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Sometimes in my search for things new, interesting, creative or just plain musical fun, I come across particular works or artists that I feel may need a random arrow pointing in their direction. Hey, if I have a spark, perhaps someone else may get one too.
Being able, as we can with BeatSense, YouTube and the internet generally, to endlessly work to discover not only the entertaining, but the weird, wonderful and interesting things being done with sound and word, causes me to feel fortunate to be living in these times. I am sometimes overwhelmed and just don't have enough time in the day to listen to it all, but I try to cover on www.beatsense.com/eclecticgroovesfm as much ground as possible and create a flow. Of course, with the input of others. Maybe too much ground sometimes. But that's why BeatSense.com has dozens of choices where one can find the people and places musical that will match with your mood and ideas of the day. And if that is too restrictive for your creative juices, you can create your own room.
That's a bit like what Brian Eno has recently done with his latest release entitled 'Reflections' which practically promised to be different each you listen to it. It works via an app which allows you to experience various elements of a composition differently depending on time of day, seasons, etc. but never the same way. And the listeners can recombine the variations themselves which makes for a more creative experience all around. See www.bbc.com/news/technology-39506989
I recently came across an electronica duo called The Moog Cookbook which over the four works that I've been able to track down cover and self-confessedly parody a wide scope of rock, obscurities, classical pieces, holiday music, pop hits, prog compositions, and even the mundane (where the parody comes in). The duo of Brian Kehew and Roger Joseph Manning Jr. under aliases, first released material in 1996 and have tapped into the late 60s and early 70s fascination which the Moog synthesizer. They have chosen to venture almost completely away from the digital world and explore the analog. They are not unique in this of course, but I found some really inspired pieces in their catalogue. And perhaps deliberately in the spirit of analog they don't seem to have a personalized website, but can be found through wiki, discogs.com, etc.
And lastly, I have been delving in Jackie Leven a lot lately, the punk/folk/poet/DIY introspective and sometimes cosmic artist. If you haven't really heard this guy before and like this type of musing it is worth the time. It has been in the 'cult following' category mostly, so he may not have been in your radar. I must confess before last year I had not gone very deep into his library, but I slowly and surely doing that now and I have been putting up more of his pieces, more frequently on not only my BeatSense room but others as well. No outright rejections, yet. And that does occasionally happen when I widen the scope a little too much. Even I have to avoid replaying some pieces.
I will continue adding more forays and finds in the coming days, weeks, etc. And don't hesitate to comment or come by www.beatsense.com/eclecticgroovesfm I am there live quite frequently or feel free to leave some music. Of course, BeatSense has many other rooms that are more focused if your day or night is not so random or eclectic.
,yours lee


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Maximizing efficiency is the guiding principle of farming in 2016.
"In a year like this, farmers want to make sure nothing falls through the cracks," says AgXplore National Technical Sales Director Kim Tart.
AgXplore's NZONE nitrogen management aid product has been shown in research to increase nitrogen efficiency by 25 percent.
"With a 25 percent reduction in nitrogen usage, farmers are still getting yields comparable to what they'd get with the full 100 percent," Tart says.
The NZONE Effect
"A portion of the nitrogen a farmer applies will be leached out of the soil profile," says Tart.
"If you add NZONE, you reduce the effects of leaching, which increases nitrogen uptake in the plant. That results in higher yields and an improved return on investment."
Tart explains that applying a lower quantity of fertilizer can make farmers uncomfortable, but that there's often a precedent. "In some circumstances when you've been applying adequate fertilizer, you can use less the next year," he said.
"If farmers are just putting out nitrogen and thinking it's all reaching the plant, that's an incorrect assumption." With NZONE, Tart says, not only is there less leaching, but improved uptake.
Increasing Yields Through Greater Intake
"We've seen an average increase of 12 bushels per acre in corn over numerous studies," he says. Research includes a wide variety of private and public trials.
The studies have also shown that with NZONE, growers see 47 percent less leaching of nitrogen.
"The reduced leaching is extremely important," says Tart. "Not only is it helping growers manage nitrogen and increase yield, but, it's also helping decrease the environmental impact of nitrates in water. That's a huge advantage."
Regulatory Pressures Mount
Misti McBride, AgXplore Director of Marketing, explains that pressure to limit the use of fertilizers is increasing.
"Legislative, regulatory and non-government organization activities are taking place on national, regional, state and local levels including legal action pertaining to nutrients in the environment," says McBride.
For example, assessments by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have assigned agriculture responsible for 44 percent of the nitrogen and phosphorus being delivered to the Chesapeake Bay. The National Academy of Sciences cites nitrogen-based fertilizer application and animal feeding operation runoff as a large majority of the nutrient inputs within the Mississippi River Basin and Northern Gulf of Mexico watershed.
States are being pressured by federal government and environmental groups to develop additional regulations and pollution reduction strategies. These include reductions, and in some cases, bans on nutrient applications.
"As part of the 4R Nutrient Stewardship program, NZONE increases the quantity produced per acre for each unit without sacrificing yield," says McBride.
"AgXplore wants to improve net farm income, increase productivity by reducing cost per unit of crop harvested, and reduce nitrogen loss. We feel the long term effects benefit the next generation by minimizing the impact on the environment."
Readers can see research on NZONE and learn more at NZONEyields.com.

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News Article Archive
World Book Day
Poltair pupils enjoyed a week of special reading-related activities in the run-up to World Book Day . There were photo and bookmark competitions and live readings each break by staff reading their favorite books in the library . Pupils were able to visit the special book sale in English lessons and staff took full advantage of a 'book swap' in the staff room. Then on Thursday-World Book Day itself- the whole school held a 'Stop and Read' session. Many staff also dressed up as book characters and if you haven't caught up with the twitter feed then have a look at some of them here:
Thanks to the English team for organising the special events and who reminded us all that reading is fun!


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Follow these steps to migrate a mailbox larger than 100GB to Office 365:
- Open MigrationWiz and create a mailbox migration project.
- Configure the Source and Destination Endpoints.
- Add the users to the project.
- Within the Advanced Options section, configure the destination settings to migrate to the Archive mailbox for the users. For additional information, read the What are my mailbox or archive migration options? article.
- Set a date range filter within the project to migrate items older than a specific date. For example, migrate all items a year old or older to the Archive mailbox. For additional information, read the How do I set a date range filter in MigrationWiz? article.
- Submit a Full migration pass that migrates only mail items. Monitor the migration until it is successful.
- Once the migrations to the archive mailboxes are complete, change the setting in the Advanced Options to now migrate to the primary mailbox instead of the archive mailbox.
- Remove the date range filter.
- Perform either a Pre-Stage migration or a Full migration pass to the primary mailbox.


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TVotD -- Anna Cracks Her Knuckles
It's the first day of the last month and it's getting cold in Orlando! On a completely unrelated note: I sleep so much better when it's cold out; it's immensely refreshing.
Today's Video of the Day -- judging by her view count -- is likely one you've already seen. Yes, we're (conveniently) returning to THE GREAT DEVILMAS BEAT-OFF OF 2011 in order to showcase the second entry into the fourth round battle. No, not from Double B or The Cashew, but from a new contender: Anna M!
(Don't worry, we'll work on your rapping name, Anna. Plus, the bar is set pretty low when Rob's rapping name is "Rob".)
Not to ruin the illusion or anything, but Anna's video wasn't that much a surprise. At least not for me or Rob. It was after I finished writing my lyrics for Beanie Bounced when, while we were chatting (during The Horbawrong Show taping, actually) we had the idea to call Anna out. The reason was simple: she hadn't posted anything brilliantly creative lately and inspired by our own creative stretches, we wanted to see how she would fair in a rap.
The thing is, while our collective raps have varied in challenges, what ISN'T difficult is starting, and that's what Anna did rather perfectly here. I don't think her video is perfect but then I can lay some pretty harsh criticisms against both Rob and my own freshman raps. Point is, now that she's in the game, just wait to see what she does with her next video.
And she better crank up her sexy-game, cause Beanie Boy be bringing it.


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Denon has just announced their new PMA-50 Stereo Amplifier with next generation music playback options including digital inputs: optical, coaxial, USB-B, as well as, wireless Bluetooth connectivity.
The new PMA-50 is a full digital stereo amplifier that provides high performance in a very compact package. The PMA-50 features Denon's original sound technologies such as Advanced AL32 Processing and DAC Master Clock. The amplifier section incorporates DDFA technology from CSR. The output stage circuit has a discrete construction, which realizes higher signal-to-noise-ratio, and lower distortion compared to conventional class D amplifiers. This advanced amplifier system delivers superior audio fidelity along with high amplifier efficiency at 50W into 4 ohms. A subwoofer pre-out is at hand for adding even more bass to the sound.
There are multiple digital inputs (2 optical and 1 coaxial) for compatibility with digital audio sources, along with an analog stereo input for legacy analog sources. The PMA-50 also has a USB-B connection for connecting a PC or Mac to play high-res PCM and DSD audio tracks. PCM tracks up to 24-bits/192-kHz and 2.8MHz and 5.6MHz DSD tracks are supported. To eliminate PC-induced digital noise via the USB input, the PMA-50 features a dedicated noise isolation block prior to the digital amplifier.
