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According to the World Water Development Report published this year, a 40 percent shortfall in fresh water will occur all around the world within 15 years.
This means that crops as well as all businesses that depend on water will fail. Not to mention that there will be no clear drinking water for people. The U.N. found that these problems are not only caused by meteorological changes, but by the activity of people as well. There are many cities facing this problem, but here are the 5 major ones which are running out of clear drinking water.
5. Miami
Although it rains in Miami much more than it does in California, which is probably the main concern of Americans, this city is running out of clear drinking water unexpectedly fast.
The biggest problem with water in Miami, as the U.S. Geological Survey shows, is that saltwater from the Atlantic Ocean is getting into drinking water reserves. So, even though there is more than enough rain, if salt water continues entering drinking water sources, people will no longer be able to drink it.
The Atlantic Ocean has been drawn to the cost due to swamp draining around the city at the beginning of the 20th century, which practically pulled the ocean water towards the city. Control structures were installed in the 1930s to keep the ocean water away from drinking water reserves, but as sea levels are rising it is becoming more difficult to control and more saltwater is entering drinking water sources. If the situation continues worsening in this direction, Miami will soon be left without enough freshwater for the people.
4. Tokyo
Tokyo has good amounts of rainfall and it may come as strange that this city is dealing with a water problem. However, all that rain falls in only 4 months during the year, while the rest of the season is usually dry.
An even bigger problem arises if a rainy season is weak – that means that there will be a serious drought.
Over 30 million people live in Japan's capital, which means that millions of people are in danger as the rivers that are providing the city with water are starting to run low. Around 70 percent of all clear drinking water in Tokyo comes from the rivers and lakes, while only the remaining 30 percent of it comes from underground wells.
This city has been thinking proactively and they have developed great programs for 'catching' rainwater used for non-drinking purposes. However, these actions may not give the wanted results, as there is less and less water and too many people to supply it with.
3. Orlando
Located in North-central Florida, Orlando has been through several droughts in the last 10 years.
These difficult conditions have taught people to conserve water and use less of it. There are lawn-watering bans introduced to save as much water as possible. The problem with drinking water in Orlando becomes even greater, as this city isn't able to use much water from the Floridian aquifer which was, until recently, the main source of fresh water for this city.
The city is planning to start using water from St. John River for irrigation as well as drinking water after they find a way to purify it.
However, even with this potential solution, there will soon not be enough water for the city's demand and people are likely to stay thirsty in Orlando if the drought situation doesn't improve. Importing bottled water is expensive and not everyone can afford it, but as there will soon be no free-drinking water, the city will have to introduce some measures to supply people with this essential necessity.
2. Las Vegas
Las Vegas' main sources of clear drinking water are the Colorado River and Lake Mead. However, as there is averagely only 10cm of rainfall per year, and considering that this city is located in the middle of a desert, Las Vegas draws its drinking water from sources that are not so close by.
Lake Mead, which is one of the two major water supplies for this city, is more than half empty, leaving this city in danger of experiencing the most serious water shortage problem in history.
The evaporation of this lake will not affect only Las Vegas, but several other areas of Arizona and Nevada as well. Over the last 15 years, the population in this city has grown by over 18 percent, which means that water demands have increased, while water supplies have decreased.
Soon, there won't be enough water for the people of this city. Like this wasn't a big enough issue, the water shortage is also affecting Hoover Dam, which means that many cities will be left without hydroelectric power which was generated there.
1. London
Water managers in London say that the city will have enough drinking water for the next decade, but after that new water sources will have to be found.
The water taken from the Thames River is recycled over and over again, which means that people drink the same water they flush through the toilet. This water is treated several times in order to make it as clean as possible, and then it is pumped into supply sources.
According to U.S. estimates, London will run out of clear drinking water sooner than the rest of the world.
Water suppliers have been warning people to start using less water daily, because if they continue using it at this pace the city will run out of water much sooner than expected, as The Telegraph reports. Londoners are now obliged to install smart meters which limit their use of water and keep them from using too much of it on a daily basis.


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Did IL abortion law protect babies aborted alive?
Sean Hannity has done a fabulous job covering the Barack Obama/Born Alive scandal.
For the past 2 nights his liberal counterpart, Alan Colmes, has proposed rationale far and away from Obama's original reason for opposing the IL Born Alive Infants Protection Act, which he stated on the IL State Senate floor in 2001, at the genesis of this debate:
I just want to suggest … that this is probably not going to survive constitutional scrutiny….
I mean, it – it would essentially bar abortions, because the equal protection clause does not allow somebody to kill a child, and if this is a child, then this would be an anti-abortion statute. For that purpose, I think it would probably be found unconstitutional.
Colmes has maintained, quoting from last night's show, "there was already a law in place that said that in the unlikely case that an abortion would be – cause a live birth, a doctor should provide immediate medical care for any child born alive."
Here are Hannity and Colmes segments from August 20 and August 21, debating Obama's opposition to Born Alive:
Was there a law in place? As National Review Online's Ramesh Ponnuru explained in a column August 20…
IL law has rules – loophole-ridden rules, but rules – requiring treatment of babies who have "sustainable survivability." If an attempted abortion of a pre-viable fetus results in a live birth, the law did not protect the infant. Nurse Jill Stanek said that at her hospital "abortions" were repeatedly performed by inducing the live birth of a pre-viable fetus and then leaving it to die. When she made her report, the attorney general said that no law had been broken. That's why legislators proposed a bill to fill the gap.
National Right to Life adds:
Obama's defenders… fail to mention that the law covered only situations where an abortionist decided before the abortion that there was "a reasonable likelihood of sustained survival of the fetus outside the womb."…
Moreover, as [liberal columnist] Eric Zorn of the Chicago Tribune notes (August 20, 2008), "Prosecutors in IL entered into a consent decree in 1993 agreeing not to prosecute doctors for apparent or alleged violations of this law based on 'born alive' definitions or other definitions." To read or download the consent decree to which Mr. Zorn refers, click here.
Also see this letter we received from Republican pro-life IL Attorney General Jim Ryan in July 2000 stating he could find no law Christ Hospital was violating (click to enlarge):
I also received this startling letter at the time, proving the need for both an IL and federal Born Alive Infants Protection Act (click to enlarge):
Michael Kruley had a blind spot. While he understood civil rights laws prohibit discrimination based on age, he counterintuitively argued they did not cover the rights of newborns.

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Law may increase evictions of poor communities, critics say.
THE National Assembly voted Monday to approve the first articles in the controversial draft Law on Expropriations, despite concerns voiced by opposition members and NGOs that the law could be used to dispossess people with legitimate land claims.
The draft, approved by the Council of Ministers earlier this month, sets out procedures for the expropriation of land from property owners for use in public infrastructure works or other projects deemed to be in the "public interest".
During its session on Monday morning, the Cambodian People's Party-dominated Assembly voted to approved the first five of the law's 39 articles without amendments.
Yim Sovann, a lawmaker for the Sam Rainsy Party, said the government should take more time to review the law in order to ensure its fair implementation, given the current wave of land ownership disputes across the country.
"I would like to draw the Assembly's attention to the fact that when this becomes law it will be very difficult to change," he said.
"I'm very happy that we will all benefit from development, but I am worried for the 34 percent of people who are living under the poverty line. I am worried for the many thousands of people who lost their land and homes from illegal land seizures."
He added that the law should apply to all parties equally, and that Article 3 of the draft law, which states that private agreements between the government and foreign investors will supersede the new law, should be extended to encompass all development projects.
But CPP lawmakers said the draft law adheres to its stated purpose, which is to regulate expropriations and the payment of fair compensation for land taken in the public interest.
"We have made this law to defend private ownership. If we enforce this law and it affects [people's interests], the government has the ability to give compensation for the land that was seized for development," National Assembly President Heng Samrin said during the session.
Ouk Rabun, secretary of state at the Ministry of Finance, said that when the state needs to develop a plan that affects the public, there must be proper mechanisms in place to guide the expropriations.
