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Northern Marianas College President Dr. Sharon Hart stressed today that she and the College community are looking forward to forging a stronger working relationship with Congressman Gregorio Kilili Sablan for the benefit of NMC students and for the advancement of higher education in the CNMI.
"We have the greatest respect for Cong. Kilili and look to his assistance not only on local matters, but also on key issues involving higher education on the national level," said President Hart.
President Hart was responding to an article that was published on Monday, December 1, 2014 in the Saipan Tribune where Cong. Sablan stated he would like to help the Northern Marianas College.
"His office has been tremendously helpful to the College in the past and we hope we can continue to rely on that assistance so we can maximize benefits and options that are available to CNMI students as they pursue a college degree," added Hart.
Among the items that President Hart would like to discuss with Cong. Sablan are workforce development initiatives, the continuation of programs and services made possible by the College Access Challenge Grant program, and capital improvement projects.
"There are key priorities for the College that have broad impact in the community but require funding and resources," said President Hart. "We are looking forward to collaborate with Cong. Sablan to see how we can best leverage existing and new programs and services."
Hart stated that she has already made calls to Cong. Sablan's office to schedule a meeting.
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The alternate history of World War II continues by Kieron Gillen and Caanan White in a second volume of mass killings, murder and devastation. While Gillen and White seem to be tearing everything down around them, there are some moments within the book that provide a little hope, though they are few and far between. But one thing that is clear, is that these two creators have given us a book that may be gruesome in most respects, it is also one that is highly entertaining in its methodical approach to the horrors of the enemy and their ability to create superhumans before those who are good are able to do so. What is also quite novel about the series, other than the enemy gaining the upper hand, is the way the book focuses upon those other than the Allies. The multi-faceted approach the book takes by giving us a view as to what other countries are doing on the other side of the fence, good or bad, is one not often shown in comics, as most often focus upon the good guys, and it makes this title both unique and fresh.
The first volume of the series chronicled Germany's success at creating a superhuman soldier, culminating in three classified as Battleships. Siegmund, Siegfried and Sieglinde have turned the tide of the war in Germany's favour and while the other countries try to catch up, they cannot seem to match the sheer strength and perfection matched by Germany's efforts. That perfection though, came at a cost and the Allies are unwilling to pay it as it means the deaths of many. This book opens in 1945 with Japan deploying their own super-humans to varying degrees of success and America, in the midst of it, possibly finding another candidate for them to try again. Russia is also featured in this tale and to try and get the better of Germany, and to hopefully take down one of the Battleships, they employ mass testing and kill over four hundred thousand people with the prospect of gaining nearly a hundred human weapons.
Alternate histories are always fun to read as they provide a blank canvas while still feeling and featuring the familiar. The creators get to play with a certain time period and build off of it in a completely different direction and it more often than not, is quite interesting. Marvel, DC and other companies have been doing this for years so why not Gillen and Avatar? The best thing about bringing the book to Avatar is the freedom available to do whatever the story calls for. Usually those things involve violence, nudity, blood, gore and other topics, ideas and actions that some publishers shy away from. And this book has them all, usually in spades. It helps to drive home the evils of war, and the cost of taking part in it. That historical path has veered away from what we know as the normal course of events, and Gillen, White and Avatar make it so compelling that we want to follow where it goes.
It is funny to see how when once country advances in the arms race, the rest try to catch up. You can never let another foreign body have the upper hand, and every country has that in mind all of the time. Gillen understands this and incorporates it into the book with the new armament being the super-powered beings. If he had written it to have been America reaching that point first, the book would be exceptionally dull and not much changing other than the Allies winning the war a bit sooner than they did. Having an enemy country, at the time, discover and deploy these beings before anyone else was able to, was a great idea. As such, Germany is confidant in their ability to win the war, especially with the Battleships on their side.
Two of these Battleships, Siegmund and Siegmund get a moment to shine in the book as Germany shows both might and tactical planning. As the Russians are ready to spring their trap upon Siegmund, called The Second Battle of Kursk, it is one against a hundred. While Russia has the numbers, Germany had time to perfect their soldiers and made sure to do so, as Russia simply rushed into it and so, even after sustaining injuries and losing an arm, Siegmund decimates Russia's forces. Siegmund also has a most interesting dinner with Hitler where he shows the man who at the table is the true power. After a somewhat successful mission by one Battleship, it is decided to put a plan in motion with Sieglinde at its core. It is here that Gillen really raises the stakes in the book with Germany sending a bomb into the heart of London. It is no normal bomb though, but Germany's female Battleship, Sieglinde and minutes after landing she is tearing the city apart. It not only raises the stakes for the rest of the world, it also features the death of a key player in the book and the war.
Kieron Gillen is holding nothing back in this book and there is absolutely no reason to do so. Nothing is off limits in this book and if the world comes crashing down by the end of the series, then he can probably say he did his job well. There are seeds for hope though, as the Allies have the technology and the knowledge to oppose those who wish to do harm. We can assume that Gillen has not made this book with the ultimate goal of having evil come out on top, though anything is probable at this point in time. What is most fantastic about this story is just how engaging it is. Sometimes it is like watching an old-time war film, sometimes a big screen blockbuster and sometimes it is like watching a newsreel. It has a nice balance to it in its presentation, a great pace and some amazing artwork by White to really keep your eyes on the page. Whether in single format or in trade collections, this is a title you should read simply for the fact that it is not like anything else on the stands right now. With the cliff-hanger this volume ended on, you are sure to return for the next.
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- Album Songs recorded during this session officially appear on the New Official album.
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[…] Next I hooked up with Ethan Johns, the song of my friend Glyn Johns, who I had worked with on Beatles and Wings recordings. Ethan, a full bearded Glastonbury man was easy to get along with and I got a feeling that his style suited my more acoustic songs. We went to Abbey Road Studios and fairly swiftly put down a take of 'Hosanna'. […]
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Hello all, its been a while since our last posting in this column. Just want to inform everyone that things are going great and that more new people are finding their way to subradar and getting their hands on fresh-new music. The subradar staff will be taking some well earned time off during the summer months so if people find the pace of new albums and posts in social media a bit slower, this will be the reason. We plan on being back on full tilt and with a new updated website from the middle of august.
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katiepure ShareThis double olympian! What did you make of VixHolland's superb win?
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Kate Roberts is a two-time Olympian having donned the green and gold in both Beijing 2008 and London 2012.
These day's she's a retired Olympian, instead concentrating on nurturing upcoming talent at Pretoria's High Performance Centre.
She still took time out to attend the Cape Town leg of the World Triathlon Series late last month. This after she had missed 2014's inaugural event due to injury.
The 31-year-old tells Road to Rio 2016's Mark Etheridge what she thought of the elite women's race.
