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Dive Ko Samui, Ko Pha Ngan & Ko Tao
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First published 28th March, 2005
Ko Tao grants more PADI certificates than anywhere else in the world with the exception of Cairns, Australia and every year thousands of people visit the Ko Samui, Ko Pha Ngan and Ko Tao to either get a PADI certificate or just do some recreational diving. Although many say that the best diving is on Thailand's western coast at the Similan and Surin Island groups, the diving on the east coast is still described by many as world class.
Following is an overview of some of the area's the main diving sites:
Sail Rock
Described by some as world class, Sail Rock is the best known of the Ko Samui dive sites. The rock is actually a large granite pinnacle that starts from a sandy base at a depth of around 30m and pops out of the surface for another 10m or so. It's best known its "the chimney", a sizeable swim-through that starts at around 20m down, exiting first at around 10m, then again, closer to the surface, at around 5m. On a clear day, with light filtering down, it is a stunning dive.
A fine range of fish swim here, including shoals of barracuda, batfish, trevally, mackerel and occasional whale sharks. Considered an all-round good site, Sail Rock is suitable for all levels of divers from beginner through to advanced. Nearby lies the Samran Pinnacles with ample soft and hard coral and a good range of fish, in particular keep an eye out for the large groupers. Both Sail Rock and Samran Pinnacles are roughly half way between Ko Pha Ngan and Ko Tao.
Shark Island
So named due to its resident population of leopard and reef sharks, the Ko Tao dive site of Shark Island is a two-stone outcrop running from a depth of about 25m to the surface, just off the southeast coast of Ko Tao. Although for some the sharks are the main drawcard, the real attraction here is the abundant soft and hard corals, in particular the plentiful anemones. Other attractions include snapper, sting rays and angel fish -- whale sharks are also quite frequently seen here. Turtles have been reported, but sightings are increasingly rare. Shark Island is suitable for all levels of divers from beginner through to advanced.
Chumphon Pinnacle
Considered by many to be the best dive site in the region, Chumphon Pinnacle is a must-see if you're thinking of diving on Ko Samui, Ko Pha Ngan or Ko Tao. Unsurprisingly a granite pinnacle, Chumphon Pinnacle commences at a depth of around 35m before petering out at around 14m. The base of the main pinnacle is layered in a tremendous blanket of anemones and is surrounded by at least half a dozen smaller outcrops. Expect to see large groupers, whale sharks, barracuda and shoals of bat fish, among plenty of others. Chumphon Pinnacle isn't a beginner's dive, but if your ability is up to it, don't miss it. It's located around 10km to the northwest of Ko Tao.
Ko Ma
This small island sits just off the north coast of Ko Pha Ngan and is Ko Pha Ngan's best dive site. Although at low tide, Ko Ma is actually connected to Ko Pha Ngan by a short strip of sand, both the diving and snorkelling around here remain very good. Divers can expect to see sting rays, barracuda, grouper, anemones and clownfish and occasionally small sharks in the mostly calm waters. An advantage here is that it's easy to stagger ashore for a few cold drinks as the beach has a range of guesthouses stretching along it. Ko Ma is a good allround site, particularly suited to beginners.
Ko Nang Yuan
The much-photographed and well known Ko Tao dive site of Ko Nang Yuan is comprised of three small islets connected by slivers of white sand. The island itself is popular with day-tripping snorkellers, but the immediate surrounds have a number of fine diving locations. The dive site of Nang Yuan Pinnacle, lying between Ko Nang Yuan and Ko Tao, is small compared to Chumphon and Sail Rock, though is still a worthwhile diving spot. It doesn't break the surface, stopping at around two metres below, but is a fine spot for watching larger fish, in particular groupers. From here you can swim over to Ko Tao and explore the eastern boulder-strewn coastline. White Rock and the Twins lay straight south of Ko Nang Yuan, offshore from the popular Haad Sai Ree on Ko Tao. Of the two, White Rock is the more interesting, with a good selection of fish including feisty trigger fish. The Rock runs from a depth of 20m to within a metre of the surface. The Twins doesn't come nearly that close to the surface, peaking at a depth of about 8m, but it's a decent spot with some good anemone and clown fish-laden sections along with bigger fish in the deeper areas. Both White Rock and the Twins are particularly popular with night divers.
