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A SimpliPhi Power battery system was installed at an elementary school in Washington, DC to help the school make better use of its existing solar power system.
Ludlow-Taylor Elementary School is a public school in a deprived DC community that installed a 200 kW solar panel in late 2019 to meet its energy needs and sells a 30 kW surplus back to the utility through net metering. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020 and forced the school to switch to distance learning, the excess solar energy produced was 90 kW – well above the net meter agreement with local utility company Pepco, for export to the United States. just .
To maximize the solar panel investment for the school, meet the imposed export limit of 30 kW per day, avoid system shutdowns and capture valuable surplus renewable energy, SimpliPhi Power has a 60 LFP battery. kWh designed bank to store the excess solar energy. Pepco uses the excess energy generated and stored in the SimpliPhi battery to provide additional capacity to the low-income community surrounding Ludlow-Taylor as part of Solar energy for everyone, a program of DC's Department of Energy and Environment.
"Promoting a reliable and equitable network requires innovation, and we are proud to partner with these bold thinkers to provide the Ludlow-Taylor school with a creative and cost-effective energy system," said Francisco Morocz, CEO of Heila Technologies . "We hope this project can be an example of what's possible for other low-income communities looking to reap the economic and resilient benefits of renewable energy."
The specific system requirements and required capabilities were developed by Amidus consultants in collaboration with EPC Suncatch Energy and SimpliPhi Power application engineers.
"SimpliPhi Power believes that access to clean and affordable energy is fundamental to economic growth, social justice and environmental sustainability," said Catherine Von Burg, CEO and co-founder of SimpliPhi Power. "By turning to battery storage to solve the cost hurdles of its existing solar panels, Ludlow-Taylor Elementary can feel confident that its system is resilient and secure, while paying dividends to boost the school's operating budget and the wider community. "
To enable advanced functionality for this impactful solar and energy storage system, SimpliPhi Power turned to Heila Technologies' Heila Edge platform to integrate the solar panel and batteries with advanced system controls and functionality. Using Heila's distributed control software, the school can connect, manage and optimize these DERs remotely.
With the addition of an intelligent energy storage system to the existing solar panel, Ludlow-Taylor can now provide itself with clean energy, support the surrounding community, realize significant cost savings to free up critical funding for school resources and ensure resilient operations in the event of power outages.
In the US, low-income households face a disproportionately higher energy burden, defined as the percentage of gross household income that is spent on energy costs. According to the Ministry of Energy, the national average energy burden for low-income households is 8.6%, three times higher than for non-low-income households.
While there are greater opportunities for energy and cost savings for these households, low-income communities face barriers to accessing energy technologies that make energy more affordable, such as solar and battery systems. New partners Community Solar and SimpliPhi Power have taken up these challenges and have worked to bring solar energy to the communities – such as the Washington DC neighborhood around Ludlow-Taylor – that need it most.
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Willie Nelson. Waylon Jennings. Kris Kristofferson. Jessi Colter. Bobby Bare. Jerry Jeff Walker. David Allan Coe. Cowboy Jack Clement. Tom T. Hall. Billy Joe Shaver. Guy Clark. Townes Van Zandt. Tompall Glaser. Today, all names synonymous with the word "outlaw," but 40 years ago they started a musical revolution by creating music and a culture that shook the status quo on Music Row and cemented their place in country music history and beyond.
Nashville's Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum's upcoming major exhibition, Outlaws & Armadillos: Country's Roaring '70s, will explore this era of cultural and artistic exchange between Nashville, Tenn., and Austin, Texas, revealing untold stories and never-seen artifacts. The exhibition, which opens May 25 for a nearly three-year run, will explore the complicated, surprising relationship between the two cities.
"Outlaws & Armadillos: Country's Roaring '70s offers an unprecedented look at some of the most compelling music and artists in music history," said museum CEO Kyle Young. "This was an era in which renegades Bobby Bare, Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson fought for and won creative control of their own songs and sounds. It was a time when melodic poets Guy Clark, Townes Van Zandt and Billy Joe Shaver elevated public perception of what a country song could be. It was a time when the Austin, Texas, music and arts scenes blossomed, and when characters like singer-songwriter Jerry Jeff Walker, Hondo Crouch (who bought his own town, Luckenbach, Texas), armadillo art specialist Jim Franklin and University of Texas football coach Darrell Royal changed Lone Star culture. At the time, some of these things seemed unusual, even insane. Now, they all seem essential to any understanding of this great American art form, country music."
Outlaws & Armadillos runs through Feb. 14, 2021. and will be accompanied by educational programs, including live performances, panel discussions and films. The museum will produce a companion book that will be available May 25. In addition, the museum in partnership with Legacy Recordings, a division of Sony Music, will release CD and LP sets featuring music by artists included in the exhibition.
This exhibit sounds fascinating! More details can be found here: https://countrymusichalloffame.org/index.php/exhibits/exhibitdetail/outlaws.

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Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb today launched India's first online Panchayat complaint monitoring and management system to bring transparency in the panchayati raj organisations.
Deb said, the online platform will help the administration to monitor the development works from anywhere of the country,which have been implemented at panchayat and village committee level.
He however, argued that it is a step towards establishing transparent and corruption free governance in the state.
Moreover, through this system accountability can be fixed for any derailration at any level. The users of the system have to update the work progress in every seventh days for uploading in the system, Deb said added that a dedicated call centre for monitoring of the system.


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Sharing with visitors what a community loves about where they live can contribute to long-term economic and social benefits for the whole community. The Town of Manteo is over the top excited to introduce a brand-new adventure - DiscoverManteo.com! The website showcases the real flavor of the Town of Manteo on Roanoke Island in the famous Outer Banks of North Carolina!
People are looking for unique and unforgettable travel opportunities that inspire them and make them feel safe. Visitors to Manteo can return to a simpler time of fishing rods and smiling faces, picket fences and charming places. Strolls on the waterfront boardwalk, views of boats in the marina sailing by, first-hand experiences with history at the lighthouse and museums, and introductions to the local inhabitants at the aquarium are only just a few of the tremendous assets and strengths that our community offers, spanning coastal, historical and overall wonderful! Doors are open and the welcome mats are rolled out at the wide array of shops, restaurants, and lodging options. One image can inspire someone to dig deeper before packing up the family and mounds of luggage.
The town in partnership with local businesses and attractions will be able to help create those 'must see', 'must do' and 'can't wait to get there' visitor opportunities. When working together to create a strong online presence, our community as a whole will be stronger. This partnership is vital to the success of community and economic development. Something as simple as every single business in Manteo having their location mapped and listing claimed on Google would be a huge step in driving visitors to their businesses. Manteo is more than a destination for the day so let's show them the way!
DiscoverManteo.com is an information hub where someone can search for where to stay, where to eat and drink, where to shop, things to do and even where to hold weddings and special events! The website shares great videos that engage visitors allowing them to not only see what Manteo has to offer but live the experience and share it with their family and friends. DiscoverManteo.com will pique their sense of curiosity and adventure even more and be THE place to come to find out what Manteo is all about!


