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Heis selling, &n& is. bound i& - 'ATTORNEY at LAW, _ OirFtcli In t;hj» Maynarjo Bi>oCK, ' CLARE, ''" — - E& ¥ at* LAW, Office Over EtuaN's JewtaMM Store JLAKE, .-"> >■-. .MICH. ,*. ;n)i 3)f 0I-- ii pa NG>0 tQe posish. ex; co get •GHliAP^'CHE; ., ' liis turffctftjd "stock of DKX GOODS, READY A1A-OE C.i-pH.IlNG, •. iSOoTijj. i?HOES, HATS, . - CAt3^ and. * ; ■ "WAIiL-'PAfMI,' -" ■ ■ • '«,'*'"-.,'" ** : ,l!S^Hr$ie«hu'\ attention' given to {•para drugs and fripdiejnes, th& most ^otspleie Ktpck-J u the county,, Phys-. . ;!e%n#- iii-esetipttonH- "cteiMly- coiii-> - IBTOon&ed day or night. o fo) '§> ' The only place in IT* ^ to find flower .pots. D LEQzJ. CUMMINS, Atty-at-taw" and Solicitor, ' ;ipARWELIv ''-■''- •- MICH. lA^VYE'llv" - HABBiSOK,"^-" ";; ;' MICK. W*- W.;GREEN,'- ' . .attorney" at - law. . HARRisoisr, -" - •js ••■pLOYi) impost, • •: .. . " ATTORNEY- AT LAW, ' : SOLICITOR m GfiAKCERY, and REAL ESTATE AGENT 'OOIiEMAN;' - - MICH, m&r 82 iy . • Correspondence of T-ip'li- iSess. "".,. ■. ''■ • r Bover* Aug. 151888, Fred Leach of.FMuit h-.^ending a Ifewd&ys withMci&Isliei^ ' "" Mrs, <0..BicMo)fi2 of Farwell visit- ed in this- vicinity ■ ssfc week*'. • -J" - ■ » Quite a ijumfcei il3*3HB#throiigh our settlement foi" htt^: fe' berries and fun, including- ''Mr, and 'Mrs. T-arbush, thinking litttleof ,he accident that was to^beMl the J&r&gr. One night last v/'-afe a number from Vemon and' fc- young" folks (of course) arotmct Bx-Terhad^an enjoyable tiine/in J. B, [Joouiis'ne^ house j 211 .the -way of a dr- \m. Farmers in' thir* part g®t their wheat cared for I!1? .inmher one order. j Good bye* sticky;?."imd. You eanJt see '^in/ 'effects of Irost here m. elsewhere _ " Some of ont~ fc<:m^8 have com-i ineneed plewi^f? ^ vf wheat. Thanks io ®m X'- 3L at - Bover for theviniprovenjen: n handling mail Apples mie .Eofe goief to;fee ^es^1 W©smded by the ^ccld^BMcISicslBgsg© Mf" GarFlsoii.wlltsooii go to* Cana-* Ma"fan wMleracsreatlssgBeai?sHaffii- B(m 011 Oatiffda^ lasfc,. "Hei* fenistoa€ a|d several othezs of their party wefe preparing for a-.hunting espedl!^l©ap j when in some way m gseia €o»Maisg ImUot waa disdliargect,- «tie of th© "O.tatf^Eaara. Thos^.Toland's has Jett for Ontario01 Jame^' Hsslip will he home in a' few days with a .wife from Onteio- ■ Messrs Itoks and Garrison^'liaYe jsteent@ring iter lower-jaw'la fttmfc finishedBobinson'shonse, and «^wfattd€om|llg ollt Bear the eaT,aad he wanfe a man to put on, the mud. fmmtihK or shattering the bawfc- A large pile of woocI^oiaVthe track g|ie !s R laciy well known and hlg&- took fire and Mr: Brown, the* section hy reSpBeted,-and her many fiieiacls. foreman aid some lively work uiatil ^0p& foriier speedy recovery. • he put out the flames. - '' I L/a >Biiniam has lately Mel WM/H. "ELDEN, 'DEALER r^a o * ' ' O'EWICM^MATN STREET, CLARES.;"'- • • -. '*rTr*' "-TT- Complaint Is made ihat not enough pains is-taken at the Loomis post office In delivering mail/ Argo* Wsii Happening*^ Nearly all 4&e i - /iloment has gone a those that have ■i^20-1"/have with ine a,.first- elass jeweler, and am prepared to ^o work promptly and - satisfac- jtonally. All work warranted. CtERSSfflipK^^^^^^3833^ ^^a^EESKTSE^ia* asugz^saEEgss^rt' ■-ix: /^i vU- (Tihas. a. lyok;;_ /• '• .. fflSURAMCfe AGEN t PA.BW233bL9 . ' - ' - MICSL j J- IVEpIr' AND FEED 'STABLE. HARRISON, MICH. . BL J.' STEARNS, >'Prap?r ^^.^Only iirst class rigs to let. When you come to Harrison and want to tali® a ride into the country to go to STEARN S for your ng. not gone want'to , ■, • Mrs0X':5V«- Bic-. zi Ckre spent a day orifWO with old neighbors h®i , A' eliaaee fir: a .' to make some- we G OOTS & SHOES. ERVEY, ■.laugh ter and ; X*'<SQK* 'Mrzx machine ~,yvj-v*v Correspenderice of Tste P^fiss.. Harrison ?t Angw IS - A. W. Mclntyre of Clare. Is build-1 ing" an upright to Sheriff .Cramer'.s house. . , Main street - Is being repaired. If pathmaster Hatfiel^- .^esrseyeres .heJ will have a good stfeetv-' . W. 'H.''wilgfpn (8||fl?f ;is'ha^inf the; street in'front of h%'ftidence graded. ■ 0 ■- ■ '"• Complaint was made before Judge .H-oisingtbn against the proprietors of the Bandy house over in Sim groyey f for selling liquor without license^ A" .another $10,000 addi&on to his treasures. The purchase of another eigh- i to of, timber land is next In orders that the sturdy boy need not he idle, I you know* . . . J. ~W* Olds has rented Ms farm for five years to a Mr. Lowry (aot Alex*) His wife, and her mother ate about'to. visit Canada. . " - 4NDS OF LIPE—Time nor tide waits fo no man, feut the sands of life continue to 3o;t On and on, year after .year, never stoppmg, never hesitating in its work of w^ste, unless occasioned by a cough cold, or some lurag affection -where Dr. BosankoVCough and Lung Syrnp arrests it, and. makes the span of life it& ^Hotted three score and ten. Go to Dunlop the Druggist, and ask hini fo-" a free trial hottle of this rtiedicme. 5£e has theiij to I give away, ' Jul 27 taken tothe Cifctiit CoBtts go?we are mfmmei ^^ 1 Al -IS TM~E~ X'JLAHBEOK, A)' first class goods cCastantly in stock. Suits made to order in-lates styles, and at - - lowest pflceSo Makes the Best Boots and Shoes hecausp he uses only the Best Material. PRICES REASONABLE. . . A GOOD FIT GUARANTEED. COBBLING A SPECIALTY. CLARE.