Moreover, favorite audio tracks can be played from portable devices via the PMA-50′s Bluetooth connectivity, which features quick and easy pairing via the Bluetooth button on the front panel. For even faster pairing, the PMA-50 features NFC™ (Near Field Communication). By activating an NFC-enabled Bluetooth device and placing it next to the N mark on the PMA-50 (located on the side panel), it's instantly paired with no need for manual passcode entry. For CD-quality audio playback, the PMA-50 features the latest generation CSR aptX Low Latency decoding, which provides optimum time synchronization when playing back audio from video sources with no lip sync issues.
The PMA-50 is equipped with a dedicated headphone amplifier circuit that features a high speed ultra-low distortion wideband op amp that's paired with a fully discrete final output stage. In order to accommodate the widest range of headphone types, the PMA-50 features an adjustable headphone impedance control, with three settings for low, medium, and high impedance headphones. These provide proper matching of headphone impedance and amplifier gain.
The stylish and elegant compact chassis features deluxe finishes including soft aluminum matte with bright silver tone accents and glossy and matte black surfaces. It is sized to fit just about anywhere, including home and office desktops, home studios, and it can be positioned horizontally as well as vertically. Removable feet and screw caps make re-configuring a breeze. For total convenience, the supplied remote control features an ergonomically-designed layout that includes a cursor keypad, source select and volume controls, setup menu and back buttons, a Bluetooth button and a display dimmer button.
Denon PMA-50 Lifestyle Stereo Amplifier – Key Features
• 50W into 4 ohms full digital power amplifier for powerful and detailed sound
• Advanced AL32 Processing and DAC Master Clock Design
• 2x optical, coaxial and USB type B digital inputs capable of 192kHz/24bit High Resolution Audio
• USB-B Input supports DSD 2.8MHz and 5.6MHz High Resolution Audio
• Computer noise isolation block
• Bluetooth built in, with aptX® Low Latency and NFC
• High quality headphone output with gain control to support a wide range of headphones
• Subwoofer pre-out
• Horizontal or vertical placement
• Clear view OLED – shows input source indication – rotates automatically with horizontal or vertical positioning of unit
The PMA-50 is expected to be available in January 2015 at a MSRP of: $599 U.S. in either black/silver. Look for more information at: http://www.denon.com/.
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text: Ross Kendall Axe wrote: > Yes. MS-Windows doesn't have anything Unix doesn't in this regard. I > take it you're not familiar with the DOS/Windows 'del' command... Hehe, this is a good analog I didn't think of. :) > If he's worried about accidentally deleting files, he should use KDE > or Gnome. They both have a trash can/wastebasket/recycle bin. Now I just have X Window in my machine. Not as good-looking as Gnome desktop. Can I install gnome without using ports? I want to install everything manually. thanks, Regards, Xu Qiang


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Left click to drop the presents.
Santa has a problem, can you help him stack the Christmas presents on his sled so he can deliver the presents on Christmas Night. Be careful or the presents will fall and you will have to start over. Stack as much as you can for the best score.
Date Added: 2016-12-01
Category: Strategy
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Artists' Television Access. Small Press Traffic: Local independent films. Sun., Sept. 18, 5 p.m. $6-$10. Small Press Traffic: Screening of Warren Sonbert's A Woman's Touch; introduced by Alan Bernheimer and Melissa Reilly; sound performance by Jim Brashear. Sun., Sept. 18, 5 p.m. $6-$10. 992 Valencia (at 21st St.), 824-3890, www.atasite.org.
Castro Theatre. The Strange History of Don't Ask, Don't Tell: Fenton Bailey & Randy Barbato's documentary. Wed., Sept. 14, 7 p.m. Taxi Driver and Blast of Silence: Martin Scorsese's classic and Allen Baron's 1961 noir. Thu., Sept. 15, 3:30, 5:35 & 7:15 p.m. Aliens, Starship Troopers, Dark Star: Midnites for Maniacs' space colonization triple feature. Thu., Sept. 15, 7 p.m. $12. Mary Lou: Eytan Fox's latest feature. Sept. 17-18, 2 p.m.; Sept. 17-21, 5:15 & 8:15 p.m.; Wed., Sept. 21, 2 p.m. 429 Castro (at Market), 621-6120, www.thecastrotheatre.com.
Dark Room Theater. Transmorphers: Fall of Man: Part of the "Bad Movie Night" series. Sun., Sept. 18, 8 p.m. $5. 2263 Mission (at 18th St.), 401-7987, www.darkroomsf.com.
Embarcadero Center Cinema. Senna: Documentary-biography on late world champion Formula One racer. Through Sept. 15. $8.25-$10.50. 1 Embarcadero Center (at Davis), 267-4893, www.landmarktheatres.com.
Lumiere Theatre. The Interrupters: Through Sept. 15. $8.25-$10.50. 1572 California (at Polk), 267-4893, www.landmarktheatres.com.
Main Library. "Architecture & the City Festival 2011 Film Series": Architecture related films. Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m. Continues through Sept. 28. free. 100 Larkin (at Grove), 557-4400, www.sfpl.org.
Mechanics' Institute Library. Congorama: Directed by Philippe Falardeau. Fri., Sept. 16, 6 p.m. $10. 57 Post (at Market), 393-0100, www.milibrary.org.
Multiple Bay Area locations. San Francisco Latino Film Festival: Films from Mexico, Central America, and South America. Through Sept. 25. varies. www.sflatinofilmfestival.org. Multiple addresses.
Multiple San Francisco locations. Good Vibrations International Indie Erotic Film Festival: A collection of films on sex and sexuality, with appearances by writers, performers, and filmmakers. Sept. 17-22. varies. www.gv-ixff.org. multiple addresses.
New People. Aurora: Romanian Cristi Puiu is director and star of this film. Sept. 16-21. $8-$11. 1746 Post (at Webster), 525-8630, www.newpeopleworld.com.
Oddball Film and Video. "Big Top Oddball: A 16mm Circus": Curator Kat Shuchter presents circus films including I'm No Angel (1933), Lydia the Tattooed Lady (1939), Toothache of the Clown (1972), and I Am a Mime (1971). Fri., Sept. 16, 8:30 p.m. $10. "Turbo(Erotica)": An improvised mix of film and sound exploring sexual themes including Eurostache, an electro-acoustic collaboration, and erotic shorts from director Stephen Parr. Sat., Sept. 17, 8 p.m. $10. 275 Capp (at 18th St.), 558-8112, www.oddballfilm.com.
Opera Plaza Cinema. Beginners: Intergenerational dramedy in which illustrator's dad comes out of the closet at 75. Through Sept. 15. $8.25-$10.50. 601 Van Ness (at Golden Gate), 267-4893.
Roxie Theater. Little Rock: directed by Mike Ott. Thursdays-Sundays, 7 & 8:45 p.m. Continues through Sept. 15. $7-$10. The Future: film by Miranda July. Sept. 16-22. $6-$10. Cold Fish: part of the Bloody Disgusting series. Sept. 16-22. $7-$10. Sexy Euro Cinema!: Explicit erotic shorts from female directors Sophie Bramley and Erika Lust. Sun., Sept. 18, 7:30 p.m. $10. City College Festival of the Moving Image: A best-of selection from the school's City Shorts Student Film Festival. Sept. 19-20. $6.50-$10. 3117 16th St. (at Valencia), 863-1087, www.roxie.com.
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. Scrappers: A film by Brian Ashby, Ben Kolak & Courtney Prokopas. Thu., Sept. 15, 7:30 p.m. $8. Scrappers: Documentary on people in Chicago who survive by finding and selling scrap metal. Thu., Sept. 15, 7:30 p.m. $8. A Brighter Summer Day: A film about growing up in Taiwan during the 1960s. Fri., Sept. 16, 7:30 p.m.; Mon., Sept. 19, 2 p.m. $8. Waste Land: A film by Lucy Walker about waste. Sun., Sept. 18, 7:30 p.m. $8. 701 Mission (at Third St.), 978-2787, www.ybca.org.


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Great Bear Spirit (Horde)
|The subject of this article was removed from World of Warcraft in patch 4.0.3a.
|Great Bear Spirit
10 (Requires 10)
[10] Moonglade
Seek out the Great Bear Spirit in northwestern Moonglade and learn what it has to share with you about the nature of the bear. When finished, return to Dendrite Starblaze in Nighthaven, Moonglade.
- Seek out the Great Bear Spirit and learn what it has to share with you about the nature of the bear.
In the northwest part of Moonglade resides the home of a wise and noble being we call the Great Bear Spirit. For all druids, it has served as a tutor and mentor into the first true natural understanding of the bear. All druids at one point seek the spirit's wisdom, and you shall be no exception. Go to the Great Bear Spirit now and learn what it will teach. When it is satisfied with you, return to me here in Nighthaven. We will then see if you have truly taken account of the lessons it teaches.
Dendrite makes another invisible gesture in the air above him as you approach. Another aura of power comes over him, and he smiles ever so slightly.
Dendrite Starblaze: "I sense wisdom in you, young one, that was not present when we first met. You gaze upon me with strength and knowing intent, though this intent is yet not focused. You will now learn to focus your strength and adopt the nature of the bear into your work."
The bear spirit looks upon you with a calm and peaceful gaze, You hear a voice speak to you as though it was coming from the bear, but the creature makes no indication that it is speaking.