"In our country, besides the [2001] Land Law, which officially recognises [land] ownership, we have not had an expropriation and seizure law conforming to Article 44 of the Constitution," he said.
He added that the law would see people compensated for legal land expropriations with replacement housing.
Key suggestions ignored
Civic groups, however, expressed concerns that without the inclusion of key amendments, the law could worsen the state of land tenure for those most vulnerable to evictions.
In a statement released on Thursday, a coalition of civic groups released a series of 14 recommended changes to the law, one of which – Article 2 – would extend its protections beyond those holding land titles to the thousands of poor Cambodians with "legitimate possession rights" under the 2001 Land Law. Article 2 was passed at Monday's session without the recommended change.
"We are very concerned about whether the government will incorporate our comments and recommendations into the law," said Yeng Virak, executive director of the Community Legal Education Centre.
Without the necessary changes, he said, many poor Cambodians will be vulnerable to land seizures described as in the public interest, leading to the proliferation of evictions in Cambodia.
"There are going to be big problems," he added.
Hang Chhaya, director of the Khmer Institute for Democracy, said it was "unfortunate" that civil society recommendations were not taken into account by the Assembly.
"The way such laws have been passed and debated previously has been very consistent: There has been no debate, and no comments have been taken into consideration," he said.
"We just have to keep working and hope that we can get the parliament to do something honourable."
The debate on the draft law is set to continue at the National Assembly today.


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Two Tips For Safeguarding Your Tree Farm During A Drought
Whether you have a large tree and shrub nursery, or just a simple tree lot as part of your landscaping business, you know that water is the most important element for keeping your trees alive. There are special sprinkler systems that provide slow drip hydration to your trees all day long, which can keep you from worrying about whether your trees are getting the water they need. However, when the hot days of summer come, you're going to have to up the ante to protect your investment.
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Tiny Houses: Portable, Pure Living
According to the Canadian Home Builders Association, a recent survey shows that average Canadian homes have dropped in size to 1,900 square feet from an average of 2,300 square feet in the mid-2000s. A growing trend of smaller homes and bigger lifestyles is spreading across Canada and the United States, with people from all walks of life making a move into the very latest version of living the simple life – tiny houses.
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5 Advantages Of Selecting Quartz Countertops
If you're having a home custom built or are contemplating a major kitchen remodel in your existing home, you are undoubtedly considering various types of stone countertops that are best suited to households that include active children. Interior design trends have placed marble and granite at the forefront of kitchen countertop material choices, but these may not be the best choices outside of homes where careful adult cooks will be the only ones responsible for meal preparation.
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Bunnies Be Gone! Three Natural Solutions For Rabbits In The Garden
The cottontail rabbit may be adorable as he hops across the yard, but when he sets his sights on your garden you may suddenly see him with new eyes. These cute little bunnies have a voracious appetite and aren't opposed to chowing down on your garden. Keeping them out can be difficult, but not impossible. Try these natural methods for wildlife control this summer. Fences One of the easiest ways to prevent rabbits from nibbling your veggies is to keep them from getting into the garden in the first place.
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Last week, while the media focused almost obsessively on the DNC's spectacle in Denver, the country's most influential conservatives met quietly at a hotel in downtown Minneapolis to get to know Sarah Palin. The assembled were members of the Council for National Policy, an ultra-secretive cabal that networks wealthy right-wing donors together with top conservative operatives to plan long-term movement strategy.
CNP members have included Tony Perkins, James Dobson, Grover Norquist, Tim LaHaye and Paul Weyrich. At a secret 2000 meeting of the CNP, George W. Bush promised to nominate only pro-life judges; in 2004, then-Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist told the group, "The destiny of the nation is on the shoulders of the conservative movement." This year, thanks to Sarah Palin's selection, the movement may have finally aligned itself behind the campaign of John McCain.
The members of the Council for National Policy are the hidden hand behind McCain's Palin pick. With her selection, the Republican nominee is suddenly -- and unexpectedly -- assured of the support of a movement that once opposed his candidacy with all its might. Case in point: while Dobson once said he could "never" vote for McCain, he issued a statement last week hailing Palin as an "outstanding" choice. If Dobson's enthusiasm for Palin is any indication, he may soon emerge from his bunker in Colorado Springs to endorse McCain, providing the Republican nominee with the grassroots support of the Christian right's single most influential figure.
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|McDonald's Malaysia 2015 Pie Box
|McDonald's Malaysia Lychee McFlurry, Sundae and Pie
Consumed on 23 August 2015
Location - McDonald's International Departure Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), Malaysia
Calories - ~280kcal
Inflated Airport Price - 3.85MYR = $0.88USD. City Price - 2.95MYR = $0.67USD
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A couple weeks ago, The Wife and I had to depart Kuala Lumpur International Airport and we were a bit too early to check-in and head to the lounge, so we stopped in at the McDonald's in the public area to wait it out. Which gave me a perfect opportunity to give the new Lychee Pie a try. It was dinner time, and since McDonald's is the cheapest food in the airport (even with the 20% inflated prices they charge), so the restaurant was absolutely heaving with customers. Each of the 7 or so registers taking orders had a queue of at least 8-10 people deep. McDonald's in Malaysia doesn't take credit card, and I witnessed at least 3 groups (of tourists) order, and then only get rejected when they couldn't pay with card and then the staff had to scramble to cancel the order. I would have assumed that the airport branch might be a bit different due to the number or tourists and business travellers that would frequent it, but apparently not. They should at least have a sign somewhere, as I was only there for 10 minutes and saw it happen a few times so I can't imagine this is a rare occurrence.
|McDonald's Malaysia Lychee Pie Filling
McDonald's Malaysia started to sell 3 Lychee flavoured items at the same time, a pie, McFlurry and a Sundae. Promo McFlurry + Sundae combos are common in Malaysia, but this was the first time I had witnessed the promo pie use the exact same flavour as the ice cream. If they were different flavour, naturally I would have gone for one of each. But, as I didn't really feel like two of the same flavour before a 14 hour flight, I asked The Wife which she would rather try - she chose the Pie, so that's what I ordered, which we pretty quickly came to regret.
Not only was the pie fried, which has never been a favourite of mine, but the Lychee filling was sickeningly sweet, and tasted 100% of artificial fruit flavour. The "bits" of fruit they used were hard and sweet themselves, almost like the jelly you get in the bottom of a bubble tea type drink. On their own, the terrible "fruit" probably wouldn't have been that bad, but when combined with the syrup that surrounded them it was one complete failure of a pie. The flavour was far more acidic than a pie filling should be, and just didn't go well with the fried crust at all. We each had a single bite and left the rest it was that bad. I probably should have remembered how bad the Lychee McFizz from Singapore was before even considering ordering this...
Rating - 0/5
Another strange release at the time was that McDonald's Malaysia launched a Spinach Pie promo on the same day as the Lychee items. I had already tried this same pie before in Thailand, so I gave it a pass as well. If it's even 1/2 as good as the one from Thailand, it would be the much better choice.
|McDonald's Malaysia Spinach Pie 2015


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The Big Read Celebrates its Kickoff at Tarrant Area Food Bank Feb. 29
Civic leaders, university mascots and nearly 100 spectators were on hand for The Big Read kickoff, which was celebrated at the Tarrant Area Food Bank on Feb. 29. This marks the beginning of events that will continue into late May – all related to The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck.
Last summer, Texas Wesleyan University was awarded an $11,700 grant to participate in The Big Read, an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) designed to restore reading to the center of American culture. Texas Wesleyan is one of four grant recipients in Texas.
Texas Wesleyan President Frederick G. Slabach spoke at the event and expressed his enthusiasm for the project and its impact throughout the community.
"The Big Read programming provides citizens with the opportunity to read and discuss a single book within their communities," Slabach said. "We encourage you participate in the variety of engaging events to be hosted by our many partners over the next few months supporting this city-wide reading project."
Slabach concluded his comments by donating a bag of canned goods to the collection and then introducing Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price.