The above are just a few of the better known Ko Samui, Ko Pha Ngan and Ko Tao dive sites. Given its proximity to the sites, Ko Tao is the most popular choice to launch dives from, with over 30 dive companies operating on the island.
We'd like to thank Crystal Dive Resort for the pictures used in the above story. Their main office is in Mae Haad, Ko Tao and they offer a full range of diving options. For more information, please see their website, or click here for our listing of some other operators on the island.
Stuart McDonald co-founded Travelfish.org with Samantha Brown in 2004. He has lived in Thailand, Cambodia and Indonesia, where he worked as an under-paid, under-skilled language teacher, an embassy staffer, a newspaper web-site developer and various other stuff. His favourite read is The Art of Travel by Alain de Botton and he spends most of his time in Bali, Indonesia.
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enjoy one of thailands best destinations for scuba diving. just one word for thease beautiful islands in the gulf of thailand: paradiese!!
enjoy your holiday here, you will never forget the charme of koh samui and koh tao!
Posted by travel thailand on 3rd July, 2009
anybody recommend a good diving school in ko tao that can organise accomodation also?
Posted by karen on 19th February, 2010
anybody recommend a good diving school in ko tao that can organise accomodation also?
Posted by karen on 19th February, 2010
Shark island has not seen any sharks in a long long time. Most of the sharks have gone from Koh Tao (like everywhere else) due to over fishing and shark finning.
Whalesharks are always coming and going and the bull sharks at Chumphon Pinnacles likewise come and go due to the seasons.
Koh tao diving on its day can be world class but the sharks (and turtles) are very rare these days.
Posted by Timsahb on 22nd June, 2010
Koh Samui is heaven on earth for the scuba diver. Furthermore, it caters for every budget and if you do not like scuba you can still enjoy the sights with your snorkel.
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A bitter row erupted after the first round of the election on 6 May, when the nationalists accused Mr Tadic's supporters of rigging the ballot.
Electoral officials found no evidence that 500,000 votes had been falsified, as Mr Nikolic alleged, while foreign monitors declared the vote to have been fair.
As president, Mr Tadic oversaw the EU candidacy negotiations and had argued that success for him and his Democratic Party was vital for development and stability in Serbia over the next decade.
Under his leadership, Serbia captured Bosnian Serb war crimes suspects Radovan Karadzic and Gen Ratko Mladic, and handed them over to international prosecutors at The Hague.


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Dublin, Ohio
For population 25 years and over in Dublin:
For population 15 years and over in Dublin city:
6,196 residents are foreign born (5.1% Asia).
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2012: $6,571 (2.0%)
Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Columbus, OH (11.4 miles , pop. 711,470).
Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (265.5 miles , pop. 2,896,016).
Nearest cities: Shawnee Hills, OH (1.9 miles ), Powell, OH (2.2 miles ), Hilliard, OH (2.3 miles ), New California, OH (2.5 miles ), Worthington, OH (2.5 miles ), Riverlea, OH (2.5 miles ), Plain City, OH (2.6 miles ), Upper Arlington, OH (2.7 miles ).
Single-family new house construction building permits:
Number of permits per 10,000 residents
Average cost (in $1000s)
Latitude: 40.11 N, Longitude: 83.14 W
Daytime population change due to commuting: +21,386 (+52.1%)
Area code: 614
Property values in Dublin, OH
City-data.com crime rate counts serious crimes more heavily. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.
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Crime rate in Dublin detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson
Full-time law enforcement employees in 2012, including police officers: 86 (62 officers).
Dublin, Ohio accommodation, waste management, arts - Economy and Business DataUnemployment in July 2013:
Unemployment by year (%)
Historical population
Historical housing units
Population change in the 1990s: +14,279 (+83.4%).
Work and jobs in Dublin: detailed stats about occupations, industries, unemployment, workers, commute
Average climate in Dublin, Ohio
Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations
Tornado activity:
Dublin-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Ohio state average. It is 87% greater than the overall U.S. average.
On 4/3/1974, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 27.7 miles away from the Dublin city center killed 36 people and injured 1150 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.
On 2/22/1971, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 14.7 miles away from the city center injured 7 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.
Earthquake activity:Dublin-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Ohio state average. It is 97% smaller than the overall U.S. average.
