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Keywords: Arrest. Disappeared. Habeas corpus. Police. Supreme Court. Surrounded.
विशेषता: गिरफ्तार. बेपत्ता. बन्दी प्रत्यक्षीकरण. प्रहरी. सर्वोच्च अदालत. घेरा हाली.
At around 11 a.m. on April 14, 1999 (Baishak 1, 2056), a patrol of the police commander post surrounded a house in Ramgha, Chundhi, Tanahu and arrested thirty-one-year-old Shree Ram Ghimire, a messenger for the CPN-M, along with nineteen-year-old Malati Lamsal and twenty-three-year-old Narayan Pandit. One other person managed to escape, and informed the families of the arrest. The arrest was also reported in the local Maoist newspapers, Janadesh and Janauthan.
Local villagers saw the patrol taking the men to a temporary police camp in Bhanu VDC, but when the families went there, the police denied having the arrestees.
Members of Ghimire's family inquired at the CDO and with the district superintendent of the police, but have not received any information. The Supreme Court dismissed their habeas corpus petition, saying they would have "to search themselves," because the court "cannot do it."
The family heard that Ghimire had been seen at Bhansar police post in Tanahu district, Bharatpur police post, and Pokhara police post, but was unable to confirm the information.

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keywords: arrest. disappeared. habeas corpus. police. supreme court. surrounded.
विशेषता: गिरफ्तार. बेपत्ता. बन्दी प्रत्यक्षीकरण. प्रहरी. सर्वोच्च अदालत. घेरा हाली.
at around 11 a.m. on april 14, 1999 (baishak 1, 2056), a patrol of the police commander post surrounded a house in ramgha, chundhi, tanahu and arrested thirty-one-year-old shree ram ghimire, a messenger for the cpn-m, along with nineteen-year-old malati lamsal and twenty-three-year-old narayan pandit. one other person managed to escape, and informed the families of the arrest. the arrest was also reported in the local maoist newspapers, janadesh and janauthan.
local villagers saw the patrol taking the men to a temporary police camp in bhanu vdc, but when the families went there, the police denied having the arrestees.
members of ghimire's family inquired at the cdo and with the district superintendent of the police, but have not received any information. the supreme court dismissed their habeas corpus petition, saying they would have "to search themselves," because the court "cannot do it."
the family heard that ghimire had been seen at bhansar police post in tanahu district, bharatpur police post, and pokhara police post, but was unable to confirm the information.


text: Large changing room with separate shower compartment to keep your workers clean after a day’s work. This Anti-Vandal portable building is manufactured in steel and includes locking window shutters to provide protection against theft and vandalism. Fitted with electric heating, lighting, power sockets and vinyl flooring.

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text: MISSION // Dogs on Deployment is a national non-profit providing a central network for military members to find volunteers willing to board their pets while they are deployed or have other service commitments, making them unable to temporarily care for their pets. No pet should ever be surrendered to a shelter due to a military commitment. DoD exists to help military members keep their pets by alleviating the need for pet relinquishment from military members due to the hardships of deployments.

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Thank you for your interest in The Old Catholic Church of Hawaii, an outreach/mission Church within the jurisdiction of The Old Catholic Communion of North America.
We minister to those who want traditional pastoral support for Mass/Christian Worship Services, Weddings, Marriage Vow Renewals, Baptisms, Pastor Visitations, and Funerals,… but who may not have easy access to a pastor or a church.
Are Roman Catholics but have been denied the Sacraments because of some situation such as divorce and remarriage.
Are Christians whose church has become so modern/liberal they can no longer, in good conscience, participate in worship there.
Who are these people?… they may be people just like you!
In regards to our Mass/Worship Service, we recognize that worshipping in community (coming together with others at Church) is always best. However, some people have a really difficult time getting to a Church. Others just find a big, busy church,… for various reasons,… to be personally uncomfortable or distracting.
Thankfully, nothing says you absolutely must be inside the walls of a church building to properly worship God. The early Christians often did so in their own homes, fields, and catacombs. Worship of God is good and proper wherever it takes place.
In our Mass/Liturgy, every baptized Christian is invited to Communion to receive Jesus,… the bread of life,… without pre-condition and regardless of tradition or denomination. Jesus is never withheld from anyone. Don’t deny yourself this loving and sustaining sacrament. Come joyfully to the table of plenty.
Very Important Note: We are not affiliated with,… and should not be confused with,… the “Roman” Catholic Church of today. More specifically, the Old Catholic Church of Hawaii is not within and does not fall under the jurisdiction of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Honolulu. We are “Old Catholics” who,… while fully and traditionally Catholic,… do not follow some of the late Dogmas and Doctrines instituted by Rome as required belief under the penalty of sin and anathema. Yet, because we celebrate the same 7 Sacraments, have the same traditional Liturgy, and often pray in the same beautiful way as the Roman Catholic Church,… some people think we are the same. We are not. Differences exist between Old Catholics and Roman Catholics,… some minor, some significant.

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thank you for your interest in the old catholic church of hawaii, an outreach/mission church within the jurisdiction of the old catholic communion of north america.
we minister to those who want traditional pastoral support for mass/christian worship services, weddings, marriage vow renewals, baptisms, pastor visitations, and funerals,… but who may not have easy access to a pastor or a church.
are roman catholics but have been denied the sacraments because of some situation such as divorce and remarriage.
are christians whose church has become so modern/liberal they can no longer, in good conscience, participate in worship there.
who are these people?… they may be people just like you!
in regards to our mass/worship service, we recognize that worshipping in community (coming together with others at church) is always best. however, some people have a really difficult time getting to a church. others just find a big, busy church,… for various reasons,… to be personally uncomfortable or distracting.
thankfully, nothing says you absolutely must be inside the walls of a church building to properly worship god. the early christians often did so in their own homes, fields, and catacombs. worship of god is good and proper wherever it takes place.
in our mass/liturgy, every baptized christian is invited to communion to receive jesus,… the bread of life,… without pre-condition and regardless of tradition or denomination. jesus is never withheld from anyone. don’t deny yourself this loving and sustaining sacrament. come joyfully to the table of plenty.
very important note: we are not affiliated with,… and should not be confused with,… the “roman” catholic church of today. more specifically, the old catholic church of hawaii is not within and does not fall under the jurisdiction of the roman catholic diocese of honolulu. we are “old catholics” who,… while fully and traditionally catholic,… do not follow some of the late dogmas and doctrines instituted by rome as required belief under the penalty of sin and anathema. yet, because we celebrate the same 7 sacraments, have the same traditional liturgy, and often pray in the same beautiful way as the roman catholic church,… some people think we are the same. we are not. differences exist between old catholics and roman catholics,… some minor, some significant.


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Our Home Brewing Course is a great introduction to making the best possible filter coffee at home.
This is a 3 Hour course and each session is limited to 4 participants.
Sessions from 2:00pm until 5:00pm.

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our home brewing course is a great introduction to making the best possible filter coffee at home.
this is a 3 hour course and each session is limited to 4 participants.
sessions from 2:00pm until 5:00pm.


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Out of 110 entries, the winners of the $25 Restaurant GC contest are . . .
Congratulations to our 4 winners! Official email notifications will go out right away. Please respond within 48 hours to claim your prizes. Remember that I will always reply to let you know that I have received your information.

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we only have one contest to draw the winners for today, but there are actually four winners to determine altogether! let's see who the lucky readers are . . .
out of 110 entries, the winners of the $25 restaurant gc contest are . . .
congratulations to our 4 winners! official email notifications will go out right away. please respond within 48 hours to claim your prizes. remember that i will always reply to let you know that i have received your information.


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we do not use the application to knowingly solicit data from or market to children under the age of 13. if a parent or guardian becomes aware that his or her child has provided us with information without their consent, he or she should contact us at mail@oddlabs.com. we will delete such information from our files within a reasonable time.
if you have any questions regarding privacy while using the application, or have questions about our practices, please contact us via email at mail@oddlabs.com.


