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Every wildlife photographer's portfolio should include a bit of blur. Used in the right way, blur conveys movement, pace, drama and a sense of journey, bringing still images to life, says Mark Carwardine.
From the vivid red of a ladybird to the dazzling blue of the kingfisher, colour plays a huge part in nature photography. But it's more complex than you might think – and getting it right makes all the difference, says Mark Carwardine.
Top UK wildlife photographers, Ross Hoddinott and Ben Hall, share their top tips on photographing nature.
There are always new ways to present wildlife subjects. Be creative in your approach to each and every image and you'll discover a new world of photographic potential, says wildlife photographer Mark Carwardine.
Paul Harcourt Davies and Clay Bolt share some of their top tips on how to photograph wildlife close-up.
A pin-sharp finish is fundamental to great nature photography. Crisp images have a mesmerising immediacy, enticing the viewer to linger over every feather, scale and hair, says wildlife photographer Mark Carwardine.
Hitting the shutter at the right instant can turn a good wildlife image into a great one. Being able to identify and capture unique moments – whether mid-scratch, mid-sneeze, mid-leap or mid-landing – will take your photography to the next level.
To take a harmonious image, it's not enough just to capture your subject in the viewfinder – choosing exactly where to place it in the frame is a vital creative decision. Six pro photographers demonstrate how to apply the golden rule of composition.
When it comes to light, less can be more – timing your photographic forays carefully and ensuring that illumination enriches rather than overpowers your images can result in photos that really shine.
Framing is a key skill for a wildlife photographer – it's vital to know when to crop in tight, what to leave out and when to embrace your subject's environment. Six pro photographers explain when to close in and when to be expansive.


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Why Have Hackers Hit Russia's Most Popular Blogging Service?
My feelings about this are complicated. LJ is a business and also their personnel can be jerks about things. But LJ as a community has been a very important thing for me for the past several years, and to many people in Russia, it's the only public place where they can get a variety of truths other than the official line.
In any case, LJ seems to be partway up - I can now get it on all the browsers and platforms that I expect. And at the moment, it's certainly not any slower than poor DW, which is having its own issues.
This entry is also posted at Dreamwidth. Comment at either location, as you prefer.
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- Address: Linnaeusstraat 2, Amsterdam, Netherlands 1092 CK
- Hours: Tue - Sun: 10am – 5pm, Mon: 10am - 5pm
- Admission: 13 and older: €10, 4-12 years old: €6
Tropenmuseum Tours
Split into eight sizable permanent exhibitions, the items showcase the daily life and possessions of Dutch overseas residents and provide a fascinating glimpse into the diverse cultures and traditions of inhabitants around the globe. Each exhibit focuses on a different geographical region, with Southeast Asia, South Asia, West Asia and North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, all getting a nod. Other key attractions include a vast collection of over 150,000 photographs dating from 1855–1940; a theatrical exhibition featuring masks, puppets and musical instruments from around the world; and a Junior sub-museum, with a series of interactive exhibitions and events, including dance, art and cooking, aimed at children. A varied roster of temporary visual arts and photographic exhibitions play a huge part in the Tropenmuseum's popularity too, ensuring that the weird, the wonderful and even the downright ordinary are all covered.
The anthropological museum is owned and operated by the Royal Tropical Institute and housed in a specially constructed listed building in East Amsterdam. The sprawling mansion was constructed in 1926 to designs by JJ.Van Nieukerken and the elaborate facade features sculptures, friezes and carvings symbolic of Dutch history and world cultures.
Tours & Tickets
Faces of Amsterdam Small-Group Walking Tour
This small group tour is around 3.5 hours and shines a light on immigration by examining Amsterdam's proud history of welcoming settlers from all over the ... Read more
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Amsterdam, Rotterdam & Holland Sightseeing Pass: Free Entry & Discounts
Enjoy free and discounted admission to must-see attractions and museums in Amsterdam and other popular Dutch cities such as The Hague and Rotterdam with the ... Read more
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
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City Sightseeing Amsterdam Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Boat Option
There is no better way to see Amsterdam than on a double-decker, hop-on hop-off bus! See top Amsterdam attractions on this comprehensive sightseeing tour, such ... Read more
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
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I amsterdam Card - City Pass for Amsterdam
Simplify your trip to Amsterdam with the I amsterdam City Card, a pass that gives you free admission to museums and public transport throughout the city. Gain ... Read more
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Amsterdam Super Saver: Van Gogh Museum & City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus
Beat the queues with a skip-the-line ticket to Amsterdam's renowned Van Gogh Museum. Once inside, marvel at more than 200 paintings from the Dutch master, as ... Read more
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Duration: Flexible
Amsterdam Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Tour with Rijksmuseum Ticket
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Home » South Pacific » Australia » Tamworth Airport | Code: TMW
Tamworth Airport Guide
In this section you will find traveller airport reviews as well as our Tamworth Airport Guide with info on WiFi, lounges, facilities and services....and yes, even the name of a hotel near the airport in case you decide that sleeping in the airport is not for you!
Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, we are here to give you the low-down on what travellers have reported back to us during their time at Tamworth Airport.
What to Expect
- The Tamworth airport consists of a single terminal.
- We have not received any reviews on this airport. If you have been there recently, please write a review.
Where to Sleep
- For uninterrupted sleep, there are hotels near the airport. See Airport Hotels in the airport guide below.
Good to Know
- Economy class passengers flying on Qantas can find comfort in the lounge which is accessible with an airline membership. See Airport Lounges in the airport guide below for locations and rates.
For more information about the services and facilities available, scroll down to continue exploring our Tamworth Airport Guide. Send us your airport tips to help us keep this information up to date.
Tamworth Airport Information
In this guide we may refer to locations as "landside" and "airside". Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security.
Airport Lounges
Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships
Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there is a lounge that you can enter through a lounge membership program (ie. Qantas Club). Visit the individual lounge page for more details about the lounge itself and to also find out how you can gain lounge access with just an economy class ticket!
- Qantas Club - Location: Airside. Lounge Access: Lounge membership programs. [ more lounge info ]
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in Tamworth Airport does not appeal to you, there are hotels near the airport:
- The Duck Inn Apartments - (6 minutes from the airport) No airport shuttle. » Check Rates
- Golf Links Motel - (10 minutes from the airport) No airport shuttle. » Check Rates
- Ibis Styles Tamworth Hotel - (10 minutes from the airport) No airport shuttle. » Check Rates
To see more options there is a list of hotels near Tamworth Airport on Tripadvisor that can be sorted by price, distance, traveller rating and popularity.
Airport WiFi / Internet
WiFi is available Tamworth Airport. At the time of this update, it is not known if the service is free.
More Services, Facilities & Things To Do On A Layover At The Airport
- ATMs / Cash Machines - Need cash? ATMs are available. Fees may apply, so be sure to check your bank's fee schedule and your daily withdrawal limit if you are travelling internationally. You may also want to notify your bank of your travel plans. Locations: unknown.
- Duty Free & Shopping - There are no shopping opportunities at Tamworth.
- Food & Drink - At the time of writing, no 24-hour options are available. There is a cafe available.
- Luggage Storage & Lockers - Not available.
