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This article is a travel topic
Information on using money is covered in the Buy section of destination guides. This article contains general information useful in many destinations.
There are a number of ways to obtain and exchange money while traveling. You are always trading off expense, risk, and convenience.
Debit and credit ards
Debit and credit cards can be used to withdraw cash from automatic teller machines (ATMs) and to make purchases at stores, restaurants, and hotels where they are accepted.
Acceptance of debit and credit cards at point of sale
The acceptance of debit and credit cards varies by country, with acceptance being more common in more developed countries. Acceptance of credit and debit cards may be close to nonexistent in less-developed countries. Check the country guides for details on credit card acceptance.
The most accepted cards by far worldwide are VISA and MasterCard. American Express and Diners Club cards have global networks but acceptance varies widely depending by country and store type. Discover, JCB, NYCE, Star, MAC, and Shazam are regional. They are rarely accepted outside of the region they are issued in, and, even then, acceptance is often limited to areas catering to visitors from that region.
Acceptance of debit and credit cards at ATMs
Mastercard, VISA, Cirrus, and Plus are accepted at nearly all ATMs worldwide.
Some developing countries either have no ATMs, very limited ATMs, or are not connected to the international networks. This includes Myanmar in Southeast Asia, as well as parts of Africa. In Japan, most bank ATMs don't work with international cards (the cards are even an incompatible size), and you need to look for a post office, 7/11 or Citibank ATM. In certain countries, not every ATM accepts foreign credit or debit cards.
Generally, only the main bank account linked to a debit card can be accessed at ATMs outside of your home country.
Debit cards compared to credit cards
Debit cards are linked directly to a bank account and immediately deduct the amount of the purchase or withdrawal from the account. Credit cards are cards that are not linked to a bank account, but that instead charge against a credit line, which must be repaid at a later date. If the charges are not repaid before the end of a grace period (usually 0-25 days), interest will be charged.
If you withdraw from an ATM using a credit card (as opposed to a debit card), you will typilcally be charged foreign transaction fees as wekk as a cash advance fee (usually 2%-3%) and charged interest on your cash advance starting on the day you pull money from an ATM, unless you have a credit balance on your account.
Still, when making point-of-sale purchases, notwithstanding the fees, it is usually better to use a credit card than a debit card, since if your card is stolen you can easily dispute the charges on a credit card, while a stolen debit card may lead to an overdrawn bank account requiring many additional hassles. Credit card companies will also protect you if you are charged more than you agreed to pay, if you pay for something and never receive it, or if your card is cloned (duplicated) without your knowledge and then used for fraud without being physically stolen.
Credit cards also may include other benefits such as cancellation insurance for flights (usually only in the case of serious sickness), theft or loss insurance for goods (usually only if stolen within 90 days of purchase and a proper police report is filed), collision insurance for rental cars, and emergency health insurance in certain situations while you are travelling.
Credit cards may provide rewards programs that give you free flights or cash back after a certain amount of spending. The cards may be linked to a frequent flyer program.
If you have an American Express card, in case of a lost or stolen card, you can obtain cash advances and replacement cards easily, by visiting and American Express Office.
Considerations when travelling with debit and credit Cards
Additional considerations regarding fees
Traveller's cheques
A traveller's cheque is a cheque issued for a fixed amount in a specific currency that you purchase with your funds in advance. Be sure to get the cheques in the currency of the country to which you are travelling. Traveller's cheques are available only in major currencies. For example, if you are in travelling to the USA, you could purchase ten US$100 traveller's cheques before you travel there, and use them when you arrive. You sign each cheque when you purchase it and again on the same cheque to redeem it.
The main advantage of traveller's cheques is complete protection against loss or theft. Once you report them as missing, the issuing company will replace them. You must also keep a record of your used cheque numbers. Most traveller's cheque issuers have arrangements to replace them around the world in a short time frame so you are not long left without cash. If you are unsure which cheques you have already cashed and which are missing, your refund may be delayed until the issuer can figure out which ones have been presented.
Traveller's cheques can be exchanged for cash at most banks. Exchange bureaus will also usually cash them, and a hotel may sometimes provide this service to its guests. American Express traveller's cheques can also be exchanged at American Express travel centres. Fees for cashing traveller's cheques vary by destination and institution. Some banks will cash some brands of cheques free. American Express will cash their cheques free at their travel centres if they are in the denominated in local currency. Often, fees apply, a sliding scale or a flat fee that may apply only above a certain threshold. If you are cashing traveller's cheques into different currency to their denomination, fees may also be built into the exchange rate.
Traveller's cheques can also sometimes be used for purchases at point of sale, although less widely than credit cards. In general, only the largest stores and hotels will accept traveller's cheques for payment.
You will pay a fee to buy traveller's cheques. If they are denominated in a foreign currency, this fee may be built into the exchange rate.
If you are buying traveller's cheques in a foreign currency, you lock in the exchange rate on the day you purchase the cheques. Buying traveller's cheques prior to travel in small increments can sometimes have the effect of averaging out the exchange rate you obtain, and you don't have the risk involved in keeping foreign currency cash for extended periods.
If you have travel insurance, you may care to compare the benefits under your policy. Credit card companies will usually offer a 48-hour emergency replacement or cash advance service for a fee, and these fees may already be covered under your policy.
When you are visiting a developed country where your credit or debit card works, these electronic forms of payment are almost always better than traveller's cheques. You won't have to find a bank or merchant that accepts the cheques (and bankers' hours are often inconvenient), and you won't have to guess in advance how much money you will need. This avoids unnecessary fees if you guess too high and running out of money if you guess too low.
Cash is the most versatile method there is. Aside from some car rentals, airlines (while onboard), and a few gas stations, virtually everybody takes cash.
In some countries, you may be able to get by entirely with U.S. dollars or another major currency. However, this will often be at an additional expense as the exchange rate offered by merchants and hotels can be not very good. Merchants in border communities may accept currency of neighboring currencies. For example, northern border areas in the United States may accept Canadian coins on par with corresponding U.S. coins but not Canadian dollars, and, in the U.S. South, a Canadian quarter is usually worthless.
For remote travel, be sure to bring notes from your own currency only in good condition and only the most recent redesign (unless it's really new). Banks at your destination cannot easily or cheaply exchange worn-out currency for replacement as they can with their country's own currency. Worn paper currency may be devalued--if it is accepted at all. Even if in good condition, previous designs of your currency may not be accepted due to counterfeiting concerns. If possible, go to your bank early in the day, and well before the departure date, and ask for "like-new" currency.
This biggest disadvantage to cash is the risk. If you lose it, you can't get it back, and, if someone finds out you have a large wad of cash, you become a potential mark. Some defences are discussed in the pickpockets article, but there is no complete defence — carrying cash always involves a risk. Travel insurance may cover a theft of cash to a certain value.
