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...id like to discuss the seeley paper....its the most recent, tom has an excellent reputation for doing good work. Wlc, thanks for the link..I didnt know it was freely available.
Very interesting indeed, and I would like to discuss it as well.
1.I didn't understand the part about cutting out the drone cells. It was my understanding that the mites prefer the drones (is this true?) and so the drones are sacrificial.
2. As he noted, the small cell seemed to do poorly. Can this alone explain the difference? Hives under stress are naturally more susceptible to mites, right?
2. A followup study would be interesting to see a test of foundationless vs standard frame, with no drone removal.
I would have thought with no drone larvae available, the mites would have been placed at a disadvantage. Seemingly not. Perhaps his control was LC with no drone cells... guess I need to reread.
Haven't finished reading it, but so far I have a couple of things that give rise.
One on wax comb, the other on plastic.
Study done for such a short period.
The whole measuring bees part I don't get. How long after bees emerged were they measured? Why measure bees? A more accurate measurement of bee to cell ratio would be to measure the bee before it emerges.
Regards, Barry
Dee proposed long ago that one, if not the main effect, of large cell is the pseudo drone effect. Which is that the Varroa mistake the worker cells for drone cells and therefore infest both drones and workers.
I have stated here on beesource before ( http://www.beesource.com/forums/show...705#post486705 ) that perhaps the cause of higher counts during the spring with small cell in the experiments that have been done, is because there are a lot of drones reared in the spring and the mites on small cell are more efficient at reproducing during that period because of the abundance of drone cells. As the drone cells fall off more later, those get infested even more and probably result in drone mortality at that point, but that may actually mean the Varroa are less successful because they are killing their host, and since they aren't infecting the workers (which they are not mistaking for drones) they are not less successful later in the year so that the Varroa population curve may spike in early spring and drop off by fall. I do not cull drone comb at all, and I have a LOT of drone comb because I do foundationless and never throw out drone combs and yet in the fall I have trouble finding Varroa. I think it was a huge mistake for Seeley to remove all the drone comb and drone cells. It removes one of the primary and likely theories on how small cell works. But counting mites also leads to erroneous conclusions unless you track the population over a couple of years minimum. But I think counting mites is a mistake. Counting survivors when not treating would be a more useful test.
Michael Bush bushfarms.com/bees.htm "Everything works if you let it." ThePracticalBeekeeper.com 42y 40h 39yTF
Actually that's an interesting theory Michael. Should be easy enough to test, just via some brood sampling.
Howzabout doing it, and reporting back?
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>Howzabout doing it, and reporting back?
I'm still out of the country and will be doing major catch-up when I return, so I'm sure I won't have time. But the theory is consistent with the counts that Seeley did with no drone brood (no difference in SC and the mites had no choices) and the counts that Berry got when she did not remove drone brood (more mites in SC hives but that was in only two months in the spring).
Michael Bush bushfarms.com/bees.htm "Everything works if you let it." ThePracticalBeekeeper.com 42y 40h 39yTF
Hmmm.... Well I'll try it with mine then, although at this point I only have 2 sc hives, and last time I checked the brood could not find a varroa. But during the season I'll do running brood samples, and if there's anything interesting I'll start a thread on it. I've allowed each hive to build two drone combs, so it's doable.
The only potential weakness in the theory is that it would rely on drones dying in the cells. Otherwise mite numbers would just continue to increase ad infinitum until the hive was overun.
But anyhow the idea is definately worth testing & I'd encourage anyone else who can, to try some tests also and report back, to provide some more data.
"Thinking Inside The Box"
I pretty much have to check for mites in June if I want to see any... but if you start with very low numbers and the spike in June and fall off then you have few at the beginning again. I have them inspected every year and only if I have them inspected late does the inspector find any. Which is consistent with my experience as well.
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I'm on the other side of the world from you. Different seasons.
Do you have brood through the winter?
"Thinking Inside The Box"
>Do you have brood through the winter?
Some of the time. They tend to raise a little patch and then they take a break and then raise another little patch up until pollen starts coming in.
Michael Bush bushfarms.com/bees.htm "Everything works if you let it." ThePracticalBeekeeper.com 42y 40h 39yTF
The whole measuring head and thorax thing was to address the contention that in the smaller cells the pupae size restricted movement of the male mite, who was therefore unable to feed. The study suggests that the size difference would not have created sufficient restriction.
I do think the size may be important. Bee size is genetic. I have any number of traditional cell hives that have bees of widely varying size. Some quite small and many of their sisters large. Yet Ive often heard small cell beekeepers talk about their noticeably smaller bees. I regressed a number of hives some years ago and I was unable to see any difference in bee size . Based on Seeleys head and thorax measurements (they evidently didnt measure abdominal size), the size difference on sc was around 2 3%. To my way of thinking, assuming that the same percentage applies to the abdomen, this would not be a visible difference .certainly not enough for a beekeeper to talk about his little bees.
Dennis Murrel (sp?), Kirk Webster and even Dee Lusby have spoken of a major collapse before becoming successful with sc. So, is it possible that during the conversion to small cell, following the collapse, the only bees that will be successful are the genetically smaller bees and that those bees, as a result of their reduced size have a shorter pupation period? And were this the case, would those same genetically smaller bees fare just as well on traditional cell? It is simply that the sc beekeepers forced out the larger bees.
Just one of my pet theories.
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Regards, Barry
I know I won't be missed but must go....and likely won't be back before next week....
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Sclerotized parts of insect exoskeleton don't change size. The width of the head remains the same throughout adulthood for insects. Same is true for hard parts of the thorax and abdomen. The width of the first abdominal tergite is the same from the first day after exclusion to the last. I think the argument about measurements is a digression from this discussion.


