Veterinarian Dr. Martin Haulena feels as if his marine rescue team hit a game-winning home run last week near the Broken Islands in Barkley Sound on the west coast of Vancouver Island.
On a perfectly clear and calm morning, Haulena and his crew tranquillized two helpless California sea lions who were entangled in plastic packaging tape and destined to die a slow and painful death.
They then removed all the plastic, which had been on the mammals so long that it had grown into their skin.
Once they successfully removed the plastic and took care of the wounds, the animals were set free.
Haulena said Wednesday that he expects the two sea lions to make a full recovery.
And he admits in his lengthy career as a marine veterinarian, it was a highlight and a first in the field of marine rescue.
“It was really cool,” he said of the successful rescue.
“This was one of the neatest things I have ever been involved in,” added Haulena, a longtime vet at the Vancouver Aquarium.
“They will have scars for the rest of their lives, but I think they will make a full recovery.”
He noted the rescue, aided by the perfect conditions, was a first of its type. “This was a first, where we had a dedicated trip looking for a sea lion in the wild, and disentangling them on the spot,” he said.
It is not uncommon for sea lions to get wrapped up in all sorts of garbage and discarded fishing nets, Haulena said.
“Both animals had very obvious and severe lacerations from the packaging tape,” he said. “This would have been a long and painful death.”
The two sea lions are about eight years old and Haulena said they could live well into their 20s.
They would have been in California waters in June and Haulena expects the two to stay in the Broken Islands area for some time to come.
Six staff from the Vancouver Aquarium’s Marine Mammal Rescue Centre, Brian Gisborne of Juan de Fuca Express and staff from Parks Canada and the Department of Fisheries all helped in the lengthy process of shooting the sea lions with a tranquillizer dart and then removing the plastic wrap.
One sea lion was shot from shore, the other from a boat.
Given the often extreme weather in the area, Haulena said they lucked out with perfect weather conditions.
The “disentanglement” project is based on a recent study and is funded by the Clayoquot Biosphere Trust, which has been monitoring the problem of sea lions getting entangled with garbage in Clayoquot and Barkley Sounds.
During a six-year span, the study found 408 cases of problems with debris such as fishing nets and plastic packaging tape.
“This is a real visual reminder of the need for people taking responsibility for the products we use,” Haulena said of the huge amount of garbage that ends up in the ocean.
He said it was not clear where the packaging tape had originated, but his team would try to find that answer to better understand the garbage problem.
Last week’s rescue was also the result of a lengthy analysis of animal tranquillizing.
“We have been trying to develop a darting protocol in the last 15 years for research purposes,” said Haulena.


Drawing on structural racism and urban disadvantage approaches, this article posits a broad influence of citywide racial residential segregation on levels of violent crime across all urban neighborhoods regardless of their racial/ethnic composition. Multilevel models based on data from the National Neighborhood Crime Study for 7,622 neighborhoods in 79 cities throughout the United States reveal that segregation is positively associated with violent crime for white and various types of nonwhite neighborhoods. Nonetheless, there is a lack of parity in violence across these types of communities reflecting the larger racialized social system in which whites are able to use their privileged position to reside in the most advantaged neighborhoods, while African-Americans and Latinos live in the most disadvantaged urban communities and therefore bear the brunt of urban criminal violence.
Kuhl, Danielle Corinne; Krivo, Lauren J.; and Peterson, Ruth D., "Segregation, Racial Structure, and Neighborhood Violent Crime" (2009). Sociology Faculty Publications. 8.
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Picking a destination can be overwhelming, especially with the constant feed of new places to go on Instagram or viral Facebook videos. Before you hop onto the plane or into a car the first thing you might want to do is choose the destination whether it is for a weekend or a month. Here are three ways to pick your next destination and eventually get you on the way of planning your next trip.
- Throw a dart at a world map! Wherever it lands – that’s where you’re going. I haven’t personally tried this but I think I will for my next trip. Realistically I would give myself three darts for 3 destinations to pick out since I can’t help myself.
- Go by your budget. One of the ways I’ve picked a destination is by going wherever there is a flight deal. Saving money when I can while traveling is important, so choosing flight deals is often how I try to get around. I use websites such as Travel Pirates and Secret Flying. I also like to use the resource Google Flights which has a great “discover destinations” option to see pricing for literally every possible destination on your set dates. For my upcoming trip to Europe, I saw a crazy flight deal Delta was having and snatched it up back in November.
- Surprise yourself and your travel partner! One company I’ve seen a lot of marketing and promotion online from is called Pack Up + Go. They apparently do all the planning for a 3-day weekend with a surprise destination in the United States. How cool is that? You give them a budget and they give you a whole itinerary and travel arrangements. I would actually love to try this out in the future!
So where do you think you’re going next?
With the holidays coming up, I keep thinking about the travel items that I personally have used a bunch as potential gifts for my traveling friends and family. I also have been adding new travel gifts to my wish lists *cough* like a drone *cough*. I’m trying to become more minimalist as I usually travel with a small Tortuga backpack or one carry-on Travelpro suitcase but I can’t help but add more fun and useful things to my collection!
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So enough of that, let’s get shopping! Here is my list of travel gifts to put on your own wish list or get for that ever-wandering traveler in your life:
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I felt like I was at Disney World with the magical FastPass, but in reality I had just gotten off a 13 hour flight from South Korea and just wanted to get home. Thank goodness for Global Entry allowing me a swift exit and the ability to skip the long lines of tourists and travelers arriving at O’Hare International Airport.
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This is the main place to surf (or at least try to) in the Philippines!
I just got back from a trip to the beautiful Siargao Island! I already want to go back and stay for much longer. Add Siargao to your must-see list now while in the Philippines! You can definitely do all that I did in 2 days but you will be on a serious time crunch.
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Rose State College’s technical training program is the first of its kind in Oklahoma to offer Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)-approved water and wastewater training courses online.
The program is conducting certification and training courses held on the Zoom videoconferencing platform, enhancing the program’s accessibility across Oklahoma. Nearly 600 entities have participated including state agencies, municipalities, schools, corporations, contractors, military bases, tribes and more.
Professionals who handle or change water are required to hold water and wastewater operator licenses. Operators are required to complete four hours of continuing education each year to renew their licenses.
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The illustrated procedurally generated 2D platformer EarthNight is now available on Windows PC, Switch and Mac.
The game takes place in a dystopian future just after the dragon apocalypse. Humans have been exiled to space, forced to live in orbit above the planet. But Sydney and Stanley have had enough! They’ve decided to return to Earth, taking out as many dragons as they can along the way.
Players must help Stanley and Sydney skydive back to Earth while careening across the backs of massive, snake-like dragons as they soar high above the planet. Experience an original chiptune soundtrack pounds away in the background as every moment is intense and layered with intricacy.