On 7/12/1986 at 08:19:37, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 71.3 miles away from the city center
On 2/19/1995 at 12:57:06, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 LG, 3.6 MD, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 70.6 miles away from Dublin center
On 4/17/1990 at 10:27:34, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 93.5 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD)
Natural disasters:The number of natural disasters in Franklin County (14) is near the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 4
Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 8, Floods: 7, Tornadoes: 5, Mudslides: 2, Winds: 2, Snows: 2, Blizzard: 1, Landslide: 1, Tropical Depression: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Tornado: 1, Winter Storm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Birthplace of: Eric Brunner - Soccer player, Kent Mercker - Baseball player, Nick Goings - Player of football, Adam Graessle - Football player, Chris Quinn - College basketball player (Notre Dame Fighting Irish), Clark Koury - College football player (Columbia Lions), Dave Kadela - Football player, Jay Richardson - Football defensive lineman, Kyle Madsen - College basketball player (Vanderbilt Commodores), Nate Ebner - Football player.
Main business address for: DOMINION HOMES INC (OPERATIVE BUILDERS), WENDYS INTERNATIONAL INC (RETAIL-EATING PLACES), APPLIED INNOVATION INC (TELEPHONE & TELEGRAPH APPARATUS), CARDINAL HEALTH INC (WHOLESALE-DRUGS PROPRIETARIES & DRUGGISTS' SUNDRIES).
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Local government website: www.dublin.oh.us
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Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2009 was 1.84. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 9.6 miles away from the city center.
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2007 was 23.7. This is about average. Closest monitor was 9.6 miles away from the city center.
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 11.5. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 9.7 miles away from the city center.
Drinking water stations with addresses in Dublin and their reported violations in the past:VINEYARD CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP-AVERY PWS (Population served: 500, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:NEW LIFE BAPTIST CHURCH (Population served: 60, Groundwater):
Past health violations:EL RANCHO MOBILE HOME PARK (Population served: 57, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:WENDYS RESTAURANT PWS (Population served: 50, Groundwater):
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Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2012: 2.4%
(2.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 1.6% for Black residents, 3.5% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 0.0% for American Indian residents, 0.0% for other race residents, 2.0% for two or more races residents)
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Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Dublin, OH127 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
50 people in nursing homes in 2000
Dublin compared to Ohio state average:
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Educational Attainment (%) in 2012
School Enrollment by Level of School (%) in 2012
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Presidential Elections Results
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1996 Presidential Elections Results
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2012 Presidential Elections Results
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Religion statistics for Dublin city (based on Franklin County data)Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 37.62%
Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations
Tables represent county-level data.
Food Environment Statistics:
Number of grocery stores: 251
Number of supercenters and club stores: 11
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 146
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 285
Number of full-service restaurants: 730
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Dublin government finances - Expenditure in 2006 (per resident):
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Dublin government finances - Debt in 2006 (per resident):
Dublin government finances - Cash and Securities in 2006 (per resident):
6.39% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($37,967 average adjusted gross income)
0.21% of residents moved from foreign countries ($404 average AGI)
Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
6.39% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($47,819 average adjusted gross income)
0.07% of residents moved to foreign countries ($307 average AGI)
Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
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Fatal accident count (per 100,000 population)
See more detailed statistics of Dublin fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2011 here
National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 59
Total length: 385 meters (1,263ft)
Total average daily traffic: 1,459,660
Total average daily truck traffic: 148,096
New bridges - Historical Statistics
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 55 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Dublin)
FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers: 2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers in Dublin, OH)
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 39 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 14 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Paging Towers: 1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 180 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Dublin)
FAA Registered Aircraft: 76 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Dublin)
Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0062.11 , 0062.12, 0062.20, 0062.30, 0063.71, 0063.83, 0063.86, 0114.11
Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 0062.11 , 0062.12, 0062.20, 0062.30, 0063.71, 0063.83, 0063.86, 0114.11
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2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
Incident types - Dublin
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Total of 1291 patent applications in 2008-2014.
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MONTVALE, N.J., July 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Barr Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSE: BRL) today confirmed that its subsidiary, Barr Laboratories, Inc., has initiated a challenge of the patents listed by Amgen Inc. in connection with its Sensipar(R) Tablets (cincalcet hydrochloride), 30mg, 60mg and 90mg.
Barr's Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) containing a paragraph IV certification for a generic Sensipar product was received as acceptable for filing by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) on March 10, 2008, the first date the FDA could accept an ANDA with a paragraph IV certification for this product. Following receipt of the notice from the FDA that Barr's ANDA had been accepted for filing, Barr notified the New Drug Application (NDA) and patent holder.