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I love this bed frame. It was easy to assemble, and very good quality.
The Bonnie Platform bed in an eye catching Antique Bronze finish will dress up any style bedroom. The sturdy metal frame construction and all joints are welded to offer maximum support. A one-piece wood slat support system with center support are included. (No Box Spring or bed frame is required) Easy Assemble in 10 to 15 minutes and no tools required. Just add your mattress and get a great night's sleep. (Mattress NOT included) The Bonnie Platform bed is offered in (3) three sizes to fit your needs. Twin, Full and Queen.
This is a lovely bed frame that works perfectly in my country themed bedroom. It was easy for my husband to assemble and looks great! A definite must have!
I couldn't be happier with my decision to buy this bed. It is sturdy with a lovely design. Assembly was easy. The price is reasonable. I plan on ordering a second for my guest room.
I love the look of this bed and have been very happy with it until the legs broke off when I was moving it. When I contacted the company, they never called me back, never inquired as to how they could help. Now I have the bed on 6"x6" wooden posts and I'm in love again.
The quality of this product is very poor. After less than one year one of the balls on the corners just sheared off. They must be made out of more than one piece that is somehow put together. We have not figured out a way to repair it. My other complaint is that I thought it would have a solid platform to support the mattress, but it is just rough hewn slats.
Although I think this bed is very pretty it isn't what I had expected. The material is very cheap. It feels and looks more like plastic. One of my bed post decorations doesn't screw in straight which makes it look even cheaper. I don't expect to get much life out of this product.
Easy to assemble, shipping was quick. Overall quality is great for the money. Sturdy with a great look and rustic style.
Somewhat difficult to put together but once it was assembled it's sturdy enough. Looks nice and reasonably comfortable to sleep on.
"This says it comes in 3 sizes but I only see the option to buy queen. Does this mean you're sold out in other sizes? I'm looking for a full size."
"Does this require a box frame?"
This frame does not require a box spring or foundation.
"What is the weight limit for this bed?"
"how much room is there to store things underneath (distance from floor to bottom of platform)"
"How much does the queen bed/frame weigh?"
The queen frame weighs 77 pounds.

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i love this bed frame. it was easy to assemble, and very good quality.
the bonnie platform bed in an eye catching antique bronze finish will dress up any style bedroom. the sturdy metal frame construction and all joints are welded to offer maximum support. a one-piece wood slat support system with center support are included. (no box spring or bed frame is required) easy assemble in 10 to 15 minutes and no tools required. just add your mattress and get a great night's sleep. (mattress not included) the bonnie platform bed is offered in (3) three sizes to fit your needs. twin, full and queen.
this is a lovely bed frame that works perfectly in my country themed bedroom. it was easy for my husband to assemble and looks great! a definite must have!
i couldn't be happier with my decision to buy this bed. it is sturdy with a lovely design. assembly was easy. the price is reasonable. i plan on ordering a second for my guest room.
i love the look of this bed and have been very happy with it until the legs broke off when i was moving it. when i contacted the company, they never called me back, never inquired as to how they could help. now i have the bed on 6"x6" wooden posts and i'm in love again.
the quality of this product is very poor. after less than one year one of the balls on the corners just sheared off. they must be made out of more than one piece that is somehow put together. we have not figured out a way to repair it. my other complaint is that i thought it would have a solid platform to support the mattress, but it is just rough hewn slats.
although i think this bed is very pretty it isn't what i had expected. the material is very cheap. it feels and looks more like plastic. one of my bed post decorations doesn't screw in straight which makes it look even cheaper. i don't expect to get much life out of this product.
easy to assemble, shipping was quick. overall quality is great for the money. sturdy with a great look and rustic style.
somewhat difficult to put together but once it was assembled it's sturdy enough. looks nice and reasonably comfortable to sleep on.
"this says it comes in 3 sizes but i only see the option to buy queen. does this mean you're sold out in other sizes? i'm looking for a full size."
"does this require a box frame?"
this frame does not require a box spring or foundation.
"what is the weight limit for this bed?"
"how much room is there to store things underneath (distance from floor to bottom of platform)"
"how much does the queen bed/frame weigh?"
the queen frame weighs 77 pounds.


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My HD-FOX T2 box has various problems. It sometimes tells you that a recording could not be made because of some alternative priority and it then asks you if you still want to play it - absolutely ridiculous ! The recordings have happened in every case so we can always watch them. I have also set a padding time at the end of recordings but quite often the recording cuts off too soon. I can understand missing the start of a recording if 2 recordings are being done one after the other but not at the end of it.
Hard drives do not initiate. No record or playback facility. No settings option.
I have had my Humax box for 3 years and yesterday my box will not let me view recorded programmes. I can turn the box on and get into the Guide but I cannot get into anything else - no programmes or installation etc.
All problems on this page have been submitted and answered by users. If you have a problem with the Humax HD-FOX T2 DVB-T, please submit it below and we'll post it here.
Problem: My HD-FOX T2 box has various problems. It sometimes tells you that a recording could not be made because of some alternative priority and it then asks you if you still want to play it - absolutely ridiculous ! The recordings have happened in every case so we can always watch them. I have also set a padding time at the end of recordings but quite often the recording cuts off too soon. I can understand missing the start of a recording if 2 recordings are being done one after the other but not at the end of it.
Problem: Hard drives do not initiate. No record or playback facility. No settings option.
Problem: I have had my Humax box for 3 years and yesterday my box will not let me view recorded programmes. I can turn the box on and get into the Guide but I cannot get into anything else - no programmes or installation etc.

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my hd-fox t2 box has various problems. it sometimes tells you that a recording could not be made because of some alternative priority and it then asks you if you still want to play it - absolutely ridiculous ! the recordings have happened in every case so we can always watch them. i have also set a padding time at the end of recordings but quite often the recording cuts off too soon. i can understand missing the start of a recording if 2 recordings are being done one after the other but not at the end of it.
hard drives do not initiate. no record or playback facility. no settings option.
i have had my humax box for 3 years and yesterday my box will not let me view recorded programmes. i can turn the box on and get into the guide but i cannot get into anything else - no programmes or installation etc.
all problems on this page have been submitted and answered by users. if you have a problem with the humax hd-fox t2 dvb-t, please submit it below and we'll post it here.
problem: my hd-fox t2 box has various problems. it sometimes tells you that a recording could not be made because of some alternative priority and it then asks you if you still want to play it - absolutely ridiculous ! the recordings have happened in every case so we can always watch them. i have also set a padding time at the end of recordings but quite often the recording cuts off too soon. i can understand missing the start of a recording if 2 recordings are being done one after the other but not at the end of it.
problem: hard drives do not initiate. no record or playback facility. no settings option.
problem: i have had my humax box for 3 years and yesterday my box will not let me view recorded programmes. i can turn the box on and get into the guide but i cannot get into anything else - no programmes or installation etc.


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Security Intelligence & Endpoint Data Security – DSN Group, Inc.
LogRhythm and Absolute will examine the critical dynamics in the cyber threat landscape. We’ll show you how to integrate security intelligence to enable detection and block and respond to cyber-attacks with greater precision than ever before.
Attend this lunch & learn if your organization is: Not prepared to detect an advanced attack or breach when it happens.
Unable to define what “normal” behavior is across users, networks, systems and applications.
Endpoint Protection for devices on and off your network.
Detect sensitive data on endpoints and take policy action to remediate.
Frustrated by the deficiencies of a first generation SIEM.
Looking for solutions tailored to your specific endpoint security needs.
Intent on improving your security intelligence & security posture.
Absolute, provides persistent endpoint security and data risk management solutions so their customers can secure endpoints, assess risk and respond appropriately to security incidents.

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security intelligence & endpoint data security – dsn group, inc.
logrhythm and absolute will examine the critical dynamics in the cyber threat landscape. we’ll show you how to integrate security intelligence to enable detection and block and respond to cyber-attacks with greater precision than ever before.
attend this lunch & learn if your organization is: not prepared to detect an advanced attack or breach when it happens.
unable to define what “normal” behavior is across users, networks, systems and applications.
endpoint protection for devices on and off your network.
detect sensitive data on endpoints and take policy action to remediate.
frustrated by the deficiencies of a first generation siem.
looking for solutions tailored to your specific endpoint security needs.
intent on improving your security intelligence & security posture.
absolute, provides persistent endpoint security and data risk management solutions so their customers can secure endpoints, assess risk and respond appropriately to security incidents.