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The Urlaubs- und Wellnesshotel Friederike is located in a quiet area on the edge of a forest in the beautiful Stryck valley, only a 20-minute walk from the center of town.
Score from 92 reviews Good
This family-run hotel in Winterberg-Neuastenberg is ideally located in the Rothaargebirge Mountains, with the nearest ski area only 50 metres away.
Score from 69 reviews Excellent
This architecturally unique hotel features a large wellness area with spa. It provides modern rooms and suites with panoramic views, excellent spa and fine regional and international cuisine.
Score from 251 reviews Excellent
In the peaceful spa town of Altastenberg, Pension Haus Brieden offers views of the surrounding valley and skiing region. The guest house has its own garden and children’s play area with trampoline.
Score from 29 reviews Wonderful
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Enjoy breathtaking sunset/sunrise view of the Taj Mahal from river Yamuna. Basking in the glory of the golden sun rays Taj Mahal looks like a true world wonder.
You will be picked up from your hotel by our representative around the sunset time and taken for the boat ride by an electric Tuk Tuk.A short trail of about 2.5 Km to reach the boarding point for the boat.Board the boat and drift apart to catch the best view of the Taj Mahal and the rural bit of Agra for a short duration, this boat ride gives you the opportunity to capture the Taj Mahal in your lens. * Pickup and drop assistance from your hotel by Electric Tuk Tuk * 20 Min boat ride * Best views to capture Taj Mahal on your camera
- 20 Min Boat Ride
- Assistance of a local person
- 2 way transfers in E-Rickshaw from your hotel.
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- Any expense of personal nature
- Alcoholic / non-alcoholic drinks


Dr Yousef bin Mohamed al-Horr, Chairman of the Global Carbon Council.
Chairman of the Global Carbon Council Dr Yousef bin Mohamed al-Horr said that transitioning to a low-carbon economy is a challenge that calls for international co-operation involving the public and private sectors to address the problem of climate change, which requires the concerted efforts of governments, organisations, and individuals alike.
This came in a statement to Qatar News Agency (QNA) commenting on the ongoing discussion in that regard and including the goal of "transitioning to a low-carbon economy" among the topics discussed by the Qatar Economic Forum during its third edition.
The carbon footprint expert al-Horr indicated that the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities and respective capabilities has been agreed and that governs the global climate actions. It includes an acceptance that we should be able to collaborate across borders and industries in catalysing climate actions, and that we should engage with all sectors of society.
He stressed that this co-operation enables governments and private sector actors to do more, earlier and faster than what they could achieve individually. The collaboration between countries is on capacity building, technology transfer, and international climate finance. One of the key sources of international finance is the "carbon markets" under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.
Al-Horr added that over the past years, carbon markets have gained momentum as a powerful tool for facing climate challenges by linking financial incentives to environmentally friendly initiatives, and their role in stimulating positive innovation and investment in clean technologies. At the same time, carbon markets give a price index to institutions to take responsibility and contribute to reducing their emissions.
He pointed out that independent GHG standard bodies have a very important role in this. Global Carbon Council (GCC) is playing its part by operation of the global GHG Program approved under the scheme referred as "Carbon Offsetting and Reduction for International Aviation (CORSIA)" of International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and International Carbon Reduction and Offsetting Alliance (ICROA).
He noted that GCC has already received 1,485 GHG reduction projects from approximately 45 countries in the last two years which will reduce about 2bn tonnes of CO2 equivalent emissions in ten years time. This means that GCC will issue approximately 2bn carbon credits in the next seven to 10 years.
He said that the GCCs role is to create market instrument that can be used to raise international climate finance. GCC is engaging with several countries to facilitate climate actions under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement, by facilitating cooperative approaches for use of carbon markets with a central role of GCC as a GHG standard.
Qatar has several strengths and enablers that would allow it to play a vital role on a global level. Apart from the financial abilities, the Qatar-based Global Carbon Council (GCC) supports governments in implementing and operationalising Article 6.2 and private sector project owners in receiving revenues for the carbon credits generated from GHG emission reduction projects.
Al-Horr said, "Qatar, therefore, can play a pivotal role in capacity building for the global players and countries and can encourage co-operative approaches under Article 6.2 between countries to help them raise international finance to support each other's nationally determined contributions (NDCs)."
He added that despite the global trends that promote carbon markets as a major catalyst for achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement, their polarisation in the Middle East and North Africa region was relatively slow, so the GCC launched the first voluntary carbon market in the region, and it is now the only voluntary carbon market. outside first-world countries, to bridge this gap.
He pointed out that GCC is playing its part by operating the global GHG Program approved under the scheme referred to as "Carbon Offsetting and Reduction for International Aviation (CORSIA)" of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and International Carbon Reduction and Offsetting Alliance (ICROA). He explained that the programme deals with carbon offsets benefiting a wide range of greenhouse gas reduction projects including those launched in the Gulf and Mena region.
After the UN Climate Change Conference (COP27) in Egypt reached a breakthrough agreement to provide "loss and damage" funding — funded by industrialised countries — for vulnerable countries hit hard by climate disasters, he explained that the fund is a pivotal step toward a world without carbon emissions, adding that the harmful effects of global warming are not evenly distributed as the countries that caused the least amount of damage are the most vulnerable to natural disasters. He underlined that the world leaders achieved a historic decision in COP27 by establishing a fund to compensate for the losses and damages suffered by poor countries to provide climate justice for all in need.


