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The popular social media site Facebook is trying to stop some of its youngest users from having access to posts about guns.
Recently a 15-year-old boy in Kentucky brought a handgun to school and he allegedly told investigators he bought it with the help of a Facebook group. If you're online pay attention in the coming weeks because you might start seeing some posts disappear.
First users have to flag them as inappropriate or against Facebook policy. Once that's done then it can be removed by administrators. Most of this initiative is aimed at guns, but alcohol and tobacco promoted items will be under fire as well.
Media experts claim part of the reason why Facebook is doing this is because it doesn't want to deal with public backlash.
Dr. Elizabeth Cohen is a communication studies professor at WVU. She said, "I can understand why Facebook wouldn't want to be associated as a marketplace where people could illegally engage in these types of purchases."
Some local residents believe Facebook is doing the right thing while others are saying it's crossing the line.
Christian Ragland is a Monongalia County resident. He said, "It's a little unnecessary for them to restrict access to it because in all reality if you try to educate some of the younger people about the age restrictions I feel like that may help get the awareness out."
"I think it's fair. I don't think that really young kids should be exposed to stuff like that," said Wyoming County resident Rebecca Thomas.
The policy change will also go into effect for Instagram. Users might see pop-up ads requiring them to verify that they know certain laws regarding to what they're searching about.
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Sterling College saves 4,000 plastic bottles from landfills
New water fountains around the Sterling College campus have two new features: a spout to fill up water bottles and a counter that keeps track of how many plastic water bottles are saved through using the fountain. After only being installed for a few months, the counters already read that Sterling College students have saved over 4,000 plastic water bottles from landfills.
Currently, there are a total of four new water fountains with the plastic bottle counters on campus. These are found in the Student Union, Thompson Hall, Mabee Library and Wilson Hall.
Over the summer, many of the water fountains around campus needed replacements. The College was looking not only to update these water fountains, but also to purchase water fountains that were more environmentally friendly than the outdated fountains had been.
"When we were looking at getting new fountains, we wanted them to accommodate water bottles since students are filling up their water bottles in the cafeteria. At the time, the cafeteria was the only location that could accommodate the tall water bottles," said Vicky Kirchoff, maintenance office manager.
The College plans to continue installing the new, environmentally friendly water fountains as the older fountains need to be replaced.
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On Jan. 17, the Boston Breakers collected six players in the 2014 National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) Draft at the NSCAA Convention at the Philadelphia Convention Center.
"We were looking for some options up front for breakaway speed with the loss of Sydney Leroux, and we were looking for a left-sided player at midfield to add more balance to our team," Breakers Head Coach Tom Durkin said. "And we were looking for cover at center back."
With their first pick, No. 8 overall, the Breakers selected University of Michigan forward and NSCAA All-American Nkem Ezurike. The 5-foot, 11-inch forward is a native of Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia and is Michigan's all-time leader in goals (49) and points (118). A semifinalist for the 2013 MAC Hermann Trophy, Ezurike is a three-time NSCAA All-Great Lakes Region. Internationally, Ezurike has played for the Canadian U-20 (2012) and U-17 National Teams (2007-08). She played in the 2008 U-17 Women's World Cup.
With their second pick (second round, No. 13 overall), the Breakers selected Duke defender Natasha Anasi. The 5-6 Arlington, Texas native played 97 games at Duke and tallied four goals and six assists over the course of her four-year career.
In the third round, the Breakers selected Virginia Tech forward Jazmine Reeves (No. 21 overall) and Duke forward Mollie Pathman (No. 23 overall). Reeves, from Dover, Delaware, is coming off a season that yielded NSCAA All-American honors. She finished her career at Virginia Tech with 25 goals and 19 assists and helped lead the Hokies to the NCAA national semifinals this past fall.
Pathman, a Durham, N.C., native, is a 5-4 forward and scored 17 goals and 29 assists in 87 career games with Duke. She was a member of the U.S. team that won the U-20 FIFA Women's World Cup in Japan in 2012. She also played for the U.S. in the 2010 U-20 Women's World Cup, alongside current Breaker Kristie Mewis.
In the fourth round (No. 32 overall), the Breakers bolstered their goalkeeping corps by adding Villianova standout keeper Jami Kranich. Kranich was Pathman's teammate on the 2012 U-20 FIFA Women's World Cup championship team. At Villanova, the Hamden, Conn., native finished with a career 12 shutouts and a 1.59 goals against average. She was a 2012 Third Team All-BIG EAST selection.
During the draft, the Breakers traded keeper Michelle Betos to Portland Thorns FC in exchange for the No. 34 pick in this year's draft and a second-round draft pick in 2015. With that No. 34 pick, the Breakers selected Duke forward/midfielder Kim DeCesare, who captained the Blue Devils in 2013, scored 29 goals and 15 assists in her Duke career.


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Anti-Piracy Campaigns Suffer Legal Setbacks in Ireland and Spain
The Irish Data Commission has reportedly given Ireland's largest telecoms company Eircom three weeks to respond to an instruction to halt its "three strikes policy" which meant people caught downloading copyright material could have their broadband cut off for a year after they had been warned three times. The policy has been in place since a court case in 2009 launched by Irish record labels.
As part of the agreement between Eircom and the record labels, IRMA would provide Eircom with notifications that would contain the IP address identified with illegal downloading activity along with evidence. The IP addresses were understood to be captured and processed on behalf of IRMA by a third party.
The article continues by saying that the Data Protection Commissioner said he was acting as the result of a complaint by an individual who said they had received a warning letter in error.
The decision by the Data Protection Commission will also touch a nerve in terms of a recent decision by Europe's highest court, the European Court of Justice , in the dispute between Scarlet Extended SA, an ISP owned by Belgacom, and Belgian management company SABAM.
The court concluded that internet access is a human right and that EU law precludes injunctions being taken against internet service providers (ISPs), requiring them to block users from illegally sharing music and video files.
In Spain, meanwhile, four large record labels and a local music rights group have lost their case against Pablo Soto and his Blubster and Piolet file sharing services. Universal, Sony, EMI and Warner had tried to shut the services down and demanded €13 million in damages according to Giga Om.
