelssohn, Zunz, Geiger, Frankel, Graetz and their successors.
The constant search for a solid foundation to contemporary Judaism, and a readiness to examine all possible alternatives on their merits, regardless of their origins, is what lies at the root of Louis Jacobs's greatness as a scholar, theologian and thinker. His universality, solidly rooted in the values transplanted from Eastern Europe, and yet incorporating modern secular philosophy, enabled him to create a viable theology for the modern Jew. His search for a solid theology led him to a constant dialogue with the traditional sources as well as with the representatives of secular modernity both within and outside Judaism. This conversation can be seen as it takes place in his library mirroring his origins, development, goals and achievements as a thinker and a rabbi.
The Louis Jacobs Collection is housed at the Leopold Muller Memorial Library at the Oxford Centre for Hebrew and Jewish Studies in Yarnton, and it contains most if Louis Jacobs' writings and publications. If you would like to access it, please make contact with the Library staff at: muller.library [at] ochjs.ac.uk


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Posted on August 15, 1981 January 13, 2013 by Mirror Pond Editor
Mirror Pond Rehabilitation Study 1981
MIRROR POND REHABILITATION
Diagnostic-Feasibility Study
Clean Lakes Program
Prepared for
The City of Bend
Bend Parks and Recreation District
Winzler and Kelly
Consulting Engineers
1730 S.W. Skyline Blvd.
Clark and Joyce, Inc.
1132 N.E. 2nd Street
This Mirror Pond Rehabilitation Study was financed by the City of Bend, Bend Metro Park and Recration District and Oregon Department of Environmental Quality through a grant provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
The following people participated in the study and provided valuable input:
Arthur R. Johnson, City Manager
Thomas Gellner, City Engineer
Vince Genna, Bend Metro Park & Recreation District
Peggy Sawyer, Bend Chamber of Commerce
Dick Nichols, D.E.Q.
Peter Ressler, D.E.Q.
Mirror Pond Committee Members
Harold Baughman
Robert Bristol
Reed Nelson
I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A. Location and Access
Mirror Pond is located in the developed portion of Bend (see Figure 1) . . It stretches from the Pacific Power & Light Co. Dam to Galveston Avenue, a distance of about one mile. Over the years, private homes have been developed along the pond's edge, primarily on the westerly side of the river. Drake Park fronts most of the pond on the easterly side of the river, and three smaller parks, Harmon· Park, Pageant Park and Brooks Park border portions of the pond on the westerly side. All of these parks provide public access to the pond area. Access to the parks is over public streets and walkways located adjacent to the parks.
B. Diagnostic Study
Siltation of Mirror Pond has curtailed much of the former recreational use of the pond. In addition to reducing depths, siltation has encouraged excessive growth of aquatic vegetation that further interferes with boating, fishing, and swimming and creates unpleasant odors at times. Promotion of vegetative growth is related to the shallow depths, which provide sufficient light at the bottom to encourage seedling growth. The purpose of this investigation, funded by a Clean Lakes Program Phase I grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, is to recommend methods of rehabilitating the pond in order to restore beneficial uses.
Water quality data assembled for this study reveals no drastic increase associated with the Bend urban area in any water quality parameter that could contribute to eutrophication. Biological oxygen demand levels above and below Bend do not indicate gross organic pollution, but sufficient levels of nitrogen and phosphorus are available in the Deschutes River upstream from Bend to promote eutrophication.
Sufficient historical data to indicate sedimentation rates in the pond is lacking. Sediment chemistry analyses, provided by the City of Bend, reveal that sediment nutrient concentrations increase in the deeper sediments.