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Aug 21, 2012 at 9:42 am #1293196
New year, new course to keep things interesting. Benchmark TH (end of the road) to Bear Creek (parking lot where Highway 2 first leaves/meets the Middle Fork, south of Essex).
General idea: a bit less snow, a lot more water to worry about. Maybe.
If you don't know, beta and reports from 2012 are here: http://bedrockandparadox.com/bob-marshall-wilderness-open/Jan 28, 2013 at 9:22 am #1947993
Bumping this as a requested discussion/planning thread.
As noted above the organized start will be Saturday May 25th at 0800 (mountain time) at the Benchmark TH. Mandatory safety meeting in the parking lot at 0740.
This is not a race. If you think you're ready, but would rather sleep a lot and take a ~week to make the journey, do it. Depth of experience is prioritized above all else.
Most likely I'll be offering limited spaces in my truck for those who wish to leave cars at the finish and have a ride to the start Friday evening. We'll camp at the Benchmark campground Friday night.
Any questions, ruminations, recriminations, etc; post here.
I should also note that, based on a conversation with a fellow-traveler this weekend, I'll be taking the Bob Open into broader areas (Frank/Selway, GYE) in years to come. The date will remain late-May, contrary to many comments I've received to the effect of "That'd be fun/I'd do it if it happened in July." In fact, it would be a trail run in July, and that is boring. So if you want to experience this course, get off the couch now.Jan 28, 2013 at 9:37 am #1947998
…it would be a trail run in July, and that is boring.
Hear hear. I like the idea of seeing this event hopscotch around the country to other locations.Jan 28, 2013 at 3:53 pm #1948149
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@johnstlLocale: Pacific NW
Such was the luxury of Dave's vehicle last year that I'll put my carpool reservation in now :)Jan 28, 2013 at 4:47 pm #1948169
I have not, nor will I, fix the latch on the tailgate. ;)
I did scout out a good place in August to get burgers Friday night.Jan 28, 2013 at 4:53 pm #1948173
I am envisioning a half dozen half-drunk-with-tiredness hikers lolling about in the back of a mid-nineties Tacoma.Jan 28, 2013 at 6:39 pm #1948206
Cyrus DietzSpectator
@cycalvinLocale: Midwest
Are we going to the Buckhorn Friday night? Count me in for a shuttle ride.Jan 28, 2013 at 9:02 pm #1948288
tyler marlowMember
@like-sisyphusLocale: UTAH
What are your recommendations for maps and planning resources?
I tried really hard to make it last year but couldnt swing it. So I promised myself I'd make it this year.
I may be out on the PCT, but we'll see!
This year's course seems great for my skillset too!Jan 29, 2013 at 5:01 am #1948353
Dan DurstonBPL Member
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Sounds great. I really like the thought of camping at Benchmark the night before and getting in a little chatting. Last year I was so tired from that 14 hr drive…
Tyler, you can get a lot accomplished with:
– Google Earth
– CairnCarto Maps (North and South Bob)
– Gmap4 – http://www.mappingsupport.com/p/gmap4.php
With Gmap4, switch to the USGS topo's in the pull down menu.Jan 29, 2013 at 5:57 am #1948364
That's what I had in mind Cyrus. I take it you became acquainted last year?
Tyler, I'd start by getting the Cairn maps. They're quite recent, were built with GPS data, and most significantly don't include trails which no longer exist on the ground. Once you think you have a doable route, use Google Earth, sat photos, Snotel, and USGS streamflow data to fill in the blanks (i.e. how snowy will this pass be, how high will that crossing be) as best you can. Aside from last years reports you're going to find almost no first-hand accounts of being out in the Bob that time of year, so some of the crucial stuff will come down to educated guesses (I'm in the same boat, though my guesses are probably more educated than most). Do your best and be mentally prepared to improvise on the ground.Jan 29, 2013 at 6:49 pm #1948631
I am very interested in this… I've been looking for a new challenge to sink my teeth in to. However, never having been to MT before, I'm hesitant to do this solo. Anyone looking for a partner? I'm not planning on racing- my thoughts were somewhere around 4-5 days.Jan 30, 2013 at 7:39 pm #1949109
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If I can make it, I will definitely not be racing.Feb 2, 2013 at 5:34 pm #1950171
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I've been chatting with Andrew about this and I'm in. Will likely have a few questions forthcoming.Feb 2, 2013 at 8:35 pm #1950225
Dave, if you have room for Chris and I in your truck, that would be awesome. Otherwise we will probably rent 2 cars at the airport and might be able to carpool with others.
Time to buy some plane tickets…
AndrewFeb 4, 2013 at 8:30 am #1950659
For those who haven't had the pleasure: my truck is an Xterra with no back seats and a hatch which has to be held shut with a bungee. Not particularly luxurious or comfortable. 5 total in the car is the max with gear.
In early April I'll take a survey of for-sure participants and if numbers dictate suggest that we split the costs of renting a minivan which will get us all to the start. I'd take payment as a reservation at that time.
Out of towners are more reliable, both in this respect and as participants generally. Local participation will largely depend on the weather.Feb 26, 2013 at 7:18 am #1958809
Dave, is the truck you've been speaking of the one that took a recent turn for the worse? If so, sounds like s/he had a good run!Feb 26, 2013 at 9:16 am #1958859
Yep, the Xterra is no more (guy pulled in front on me on the way to work last week). We got our money out of it for sure.
Whatever replaces it will be a lot smaller, so that will have to be taken into account.Feb 26, 2013 at 9:20 am #1958862
I highly recommend something of the EJ22 or 22RE variety as they've served me well in my day. Currently very happy with my 3F-E but that's definitely in a small vehicle. Never thought I'd get into a car discussion on BPL… weird.
EDIT: My apologies for the thread drift. Now back to our regularly scheduled BMWO discussion.Feb 26, 2013 at 10:27 am #1958892
Smaller as in a Versa or Yaris.Feb 26, 2013 at 11:32 am #1958918
Event participants better get their names in the hat soon 'cause Dave's future car isn't going to have room for many!Mar 3, 2013 at 12:19 pm #1960884
Well, Chris and I bought plane tickets, so the proverbial gauntlet has been thrown down. We have a flight to catch on Thursday morning, which is soon enough for me to feel some tIme pressure to have a speedy journey but should give us enough time to deal with any complications.
In terms of routes, neither of us have been to the Bob before so we are content to take the obvious way. The efficacy of a packraft this year is obvious, but neither of us have any rafting experience, and I don't think near-peak snowmelt is an intelligent time to learn. So I think our main challenge will be stream crossings sans floatation. This will largely come down to conditions at the time, and I was depressed to learn that Dan's swim last year was during significantly lower than average flows. There are options if Strawberry or Lodgepole are not crossable, but they are unpleasant enough to provide motivation to get across. I will be watching the streamflow gauges and snow sensors with great interest.Mar 3, 2013 at 8:18 pm #1961076
Dead on across the board w/r/t your assessment, and glad you two will be coming.
I was out on the Rocky Mtn front skiing this weekend, and while the high altitude snow pack is in good shape, warm weather the last few weeks has the low stuff already melting off. All that could change quite drastically, and we won't have a good sense of streamflow until the week before. If the Middle Fork is over 8000 cfs at West Glacier I'll be nervous.Mar 3, 2013 at 8:27 pm #1961082
Montana spring and summer snowpack is almost always best gauged by March snow.Mar 4, 2013 at 9:24 am #1961226
Jacob DBPL Member
@jacobdLocale: North Bay
@ Chris & Andrew
Way to get after it guys! A few of us were just discussing this the other night. The general thought was "there's no way I'm going to MT into unfamiliar wilderness solo". Well… now we know who the California contingent will be! I'm really looking forward to hearing how you guys do and gleaning your post trip assessments.Mar 12, 2013 at 2:14 pm #1964827
John St. LaurentSpectator
@johnstlLocale: Pacific NW
Give me an idea of how big Strawberry, Cox, and Lodgepole Creeks might be. They look like they might have rather large drainages.
Just curious. I'm totally NOT going that way!
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Our company's name changed and our email accounts changed also. The profiles imported from Active Directory and all of the links regarding account names on the portal reflect the change. The WSS sites did not.
It appears that each site maintains it's own user information instead of referencing the portal profile.
Is there a way to change all of a particular user's email account across all of the WSS sites?
I noticed there were several instances of the same username in the table UserInfo, column tp_Email. I assume each site has it's own list of users. I ran an update query on our test server to change the email address for a couple of users and it did not appear to damage anything.
Using SharePoint Portal 2003 SP1 on Windows 2003 Standard. SQL Server
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So after the UFC fights last night, I searched my twitter and Facebook walls and notice the usual talk of the action in the cage. As expected, most felt sorry for Anderson Silva who suffered a horrific shin break after his kick was checked in the second round. However the talk seemed to take on a new life, as I studied the trainers and coaches in the sport. It seems like all of them had an opinion on why it happened and how to avoid it. This was in response to their students, who in bunches started asking how it happened and if it could happen to them. As a coach of several UFC level fighters and high level kickboxers, I too got many texts and questions about the shin break. I hope to assure all of you that this is really rare and how it shouldn't effect how you teach techniques.
First of all, the main reason this scares everyone is because of who it happened to. Its just like steroids, who gets caught is what makes us take notice. If this happened to some undercard guy it would have been sad, but no one would have talked about it. Its because it happened to an all time great, who resume wise, showed way more muay thai skill sets than his opponent. If it were to happen to anyone, it should't have been Silva. No one imagines themselves a journeymen, but as a great. So when we see someone great get hurt, it reminds us of our own frailties and inabilities. If it happens to an undercard fighter, than that fighter was just unlucky, if it happens to a legend, than we feel that no one is safe, because these athletes are have dream careers, and no one gets injured in dreams.
Before I get into my thesis, I will recreate the scene from a striking coaches perspective (This is all on my first look perspectively the way, I have no re-watched the fight yet.) Chris Weidman showed a simple game plan, either be offensive or defensive, never exchange, thats how people get caught. After taking round one, he came out defensive, throwing almost no offense and waiting on Silva. Silva, who showed age for the first time, looking a bit slower and lacking his usual fast twitch explosion, began to look for lead left hands, which Weidman avoided by not exchanging, keeping the fight a battle of taking turns. After Silva missed a few long left hands, Weidman knew the kick was coming so he waited on them. Silva attacked the the lead leg first and Weidman checked it, which significantly reduces the chances of that leg attacking for a while, so Weidman waited for the left leg. Silva threw it, he checked it, and Silva broke his leg. The kick actually looked like it scored, because Weidman's leg shot back after the impact, but he was fine and Silva was done.
In response, I have read several long Facebook post, I saw a few videos on technique, all explaining why the injury happened and how a more technical kick would have kept this from happening. Some of the videos had some solid points and some things that everyone can learn from. They all mentioned things like turning the hip up more, making sure the middle of the shin scores and not the side, etc. Good points. Overall, I feel that people are going a bit too far thinking that one of the greatest fighters of all time was suddenly let down by his technical inabilities. Yet I will go further.
First of all, I don't care how great of a kicker you are, I don't care how great of a coach you are, how much you drill, or how much film you watch, it is impossible to throw a perfect kick every single time. There are so many different types of kicks that work for so many different types of fighters, that most of the time, situation provides kick location far more than the will of technique. To assume that perfected technique practice will provide the accurate look for fight preparation, is to assume 7 on 7 football prepares you for an NFL pass rush. I will go further with that analogy. You can look at a NFL Quarterback and use bad technique to describe what happens to their bad passes. Yet a lot of the time, situation leads to how they throw. You will see them throw off balance, side arm, flip passes, all of this is created by situation, meaning that the proper throw isn't the best throw. Not to mention, situation prevents them from using the perfect technique in the first place. Striking is not an exact art. Throwing it with perfect technique won't always land and throwing it wrong won't always miss. The perfect shot could break your hand, the wide shot could score without damage. Whether you delivering Giorgio Petrosyan like precision or Dzhabar Askerov's controlled aggression in his wide shots; there are a lot of ways to land and each fighter, low level or elite, works it out best for themselves. So many different things work in this game and even the perfect kick is subjected to the injuries of the game. Now I am not saying that there is no value in throwing the proper technique, nor am I suggesting that Silva was in a hurried situation that led to an improper kick. I am only suggesting that if you feel that you need to inform your fighters that this happened because of an improper kick and throwing the perfect kick will avoid this, I do not feel it accurately represents what will happen in an actual fight.
Many may feel that this helps, but hearing technical combat advice gives you more confidence moving forward. For those I would suggest a term I use for my fighters, "Don't throw it naked!" What I mean by that is if you want to kick, dress it up with punches. If your opponent has to adjust to punches, its easier to score the kicks and vice versa. Silva didn't really throw combinations in the round, he loaded up on singles. First with right hands, then with a lead kick, then a power rear leg kick. As I mentioned before, Weidman was waiting on it. Its hard to wait on shots if multiple shots are coming at multiple areas. I will give you an example from kickboxing as this is a kickboxing site after all. Lets look at the recent Glory Welterweight championship bout between Nieky Holzken and Joseph Valtelinni. There was a lot of kicks scored and a lot of kicks checked in that fight. But the majority of the kicks got threw due to hiding them behind combinations. Also kick timing. Kick after the other fighter finishes throwing their own offense, throw a combination without kicks, then hide the kick in the next series of combos. In the first round, Holzken checks one of Valtelinni's rear leg low kicks at the 2:18 mark of the round. Valtelinni then throws a switch kick with the lead leg to the body, a short kick to the inside of the lead leg with his same lead leg. He then throws a combinations and steps off. Nieky throws a combo and Valtelinni came back to the rear leg low kick after giving it time to recover. He didn't just wait it out and throw hard with the opposite leg, he gave it time to rest, using his first kick to the body, not risking it low incase it got checked too, leading him to take a break from kicking with both legs. His low kick to the inside leg wasn't with brute force, he tested it first, scoring it simple and looking to score bigger damage later. He patiently used offense to recover his leg. This is all accomplished by not throwing it naked, coming with offensive diversity is the best way to keep someone from timing your kicks enough to check them strong.
Finally, people need to realize how much of a unicorn getting your leg checked really is. I have literally watched ten's of thousands of fights. I watch every kickboxing, Muay Thai, and most high level MMA fights I can get my hands on. I can count on my hands how many times someone has broken there leg due to a leg check. As scary as it sounds, I can actually think of more guys who have died in fights than who have broken shins. It is really rare that it happens. It happening to an all time great doesn't mean that it will be an epidemic assurance that everyone needs to prepare for. It is not the flu and everyone is in need of flu shots now. Peter Aerts once injured his leg in a K-1 World Grand Prix bout against Francois Botha. After the fight the kickboxing world didn't reevaluate how they do things. They saw it for what it was, a fluke accident that can even happen to an all time great. There have been hundreds of K-1 fights before and after that, I can think of less than five in which someone got injured. It really is an anomaly that it happened and it should be treated as such. Don't feel like you have to change anything because of the unfortunate situation to Silva. Your coaching won't keep it from happening and it won't cause it to happen, it just happens.
Steven Wright is a fighter, writer, podcaster and most notably a striking coach, working with Team Takeover. You might recognize him from Johny Hendricks' corner. Listen to his Podcast, Warman's Kickfighting Show (http://lordgaul.podbean.com/) and check him out on Twitter, twitter.com/steventhewarman