When you use local money, familiarize yourself with the basic note designs and their security features (watermarks, holograms, etc), and watch out for counterfeits and obsolete currencies. Banks and money changers (operating out of an office, not flashing wads of cash from a coat pocket) are nearly always safe, but taxi drivers, and petty traders may be tempted to palm off useless notes. When in doubt, reject unfamiliar notes. Also, be particularly suspicious of large notes, mre commonly fake.
Where to get or exchange cash
All money exchanges work on the basis of selling a foreign currency at one rate and buying at another. Make sure that you know the current interbank exchange rate before you leave home [3]. Where there is more competition, the rates are likely to be better. In some cases it may be better to exchange your money before you leave, in others it may be better to do it in your destination. The most convenient location (such as at airports, or major hotels) can be the worst rates available. In many developed countries, the best option (given the convenience and typically good exchange rate) is to use an ATM in the destination country instead of than bringing large amounts of cash to exchange. As there are fees associated with currency exchange you should not exchange more than you need, though if you are using a foreign ATM, per-transaction fees may make it advantageous to do a small number of large transactions.
Most major currencies are subject to counterfeiting these days. Study the notes of the currency of the foreign country to become familiar with how it is supposed to look and feel. Almost all currencies employ anti-counterfeiting technologies, including colour shifting ink, watermarks, special threads, iridescent inks, raised printing, holograms and other features. Be familiar with them so that you can quickly check them when you get a new nore whether it is as change or from a money exchange. If you are unsure, don't be afraid to say that you would rather get a different note or say you would rather get two smaller notes for change. (For example, if you get a 10 in change that you don't like the look of, ask for two 5s instead). If you end up with a counterfeit, you won't get compensated, and you may end up having explainomg with the police.
Convertible currency
A convertible currency is a currency that can be easily converted into another country's currency; conversely, an inconvertible currency is theoretically worthless outside its country of origin. A few countries, like Cuba, still issue one convertible currency for tourists and one inconvertible currency for locals. In some countries like Tunisia and India, importing or exporting (inconvertible) dinars and rupees is technically a crime, although such regulations are rarely enforced for small amounts. Still, find out the laws beforehand and follow them.
Convertibility is set by law and not always entirely reflected in reality: some currencies like the Indian rupee are inconvertible in theory but fairly easy to trade in practice, while others like the Swazi lilangeni are fully convertible in theory but almost impossible to sell or buy in most of the world.
Despite the name, inconvertible currencies can often be purchased at a discount outside the country of origin as people holding onto them want to get rid of them. Finding somebody to buy them is more difficult. Also note that state-run shops in some countries will also insist that tourists produce certificates of exchange to prove that their money was obtained from a legitimate source like a local bank at the official (usually poor) exchange rate, and such certificates are also often required if you want to change back any unneeded money within the country.
If travelling to a country with an inconvertible currency or one that you can't, in practice, buy or sell in your home country, you should convert all your money to a major international currency before leaving the country. In general, these currencies can be exchanged at banks anywhere in the world: U.S. dollar, euro, British pound, Japanese yen, Swiss franc, Australian dollar, and Canadian dollar.
Hard currency
In many poorer countries with inflationary, unstable, and/or inconvertible currencies, a foreign hard currency may prove more useful than the local currency. Although its value fluctuates, the "gold standard" for currencies remains the U.S. dollar. It may be accepted as payment directly by locals, though not necessarily at a good exchange rate. In fact several countries in the Caribbean, the Americas and Southeast Asia use it as their de facto – or even official – currency. The euro is also increasingly well accepted, at least in regions with many European visitors, and small countries with economically powerful neighbours may also accept regional hard currencies (such as the Thai baht in Laos and Cambodia, the Australian dollar, or sometimes the New Zealand dollar in much of Oceania).
You can use hard currency when haggling with locals by offering hard instead of local currency. Use the conversion rate to your advantage and make an offer in hard currency. Showing a few U.S. dollars in the process might help but be sure to show only what you are willing to pay. Also, if you plan on haggling, be sure to have small notes available so you don't need much change back, especially if you just haggled a price much lower. You don't want to be giving a vendor 50 for an item worth 5; you'll be inviting the vendor to try to sell you more things or, even worse, let nearby pickpockets know how much you have.
It is wise to carry an emergency stash of hard currency separated from all your other belongings and valuables. Some businesses that deal with a large number of foreign tourists may also accept foreign money but almost always at an inferior exchange rate to allow for the inconvenience.
Black market exchange
In some countries the official exchange rate is fixed at a completely unreasonable or unrealistic rate. In these countries the black market will provide much more realistic evaluation of the currency's worth and is practically unavoidable. For example, in 2007, the official exchange rate was 250 Zimbabwe dollars to the US dollar, while the black market rate reached 600,000.
That said, the risks of black market exchange are legion. First and foremost, black market exchange is illegal and both buyer and seller may face severe sanctions if caught: the seller may even be (or work with) a police officer out to trap tourists. Second, the risk of fraud is high: you may get obsolete banknotes, fake banknotes, less than the promised amount or nothing at all. Consider carefully whether you need to exchange in the first place, as businesses in countries with basketcase currencies will often be more than happy to accept hard currency directly instead (although this, too, will often be illegal), and you may get all thelocal currency you need back as change.
Change only a bit at one place and the rest elsewhere so that if you are scammed, it will be less of a loss.
The key guideline to successful black market transactions is to receive the money before you hand yours over. Count the notes, inspect the notes carefully, compare them to any you already have, and, only then, surrender your own money to the vendor. Do not allow them to take back the money they gave you, as this is where various sleight-of-hand tricks can be pulled to replace the legitimate bundle with something entirely different.
In countries where foreign exchange rates are reasonable, it is best to avoid the black market entirely: you risk losing all your money for little gain at most.
An exception may apply in countries such as Nepal and India where doing a legal exchange at a bank can involve wasting an hour or more but most hotels will change money for you instantly and fairly safely. The rate may not be much better, but the convenience is.
You can't exchange coins once you have left a country. Exchange them before you leave, drop them in a charity box, or souvenir them. Becoming familiar with coins and currency for your destination country and not mixing coins from various countries in your purse or pocket can save you collecting too many coins before you depart. To avoid accumulating too many coins in the first place, use them as much as possible to pay (instead of notes) during cash transactions. Some countries have coins that are relatively large in value (such as CAN$2 coins), which are advisable to spend first.
Carrying money across national borders
Countries track large movements of money across national borders. If you are transfer money between international bank accounts, this is done automatically, but if you carry large amounts of money (typically more than $10,000 US, Euro, or similar hard corrency) you will need to declare it. Don't forget monetary instruments such as traveller's checks count as well.
The rules about personal and business checks can be confusing. If the check is "cashable" and payable to yourself, a travelling party, etc., that counts against the total. But, when abroad, you can mail a cheque to someone in your home country (or do it online) provided the bank in which the check is drawn is located in the same country as the payee. (If not, you must report.) In other words, the funds never accompanied you, and you're just giving permission to your home bank to pay someone domestically. Having to pay taxes is not an excuse for non-reporting, but then again, the funds to pay them would have to be located in another country for these rules to apply.
