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Nintendo took a big leap back into the gaming console market in early March with the release of the Switch, a hybrid gadget that promises to deliver gaming fun both at home and on the go.
The $300 Switch is selling like crazy, making it hard to find in stores. Many of those early buyers are lured in by the Switch's stunning flagship game, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. But the decision on whether or not to buy the new console isn't necessarily an easy one. Let's get to know the Switch and look at the pros and cons.
Switch on
The Nintendo Switch is a portable gaming device at its core. The console itself has a built-in screen with removable controllers on either side. You can hold it in your hands and play, hand a controller to a friend for multiplayer games, or set it into a dock and play on a big television screen at home.
The console gets its name from its clever ability to morph from a big-screen console to a tablet-sized portable gaming machine in just a few moments. If you're in the middle of a game, you can switch from playing on your living room TV to playing the same game on the small 6.2-inch screen. You can continue right where you left off.
The good:
The Switch's flexibility is attractive, offering a novel new way to experience gaming. The console is geared for a wide range of gamers, from kids to adults. YouTube user JerryRigEverything put the console through a durability test and it came out with good marks, though a screen protector is highly recommended. It's likely to stand up to the normal rigors of families with enthusiastic kids, but it's still an electronic device that needs some common-sense care.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild may well be the Switch's biggest selling point. The open-world game is the latest in the successful Zelda franchise, and it's also the most ambitious to date. Breath of the Wild encourages creativity and experimenting with the in-game physics as you take on the role of Link, an elf-like creature battling evil forces amidst lavish landscapes and daunting dungeons.
Critics are lavishing praise on the beautifully rendered game and it's a big reason why the Switch is so hard to find on store shelves. Longtime Zelda fans will love the game, but it's also an enticing experience for new players.
The iffy:
Battery life is a notable ding against the Switch. You can expect to get just a few hours of playing time out of the console when it's in portable mode. It's easy to blow through that time when you're immersed in a game like Breath of the Wild. To extend your playtime, you will need to either plug it in to charge up or use an external backup battery device. Either way, it's inconvenient and can put a damper on long playing sessions, especially when you're traveling and don't have an electric outlet handy.
The Switch's screen delivers a sharp-looking gaming experience, but it doesn't hold up well under outdoor light. If you had dreams of using the Switch during your beach vacation, you may want to reconsider due to issues with screen glare.
Nintendo skimped a bit on the Switch's internal storage, gifting it with just 32 GB of space. The console offers digital downloads, so those gigabytes could fill up fast. Fortunately, a microSD card can expand your memory significantly, but it's an added expense if you don't happen to have a spare one lying around.
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The price equation:
The Nintendo Switch runs $300, with that price including the portable console, the controllers, and a dock for using it with a bigger screen. It will cost you another $60 to buy Breath of the Wild, which is the console's first must-have game. That combined price tag isn't totally crazy compared to other gaming consoles, but the Switch isn't quite like other consoles that are geared for more hardcore gamers. It doesn't have the wide catalog of games or the high-tech features (like 4K and virtual reality support) available to owners of machines like the Xbox One S and PlayStation 4.
You will really start to feel the budget squeeze if you feel compelled to shop for accessories for the Switch. A traditional-style Pro Controller will add $70 and a spare set of the regular Joy-Con controllers for certain multiplayer game modes costs an additional $80.
The Switch is innovative. Breath of the Wild is already approaching legendary status despite its recent release. But for now, you have to decide if the nearly $400 initial investment is worth the opportunity to play the latest Legend of Zelda game, or if you want to wait for more games (including a new Mario-series entry) or eventually discounted sale prices on the console itself. In the meantime, you can always dust off your old Wii and play a round of Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword.
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Am I alive?
Is that a breath that I have?
Am I awake?
Is that a light that I take?
Is that a breath that I have?
Am I awake?
Is that a light that I take?
So many if only
Am I alive?
Is that a breath that I have?
Am I awake?
Is that a light that I take?
Perhaps, just perhaps
I stood there, alone, with my hands wrapped around me, huddled against myself, as the bitter cold, like a shearing knife, cut though each layer of my padding, surgically, and seeped past my skin and clawed into my bones, making me a prisoner in my own self.
Noorie ... a few more pages
As I stood there, just outside that blue door and about to knock, I remembered that this was the third time I was here. Third time's a charm. Hopefully.
Noorie ... the first 5 pages
Still landscape rushed past me.
Everything that was supposed to stay unmoved - the fields, the trees, the houses - whizzed past me. Their stillness no longer applied. Farther away, near the horizon, the hills appeared as if they wanted to remain with me. But, only an illusion, it turned out to be, and the distant hills, too, distanced themselves from me.
My lovely valentine
Adapted from Richard Rogers's and Lorenz Hart's My Funny Valentine.
There are many various beautiful versions of this eternal song. Here is a humble adaptation.
A paper clip walks into a bar
A paper clip walks into a bar and the bartender says, "What's gotten you so wound up?"
"All the sheets I have to deal with every single day", the clip replies.
Wishing for a second chance
I could hear the faint crackling sounds that made themselves heard over the hustle of Boston city life. They were soft in a way that make me wonder whether they are real or something I, falsely, keep imagining. I could also feel the gentle warmth that careened over the glass edges and came to rest on my fingers, letting me know that I am not alone. I could smell, almost even taste, the fragrance that is being set free, which as a gesture of gratitude, is filling my room as well as my lungs with a delicate mixture of strawberries and coconuts.
Rule of thumb
Sell down the river
One the stories in the bible, the old testament, is about Joseph. Well, there are many but one among them is related to a dream that Joseph (this first one and not Jesus's father) has, a dream in which he was reigning over his brothers, all older than him.
You're fired?
Sour grapes
Long long ago, there as a kingdom. And then, things happened. After the things happened, the Panchatantra (meaning The Five Philosophies) was written. This is first book ever that had animals talking similar to how humans do. Yep, in a way, this book is the precursor for almost all the Disney movies.
Noorie: Prologue
The state of Rajasthan stretches hotly, dryly, through the north of India. The name translates, literally, to the land of kings. In some respects, it comes across as a land of kings; it is surely a land of Men.


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Who Killed 'Father Johnny'
Marisa Helms
, Minnesota Public Radio
April 19, 2001
U.S. Sen. Paul Wellstone is disputing the findings of an FBI report that concludes Minnesota priest John Kaiser committed suicide. Kaiser was a Catholic missionary working in the African country of Kenya. Wellstone and friends and family of the priest say they believe the priest was killed by representatives of the Kenyan government.
Former U.S. Sen. David Durenberger (left) and Sen. Paul Wellstone (right) say they don't believe an FBI report that a Minnesota native killed himself in Kenya.
(MPR Photo/Marisa Helms)
of Minnesota native Father John Kaiser was discovered last August on the side of a road, in a rural area just outside the Kenyan capitol of Nairobi. Kaiser had been shot in the head.