The plaintiffs had tried to blame Soto for copyright infringement committed by his users, pointing out that his apps didn't provide a proper mechanism to filter out copyrighted works. The court rejected this argument, however, and found that P2P itself is neutral, according to a report from the Spanish newspaperEl Mundo.
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Marathon and Holidays Over
By tls on Jan 09, 2006
It has been awhile since I last mentioned anything here on my blog. The past month has been busy, but also relaxing.
- Finished my 4th marathon in the Dallas White Rock Marathon (4:28, hey I finished!)
- Had a restful week of holidays with the family in So Cal
- Watched the Longhorns beatup on the Trojans (through my Orange shades)
- Finished a great page turner of a book, Deception Point, by Dan Brown (writer of DaVinci Code).
As far as my running, I've enjoyed a several week break eating and getting. I think my next few months will be spent working that off and running some shorter races.
I hope to get more time to share some of my work related experiences this coming year. Heck, I'm with 2-3 customers every week, so I'm sure I have something to share.


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A Ghost Box or Spirit Box has been used by many paranormal investigators, who are investigating a haunted place. This device adds another way for spirits to communicate to the living. In some cases a spirit will not be able to use a EVP (Electronic Voice Phenomenon) device. The Ghost or Spirit Box gives them extra ease to communicate. The Ghost or Spirit Box also is much clearer to understand than an EVP. EVPs usually have to be cleaned unless the paranormal researcher gets a Class A EVP, meaning a voice that is loud and easy to decipher without a means of a software. The other advantage to the Ghost or Spirit Box is the ability to get a response to a question on the spot. EVPs have to be rewound and played back to hear the response if the researcher even got one.
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The Williston Park Patriots captured the 10U baseball championship in this year's Mineola Athletic Association's Annual Baseball Tournament. The team went undefeated winning four straight games to take the championship.
They defeated the West Side Hawks of Manhattan 11-4 to take the tournament.
The team received great pitching performances from Justin Bestler, William McCreery, Bryan Carlucci, Jerry Flood, and Sean Hembach.
Jonathan Salamone and Cary Novick handled the catching duties in the hot weather.
Jake David, Andrew Sarnel, Connor McCreery, Christopher Lomando and Anthony Scibelli all had great games to help the team capture Williston Park's first tournament victory of the 2012 season.
The team's coaches are Michael Ciccone, Rich Bestler, Lisa Stager and Ralph Salamone.
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The $2.4 billion state capital improvements budget signed by Gov. John Kasich on Tuesday includes more than $500,000 for four agencies that serve Medina County:
• Medina Creative Housing;
• Medina Community Recreation Center;
• York Township Park;
• Battered Women's Shelter of Summit and Medina Counties.
The bill includes funding for higher education, road and bridge repairs, state and local parks, and improving public schools.
The measure cleared the Ohio Senate by a vote of 30-1 on Tuesday and made no changes to the bill submitted by the Ohio House last week.
Sen. Larry Obhof, R-Montville Township, said the Senate worked closely with the House to move along the legislation.
"It should be signed quickly and in place soon," Obhof said.
About $120 million of the funds approved came from special bonds approved by voters.
Obhof said it was good to see money coming back to Medina County.
"Improvements to the Medina Community Rec Center are being financed by those bonds," he said.
The $30,000 set aside in the budget for the Medina Community Recreation Center came from the Parks and Recreation Improvement Fund. That fund also financed $150,000 for the York Township Park.
Two other projects that serve Medina include $300,000 for the Battered Women's Shelter of Summit and Medina Counties through funds issued by the University of Akron, and $50,000 was directed to Medina Creative Housing under funds set aside for the Department of Developmental Disabilities.
York Township Park
The township plans to purchase nearly 12 acres adjacent to York Township Park on Columbia Road just north of Fenn Road with the $150,000 set aside in the capital budget. The property once included a school building, but it was torn down when a new owner purchased it from the school, township Trustee Colene Conley said.
"The new owners are willing to sell it to us," Conley said. "We were on a tight budget to purchase it without the funding."
Conley thanked state Rep. Dave Hall, R-Millersburg, who approached the township asking how he could help secure funds. Conley also thanked Medina County Auditor Michael Kovack for helping the township prepare the maps needed to apply for the funds.
"We're so thankful everyone worked to help make this come to fruition," she said.
York doesn't yet have any plans for the property, but Conley said township officials would discuss plans once they get the money in hand and secure the property.
"We'll have to work up a plan," she said. "Right now we're just so thankful for this opportunity."
Medina Community Recreation Center
Medina officials said they plan to use the $30,000 set aside to add eight to nine handicapped parking spaces.
Mayor Dennis Hanwell said the current 12 parking spaces aren't enough to serve elderly members and physical therapy patients who receive treatment at the rec center.
"Because the hospital does physical therapy for our senior citizens, we generally fill up all the space we have," Hanwell said.
The new spaces would be added to a grassy area adjacent to the parking lot near the front of the rec center.
"It's an obvious need and we want to better serve the people who use our center," Hanwell said.
Medina Creative Housing
Medina Creative Housing Director Dianne DePasquale-Hagerty said the $50,000 in the capital budget would be used to help secure a conceptual project that would allow the agency to establish a retail and bike rental shop at city-owned property at 406 S. Broadway St.
Medina Creative Housing helps provide housing and employment benefits for people living with disabilities. DePasquale-Hagerty said the shop would provide vocational training and employment for students and adults with disabilities.
The money included in the Ohio capital budget is just one of a few sources of funding MCH has applied for, DePasquale-Hagerty said. The plan would keep the historic home on the property intact, and utilize the downstairs of the house for the shop and bike rental.
"It's still conceptual; but when we sum it all up, we'll present it to Council," she said.
Battered Women's Shelter
The shelter, which serves women in Medina and Summit counties, is expected to get $300,000 distributed through the University of Akron to make major improvements to the Summit County facility that will allow the shelter to serve male victims of abuse and elderly people who are victims of elder abuse.
Two years ago, the shelter was able to get an old nursing home for free, and the $300,000 would be used to renovate it to serve battered women, Executive Director Terri Heckman said. The new facility could serve up to 100 people at a time, more than the two current Summit County shelters combined.