"Greetings, my young friend. If you have come to me seeking guidance, then perhaps I can help you find what you seek."
What do you represent, spirit?
I represent the strength which bolsters you as a young druid. You have come to me to learn this strength, young one, and I will teach this to you. I will teach you all that is the spirit bear, provided you will listen and understand.
In order to know what it means to draw upon my spirit, you need to understand the importance of the strength of the body, as well as the strength of the heart.
I seek to understand the importance of strength of the body.
Strength of the body is the power and swiftness of action. You must keep yourself fit at all times, both physically and mentally. The bear's girth highlights its strength, as it is a ferocious foe in combat. The bear's girth, however, belies its lithe agility and sharp mind. These are surprises you will use to your advantage.
You must rely on the strength of the bear's body in order to master the way of the claw.
I seek to understand the importance of strength of the heart.
Strength of the heart is what gives you the resolve to take action... action that is rooted in intents that are pure and forthright. To keep the balance is not to be complacent or banal.
You must show resolve for that which you believe in, and you must be willing to fight for it. The mother bear shows endless conviction in protecting her young, as does an elder bear protecting his den. It is this resolve, this strength of heart, which you must come to know if you are to master the way of the Claw.
I have heard your words, Great Bear Spirit, and I understand. Give me now your blessings to fully learn the way of the Claw.
It remains to be seen if you are ready, young one. Even the wisest and oldest of druids are never truly ready when their ultimate time of testing comes.
You have heard my words, and now you must move on. Heed what I have taught you. There will be a time when you will have your strength tested. You must face your foe as the bear would - with strength of body and with strength of heart. Learn from the fight, young one. Go... with my blessings.
Upon completion of this quest you will gain:
- 75 reputation with the Cenarion Circle
- [10] Heeding the Call or [10] Heeding the Call
- [10] Moonglade or [10] Moonglade
- [10] Great Bear Spirit or [10] Great Bear Spirit
- [10] Back to Darnassus or [10] Back to Thunder Bluff
- [10] Body and Heart or [10] Body and Heart
To find the spirit, exit Nighthaven by the path to the western side. When the path turns to the south, walk north into the mountains where you will find it.
Patch changes
- Patch 4.0.3a (2010-11-23): Removed.


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newkitty lays claim to the kitty hole
babykitty looks on and plans her attack
In my fine tradition of depriving myself of All The Things, I'm cutting myself off instagram for at least a week. My scrolling habit is threatening to become a smidge out of control (and I won't deny that every 5-6th post being an advert of some sort has contributed).
While I do find the pretty pictures very soothing/enjoyable/uplifting, I'm wondering what I could be doing with those hours instead – like medidate in the mornings, get some sit-upd and squats in &etc.
As at now I'm at roughly 11 hours and 2 minutes of instagram freedom – 157 hours to go!
Don't do anything exciting while I'm gone!


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ARA Announces Winners of its 2017 Excellence Awards
Lesley Richmond, Aideen Ireland, Worcestershire Archive and ArchaeologyService, Dr Melinda Haunton Honoured
ARA Announces Winners of its 2017 Excellence Awards
Lesley Richmond, Aideen Ireland, Worcestershire Archive and Archaeology Service, and Dr Melinda Haunton Honoured
15 May 2017
The Archives and Records Association (UK & Ireland) today announces the winners of its annual Excellence Awards for 2017.
Inaugurated in 2016, the awards cover three specific categories:
- Distinguished Service Award
- Record-keeping Service of the Year
- Record-keeper of the Year.
All candidates are nominated by their peers or stakeholders in the archives, records and conservation community. The Record-keeping Service and Record-keeper of the Year awards are determined by open vote. Candidates for the Distinguished Service Award (DSA) are decided by a secret ballot of the ARA's Board of Trustees – and winners are normally limited to a maximum of two people per year.
Distinguished Service Awards
The winners of this year's DSA are Ms Lesley Richmond and Ms Aideen Ireland.
Ms Richmond became Director of Archive Services at the University of Glasgow in 2001 after an extensive career in the business archives and records world, including as the first-ever archivist employed by Racal-Chubb in the 1980s (part of what is now Vodafone). Her distinguished career in the university sector has included 30 years at Glasgow University and responsibility for the management of the University archives, which date back to the fifteenth century, the non-current "business records" of the University, and one of the largest collections of business archives in Europe. Ms Richmond retired in 2016.
Ms Ireland was only the second professionally-trained archivist to be employed by the Public Record Office of Ireland. She graduated with an archives diploma from University College, Dublin in 1974. Aside from her extensive work at the National Archives of Ireland and across the sector during a distinguished career, Aideen has also served as a member of the council, as president and as fellow of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland and as council member and fellow of the Royal Society of Antiquaries, London. Ms Ireland retired in 2016.
Geoff Pick, Director of the London Metropolitan Archives and Chair of the ARA's Board of Trustees commented:
"I congratulate Lesley and Aideen on their deserved awards. I have known them much of my career and have seen first-hand how they have pioneered new ideas, partnerships and services to the benefit of students, the wider public and the profession itself. 'Distinguished' doesn't really describe the half of what they have achieved. Altogether, they have been role models, an inspiration and a credit to their institutions and professional record-keeping community."
Ms Richmond and Ms Ireland will receive their awards at individual ceremonies later in the year.
Record-keeping Service of the Year
In a very strong field of four exceptional short-listed archives and records candidates, Worcestershire Archive and Archaeology Service – part of Worcestershire County Council – emerged as winners this year.
Worcestershire Archive and Archaeology Service was formed in January 2012, with the merging of the old Worcestershire Record Office and Worcestershire Historic Environment and Archaeology Service. At the same time, it relocated to The Hive, Worcester, alongside Worcester City Library, University of Worcester Library Services and The Worcestershire Hub in a shared multi-service Private Finance Initiative (PFI) building. The Hive has achieved high recognition from organisations representing all the constituent services for innovate service delivery, including The National Archives (UK). The Service also obtained Archive Service Accreditation in 2013, one of the first three local authority services to do so, and has received wide praise for maintaining a quality service despite significant pressures on the local authority budget, in part through innovative new collaborations.
John Chambers, ARA's Chief Executive Officer, said:
"Worcestershire Archive and Archaeology Service was the clear winner of this year's Record-keeping Service of the Year award. It is not alone, of course, in having committed, professional staff in the local government sector that are determined to maintain a quality service to the wider community in the county despite acute financial pressures. But its range and depth of activities and success in placing itself at the heart of the culture life of Worcestershire are just two reasons that make the Service special. I also pay tribute to the runners-up: Suffolk Record Office, Aviva plc Archives, and Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives, all of whom would have been deserved winners in their own right."
Worcestershire Archive and Archaeology Service will receive its award at an event and ceremony later in the year in Worcester, to be presented by the ARA's President, Dr Alexandrina Buchanan.
Record-keeper of the Year
This year's winner of the individual award for Record-keeper of the Year is Dr Melinda Haunton of The National Archives (UK) in London.
Dr Haunton currently manages a national standards scheme, the Archive Service Accreditation (ASA) programme, a partnership between TNA and a range of bodies across the UK and Republic of Ireland, including the ARA. In the past two years, the scheme has accredited over 50 successful archives and records offices and has become visible to virtually everyone in the records profession. Without Melinda's drive and commitment, the ASA's aims could not have been put into practice or achieved the number of successful accreditations to date. Dr Haunton did her first degrees Exeter University, followed by a doctorate at Royal Holloway in 2000. She qualified as a professional archivist in 2008 via distance learning and working full time.
John Chambers added:
"Melinda is a leading light in the sector, and I am delighted that we – her colleagues – now have the chance to recognise her drive and commitment in our own small way. In addition to her tireless efforts on archive accreditation, in which ARA is a leading partner, Melinda has given her own personal time freely to many other initiatives in the sector in the past eighteen months. These have included the ARA's Volunteering Committee and as a panel judge for the Business Archives Council Wadsworth Prize for Business History."
Dr Haunton will receive her award at an event and ceremony later in the year, also to be presented by the ARA's President, Dr Alexandrina Buchanan.
Notes for Editors:
The ARA's Excellence Awards began in 2016 and are open to archivists, records managers and archive conservators across the UK and Republic of Ireland.
The Archives and Records Association (UK & Ireland) acts is the leading professional and membership body for archivists, records managers and conservators in the British Isles. It currently has around 2,500 members and has been growing steadily for the past five years.
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How to write a definition essay.
Introductory paragraph
- When it comes to a definition essay what occurs to your head at the top? Correct, it is a definition itself. Definition is about explanation of some term. Some things are possible to give a concrete explanation, for example table, notebook or car and some, such as love, beauty, sophistication, happiness, which are abstract, depend upon a person`s viewpoint.
- How to write a definition essay? First of all, there are three steps on the way to making your definition effective which is highly important otherwise the point will be lost. The information you present has to be basic and clear. It is essential to use factual information, amusing anecdotes, give examples, which will be understandable for your reader.
- Needless to say, that in order to be get-a-able for your reader, you need to make sure you understand what you write about in the first place. Reading dictionaries will be helpful but there is no need to copy past what you just read. Digest every piece you read, try to capture what it is about and write it down in your own words shedding a new light on it.