I prefer ruby over python but I was of the impression that Python might kill off ruby
Honestly I don't believe Python will kill Ruby, it's clear that it has a much larger gathering but with the state Rubys language, APIs, communities etc are in I believe it could be catching up to Python
Yeah, in the enterprise sphere I run in (silicon valley adjacent) rails is pretty much gone and replaced with react frontends and kube/serverless backends for new projects.
Python lives because of ML and ops now. Python 2 becomes EOL in 2020, and most projects have finished their conversion years ago.
Ruby... has metasploit, I guess? That codebase is a bit of a mess though... a testament to “clever” ruby.
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2019 marks the one hundredth anniversary of the Winnipeg General Strike, providing a timely opportunity to look back at stories of work and workers in Canada. Bring labour history into your classroom with these lesson plans and activities.
In this lesson, students will use role play to learn about the experiences of Black sleeping car porters on the job.
In this activity, students will learn about Madeleine Parent and the history of workers’ rights in Canada.
In this activity, students will analyze multiple accounts of the Winnipeg General Strike, noting important similarities and differences in the points of view they represent.
In these activities students will demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the role of Black fur traders.
This lesson focuses on exploring what is known about specific Black fur traders, learning more about their life and character, and applying this knowledge to illustrate why they were qualified for various jobs at the Hudson’s Bay Company or North West Company.


13 minutes’ walk to Gourmet City Supermarket
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An interesting find in Kitano! This condo used to be a 3LDK, but it underwent renovation and was turned into a 1LDK with a large living room. It’s ideal for couples or single people who love to entertain guests or who want a home with a more Western-style layout.
The condo is on the 5th floor of the Kitano Park Heights complex, right in the middle of Kitano. This neighborhood is full of beautiful historical buildings from the Meiji period and is very popular with tourists, but it’s also peaceful and quiet at night. The Sannomiya area is just a short walk down the hill.
There are no available parking spots in the building currently, but parking may be available in the surrounding neighborhood.
The monthly maintenance fee is 14,800 yen, and the monthly savings fee is 6,260 yen. These monthly costs are very reasonable for an apartment of this size.


Crystal Court Celebrates South African Cuisineon October 4, 2011
Nicholas Froneman, the new Executive Chef at The Palace of the Lost City has redesigned the Crystal Court menu to embody the potency of South Africa. Indian’s, Malay’s, French Huguenots’, indigenous tribal people, the Portuguese and Afrikaner’s have all had a meaningful affect on South African cuisine and the new Crystal Court menu is a gastro-tribute to South Africa.
“I have drawn from our regional and seasonal ingredients to showcase the best of South African food,” says Froneman. “We have such a diverse cuisine and I particularly want to introduce our eclectic food culture to foreign and local guests.”
Froneman’s favourite signature dish is the 450g free range Beef Prime Rib Chop served with sauté spinach, chakalaka and sweetcorn mash. “The dish sounds really simple but I select the meat, dry it for 21 days and when served with these delicious local accompaniments it’s my own version of a jazzed-up ‘Shisa Nyama’, an informal township term for a braai or a barbeque.
Dry aging is an art that requires extensive training and knowledge. The result is a steak that is bolder and significantly tenderer, with a buttery succulence. The dry aging process is very time consuming and expensive, requiring extra effort and high-quality beef. Up to 20% of the original weight of the loin is lost during the dry aging process.
Guest’s can opt for either traditional desserts like Amarula Cheesecake and Malva Pudding or indulge in the South African Cheese Plate which includes onion marmalade, preserved fruits and Melba toast. “South African preserves and dried fruit are as famous as our Biltong. Preserves, known as konfyt are diamond shaped wedges of watermelon, apricot, quince and green fig, soaked in lime water, then cooked in sugary syrup and seasoned with cinnamon and dried ginger.”
Be sure to visit the Crystal Court Restaurant at The Palace of the Lost City to sample Froneman’s take on traditional South African cuisine.


The National Association of Smallholders Malaysia (NASH) had urged the government to reintroduce the smallholder palm oil replanting assistance scheme in the budget tomorrow.
NASH deputy president Adzmi Hassan said this was the main issue raised by the smallholders based on their nationwide visits since 2018.
"We already raised this issue during the budget 2021 preparation dialogue with the Plantation Industries and Commodities Ministry (MPIC) on Sept 12 in Ipoh, Perak.
"The association had organised several programmes with the smallholders and conducted meetings with the ministry to highlight the issue.
"I hope the minister Datuk Dr Khairuddin Aman Razali can consider this," he said in a statement.
He said 40 per cent of the palm oil industry was made up of smallholders.
He said NASH believed the reintroduction of the scheme was crucial for the sustainability of oil palm plantations in this country.
"We hope the 2021 budget can help those in the sector, especially palm oil smallholders," he said, adding that the government must also increase the the Rubber Production Incentive (IPG) scheme from RM2.50 to RM3.50 per kilogram.
"We asked for this due to the inflation rate before the COVID-19 increases every year.
"Thus, smallholders who own land less than two hectares will face income problems due to the unstable scrap price," he said.
Meanwhile, Adzmi said NASH echoed Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's statement on issuing temporary work permits to illegal foreign workers in the country.
He said this would help to overcome the shortage of workforce in the palm oil and rubber industries, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
"Smallholders are facing a shortage of workers for the harvesting as majority of labourers supplied by the agency are immigrants.
"This could affect their productivity - the incentive can help them cater to this issue," he said.