The new shelter will have more room to house male victims the agency currently refers to homeless shelters, and to serve elderly people who are victims of domestic violence.
"It's already handicapped accessible, so it will be easy to accommodate victims of elder abuse," she said.
While the monetary improvements are being made in Summit County, Heckman said the agency will serve Medina residents at the new facility. Elderly and male victims in Medina likely would be housed at the Summit facility, and sometimes Medina residents who are in danger in Medina County or are seeking employment or school options in Summit County would be moved to the shelter in Summit County.
"Just because we're doing something new and creative in one county, doesn't mean people from Medina County won't be served by the facility," she said.
The money for the shelter renovations is coming from Akron University in exchange for offering internship opportunities for Akron students at the shelter.
Contact reporter Loren Genson at (330) 721-4063 or email@example.com.


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Velsen-Zuid 25 km from Amsterdam: Family friendly, nice holiday development "DroomPark Buitenhuizen", surrounded by trees and fields. Outside the resort, 6 km from the centre of Velsen-Zuid, in a quiet position, 13 km from the sea, 13 km from the beach. For shared use: park, lawn sunning area, swimming pool heated (15.06.-31.08.). Children's playground. In the complex: reception, restaurant, sauna, fitness room (all extra), infrared sauna, laundry (extra), bike rental. Central parking spaces. Supermarket 3 km, bakers 3 km, sandy beach "Ijmuiden" 13 km. Golf course (66 hole) 500 m. Nearby attractions: Keukenhof Lisse 36 km, Snowplanet 3 km. Please note: car essential. Reception open 09:00-17:00 hrs. Baby equipment on request (extra). Please note: airfield 30 km from the property. The photograph is a typical example. Preference bookings for bungalows are subject to availability and include an extra charge of EUR 10.00 (payable locally). If the reception thinks it is necessary to ask a caution, you will have to pay this upon arrival (for example for groups or longstays the reception asks a caution of € 400-€ 600 per house). Max. 1 pet on request (€ 4 per night, to be paid on the spot). Bookings for companies for their workers not allowed. Longstays (21 days or longer) on request!
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The house was fashionable and very nicely decorated. At kitchen appliances is also not lacking. Dishwasher, washing machine, iron, freezer, etc. - all at the start. The rooms were two beds and a large closet.
The staff was also very friendly and I'm looking forward to a return visit!
Das Haus war neumodisch und sehr schön eingerichtet. An Küchengeräte fehlte es auch nicht. Spülmaschine, Waschmaschine, Bügeleisen, Gefriertruhe etc. - alles am Start. In den Zimmern standen jeweils zwei Betten und ein großer Schrank.
Das Personal war auch sehr freundlich und ich freu mich schon auf den nächsten Urlaub!
Nice clean well equipped apartment. Very friendly hoists. Would recommend to all my friends.
The Oasis is a wonderful and great accomodation. The house is surrounded by Lemon trees and offers a great view to the sea. It is well equipped, clean and very comfortable for Groups/families up to ten. Highly recommanded.
The place shown on the pictures has an open swimming pool. However if you 're in to reading all the small letters in the massive paper work of Inter Home you Will Read That the pool is open from the 15th of June. What à dissapointment for my daughter. Furthermore we had to pay for the bedlinen on top of the cleaning which was counted pro person. And of course because it was cold we had to pay for the heating although in the living room was no heating system, only in the bath and bedroom. The owners were. Ice although when people arrive in the middle of the night due to their flight it would be nice if there would be something to drink. The garden is large and nice decorated so I think in summer when the pool is open it will be a paradise. For myself I think it is deceive that Wimdu puts this booking through a link connecting to another website. In this way you pay a lot more and you don,'t get what is shown on the pictures. I will never book in this manner again because in the end you pay a lot more.
Wonderful place with great hosts. The apartment is spacious and very clean, the beds are big and comfortable, the kitchen is very well equipped and the balcony offers a superb view of Eiger. We will certainly come back again.
nice sunny apartment, close to mountains, ideal for active holidays close to innsbruck and germany.
a bit 90's furnishing but everything clean and usefull.
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We had a great time. The accommodation was good, room was clean and complete. It had a nice parking garage, a bit small but fine.
It was no problem that we arrived late in the evening (car trouble). The breakfast service was convenient and good. We had a great view of the mountains and we got some great advice about the area from the landlord.
We would recommend this accommodation to everyone who loves nature. But you do have to travel a bit (25min) for the first big supermarket.
Convenient to 3 metro lines; furnished; pictures of small rooms accurate; elevator. Shelves and dishes grimy; very noisy street (major road to airport) during week; no trash cans; smelly towels poorly laundered; some musty smells throughout; no Internet (borrowed from neighbor, though).
First of all, I was a little nervous because I had plenty of doubts and the agency didn't answer me, in that point very bad customer service I can't believe they take like one week to answer a customer email... Anyway one week before our arrival our host finally could contact me and I talked to her. Luckly Montse was a Spanish woman and we could understand each other very good. Despite we had problems in our arrival, she was very kind and understood everything, made everything very easy and was very flexible about the arriving time. She really cared about us, offering herself for any help we could need (finding supermakets, places to eat, and useful information) we are really grateful about that:)
About the house, 10-15 min walk from Piazza San Marco, good location, very close to important places and easy to find (difficult in Venice..) the house is exactly as described in the pictures, one big sofa-bed (very comfortable) one bedroom, the kitchen, bathroom and a small terrace. Despite was a little bit small apartment was very nice, comfortable and charming.
Against: it wasn't very cleaned, some dirty in the corners and under the sofa and furniture. I don't understand why we had to pay 20€ per person for cleaning taxes and other taxes when they left us the apartment not as cleaned as they could...
The oven didn't work (or we didn't know how to turn it on... Neither our host) and half of the stoves didn't work, and the ones who did was very low fire and we took ages to cook and to get the water to boil.