The event's emcee flew in from Los Angeles just for this occasion. Windell Middlebrooks, a Trimble Tech High School alumnus and television actor, said he made the trip because he strongly believes in this project and hopes The Big Read will help with both literacy efforts as well as a food drive.
"Our community reading discussions will help fill the shelves of the Tarrant Area Food Bank," he said. For admission to any of The Big Read events, participants are asked to bring canned food for TAFB.
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|Alas, the spicy and delicious concoctions of Westgate Thai are
soon to disappear to the public at large in a matter of days
Such is the case with Westgate Thai, a little eatery hidden in the back of a market which was written about just a few months ago in this blog post. Similar to Hot Chicken Takeover, a place also known for their spicy fried chicken (and written about in this blog post), Westgate Thai's dishes come at adjustable spice levels. Gary, the husband and co-owner of the restaurant, makes sure everyone knows that these levels go from one through twelve, and that most people find level four a bit too hot.
We had no such compunctions, so we asked for a nine on our dishes. However, we suspect that we may not have received that heat level based on some reader feedback which stated that Gary usually doesn't give you the requested burn level until he gets to know you better. Even with that possibility, the burn level on these dishes was still quite pleasant; however, the play of the heat with the sweet, sour and tangy profiles we received in our dishes was the real revelation here. These dishes were definitely a step up from dishes from other Thai restaurants we've tried so far here, thanks to the expert hand of Gary's wife, Westgate co-owner and chef Mali,
I figured I would be writing a revisit post a couple years from my original writeup, but alas, the march of time leaves no one behind, and Gary and Mali have announced their retirement from the restaurant business come the end of this week. We made sure to sneak down there at least once again on what seemed to be a sinfully slow Monday evening business-wise a week ago or so.
Perhaps the little insider's info we received about toning down spice levels was confirmed on this visit. Despite us saying we had done a level 9 on our first visit and were ready for the proverbial full monty of 12, Gary gave us a little bit of a wondering stare and marked down a level 10 on our orders of Pad Thai and Yum Woon Sen. Mali herself came out during the middle of our meal to check how we were doing, encouraging us to up the spice level with the assorted chili oils on our table if we felt like adding some heat (and who are we to say no to the chef?)
Again, we received a pleasant burn with these two dishes, and the fresh ingredients and seesaw of flavor profiles that were evident on our previous visit's dishes were present here as well. My spouse's Yum Woon Sen, with its bean thread noodles and hunks of protein (here, beautifully cooked shrimp and ground pork) reminding a bit of the mish-mash of ingredients that go into Filipino pancit and its bihon noodle base. The Thai fried egg rolls we ordered as an appetizer also reminded me quite a bit of the Filipino renditions, save for the nicely spicy dipping sauce.
It may have been a brief flirtation (we ourselves will try to get down there one more time), but it was a fruitful one for us with Westgate Thai. We both wish Gary and Mali the very best, and encourage anyone who can to make that trek down to their back-of-the-market eatery to pay them one more visit for delicious Thai eats.
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How much does an applicant for a freezing order need to tell the English court about other claims it is conducting abroad? This is a significant question for any lawyer involved in cross-border litigation, and was the main issue at stake in the High Court decision in Banca Turco Romana v Kamuran Cortuk and others.
The judge set aside freezing orders obtained by the claimant ex parte against the third to fifth defendants, for non-disclosures which he described as substantial, serious and deliberate.
The judgment is important because it highlights that it is not enough for an applicant simply to refer to the existence of foreign proceedings. They must give a full and frank account of those proceedings, drawing attention to anything which an English court might think material. Otherwise, they run the risk of their applications being discharged further down the line.
Factual background
The claimant was a Romanian bank acting through its liquidators. The bank was ultimately controlled by the first defendant, Mr Cortuk, who was the main target of the bank's claim.
Mr Cortuk had evaded arrest and was the subject of an Interpol red notice, having been sentenced to over ten years in prison for his part in defrauding the bank of over USD 100 million. The bank sought to recover some of those funds from him.
Mr Cortuk maintained his innocence from his residence in New Jersey, USA. The bank was also suing him and his daughter in the New Jersey civil courts. It was the incomplete picture which the bank gave the English court about this New Jersey claim, which was soon to take on great significance.
The other defendants were relatives, friends or colleagues of Mr Cortuk; the bank had sued them exclusively to obtain interlocutory relief against them. The third defendant was Mr Cortuk's daughter. She lived in Turkey, but the bank said that the English court had sufficient jurisdiction over her because she was the ultimate owner of shares in a UK company called Westpoint UK. The freezing order prohibited her from dealing with those shares.
Full and frank disclosure of related proceedings in other jurisdictions
The principles relating to the duty of full and frank disclosure are well known, with judges rarely citing any authority beyond the Court of Appeal's judgment in Brink's Mat v Elcombe.
On an ex parte application, the applicant must make a full and fair disclosure of all the facts which are material to that application. What is "material" is a question for the court, not the applicant.
The need to disclose related proceedings in other jurisdictions is an important aspect of this duty. It will plainly be relevant to a court that the parties are involved in litigation abroad. It is equally important that a court is given a proper picture of any foreign proceedings.
The consequences of failing to disclose the existence or extent of foreign proceedings can vary. If what was omitted is minor and would not have changed the original outcome, a court may simply continue the order. If, however, the non-disclosure was deliberate and significant, it is very likely that the order will be discharged.
Inadequate disclosure of foreign proceedings
In the ex parte application in this case, the bank had told the English court that it had jurisdiction over Mr Cortuk's daughter because of her ownership of the UK company, Westpoint UK.
The bank also told the English court that it was suing Mr Cortuk and his daughter in New Jersey. It said that this foreign claim related only to the sale of a specific property in New Jersey.
In fact, the New Jersey proceedings were much broader than this. There, the bank was arguing that Westpoint UK was not genuinely owned by Mr Cortuk's daughter, but was a sham and a façade, and all its assets were in truth those of Mr Cortuk. In short, the bank argued that Westpoint UK and Mr Cortuk should be treated as one and the same.
This was directly inconsistent with what the bank had said in the English courts, where it had not challenged the legitimacy of Westpoint UK, and had positively asserted that the shares in Westpoint UK were ultimately owned by Mr Cortuk's daughter.
This was significant in two respects:
- It seriously undermined the basis for seeking relief in England.
- It was also highly relevant to whether the English court should grant ancillary relief against the shares in Westpoint UK, because they were already the subject of a claim in the New Jersey courts.
Popplewell J decided that this mischaracterisation of the New Jersey proceedings was seriously misleading (paragraph 31). He also decided that the conduct was deliberate, because it could not have been overlooked by accident and no explanation for the non-disclosure had ever been offered by the bank (paragraph 34). This non-disclosure, along with other non-disclosures by the bank, was sufficiently grave to require discharging the freezing orders.
Significance of the decision
It can be very challenging for practitioners to get a full picture of all foreign proceedings being conducted by their client. They will be focused on how best to obtain relief in England, rather than considering how the client is trying to obtain relief abroad.
Even if they do make appropriate enquiries, the foreign claims are likely to be conducted by separate legal teams, running on different timetables and with different aims and agendas. The foreign proceedings may also be being conducted in a language other than English, or involve causes of action which have no clear analogues in English law.
However, practitioners should stress to their clients that they must give full and frank disclosure of any foreign proceedings which might have an impact on the decision of an English court whether to grant relief. Their failure to do so can be highly significant, as this decision makes clear.


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HÀ NỘI – Authorities in the capital city are taking measures to restore security and order in Đồng Tâm Commune after a controversial land reclamation led to several officials and police officers being held hostage by residents last week.
A Vietnam News Agency report also said yesterday that the land in dispute, measuring 50.03 hectares in the Mỹ Lương, Trần Phú and Đồng Lạc communes of Chương Mỹ District and Đồng Tâm Commune in Mỹ Đức District, was allocated in 1980s to the Ministry of Defence to build the Miếu Môn airport.
However, lax management of the local administration had led to a number of residents in Hoành Village, Đồng Tâm Commune, trespassing on the military-managed land.
The residents built houses and farmed the land, the report said.