- Avoid unnecessary details. For instance, with no end in sight you may write about love. Setting a limit on it, write about "love for your neighbors", "love for children" or "love for country" (patriotism).


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You've probably heard that the January 2018 government shutdown has ended, and Congress has agreed to fund the government for 17 more days. At that point, it is possible that we'll be in the same situation we just left: a shutdown. What should military families be doing to be better prepared for the next government shutdown?
Note: This is not a debate about whether there will be another government shutdown, or whether military pay can be affected. There will be another government shutdown. It may not be in February 2018, but another shutdown will occur eventually. The federal government has shut down 18 times since the current budget process was created. The longest shutdown was from 16 December 1995 to 6 January 1996, and that occurred just a month after a five day shutdown. Military pay absolutely can be affected. It was delayed in the 1995-1996 shutdown, and of course there was the narrowly averted disaster in April 2011, where pay was disbursed in two different batches because the shutdown jeopardized the 15 April paycheck.
For now, military families have 17+7 days to prepare for the possibility that their 15 February 2018 paycheck could be delayed by another shutdown. And then, assuming that Congress gets their act together, we have another year or two or five before the next time a shutdown occurs. So, what should you do?
Understand the situation. If you don't understand what just happened, or you can't understand how military pay can be affected, take some time to learn how our federal government budget process works. This may not make the process less frustrating, but it will help you know what is going on. More importantly, it will prevent you from being one of the hundreds of people who told me, "I didn't know this could happen," or, "I would have not done x/y/z last week if I'd known a shutdown was coming."
Take a hard look at your family's finances. Do you have an emergency fund? How big is it? How many paychecks can you miss before you're out of money? How much flexibility do you have in your family's budget? How many bills need to be paid each month? Is your current financial situation comfortable or stressful. Don't beat yourself up if things are tight, but recognize that you are in charge of your money and you have the power to improve your situation. Sometimes, admitting past mistakes is the first step to making changes.
Talk with your family. Working together as a team is the best way to get things done. Sit down with your spouse, and kids if they are the appropriate ages. Look at the ways that you've done well with money, and identify some areas for improvement. Creating a shared vision will help everyone get with the program.
Scrounge up some cash. Most of us have ways to create cash fast, but sometimes it is hard to think of what you could do. See 50 Way to Make $50 Fast for ideas to get started.
Go on alert. Look at this short-term situation as an opportunity to prepare yourself for what could happen in two weeks, and to jump-start your long-term solutions. Right now, start a serious spending freeze and sock that money into your savings account. Stop eating out, getting nails done, and pushing coins into the vending machine. Delay any expenses that can be delayed, including routine vehicle maintenance, household repairs, and any large purchases you've been planning. You don't have to do this forever, but you probably want to do it until we get a final budget passed.
Plan your meals. Start with menus using up the things already in your freezer, refrigerator, and pantry. Figure out lower-cost alternatives to some of the more expensive meals you like. Learn how to shop cheaply. Websites like Living Rich With Coupons and The Krazy Coupon Lady can help you learn shop sales and use coupons. Use tools like Checkout 51 and Ibotta to get rebates on the groceries you're already buying.
Trim your ongoing expenses. Call your cable company and ask how you can lower your bill. Comparison shop your cell phone service. Consider ways to decrease your gasoline spending, including planning trips, carpooling, and walking or biking when possible. Unplug your television, cable box, computer and cell phone chargers, and other electronics when not in use.
Pay off debt. Large monthly debt payments will strangle you in a financial emergency. Stop using your credit cards, and don't take on any new loans. Make a plan to pay off your credit cards. If you have car payments, evaluate your options: can you truly afford the payment, is the car suitable for your financial situation, and might you be better off with another vehicle?
Increase your financial knowledge. Take some time to learn about personal finance. Your installation's family service center offers classes and individual counseling on budgeting, military benefits, and other financial topics. Start reading/watching/listening to finance folks. Whether you like Doug Nordman, J.Money, Dave Ramsey, or Joe Saul-Sehy, pick a couple of financial educators and spend some time with their work. Heck, you might even read one of the 2,400-some articles I've written.
Identify resources in your community. Sometimes, just knowing what is available can help you feel more in control. Learn about your branch's emergency relief society. Find out where the nearest food bank is located. Ask about help for electric bills or heating oil.
Add an income. Relying on a single income is hard. Consider whether your family can support another job, whether it is a 2nd job for the service member or a first or second job for a spouse. Maybe you can't do it forever, but you can do it for a few months to build up a savings account or pay off debt.
Consider switching financial institutions. In times of crisis, military-friendly banks and credit unions are more flexible and offer more solutions for military members with impacted pay. USAA typically offers an interest-free loan for customers who meet eligibility requirements. Consider to switching to a financial institution, like USAA, who caters to the military community. *Note, switching banks now will not help you if the government shuts down on 8 February 2018, because a minimum number of DFAS payments is required to be eligible for these programs. But it may help in future shutdowns.*
Obviously, none of us want to have a government shutdown, and no one wants military pay to be impacted. But it will happen. You can't control these things, but you can control your preparation for the possibilities. Use this situation to inspire you to make changes so that a future shutdown and pay-scare isn't a disaster for you and your family.
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In our increasingly busy world with all our modern communication systems, such as the mobile phone, which appears to be permanently fixed to peoples ears all day long. It seems rather odd that one of the fastest growing problems in our villages, towns and cities, is loneliness. People assume that loneliness only affects the elderly and whilst it is true that elderly people do feel lonely sometimes, this is a problem that has no age barriers and affects both young and old alike. There are many different kinds of
loneliness, for instance you can feel alone at a crowded party when you suddenly realise that everyone else except you, seems to be talking and laughing with someone else and having a good time. You can sometimes feel terribly lonely inside a relationship or a marriage, because you feel that even those who are closest to you don't seem to listen and fail to understand how you are feeling. You can of course feel lonely simply because you haven't made the effort to try and make new friends, which sometimes isn't always easy if you are a shy nervous person and not very outgoing.
You would think that living in a large city with all the leisure activities on hand would solve the problem, but research has shown that living in a busy city is no protection against loneliness. It is in fact among large groups of people, as opposed to small groups in villages that loneliness is most widespread. Today, loneliness is a problem that will have to faced by many of us in our daily lives and although prayer is no substitute for a good friend, we have to remember that Jesus is also our good friend. Praying and passing on our worries to a God who understands, can also sometimes help us through our difficulties.
On the night of his betrayal and arrest in the garden of Gethsemane, Jesus also went through an experience of intense loneliness. He told his disciples, "The sorrow in my heart is so great that it almost crushes me. Stay here and keep watch with me."
"Loneliness, is knowing what you are looking for and not being able to find it anywhere but in yourself."
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Municipio Autónomo de Fajardo
Town and Municipality
Aerial view of Fajardo's basin
"Los Cariduros", "La Metrópolis del Sol Naciente"
|Anthem: "Fajardo que aquí en el oriente"
Map of Puerto Rico highlighting Fajardo Municipality
|Coordinates: 18°19′33″N 65°39′09″W / 18.32583°N 65.65250°WCoordinates: 18°19′33″N 65°39′09″W / 18.32583°N 65.65250°W
|Puerto Rico
|• Mayor
|Aníbal Meléndez Rivera (NPP)
|• Senatorial dist.
|8 - Carolina
|• Representative dist.
|• Total
|60.41 sq mi (156.45 km2)
|• Land
|31 sq mi (81 km2)
|• Water
|29.13 sq mi (75.45 km2)
|• Total
|• Density
|610/sq mi (240/km2)
|Time zone
|ZIP Codes
00738, 00740
|Area code(s)
|Major routes
Fajardo (Spanish pronunciation: [faˈxaɾðo]) is a town and municipality in Puerto Rico located in the east region of the island, facing the Atlantic Ocean, north of Ceiba and east of Luquillo. Fajardo is spread over 7 barrios and Downtown Fajardo (commonly called by the locals "Fajardo Pueblo"), which serves as the administrative center. It is both a principal part of the Fajardo Metropolitan Statistical Area and the San Juan-Caguas-Fajardo Combined Statistical Area.
Fajardo is the hub of much of the recreational boating in Puerto Rico and a popular launching port to Culebra, Vieques, and the American and British Virgin Islands. It is also home to the largest Marina in the Caribbean, called Puerto del Rey. The town contains various hotels and inns.
Off shore, near Fajardo, a few islets can be found. These are Icacos, Palominos, Palominito, and Diablo, among other uninhabited coral islands.
Fajardo was founded in 1760, 1773 or 1774 (depending on the authority) as Santiago de Fajardo. It was one of the locations used by the Americans to invade Puerto Rico. On August 1, 1898 the USS Puritan under the command of Captain Frederic W. Rodgers, was sailing by the coastline of the city of Fajardo, when Rogers noticed the "Faro de Las Cabezas de San Juan" (Cape San Juan lighthouse) which was supposed to be the landing site for the US Army in Puerto Rico. Rodgers ordered some of his men ashore, which included Puerto Rican volunteers, with the mission of posting the American Flag atop the lighthouse.