Friends and family here are calling it murder. They say for months Kaiser had received death threats because of his advocacy work on behalf of poor Kenyans who were displaced in a government land-grab. But it was his accusation that a Kenyan government official had raped four young girls, that friends and relatives say may have been what led to the priest's death.
Sen. Paul Wellstone called for an FBI investigation last fall. That investigation concluded Father Kaiser committed suicide.
Relative Steve Lange of Arden Hills calls the FBI's finding of suicide, a joke. "I told my wife several years ago, when he was really pushing for social justice, and fighting the corruption over in Kenya, that Johnny's going to be murdered. And sad to say, that did occur," he said.
Sen. Wellstone says there is strong evidence that Father Kaiser was assassinated. "Look at all the death threats against him. This was not anything Father Kaiser imagined, this wasn't anything that had anything to do with any sickness. This was a social justice priest from the state of Minnesota who stood up for the people in Kenya, who stood up for human rights who confronted the corruption, who confronted the highest and most powerful officials in this government and in this country, who had numerous death threats against him, and then he lost his life. In that context, I just want to say, I cannot accept this FBI report."
Wellstone believes the FBI did not have the freedom to do a thorough investigation. He says Kenya has a long history of social justice priests found murdered, with nobody ever brought to justice.
Wellstone says the Kaiser investigation in Kenya was carried out in a climate of fear, and that Kenyan police authorities were present at every interview with witnesses.
FBI officials were not available for comment.
Moses Njenga, a Kenyan national and professor at the University of Minnesota, says Father Kaiser was widely known throughout the country as one of few people who fought for Kenyans.
"If you're a Kenyan, then you have to love all the religious leaders because they are almost always the only hope that we have. The government has been very good at repressing human rights fighters and politicians, and it's really the church that has kept that country from sinking."
Former U.S. Sen. David Durenberger of Minnesota knew Father John Kaiser for nearly 50 years, and knows firsthand about the political climate in Kenya. He says the Kenyan government of President Daniel arap Moi is a corrupt and dangerous one. Durenberger says he knows in his heart John Kaiser did not kill himself. He says his concern is make sure his old friend did not die in vain, and to push for greater U.S. involvement in Kenyan social justice issues.
"I believe in my heart that what he would want us to do is make sure nobody is ever in the position he was in. And I don't mean just American priests. I mean Kenyans, the Kenyan bishop Joseph Okemwa, his family's already been threatened. That's what he would want us to do," Durenberger said.
Relatives of Father Kaiser say they want vindication. They feel once the truth comes out about Kaiser then that will be the catalyst for social and political reform in Kenya.
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Noel Clarke: I want Star Wars role
Noel Clarke has revealed he hopes to appear in a Star Wars film - even if he's a grandfather by the time he finally gets the chance.
The 38-year-old British actor and director worked with Star Wars: Episode VII helmer JJ Abrams on Star Trek Into Darkness, and is desperate to be cast in one of Disney's planned follow-up films.
Noel said: " I know that they've got three main films happening over the next five or six years and they have one spin-off film in between each one, so I've got five chances to get in one, that's all I'm concerned about.
"I want to be in one at some point, and so if I can do that I'll be happy. I'll be a grandad by that time, but if I can get in one I'll be chuffed!"
The Adulthood director - who played Mickey Smith, boyfriend of the Doctor's assistant Rose Tyler in Doctor Who - has just made his first science fiction film The Anomaly.
While it is very different from the gritty drama Kidulthood and Adulthood that made his name, Noel insists sci-fi was always on the cards for him.
He said: "I've always watched sci-fi since I was a kid. I used to watch it religiously. I was a big Star Wars fan, Star Trek: The Next Generation, in particular. Quantum Leap, all the sci-fi shows, Doctor Who, everything I could watch when I was a kid.
"I'm a big comic book fan as well, so it's just what I've always been into."
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River tourism
Of course, canoeing and kayaking through the Spreewald no longer is a secret, but have you ever explored the River Spree south of Burg? Within a leisurely one-day-tour, this will lead you to the largest river reclamation area in whole Europe, with the shores being home of beavers, eagles, European bisons, water buffaloes and feral horses. In the direction of the city, the newly developed river hiking resting area at the Gasthaus Spreewehrmühle welcomes you with refreshments. A little further up the River Spree you can go as far as the inner city with its ice-cream parlours, cafés, bridges and the historical Schlossturm tower next to the district court.


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|A climbing tea rose
|a purple pansy 'Viola'
I could not help but stop, smell and take photos of the glorious display of flowers in my Fairfield neighbourhood in Victoria. I used my Blackberry to capture these beauties. Just gorgeous!
|yellow poppy along the curb.
|another of the kind of the Papaveraceae family
|orange variety of a daisy from family Asteraceae
|Antirrhinum 'Snapdragons'
|a trio of pansy, daisy, and geranium
|purple phlox hybrid
|purple Irises
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Recipe: Mushroom Risotto
**Editor's Note: In a previous post, the various benefits of adding mushrooms to your diet was discussed. Find more here about what mushrooms can do for your immune, digestive, and cognitive function.**
Mushroom Risotto
Prep Time – 10 minutes. Cook Time – 25 minutes. Total Time – 35 minutes.
Vegetarian dish. Makes 6 servings.
- 1 lb Mushrooms
- 3 tbsp choice of Parsley or Chives, chopped.
- 2 Shallots, roughly diced
- 6 cups Bone broth
- 1 ½ cup Arborio rice
- Black pepper to taste
- ½ tsp Salt
- ½ cup dry white wine
- 4 tbsp Kerrygold Butter
- Parmesan cheese to taste
- 1 tbsp Kasandrinos Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- In a saucepan, warm the broth over medium heat.
- Heat a large cast-iron or non-stick skillet to high heat. Add mushrooms to dry skillet and stir as the mushrooms release their juices. Turn heat to medium-high and continue to stir until juice starts to be absorbed and mushrooms are browned.
- Sprinkle with a dash of salt and continue cooking until the rest of the liquid is absorbed, about 1 minute. Remove mushrooms and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium and add 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- Stir in the shallots. Cook about 1 minute or until shallots begin to soften. Add rice, stirring to coat with oil, about 2 minutes.
- Pour in the wine, stirring constantly until the wine is fully absorbed.
- Return heat to medium-high and using a mug or measuring cup add between ½-3/4 cup broth to the rice (I added ¾ cup), and stir until the broth is absorbed. Continue adding the hot broth one scoopful at a time, stirring continuously, making sure the liquid becomes absorbed before adding more broth. When you've got almost all the broth added, begin turning the heat down to medium if necessary. After about 20 minutes or so, the rice will be al dente.
- Turn off the heat and stir in the mushrooms. Season with salt and pepper. (At this point, if you want a vegan meal, this is done and perfectly tasty.)
- Add the butter, parsley or chives and parmesan.
