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Perhaps they've got their caps out, asking you to spare a dollar for the bus, or maybe they're holding a sign at the entrance to the expressway. Maybe they're playing an accordion as you walk by, your coffee in hand, or maybe they're just sitting on the cold ground, back up against the wall, looking glum.
It's clear that our community genuinely cares about these individuals. They have a place to lay their head on a cold winter's night at area Out of the Cold programs. The services provided at Ray of Hope, which held its annual Coldest Night of the Year walk for homelessness on Saturday, ensures that those who live on the street have warm clothing and full tummies.
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We used to do lots of crafts but now that he is 16 and thinks he is grown we do not do many..he sometimes helps me scrapbook
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As the title suggested, this thread will be about randomized NPC encounters, that will give you a follow up story depending on your choices. This is one feature that I have never seen in any RPG. However I think it would be interesting.
The first thing that come to your mind about randomized NPC encounters might be "Hey, I seen this before! Final Fantasy games are full of them! You randomly meet foes in the world map travel." Well, I am talking about something very different. Those encounters in Final Fantasy do not have a follow up story. Once you beat a mob they die, and you will never see them again.
Another thing that comes to your mind might be "Hey, I seen this before! Dragon age has them! For example Zevran Arainai. When you first meet him he was you enemy. After you beat him you can kill him, spare him or ask him to join your party. All 3 leads to different effects in the game." Well once again this is different. Zevran isn't a random encounter. The players will encounter him no matter what.
Instead, I am talking about a mixture of both of the above. For example let's say 200 of these random encounters scripts were created, 20 major ones and 180 minor ones. The player will only ever see maybe 10 of them in a single play though. So for any character, there is a 5% chance that they will encounter each of these NPCs. But this percentage increases if the player was in a party. They will meet the NPCs that his party members were supposed to encounter, so the chance is higher than 5%. This gives a side bonus to encourages party play.
Furthermore these encounters is already decided from birth (e.g. when that character was created), so the player CANNOT farm for these random encounters. They have to start a new character to see other encounters.
So just like real life, some people/creatures you are destined to meet in life. Some you are destined to never meet. And these encounters are totally separate from the regular NPCs and quests that you must do. In other words, these random encounters are side-stories. Of course, there can be cases where these side encounters can affect the main story and the main missions, depending on the player's choices.
Names and Skins:
These random NPCs will each have their randomly generated name. In other cases, the player gets to name the NPC whatever he/she wants. Furthermore, the looks (skins) for each of these random NPCs will be slightly different for everyone. Height, weight, skin colour, etc.
The reason for this is to make these personal encounters. No one else in the world would meet Bob the Charr except you. The other players that encounters this same script would encounter a totally different Charr for themselves. Amy the Charr for example, with a totally different skin.
So let's say in one of the encounters, the player killed a bunch of Harpies and found a very young Harpyling. The player cannot bring himself to kill this little creature, so instead he decided to raise her up in his adventures. So this Harpy, from a race that is always hostile to humans, joins the human player on his adventures. She would have a randomly generated name, or a player given name.
Now, there is a 5% chance for other players to also get a Harpy ally. They would have a different name for their Harpy. In other words, that Harpy is personal to the individual. There is no one and the same.
These random encounters will go something like this.
-The Encounter
Enemies-When first met this NPC is a foe. After the player beats him/she, he can decide if he want to kill or spare that NPC. In some cases, the player can convince that NPC to join his group.
Friends-When first met this NPC joins the party on a quest. After this quest, the player can either bid him/her farewell, or in some cases ask him/her to join the player's group.
Ally-When first met this NPC were, usually, in need of the player's help. The player can decide to save the said NPC, or let him/her to die. After this quest, the player can either bid him/her farewell, or in some cases ask him/her to join the player's group.
-The 2nd,3rd,4th,etc encounters
Some NPCs you will meet again throughout your play though. The final effect will depend on your choices along the way.
-The Result
If the NPC dies that usually means the end of that chain of stories. However there might be exceptions. (I will see you again in the Underworld!!!)
Assuming that the NPC survives the encounter, later on the player will find that NPC again. Generally one of the following will have happened.
=Become a commoner. Live a normal life. (very common for NPC allies that you saved.)
=The person/creature is not what him/her seemed to be. The player found out much later who that actually is. The said person could be a dark lord or a princess. Alternatively he could have become the leader of a mighty guild. There are many possibilities.