'It was with mixed feelings that I watched and supported the World Triathlon Series race in Cape Town. While I am at peace and happy with life as a retired professional triathlete, I did feel disappointment that I was never able to ever race a World Triathlon Series race in my home county and in the beautiful Mother City (In 2014 I unfortunately was forced to withdraw due to a stress fracture in my foot).
'It was however a spectacular race for the crowds to watch for both the mens and women's races.
'The conditions for ladies were not favourable but our ladies fought hard the entire way. Mari Rabie was the best of the South African ladies and ended up 25th of 50 competitors. With a strong swim/bike combination Mari always sets herself up for a strong overall position and having been ill for most of 2014 she has made a remarkable comeback. I believe with a few more race under her belt she will continue to climb the rankings and improve on her running ability for higher positions in the World Triathlon Series races.
'Gillian Sanders was unfortunate with a puncture during the race but showed true grit and determination by changing her wheel at the wheel stop and continuing to race even though she must have been bitterly disappointed and was not going to be able to contend for a favourable position.
'Vicky van Merwe endured a terrible transition 1, which ended her hopes of a good race. She too fought hard to finish the race despite the setback and I am sure she will now understand the importance of practising transitions (the fourth discipline in triathlon).
'Carlyn Fischer was also very unlucky and came down in a crash in the chase pack, she too tried to finish the race but due to a sore back was forced to withdraw.
'Anel Radford had a solid race and managed to end 36th, I don't believe she swam to her full potential and also struggled in transition 1 due to the cold conditions. If she had swum five seconds quicker and been able to have a smooth transition 1, she would have been much further up the field with a better result. In the end these small and fine details make such a big difference to the overall result.
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windsorAndy VixHolland was amazing& looked like a true champion. Calm under pressure& I believe she still had an extra few gears!
katiepure VixHolland I thought it was a brilliant result and I'm sure there's more to come.
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MIG Welding Techniques and Tips to Make it Perfect:
MIG welding is just another form of welding techniques used in today's market for heavy manufacturing. It is not as complicated as TIG welding to learn and perform. However, you still need to focus upon what you are learning and practice harder to perform MIG welding in order to get good results. There are several factors you ought to consider when it comes to MIG welding. As a beginner you need to have some kind of basic background knowledge to learn more or understand in detail and to practice the art as well. Welding is the art of joining two or more metal pieces with the help of a molten solution which forms the bond once it solidifies as it cools down.
Initially as the procedure involves tremendous and heat and light energy, the molten solution has its state in such a form and it is highly hot. The concept in the larger picture seems simple and there is nothing more to it. But if proper attention is not given you are most likely to end up with a poor quality weld which isn't sturdy enough. If such a product is put to use in our daily activities the consequences cannot be measured but it can be stated to be worse without any doubts for sure.
MIG Welding:
MIG welding is the abbreviation for Metal Inert Gas welding. It is also abbreviated as GMAW which stands for Gas Metal Arc Welding. It can be performed in both semi-automatic and automatic forms. It is an arc welding process in which a continuous wire electrode and shielding gas are fed through a welding gun in order to perform the art of welding. The materials used for performing the same are also consumable in the process. The purpose of the shielding gas is the same in all welding procedures and techniques. It is to protect the welding area from contamination. The shielding gas is made up of inert gas such as argon or helium. Argon is found predominant under all cases of welding as it can weld almost anything and everything. The current supply for performing MIG welding can be in both A/C (Alternating Current) as well as D/C (Direct Current) forms.
However it should be a constant supply and shouldn't be regulated in between to get a better yield which is both structurally and cosmetically correct and sturdy. In GMAW there are four primary methods for producing the metal in order to weld. They are Globular, Short Circuiting, Spray and Pulsed Spray techniques. All of them have their own pros and cons and distinctive properties which should be chosen based upon your requirements and application. If you choose wisely it will be very advantageous accordingly without a doubt.
Originally MIG was used for welding aluminum only. However, during the latter half of 19th century it was also used for welding other metals and alloys mainly because of the MIG welding lower welding time when compared to other welding types and techniques. Now it is the most commonly preferred welding technique by many welding industries for its versatility, speed and relative ease of adapting to the process of robotic automation.
The Technique:
Basically there are two kinds of MIG welding styles or techniques employed in the industry today. You have the forehand welding technique and the backhand welding technique. As usual each of them has their own pros and cons. Before we analyze them let us look into the common procedure used in MIG welding.
Common Procedure:
The whole procedure entirely depends upon your posture and hand control and the feed you give in order to accomplish the task of welding. Let us look into how you are supposed to perform in order to make more accurate welds.
1. Use your natural hand at all cost. If you are a right hander the trigger area of the gun should be kept in your right hand with the ability to swivel your wrist. Welding is not just about welding in a straight line. And thus you need to be flexible in terms of how you feed the weld and work swiftly and smoothly while you are at it.
2. The bend of the gun should be in between your pointer finger and the thumb while the top of your hand must be rested on the table in order to provide the necessary grip.
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6. Hand Speed is very important as it regulates your feed and allows you to create precise welds. Always relax as you start to weld initially. Weld a small circle to close off the end of the material.
7. Maintain a comfortable pace while welding in terms of hand speed. It shouldn't be too rapid or too slow at any cost. The more comfortable you are while you perform it the better your weld is most likely to be.
8. Keep pushing the puddle pad while you do it using a comfortable pace and watch the beads create a nice round puddle.
Forehand vs. Backhand:
Forehand is a technique where the MIG welder pushes the puddle and keep the arc slightly ahead of the puddle. MIG Gun is pointed in the direction of the traversing path. The angle of the gun can be anywhere between 5 degrees and 35 degrees towards the direction of the travel.
Backhand on the other hand is a technique where the MIG welder does the exact opposite. The MIG gun is pointed towards the weld while travelling away from it. Forehand is more commonly used than the latter as it produces shallow but wide penetrating weld that is flat in appearance which is what most weld joints today requires.