By Jesse Rodriguez
Jesse's focus and emphasis is on Sports Nutrition. He holds a bachelor's degree in Nutritional Science with the addition of a CSCS certification from the NSCA. Jesse swam for the El Salvador National Team and competed at the international level. Jesse has worked at USC with the Strength and Conditioning program and UCLA as the lead intern for Sports Nutrition. He is currently a dietetic intern to complete requirements for the Registered Dietitian exam and obtain his professional license. During his free time, Jesse continues to strength train, Olympic lift, and stay up-to-date on the latest nutrition trends. Lastly, Jesse is a member of the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics, National Strength and Conditioning Association, and Collegiate & Professional Sports Dietitians Association.


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Taxonomy of Error Root Cause Analysis of Practice Responsibility (TERCAP®)
A Method to Determine Factors Associated with Nursing Practice Breakdown
The "heart" of TERCAP® is composed of a taxonomy, or set of categories, that is based on notions of good nursing practice. These include:
Why use the TERCAP® data collection instrument?
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Interoperability Test Kit 6.1.1 Beta Now Available
Source: ControlGlobal.com
Sep 19, 2013
The Fieldbus Foundation has released the beta version its H1 Interoperability Test Kit (ITK) 6.1.1. This powerful tool tests the functionality of an H1 (31.25 kbit/s) fieldbus device and its conformity with the FOUNDATION function block and transducer block specifications.
H1 ITK 6.1.1 Beta includes minor enhancements to H1 ITK 6.1.0:
- 64-bit Microsoft Windows support
- Updated version of National Instruments Communication Manager (4.1.1)
- Updated test cases for the recently added AALM Function Block, CS Function Block, OS Function Block, Analog Positioner Transducer, and Discrete Positioner Transducer
H1 ITK 6.1.1 Beta is available for preliminary testing and review purposes to those who have an active maintenance agreement for their H1 ITK tool. The beta evaluation period with conclude October 11, 2013.
For more information, please visit www.fieldbus.org and click on Tools in the Development Resources area under the FOUNDATION Technology tab or e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Door Depot repairs broken garage doors on homes and commercial businesses in Columbus, Ohio, and can install a new garage door when needed. Most installations are completed in one visit, and we keep a large inventory of the most popular styles and colors, so you won't have to wait long to enjoy your new door.
Free Estimates on New Garage Door Installations
Whether for your home or business, we come to your location with samples and brochures to determine which garage door is right for you. We'll provide a written estimate for the work and schedule the installation. If you choose one of the doors we have in stock, your installation can be scheduled in only a matter of days.
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A damaged garage door, a garage door that isn't working properly, or one that isn't working at all, can severely interrupt your life. After all, we rely on our garages to provide a safe place to store our vehicles, household items, gardening tools, bicycles, and more. When the garage door breaks, it's always at the most inconvenient time, like when you're leaving for work or dropping the kids off at school. That's why we offer same day repair services.
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Imagine how many times your garage door goes up and down over the course of a year. It's a lot more than you realize. Combine that with the inclement Ohio weather, and your garage door's parts really take a beating. We recommend an annual garage door tune-up to ensure your door is operating at its best. We come out and do a complete inspection, apply grease and lube where needed, tighten any loose hinges, make adjustments, and let you know if any parts need to be replaced (which we can also do).
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Today I've rounded up some very similar bags that boast the popular metal ring handle design but for a fraction of the cost of the Chloe bag. Some of them are down right copy cats, with a slight tweak of design but all seriousness considered, they are super cute and sleek and makes one statement bag for summer/fall. There are ring handle bucket bags and cross body that can be worn in various ways and some are as low as $25 and looks super similar to the Nile. Check them out, if you are loving the trend, these are perfect for you without breaking the bank!
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President Ma Ying-jeou (馬英九) continued his campaign to explain his rationale for signing an economic cooperation framework agreement (ECFA) with China yesterday when he addressed the Taiwan Foreign Correspondents' Club in Taipei.
In his brief introduction, Ma said that Sunday's debate on an ECFA with Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Chairperson Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) had helped increase the number of people who understood the trade pact, as well as public support for it, without providing sources.
"In the last 10 years, we have seen tremendous change in Asia. In year 2000, we had only three free-trade agreements," Ma said in English. "By last year, the number went up to 58. Taiwan should not be isolated in this reform."
"I've always said that we can handle diplomatic isolation, but economic isolation is fatal," the president said. "We have to do something about it."
On whether an ECFA would have a similar political impact on Taiwan as the Closer Economic Partnership Agreement did on Hong Kong, Ma said Taiwan is not like Hong Kong, adding: "We are an independent country."
None of the 12 agreements signed by his administration and Beijing in the past two years undermined Taiwan's sovereignty, he said. None of them included "one China" or "one country, two systems," nor will an ECFA, Ma said.
"There will be no political language in the ECFA documents," Ma said, emphasizing that the pact would be purely economic.
However, turning to the possibility of signing free-trade agreements (FTA) with major economies in the region, Ma said that FTAs had "lots of political considerations," which made them difficult to negotiate.
The DPP administration's insistence on signing FTAs using a different name from its official WTO designation had made this situation worse and explained why Taiwan was only able to sign four FTAs with its Latin American allies during that period, Ma said.
The president characterized those agreements as inconsequential economically.
Other countries, which he did not name, have reportedly told his administration they would be willing to consider FTAs with Taiwan, but recommended he sign an ECFA with China first.
"The logic is very simple ... If we are able to sign an ECFA with the mainland [China], obviously the pressure on other countries will decrease," Ma said. "Taiwan is the No. 18 trading country in the world. It's also in their interest to trade with us and they will have the courage to do that [after an ECFA is signed]."
Ma said his FTA taskforce had many potential candidates, but would not specify how many deals he hoped to achieve and remained evasive on whether he had concrete evidence that Beijing would allow Taiwan to sign such agreements.


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Ho. Ly. Crap.
25-year-old Channing Sydes was home with her two small children when two thugs came calling. Oh yeah, and she's pregnant.
Two brothers, Melvin and Larry Elam, came to the house demanding to talk to her fiancee. The men would not believe that Channing's fiancee was not home. As Channing told reporters, "he was telling me I'm going to kill you, I'm going to kill your kids. I'm going get you, I'm going to get your family. As soon as he started coming at me I felt like I just had to stop him". And she did.
Channing went back into the house and one of the men broke a window. At that point Channing saw that the man was armed with a handgun and she opened fire with three rounds - stopping when she saw that the man was wounded. The wounded man and his brother made it back to their car where they opened fire on the home while pulling away.
Why did Channing fire three shots?
"I fired three shots and as soon as one of them hit him I just stopped. I didn't want it be an overkill situation. I wasn't like, 'oh you know I want to make sure this person is dead.' I just wanted him to stop coming at me. I didn't want him to kill me or my children."
Channing has some serious self-control, that's all I can say.