- Mobile Charging - At the time of this update, we did not have any information about mobile charging availability. If you know, write a review or email us at firstname.lastname@example.com.
- Rest Zones - Not available.
- Showers - Not available.
Airport Hours
The airport is open 24 hours.
As of February 2018, Tamworth airport is served by the following airlines: Qantas • Jetgo Australia • Virgin Australia.
Airport Transportation: Getting To/From The Airport
Car Rentals
Car rentals are available at the airport, through the following companies: Avis • Budget • Europcar • Hertz • Thrifty.
Hotel Shuttles
At the time of this update, we were able to find only one hotel that provided airport transportation (for a fee): Ibis Styles Tamworth.
Have you been to this airport?
Last Updated: 15 March 2018
This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning and is subject to change at any time. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers and their web sites. We are not representatives of any of the above mentioned service providers. To report errors, or to add/change any items mentioned in the guide, please contact us .


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Sources recently have stated that Apple may be running tests on wireless charging capabilities for their upcoming smartwatch, the iWatch.
There have been a lot of rumors postulating the various charging methods that could be employed by the iWatch, including solar charging and gesture charging. Sources from the Apple supplier Luxshare have reported that Apple has submitted several wireless charging coils to the electronics company for certification. This allows for the iWatch to be charged from about a metre away without being attached to a cable or docking station, giving a good sense of freedom to the device.
The inclusion of wireless charging capability in the iWatch is a step forward in trying to address one of the major issues of wearable devices; battery life. There are suggestions that the current prototypes of the iWatch sport 100mAh batteries, with an up time of approximately 1 to 2 days. The results here are not promising as of yet since Apple is expecting the device to have a battery life of 4 to 5 days. Current competitors, most notably, the Samsung Galaxy Gear sport larger 300mAh batteries. Although the disparity between battery life is rather apparent, the presence of wireless charging reduces the hassle involved and makes the iWatch a more palatable option when it is expected to release within the third quarter this year.
The idea of wireless charging may not be original, given that the Moto 360 smartwatch is expected to roll out with a similar functionality this year as well. However, we do hope that this is a precedent to future wearables to incorporate this technology in the immediate future.
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Going Hormonal4 years ago -
Researchers study how hormones can be used to control seed dormancy and germination, saving millions of dollars of crop loss each year.
After lengthy periods of drought, this past summer and fall saw above-average rainfall across the United States, especially in the coastal Northwest, parts of the Northeast and much of the Midwest and South. Heavy rains in early summer and late fall helped alleviate drought in breadbasket states such as Kansas, Nebraska and Oklahoma.
But more rain is not always welcome. That's especially true for cultivators of late-season wheat and other cereal crops. Moisture can cause pre-harvest sprouting, or early germination of wheat within the grain head. The process causes $1 billion in annual crop losses, according to an estimate from Kansas State University plant geneticist Bikram Gill.
Controlling seed germination could help stem those losses, but this is a major challenge. Sprouting and flowering are two of the most complicated processes plants will undertake, and plant biologists are still trying to understand how they work.
"Wheat grains and many vegetable seeds don't have natural dormancy," says Hiro Nonogaki, a seed biologist at Oregon State University. "Over the course of domestication, we picked whatever we germinated, so we selected a kind of super-germinator." He adds this can be a positive thing — easily-germinating seeds are good starter material for agriculture. But that's not the case for cereals such as wheat, sorghum, barley and rice.
Fortunately, the same techniques for enhancing germination can also be used to suppress it. Nonogaki is trying to understand how to do that by studying and genetically regulating the hormones that govern seed germination. Research in his Integrative Seed Biology Lab, funded by the National Science Foundation, could help biologists and growers harvest grains at just the right time, using the plant's own natural cues. This could lead to crops that stay dormant longer, so they can be harvested before the rains awaken them.
Turning On the "Off Switch"
Two key hormones are involved in a seed's cycle of dormancy and germination: Abscisic acid (also called ABA) and gibberellin. Abscisic acid inhibits growth while gibberellin stimulates it. "In terms of germination, gibberellin is the good guy, and ABA is a bad guy, an inhibitor of germination," Nonogaki says.
But for prevention of pre-harvest sprouting, the bad guy is the hero.
In 2011, Nonogaki and his colleagues published research demonstrating a novel "gene switch" system that could activate ABA and induce dormancy in the model plant Arabidopsis thaliana. The team found that changing a single gene that codes the metabolism of ABA was enough to increase dormancy.
It was a crucial finding, because it meant seed germination could be either promoted or suppressed using genetic technology.
That effort required the use of a chemical called Intrepid2F, an Environmental Protection Agency-approved insecticide, which acted as a trigger for the gene switch. But the researchers thought it would be impractical to spray vast quantities of the insecticide on massive production fields, Nonogaki says. So this year, he published an update: A hormone-cascade system that requires no exogenous chemicals yet also triggers large quantities of ABA.
Nonogaki found he could enhance a positive feedback loop in the seed; producing ABA as the seed begins to mature amplifies the production of even more ABA. Higher levels of ABA induce dormancy naturally, he explains.
"We call it a spontaneous seed dormancy system," he says. "We don't have to add a chemical anymore."
To do it, he used the plant's own internal signaling system. Downstream genes are activated by the presence of hormones, switching on or off as hormone levels change throughout the seed development process.
"Our current plans are to create spontaneous dormancy in the field, which doesn't require chemicals. Then when we need to recover germination, we can use a gene switch to trigger a positive change."
— Hiro Nonogaki
In the early stages of seed growth, the embryonic plant creates the roots of future plant organs, including roots and leaves. Dormancy usually sets in toward the end, before the seed begins to dry out.
In Nonogaki's new approach, the team focused on a seed-specific gene promoter region that gets turned on at this maturation stage. They introduced the promotor gene using agrobacterium, a species of bacteria that's a common tool in biotechnology. The gene causes an ABA cascade, kicking in just as the plant is beginning to produce ABA on its own. It sounds paradoxical, but the ABA-producing gene is regulated by the production of ABA.
"When ABA is produced, ABA stimulates this promotor, telling it 'we need more ABA.' When more ABA is produced, this gene is turned on again. It's kind of an endless cycle of being amplified," Nonogaki explains. "We learned this mechanism from seeds, so we are trying to take advantage of discoveries from seed biology to change the behavior of seeds. It's always the best option to learn from nature. Nature has a long history, and it has a lot of interesting mechanisms."
In Nonogaki's most recent work, the seeds are also marked with green fluorescent proteins, which enables them to be sorted easily.
The approach is useful for grains because growers want to harvest those starchy seeds for flour and other uses, Nonogaki says. The seeds are in a totally dormant state, so they won't germinate even if there's plenty of water and the seeds are at the right temperature. But by tweaking which gene-promoter region is targeted, Nonogaki is confident the same process could work the opposite way to promote germination. He also believes the original approach — using a chemically induced gene switch rather than a gene promoter — would also work. While spraying a field might be impractical, it's a feasible option for seed companies that already use wet treatments to enhance their seeds in warehouses, Nonogaki suggests.
"Our current plans are to create spontaneous dormancy in the field, which doesn't require chemicals. Then when we need to recover germination, we can use a gene switch to trigger a positive change," he says. "We really think we need both approaches, a suppression and recovery approach."