The other think I didn't like (but this isn't problem of the house) is that even is well located, it's pretty far from the train station, like 40 min walking, 1hour if you are taking luggage, so the best thing is to take the vaporetto and its 40 min more or less and 7,50€ each trip. It's not a really big deal but a think to take on count if money is a struggle for you. You'll do it if you are going to Treviso airport.
Anyway, we had a very nice time then, if I go back to Venice, I would repeat for sure! :)
In the apartment, it is calm at night in spite of it's central location and insufficient windows' sound proofing.
Also insufficient is room lighting, shutters of the kitchen cabinet are not arranged well, there is mold in the shower cabin.
But the Fountain Trevi district is an excellent place in Rome, and if you are not very captious you will enjoy this place to stay.
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More than 40,000 pounds of food were collected for the Food Bank during this event. Students in Leslie Williams and Kevin Elzie's leadership development class built the bus structure used to put the food products in. The bus is decorated with boxes of macaroni and cheese and holds all the food donated by the Sussex Tech community.
Sussex Tech adopted this campaign as its annual community service project to help solicit food for the Food Bank of Delaware.
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IMAGE (1990. vol 33. issue 1–2.)
In This Issue…
1….Paul Strand: Modernist Outlook/Significant Vision by Naomi Rosenblum
On the one-hundred year anniversary of Strand's birth, Rosenblum discusses the clarity and consistency of Strand's vision.
13….Darkroom Vs. Greenroom: Victorian Art Photography and Popular Theatrical Entertainment by Malcolm R. Daniel
On photographers who used combination printing and other techniques to create images whose allegorical power approached that of paintings. Though widely enjoyed the moral probity of these entertainments were constantly questioned.
21….Daguerreotype Portraits By William E. Kilburn by David A. Wooters
Unidentified daguerreotypes in the George Eastman House collections are attributed to Kilburn by comparing them to corresponding wood engravings appearing in the Illustrated London News.
Citation Information
Author : Enyeart, James L., Editor Title : IMAGE: Journal of Photography of the George Eastman House Volume : 33 Number : 1–2 Date : Fall, 1990
IMAGE (1975. vol 18. issue 1.)
In This Issue…
Nancy Newhall (1908-1974)….1
Short summary of the highlights of the late Nancy Newhall's career as a writer, scholar, curator, and photographer. Includes a bibliography of her writings.
Dallett Fuguet….6
Extensive review of the writings and images of critic and photographer Fuguet, long time Stieglitz associate, writer and editor for both Camera Notes and Camera Work, and founding member of the Photo-Secession. Includes a bibliography of his writings.
Trial Balloons: The Chamber Mystery….18
Analysis of the use of unusual caption balloons to present dialogue in the silent film The Chamber Mystery. Author compares the technical and aesthetic problems these dialogue balloons created with similar problems faced by early sound films.
The Blonde Telegrapher: Blanche Sweet….21
Biographical information on Blanche Sweet who, like most early film actors, began her career on stage. She worked for the Biograph Company and starred in D.W. Griffith's seminal film The Lonedale Operator.
A Selected List of Current Film Periodicals in English….26
Synoptic Catalog….26
The synoptic catalog is a selective survey of the photographic and allied resources of the International Museum of Photography at George Eastman House. Huard to Keely.
International Museum of Photography Traveling Exhibitions….33
Citation Information
Author : Title : IMAGE: Journal of Photography and Motion Pictures of the INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM OF PHOTOGRAPHY at George Eastman House Volume : 18 Number : 1 Date : March, 1975
IMAGE (1974. vol 17. issue 4.)
In This Issue…
An Art Historical View of Paul Strand....1
Author critically examines Strand's monographs and his recurrent use of pictorial themes as symbols for the evolving relationship between man and nature.
"The Thing Itself is Such a Secret and So Unapproachable"....12
Evans answers questions concerning photography and the creative process posed by an unnamed student interviewer; article reprinted from the February 1974 issue of Yale Alumni Magazine.
"Anything Can Happen—and Generally Did"....19
Buster Keaton gives a detailed account of his silent film career during a talk with an unnamed interviewer in Los Angeles in 1958.
List of participants and topics for an upcoming symposium sponsored by the George Eastman House entitled "The Art History of Photography: Recent Investigations."
Synoptic Catalog....30
The synoptic catalog is a selective survey of the photographic and allied resources of the International Museum of Photography at George Eastman House. David Octavius Hill to Robert Howlett.
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Author : Pratt, George C., Director of Publications Title : IMAGE: Journal of Photography and Motion Pictures of the INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM OF PHOTOGRAPHY at George Eastman House Volume : 17 Number : 4 Date : December, 1974
IMAGE (1959. vol 8. issue 1.)
In This Issue…
On the occasion of the tenth anniversary of the George Eastman House, Newhall recounts the ways in which the museum has fulfilled the purposes set forth in the original charter.
Call for submissions for an exhibition of contemporary photography to be held at the George Eastman House in honor of its tenth anniversary.
Adams attempts to define the art and science of photography.
Reproduction and translation of a broadside written by Daguerre announcing the daguerreotype.
In 1958 three hundred thirty-three titles were added to the George Eastman House film collection. Here is a list of some of the notable additions, including twelve Edison kinetoscope films.
U. S. CAMERA 1959. Edited by Tom Maloney. U. S. Camera, New York, 1958. 305 pages. 292 illustrations. $8.95. Clothbound.
THE GERMAN PHOTOGRAPHIC ANNUAL 1959. Edited by Dr. Wolf Strache. Das Deutsche Lichtbild & American Photographic Book Publishing Co., New York, 1958. 85 pages of text. 126 pages of plates. $7.95. Clothbound.
1959 PHOTOGRAPHY ANNUAL. Edited by Bruce Downs and the editors of Popular Photography. Ziff-Davis, New York, 1958. 242 pages. 287 illustrations. $1.25. Paperbound.
PHOTOGRAPHY YEARBOOK 1959. Edited by Norman Hall and Basil Burton. Photography Magazine (Great Britain) Ltd. 1958. 236 pages. 224 illustrations. 30 shillings. Clothbound.
INTERNATIONAL PHOTOS. Edited by Joachim Giebelhausen. Verlag Grossbild-Technik 1958. 201 pages. 100 plates. $8.10. Clothbound.