It also said that since October 2014, the entire area has been used by the Air Force Service as the base of Brigade 28.
Under Decision 551/QD-TM dated March 27, 2015, the Ministry of Defence recovered the land, including 46 hectares in Đồng Tâm Commune, and allocated it to the military-run telecom group Viettel for implementing the "AI defence project."
When the Defence Ministry reclaimed the land, many residents lodged complaints with district and city agencies.
The administration of Mỹ Đức District has been talking with Hà Nội officials to settle the issue, but the residents failed to abide by the regulations, the VNA report said.
It said the Mỹ Đức District People's Committee sent five interdisciplinary working groups to work with each household, but the locals refused to sign a document committing not to trespass upon military land.
Since late 2016, the situation in Đồng Tâm has been "complicated" mostly due to efforts by locals to retrieve their land lots that the authorized agencies of Mỹ Đức District, Hà Nội administration and the Ministry of Defence have identified as military land, the report said.
The residents organised various activities causing disorder in the locality, especially after the Viettel Group received the area to implement its project.
The VNA report said that the Hà Nội Police and Crime Investigation Agency under the Ministry of Defence and other relevant agencies have gathered documents and evidence relating to the organised violations.
It said authorities saw these violations as serious breaches, negatively affecting local security and social order, and disrupting normal operation of local agencies, enterprises and schools.
On March 30, 2017, the Hà Nội Police started legal proceedings in the case, charging some people with "causing public disorder" under Article 245 of the 1999 Criminal Code.
Meanwhile, the Crime Investigation Agency under the Ministry of Defence launched proceedings for "resisting on-duty officials" and "violating regulations on land use" in line with Article 257 and Article 173, respectively, of the Criminal Code.
The Hà Nội Police Department summoned the defendants three times, but they did not show up and continued their protests.
Last Saturday, Hà Nội police arrested four alleged violators to investigate the case on "causing public disorder," but their vehicles were seized and damaged, and 38 city policemen and officials of Mỹ Đức were illegally apprehended.
Municipal leaders visited the locality and explained to the locals that their actions were illegal and requested them to release the captured officials and police officers.
The city also sent two working groups to the commune to work with the locals, who, however, did not co-operate and even threw sand and rocks at the officials, injuring some of them.
Yesterday, four citizens arrested on Saturday were released as they showed signs of repentance, the VNA report said.
Meanwhile, 15 of the apprehended officials and policemen were released by the locals and three other officials managed to escape.
The VNA report said that the land in Đồng Tâm Commune was under the management of the military and used by the Ministry of Defence.
Project AI is a major project extremely important to the defence and security of the army and the country, the report said.
It said that alongside measures being taken to guarantee security and social order in Đồng Tâm Commune, those those engaged in violating the law since the beginning of the year would be strictly punished in line with law. — VNS


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Here's a round up of just some of the still life talent we have on site.| Photographers
'Pieces of Eight' by Niknut
How did you get into still life photography?
It's a subject I never tackled before - until I joined ePHOTOzine! Some of the still life images on the site were really inspiring, and got my old creative juices going.
I do drawing (pen & ink), water colour and oil painting, so it's an off shoot of that I suppose, whereby
my camera becomes the 'pen/brush' to create the final image. It's quicker, and offers a lot of scope in subject matter, lighting and post processing.
I spend a lot of time processing and adding textures to achieve the effect I'm after, trying to create
a 'mood' or 'nostalgia', depending on the subject. The most difficult part is dreaming up the subject in the first place. Something has to 'jolt' my old grey matter, or inspire me, to get me up and running.
Talk us through how you set up and take a shot.
The shots are usually set up on my workbench in the garage, so it's all at a comfortable height!
The lighting is usually from an 'Anglepoise' lamp positioned high, and to the rear for back lighting, with
fill lighting from white reflectors positioned for best effect, though sometimes a set-up might be
lit solely from candlelight or include candles in the set-up. It makes for a very controllable arrangement,
though I'm very careful with naked flames with a fire extinguisher waiting alongside!
The camera is placed on a tripod, with various home-made devices to prevent lens flare and I fire the shutter via the self timer so I don't create any shake. I usually take 3 or 4 exposures varying the aperture, and choosing the best exposure/depth of field for the best effect.
What draws you to still life photography?
I'm drawn to still life work simply because it's a bit of a challenge. My main interest is landscape work, which I find relatively easy compared to still life, so I like a bit of a challenge now and then.
'Stuff' by sherring
How did you get into still life photography?
To be honest I don't think I do that much still life work compared to all the other things I shoot, I don't always have the patience for it. I do, though, like to try my hand at all types of photography as for me it's all about becoming a more competent, all-round photographer who is not afraid to undertake any type of assignment. So I like to experiment and try to recreate images that I have seen, using objects that I can readily lay my hands on and set up. With still life I can do that all in the comfort of my own home. I guess I'm more of a jack-of-all-trades and master of none! Still Life is one genre that I am always striving to become better at.
Talk us through how you set up and take a shot.
Most of my still life work comes about if I see some nice light coming in through one of my windows and I can find something interesting to place into that light to shoot. I have a variety of backgrounds that I use ranging from sheets of A1 art paper to wall paper samples taken from a well-known chain of DIY stores, very cheap and versatile too. I also make my own reflectors using thick white card and tin foil, which I stick to the back side of the white card. It's all very Heath Robinson but it works.
I tend to use my Nikkor 60mm Macro lens mounted to my Nikon D300 on a tripod and use the Liveview function for framing and focus. I then take an initial shot and check the histogram for exposure and adjust settings as required so as not to clip any highlights. I will then add any reflectors to try to lighten up the shadow areas and balance up the image. I may also use black flags to lessen any distracting reflections on any shiny elements in the scene, these are made by sticking black felt to card. Then it's just a matter of shooting away, trying different viewpoints and backgrounds until I either get something I am happy with or run out of patience.
What draws you to still life photography?
As for what draws me to still life photography, well I guess it's all about control. I can position things where and how I want to and also have more control over the lighting compared to when I'm shooting outdoors.
'Maple Drops' by JanieB43
How did you get into still life photography?
I got into still life photography by accident really. Usually landscapes are my thing but being confined to the house and having withdrawal symptoms, plus a very itchy shutter finger I decided to try my hand at still life. I started with the old favourites - bunches of flowers and baskets of fruit but found the images I made from these were really rather tame and lack lustre so after seeing an article on water droplets in still life photography I thought I'd have a go.
Talk us through how you set up and take a shot.
I bought some gerberas, made up some saline solution (the drops hold their shape better than plain water) and borrowed one of my daughter's insulin syringes for precision placement of the droplets. I get a real buzz from being able to place the drop so it refracts an image of part of the flower, like a micro world inside a bubble, if you have a look through my portfolio you'll see what I mean. My other still lifes have a touch of the classical about them and involve a lot of work with layering textures and backgrounds in the production of the final image. I have several of this kind of image in my portfolio. I usually come up with a theme and then choose the subjects to suit e.g. the "harvest" themed ones portraying pumpkins, squash, conkers and autumn coloured leaves - one of these works took me around 10-15 hours of work in total.
My set-up couldn't be simpler - a small table, some soft natural light from a window, either a board or neutral coloured cloth as a background, a tripod, my trusty Canon 7D and my Canon 50mm compact macro lens, which serves me well but I'd love to upgrade to the 100mm IS version. I always focus manually and use the mirror lock up and 2 second timer facilities on my camera to reduce camera shake. I also use live view to make sure my point of focus is pin sharp specially for the droplet images. I always shoot in RAW and post production is done in Lightroom 4 and CS5.
What draws you to still life photography?
The thing that draws me to still life photography is the fact that whatever the weather is doing outside you can always stay warm and cosy indoors and the only limit is your imagination. Wonderful still life photography can be produced on a very meagre budget and the best thing about doing it digitally is that you can experiment with the same props time and time again until you're happy with the final image - no hanging around for the right light or the right cloud cover, no early starts or late nights and if you're as obsessed as me and have the right knack with layers etc in Photoshop you can produce some fantastic results good enough to grace any wall!