- .".-.- - - MICH. I* TNSUBANCEo A0 J. DOHERTY, GENERAL AGENT, j Home, of New York* How abb, of Hew York, Agricultural, of "Watertown, And Other Reliable ^Companies. Correspondence of THb Press. - 'Loomis, Aug. 16. Married on Sunday August 12, Mr. Augustus Seelip to Miss Minnie Chase, both of Loomis. David J., keep away, or Geo. will say he cannot stay till dawn of day, all O. K.. to see the girl of W. A. It is rumored that a Lansingyille couple are about to jump the broomstick. Thos. Toland's departure for Canada has Caused weeping and wailing among the girls, Some of them haven't eaten since he left, <> The section foreman talks of giving the west endtpone of his men as he travels it over frequently to Sabbath school. Bears have been seen in Lansingville of late and the boys go armed to see their girls. John Mill a ,boarder at the Tubbs house was uncomfortably warm the other night. Some young wretch sprinkled ceyenne pepper in his bed. Samuel Skelly has heen expelled from Maple Grove lodge, I. O. G. T. for being a member of Tubb's bar. Sl/EEPYo ^_i—Oo-O- , I jury convicted them and the «ase was I A P (P IF P T'f? ID} 1? II Q1 "!F ? i \ [effort to get a bond acceptei by ihe! Atid'iheOppOTtuniif is IOSf {town board but the effort failed, even« - ■ ■ A^ - *■ ^ <cv^ ' to the city for JlkS^.Cleaning and Repairing^ Bone Promptly. at~~Reasonable Mates.. '-.-■■' I solicit public-patronage confident m ■S3. J8®5- The Attention of Farmers is Called to the Agricultural Which Insures Farm Property Especially, Assumes no Hazardous Risks, And Pays Dollar for Dollar, Office atTrevidick's Drugstore, ain Street, * - Clare, Mich. ^EW DRUG STORE. .. 2B£ M, W W O) S^T o BUSTED & PARISH, Prop's. The only*Tailor In [are G©TOt|?Q M&m &t* '"^B^A full .st0ock of pure drug aad medicines will be kept constant* j of T* P. Horning. Ij qu hand. • Correspondence of The Press. Lansingville, Aug, 15. John Hart's child Is very sick and doubts of its recovery are entertained. T. W. Robinson has been, sick but is now getting better. Mrs. jG. Vandelinder has been sick for some time pasto Farmers have finished the wheat j and hay harvest. J Miss Sarah Marlin, now living at Loomis, will start for Canada soon, on a visit to friends. Miss Lizfcie Ifcrlin is home from Olare, where shelived in the family though one ofthe members worked zealously for the hummers. The Estrelle comedy. comp?y showed at Sears' Hall Monday .and Tues- evenings to- crowded lionises. The ground for the people's church is stumped, and now the trustees are contemplating plans for construction. At their first meeting before settling upon the kind of church to be build, the board proceeded to heat the building. After this was settled one of the-board, who, up to that time, had said ncthing, remarked that It! was a good thing to provide for heating arrangements feut he thought brotherly love would have been bet, ter ui5til the church was in a shape for heating by artificial means. For the' past week our citizens have been relieved of their poultry and garden staff during that part of the day when the owl makes merry. John Rorison is building for himself a-neat little house east of the engine house facing the lake. John Peters threshed his wheat Monday and it averaged 20 bushels per acre. " '' Frostgagain Monday night. Considerable damage done. . . Observer. T OAREFIT-LXY THE FOLL0WI wuEIIMm" ™ Ml !~3 8) un 3 C wiBnmi m m in siiiiiifii Yeraon ¥arieti@s. AUof&ur muhsvrifopws wfmwiM piwg. tmeii9 subscription &c0€>umt® to. this paper in full to <Mutes &n<L% <tM® ^eariu advance* *wiUb®pr@*> seated with @ne yewi^B subscript Hon io the Rev*. Mr. Blanjsbard delivered his farewell sermon ?n Loomis last Sun- FATMOWAQE SOLICITED* • ■ ' :. '■.. ...jttiS t£ -. ■■ "Cuba" tells the Isabella Enterprise that two weeks of fine weather have enabled farmers to secure their wheat, and also the rest of their hay, many acres of which was left uncut until after the wheat was secured.— Considerable hay was somewhat damaged by the wet weather, and m Mi asixteen page agricultural magazine, published tiy* 33. A. K. Hackett, at JTort Wayne, Indiana, anil -which is rapidly taking rank as one of the leading- agricultural publications of the country^ Itis4fr>. voteii escluaively to the interests of the Ifarsaes*, Stock" Breeder, Dairyman, Gardener, and them Household, and every species of industry connected with that great portion of the people of the wotlfi, the Farmer. The subscription irrice is $3 OO per year. Farmers can not well get along witaout il. Itputs new idfas into their minds. It teaches fcfeem how to farm with* profit to themselves, itmatepa the home happy-, the young folks cheerfol, $&& perhaps a small amount entirely ru ined but We have no Cause tO COm- j wwler contend, the duwncast happyt and tte A1 c ' ." . ., , ,, fifinugogue honest. plain. Wheat will not yeild as well ] as it promised, as,the berry is shrunken. There ib some complaint too, of a small worm which eats through the kernel leaving only the shell, but whether in sufficient' numbers to seriously affect the -crof ., is not yet determined; Threshers , have already ! commenced woifk, out we j advance, will receive th© Amertem Mro,McX»feQdl^'sold hfemffi prop-^ have had no'^ 1 Mirmer,FimBl . - .llnllid wirielh. APPLIES TO NEW BUBSCMIM EES'AiLBO. Every person :who! pays for Thu CiABE Cou&CT'JPkess one year ia" A