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a. Modernization of NADRA MRV's
i. Pitched the idea of MRV's to NADRA back in 2006
ii. The idea was to make NADRA centers available everywhere
iii. More NADRA centers means less people/crowd at centers
b. Version 1 on Shehzor
i. MRV's were built during 2006-7
c. Version 2 on HINO Truck
i. Made 78 MRV Trucks in 2017-18
ii. Built on Hino Dutro 300 on a custom built 16ft bed
iii. Innovative design with 3 workstations, 2 Split Air-conditioner and a generator
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Obituary of Antonio Ortiz, Jr. Antonio Ortiz, Jr. Olean, NY Antonio Ortiz, Jr., of 350 Front Street, passed away Thursday (December 13, 2018) at home, with his loving family by his side. Born September 10, 1952 in Chicago, Illinois he was the son of Antonio Ortiz Sr. and Rosa Berrios. On February 2, 1980 in Bronx, New York he married Lucy Ramirez who survives. Mr. Ortiz was a dedicated employee at the Rehabilitation Center in Olean for 20 years as supervisor for custodial services. In his free time, he enjoyed darts, boating, four wheeling, pool, and watching the New York Yankees and the San Francisco 49ers. He was a member of the Rod and Gun Club of Olean. He will be sorely missed as a loving father and husband. Mr. Ortiz was passionate about serving others, especially to his many friends. Surviving in addition to his wife and mother are 5 sons Robert (Crystal) Rivera, Tony (Maritza) Ortiz Jr., Michael (Kristina) Rivera, Richard (Jeanne) Ortiz, and Brian Tobola ; 2 daughters Ashley Ortiz and Sonja Ortiz ; several grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren ; 2 sisters Rosa Ramirez and Yolanda Ortiz and 2 half sisters Nancy Gonzales and Naida Gonzales. He was predeceased by 2 brothers. Friends are invited to attend a memorial visitation from 2pm-6 pm on Saturday (December 29,2018) at the Magnano Reception Room on the JCC Olean campus.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Antonio Ortiz Jr 1952 2018.
Casey Halwig & Hartle Funeral Home
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At first glance, it's easy to think that the Home Inspector and the Appraiser do the same job. This is one of the most common conversations I have with new Home Buyers.
While both the Inspector and the Appraiser visit the property on behalf of the Buyer, they are hired by different people for different outcomes.
When a Seller accepts a Purchase Offer from a Buyer, a 10-Day Inspection Period starts for the Buyer. During those ten days, the Buyer can - and should - have any inspections done that they wish. Typically the start with a Home Inspection. For that, they hire a Home Inspector. The Home Inspector goes through the property and creates a report notating a variety of things from the age and working condition of major systems to general conditions, to recommendations for current and future repairs. This report is delivered to the Buyer and belongs to the Buyer (in AZ, the Seller also gets a copy). The report may even recommend further inspection of an item, like the air conditioner, plumbing, or pool equipment. Regardless, the Home Inspector's report is designed to give the Buyer a good idea about the general condition of the home they are purchasing, without any regard to the value of the home itself.
Because that's the Appraiser's job. While the appraisal is typically paid for by the Buyer and is performed on behalf of the Buyer, the appraisal is ordered by the Buyer's mortgage Lender. The Appraiser also goes through the home and may notate if an item is working or not (especially if the Buyer is purchasing with an FHA or VA loan), but they are also looking at the general condition, fixtures, and finishes in the property, in relation to other homes that have sold in the area (Comparable Properties, also called Comps). The Appraiser calculates a report (the appraisal) stating their opinion of whether or not the purchase price of the home is in line with the sales prices of comparable homes in the area. The appraisal report gives reassurance to the Lender that the property is worth at least the same amount of money they are lending to the Buyer to purchase it. This report goes back to the Lender, and may, or may not be shared with the Buyer or the Seller.
Cash Buyers routinely waive their right to an appraisal, and often to a home inspection as well. It is their right to do so, although typically not recommended. However, an appraisal cannot be waived on a home being purchased with financing of any kind, since the Buyer does not have the right to waive the appraisal on behalf of the Lender.
And it's a good idea to start checking out Home Inspectors before you write an offer. That way, once your offer is accepted, you don't waste any time of your 10-day inspection period researching Home Inspection Companies. Need a recommendation? I've seen an inspection or two in my day, and I'm happy to help.


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Biological and related sciences , Physical sciences, Bioelectrochemistry, Synthetic Biology, Chemical Biology
Biological and related sciences
Structural Biology, Biophysics, Bioinformatics
Structural Biology and Biophysics, Proteins and Biochemistry, Molecular Medicine
Honorary Professor at University College London, UK, May 2003
Elected EMBO Member, Oct 2001
Invited visiting scientist at University of Baleari Islands (Mallorca), October 2011
Invited visiting scientist at EPFL, in Lausanne, October 2010
Invited visiting scientist to University of Baleari Islands (Palma de Mallorca), July 2010
Visiting Scientist at INRA, Jouy-en-Josas, France supported by a Grant from the French Government, Mar 2009 – Feb 2012 (4 years). I was selected among 30 candidates and my research project was judged the best.
Shortlisted ("ternata") in an Italian National competition for a position of Director of the CNR Institute of Biochemistry in Naples (the Italian equivalent of a Max Planck Director), Dec 2007
Winner of an ICREA competition in Catalunya (only 15% of the International applicants were selected), Jun 2006
Visiting scientist at MPI in Dortmund, March 2004 – May 2004
Appointment as visiting Professor ("Ritorno dei cervelli" scheme) at SISSA, Trieste, Italy, Oct 2003 – Sep 2005
Visiting scientist at EMBL, March 2002 – May 2002
Appointment as visiting Professor (Poste Rouge) at the University of Strasbourg, France, Sept 2000 – Feb 2001
Appointment as visiting Professor (Poste Rouge) at the University of Rouen, France, Jan 1997 – Sep 1997
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Prischi, F., Konarev, P.V., Iannuzzi, C., Pastore, C., Adinolfi, S., Martin, S.R., Svergun, D.I., Pastore, A. (2010) Structural bases for the interaction of frataxin with the central components of iron-sulfur cluster assembly. Nature Communications 1, 95.
Adinolfi, S., Iannuzzi, C., Prischi, F., Pastore, C., Iametti, S., Martin, S., Bonomi, F., Pastore, A. (2009) Bacterial frataxin CyaY is the gate keeper of iron sulfur formation catalysed by IscS. Nat. Struct. Mol. Biol. 16, 390-396.
Ehrnhoefer, D.E., Bieschke, J., Boeddrich, A., Herbst, M., Masino, L., Lurz, R., Engemann, S, Pastore, A., Wanker, E.W. (2008) Redirecting aggregation pathways: small molecule-mediated conversion of amyloidogenic polypeptides into unstructured, off-pathway oligomers. Nat. Struct. Mol. Biol. 15, 558-566.
Foury, F., Pastore, A. and Trincal, M. (2007) Acidic residues of yeast frataxin play an essential role in Fe-S cluster assembly. EMBO Reports 8, 194-199.
Nicastro, G., Menon, R., Masino, L., McDonalds, N.O., Pastore, A. (2005) The solution structure of the Josephin domain of ataxin-3: Structural determinants for molecular recognition. PNAS 102, 10493-10498.
Atkinson, R.A., Joseph, C., Kelly, G., Muskett, F.W.,Frenkiel, T.A., Nietlispach, D., Pastore, A. (2001) Ca2+-independent binding of an EF-hand domain to a novel motif: an alpha-actinin/titin complex. Nature Struct. Biol. 8, 853-857.