'First Bite' by RobD
How did you get into still life photography?
A glance at my website or portfolio will show you that where photography is concerned I am something of a dilettante. Although travel and landscape predominate, surf photography, natural history and a variety of other genres feature and still life work has been a relatively recent area of exploration, particularly for those days when the weather doesn't co-operate for landscape.
The starting point for me was painting, and in particular Spanish still life painting of the 16th and 17th Centuries; painters like Juan Sanchez Cotan who exploits the tenebrismo technique, austerely lit objects against a dark background. My own early photographic experiments were shot in a dark room using a long exposure and lighting the still life arrangement with flickering torchlight, often blending two or more exposures, particularly if candlelight was included in the composition. However, I quickly came to the conclusion that the lighting set up was too severe and too limiting and my preference now is to use natural window light, diffused with baking paper, calico sheeting, paper etc. depending on the effect I am after.
Talk us through how you set up and take a shot.
I will take at least three exposures of each composition, more if the set-up includes highlights such as candlelight or reflected highlights in glass etc.
Processing may involve running the image through HDR software such as Photomatix and blending sections of the resulting image with the original. Duplicating the resulting image and using the Multiply blending mode is particularly useful to selectively intensify the background gloom, using a layer mask to paint back in areas where the light falls. I have a large selection of textures and these can be useful to accentuate the lighting effects, again using layer masks.
What draws you to still life photography?
As far as subject matter is concerned, there are opportunities all around. Travelling in central Turkey earlier this year produced the Turkish still life series. I had the use of some fantastic artefacts from an antique shop in return for taking some publicity photos for the shop owner.
I've got a number of still life projects in mind; I just need to find the time to fit them around my other photographic interests.
'Pumpkins and Garlic' by cattyal
How did you get into still life photography?
I started doing still life photography about 3 years ago when I was able to convert a large bedroom into a studio. Prior to that most of my images were of flowers shot on various window sills or self portraits but for some unknown reason one day I decided it was time to try still life.
Fortunately being something of an eclectic collector of 'junk' I already had a reasonable collection of bits and pieces to photograph and over the last few years my collection has grown exponentially to include mannequins, animal skulls, leather suitcases, top hats – the 'studio' is now a veritable Aladdin's Cave of goodies – as is the spare room, and every surface in the house!
I bought myself one of those clothes rails on castors and on one side attached a sheet of white colormat and on the other a piece of nondescript neutral brown fabric. A collection of clamps enables me to attach other bits of fabric as required and that, coupled with a fold down picnic table, makes a very useful space to take my photos.
Initially I had a couple of single bulb cool-lights but then moved on to a pair of 3 bulb cool-lights. They were great for a while, but eventually came the time when I had to kit myself out with a proper set of strobes so bought two 250w heads. Add to that one softbox, an assortment of brollies, beauty dishes, snoot and barn doors and most requirements are catered for.
Talk us through how you would set up and take a shot.
Having set up the table and appropriate background I start off with what I plan to be the high point. I don't make a special effort to adhere to any compositional rules but the notion of a triangular arrangement really does make sense and is far easier on the eye than a mishmash of bits plonked down.
Once I've got the first piece in place then I frequently end up piling too much onto the table and gradually take bits away until the arrangement looks reasonable. Then a few images are taken, viewed in camera and items get rearranged again!
My favourite lighting technique is to use one unit with the barn doors attached high up to one side or slightly behind the arrangement – the idea being to simulate light coming in from a small high window. I supplement that often by using a large sheet of foamboard into which I have cut a rectangle. I hold this between the light and arrangement moving it about taking photographs all the time and noting where the light falls. Of course I can never get it in the same place twice but close.
Another sheet of white foamboard propped up on the other side of the arrangement helps to push a bit of light back into the shadows. You will frequently find me holding a sheet of foamboard in each hand plus the camera remote waving them all about whilst taking photographs.
Of course once I've finished taking the photographs then it's off to the computer where careful perusal, brutal deletion and finally experimenting with the final images. Usually this involves a combination of the Lucisart Whyeth plugin, Topaz Adjust (more frequently) and a texture layer – along with whatever adjustments take my fancy or I'm currently obsessed with!
What draws you to still life photography?
Apart from it being a good excuse to keep trawling antique/junk shops and a good way to use all the bits and bobs I simply can't resist, I do find it enjoyable simply to attempt to put together an attractive or interesting arrangement and experiment with lighting.
Plus, I'm lucky enough to have a room where everything can be left out so I can return to arrangements at any time without having to clear space first and tidy up afterwards.
Of course Vanitas' paintings of the 16th and 17th century offer considerable inspiration and frustration at my inability to replicate the light and inability to find the props I want!
It's just an on going challenge – I'm sure I'll never be 100% happy with the images I produce but I thoroughly enjoy trying!
'Things in the attic' by chase
How did you get into still life photography?
Still life just evolved for me. I live fairly 'out in the sticks' and hate driving to places I don't know, so I decided to use things in and around my home, plus it saves petrol! After time I found I needed more and more 'things' to complete an image that I had in my mind. I asked my work colleagues and my family for old stuff that was interesting and different and my collection of objects grew steadily.
Talk us through how you set up and take a shot.
I try to link objects, either by emotion, texture, colour etc. I use many things that mean something to me.
Composition is so very important, the objects used in a still life are just that, still and static, so an image has to be interesting and draw the viewer into the frame.
Lighting my subjects brings them to life and that is the part I enjoy the most. I start by using daylight as a source and look where the light and shadows appear in order to give the image some depth and form. I then decide where extra light/shade is needed and use small reflectors to push light where there isn't enough and a piece of black card to stop some light where there is too much. I take a few frames along the way and review them on the back of the camera, checking the histogram as I go along. Once I have the right composition and light, no nasty bright bits, away we go!
I use the camera in manual mode and take my images in RAW format as it is much better for post processing.
What draws you to still life photography?
Texture, meaning and history have to be the answers. Something old usually has great texture and presence which can be brought out during post processing. Taking objects and putting them together always has great meaning to me; where did they come from? What were they used for? Who used them? All these things have to link together.
I love collecting bits from different sources that I need for an image, and once I have them all together it's a 'wow' moment. It really does give me a buzz.
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Super collection of Still lifers, Still life is great as you can bring so much to a photo in such a small and controlled environment. I love the warmth, emotion and drama these people are able to bring into a photo.
If I can suggest another I found when I first joined epZ - its Gary Hicken - https://www.ephotozine.com/user/garyhickin-114718 , As well as those above I also find him inspirational and super with post processing.
If I can suggest another I found when I first joined epZ - its Gary Hicken - https://www.ephotozine.com/user/garyhickin-114718 , As well as those above I also find him inspirational and super with post processing.
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I had an amazing run this morning. It wasn't a fast run, a training run, or any other run that required effort or thinking – it was just a run and it felt great.
I actually got the desire to run right before I went to bed last night. Mondays are usually CrossFit mornings and the first thing I thought was I couldn't run, I had CrossFit. Then I realized how silly of a response that was. I'm not training for anything in particular at the moment (Ironman training starts in May!) – if I want to run, then I should run. So this morning I laced up my Brooks Ghost 5s and took off for 5 miles.
Like I said above, the 5 miles felt great. I kept a steady pace and just went with the flow. The weather was perfect – not too cold and not too warm. It's the type of weather you wish would stick around all year. I finished the 5 miles with a smile and was almost ready for more.
I've been antsy the past couple of months. It feels strange not training for a spring marathon, but I know holding off now will be worth it when I dive head first into Ironman training this summer. I tend to burn out easily and holding off training as long as I can will hopefully prevent that.
In the mean time, I created a #RunHappy Pinterest Board for a little inspiration while I wait. Check out the board HERE and I challenge you to make your own. Nothing like a few inspirational sayings to have you gearing for race season!
A few of you have asked what training plan I'm using for Ironman Florida. I'm loosely using Start to Finish: 24 Weeks to an Endurance Triathlon.