=Positively help the player in some way. Either offering items, or suddenly appearing to help the player out in some pre-selected quests as an ally. Maybe even love interest. In other cases the quest got changed altogether. (e.g. The player was supposed to fight though an enemy to get to the boss. But that enemy happens to be an NPC's uncle. So instead that enemy was convinced to join the player's side, and together they all fight against the boss.)
=Negatively hurt the player in some way. Either by making a mission tougher by helping out the enemy, or starting a new quest chain where the player have to finish the NPC off.
In other words, enemies might not always be enemies, and friends might not always be friends. On the other hand, enemies might become even worst enemies, and friends might become lovers. And each NPC is personal. Once again, I have never seen this in any RPG before.
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Spenser: For Hire
|Spenser: For Hire
|Created by
|John Wilder / Robert B. Parker
|Robert Urich
Avery Brooks
Barbara Stock
(1985-1986, 1987-1988)
Ron McLarty
Carolyn McCormick
Richard Jaeckel
|Country of origin
|United States
|No. of seasons
|No. of episodes
|66, and 4 TV movies (List of Episodes)
|Running time
|approx. 48 minutes per episode
|Production company(s)
|Jadda Productions (season 2)
Warner Bros. Television
|Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution
|Original channel
|Original release
|September 20, 1985 – May 7, 1988
|Followed by
|A Man Called Hawk
Spenser: For Hire is a mystery television series based on Robert B. Parker's Spenser novels. The series, developed for TV by John Wilder, differs from the novels, mostly in its lesser degree of detail.
Like many TV detective series, the show is voiced over in first person, just as the novels are written.
The series ran on ABC from 1985 to 1988. The show garnered decent ratings, despite frequent time slot changes and occasional preemptions. In the end, all of the location shooting contributed to the show's demise, with cost being cited as one of the reasons why ABC canceled it. The location shooting, mostly Boston, was one of the show's strong points, showing all around town, even showing the harsh winters there (notably in the pilot). Music was by Steve Dorff and Larry Herbstritt.
Just the name Spenser is used. There is no indication whether this is a first or last name, though in the novels, it's clear that this is the character's last name. In "An Eye For An Eye", Spenser quotes something from Edmund Spenser, a famous 16th century poet, so that may be where the name originated as the spelling is the same. When introducing himself, he often said "Spenser with a 'S', like the poet." Spenser was surprisingly sophisticated for a private eye and former boxer. In "The Choice", we find that he did badly 12 years ago in a professional fight, which probably contributed to his leaving the profession. However, he still works out, boxing and such at Henry Cimoli's Gym (which Hawk also uses). He is well-read, often quoting poetry in everyday conversation. He is also an excellent cook, often cooking recipes as he watched Julia Child on his kitchen counter television.
Spenser lived in Boston and, like many detectives on TV, drove distinctive cars; at first a mildly-worn ivy green '66 Ford Mustang (possibly a nod to Steve McQueen's Mustang in Bullitt) which gets destroyed a few episodes into the second season, then a brand new 1987 Mustang 5.0 GT, then after 5 or so episodes trades it for a beautifully restored 1966 Mustang GT. Spenser carried a Beretta 9mm in the show; in the books it was actually a Browning hi-power 9mm pistol as his weapon of choice along with a 38 cal. snub nose revolver for casual carry. Spenser used to be on the police force and occasionally goes to them for help, as they sometimes rely on him for help. Hardnose Lt. Quirk seems to view him as a necessary evil while Sgt. Belson (portrayed as a bit of a slob) takes Spenser as he comes. Ms. Silverman reveals she is pregnant with Spenser's child in "Children of the Tempest Storm". The word abortion comes up when talking with her doctor, and is discussed throughout the episode, though often not using the word. Susan and Spenser discuss the issue, and are at odds over the moral dilemma before them. Spenser, a Catholic, doesn't know if he can stay with Susan, though he loves her deeply, if she aborts. He believes it's only for her convenience that she would choose abortion. In the end, she has the abortion, and he brings her flowers. They silently affirm that the relationship will continue. After Susan leaves the show, ADA Rita Fiore becomes Spenser's love interest during the second season, but they do not seem to develop the personal bond that was apparent with Silverman.
After his first place of business goes up in flames, Spenser moves into a "firehouse", given him by grateful local firefighters for saving the life of a firefighter (at his first place of business). It is situated on the corner of River Street, near Mt. Vernon Square and Beacon Hill. In the second season, we find that the Fire Department took the station back as they needed it and Spenser finds himself in a small top floor apartment in Charlestown, near the old Boston Navy Yard which he now uses as his office.