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"Cheap", "useful" and "electronics" aren't three words you'll often find in the same sentence, especially not when it comes to devices aimed at travelers. Combine those with "multi-purpose" and, well, the pickings are slim indeed.
As a result, my expectations weren't high when I was contacted by the makers of the iHere 3.0, a combination lost item tracker, car finder, separation alarm, camera remote and more, that costs under twenty dollars.
Surprisingly, though, the little gadget performed as advertised, and the various features were useful enough to make it worth recommending if you're heading off on vacaation. Here's how it fared.
Features and Design
Despite the name, the iHere isn't made by Apple, nor limited to working with just Apple products. It looks like it could be, though – a small white triangular gadget, with a single button in the middle to get it to do something.
The plastic casing doesn't feel particularly sturdy, and it's not waterproof, but I didn't have any reliability problems during testing. The company claims it'll handle a 7-foot drop without issue. The iHere is designed to be attached to a key ring, or anything else you can loop through the hole at the top.
Unlike many of its competitors, the device uses a rechargeable battery. It lasts a long time between charges – mine is still sitting around 80% after three weeks – and you'll get plenty of warning when it's running low. Charging is done via USB, but the cable has a unusual round tip that means if you lose it while you're traveling, good luck finding a replacement. Micro-USB would have been a much better option.
All of the useful features are accessed via the companion app (iOS and Android), which can be paired with several iHere's at once. In a nice touch, you can assign an icon (keys, suitcase, etc) or take your own photo to identify what each device is attached to. Connection to your phone is made via Bluetooth.
Real-World Testing
After charging the iHere for a few hours, pairing it with an Android phone over Bluetooth only took a few seconds. After downloading the app, it detected the device and I was able to edit basic settings like the name and icon.
By default, the separation alarm is turned on. Depending on what you've attached your iHere to, this may or may not be appropriate – it's useful for ensuring your phone and daypack don't get too far apart when you're traveling, for instance, but not necessarily for keys or other equipment. It worked as expected, however, with the alarm sounding once I moved the phone and device more than several feet apart.
The app is reasonably self-explanatory, but there is a user manual online if needed. The app has two main screens, "Find" and "Click". As the name suggests, the former lets you track down the iHere by tapping an on-screen button. Within a couple of seconds, the device started sounding an alarm that was loud enough to hear from another room. If it's buried under other objects, you'll need to listen carefully.
The "Click" screen lets you choose what you'd like the button on the iHere to do. By default, it's set to help find your phone, disabling silent mode, setting the volume to full and sounding an alarm. A second click turns the alarm off. It worked as it should, although you'll need to be within Bluetooth range – don't expect it to find the phone you left in a cab half an hour ago.
Other choices, likely in descending usefulness, include "Take Selfies", "Car Finder" and "Voice Recorder". Despite the name, you don't need to take photos of yourself with the first option. Clicking once on the iHere activates the front-facing camera, but you can tap an icon to switch to the rear camera instead. Clicking again will take a photo.
As well as selfies, this is useful for when you've got your phone on a tripod and want to take low-light or long-exposure photos without blur, or group shots without leaving anyone out. It worked well, and I found myself using this feature several times during the review period.
"Car Finder" is an interesting one. After selecting the option in the app, clicking the iHere will save your current location. When you want to be guided back there later, the app shows the distance and direction you need to go. You don't need to use it just for cars, either – since it's not Bluetooth-based, you could use it to point you in the right direction for your hotel, a designated meeting point or anything else.
Finally, the Voice Recorder lets you save voice memos. Click once to start recording, and again to stop. You'll see a list of recordings in the app, with their duration, time and date. It's useful if you like making quick reminders for yourself, but not particularly otherwise.
As mentioned, I was surprisingly impressed by the Nonda iHere 3.0. The battery life is excellent, the device and the companion app worked as expected, and it has genuinely useful aspects for travelers.
The price is low enough to make it an impulse purchase, and although none of the features are absolute "must-haves" by themselves, the combination makes for a gadget worth recommending. While there are a few aspects like the charger type and lack of waterproofing that aren't ideal, they're minor issues with what is otherwise a useful travel accessory.


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Tibetan Terrier – Top 10 Interesting Facts
Aggressive Dog or Pet – Tibetan Terrier
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The Tibetan terrier is a dog breed that is originated in Tibet; the dog is present in other geographical locations as well. The breed is not a member of other groups of terrier, and the name of the breed was given to it by the European travelers due to its resemblance of the other famous terrier breeds. The name of this breed in Tibet is called 'Tsang Apso', which roughly translates to 'shaggy or bearded dog'. Some of the old travelers' accounts refer to the breed as 'Dokhi Apso' or simply 'outdoor Apso', which indicates the dog is a bearded or shaggy dog that, comes under the working category that lives in outdoors. The history this dog breed dates back to thousands of years, Tibetan Terriers were originally kept as mascots, good luck charms, herding dogs, companions, and watchdogs. And this breed is also known as the 'Holy dogs of Tibet', as they were never sold for money but were only gifted to others by the monks to promote the good fortune. The DNA analysis of the dog has been recently showing that the dog is descended from one of the most ancient breeds. This dog breed is widely seen in the Tibetan geographical location.
Over the period of 2000 years, the Tibetan Terriers were kept as a purebred and also isolated in the geographical location. Families and the monks are referred to the ancient breed that is translated as 'The little people', as they were highly valued for their companions that are eager to assist them in protecting the properties of the owners as well as the flocks. The dog breed was considered to be a bringer of good luck and also mistreating the breed or selling the Tibetan terrier was believed to bring bad fortune to both the family and village altogether. An English doctor named Dr. A.R.H Greig had brought the first Tibetan terrier to Europe in the year of 1922. She was later given a white and gold female puppy that was named 'Bunti' right after the successful performing operation on a patient in Tibet. After having a second male named 'Rajah', Dr. Greig started a kennel and began breeding them. This breed is one of the beautiful breeds that is raised for its elegant appearance and this is one of the reasons that this breed is loved by many of the people in the world.
The first puppy was born in the year of 1924 and the breed was registered in the Kennel club too. In the year of 1930, the Kennel Club of India (KCI) changed the breed's name to Tibetan terrier. The first Tibetan terrier in the US was imported in the year of 1956 by a doctor named Mrs. Alice Murphy from the Great Falls, Virginia. In the year of 1973, the American Kennel Club (AKC) has recognized the breed to the United States and has also classified the breed as a part of the group that of non-sporting. The breed is categorized in the guarding group as it is used to guard the herds in the mountains and also to be a guardian to the homes and the human's other belongings. Tibetan Terriers are often considered to be the related to the other breeds that are developed and have given a significant contribution for some of the breeds like Lhasa Apso, Shih Tzu, Polish Lowland Sheepdog, Tibetan Spaniel are few among them. This is due to one of the reasons that this breed is used to produce many cross breeds, and Tibetan terrier is one of the decorative dog breeds that is often praised for its looks.