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Title | 1883-08-17; Clare County Press |
Date | 1883-08-17 |
Publisher | Goodenough & Wilson |
Description | Friday, August 17, 1883 issue of a Clare, Michigan newspaper. Published weekly. Began publication date unknown. In 1886, the title was changed to The Clare Press |
Subject/Keywords | Clare (Mich.) - Newspapers; Clare County (Mich.) - Newspapers; |
Copyright Permission | This material is in the public domain. |
Type | Newspaper |
Format | JPG/JPEG |
Language | English |


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by Johan Opperman
Price: $2.99 USD. 26410 words.
Published on February 6, 2012. .
This book is a personal account of the battle for Mavinga in South Eastern Angola during September and October 1985. It covers the Operation Second Congress advance on UNITA's Jamba headquarters area and the response from the South African forces charged with stopping the advance. Operation Weldmesh was a specialized operation aimed at destroying the FAPA helicopter air support to FAPLA.


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To find audiobooks on the catalog, follow the directions below.
Our Audio-Cassette collection includes both music and Books-on-Tape. Currently there is not a way to perform separate searches for each format. For example, if you wanted to create a list of only Books-on-Tape available at the Central Library, you would not be able to, since the catalog only searches under the general heading of "Audio-Cassette."
To find audiobooks on the catalog, follow the directions below.
Our Compact Disc collection includes both music and Books-on-CD. Currently there is not a way to perform separate searches for each format. For example, if you wanted to create a list of only Books-on-CD available at the Central Library, you would not be able to since the catalog only searches under the general heading of "Compact Disc."
We maintain a collection of both musical and spoken 33 1/3 rpm Phonographs records. This collection is not actively added to.
"Visual Materials" include Videos (which include both the free, 7-day loan "Video Reserves" and the 2-day home entertainment "Rental Videos," which cost $1.50 per tape), 16mm Films and Slides. You can search for a specific visual format (just Video Reserves, just Rental Videos, just 16mm Films, or just Slides) or all visual formats.
Use the following instructions to find any "Visual Materials," which include videos, 16mm Films, and slides.
You can also refine your search to look for a specific type of Visual Material:
The "Video Reserve" collection is open to all residents, organizations, and institutions within the State of Maryland. These videos are free of charge and may be checked out for one week. Videos can be picked up at and returned to designated libraries all over Maryland.
The Rental Video Collection works like a video rental store. It consists of about 2,000 popular home entertainment titles, which are organized into the following categories:
When using this collection, it is important to remember:
We maintain a collection of approximately 2,400 16mm film titles; however, we are not actively adding to this collection. 16mm Films are identified in the catalog by XX (number) or AUDIO-VISUALMP. You may check out up to 10 films, at no charge, for seven days.
When requesting films from us, it is important to note the running time (for example, "30 minutes"). This is because the films are organized by reel size, which is determined by running length.
This guide should enable you to find the audio-visual materials that the Pratt Library holds. If you live outside the Baltimore area, please contact your local library about finding these materials. If you have questions about our audio-visual materials, please call the Sights and Sounds Department at (410) 396-4616 or e-mail us through our Ask A Question service.


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The Journey before the Journey
Words by Fiona Adler
In just three more sleeps, we'll be on our way. Sian, Nickola, Michelle, Lysiane, Lisa and I - each taking a chunk of time out of our lives, to travel and ride together in France and Italy. After convening in Paris, we'll head south to our home for a week - a gîte called Velo Vercors in the village of Saint-Jean-en-Royans, in the western foothills of the Alps. From our base we'll explore the mountains and countryside. We then train over to Italy and have a few days of unstructured time, where we plan to give our cycling legs a rest (and most likely our shopping legs a workout) as we split up to visit Milan and Florence. We'll regroup at Hotel Belvedere in Riccione (on the Adriatic coast) for part two of our riding journey. One of our first rides will be the Nove Colli Gran Fondo (and yes, that translates to Nine Mountains).