Hawk is the street-wise black kid who grew up to become a smartly dressed enforcer. Though he is for hire, he has a code of ethics and generally works on the side of good. In the pilot show ("Promised Land"), he and Spenser obviously have respect for each other, and he switches over from King Powers' (Chuck Connors) side to Spenser's side when he doesn't like the way Powers is doing things. Hawk carries a nickel plated .357 Magnum Colt Python 8" barrel revolver as his weapon of choice.
Lt. Quirk and Spenser had an uneasy relationship but often did work together. In the episode "Heart of the Matter", Quirk suffers an angina attack and reluctantly accepts the fact that he must retire after 35 years on the force. Belson, having passed the lieutenant's exam 3 years previously, had expected to move up, especially after being recommended by Quirk for the job. But it was said there was no money for a promotion so they drafted in a Lieutenant from Lincoln Heights.
Lt. Nick Webster is a hard nose from day one and the first thing he does is order Spenser out of the station.
The series had three seasons (1985–1988) with a total of 66 episodes, and was followed by four made-for-TV movies (1993–1995).
DVD releases[edit]
On June 28, 2005, Rykodisc released the four TV movies on DVD that were made following the cancellation of the weekly series.[1] In 2007, Rykodisc re-released each of the four TV movies in separate collections.[2]
|DVD Name
|Ep #
|Additional Information
|Spenser: The Movie Collection
On August 26, 2014, Warner Bros. released the first season on DVD via their Warner Archive Collection. This is a manufacture-on-demand (MOD) release, available through Warner's online store and Amazon.com. Warner's website explains that the initial disc run was pressed traditionally "to meet expected high consumer demand."[3] The second season will be released on May 12, 2015.[4]
|DVD Name
|Ep #
|Release Date
|The Complete First Season
|August 26, 2014
|The Complete Second Season
|May 12, 2015
Spin-offs and remakes[edit]
In 1989, after the show ended, Brooks received his own spin-off series, A Man Called Hawk.
In an April 23, 2009, entry of his blog, Robert Parker stated he was in talks with TNT to produce a remake of the series. However, Parker died in 2010 before these plans could take place.
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Dubon was found around 4 p.m., getting into a vehicle on Santa Clara Road, Nagler said.
Detectives have learned that the suspect, 31-year-old Dubon, arrived home intoxicated and began to argue with his parents at their home on the 19000 block of Newhouse Street in Canyon Country on Thursday night.
He produced a gun and shot his father in the head, according to a Sheriff's Homicide Bureau detectives.
The incident occurred Thursday at approximately 11:47 p.m. in Canyon Country.
The weapon used in the crime has not yet been recovered by Sheriff's Station deputies, according to previous reports.
He was booked and being held at the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station.
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The deepest and longest recession since the Great Depression appears to be over, Fannie Mae economists say, projecting sales of new and existing homes will jump 11 percent next year and that national home prices will stabilize, remaining essentially flat.
The mortgage guarantor's monthly housing forecast projects 5.96 million home sales in 2010, with sales of existing homes growing by 10 percent, to 5.46 million. New-home sales are expected to rebound even more sharply in 2010, growing by 24 percent to 498,000.
"It appears that the economic recovery is here," Fannie Mae economists Doug Duncan and Orawin Velz said in a report summarizing their economic and mortgage forecasts, although they expect it will be weak compared to previous recoveries from deep recessions.
Real gross domestic product (GDP) grew at a 3.5 percent annualized pace in the third quarter, following five declines in the prior six quarters, they noted, but growth is likely to moderate in the final three months of the year before strengthening in late 2010.
The first-time homebuyer tax credit helped boost third-quarter home sales, which also led to a jump in real estate brokerage commissions, Duncan and Velz said in their report.
A 23.3 increase in the annualized rate of residential investment (home sales) in the third quarter was the largest in more than two decades, although it came from "extremely depressed" levels, the report said. Real residential investment was contributing to economic growth again, adding 0.5 percentage points to third-quarter GDP growth.
But a survey of consumers in October showed the percentage of respondents indicating that "jobs are hard to get" hitting a new high for the downturn. In their economic forecast, Duncan and Velz said they expect the unemployment rate to average 10 percent next year, up from 9.3 percent this year and 4.6 percent in 2007.
Their housing forecast projects that housing starts will surge by 35 percent next year, from a recent historic low of 462,000 projected starts in 2009 to 624,000 next year.