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75 years ago, April 7, 1938
From the Pine River Journal
The Pine River Recreational Board is sponsoring a Kite-Flying contest for the grades and junior high school students in Pine River and vicinity. Prizes will be awarded to the students winning the most points in the grades and in the junior high schools.
First place in the county 4-H One-Act Play contest was awarded to the BackusBoosters 4-H Club on a play entitled "Elmer." Second place went to the Pillager club and third to the Happy Hollow club of Hackensack.
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The year-around home on Norway Lake belonging to Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Christensen burned to the ground early Saturday morning, March 30, about 4 a.m.
The Lady Bugs are sponsoring a Rummage Sale on Saturday, April 6th, at 9:30 a.m. in the Marlow Theatre. A lunch will be served.
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(photo) SPRING TIME? Spring must have sprung, because the road crews are out fixing the highways. Pictured here is the Cass County Highway Department working on Highway 371 south of Pine River.
(photo) THE PINE RIVER ELEMENTARY students are getting swimming lessons at the Pequot Fitness Center. The fifth- and sixth-graders swim about one hour. They are instructed by two teachers at one time.
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(photo) The Hunt Utilities Group hopes to purchase this 60-acre parcel of property near Walden Pond just west of Pine River to develop a self-sustaining housing concept.
(photo) Isabel Carlson (pictured) and the Deli Team at Jerry's Supervalu in Pine River recently won the National Deli Party Food Merchandising Contest and a prize of $750 for their "Home for the Holiday" party food display.