Future Challenges
Even as they make progress in understanding hormonal regulation of plant growth, biologists still have much to learn about how these processes change among generations. The next mystery is how to unravel epigenetic regulation, Nonogaki says.
Epigenetics is the study of changes that are not caused by alterations in DNA. Some of these changes are heritable, and some are regulated by what was formerly considered "noise DNA" in the genome. Plant biologists are increasingly studying epigenetic changes to plant growth cycles, including germination control or control of the timing of flowering.
"Flowering and seed germination have some things in common. At least I think so," Nonogaki explains. "Those are big decisions for plants." He adds that plant biologists like him see major potential in epigentic research on seeds.
In the meantime, Nonogaki says basic research on hormone regulation promises to pay big dividends.
"Once we figure out the basic hormonal regulation mechanism in model plants such as arabidopsis, we might be able to take advantage of the same information for many different species," he says. "We're trying to translate the knowledge that we obtain from basic research into agricultural species."


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What is Dengue fever?
Dengue Fever is an acute viral disease characterized by sudden onset of fever for 3-5 days, with intense headache, joint and muscle pain, pain behind the eyes, nausea, gastrointestinal disturbances and rash. Minor bleeding, such as gum and nose bleeding, may occur at any time during the febrile phase. Children usually have a milder disease than adults. The incubation period is 3 to 14 days. Recovery may be followed by prolonged fatigue and depression. Occasionally, the disease may progress to Dengue Heamorrhagic Fever (DHF) with bleeding and shock, leading to death. Travellers to tropical countries, especially in Southeast Asia and Latin America, may be at risk of dengue infection. Epidemics usually occur during and shortly after the rainy season.
How does it spread?
Dengue virus is transmitted to human by mosquitoes, especially Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus. This is a day-biting species with increased biting activities for 2 hours after sunrise and several hours before sunset. Patients are usually infective for mosquitoes from shortly before to the end of the febrile period, an average of about 6-7 days. It cannot be directly transmitted from person to person.
How can you prevent it?
At present, there is no effective vaccine for dengue, so travellers must rely on preventing mosquito bites to combat infection (especially during their high biting activity time). The personal protection measures against mosquito bites are as follows:
How is it treated?
Anyone returning from travel to a dengue-infected area and then falling sick within one month, especially with bleeding signs, should seek medical assistance immediately. High fever should be treated by sponging and the appropriate use of paracetamol. Do not take aspirin because they can lead to bleeding and cause stomach irritation. There is no specific treatment available for treating DHF. Supportive measures have to be provided in hospital.
Dengue fever reporting in different areas of the world, 2007
Figures in bracket: reported death numbers.
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Updating in this web site is carried out as soon as new information is available. However, there is no warranty or responsibility of any kind on providing accurate information and data at a particular point of time.
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Editorial: Let's cherish our military history
Juno Beach Academy of Canadian Studies may have lost the battle to continue operating, but hopefully the school's commitment to keeping our nation's military history alive will march on.
The official announcement to close the school was made by Calgary Board of Education trustees earlier this week, but its demise was virtually assured when enrolment dropped to just 15 students, far from its height of 195 pupils in 2008.
The decision to close the academy at the end of the school year is sound enough, even though it brings much sadness. The challenge is to infuse other Calgary schools with lesson plans and conversations that pay tribute to Canada's past and its soldiers.
Canadian history, especially the story of our brave troops, doesn't receive the attention it deserves in classrooms
"We've got to look at how we maintain in all of our schools learning Canadian history, particularly Canadian military history," says trustee Judy Hehr.
Canadian history, especially the story of our brave troops, doesn't receive the attention it deserves in classrooms. The chronicles of our military are to a large extent the story of Canada itself.
The Juno Beach Academy's name is testament to Canadians' courage on D-Day, June 6, 1944, when our soldiers seized a 10-kilometre stretch of the French coast from German soldiers. The attack was part of the largest invasion ever launched from the sea, and Canadians can take pride in having moved farther inland than any of the other Allied troops.
Decades earlier, our soldiers distinguished themselves at the Battle of Vimy Ridge, which began almost 100 years ago today — April 9, 1917.
Vimy Ridge marked the first time all four divisions of the Canadian Corps had fought so closely together, and the victory is widely regarded as when we became a full-fledged nation.
Canada's last First World War veteran, John Babcock, died seven years ago, making it all the more important that younger people keep the memories of our forebears alive.
"We now depend upon the next generation of Canadians to relive it," Gov.-Gen. David Johnston said after visiting the Canadian National Vimy Memorial in France on the 95th anniversary of the battle five years ago.
Johnston, like many other Canadians, knows how important it is to comprehend the lessons of war, so we can vigorously strive for peace.
"It's important for us to remember the lives lost here and the reasons for which the lives were lost, and that is so our rule of law, our thin veneer of civilization can be strengthened and polished and, we hope, extended around the world."
That is a message that resonated in the hallways of Juno Beach Academy for 14 years, and one that should be heard in all Calgary classrooms for years to come.


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The Plymouth Education Foundation is honored to announce its first biennial benefit event - Party With A Purpose - will be held on Friday, November 4, 2016, from 5:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m., at the Wade House Visitor Center in Glenbeulah.
This event will celebrate the special anniversaries coming up at all of the schools in the Plymouth School District including in 2016 PHS 50th Anniversary and Horizon 25th Anniversary; 2017 Fairview and Parkview 60th Anniversaries; and 2018 Riverview 85th Anniversary and Plymouth Education Foundation 30th Anniversary.
The Foundation's Party With A Purpose PEP RALLY will welcome attendees who are dedicated to supporting public education through a "FUN-raising" event. Come celebrate wearing your best nostalgic or new Orange, Black, and Gold Spirit Wear; compete in The Spirit Games; and try to win The Spirit Stick while Raising Your Paw during the Live Auction. We invite you to join us in this first-time benefit event to make a difference for current and future students in the Plymouth School District.
To keep pace with advances in technology, to maintain an excellent and rigorous curriculum, and to provide an innovative, high quality educational learning environment, the Plymouth School District needs a reliable source of revenue separate from restricted public funding. To provide the best educational experience possible, the Plymouth Education Foundation is looking to you to help us invest our students and the future of our community. Join us and make this first-time event a success!


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Hooking up Power with a Generator
Installing a whole home generator is a smart way to protect your home against power outages and other service interruptions. Recently, portable generators have gained popularity because they provide peace-of-mind back-up power in the event of an extended outage.
Our electric cooperative's GenerLink device makes hooking up a portable generator simple and safe. This device, a five-inch device that is installed behind your electric meter, is designed to connect directly to a standard household electric service of 200 amps or less.
There are many ways to hook up a home to a portable generator. When you connect a portable generator to GenerLink and start it up, GenerLink automatically disconnects your house from the electric utility grid preventing the possibility of back feed, which can damage your equipment and harm utility personnel. To operate a critical appliance, you simply flip a breaker on in the household breaker panel once the generator is properly connected and operating.
Please note that before any device is installed, White River Valley Electric Cooperative (WRVEC) must approve installation. If you have another device you would prefer, please call our Engineering department at 417-335-9335 for approval.