Fannie Mae expects national home prices will stabilize next year, with the median resale home price remaining essentially unchanged at $170,800. That's a 0.2 percent decline from 2009 and a 22 percent decline from 2007. …CONTINUED


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5 Star Rated, Benferri, WiFi, Air Con, Own Pool.
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Superb 2 bedroom totally private villa apartment. Benfis Park is a small exclusive urbanisation consisting mainly of luxury villas. ''This is not the usual Costa Blackpool''. This large private ground floor villa apartment sleeps up to 5 persons. The upper floor is reserved for the owner who works in South East Asia. You will therefore have exclusive and private use of all the facilities.
The apartment consists of living room, kitchen, family bathroom, master bedroom with kingsize double bed (extra single bed available) and second bedroom with one double and one single bed. Hot and cold air conditioning. UK SAT TV,. DVD player with DVD's. Wi-Fi 10 Mb. Free welcome pack.
Outside you have an 8 x 4 metre private swimming pool in secluded landscaped gardens complete with all garden furniture, BBQ, 6 Sun loungers, Gazebo, Outside dinning, Pool Li-lows. All prices are fully inclusive, no hidden extra charges.
The local Spanish bars, restaurants, mini market, shops and banks are within easy walking distance. Main supermarket only 3 km and open 7 days a week.
There is little or no crime in Benferri. It has its own Police force that patrols 24 hours a day. There is a local doctors and medical centre.
You will be met at the property on your arrival.
|Sleeps up to 5, 2 bedrooms
|Nearest beach
|Torrevieja 29 km
|Will consider
|Corporate bookings, Long term lets (over 1 month)
|Car advised, Wheelchair users
|Nearest travel links
|Nearest airport: Alicante 40 km, Nearest railway: Orihuela City 7 km
|Family friendly
|Great for children of all ages, Suitable for people with restricted mobility
|Some pets are welcome - please contact the owner, Yes, smoking allowed
Features and Facilities
|Internet access, DVD player, Staffed property
|Private outdoor pool (unheated)
|Air conditioning, TV, CD player, Telephone, Fax machine, Satellite TV, Wi-Fi available
|Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer
|Clothes dryer, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine
|2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms of which 1 Family bathrooms
|King Beds (2), Single beds (2), Dining seats for 6, Lounge seats for 5
|Linen provided, Towels provided
|Private outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, BBQ
|Parking, Wheelchair users
|Further details indoors
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|Further details outdoors
Outside smoking permitted. This is a quite and peacefull area with no building work.
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All rental rates are fully inclusive. That means no hidden extra charges for cleaning, laundry, air conditioning meter, TV slot meter.
The Valenciana region
The Costa Blanca is situated in the South Eastern region of Spain within the beautiful province of Alicante. The area has been specifically developed to compliment Spain's booming tourism industry and has proven to be a popular destination for many European nations, especially for the UK, Spain and Germany - making it a very cosmopolitan area.
The Costa Blanca includes some of Spain's most popular holiday destinations, one of which is Benferri. Add to this the cities of Alicante and Valencia (Spain's 3rd largest and most important city behind Barcelona and Madrid). The area has plenty to offer including a broad range of beautiful landscapes, stunning beaches and a multitude of attractions.
Whether you are interested in the history of the area or would like to study some of the superb Spanish architecture or just want a relaxing holiday in the sun, the Costa Blanca has it all. The Costa Blanca ("White Coast" in English) lies on the eastern coast of Spain on the Mediterranean sea. It stretches from Denia in the north of the region to Torrevieja in the south.
There is a vast array of different landscapes from the mountains and valleys to the long sandy beaches, and the small rocky coves. Approx 50 minutes from Benferri in Benidorm (which is very different to Benferri) there is Terra Mitica (theme park), Aqualandia (water park) and Mundomar (sea life centre).
Lying a little more than a kilometre on the CV 871 is the small village of Benferri. Ideally situated in the triangle between Orihuela, Murcia and Alicante. Benferri is a delightful village to visit.
The history, like so many others in the Vega Baja, goes back to the wars between the Romans and the Cartegenians and later between the Christians and the Muslims. Under the long Arab occupation there were many technological advances including the building of dams and irrigation channels which made the area suitable for the fruit and vegetables which are still grown there. In 1242 under the reign of Fernando el Santo the village became known as Benferri. In 1494 James Rocamora began building houses for just 29 families, this work was continued by his son JerÏŒnimo de Rocamora and so the small enclave began to grow.