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How many northern white rhinos exist?
All three are held in captivity and protected by security 24 hours per day.
Question 2 of 30
The Tiger quoll is sometimes called what?
tiger cat
Tiger cats are a type of carnivorous marsupial that's found in Australia and hardly ever spotted.
spotted lion
razor-back cat
Question 3 of 30
What kind of animal is a vaquita?
a desert reptile
a marine mammal
These little porpoises are critically endangered and found only in the very northern part of the Gulf of California.
a taco-shaped bird
Question 4 of 30
When were vaquitas first discovered?
They hadn't even been recorded to science until 1958; now there are only about 60 left alive.
Question 5 of 30
What is Poecilotheria metallica?
a type of tarantula
The blue metallic tarantulas live only in one small area of a reserve in India and are subjected to frequent human disturbances.
a bird
a loud rock band
Question 6 of 30
Where does the spoon-billed sandpiper breed?
These little birds have spoon-shaped beaks and are listed as critically endangered.
Question 7 of 30
The Saola is often called what?
Chilean watergoblin
African treehugger
Asian unicorn
These little forest-loving bovines are related to cattle but look more like antelope or deer.
Question 8 of 30
What was special about the saola when it was discovered in 1992?
It was the first large mammal discovered in half a century.
Scientists hadn't documented a large mammal for 50 years before they found the saola, which is rarely seen by humans in Southeast Asia.
Its oil glands produce anti-cancer components.
Its unique vision is new to science.
Question 9 of 30
What solenodons look like?
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What weird trait do Solenodons have?
They are venomous.
They are one of the only mammals that injects poison via special teeth.
They have no fur.
They are parasites.
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Where does the bamboo lemur live?
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What kind of animal is the Lycaon pictus?
African wild dog
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Blue whale
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How many toes per foot do African wild dogs have?
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What was the length of the longest reported black rhino horn?
about 2 feet
about 3 feet
about 5 feet
Spectacular horns attract the attention of poachers, who sell the horns on the black market and damage the rare animal's population.
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How do aye-ayes find their food?
They jump on prey from tree perches.
They knock on trees.
The aye-aye, a type of lemur, will tap on trees to detect hollowed-out areas created by grubs, which they then dig out and devour.
They spray water at prey.
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How many different species of pangolins exist?
The eight species of pangolin all resemble an anteater covered with armored scales.
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On which two continents do pangolins live?
Europe and Asia
Africa and Australia
Asia and Africa
Asia and Africa are home to the pangolin; each of the continents has four species.
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What is special about the kakapo, a parrot found in New Zealand?
It is not afraid of humans.
Its feathers change from white to red as it ages.
It doesn't fly.
It is the world's biggest parrot, and it doesn't fly. Instead, it walks and trots all over the place.
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How tall are adult kakapos?
1 foot
2 feet
Kakapos are about 2 feet tall, and they have faces reminiscent of owls.
3 feet
Question 20 of 30
The biggest species of leatherback turtles can reach what maximum weight?
1,500 pounds
They are the biggest species of sea turtle, and they have leathery shells instead of hard shells.
2,300 pounds
2,800 pounds
Question 21 of 30
True or False: Leatherback turtles give birth to live young.
They lay eggs on sandy beaches, where poachers often grab them, a fact that's hurting turtle populations.
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How big are the eggs of a kiwi, flightless birds from New Zealand?
a third of the female's body size
a quarter of the female's body size
At one-quarter the female's body size, kiwis lay the largest eggs relative to their size of any bird species.
half of the female's body size
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What is a big threat to kiwi populations?
human hunters
predatory snakes
cats and dogs
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How many Javan rhinos are left in the world?
All 60 live in the Ujung Kulon National Park in Java, Indonesia.
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Fully grown, how much does a bumblebee bat weigh?
2 grams
Found in Thailand and Myanmar, these tiny bats may only be 1 inch long as adults.
10 grams
1 pound
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Where would you find the volcano rabbit?
These tiny rabbits weigh less than a pound and are found on the slopes of only four Mexico volcanoes.
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What factor is decimating volcano rabbit populations?
fur trappers
habitat destruction
Habitat destruction is fragmenting the few remaing groups of rabbits, making it harder for them to survive.
fungal disease
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Durrell's vontsira most closely resembles what animal?
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Question 29 of 30
Until being rediscovered in 1990, the Jamaican iguana had been considered extinct for how long?
about 80 years
about 40 years
Successful breeding of captive populations give this rare animal hope for the future.
about 100 years
Question 30 of 30
How many Hirola antelope exist in captivity?
all of them
There are a few hundred hirola left in the wild in Africa, but there are none in human captivity.