Some nations (mostly third world) have such a low import/export limit in the country's home currency (but not US dollars or euros), that these limits may represent pocket change. Often, this is due to local laws not having been updated for hyperinflation. However, in such cases, the currencies are generally not convertible abroad, and/or the rules not always strictly enforced.
Getting money in an emergency
American Express credit card holders can get emergency cash in the form of its traveller's cheques at foreign American Express offices, and designated affiliates (often a travel agency or bank). If the location is not a bank, you will have to go to one or a foreign money exchange to cash the cheques. Be sure to bring a blank cheque from your checking account back home or at least know the routing and account number (the digits printed at the bottom of each check). There is a one percent fee for issuing the traveller's cheques, and the total sum is NOT a cash advance on your American Express card. (They will cash advance your credit card without further permission from you if there's a delay in cashing the check, though. Keep tabs on your checking account, and make sure it clears in a few days.) Also, there's no requirement that you're destitute, as the service is available for whatever reason.
If you have someone willing to send you money, there are several options for getting money fast in an emergency. These include the following:


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The Nuclear Regulatory Commission tends to float a bit above the political fray - you could say it sticks to its knitting, keeps it head down, insert additional cliche here - so it's a genuine surprise that it has made salient comments - any comments at all - about state legislation that blasts nuclear energy.
But that's what happened in Massachusetts:
In July, the Bay State's House passed a resolution in support of efforts to have independent safety assessments conducted at nuclear power plants in Massachusetts, Vermont and New Hampshire [we don't know how Vermont and New Hampshire feel about this, but knowing New Englanders, probably snorts all around].
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The Legislature also resolved that it's time the nation begin its transition "away from nuclear power to an affordable, clean and sustainable national energy policy."
And what has inflamed the pawk the caw types?
The resolution had several bullet points that were of concern to the House of Representatives. Those included were accidents at Three Mile Island and Chernobyl and an earthquake that affected nuclear reactors in Japan.
TMI? Chernobyl? How, uh, 1990 of them. And thus does the NRC put things into better perspective:
"I understand the concerns raised by the Commonwealth," wrote Samuel J. Collins, an NRC regional administrator, in response to the resolution. "However, I feel it is necessary to address some of the statements and assumptions conveyed in that document to dispel any misconceptions you may have with our regulatory role, performance, or processes."
We won't go over all of that here, because you know what Collins is going to say,though by all means read through the story - Collins responds to everything in a measured fashion and proves himself an excellent spokesman.
What's notable here is that the NRC has not let this legislative mischief go without comment. The implication of their response is that while issues around nuclear energy should be fully discussed, and that men and women of good will will have variant viewpoints, one must still start with the knowledge necessary to make informed decisions and good legislation.
We'd guess that Massachusetts lawmakers are up to some election year politicking and pushing some go-to fear buttons rather heedlessly. Wonderful to see the NRC throw the warm water of facts into the gummy mix.
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It looks like the NHL is retreating, albeit slightly, on the jersey tuck rule.
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In his 30 Thoughts column today, the CBC's Elliotte Friedman slipped this nugget in at No. 26:
"The NHL's hockey operations department has modified how it will enforce the 'jersey tuck' rule. If the sweater tucks while a player is skating, there will be no warning/penalty providing it was untucked at the beginning of a shift. That eases one of the bigger complaints, while allowing the league to pursue players who deliberately flout this crackdown."
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Microsoft, which has been carving a larger slice of the mobile device OS market, is developing a product codenamed 'Crossbow', which will incorporate features such as instant messaging, a Microsoft executive confirmed today.
Crossbow will have strong links with Office 2007 and Exchange 12.0, Microsoft's pending office application suite and email server, said Pieter Knook, senior vice president for the mobile devices and telecoms sector. Crossbow would be the successor to Windows Mobile 5.0, released in May 2005.
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Tutorial: Reading the bitcoin exchange rates by an ABAP JSON REST Client using the json4sapnw project
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More than two years ago the last version of the json4sapnw library was published. Json4sapnw is a Addon for ABAP based SAP NetWeaver systems and it is free for the SAP community.
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I previously introduced this information in one of my introductory posts outlining my goals, but it's such a central tenet to my blog that I figured it was time to give it its own post.
I explained that Unchained55 was about my journey to achieving Financial Freedom by the age of 55, and that because "Financial Freedom" may mean very different things depending on who you're talking to, I defined five of the major stages.
The 5 Stages of Personal Financial Independence
- Financial Instability: The stage at which your present income is not enough to cover all of your expenses to live comfortably and you are incurring debt just to cover living expenses. Obviously, the definition of a "comfortable" lifestyle will vary greatly from person to person.
- Financial Stability: The stage at which your present income is high enough to cover all of your expenses while living comfortably without having to incur any debt.
- Financial Security: The stage at which your present income is high enough to cover all of your expenses while living comfortably today as well as building a comfortable future (i.e. Retirement savings are on track.)
- Financial Freedom: The stage at which you no longer are in any debt and no longer have to work to be able to cover all your expenses because you have accumulated enough wealth to sustain a comfortable lifestyle for the rest of your life. Typically achieved at retirement age.
- Financial Wealth: The stage at which you have accumulated enough wealth to sustain a lifestyle of luxury indefinitely.
I started this blog in a position of Financial Instability, and so Goal #2 for 2015 was to achieve a position of Financial Stability by October 31. I'm super happy to say that as of our Financial Health Check #3, we achieved this goal 50 days ahead of schedule!
Goal #1 was to pay off our HELOC balance, after which we will only have a few other small debts to pay (e.g. TFSA over payment penalties, HBP repayments, etc.) before we can start saving towards our retirement, meaning we'll be in Stage #3 – Financial Security!
My ultimate goal is to achieve Financial Freedom by the age of 55, so we'll (hopefully) be in a position of Financial Stability for many years as we prep and plan to graduate to Stage 4. If you're curious as to why I'm not striving towards Financial Wealth, check it out here.


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On Mother's Day, my dear friend, Pam, gave birth to her beautiful baby boy, William. He was 6 lb 4 oz and absolutely perfect. I really enjoyed visiting Pam and Jason in the hospital and meeting this sweet little guy. Pam has often joined us on Fabulous Fridays, excursions to the Farmer's Market or Pullen Park or Marbles. She treats my kids like her own and we all love her to pieces.
I look forward to toting Will along in the van along with the rest of us on future Fabulous Fridays - me, Pam, Miles, Vivienne, William and Baby C. It's going to be a full car!


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I don't know why, but my laptop clock was one hour behind when this morning I got up from the sleep . I noticed that after some daily wondering in my facebook. Now that I checked with what internet says about Zurich time, I feel so happy now for I have one more sixty minutes today.
It seems that this clip I watched earlier in the morning trying to convey something related to this happiness:


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W is for Wiggle Jiggle Gelatin
A quick dessert, an unexpected ingredient, or a sneaky way to include veggies in any meal … available in a rainbow of flavors and colors … tah dah – it's gelatin!