The church of San JerÏŒnimo, the Patron Saint of Benferri, was constructed in 1622 and whilst beautiful inside it has evidence of being slightly modernised and is perhaps not quite as grand as some of the local churches seen in the villages of the Vega Baja. It was however, the first important structure of the village and as such claims the first mention of places to visit.
As opposed to the church the Ayuntamiento of Benferri is a modern structure and is dedicated to uphold the Spanish values of Peace, Freedom and Progress. In front of the Ayuntamiento is the town square with its pretty trees, shrubs and flowers. There are plenty of seats and of course a fountain which makes it a very pleasant place to sit and watch the world go by. Also of modern construction are the Medical Centre; the Casa de Musica; the very progressive schools and a Shrine or Ermita de La Cruz. In common with so many other villages, Benferri enjoys a good reputation for the quality and talent of its young musicians and music in general has an integral part in the culture of the village.
There is a wonderful park and barbecue area with many barbecues and plenty of seating where you can enjoy a more elaborate picnic. Throughout the village are many such parks some with play equipment for the children. The most fun however, is to try and find the shops. You know that they must be there but Benferri does not have a High Street as such and the tiny shops are tucked away. There are of course the usual range of bars and restaurants.
The village holds fiestas during the months of August, September and October to celebrate the Patron Saint, San JerÏŒnimo and the Virgen del Rosario with the usual processions and fireworks the major fiesta is dedicated to the Romerio del Dia de la Cruz. On the last day of October the festival concentrates on the Auroros of the Vega Baja, the very early morning singers. At one time these singers would parade through all the streets of the village but nowadays it is more likely that they will sing in the church.
The atmosphere in Benferri is extremely peaceful, and the residents are very friendly. It is a very clean village with some beautiful parks and perhaps it realises that it stands now on the crossroads between the old traditions and accepting some of the more modern ways. It is a lovely village to visit where everything is within easy walking distance.
Orihuela City is only 10 minutes drive from Benferri and here you will find a very vibrant city with all major shops, markets, restaurants and there is even a casino.
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12 Nov 2014
"The perfect place to relax and unwind"
Excellent place to stay, enjoyed the peace and quiet. Paul was the perfect host and was very welcoming. The property was beautiful and enjoyed our stay. Would definately highly recommend a visit. I c… More
26 Jun 2014
"Peace and tranquility"
We loved our stay here. The weather was great as was the welcome from our host Paul. Having stayed at many private rentals I can honestly say that this property beats them all hands down. It is very s… More
18 Jun 2014
"Comfortable accommodation with a gorgeous pool in a peaceful location"
We had a lovely time at the villa apartment in Benferri Village. The pool and patio area were a great welcome after a morning/day's outing in 30 degree heat!The owner had provided everything you… More
15 Feb 2014
"Top value villa"
Stayed here for 3 months March to May 2013. The owners are very friendly and helpful. The villa is clean and tidy and has all you could need for stay. The pool and garden is fantastic and private.B… More
23 Nov 2013
"Great value for your money"
We stayed for three weeks in this beautyfull and specious appartement with Paul, who is very friendly and helpfull man, he gives you a good explanation when you arrive and you offers you his help when… More
21 Oct 2013
"Great holiday"
We stayed for 2 weeks in October just a couple. We had hired a car and were met by Paul. He was very good at showing us everything and there were more than a basic welcome items. Throughout the stay P… More
20 Oct 2013
"The perfect way to wind down - peace and tranquility."
We spent a lovely relaxing week at Benfis Park the last week in August with 3 of our daughters aged 17, 18 and 25. Paul was the perfect host, there if you needed anything otherwise we had the place t… More
29 Jul 2013
Great villa and very well equipped,swimming pool was brilliant.Good bar/restaurant 2 minute walk away and plenty of interesting towns/cities to visit within easy reach. Easy access to and from airport and whole process of booking was dealt with very efficiently,big thanks to Paul for everything.Very good value for money.
8 Apr 2013
"Can't be beaten for the price....lovely place"
We stayed at the apartment during an (unusually) cold week in February, but found the apartment well equipped for cold weather, and sumptuously furnished as previous reviews suggest. The local restaurant does a selection of very well priced menu del dias and we made various trips to the coast - Benferri really does make an excellent base. We didn't use the pool because of the cold weather but it looked lovely and was crystal clear, and the surrounding garden was immaculate. The owners are very friendly, on hand if you need help but unobtrusive otherwise. We stayed there with our two small dogs and our cat, and they were made very welcome too. If I could give this apartment more than five stars I would!