This is a very powerful breed that is in a medium size of having square proportions along with covered in a shaggy coat. The height variation of the breed ranges from 35 to 41 cm (14 to 16 inches) and weight ranges from 8 to 14 kg (18 to 30 lb), and 8 to 14 kg (18 to 30 lb), with 9.5 to 11kg (20 to 24 lb) is preferred for any one of the sex. All weights are acceptable to the proportion of the size of the dog. Fully grown Tibetan terriers are often considered to be the miniature resemblance of the Old English sheepdog. The head is in a moderate size, also the muzzle of the dog is in a medium sized length as well as the skull being neither flat or round. The eyes of the breed are dark, large and fairly set apart each other. The ears of this breed are in V-shaped and they are well feathered and are located high on the skull's both sides. The color of this breed is in many combinations although they are not in high contrast and the nose's color is mainly black but sometimes can be brown.
The body of the Tibetan terrier is well built and muscled as well as compact. The height of the withers should be equal to the length of the back of the dog, providing it a typical square look. The tail of the breed is set high, carried in a curl in the back and it is well feathered. The Tibetan terrier has got one of the most unusual features that are their broad and flat fleet hair that is between the toes that are very useful to climb the mountains as well as acting as the snowshoes.
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The Ebola Clinical Trials: a Precedent for Research Ethics in DisastersThe West African Ebola epidemic has set in motion a collective endeavour to conduct accelerated clinical trials, testing unproven but potentially lifesaving interventions in the course of a major public health crisis. This unprecedented effort was supported by the recommendations of an ad hoc ethics panel convened in August 2014 by the WHO. By considering why and on what conditions the exceptional circumstances of the Ebola epidemic justified the use of unproven interventions, the panel's recommendations have challenged conventional thinking about therapeutic development and clinical research ethics. At the same time, unanswered ethical questions have emerged, in particular: (i) the specification of exceptional circumstances, (ii) the specification of unproven interventions, (iii) the goals of interventional research in terms of individual versus collective interests, (iv) the place of adaptive trial designs and (v) the exact meaning of compassionate use with unapproved interventions. Examination of these questions, in parallel with empirical data from research sites, will help build pragmatic foundations for disaster research ethics. Furthermore, the Ebola clinical trials signal an evolution in the current paradigms of therapeutic research, beyond the case of epidemic emergencies.
Ethical dilemmas in medical humanitarian practice: cases for reflection from Médecins Sans Frontières.Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an independent medical humanitarian organisation working in over 70 countries. It has provided medical assistance for over 35 years to populations vulnerable through conflict, disease and inadequate health systems. Medical ethics define the starting point of the relationship between medical staff and patients. The ethics of humanitarian interventions and of research in conflict settings are much debated. However, less is known about the ethical dilemmas faced by medical humanitarian staff in their daily work. Ethical dilemmas can be intensified in humanitarian contexts by insecure environments, lack of optimum care, language barriers, potentially heightened power discrepancies between care providers and patients, differing cultural values and perceptions of patients, communities and medical staff. Time constraints, stressful conditions and lack of familiarity with ethical frameworks can prevent reflection on these dilemmas, as can frustration that such reflection does not necessarily provide instant solutions. Lack of reflection, however, can be distressing for medical practitioners and can reduce the quality of care. Ethical reflection has a central role in MSF, and the organisation uses ethical frameworks to help with clinical and programmatic decisions as well as in deliberations over operational research. We illustrate and discuss some real ethical dilemmas facing MSF teams. Only by sharing and seeking guidance can MSF and similar actors make more thoughtful and appropriate decisions. Our aim in sharing these cases is to invite discussion and dialogue in the wider medical community working in crisis, conflict or with severe resource limitations.
Ethics of conducting research in conflict settings.ABSTRACT: Humanitarian agencies are increasingly engaged in research in conflict and post-conflict settings. This is justified by the need to improve the quality of assistance provided in these settings and to collect evidence of the highest standard to inform advocacy and policy change. The instability of conflict-affected areas, and the heightened vulnerability of populations caught in conflict, calls for careful consideration of the research methods employed, the levels of evidence sought, and ethical requirements. Special attention needs to be placed on the feasibility and necessity of doing research in conflict-settings, and the harm-benefit ratio for potential research participants.
'He who helps the guilty, shares the crime'? INGOs, moral narcissism and complicity in wrongdoingHumanitarian organisations often work alongside those responsible for serious wrongdoing. In these circumstances, accusations of moral complicity are sometimes levelled at decision makers. These accusations can carry a strong if unfocused moral charge and are frequently the source of significant moral unease. In this paper, we explore the meaning and usefulness of complicity and its relation to moral accountability. We also examine the impact of concerns about complicity on the motivation of humanitarian staff and the risk that complicity may lead to a retreat into moral narcissism. Moral narcissism is the possibility that where humanitarian actors inadvertently become implicated in wrongdoing, they may focus more on their image as self-consciously good actors than on the interests of potential beneficiaries. Moral narcissism can be triggered where accusations of complicity are made and can slew decision making. We look at three interventions by Médecins Sans Frontières that gave rise to questions of complicity. We question its decision-guiding usefulness. Drawing on recent thought, we suggest that complicity can helpfully draw attention to the presence of moral conflict and to the way International Non-Governmental Organisations (INGOs) can be drawn into unintentional wrongdoing. We acknowledge the moral challenge that complicity presents to humanitarian staff but argue that complicity does not help INGOs make tough decisions in morally compromising situations as to whether they should continue with an intervention or pull out.
A Médecins Sans Frontières Ethics Framework for Humanitarian InnovationKiran Jobanputra and colleagues describe an ethics framework to support the ethics oversight of innovation projects in medical humanitarian contexts.
Research Ethics and International Epidemic Response: The Case of Ebola and Marburg Hemmorrhagic FeversOutbreaks of filovirus (Ebola and Marburg) hemorrhagic fevers in Africa are typically the theater of rescue activities involving international experts and agencies tasked with reinforcing national authorities in clinical management, biological diagnosis, sanitation, public health surveillance and coordination. These outbreaks can be seen to be as a paradigm for ethical issues posed by by epidemic emergencies, through the convergence of such themes as: isolation and quarantine, privacy and confidentiality and the interpretation of ethical norms across different ethnocultural settings. With an emphasis on the boundaries between public health investigations and research, this article reviews specific challenges, past practices and current normative documents relevant to the application of ethical standards in the course of outbreaks of filovirus hemorrhagic fevers. Aside from the commonly identified issues of informed consent, and institutional review process, we argue for more clarify over the specification of which communities are expected to share benefits, and we advocate for the use of collective definitions of duty to care and standard of care. We propose new elaborations around existing normative instruments, and we suggest some pathways toward more comprehensive approaches to the ethics of research in outbreak situations.