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Thursday, January 5, 2012
Chalkboard Paper
I loved the gold frame and used chalkboard paint over the mirror. Unbeknownst to me, when the paint dried and I tried to prime it, the scratches and scribbles were awfully noticeable. Look closely, you can see the epic fail. Soooo...before I made my new year's resolution to cut back on buying stuff I don't need, I ordered this self-adhesive chalkboard paper from ABC Supplies.
It arrived yesterday and I got busy this morning putting it to use. Now I still have to work on trimming the edges but what a great difference!
It was a bit of a pain to use because it kept rolling back and sticking to the adhesive. I think with a little practice, though, this could be great to use for all sorts of projects I have swimming around in my mind.
Now I just have to find a place for it! ;)
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- Tami said...
Wow. I didn't even know such a product exists. Uh, oh.
Fondly, Tami
- January 5, 2012 at 10:26 AM
- Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions said...
Haha, I ordered some from Amazon and just the email that its been shipped! : ) I have a gold framed picture I brought with us just to do up as a chalkboard, although I'll be painting the gold. I wanted to go right over the glass but I'd heard of issues with the chalkboard paint on glass/mirror. This turned out pretty!
- January 5, 2012 at 10:34 AM
- Patti said...
Really cool...is it expensive? I bought a can of the spray paint, but haven't tried it yet (bought it months ago - haha)
- January 5, 2012 at 12:42 PM
- Susan @ homeroad.net said...
Lol I've used it it's great! BTW I had to laugh when you said "Where am I going to put it" That is my BIGGEST problem! I'm growing right out of this house with all these great ideas!
- January 5, 2012 at 2:34 PM
- Auntie Cake said...
Swooning over your frame! What a score.
The lovely Theresa sent me over. Also swooning over all the pretties you sent her from your giveaway. So much fun.
So glad to meet you, have the most wonderful 2012! Can't wait to see what exciting things it has in store for us!
- January 5, 2012 at 5:18 PM
- Donna said...
Ok, I am totally drooling over your chalkboard! The frame is gorgeous! I like using chalkboard vinyl. Not sure if that's the same as what you are using. And yes, it can be a bit tricky it apply! Yours turned out great!
- January 5, 2012 at 6:31 PM
- A Cottage Muse said...
Never heard of this...thanks for sharing! Oh and I loved your french journal too!
- January 6, 2012 at 4:48 AM
- Suzy said...
Your chalkboard turned out great! Is this a vinyl'ish product? I'm asking because I tried a self adhering chalkboard vinyl product that I purchased at Michaels and could NOT work all of the air bubbles out. I wound up taking it off and painting the mirror with chalkboard paint. I would much rather use a product like you used if I don't have to worry about air bubbles!
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Arthritis, Rheumatoid; Lyme Disease; Rheumatology; Sjogren's Syndrome
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Internal Medicine: Rheumatology
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My research interests are clinically oriented and initially were focused on Lyme disease. I have actively participated in the Yale University Lyme Disease Clinic since 1992. I have been involved in several clinical studies including evaluating the safety and efficacy of a Lyme vaccine, and the evaluation of persistent symptoms following treatment for well documented Lyme disease. Recently, I have focused on translational projects involving patients with inflammatory diseases including systemic lupus, Sjogren's, and rheumatoid arthritis.
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Interstitial lung disease in the connective tissue diseases
Interstitial lung disease in the connective tissue diseases. Antin-Ozerkis D, Rubinowitz A, Evans J, Homer RJ, Matthay RA. Clin Chest Med. 2012 Mar;33(1):123-49. doi: 10.1016/j.ccm.2012.01.004. Review.
Pulmonary manifestations of rheumatoid arthritis
Pulmonary manifestations of rheumatoid arthritis. Antin-Ozerkis D, Evans J, Rubinowitz A, Homer RJ, Matthay RA. Clin Chest Med. 2010 Sep;31(3):451-78. doi: 10.1016/j.ccm.2010.04.003. Review.


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We have a wedding in our Gazebo on May 26th. I have already power washed and stained the Gazebo, planted a new weeping Cherry in the front garden and transplanted two Rhodies, completely raked the entire lawn, cleaned out all the gardens, got the stump from the dead Pear tree removed from the front yard. All before April 1st.

I'm good! real good!!!!

[/quote] Good for you, you're ahead of the curve. It's nuts...I cannot recall the last time we had these temps in March, and it started over 2 weeks ago in early March. Last winter at this time, we still had feet of snow on the ground and were using roof rakes on our homes. I saw some plants starting to bud on Saturday and some buds on trees Wed.[/quote]Who's wedding ?[/quote]

My stepdaughter. My wife is obsessed with this wedding. Its really funny. Now keep in mind, my stepdaughter is the daughter of my ex wife. But MY wife is obsessed.

Its a nice thing of course, but her obsession may be the end of me.

[/quote]It's nice. Your wife sounds like a warm heart. How many people for the wedding? I have to say, your avatar messes with my perception of the Moorehead's. If I ever meet your wife and she is not oriental, I am going to be very off balance. lol.[/quote]

"Oriental"....I love it. It oozes political incorrectness.

No, my wife is not "Asian". The best description I can give of my wife is to say that she is simply the best human being I've ever met. (Despite her judgement on who she chose to marry).


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EnCase Portable
EnCase are launching a new product called EnCase Portable. Its a USB Data gathering tool, so you basically plug and go. I havent seen it for myself yet but I assume its similar to the Microsoft Cofee offering to law enforcement, although the EnCase version wont be free. So plug the device into the machine (boot depending on the situation) and then select the information you need from the menu, and away goes the tool.
I have posted a little bit of information, with a video on my blog if you want a looksee.
EnCase Portable kit includes:
* 4GB USB drive with EnCase Portable preinstalled
* 16GB drive for additional storage
* 4 port USB hub
* EnCase Portable security key
* User guide
* EnCase Portable installation CD
* Carrying Case
Key Features
* Plug in and collect data immediately
* Enable novice computer users to be data collectors in matter of minutes
* Acquire data anywhere with EnCase Portable's pocket-sized kit
* Search and collect cyber-intelligence without leaving a trace
* Store collected data in the forensically sound, court-validated EnCase® Logical Evidence File format
* Capture data from running or powered-off systems
* Customize search and collection jobs to create and configure more complex search criteria
* Easily install EnCase Portable on any USB drive
I think this is a good thing, in that any old Tom, Dick or Harry in the field can be sent out to carry out data collection with little training, and no software experiance and then send back to the lab for the real work to be done.
I am sure people will be sceptical, and questions needs to be answered, but I think we will see similar offerings from other vendors in the future.