PRAMIIERTE FOTOS. Edited by Helmut Grunwald. Fotokinoverlag Halle, East Germany, 1958. 108 pages. 81 illustrations. DM 7.80. Paperbound.
PICTURES OF INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHIC SALON OF JAPAN, 1958. Edited by Asahi Shimbun-sha. Asahi Shimbun Publishing Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, 1958. 178 pages. 172 illustrations. Clothbound.
THE PICTURE HISTORY OF PHOTOGRAPHY, from the Earliest Beginnings to the Present Day by Peter Pollack. New York, Harry N. Abrams, Inc., 1958. 624 pp., 655 illustrations, 30 in color. $17.50.
THE WORLD IS YOUNG by Wayne Miller, New York: The Ridge Press; distributed by Pocket Books and Simon & Schuster; 192 pages, 289 photographs; $1.50 (soft cover) and $10.00 (hard cover).
AGEE ON FILM. Reviews and Comments by James Agee. McDowell Obolensky, New York, 1958. 432 pages. $6.00.
PROGRESS IN PHOTOGRAPHY 1955-1958, VOLUME THREE OF AN INTERNATIONAL RECORD, Edited by D. A. Spencer.
THE FOCAL PRESS, LONDON and New York 1958. 169 pages. 21 illustrations. 50 Shillings.
Harmant, Pierre G., ""On recherche toujours Vinconnu de 1825 ..."", Kodeco, X, No. 7 (Oct. 1958), 18 - 20.
Infinity. VII, No. 10 (Dec. 1958).
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I love my new GR.
I think this may be my favorite pocket camera ever. It's the first digital that makes me no longer miss my Yashica T4 Super. Its just a fun little camera and doesn't intimidate people. I put a little black duct tape over the big white GR to make it even a bit less noticeable.
And, the RAW files this camera produces are just amazing. They're really fun to play with in pp. The layout and menus suit my style very nicely. I generally shoot in aperature priority mode and just adjust the exposure compensation here and there. I have the fn2 toggling the autofocus between spot and multi. I have the effect button toggling the 35mm crop on and off.
Here's one I snapped yesterday.
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White flashes of light in meditation?
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Posted 14 January 2013 - 06:37 AM
but when I do simran I feel like I'm travelling through a purple tunnel and occasionally I see a bright white flash of light in the corner of my eyes. Also I've seen it with my sister at the Gurdwara at the same time during a kirtan darbaar. It felt beautiful as though a rush of energy rose up and burst out. It feels like it's my soul which is a part of Gods divine supreme soul. I've asked a spiritual man at the gurdwara and he said he sees all different colours of lights (purple, blue, white) and he will pray for me to see golden light. Also I've had my eyes checked and their fine but I just want to know if anyone else sees these things and what they mean?
Posted 14 January 2013 - 06:53 AM
Yes, you're right it does fuel the ego....
Edited by Kaljugi, 14 January 2013 - 06:57 AM.
Posted 14 January 2013 - 09:44 AM
Posted 14 January 2013 - 11:55 AM
Waheguru, just keep going ....... dont be distracted by it, embrace it ......
Posted 14 January 2013 - 04:14 PM
how do you position your eyes during meditation? staring at nose, rolling the eyes back into your head? do you squeeze them by any chance?
Posted 14 January 2013 - 04:34 PM
Wow that happened to me when I was in grade 5 doing naam simran.... I saw beautiful bright white light and experienced brahg.
Not anymore though
~See God in Everyone~
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Posted 15 January 2013 - 04:00 PM
Posted 16 January 2013 - 07:13 PM
Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsaa
Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh!!!
Waheguru!! Daas is so happy for you, my soul sister and also for people who commented above who have similar experiences!
Yes, u do experience many colors before. Our minds have been in dirt from so many manyy lifeforms that when we close our eyes, we see only darkness... But by naam simran and paath this pile of dirt is washed away and it just gets brighter. Because Waheguru is PURE WHITE indescribable light! . But yess, there is no need to get ego because that makes a person fall TOTALLY down. Realize that all our qualities belong to Waheguru. He gives us a bit of His qualities, only then we get them. But they actually belong to Him. I have heard that Gursikhs when they close their eyes... they only see WHITE light, Waheguru!
And also people who said above in comments that they used to experience such things but not anymore, please do ardaas to Guru ji and increase ur naam simran because this is what u want. This is the right path
So do more abheyaas, and ALSO do ardaaas to Guru ji to thank him and bless u with more Kirpa!
Waheguru Ang Sang!
Posted 16 January 2013 - 08:27 PM
your consciousness is opening up to higher planes , many people see colours ,it means your heart chakra is opening up , perfectly natural and beautiful,
That's probably the better explanation !
It is all part of the journey, the different colours are supposed to represent the different chakras from what I gather. However, one can be easily distracted in this respect and therefore I have deliberately not learnt what colours mean what !!
To see them when not meditating is also quite normal.
I'm not very artistic in any way but I am also quite sure that you see colours that you didn't even know existed !!
Controlling the 'ego' is very important if one wants to progress. I have made this mistake many times, but then you just end up stuck at that level or even feel that you may be stepping backwards !!- Believe me, that is not pleasant at all and is a huge burden of guilt on one's conscious.
Personally, I don't think it's wise to tell people about your experiences in person. Much of it should be kept personal, as this aids your progress.
However, I don't mind talking on here because no one really knows me as a person on here in any way.
I do thank Waheguru ji for this new age of technology in this 'one' instance.
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One of the hottest topics on the internet is the resignation of Brendan Eich as Mozilla CEO amid protests over his support to the anti-gay marriage referendum that passed in California in 2008.
The dating website OkCupid drew attention to Brendan Eich's $1,000 donation to the Proposition 8 campaign by asking site users to boycott the Firefox web browser after Eich was promoted to CEO.
Internet pioneer Brendan Eich
Many news reports jumped on the Brendan Eich story in relation to his political contribution without even mentioning his role in developing and promoting key internet technology.
Brendan Eich helped create Netscape's Mozilla project to manage open-source contributions to the Netscape source code.