Exciting times ahead, but it seems that the deadline of any trip naturally attracts a flurry of 'busyness' - and as I write this, we're in the thick of it. It's somewhat ironic when the purpose of a break is (at least partly) to relax, that the few weeks beforehand are even more manic than usual. Right now, our diaries are filled to the brim. Family and friends wanting to 'catch up before you go', work meetings brought forward so that we don't miss out (thank you), squeezing in 'quality time' with the partners and kids, and making sure we have everything we'll need for the trip. It's probably a good thing the flights are so long - we'll need them to catch up on sleep.
The anticipation of our upcoming journey is tainted slightly with doubts that keep us training hard and rushing to make preparations so that things are left in a reasonable state. "Am I fit enough to keep up with the others? Will I be strong enough to make it up the big climbs? Will my absence permanently scar the kids? Will the business fall in a heap without me? What state will the house be in when I return?" Obviously irrational thoughts that indicate a complete lack of perspective (and the need for a break)!
A long hill has a unique way of clearing your head - allowing you to think of nothing but the pain in your legs and the struggle of your breath. A crude form of meditation that pushes worries aside. During busy times, riding can be harder to fit in, but more rewarding. This weekend, reaching the tops of our climbs brought meandering, downward slopes and the opportunity to enjoy sunshine breaking through the trees and quirky, small town wonders. A few stops at local vendors, conversations with our soon-to-be travelling companions, and the pleasure of riding in the midst of Australian nature at its best was wonderful. A relief to switch off from to-do lists and other concerns.
We've all had different challenges with preparing for a trip like this.
Between us, we've had broken bones to mend, houses to sell, conflicting training schedules to contend with, night-shifts to work-around, new staff to hire and train, and (for some of us) much fitness to gain. A seemingly innocuous trip away has turned into a challenge to step up our riding and to some extent, our self-direction.
Planning a trip together has been a journey of discovery in its own right - perhaps as interesting and revealing as the trip itself promises to be. We've been let into each other's lives in a special kind of way with an empathy that is probably fairly rare amongst new friends.
Here's hoping that between the puffing and panting we have plenty of time for meandering and contemplation. The trip is about cycling, but it's also about taking time to stop and smell the roses (or sunflowers as they may be). Bring on the fun!
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- The hills above. #raphasurvey http://t.co/jlIkXowxyT
- U23 winner in 2012 what's in store for @RichHandley90 in the @anpostras http://t.co/xyZWX3NbtG
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- Will all these numbers be able to wear the coveted t-shirt in one weeks time? #menoftheras #ras2013 http://t.co/ai1oqnDIyh
- Team about to start the @anpostras probably the Worlds friendliest race.
- RT @nedboulting: Kristian House's Grandad was a fantastic man. He told me about him once. Then I read this: http://t.co/ZCeYbm4sFU
- @DeanHardman @nedboulting @j_t_locke such a shame...
- @TeamSkyGirl @nedboulting @j_t_locke we've asked JTL to change his name.


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Gillipig wrote:People should seriously start worshiping me!
chapcrap wrote:Maybe this should be in the Suggestions Forum and merged with the thread that is the same idea...
Gillipig wrote:People should seriously start worshiping me!
This idea has never really got anywhere in past as many people's schedule's regularly have periods of time approaching 12 or more hours where they cannot take their turns.spiesr wrote:Please remember to to search to see if it has been suggested before instead of making a new topic. Here are over half a dozen versions of this idea people have suggested before, so go bump one of those instead of making a new topic. (This list is incomplete.)
12 hour games
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Community Reacts to Bump in Violent Crime
By: Nora Hartfeil
Updated: August 8, 2012
The recent spike in local violent crime is undoubtedly a topic of conversation for many, and leaves some feeling uneasy.
"I'm shocked and saddened. That a city like Abilene, that's a Christian community, would have something so atrocious happen", says Kay Fullerton, Abilene resident.
And while some react with anger and shock, others view the shootings as an unfortunate, but normal part of life. Matthew Lowe is a long-time Abilene resident.
"I don't think there's anything to be afraid of now, that people shouldn't have been worried about before", says Lowe.
"Just being your typical Abilene resident, driving around going about your day-to-day business, it doesn't seem like a place you would worry about stuff", explains Brett Ashby, longtime Abilene resident.
Lowe also says that while people may be upset with the recent events, there's also another underlying issue.
"The initial move will be sort of an ideological move. Sort of knee-jerk reaction of 'someone shot someone else', now we have to defend our guns again", Lowe tells us.
And while Abilene is healing from the recent violence, it's clear that everyone can agree on moving on with business as usual, with hopefully, a safer future.


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Alvine Pharmaceuticals Reports Positive Results with ALV003 in Phase 1 Trial of Therapy in Development for Celiac Disease, October 29, 2008
Bone Metabolism Defects Common in Untreated Children With Celiac Disease
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Anybody else with an XBox 360 who has the offer pop up on their dashboard, 3rd item along under Spotlight for 2 Months of XBox Live Gold for £2 having trouble with buying it?I just keep getting error code 80190864 when trying to purchase it.Thought it would be too good to be true unless somebody can confirm actually being able to pay for it.Aparrently, this offer isn't made to all Live users as some have claimed they haven't seen it.Also, my mate mentioned the offer that popped up for him the other day was 1 months Gold subscription for £1.
im getting the same thing u r, was hoping u had understood how it lol
i got the 2months for £2 and it works
Mine isn't working either :s... Dno wat 2do
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It works for me. I purchased it last night no problem.
go to xboxlive.com/accounts and remove your old payment option
i just got my xbox 360 and i added my payment option and it wont let me
Thanks this worked for me. Just removed my expired payment method so I was left with 1 current option
it just worked for me just now
i have the 2 months for £2! the only catch with it is that it automatic renews at £5.99 after the 2 months has ended! i cant remove my payment option so that it wont charge me!!!!