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Television Picks of the Week – 31/08/20
by Alison Traynor
As August fades into September and the summer draws to a close, you will likely find yourself searching for something new to fill your down-time. To help you on your way, No More Workhorse has compiled the following list outlining the best films and series on television and streaming platforms which are due to be released over the next seven days. Happy watching!
I'm Thinking of Ending Things
Charlie Kaufman fans are in for a treat this week because his latest offering, I'm Thinking of Ending Things, debuts on Netflix on September 4. By all accounts, Kaufman comes out of left field with this feature, swapping comedic drama for intense psychological horror. The film, which is based on Ian Reid's novel of the same name, stars Jessie Buckley, Jesse Plemons and the ever-brilliant horror veteran Toni Collette. Buckley plays a young woman who, despite misgivings, travels with her boyfriend to his family's isolated farm, only to become stranded there when a snowstorm hits. While spending time making uncomfortable small talk with your significant other's family is the stuff of nightmares for many people, things inevitably become a whole lot more disturbing than the average father-in-law's inappropriate dad jokes.
The news that we have all been waiting for is here! Although it is not technically a new release, David Fincher's Zodiac (2007) will be added to Netflix on September 1. Whether you are a true crime buff or just enjoy a good thriller, Zodiac is a first-rate film which rewards numerous viewings. Based on chilling real-life events, the film focuses on the manhunt for the infamous Zodiac Killer, a serial murderer who committed a number of homicides in the San Francisco Bay Area during the 1960s and 1970s, all the while taunting police and the media with ciphers and cryptic letters. The mystery of the killer's identity remains unsolved even today but Zodiac, aided by career-defining performances from Jake Gyllenhaal, Mark Ruffalo and Robert Downey Jr., propelled the case to the forefront of public consciousness once again upon its release.
Here to Be Heard: The Story of the Slits
If you are feeling miserable because the concert tickets that you purchased pre-coronavirus have been rendered null and void for the foreseeable future, then watching Here to Be Heard: The Story of the Slits could be the ideal cure. It may not quite be the 3Arena, but why not immerse yourself in some hard-hitting tunes in the comfort of your own, decidedly less sticky home? If this sounds like a favourable proposition, No More Workhorse recommends that you tune in to Sky Arts on September 6, where this deep-diving documentary will be shown. An all-female punk band which formed in London in 1976, The Slits took the world by storm with their innovative sound and bold attitude. Whether you are a punk rock aficionado or simply have a passing interest in the genre, there is plenty to be learned from Here to Be Heard: The Story of the Slits.


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Software: EKANS, SNAKEHOSE
EKANS is ransomware that was first seen December 2019 and later reported to have impacted operations at Honda automotive production facilities.123 EKANS has a hard-coded kill-list of processes, including some associated with common ICS software platforms (e.g., GE Proficy historian, Honeywell HMIWeb).3 If the malware discovers these processes on the target system, it will stop, encrypt, and rename the process to prevent the program from restarting. This malware should not be confused with the "Snake" malware associated with the Turla group. The ICS processes documented within the malware's kill-list is similar to those defined by the MEGACORTEXT software.456
The ransomware was initially reported as "Snake", however, to avoid confusion with the unrelated Turla APT group security researchers spelled it backwards as EKANS.
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Techniques Used
- Masquerading - EKANS masquerades itself as a valid executable with the filename "update.exe". Many valid programs use the process name "update.exe" to perform background software updates.3
- Service Stop - Before encrypting the process, EKANS first kills the process if its name matches one of the processes defined on the kill-list. 74 EKANS also utilizes
netshcommands to implement firewall rules that blocks any remote communication with the device.8
- Network Connection Enumeration - EKANS performs a DNS lookup of an internal domain name associated with its target network to identify if it was deployed on the intended system.8
- Loss of Productivity and Revenue - EKANS infection resulted in a temporary production loss within a Honda manufacturing plant.1
- a b Davey Winder. (2020, June 10). Honda Hacked: Japanese Car Giant Confirms Cyber Attack On Global Operations. Retrieved April 12, 2021.
- ^ MalwareBytes. (2020, June 09). Honda and Enel impacted by cyber attack suspected to be ransomware. Retrieved April 12, 2021.
- a b c d Dragos Threat Intelligence. (2020, February 03). EKANS Ransomware and ICS Operations. Retrieved April 12, 2021.
- a b Nathan Brubaker, Daniel Kapellmann Zafra, Keith Lunden, Ken Proska, Corey Hildebrandt. (2020, July 15). Financially Motivated Actors Are Expanding Access Into OT: Analysis of Kill Lists That Include OT Processes Used With Seven Malware Families. Retrieved April 12, 2021.
- ^ Joe Slowik. (2020, January 28). Getting the Story Right, and Why It Matters. Retrieved April 12, 2021.
- ^ Joe Slowik. (2020, June 18). EKANS Ransomware Misconceptions and Misunderstandings. Retrieved April 12, 2021.
- a b c Daniel Kapellmann Zafra, Keith Lunden, Nathan Brubaker, Jeremy Kennelly. (2020, July 15). Ransomware Against the Machine: How Adversaries are Learning to Disrupt Industrial Production by Targeting IT and OT. Retrieved April 12, 2021.
- a b c Ben Hunter and Fred Gutierrez. (2020, July 01). EKANS Ransomware Targeting OT ICS Systems. Retrieved April 12, 2021.


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An authentic sense of craftsmanship, intense love of denim and a Mediterranean way of living converge into the best kept secret of the fashion world: Garcia.
We get your senses tingling as we bring you the best of two worlds. The versatility of mainstream fashion against a unique lifestyle thanks to our southern roots and products with character. Garcia is for self-confident, relaxed men and women (aged 25 – 40) and teenagers. Our challenge is to inspire you with collections that change from month to month – trendy, affordable fashion and a good price-quality ratio. Garcia is temperamental, fun and casual with here and there a touch of sophisticated sexiness. Our eye for quality is complemented by a sense of comfort. Rich fabrics and cool designs reveal our adventurous mind-set.
The Garcia story reads like an exciting boys' book that just keeps triggering your imagination. The adventure begins when Isabella Mablona Garcia and Maurizio Luigi give birth to their distinctive jeans in 1977 in the jeans valley of the Italian Urbania and combine their contemporary designs with pure craftsmanship. Early on in the story the Dutch company Eurobrooks discovers the Mediterranean look and feel of these jeans – together they set out to become a progressive, casual denim brand. Dutch commercial acumen combined with the Italian sense of style is the perfect match and leads to an unmistakeable signature. And right to this very day denim is still the key component of the Garcia DNA, flowing through our veins and forming the basis of our fashionable lifestyle.
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Garcia is part of the JOG Group, a rapidly growing, international organisation where more than a thousand employees work on making our brand a success. Each one creative and determined, passionate and ambitious in their work. Garcia has an open mind and innovative corporate culture that appears like a warm, Mediterranean family. Each day we learn a little bit more and develop constantly so that you can experience the ultimate Garcia feel. Together with customers, suppliers, employees and other partners we are creating and extending a contemporary concept. At the moment Garcia has 2,500 multibrand stores, more than 70 Shop-in-Shops, 200 Soft Shops, 25 franchise stores and tens of online stores spread over 20 countries in Europe, North America and Asia. And the adventure continues …
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"Why the long face?" "Cheer up, it might never happen." "Go on, give us a smile." These are all phrases that are guaranteed to get us scowling. We're really not that keen on Sony's new 'Smile Shutter' feature, as modelled by the Sony DSC-T70, which arrived in Crave Towers today.