18 Nov 2011
"Execellent Value, Big Villa"
This was great value for money. There was everything we needed within the villa. TV very nice 42'' flat screen. Outside swimming pool big and alays clean. Local bars and resturants friendly and cheap. We will go again next year.
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Company with lowest bid for state's high-speed line criticized for change orders
"People are always accusing each other in the construction industry of pulling the change-order racket: Winning the low bid and then piling up costs afterward," said Dayton, a former lobbyist for Associated Builders and Contractors. "Sometimes it is a matter of architectural errors, but everyone always blames everybody else for it."
The next-lowest bidder was Dragados/Samsung/Pulice. Officials there could not be reached for comment.
The proposals were evaluated and ranked based on 70 percent for cost and the remainder for technical merit.
The lowest-bidding partnership — Tutor Perini Corp. of Sylmar, Zachry Construction Corp. of Texas and Parsons Corp. of Pasadena — received the highest overall score of 90.55 out of 100.
The trio received a perfect 70 percent for its price proposal and received the lowest score — 20.55 — for its technical proposal.
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Naked carp take seven to ten years to reach reproductive size. Although historically abundant, overfishing and destruction of spawning habitat through dam-building caused the species to become endangered during the 1990s. Diversion of water for agriculture from the lake has been compounded by climate change, leading to a decline in water level in the lake of 10?2 cm per year during the past fifty years (see accompanying image).
However, Chris M. Wood (McMaster University) and coauthors found that naked carp respond to the increased salinity of the lake water in a surprising way--by taking a "metabolic holiday." In the first forty-eight hours after transitioning from the freshwater river system to lake water, the carps' oxygen consumption falls --eventually reaching just 60 percent of that in river fish.
Both gill and kidney functions also decline. The sodium/potassium pump (Na+/K+-ATPase), which is a protein critical for cellular function, operated at only 30 percent of its capacity in lake-water fish compared to river-water fish. Ammonia-N secretion by the kidneys declines by a surprising 70 percent, and urine flow decreases drastically to less than 5 percent of its rate in the freshwater river water.
"In other words, the kidney changed from an organ which excreted water at a greater rate than salt in river-water, to one which conserved water relative to salt in lake-water," explain the researchers.
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The Phoenix Plate (also known as the Aluk Plate) was an ancient tectonic plate that existed during the mid-Cretaceous through early Cenozoic time. The Phoenix Plate began subducting under the Antarctic Plate. The Phoenix Ridge, a mid-oceanic ridge between the Pacific and the Phoenix Plates which had a spreading rate of 18-20 cm per year until around 84 Ma. A major decrease in spreading rate, and the convergence rate with the Antarctic Plate occurred around 52.3 Ma. During the Late Cretaceous, the Phoenix Plate fragmented into the Charcot Plate, much in the same way in which the Rivera and the Cocos Plate were formed by the fragmentation of the Farallon Plate.
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With a background in Genetics and extensive experience in computing biology since 2006, my expertise is in developing novel software packages and applying bioinformatic tools to analyze high-throughput biological data.
I am currently working on collaborations related to cancer biology including metastasis in lung cancer, epigenetic regulation in breast cancer.
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This is a big outdoor museum that depicts life in Wales throughout history. It is really huge and you can spend a lot of time here, walking around the different buildings and exploring the grounds. What I really liked about this museum is that it does not depict one period of history, but many different ones - the oldest depiction is a Celtic village, the newest a house from the 1980s. Thus, it gives a really good insight into life in Wales across the centuries!
I went here on a sunny day and it was really beautiful. The green grounds and lawns of the museum were perfect for strolling around, and with the good map provided at the entrance it was just a pleasure to explore. There are many historical cottages and small farms, a corn mill, a pottery, two small churches, a castle (now a manor), large gardens, a post office, a bakehouse, a tailor's workshop, a row of miner's houses across the decades... There simply is SO MUCH, and it is all so interesting!
To be honest, in the beginning of planning my trip I did not really want to go to St Fagans - I have visited many outdoor museums in Germany with my parents and never really liked them - but as several VTers insisted that it was a must see I decided to go. And I am so glad I did!!!
Picture 1: Arriving in the museum, Nant Wallter Cottage in the background
Picture 2: Visiting the Celtic Village
Picture 3: Inside St Teilo's Church, originally built in the 13th century
Picture 4: Nant Wallter Cottage from the 18th century
Picture 5: The Italian Garden, belonging to St Fagans Castle
Going from Cardiff to St Fagans by bus is easy. Take bus 32, 320 or 322 at 09.15, 10.10, 11.15, 12.15 or 13.15 (Monday to Friday), fifteen minutes past the hour on Saturday and forty minutes past the hour on Sunday. A return ticket is £3,20 and the journey takes 25 minutes.