Musco, G, Kharrat, A., Stier, S., Fraternali, F., Gibson, TJ, Nilges, M., Pastore, A. (1997) The solution structure of the first KH domain of FMR1, the protein responsible for fragile X syndrome. Nature Structure Biology 4, 712-716.
Musco, G., Stier, G., Joseph, C., Castiglione Morelli, M.A., Nilges, M., Gibson, T.J., Pastore, A. (1996) Three-dimensional structure and stability of the KH domain: Molecular insights into the Fragile X syndrome. Cell 85, 237-245.
Pfuhl M., Winder S. and Pastore A. (1994) Nebulin, a helical actin binding protein. EMBO J. 1782-1789.
Cooke R.M., Wilkinson A.J., Baron M., Pastore A., Tappin M.J., Campbell I.D., Gregory H., Sheard B. (1987) The solution structure of human epidermal growth factor. Nature 327, 339-341.
Iron-sulfur cluster biogenesis and mitochondrial diseases
Poluglutamine and neurodegeneration
Regulatory muscle proteins
Panel member in a quinquennial evaluation of the Forth (Eraklion) and Fleming Institutes (Athens) (September 2007), in the Institute for Molecular Medicine in Munich, Germany (January 2005) and at the University of Ivry, France(March 2006)
Panel member of the Roadmap Working Group of Experts for Biological and Medical Sciences (EU grants) (January 2008)
Chairperson of the CCPN committee (2004 – 2007)
Panel member of the Scientific Advisory Board of Biotechnology Institute in Helsinki, Finland (December 2011)
Co-chairperson in the annual grant evaluation for the Portuguese Science Ministry (July 2009, 2010)
Panel member of DFG assessments to decide on applications for high field (1.2 GHz) NMR spectrometers in Germany (August 2012 and February 2013)
Chief Editor of the Open Systems Biology Journal (2006 – 2010)
Editorial board member of J. Biol. Chem., PlosOne, Medicinal Chemistry, Prion, ScienceJet, PeerJ, The Open Biochemistry Journal and The Open Spectroscopy Journal
Consultant for the evaluation of National Grants in Italy (MURST, MIUR, PRIN), Belgium, France (Pasteur Institute, BLANC), UK (Wellcome, MRC, BBSRC), Swiss National Science Foundation, Portugal and Spain (ICREA)
Member of an International panel for the assessment of University of Zurich (January 2013)
Reviewer for the Italian Ministry of University and Research (MIUR) for the assessment of Italian University (2012 – 2013)
International Member of a panel for the Habilitation of Italian Scientists organized by the Italian Ministry (2013)
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Shipping Container looking a bit tired? Our shipping container touch up paint improves the look of an older container and can help extend its life. Our top quality marine grade paint can be delivered within a few days to a UK mainland address to help you keep your container looking its best.
Even the newest shipping 'one trip' containers are not, technically, new. They will have been made in China and shipped to the UK laden with cargo. As such even these can frequently have small knocks and scrapes in the paintwork when they arrive on-site.
Our refurbished range of containers will have been freshly painted, but even these may have picked up a paint scrape during the loading and unloading from the delivery vehicle. Used containers are delivered in their original colour or shipping line liveries, and will almost certainly have surface rust, non-structural dinks and dents, and previous repairs. A fresh coat of paint can dramatically improve the appearance of these containers and help protect them from the elements. For older containers we would always recommend a dark colour such as blue, green or black, as these show dents etc. less well than light colours and whites.
Maintaining the paintwork will keep your container looking as good as it possibly can do, and help protect from corrosion.
Whilst keeping the paintwork up to scratch will help protect your container, it is worth noting that, as containers are made from COR-TEN steel, the rust that forms on the surface is non-porous and itself helps protect the steel underneath. It will not damage the longevity of your container if you paint over surface rust, but if the rust surface is damaged and pitted you should ensure this is sanded down.
We would suggest buying a pot of shipping container paint when you order a container, having this on hand makes it easy to deal with scrapes and scratches as they occur. It also ensures that the paint on your container will not have faded a lot in the sun before applying your touch up paint.
How to apply our Shipping Container Touch up paint.
Our shipping container touch up paint is marine grade and as such provides excellent protection against water and abrasion, is flexible, and dries to a hard wearing semi-gloss finish.
Primer is not required for this type of paint, but you will need to ensure that the surface is clean, dry, and free from old flaking paint or significant rust (surface rust is fine as mentioned above, but make sure the rust surface is smooth, especially important on a new container).
Our touch up paint is available in the same choice of RAL colours as we offer for our repainted or refurbished containers, so you'll be sure to find the shade that you need. If not give us a call – we'll be happy to help (providing pictures of your container will also help so we can look up existing colour).
Please note that a colour match to existing paint cannot be guaranteed as there are small variations in precise shades between batches. Paint may also not match if the existing colour has faded which will happen on all shipping containers (but to differing degrees). A used shipping container (typically 10-15 years old) will certainly have significant fading on the paintwork.
A complete external repaint for a 20ft container will require approx 20 litres of paint per coat, for a 40ft container allow 35 litres per coat. These estimates can be reduced by 25% if applying using a spray rather than a brush. You will need to add thinners to the paint if spraying. If repainting in the original colour then one coat is sufficient to give a good coverage, when applying a light colour over a dark one allow for an additional coat.
The 20 litre paint, in any available colour, is £235 +VAT delivered. Please note that this is a bulk shipment for large jobs, if you are planning to store some paint rather than use it all at once then the 5 litre size is recommended – please check the links below for more info on this option.


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Major revamp planned for Shropshire's first brick-built house
Shropshire's first brick-built house will undergo a major renovation programme.
The Grade I listed Plaish Hall, near Church Stretton, was built in its current form in two stages between 1540 and 1580 for Sir William Leighton, an Elizabethan judge.
But before that it was mentioned in the Domesday Book and sits in 12 acres of land.
Now the current owner, Philip Stepp, has applied to Shropshire Council to carry out a 12-stage renovation of the property.
It will include installing a new kitchen and breakfast area, upgrades to bedrooms, garage refurbishments and ceiling and floor renovation in a Tudor room.
The hall is a traditional H-shaped property with gables and a Tudor frontage.
In his application Mr Stepp said: "Particular consideration has been adopted in both the design and detailing of the proposed works in acknowledging the era when the building was constructed, the style of the building, the period when relevant alterations have subsequently taken place, the internal/external fabric and the intentions as to the usage of the building together with the essential requirement to preserve and retain significant aspects of the building.
"In respect of the usage of the building, the second floor is recognised as having been provided for servants' quarters and, as such, the level of finishes and facilities provided in these areas is accredited historically as being sparse and elementary.
"The design and detailing of the proposed works has been subdued to reflect this empathy, albeit the intentions are to reclaim this floor area for modern day usage which does encompass the need to allow a certain amount of flexibility in the selection of materials and sanitary ware.