Is this deal still going on?
BaDbOiToMmIe:i have the 2 months for £2! the only catch with it is that it automatic renews at £5.99 after the 2 months has ended! i cant remove my payment option so that it wont charge me!!!!
I havnt even seen it!
Did anyone manage to get this offer i keep getting an error!! I have removed the payment card and re added but still nothing
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can u do it online the computer
I tried just now, it still comes up with error
this happened to me so I removed the card I was trying to use and used paypal instead it worked straight away
I took my payment method off and it allowed me to confirm purchase to put a new method in... But when I put the method in it brought the error back up and took me back to the dashboard... Any ideas?
ive been having smae problem for two days i rang microsoft and they told me they dont know and they would reply to me via email in the next five day, remove all payment option added new card that didnt work, added paypal that didnt work either, its probly just microsoft be dicks wanting u to sign up to a full year or just pay £5.00 a month, im *** off and fed up i just wanna play some BF3 Or Some GOW3!!!
just got this...bargain :D
To the people getting the error message, i was also getting the same message, checked my billing info and noticed i owed MS £5.99 ...payed that off and the £2 offer worked straight away afterwards, so maybe check your account and make sure you have no outstanding balance
So wait, does it work or not because Ive seen the same
Thing when I go on xbox live
It is doing it for me as well i have changed all of the payment options still doesn't work.
yer it now do my head in y put it up there wen u cont get it lol
Hi mate, do you know the number to ring up and cancel it?
Ksn x OriiGiNal just turn auto renewal of on the xbox website when you sign in,go to my account and turn it off
Yeah im getting the same problem, i dont understand and you cant buy it online :S
what you have to do guys is you have to go onto your account on xbox.com and go and delete your old paypal or credit card which could have expired or something like that. then you wait a day and it should be all fine.
NOTE: you must also change a legit credit card or paypal to your default payment choice.
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Quantum GIS for monitoring tigers using camera traps in Nameri Tiger Reserve, Assam, India |
Nameri Tiger Reserve (NTR) is one of the 3 tiger reserves of Assam and it is situated in the northern part of Sonitpur District of Assam along the foothills of Eastern Himalayas. Spread over an area of 344 sq km, NTR boasts rich diversity of flora and fauna. The core area of the reserve which constitutes the "Nameri National Park" is bound by River Jia-Bhoreli on the west and River Bor-Dikorai in the east. To the north of the Nameri lies the Pakke Tiger Reserve of Arunachal Pradesh. Within this landscape, the principal species of conservation importance are the Royal Bengal Tiger, Asian Elephant, Indian bison, Common leopard, clouded leopard, Wild dog, Sambar deer, barking deer, hog deer, wild boar and several other species. The bird diversity of NTR is also quite impressive and more than 370 bird species have been identified so far. The reserve is managed by the Assam Forest Department, Government of Assam. Application of QGIS for designing camera trap studyStarting with the year 2011, the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) of India has made it mandatory for the all the tiger reserves of the country to monitor tigers by using camera traps. Under this new protocol, 25 pairs of cameras will be installed for 100 sq km of tiger reserve and the sampling period is 40-60 days. This new tiger monitoring protocol relies heavily on the GIS.
During 2012-13, we implemented this new tiger monitoring protocol in NTR by using Quantum GIS. To begin with, we digitized the NTR boundary in Qgis and saved it as polygon. This boundary polygon was exported to GPS for navigation purpose during the field surveys. We conducted an extensive sign survey in NTR for evidences of tiger presence such pugmarks, scratch marks and scats. GPS coordinates of tiger signs as well as suitable locations for camera traps were recorded. After completion of the survey, the data was transferred to Qgis using GPS tools for further processing and for finalizing camera trap locations. A shape file containing the tiger signs and probable camera trap locations was prepared. Fig 2 (left): Block wise distribution of camera trap locations Next we prepared 4 sq km grid layer using mmqgis plugin. The shape file containing results of sign survey was overlaid on the 4 sq grid to visualize the distribution of camera traps in NTR. Distance matrix option under vector analysis tools was quite handy for determining the inter camera distance. Camera locations having less than 1.8 km inter distance were removed to comply with the monitoring protocol. Due to lack of sufficient cameras to monitor the entire reserve area in one go, we decided to divide the reserve area into 2 blocks of 100 sq km each (fig 3). Boundaries of these blocks were digitized and saved as separate shape files for both the blocks. Using RGB composition plugin, a false color composite of the reserve was created and the sign survey shape file overlaid to assess the habitat types used by the tiger. During the study period, the camera traps have to be monitored intensively by the field staff. To ensure smooth functioning of monitoring process, we used Voronoi polygon feature of Geometry tools and hub distance of mmqgis plugin for planning logistic requirements (fig 4). The geographic coordinates of camera traps are required for estimating the tiger density and occupancy modelling of other species. These coordinate details were easily generated from camera trap shape files by using the "Export/ add geometry columns" feature of vector Geometry tools.