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Belgium’s King Philippe on Wednesday decorated the last surviving Congolese World War II veteran, an AFP correspondent said, during a historic visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The Belgian sovereign landed in DRC’s capital Kinshasa on Tuesday afternoon for a six-day visit billed as an opportunity for reconciliation between the vast central African country and its former colonial master.
On Wednesday morning, Philippe visited a memorial for combat veterans in Kinshasa and laid a wreath.
He also decorated 100-year-old Corporal Albert Kunyuku, who enlisted in Belgium’s colonial Force Publique in 1940 and saw service in Burma — the former name of Myanmar.
Kunyuku, the last surviving Congolese veteran of World War II, shook hands with the king for a long time.
Belgium’s colonisation of the Congo was one of the harshest imposed by the European powers that ruled most of Africa in the late 19th and 20th centuries.
King Leopold II, the brother of Philippe’s great great grandfather, oversaw the conquest of what is now DRC, governing the territory as his personal property between 1885 and 1908 before it became a Belgian colony.
Historians say that millions of people were killed, mutilated or died of disease as they were forced to collect rubber under his rule. The land was also pillaged for its mineral wealth, timber and ivory.
In 2020, Philippe wrote a letter to Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi to express his “deepest regrets” for the “wounds of the past.”
Near the combat veterans’ memorial on Wednesday, some bystanders suggested that decorating Kunyuku was a cosmetic gesture.
“We should also compensate the families of these veterans who lost their lives in a war that did not concern them,” said Madeleine Yowa, a 43-year-old nurse.
Marie-Therese Bakuku, a street vendor, also urged financial reparations and called the ceremony hypocritical.
“There were thousands of them,” she said, referring to Congolese WWII veterans.
“Now there’s one left and they’re trying to save the day.”


just looking for a soft bed and a quiet place to sleep after a long day on the road, we booked this hotel just before we got into town, the hotel as a whole is very compact, just steps to everything, walked out the stiffness in the workout room, had a good breakfast, and cup of coffee before heading out, the staff was not shy about greeting you anytime, rooms were modern and setup well, bed was soft, but had the typical low spot in the center, so we kept bouncing off each other, other wise a comfy place to relax for a night. thanks yall
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Merrion Plans Staff Accommodation
The Merrion hotel in Dublin is looking at building accommodation for staff close to the hotel against a backdrop of soaring rents and constrained supply that are making it increasingly difficult for some of its employees to afford to live in the city.
The hotel’s General Manager Peter MacCann told The Irish Times that it is "looking" at building the accommodation at the rear of a property that it owns on Merrion Square, along with other options. This would be used to house staff on low and middle incomes who are finding it difficult to source rental accommodation in the city.
"People on salaries that range from let’s say €13 to €18 an hour can’t really afford accommodation in the city centre," he said, "So they’re forced out to Bettystown [in Meath], Gorey [in Wicklow] and all over the place. Commute times and public transport availability for shift work in a place like this just doesn’t work."
"We’ve looked at whether we should take a house in Bray and buy a bus and run our own shuttle service. We’ve looked at houses in west Dublin, we’ve looked at houses in Meath. We currently have four staff houses in the city that we are renting that we subsidise. You ask any hotel, and we’re all going into the property business because we need to find places for people to stay so they can come to work."


DAY TRIP | Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
Approximate Distance from Tri-Cities
50 miles, 1 hour and 30 minutes
Type of Getaway
What To Do
Lake Geneva has several adorable boutiques, coffee shops, and ice cream parlors. You can also make your own candles at The Candle Mercantile or go taste some libations (both wine and bourbon) at Studio Winery/Geneva Lake Distilling.
During the summer months, spend a day at the beach, go on a boat cruise, or even rent a boat.
The Grand Geneva has a ski hill, indoor/outdoor water park, spa, golf course, a stable that offers horseback riding, and several restaurants onsite.
Where to Stay
The Grand Geneva is a destination in itself! You really don’t HAVE to leave but if you want to, they offer complimentary trolley rides into town. The Cove is located right downtown so you can walk everywhere!
Where to Eat
My favorite date spot is Baker House Lake Geneva.
Geneva ChopHouse at The Grand Geneva is great for a girls’ night out or date night.


ERIC Number: EJ1174295
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018-Apr
Abstractor: As Provided
Examining the Interstate Mobility of Recent College Graduates
Kelchen, Robert; Webber, Douglas A.
Educational Researcher, v47 n3 p213-215 Apr 2018
An increasingly important goal of state policymakers is to keep young, well-educated adults to remain in that state instead of moving elsewhere after college, as evidenced by New York's recent move to tie state grant aid to staying in state after graduation. We used American Community Survey data from 2005-2015 to examine the prevalence of interstate mobility over the past decade as well as provide state-level rates of "brain drain." We found substantial variations in interstate mobility across states, which has important policy implications.
Descriptors: College Graduates, Brain Drain, Bachelors Degrees, Longitudinal Studies, Student Mobility, Educational Policy, Higher Education
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This past weekend was Tobin’s birthday. We spent part of the day with our new friends Johnny and Kristie. Mid day a storm came through the area that left us with zero visibility. After an hour or so the clouds and fog lifted, we went out on their power boat and had a beautiful afternoon.
Our most recent on going project is the dodger on the boat. After our storm experience back in June we went for full protection and also a structure that could hold our solar panels on! Please keep your fingers crossed that hurricane Irene does not make it up to the Chesapeake and say a prayer for all those further south right now. Speaking of mother nature, we experienced an uncharacteristic earthquake here in Annapolis a couple of days ago. We were on the boat and all of a sudden our mast started shaking, things inside the boat started shaking, it felt as if we hit ground for a second with a thud, and then we had a few large rolling waves go by. Tobin and I ran up on deck and said the same thing – “that felt like an earthquake”. Then we both discussed the fact that there aren’t earthquakes in this area and that it couldn’t have been that! Sure enough, an earthquake. The world and mother nature is an ever changing place!
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Tobin on his b day
Not so great visibility…..
An hour later – weather goes fast. I’m still so surprised by how weather can change so rapidly!
Our view of the navel academy here in Annapolis. They kindly wake us up each morning with their exercise routine going on over a loud speaker!
Kristie and Johnny on the boat
Up the river
Old house on the river
Sunset from the boat
Our dodger in pregress
Tobin at work
Me painting dodger – coat 1
Tobin taking a turn…….he’s much faster at stuff like this but convinces me that I should paint under there because I’m more flexible. Good point. I’ll let him take care of the grinding and sanding!