The GenerLink device costs less than $600 and WRVEC can install these devices for just $50.


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Friday, October 17, 2014
Merry Monday #130 - Silent Night
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You were right, this is a perfect stamp for the challenge! I love the bit of green you used to set it off!ReplyDelete
Love the vintage feel of this card with your color choice!ReplyDelete
I love this stamp! Great one for this challenge, too! Beautiful card!ReplyDelete
Beautiful, love the colours you chose too.ReplyDelete
This really looks like a silent night! Love that pop of green around the edges! Thanks for sharing this with us at Merry Monday! Hope you're having a great weekend!ReplyDelete
That stamp is absolutely PERFECT for that challenge, JoAnn! Pretty card!ReplyDelete
I LOVE this image....now why didn't I think of this one when making my own card, as I have this stamp too (actually I have two of them!!!)! It is a wonderful scene and done so nicely in the soft suede. I like that you added a sentiment as well...very pretty! Thanks for participating in my Merry Monday challenge this week, JoAnn!ReplyDelete
Vintage and victorious!! Great job!!ReplyDelete
Your card is so pretty JoAnn, postcard perfect :). Thank you for playing along with us for Merry Monday.ReplyDelete
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About Anneline's
Anneline's is situated in Colesberg and provides the perfect stopover in the centre of South Africa for tired travellers. The guest house is located in a quiet street that runs parallel to the main street, and which is within walking distance to all amenities.
Each spacious room features selected DStv, air-conditioning, electric blankets, tea and coffee-making facilities, and a fridge. Secure parking with a private entrance and remote control gate is provided and guests are also welcome to use the barbecue facilities and swimming pool.
- Response Rate: 100%
- Enquiry Response Time: an hour
- Minimum stay: 1 Days
- Type: Guest House
- Sleeps: 11
- Check-in: 2:00 PM Check-out: 10:00 AM
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Things to do in and around Colesberg
Anglo-Boer War Sites
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Over 1000 English and Boer soldiers fought different battles in the Anglo-Boer war in Colesberg. There are quite a few sites in and around Colesberg that provide amazing historical value. The Plato Camp, Grenadier Guard Rock, the Suffolk 'koppie',...
Colesberg Walking Tours
(1.1 km from Colesberg)
Great walking tours can be organized by the tourism office. These tours include historical sights and nature trails. Learn of the approximately 40 families comprising the Karoo Nomads, get a grasp of local history, revisit the past in the old...
Colesberg Kemper Museum
(1.2 km from Colesberg)
The Colesberg-Kemper Museum developed from a collection of curiosities and has grown into a fascinating store house of local history and contemporary information. This user-friendly museum is not a place where artefacts are just measured, catalogued...
Colesberg Golf Club
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The fourth annual Africhol consortium meeting was held April 9-10 in Kampala, Uganda. The African Cholera Surveillance Network is a consortium of eleven African countries that meet annually to compare national data on cholera, share information on Africhol projects and activities, and partner with other members to further collaborative work among participant countries. Nine countries […]
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Rose McGowan Slams Caitlyn Jenner: 'You Do Not Understand' Being A Woman
Yikes. Actress Rose McGowan is completely slamming Caitlyn Jenner, telling her, 'you do not understand what being a woman is all about.' Read Rose's scathing comments in their entirety.
Rose McGowan, 42, is furious with Caitlyn Jenner, 66, following Cait's Glamour Woman of the Year acceptance speech, in which Caitlyn said, "The hardest part about being a woman is figuring out what to wear." Rose took to Facebook on Nov. 16 to slam Caitlyn's comments, saying, for one thing, "We are more than deciding what to wear." See her enraged comments!
"Caitlyn Jenner, you do not understand what being a woman is about at all," Rose wrote in a Facebook post. "You want to be a woman and stand with us– well learn us. We are more than deciding what to wear. We are more than the stereotypes foisted upon us by people like you. You're a woman now? Well f—king learn that we have had a VERY different experience than your life of male privilege."
Going further, Rose suggests that Cait's Woman of the Year honor be rescinded until she demonstrates an effort to combat inequality. "Woman of the Year? No, not until you wake up and join the fight," she said. "Being a woman comes with a lot of baggage. The weight of unequal history. You'd do well to learn it. You'd do well to wake up. Woman of the Year? Not by a long f—king shot."
It wasn't all bashing, though. Rose did express some positive thoughts about Caitlyn, however, ended with a suggestion. "Let me amend this by saying I'm happy for what she's doing visibility-wise for the trans community, and I'm happy she's living her truth, but comments like hers have consequences for other women," Rose added. "How we are perceived, what our values are, leads to more stereotyping. If you know you are going to be speaking to media about being a woman, maybe come to understand our struggles."
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WestWind Productions, in partnership with the Glenbrook Square Mall, is pleased to announce it's Boomer Expo trade show will be held at the mall on May 3 & 4, 2008.
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I have been putting off this 2016 memoir of sorts for weeks now. Because somehow, I am edging towards the belief that counting your life in years – both age and year – is probably the most pointless thing we have been taught to do. Like most things you're taught to do, this plays on your self esteem sometimes because some things that you go through are inevitable. Some delays, some failures, some change of plans. And the only thing that really comes in the way of happily going with the flow is measuring achievements in days and years. Which is why one of the things I hate most about corporate jobs of our day and age is the annual review cycle. Not because it makes me feel like a failure (oh never! I usually have a good one and it is either because I am really good or the person on the other side of the table is just afraid of what I might do if I don't like what I hear. Could be either one, really) but because growing and learning is an ongoing process. Putting it into 1 year size boxes is pretty pointless. But I digress. The point I was trying to make is that even as I try to move away from measuring myself in months and years, 2016 has been one hell of a year. It's been the kind of year that truly needs documenting. More so because it felt like I have come a full circle. In more ways than one.
Most of this year had a recurring theme. The big move back. The excitement, the madness, the getting overwhelmed, the little bits of disappointment. The homecoming. The full circle.
Living away had me romanticising about home a whole lot more than I was used to when I lived here. In the middle of some of the conversations I had and some of things I heard, I was astounded with the sheer amount of disappointment I felt. When the hell did gender, colour, nationality become so important in my world? Why didn't I remember it? Or does nostalgia really come with rose-tinted glasses? And yet, it was always easy to find reassurance. A conversation here, a tweet there, a road trip somewhere else. That is just as easy to find here at home. You just know where to look.
And that is pretty much the end of the bad part of 2016 :)
In the good parts, I wrote more than I had in the last few years. Because. The feels. I read a whole lot more. I moved to e-books late last year. And suddenly, in the absence of the middle man (bookstore), there was just so MUCH to read. I literally flowed from fiction to business to memoirs to everything else. Very few blogs though. Strangely refreshing.