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Recently I have noticed several companies where they are using an @verizon.net or other ISP provided email address for their business. This is the absolute worse choice that you can make when choosing an email address to provide to the public for your business.
I have already had several customers who learned of this first hand, when they moved or changed internet service providers and were unable to take their "business" email address with them.
Unless you work for the ISP, using their domain's email address is NEVER a good idea for your business email.
So what should you do in deciding on your business email address to provide to the public, because you ARE going to need an email address. The fastest, easiest, and free way to go about this would be to get a gmail address such as firstname.lastname@example.com. This is NOT the most professional looking, and probably should only be done for businesses that do not yet have an online presence, but its portability for when you move locations or internet providers it is better than using your ISPs provided email address.
Using a free email service such as gmail however does not present the most professional of appearances however, and may make more tech savvy customers skeptical of doing business with you, at least via email. The reason is because anyone can easily set up a free @gmail address and use whatever name that was available. Gmail addresses for business uses should only be used in the start-up phase of your business, or if you rarely communicate with your customers via email.
The best choice for email for your business would be to use your own domain such as email@example.com This provides the most professional appearance to the public, and provides the most legitimacy. Hosting your own email server is probably not the best option for the average business, but fear not you can go to google or many other companies to host your email out on the cloud.


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A horrifying story is coming to light in the East Bay. Two children were stabbed inside their Vacaville home overnight Sunday, according to Vacaville police.
Police said a 13-year-old girl and an 18-month-old boy suffered multiple stab wounds at the hands of a 14-year-old boy. Police have the 14-year old in custody.
The injured girl ran a neighbor's home after being stabbed more than 30 times and sexually assaulted, according to Vacaville police. During the course of the attack, the victim's infant brother woke up and somehow also came in contact with the intruder. The little boy was stabbed more than 10 times, police said.
SWAT surrounded the home on the 1200 block of Balsam way early Sunday morning around 2:30 a.m. When they finally entered the home after 6 a.m. they found the older boy asleep in the master bedroom.
There were apparently no adults at home. Sgt. Mark Donaldson told KCRA in Sacramento both children were taken to UC Davis Medical Center and were in critical condition.
According to police, the victim's mother may face charges of child neglect. She returned to the house at 9 a.m. having no idea what had happened.
Investigators did not say what might have motivated the crime, but said the suspect knew the victims' older brother.


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Denmark World Cup 2018 Betting – Odds, Group & Prediction
Denmark produced a spectacular show of force in the second leg of their World Cup 2018 qualification tie against Ireland, to put themselves at Russia 2018. After a fairly strong qualification campaign around though they are going to be one of those tricky sides that can cause a problem or two in the tournament.
How Denmark qualified
The Danes finished second in their qualification group. Everything pretty much went to plan in UEFA GRoup E really. Poland, largely thanks to the goals of Robert Lewandowski won the group and Denmark finished in second place behind them, five points adrift. But the Danes were comfortably in second place and along the way, they took a thumping 4-0 home win over the group-topping Poles.
They only lost 3-2 in Poland as well while their other loss was a shock home defeat against Montenegro, which was just put down to one of those days that happen more than any real show of weakness from the Danes. Denmark returned a W6 D2 L2 record in their ten qualification games, conceding just the eight goals, the best record in the group. That put them through to the play offs.
They were ranked third of the eight best runners-up and the draw saw them paired up with Ireland. After a tense 0-0 draw played out in Denmark, where the Danes just couldn't make the most of chances, the ball was deemed to be in Ireland's court, who are always a tough side at home. It didn't turn out that way though as Denmark romped to a 5-1 victory in that second leg to power their way through to the World Cup. Tottenham star Christian Eriksen netted eleven goals in the campaign. Only four players in the entire UEFA qualification produced more. He is 5/4 odds at bet365 to be Denmark's top scorer at the World Cup.
World Cup 2018 Group Stage
Denmark will really fancy their chances of getting through to the round of sixteen at the World Cup. How the fixtures pan out for them in the group is nice as well. They get an opener against Peru on June 16th, a game which they should fully expect to win and indeed, the Danes are 11/10 favourites for that at bet365* (betting odds taken on April 3rd, 2018 at 00:35 a.m.).
So there's a chance that they can get themselves off to a solid start and they can build on that as they then take on Australia. The Socceroos generally put up a good effort but are lacking the kind of quality that Denmark have and so realistically, Denmark could have qualification pretty much wrapped up before meeting France in their final match.
Of course, dealing with France is a much tougher thing for the Danes to get through, but if they have both won their two matches prior to that, it won't matter too much what happens in this, in what would be a battle for top spot. France are the group favourites, with Denmark at 6/1 odds* (betting odds taken on April 3rd, 2018 at 00:35 a.m.) to top the pile. Either way, the Danes are 8/11 odds on* (betting odds taken on April 3rd, 2018 at 00:35 a.m.) to qualify from the group.
2018 World Cup Odds*
Brazil 4/1, Germany 9/2, France 13/2, Spain 6/1, Argentina 10/1, Belgium 11/1, England 18/1, Portugal 25/1, Uruguay 33/1, Croatia 33/1, Colombia 40/1, Russia 40/1, Poland 50/1* (betting odds taken on April 3rd, 2018 at 00:35 a.m.)
Denmark World Cup History
The Danish dynamite entered their first World Cup at Mexico '86. They got past the group stage on that occasion before being dumped out by Spain in a 5-1 loss in the round of sixteen. They had to wait until France 1998 for a return to the World Stage and they reached the quarter finals on that occasion. They were back four years later and made it to the round of sixteen again.
After skipping Germany 2006 Denmark made it to the 2010 World Cup where for the first time, they failed to get out of the group stage, slumping behind the Netherlands and Japan. They missed Brazil 2014 so are back for another crack this go around. Their World Cup record stands at P16 D8 D2 L6. They have won at least one game then in each of their previous World Cup appearances and really, three times out of four appearances getting past the group stage isn't all that bad.
Denmark Predictions
Denmark are a really solid side at the moment and they didn't lose a single game in 2017. They were decent enough in front of goal through the qualification process as well and really had their moments in the sun. Their star, of course, is Tottenhams' Christian Eriksen who is going to be pivotal to their chances at the tournament. They have some other familiar names like Leicester keeper Kasper Schmeichel, Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen, Sevilla's Simon Kjær and former Arsenal man Nicklas Bendtner. They look a pretty robust side, have touches of real quality there. There could be Croatia or Argentina waiting in the round of sixteen, back that as the stage at which the Danes go home. They are 13/8 odds at bet365 to make their bow in the Last 16/1* (betting odds taken on April 3rd, 2018 at 00:35 a.m.).Place your World Cup Bet at Bet365!