No single source or land use can be blamed for eutrophication or sedimentation problems in Mirror Pond, since the water quality problem in the Deschutes River is related to overall intensive use of the watershed. Likely sources of sediment and pollutants include:
natural sediment load
faulty septic systems
agricultural runoff
sediments from failed riverbanks
turf fertilization
Mirror Pond acts as a settling pond to accept nutrient-enriched sediment from all of these sources. Riverbank failure, aggravated by artificial water level fluctuation and power boat wakes, is widely believed to be the major sediment contributor. Point sources of sediment include historical upstream uses of the river as a log pond and ongoing influx of road cinders from City of Bend storm drains.
C. Feasibility Study
Rehabilitation efforts will be directed at resolving the primary problem – siltation and the resulting shallow water depths. Some alleviation of the secondary problem of aquatic plant growth is expected, but dredging beyond the depths allowed by funding would be necessary to achieve a long-term suppression of plants. The availability of nutrients in sediments and water is not susceptible to control within the limits of this program, since the sources of nutrients are dispersed.throughout the watershed.
Bucket and hydraulic dredging methods were investigated. Based on lower cost, fewer turbidity problems, and lesser impacts on· park and residential areas, hydraulic dredging was selected. The floating hydraulic dredge employs a pump with the suction inlet behind a rotating cutter that transforms bottom sediments into a slurry. A series of four or five booster pumps will be used to pump the slurry by pipeline to the disposal sites, where settling ponds will dewater the sediment and clarify the tailwater before return to the river.
Alternative projects were identified by dividing the project area at the footbridge into areas designated as "Newport" (north) and "Galveston" (south) (see Figure 9). The dredging depths considered were 5 feet and 8 feet, result,ipg in the following possible project components, shown with their construction costs (engineering and administration would add 15 percent):
Area · Dredge Depth · Cost
Newport · 5 feet · $128,500
Newport · 8 feet & Galveston · 5 feet · $346,800
Newport & Galveston · 8 feet · $389,800
The apparent best project, as determined by discussions with the City of Bend, the Bend Parks and Recreation District, and the Mirror Pond.·(Citizens Advisory) Committee, is to dredge both the Newport and Galveston areas to 5 feet (see Figure 10). This will allow resumption of recreational use of the lake and provide some measure of vegetation control. Because of cost considerations, the construction of new islands using dredged material, suggested in earlier discussions, has been deleted. The material will be dredged as uniformly as 'possible to obtain maximum project benefits.
The selected project will generate about 60,000 cubic yards of dredged material. Two upland disposal sites were investigated. The chosen site, designated Site B 2, is located about 5600 feet south of the Galveston.Avenue bridge, with a capacity of 82,800 cubic yards. (See Figure 11.) Investigations of sediment size and chemistry suggest that an effluent of acceptable quality can be returned to the river after settling and final clarification in a settling. basin. Property owner permission will be required for use of the disposal site, as well as for portions of the route for the temporary dredge pipe. Disposal site property owners have been contacted, and they have indicated a desire to receive the dredged material for 'fill.
Project funding is expected to be provided by equal contributions from the City of Bend and a Phase II Clean Lakes Program grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, which will be pursued at the conclusion of this Phase I study. Dredging is tentatively scheduled.to take place during the spring of 1982.
A post-project monitoring program is required by Clean Water Program rules. Since DEQ already monitors water quality at a number of stations in the vicinity, and since the primary objective of the project is depth increase, the monitoring program will emphasize sedimentation rates and effectiveness in aquatic vegetation suppression. Simultaneously, the City of Bend will pursue additional programs to protect the pond, including cinder collection by storm drain catch basins, ·completion of the City sewage collection and treatment system, and cooperative programs with other agencies to control upstream sediment and pollution sources.
II. DIAGNOSTIC STUDY
Mirror Pond is located in the developed portion of Bend (see Figure 1). It stretches from the Pacific Power & Light Co. Dam to Galveston Avenue, a distance of about one mile. Over the years, private homes have been developed along the pond's edge, primarily on the westerly side of the river. Drake Park fronts most of the pond on the easterly side of the river, and three smaller parks, Harmon Park, Pageant Park and Brooks Park border portions of the pond o.n the westerly side. All of these parks provide public access to the pond area. Access to the parks is over public streets and walkways located adjacent to the parks.