On July 25, 2008, Brigham and Women's Hospital Inc., NPS Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Amgen filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware to prevent Barr from proceeding with the commercialization of its product. This action formally initiates the patent challenge process under the Hatch-Waxman Act.
Sensipar (cincalcet hydrochloride) had annual sales of approximately $377 million in the U.S., based on IMS sales data for the twelve month period ending May 2008.
About Barr Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Barr Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a global specialty pharmaceutical company
that operates in more than 30 countries worldwide and is engaged in the
development, manufacture and marketing of generic and proprietary
pharmaceuticals, biopharmaceuticals and active pharmaceutical ingredients.
A holding company, Barr operates through its principal subsidiaries: Barr
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The lives of nonhuman animals (aka animals) continue to fascinate us. They're smart, emotional, and moral beings and often do things we never imagined they could.
Just recently another "surprise" discovery came our way. We've learned that male bowerbirds appear to cultivate plants to attract a mate. More specifically, "Male spotted bowerbirds (Ptilonorhynchus maculatus) build structures, or bowers, from twigs before intricately decorating them with objects to attract a female. One of the males' most desirable decorations is the berry of the Solanum ellipticum plant." It turns out that the more of these plants there are the higher a male's mating success.
A slightly edited summary of the original publication reads: Cultivation may be described as a process of co-evolution and niche construction, with two species developing a mutualistic relationship through association, leading to coordinated change. ... Cultivation is rare but taxonomically widespread, benefiting the cultivator, usually through increased access to food, and the cultivar, by improved growth and protection, driving co-evolutionary changes. ... Humans cultivate more than food, producing clothing, construction materials, fuel, drugs, and ornaments. A population of male spotted bowerbirds Ptilonorhynchus (Chlamydera) maculata uses fruits of Solanum ellipticum, not as food but as important components of their sexual display. Here, we show that males indirectly cultivate plants bearing these fruit — the first example of cultivation of a non-food item by a species other than humans. Plants appear at bowers following male occupation. Males benefit, exhibiting more fruit at their bowers. Plants benefit because fruit are deposited in better germination sites. Fruits from plants near bowers differ visually from those far from bowers, and look more similar to fruits that are preferred by males in choice tests.


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Do you need planning permission for your shed?
A friend recently asked me for advice about his neighbour's shed. When I say shed, I mean minature house in the back garden. This building is red-brick, single storey with a pitched and tiled roof and double glazed. You could live in there easily. Well I could.
So I decided to refresh my memory of the Planning Law on this subject. A quick google search led to the excellent national Planning Portal which not only sets out the rules in as clear a manner as possible but also has a 3-D demo! It wasn't like this when I studied Town and Country Planning I can tell you.
In brief, outbuildings are now (since October 2008) covered by permitted development rights – a type of planning classification which says that you have automatic planning permission without application subject to certain restrictions.
The main general restrictions are that the house is not listed and that you're outside 'Designated land', which includes national parks, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, conservation areas and World Heritage Sites.
So if you're not in one of those, you qualify for permitted development rights. The specific restrictions for an outbuilding (such as a shed, dog kennels, garage or study) are:
No outbuilding on land forward of a wall forming the principal elevation. (that means not in front of the house).
Outbuildings and garages to be single storey with maximum eaves height of 2.5 metres and maximum overall height of four metres with a dual pitched roof or three metres for any other roof.
Maximum height of 2.5 metres in the case of a building, enclosure or container within two metres of a boundary of the curtilage of the dwellinghouse (that means the boundary of the whole plot).
No verandas, balconies or raised platforms (where are we Australia? It's too cold for a veranda anyway, surely!).
No more than half the area of land around the "original house" would be covered by additions or other buildings.
You can see the visual demonstration of the rules by clicking here.
Unfortunately for my friend, his neighbour's 'outhouse' was within the height, area and location requirements and so qualified for permitted development and so can be deemed to have planning permission. If you're planning to build an outhouse an are still unsure of the rules, don't be afraid to phone up your local council planning department and ask for advice – after all they're there to help you.
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i think this only applies if the original house as not already been extended. If the original house has been extended then the permitted right has been used.
We are thinking of putting a 12×12 shed at the front of our property for storage, we have a very large open front area which is not over looked by anyone as it is surrounded by large trees, is this ok?