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Some of you have been nursing nagging little injuries like a sore shoulder, sore heel and tight calves. The most important thing you can do for them is tell Chris or myself how you are feeling and let us modify the WOD or the strength in order to let sore areas rest. We can modify just about any work-out to not only give you a great work-out but to rest the areas that are giving you some discomfort. Teaching is a two way street so don't be afraid to let one of know what's giving you trouble and let us design around it, that's' what we are here for. Nagging injuries plague all of us, not just from training but from life. The best way to stay consistent in your training is to listen to your body and rest the areas that need rest so you can come back another day with renewed intensity. Be smart and be safe with your body because it's the only one you have.
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I'll try giving my shrimp tank a piece of a cube and see what happens.
I can finally stop rationing my Al's Freeze Dried Blackworms, from Australia. My new batch just arrived and all my fish; discus, angels, Jack Dempsey, Cherry Shrimp and tiny Endlers love them. Maybe I should put some in my goldfish pond and see how they like them? What a great food! Thanks again Al!
I'll try giving my shrimp tank a piece of a cube and see what happens.
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The way the fish go for them, there's no doubt about their taste appeal.
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Just received my order, just in time for my first Discus expected next week.
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Your fish will love em Joe. I have been hand feeding my adult discus deer heart for 6 months. When I put the 1st cube of FDBW's in their tank they took 1 tentative peck, tasted the goodness, and devoured the cube in minutes...
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Just got my first order of Brewmiester's Australian Black worm cubes and all in my community tank loved it so much that I decided to try it out myself.
You know... They make for an excellent hi protein ramen noodle substitute!
I mix the black worms with two or three other dry pellets. The black worms seems to trick the discus into eating the other foods. In this way I don't go through the black worm supply at a slower pace. The freeze dry black worms are the way to go.


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"This book should encourage all women to believe that yes…they can have it all."
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Readers of "The Millionaire Mystique" learn:
• Why starting at the bottom is not a disadvantage, and how women can build on the circumstances they were born into, as did many of the successful women in our research,
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• How to enhance the most critical traits for overcoming obstacles (including sexism) to success: persistence and hardiness,
• What male multimillionaires recommend women do "more of" and differently in their careers in order to achieve at a higher level,
• The leadership values of wealthy working women (and men) – which include doing what is best for the employees you supervise and your organization,
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Treaty Day
Celebrating the Anniversary of our 1752 Treaty of Friendship and Peace
Treaty Day, held annually on October 1st, marks the beginning of Mi'kmaq History Month in Nova Scotia, as proclaimed in 1993 by then Premier John Savage and Mi'kmaq Grand Chief Ben Sylliboy. The purpose of Treaty Day is to promote public awareness about the Mi'kmaw culture and heritage for all Nova Scotians.
In 1985, the Supreme Court of Canada confirmed the validity of the Treaty of 1752, signed between "Jean Baptiste Cope, Chief Sachem of the Tribe of Mick Mack Indians, Inhabiting the Eastern Coast of Said Province," and Peregrine Thomas Hopson, Governor of the Province of Nova Scotia – in its ruling of the court case, James Matthew Simon v. the Queen. This ruling not only validated our Aboriginal Treaty rights, but also confirmed the unique relationship which exists between the Mi'kmaq and the Crown, an agreement which is further maintained within the Covenant Chain, a series of interconnected treaties of mutual consent.
In 1986, Grand Chief of the Mi'kmaq nation, Donald Marshall Sr., invited all Mi'kmaw to "observe October 1, 1986, and every year thereafter as Treaty Day to commemorate the unique and special relationship that exists between the Mi'kmaq and her Majesty." Since then, the Union of Nova Scotia Indians, with the involvement of other reputable Mi'kmaq organizations and associations, has spearheaded the organizing of activities for the celebration of October 1st – Treaty Day.
Treaty Day festivities must first and foremost reflect the beliefs of the Mi'kmaq people with respect to the obligations of our Treaty Rights – an aspiration only possible through the careful planning of various events and activities. Throughout the festivities, the Nova Scotia population must become more aware of the Mi'kmaq Nation and our history, which will only enrich their own cultural and historical knowledge of the Mi'kmaq, but will also enable the Mi'kmaq Nation to be recognized in a manner of which they are deserving.
For more information, please contact:
Deborah Ginnish – Treaty Day Coordinator
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The concept of Universal Design underpins everything we do at AccEase.
"Universal design is the design of products and environments to be usable by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialized design."
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The traffic lights controlled pedestrian crossing is an everyday example of Universal Design, also sometimes called inclusive design. Everyone can do the same thing at the same time - they may have different means of perceiving that they can cross the road but they can all cross at the same time in the same place together. No-one is left out.
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If you use Amazon Web Service (AWS) for your applications, you've probably already received an email (or a phone call) from AWS informing you that your EC2 instances will be rebooted over the next 5 days. Reboots are a fairly routine occurrence at AWS, but this one has the potential to severely impact your applications. Most of the potential problems this reboot will create have been outlined in several other articles and blog posts. Among them, the most worrisome is what happens after the reboot. How do you go about bringing your applications back online? How many IT folks will have to stay on call to minimize downtime?
The Impact
The issue at hand is that after the instances get rebooted, there is no easy way to re-configure the machines the way you did the first time around. When you first set up the machine, you went through a number of manual steps to configure it to your particular needs. Someone on your team will have to be on call and go through those manual steps again.
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Knight Inlet
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Knight Inlet or Tsawatti or Tswawadwi[1] is one of the principal inlets of the British Columbia Coast, and the largest of the major inlets in the southern part of the Coast. It is fifth in sequence of the great saltwater inlets north from the 49th parallel north near Vancouver, but it is the first whose outflow points away from the Strait of Georgia, opening into Queen Charlotte Strait at the Kwakwaka'wakw community of Memkumlis (often known by the name of the group who were based there, the Mamalilaculla) on Village Island.
The inlet's opening lies east of Malcolm Island and the fishing town of Port McNeill on Vancouver Island, and just north of the opening of the upper end of Johnstone Strait, which separates Vancouver Island from the archipelago between it and the mainland.
Knight Inlet is one of the longest on the BC Coast at c. 125 kilometres in length; it is about 2.5 km in average width. Its great volume of water causes a major current and severe turbulence at its mouth during tidal changes, and outflow winds from it, which pour out of the BC Interior, are a hazard to small vessels in the Queen Charlotte Strait. It is fed by the Klinaklini River, which begins on the western edge of the Chilcotin Plateau and is fed by the massive Klinaklini Glacier, one of the two main eastern "tongues" of the Ha-Iltzuk Icefield, one of the largest of the icecaps of the southern Coast Mountains and also home to the Silverthrone Caldera volcanic bowl.
The inlet was first charted by William Broughton, George Vancouver's second-in-command during the first part of his 1791-95 expedition, in 1792.[2] Broughton gave the inlet the name Knights Channel after John Knight (Royal Navy officer). Broughton and Knight were captured by American forces during the American civil war and were held prisoner together until released in a prisoner exchange.[3]:142
The inlet was mapped by early Spanish explorers as Braza de Vernaci.[4]
- ^ BC Names entry "Tsawatti (First Nation Village)
- ^ Vancouver, George, and John Vancouver (1801). A voyage of discovery to the North Pacific ocean, and round the world. London: J. Stockdale.