Boat ramps are not provided along· the waterfront. Motors are prohibited on Mirror Pond, and because of limited access, pond use is limited primarily to row boats, canoes and inflatable rafts.
B. Geological Description and Soils
The geological history of the Deschutes Water Basin is one of recurring volcanic activity, dating back nearly 40 million years. The Newberry Volcano was the last major volcanic activity affecting the basin. _Basalt, the most common material erupted from the volcano, forms much of the surface of the basin. Ash from the Newberry Volcano and other volcanoes near Broken Top and South Sister also covers large areas of the basin. The Deschutes River flows through these volcanic deposits of basaltic rock, ash, cinders and pumice before entering Bend.
Soils in the Deschutes basin are developed from basaltic material, pumice, ash and glacial till. The major soil association is Shanahan, which consists primarily of loamy sand. The area is dominated by cold, excessively drained ashy soils on level, moderately steep and steep uplands These soils are not suited for agricultural uses unless supplemented with other fine soils and organic material.
Mirror Pond was created on the Deschutes River by the construction of a power dam. The impact on groundwater created by the pond is .insignificant compared to the Deschutes River, which. flows over miles of fractured basal tic rock upstream from the City of Bend.· If any exfiltration did occur when the pond was originally created, the sediment deposits have probably reduced the rate o.E exfiltration over the years.
The ground elevation" in Bend is 3,600 feet. The drainage basin rises in a southerly direction to elevation 6,600 feet 50 miles south· of Bend. Between Benham Falls, 10 mile.s south of Bend, and Mirror Pond, there .is approximately 1,000 feet difference in elevation. Numerous rapids and falls are located on the river within these limits. South. of Benham Falls, there are fewer rapids and the slope is more uniform to the upper end of the drainage basin.
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C. Population Description
In 1978 it was estimated that 33,'000 people live in the Bend urban area, representing about 66% of the county population. The area has experienced one of the highest rates of growth in the state during the last five years.
The community enjoys the benefits of the park system adjacent to Mirror Pond in Bend. Many organized activities are coordinated by the Park and Recreation District in the parks and on the pond. The primary beneficiaries of these activities are local residents. In addition to the organized activities, the people seek the leisure activities and the beauty of the area which the pond and park system provide. Studies show a higher than average number of retired people residing in the County. It is surmised that retired people seek health, recreation, and other social activities that are provided in the County.
It is difficult to project the population increase for the County because of the rapid rate of.increase experienced during the last few years. It is anticipated that the rate of growth wil 1 decrease in the future, but projections of a 4 .5% annual increase have been made by the County in the Comprehensive Plan.
The population growth for Deschutes County is shown in Figure 2.
Historical Lake Uses
It is impossible to address the historical uses of Mirror Pond without also discussing· the adjacent park uses, because the two function as a single entity.
In the early days,. the acreage along the east bank of the Deschutes River, a swift flowing river until a power dam was constructed in 190;, was owned by The Bend Company.
The Hunter Brothers, owners of The Bend Company, had purchased from A.M. Drake, founder of the City, the power company, an irrigation company, a sawmill, timber stand and the acreage along the east side of the river.
The Bend Company held the east-side property in.reserve for future commercial or industrial development, and operated a lumber mill on the west side of the river. The east-side area remained a sort of "no mans land" through the pioneer days.
In 1921, The Bend Company sold the acreage along the east bank of the river to the City of Bend. The City designated the acreage as a park and named it Drake Park.
Mirror Pond provided an ideal place for youngsters to fish in early days. It remains a good place for them to fish, and an annual fish derby is held, usually during the opening days of the fishing season. ·
Bend residents decided in the early 1930's to revive the traditional Fourth of July celebration to keep people in town over the holiday. This was the beginning of the Bend Mirror Pond Pageant, which started on July 4, 1933. The Pageant featured floats drifting in Mirror Pond. Each year more extravagant. displays were made for the event. Lighted arches were placed in the river and served as a portal for the floats. The show attracted as many as 10,000 people to the event.