Since 1682, this versatile ingredient has been used as a simple source of protein ideal for soldiers on the move. But within 200 years, patent-holders and cooks pushed that proverbial envelope and began mixing the granulated gelatin with fruit juices and syrups to make tasty jellies.
I am delighted to write about gelatin because I have two vintage cookbooks that elevate this wiggly-jiggly desert of my childhood to unexpected – and sometimes bizarre – culinary heights.
From the 1928 cookbook comes a sponge made with pineapple juice and rice. Other delicacies include a shrimp and orange salad, or the refreshing cucumber and Cayenne pepper salad.
Included near the end of the same cookbook are certain Rules that hold true even today; Metal molds chill more quickly than those made from other materials; placing the filled mold in a bowl brimming with crushed ice and salt speeds the jelling process considerably, and a rotary beater is necessary when whipping the dissolved gelatin.
Although undated, the 'newer' cookbook appears to be an early 1970s collection of recipes. Returning to gelatin's roots as a basic protein, some of the recipes combine lemon, orange or cherry gelatin with ham, duck, bleu cheese, chicken or crab meat.
At first those might sound like unnatural pairings, but the flavors of ham and pineapple or turkey and maple are really quite good- even without the neon coloring.
So, here are some handy ideas for easy gelatin desserts that have been inspired by 1928 cooks and 1970s kitchens. Have fun!
Creamy Delight
1 ( 3.4 package) Jello gelatin
3/4 cup boiling water
1 cup heavy cream
Stir the instant gelatin in the boiling water until completely dissolved. Cool in fridge until syrupy. Add the heavy cream, and whip until soft peaks form. Serve immediately or chill in fridge. As mixture chills, it will become more firm.
Seafoam Splurge
It tastes much better than it looks – really it does!
Mix equal parts Whipped Blue with Creamy Delight, while still soft.
Chill and serve … perhaps with gummy fish?
Festive Coconut
1 tablespoon brightly colored gelatin powder
1 1/3 cups coconut
1 clean jar
Combine powder and coconut in jar, shake vigorously until coconut is uniformly colored.
Happy Cake
1 pkg cake mix, flavors such as yellow or white are best
1 small pkg instant gelatin, any flavor
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
- Preheat oven to 350*
Combine all ingredients in large bowl. Mix until smooth, but do not overbeat.
Pour into prepared tube pan. Bake for 50 minutes, or until knife inserted in center come out clean. Dust with powdered sugar, colored sugar or coconut.
T is for Tarts
So simple, but so lovely and delicious. These tarts are perfect as a little something to take to a potluck, or to share with the office, or to give as a thank you gift.
Make as many or as few as you need; taking into account their nibble-bility factor!
Choose your favorite, most flavorful preserves and prebaked, ready-to-use tart shells.
Combine two parts preserves to one part confectioner's sugar, adjust as needed until thickened. Add two teaspoons almond extract. mix well.
Spoon into prepared tart shells.
Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Add a touch of whipped cream or frosting.
S is for Salad
Happy Earth Day!
In honor of this incredible planet, this post celebrates gardens and gardeners.
Salads are actually quite a lot of fun to create – the components are limited only by the season, one's preferences, and the size of the bowl. Any memory of salad as iceberg lettuce with pale tomato quarters drenched in heavy dressing is nothing more than a fading gastronomic nightmare.
Fresh greens are just the beginning.
Add some fruit, a splash of fresh lemon juice …
Homemade dressing, beans, shredded veggies and cheese …
Hard boiled eggs, raw cauliflower, a sprinkle of seaweed …
With sun and rain and fish emulsion (yuck), bright and happy gardens will flourish and soon fill farmers' markets and our kitchens with dew-fresh veggies and fragrant fruits. Splurge, indulge and delight in the bounty that is spring and summer!
For Mona.


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Heller's Anita Hill shares her thoughts on Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor
She looks ahead to the Senate confirmation hearing with ESSENCE.com
Anita Hill, Professor of Social Policy, Law, and Women's Studies at The Heller School for Social Policy and Management, recently spoke with ESSENCE.com about President Obama's Supreme Court nominee, Sonia Sotomayor. Please note that while the article refers to Hill and Sotomayor as classmates, they were actually one year apart at Yale Law School. You can read the ESSENCE.com interview here.


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Recommended Reading: Little Book of Letterpress
Little Book of Letterpress: Thanks to traditional letterpress technique's popularity in DIY and indie-crafter circles, it's become the darling of the stationery world with innovative new studios popping up all over the globe, from Texas to Denmark. Little Book of Letterpress is a treasure trove of remarkable work from some of the hottest and coolest letterpress studios working today, including Egg Press and Hello Lucky. Featuring an enlightening history of the craft, explanations of the different types of presses, sneak peeks into the studios, and details about the process of creation, this volume is the epitome of handcrafted hip.


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1 8oz package mushrooms, sliced (added by me and not in the nutrition facts)
4 cups water
1/3 cup miso
3 green onions (scallions), chopped
1 tbsp shredded nori or wakame seaweed
1/2 block soft or firm silken tofu, cut into 1 inch cubes
dash soy sauce (optional)
1/2 tsp sesame oil (optional)
Saute sliced mushrooms in water or oil. When tender, add water to a slow simmer. Add seaweed. Allow to simmer at least 5-6 minutes. The longer you simmer the seaweed, the less of a salty fishy flavor it will have.
Reduce heat to the lowest setting and add the rest of the ingredients. Stir until miso is well dissolved. Its best not to boil the miso, as this will ruin some of it's healthy properties as well as change the flavor of the soup. Makes 4 servings.
Nutrition Facts (from Calorie Count):
One serving provides approximately:
Calories: 91, Calories from Fat: 32
Total Fat: 3.5g, 5%, Saturated Fat: 0.5g, 3%
Cholesterol: 0mg, 0%
Sodium: 882mg, 37%
Total Carbohydrates: 8.6g, 3%
Dietary Fiber: 1.6g, 6%
Sugars: 2.1g, Protein: 6.8g, Vitamin A 3%, Vitamin C 4%, Calcium 5%, Iron 8%, based on a 2000 calorie diet
You can add other vegetables if you like. Spinach would be good.


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Valkyrie Bryn Halbrook is broken and damaged…
to accept the loss of her wings, Bryn's not sure if she can be a real
Valkyrie anymore. But when a mysterious prophecy claims she will be the
reason the All-Father dies, she is determined to ensure the prediction
will not come to pass.
A visit to the three fates who live
beneath the great Tree of life, sends Bryn racing against time to find
the missing Heimdall and his horn. As Odin's life hangs in the balance
and Ragnarok draws ever closer, Bryn has to find a way to save Heimdall
and Odin before she can discover the truth about who she really is.
this thrilling instalment in the Valkyrie series Bryn must battle not
only the formidable frost giants and the hated God Loki, but she must
also find a balance between what she will lose and what she will gain.