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Clark, A. E. and Georgellis, Y., 2013. Back to Baseline in Britain: Adaptation in the British Household Panel Survey. Economica, 80 (319), pp. 496-512.
Simkhada, P., Van Teijlingen, E., Sharma, G., Simkhada, B. and Townend, J., 2012. User costs and informal payments for care in the largest maternity hospital in Kathmandu, Nepal. Health Science Journal, 6 (2), pp. 317-334.
McCarthy, D. and Palcic, D., 2012. The Impact of Large-scale Employee Share Ownership Plans on Labour Productivity: The Case of Eircom. International Journal of Human Resource Management, 23 (17), pp. 3710-3724.
Towse, R., 2011. What we know, what we don't know and what policy-makers would like us to know about the economics of copyright. Review of Economic Research on Copyright Issues, 8 (2), pp. 101-120.
McCarthy, D., Reeves, E. and Turner, T., 2011. Changing the Rules of the Game: The Impact of Privatization on Firm Industrial Relations. Public Management Review, 13 (6), pp. 845-860.
Georgellis, Y., Iossa, E. and Tabvuma, V., 2011. Crowding out intrinsic motivation in the public sector. Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory, 21 (3), pp. 473-493.
Grant-Braham, B, 2010. The Economic Impact of Tourism - motorsport's politically acceptable pot of gold! Circuits 2010, 1 (1), pp. 190-191.
McCarthy, D., Reeves, E. and Turner, T., 2010. Can Employee Share-Ownership Improve Employee Attitudes and Behaviour? Employee Relations, 32 (4), 382 - 395 .
McCarthy, D., Reeves, E. and Turner, T., 2010. The impact of Privatisation and Employee Share-Ownership on Employee Commitment and Citizen Behaviour. Economic and Industrial Democracy, 31 (3), 307 - 326 .
Van Teijlingen, E. and Pitchforth, E., 2009. Health Care Insurance Key Political issue in the USA. British Medical Journal (online version), 339.
Danau, D., 2009. A note on fixed and flexible-term contracts. Economics Bulletin, 29 (2), pp. 964-975.
Grant-Braham, B., 2008. Crunch Time! Hospitality in Focus, 28 Nov.
Towse, R., Handke, C. and Stepan, P., 2008. The economics of copyright law: a stocktake of the literature. Review of Economic Research on Copyright Issues, 5 (1), pp. 1-22.
Ventura – Neokosmidis, Z., Neokosmidis, I. and Theofilou, A. , 2007. Productivity, Product Differentiation and Profitability: A Comparison between the Chemical and the Textile Industries in Greece. Oxford Journal, 6 (1), pp. 97-101.
Towse, R., 2007. The Singer or the Song? Developments in Performers' Rights from the Perspective of a Cultural Economist. Review of Law and Economics, 3 (3), pp. 745-766.
Van Teijlingen, E. and Hundley, V., 2001. The Importance of Pilot Studies. Social Research Update (35), pp. 1-4.
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Singh, S. and Kretschmer, M., 2012. Strategic Behaviour in the International Exploitation of TV Formats - A Case Study of the Idols Format. In: Zwaan, A.J. and de Bruin, J., eds. Adapting Idols: Authenticity, Identity and Performance in a Global Television Format. Farnham: Ashgate Publishing Ltd..
Towse, R., 2006. Human capital and artists' labour markets. In: Ginsburgh, V. and Throsby, D., eds. Handbook of the Economics of Arts and Culture. Amsterdam, Netherlands: North-Holland/ Elsevier, pp. 865-894.
Braham, B., 1986. The Complete Book of Pub Catering. In: Fuller, J., ed. The Complete Book of Pub Catering. Coulsdon, Surrey: Virtue & Company Ltd., pp. 80-93.
Kretschmer, M., Singh, S., Bently, L. and Cooper, E., 2011. Copyright Contracts and Earnings of Visual Creators: A Survey of 5,800 British Designers, Fine Artists, Illustrators and Photographers. Project Report. Bournemouth: CIPPM (Centre for Intellectual Property Policy and Management).
Kretschmer, M., Derclaye, E., Favale, M. and Watt, R., 2010. The relationship between copyright and contract law. Project Report. London: Strategic Advisory Board for Intellectual Property Policy.
Teather, R., 2010. The Cayman Islands - A Balanced Budget. Project Report. Cayman Islands: Cayman Finance.
Boyce, P. and Grant-Braham, B., 2010. Economic impact study for Rallye Sunseeker 2009. Project Report. Poole, England: Bournemouth University Motorsport Research Group.
Dwyer, L., Forsyth, P., King, B. and Seetaram, N., 2010. Migration-related determinants of Australian inbound and outbound tourism flows. Technical Report. Australia: STCRC.
Fletcher, J., Morakabati, Y. and Blake, A., 2009. An economic impact study and analysis of the economies of Gibraltar and the Campo de Gibraltar. Project Report. Gibraltar: Gibraltar Chamber of Commerce.
Ball, D., 2002. Consortium purchase of electronic resources by public libraries in England: intelligence gathering for Resource: stage one. Project Report. London: Resource.
Ball, D., Barton, D., Earl, C. and Dunk, L., 2002. A study of outsourcing and externalisation by libraries with additional reference to the museums and archives domains. Project Report. Bournemouth, UK: Bournemouth University.
Woodward, D. and Woodward, T., 2000. The Case For A Political Economy Of Accounting: A Critique Of The Arguments. Working Paper. Poole, UK: Bournemouth University School of Finance and Law.
Kirsch, R.J., 2000. Political culture, the U.S. securities and exchange commission, and the internationalization of securities trading. Working Paper. Poole, UK: Bournemouth University School of Finance and Law.
Ashton, J.K., 1999. Economies of scale and capital utilisation in the English and Welsh water supply industry. Working Paper. Poole, UK: Bournemouth University School of Finance and Law.
Ashton, J.K., 1999. A test of perfect competition in the UK retail-banking deposit market. Working Paper. Poole, UK: Bournemouth University School of Finance and Law.
Howell, K.E., 1998. Neo-Functionalism Reassessed: Suggesting a Synthesis of European Integration Theory. Working Paper. Poole, UK: Bournemouth University School of Finance and Law.
Ashton, J.K., 1998. A general test of competitive conditions in the UK building society Mortgage Market: 1990-95. Working Paper. Poole, UK: Bournemouth University School of Finance and Law.
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Seetaram, N., 2011. Prices in Models of International Outbound Tourism. In: Third International Conference of the International Association for Tourism Economics, 4-7 July 2011, Bournemouth University.
Grant-Braham, B., 2011. The economic impact of Rallye Sunseeker. In: The Second International Video Conference of Bournemouth University (UK) and Institute for Tourism Studies (Macao):, 31 March 2011, Bournemouth University, England.
Grant-Braham, B., 2007. "How Bournemouth, Dorset and Poole are preparing for the world stage and how we can all benefit". In: Hospitality South Conference, 6 March 2007, Bournemouth International Centre.
Ball, D., 2003. Beware publishers bearing gifts: why the 'big deal' is a bad deal for universities. In: Libraries and Education in the Networked Information Environment: 24th Annual International Association of Technological University Libraries Conference, 2-5 June 2003, Ankara, Turkey.
Dwyer, L., Gill, A. and Seetaram, N., eds., 2012. Handbook of Research Methods in Tourism: Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches. Cheltenham, Glos, England: Edward Elgar.
Seetaram, N. and Blake, A., 2011. Conference Abstracts: Third International Association for Tourism Economics Conference, Bournemouth University School of Tourism, UK 4-7 July 2011. Poole, England: Bournemouth University.
Mahmoud, O., 2008. Managerial judgement and the real options approach in investment appraisal process: evidence from the British automotive components manufacturers. Doctorate Thesis (Doctorate). Bournemouth University.
Cardosa, C. I. d. M. P., 2007. An analysis of the perceived effects of European Economic Monetary Union upon the hotel industry in the north of Portugal. Doctorate Thesis (Doctorate). Bournemouth University.
Filis, G., 2004. Options in emerging markets. Doctorate Thesis (Doctorate). Bournemouth University.
Howell, K.E., 1998. European integration reassessed: a grounded theory approach. Doctorate Thesis (Doctorate). Bournemouth University.
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מספר אנשים מקסימלי8
חדרי שינה2
גודל80 מטר רבוע
Floor No.2
- מתאים גם למשפחות/ ילדים
- מטבח
- מיזוג אוויר
- טלויזיה
- אינטרנט/ אינטרנט אלחוטי
- Baby cot
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Accommodation summary
|Sestiere San Polo, 30125 Venezia, איטליה
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Completely renewed and large, the Ca Romina apartment is on the second floor of a historic building.
It can comfortably accommodate a group of 8 people.
Featuring a light double bedroom, one room with two single beds, large hall with sofa and a living room with kitchenette and a comfortable sofa that turns into a double bed.
The kitchen is fully equipped with everything needed for cooking.
Characteristic of this apartment is the view of one of the most famous streets of Venice: Ruga Rialto with its small shops and restaurants.
The apartment has air conditioning, 2 TV, toaster, microwave, hair dryer, kettle, iron and heating.
The Ca Romina is located in the historic center of Venice.
Within walking distance you will find: the famous Rialto Bridge is the oldest and most important bridge in Venice, the famous fish market and the typical Baccari, the typical restaurant or bar where you can drink a glass of wine and taste the delights of Venice.
A few minutes walk from the apartment you can reach one of the most amazing squares in the world: Piazza San Marco with its incredible monuments, its elegant cafes and very elegant shops.
Arrival: between 3 PM and 8 PM.
Departure: between 9 AM and 10.30 AM.
Arrival from 8 PM to 10 PM: 20 euros.
Arrival from 10 PM to midnight: 40 euros.
Arrival from Midnight to 3 PM: during this time period, we do not allow guests to check in.
(Luggage deposit can be found at train station at a fee - so please check directly with the relevant locations what the arrangements are).
From the 24th of August 2011, all visitors who stay in an accommodation facility within the territory of the Municipality of Venice have to pay the "Tourist tax".
The overnight tax varies from € 0.75 in low season to € 2.00 in high season. It is due only for the first 5 days.
Kids under 10 years of age do not pay. Youngers from 10 to 16 years of age have a 50% reduction.
The collected funds will help the City improve the quality of the tourist services (services, museums, events...) and finance works aimed at maintaining, using and salvaging the city's cultural and architectural heritage.
Extras that can be ordered upon request and prior to or during arrival (but please give us as much notice as possible):
A baby cot: €10
During your stay, you can require an extra cleaning: from €50 to €70
Private parking upon request: €25 per day
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Very nice apartment for a big family with good spaces and many beds. The apartment is located in the heart of Venice, near everything. Can definetly recommend this flat to big groups who would like to stay in Venice.
We really enjoyed Vinice and our stay in this appartment made our expereince even better. Modern Appartment with all amenities. Grocery store and all restraurants were within 2 minutes walk. Strongly recommend this appartment.
We loved Venice, but sadly the accommodation let the holiday down a little, wasn't terrible, but for the money and the lovely photos didn't live up to our expectations. Was far to small and ants everywhere, probably won't book with Wimbu again, sorry.
The apartment was beautifully decorated and with good facilities. Location was also as expected with a small courtyard at the back. Very good arrangements on arrival so we were accompanied to the apartment (addresses not much good in Venice unless you know where to go!) and told where the nearest supermarket was. Local restaurants and cafes have a really "local" ambience even though you are only 10 minutes walk from Rialto. Winter was fabulous-glorious blue skies every day-and plenty of bustle. New Year exciting in St Mark's Square- we wonder how we'll ever top this for 2014 !!! Heartily recommend !
Very nice apartment. Couldn't log in into the wifi, but everything was fine.
The apartment was just as described and matched the pictures. It was close enough to all the tourist hot spots without having that crowded feeling. The famous fish market and Rialto bridge are all within a 5 minute walk. I would definitely book again with this host.
Recommend without hesitation, a wonderful apartment in quiet residential location, away from tourist hussle yet only 10 mins walk from station and 5 mins from boats. Close to shops and restaurants. Spacious, modern, excellent value for money. Also has small courtyard. Very helpful host.
We were 5 architects visiting venice for the architecture Biennale. The appartment was next to Arsenale, and it was even more great than it apears in the advertisment photos.
Realy clean, nice, good location, cheap.
Nice apartment in a good location, close to the water taxi stop. Wi-Fi nice touch
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Selena Gomez, Blake Lively & More: See Who's Got The Hottest Legs in Hollywood
There is no denying, the legs in Tinseltown are some of the most enviable in the world! And many of these gorgeous gams are looking better than ever! Here are our picks for best legs in Hollywood and how you can get yours looking just as gorgeous for summer!
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Naif Rustic & Ecologic Lodge
We are a great accommodation alternative for nature lovers. Enjoy of the comfort and warmth that you would only find in your own home with a different style.
All made in bamboo ,decorated with special touch that makes naif a lovely, relax, tranquilo place!
came an enjoy our little paradise!
Please Note:
Check in time: 12 pm hours
Check out time: 11:00 a.m.
Method of payment accepted: Cash and credit cards 5% taxes of services
Availability & RatesTo view availability and prices please select dates and click 'Update Dates'
B&B Facilities & Policies
- 24 Hour Reception
- 24 Hour Security
- Airport Transfers
- Bicycle parking
- Book Exchange
- Free Breakfast
- Ceiling Fan
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Telephone/Fax Facilities
- Free Internet Access
- Free Parking
- Free WiFi
- Hair Dryers
- House Keeping
- Internet Access
- Self-Catering Facilities
- Laundry Facilities
- Luggage Storage
- Outdoor Terrace
- Swimming Pool
- Taxes not included
- Tea & Coffee Making Facilities
- Towels Included
Cancellation PolicyThis property has a 3 day cancellation policy. Failure to cancel within this time will result in a cancellation charge equal to the first night of your stay.
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Mancora is located on the Pacific coast at the km 1165 of the Northern Peruvian Panamericana; 120 Km from the Northern Peru - Ecuador border and 1165 kilometers north of Lima, capital city of Peru.
You can only get directly to Mancora and/or beaches nearby by road, through the Northern Pan-American Highway. Several bus companies from Lima, Tumbes, Piura, Guayaquil (Ecuador) and other cities of Peru get to Mancora. As well as taxis and other transport services from airports near Mancora.
The fastest (and most expensive) way to get to Mancora and/or nearby beaches is to take a flight (of approximately two hours) from Lima, capital city of Peru, 1165 km south of Mancora, to the cities of Piura or Tumbes.
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Highly powered writers I respect recently recommended the book Trees, maps, and theorems by Dr. Jean-luc Doumont as a set of coherent recommendations for improving communications, and I am happy to report I can now concur.
As a science/technical writer, I often hope to write the book, the document, the instructions that rescue someone in particular need. Similarly, I often hope that some book or document will save me, have the juju I need to solve a particular problem.
Reading Trees, maps, and theorems, I discovered the book is powerful and does wear a sort of costume: It defines a simple and clear set of communication rules and demonstrates them while describing how to apply them in a variety of settings. This creates the "costume": a distinct, consistent and pleasing look and language to every page of the book. All that sounds like a super feat to communication professionals who hear about it and looks like an incredible accomplishment to some who view it, plus the book reads well, a task I know can approach the impossible. This leads me to propose a new title for the author: Message Man!
Trees, maps, and theorems is an admirable model of its own principles, which are captured in three rules that anyone can learn. These rules create a unified approach to all types of communication: oral, written, or graphic.
Doumont's Three Rules of Communication
- Adapt to your audience
Address them in the manner that best allows them to get your message
- Maximize the signal-to-noise ratio
Reduce distractions of all types; "noise" is anything that interferes with your message (your "signal")
- Use effective redundancy
Deliver information multiple times, through multiple methods
Examples of Rules
Rule 1: Speaking to children vs. adults; speaking to experts vs. the general public; writing to your boss vs. your favorite co-worker.
Rule 2: Noise includes: saying "um…," unclear organization, poor sentence structure, unnecessary decorations, choosing the wrong graph type for the data.
Rule 3: Present the agenda throughout a talk; use captions to deliver a true message, not just name the figure; headings, slides, and verbal delivery are mutually reinforcing.
Another important precept from Doumont is to always figure out your purpose — How do you want the audience changed by your message? Without a purpose, there is no point in communicating, so you can just watch re-runs of Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Continue Reading "Improve Communication With Trees, maps, and theorems by Jean-luc Doumont" »