It's a 8.1-megapixel compact camera, with the ubiquitous face detection, optical image stabilisation and ISO 3,200 maximum speed. A 5x optical zoom is included, which is interesting as it's a non-protruding lens. Like other cameras in the T-series, the T70 features a sliding faceplate. The jury's out on faceplates, but this is still a pretty slim camera.
We'll be putting the T70 through it's paces in a full review imminently. For now, click through for some more pictures, and more on that ridiculous smile shutter.
Update: A full review of the T70 is now available on the site. -Rich Trenholm
Turn the T70 over and -- wow! Look at that screen! It's a 76mm (3-inch) 16:9 monster, and what's more it's touch-sensitive. While we're not so sure about touchscreens, first impressions are that this is pretty responsive.
As well as controlling the menus, the touchscreen interface allows you to focus on any point on the screen, or zoom into recorded images in playback mode.
Now, how about that 'Smile Shutter'. At first glance, this seems to be the most facile twist on face detection we've ever heard of, but regardless of how daft it is, does it work?
As you can see, we gave it a rigorous testing. The picture on the left was taken in normal, automatic mode. Look at that grumpy fizzog. The image on the right was taken with the smile shutter set to low, after the high and medium settings refused to recognise the ridiculous gurning we were forced to try -- all in the name of science, of course.
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After what proved to be a breakout year for Vallejo's RJ Suave, he's back and ready to put the world on notice in 2021
In a time where everyone wants to be a rapper but nobody wants to work for it, RJ Suave is proving that hard work really does go a long way. After bursting onto the scene in 2020 with 11 singles, he took it one step further teaming up with next level videographer KWelchVisuals to create videos to accompany each song.
From hit features on Where You Wanna Go with Adrian Milanio & Olivia Escuyos, to hopping on the No Calls Remix with Bay Area legends Iamsu! & Nef The Pharaoh, it was obvious RJ Suave was putting himself firmly in line to be the next man up.
Fast forward to 2021 and those plans of making it are coming to fruition.
With the release of his new single "Primetime", Suave has shown this is more than just a side gig. While no official mixtape is in the works yet, "Primetime" should firmly plant Suave at the top of everyone's watch list. His signature flow combined with his hidden singing talent show he has the innate ability to be a multifaceted artist.
While he won't name specifics just yet, Suave has multiple collabs lined up for the near future to get excited about. After being featured on The Thizzler's IG page in September, the buzz around Suave grew and more and more artists have continued to reach out to him. One thing he refuses to deviate from, though, is his quality over quantity approach. One prime example of that is his emotional single "Letter to Heaven" which has amassed over 15,000 views on YouTube alone.
Anybody can record vocals and call it music, only the select few can succeed. In 2021 RJ Suave will prove he is one of those select few.


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This article is based on an expert interview with Chloe Carmichael, PhD, conducted by wikiHow Staff Editors. Chloe Carmichael, PhD is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who runs a private practice in New York City. With over a decade of psychological consulting experience, Dr. Chloe specializes in relationship issues, stress management, self esteem, and career coaching. She has also instructed undergraduate courses at Long Island University and has served as adjunct faculty at the City University of New York. Dr. Chloe completed her PhD in Clinical Psychology at Long Island University in Brooklyn, New York and her clinical training at Lenox Hill Hospital and Kings County Hospital. She is accredited by the American Psychological Association and is the author of "Nervous Energy: Harness the Power of Your Anxiety" and "Dr. Chloe's 10 Commandments of Dating."
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Rest assured that you are not alone if you've been feeling lonely lately. In fact, we are currently living in a "loneliness epidemic," so there's nothing wrong with you if you've been feeling a little disconnected lately.[1] X Research source That's why licensed clinical psychologist Chloe Carmichael, PhD is here to answer your questions about how to cope with feeling lonely. From analyzing the source of your loneliness to meeting new people, this guide has you covered so that you can get back out there and start living your best life!
Why do people feel lonely?
Chloe Carmichael, PhD: There could be a variety of reasons, so it's important to analyze this. If you just moved to a brand-new city, it's totally normal to feel lonely. But if you're perpetually lonely because you're always pushing people away, that's a problem you'll need to address and work on. So you really want to reflect on the source of your loneliness, because it can come from a variety of different places emotionally speaking.
- People with social anxiety tend to feel lonely a lot of the time. This can be difficult because the thing you need to solve the problem is the source of your fear—social interaction. If this is the case, talking to a therapist can dramatically help.
Additional ResearchIf you're spending tons of time on social media, it may contribute to your loneliness. It just makes it really easy to compare your social life to the curated stories you see in your newsfeed, which can make it feel like you're missing out.[2] X Research source It's also common to feel lonely if you think you don't fit in, or you have to spend a lot of your free time looking after loved ones.[3] X Research sourceAdvertisement
Do you have any quick tips for feeling less lonely?
Chloe Carmichael, PhD: Make a list of 10 people in your life you haven't talked to in a while. Pick people who would be happy to hear from you out of the blue. Sometimes, just making this list can remind you that you're not alone, but you can also call one of the people on your list to feel better. As a note, it may help to ask yourself why you don't talk to these people more often!
- If you aren't contacting these people because you need new relationships in your life, it may be time to get out there and try making new friends.
- If you haven't been interacting with the people on your list because you're scared or hesitant to pick up the phone, you can work on building that courage up and fighting through your fears.
Additional ResearchIf you're worried about calling an old friend you haven't talked to in a while, check their social media accounts. Find something notable they posted about and use it as an excuse to call them up! If they recently went to France, call them and say, "I saw you were just in Europe and I was thinking about booking a trip! How was it?" This will alleviate any awkward silence early on and it'll give you something to talk about for the first few minutes as you catch up.[4] X Research sourceAdvertisement
What if I don't feel like I have anyone to talk to?
Chloe Carmichael, PhD: I think therapy is a really productive option if you feel this way. It can be hard to explore these feelings of loneliness on your own and if you really feel isolated and cut off from others, a therapist can create a productive space for that exploration. If traditional coping strategies aren't helping at all, it's a sign that you'll benefit from therapy.
- If you don't want to go to therapy and you think you can work through your loneliness on your own, there's nothing wrong with that. But don't look at going to therapy as a sign of weakness! It takes courage to go to therapy.
Additional ResearchCognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a great option if you're seeking help.[5] X Trustworthy Source PubMed Central Journal archive from the U.S. National Institutes of Health Go to source A CBT therapist can help you develop skills to interact with people, show you how to reduce any social anxiety you may have, and work with you to process any fears you're struggling with.[6] X Trustworthy Source PubMed Central Journal archive from the U.S. National Institutes of Health Go to source Loneliness is extremely common and CBT therapists treat patients for this all the time, so don't be scared to reach out for help!Advertisement
What are some first steps I can take to meet new people?
Chloe Carmichael, PhD: Join a club or take a class on something you're interested in! Think about what you enjoy doing in your spare time and then go out and look for groups focused on that hobby. There are all kinds of organizations, clubs, and groups out there so it's often just a matter of doing a little research.