I also travelled a lot. Let us see. 3 countries. 3 islands. 16 cities/ towns. 3 road trips. 4 buses. 11 flights. And with one last road trip and one more town left to go. Also, 3 temporary and 3 somewhat permanent homes. It's truly been a year of being on the road. Of seeing things I didn't expect to see in the places I did. Of meat chawal in the mountains. Of riding motorcycle in the Himalayas and feeling the cliched wind in my hair and crossing borders in a car in South East Asia. Of rediscovering Coorg. And adding a little Coonoor to the mix. Of even crossing the story high seas on a wooden boat. Of many, many trips home. To parents, baby sister, friends. To cousins, nieces and a lone nephew. It was a year of reconnecting, rediscovering, taking it all in. It was a year of finding my roots AND my wings – both at the same time.
It was also the year of finding my restlessness, my game again. It was about moving on, more than once. It was about knowing the perfect time and the perfect state of mind to really move on in the hunt for something new, something fresh, something good. It was the year of remembering that restlessness is what defines me. The more I run away from it, the more it takes me in. And it was, in many many ways, about accepting it along with the borderline neurosis it can cause me.
And while a lot of this year has been about being overwhelmed by the constant din of discontent and questions that we didn't know we'd need to ask – both close home and places far far away – most of it also ended in a tiny sliver of hope. Of a little clarity just seeping through the haze and flurry I had surrounded myself with all of this year.
I can definitely say that 2016 was probably the year I achieved (?) practically nothing useful and what I did "achieve", in the traditional sense of the word (you know.. Career and work wise) didn't have much use for me anymore. And yet, I was brave. And sometimes, that's all you really need to be.
I had missed posts that read the way this one does as much as I had missed feeling like I was on to something new. On to something not as easy or comfortable as predictability but something that seems to me a whole lot better right now.
Yet again, 2016 was the year of wondering and wandering. More than ever before. It was the year of moving forward and yet, retracing some of those old tracks. And finding out, eventually, that this didn't mean I was moving backwards. It just meant I was coming a full circle. That life was coming a full circle. And it has. And if I have learned one thing in my 30+ years of seeing life turn out the way it always does, it is knowing when to be grateful. Or full of hope. And December this year has been all about that.
So here you go – thank you, 2016.


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Baktrak began in college with the impetus of Ben Markley writing a body of new piano trio music. Both he and bassist Martin Kenney had completed jazz studies degrees (at CU and UNC respectively) and were eager to put their musical energies into a band experience. Drummer Art Lande enjoyed the trio format with the group Triangle, and with the formation of Baktrak, is enjoying another great experience. Their rehearsal process involves original composition, jazz standards tailored to the band's energy esthetic, and improvisations heavily drenched in jazz rhythm coloration and language.


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With the year 2012 right around the corner, I'm starting to see signs of society collapsing. I don't know weather to laugh or cry at this unholy union. Juggalo Furries. No, that is not a typo, and yes, appearently its real. Juggalos are the makeup wearing, not-quite-emo fans of ICP. Furries are people who like to bang anthropomorphic animals. When these two oh so easy to mock subcultures collide, all suck is let loose.
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Edit: It's been brought to my attention that this may even be an entirely new species. In that case, humanity may be saved.


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Welcome to Cleveland District State High School, an accredited member of the Council of International Schools and an International Baccalaureate School.We are an Independent Public School and the number one school of choice for Redland City with a proud history in providing secondary education for over 50 years.Cleveland High is 30 minutes East of Brisbane on Moreton Bay and overlooks beautiful North Stradbroke Island with the closest surf beaches to Brisbane.At Cleveland High you will find opportunities to excel in Sciences, Mathematics and Business with strong links to South East Queensland's best Universities.We have recognised Excellence programs in Creative Arts, Languages and sport development Academies.At Cleveland High, you will be part of an established school with a caring staff devoted to the creation of a safe supportive environment where all students are valued, individual differences are respected and international students are welcomed.
Cleveland District State High School is a member of the Council of International Schools (CIS), the only school in the Redlands with international accreditation and one of South East Queensland's most popular schools.
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text: Chapter 13. Evaluation of Right Heart Function Rebecca A. Schroeder; Shahar Bar-Yosef; Jonathan B. Mark View Full Chapter Figures Only Tables Only Videos Only Print Share Email Twitter Facebook Linkedin Reddit Get Citation Citation AMA Citation Schroeder RA, Bar-Yosef S, Mark JB. Schroeder R.A., Bar-Yosef S, Mark J.B. Schroeder, Rebecca A., et al.Chapter 13. Evaluation of Right Heart Function. In: Mathew JP, Swaminathan M, Ayoub CM. Mathew J.P., Swaminathan M, Ayoub C.M. Eds. Joseph P. Mathew, et al.eds. Clinical Manual and Review of Transesophageal Echocardiography, 2e New York, NY: McGraw-Hill; 2010. http://accessanesthesiology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?bookid=417§ionid=40109074. Accessed September 22, 2018. MLA Citation Schroeder RA, Bar-Yosef S, Mark JB. Schroeder R.A., Bar-Yosef S, Mark J.B. Schroeder, Rebecca A., et al.. "Chapter 13. Evaluation of Right Heart Function." Clinical Manual and Review of Transesophageal Echocardiography, 2e Mathew JP, Swaminathan M, Ayoub CM. 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In addition, the RV is exquisitely sensitive to loading conditions, overall pulmonary function, and the interdependence of the two ventricles. ++ The RV is anatomically divided into its inflow and outflow portions reflecting its dual embryonic origin. The inflow portion begins at the tricuspid valve and extends towards the apex to include the trabeculated, posteroinferior segments, while the outflow portion is usually free of trabeculations and includes the infundibulum (anterosuperior segments) and pulmonic valve. A series of muscular bands divide the two portions, the most important to the echocardiographer being the moderator band. This structure extends from the base of the anterior papillary muscle to the ventricular septum and should not be mistaken for a thrombus or intracavitary mass (see Chapter 3).1,2 ++ Ventricular systolic ejection of the RV has a different pattern than that of the left ventricle. 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Mabel Vittini , a mural artist and a musician, wrote the song "On a wing" after a personal life transition.
Even though she's always on the run, she still donates her time, money, and art to multiple causes as her life's passion. Thanks to her, Kid's Needs now has a soundtrack.
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We had an amazing and relaxing time while raising awareness and funds for our kids. Thank you so much for coming and making this one more successful event.
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Dad sent us this photo of Hetty & her friend Fred fighting over a stick!! My money is on Fred!!
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Angels Rest
Next week we will be climbing Mt. St. Helens so we went for a quick evening hike up Angels Rest to break in Chiyokos new hiking boots.
Fire Fire.....
Chiyoko, I know it's a bit cold this morning but when I said light the fire.........
Sunday, June 15, 2008
New Tent
Chiyoko check out our new tent - now we just need some good weather!!
Kumiko's pics
Kumiko sent Chiyoko some photos from her trip, here are a couple that we particularly like :^)
Portland Run
Sunday June 8th - The first run to Portland of the year! While I ran from Gresham to Portland Waterfront Park on the Spring Water Trail Chiyoko followed on the bike :^).. When we got there they were having Dragon Boat Racing on the river watched over by the Coast Guard!
Saturday, June 14, 2008
So who's in charge here?
Tracey sent us this great photo, brother George & nephew Charlie Taming the Wildlife of Thailand on their way to Australia :^)..
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Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Visitors from a far
So a quick check of Google Analytics tells us we have had about 2600 Visitors so far this year from 47 different countries. No prizes for guessing the top the countries on the list, USA, Japan & the UK.