When after the Treaty of Paris (1898), the U.S. conducted its first census of Puerto Rico, the population of Fajardo was 16,782.[1]
Fajardo is a coastal municipality.[2]
- Fajardo River
- Aguas Buenas Gorge, Fajardo Gorge, Juan Diego Gorge and the Mata Redonda Gorge
- Aguas Prietas and Grande lagoons
Hurricane Maria
Hurricane Maria on September 20, 2017 triggered numerous landslides in Fajardo with the significant amount of rainfall.[3][4]
Like all municipalities of Puerto Rico, Fajardo is subdivided into barrios. The municipal buildings, central square and large Catholic church are located in a barrio referred to as "el pueblo".[5][6][7][8]
Barrios (which are like minor civil divisions)[9] and subbarrios,[10][11][12] in turn, are further subdivided into smaller local populated place areas/units called sectores (sectors in English). The types of sectores may vary, from normally sector to urbanización to reparto to barriada to residencial, among others.[13][14][15]
Special Communities
Of the 742 places on the list of Comunidades Especiales de Puerto Rico, the following barrios, communities, sectors, or neighborhoods are in Fajardo: Obrera neighborhood, Roosevelt neighborhood, Mansión del Sapo, Maternillo, Media Luna, Sector Camacho, Vevé Calzada, and Vieques en el Aire.[16]
Fajardo is popular among tourists, especially local tourists, because of its seafood, hotels, closeness to the small islands of Palomino, Icacos and Palominito, and the many daily trips that are (or were) available to Vieques and Culebra, both by boat and by the four airlines that served Fajardo Airport (now closed): Air Culebra, Air St. Thomas, Isla Nena Air and Vieques Air Link.
Fajardo has 46 beaches.[17] Fajardo's beaches are bounded by calm, clear water ideal for snorkeling. Seven Seas Beach offers plentiful water sports facilities, offshore points for sailing, snorkeling and plenty of scuba diving.
Fajardo is also home to one of the few Bioluminescent Lagoons in the world. Nightly trips are offered by kayak by local companies who give educational tours.
Landmarks and places of interest
- Las Cabezas de San Juan Light House - One of the oldest lighthouses in Puerto Rico. Only one used for nautical reasons in the entire island.
- Laguna Grande - One of the few Bioluminescent bays in the world that glow and offers night kayaking tours all year round.[18]
- Puerto del Rey Marina - Biggest marina in the Caribbean.
- U.S. Customs House - Constructed in 1930 still in use by the U.S. Customs & Border Protection.
- Santiago Apostol Cathedral
- El Conquistador, A Waldorf Astoria Resort. - One of Puerto Rico's most luxurious resorts, complete with its own private, 3 ft 10 in (1,168 mm) narrow gauge[19] funicular railway connecting its main hotel building with its marina. It was closed in 2017 after Hurricane Maria, and is scheduled to reopen in Fall 2020.[20]
- Seven Seas Beach - One of the most beautiful beaches on the island. Classified Blue Flag for its sanitary health guarantees.
- Las Cabezas de San Juan Reserve - Home to mangroves and to the lighthouse.[18]
- Fajardo Port - Used by locals and tourists to visit the island municipalities of Vieques and Culebras.
- Town Square - One of the most charming, antique styled, town squares of Puerto Rico. It has free wireless internet.
- Old Fajardo Sugar Cane Refinery
- Isleta Marina
- Natural Reserve Las Croabas
- Bioluminescent Bay Fajardo
- Las Croabas Recreational Park
- Hipolito Robles Sports Complex
- Icacos, Palomino and Palominito Cays (islets) Island Water Taxi
Electrical components, metal work, furniture manufacturing. Fajardo is also home to pharmaceutical and bio-sciences companies.
Due to its rich ports and closeness to smaller islands, Fajardo is also known for its fishing industries.
Festivals and events
Fajardo celebrates its patron saint festival in July. The Fiestas Patronales de Santiago Apostol is a religious and cultural celebration that generally features parades, games, artisans, amusement rides, regional food, and live entertainment.[21][2]
Other festivals and events celebrated in Fajardo include:
- Bicycletada Fajardeña - April
- Kite Festival - April
- Kelly Cup Sailboat Regata - April
- Bomba & Plena Festival - May
- Paradise Fiesta - August
- Cocolía Festival - November
Fajardo Soccer Stadium is a soccer-specific stadium in Fajardo, Puerto Rico, 35 miles east of Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU).
The 3,800 capacity stadium was developed at a cost of $3.9M,[22] and opened December 12, 2015 and is home venue of Puerto Rico Sol.
Fajardo in the past was home to a National Superior Basketball; Baloncesto Superior Nacional BSN basketball team, the Fajardo Cariduros or as they are known in the Island Cariduros de Fajardo. George Torres, Mario Morales and Mario Butler were three of the most famous players to play for that franchise.
In 2007, the team returned once again to the BSN. The team known as the "Titanes de Morovis" was moved to Fajardo, and was renamed "Cariduros de Fajardo". Unlike the NBA and other sports leagues in the United States, Puerto Rican franchises rarely leave the original name of the franchise when they move to a different city.
Once, there was a basketball team for the Puerto Rican Basketball League known as the "Conquistadores de Fajardo".
Fajardo also has a AA Amateur Baseball Team Los Cariduros de Fajardo and have won over 10 sectional championships, 3 time national runners-up in 1974, 2003 and 2005, and 3 times national champions in 1954, 2004 and 2010.
|Historical population
|U.S. Decennial Census[23]
1899 (shown as 1900)[24] 1910-1930[25]
1930-1950[26] 1960-2000[27] 2010[7]
|Ethnicity - Fajardo, Puerto Rico - 2010 Census[28]
|% of Total
|Native American and Alaska Native
|Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
|Some other ethnicity
|Two or more ethnicities
All municipalities in Puerto Rico are administered by a mayor, elected every four years. The current mayor of Fajardo is Aníbal Meléndez Rivera, of the New Progressive Party (PNP). He was elected at the 1988 general elections.
The city belongs to the Puerto Rico Senatorial district VIII, which is represented by two Senators. In 2012, Pedro A. Rodríguez and Luis Daniel Rivera were elected as District Senators.[29]
There are 20 bridges in Fajardo.[30]
Fajardo's flag is a tricolor triband. The upper band is gules (red), symbolizing the color of the shield's border. Silver (white), the center band, stands for the color of the main pieces that appear in the shield and the crown. Azure (blue), the lower band, represents the color of the sky and the sea of Fajardo. Centered is the coat of arms of the village (villa) in natural colors.[31]
Coat of arms
The coat of arms is formed as a square with a rounded base and stamped at the top with a crown mural of three towers. It is supported by two dolphins, and underneath the base a banner with the inscription "Santiago de Fajardo".[31]
Notable Fajardeños
- General Antonio Valero de Bernabé - Fought with Simón Bolívar.
- Emilio Belaval Maldonado - Served as Associate Justice for the Puerto Rico Supreme Court.
- Dr. Antonia Coello de Novelo - Former Surgeon General of the United States.
- Antonio R. Barceló - Politician & The First President of the Puerto Rico Senate.
- Josefina Barceló Bird de Romero - Politician
- Marquita Rivera - first actress from Puerto Rico to appear in a major Hollywood motion picture.
- John John Molina - Boxer
- Eugenio S. Belaval - Legislator
- Carlos Arroyo - Basketball Player
- Peter John Ramos - Basketball Player
- Norma Candal - Comedian
- Carlos Rivera - Professional Baseball Player
- Pedro Rosa Nales - TV reporter
- Ivonne Coll - Actress
- Roberto Angleró - Music composer and singer
- Héctor Cotto - Athlete
See also
- Bio Bay Night Kayaking Tour
- List of Puerto Ricans
- History of Puerto Rico
- Did you know-Puerto Rico?
- Battle of Fajardo
- Biobay Fajardo
- ^ Joseph Prentiss Sanger; Henry Gannett; Walter Francis Willcox (1900). Informe sobre el censo de Puerto Rico, 1899, United States. War Dept. Porto Rico Census Office (in Spanish). Imprenta del gobierno. p. 163. Archived from the original on 2012-11-15. Retrieved 2020-02-29.
- ^ a b "Fajardo Municipality". enciclopediapr.org. Fundación Puertorriqueña de las Humanidades (FPH). Archived from the original on 2020-08-23. Retrieved 2019-03-20.
- ^ "Preliminary Locations of Landslide Impacts from Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rico". USGS Landslide Hazards Program. USGS. Archived from the original on 2019-03-03. Retrieved 2019-03-03.
- ^ "Preliminary Locations of Landslide Impacts from Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rico" (PDF). USGS Landslide Hazards Program. USGS. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2019-03-03. Retrieved 2019-03-03.
- ^ Picó, Rafael; Buitrago de Santiago, Zayda; Berrios, Hector H. Nueva geografía de Puerto Rico: física, económica, y social, por Rafael Picó. Con la colaboración de Zayda Buitrago de Santiago y Héctor H. Berrios. San Juan Editorial Universitaria, Universidad de Puerto Rico,1969. Archived from the original on 2018-12-26. Retrieved 2018-12-30.
- ^ Gwillim Law (20 May 2015). Administrative Subdivisions of Countries: A Comprehensive World Reference, 1900 through 1998. McFarland. p. 300. ISBN 978-1-4766-0447-3. Retrieved 25 December 2018.