Eventually the Pageant became too costly for the City. In addition, the siltation of Mirror Pond made it increasingly difficult to float any unit along the park banks. In 1965 the annual Bend Mirror Pond Pageant fetes ended.
Long-time residents tel.l about swimming in Mirror Pond. The water was cold and deep. Eventually though, swimming became more hazardous as debris and sediment accumulated in the slack waters. Concern arose that swimmers would become entangled in the weeds that were growing from the bottom of the pond. The City fathers lowered the pond water level and attempted to remove the weeds by pulling them by hand, usually from rafts and boats. Today, swimming is prohibited in Mirror Pond by City Ordinance.
Drake Park and Mirror Pond remain the focal point for programs and activities sponsored by the Bend Park and Recreation District and various civic groups. The pond itself is seldom
used in conjunction with these activities because of its shallow depth in areas adjacent to the park.
The Bend Park and Recreation District provides boating activities for teenagers and adults as part of the summer recreation program. This program is limited in scope because of the danger of boating on the swifter water where sufficient depth remains for boating activities. Water safety programs, usually conducted closer to. shore in calmer water, are difficult to provide on Mirror Pond today.
The pond provides a habitat for many species of waterfowl. Most of the fowl are wild, but hand feeding has encouraged· some of them to become tame. They provide much enjoyment to the young and old visitors to Mirror Pond. Protected nesting places allow them to replenish their numbers each year. To many people, the waterfowl are the greatest attraction in the area.
E. Comparative Recreational Value
Mirror Pond provides a type of use and enjoyment that could only be provided by a lake within the urban area. Its accessibility to people in the community provides an attraction one can enjoy without having to travel great distances. Lakes, rivers· and ponds historically attract people for leisure and recreation. An attractive lake within an urbanized area provides beauty and enjoyment that the whole community can enjoy.
H. Land Use and Eutrophication: Point and Non-point Sources
From the previous discussion of Deschutes River water quality above and below Mirror Pond, it is evident that no single source or land use can be blamed for eutrophication problems in Mirror Pond, since the water quality problem in the Deschutes is related to overall intensive use of the watershed. Land uses in the surrounding watershed are illustrated in Figure 4. Figures 5 through 8 illustrate the condition of the Deschutes River in the vicinity of Bend with respect to a number of important water quality parameters. This series of figures was extracted from the Oregon DEQ's 1978 Statewide Assessment of Non-Point Source problems.
Examination of the land use map shows that as the river flows toward Bend, it likely receives sediment and pollutants from a wide variety of sources, including:
agricultural runoff-manure, sediments, and fertilizers
turf fertilization-residential and park
Mirror Pond acts as a settling pond to accept nutrient-enriched sediments from all of these sources. Riverbank failure is widely believed to be the major sediment contributor. Riverbank erosion caused by water level regulation has been reduced in recent years by slowing the rate of water level fluctuation.
A recent paper by McCammon (1980) postulates other causes for sedimentation from eroded banks. Low winter flows subject the exposed pumice banks to frost heave. Higher summer flows tend to move this material downriver. The low river gradient in this stretch of the river, however, results in rapid deposition. The river, in turn, responds during high flows by lateral migration with further bank cutting. The extent of the streambank cutting has been documented in a Photographic Streambank Inventory conducted by Century Testing Laboratories for the U.S. Forest Service in 1978.
Power boat activity, in particular, has been demonstrated by Garvin (1977) to aggravate the bank cutting and sediment movement problem in the stretch of the Deschutes River between the Wickiup reservoir and Bend. Garvin concludes from sample observations that "The sediment produaed by boats alone during less than 1/3 of the year is estimated to be 28 pe:tcent of the total sediment produced. However, sediment produced by boating causes the sediment load of the river to be increased by 39 percent." The paper summarizes various regulations that could be implemented to
reduce power boat impact.