- ^ Akrigg, G.P.V.; Akrigg, Helen B. (1986), British Columbia Place Names (3rd, 1997 ed.), Vancouver: UBC Press, ISBN 0-7748-0636-2
- ^ BC Names/GeobC entry "Braza Island"
Coordinates: 50°41′01″N 125°52′29″W / 50.68361°N 125.87472°W
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Andre Villas-Boas fears the Gareth Bale transfer saga could blight Tottenham's entire season, writes Steve Bates in the Sunday People .
Real Madrid have offered a world record £86m for Bale , but White Hart Lane chairman Daniel Levy is holding out for £100m.
If it goes down to the wire, Spurs boss AVB is scared it will sabotage the team's Premier League start – like the tug of war over Luka Modric did last time around.
Midfield maestro Modric finally left for Real Madrid for £33m just days before the end-of-August deadline. But the affair cast a shadow over Tottenham's early season form – and ultimately cost them a Champions League place.
AVB is resigned to losing Bale and is becoming increasingly frustrated at not being able to line up a mega-signing to replace the Welsh wizard.
As soon as Bale goes, the Spurs manager is ready to make a sensational attempt to hijack Luis Suarez's proposed move from Liverpool to north London rivals Arsenal.
Villas-Boas met Levy at the end of last season and said he wanted to have all major transfer business – in and out – done before the big kick-off.
He highlighted the five points they dropped in the opening three games last term – all of which were played BEFORE Spurs finally splashed out on major signings on the final day of the transfer window.
Just two of those lost points would have been enough to see Tottenham playing in Europe's elite competition this season. As it was, they finished a point behind Arsenal.
The Portuguese coach believes that if Bale leaves he will need two quality players to replace him – one to get the goals Bale bags and another to replace him as Spurs' game breaker.
Levy is notorious for last-gasp transfer deals – as with Modric. But AVB fears that using the same tactic with Bale will mean his team is under strength and more vulnerable when their season kicks off at Crystal Palace next Sunday.
And he is desperate to avoid a repeat of last season when his options in the transfer window were limited to frantic wheeling and dealing at the last minute.
Levy knows he will need a stellar signing to boost morale when Bale finally heads for the Bernabeu.
AVB believes the money should be used to snare Suarez to form a deadly partnership with Spaniard Robert Soldado, signed from Valencia for £26m.
Uruguayan Suarez has been banished to train alone at Anfield after angering boss Brendan Rodgers with claims Liverpool had back-tracked on promises a year ago that they would let him leave this summer if they were not in the Champions League.
The striker, currently banned by the FA for 10 games after biting Chelsea's Branislav Ivanovic in April, is desperate to quit Merseyside.
Arsenal still have the advantage over their bitter local rivals in being able to offer Suarez Champions League football, and it is thought the South American would prefer to join Arsene Wenger's stars.
But Tottenham will be in a strong financial position once they sell double footballer of the year Bale – and will have the ability to offer Liverpool more than Arsenal, who have bid £40m for Suarez.
Meanwhile, Villas-Boas has had a late scare in his pursuit of versatile Toulouse star Etienne Capoue.
Spurs believed they had the 25-year-old French international defender in the bag but late interest from Atletico Madrid has held up the deal.
Capoue, who can also play as a central defender, had been a target for promoted Cardiff but Spurs matched their £9.5 million bid which was accepted by the French Ligue 1 side.
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In less than two weeks' time a group of campaigners from Stoke-on-Trent will take a trip to London to hand in a petition at 10 Downing Street.
This symbolic gesture is hugely significant because it takes the fight to protect and preserve what I believe is one of the city's most important buildings to the heart of Government.
Last year Prime Minister David Cameron committed more than £50 million to commemorations of the Great War – including millions of pounds to encourage young people to learn about the conflict.
Consider then the irony of the fact that, as the nation gears up for four years of events to mark the 'war to end all wars', here in Stoke-on-Trent we are having to wage a battle to save a building which is inextricably linked to the First World War.
You see, despite what anyone says, the reality is Fenton Town Hall – and its Great War Memorial composed of Minton tiles – are under serious threat.
There's a £500,000 price tag on the building which is now owned by the Ministry of Justice.
How it came to pass that the fate of a building bequeathed to the people of Stoke-on-Trent should rest with a Whitehall department is beyond me.
Yes, the future of Fenton Town Hall – for more than 40 years the central hub for North Staffordshire Magistrates – will not be decided upon by local people or even the local authority.
Rather it will be at the whim of civil servants who have no knowledge of the building or its heritage and no affinity with our city.
Civil servants presumably akin to the man with a clipboard who decided, inexplicably, a few years back that this historic gem wasn't worthy of Listed Building status.
Since the Fenton498 campaign was launched a few months ago, more than 7,500 people have signed a petition to stop the desecration of the Great War Memorial inside the building.
The number 498 is important because that is how many local lads killed in the First World War are named on that tiled memorial inside a building none of us are allowed to enter.
The impressive memorial – which links directly to the cenotaph in the square which Fenton Town Hall dominates – was funded by local people who presumably thought it would stand the test of time.
But while the Ministry of Justice has given assurances that the memorial will be 'preserved' no matter what the future holds for the building, I – and those campaigning to have Fenton Town Hall transferred into community ownership – remain unconvinced.
For starters, if a private concern was to purchase the building I am not even sure this organisation would guarantee access for the public to allow people to pay their respects to the fallen – let alone look after the memorial it inherits.
The harsh truth here is that everyone on the fringes of this campaign is waiting for someone else to take a decision. The question is: Who will blink first?
Rest assured our MPs are well aware of what's at stake. Officers at the city council seem at a loss to know which way to jump.
All the while a small band of campaigners are trying desperately to make their voices heard – stressing the importance of the building and its memorial while underlining the fact that Fenton really needs a community facility such as this.
Of course, the fight to save Fenton Town Hall and its Great War Memorial isn't just about Fenton.
It's about our city as whole and what we, as a wider society, think is important.
I, for one, think it's vital to remember the sacrifices of past generations. I also think it's crucial that future generations have impressive civic buildings of which they can be proud and in which they can come together.
In some respects, Fenton Town Hall can be considered a grave and, as such, I believe we should accord it due respect.
One of the campaigners travelling down to London on October 20 is Jane Jones, whose great-grandfather Ernest Heapy's name is on the memorial.
I'd like to think that as the Great War commemorations begin Jane, and anyone else who wants to, can visit this breath-taking memorial to say thank you for his supreme sacrifice. If you agree with me, please make your voice heard.
*To sign the petition, log on to: http://www.change.org/en-GB/petitions/stop-the-desecration-of-fenton-great-war-memorial-1914-1918
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