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If you're looking for a Photography Adventure, join me on my October 2015 Indonesia Photo tour for a fortnight of incredible photography and all-round fun on the islands of Bali and Lombok. Head to www.baliphotoadventure.com for all the details, or click 'Join my Photo Tour' in the menu.
Copyright Col Walder - creative commons, attributed, non commercial.

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copyright col walder - creative commons, attributed, non commercial.


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Times political writer Matt Bai, who claimed this week  that Obama had missed an historic opportunity in 2009 when he failed to take advantage of a "teachable moment" regarding long-term economic investment, recently answered reader questions online.
One person ("Paul") asked Bai about the rather astonishing and unprecedented  brand of obstructionism that Republicans have been practicing, to the point where the White House has found in virtually impossible to find Republican members of Congress willing to reach across the aisle on any issue. (Thereby hindering Obama's agenda.) The reader suggested that given the GOP's party line refusal to cooperate, shouldn't Obama have been more combative with his political enemies?

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times political writer matt bai, who claimed this week  that obama had missed an historic opportunity in 2009 when he failed to take advantage of a "teachable moment" regarding long-term economic investment, recently answered reader questions online.
one person ("paul") asked bai about the rather astonishing and unprecedented  brand of obstructionism that republicans have been practicing, to the point where the white house has found in virtually impossible to find republican members of congress willing to reach across the aisle on any issue. (thereby hindering obama's agenda.) the reader suggested that given the gop's party line refusal to cooperate, shouldn't obama have been more combative with his political enemies?


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The Maui Cape Town depot is in 13 Michigan Street. The depot is about 800 meters away from the Airport, and about 18.83 km from the City Centre. Taxi fare would approximately R40.29 from the airport and approximately R210.21 from the city.
Get your Maui Motorhomes hire in Cape Town through Camper Travel. Low Rates, Best Price Guaranteed. Specials and Discounts all in. Long and short term hires.

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the maui cape town depot is in 13 michigan street. the depot is about 800 meters away from the airport, and about 18.83 km from the city centre. taxi fare would approximately r40.29 from the airport and approximately r210.21 from the city.
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2. PYRAMIDS, TEMPLES, AND URBAN CENTERS.
Built for King Zoser (founder of the Third Dynasty in Egypt). The ziggurat (stepped pyramid in form) was built in levels to a height of about 200 feet.. Levels increased in size as a progression downward. The stepped pyramid of Zoser is a monumentalized version of the Mastaba tomb. A mastaba is an ancient Egyptian tomb which is box like and has sloping sides. The pyramid was thought to protect the underground tomb beneath it.
The mortuary complex of Zoser is an enclosed rectangle measuring 545 meters by 278 meters (1788 x 912 feet) surrounded by a 10 meter limestone wall (32.8′). Entry is at the southeast corner, to a processional corridor, to the main court which contained 2 ‘B’ shaped stones and an alter at the base of the pyramid. The complex also contains other courtyards, a double palace and dummy structures. The dummy structures were symbols of the kings power and royal holdings. Upper Egypt, lower Egypt, and the provinces were represented as structures. As a complex of individual pieces with relationships to one another and a social order, Saqqara represents the beginning of architecture as a composition of meaningful forms–enclosure, axial corridor, vertical mass, and the articulated wall.
The architect ‘Imhotep’ may be considered the first architect in history, and is often cited as the inventor of building in stone. He stands as one of the few named architects of ancient Egypt, and was respected as royalty.
The Pyramid of Zoser was an important precedent for later Egyptian architecture.
Three great pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mycerinus. In plan they represent a clear repetition of form and identical orientation. Each consists of a pyramid (tomb), a mortuary temple at the foot of the pyramid, a causeway leading to a ‘valley temple’ on the river. Cheops pyramid is the largest (originally 230 x 230 meters (755 feet) and 146.6 meters high/475′). Chephren Pyramid 215 x 215 meters (705 feet) square and 143.5 meters (471 feet ) high.
The clean form of the pyramids may come from the ben ben in the temple of the sun god at Heliopolis. The ben ben is a stone with a pyramidal or conical top, an ancestor of the obelisk. The pyramids primarily functioned as tombs, and housed items to carry the dead kings into the afterlife. It was believed that the dead king ascended to heaven on the rays of the sun.
Cheops – square base and aligned with the cardinal points of the compass, with its burial chambers situated in the heart of the pyramid.
Work on the pyramids took place from late July through late October – recognizing the floods of the Nile, during which agricultural activities could not take place (acknowledging the landscape sequence and events). The floods also enabled the movement of stone via boat from upper Egypt.
The mid size pyramid of Chefren best exhibits the funerary precincts for ceremony and ritual generally associated with the approaches to the pyramids–monolithic piers and lintels–and the Great Sphinx (carved from rock left from the quarrying of stone for the pyramid).
The Great Sphinx probably represents Chefren as the sun god at the eastern horizon – the sunrise. The pyramids at Giza characterize power through the clear, simple form of the pyramid, symbolically tying earth to the heavens, mountain to the sun, representing the king as the son of Ra.
Hill of Heaven and associated with the moon god ‘Nanna’. The structure is a Ziggurat or stepped pyramid (62 meters x 43 meters (205′ x 141′) by 21 meters height (70′)).
The ziggurat Rose to the sky as an artificial mountain erected as a meeting place halfway between earth and the heavens. God and priest or god and priestess met for the good of the people at the top of the temple. To further enhance the representation as a mountain it is thought that trees may have been planted on the terraces. The plan is oriented with its corners to the cardinal directions.
The transition to rock cut tombs from the pyramids took place due to increased robberies primarily caused by a lack of appropriate security from robbers. Rock cut tombs occasionally reached a depth of 500 feet into the living stone and were virtually unseen. The highly visible mortuary temples were generally displaced from the actual tomb sites.
The Temple of Queen Hatshepsut is prominently sited as an expression of royal power overlooking the Nile. Hatshepsut is the earliest female monarch on record. The queens temple was built adjacent to an earlier temple for Mentuhotep I, which was also a terraced design, and probably the precedent for that of Hatshepsut. Hatshepsuts temple is much larger and more extravagant in detail, its design also reflects a more powerful relationship between the cliffs of the Nile valley and the architecture of the complex. The funerary temple architecturally abstracts and interprets its natural counterpart – the mountain.
At Hatshepsuts mortuary complex a strong processional Sequence is present.
A gateway opens onto a court space (1 in the image) with a ramp signified by painted sphinxes at the base of either side. The ramp leads up to a terrace space (2 in the image) which was planted with sacred Myrrh trees. The colonnaded face of the terrace was backed with a wall of carved reliefs representing the events of Hatshepsuts life. A second ramp leads up to another terrace space (3 in the image) with a long portico which had statues of the queen, overlooking the valley in front of each column. The next space on that same terrace, in the sequence was an enclosed court, surrounded by a double colonnade, and finally to the rock cut sanctuary dedicated to Amun (4 in the image).
Amun was understood to be the local god of Thebes who united with the sun god Re, and as Amun-re was elevated to Egyptian national deity.
Hatshepsuts tomb is composed of three terraces connected by long ramps and the inclusion of the mountain behind which takes on the symbolic role of the pyramid from the old kingdom. It is also organized along the axis of the great temple of Amon at Karnak on the opposite side of the Nile.
On axis with the funerary temple of Queen Hatshepsut, approximately 8 kilometers (5 miles) to the East, across the Nile.
Built upon and added to by many monarchs, creating a large collective temple.
Royal inscriptions and reliefs cover the walls and columns.
The overall composition eventually contained many pieces, which include various temples, a sacred lake, a huge wall and a linear connection to the temple at Luxor by an avenue of sphinxes.
Largely the work of Amenophis III, although an older sanctuary existed. Pylons added by Ramses II. Dedicated to the Theban triad – Amun, Mut, and Khons.
The temple of Queen Hatshepsut, The complex at Karnak, and the Temple of Luxor collectively create a vast sequence and intentional spatial organization.
The Temple of Ramses II is sculpted from living rock to a depth of 55 meters (180 feet) into the cliff.
The facade at the entry acts as a grand gateway with 4 seated statues of Ramses II.
The statues stand about 65 feet high, and at the feet of Ramses were figures representing his family.
Inside the temple stand eight 30 foot high statues of Ramses and relief images on the walls that record great battles.
A short distance away carved into the same cliff is the small temple at Abu Simbel dating from about 1301 BC also. Built by Ramses II, dedicated to his queen Nefertari and the Goddess Hathor.
Considered to be the center of the world. Delphi symbolically represents nature and man brought together between the sea and the hills. The temple of Apollo according to legend housed Apollo since 4 days after his birth, at which time he killed a serpent (representing the forces of nature) and claimed victory.
The pathway to the temple of Apollo and on to the theater, begins at the lower end of the sanctuary, rises up the hillside crisscrossing past various structures and other artifacts or remnants of Greek city states. As a collection, the artifacts serve as representation of a democratic society.
Delphi has been important as the sanctuary of gaia, the original goddess of the earth and fertility.
2. A statue of Fortuna with Jupiter and Juno in her lap about 100 meters (328′) down the hillside from the temple of Fortuna.
Organized symmetrically on an axis – stairs, ramps, colonnades and terraces define the sequence. Ramps were enclosed by walls discouraging any view until reaching the platform along the central axis where the view to the landscape below is revealed, giving great power to the axis. The axial organization suggests the continuum to the ultimate goal – the temple.
At Palestrina architecture has a highly articulated relationship to the landscape setting. Seven wide terraces move up the steep hillside to a theater framed by a colonnade and crowned by the round temple of Fortuna. The entire hillside was fused with architecture, a situation that was an aesthetic consideration, rather than a religious one.
The architects of the Hagia Sophia were primarily known as mathematicians. Anthemius of Tralles and Isisdorus of Miletus.
Built by Emperor Justinian with the aim of being the largest Christian building, particularly larger than the Roman ones – – it was. Hagia Sophia also differed from its roman predecessors in that the dome which symbolized the dome of heaven was very visible, instead of being hidden by the pediment of the facade as would have been the Roman ones. The dome creates a highly articulated and dominant skyline seen from far away.
The dome affect had been present in India some time earlier and was an important symbol of the cosmos, these images are of the Great Stupa at Sanchi.
The building symbolizes the world mountain (“Meru”) of Indian cosmology. Galleries contain over a 1000 panels of sculpture depicting the life of Buddha and stories from Buddhist texts.
The details are all dictated by religious beliefs rather than architectural principles.
Built as a temple to the god-king as a monument to himself. The structure contained an Inner sanctuary and was representative of a mountain.
Walls are decorated with relief sculpture representing stories, legendary events, and daily lives of the common people.