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Coinciding with French Whisky Month in September, the publication of a new historical book on French Whisky is set to hit shelves in France. Written by Matthieu Acar, Une Brève mais Intense Histoire de Whisky Français (A Brief but Intense History of French Whisky) covers the whisky landscape in France from experiments and early bottlings in the 1980s to the present day.
The book is published by Flammarion and will be released on 27 September in France.
Author Acar, born in Paris, first discovered whisky through family friends and has developed a passion ever since, with trips to Scotland exploring the Highlands, Islay and Orkney. In 2013, he travelled France in search of whisky producers, eventually joining La Maison du Whisky in 2016. In 2017, Acar launched a website dedicated to launching French whisky, and has played an active role in the launch of La Maison du Whisky’s Version Française range.
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“France, the land of wine, cognac, Armagnac and Calvados... and now whisky! Since the first forays into malt distillation carried out in the 1980s, whisky distilleries have spread through the country. From Brittany to Provence via Alsace and Corsica, dozens of producers have embarked on the adventure with passion, curiosity and pragmatism. Today, there are some hundred producers brewing, fermenting, distilling and maturing their whiskies on the French mainland. In this richly illustrated book, Matthieu Acar, a specialist with encyclopaedic knowledge, takes us through this incredible tale of destiny.
“Lose yourself in the short but intense history of French whisky and discover the rich expertise of more than 80 producers dedicated to offering craft spirits that embody the essence of their terroirs.”
The 288-page book is set to release at an RRP of €45. It features 84 producers who sold whisky in the year of 2023, with the history of each distillery, production characteristics and general profile include.
The photographs in the book have been supplied by Darmesh Varane.


New Species of Orchid Named After Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen
The new species Spathoglottis Jetsuniae, is a striking terrestrial orchid, first discovered accidently by the staff of the National Biodiversity Centre on 3rd November 2016, in the remote region of Ngangla-Kaktong of Zhemgang.
The Spathoglottis Jetsuniae is a new and striking orchid species discovered and named in honour of Her Majesty Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck according to the National Biodiversity Centre.
Discovery of the new species Spathoglottis Jetsuniae
The new species Spathoglottis Jetsuniae, is a striking terrestrial orchid, first discovered accidently by the staff of the National Biodiversity Centre on 3rd November 2016, in the remote region of Ngangla-Kaktong of Zhemgang during the ground composition survey for two other species of orchids, namely the Paphiopedilum fairrieanum and Paphiopedilum venustum Pfitzer.
This striking terrestrial orchid in full bloom was found growing inside the selected plot, which was at an elevation of 1038m with a soil pH of 7.1 – 7.8. Currently, the other known locations of this species are the remote villages of Martshala and Sarjung in Samdrup Jongkhar, where this species is found growing on limestone outcrops together with the P. fairrieanum.
Places where the genus Spathoglottis can be found
The genus Spathoglottis currently consists of about 50 species with some additional varieties and natural hybrids, distributed from India, Nepal, Bhutan, much of tropical and subtropical SE Asia, China, Indonesia, New Guinea, Australia and the Pacific Islands.
The Orchid Flora of Bhutan (Pearce & Cribb, 2002) lists only one species of Spathoglottis from Bhutan, namely the Spathoglottis ixioides which is a rather small and yellow-flowered species.
Therefore, the discovery of this new and striking Spathoglottis is a welcome addition to the increasing number of orchid and other floral species in the country as well as to the world orchid flora.
The Spathoglottis Jetsuniae is closely related and rather similar to the Spathoglottis hardingiana which is not recorded in the country as of now.
It is however distinguishable from S. hardingiana in having almost a smooth inflorescence and pedicels as opposed to the distinctly hairy inflorescence and pedicels in S. hardingiana. A purplish flower (turns white when mature) with the distinctly yellow lip of the Spathoglottis Jetsuniae also makes it distinct from S. hardingiana which has a pale mauve lip.
By the Staff of the Bhutanese (This article has been edited for the New Bhutan Times)