After AOL bought Netscape and shut down the Netscape browser unit, Eich helped spin out the non-profit Mozilla Foundation to support and lead the open source Mozilla project. Eich would also work on The Mozilla Corporation, a taxable entity that reinvests all of its profits back into the Mozilla projects.
Backlash crossing the line
A commentary in Forbes on Saturday, "Backlash Against Brendan Eich Crossed A Line," makes the point that "At the very least, Brendan Eich should have the liberty to believe and support causes as he wishes without being persecuted."
Another Saturday commentary from Forbes, "Mozilla's CEO Showed the Cost of Disclosure Laws by Crossing the Satan-Scherbatsky Line," makes the point that, "Instead, this episode showed the very real costs that donation-disclosure requirements inflict on civil society. That is, the only reason Eich resigned is because his $1,000 contribution to the Prop 8 campaign became public."
As individuals we all have the right to choose which companies we do business with, and which we choose to avoid.
The question this controversy raises is where do we draw the line regarding the rights of an individual, even those of a chief executive.
Does forcing an executive to step down because of a contribution to a political cause set a dangerous precedent?
The politics of technology
In an interview with The Guardian just days before his resignation Brendan Eich appeared committed to Mozilla, and declined to discuss his 2008 donation in support of California's gay marriage ban.
"So I don't want to talk about my personal beliefs because I kept them out of Mozilla all these 15 years we've been going, I don't believe they're relevant."
Contrary to various media reports, The Mozilla Blog states that Brendan Eich was not forced out by employee pressure and he had wide spread support from Mozilla.
" While these tweets calling for Brendan's resignation were widely reported in the media, they came from only a tiny number of people: less than 10 of Mozilla's employee pool of 1,000. None of the employees in question were in Brendan's reporting chain or knew Brendan personally.
In contrast, support for Brendan's leadership was expressed from a much larger group of employees, including those who felt disappointed by Brendan's support of Proposition 8 but nonetheless felt he would be a good leader for Mozilla. Communication from these employees has not been covered in the media."
On his personal website Brendan Eich addresses concerns for his stance on LGBT issues not long after becoming Mozilla CEO in a March 26 post.
"...I know there are concerns about my commitment to fostering equality and welcome for LGBT individuals at Mozilla. I hope to lay those concerns to rest, first by making a set of commitments to you. More important, I want to lay them to rest by actions and results."
In his message on April 3, Brendan Eich mentions his departure from Mozilla near the end of a post discussing a technology issue.
"I've resigned as CEO and I'm leaving Mozilla to take a rest, take some trips with my family, look at problems from other angles."
In an interesting twist of the nature of the online world, many people are learning of Brendan Eich for the first time not because of his contributions to technology, but because of a contribution to a political cause.
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This Week for the Wildcats: The No. 40 Arizona womenˇ?s tennis team (9-13, 3-5) travels to Atlanta, Ga. to take on No. 33 Kentucky at 3 p.m. (EST) on Saturday, May 12, in the first round of NCAA Championship play. Host and third-ranked Georgia Tech will take on Furman in the other regional match up. The winners will then compete at noon (EST) on Sunday, May 13, for the right to advance to the Round of 16 hosted by Georgia in Athens, Ga., beginning on May 18.
Last week: The Wildcats had a rough go at it in the Pac-10 Championships with their both of their top two players, Danielle Steinberg and Juliette Mavroleon , competing in the championship draw dropping out in the first day of competition. ?Arizona had the most success in the invitational draw where Natalia Toporowska advanced to the quarterfinals before falling to Arizona Stateˇ?s Laila Abdala. ?In the doubles invitational draw, Toporowska and Katie Orletsky teamed up to also advance to the quarterfinals. ?The team then withdrew from competition.
Against Kentucky: This is the second all-time meeting between the two Wildcat teams. Kentucky won the only prior match up in 1986, 5-4, in Arizona.?
Scouting the Wildcats: Kentucky is 18-7 so far this season.? The Wildcats have lost six of their last nine since beginning the season 15-1.? Kentucky is led by its double pairing of Joelle Schwenk and Kim Conventry, ranked sixth in the country.? This is the 11th-straight NCAA bid for the Wildcats. ?Head coach Carlos Drada enters his second season at Kentucky.? The team returns five players and adds three freshmen.
Giant Killers: Sophomore Danielle Steinberg and junior Juliette Mavroleon both had huge upsets in consecutive match ups against first Southern California and then UCLA.? Steinberg, ranked 91st at the time, defeated USCˇ?s 10th-ranked Lindsey Nelson in straight sets, 6-4, 7-6(4).? The next day against UCLA, Steinberg was able to avenge a loss earlier in the season to No. 22 Riza Zalameda.? Steinberg again got the upset in straight sets, 6-4, 6-1.? Against USC, an unranked Mavroleon took down 12th-ranked Sarah Fansler in straight sets, 7-5, 6-3.? Mavroleon kept the momentum rolling the next day as she handedly defeated UCLAˇ?s 49th-ranked Tracy Lin, 6-2, 6-4.
Pac-10 POW: Sophomore Danielle Steinberg was named the Pac-10 Women's Tennis Player of the Week for Apr. 2-8.? Steinberg posted back-to-back upsets over two of the Pac-10's top players.? Steinberg beat USCˇ?s tenth-ranked Lindsey Nelson and UCLAˇ?s 22nd-ranked Riza Zalameda, both in straight sets.? It was the first award for Steinberg and the first ever Player of the Week honor for the Wildcats in womenˇ?s tennis.
Double Trouble: ?Arizona has won the doubles point in 10 of its 22 matches so far this season.? The Wildcats are 9-1 when winning the point and 0-12 when their opponents take the point.
Ranked Rivals: ?The Wildcats have played their last 19 of 20 matches against ranked opponents since opening the season against unranked Northern Arizona.?
Wildcats in the Rankings: The Wildcats moved up one spot in poll to No. 40 this week.? Danielle Steinberg remained at No. 42, while Juliette Mavroleon fell two spots to No. 79.