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2. pyramids, temples, and urban centers.
built for king zoser (founder of the third dynasty in egypt). the ziggurat (stepped pyramid in form) was built in levels to a height of about 200 feet.. levels increased in size as a progression downward. the stepped pyramid of zoser is a monumentalized version of the mastaba tomb. a mastaba is an ancient egyptian tomb which is box like and has sloping sides. the pyramid was thought to protect the underground tomb beneath it.
the mortuary complex of zoser is an enclosed rectangle measuring 545 meters by 278 meters (1788 x 912 feet) surrounded by a 10 meter limestone wall (32.8′). entry is at the southeast corner, to a processional corridor, to the main court which contained 2 ‘b’ shaped stones and an alter at the base of the pyramid. the complex also contains other courtyards, a double palace and dummy structures. the dummy structures were symbols of the kings power and royal holdings. upper egypt, lower egypt, and the provinces were represented as structures. as a complex of individual pieces with relationships to one another and a social order, saqqara represents the beginning of architecture as a composition of meaningful forms–enclosure, axial corridor, vertical mass, and the articulated wall.
the architect ‘imhotep’ may be considered the first architect in history, and is often cited as the inventor of building in stone. he stands as one of the few named architects of ancient egypt, and was respected as royalty.
the pyramid of zoser was an important precedent for later egyptian architecture.
three great pyramids of cheops, chephren and mycerinus. in plan they represent a clear repetition of form and identical orientation. each consists of a pyramid (tomb), a mortuary temple at the foot of the pyramid, a causeway leading to a ‘valley temple’ on the river. cheops pyramid is the largest (originally 230 x 230 meters (755 feet) and 146.6 meters high/475′). chephren pyramid 215 x 215 meters (705 feet) square and 143.5 meters (471 feet ) high.
the clean form of the pyramids may come from the ben ben in the temple of the sun god at heliopolis. the ben ben is a stone with a pyramidal or conical top, an ancestor of the obelisk. the pyramids primarily functioned as tombs, and housed items to carry the dead kings into the afterlife. it was believed that the dead king ascended to heaven on the rays of the sun.
cheops – square base and aligned with the cardinal points of the compass, with its burial chambers situated in the heart of the pyramid.
work on the pyramids took place from late july through late october – recognizing the floods of the nile, during which agricultural activities could not take place (acknowledging the landscape sequence and events). the floods also enabled the movement of stone via boat from upper egypt.
the mid size pyramid of chefren best exhibits the funerary precincts for ceremony and ritual generally associated with the approaches to the pyramids–monolithic piers and lintels–and the great sphinx (carved from rock left from the quarrying of stone for the pyramid).
the great sphinx probably represents chefren as the sun god at the eastern horizon – the sunrise. the pyramids at giza characterize power through the clear, simple form of the pyramid, symbolically tying earth to the heavens, mountain to the sun, representing the king as the son of ra.
hill of heaven and associated with the moon god ‘nanna’. the structure is a ziggurat or stepped pyramid (62 meters x 43 meters (205′ x 141′) by 21 meters height (70′)).
the ziggurat rose to the sky as an artificial mountain erected as a meeting place halfway between earth and the heavens. god and priest or god and priestess met for the good of the people at the top of the temple. to further enhance the representation as a mountain it is thought that trees may have been planted on the terraces. the plan is oriented with its corners to the cardinal directions.
the transition to rock cut tombs from the pyramids took place due to increased robberies primarily caused by a lack of appropriate security from robbers. rock cut tombs occasionally reached a depth of 500 feet into the living stone and were virtually unseen. the highly visible mortuary temples were generally displaced from the actual tomb sites.
the temple of queen hatshepsut is prominently sited as an expression of royal power overlooking the nile. hatshepsut is the earliest female monarch on record. the queens temple was built adjacent to an earlier temple for mentuhotep i, which was also a terraced design, and probably the precedent for that of hatshepsut. hatshepsuts temple is much larger and more extravagant in detail, its design also reflects a more powerful relationship between the cliffs of the nile valley and the architecture of the complex. the funerary temple architecturally abstracts and interprets its natural counterpart – the mountain.
at hatshepsuts mortuary complex a strong processional sequence is present.
a gateway opens onto a court space (1 in the image) with a ramp signified by painted sphinxes at the base of either side. the ramp leads up to a terrace space (2 in the image) which was planted with sacred myrrh trees. the colonnaded face of the terrace was backed with a wall of carved reliefs representing the events of hatshepsuts life. a second ramp leads up to another terrace space (3 in the image) with a long portico which had statues of the queen, overlooking the valley in front of each column. the next space on that same terrace, in the sequence was an enclosed court, surrounded by a double colonnade, and finally to the rock cut sanctuary dedicated to amun (4 in the image).
amun was understood to be the local god of thebes who united with the sun god re, and as amun-re was elevated to egyptian national deity.
hatshepsuts tomb is composed of three terraces connected by long ramps and the inclusion of the mountain behind which takes on the symbolic role of the pyramid from the old kingdom. it is also organized along the axis of the great temple of amon at karnak on the opposite side of the nile.
on axis with the funerary temple of queen hatshepsut, approximately 8 kilometers (5 miles) to the east, across the nile.
built upon and added to by many monarchs, creating a large collective temple.
royal inscriptions and reliefs cover the walls and columns.
the overall composition eventually contained many pieces, which include various temples, a sacred lake, a huge wall and a linear connection to the temple at luxor by an avenue of sphinxes.
largely the work of amenophis iii, although an older sanctuary existed. pylons added by ramses ii. dedicated to the theban triad – amun, mut, and khons.
the temple of queen hatshepsut, the complex at karnak, and the temple of luxor collectively create a vast sequence and intentional spatial organization.
the temple of ramses ii is sculpted from living rock to a depth of 55 meters (180 feet) into the cliff.
the facade at the entry acts as a grand gateway with 4 seated statues of ramses ii.
the statues stand about 65 feet high, and at the feet of ramses were figures representing his family.
inside the temple stand eight 30 foot high statues of ramses and relief images on the walls that record great battles.
a short distance away carved into the same cliff is the small temple at abu simbel dating from about 1301 bc also. built by ramses ii, dedicated to his queen nefertari and the goddess hathor.
considered to be the center of the world. delphi symbolically represents nature and man brought together between the sea and the hills. the temple of apollo according to legend housed apollo since 4 days after his birth, at which time he killed a serpent (representing the forces of nature) and claimed victory.
the pathway to the temple of apollo and on to the theater, begins at the lower end of the sanctuary, rises up the hillside crisscrossing past various structures and other artifacts or remnants of greek city states. as a collection, the artifacts serve as representation of a democratic society.
delphi has been important as the sanctuary of gaia, the original goddess of the earth and fertility.
2. a statue of fortuna with jupiter and juno in her lap about 100 meters (328′) down the hillside from the temple of fortuna.
organized symmetrically on an axis – stairs, ramps, colonnades and terraces define the sequence. ramps were enclosed by walls discouraging any view until reaching the platform along the central axis where the view to the landscape below is revealed, giving great power to the axis. the axial organization suggests the continuum to the ultimate goal – the temple.
at palestrina architecture has a highly articulated relationship to the landscape setting. seven wide terraces move up the steep hillside to a theater framed by a colonnade and crowned by the round temple of fortuna. the entire hillside was fused with architecture, a situation that was an aesthetic consideration, rather than a religious one.
the architects of the hagia sophia were primarily known as mathematicians. anthemius of tralles and isisdorus of miletus.
built by emperor justinian with the aim of being the largest christian building, particularly larger than the roman ones – – it was. hagia sophia also differed from its roman predecessors in that the dome which symbolized the dome of heaven was very visible, instead of being hidden by the pediment of the facade as would have been the roman ones. the dome creates a highly articulated and dominant skyline seen from far away.
the dome affect had been present in india some time earlier and was an important symbol of the cosmos, these images are of the great stupa at sanchi.
the building symbolizes the world mountain (“meru”) of indian cosmology. galleries contain over a 1000 panels of sculpture depicting the life of buddha and stories from buddhist texts.
the details are all dictated by religious beliefs rather than architectural principles.
built as a temple to the god-king as a monument to himself. the structure contained an inner sanctuary and was representative of a mountain.
walls are decorated with relief sculpture representing stories, legendary events, and daily lives of the common people.