- You can also just force yourself to get out there and talk to people. Try looking at going to the bar or waiting at the bus stop as an opportunity to talk to new people.
- Meetup.org is a really great way to find clubs and groups in your area.
Additional ResearchYou can also try joining a club or taking a class about something you know nothing about. If you've never tried martial arts, taking a kickboxing class might be a lot of fun and you're sure to meet some new, interesting people. If you can't cook, take a cooking class! You may make a new friend, but even if you don't, you'll know how to do something new![7] X Research sourceAdvertisement
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- ↑ https://www.hrsa.gov/enews/past-issues/2019/january-17/loneliness-epidemic
- ↑ https://penntoday.upenn.edu/news/social-media-use-increases-depression-and-loneliness
- ↑ https://au.reachout.com/articles/how-can-i-stop-feeling-lonely
- ↑ https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/02/smarter-living/should-you-reach-out-to-a-former-friend-right-now.html
- ↑ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32005340/
- ↑ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4391342/
- ↑ https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2018/apr/30/how-to-make-new-friends-adult-lonely-leap-of-faith
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The Gloversville Middle School was evacuated Friday after police say a student's e-cigarette exploded.
Officials say the e-cigarette combusted in the student's pocket at around 11:30 a.m.
The student was taken to the hospital for burns. No other staff or students were injured during the incident.
Smoke from the device set off the school's fire alarms. Students and staffs evacuated the building while firefighters responded to the scene.
"Vaping is becoming a serious problem in schools across the country. The health dangers are clear and today's incident underscores another danger these vape pens pose. The effects of this malfunctioning device could easily have been far worse," Superintendent of Schools David Halloran said. "I implore parents to speak to their children about the dangers of e-cigarettes."
Students or parents who have concerns about e-cigarette use can contact their school nurse. Additional information about e-cigarettes is available on the school district website. Click here to read Vaping 101: What every parent should know.
In New York state, e-cigarettes are treated the same as regular cigarettes. Vaping is banned in all public spaces, including public and private schools, colleges, restaurants, workplaces, public transportation, and in other areas where smoking is forbidden.


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A painful realization new RV owners will have, other than the cost of a repair, is that even the most extravagant, plush campers will be equipped with the cheapest of speakers and audio/visual systems.
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Sebring Get Together
Carrying on in the tradition of V8 Stock Car we have set up an informal social gathering for the Sebring event Saturday evening at Cowpokes Watering Hole. In the future these will be held on Friday night but for unknown reasons there will not be a test day on Friday for this event. It's open to anyone who wants to attend along with their crew and guests. Cowpokes have great food and a lively atmosphere. Below is a link to the restaurant's Face Book page as well a Trip Advisor write up on the restaurant with its menu. Please try to attend so we can get an idea of what you are expecting from the V8 Road Racing Series. Cowpoke's Watering Hole Facebook Page Cowpoke's Trip Advisor Page


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Want to know how to travel in style, just like the pros? We check in with frequent fliers to find out how often they fly, their favorite destinations and what they never leave home without.
Name: Nathan Thomas
Occupation: Tricky one—I guess copywriter and marketing consultant will do for now, until I think off something better. Not to mention travel blogger.
Hometown: Auckland, New Zealand
Residence: Shanghai
College: University of Otago, Dunedin
College major: History
Website: intrepidtimes.com
Twitter: @intrepidtimes
Facebook: Intrepid Times
Short bio: Been a travel junkie since I was 17 and bought a ticket for 20,000 kilometres on the Greyhound bus network in Australia. After graduating university I went to Chengdu to study Chinese, and then wound up living in Poland for close to a year. Now based in Shanghai. Have my own marketing consultancy and also work with local companies whenever I end up somewhere for a long time. Currently with Hutong School in Shanghai.
How often do you fly? Once every couple of months.
How many countries have you been to? 25
How many continents have you been to? 4
Earliest travel memory: When I was about 5 years old riding a taxi through Singapore. The view out of the window was so different from what I was used to I stood up on the seat and just stared.
Favorite American city: New York.
Favorite international city: Poznan, Poland. Perfect sized city, dead cheap, strange enough to be interesting, normal enough to be comfortable.
Least favorite country: Haven't yet had the pleasure of discovering somewhere truly awful.
I have no desire to go to: Canada.
Friendliest people in the world: Kiwis!
Country with the meanest immigration officers: Won the passport lottery with NZ and UK so have been OK in this area so far.
Favorite World Heritage Site: Great Barrier Reef. Sitting in the water watching a giant sea turtle snacking on a jellyfish. Go before it's bulldozed away.
Favorite airline: Etihad.
Favorite aircraft type: The bigger the better.
Aisle or window: Aisle.
Favorite airport lounge: Koru Club lounge in Wellington, NZ.
Favorite U.S. airport: None.
Favorite international airport: I try to get out of airports as quickly as possible, so don't really have a favorite. Least favorite would be Katowice—avoid like the plague.
Favorite hotel: Citizen M in London.
Favorite cruise line: When I was about 8 or 9 I had lunch with my Granddad on the now decommissioned QE2 when it came into Auckland. The ship was so long the end of the corridors seemed to blur into the horizon. My Granddad passed away last year, and at the service the former captain of the QE2 gave me his badge; so whilst I've never cruised myself the QE2 operated by Cunard has to be the favorite.
Favorite travel credit card: I'm pretty hopeless in this department and always get stung with fees. Best ask a wiser traveller.
Favorite island: Had some crazy times on Hainan, just off China.
Favorite beach: Piha on the west coast of the North Island, New Zealand.
Favorite fancy restaurant: Culloden House, Scotland.
Favorite hole-in-the-wall: Amazing noodle restaurants in Chengdu, China—enough spice to slay an elephant.
Favorite bar: Pod Baranami in Krakow.
Favorite fruit: The grape, if only for its potential
Favorite food: Anything from Sichuan.
Least favorite food: Ham.
Drink of choice (in the air and on the ground): Bloody Mary in both cases.
Favorite travel movie(s): Casablanca, Wall Street (not to be confused with Wolf Of WS) Mulholland Drive.
Favorite travel show(s): Anything with Stephen Fry.
Favorite travel book(s): Anything by Paul Theroux, particularly "Dark Star Safari." Bruce Chatwin's "In Patagonia" and "Songlines." Kerouac's "On the Road" has to be one of the greatest travelogues ever. Peter Hessler's "Country Driving" is as good as it gets on China. Patrick Leigh Fermor's "A Time of Gifts" is magical.
Right now I am reading: Henry Kissinger's "On China" and Mo Yan's "Red Sorghum."
Top 3 favorite travel newsletters/magazines/blogs: thebohemianblog.com, thriftynomads.com and exilelifestyle.com.
Favorite travel website(s)—besides JohnnyJet.com, of course! See above!
5 things you bring on a plane: Kindle. Water. Chocolate. Headphones. Patience.
What do you always seem to forget? Patience.
What do you like least about travel? Flying.
What do you want your loved one to buy you from an airport Duty Free store? Would never say no to a bottle of Johnny Walker Black.
Favorite travel app(s): Local language dictionaries. City Maps To Go for offline maps.