- ^ a b Puerto Rico:2010:population and housing unit counts.pdf (PDF). U.S. Dept. of Commerce Economics and Statistics Administration U.S. Census Bureau. 2010. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2017-02-20. Retrieved 2018-12-30.
- ^ "Map of Fajardo at the Wayback Machine" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2018-03-24. Retrieved 2018-12-29.
- ^ a b "US Census Barrio-Pueblo definition". factfinder.com. US Census. Archived from the original on 13 May 2017. Retrieved 5 January 2019.
- ^ "P.L. 94-171 VTD/SLD Reference Map 000 (2010 Census): Fajardo Municipio, PR" (PDF). www2.census.gov. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Economics and Statistics Administration U.S. Census Bureau. Archived (PDF) from the original on 23 August 2020. Retrieved 22 August 2020.
- ^ "P.L. 94-171 VTD/SLD Reference Map 001 (2010 Census): Fajardo Municipio, PR" (PDF). www2.census.gov. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Economics and Statistics Administration U.S. Census Bureau. Archived (PDF) from the original on 23 August 2020. Retrieved 22 August 2020.
- ^ "P.L. 94-171 VTD/SLD Reference Map 002 (2010 Census): Fajardo Municipio, PR" (PDF). www2.census.gov. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Economics and Statistics Administration U.S. Census Bureau. Archived (PDF) from the original on 23 August 2020. Retrieved 22 August 2020.
- ^ "Agencia: Oficina del Coordinador General para el Financiamiento Socioeconómico y la Autogestión (Proposed 2016 Budget)". Puerto Rico Budgets (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 28 June 2019. Retrieved 28 June 2019.
- ^ Rivera Quintero, Marcia (2014), El vuelo de la esperanza: Proyecto de las Comunidades Especiales Puerto Rico, 1997-2004 (first ed.), San Juan, Puerto Rico Fundación Sila M. Calderón, ISBN 978-0-9820806-1-0
- ^ "Leyes del 2001". Lex Juris Puerto Rico (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 14 September 2018. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
- ^ Rivera Quintero, Marcia (2014), El vuelo de la esperanza:Proyecto de las Comunidades Especiales Puerto Rico, 1997-2004 (Primera edición ed.), San Juan, Puerto Rico Fundación Sila M. Calderón, p. 273, ISBN 978-0-9820806-1-0
- ^ "Las 1,200 playas de Puerto Rico [The 1200 beaches of Puerto Rico]". Primera Hora (in Spanish). April 14, 2017. Archived from the original on December 12, 2019. Retrieved December 12, 2019.
- ^ a b Soler-López, Luis R. "Laguna Grande Limnology". USGS Caribbean Water Projects. Archived from the original on 23 February 2019. Retrieved 23 February 2019.
- ^ "Trams of the World 2017" (PDF). Blickpunkt Straßenbahn. January 24, 2017. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 16, 2017. Retrieved February 16, 2017.
- ^ "Image of the El Conquistador Resort funicular". Archived from the original on 2017-02-17. Retrieved 2017-11-02.
- ^ "Puerto Rico Festivales, Eventos y Actividades en Puerto Rico". Puerto Rico Hoteles y Paradores (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 2020-02-26. Retrieved 2020-07-17.
- ^ "Millonaria inversión en Fajardo: Se abre paso el soccer en la Metrópolis del Este | Periódico Presencia". www.presenciapr.com. Archived from the original on 2018-03-15. Retrieved 2018-03-14.
- ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on April 26, 2015. Retrieved September 21, 2017.
- ^ "Report of the Census of Porto Rico 1899". War Department Office Director Census of Porto Rico. Archived from the original on July 16, 2017. Retrieved September 21, 2017.
- ^ "Table 3-Population of Municipalities: 1930 1920 and 1910" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived (PDF) from the original on August 17, 2017. Retrieved September 21, 2017.
- ^ "Table 4-Area and Population of Municipalities Urban and Rural: 1930 to 1950" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived (PDF) from the original on August 30, 2015. Retrieved September 21, 2014.
- ^ "Table 2 Population and Housing Units: 1960 to 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived (PDF) from the original on July 24, 2017. Retrieved September 21, 2017.
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- ^ Elecciones Generales 2012: Escrutinio General Archived February 2, 2013, at the Wayback Machine on CEEPUR
- ^ "Fajardo Bridges". National Bridge Inventory Data. US Dept. of Transportation. Archived from the original on 20 February 2019. Retrieved 19 February 2019.
- ^ a b "FAJARDO". LexJuris (Leyes y Jurisprudencia) de Puerto Rico (in Spanish). 19 February 2020. Archived from the original on 19 February 2020. Retrieved 17 September 2020.
External links
- Historic Places in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, a National Park Service Discover Our Shared Heritage Travel Itinerary
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To Repair or to Replace: When Commercial Vehicles Break Down
A truck in your fleet has started billowing more black smoke than usual, or the lifting arm on your excavator just doesn't lift like it used to. The time has come to make a decision: Do you spend time and resources attempting to fix your existing equipment, or do you scrap the damaged goods and spend the cash for something shiny and new?
Your business depends on your vehicles, so having a reliably functioning fleet is absolutely imperative. Repairing and replacing are both expensive and exhausting activities, but each has its own advantages in certain situations. Knowing what action to take when will help you save time and money, keeping your business booming. Hopefully, this guide will help you determine whether it is worthwhile to repair or to replace your broken-down vehicle.
Typical Maintenance and Repair Expenses
Just like personal vehicles, commercial trucks need regular checkups to remain operational. A truck contains millions of moving parts that are integral to the function of the machine, and by following a strict maintenance schedule, you can reduce the likelihood of a catastrophic failure that prevents you from transporting goods and making money.
Tire maintenance is one of the most grueling expenses, in terms of both time and money. Tires easily see the most wear, and as a result, most truckers find that 3 percent of their vehicle's expenses are devoted to maintaining the rubber on the road. On average, a single commercial tire costs about $250 ? which means the cost of new tires for all 18 wheels totals more than $4,500. Regular tire retreading can cut that number in half, but it is still a significant annual expense.
Some estimates suggest that repair and maintenance costs for a single truck can exceed $15,000 per year. This is because commercial vehicles require special skills and parts that not every mechanic has. As a result, labor fees for commercial trucks are high; shop time with such specialized mechanics usually costs well over $100 per hour, making routine maintenance tasks, like changing filters, a thousand-dollar ordeal.
With any luck ? and with religious adherence to your maintenance schedule ? your truck won't have any serious repairs for a few years. However, any machine that sees as much use as a big rig will definitely need some patching up eventually.
Ways to Cut Costs
There are a number of products available that help trucks remain in good condition longer. For example, diesel exhaust fluid Peak BlueDEF helps convert engine waste into harmless nitrogen and water, reducing gunk build-up as well as harmful emissions. During especially cold months, weatherizing trucks with appropriate equipment, like snow tires or chains, and chemical fluids will prevent unnecessarily dangerous conditions during the winter. Even hot months require extra care, as the bright sun can desiccate the outside and inside of big rigs, demanding expensive repairs. In the summertime, you should be prepared with custom window shades.
Perhaps most importantly, the way you drive can influence how much you spend on maintenance and repairs. Here are some unknown ways to treat your truck better and increase its lifespan:
- Allow the engine to warm up without revving for about 10 minutes.
- Avoid idling, which reduces a trip's miles per gallon by one-third and wears engines twice as fast as normal use.
- Drive at the most fuel-efficient speed for your vehicle, which is usually around 65 miles per hour, and in wet conditions, reduce your speed by one-third.
Replacement Value
Many truck owners decide it is time to replace their rigs when the cost of a single repair exceeds the value of their vehicle, but in truth, this is not the optimal way to replace a commercial truck. An old, completely worn-out truck has depreciated to the point of worthlessness, and you will earn nothing from reselling it or trading it in.
The best course of action is to perform an economic lifecycle analysis to determine when you will have attained the optimum value from your purchase. The calculations for this analysis are quite complex, and require data such as vehicle purchase cost, past maintenance and repair expenses, fuel expenses, downtime costs, depreciation expenses, and salvage values. Fortunately, there are a few online tools to help you understand the best time to replace.
By being smart and safe with maintenance and repairs, you can extend your commercial vehicle's life ? but not indefinitely. Eventually, every truck needs to be replaced, but replacing too soon or too late will cost you. Before your big rig starts smoking again, you should consult your costs to determine whether now is the time to replace ? or whether you can get away with another few repairs.
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Before you get motor trade insurance quotes, it is a good idea that you understand what motor trade insurance coverage is and the things it covers. Any person who runs an organisation related to vehicles needs to have motor trade insurance. Some people describe motor trade insurance coverage as road threat insurance coverage; nevertheless, road risk insurance is simply a part of motor trade insurance coverage. Services that typically need motor trade insurance are companies that buy and sell vehicles, motorbikes, and even vans.
On the other hand, services that include car repairs, servicing, valeting, MOT (Ministry of Transportation) testing, and garage renting on their business operations need motor trade insurance coverage, too. Regardless if your business is small or big, you will still need motor trade insurance coverage. And even if you are working full or part-time or if you are the owner or an employee, you will still need to be covered.