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Once skaters enter the Skate Canada STARSkate Program they will need to choose a coach to provide them with individual or semi-private instruction. Unlike the CanSkate Learn to Skate programs where coaching is provided, in the STARSkate program, it is up to the skater and parent to engage a coach for private lessons.
Who does my child enjoy working with?
Your child will be spending time one-on-one with this person at least a couple times per week. There may be an individual that you connect with well, but can the same be said for your skater? If your skater has participated in Canskate or CanSkate Advanced programs with our club then they will have been exposed to most if not all of our coaching staff. Ask your child who they have enjoyed working with most. Ask them to give you their top two picks.
Does this coach's teaching credentials meet the needs of my skater?
All Skate Canada professional coaches are accredited through the 3M National Coaching Certification Program to at least Level 1. This program trains coaches on proper technique, training regimes, and ethical issues related to coaching in general. All of our coaches have completed minimum Level 1and several are Level 2 and higher. They are very qualified to teach skaters through the Skate Canada Star Skate Program and through many of the competitive levels as well. Please feel free to consult the coaching staff themselves or the Club Executive.
Your budget will determine how many lessons per week you will purchase for your skater. Estimate how much you are willing to spend per week on lessons. These fees are paid directly to the coach, not to the club. The fees you pay to the club are for ice only. Lessons are usually 15 minutes in length, although this is negotiable with the coach. The coach's fee may vary between coaches based on their coaching level, personal skating level, education and experience.
What else do I consider?
Is the coach available during the sessions that my skater is choosing to skate?
Some of our coaches may be fully booked on some sessions. Some flexibility on both sides may be required to fit lessons in.
How many lessons per week can they provide to your skater?
Discuss with them what your expectations are for your skater in terms of lessons and advancement. The coach will be able to guide you as to what is an appropriate number based on the level of your skater and your budget. Do their suggestions and rates meet with yours? What is their method and billing period?
If the coach is quite full, are you willing to work with a couple of coaches?
Team coaching is not uncommon and has many benefits. Some skaters learn one aspect of their skating from one coach and another from the second coach. Each coach can often compliment the other well. Once you have found an individual that your skater likes and meets your financial and goal requirements, book them!
Communication is key. Make sure that the arrangement you have set up continues to work for your skater, your coach and you. If you have any questions about your skater's progress or your lessons then speak with your coach. After all, you are paying them to work with your child. This is a business arrangement and must be treated as such. If things aren't working as well as you believe they should; you need to talk. Often simple things can be ironed out and are the result of a misunderstanding.
For the most part, coaching relationships are uneventful: your skater enjoys their lessons and there are no issues. But, not all relationships end up how they started. What do you do when a coaching relationship is not working? First, ask yourself the following: Is this relationship not working because the parents and coach are not in agreement or because the skater is unhappy? If a skater has been with a particular coach for several years a fairly strong bond may have been established. If they are happy with the coach, then for the sake of the skater remaining happy (this is why we are in this sport, right?) then try to come to an understanding with the coach and do not involve your skater.
If your skater is unhappy, this is a different situation. First, identify if the issue is solely related to the coach or with the skater. Every skater goes through "slumps" during their skating. Often this is related to growth spurts or may be injury related. Keeping motivation and enjoyment high can be really challenging. Speak with your skater to help them determine if they are definitely having issues with their coach or if it is primarily related to their own personal development. In either case, the parent should speak with the coach regarding the situation. If after several conversations or meetings, things are not working between the skater and coach, it may be time to consider switching coaches.
Switching coaches can be a big decision and should not be taken lightly. If there is a definite conflict in personalities or the coaching arrangement, then the decision to change may not be a difficult decision to make. However, especially in the competitive stream, sometimes skaters and parents are quick to look to other coaching options when the skater is not achieving the results they believe they should. It is in this situation that skater and parents need to take a step back and clearly analyze the situation. Are the expectations of the skater and parent realistic? Be honest here.
When looking back over a skating season or a year, has the skater continued to improve and develop? Are you basing your decision on a single performance that lasted less than five minutes? Are you basing your decision on the progress of other skaters knowing that everyone develops and matures at different times and paces? Are you still on track towards your original goal? If the overall assessment indicates that progress is not being made, your skater is unhappy (and they want to continue skating, not you) then a coaching change could be in order.
"The first thing is making decisions with your head and not your heart. Rash, emotional decisions are never good ones. As parents, we tend to be very emotionally charged where our children are concerned and we tend to jump to conclusions in order to fix things that might hurt our kids. "
- Inform the coach that you will be making a change.
- Ensure that all outstanding debts are paid.
- Inform any new coach that all matters have been settled with the former coach.