Most embarrassing travel moment: The many, many times I've tried to speak a foreign language and been met with horrified, uncomprehending stares.
I'm embarrassed but I haven't been to: Much of my home country, New Zealand, including Fiordland!
Worst travel moment: An agonisingly long train journey from Bangkok to the border with Cambodia with a great group of friends but a hangover even Hemingway would have been proud of.
What's your dream destination? Have had a certain fascination with Panama after changing planes in Panama City two years ago.
Favorite travel charity: Ashamed to say nothing immediately comes to mind. Will do some research on this.
Best travel tip: Find a way to get something out of every experience, even (if not especially) the scary and unpleasant. This way everything is a journey. Read "Vagabonding" by Rolf Potts.
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Increase The Value Of Your Own Home With These Redesigning Tips
The ability of home improvement is so much more than simply setting up new flooringhttps://www.youtube.com/embed/x3bfxRTiizY You must research and plan prior to starting a task. The tips on this page will help you develop exceptional home remodeling abilities. By doing renovations by yourself, you possibly can make your home perfect, whilst saving cash.
One of the best tips to help you on your own quest to redesigning, is usually to go on a personalized examine what you intend to achieve. Make certain you are adding your own personal touches to your home improvement projects.
You ought to never allow a contractor to start work towards any project without having a signed contract. If you can, have got a lawyer review the contract before advancing. Beginning and end dates, guarantees, deadlines, cost as well as the work that will be performed should be defined.
Before choosing "quality" supplies, make sure that you shop around for the best deals possible.
It costs lots of money to set up new flooring, and when you make a price comparison, you can preserve your expenses to a minimum. There's many discount stores that will save you money.
In home improvement projects, you should dedicate a specific space on your lawn to the debris that comes from the project. Removing construction debris may be costly if you do not plan properly, and you could avoid project delays by thinking ahead.
One way to get bugs to not enter into your house is by sealing any openings or cracks within your house. Apply caulk around windows and base boards. After the caulk is dry, air will be sealed in, and bugs will likely be sealed out.
The explanations for why you are replacing a lock determines whether you need to replace all or element of it. The lock component that does the specific locking is called the cylinder. In case you lose your key, a good approach to replace the lock while keeping the initial housing is simply by carrying out a cylinder replacement. If you need more security or you wish to alter the look, you need to replace the complete thing.
Downspouts, gutters and chimneys tend to be overlooked when performing updates and maintenance every year. However, without regular inspections, you may possibly not discover when there is a challenge with how these products function. A dirty chimney presents a very real fire hazard, and letting your downspouts and gutters get clogged can cause water intrusion and serious structural problems.
Although older houses have a lot of carpeting, most are left outdated and stained as a consequence of several years of wear. Wooden floors generally last longer and look more classic.
When you intend to undertake a landscaping project that transform your outdoor space in a big way, be sure that your plans complement the normal look of your home. A deck or gazebo that complement the style of the home may bring everything together. On the other hand, mismatched styles can appear unplanned and unattractive.
Anyone can enjoy the great things about redecorating. When you are new, allow yourself time and energy to learn the necessary skills. It will be easy to exhibit your accomplished projects with pride as soon as you put a bit of time with it and a little bit of focus to detail..


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Borderlands: The Handsome Collection is Free on the Epic Games Store
Mike Sanders / 3 years ago
Just under a month ago, we saw a leak that claimed to know what the next 3 free titles would be under the Epic Games Store platform. Something that first seemed to have some validity when it's first prediction (Civilization VI) was proven to be correct.
Well, in announcing the next free game, it again seems that this leak may have been right on the money as Borderlands: The Handsome Collection is now available to claim, own, and keep forever!
Borderlands: The Handsome Collection
As part of the latest free game giveaway, Borderlands: The Handsome Collection is now available on the Epic Games Store. So, what is this? Well, it is essentially a bundle of two games from the Borderlands franchise. Namely, Borderlands 2 and Borderlands: The Pre Sequel.
The games official description reads as follows:
Borderlands: The Handsome Collection –
Shoot and loot as you explore the mayhem-filled world of Pandora in BORDERLANDS 2 and the lunar madness of BORDERLANDS: THE PRE-SEQUEL in BORDERLANDS: THE HANDSOME COLLECTION.
BORDERLANDS: THE HANDSOME COLLECTION includes:
– 2 critically acclaimed BORDERLANDS games in one package
– All bonus add-on content, adding hundreds of hours of gameplay at an incredible value*
– Cooperative gameplay for up to four players
Where Can I Grab My Copy?
As always, presuming you have the Epic Games Store installed on your PC, a quick search of the storefront should (very quickly) point you in the right direction to claim your copy. If you do, however, want to learn more about it, you can visit the official product website via the link here!
Remember though, while this is free to own and keep forever, the promotion will end on June 6th (where, presumably, we'll see Ark: Survival Evolved announced as the next game). So, if you want to grab your copy, you've got a week to do it!
What do you think? – Let us know in the comments!


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With its sumptuous mix of traditions, spiritual beliefs, festivals, architecture and landscapes, India will set your memories ablaze long after you've left its shores.
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Taj Mahal
Poet Rabindranath Tagore described it as 'a teardrop on the cheek of eternity'; Rudyard Kipling as 'the embodiment of all things pure'; while its creator, Emperor Shah Jahan, said it made 'the sun and the moon shed tears from their eyes'. Every year, tourists numbering more than twice the population of Agra pass through its gates to catch a once-in-a-lifetime glimpse of what is widely considered the most beautiful building in the world. Few leave disappointed. The Taj was built by Shah Jahan as a memorial for his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died giving birth to their 14th child in 1631. The death of Mumtaz left the emperor so heartbroken that his hair is said to have turned grey virtually overnight. Construction of the Taj began the following year; although the main building is thought to have been built in eight years, the whole complex was not completed until 1653. Not long after it was finished, Shah Jahan was overthrown by his son Aurangzeb and imprisoned in Agra Fort, where for the rest of his days he could only gaze out at his creation through a window. Following his death in 1666, Shah Jahan was buried here alongside his beloved Mumtaz. In total, some 20,000 people from India and Central Asia worked on the building. Specialists were brought in from as far away as Europe to produce the exquisite marble screens and pietra dura (marble inlay work) made with thousands of semiprecious stones. The Taj was designated a World Heritage Site in 1983 and looks nearly as immaculate today as when it was first constructed – though it underwent a huge restoration project in the early 20th century. • Entry & Information Note: the Taj is closed every Friday to anyone not attending prayers at the mosque. The Taj can be accessed through the west and east gates. The south gate was closed to visitors in 2018 for security concerns but can be used to exit the Taj. The east gate generally has shorter queues. There are separate queues for men and women at both gates. If you are a foreigner, once you get your ticket, you can skip ahead of the lines of Indians waiting to get in – one perk of your pricey entry fee. It's possible to buy your tickets online in advance at https://asi.payumoney.com (you'll get a ₹50 discount for your troubles), but you won't save much time as you still have to join the main security queue. A ticket that includes entrance to the mausoleum itself cost ₹200 extra. Cameras and videos are permitted, but you can't take photographs inside the mausoleum itself. Tripods are banned. Remember to retrieve your free 500ml bottle of water and shoe covers (included in Taj ticket price). If you keep your ticket, you get small entry-fee discounts when visiting Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri, Akbar's Tomb or the Itimad-ud-Daulah on the same day. Bags much bigger than a money pouch are not allowed inside; free bag storage is available. Any food or tobacco will be confiscated when you go through security, as will pens. • Inside the Grounds From both the east and west gates you first enter a monumental inner courtyard with an impressive 30m red-sandstone gateway on the south side. The ornamental gardens are set out along classical Mughal charbagh (formal Persian garden) lines – a square quartered by watercourses, with an ornamental marble plinth at its centre. When the fountains are not flowing, the Taj is beautifully reflected in the water. The Taj Mahal itself stands on a raised marble platform at the northern end of the ornamental gardens, with its back to the Yamuna River. Its raised position means that the backdrop is only sky – a masterstroke of design. Purely decorative 40m-high white minarets grace each corner of the platform. After more than three centuries they are not quite perpendicular, but they may have been designed to lean slightly outwards so that in the event of an earthquake they would fall away from the precious Taj. The red-sandstone mosque to the west is an important gathering place for Agra's Muslims. The identical building to the east, the jawab, was built for symmetry. The central Taj structure is made of semitranslucent white marble, carved with flowers and inlaid with thousands of semiprecious stones in beautiful patterns. A perfect exercise in symmetry, the four identical faces of the Taj feature impressive vaulted arches embellished with pietra dura scrollwork and quotations from the Quran in a style of calligraphy using inlaid jasper. The whole structure is topped off by four small domes surrounding the famous bulbous central dome. Directly below the main dome is the Cenotaph of Mumtaz Mahal, an elaborate false tomb surrounded by an exquisite perforated marble screen inlaid with dozens of different types of semiprecious stones. Beside it, offsetting the symmetry of the Taj, is the Cenotaph of Shah Jahan, who was interred here with little ceremony by his usurping son Aurangzeb in 1666. Light is admitted into the central chamber by finely cut marble screens. The real tombs of Mumtaz Mahal and Shah Jahan are in a basement room below the main chamber.