ConclusionFor the first time in the history of this small tiger reserve of North East India, it was possible to monitor tigers by using camera traps mainly because of Quantum GIS. Results of this monitoring exercise indicate the presence of 8-15 tigers in this landscape. In addition to the tigers, several elusive species have also been photographically documented. Apart from tiger monitoring, we are also using Qgis for activities such as planning habitat management works, revising patrolling schedules, and designing maps for visitors. AuthorThis article was contributed by Rajendra G. Garawad in March 2013. He is the Field Director of Nameri Tiger Reserve, Assam, India. He holds Master Degrees in Forestry Science and Conservation & Land Management. |


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Saturday, Jan. 26, marked the first course in a new program by the Durant Police Department. The Durant PD's Women's Safety course began at 9 a.m. and lasted until 1 p.m.
Each course offered seats for approximately 20 to 25 people and consists of videos, live conversation and hands-on activities.
The course is in conjunction with the National Rifle Association of America's (NRA) Refuse to be a Victim program.
Captain John Wyatt said that the class is designed to inform women how to react in several different situations.
He said that this will be an "evolving class" which will grow from what they participants say they want to learn.
At the next class Refuse to be a Victim handbooks will be given to participants and Wyatt plans to have a hands-on course with different firearms in the future.
Wyatt said the Durant PD does not have the schedule of the courses set up as of yet but plan to make this a monthly course.
Wyatt said that the hope is for this to evolve into different courses not only for women but for all citizens.
Wyatt revealed that much of the reason certain targets are chosen by predators is the mindset of the victim.
"If you stand up straight and walk like you have a purpose you won't be the one they want to confront," said Wyatt.
The course will discuss how your mindset can affect your safety and how to adjust your mindset to better protect yourself.
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Thorlabs' cemented IR Achromatic Doublets, which are optimized at infinite conjugate ratios, are designed to work in the telecommunications region (1050 - 1620 nm). With design wavelengths at 1016 nm, 1330 nm, and 1550 nm, these achromatic doublets are useful for controlling chromatic aberration; they are frequently used to achieve a diffraction-limited spot when using a monochromatic source like a laser.
Refer to the Application tab above for information about the superior performance of achromatic doublets compared to singlet lenses. Detailed information regarding each achromatic doublet can be found in the Zemax® files included with the support documents under the MFG Spec link for each doublet. For examples of measurements that can be made using the Zemax files, please see the information under the Measurement tab.
For best performance, the side of the lens with the largest radius of curvature (flattest side) should face away from the collimated beam. When the engraved part number on the lens is oriented right side up, the flattest side of the lens is the bottom surface. Please see the diagram under the reference drawing link below for additional details.
A recommended fixed lens mount is listed in the footnote under each specification table below. Alternatively, choose a mount from our selection of fixed diameter lens mounts, self-centering adjustable lens mounts, or adjustable lens mounts. When choosing a lens mount, make sure the mount can accommodate the diameter and edge thickness specifications of the lens.
In the specification tables below a positive radius of curvature indicates that the surface is opening to the right when the lens is oriented as shown in the reference drawing while a negative radius of curvature indicates that the surface is opening to the left. Both the positive and negative lenses have an infinite conjugate ratio (i.e., if a diverging light source is placed one focal length away from the flatter side of the lens, the light rays emerging from the curved side will be collimated).
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Detailed information regarding each achromatic doublet can be found in the Zemax® files included with the support documents for each doublet. Below are some examples of the measurement that can be made using the Zemax® files.
The graph below shows the paraxial focal shift as a function of wavelength for the AC508-400-C, which is a 400 mm focal length, Ø50.8 mm achromatic doublet AR coated for the 1050 to 1620 nm range.
Spherical doublet lenses have been corrected for various aberrations. One way of displaying the theoretical level of correction is through plots of wavefront error and ray traces to determine spot size. For example, in Figure 2, a plot of wavefront at the image plane reveals information regarding aberration correction by using the AC254-200-B. In this example, the wavefront error is theoretically on the order of 3/100 of a wave. This indicates that the optical path length difference (OPD) is extremely small for arrays going through the center of the lens and at nearly full aperture.
A ray trace for spot size at the image plane of the AC254-200-B is shown below in Figure 3. In this near IR achromatic doublet, the design wavelengths (706.5 nm, 855 nm and 1015 nm) have each been traced through the lens and are represented by different colors. The circle surrounding the distribution of ray intercepts represents the diameter of the Airy disk. If the spot is within the Airy disk, the lens is typically considered to be diffraction limited. Since the spot size is drawn using geometric ray tracing, spots much smaller than the Airy disk are not achievable due to diffraction.
MTF image quality is an important characteristic of lenses. A common way to measure this is by using contrast. A plot of the modulation transfer function is used as both a theoretical and experimental description of image quality. The MTF of a lens describes its ability to transfer contrast from an object to an image at various resolution levels. Typically, a resolution target made up of black and white lines at various spacings is imaged and contrast can be measured. Contrast at 100% would consist of perfectly black and white lines. As the contrast diminishes, the distinction between lines begins to blur. A plot of MTF shows the percentage of contrast as the spacing between these lines decreases. The spacing between the lines at the object is usually represented as spatial frequency given in cycles/mm.
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The chart shows the theoretical MTF for our Ø25.4 mm, f=200 mm near IR achromatic doublet. The contrast is around 80% at a spatial frequency of about 20 cycles/mm. This represents 80% contrast at 0.05 mm spacings between lines. Theoretical MTF shows how well a design can perform if the optic was built exactly to the design dimensions. In reality, most optics fall short of the theoretical due to manufacturing tolerances.