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once skaters enter the skate canada starskate program they will need to choose a coach to provide them with individual or semi-private instruction. unlike the canskate learn to skate programs where coaching is provided, in the starskate program, it is up to the skater and parent to engage a coach for private lessons.
who does my child enjoy working with?
your child will be spending time one-on-one with this person at least a couple times per week. there may be an individual that you connect with well, but can the same be said for your skater? if your skater has participated in canskate or canskate advanced programs with our club then they will have been exposed to most if not all of our coaching staff. ask your child who they have enjoyed working with most. ask them to give you their top two picks.
does this coach's teaching credentials meet the needs of my skater?
all skate canada professional coaches are accredited through the 3m national coaching certification program to at least level 1. this program trains coaches on proper technique, training regimes, and ethical issues related to coaching in general. all of our coaches have completed minimum level 1and several are level 2 and higher. they are very qualified to teach skaters through the skate canada star skate program and through many of the competitive levels as well. please feel free to consult the coaching staff themselves or the club executive.
your budget will determine how many lessons per week you will purchase for your skater. estimate how much you are willing to spend per week on lessons. these fees are paid directly to the coach, not to the club. the fees you pay to the club are for ice only. lessons are usually 15 minutes in length, although this is negotiable with the coach. the coach's fee may vary between coaches based on their coaching level, personal skating level, education and experience.
what else do i consider?
is the coach available during the sessions that my skater is choosing to skate?
some of our coaches may be fully booked on some sessions. some flexibility on both sides may be required to fit lessons in.
how many lessons per week can they provide to your skater?
discuss with them what your expectations are for your skater in terms of lessons and advancement. the coach will be able to guide you as to what is an appropriate number based on the level of your skater and your budget. do their suggestions and rates meet with yours? what is their method and billing period?
if the coach is quite full, are you willing to work with a couple of coaches?
team coaching is not uncommon and has many benefits. some skaters learn one aspect of their skating from one coach and another from the second coach. each coach can often compliment the other well. once you have found an individual that your skater likes and meets your financial and goal requirements, book them!
communication is key. make sure that the arrangement you have set up continues to work for your skater, your coach and you. if you have any questions about your skater's progress or your lessons then speak with your coach. after all, you are paying them to work with your child. this is a business arrangement and must be treated as such. if things aren't working as well as you believe they should; you need to talk. often simple things can be ironed out and are the result of a misunderstanding.
for the most part, coaching relationships are uneventful: your skater enjoys their lessons and there are no issues. but, not all relationships end up how they started. what do you do when a coaching relationship is not working? first, ask yourself the following: is this relationship not working because the parents and coach are not in agreement or because the skater is unhappy? if a skater has been with a particular coach for several years a fairly strong bond may have been established. if they are happy with the coach, then for the sake of the skater remaining happy (this is why we are in this sport, right?) then try to come to an understanding with the coach and do not involve your skater.
if your skater is unhappy, this is a different situation. first, identify if the issue is solely related to the coach or with the skater. every skater goes through "slumps" during their skating. often this is related to growth spurts or may be injury related. keeping motivation and enjoyment high can be really challenging. speak with your skater to help them determine if they are definitely having issues with their coach or if it is primarily related to their own personal development. in either case, the parent should speak with the coach regarding the situation. if after several conversations or meetings, things are not working between the skater and coach, it may be time to consider switching coaches.
switching coaches can be a big decision and should not be taken lightly. if there is a definite conflict in personalities or the coaching arrangement, then the decision to change may not be a difficult decision to make. however, especially in the competitive stream, sometimes skaters and parents are quick to look to other coaching options when the skater is not achieving the results they believe they should. it is in this situation that skater and parents need to take a step back and clearly analyze the situation. are the expectations of the skater and parent realistic? be honest here.
when looking back over a skating season or a year, has the skater continued to improve and develop? are you basing your decision on a single performance that lasted less than five minutes? are you basing your decision on the progress of other skaters knowing that everyone develops and matures at different times and paces? are you still on track towards your original goal? if the overall assessment indicates that progress is not being made, your skater is unhappy (and they want to continue skating, not you) then a coaching change could be in order.
"the first thing is making decisions with your head and not your heart. rash, emotional decisions are never good ones. as parents, we tend to be very emotionally charged where our children are concerned and we tend to jump to conclusions in order to fix things that might hurt our kids. "
- inform the coach that you will be making a change.
- ensure that all outstanding debts are paid.
- inform any new coach that all matters have been settled with the former coach.


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I really couldn’t be prouder of what you’re about to see, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I do, every time I watch it.
primarily about family: about what it means to us, even when it’s imperfect, which it has to be, because we are all of us imperfect. The original seven Harry Potter books told a story about love, the absence of it and the need for it. Through the work I’ve been privileged to do with Lumos over the past decade, I’ve come to have a new understanding of why those of us with imperfect families have far better chances of surviving this difficult world than those who don’t.
Rowling then gave statistics on the plight of the eight million children currently institutionalized around the world, including the fact that 80% of them have at least one living parent. Many of these children are in institutions and not with their families due to poverty. These children have been proven to be at greater risk for prostitution, suicide, and criminal activity later in life.
Children need, deserve, and have a right to families. Thank you, from everyone at Lumos, for helping us achieve our ambition of bringing eight million children back into the light. It is, to paraphrase Albus Dumbledore, not easy, but it is right.
You can read the entire speech and learn more about Lumos here.
In addition, Rowling posed for a photo with the cast, all of whom were dressed in special-edition Lumos T-shirts. You can purchase a T-shirt in support of Lumos as well at this link, but only until October 3!
Next story Patronus Test Now Live on Pottermore!

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i really couldn’t be prouder of what you’re about to see, and i hope you enjoy it as much as i do, every time i watch it.
primarily about family: about what it means to us, even when it’s imperfect, which it has to be, because we are all of us imperfect. the original seven harry potter books told a story about love, the absence of it and the need for it. through the work i’ve been privileged to do with lumos over the past decade, i’ve come to have a new understanding of why those of us with imperfect families have far better chances of surviving this difficult world than those who don’t.
rowling then gave statistics on the plight of the eight million children currently institutionalized around the world, including the fact that 80% of them have at least one living parent. many of these children are in institutions and not with their families due to poverty. these children have been proven to be at greater risk for prostitution, suicide, and criminal activity later in life.
children need, deserve, and have a right to families. thank you, from everyone at lumos, for helping us achieve our ambition of bringing eight million children back into the light. it is, to paraphrase albus dumbledore, not easy, but it is right.
you can read the entire speech and learn more about lumos here.
in addition, rowling posed for a photo with the cast, all of whom were dressed in special-edition lumos t-shirts. you can purchase a t-shirt in support of lumos as well at this link, but only until october 3!
next story patronus test now live on pottermore!