I am building a timber shed that will be sitting on bricks on a concrete base. I have build the frame and realised that the height from the concrete to apex will be nearly ~2.7M, and it will be within a metre of the neighbours' fences. My question is what is "Ground level". It varies considerably in our garden, and the concrete base is lower than most of the rest of the garden, effectively in a hole. Secondly, would the extra height really be a problem? If needs be, I can undo what I have done and have less of a slope on the roof to ensure it is within the required height, but would prefer not to.
My neighbour has just put up a childs play shed which is two storeys high, it is also sitting onto of decking and is right next to the fence that separates our garden. We want to sell our house and fear this will put potential buyers off, do we have any leg to stand on if we get this investigated or is it tough luck?
Can you advise if this is the same legislation which governs outbuildings built on a slope?
i.e. Slope excavated to provide flat stable base. (some 5 tonnes of earth removed). 2 foot lower at one end to the next adjacent ground. Building is 2.4m at edge closest to boundary (but within 2M). 2.6 at edge furthest from boundary. But all < 2.5 M measure from highest adjacent land.
Please advise.Thks.
Any view on legislation that applies to a shed that is closer than 600mm from a boundary at which point it measures 2.83M high measured above immediately adjacent ground level but being built on sloping site (upwards from boundary) is only just above permitted height at its furthest distance from boundary, approx. 4M?


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Miso-Tofu Soup
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If you are new to Miso Soup, I would suggest buying white miso, which is more mellow than some of the other varieties. If you want a stronger flavor, try the barley miso.
8 leaves
dried wakame "leaves"
4 cups
kombu stock
3 tablespoons
1/2-1 cup
silken tofu, finely diced, soft or firm
scallions, including a little bit of the greens, thinly sliced
- Soak the wakame in lukewarm water until soft, about 15 minutes.
- Feel for any tough parts and cut them away – there's usually kind of a core. Tear the rest into smaller pieces or slice them into thin ribbons.
- Bring the stock to a boil.
- Dilute the miso with 1 cup of the stock. Whisk it around so that all the miso dissolves. Add the wakame and tofu to the remaining stock and simmer until the tofu has risen to the surface, 4 – 5 minutes. Stir the diluted miso back into the pot and bring nearly to a boil. Add the scallions and serve.
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Makes: 4 servings
- Calories81
- Carbohydrates7 g
- Dietary fiber2.3 g
- Cholesterol0 mg
- Fat3.4 g
- Saturated fat.7 g
- Sodium502 mg
- Protein7.3 g
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The Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Garden in Seal Harbor, Maine is a private garden that is generally open one day a week in late July, August, and early September to allow garden enthusiasts a chance to enjoy its beauty. The number of visitors on open garden days is limited to protect the quality of each visitor's experience and the well being of the garden. Each open garden day includes two, two-hour visiting sessions: from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. and from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. There are no formal tours of the garden, however, visitors may pick up a brochure with an enclosed self-guided map at the garden entrance. Garden staff are available to answer questions and a recently published garden book is available for purchase on open days. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED TO VISIT THE GARDEN.


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A Bone Here, a Bead There: On the Trail of Human Origins
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Who are we, and where did we come from? Scientists studying the origin of modern humans, Homo sapiens, keep reaching deeper in time to answer those questions — toward the last common ancestor of great apes and humans, then forward to the emergence of people more and more like us in body and behavior.
Their research is advancing on three fronts. Fossils of skulls and bones expose anatomical changes. Genetics reveals the timing and place of the Eve of modern humans.
And archaeology turns up ancient artifacts reflecting abstract and creative thought, and a growing self-awareness. Just last month, researchers made the startling announcement that Stone Age paintings in Spanish caves were much older than previously thought, from a time when Neanderthals were still alive.
To help make sense of this cascade of new information, a leading authority on modern human evolution — the British paleoanthropologist Chris Stringer — recently sat for an interview in New York that ranged across many recent developments: the evidence of interbreeding between Neanderthals and Homo sapiens; the puzzling extinct species of little people nicknamed the hobbits; and the implications of a girl's 40,000-year-old pinkie finger found in a Siberian cave.
Dr. Stringer, an animated man of 64, is an anthropologist at the Natural History Museum in London and a fellow of the Royal Society. But he belies the image of a don: He showed up for our interview wearing a T-shirt and jeans, looking as if he had just come in from the field.