The screen captures to the right and left are actual measurements taken using a USAF 1951 resolution chart as the object.
For the target selected, the contrast measured 82.3%.
Achromatic Doublet Lenses have far superior optical performance to Singlet Lenses. Whether your application has demanding imaging requirements or laser beam manipulation needs, these doublets should be considered.
The figures below show a comparison of a plano-convex singlet focusing a 633 nm laser beam and an achromatic doublet focusing the same laser beam. The spot (circle of least confusion) from the doublet is 4.2 times smaller than the singlet spot size.
Achromatic Doublet lenses have a much reduced sensitivity to centration of the lenses on the beam axis.
The figures below show two 50.0 mm focal length lenses, one plano-convex and the other an achromatic doublet. Both are Ø25.4 mm lenses with a Ø3 mm beam through the optical axis and one offset by 8.0 mm. Lateral and transverse aberrations are greatly reduced by the achromatic doublet.
When using a white light source with a singlet lens, the focal point and circle of least confusion are blurred by chromatic aberration. Chromatic aberration is due to the variation of refractive index with respect to wavelength. In an achromatic doublet this effect is somewhat compensated for by using glasses of two different refractive indexes to cancel these aberrations.
The figures below show the effect on focal length for a number of different wavelengths of light through an achromatic doublet and a plano-convex singlet. The figures also shows how the circle of least confusion for white light is reduced by using an achromatic doublet.
This tutorial is a general overview of how laser induced damage thresholds are measured and how the values may be utilized in determining the appropriateness of an optic for a given application. When choosing optics, it is important to understand the Laser Induced Damage Threshold (LIDT) of the optics being used. The LIDT for an optic greatly depends on the type of laser you are using. Continuous wave (CW) lasers typically cause damage from thermal effects (absorption either in the coating or in the substrate). Pulsed lasers, on the other hand, often strip electrons from the lattice structure of an optic before causing thermal damage. Note that the guideline presented here assumes room temperature operation and optics in new condition (i.e., within scratch-dig spec, surface free of contamination, etc.).
Thorlabs' LIDT testing is done in compliance with ISO/DIS11254 specifications. A standard 1-on-1 testing regime is performed to test the damage threshold.
The photograph above is a protected aluminum-coated mirror after LIDT testing. In this particular test, it handled 0.43 J/cm2 (1064 nm, 10 ns pulse, 10 Hz, Ø1.000 mm) before damage.
First, a low-power/energy beam is directed to the optic under test. The optic is exposed in 10 locations to this laser beam for a set duration of time (CW) or number of pulses (prf specified). After exposure, the optic is examined by a microscope (~100X magnification) for any visible damage. The number of locations that are damaged at a particular power/energy level is recorded. Next, the power/energy is either increased or decreased and the optic is exposed at 10 new locations. This process is repeated until damage is observed. The damage threshold is then assigned to be the highest power/energy that the optic can withstand without causing damage. A histogram such as that below represents the testing of one BB1-E02 mirror.
According to the test, the damage threshold of the mirror was 2.00 J/cm2 (532 nm, 10 ns pulse, 10 Hz, Ø0.803 mm). Please keep in mind that it is only representative of one coating run and that Thorlabs' specified damage thresholds account for coating variances.
When an optic is damaged by a continuous wave (CW) laser, it is usually due to the melting of the surface as a result of absorbing the laser's energy or damage to the optical coating (antireflection) [1]. Pulsed lasers with pulse lengths longer than 1 µs can be treated as CW lasers for LIDT discussions. Additionally, when pulse lengths are between 1 ns and 1 µs, LIDT can occur either because of absorption or a dielectric breakdown (must check both CW and pulsed LIDT). Absorption is either due to an intrinsic property of the optic or due to surface irregularities; thus LIDT values are only valid for optics meeting or exceeding the surface quality specifications given by a manufacturer. While many optics can handle high power CW lasers, cemented (e.g., achromatic doublets) or highly absorptive (e.g., ND filters) optics tend to have lower CW damage thresholds. These lower thresholds are due to absorption or scattering in the cement or metal coating.
LIDT in linear power density vs. pulse length and spot size. For long pulses to CW, linear power density becomes a constant with spot size. This graph was obtained from [1].
Pulsed lasers with high pulse repetition frequencies (PRF) may behave similarly to CW beams. Unfortunately, this is highly dependent on factors such as absorption and thermal diffusivity, so there is no reliable method for determining when a high PRF laser will damage an optic due to thermal effects. For beams with a large PRF both the average and peak powers must be compared to the equivalent CW power. Additionally, for highly transparent materials, there is little to no drop in the LIDT with increasing PRF.
In order to use the specified CW damage threshold of an optic, it is necessary to know the following:
The power density of your beam should be calculated in terms of W/cm. The graph to the right shows why the linear power density provides the best metric for long pulse and CW sources. Under these conditions, linear power density scales independently of spot size; one does not need to compute an adjusted LIDT to adjust for changes in spot size. This calculation assumes a uniform beam intensity profile. You must now consider hotspots in the beam or other nonuniform intensity profiles and roughly calculate a maximum power density. For reference, a Gaussian beam typically has a maximum power density that is twice that of the 1/e2 beam (see lower right).