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My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Tee has done it again, this was an amazing continuation of this series.
it picks up directly where dead embers finished and if you havent read the other books im not gonna ruin it for you, but i will say the emotions in this book had me all over the place. i was crying in the beginning, then laughing and then by the end of the book i was in tears again.
i loved the growth of the characters, expecially bryn, she hasnt let what she has been thru get here down. she goes on another quest to try and stop the end of the world and defeat Loki, i wont say what happens except for WOW. it was awesome.
i love the way that Tee writes, it can be months inbetween reading her books but straight away i picked up where i was in the last book. i love the world building.
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Patients' and Consumers' Working Party
The Patients' and Consumers' Working Party (PCWP) provides a platform for exchange of information and discussion of issues of common interest between EMA and patients and consumers.
The PCWP, established in 2006, has enabled the Agency to build upon its existing interactions with patients and consumers. It provides recommendations to EMA and its human scientific committees on all matters of interest in relation to medicines.
The following documents provide information on the PCWP's responsibilities and composition:
The PCWP consists of:
- a core group of representatives from the eligible patients' and consumers' organisations;
- representatives from EMA's scientific committees;
- observers from:
- the EMA Management Board;
- the European Commission;
- the Healthcare Professionals Working Party;
- the Coordination Group for Mutual Recognition and Decentralised Procedures – Human.
The members' declarations of interests are available in the European experts list.
|Juan Garcia Burgos
|European Patients' Forum (EPF)
|Kaisa Immonen
Organisation representative members
Members representing EMA's scientific committees
|Scientific Committee
|Committee for Advanced Therapies
Kieran Breen
Michelino Lipucci di Paola
|Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use
Harald Enzmann
Concepción Prieto Yerro
|Committee for Orphan Medicinal Products
|Daniel O'Connor
|Committee on Herbal Medicinal Products
Steffen Bager
Steinar Madsen
|Paediatric Committee
Dimitrios Athanasiou
Paola Baiardi
|Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment Committee
Marco Greco
Albert van der Zeijden
|Observer affiliation
EMA Management Board
Yann Le Cam
Ilaria Passarini
|Healthcare Professionals Working Party
|Donald Singer
|European Commission (DG SANTE)
|Rotating membership


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April 14, 2017
While Donald Trump said he 'loved' Wikileaks during the campaign for airing out Hillary Clinton's secrets, today the president's CIA Director Mike Pompeo blasted the website and its founder from the podium of a Washington think tank.
'It's time to call out Wikileaks for what it really is, a non-state hostile intelligence service often abetted by state actors like Russia,' Pompeo charged as he spoke at the Center for Strategic and International Studies Thursday.
Pompeo pointed a finger at Wikileaks' founder Julian Assange and NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden and said they leaked American government documents for selfish reasons.
'As long as they make a splash they care nothing about the lives that they put at risk or the damage they cause to national security,' Pompeo said of the duo.
The CIA was targeted by Wikileaks last month, as Assange and company published thousands of documents, which detailed the agency's hacking abilities, turning everyday items like phones and smart TVs into devices that can snoop on targeted individuals.
During his remarks, Pompeo noted how Wikileaks was encouraging its 'followers' to work for the CIA, in order to steal secrets.
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8 Dealers at 43rd Central Indiana RV Show
January 14, 2011 by RVBusiness · Comments Off on 8 Dealers at 43rd Central Indiana RV Show
The Central Indiana RV Show, starting Saturday (Jan. 15) and running through Jan. 23, will feature hundreds of brand new 2011 travel trailers, fifth-wheels and motorhomes from eight Indiana RV dealers.
The 43rd annual event will be staged at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis.
According to a news release, participating dealerships are: Braun's Funtime RV, Camping World, Lafayette Travel Trailers, Modern Trailer Sales, Mt. Comfort RV, Renegade, the RV Center and Sullivan RV Sales.
The show will also feature a special appearance by John Holod, an internationally recognized cinematographer who has filmed all over the world and has presented his documentaries to audiences across North America. Each hour of the show he'll be presenting three of his most popular adventure videos — Alaska RV Adventure by Highway and Ferry, Rocky Mountain RV Adventure and East Coast RV Adventure.
For more information visit www.centralindianarvshow.com.
RV Indiana Council Looks to 2010 Show Season
January 11, 2010 by RVBusiness · Comments Off on RV Indiana Council Looks to 2010 Show Season
The Indiana Manufactured Housing Association-Recreation Vehicle Indiana Council (IMHA-RVIC) is sponsoring two RV shows this month and promoting a third.
The 36th Annual Valley RV & Camping Show will be held Jan. 15-17 at the Century Center in South Bend.
Seven Hoosier RV dealers have booked all 45,000 square feet of exhibition space in South Bend's Century Center and are showing between 80 and 90 RVs, mostly 2010 models, said Mark Bowersox, RVIC executive director.
"All the space is sold; the building will be full," he said. "The dealers are back to, 'We don't have enough space, we need a little bit more' which is good."
The RVIC is tying this show in with the centennial observance of the founding of the RV industry, he noted. A 1916 tent camper, on loan from the RV/MH Heritage Foundation in nearby Elkhart, will be on display during the show.
Bowersox said Hoosier dealers are "an optimistic group" and tell him 2010 is opening on a strong note. "High-end stuff is slready moving," he said.
Meanwhile, the 50th Annual Fort Wayne RV & Camping Show is scheduled for Jan. 28-31. The association is also promoting the Central Indiana RV Show to be held at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis Jan. 16-24.
As for legislative matters, Bowersox noted that the 2010 session of the Indiana General Assembly has begun. This will be a "short session" and will end no later than March 14. The state's declining tax revenues are a primary concern and a bill to amend the state's constitution to include property tax caps has already been passed by committee.
IMHA-RVIC starts the new year with a new slate of officers. The following officers of the IMHA-RVIC began their terms in office Jan. 1 They are:
- President Gregg Pardieck, The Village Green, Seymour.
- Vice President Scott Hammontree, Canimex, Goshen.
- Secretary/Treasurer Nathan Smith, SSK Communities, Erlanger, Ky.
- Manufacyured Housing Chairman Bob Young Jr., Young Homes, Indianapolis.
- RV Council Chairman Barry Lang, Eby's Pines Campground, Bristol.
Board members are:
- Pat Cross, Champion Homes (manufactured housing manufacturer), Topeka.
- Ron Kinsey, Modern Trailer Sales (RV retailer), Anderson.
- Eric Oaks, Oxford Bank & Trust (manufactured housing finance firm), Logansport.
- Tim Fister, Blevins Inc.- (manufactured housing supplier), New Carlisle, Ohio.
- Jan Wagner, Wagner Properties (communities), Evansville.
- Roger Huffman, L & W Engineering (RV supplier), Middlebury.