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Day 2 : Mumbai : The city of dreams.
For the day visit Gateway of India, Prince of Wales Museum, Hanging Gardens on the slopes of Malabar Hills offering nice view of Marine Lines & Chowpatty Beach, Kamla Nehru Park, Mani Bhawan (where Mahatma Gandhi used to stay) and then to Dhobi Ghat. Also visit Afgan Church, Flora Fountain (Bombay nerve centre), Colourful Crawford Market and Marine Drive.
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Notice of Intent.
The purpose of this study is to consider the economic, environmental, and social impacts that may occur as a result of various alternatives being considered in a dam safety assurance study, to consider embankment seismic remediation, under the authority of Section 1203 of the water Resources Development Act of 1986 (Pub. L. 99-662), Tuttle Creek Lake Project, Manhattan, Kansas.Start Further Info
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Questions regarding the proposed study and DEIS can be answered by the Project Manager, Mr. David L. Mathews, telephone number (816) 983-3696, Chief, Dam Safety and Support Section, Geotechnical Branch, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 700 Federal Building, 601 E. 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64106-2896.End Further Info End Preamble Start Supplemental Information
1. The Kansas City District (KCD), Corps of Engineers, is undertaking a Dam Safety Assurance Study, to consider embankment seismic remediation measures, under the authority of Section 1203 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (Pub. L. 99-662, for the Tuttle Creek Lake Project, Manhattan, Kansas.
2. KCD's study will evaluate the no-action alternative as well as various structural alternatives to determine:
a. Seismic remediation costs and benefits;
b. Regional social and economic impacts; and
c. Environmental impacts and mitigation measures.
3. Reasonable alternatives KCD will examine include the feasibility of various structural measures to address dam safety issues concerning seismic stability of the Tuttle Creek dam.
4. Scoping Process.
a. A public workshop will be held at Manhattan, Kansas in the Fall of 2000. The exact date, time, and location of the workshop will be announced when the details are finalized. Additional workshops will be held as the study progresses to keep the public informed. Coordination meetings will be held as needed with affected/concerned local, State, and Federal governmental entities.
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There's really nothing bad to say about SouthStar. The building is gorgeous, LEED certified, and very well maintained. The staff is friendly and courteous. There's a concierge person 24/7 who lets your visitors up and accepts your packages. Full gym with nice cardio equipment, free weights, and a weight machine.
The apartment itself is really well laid out, with a door to my one bathroom from both the bedroom and the hallway, which is perfect for when I have guests. I love the southern exposure I have, which provides a ton of sunlight. Even though my window faces South St, I very rarely get too much noise.
The apartment is very well finished, with granite counter tops, gorgeous bamboo hardwood flooring throughout the main living room, and a few good sized closets. There's also a storage unit down the hall, which holds all of my seasonal decorations, camping supplies, and random boxes. I have a washer/dryer in-unit and there are a few community washer/dryers for use in the building as well.
The only downside is that I don't have any outdoor space. Some units in the building have a balcony, but very few.
Awesome building and people - but too much $$$!
I love everything about the apartment but the parking and rent are so high and keep going up, eventually we will be forced to leave. The amenities are amazing and we love the view. Management is great - I wish we could pay rent online though and that concierges would deal with all packages instead of residents having to call ahead to carriers for pick-ups. If we are paying that much we should get all the services...
Fantastic Apartment if you like living close to the law school
Conveniently located only a few minutes away from the law school. Spacious apartment that has been recently renovated. Large kitchen with granite countertops and nice appliances. Plenty of storage space. Concierges are very helpful and always friendly. Convenient to have a gym in the building. Several dining options on lower level. Only downside is feeling like you're stuck in the law school "bubble" sometimes.
I have been fortunate to live at The Left Bank during my first year. It is only two blocks away from school and when you spend most of your day there it is nice to know that you don't have a long commute home. The building is very safe and the staff friendly. There are restaurants adjacent to the building which is always a nice option. A lot of other law students live in the building so you can meet people walking to and from school. Downsides are that it is a bit pricey compared to some of the apartments in Center City, the gym is small and slightly outdated equipment but it is never crowded, and if you want to go out at night it is a bit out of the way to get downtown CC so you will most likely have to uber everywhere. Other than that, I love where I live.
Expensive but worth it
A one-bedroom at the Left Bank is definitely a pricey option. No amenities are worth a stressful rent bill every month so be honest with yourself about budget! However, if it's within your budget, it comes with amazing natural light thanks to several large windows, high ceilings, incredible storage (separate storage unit in building, kitchen cabinets galore, linen closet, walk in bedroom closet, front hall closet, pantry), security, a helpful maintenance staff (they hung all of my art and mirrors and random wall things for free) (obviously I tipped them), a fantastic front desk staff, dry cleaning pick up and delivery service, a totally adequate if not elegant gym, furnished roof deck, convenient trash disposal, laundry in unit, and parking on premises. I personally love the convenience of a short walk to the law school and find it super easy to either walk or hop in an uber to get anywhere else in Philly. Law school can be stressful and exhausting and the sense of comfort coming home to an apartment that I love helps me maintain my sanity. It's also great to be a short walk from 30th St Station (Amtrak + Bolt Bus). Two bedrooms are a less expensive option but definitely go quickly and my personal opinion is a bad roommate can ruin even the best apartment. The bottom line is if it's within your budget and proximity to the law school is appealing to you, it's a great place to live, but there are definitely cooler neighborhoods and much less expensive options. Good luck 1Ls!
Wonderful Place to Live
I've really enjoyed living in The Left Bank so far! It's very convenient and comfortable. It's everything I thought it would be and more!
Great place to live in
This is the closest you can be to campus, but still live in Center City. The building is well maintained, and the gym is great. It's in a quiet area, which is great if you are not the party type.
Locust on the Park
Location is perfect for MBA students wanting to live within a reasonable walking distance (~20 min) of school. Loft apartments are absolutely beautiful, huge windows and a lot of sunlight. Management is fantastic. Prices very reasonable. Plenty of closet space. Pretty good gym included.
Great building for Wharton students and young professionals
Locust on the Park is a nice well-maintained property on the river. The neighborhood feels safer than Rittenhouse and there are lots of trees in the area. Our unit is large for a two bedroom and the ceilings are very high. We opted for the upgrade (new carpets and appliances, paint, etc.), so out unit is in great condition. The gym is quite large, but the party room is a bit outdated (still totally fine though). Management is professional and responsive. It would be nice to live a bit closer to the square for social reasons, but I actually like our neighborhood better as a place to live. It's much closer to campus than some other Wharton buildings and the square isn't a far walk at all. The only issue with the building is the construction going on near by. The road construction should end soon, but the building across the street may take a while. We don't hear the construction for the new building, but if you face 25th Street, it could be an issue. Overall, we are really happy living here and think we made an excellent choice!
Good "happy medium" location
Locust on the PArk is great because its halfway between the two places I spend the most time: Huntsman and Rittenhouse Square. It's a 20 minute walk from campus, so it's an easy to walk no matter the weather, and I've saved a lot of money on ubers and buses compared to friends. It's also a 2 minute walk to 2401, which is extremely convenient for team meetings, printing, etc. The apartments have ridiculously high ceiling and massive windows. Management is very receptive to any issues, and the doormen are very friendly. The gym is convenient, but nothing special. If you are a runner, you can't beat the proximity to the Schuykill River Park.
Negatives are that there isn't a ton within a 1-block vicinity (or anything?). You have a 5-10 minute walk for eggs, milk, etc. Also before signing a lease, see how the progress is with the construction next door. The management is building a new swanky high-rise, so you don't want a window facing that and be aware of the noise (this might be a good negotiation tool to get rent lowered!!).
Great for families
Park 1 minute walk, river trail 1 minute walk, school 20 minute walk. Very roomy and good sunlight. Little noisy from construction and train.
Amazing spacious apartments - great value for money
There is nothing about Locust on the Park that I do not like. Everything is perfect and amazing value for money. We are paying $2575 for a very spacious 2BR / 2BA apartment, and even received a sign-up special of $2000 too!
Some great things about the building:
1. Excellent gym
2. Pleasant doormen
3. Management and maintenance and are responsive and effective. I managed the entire lease signing process remotely (from Asia), and had no issues figuring it out. The management team was most helpful.
4. Proximity to school (a center city apartment complex that is closest to school)
5. Gorgeous walk by the river next door
6. 10min walk to Rittenhouse square - it has never been a problem for me to get where I want to in no time
7. Proximity to 30th St Penn station and bus stop for Megabus /Bolt. This is super important if you anticipate frequent trips to New York as part of recruiting. I travel to NY at least twice a week, and the busstop / train station are just 10mins walking
8. Easy accessibility to busses 21 and 42 via Walnut St. if you don't feel like walking to school.
9. Excellent apartments with all amenities - washer / dryer / dishwasher / cable etc.
Only downside is that there is no grocery store very close by. However, South St Supermarket and Trader Joe are each a 15 min walk away, and a weekly visit is never a problem. Besides, for more urgent needs, RiteAid is a 3 min walk away.