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I liked the layout of the room alot. My stay would have been more enjoyable if i was staying on leisure and more than one night. The lighting, mirror on wall, countertop and half wall seperating the living/dining area all stick out in my mind as one of the best rooms i have stayed in for the amount of money i paid. - Anonymous
Very convenient location (1/2 mile to Austin, TX airport).
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I liked the convenience of the hotel and its proximity to the Austin airport. I had an early flight and the hotel staff ensured that the shuttle was on time. I also appreciated that the breakfast buffet was available even for those who were leaving on the 5:00 am shuttle. The desk staff and the van driver were very personable and professional. - Anonymous
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Hi everyone blessing in disquise happened to me today, last week I requested online a replacement card with chip for my regular dividened mastercard, well today the replacement card arrived with NO chip, I called citi this evening to report this and while I was on the phone with the rep I put in a request to have my card upgraded to the world mastercard but I would prefer the world elite if it was possible , and to my surprise rep said request went through for the world elite mastercard I was so shocked as I can remember my last request for this type of card was a big denial, rep stated i should recieve a new terms and agreement for this card and a new card number but this request is 45 day wait giving date of March 20th, but the rep did state in a few weeks paperwork for the new terms and agreement will be mailed out and I need agree to it even though I agreed to it verbally on the phone with the rep my question is:
Anyone with this card did you recieve this type of paperwork and does this need to be signed and returned to citi. Also did you have to wait 45 days for this card. Thank you for any information.
Anyone looking for this type of card I quess you have to keep trying with citi!!!! Good Luck
I got the paperwork last week and there was nothing to sign.
Yes, you have to wait the full 45 days plus the additional time for them to send out the card.
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I got the paperwork last week and there was nothing to sign.
Yes, you have to wait the full 45 days plus the additional time for them to send out the card.
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My absolute favourite perfume ever!!!!! Get so many compliments on it when I wear it.
This is the first perfume I purchased for myself, and I fell in love with it! I really don't know how to describe the notes, but it's very feminine and sexy. I have gotten a lot of compliments when I wear it. This is also the only bottle of perfume, thus far, that I was finished! Even though there's nothing in the bottle, I still can't bring myself to throw it away, so it just sits on my dresser.
I now have a scent I love more, that I use on special occasions, but I can see myself buying this again, because it smells so good. It lasts all day on me, and a little bit goes a long way. Just thinking of this scent brings back so many good memories.
My husband loves it on me and I found myself "growing" into the scent. On my skin, the florals seem to come out more strongly than the fruity parts and I find myself inexplicably fine with it even though I have always been more drawn to fruity scents. I bought the EDP so lasting power was good for me, in the UK weather. Will definitely repurchase since the man likes it! :)
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I love to vary my scents and am not committed to any one perfume but I must say that I have purchased this one on more than one occasion throughout the years. It's a complicated fruity yet fresh bouquet and certainly a modern classic. Notes Top Note: Bergamot, Melon, Peach, Pear Middle Note: Freesia, Lily Of The Valley, Rose, Violet Base Note: Cedar, Sandal, Vanilla, Musk. This combination makes for a perfect subtle daytime scent and an alluring/sensual evening wear scent.
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I love this perfume. I first bought it at Filene's in Boston at least ten years ago - liked it, but didn't adore it. Besides, everyone was wearing it then. I wore it for a while ... then discovered a taste for the heavy Orientals. About six months ago I dug out my bottle again and fell in love with it, for real this time.
I never thought I would get to be old enough to reminisce about the good old days, but the smell of J'Adore takes me back to some of my personal good times. The first time I actually felt "old" was when the Boston Filene's closed in 2005. This is just my opinion, but I don't care for Macy's for perfume shopping. Too aggressive. The Filene's setup was so classy! The perfumes were displayed on the walls, not hidden behind the counters, so you could really shop without being hounded by salespeople. For five years I had a great job right around the corner from the store, and if I forgot to spritz in the morning I could always cruise by the Dior display at lunchtime. Like I said, good times. The scent of J'Adore takes me back to my almost daily visits to the Filene's Boston flagship store, the springtime, and a more youthful, hopeful version of myself.