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Fruitcake taken to Antarctica by famous British explorer Robert Falcon Scott found in remote hut – and it's still EDIBLE
The cake was made by the British biscuit company Huntley & Palmers and sent to Antarctica during a 1910-1913 expedition
A FRUITCAKE that has been unearthed after more than a century in a hut in the wastes of Antarctica is still EDIBLE.
The treat was found by conservation experts from the New Zealand-based Antarctic Heritage Trust and was likely shipped there by British explorer Robert Falcon Scott.
It was made by the British biscuit company Huntley & Palmers and sent to Antarctica during the 1910-1913 Terra Nova expedition.
Staff from the trust told National Geographic the fruitcake - wrapped in paper and a rusting tin - is in "excellent condition" and looks and smells almost edible.
The expedition's Northern Party took shelter in the Cape Adare hut and left the fruitcake behind.
Lizzie Meek, conservation manager for the trust, said: "Fruitcake was a popular item in English society at the time, and it remains popular today.
"Living and working in Antarctica tends to lead to a craving for high-fat, high-sugar food, and fruitcake fits the bill nicely, not to mention going very well with a cup of tea."
The conservationists have returned the cake and other artefacts to the hut.
Celebrated polar explorer Robert Falcon Scott was hailed a national hero after his Antarctic Expedition between 1901 and 1904 reached further south than anyone had ever gone before.
The acclaim made him determined to become the first person to reach the South Pole.
In 1910 he embarked on the mission, which was to be his last.
Appalling weather conditions and tough terrain meant that by January 1912 only five remained – Scott, Wilson, Oates, Bowers and Evans.
The fruitcake's incredible long life is largely down to starch crystals from cake flour.
The crystals result in "low water activity", preventing illness-causing bacteria from spreading.
Fruitcake also has high sugar content and since sugar is highly acidic, it blocks or weakens any invading bacteria.
Plus, fruitcakes are usually spiked with brandy or other spirits and alcohol is also highly acidic.
On top of this, Antarctica is the coldest, windiest, and driest place in the world, all of which slow down bacteria growth.
On January 17 they finally reached the pole only to find that a Norwegian party led by Roald Amundsen had beaten them there.
On the 1,000-mile return journey Evans died in mid-February.
The following month Oates, knowing his severe frostbite was holding his companions back, left his tent never to be seen again.
The remaining three men died of starvation and exposure in their tent on March 29, only 12 miles from a pre-arranged supply point.
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A systemic view of the soft power
Title: A systemic view of the soft power
Author: KUDRYAVTSEV, Andrey A.
Date: 2014
Series/Number: EUI RSCAS; 2014/16; Global Governance Programme-81; European, Transnational and Global Governance
Soft power is a useful concept of political theory and sociology developed by J.S. Nye Jr. in 1990. However, this concept can be overly abstract and hence somewhat artificial. In particular, this concept has been criticized by other sources and points of view. This paper develops a more complex and systemic approach to the concept of soft power targeted to the field of international relations and aimed at being useful for decision-making. Such an approach could be used in other fields and provides alternative analytic possibilities.
Subject: Soft power; Process-oriented approach; The transfer of knowledge; Global governance
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Moms everywhere have long slathered petroleum jelly on burns, dry skin, and even diaper rash. The balm has been a fixture in the American medicine cabinet since 1865. But recently, petroleum jelly has lost some of its luster and become the center of a hot debate: Is it safe to use?
We've touted its genius uses before, and have encountered some adamant naysayers. The main concern? The big C. Yes, some folks worry that using petroleum jelly may cause cancer.
And it's easy to understand why. Petroleum jelly was first discovered as a by-product forming on oil rigs in the mid-1800s. A chemist, who later opened the first Vaseline factory, worked on refining the substance to be a topical solution. But before it's refined, petroleum jelly does include carcinogenic compounds — a.k.a. stuff that could cause cancer.
But does that mean that petroleum jellies are dangerous? We checked in with multiple dermatologists to hear their thoughts. Turns out, there's no need to worry about it causing cancer. "There are no clinical studies that demonstrate that the use of petrolatum promotes cancer," says Dr. Marina Peredo, M.D., F.A.A.D. "Today's formulas have been purified and tested and are cleaner and healthier than ever before."
Scott Rackett, M.D. and Nourage Ambassador agrees: "There is no scientific evidence that short-term or long-term use of Vaseline causes cancer or any other health risks." And to put you at even more ease, Rackett says there have been no reported cancer cases on record.
At most, you should be wary if you bought petroleum jelly from a not-so-reputable brand, which may not follow reliable refining practices. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) regularly reviews branded products like Vaseline to determine their dangerous effects. Vaseline (which is purified three times) has a current overall hazard ranking of "low," accompanied by a zero risk for cancer and a zero risk for developmental and reproductive toxicity.
Good news, too, because according to Rackett, Vaseline is one of the most effective and cheapest skin salves around. Dermatologists especially love it because "the allergy risk is low, and it's more effective at treating and preventing dry skin than creams and lotions," he says.
The time you should stop using petroleum jelly is if it causes a breakout. "Even though Vaseline is considered non-comedogenic, it's best to avoid use on the face if you are at all acne prone," explains Rackett.
So you can add Vaseline to your daily beauty routine without fear that it's giving you cancer. Though if using a petroleum-based product still just icks you out, luckily there are now "natural" alternatives out there as well.
More Ways to Hydrate Skin:
• 11 Simple Ways to Battle Dry Winter Skin
• 4 Clever Ways to Use Lip Balm
• Why You Need a Humidifier
•3 Steps to Younger-Looking Hands
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- Controllers: Yes
- Viewing Experience: Immersive
- Compatible Device: Smartphones
- Set Type: Glasses Only
- Type: Binocular
- Real-time Map Construction: No
- Package: Yes
- Sensor Type: none
- All-in-one Virtual Reality Glasses: No
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BELLEVUE, WA, April 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Oncothyreon Inc. (Nasdaq: ONTY) (TSX:ONY) announced today that data from preclinical studies of PX-478, pharmacodynamic studies of PX-12 and preclinical studies of PX-866 will be presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) in San Diego April 12-16, 2008.
Oncothyreon is currently conducting a Phase 1 clinical trial of PX-478
in patients with advanced metastatic cancer and a Phase 2 trial of PX-12 in
patients with advanced pancreatic cancer. PX-866 is expected to enter a
Phase 1 trial in patients with advanced cancers in the second quarter of
Details regarding these abstracts are as follows:
- Molecular-genetic image guided studies of the antitumor HIF-1alpha
inhibitor PX-478 in combination with radiation
Abstract # 2566, Session: Novel Mechanisms of Drug Action
Presentation: Monday, April 14, 2008, 2:55 p.m. to 3:10 p.m. P.T.
- HIF-1alpha antagonism by PX-478 inhibits progression and spread of
orthotopic human small cell lung cancer and lung adenocarcinoma in
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I found this photo as I was digging into my archive last night. Taken almost a year ago, these guys appear to be walking under a rainbow. On a low tide, we were strolling the low shore/banks, and it was quite fascinating to see observe marine life under this condition. We spent several hours here until a rainbow appeared prior to a brief shower.