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Other sources of pollution are considered point source discharges and include man made facilities or operations that result in increased sediment or debris loading of the waters.
The power dam constructed in 1909 created Mirror Pond. The slack water in the pond at lows particles carried by the river or discharged into the pond to settle to the bottom. The depths of the sediment in the pond, varying from 2 feet to over 8 feet, have been accumulating since the dam was constructed.
The river was used as a log pond for many years by the Brooks and Shevlin-Hixon logging companies. A dam was constructed south of Mirror Pond in 1916 at its present location near the railway trestle. "Brooks' logs were stored on the east side of the river and Shevlin-Hixon logs were stored on the west side. Log booms were used to control the operations. The logging operations probably resulted in dirt and debris being deposited in the river. Some of the material may have washed over the dam and into Mirror Pond, but most of the material settled above the mill pond dam in the slack water. In 1975 a mill pond was constructed on the east side of the river. This pond is separated from the river and no dirt or debris enters the river from the logging operations.
The Bend Company operated a sawmill for many years on the west side of the river where Harmon Park is now located. Available records and pictures do not indicate that The Bend Company used Mirror Pond as a log pond, but debris probably washed into the pond. This is no longer a concern, because the mill was never reconstructed after it burned to the ground.
Additional sources of sediment are from storm drains discharging runoff from developed portions of Bend. This runoff carries silt, debris and cinders from the developed areas directly into the river. This source is small in comparison with the upstream erosive action. It is estimated that 50 to 100 cubic yards of cinders wash into Mirror Pond annually through the City storm drain system. If sedimentation has been uniform since the dam was constructed, this represents about 5% of the source. This is a source, however, that is most apparent to the public, and action should" be taken to reduce sediment from this source.
I. Fish and Wildlife Considerations
Conversations with the 'Bend office of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife reveal that Mirror Pond has an important function in providing wildlife habitat.within an essentially urban area.
The most visible wildlife component at the pond consists of waterfowl, including ducks, geese, and songbirds in various degrees of domestication. Particularly important to the waterfowl are the islands in the southern part of the pond, which provide for the birds nesting habitat secure from domestic and wild predators and people.
Mammals associated with Mirror Pond include primarily mink, raccoon, and otter. Removal of vegetation may reduce cover for these animals, but they are sufficiently mobile to relocate in the abundant habitat located nearby outside the urban area.
Fish species include resident species such as brown trout, whitefish, roach, and rainbow trout (stocked), and migrators such as sockeye salmon and an occasional Coho from Wickiup Reservoir.
Important invertebrates include the freshwater shrimp, crawfish, and various aquatic insects. Crawfish are utilized by residents as food and bait.
The primary wildlife issues with respect to dredging in Mirror Pond include:
Full Document: Mirror Pond Rehab Study 1981 final
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Aspen is among the chief winter and mountain travel hotspots in the United States. If you're hankering for an escape into the fresh wilderness in Colorado, then this little locality might be the ideal place for just that!
It's famous for its Maroon Bells triple-top mountains, the beautiful scenic landscapes around, fresh, almost untouched forests. The area is an excellent place for skiing and other winter sports, but also for hiking and tekking during the warmer months.
Aspen is situated the western part of Colorado, in the renowned Rocky Mountains.
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Population: 6658 (in 2010)
Local language(s): English
Country, State: Colorado, USA
Voltage info: 110/120 V, 60 Hz - Plug type: A, B
Time zine: MST (UTC-7)
Fly in to Aspen-Pitkin County Airport, also called Sardy Field Airport.
Or, fly to Denver and from there, take a bus or rental car to Aspen.
Drive from Denver either through Glenwood Springs or through Independence Pass (only open during the summer).