It Covers Company Disturbances
Motor trader insurance coverage can cover you when something disrupts your service' operations. For example, if a tool in your organisation gets damaged and you need to stop your operations for a while, a motor trade insurance policy that includes business disturbances will make the insurer offer profits protection. It will not absolutely supply you with the complete amount of revenue during your normal service days; nevertheless, it still can cover you with the typical costs you have to handle like worker salaries.
In case the insurer provides trading expenditures coverage, the insurer will supply you the cash you have to get back to your business if business disruption damage is crippling.
Attack and Personal Mishap
Due to the nature of motor trade company and the products being dealt with in this industry, theft is one of the greatest felonies you will need to handle from time to time. Therefore, as long as it is theft-related– whether it is having individual accidents or encountering an assault during the job (be it you or your worker)– any physical injury or damaged will be covered.
Roadway Threat
This is the most fundamental part of a motor traders insurance protection. It can be separated into 3 categories. And they are:
Comprehensive supplies overall protection for you. It covers lorries that you own, that your clients own, and any vehicle that you are owning. As long as you are included and even related to the vehicle that has remained in a mishap or got damaged, a comprehensive road risk insurance can supply protection. You can extend this protection to your friends and family.
Third Party
This is the minimum protection required by the government for you to operate in the motor trade industry or even drive in the UK. This will cover any 3rd party involved in a motor accident that you remained in. It covers people and the vehicles. Your passengers are also consisted of in the protection. Nevertheless, it is necessary to keep in mind that you and your vehicle will not remain in the coverage. You will just need to hope that the third-party automobile or automobile owner's insurance coverage will cover you when a road accident takes place to you.
3rd party Fire Theft
This protection consists of the previous one and adds coverage for your cars and truck, or vehicles under control or custody, when it gets stolen, damaged during theft, or set on fire.


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Hometown: Milan, Michigan
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Short Bio: Jennifer Heigl is a writer, photographer, and entrepreneur originally from the Midwest. She is the former co-owner of Zen Kitchen Catering, an award-winning organic catering company in Portland, Oregon, and the author of Career Diary of a Caterer (GGC Publishing, Inc, 2007), a 30-day-in-the-life account of running a catering business. In addition to Daily Blender, Jennifer has been a contributor to Delta Sky, Northwest Palate, and The Writer magazines, as well as online at BBC.com, Accidental Hedonist, Societe Perrier, BootsNAll, Focus Organic, Super Chef, Must Have Menus, and the Seattle Post-Intelligencer reader blogs.
How often do you fly: Once or twice a month
How many countries have you been to: 16
How many continents have you been to: 4
Favorite American city: New York City
Favorite international city: Adelaide, South Australia
Least favorite country: Haven't found one yet…
Favorite airline: Hawaiian Airlines
Aisle or window: Window
Favorite U.S. airport: Atlanta
Favorite international airport: London Heathrow
Favorite hotel: The Carlyle, New York. So much fabulous history.
Do you unpack into the dresser/closet? Or live out of your suitcase? Depends on how long I'm staying. 3 days or less: suitcase; 4 days or more: closet
Favorite cruise line: Windstar
Favorite island: St. Croix, USVI
Favorite fancy restaurant: Le Bernardin, New York
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Favorite food: Oregon Dungeness crab
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Favorite travel movie(s): Up In The Air
Favorite travel show(s): No Reservations (RIP)
Favorite travel book(s): Into Thin Air
Right now I am reading: Owen King's Double Feature
Top 3 favorite travel newsletters/magazines/blogs: Conde Nast Traveler, Afar
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Five things you bring on a plane: Ibuprofen, headphones, sleep mask, ear plugs, plenty of snacks and water.
What do you always seem to forget: Nothing. I'm a crazy checklist packer.
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Worst travel moment: Complaining about walking around Paris during a family trip when I was in my teens. I sadly haven't been able to make it back to Paris yet to remedy my youthful ignorance.
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In Bessemer, Alabama, power of attorney is an arrangement in which one person (the principal) gives another (the attorney-in-fact) the capacity to act on the principal's behalf in certain situations, and under certain conditions. Power of attorney might be authorized for any number of reasons, but it is most often set up to allow the attorney-in-fact to make financial and medical decisions on the principal's behalf in the event that the principal becomes incapacitated.
The principal in a power-of-attorney arrangement is the one who decides the scope of the power that the attorney will be able to wield, and the circumstances under which they can wield it. Generally, you can grant the attorney-in-fact as much or as little decision-making power as you'd like. In every case, however, you should only enter a power-of-attorney arrangement with somebody you trust. The nature of the power you should grant depends heavily on the context, and what your wishes are.
For instance, if you have very particular desires for your end-of-life care, but are worried that you won't be able to express your wishes when the time comes, you can grant someone power of attorney in advance, so they'll be able to ensure that your wishes are carried out, if necessary. You should draft an agreement giving the attorney-in-fact power of attorney only in the event that you actually become incapacitated. Presumably, if you are able to make and express your own medical decisions, you'll want to do it yourself.
In Bessemer, Alabama, you can sometimes find pre-printed forms that let you easily draft a power-of-attorney agreement. However, if your situation is particularly complex, you should probably have a lawyer draft it for you, to ensure that the agreement is enforceable, or that there are no surprises.
Types of Power of Attorney Arrangements in Bessemer, Alabama
Power of attorney in Bessemer, Alabama takes 3 main forms. Which one is appropriate for you depends on your individual case. They are:
1. Limited power of attorney - this is the most limited form of power of attorney. It lets the attorney-in-fact exercise his or her power once, and in only one instance (laid out by the principal, of course). This is usually used in business deals, if it is not convenient for the actual party to a deal to be physically present for the signing of some documents, it can be done through an attorney-in-fact. You simply need to give them the permission to sign the paperwork on your behalf, and it will be just as binding as if you had signed the documents yourself.
2. Durable power of attorney - unlike limited power of attorney, this does not automatically expire, and can last as long as the principal wishes. It can also be revoked by the principal. For instance, if you want someone to handle your financial affairs for a time, you can give them the relevant power in your power of attorney agreement, and it will last as long as you want it to. Of course, you should only give such authority to someone you trust.
3. Springing power of attorney - this is a lot like durable power of attorney, but it does not usually take effect immediately. Rather, the power vests on the occurrence of certain condition(s) laid out by the principal. The principal could make the condition anything he or she wants, allowing power of attorney to vest only if, say, a person flies to Saturn. Of course, these arrangements are usually not so outlandish. Usually the event that must take place is the principal becoming incapacitated. This allows the principal to make his or her own decisions while they're able, but also ensures that someone they trust will be able to carry out their wishes in the event that they become too sick or weak to express them.
Can a Bessemer, Alabama Lawyer Help?
Because there are sometimes perplexing issues involved in setting up power of attorney in Bessemer, Alabama, you should consult with a lawyer beforehand. You can tell the lawyer all of the relevant details about your particular situation, and your goals, and he or she will be able to advise you on the best course of action.


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Our range of 3G & 4G marine WiFi routers have developed over the years, and are at the forefront of what can be achieved using modern communication networks.
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Welcome to the Durant SDA Church in Durant, OK.
We are a Christian community and would love to have you join our family. To learn more about what we believe you can visit our About Us page.
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Drawing from interviews with managers, public sector policy-makers and administrators, and union leaders, this article demonstrates that workers' control over working generic levitra effectiveness time is affected by
- the institutional and regulatory environment within the country
- labor market conditions
- management and labor union strategies
Employees in countries, such as Germany, Sweden and Netherlands, with extensive collective bargaining, high labour union density/coverage, and labour representatives focussed on working time issues, have increased collective control over working time.
Employee control over working time is unevenly distributed in countries with weaker labour institutions, and tends to reflect more closely the employers interests.
Berg, Peter; Appelbaum, Eileen; Bailey, Tom; and Kalleberg, Arne L. (2004) "Contesting Time: International Comparisons of Employee Control of Working Time" Industrial & Labor Relations Review, 57(3)
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Since 2010 the Walter Dittel Avionik develops and markets avionics for general aviation. Ideas and concepts of all avionic products are part of Walter Dittel Avionik. The equipment is exclusively manufactured in Germany. In the focus of Walter Dittel Avionik are the market segments: Soaring, Ultralight, Kilo classe, Echo classe, Ballooning, Paragliding and hang gliding.
A joint multiple of all Dittel Avionik products are light weight and minimal power consumption. Upon starting the design of products it was already taken into account to minimize these two parameters. Another new feature of the device is the user guidance. Nowadays, it is no problem by mans of increasingly powerful microprocessors, always incorporating new features into devices. But where is the limit? Can't it be possible to request all even when using intuitive interface? It's possible! All products are designed by pilots and for pilots. Top priority for the Dittel Avionik has the user guidance and the clear legibility of the information on displays and screens under all difficult conditions.


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Police have launched an investigation after footage emerged of three young boys hurling racial abuse and calling a Romanian woman a "suicide bomber" in Antrim.
Footage of the incident was posted on Facebook over the weekend and shows the schoolboys shouting abuse at the woman.
In the video, which has been viewed more than 400,000 times, one of the boys also appears to throw stones at the woman.
The video begins with the woman asking why they are not respecting her.
She stands her ground during the ordeal.
One of the boys say: "You're not a girl. You're an immigrant. You shouldn't be in this country. Do you have a visa to say here?"
Another says: "Do you have a passport? Come on and show me it."