I bought this book last fall and enjoy the weekly breakdown of the plan. I do plan to tweak it to my upcoming crazy travel schedule this summer, but I'm confident I can follow through with it. Don't worry, I plan to do a full post on my complete Ironman training plan as soon as I start training. I still don't have all the final tweaks yet. I'm hoping to do some of the longer bike rides with my siblings, so we'll have to see how our schedules lines up.
I totally dropped the ball with April Fools this year. Sorry, no jokes from me! Though I did see some good ones. Major props for the ever clever Caitlin, Kath, and Monica for their April Fools posts. My co-worker was fooled by her cousin, who posted a photo of an ultrasound on his Facebook. She was *this close* to laying it into him before I reminded her it was April Fools. He got her good!
My laptop got me good this morning. I brought my work laptop home over the weekend and totally forgot about it until I went to turn my computer on at the office this morning. MAJOR FAIL! I had to drive all the way home (30 minute trip each way) to retrieve the little sucker. I vow never to accidentally leave my laptop at home again! Has anyone else ever done that?
Holiday leftovers make the best lunches.
Publix was closed yesterday so our fridge remained empty after we got home last night. Luckily I thought ahead and brought some leftovers home for lunch today. The ham went really well with the cranberry and pecan quinoa salad I made for Easter yesterday. 🙂
Of course that meant I had to run to Publix to do our weekly grocery shopping after work today. Ugh. Such a bad idea. I ended up spending more than I wanted and bringing home so many random items simply because I was hungry.
Some sushi did make it in my cart for dinner. I took a photo, but it was quick and fuzzy so you'll just have to take my word for it. 😉
What a long Monday. Derek is already asleep on the couch and I think I might join him.
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Okay, after reading the previous paragraph, we now understand that the purchase provides you with 16,000 plans & guides for woodworking, but is that all?
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The next thing you would get is a list of cutting and materials that you would need to build each of the projects available inside. This is very beneficial since the list allows you to buy the correct and exact amount of cutting and materials. By the way, wasting your money on the wrong type of wood or tool would never happen if you follow the list. Less time is required to build a project.
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The plans are claimed to be very easy by the author, Ted Mcgrath. Some of the examples that you can build by using the plans are children rooms, coffee tables, fences, wishing wells, even wind generators.
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Film Review: Ghost Stories delivers a dose of creepy horror
PUBLISHED: 09:23 05 July 2018 | UPDATED: 09:23 05 July 2018
Writers Andy Nyman and Jeremy Dyson make the leap from stage to screen with this film adaptation of their successful play.
The pair also direct and Nyman himself stars as the film's lead – professor Phillip Goodman.
As an arch sceptic, Goodman specialises in de-bunking cases of the supernatural, but when he is handed a file containing three completely inexplicable hauntings he is forced to re-evaluate his own beliefs.
The film plays out in the form of a horror anthology, with three separate storylines each slightly stranger than the first.
British comedy stalwart Paul Whitehouse shows off his serious acting chops as the subject of the first case, playing security guard Tony Matthews and is thoroughly believable as the traumatised night watchman.
Case two focuses on Simon Rifkind, a young man completely unhinged by a supernatural experience, superbly played by rising star Alex Lawther, in undoubtedly the stand out performance of the film.
The professor holds steadfastly onto his belief that "the brain sees what it wants to see". However by the time he reaches his third case involving Martin Freeman's bereaved businessman Mike Priddle, the frayed edges of his sanity are beginning to show.
With the final act, the film dives straight into surrealist territory as it attempts to weave the separate story threads together into a coherent finale and much will depend on how far the audience is willing to go along with this conclusion.
The fact both writers have previously worked on The League of Gentlemen shines through in the threads of jet black humour and will undoubtedly cause bouts of nervous laughter, during otherwise tense scenes.
Individually each of the three stories hold up as a 'tales from the crypt' style dose of creepy supernatural horror, however they give way to a terribly safe and clichéd finale.
Ghost Stories is undeniably a very well acted film with interesting ideas and well executed jump scares, but it's crying out for a bolder, more ambitious finish.
Despite its early promise, the film's disappointing final act will leave audiences unsatisfied.
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In late April 1819, disturbing news reached the village of Norwalk. Indians on the Portage River northwest of town had murdered two men. Sally Benedict, along with all the settlers, was alarmed and anxious to know more. As the days went by, more news came in. The victims were two trappers, John Wood and George Bishop. John was a married man, a tavern-keeper in Venice, Ohio, and George was single, a sailor on the Great Lakes who lived in Danbury Township.
At that time, much of the Firelands was still wilderness and game was plentiful enough to make trapping and hunting a profitable enterprise. In early April, a company of men, including John Wood and George Bishop, had gone on a trapping expedition up the Portage River on the peninsula, in what is now Ottawa County. The others in the party soon went home, but John and George stayed on. They were relatively successful, and by late April had settled into a cabin on the Portage River where they continued to work their trap lines. It was in that cabin that their bodies were discovered.
For a few more days the suspense continued, then came the welcome news that authorities had captured the murderers. Three Indians had confessed to the crime and were on the way to Norwalk to stand trial.
When the Indians arrived in the village, authorities confined them in a log cabin belonging to Daniel Raitt, located just north of Main Street on what is now Hester Street. Mr. Raitt and another man named Charles Soules guarded them twenty-four hours a day.
With the Indians safely confined to the jail, Sally and the other inhabitants gathered around the men who brought them in anxious to learn the full story of the murder. [1]
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[1] The account of the murders of John Wood and George Bishop and the capture of their killers is from an article by W.C. Allen in The Firelands Pioneer, June 1865, pp. 43-52.
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Because we're completely full of ourselves and can't get enough of hearing how awesome, beautiful and rich and famous and (obviously!) cool we are, we've now also started reading Austrian daily newspaper DER STANDARD.
Here's why. DER STANDARD has written a gushy article about our small protest blog with an exclusive readership of bored internet kids – DANDY DIARY. In the article that is already totally nailing the headline with "Dandy Diary: Germany's coolest fashion blog" the Austrians are writing about us Krauts:
"Cheeky as hell, crazy outfits and an actual opinion – Men's fashion blog "Dandy Diary" is also very popular among women. (…) "Dandy Diary", Germany's coolest fashion blog is bringing back something we have dearly missed for a long time already: The anarchic fun, self-ironic depiction, love for the eccentricity, the awareness that fashion feeds off strong opinions."
It goes without saying that this is like a Mozart Symphony played by the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra to our ears.
To find out which outfit we're recommending the readers of DER STANDARD, how many women really read our blog and why we were gracing the title pages of all Italian newspapers you can and should – here you go – head over to our new favorite newspaper.
We're going to go ahead now and jerk each other off: to this article, to this headline, and first and foremost to ourselves.
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Very disappointed. Never wrote a bad review before, but I had to this time.
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10 Science-backed Tips to Making a Health Behavior Change that Sticks
People get motivated socially, as there are a lot of people with you, engaging in the same challenges to lead a healthier and better life.
For example: If we see social media posts of a friend exercising regularly, it can help motivate us to be more active.
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Whether it is a resolution to lose weight, to do more exercise, or to consume less sugar, we all have encountered hardships trying to stick with them.
Health-related New Year Resolutions are easy to make, but hard to implement. We all could use some healthy behavior changes that continue past January.
Making resolutions requires no effort, but if we decide to suddenly shift towards improving too many of our behaviors at once, it can backfire.
Focus on one thing that you want to change, at a time, and commit to it.
You may not be able to change the external circumstances, stressful situations, or work environment. What you can do is control how you react to negative forces and stressful situations.
For example: If you get unhealthy food at your home, you can control how or when you eat it.
The Social Cognitive Theory states that a mix of personal and environmental determinants influence our behavior, our beliefs and the outcomes we expect if we do act as planned.
If you want to change your behavior, break an unhealthy habit, or develop a new habit, find out all the information about it.
Find out if it suits you and your body, and how much you need to push yourself. If you can see how it benefits you, it can work as a motivation to keep up with the change.