A Weekend Away
May 31st. we headed out to the Coast for the weekend. Some of our friends had purchased a night for us at The Inn at Otter Crest just North of Newport. We had great weekend spending our time between Depot Bay, Newport & the Oregon Coast Aquarium.
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Raymond E. Alderman, who owned the former Alderman Realty Co. in Wethersfield for 20 years, died Sunday at Hartford Hospital.
He was 68 and had lived in Wethersfield.
Mr. Alderman opened the real estate office in 1971, serving the Rocky Hill and Wethersfield areas. He had worked at the Abbott Hall Co. in Boston, a food brokerage, for 21 years, where he was the New England regional manager. Mr. Alderman retired from that company and became a real estate agent with the Arthur Watson Realty Co. in Massachusetts.


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Match between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka had a tight finish. In the last over, Shakib Al Hasan almost called his batsmen back and the match would have been forfeited. Senses prevailed and Bangladesh ended up beating Sri Lanka. Mahmudullah was the hero of the match. The tigers are supposed to face India on 18th March in Nidahas Trophy Final. India vs Bangladesh – Nidahas Trophy Final.
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Arcadia is a Census-designated place located in Spartanburg County in the U.S. State of South Carolina.According to the 2010 United States Census, the population was 2,634.
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When you partner with Baltic Exteriors, we'll look for ways to save you money over the long haul. Avoid costly roof replacements when possible through early intervention. The time to take ownership of your roofing needs is now. Contact Baltic Exteriors today for a free consultation.
We Are Committed to Quality
What exactly do you get when you choose Baltic Exteriors? Our trained and certified roofers work hard to deliver top-quality workmanship and enthusiastic service on each job. We only use the best materials, ensuring we protect your home's value. Our knowledgeable team has the expertise to get the job done right every time. That's why we back up our work with our guarantee.
We specialize in:
- Roof inspections
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- Hail damage roof repair with free insurance claims assistance
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- Our Customers Love Us
Our reputation for high-quality work extends throughout the Chicago suburbs. Take a look at what some of our customers in Oak Forest have had to say about us:
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Our many positive reviews serve as a testament that we are the best roofing company for your next home improvement project. Will we be adding a testimonial written by you? Give us a call at 630-243-5394 or contact us through our online request form to get more information and to schedule a free evaluation of your job.
We Offer Financing Options
A home improvement project is often a necessary expense. When it comes to roofing, handling the job early can help minimize future costs. If you don't have the budget to cover your roofing repairs or replacement, we can help. We offer easy financing options through our partnership with EnerBank, USA.
Let us work with you to determine the best financing plan to meet your needs. You can get more information by completing our online request form or calling us directly at 630-243-5394.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it possible for snow and ice to damage my roof?
Absolutely. After a harsh Chicago winter, your roof might need an inspection, especially if you had noticed icicles or heavy snow accumulation throughout the season.
I've noticed a few loose shingles on my roof. Do I need to speak with a roofing contractor?
Any visible signs of damage to your roof could signify a problem that needs to be addressed. If you notice split or curled shingles, missing shingles, loose nails, or dark patches on asphalt shingles, you likely need the help of a licensed roofing contractor. Other signs of trouble include sagging ceilings, dark spots in the wood of your attic, and other signs of water damage.
Can I just perform the roofing repair myself?
It's generally not a good idea to handle roofing repairs on your own. Our certified and insured roofers are trained to address problems in the best way to minimize future expense. We have experience working with all types of roofs and repair situations, and can ensure that your project is handled safely, thoroughly, and efficiently.
Stop worrying about your roof and let a professional contractor help. Contact Baltic Exteriors and we'll assess your job to determine an appropriate plan of action and provide a quote for your job.


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Friday, July 30, 2010
Thirty One Gifts
My sister-in-law has a new business that she's started doing in addition to teaching 1st grade full time and being a great wife to my baby brother. I'm shamelessly plugging her business on here because I'm so proud of her! Here's the link to her website.
If you are in the NC area and would like to host a party for her, you can get tons of free stuff! If you prefer to pay for your items, then you can order directly as well. They have everything from super cute purses, totes, baby items, backpacks, etc! Christmas is soon and this stuff makes excellent gifts, hence the name. Thanks for checking it out!
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Yesterday I transplanted melon starts that I began in Oasis cubes.The transplantation to Dutch buckets took its toll on watermelon seedling especially. I think the problem was that I did not wet the perlite before I transplanted them and it dehydrated the seedlings.The mixture in the Dutch bucket is about 20% coconut coir an 80% percent perlite. My hope is to advance a melon harvest by about 2 months so that I can have melons ready by May instead of July.
The purpose of my blog is to chronicle the weather, natural occurrences, planting dates, harvests and notes about the crops on my small farm south of Dallas.


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Every game has potential for learning! Consider the educational value in some of the more popular, entertainment-focused games that your students (and you!) already enjoy at home. Of course, not all games are school-appropriate, but you can approach any game from an educational perspective. Think of games as experiences rather than instruction -- as field trips, not textbooks. It's a perspective that's as valuable for students as it is for teachers. To find out more about the best digital tools and teaching strategies, visit us at https://www.commonsense.org/education/teaching-strategies --------- Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/CS_Edu_YT Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/commonsenseed Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommonSenseEducators Check us out on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/commonsenseedu/
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Finance Your Business Today
No matter what business you're in, FSC First wants to be in business with you.
Special Assistance for Local Entrepreneurship Program
The Special Assistance for Local Entrepreneurship (SALE) Program is a component of the Economic Development Incentive Fund (EDIF) available to established businesses through Prince George's County in an effort to broaden the region's tax base.
Prince George's County has dedicated $50 million to provide for the retention, expansion and attraction of businesses that will broaden the County's commercial tax base, retain and attract jobs, support small and local enterprises, and promote the development and redevelopment opportunities, transit oriented development and the growth of key industry sectors.
Council Bill 78-2013 established the Special Assistance for Entrepreneurship Program, subject to funding availability, to insure financial assistance is available to expand entrepreneurship opportunities for County residents who own businesses based in the County.
The Economic Development Incentive Fund (EDIF) is administered by FSC First and the Prince George's County Economic Development Corporation.
- The applicant business must be domicile and have its principal place of operation in Prince George's County at the time of the Fund award and for the duration of any loan or conditional loan supported or funded (in whole or in part) by the Fund award.
- The business is fifty-one percent (51%) or more owned by one or more County residents, for the most recent full calendar year, as verified by federal or State tax return, and must remain so for the duration of the SALE award.
- The applicant business does not include one of the following uses: adult entertainment, gun shop, liquor store, laundromat, massage parlor, pawn shop, beauty supply store, nail salon (except as accessary or ancillary to a spa), car wash, dance hall, banquet hall (except as accessary or ancillary to a hotel or convention center), or tattoo parlor.