"Similarly, the proposals for the ground floor kitchen/breakfast area and associated rooms also relate to part of the building which was considered to have been used by servants to the household, albeit following alterations and amendments (some fairly recent) there is very little significance in the remaining internal arrangements."
He added: "Although the building has been considerably altered over the centuries the proposals relating to the external façade have, where possible, been designed to compliment the original characteristics of the building and that of the alterations."
Mr Stepp added that he proposes using a full-time independent surveyor to monitor builders on the project during the work.
He added: "The present internal combined kitchen and breakfast arrangement is far from a satisfactory working environment in the context of modern living styles. This area of the building has been altered over recent years but still retains a dated and uninteresting internal profile lacking inspiration to any user.
"Furthermore, the flat felted roof and flat internal plasterboard ceilings, plastered walls and plain circa 20th century softwood windows with mixed leaded glass offers little harmony with the adjacent baroque dining room and the external façade of the main building.
"Although historically this area would be considered as a servants' workspace and therefore not attracting the lavish surroundings such as those in the dining room, nevertheless, there are aspects of the previously introduced modern features which can be altered to provide a closer resemblance externally to that of the building's original aesthetic qualities."


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Breast enlargement workouts is an option for women who want to enlarge their breasts without surgery or taking in herbal pills. Popularly known as massaging the breasts, this workout has been touted for many years as the most safe and effective breast enlargement method out there. This video will discuss the most beginner friendly workouts for increasing breast size.
Also, aside from increasing a woman's breast size, massaging the area is also said to help shape them to the desired form and if sagging breasts are a problem, this method also helps make them look firm again.
But how does one do this workout correctly? The steps below would get the job done:


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Highbury Grove teen dazzles in Lithuania at International Dance Championships
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A nimble-footed Islington teenager has danced his way to a gold medal after a show-stopping performance in eastern Europe.
Bertie Katz Webb-Lamb, who is in Year 9 at the City of London Academy Highbury Grove, was representing the UK in Lithuania's International Dance Championships as part of a street dancing troupe called Big Deal.
The youngster's love of street dancing, which is heavily improvisational in style and often involves breakdancing in an urban setting, was fostered from the age of five when his mum, Kelly Webb-Lamb, was executive producer of Got to Dance.
After meeting choreographer Ashley Banjo – a presenter alongside Davina McCall on the Sky1 show – Bertie was able to be in the same company as Diversity, the breakdancing supremos who won the third series of Britain's Got Talent.
At seven, Bertie settled on Cocojam, a group who dance to hip-hop, and his progress has been rapid – performing at venues such as the Hackney Empire and the Southbank Centre's Royal Festival Hall.
Bertie's taste for success came with his gold medal at the capital's XM Street Dance Championship last year, but the experience of performing in Lithuania at the end of November was an eye-opener for the youngster.
The Big Deal crew took the gold medal after wowing the judges with a "hip-hop theatre" version of the nursery tale Little Red Riding Hood, complete with breakdancing.
"It was really different to England – we were right by the beach," Bertie said.
"I loved it. There were teams from Germany, Poland and Russia, and the standard was very high.
"Dancing in a place like Lithuania was a great experience."
Bertie dedicates his success to his teacher Jade Hackett – a world champion in hip-hop dancing who inspires kids across London to take up the discipline.
"Jade is an amazing role model," Bertie said. "She has inspired me in every aspect of my dancing, and has helped and supported me to become the dancer I am.
"She has given me great opportunities like going to Lithuania, and she always pushes me to my limits and gets the best out of me."
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When quickscore+ is first installed, it contains no data. In order that you may quickly explore the features offered by the app, the Preferences screen provides an 'Add Sample Data' option.
Clicking the option will cause the app to be populated with 2 players, a golf course and some completed rounds. When this data is no longer required, click the 'Remove Sample Data' option to remove all the data. Alternatively, the sample data may be selectively removed by using the normal delete functionality within the app.
Note: Data may be manually added to the sample data but this may be deleted when the sample data is removed (e.g. if new rounds are created using the sample golf course then these rounds will be deleted when the sample golf course is removed).


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Bhubaneswar: Nasa astronaut Jack Fischer is in Bhubaneswar today.
Fischer was here to attend the SAITED, a Tech Fair of SAI International School. Stressing on the need for collaborative missions to explore space, he said it is too expensive for any country to explore Moon or Mars on its own.
Fischer also met Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik during his visit to the city.


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Yi Lu
Yi Lu, a health economist at AIR, has over six years of research experience applying microeconometric methods in the field of health care. His expertise focuses on the health and quality impact of federal and state policy interventions, health care market structure, physician and hospital behavior, and health care information and consumer education, especially among mothers and the elderly population. Dr. Lu has worked with various data from a number of different federal and state agencies, including the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, the American Hospital Association, the Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council, and the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration. He has extensive technical expertise in research design, implementation and evaluation working with survey, experimental, and administrative datasets.
Prior to joining AIR, Dr. Lu was as an assistant professor at Barry University where he taught graduate courses in health policy, health economics, healthcare budgeting and financial management, and health services research. His work has been presented at a number of healthcare and economics conferences, workshops, and seminars, such as the International Health Economics Association, the American Society for Health Economists, the Eastern Economic Association, the Southern Economic Association, and the American Public Health Association.


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In One Click: Follow the Newest Student Affairs Job Search & Blog Post Tweets
I've talked about how much I enjoy the content curation site, Paper.li. Here are two examples of a Paper.li that I created for the higher education and student affairs masters students I teach. These sites pull content from social media postings that contain specific hashtags and format them into a visual newspaper. Once a week a new edition is dynamically created and emailed out to subscribers. If you think they might also be helpful to you, check them out…
Celebrating Blog Post #100!
This marks my 100th post since I began blogging approximately 2 years ago and I thought it marked an excellent time to look back, share some stats and highlight some of my most popular posts. The total number of hits my blog has recorded to date: 78,891 The highest number of hits in a single day: 7014 Top searched for term leading to my site: Residential Curriculum Top 5 countries sending traffic to my site: Country Views United States 71,955 Canada 1,362 United Kingdom 418 Australia 355 Brazil 174 Top 20 Blog Posts and… Read More


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How to Determine if You're Saving Money
by Gina Fresquez, M.S., CHHC
With quality hay prices reaching an all-time high here in the Pacific Northwest (avg. $18/bale) many horse owners are looking for alternative hay sources that won't break the bank. Some may even be tempted to ditch that high quality, higher priced hay to seek out lower quality alternatives grown in their area, and believe they have struck gold when they find hay for $7/bale. Keep in mind there are some things to investigate and consider before changing your feeding program and filling the hay barn as it may not be as good as it seems. You may actually be spending more money in the long run. It all boils down to cost per horse, per day to maintain condition and performance, as well as knowing a few tips to evaluate forage for your horse.