A trip to Guiuan takes much doing. The town, located on a narrow peninsula that juts out of Samar like a tail, is approached by land in a round about way, involving a trip to Catbalogan on the west and a mountain crossing to Taft on the east coast, then a long trip south. The shortest land route would be through Basey, but the passage between Basey and Balangiga is nearly impassable. The more convenient trip is to start at Tacloban and take the ferry to Guiuan. The relative isolation of this town has helped preserve much of its heritage. The trip is well rewarded by the sight of a complex much intact, after many years of changing fortunes.
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mystic (84) 2007-01-23 8:45
Hi Danilo,
Amazing shot.
The people below rainbow makes the composition real. It is just like a fairytale. Thx for digging of your archive.
franklinjoa (43) 2007-01-23 9:08 [Comment]
The people on it almost can touch the rainbow. Great picure. Congratulation
pablominto (53746) 2007-01-23 9:12
Hello danilo,
Tranquil setting, minimalistic composition!
Very impressive sky where the textures of the clouds are well captured...
I suppose this is a surfer's paradise, since there is nothing much between here and Nicaragua!
Pablo -
ben4321 (9875) 2007-01-23 9:13
Good framing here Danilo, with the rainbow leading up from the edge of the frame, and just enough seashore visible to set the scene.
Personally I would have preferred it if the two guys weren't so central in the frame, but it was definitely better to include them than not.
Good work.
atilgone (0) 2007-01-23 9:15
Hi Danilo,
Very nice shot! Very good POV! Good lighting and clouds effects. I also put a rainbow view a few dasy ago. You may check it. TFS
Kind regards
marianita (3455) 2007-01-23 9:46
nice clear image!nice colours, ncie scenery... ncie composition
well taken
feather (51130) 2007-01-23 10:28
Good capture of the rainbow. I like how you have framed it at the edge of the image. It curves perfectly across the dramatic sky.
Cretense (68709) 2007-01-23 11:13
Hi Danilo!
Amazing shot! One of your best, my friend! (I think I've said it a lot of times, but you keep surprising me with every new photo). Congratulations!
Gerrit (52989) 2007-01-23 11:39
Hi Danilo,
wonderful scene of these guys walking under this splendid rainbow. Good composition and sublime colours.
Regards, Gerrit
Gustaw (21670) 2007-01-23 11:50
Hallo my friend!
Beautiful rainbow, beautiful colours. I like your light and composition. Very lovley photo. Well done.
bhuniatrekearth (764) 2007-01-23 13:45
Dear Danilo,
the rainbow has matched the colour of the T shirt at the middle also.
Nice timing.
Dr. J. Bhunia
anducina (8407) 2007-01-23 14:10
Very nice compo, special bluish light, excellent vivid colours. Beautiful rainbow and silhouettes.
plimrn (21344) 2007-01-23 19:09
Hi Danilo,
The framing here IS stunning. Not only do you have the guys walking under the rainbow but the beautiful clouds make an exceptionally nice background for the rainbow. I think it's the most glorious cloud and rainbow combo I've seen. HLJ, Pat
lilimih33 (9918) 2007-01-23 19:12
Hello Danilo!
Wonderful rainbow! Great colours and sharpness in your composition! Good perspective!
Well done!
izmirli (3989) 2007-01-24 0:05
merhaba dear danilo
beautiful lovely picture.beach and rainbow.beautiful clouds and colours.well done.
best regards.
gürkan akçakır.
berek (50508) 2007-01-24 1:37
Hi Danilo ,
you caught beautiful rainbow . good point of view. lovely view my friend.
have a nice day.
alford (4001) 2007-01-24 2:12
Hi Danilo! Love that rainbow presence, esp. with human subjects in the photo. Great catch! The colors and the rainbow really stand out. The beach looks rocky, if it is, then this must be a good place to take low light beach shots with rocks in the foreground! rgds.
siolaw (38294) 2007-01-24 7:05
Hi Danilo,
Great compo, with superb light colors of that rainbow, well framed from good POV
gemlik (983) 2007-01-24 7:51
Hi Danilo,
Very nice shot, Good lighting and clouds effects.Thanks for sharing with TE.
Best regards
lestans (17256) 2007-01-24 8:59
Hi Danilo!!
what an amazing scene! A diagonal rainbow, and men walking in the low tide! There is a fanatstic atmosphera and very good colors. Well done, thanks for sharing!
aznegrao (10316) 2007-01-24 9:47
Hi Danilo!!
Linda perspectiva dessa praia tão bela e descontraída. As pessoas deram uma dimensão especial.
hay_kes (31439) 2007-01-24 12:00
Hi Danilo,
Beautiful photo of the rainbow.Amazing colours.
riclopes (35577) 2007-01-24 12:59
Great shot Danilo. Your low pov provided a good contrast of the guys with the beautiful cloudy sky and the framing is perfect for them under the rainbow which is also nicely placed across the diagonal. Very well done.
singuanti (15250) 2007-01-24 19:39
Hi Danilo. This was a nice catch while going though your archive. That's about as good a rainbow as you'll ever find. The dramatic sky adds a lot as the people. The people help bring it to life. Well done Danilo.
zeca (19762) 2007-01-24 23:31
Wow! Beautiful rainbow, Danilo! The seascape is also great! It is a pity that the people are oversaturated. I would like to suggest you to select them and inverse the selection before the work on the sky. Anyway, a nice picture!
leo61 (0) 2007-01-25 0:28
Hi Danilo!
Good shot of this rainbow.I like how it starts in the lower corner and goes to the oposite one.Light is perfect and good that there is a third person in the background.
Graal (103038) 2007-01-25 2:58
Hi Danilo,
beautiful view with the rainbow on the sky, good captured place and moment. Fine colours and composition. I like it.
Gr., Aleksander
vincz (19113) 2007-01-25 3:31
Beautiful rainbow. The way you cpatured and framed it make us feel that its "foot" is right there on the right of the picture. Great sky as well.
kiwi_explorer (12209) 2007-01-25 4:59
Greetings Dan,
How are you ... hope life has been good to you. Looks like you'll never run out of excellent photos! Anyway, been home last Nov-06 and just started posting back here in TE after a long break. This is a superb shot ... hard to get those rainbows. TFS
John_F_Kennedy (43763) 2007-01-25 6:42
This cloudy sky with the beautiful rainbow gives a more dramatic atmosphere to your picture.
muscovado (1572) 2007-01-25 13:30
Hi Bay Dan,
Rainbow photography at its best! NINDOT KAAYO it has been my obssesion to capture rainbows... lucky you idol!