John Denver Park
A unique green park with scattered rocks, boulders. Ideal for families visiting Aspen.
About 10 miles from Aspen, it's a frequently visited village. Less than 2000 live there permanently. It's another popular resort for snowboarders and ski lovers.
Are among the most iconic mountain sights in the USA. They are also regarded as symbols of Colorado's Rocky Mountains.
Visitors who travel close to the peaks need to get scheduled for bus rides in advance, as the vehicles can get quite crowded, especially during the warm months.
Very few people wander up on the steep slopes and try hiking on the mountains, it's a very dangerous venture, only recommended for the experienced hikers and climbers!
It's open to traffic during the summer months only.
The views are fantastic and there's even a popular ghost town in the vicinity.
There are multiple golf clubs in Aspen, so fans of this sport will find a small paradise when in this small mountain town.
Mountain Hiking and Biking
Very popular activities. You will find rental agencies, but some even bring their own bicycle.
This is why most visitors arrive to Aspen, Colorado during the cold, snowy months.
Only for the daring and thrill-enthusiastic visitors who'd like to get an adrenaline rush.
Hot Air Balloon Trips
Especially beautiful during spring, autumn, when one can enjoy the colourful vegetation from above.
It's the USA, quite on the southern part, here this is a popular sport (if you may call it like that). So, you might want to see at least, even if you don't want to risk breaking bones and skull!
There are several music events held in Aspen. Among them: the June Festival, Belly Up, 12 Days of Aspen, Aspen Film Fest, Jazz Aspen Snowmass Labor Day Festival.
New events might pop up, this little mountain town is popular even among the celebrities.
Dozens of restaurants are located in Aspen. Wide selection fo menus, nothing particularly local, but you will find just about everything from the USA and other cuisines, like Italian and French, which are also strongly represented.
You'll have to rent a car, which is best obtained at Denver's airport or even Aspen's airport.
Inside Aspen you can walk, for the surroundings bikes, snowmobiles, ATVs are also available.
When to Visit Aspen at Last Minute?
It's an all-year-round destination. Depends on: do you want to enjoy the sun or do you want to try winter sports?
The Winter Period
For skiers, the December - April interval is best.
The coldest is in January.
It you intend to search for last minute offers for the sake of skiing or other winter sports, then perhaps you should try March and April, those months are towards the end of the season - therefore potentially lower rates at hotels! Snow might be just good enough for having fun...
The Warm Period
For the summer season, June - October is the best time. These are the warm months at Aspen.
September and October might be the months with most Aspen last minute offers.
Aspen is a small town in the middle of Colorado's wilderness. Don't wander into the nearby woods, mountains all by yourself or in small groups unprepared, ill-equipped and naive.
Except accidents that might happen, note that cougars and bears live in the area and sometimes attacks occur.


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The Ophelia Girls
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It's summer in the English countryside in 1993 and the heat won't break in Jane Healey's latest novel, The Ophelia Girls. Ruth has returned to her late father's house to reconnect with her husband Alex and to watch over her three children. The eldest, seventeen-year-old daughter Maeve, has recently recovered from a serious illness, and the tension in the family is broken only by Stuart, a friend of Ruth's from childhood.
As Maeve attempts to reclaim the days she lost to sickness through an attraction to an inappropriate suitor, Ruth is forced to confront who she really is. Told in alternating timelines, Ruth's days as a teenager in 1973 stand in contrast to the world of her daughter twenty years later. Mother and daughter, unknowingly, making similar choices for wildly different reasons. Maeve wants desperately to be grown and to move beyond the perception of her as a broken child, while Ruth longs to return to a time when what she wanted, and who, was far simpler.
Healey uses the art of photography as a means to view mother and daughter. As they are captured by different lenses, their lives become perfect representations of the secrets that threaten to destroy us until we live fully, and honestly, our own lives.
Reviewed By: Shannon Carriger
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