Free admission!
Opening times: 10.00am to 05.00pm daily
A seperate page on St Fagans is to come soon
The day we went to St Fagans, (an open air Folk Museum just outside Cardiff), it was very nice day, and it was free to enter ,which pleased us sooooooooo much, but you need to pay to park your car,as we are little creatures we did not need to pay, so we are not sure how much it cost.
It is set in large parklands and it takes quite a lot of walking to get round to see everything.
First we saw the red house, it's painted red to keep evil spirits away.
Then we went to the old bakery and shop, here you can buy freshly baked bread yummy. We also saw a Celtic Village, and we had our photo taken in an old Celtic house. There was a school and a church, we could even have had a ride on a train.
Next we went to the Castle which was more like a Mansion than a castle, but it was nice and had a tea room, it had some beautiful gardens to walk round or maybe to have a picnic in.
We had a great day.
St Fagans is one of Europe's foremost open–air museums and Wales's most popular heritage attraction. It stands in the grounds of the magnificent St Fagans Castle, a late 16th-century manor house donated to the people of Wales by the Earl of Plymouth. During the last fifty years, over forty original buildings from different historical periods have been re-erected in the 100-acre parkland.
The re-erected buildings include houses, a farm, a school, a chapel and a splendid Workmen's Institute. There are also workshops where craftsmen still demonstrate their traditional skills. Their produce is usually on sale.
Native breeds of livestock can be seen in the fields and farmyards, and demonstrations of farming tasks take place daily. Visitors gain an insight into the rich heritage and culture of Wales, and the Welsh language can be heard in daily use amongst craftsmen and interpreters
St Fagans explores all aspects of how people in Wales have lived, worked and spent their leisure time. Like generations of visitors, you will be inspired by its celebration of Welsh traditions and lifestyles.
This tremendous museum depicting Welsh life from Celtic times to modern day is set on a huge property. Actual historic buildings have been imported, pieced together, and set into authentic-looking surroundings to give you an idea what life was really like in that time period. There are lots of special events, regular displays of craftsmen plying trades like blacksmithing and weaving, and incredible an incredible landscape and gardens.
The museum lies on the grounds of St. Fagan's Castle - a manor house worth exploring in itself. Another house, called 'The House of the Future', is an energy efficient home set on the property. It also can be explored. There is a shop, visitor center, and a lunchroom-style restaurant.
We spent most of a day there, but it wasn't enough time to do justice to this great museum. If you want to truly feel like you've stepped back in time visit the Museum of Welsh Life.
I could write three or four tips on St Fagans' Museum of Welsh Life but I will save you from this, and write one big one at the moment!
The 'museum' is in fact an exciting parkland of 100 acres - the grounds of St Fagan's Castle. What makes it so amazing is the large number of real Welsh traditional buildings that have been re-located to this park. They come from all parts of Wales and all types of landscape - huge stone farmhouses, small whitewashed cottages, terraced houses, shops, chapel, a school, a full-size Miners' Institute and a C13th church. And the modern 'House of the Future', designed by London architects to show how an energy-efficient house can be built in Britain for a reasonable price.
Also see St Fagan's Castle next door, which is in fact a large C16th manor house with gardens.
What makes the museum even more special is the way the buildings are brought to life. You can buy things from the shops (including a working bakery). There are animals in the fields, washing on the clothes lines and, on cold days, fires burning in the hearths. Bi-lingual (i.e. English and Welsh) members of staff can be easily found to answer questions. There is a big shop, restaurant and visitor centre.
I find that winter days are better because of the roaring log- and coal-fires and smoke rising from the chimneys. Buy some welshcakes or 'bara brith' from the bakery. Highly recommended to visit are the Rhyd-y-car row of steelworkers' cottages, furnished in different periods from 1800 to 1980.
Check the website for opening times and special events.
No stay in Cardiff is complete without a visit to the Museum of Welsh Life. It's about a 10 minute drive from the city centre and well worth the effort to get there - entry is free to all.
Buildings of varying ages and styles have been carefully removed from their original locations and rebuilt brick-by-brick here in order that you can get a feel for life in Wales over the centuries.
People dressed in costume add to the atmosphere and are surprisingly knowledgeable,so feel free to ask questions.