First, the quality of that hay should be evaluated to determine its benefit to your horse. Investigate what type and maturity at time of harvest (important for determining quality). A lot of local hays in Western WA and OR are mixtures of different grasses that can become very stemmy and full of weeds. This may indicate higher indigestible fiber which can decrease nutrient availability, creates excess gut fill and that dreaded "hay belly." When a horse eats forage of this quality it provides low nutritional and caloric value, causing higher consumption to maintain its health and condition. Now that $7 bale of hay went from costing you $3.85/horse/day to $4.73/horse/day (based off the avg. requirement for 1000 lb. horse).
Ideally, the most accurate way to determine hay quality is by getting it tested, but this analysis will add to the cost. It is also not as simple as taking a handful of hay and sending it off to the lab. To get an accurate analysis you must appropriately obtain hay samples by utilizing a hay probe on 12-20 bales (www.equi-analytical.com). This report will give you the calorie, protein, sugar, starch, fiber, digestibility and mineral content of the hay. Unfortunately, this process is not always feasible if you only purchase a few bales at a time. If this is the case, utilizing a standard visual quality inspection by evaluating color, cut, smell, stage of maturity, leafiness and free from foreign material is a great start. My tip is to grab a handful of hay in your hand. If it is soft and pliable, great. If it pricks your hands, pass as it will do the same thing to your horse's mouth.
Secondly, your horse can be a great indicator of the quality of the hay you feed it. You may notice that over time your horse's performance, condition and body weight begins to decline. Ask yourself these questions: Will he eat or clean up all his hay? Does he have to eat more of this hay to maintain weight? Has the quality of his hair coat and/or hooves declined? Has he lost weight and/or muscle tone? Has he developed a hay belly? If you answered yes to any or all of these, the quality of hay may not be very valuable to your horse. You have two options: feed better quality hay or feed low quality hay with supplementation (additional cost). Let's break down some examples: (for the average 1000 lb. horse, 20 Mcals/day):
- 20 lbs. low quality hay with 3.6 lbs. of grain per day = $4.94/horse/day
- 18 lbs. high quality hay with 1.3 lbs. of a good ration balancer supplement per day = $4.38/horse/day
Feeding higher quality hay (#2) is saving you almost $0.60/horse/day, $18/month and $216/year.
This is not to say ALL local hays are lower quality. In my travels I have come across a wide variety of hays grown in the northwest. Do your homework and investigate. Remember, if it seems too good to be true, it most likely is. Over time you will be able to determine the quality of the hay by how well your horse maintains on it. If for some reason you are having difficulty finding good quality hay you can also utilize complete feeds that have quality forage built in to supplement and stretch your hay supply.
No matter what you feed, cheap is not always better and low quality hay can cost you more in the long run.
Contact Gina and find out more information: *www.ginawellness.com, www.horse.purinamills.com.
Cell: (206) 743-6453
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*This link was no longer active at the time this article was added to the website in 2018.
Published June 2013 Issue
Gina Fresquez, MS, is a lifelong horse enthusiast with a passion for helping horse owners make sense of equine nutrition. She received her BS in equine science and Master's degree in equine nutrition from the University of Arizona and has worked as a technical equine specialist for Purina Animal Nutrition since 2006. Gina works closely with horse owners, stables and veterinarians determining feed rations, testing hay, and addressing nutritional related challenges in the Pacific Northwest.
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Superior Court Judge A. Susan Peck is expected to decide as soon as next week whether to call for a new Democratic primary election in the 1st House District.
Incumbent State Rep. Kenneth Green filed a lawsuit Aug. 24 seeking to have the election results invalidated after a recount determined that he lost the seat he held for more than 15 years by two votes to Hartford city Councilman Matthew Ritter.
Green, who was leading by two votes after the initial count on election night, alleged that errors made by Bloomfield Democratic Registrar of Voters Anne Wall and other election officials made it impossible to determine the real winner.
Green, who was not endorsed at the party's May convention, also charged that Wall favored Ritter, denied his choice of poll workers, and lied during testimony.
In closing arguments Friday, Green's attorney, Steven Seligman, said Wall, whom he referred to as a "Ritter partisan," had damaged the "fundamental pillar of integrity and reliability" of the election process.
Seligman also said that votes from a Bloomfield resident who voted at a poll outside the district he resides in and a Bloomfield resident who voted by absentee ballot, but died the day before the primary, should be counted.
In his closing arguments, Ritter's attorney, Daniel J. Krisch, said that neither Wall's actions nor those of other election officials constituted substantial violations and that Seligman "failed to prove that they placed the election in doubt."
"All he's proven is that no election is perfect," Krisch said.
Krisch said that a new primary would also carry the potential of disenfranchising those who voted in the first primary — no one can predict who might be able to vote again.
Wall's attorney, Marc Needelman, countered Green's testimony about the conversation he had with Wall about the poll workers: "Mr. Green has gone so far as to say Ms. Wall lied," Needelman said. "Someone lied, and I think we know who it was."
Peck has 10 days to issue a decision. She said she would issue it as soon as possible.
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Just in time for the Christmas period, Instagram shopping has been taken to the next level with the introduction of three new ways to shop through the app. Getting presents just got a whole lot easier!
The new Instagram shopping features include allowing brands to tag products in videos, shopping via a brand's profile and users getting their own shopping tab on the app, in the form of Shopping collection. Sounds pretty great!
It's not surprising, Instagram is a great place to find new products. In fact, 60% of users discover products on Instagram and 90% of the top 100 brands are on Instagram. Not only that, but over a third of Instagram users have used their mobile to purchase a product online. Making it highly likely for those using the app to actually take action when they see a product they like, so why wouldn't Instagram make it as easy as possible for users to do so?
Tagging products in videos will allow brands to advertise their products in a way that makes it as easy as possible for a potential customer to convert when they see something they like. It's similar to the Shopping Tags they added to posts in September, when a user sees something they like, they will be able to tab on it and see the items worn, shown or used in the video pop up with the name and price displayed. You can see an example of this, from the Evening Standard, shown below.
You will also be able to shop through the brand's profile, 'Shop' tabs will be included in brands' main profiles, allowing users to see what is available and then purchase them directly through the app. The products will be neatly stored in the tab, also increasing the ease for users searching for the product. They will be able to access and purchase it quickly.
The final addition will be a shopping based version of the 'saved posts' collection tab, however, in the new tab, you will be able to save products you see on Instagram. For example, if a brand has tagged something in a post or in a video, you can store them in your collection to go back to and purchase at a later date. The 'Shopping Collection' will be similar to saving items when you're shopping online, like what you would do to come back for items on sites like John Lewis and ASOS. Examples of these Shopping tabs are shown below.