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Black Sea Travels – Day 9, Artvin to …anywhere PLEASE!
Back to room, packed, prayed for a good day and bought water before heading off towards Ardanuç with the damp washing laid out on the parcel shelf! Going east from Artvin, the road was far more windy and steep, as though the construction guys had given up on tunnels and decided to go around and over the mountains instead. We were amazed at the speed that some of the Turkish drivers used on this road, although after being overtaken by one van, we later passed it pulled up on the verge with one passenger outside, bent over after being ill… Oh dear. The high roads also gave us a full view of the new dam project this side of Artvin, and a sudden understanding of what a ‘scarred landscape’ really looks like. Everywhere lines in the hillsides and electric wires zigged zagged infront of us, and it actually felt quite devastatingly shocking after passing through so much untouched countryside before.
As we passed through the mountains and further from the verdant, rainy coast, the landscape changed to be more arid and scrubby. Again, this came as a surprise after the tree-covered slopes before. Entering into a dusty, dry gorge, we soon came across Ardanuç Ferhatlı kalesı (Ferhatlı castle) which was mounted on a rocky outcrop overlooking the steep sided valley.
As we stepped out to take pictures, the heat and the sound of the crickets hit us with force, and although the olive lined valley floor provided a quite intriguing contrast to the bare rock beneath the castle, we were glad to get back to the air-conditioned car! It seemed as though we had just slipped through a door into a totally different country. At the other end of the gorge was Ardanuç castle, which, although less impressive in itself, showed off an incredible location on top of an unnaturally flat plateau of rock.
We then continued along what we thought was the main road marked clearly on our new map. However, the road just seemed to get worse and worse… What was more, this road was following the river on the valley floor, whereas our desired road seemed to be much higher and staying above the valley. The gorge was amazing, but the road had no surface and was severely pot-holed. Halfway along we found a building site, where work was going on to take rock from the cliff, presumably to widen the track. But still no good road. We then emerged from the gorge into a new valley where the track was equally small, but the surrounding hills were far more alpine in look. After another few km we admitted that the roads we were seeing differed so much from the map in hand that we really were lost. We stopped to ask directions from 4 ladies (actually the only 4 people we had seen wandering along the track) who confirmed that we were a way from our intended route and directed us up a track that apparently took us to a village where we could (according to the map) meet the main road at a later point. So, we headed off, only to realise that the track was just as bumpy and pot-holed, yet now also steep as it was starting to climb the valley side. There were also a few vehicles coming down the track which meant progress was slow and cautious.
After a while we had climbed along and up far enough to have a view over the whole wide spreading valley. It was absolutely stunning and very Heidi-esque. By now though we were feeling rather desperate to find a good road. Surely it was only a matter of time before the car decided to give up on such poor, bumpy and steep roads? We drove on into another village where Mark jumped out and asked directions from some villagers chatting and drinking tea by the village mosque. They pointed onwards to a village of wooden chalets that we hoped would be Geçitli, the village where we could meet the main road. Upon arrival there, with no sign of any main road (or any road at all, for that matter), Mark jumped out again and spoke with two elderly men. At this point Ruth suddenly became aware that the flies flying into the car through Mark’s open door were HUGE; about the length of the top part of your thumb. Euuugh! Disgusting.
The men directed us up a road that actually seemed better paved than we had hoped, but, after driving for a minute or so, we saw that the road was continuing onwards to the valley side, with no mountain pass to drive through, just up, up, up on a steep winding curve. At this point we felt quite trapped. We couldn’t go back along the awful track, but the only way onwards was to scale the mountain in front of us. We had to go on, so pushed the poor car into a first gear crawl up the hill. What a hill! We wound around and up for a good few km without any sign of it stopping. And then, as we reached a long straight uphill stretch with views across the whole valley floor, the car made some distressed squealing noises, and we knew it had had enough.
Part of the view from where we broke down… not bad!
We halted halfway up the straight and turned the car off. Quite honestly, we really didn’t know what we were going to do. The village below had nowhere official to stay, we had no signal on our mobile phone and there was no shade on the road we were on because we were so high that only grass was able to grow. Even if we had managed to contact the car people in Istanbul, it was unlikely any breakdown cover (if they had any) would be able to find us here. Our only hope was that the car just needed a rest…! Mark opened the bonnet and immediately we could hear that the water in the car was boiling (which it should apparently never do). Of course, we were now so high up (around 2500m) that we could see areas of snow on the hills across the valley, so with high altitude and scorching weather, the water could boil much quicker than normal. We decided to pray and then wait an hour to see if we could continue. Wrapping his hand with an old T-shirt for protection, Mark managed to take off the water lid, much against Ruth’s will (everyone knows that’s very dangerous!), but in the best interest of cooling the car down. We then thought about ourselves. With no shade and thin air, we knew we needed shelter, water and sun protection. We got our hats and sunglasses, doused ourselves in sun cream and drank from our water reserves in the car.
One hour and lots of prayer later we tried the engine again – hurrah! It started! However, the guys had told us there was still 5km to go to the top… We slowly crawled along the track and eventually over the brow of the hill, expecting to see the main road awaiting us. However, all we could see was the dirt track winding off for miles, and road builders’ settlements along the roadsides. We realised that we were driving along a road that hadn’t been built yet! Eventually after another hour of crawling into and out of potholes, beside sheer drops to the valley below, and passing only the occasion JCB and one ruined castle, we reached the floor of the next valley, and found that the road, although still potholed, had at least had tarmac on it at one stage!
This place, and the next few hours of views, can only be explained as alpine plain. The valley floors stretched for miles on either side of the road, but as we were still very high up, no trees were growing here, so the grassland was full of wildflowers (above) whose scent floated on the breeze. Here and there we saw herds of cattle, grazing with their cowherd looking on, and elsewhere geese and ducks enjoyed an occasional puddle. It seemed that the local villages had this whole expanse of nature to themselves.
We continued along the empty road. Unfortunately our map marked towns of vastly varying populations with the same size ‘blob’, so we took a gamble on one that we hoped would be large enough to have a hotel. Some steep roads and a rather worryingly hot car later and we were in Şenkaya, but, to our dismay, our gamble hadn’t paid off and it was too small for a hotel.
Feeling rather like Mary and Joseph (even a stable would do!), we had no choice but to carry on for another hour or two until we could find another place that might be large enough. Along the way we passed Penek Church (one of the sights we had planned to see today before everything went wrong – above), so we took a photo from the road (sad not to be able to stop) and continued. The rock here changed colour again and we saw red outcrops of bare rock emerging from the ground. One massive example looked like Ayers Rock! Magnificent.
A man on the roadside signalled for a lift, so we picked him up and continued to Oltu, which – hurrah – was a good sized place and had at least 3 hotels. Our passenger had said he would find one for us (we had said we wanted to find a hotel) and so he soon found the manager for one place on the main town road. The room was decent and had a very basic shower room. The toilet was a squatty one, shared with other guests, but the manager said we would have this floor (there were 4 rooms to a floor) to ourselves this evening anyway, so we didn’t need to worry. We went out for a walk and found a sparse but welcome park along the riverside. It was also at the foot of an impressive citadel that sits right in the middle of Oltu. Opposite the citadel was an intriguing statue of a hand holding a string of Islamic prayer beads, and we later found that Oltu taşı (Oltu stone) is famously used for making these beads.
Then we found a little lokanta and ate well before watching Old Dogs in our hotel room. This would ordinarily have been a terrible film, but it was quite a relief to watch light-hearted slapstick after a rather long, tense day. Mark went to bed and Ruth went to brush teeth in the corridor sink. Weirdly the hotel receptionist (a guy) chose this moment (10.30pm) to come and ask for our passports and payment! After our long day we both enjoyed a good night’s sleep.