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Welcome to The Beale!
Beale on Broadway is a music club first and foremost with live music seven nights a week. Home to local and national acts we feature the best in Blues, Soul and R&B that St. Louis has to offer. Here are just a few of the great shows you can see performing on a regular basis.
Open 7pm-3am Seven Nights a Week
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El Salvador—Barista Trip
Talking about earthquakes almost certainly causes them, that is now my belief. After discussing the earthquake in Mexico City yesterday, we were treated to multiple tremors in San Salvador last night. But all in good fun. I am currently traveling with our very own Lauren of Public Domain coffee to visit our Direct Trade producers in El Salvador. We are both California girls, so the tremors did not faze us, and we were rearing to go this morning.
Guillermo picked us up and we immediately set off for Ahuachapan to meet up with Mama and Papa Menendez to get to the Piedra Grande mill. This is Lauren's first trip to coffee origin, so it was fun to fill her in on all of the things that we usually take for granted: the names of the volcanoes, the smell of flowering coffee trees, and the undeniable stench of coffee cherry compost.
We arrived at Piedra Grande around noon and Miguel Sr. treated us to a brief tour of the mill from cherry to green exportable coffee. The last picking was completed last Sunday, so the mill is much quieter than usual, and only a few lots of coffee were left drying on the warm volcanic clay ground. After the tour we got to cup some great lots of coffees, the first table was a composite of bourbon coffees that have had a couple of months to settle, and the difference between January and March was incredible, and the wonderful chocolate and berry notes are really singing now. Our second table, in Lauren's honor, was different lots of Las Delicias Pacamaras. These four lots were different pick dates and plots (3 from the front of the mountain and one from the back) and the coffees were really great. There was one real standout coffee, the highest Las Nubes lot, that sparkled with peach, berry, and chocolate flavors. Lauren and I both agree that this will be an awesome coffee for Coffee Bean International! The Pacamaras had only been resting for around 4 weeks on average, so these will only get much better with a little more time.
One delicious lunch and catnap later, we were on our way to visit Las Delicias farm. Lauren used the Las Delicias coffee in her competition for the Northwest Regionals, so she was pretty well filled in on the farm already, but it was awesome for her to get to see everything that before she had only studied from my trip reports! Armed with an altitude meter and Miguel's monster truck, we trekked up top to Las Nubes and walked down through all of the manzanas of Pacamara plants. The trail is as rough as ever, but we recorded no serious falls, a first for the walk down Las Delicias for me I am pretty sure! Lauren really enjoyed the trip, and it was so wonderful to be with her as she experienced a coffee farm firsthand!
After Las Delicias, we spent a couple of hours driving through their other nearby farms San Antonio and Santa Barbara before we headed back down to the mill. Lauren was able to see at least the dry mill in action as the workers worked overtime, sorting coffee to get the remaining containers bagged and exported. The vibe on the farm was as jovial as usual, if not eerily quiet without the monster of a wet mill spitting out triple washed bourbons all night!
Now we are back in the peaceful retreat of the Menendez's house in Ahuachapan, waiting for our sweet, sweet pupusas, tamales and refried beans for dinner.
Hasta Manana!
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Can't help with the value thing, I guess it's more up to what someone is willing to pay.
As for doing the FCG like a regular AK, Dinzag is way over priced, just buy a G2 set. If you don't want the BHO thing it just drops in. If you do want it you have to remove some metal from the right side of the hammer where the pin goes through, you can compare it to the stock hammer to get an idea how much needs to be remove.
For the pistol grip, the hole is there for the T nut, just remove the plate.
You could save the original trigger guard, here's a generic way of doing it. Wedge the front into the mag release and rivet or use a screw & nut at the rear.