J'Adore is a floral scent, but there is something in it as well that makes it warm and cuddly to my nose as well. Comforting. It is very expensive so I recommend trying a sample first. (If, like me, you prefer to avoid the rabid salesforce at Macy's, I recommend checking this one out at Nordstrom. They will give you a sample to take with you even if they have to make one). It is also worth noting that my bottle from 2002 has not turned. My sister just brought back a fresh bottle for me from a cruise, and the scent is the same.
Highly recommended!
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Got a sample and have worn it a few times. I find it to be an overbearing floral with too much musk. Even spraying it lightly I find myself overwhelmed by the cloying sweetness and heavy musk. Maybe it's just my body chemistry, I tend to go for gourmands and orientals. I wouldn't buy this for myself.
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This is a nice pleasant fragrance I received this as a gift the edt version of this.its very feminine and innocent. On me it smelled of litchi strong florals and musk i strongly think that's where the problem lied with this one I absolutely detest the smell of musk! somehow this fragrance didint move me into buying one for myself.I preferred miss dior cherie over this hands down which seems to work better with my chemistry than this one.its a nice fragrance and probably would smell magical on somebody else but on me not so much.
Well this one confuses me! First I think it is awesome, but I am confused that I do....rarely do I enjoy florals & only have maybe two or three in my collection but this one will probably stay (when I have the funds!). It is nothing like most florals in my opinion, a bit more class I believe. Not sure why I associate florals with the very young or the quite older crowd, but even for an in-between age like myself (I refuse to admit to being "older") this somehow works. The staying power is not an all dayer for me, but if it lasts well into afternoon I think a keeper! Wait, oh my does this mean I AM INDEED getting "older" POSH I say, this one is good!
This perfume is the epitome of what a classy French lady should smell like. I smell this perfume and think of Paris, France. I imagine myself on Gaspard Ulliel's motorbike as we ride throughout the city, our path illuminated by the Eiffel Tower's glowing lumiere. Okay, so I am probably exaggerating, but this perfume is delicious! It smells floral, but not too light. It's intense yet still romantic and seductive. The ultimate sexy fragrance. Let's just say I know what I will be wearing on my wedding night.
So fresh and clean! Stong at first ...but, then settles to a warm and floral scent! Pairs well with BBW white citrus lotion! Great for Spring/Summer months!
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There have been fewer executions in California than deaths by lightning strike. But what does the death penalty have to do with lightning? The comparison is drawn from the analysis in the landmark capital punishment case, Furman v. Georgia, which held capital punishment at the time to be unconstitutional. That analysis, now mostly relegated to sound bite status, suggests that California's capital punishment system is unconstitutional. In Furman, Justice Stewart compared being sentenced to death with getting struck by lightning, in the sense that sentencing was both arbitrary and capricious. The Furman court noted that this was not acceptable because it meant that capital punishment could not serve the legitimizing penal purposes of deterrence and retribution. Now once inmates have been sentenced to death in California, executions are so infrequent that comparison with lightning is generous. Because the execution rate in California is so low, sentencing does not correspond to the actual imposition of the death penalty. Only 13 inmates have been executed since 1978. There are currently 677 on death row. This paper aims to show that as a result of a low execution rate and inmate death row stays averaging around 17 years and growing, capital punishment in California is no longer more retributive or deterrent than the punishment of life without parole. As such, it is excessive and violates the Eighth Amendment. Part I introduces the subject in context with other developments in capital punishment. Part II addresses different theories of retribution and deterrence and defines retribution and deterrence in the context of capital punishment and this paper. Part II also illustrates why retribution and deterrence are essential elements to a constitutional capital punishment scheme. Part III argues that the delay in California between judgment and executions frustrates the furtherance of retribution and deterrence. Part IV focuses on the low number of executions in California and why this prevents retribution and deterrence. Part V discusses potential solutions to California's capital punishment problem. Finally, Part VI summarizes key points from the paper.
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Man Sentenced In Deadly School Bus-Bike Crash
May 9, 2012 5:44 PM
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A 56-year-old man was sentenced to seven days in jail on Wednesday in a Winona County Court after pleading guilty to careless driving in the crash that killed a 73-year-old bicyclist in Winona last spring.
Thomas Vincent Weaver will also serve one year on probation.
Authorities said 73-year-old Judy Whetstone of Winona was riding her bike near the senior high school when the school bus Weaver was driving struck her while she was in the bike lane.
The Minnesota State Patrol said she was pronounced dead at the scene.
Weaver made too wide of a turn when he struck Whetstone.