Wishart, owner of a restaurant and brasserie in Edinburgh, became the first chef to be given an honorary degree by the University of Edinburgh in the institution’s 428-year history on Wednesday.
Awarded in recognition of Wishart’s contribution to the industry in Edinburgh and Scotland, the university’s professor Chris Haslett, said the chef had built a business of international standing.
“Martin has personally contributed a great deal in helping to establish the City’s reputation as a fine food destination, which has had a positive impact on tourism too,” he said. “It has created jobs and provided exceptional, international standard training to talented young chefs.”
Wishart said he was ‘thrilled and humbled’ to receive the accolade. On news that he was to receive the degree, he told Restaurant magazine it was 'better than getting any award from a guide'.
“It has been 10 years since Restaurant Martin Wishart in Leith received its Michelin star and my fondness and passion for the city has never abated. I look forward to continuing to contribute to the Edinburgh dining experience for years to come,” he said.
Sir Rocco Forte joined Richard Solomons, the chief executive of the InterContinental Hotels Group, in gaining degrees from the University of West London also this month.
The pair, who have both experienced long and successful careers in the hotel sector, received their degrees at a ceremony at Wembley Stadium. The degrees recognise their commitment to training both in their own companies and through the university and their success within the industry.
Forte said he was pleased to receive the award from the University of West London due to his long association with the institution 'and because has made such a huge contribution to the hotel and catering industry,' he said.
Solomons added: “This is a huge honour. I really appreciate it as I believe education and training is the best thing you can do for people”.
The trio join a number of members of the industry boasting honours from universities across the country. Chefs Brian Turner, Sat Bains and Cyrus Todiwala and restaurateur Jill Stein all have honorary doctorates.


Stone Kingdoms is a free and open source real time strategy game for Linux, Windows and MacOS and it is based on the Firefly studios Stronghold game. It is released under Apache License 2.0 but includes original artwork with permission from FireFly according to the developer of the project. It is a good medieval castle building game but still in early stage.
Install Stone Kingdoms on Ubuntu
You can install Stone Kingdoms RTS game via the flatpak package file from the flathub remote repository. If you don’t have then install flatpak and flathub on your system and restart it after the installation. Follow below link for the installation tutorial.
In the terminal command-line software run below Stone Kingdoms Game flatpak install command. It will install the latest version of Stone Kingdoms on your system.
flatpak install flathub io.gitlab.stone_kingdoms.StoneKingdoms
And open the game using this command.
flatpak run io.gitlab.stone_kingdoms.StoneKingdoms
And uninstall Stone Kingdoms using this
sudo flatpak uninstall io.gitlab.stone_kingdoms.StoneKingdoms