Instagram has become the go-to social media for targeting millennials, which makes these features even more appealing to brands. The millennial age range is defined by the Pew Research Center as ages 22-37 in 2018, with the first Millennials being born around 1980 and the last ones being born in 2000.
This makes them in the prime category for spending as they are coming into, or already in, their financial maturity. Of course, this makes them more likely to be buying in general, and with their propensity for the digital world, online shopping is likely to be at the forefront of how they shop.
58% of Millennials said online purchasing with free delivery drives which channel they choose to shop with and 55% of Millennials that shopping online provides more convenience. So, in short, we think the app is onto a good thing with Instagram Shopping...


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The business: BabyBlooms, Hogwood Industrial Estate, Finchampstead.
The boss: Lisa Roberts, 32.
What's your business about? "All the clothes are folded in the shape of flower buds and bouquets.
We package and gift-wrap the clothes into pretty gift boxes and send them out for next day delivery.
"They are all sent on special delivery so they are guaranteed next working day delivery. It's all BabyBlooms clothing that we have manufactured for us and I design the baby clothes and the bouquets. Making flowers out of fabric is not a new idea but I was just looking for an idea that would give new mums a quality gift."
"It's taken a couple of years to plan the business and it's taken a while to find a way to present the clothes. I really enjoy doing it and I think I know what most new mums want."
How did you start? "We launched in November but we had been planning and working on the company for the past 18 months.
"I was overseas with my husband at the time so I had time to work on it. My background is in financial services and call centre management but I'm a mum and I think that qualifies me to a certain extent.
"When I had my two children I got so many flowers I did not know where to put them.
"We played around with different ways of presenting the clothes and I think we have come up with the right solution."
Do you have any employees? "My husband David and my sister Nicola Dew work with me and I have three part-time employees."
Was it easy or difficult to get started? "It was quite stressful to find the manufacturer for the clothes and it took a bit of research to find good quality.
What do you like about being your own boss? "The freedom to develop my own ideas and the direction I want to take them.
"I can also choose the hours I want to work to a certain extent, so it's more flexible."
How is the future looking for your business? "I think it's fantastic because the internet is clearly the way forward and also families are increasingly displaced because of work, so it's a perfect gift. Our website – www.babyblooms.co.uk – aims to make shopping with us an easy and satisfying experience and the reaction we have had so far has been fantastic."
What would be the biggest threat to your business? "I guess the biggest competition is from fresh flowers but it's not a threat as such. I guess if our products were copied it would be a threat"
Do you think that the council or the Government do enough to help businesses? "I don't think on a local basis they do. It's a shame that in other areas of the country such as rural areas there is more to help businesses. Because we are in a fairly affluent area of high employment we don't benefit from grants. We are here because it's the best in terms of our business and the family is here, but we pay higher rates and wages. I think there will be fewer small businesses setting up in this area and that's a shame because it's a loss of community spirit."
What's your take on the economy at the moment? "I'm concerned at the level of spending and I think we are due for a change in politics and that will shake things up."
What is the key to your success? "Perseverance – we had an idea and we stuck with it. We had hiccups but we were very focused. I could not have achieved what I have without the support of my family."


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Polyamorphisme (Fr). Polyamorphie (Ge). Poliamorfismo (It). Poliamorfismo (Sp).
The phenomenon in which the same chemical compound exhibits different amorphous modifications. Polyamorphism is the analogous of polymorphism for crystalline materials.
Polyamorphism requires the existence of two (or more) different amorphous modifications with discontinuous (first-order) transition between them. When such a transition occurs between two stable liquid states, one spekas of liquid–liquid phase transition.


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Hey everyone howz u all
And here i start hope u like it
Do comment ur veiws
Somewhere around 5 yrs back:
A lavish mansion is shown with a posh garden and swimming pool on its either sides and in front there's a pretty fountain can be seen…..
Travelling inside we come through a well decorated hall with everything just in place and prefect looks like we entered a palace of a king. Climbing the staircase right in front of the hallway we come towards a lavish king size room where we can see happy memories captured in pictures on either walls of room and in right front there is a lavish bed and look there in the balcony seems someone is starting his day we a fitness enthusiasm doing workout…. A young dashing and handsome man in his early twenties is seen all bathed with sweat still looking hot wearing his workout cloths coming towards bedroom where one of his servant his carrying towel and other a glass of fresh juice for him. He takes the towel and wipes all his sweat out and then takes his juice and asks his servants to leave… now his face is shown he is revealed to be Vivian.
(VIVIAN- the most eligible bachelor and best businessman of year who is more than strict at work still loves and cares for people who are close to his heart lil introvert doesn't allow people to enter his personal space easily except his best friend cum brother and partner in crime abbas urf Abby)
After taking a good shower and getting ready for office his comes down the stairs and reaches dining table where his family is already seated for breakfast. He wishes everyone a very good morning and gets seated on next to his brother Abby. They had their breakfast discussing about normal family talks and then dispersed of their respective works…
(Vivian's family- his dad Mr. Rohit and mom Mrs. Gaytri and brother abbas)
After breakfast both Vivian and Abby drive away to office in their car. In car
(Will be using a for Abby and v for Vivian)
A: bro, I heard u are in search of a new secretary after richa left because she shifted to some other place after marriage. Have u find any yet????
V: not yet…
A: ohh so when are the interviews for the post going to held??
V: tomorrow morning at 10 am… (confused) by the way why are so interested suddenly ???
A: nothing bhai bas ese hi!!!! U know for general knowledge
V: acha bachu general knowledge.. thik h then emme me ask u something for my generak knowledge where were u last night when u said ur were in office completing the presentation for tomorrows conference (asking while getting down of the car as they reached there office)
A: are bhai office mein hi tha bataya toh tha presentation bana raha tha…
V: achaji then toh ur presentation must be ready..(giving one eyebrow wala look)
A: woohhh bhai (stamring) bhai woh kya h na (cutted by Vivian in middle)
V: I want u in my cabin in next 5 mins with presentation (stressing on last words)
A: bhai ( was about to say but suddenly his phone rang and seeing caller id a broad smile came to his face) looking at his smile vivian understood and went away giving a iska kuch nhi ho sakta look??
He directly went to his cabin and called his assistant inside..
After sometime a cute girl came but a look like she is afraid of going inside. She knocked at his door seeking permission and after getting she went inside and stood infront of his desk…
Let her name be isha (i for isha)
I: sir u called (trying to be confident)
V: ya may i know about my schedule for today ??
I: sir today you have two meetings with (x and y person) and a conference with all the managers of company for briefing about upcoming projects and their specification. And so on…
V: ohk anything else. (asked questioning)
I: no sir
V: then u may leave…
After this isha started moving out smiling that she got saved but suddenly she heard someone taking her name she turned back to see and saw Vivian calling her.. she cameback to him. He looked up from the laptop he was working in and asked isha about an important presentation which was to be made by her for todays meeting with xyz company….to which being scared she replied sorry sir, its yet not done bcz it got deleted by mistake before hearing any further Vivian blasted on her and scolded her in very high tone which made her cry at last Vivian shouted to get out after which she went running to her table and start sobbing to which her friends consoled her….