Fall Action: Arizona found most of its success in doubles during the fall season.? Kasia Jakowlew earned a 7-2 record in doubles while paired with Camelia Todorova (3-1) and Natalia Toporowska (4-1).? Juliette Mavroleon and Danielle Steinberg went 3-0 in doubles action.? Steinberg had the most success in singles play during the fall finishing at 5-3.
Pac-10 Elite: ?Arizona has face tough competition since entering the Pac-10 season.? Eight of the nine conference teams are ranked in the ITA poll including five in the top 25.? Stanford leads the way at No. 1.? Southern California and California are close behind at No. 8 and No. 10, respectively. ?UCLA (No. 12) and Arizona State (No. 18) round out the top 25, while No. 40 Arizona, No. 41 Oregon and No. 50 Washington State are all also ranked. ?All of these teams except for Washington State received NCAA bids. ?Three singles players and one doubles pair from the Pac-10 are in the top 10 of their respective polls.? Californiaˇ?s Susie Babos is ranked No. 4, while Southern Californiaˇ?s Lindsey Nelson and Stanfordˇ?s Theresa Logar are No. 5 and No. 8, respectively.? Another seven players from the conference rank in the top 25.? Babos and teammate Zsuzsanna Fodor are No. 5 in doubles.
Next Up:? Should Arizona win its first and second round matches, it will advance to the Round of 16 hosted by Georgia beginning on May 18. ? Danielle Steinberg will return to action at the individual championships also held in Athens, Ga. beginning on May 23.


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Philip K. Dick has been resurrected from the dead as a talking robot head by Hanson Robotics. Below is the video to prove it. What makes this post even more bizarre is that this is the second Philip K. Dick robotic head they've built. Philip K. Dick heads are being mass produced it seems. I think there are bodies attached too, but I'm not sure how functional they are. Hanson Robotics misplaced the last one (perhaps it escaped?) on a transcontinental flight in 2005 and then subsequently sued the airlines and lost.
Here's the judge's decision in the 2008 court case (via Total Dick Head). I would have loved to have been there.
"Philip K. Dick and other science fiction luminaries have often explored whether robots might eventually evolve to exercise freedom of choice. See, e.g., 2001: A Space Odyssey (a HAL 9000 exercises his freedom of choice to make some bad decisions). But there is no doubt that humans have the freedom of choice to bind themselves in mutually advantageous contractual relationships. When Plaintiff chose to enter the Contract of Carriage with Defendant he agreed, among other things, to limit Defendant's liability for lost baggage. Failing to show that he is entitled to relief from that agreement, Plaintiff is bound by the terms of that contract, which bars his state law claims...The Court must GRANT Defendant's Motion. But it does so hoping that the android head of Mr. Dick is someday found, perhaps in an Elysian field of Orange County, Dick's homeland, choosing to dream of electric sheep."
Anyway, that was Philip K. Dick 1.0., the video below shows Philip K. Dick head 2.0 in action. Perhaps he'll eventually build himself robotic legs and try and track down his 1.0 sibling?
"We are excited to welcome the new Philip K. Dick robot to the Hanson family," Hansen Robotics tweeted. The YouTube caption reads:
"Hanson Robotics just rebuilt the Philip K. Dick Android. To replace the android that we lost in 2005, Dutch public broadcasting corporation VPRO sponsored this new robotic Phil. The robot is smarter and more sophisticated than ever, and is growing smarter all the time. Phil lives!!"
Let's hope so.
Here's a YouTube clip of the the Philip K. Dick head 1.0 too.
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Tourism is often described as the world's "biggest industry" on the basis of its contribution to global GDP, the number of jobs it generates and the number of client it serves, wildlife holidays is one of the fastest growing components of it. The rate at which tourism continues to grow presents both opportunities and threats for biodiversity conservation.Over the past three decades, major losses of virtually every kind of natural habitat and the decline and extinction of species have occurred. Many of the ecosystems in decline provide attractions for tourism development. These include coastal and marine areas, coral reefs, mountains, and rainforests, which support a wide range of activities, including beach tourism, skiing, trekking, and wildlife viewing. An assessment and reduction of negative impacts is complex since there are so many countries and operators involved, and such a wide range of tourist requirements on the one hand, and local needs on the other. There is also a need to appreciate the great many positive benefits that tourism can bring, particularly to developing countries and to local/rural communities, and for tour operators to focus on, and maximise these.Increased human activities, such as logging, clearing land for agriculture, hunting and gathering fuelwood, are degrading both protected areas and the land surrounding them. As a non-extractive activity, ecotourism offers a sustainable way of using these areas and an opportunity to promote sustainable social and economic development. For example, by taking tourists to a country to see its wildlife, not only are a range of local employment opportunities created, but the association between protecting wildlife and a healthier economy indicates to both local people and national government alike the importance of conservation, and the great potential of national parks and wildlife reserves.In many fragile ecosystems, tourism has been growing and increasingly linked to the unique natural environments and biodiversity found in these areas. Maintaining an un-spoilt and attractive destination contributes greatly to visitor satisfaction, conserves the area's biodiversity and contributes to the well being of local people. There is a need for all of us working in the industry to ensure that such positive aspects of tourism are developed, and all negative aspects reduced or avoided. By developing a "responsible" approach to tourism which contributes to the long-term future of a country's wildlife, people, culture and heritage we believe, in our small way, that we are helping the cause of 'sustainable' tourism. Today's tour operators are increasingly recognising the need for greater transparency and accountability which can be aided by the provision of a company statement or policy on Responsible Tourism. To date, there are no universal standards for a Responsible Tourism Policy although there are several bodies (including the United Nations, World Travel Organisation, ResponsibleTravel , Nature.org, Ecotourism and Ecotour) which offer advice to travellers and guidelines for tour operators. It is ultimately up to each individual tour operator to design a Responsible Tourism Policy of their own that sets attainable standards for the company and clients alike.Spanish Nature, along with other and notable wildlife tour operators, regards the development of a detailed Responsible Tourism Policy by every tour operator as an essential step forward. You will find below, firstly Spanish Nature's recommendations to you, our customer (the Tourist!) and secondly, our policy.