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The Wurundjeri people were the first owners of this part of the country and Council recognises them as the custodians of the cultural heritage of this land.
The City of Yarra, especially the suburbs of Fitzroy and Collingwood, hold special historical significance for the Aboriginal community. These areas were a major hub of social and political activity for the Aboriginal community, and today remain a critical centre for Aboriginal services and organisations.
Yarra Council is committed to upholding the proud Aboriginal history of Yarra and to supporting the rights of the Aboriginal community. Council is also committed to building strong partnerships with the local Aboriginal community to continue the journey towards reconciliation.
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Simply remove the factory pistol grip and replace it with the provided Interface Block. The SSAR-15 replaces the factory adjustable stock by simply sliding onto the buffer tube. All tools required to install the SSAR-15 are provided.
Slide Fire Solutions, LP (SFS) is proud to announce the SSAR-15 SBS (Standard Battle Stock); the latest design in our SFS Superior Performance Stocks. The SSAR-15 SBS is in the same line as the SSAR-15 OGR (Original Gun-stock Release) which means you can expect the same performance, reliability, and craftsmanship as with all SFS products.
The SSAR-15 SBS is offered in the same options as all SFS Superior Performance Stocks. Options include right and left hand models. The SSAR-15 SBS and the SSAR-15 OGR are winter trigger guard and SPADE compatible.
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GTA and regional mayors are meeting to discuss the disaster relief plan following the ice storm. Cynthia Mulligan is on scene and says Toronto Mayor Rob Ford took shots at Premier Kathleen Wynne for not being at the meeting.
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17 Ways to Wear...Sequins
Abby Gordon, 17, and Emily Friedlander, 17 founded "Protect Your Girls," an annual event held at The Holiday House in NYC, where girls decorate donated Victoria's Secret bras with everything from Skittles to origami swans. The event showcased 40 seriously blinged-out bras designed by local teens, with all proceeds benefitting the Breast Cancer Research Foundation
This bra is covered in little clothespins that are painted black. And we're loving the hook detail on the straps!
—Made by Emily Friedlander, 17
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Heart of Gold Gala 2006
On October 27th, 2006, we hosted our First Annual Heart of Gold Gala with over 475 enthusiastic supporters at the Regency Center in San Francisco.
The proceeds from this benefit help secure the long term future of The Bridge School organization.
We'd like to thank our donors, our performers, our attendees and our volunteers.
Special thanks to Sir Elton John and Neil & Pegi Young.
Photos courtesy of Jay Blakesberg


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Game Plans: Panthers at Eagles
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Sean Salisbury and Ron Jaworksi go inside Sunday's matchup between the Panthers and Eagles (6:45 p.m. ET, FOX).
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Ron Jaworski is one of the most popular and knowledgeable analysts covering the NFL today. Since joining ESPN in 1990, the former standout NFL quarterback has covered the league from virtually every angle -- sideline reporter, game-site reporter, host and both studio and game analyst. From 2007-11, Jaworski occupied one of the most coveted positions in sports as a Monday Night Football analyst.
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Eiffel Tower - Orsay Museum, Left Bank Hotel Information
While there are countless things to do in Paris, the 7th Arrondissement is one Parisian neighborhood you can't miss during your travels.
This charming district with cobbled streets and colorful markets is home to the famous Eiffel Tower. At 1,063 feet, the latticed iron tower is the second-tallest structure in France. Visit the must-see landmark at Parc du Champ de Mars and dine at one of the tower's two restaurants, or take the elevator up to the observatory platform, which is 906 feet above the ground. During your stay in the 7th Arrondissement, mosey over to the Musée d'Orsay, located along the bank of the Siene. This art museum boasts the world's largest collection of impressionist and post-impressionist work, with masterpieces by Van Gogh, Degas, Monet, and more. After a day of aerial and art adventures, retreat to one of the hotels near the Eiffel Tower.
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