Now taking a look what abby did :
On Phone call:
Other side: hlo
A: hey beautiful!!
Otherside: i landed here when are we meeting??
A: in an hour at abc cafe..
Otherside : ohk see u soon
A: and ya babe u are gonna have a tough day tomorrow as tomorrow is ur interview and as u said i didn't reveled ur identity so u will be going as normal candidate.. be ready at sharp 10am u need to reach there. All the best…
Otherside: thank u so much Abby ….( in excitement) see u soon…bye!!
A: bye!!
Call ended and abby went inside office and straight went to Vivian's cabin and seeing him angry he asked the reason to which Vivian narrated all the happening…. after which abby went to isha and asked about presentation to which she told it got deleted from system yesterday while sending .. listening this abby got a solution as all the files of the all systems of company are available tilla week in server after deleting…. so he searched the backup and restored the presentation after which Vivian also calmed down and said sorry to isha which also understand that it was very important to him…
Isha left the cabin after saying sorry once again.
Now abby told Vivian about his friend who will be coming for the interview tomorrow but didn't reveal her name aur any information as he was strictly told not to do as she doesn't want to get job by any approach aur surname…she wanted to create her own identity……
To be continued…….
All the comments likes and dislikes are welcomed
See u soon until then take care stay safe
Love u all
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The American black duck (Anas rubripes) is a large dabbling duck of eastern North America that, contrary its common name, has predominantly dark brown plumage. The head is a contrasting pale greyish, as is the crown, nape and eye stripe. The grey neck is finely streaked, and there is an iridescent, bluish-purple to violet speculum. The wings are dark brown above but white underneath (2) (3) (4) (5). The feet are red, as suggested by the American black duck's scientific name, rubripes, which comes from two Latin words: ruber, meaning red, and pes, meaning foot (6).
The male and female American black duck are similar in appearance, although the female is paler overall and has a greenish-grey instead of bright yellow-green bill. The juvenile resembles the adult, but appears more heavily streaked on the breast and underparts, as the feathers have broad buff margins and dark tips (3).
The American black duck is similar in appearance to a number of other ducks in the region, particularly the female mallard (Anas platyrhynchos). However, it has the darkest plumage and the least amount of white on the upperwing, as well as redder legs (3). The American black duck may also be identified by its calls, the male producing a reedy 'raeb' or 'raeb-raeb' and the female a loud 'quack' (5).
The American black duck dabbles for food at the water surface by filter-feeding, or picks up food from the ground, water surface, or standing seed heads. It upends in shallow water, but will dive down to almost four metres in deeper water. The American black duck consumes a wide variety of food types, including seeds, roots, stems, grain, aquatic plants, aquatic insects, crustaceans, molluscs and some fish (3) (4).
Breeding pairs form in winter, with many birds paired by December. In the southern part of the American black duck's range, nesting begins as early as February, but nesting may be delayed until May in northern parts of its range. The male defends the nest and the 7 to 12 eggs until the middle of the incubation period (5), which lasts for around 26 to 29 days in total (2). The female is responsible for incubating the eggs. Once the ducklings hatch, the female leads the brood to a rearing area which is abundant in invertebrates and vegetative cover (5). The ducklings are able to fly at around 60 days and reach sexual maturity within their first year (2).
Widely distributed across eastern North America, the American black duck breeds from Manitoba, east to Labrador and Newfoundland and south along the Atlantic coast to North Carolina. This species sometimes occurs further west, when it is found in large river valleys, such as those of the Tennessee, Detroit and Upper Illinois Rivers (7).
The American black duck is a migratory species, and northern populations move south before the onset of winter, often travelling as far south as Florida, Texas and the Gulf Coast (7). Populations along the coast and in the southern part of this species' range tend to migrate shorter distances (8).
The American black duck is found in a wide variety of aquatic habitats, including woodland ponds, coastal salt marshes, bogs, lakes, stream margins and the margins of estuaries (3) (8) (9). However, it tends to prefer coastal brackish marshes and bays with adjacent agricultural land (9).
This species nests in tree cavities, old bird nests, or on the ground, often as far as one and a half miles from the water's edge (9).
The American black duck is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List (1).
Although not currently considered threatened with extinction, American black duck populations have been in gradual decline since the 1950s (10). The current global population is thought to be around half its historical size (3). The mallard is increasingly replacing the American black duck as the most common duck on the east coast of North America as it is more suited to nesting in disturbed, degraded habitats. It can also hybridise with this species. The American black duck is also threatened by loss of habitat from draining and filling wetlands for development, as well as pollution from pesticides and acid rain (11).
This species has been extensively hunted in the past, and during the 1960s as many as half a million individuals were hunted annually (7). The American black duck is also particularly vulnerable to disturbance when breeding due to its wary nature, and a nesting female may abandon the clutch if disturbed (3).
As a result of concern over its alarming population declines, the American black duck has been the target of numerous conservation measures. Since strict harvest quotas were introduced in 1983, the number of American black ducks taken by hunters has steadily decreased (3) (11). The Black Duck Joint Venture (BDJV) was established in 1989 with the primary aims of supporting research on American black duck ecology and identifying threats to this species, as well as trying to increase its breeding population to 640,000 (5). Through efforts of the BDJV, an aerial survey was initiated in 1990 to monitor the American black duck's populations (3). The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service also continue to purchase and manage land important for migratory, stopover and breeding American black ducks (11).
Additional conservation recommendations for the American black duck include improving its habitat by flooding wetland areas, creating nesting areas by constructing ditches, small dams and ponds, and creating stands of food plants (9).
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Example of ingredients that can be sourced locally and seasonally: Eggs, Butter, Cream, Milk, Honey, Apples, Pear, Blackberries, Carrots, Beetroot, Mint, Lavender, Rosemary
Should you wish to be particularly cunning, Dartington Dairy will be at the festival selling their scrumptious goat ice-cream...)
Bring your sweet creation to the to the festival's herbal tea stall on Vire Island along with a list on the ingredients. We'll be judging (& scoffing) around 3.30pm so dishes will need to be ok not refrigerated for an hour or two.
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Nature Links Online- Covid 19 Update
Hello All,
Nature Links is currently holding classes online, through the Skype application. We are doing a variety of fun and educational activities. So far we have done exercises, had cooking class, done a few art projects, learned about Nasa's perspective on Covid-19 and explored a garden.
This week we will be connecting to our sister program in Maine! Join us for the learning and fun.
If you would like to join our classes please send us an email to firstname.lastname@example.com