There are five stages in the process of shifting towards a healthy practice:
Seeking support, asking for help, or even making your progress visible to others helps you with social support and an added motivation.
It also weeds out potential cheat moments as your friends know about your regime.
Trying to create a new healthy habit while being in the same environment or surroundings can be difficult. Changing your surroundings to suit your new resolution ensures you adhere to it.
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Knickerbocker Canyon Trail Run
|Saturday – March 28, 2020
|American River Canyon Overlook Park
855 Pacific Ave.
Auburn, CA 95603
|5K: $40 / 10K: $50 / Half: $65 / 35K: $80
|Inside Trail Racing
The 2020 Knickerbocker Canyon Trail Run has been cancelled. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and due to State, County, and local mandates we will not be able to host this year's event. Each entrant has been emailed directly with more information regarding our cancellation policy and available race credits.
|Online registration is closed.
Add $10 if registering on or after March 7, 2020 Add $15 at check-in, if not sold out.
Pre-registration ONLY through 5:00 PM on March 26, or until sold out.
Participants of this race will run along the historic Western States trail, out to "No Hands Bridge", then tackle one of the toughest climbs in the area: the dreaded K2 training hill. The 5K and 10K courses include killer single-track trails along the banks and canyons of the American River; the Half Marathon and 35K cross "No Hands Bridge", up K2 then towards Cool, CA. If you're in it for the long haul, you will head back down to the River the ascend the the long series of switchbacks, known as the "Dam Hill". The course is varied and far from monotonous, allowing runners to push past discomfort and focus on what's enjoyable.
Park information: American River Canyon Overlook Park, Auburn SRA
Location: American River Canyon Overlook Park, Auburn, CA
Date: Saturday, March 28, 2020
Events: 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, 35K
Start Times:
● Half – 8:30 AM
Check-In & Bib Pickup:
|Early Pickup
Friday, March 27
Fleet Feet, Folsom
6610 Folsom-Auburn Road
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 358-9484
|Race Morning
Saturday, March 28
American River Canyon Overlook Park
Auburn, CA
Time Limit: There is a 6.5 hour limit for the Half Marathon & 35K.
Parking: Parking is free and available within the American River Overlook park, and adjacent streets. Carpooling is always strongly encouraged.
Race Capacity: The Knickerbocker Canyon Trail Run will have a capacity of 400 runners, across all distances.
ITR Refund Policy:
Entry fees to our trail runs are non-refundable, and we do not offer transfers or deferrals to future races. However, with advanced notice, we are happy to credit part of your entry fee to a future Inside Trail Racing event. A credit worth 50% of your original race fee will be issued if the cancellation is received at least 3 weeks prior to the race. There will be no credits or refunds provided if a cancellation is made within 3 weeks of the race. Only registered runners can participate, and you cannot exchange your entry with another runner. Credits will be available for 1 full year from its issue date.
Only registered runners can participate, and you may not exchange your entry with another individual.
We do not cancel races due to rain or heat. Due to trail work, closures, "Acts of God", or for myriad other reasons, permitting agencies may require changes to the publicized courses at any time prior to an event. This is out of our control, and we therefore will not offer refunds or credits in such a situation. If a race location is changed due to park closures, we will automatically transfer the registration over to the new venue, or entrants may choose to cancel their entry (non-refundable) and we will mail awards.
Hosting a trail running event is an expensive and risky endeavor. All race costs are paid for well in advance of race day, so there is no financial gain to be made if a person does not show up on race day. We want all of our registered runners to show up, run, and have fun. While we understand that injuries, conflicts, emergencies, deaths, and other unfortunate events happen and may impact your plans for participation, we must adhere to our cancellation policies.
35K (20.8 Miles with 4,800′ Elevation Gain)
Half Marathon (13.3 Miles with 3,000′ Elevation Gain)
10K (6.1 Miles with 1,150′ Elevation Gain)
5K (3.5 Miles with 650′ Elevation Gain)
Detailed Course Map | Turn by Turn Directions | Aid Station Distances and Cutoffs | Elevation Profiles
Aid Stations
Inside Trail Racing aid stations are replete with an optimal variety of glycogen-replenishing, electrolyte-replacing products. The following is a list of some of the foods and beverages each aid station may provide: Gu Energy gels and chews, all-natural nutrition bars from Larabar, trail mix, pretzels, potato chips, Oreo cookies, Pop Tarts, boiled potatoes with salt, Coke, Mountain Dew, Ginger Ale, water, Tailwind Endurance Fuel, PB&J sandwiches, M&M's, Mike & Ike's, salt tablets, and tangerines. Aid stations are also equipped with general first aid items but no anti-inflammatory medicine. As distances between aid station vary, we strongly encourage all runners to carry at least one 20oz bottle during their run.
Tailwind is mixed so that it contains 180 – 200 calories per 20 fluid ounces.
Without the support of enthusiastic and caring volunteers producing our races would not be possible. Volunteers of all ages and abilities help with setup, check-in, aid stations, course marshaling, timing, and post-race food.
Volunteering is a fun, novel way to experience races, play in the outdoors, and spend time with friendly people. All volunteers receive a free race T-shirt, free food, and the ability to earn credit toward a future Inside Trail Racing event, commensurate to the amount of time worked. Five hours of assisting an event results in a free race credit or Inside Trail merchandise.
To volunteer for this year's event, please submit our online volunteer form.
Overall winners of each race distance will receive a medal, a custom Knickerbocer Canyon trophy, and an item from an Inside Trail sponsor..
All ultra-marathon distance finishers will receive a custom printed Pint Glass with the race logo.
All finishers will receive a custom medal with the race logo.
The Dead Last Finisher (DLF) in each even will receive a custom award.
Age-group medals (3 deep) will be awarded in the following categories, for both males and females:
● 13 and under
● 14 – 19
● 20 – 29
● 30 – 39
● 40 – 49
● 50 – 59
● 60 – 69
● 70 and over
All registered runners will receive a District Perfect-Tri tri-blend fabric shirt. This tee is made with top-of-the-line sportswear technology to heighten performance during your toughest workouts. With sun defense, moisture-wicking technology, quick stain release, and comfortable fit, this tri-blend performance crew serves the needs of every athlete. It's the perfect year-round choice for outdoor sports and exercise. Get the most out of your workout with this tough, hardworking tee.
● 4.5-ounce, 50/25/25 poly/combed ring spun cotton/rayon, 32 singles
● 1X1 rib knit neck
● Shoulder to shoulder taping
To be guaranteed your shirt size, you must register by March 14, 2020.
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|John Kretschmann
|5K – Female
|Chloe Romero
|10K – Male
|Anthony Cortes
|10K – Female
|Sarah Prince
|Half Marathon – Male
|Cary Dunagan
|Half Marathon – Female
|Eileen Morley
|35K – Male
|Michelino Sunseri
|35K – Female
|Lindsay Tollefson
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The White House: Inside Story premiered July 12, 2016.
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The White House is one of America's most iconic buildings; it is a symbol of shared national history and is home to the most powerful person on Earth. Here the president charts the course for the country, and the First Family lives in the spotlight. It's home, office and a museum. It's a bunker in times of war, a backdrop for command performances or state visits, and the heart of the American body politic. It takes a staff of more than 100 to maintain it, and its collection of antiques and paintings makes it a showplace for American art and design.
In this two-hour special presentation The White House: Inside Story takes viewers behind the scenes to meet those who keep the house running smoothly, supporting the president and guarding the First Family's privacy.
We'll see how the building has evolved over 200 years changing with the currents of history and the tastes of its occupants. At the epicenter of global politics, in the heart of the nation's capital, the story of the White House is the story of America itself.
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We'll join the chief usher as she oversees butlers, groundskeepers, kitchen staff and florists in preparation for a state dinner. Former staff members reflect on the daily chaos – and the unmatched thrills – of working at the White House.
Curator Bill Allman shares the demands of maintaining a museum that is also a working office and a family home. Historians Doris Kearns Goodwin, William Seale, Hari Jones, Mark Updegrove, Doug Wead and Richard Norton Smith bring the story of "the people's house" alive, recounting events from the days of Washington and Adams, to the most recent administrations.