City Palace
A complex of courtyards, gardens and buildings, the impressive City Palace is right in the centre of the Old City. The outer wall was built by Jai Singh II, but within it the palace has been enlarged and adapted over the centuries. There are palace buildings from different eras, some dating from the early 20th century. It is a striking blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. The price of admission includes entry to Royal Gaitor and the Cenotaphs of the Maharanis, as well as to Jaigarh, a long climb above Amber Fort. This composite ticket is valid for two days and costs Indians an extra ₹60 on top of City Palace entry (no extra cost for foreigners). Mubarak Mahal Entering through Virendra Pol, you'll see the Mubarak Mahal (Welcome Palace), built in the late 19th century for Maharaja Madho Singh II as a reception centre for visiting dignitaries. Its multiarched and colonnaded construction was cooked up in an Islamic, Rajput and European stylistic stew by the architect Sir Swinton Jacob. It now forms part of the Maharaja Sawai Mansingh II Museum, containing a collection of royal costumes and superb shawls, including Kashmiri pashmina. One remarkable exhibit is Sawai Madho Singh I's capacious clothing; it's said he was a cuddly 2m tall, 1.2m wide and 250kg. The Armoury The Anand Mahal Sileg Khana – the Maharani's Palace – houses the Armoury, which has one of the best collections of weapons in the country. Many of the ceremonial items are elegantly engraved and inlaid, belying their grisly purpose. Diwan-i-Khas (Sarvatobhadra) Set between the Armoury and the Diwan-i-Am art gallery is an open courtyard known in Sanskrit as Sarvatobhadra. At its centre is a pink-and-white, marble-paved gallery that was used as the Diwan-i-Khas (Hall of Private Audience), where the maharajas would consult their ministers. Here you can see two enormous silver vessels, each 1.6m tall and reputedly the largest silver objects in the world. Diwan-i-Am Art Gallery Within the lavish Diwan-i-Am (Hall of Public Audience) is this art gallery. Exhibits include a copy of the entire Bhagavad Gita handwritten in tiny script, and miniature copies of other holy Hindu scriptures, which were small enough to be easily hidden in the event that zealot Mughal armies tried to destroy the sacred texts. Pitam Niwas Chowk & Chandra Mahal Located towards the palace's inner courtyard is Pitam Niwas Chowk. Here four glorious gates represent the seasons – the Peacock Gate depicts autumn, the Lotus Gate signifies summer, the Green Gate represents spring, and finally the Rose Gate embodies winter. Beyond this chowk (square) is the private palace, the Chandra Mahal, which is still the residence of the descendants of the royal family; you can take a 45-minute Royal Grandeur guided tour of select areas.
Amber Fort
This magnificent fort comprises an extensive palace complex, built from pale yellow and pink sandstone, and white marble, and is divided into four main sections, each with its own courtyard. It is possible to visit the fortress on elephant-back, but animal welfare groups have criticised the keeping of elephants at Amber because of reports of abuse, and because carrying passengers can cause lasting injuries to the animals. As an alternative, you can trudge up to the fort from the road in about 10 minutes, or take a 4WD to the top and back for ₹450 (good for up to five passengers), including a one-hour wait time. For night entry, admission for foreigners drops to the Indian price. However you arrive, you will enter Amber Fort through the Suraj Pol (Sun Gate), which leads to the Jaleb Chowk (Main Courtyard), where returning armies would display their war booty to the populace – women could view this area from the veiled windows of the palace. The ticket office is directly across the courtyard from the Suraj Pol. If you arrive by car you will enter through the Chand Pol (Moon Gate) on the opposite side of Jaleb Chowk. Hiring a guide or grabbing an audio guide is highly recommended, as there are very few signs and many blind alleys. From Jaleb Chowk, an imposing stairway leads up to the main palace, but first it's worth taking the steps just to the right, which lead to the small Siladevi Temple, with its gorgeous silver doors featuring repoussé (raised relief) work. Heading back to the main stairway will take you up to the second courtyard and the Diwan-i-Am (Hall of Public Audience), which has a double row of columns, each topped by a capital in the shape of an elephant, and latticed galleries above. The maharaja's apartments are located around the third courtyard – you enter through the fabulous Ganesh Pol, decorated with beautiful frescoed arches. The Jai Mandir (Hall of Victory) is noted for its inlaid panels and multimirrored ceiling. Carved marble relief panels around the hall are fascinatingly delicate and quirky, depicting cartoon-like insects and sinuous flowers. Opposite the Jai Mandir is the Sukh Niwas (Hall of Pleasure), with an ivory-inlaid sandalwood door and a channel that once carried cooling water right through the room. From the Jai Mandir you can enjoy fine views from the palace ramparts over picturesque Maota Lake below. The zenana (secluded women's quarters) surrounds the fourth courtyard. The rooms were designed so that the maharaja could embark on his nocturnal visits to his wives' and concubines' respective chambers without the others knowing, as the chambers are independent but open onto a common corridor. The Amber sound-and-light show takes place below the fort in the complex near Maota Lake.