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Our Guidelines (Some suggestions on ways in which you may travel as a Responsible Tourist).Your desire to travel (whether or not on a Spanish Nature holiday!) in order to visit overseas national parks and reserves is crucial to the survival of the world's wildlife. It is not otherwise, however, an altogether environmentally friendly pastime. Please consider the following measures; they will help to minimise damage caused by your travels, and may also provide a benefit to your host country:Support 'Climate Care'Air travel is one of the major causes of global warming and most holidays involve flying. We encourage you to negate your share of the carbon dioxide emissions created by your international and domestic flights by making a small donation to Climate Care (www.co2.org). 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Remember that all wildlife sightings are a bonus; none are guaranteed! The removal of any specimen – whether plant, seed or animal – from its natural environment is not acceptable.A wildlife holiday with Spanish Nature is, first and foremost, an opportunity to experience important wildlife habitats, not a species shopping trip with list in hand! If you don't see your target species, your visit (through park fees, local employment opportunities, etc.) will nonetheless be supporting the preservation of the habitat on which it relies, and further, you will have a very good reason for a return visit! Respect OthersRemember, our so-called 'high standards' have come largely at the expense of our environment. If you cannot accept and enjoy the different standards and cultures of less affluent countries, you should stay at home! Before travelling, read widely to familiarise yourself with your destination's history, background, culture, customs, standards, etc. The well prepared tourist is likely to have a fulfilling holiday, with minimal problems and regrets. Your AccommodationWherever possible Spanish Nature aims to use small, locally owned and managed accommodation (ideally locally constructed in a traditional style) serving traditional home-cooked meals. Sometimes such accommodation cannot match the multi-national comfort offered by larger hotels. However, such smaller hotels do both minimise environmental impact as well as support local communities, and their styles, culture and traditions. In choosing your holiday destination, please do consider your accommodation in terms of minimising environmental impact. Your DressDress practically and conservatively, paying particular attention to observe local dress codes to ensure that you are not offending your host country's cultural or religious beliefs (particularly in Hindu and Muslim countries). If in doubt, cover up (you'll also avoid sunburn, insect bites and consequential ill-health!).Your Local GuidePlease remember to use your local guide and driver to the full. You are paying for them (and perhaps tipping them if they are good); allow them to shine and revel in enthusing about their country. Get to known them, ask them questions, show your appreciation, and make their job fun. We reticent Europeans are not always the best at this; make an effort and you will get value for money from your holiday… and perhaps a lifelong friend!Above all, by showing your interest in, and your appreciation of, your host country's wildlife and natural environment to your guide(s), driver and other local staff, you are actively developing in them a pride, and interest in their environment which bodes well for its future preservation by these local people and, ultimately, their governments. Photography Be sensitive to local conditions, laws and customs, asking your local guide if in doubt. Seek advice and their permission before photographing local people, thus showing respect and awareness of another's culture and beliefs. At all times avoid the obvious display of cameras and other expensive items; you'll find more in common with the locals, and avoid becoming the victim of theft.Off limits Do not enter restricted, dangerous, sensitive or private areas. If in doubt, seek your guide's advice. SouvenirsBe selective. Buy locally made goods only, thus encouraging a pride in traditional culture and crafts and discouraging the import of other goods. Avoid souvenirs sold to the detriment of wildlife and the environment (shells, corals, skins, ivory, hardwood products, etc). Ensure a fair price when bargaining, taking advice from your guide. Bargain hard by all means, to maintain respect, but above all retain a measure of common sense and fairness; remember that, ultimately, it is your salesman's family that is going to be very much more disadvantaged by a low price than you (or yours).Gratuitous giftsHandouts of sweets, pens, etc. undermine pride and cause tooth decay. Donate instead to schools, or local conservation or charitable organisations, details of which we can advise.Avoid LitterDon't leave litter. Consider very carefully what you really need to take on your holiday before you travel and take care to leave at home all unnecessary packaging and wrapping. Take home with you all your non-biodegradable rubbish (particularly plastics, used batteries, etc.) where it can be more reliably disposed of. Carry a lighter or matches to burn all toilet tissue and other paper waste created during your holiday.Choose Environmentally Friendly Travel ProductsUse environmentally friendly shampoos, detergents, etc., and keep them out of the rivers!Conserve Energy & WaterConserve energy by turning off lights, air-conditioning, heating, etc. when not required. Minimise your requirement for clean towels, napkins and sheets. In many countries water is very limited; minimum usage conserves a precious resource. If possible purify water with purification tablets rather than by boiling.CommunicateLeave only friendship behind in the countries you visit. Communicate with local people at all times in a friendly manner, and make an effort to learn a few words and phrases of the local language. Accept local foods or drinks when offered them, and indicate to your hosts your interest in, and support for, their wildlife, landscapes and culture to promote their value both to local people and ultimately their governments.Support Local and International Wildlife Conservation OrganisationsRead widely about your destination's wildlife and conservation priorities before your departure. Such wildlife conservation organisations as BirdLife International, the Oriental Bird Club, WWF, and the Environmental Investigation Agency (see addresses at end of text, or their websites) are worth contacting, or even joining. More importantly, at the end of your holiday, become an overseas member of your host country's bird club or conservation organisation, and continue your interest in that country.In virtually every country through which you choose to travel you will find a practice or policy (perhaps several!) which offends you. It might be a country's abuse of human rights, nuclear testing programme, whaling, slavery, trade in endangered species, bull-fighting, the slaughter of migrant birds, deforestation, or fox-hunting. The chances are that they offend us too; but were we to boycott travel to that particular country (as you might wish us to), we would, frankly, have no destinations left to offer, such have been the demands upon us over the years! Instead, we choose to make no such judgements; it is you, after all, who make your own choice of holiday destination. Further, in all these countries, live many people who share your concerns. They would much rather you visit; to lend them support, to understand more fully the problem, and to protest more rationally, on your return home, to the offending nation's government, tourist board, embassy, etc.Your Help and Suggestions Needed!On returning from your travels, do let us hear your thoughts on any environmental, cultural or economic impacts of the trip that you think we should know about, also of any practices that you observed and considered beneficial, or otherwise, to a country's wildlife.
Should you have other ideas that would enhance this code of conduct, we should welcome them.
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