First Children Lynda Johnson Robb, Susan Ford Bales and Jenna Bush Hagar, recall what it was like to grow up in the White House. The Carters recount the story of daughter Amy roller-skating through the East Room. Barbara Bush and Michelle Obama share how they managed to make the White House a home for their families.
President Jimmy Carter marvels at the power of the Oval Office and how he used its aura to negotiate with other world leaders, while President Obama invites us in for a moment of reflection as he reads letters from American citizens.
Press Secretary Josh Earnest provides a behind-the-scenes look at how he manages the 24-hour news cycle, and we journey below the familiar press room to the rarely seen White House pool hidden underneath. Veteran journalists Tom Brokaw, Dan Rather, Bill Plante, Gwen Ifill, Judy Woodruff, Bob Woodward and Ken Walsh recall the thrills and challenges of reporting from "the front lines of history."
No day was more challenging than September 11, 2001. Laura Bush and former staff members remember how the White House struggled to remain the nation's calm center, despite the imminent threat of a terrorist attack.
Through stunning original footage and archival film and photos, some never before seen, the president's home is opened as never before, revealing moments of majesty and intimacy inside the White House.
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As a pro you probably already know that there are plenty of shoes out there in the market. We are spoiled for choices!
However, the trouble is that buying the right rock climbing shoes is not an affordable or easy endeavor. You will have to carry out some due diligence to find them! Here at Try Climbing, we try to make it easier for you to find a suitable pair of climbing shoes.
We bring you a comprehensive guide to the best climbing shoes for every type of climbing.
Start reading it here to figure out differences between all the different types of shoes available for a variety of rock climbing situations. The shoes may differ on the basis of the types of terrains being climbed. The disparity in traction, support, flexibility etc. for each of these shoes can make all the difference in the performance of the climb as well.
For example sport climbing, trad climbing and bouldering; all require a completely different type of shoe for a comfortable climbing experience.
Our guide will help you better understand the type of climbing you intend to undertake and the perfect climbing shoes for the purpose.
The guide also offers in-depth information on the quality and safety specs of the perfect climbing shoes for your needs. It is important to invest in shoes that offer the right fit as well as the necessary friction needed to grip footholds like a pro. And as always, climbing skills and the terrain should both factor in the kind of shoes you are planning to wear.
Remember, rock shoes must fit cozily but not be excruciatingly tight. As a general rule of thumb, remember that the harder the climb, the tighter the shoes! However, as mentioned before, it doesn't matter how close-fitting the shoes are, if they hurt or pinch they are the wrong kind.
When buying rock climbing shoes for beginners, it is a good idea to ask other accomplished climbers for suggestions. Be sure to do your research because climbing shoes are a major investment. Read online reviews and check out this Guide to the Best Climbing Shoes.
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As Apocalypse Survivalist we are all about thriving after the apocalypse, but sometimes you need to step back and ask yourself would you survive the zombie apocalypse? This isn't the TV show naked and afraid where you need to be able to stay alive … [Read more...]
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Following the apocalypse, it will be important to find sustainable sources of protein. Fishing can be one of those sources if you can figure out how to catch them without modern fishing poles and lures. The more variety you add to your diet, the less … [Read more...]
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A spectacular paradise setting and laid-back tropical atmosphere make the DoubleTree by Hilton Seychelles - Allamanda Resort and Spa the perfect choice for a holiday of a lifetime on the island of Mahé. Flanked by lush tropical greenery, the lavish complex boasts modern rooms and a range of superb leisure facilities, including a swimming pool, spa and fitness centre. When it's time to dine, there's a variety of culinary delights on the menu at the restaurant, while there is no better way to end the day than by watching the sunset from the romantic setting of hotel's breath-taking private beach.
The DoubleTree Resort and Spa is located next to the beach.
A variety of activities and tours can be found within a short drive of the DoubleTree Resort and Spa.
Seychelles International Airport is approximately 15km away from the DoubleTree Resort and Spa.
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Producer Shilpa Shetty excited for her gangster film
Actress Shilpa Shetty is quite excited about her upcoming film 'Dishkiyaaoon', which is set in the backdrop of Mumbai underworld
Shilpa has donned producer's hat for the film, which stars Sunny Deol, Harman Baweja and debutante Ayesha Khanna.
"It is full-on masala entertainer. It is an interesting film on underworld, imagine Shilpa Shetty making a film on Mumbai underworld, it sounds bizarre. But I loved the script. It is the story of a guy who wants to make it as a gangster... the struggle of this one guy.
It is an emotional story. It has beautiful songs," Shilpa told PTI in an interview. Many underworld films these days are inspired by real-life gangsters from Dawood Ibrahim to Manya Surve. But Shilpa is not willing to share who the protagonist of her film is based on.
"I can't comment on that" was all she said. The film is set to release on January 10 next year. Reportedly, Sunny Leone-starrer 'Ragini MMS 2' is likely to release on the same day. "We are not shifting the release date.
I would be worried if an action film would have got released (simultaneously), ours is an action entertainer and 'Ragini MMS 2' is a horror film and there is space for every film," she said. There is a buzz about sequel to her hit film 'Dhadkan'. "Obviously I can't do it. Ratan Jain (producer) is looking forward to do the film and I wish him all the best," she said.
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Introduction to This Is Strobist Info: Your Setup Guide to Flash Photography
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I swore on my mother's grave that I would never write a book again. With that said, Mom, I am terribly sorry for even insinuating that you weren't alive. I'll send you a copy once this is over, and I'll await that embarrassing phone call where you're all like, "Mijo, what was that all about?" And I'll be like, "Oh, yeah. Sorry about that. I didn't have a clever opener so I just went with it."
Nevertheless, this wasn't yet another painful experience to complete. Luckily, I had an amazing wife (Erin), a patient editor (Ted Waitt), and a plethora of friends (an excuse to mention JR and Ashley) who helped push me along (or took me away) to complete this book. Pro tip for first-time authors: Don't write a book immediately after having a first child and switching jobs. Just don't.
To the point—you see, this was all a big misunderstanding with one thing leading to another. And it all happened like this.
In 2006, I bought my first SLR camera, a Nikon D40. I took a lot of terrible photos. Like...just badly terrible. In 2007, I added more to that terrible collection. In 2008, I decided I liked taking terrible photos so I bought more lenses, figuring that would improve my ability to be a terrible photographer. Unfortunately, near the end of the year I caught a bug that made me care about taking good pictures. Then finally came Christmas 2008, when I decided to do one of those cheesy 365 "photo a day" projects for 2009. Long story short, it became stupidly successful. I wrote some things about lighting and drew some diagrams. I learned a lot of things, many hardships were had, and I am now a better person. Years later, I wrote a book about it. The End.


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Office of Information Security Hosts Cybersecurity Workshop
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- October is cybersecurity awareness month, and Penn State is making an effort to keep its students protected on the web.
On Wednesday afternoon, Penn State's Office of Information Security hosted "Phishing: Don't Take the Bait," in the Hub. The event educated students on the dangers of phishing and offered tips on how to prevent it.
Prizes were offered for students who participated. Don Welch is the chief information security officer for Penn State's Office of Information Security, and he talked about the importance of this program.
"This is part of our anti-phishing awareness program as part of cyber security awareness month," Welch said. "This gives students some information about how to protect themselves from being phished."
Phishing occurs when someone tries to lure internet users into providing personal information, which can be done in a variety of ways. Molly McClincy is a marketing communications specialist in Penn State's Office of Information technology, and she further explains what phishing is.
"Phishing Is when an attacker tries to get you to do something. So, download a file, click on a link, give up your credit card information, give up your password," McClincy said. "And any of those actions can cause you to have your identity stolen or lose thousands of dollars."
This is all part of a month-long effort by Penn State to keep students aware of the dangers of phishing. The Office of Information Security provides tips and tools to keep students safe online.
Jake Starr is a freshman majoring in broadcast journalism. To contact him, email firstname.lastname@example.com.