Sun Temple
Conceived as the cosmic chariot of the sun god Surya, this massive, breathtakingly splendid temple was constructed in the mid-13th century, probably by Odishan king Narashimhadev I to celebrate his military victory over the Muslims. Around the base, seven rearing horses (representing the days of the week) move the stone leviathan on 24 stone cartwheels (representing the hours of the day). The temple was positioned so that dawn light would illuminate the deul (temple sanctuary) interior and the presiding deity. The temple was in use for maybe only three centuries. In the late 16th century the 40m-high sikhara (spire) partially collapsed: speculation about causes ranges from marauding Mughals removing the copper over the cupola to a ransacking Kalapahad displacing the Dadhinauti (arch stone), to simple wear and tear from recurring cyclones. The presiding deity may have been moved to Jagannath Temple in Puri in the 17th century; the interior of the temple was filled in with stone in 1903 by the British. The temple has been under constant and careful restoration for years now, and its gradual weathering continues to this day. Every year, crumbling sections of ornate wall panels are replaced by new blocks (featuring unremarkable motifs sculpted by modern hands), and the structure slowly sheds the sculptural brilliance that made it so special in the first place. The gajasimha (main entrance) is guarded by two stone lions crushing elephants and leads to the intricately carved nritya mandapa (dancing hall). Steps, flanked by straining horses, rise to the still-standing jagamohan (assembly hall). Behind is the spireless deul, with its three impressive chlorite images of Surya aligned to catch the sun at dawn, noon and sunset. The chariot concept of the temple harks back to a stylistic trend in Indian architecture, reflected in the stone chariot at the Vittala Temple in Hampi and the Pancha Rathas complex (featuring five stone chariots devoted to the Pandavas from the Mahabharata) in Mahabalipuram. The base and walls present a chronicle in stone of Kalinga life; you'll see women cooking and men hunting. Many are in the erotic style for which Konark is famous and include entwined couples as well as solitary exhibitionists. Persistent guides (₹150) will approach you at the entrance. The temple's history is a complicated amalgam of fact and legend, and religious and secular imagery, and the guides' explanations can be thought-provoking. But make sure you get a government-approved one; all licensed guides wear their official ID on them and should be easy to spot.
Brihadishwara Temple
Come here twice: in the morning, when the honey-hued granite begins to assert its dominance over the white dawn sunshine, and in the evening, when the rocks capture a hot palette of reds, oranges, yellows and pinks on the crowning glory of Chola temple architecture. The World Heritage–listed Brihadishwara Temple was built between 1003 and 1010 by Raja Raja I ('king of kings'). The outer fortifications were put up by Thanjavur's later Nayak and British regimes. You enter through a Maratha-era gate, followed by two original gopurams with elaborate stucco sculptures. You might find the temple elephant under one of the gopurams. Several shrines are dotted around the extensive grassy areas of the walled temple compound, including one of India's largest statues of Nandi (Shiva's sacred bull), facing the main temple building. Cut from a single rock and framed by slim pillars, this 16th-century Nayak creation is 6m long. Don't miss the sublime sculptures at the shrine dedicated to Lakshmi, to the right of Nandi when entering the complex. A long, columned assembly hall leads to the central shrine with its 4m-high Shiva lingam, beneath the superb 61m-high vimana (tower). The assembly hall's southern steps are flanked by two huge dwarpals (temple guardians). Many graceful deity images stand in niches around the vimana's lower outer levels, including Shiva emerging from the lingam (beside the southern steps); Shiva as the beggar Bhikshatana (first image, south side); Shiva as Nataraja, the cosmic dancer (west end of south wall); Harihara (half Shiva, half Vishnu) on the west wall; and Ardhanarishvara (Shiva as half-man, half-woman), leaning on Nandi, on the north side. Between the deity images are panels showing classical dance poses. On the vimana ' s upper east side is a later Maratha-period Shiva within three arches. The compound also contains an interpretation centre along the south wall and, in the colonnade along the west and north walls, hundreds more linga. Both west and north walls are lined with exquisite lime-plaster Chola frescoes, for years buried under later Nayak-era murals. North of the temple compound, but still within the outer fortifications, are the 18th-century neoclassical Schwartz's Church and a park containing the Sivaganga tank. Official guides can be hired at the tourist information booth just outside the temple for 90-minute tours (₹500).
Golden Temple
The legendary Golden Temple is actually just a small part of this huge gurdwara complex, known to Sikhs as Harmandir Sahib. Spiritually, the focus of attention is the tank that surrounds the gleaming central shrine – the Amrit Sarovar, from which Amritsar takes its name, excavated by the fourth Sikh guru, Ram Das, in 1577. Ringed by a marble walkway, the tank is said to have healing powers, and pilgrims come from across the world to bathe in its sacred waters. Floating at the end of a long causeway, the Golden Temple itself is a mesmerising blend of Hindu and Islamic architectural styles, with an elegant marble lower level adorned with flower and animal motifs in pietra dura work (as seen on the Taj Mahal). Above this rises a shimmering second level, encased in intricately engraved gold panels, and topped by a dome gilded with 750kg of gold. In the gleaming inner sanctum (photography prohibited), priests and musicians keep up a continuous chant from the Guru Granth Sahib (the Sikh holy book), adding to the already intense atmosphere. Given the never-ending beeline of devotees, you will likely only get a few minutes within the sanctum before you are gently urged to exit and make way for other devotees. Entry and exit are both via the causeway. The Guru Granth Sahib is installed in the temple every morning and returned at night to the Akal Takhat, the temporal seat of the Khalsa brotherhood. The ceremony takes place at 5am and 9.30pm in winter, and 4am and 10.30pm in summer. Inside the Akal Takhat, you can view a collection of sacred Sikh weapons. The building was heavily damaged when it was stormed by the Indian army during Operation Blue Star in 1984. It was repaired by the government but Sikhs refused to use the tainted building and rebuilt the tower from scratch. More shrines and monuments are dotted around the edge of the compound. Inside the main entrance clock tower, the Sikh Museum shows the persecution suffered by the Sikhs at the hands of Mughals, the British and Indira Gandhi. At the southeast end of the tank is the Ramgarhia Bunga, a protective fortress topped by two Islamic-style minarets; inside is a stone slab once used for Mughal coronations, but which was seized from Delhi by Sikh forces in 1783.
Mehrauli Archaeological Park
There are extraordinary riches scattered around Mehrauli, with more than 440 monuments – from the 10th century to the British era – dotting a forest and the village itself behind the forest. In the forest, most impressive are the time-ravaged tombs of Balban and Quli Khan, his son, and the Jamali Khamali mosque, attached to the tomb of the Sufi poet Jamali. To the west is the 16th-century Rajon ki Baoli, Delhi's finest step-well. At the northern end of Mehrauli village is Adham Khan's Mausoleum, which was once used as a British residence, then later as a police station and post office. Leading northwards from the tomb are the pre-Islamic walls of Lal Kot. To the south of the village are the remains of the Mughal palace, the Zafar Mahal, once in the heart of the jungle. Next door to it is the Sufi shrine, the Dargah of Qutab Sahib. There is a small burial ground with one empty space that was intended for the last king of Delhi, Bahadur Shah Zafar, who died in exile in Burma (Myanmar) in 1862. South of here is a Lodi-era burial ground for hijras (transvestites and eunuchs), Hijron ka Khanqah. The identity of those buried here is unknown, but it's a well-kept, peaceful place, revered by Delhi's hijra community. A little further south are Jahaz Mahal ('ship palace', also built by the Mughals) and the Haus i Shamsi tank. Wild pigs scamper about the forest, while bright-green parakeets and large black kites swoop from tree to tree. Troops of monkeys clamber across the ruins, especially at dusk. Stone pillars with the names of the main sights carved onto them guide you along the maze-like network of dusty forest pathways; don't come here too late in the day, as it can be easy to get lost. You can reach the forested part of the park by turning right out of Qutab Minar metro station then taking the small gate on your left, just as you reach the slip road that leads up to Qutab Minar. Note, there is no obvious entrance with English signage, but you'll notice the landscaped park-like area from the road.