Benedict (7076) 2007-01-25 19:53
hi dan,
one of the few sights that comes not so very often- rainbow!
as usual, you did it your way- great POV.. and inspite of it being a scanned upload, (or is it?), it is clear, vivid and devoid of the grainy stuff that we expect from one. hats off!!
axiotea (21651) 2007-01-26 1:37
Hello Danilo,
Vow! The texture of clouds is great and the rainbow in diagonal well captured with very nice light. I like the inclusion of the 2 guys walking and the fisherman? behind them, the colors and framing.
jhm (181490) 2007-01-26 7:07
Hi Danilo,
A splendid double rainbow, excellent curving around your picture, also the imminent sky care for a very attractive picture, together with the two walker in foreground.
Thanks for sharing.
Have a nice weekend,
bakes888 (18499) 2007-01-26 18:33
Hi Danilo. This all looks very relaxing, the way a holiday should be. Great photo, good colours, interesting sky, good PoV. Nice work and thanks for sharing.
Cheers, Paul.
daddo (28698) 2007-01-27 1:18
hi Danilo. It does look pristine and isolated. But then I cannot see plastic rubbish around either. Beautiful colours and an effective Pov that gives the rainbow room to be the main feature. Well done. Regards. Klaudio.
TeresaT (10806) 2007-01-27 16:47
Hello Danilo,
You've captured very well this natural phenomenom.
The colours are simply great and the raingbow is so perfect.
Fabulous sky.
And the people over the rainbow are very well positioned.
Well, they say there's a pot of gold somewhere over the rainbow... A nice shot, Danilo, and the rainbow is really well defined! TFS! Best regards! Miguel.
Angshu (56760) 2007-01-30 22:49
Hello Danilo
I like the setting & your framing here. Lovely how you framed the rainbow right upto the top corner. The clouds are fantastic as a backdrop as the two men appear to stroll undernath the heavenly gate. Excellent compo
AiresSantos (56155) 2007-02-02 8:53
Hi Danilo
Lovely composition with this amazing rainbow.
Excellent POV, colours and contrast.
Very well done
TFS and greetings
Emile (20352) 2007-02-04 0:40
Hola Danilo.
Excellent shot with the beautiful rainbow and the couple walking bellow, very good colors and composition, good POV, love the way you captured it with the impressive rainbow and clouds.
Well done. TFS.
turkamerikali (3291) 2007-02-05 12:32
Hi Danilo,
This is an Awesome Rainbow photo my friend.
I like your colors,rainbow,dof,timing,exposure,ocus,sea,sky,note and pov.Well Done.TFS
We won the Super Bowl :) WTG COLTS !
salvator (19110) 2007-02-13 3:27
Hi Danilo,
The placement of the skyline, the composition, the blue of the sky, the clouds, the depth and the human factor make this a wonderfull photo.
I wish you a nice week, best regards.
sabyasachi1212 (19779) 2007-02-15 11:58
Hi Danilo,
Excellent POV. The rainbow has come out in all its glory and seems to be dwarfing those characters at the bottom. Great colours.
With Greetings from India
bend1k (934) 2007-02-19 4:05
Danilo, inggit ako sa iyo. I live in the philippines but you've been to more nice places here than me
vagabondtravels (6511) 2007-04-11 8:04
Hi Danilo
Nice capture of this rain bow. Nice pov. Some good layers and depth. You can see forever. What a unique scene you have captured here. Well done.
Dieter (55) 2007-05-14 10:08
Hello Danilo,
amazing picture great sharpmess. I realy like all your pictures.
Thanks for sharing :-)
When I see you pictures I realy wanna go to the next Camerashop and buy me a Nikon. Wish, I can do that soon ;-)
Regards from Bohol
banyanman (7797) 2007-07-15 6:24
Hi Danilo. This is one of the better rainbows that I have seen on TE from a technical perspective. I guess you bumped up the saturation a bit (which is usually necessary with rainbows to bring out the colours) but in doing so you have over-saturated the people walking on the sand. This would have looked better if you had not increased the saturation on them (but it's a small point and doesn't significantly detract from the overall impact of this image). Cheers . . . David
mvdisco (17798) 2007-11-09 17:24
Hi Danilo,
Lovely Rainbow with people made a good composition , great pictue and the beautiful place, great shot.
well done.
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I quite like blogging. No, really I do.
I enjoy the lively interraction with my fellow bloggers; I like the discipline of organising my chaotic days at home into nice neat posts; I love the free advice and recipes that I keep getting.
But there are times when it all goes sour; when the dream becomes a nightmare. Things can get a little out of hand. I was on holiday when a spat developed round the Indie's 50 Parent Bloggers feature; so many folks have wrung their hands about reviews (and you can read what I think here); and the Totties sorry Tots 100 index seems to be a special source of angst among almost everybody. And that's just in the daylight hours.
But what happens when you start to dream about your fellow bloggers? I don't know what Freud would have to say (and please don't tell me) but the other night I dreamt that an entire post (that must be the collective noun?) of bloggers had descended on our house, each armed with a lap-top (some of which had names!) and trailing family members after them like a cast of opera characters.
I'm not sure I'd invited any of them. But that didn't matter. They were sleeping on the floors and arguing about what we'd have for dinner. And they didn't show the slightest sign of wanting to move on. No. They were staying, stopping me from blogging and generally creating mayhem.
I'll not name names. But if you were tweeting between the hours of about ten in the evening on Monday and three a.m. on Tuesday morning, then you're probably in the frame. And you can forget all that 'repressed desire' and subliminal psycholanalytical stuff. I can explain. And it's perfectly simple. What happened was this. I woke at 3 o'clock. I reached for my iPod as a means on finding out the time. I couldn't get back to sleep. So I turned to Echofon and read some tweets before my head felt ready for the pillow. And somewhere, in the hours between five and six a.m. you all descended on me.
Of course, what I should've done was read Marsha Moore's book 24 Hours: London. Then I could have enjoyed vicariously whatever delights the capital had to offer so early the morning. That particular pleasure now goes to Claire Curran having won the signed copy of Marsha's book that I was giving away recently. Congratultions Claire! I could even have gone on to the panto site and started organising the family Christmas panto. (The deadline to win free tickets has been extended, btw. You've now got until the 14th December. Read all about it here, and then send your entry in asap!) But no, I read some tweets, then fell asleep, then had a dream.
Like I said, I won't name names. It would be invidious. But I will tell you this. Someone out there in blog-land has superhuman powers. They (not I) cleaned up the mess, settled all the arguments, got blog-posts posted, and returned the house to normal. (Someone eats a lot of take-out pizza...). They made sure that everybody's offspring got adequately fed and watered, entertained and educated, that the older children were all perfectly turned out for school, the shopping done, the ironing, even sewing. If my name were Joseph and I owned a fine and dandy coloured coat I might put money on this blogger suddenly becoming Prime Minister or World President or something. The more I think about it, the more I see the sense of this person being in pole position. They might not be number one at present in the Tots 100 index but they've clearly got their blogging head screwed on. And personally, I'd like to thank them, if they're reading.
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This is going to be news to some people, but the only way a press like New Directions can survive to publish books that they lose money on every year is by having one the the most enviable backlists in all of publishing that (thank God) for the most part can't be stolen out from under them.
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