Now compare the maximum power density to that which is specified as the LIDT for the optic. If the optic was tested at a wavelength other than your operating wavelength, the damage threshold must be scaled appropriately. A good rule of thumb is that the damage threshold has a linear relationship with wavelength such that as you move to shorter wavelengths, the damage threshold decreases (i.e., a LIDT of 10 W/cm at 1310 nm scales to 5 W/cm at 655 nm). While this rule of thumb provides a general trend, it is not a quantitative analysis of LIDT vs wavelength. In CW applications, for instance, damage scales more strongly with absorption in the coating and substrate, which does not necessarily scale well with wavelength. While the above procedure provides a good rule of thumb for LIDT values, please contact Tech Support if your wavelength is different from the specified LIDT wavelength. If your power density is less than the adjusted LIDT of the optic, then the optic should work for your application.
Please note that we have a buffer built in between the specified damage thresholds online and the tests which we have done, which accommodates variation between batches. Upon request, we can provide individual test information and a testing certificate. The damage analysis will be carried out on a similar optic (customer's optic will not be damaged). Testing may result in additional costs or lead times. Contact Tech Support for more information.
As previously stated, pulsed lasers typically induce a different type of damage to the optic than CW lasers. Pulsed lasers often do not heat the optic enough to damage it; instead, pulsed lasers produce strong electric fields capable of inducing dielectric breakdown in the material. Unfortunately, it can be very difficult to compare the LIDT specification of an optic to your laser. There are multiple regimes in which a pulsed laser can damage an optic and this is based on the laser's pulse length. The highlighted columns in the table below outline the pulse lengths that our specified LIDT values are relevant for.
Pulses shorter than 10-11 s cannot be compared to our specified LIDT values with much reliability. In this ultra-short-pulse regime various mechanics, such as multiphoton-avalanche ionization, take over as the predominate damage mechanism [2]. In contrast, pulses between 10-9 s and 10-6 s may cause damage to an optic either because of dielectric breakdown or thermal effects. This means that both CW and pulsed damage thresholds must be compared to the laser beam to determine whether the optic is suitable for your application.
When comparing an LIDT specified for a pulsed laser to your laser, it is essential to know the following:
LIDT in energy density vs. pulse length and spot size. For short pulses, energy density becomes a constant with spot size. This graph was obtained from [1].
The energy density of your beam should be calculated in terms of J/cm2. The graph to the right shows why the energy density provides the best metric for short pulse sources. Under these conditions, energy density scales independently of spot size, one does not need to compute an adjusted LIDT to adjust for changes in spot size. This calculation assumes a uniform beam intensity profile. You must now adjust this energy density to account for hotspots or other nonuniform intensity profiles and roughly calculate a maximum energy density. For reference a Gaussian beam typically has a maximum power density that is twice that of the 1/e2 beam.
Now compare the maximum energy density to that which is specified as the LIDT for the optic. If the optic was tested at a wavelength other than your operating wavelength, the damage threshold must be scaled appropriately [3]. A good rule of thumb is that the damage threshold has an inverse square root relationship with wavelength such that as you move to shorter wavelengths, the damage threshold decreases (i.e., a LIDT of 1 J/cm2 at 1064 nm scales to 0.7 J/cm2 at 532 nm):
You now have a wavelength-adjusted energy density, which you will use in the following step.
Beam diameter is also important to know when comparing damage thresholds. While the LIDT, when expressed in units of J/cm2, scales independently of spot size; large beam sizes are more likely to illuminate a larger number of defects which can lead to greater variances in the LIDT [4]. For data presented here, a <1 mm beam size was used to measure the LIDT. For beams sizes greater than 5 mm, the LIDT (J/cm2) will not scale independently of beam diameter due to the larger size beam exposing more defects.
The pulse length must now be compensated for. The longer the pulse duration, the more energy the optic can handle. For pulse widths between 1 - 100 ns, an approximation is as follows:
Use this formula to calculate the Adjusted LIDT for an optic based on your pulse length. If your maximum energy density is less than this adjusted LIDT maximum energy density, then the optic should be suitable for your application. Keep in mind that this calculation is only used for pulses between 10-11 s and 10-9 s. For pulses between 10-9 s and 10-6 s, the CW LIDT must also be checked before deeming the optic appropriate for your application.
Please note that we have a buffer built in between the specified damage thresholds online and the tests which we have done, which accommodates variation between batches. Upon request, we can provide individual test information and a testing certificate. Contact Tech Support for more information.
[1] R. M. Wood, Optics and Laser Tech. 29, 517 (1997).[2] Roger M. Wood, Laser-Induced Damage of Optical Materials (Institute of Physics Publishing, Philadelphia, PA, 2003).[3] C. W. Carr et al., Phys. Rev. Lett. 91, 127402 (2003).[4] N. Bloembergen, Appl. Opt. 12, 661 (1973).
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Panamanian officials are preparing for the return of former dictator Manuel Noriega, who is scheduled to be extradited from France this weekend, Panama's foreign minister told CNN en Español.
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Sky-Rocketing goal total Steven Stamkos has all but clinched the Rocket Richard trophy at this point. His two goals last night were #49 and #50 which gives him a twelve-goal lead on runner-up Evgeny Malkin. Walker New York Ranger Awesome title that suits an awesome result. The New York Rangers continued their push to hold on to the Eastern Conference crown as they beat the Hurricanes 4-2. Marian Gaborik, Brad Richards and Carl Hagelin each had three points in the victory. Don't have an orgasm yet Pierre, but... Dustin Tokarski gave the Bolts something they have rarely had this season: good goaltending. He stopped 33 of 34 in a 6-1 win over the Boston Bruins. As a young goalie, he will be turned to often if he can continue this level of play. FYI: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8_KugCmGxk Keith Aucoin From the ramblings: Quote:
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