Kanha Tiger Reserve
Madhya Pradesh is the king of the jungle when it comes to tiger parks, and Kanha is its most famous. The forests are vast, and while your chances of seeing a tiger are probably slimmer than at nearby Bandhavgarh, this is still one of India's best parks for sightings. The sal forests and vast meadows are home to approximately 125 tigers and 100 leopards. The tiger reserve covers 2059 sq km including the 940-sq-km Kanha National Park which is the reserve's core zone. The reserve supports huge populations of deer and antelope, including the southern swamp deer ( barasingha) which exists nowhere else. You'll see plenty of langurs and varied birds, the odd gaur (Indian bison), maybe even a family or two of wild boar and perhaps a lonesome jackal or two. Safaris venture into four zones within the core zone, of which Kisli and Mukki zones have the best reputations for tiger sightings, followed by Kanha zone then Sarhi zone. Kisli and Kanha zones are best accessed from the Khatia gate on the western edge of the reserve. Mukki zone is best accessed from the Mukki gate on the south side, a 54km, 1½-hour drive from Khatia. Up to 140 six-passenger 4WDs (known as Gypsies, because most of them are the Suzuki Gypsy make) are allowed into the reserve per day, but most of these can only be booked online (http://forest.mponline.gov.in, up to 120 days in advance) and the website does not accept foreign cards for payment. Save yourself immense hassle by booking through a hotel/agency (usually an additional ₹1000) – and make arrangements as far ahead as possible, because popular zones sell out months ahead. Tickets for 15 4WDs per day (90 seats, divided between the four zones and morning and afternoon safaris) can be purchased in person at the park gates between 6.30pm and 7.30pm for the next morning, and 11am to noon for the same afternoon. But queues can form as early as the previous evening. There are two safari slots each day: morning (roughly 6am to 11am) and afternoon (roughly 3pm to 6pm). Morning safaris are longer and tend to produce more tiger sightings. Note that the exact timing of safaris does vary a little over the course of the year according to sunrise/sunset times.
Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve
If your only reason for visiting a tiger reserve in India is to see a tiger, look no further. A couple of days at Bandhavgarh should net you a tiger sighting. India's 2014 tiger census counted 68 tigers here, the great majority of them in the 453-sq-km Bandhavgarh National Park, which forms part of the reserve's core zone. The main base for visits is the small, laid-back village of Tala, 32km northeast of Umaria, the nearest train station. February to June are generally the best months for tiger sightings but April, May and June are very hot with temperatures often climbing above 40°C. All safaris start from Tala and head into one of three zones of the national park: Tala zone is entered from the village itself; the entrances to Khitauli and Maghdi (or Magadhi) zones are about 5.5km and 6km southwest of Tala along the Umaria road. Up to 170 six-passenger safari 4WDs (known as Gypsies) are allowed into the park per day, but most of these can only be booked online (http://forest.mponline.gov.in, up to 120 days in advance) and the website does not accept foreign cards for payment. Do yourself a favour by having hotels/agencies make your safari bookings (typically an additional ₹1000) – and make arrangements as far ahead as possible, because safaris can sell out months in advance, especially for Tala zone. Tickets for 12 4WDs per day (72 seats) can be purchased in person at the ticket office in Tala village half an hour before safari starting times, but queues for these can start forming as early as the night before. Morning safaris, starting between 5.30am and 6.45am (depending on the season) are longer than afternoon safaris (starting at 3pm) and tend to produce more tiger sightings.
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Architects: PleasantHouse Design
- Year : 2018
Photographs :En Xiao
- The Client : Shenzhen Overseas Chinese Town Co.Ltd
- Materials : bamboo, flooring tiles, straw stretch fabric, leather, tempered glass, moire tempered glass, copper stainless steel, rusted iron plates, texture painting, glazed tiles, Mosaic, stone, bare concrete walls, carpet
- Design Team : Juze Yeung, Fuji Tse, Yaowen Lau, Scarlett Ye, Junxian Lee, Lei Ha
- Areas : The galleries on three levels-840 sqm, the hotel-4,250sqm, the landscape-1,263sqm
- City : Shenzhen
- Country : China
Text description provided by the architects. Nanxianglou, one of the most expecting scenic spots in the historic Gankeng Village, Shenzhen of Guangdong Province, has gained lots of reputation abroad. From the time-honored study of literature and art to today's history-thickened hotels, visitors can have a glance of the old architecture that celebrates the culture of Southern Fujian and the Hakkas. The architecture at the heritage area features a large scale of the solid wood structure, complemented by the deep-seated culture connotation.
There is a saying in Hakkas, "Immigration makes us alive, and we are not afraid of a long journey with longevity in life." After going through instability in turbulent days, tramping over hills and dales, and wandering on tempest-tost, the ancestors arrived at the wonderland where they can inhabit and flourish finally. The Hakkas resided with the indigenous people in the past hundreds of years, and they infused their lifestyle and traditions into the land.
As a necessary part of the developing complex at the site, Nanxianglou Art Hotel has taken over essential factors from the Hakkas' architectural culture. Grey tile walls, thick wood doors and beams, carven sculptures along the eaves…those components from disassembled buildings in Southern Fujian got marked in number, and were transformed to the place and assembled following the same.
The pyramid-inspired steel-framed glass roofing was carved into the angular structure, which contrasts with the old buildings. By generalizing this technique, the glass house protrudes into the complex while widening the views above the guestrooms on the second floor.
"The adventure includes drainage of rainwater and elimination of tiresome sound caused by the raindrops dropping on the surface of the glass house," the architect described when conceptualizing the design. Each glass pane was handled specially to tackle these two disturbing issues while keeping the interior receive sufficient sunlight for human activities.
The smaller size glass house on the second floor plays a role as an extension of the exhibition from the interior space. Complemented by the lighting effect at night, the glass house responses to the main one.
This hotel contains 52 guestrooms with three different types of residences. Due to the restriction of the existing walls in terms of dimension and flexibility, the partitions were pushed over on the second and third floors and redesigned to meet the least requirement of the width of the corridors at 1.6m. On the contrary, the guestrooms were ornamented stylishly. To reduce oppressing sensation caused by the enclosed space, the partition of the bathrooms was replaced by glass walls.
The multi-functional conference hall and restaurants were planned at the back of the layout. To infuse the landscape with the interior, all windows were changed to the floor-to-ceiling revolving curtains. The following consequence is a flexible space used for various occasions.