How to Apply:
The applicant business must supply the information necessary to evaluate the requested financial assistance, including:
1. Specific funding need
2. Financial ability of the applicant
3. Sources of repayment
4. Proposed project costs and expenditures for which assistance is sought
5. Fair market value of the completed project
6. Normal or useful life of equipment or buildings
7. Security (collateral) for the transaction
8. Contribution to the County economy
9. Proof of legal residency
10. Any other information that may be appropriate or useful in evaluating the application
Additional Instructions:
Initial contact should be made to the Prince George's County Economic Development Corporation at (301) 883-4650 or click here.
- To stimulate small business development and local business ownership by County residents
- To provide county residents who own businesses based in the County with access to flexible financing for small business start-up and expansion, in a geographically equitable manner, throughout the County.
- To maximize the award of SALE funds to local minority business enterprises ("LMBEs") to the extent possible.
If you are ready to apply for the Economic Development Incentive Fund now, please call us or click here to begin the application process.


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Penny Kids Complete
Small and Nimble
Do you love surprising your friends with tricks and stunts? Or simply moving fast through the city not minding the traffic and passers-by? If yes, then one of these complete skateboards is just perfect for you. Big soft wheels and surprisingly light weight make it possible to gain quite a speed even on the bumpy surface. Penny skateboard's deck is made of hard plastic, and that means a combination of durability and flexibility. It will serve you for a long time. The 7.5 mm high-quality aluminium suspension with ABEC 7 bearings keep the deck and the wheels tightly together. Whatever the load, you will feel confident both on the road and in a ramp going full speed and conquering turns.
The deck is 56 cm long and the skateboard is so lightweight that you will love carrying it around with you. The special Classic Waffle Non-slip finish keeps your shoes firmly on the deck surface. Finalising everything above, we can assure you that this is one of the best skateboards for kids as their firs skateboard and for teens with some skills and tricks behind. Penny skateboards are offered in several colours, pick one reflecting your style. Let's have a ride!
The History of a Skateboard
The first skateboard-like toys appeared around 20s–30s last century. They were not as manoeuvrable as the skateboards we know today. Those "boards on wheels" had no turning mechanism and could only go forward. Kids used them to play. Somewhere around the 1950s, the California surfers pondered into the idea of the device that would allow them to train in winter. They tried adjusting the roller skaters suspension to the wooden decks and performing tricks like those while surfing. It was 1963 when the first line of skateboards officially had seen the world courtesy of Makaha. Several years later, in 1969, Richard Lawrence "Larry" Stevenson initiated a breakthrough in the industry by obtaining a patent to the kicktail, the slightly curved deck tail. This allowed skaters to perform the coolest tricks. From that time, the popularity of skateboarding only increased evolving into a separate sport. Many companies contributed to it by designing new skateboard models. And today, we see the unbelievable — the 2020 Tokyo Olympics have the skateboarding officially included into their contest list. Let's hope it will stay there for a long time.
More Products to Consider
If you tend to practice skateboarding for hours at a time, you probably need a backpack. Penny Skateboards Pouch Backpack, for example, has an external zippered pull-out pouch where a skateboard of up to 68.5 cm will fit. There is also a special padded compartment for an up to 15" laptop or tablet. A variety of pockets will keep your phone, water bottle, and all other knick-knacks. Your devices will be safe in this 20-liter backpack.
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Razor Ripstik Air Pro Caster
Twist and Go
Skateboard has four wheels. That was true years ago, maybe. Not anymore. Razor Ripstik Air Pro Caster Board has two self-centering casters similar to the trolley in your local supermarket: they always turn the way you need them to. There is also a not-quite-usual two-part deck. Together, these features provide you with superb manoeuvrability and enable you to turn sharply and quickly, surprising your friends and regular passers-by. For the skilled skateboard rider, Ripstick is a chance to get more new and extreme experiences.
The Razor Ripstik Air Pro deck is manufactured using high-tech polymer and has the following dimensions: 83x22x11 cm. High-tech polymer is a material known for its combined durability and light weight. This particular board, for example, weighs 2.4 kg. The skateboard's rubber finish pursues two objectives. Firstly, it enhances the grip between the board surface and your shoes. Secondly, it kills the vibration if you are riding an uneven road. Wide soft wheels and the turning mechanism instigate wave-like movement (hence, the name wave board) to gain speed really fast. The ABEC 5 bearings are perfect for extreme riding and are one more reason this model attracts active sports lovers like a magnet. Finally, if you worry about the unusual design we would like to reassure you that getting used to it is not as hard as it looks. You'll manage!
About Razor
Razor is a pretty young company compared to some others but they create unique devices that gain popularity among children and adults throughout the world. Let's see what Razor has behind them today.
2000 — Razor presents their original Razor Original Kick Scooter. 5 million are sold in 6 months and it 2001 it wins the "Toy Of The Year".
2003 — Meet electric scooters.
2004 — New Electric Ride-On category is created.
2007 — First national TV ads for RipStick.
2010 — 10 years in the market and 35 million products sold.
2012 — Team Razor at the X-Games in Los Angeles, California.
2013 — FlashRider 360 becomes "Outdoor Toy of the Year" finalist.
2014 — Crazy Cart is "Outdoor Toy of the Year" winner!
What do you think? How will Razor surprise us next?
More Products to Consider
Never forget about protecting wrists, knees, and elbows. Especially if you are a beginner rider or if you are buying a skateboard for your kid. The SFR Essentials Triple Pad Set AC760 includes 2 knee pads, 2 elbow pads, and 2 wrist guards to protect the skater from injuries. The soft padding provides comfort. Several sizes and colours are offered.
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TBF Complete Carving Cruiser
Incredible Turns
TBF Complete Carving Cruiser skateboard is designed for fast and comfortable moving through the city. Big 70 mm wheels and ABEC 5 bearings provide balance and help overcome small obstacles on your way. This is the main reason this skateboard is equally good for riders with any level of skill. Big wheels also allow you to gain great speed, so you will be able to not only travel your neighbourhood but cover longer distances spending less time. 7 levels of hard maple the deck is made of make this cruiser skateboard resistant to wear and reliable. Maple is one of the most popular materials when it comes to deck manufacture, and 7 layers are fairly thick. The suspension of TBF Complete Carving Cruiser Skateboard rotates to help the rider turn the board. After all, riding is almost never a straight way forward. One thing! We would not recommend this board for high-level tricks as the suspension may hinder the effective closure. Apart from that, this is a great bright complete skateboard. And it is offered in several colours.
Tony Hawk
If you still believe skateboarding to be a child's play, we would like to tell you about one of the brightest stars in this sport. Tony Hawk started skateboarding when he was a child, and by the age of 12, he already had a sponsor, the Dogtown Skateboards company. At 14, he went pro, and by 17 he could already afford his own house. June 27, 1999, is marked in the skateboarding history as the day Tony Hawk completed a "900" trick (two-and-a-half mid-air revolutions on a skateboard) after 11 unsuccessful tries. What is even more amazing is that he did it again in 2016 at the age of 48! Can you believe it?
Tony Hawk appeared as a skateboard rider in a number of popular movies and is featured as the main character in the Activision's "Tony Hawk's" game series. In 2014, he is officially the most influential skateboarder in history according to the FoxWeekly.
More Products to Consider
Speeding on the skateboard requires a helmet! This piece of apparel can save your life. We recommend Bullet Protection Deluxe Senior Helmet for its sturdy design. It has a spare set of inserts so you can adjust the size. 12 holes allow ventilation, so your head won't sweat, and the inserts can be taken out to be washed.