There's a farm and lots of animals wandering about the place, so plenty to keep the kids happy.
Be sure to try Welshcakes and Bara Brith at the bakery, traditional desserts baked on site.
Look out for my personnal favourite, the little row of terreaced cottages. Each of these is decorated in a different style, ranging from the 17th Century to the 1980s. Hard to believe families could actually live in places so small. The observant amongst you may notice the upstairs floorboards (look to the ceiling) in one of these houses are loose - to allow coffins to be removed, as the stairs are too narrow to bring them down!
The grounds are lovely too, so if the weather's good take a picnic!
Just outside Cardiff, on the western edge, lies St Fagan's Folk Museum. Here, as well as the galleries that you would expect in a museum, there are have been moved from threatened sites around Wales to be lovingly reconstructed on the huge parkland site. Best of all, entrance is now free! (Thanks to the Welsh Assembly)
The Museum of Welsh life is located 4 miles from Cardiff, at St Fagans. I'ts a 100-acre open air museum of more than 30 reconstructed buildings gathered from all over Wales. This popular outdoor heritage attraction lets you wander around the grounds and go into buildings. You'll feel a part of the past while learning how the people of Wales lived and worked.
The buildings are fully furnished with the artifacts and furniture of the times. St. Teilo's, a 13th century church, was brought here and during the process 16th century wall paintings were discovered on the church's walls that told the Bible stories for the ordinary people who couldn't read or write.
Terraced houses portray life in a Welsh mining community that spans over 200 years. The Gwalia Stores is a general store where you can buy cheese and other items from the 20's. The Llawryglyn Smith is where you can watch the blacksmith shaping horseshoes and farm tools. Fleece and flannel are manufactured in the Esgair Moel Woollen. There is a mill that produces stone-ground wheat flour used in the Derwen Bakehouse where traditional and bara brith bread are made - you can it nice and hot. You can see a wood turner, a cooper, a clogmaker and a leather worker demonstrating their works.
There are farmhouse filled with Edwardian furniture. A Celtic village shows household and hunting equipment of 3000 years ago.
There is a large indoor museum showing farming implements and vehicles, costumes, crafts, and artifacts of daily living from the Middle Ages to today. The craft collections include woodworking, leatherwork, metalwork, basketmaking, and pottery. A textile craft collection includes quilting, embroidery, lacemaking, tailoring, and woollen products.
There's a library of over 40,000 volumes for research studies as well as photo archives. Special events are held throughout the year.
Allow about 4 hours to visit.
Restaurant, snack bar and tearoom on premises. Do have a Welsh Cake from the snack bar - delicious.
I must declare that I am very biased when it comes to this place. I lived a couple of miles up the road from it as a child and have visited it dozens of times over the years. In those days it was called the Folk Museum. It just gets better and better (apart from the crowds).
This place is fantastic. If you set aside a whole day I doubt if you would see everything. It is well worth paying to see - the fact you can get in for FREE now is a tremendous bonus.
It is split into two half's. There is the Castle half - this has lakes, formal gardens, collections of coracles etc.
The other half is the collection of historic buildings and the Museum. Examples of traditional buildings have been taken down brick by brick and reassembled exactly as they were in the grounds of the museum.
There are all sorts of buildings here: a cock pit; school; farm houses; terraced valley's houses; toll houses; mills; black-smiths; the list goes on and on.
One of the great joys for me about this place is that it is a living museum. When you walk into one of the old farmhouses there are no taped-off rooms - you walk around and see it as it would have been maybe a hundred years ago. Maybe the fire will be lit; there will be a musty smell in the air; the old furniture smells of beeswax. I think it must be just about as authentic an experience that you can get.
Most buildings will have a custodian who knows that building inside out. They will be happy to explain how it was made, what life was like for those that lived in it.
If all this was not enough, many of the houses actually produce something. So the old bakery bakes, the mill grinds wheat into flour; the blacksmith produces wrought iron work etc. You can buy items at the Museum shop.
If you're into this sort of place, then go, you will not be disappointed.
[For more photos see my travelogue].
A great place to spend some time. Walking from one house to another really gives you an idea of how the people of Wales lived, worked and spent their leisure time over the last five hundred years.
The original buildings have been moved from various parts of Wales and re-erected to show how the people of Wales lived at various times in history.
one of europe's biggest open air museums.centuries of welsh tradition,culture,industry,and costume are gathered together in a hundred acres of beautiful countryside. icould go on butyou would not believe. just go there.
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