One of the boys then appears to mock the woman's accent.
They ask her where she is from and when she replies Romania, someone close to the camera says "suicide bomber".
Another says: "We don't like Romanians.
Police have launched an investigation and said they have identified the three boys in the video.
Chief Inspector Arthur Davidson said: "At this stage we have identified the three boys involved and arrangements will be made to speak to them formally over the next few days. We are also working to identify the victim in order to ensure she is offered every support as we move forward with our investigation."
The Executive Director of the Northern Ireland Council for Ethnic Minorities said the behaviour in the video is "not acceptable".
Patrick Yu said: "This behaviour is not acceptable in our society and it is particularly worrying due to the timing of this incident and the ongoing Brexit debate at the Conservative Party Conference on the timetable of Brexit which is a hard landing one that called upon to control the migrants and the country.
"We call upon all local communities in NI to report all racist incidents to PSNI."
Manager of the Migrant Centre Northern Ireland, Jolena Flett said verbal abuse is the most under-reported of incidents.
She said: "We all need to take responsibility for creating a more positive and constructive dialogue. Verbal abuse incidents are the most under-reported because victims often do not believe anything can or will be done.
"It is important to take notice of these incidents and create an environment where victims or witnesses are confident to report them."
Alliance Antrim Councillor Neil Kelly expressed his shock at the video.
He said: "This is not reflective of the vast majority of people in Antrim, who are welcoming and friendly to all. I have been inundated with people voicing their concern in relation to it and wishing to express their best wishes to the victim.
"I hope she is OK after this incident and does not judge everybody in this town by the disgraceful actions of a few. There can never be an excuse for racism – it has absolutely no place in our society and blatant intimidation such as this video appears to show needs to be stamped out.
"I have reported this video to the PSNI, who have confirmed they are investigating, and would urge anyone else with information to also provide it to police."
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Happy Thanksgiving from Northern Ireland! After all our time spent out of the United States, yesterday was the first holiday we spent away from extended family. I guess we always just planned our travels around the holidays.
After some deliberation, I decided to make a dinner of all our favorite Thanksgiving staples, and tweaked the recipes to make them more healthful. There's no way I'm going to spend two days preparing foods only to feel like crap for the next few days! We invited some friends over and shared a roast chicken (Turkey is hard to find and quite expensive!), gravy, cornbread casserole, mashed potatoes, cranberry salad (we actually used currants… no cranberries until Christmastime!), stuffing, sweet potato casserole, apple pie, and pecan pie cookies. Everything turned out pretty well and I'm proud of John and me for pulling off an entire Thanksgiving meal ourselves.
Traditionally, this day is so focused on the preparation and eating of food. I am not complaining about that… I love to eat nutritious foods! I love celebrating by spending time in the kitchen with loved ones. This year looked different from years past, but the idea was the same. It's also a great day to really focus on what we are thankful for.
I am so thankful for my family (near and far). I am thankful for fast friendships that have turned into familial ones. And I'm thankful for an abundance of food on my table.
We have been the recipients of so much generosity these past two years. Our fundraising period and our time abroad has shown great witness to the wonderful love of God's people. There is no way I could ever say "thank you" enough to those who have shown so much kindness, hospitality, and sacrifice for our family. Our church families (past and present) have given up their time, their finances, and their resources to support us this year. On this Thanksgiving 2015, I want to say THANK YOU for giving! I know it sounds cheesy, but we really are so grateful. We are thankful for you.
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The weather today for the Women's Individual can only be described as a "Scottish Summer"! Sunny and 11 degrees celcius! (and yes there is sun in Scotland – occasionally! ) It was a warm day for biathlon and if the weather was a bit of a surprise the winner of the race certainly wasn't!
That's right Laura Dahlmeier has her third gold medal at these Championships. In fact can you remember the last time she didn't win a medal in a race at the World Championships? That is 9 in a row I believe. It is also a piece of history as she is the first women to win 3 Individual races in a row and also means she wins the small crystal globe in the Individual. Not a bad day at the office!
She won in the end by 24 seconds missing just 1 target but she did keep us waiting. Starting in group 4 she drew bib 93 out of 99 and so we had to wait until the end of the race for the winner. Second place went to Gabriela Koukalova who also missed 1 target but wasn't fast enough on the skis to challenge Laura today.
Third place went to Italy's Alexia Runggaldier who shot the perfect 20/20 and claimed her first ever World Championships medal. It is only her second ever podium but it was very well deserved today.
Finland's Mari Laukkanen took 4th with her best result for a while missing just 1 shot. 5th place went to South Korea's Ekaterina Avvakummova with her personal best result shooting 20/20. She is a Russian who now competes for Korea and her previous best was 63rd so it's quite an improvement.
In 6th place was Susan Dunklee with 2 misses, continuing the good results for the US team. 7th and 8th went to the German pair Maren Hammerschmidt and Vanessa Hinz both missing 2 targets. 9th an 10th went to the Ukraine with Yuliia Dzhima and Olena Pidhrushna.
There were some other really good performances from home biathlete Dunja Zdouc of Austria who got her PB in 11th shooting 20/20. Canada's Julia Ransom improved her best result to 18th with 1 miss and Great Britain's Amanda Lightfoot got her career best result in 32rd with 1 miss.
The men's race is tomorrow so let's see if Mr. Fourcade can keep up with Miss. Dahlmeier!
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The mission of the United Sorority & Fraternity Council (USFC) is to create a support group to help our organizations present their ideas, voice, and cultural awareness to the Cal Poly community. We will accomplish this by providing better intra-council communication and unity, increasing cultural awareness represented by FSL in the community, and increasing business efficiency.
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Good buddy of mine showed me this interesting little piece of 10 Shillings Japanese Invasion Money (JIM), issued in 1942, asking if I can help identify the history and origin; and if possible to grade it.
Take a look :
|Fig 1 : A short snorter of JIM 10 Shillings
This piece has some writings on it and they are commonly referred to as "short snorters". To quote Michael Marotta's definition from "The Numismatist" - "Short Snorters are pieces of paper money circulating during the war and/or in a combat zone signed by friends or comrades." They are in essence an improvised scrap book of sorts during World War II. These artefacts usually commemorates events, location, people, dates etc.


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When asked his opinion on Monty Panesar, the legendary leg spinner, Shane Warne said "Monty hasn't played 33 Tests, he has played the same Test 33 times." Hilarious, it surely was, but it also tells us that the lack of variety can never go unnoticed.
Puri Jagannadh is also treading the same path as Monty Panesar now. His movies have become monotonous. No two ways about it. Protagonist leading a normal life, rises in staure, opposes authority and finally, gets his way. This has been the standard flow in the majority of his movies. A more recent addition is the way they talk to/about women.
In spite of all these blemishes, there are moments of brilliance in the movie, depending on your perspective that is. The scene where Pawan Kalyan confronts Prakash Raj on his knowledge about Telugu Thalli and the scene where he explains to Tamannah that every man is a poet in his own right are pointers to a brilliant dialogue writer hidden in the reckless director that we have come to know in the recent past.
For all the similarities in the narration and the similarity in the characteristics of the protagonist, Puri does get the actor performing the role to do it in a manner not associated with him previously. Case in point would be Mahesh Babu, Prabhas, Gopichand, and now, Pawan Kalyan. He gets them out of their comfort zones when they act under his direction. Perhaps the reason why people still watch his movies.
Pawan Kalyan is surely trying to come out of the mould. He is normally associated with the jumpy characters. In this movie, he does everything. From being intense to being comic. From being self-assured to being shy. He understood the nuances of the character very well, reflected in the close-up shots and no drawl in the dialogue delivery. He is the backbone of the movie and carries it well. That he had a lot to do in the development of the project is seen in the appearance of 'Che Guevera' in the movie. During the title-roll, his name appears next to a photograph of Che and then there is a painted portrait of Che in the house that Pawan lives in. There are hard-hitting dialogues in the movie and he has delivered them with aplomb. In his scenes with Tammanah, one does recognise the uncanny resemblance to Chiranjeevi. The tilting of the face to the sides, the affirmative responses and the facial expressions were all pointers to his brother's acting in his prime.
Tamannah appeared in a tomboyish role and did very well. The dialogue delivery was jarring and robbed her of whatever brownie points she earned through the performance. On a slightly different note, she wasn't needed in the movie as the director could've even done with a male performer in the same role. It was heartening to see that there was a lot lesser skin show from her in this movie. Her reference point in terms of body language seemed to be Varun Sandesh. The costumes she wore, the dialogues for her and the body language were all similar to that of the abovementioned hero.
Others did, what was expected out of them. The brief scene between Prakash Raj and Kota Srinivasa Rao stands out amongst all the scenes. As is the trend these days, there is a twist in the movie and also an acknowledgement to Lawrence's Kanchana in a fight in the movie.
To actually try to give a message in a movie meant for entertainment is pretty much like trying to perfect Physics Lab experiments in a SUPW class. The scene where Pawan Kalyan advices Tamannah not to short-change her femininity is followed by a song where all Tamannah does is to provide an ample glimpse into the mid-riff area.
Watching this movie repeatedly might be an ardous task but having a dekho for the sake of Pawan Kalyan won't be harmful, and yes, the title is uttered by Pawan Kalyan: once in the movie
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