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Enuff Pyro II
Tricks Come Easily
Enuff Pyro II is that one skateboard you would love if your goal is not just riding in a park but learning new tricks. Its small 53 mm wheels create perfect speed for jumps and the tail is all you could wish for to perform ollie tricks. The ABEC 5 bearings and 5-inch suspension will not be a hindrance on a ramp with dropoffs. You can train and try new moves. All eyes will be on you. The 7-layer hard maple deck is worthy of attention too. It has a wide and sturdy surface with a special non-slip finish that helps the rider stand firmly on it. And at the bottom part, you will find a flame drawn there to fire you up and inspire you to experiment and strive for new achievements in the skateboarding world.
The dimensions of this cruiser skateboard are 78.7 x 19.7 x 9.5 cm so it is suitable not only for children as their first board but also for teenagers and even adults. Ready to show-off?
A Couple of Tricks for Beginners
Even if your only purpose for buying a skateboard is to circle the neighbourhood or ride between point A and point B, it won't hurt to know a trick or two, just in case. You will not only catch people's eyes but will also feel more confident. So, just the simplest.
Ollie. This is a cornerstone for most of other more difficult tricks. Basically, it's just jumping with your skate. Put your one foot on the tail, and the other one at the middle of the deck. Then at the same time push the tail down popping the board, slide your front foot forward a little, and jump. That's it.
Manual. This is the trick on balancing. Push the tail down a bit raising the front up and try to ride on the back wheels only. Keep your balance with your hands.
Pumping. Riding on the road and riding in a ramp are not the same things. The ramp is somewhat harder to handle and easier to fall down. But it's fun. The main advice we want to give is this: keep your legs bent a little in the knees and help yourself balance with arms and shoulders.
And don't forget to wear protection every time you do tricks!
More Products to Consider
For faster learning and fewer injuries, consider buying SkaterTrainer 2.0. By stopping your wheels from rolling, they help you practice balance or learn new tricks. It is even possible at home. You can use SkaterTrainer 2.0 on wheels from 49 to 65 mm in diameter.
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Retro Cruiser Plastic
Looks Great, Performs Great
Retro Cruiser Plastic is a compact hybrid skateboard that will offer your kids a new level of entertainment. The polypropylene plastic deck can endure up to 80 kilograms of rider's weight, and its texturized finish won't let your feet slip. Cruisers as a type of boards are recognised as the most manoeuvrable and comfortable for skaters to ride. It is especially important in the city jungle. The size of this Retro Cruiser Plastic complete skateboard is 56 x 15 cm and it might be the perfect board for beginner riders learning tricks for the first time. The reason for that is its rounded tail.
The manufacturer offers these pretty cheap skateboards in over 100 colour options! Create your own combination of the deck, wheels, and suspension colours. From mild gentle ones that your eyes relax on to the aggressive colour solutions that say you are afraid of nothing and can take up any challenge and perform any trick. Finally, everything above is complemented by the ABEC 7 bearings and polyurethane wheels making the skateboard as silent as possible on any given surface. Retro Cruiser Plastic Skateboard is a wonderful cruiser skateboard to buy as a first model for you or your child.
Keystone Knowledge
Becoming a pro takes time and effort even for the most talented. But sometimes remembering the basic things can speed up the process.
- Keep calm and carry on. The ever-useful advice. Don't let your emotions get the best of you when something does not go the way you want. Even the most successful skateboard riders spent years to master their tricks.
- Don't cut back on sports wardrobe and protection. Remember that you can train as long as you are healthy, and sometimes the right shoes or knee pads can save you from certain injury. For example, Vans Atwood, Men's Skateboarding Shoes have a nice grip and your feet will still feel comfy after several hours of riding.
- The right stance adds to self-confidence. Whether you prefer regular (left foot forward) or goofy (right foot forward) stance is easy to see. Go to a staircase, and walk up. The foot you use to step up the first is likely your front foot.
- Music is great, no doubt. It adds the rhythm and makes skateboarding look like dancing. And it shuts off the noise if you use headphones. Which is all good if you are in a skate park. But if you are out in the city and the traffic is wide around you, please refrain from the music. This is a basic safety rule, and see the first point — you can ride as long as you are alive and healthy. Don't tempt the fate. And when you are in a park and it is safe, you can find lots of playlists on the Internet like this one.
- Keep up with the trend. There are popular skaters like John Hill or Braille Skateboarding on YouTube, and many news sites all over the Internet.
More Products to Consider
Like car fans look after their vehicles, the skateboard also needs some care to last longer. With an All-in-1 Multi-Function T Shape Tool, you will easily adjust axle nuts, mounting hardware, and the kingpin nut on the top of the truck. Changing the wheels will also be a breeze. And it is small enough to fit in your pocket.
What is a Skateboard?
Skateboarding is an extreme sport and every year it gains more and more fans. Both teenagers and adults are drawn to it.
The first thing needed for skateboarding is a skate board, a special board (deck) set on small wheels (rollers). There are many skateboard types. A skateboard can be used as a transport, or as a sports equipment for performing tricks. If you are a complete stranger to skateboarding, there are simple complete skateboards, and pro riders can obtain boards with a special design that affects speed, allows jumping and performing tricks.
Do not forget that skateboarding is an active and at times unsafe sport. For small children, you can consider buying a tricycle as an alternative.
What Features to Compare
What matters when selecting a new skateboard is your level in skating. There are different models for beginners and for experienced riders.
Today a few types of skateboards exist. Mountainboards, hybrids of skateboard and snowboard for extreme riding on cross-country terrain are very popular. If you prefer urban extreme riding - look for the wave board, a two-wheels skateboard to ride in wave-like motions. You can perform any kinds of jumps, turns, and tricks with it. But keep in mind that before starting to ride a wave board you better forget any experience with the four-wheels board, for there are major differences between them. One more type of pro skateboards is a cruiser. This board is the best choice for those loving speed riding, it ensures a good acceleration. With a cruiser, you can freely ride a curb, a ramp, and perform cool tricks.
Close attention when purchasing a new skateboard must be paid to a deck (board) material. It is the part most prone to damage. A good deck is made of 7-8 layers of heavily pressed hard maple veneer. There are also plastic decks, they are less manoeuvrable; polymer, aluminium, or fibre optic ones, they are more expensive.
Also, the deck size is important. If the only thing you are going to do is just ride a board, choose longer models, for example, Penny Skateboards. For tricks performing wider deck boards are better, they are convenient for landing after a jump.
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Your favorite director is back with something new!In Imtiaz Ali's much-awaited'Highway', starring the unique pairing of Alia Bhatt and Randeep Hooda, the film captures the different landscapes of six states of north India. Until the release, watch "Highway Diaries," short video snippets that show a glimpse into the journey of the film and all the exciting experiences the cast and crew had during its making!
In the latest episode of Highway Diaries titled 'Songs of the Valley', Imtiaz Ali is seen sitting with gujarti folk singer Begum Jaan and her group, engrossed in their music, while shooting for' Highway' at Aru valley in Kashmir. Check out the video diaries for the upcoming film which is out in 2014!