Video of ongoing burial rites of late Nollywood actor Baba Suwe has emerged.
News Rain Nigeria gathered that the burial is currently ongoing at Ewu Elepe, in the Ikorodu area of Lagos.
In this video, family, friends, and other mourners are seen thronging the Ikorodu home of the veteran Nollywood actor, Babatunde Omidina, popularly known as “Baba Suwe”.
Among the throngs of the family & friends that came to pay their last respect to the veteran Nollywood actor, Baba Suwe, is the chairman of the Lagos chapter of NURTW, MC Oluomo.
SEE VIDEOS And Photos OF BABA SUWE’S BURIAL RITES ONGOING AT EWU ELEPE, IKORODU, LAGOS
Also, a cleric gave clarification on how the dead are buried in Islam after seeing the body of Baba Suwe being brought in a coffin.
watch videos and Photos


Whales were not 'among the mammals we left behind' in the ocean 'billions of years ago', as we said in the article below. Mammals evolved on dry land and some, among them the ancestors of whales, later moved into the sea and evolved to suit their new environment.
The moving sight of man and whale united in extremis in the shallows of the Thames was a reminder that, in our over-scrutinised and over-regulated world, Nature still possesses some fathomless mysteries. Leviathan's strange and forlorn visit to London was a moment of reality television that provoked only the finest emotions - pity and wonder, and finally sorrow - among thousands of onlookers.
Those who lined the Embankment to watch the whale's doomed journey maybe felt a genetic twinge of nostalgia, too. When we crawled out of the ocean those billions of years ago, the whale was among the mammals we left behind. The threat of its extinction still hangs heavily on the world's conscience. Perhaps we love whales because they do more than connect us to deep waters. In folklore, the majestic whale is wise and all-powerful. In the Old Testament book of Jonah, the authorised version's 'great fish' that swallows the prophet eventually tunes its radar to the right frequency, receives the word of God and, after a long weekend in the depths, saves the errant holy man by spewing him up on to dry land, whence he goes on to rescue the reprobates of Nineveh from the wrath of the Almighty.
Either way, we have obligations. Which makes it so tragic that this time London's efforts to repay an ancient debt failed.


Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia
Print version ISSN 1415-790X
TADDEI, Jose Augusto et al. Nutritional gains of underprivileged children attending a day care center in S.Paulo City, Brazil: a nine month follow-up study. Rev. bras. epidemiol. [online]. 2000, vol.3, n.1-3, pp. 29-37. ISSN 1415-790X. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/S1415-790X2000000100004.
The efficacy of a well-operated day care center in providing better nutrition to poor children in Brazil was assessed. We collected data for 9 months from 180 under-five children attending a day care center located in a slum. Every working day each child received at least 100% of the age-group recommended dietary allowances plus iron fortified milk and, every six months, treatment for helminth infections. Statistical analyses were restricted to the 168 children (93%) who had measurements from at least five months. As outcome variables, weight-for-height, height-for-age, and weight-for-age Z scores were dichotomized so that a Z score < -1 indicated a child was at risk of malnutrition. We examined the proportion of children at nutritional risk in each month and used multivariate statistical techniques to adjust for confounding and to account for intra-subject correlation. The percentage of children at nutritional risk decreased over time, from 10.1% to 3.4% for weight for height, 29.8% to 15.2 % for weight for age, and from 50.0% to 44.8% for height for age. Most of the reduction took place between the third and fourth months of enrollment. The correlated data models for the three dichotomized outcomes showed a two to three-fold reduction in the occurrence of wasting and underweight. We concluded that attendance to well-operated daycare protects against nutritional risk, and approximately four months are required for a benefit to be seen.
Keywords : Nutritional status; Health services research; Child day care centers; Epidemiology.


Being kind is important. Teachers, bus drivers, friends, and family are examples of people we should be kind to! Perfect for beginning readers, this book teaches these three high-frequency words: be, with, and a. The simple, repetitive phrases are accompanied by clear images that support the text to aid in memorization. The bright images, rebus pictures, and easy-to-read text make the book appealing to young learners and older emergent readers. Children will learn the essential Fry sight words and gain confidence as they experience the joy of reading independently.


A solar-powered plane has smashed the world record for the longest flight time without anyone flying it.
The plane flew 54 hours powered purely by the sun, and experts reckon it's the first time a plane has flown under its own power through two nights.
The previous unmanned record was set in 2007 by a jet-powered US aircraft which flew for more than 30 hours.
But the new time won't go into the record books because officials weren't informed in time.
However, the official world record deciders, the Federation Aeronautique Internationale (FAI), have been told about a later flight which lasted more than 33 hours which might now be listed in the record books.
The solar plane
The plane, which is called The Zephyr High Altitude Long Endurance Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, was built by a UK company called QinetiQ.
In daytime it flies by solar power and by night it is driven by special batteries which are recharged during the day by the sun.
The plane set the new record during trials at a US military range in New Mexico.


Whiskers Act Like Finger Tips
February 2007 - Research by Dr Tony Prescott and colleagues from the Department of Psychology at the University of Sheffield, published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society, has found significant parallels between sophisticated use of facial whiskers by rats and fingertips by humans.
Researchers explain that understanding what guides whisker movements during free natural behaviour by rats has been limited largely by the difficulty of making accurate observations. However, this study used high-speed video and recordings of muscle activity to study how `whisking´ behaviour changes upon contact with an object.
They explain that rats are tactile animals using facial whiskers as their primary sense, sweeping or whisking them backwards and forwards numerous times every second. They found that, like finger tips, these movements are actively controlled. Whiskers near a point of contact move less; those away from it move more. This allows a rat to `home-in´ on objects in their environment while ensuring gentle contact.
Tony Prescott said:
"If you are exploring a surface with your hand you will control the position of your fingertips so as to get as much information as possible from each touch. We are discovering that rats do something very similar with their whiskers. That is, they adjust the movements of their whiskers on a moment-by-moment basis using information from each contact to decide how best to position their whiskers for the next one."
The researchers are currently working in association with Bristol Robotics Laboratory to produce a robot with an artificial whisker sense both to increase understanding of rat whisking behaviour and to aid development of artificial touch systems.
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