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black sea travels – day 9, artvin to …anywhere please!
back to room, packed, prayed for a good day and bought water before heading off towards ardanuç with the damp washing laid out on the parcel shelf! going east from artvin, the road was far more windy and steep, as though the construction guys had given up on tunnels and decided to go around and over the mountains instead. we were amazed at the speed that some of the turkish drivers used on this road, although after being overtaken by one van, we later passed it pulled up on the verge with one passenger outside, bent over after being ill… oh dear. the high roads also gave us a full view of the new dam project this side of artvin, and a sudden understanding of what a ‘scarred landscape’ really looks like. everywhere lines in the hillsides and electric wires zigged zagged infront of us, and it actually felt quite devastatingly shocking after passing through so much untouched countryside before.
as we passed through the mountains and further from the verdant, rainy coast, the landscape changed to be more arid and scrubby. again, this came as a surprise after the tree-covered slopes before. entering into a dusty, dry gorge, we soon came across ardanuç ferhatlı kalesı (ferhatlı castle) which was mounted on a rocky outcrop overlooking the steep sided valley.
as we stepped out to take pictures, the heat and the sound of the crickets hit us with force, and although the olive lined valley floor provided a quite intriguing contrast to the bare rock beneath the castle, we were glad to get back to the air-conditioned car! it seemed as though we had just slipped through a door into a totally different country. at the other end of the gorge was ardanuç castle, which, although less impressive in itself, showed off an incredible location on top of an unnaturally flat plateau of rock.
we then continued along what we thought was the main road marked clearly on our new map. however, the road just seemed to get worse and worse… what was more, this road was following the river on the valley floor, whereas our desired road seemed to be much higher and staying above the valley. the gorge was amazing, but the road had no surface and was severely pot-holed. halfway along we found a building site, where work was going on to take rock from the cliff, presumably to widen the track. but still no good road. we then emerged from the gorge into a new valley where the track was equally small, but the surrounding hills were far more alpine in look. after another few km we admitted that the roads we were seeing differed so much from the map in hand that we really were lost. we stopped to ask directions from 4 ladies (actually the only 4 people we had seen wandering along the track) who confirmed that we were a way from our intended route and directed us up a track that apparently took us to a village where we could (according to the map) meet the main road at a later point. so, we headed off, only to realise that the track was just as bumpy and pot-holed, yet now also steep as it was starting to climb the valley side. there were also a few vehicles coming down the track which meant progress was slow and cautious.
after a while we had climbed along and up far enough to have a view over the whole wide spreading valley. it was absolutely stunning and very heidi-esque. by now though we were feeling rather desperate to find a good road. surely it was only a matter of time before the car decided to give up on such poor, bumpy and steep roads? we drove on into another village where mark jumped out and asked directions from some villagers chatting and drinking tea by the village mosque. they pointed onwards to a village of wooden chalets that we hoped would be geçitli, the village where we could meet the main road. upon arrival there, with no sign of any main road (or any road at all, for that matter), mark jumped out again and spoke with two elderly men. at this point ruth suddenly became aware that the flies flying into the car through mark’s open door were huge; about the length of the top part of your thumb. euuugh! disgusting.
the men directed us up a road that actually seemed better paved than we had hoped, but, after driving for a minute or so, we saw that the road was continuing onwards to the valley side, with no mountain pass to drive through, just up, up, up on a steep winding curve. at this point we felt quite trapped. we couldn’t go back along the awful track, but the only way onwards was to scale the mountain in front of us. we had to go on, so pushed the poor car into a first gear crawl up the hill. what a hill! we wound around and up for a good few km without any sign of it stopping. and then, as we reached a long straight uphill stretch with views across the whole valley floor, the car made some distressed squealing noises, and we knew it had had enough.
part of the view from where we broke down… not bad!
we halted halfway up the straight and turned the car off. quite honestly, we really didn’t know what we were going to do. the village below had nowhere official to stay, we had no signal on our mobile phone and there was no shade on the road we were on because we were so high that only grass was able to grow. even if we had managed to contact the car people in istanbul, it was unlikely any breakdown cover (if they had any) would be able to find us here. our only hope was that the car just needed a rest…! mark opened the bonnet and immediately we could hear that the water in the car was boiling (which it should apparently never do). of course, we were now so high up (around 2500m) that we could see areas of snow on the hills across the valley, so with high altitude and scorching weather, the water could boil much quicker than normal. we decided to pray and then wait an hour to see if we could continue. wrapping his hand with an old t-shirt for protection, mark managed to take off the water lid, much against ruth’s will (everyone knows that’s very dangerous!), but in the best interest of cooling the car down. we then thought about ourselves. with no shade and thin air, we knew we needed shelter, water and sun protection. we got our hats and sunglasses, doused ourselves in sun cream and drank from our water reserves in the car.
one hour and lots of prayer later we tried the engine again – hurrah! it started! however, the guys had told us there was still 5km to go to the top… we slowly crawled along the track and eventually over the brow of the hill, expecting to see the main road awaiting us. however, all we could see was the dirt track winding off for miles, and road builders’ settlements along the roadsides. we realised that we were driving along a road that hadn’t been built yet! eventually after another hour of crawling into and out of potholes, beside sheer drops to the valley below, and passing only the occasion jcb and one ruined castle, we reached the floor of the next valley, and found that the road, although still potholed, had at least had tarmac on it at one stage!
this place, and the next few hours of views, can only be explained as alpine plain. the valley floors stretched for miles on either side of the road, but as we were still very high up, no trees were growing here, so the grassland was full of wildflowers (above) whose scent floated on the breeze. here and there we saw herds of cattle, grazing with their cowherd looking on, and elsewhere geese and ducks enjoyed an occasional puddle. it seemed that the local villages had this whole expanse of nature to themselves.
we continued along the empty road. unfortunately our map marked towns of vastly varying populations with the same size ‘blob’, so we took a gamble on one that we hoped would be large enough to have a hotel. some steep roads and a rather worryingly hot car later and we were in şenkaya, but, to our dismay, our gamble hadn’t paid off and it was too small for a hotel.
feeling rather like mary and joseph (even a stable would do!), we had no choice but to carry on for another hour or two until we could find another place that might be large enough. along the way we passed penek church (one of the sights we had planned to see today before everything went wrong – above), so we took a photo from the road (sad not to be able to stop) and continued. the rock here changed colour again and we saw red outcrops of bare rock emerging from the ground. one massive example looked like ayers rock! magnificent.
a man on the roadside signalled for a lift, so we picked him up and continued to oltu, which – hurrah – was a good sized place and had at least 3 hotels. our passenger had said he would find one for us (we had said we wanted to find a hotel) and so he soon found the manager for one place on the main town road. the room was decent and had a very basic shower room. the toilet was a squatty one, shared with other guests, but the manager said we would have this floor (there were 4 rooms to a floor) to ourselves this evening anyway, so we didn’t need to worry. we went out for a walk and found a sparse but welcome park along the riverside. it was also at the foot of an impressive citadel that sits right in the middle of oltu. opposite the citadel was an intriguing statue of a hand holding a string of islamic prayer beads, and we later found that oltu taşı (oltu stone) is famously used for making these beads.
then we found a little lokanta and ate well before watching old dogs in our hotel room. this would ordinarily have been a terrible film, but it was quite a relief to watch light-hearted slapstick after a rather long, tense day. mark went to bed and ruth went to brush teeth in the corridor sink. weirdly the hotel receptionist (a guy) chose this moment (10.30pm) to come and ask for our passports and payment! after our long day we both enjoyed a good night’s sleep.


text: This list was generated on 2019. April 25. 16:06:39 CEST.

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1. It's a girl! (Come February). Hooray! I really am pregnant!
3. I have finally admitted to myself that, yes, I am a news junkie. How did this happen?
4. Ls + brand new box of Cheerios = huge mess. Did I not see this coming when I heard her in the kitchen? (Oh I wish I could post pics).
5. My posture isn't so great. Any suggestions? I am even more aware of this seeing as my youngest sister has the "posture of a queen gliding into the room". (Yes, she was told this recently. I was witness. And it's true. I got the slouchy gene).
6. I don't like to tell people I don't know well that I'm involved in the Republican party. I'm not into cataloguing, preconceived notions, 'so this makes you this' type of stereotypes. I just want to help my community, and for me this is a good way to get involved.
7. Myanmar! Free Suu Kyi!
8. Isn't Elizabeth Smart the dearest? Bless her.
9. I can't wait for General Conference. Mr. AH and I believe conference should be like the Mormon Superbowl (in that we should put on a spread of lots of yummy food in accent to the great event. Although we have held this belief for many years, we have yet to actually do the necessary prep. Alas for frugality and a touch of poor planning).
I agree about the Mormon Superbowl spread. I always think about inviting tons of people over and making fabulous food but I, too, always experience the lack of planning!
Also, maybe you could just make a conference tradition food instead of having an entire spread. I suggest scones. Yummy and way easier than all that superbowl stuff.
Jessica and Ron, funny you should say that, I was seriously contemplating scones. Coming up with an Amelia friendly recipe was too much for the moment, though.
Glad you all agree on the conference spread. Maybe next time (I say that every time).
Congratulations on another girl! Your girls are adorable!

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1. it's a girl! (come february). hooray! i really am pregnant!
3. i have finally admitted to myself that, yes, i am a news junkie. how did this happen?
4. ls + brand new box of cheerios = huge mess. did i not see this coming when i heard her in the kitchen? (oh i wish i could post pics).
5. my posture isn't so great. any suggestions? i am even more aware of this seeing as my youngest sister has the "posture of a queen gliding into the room". (yes, she was told this recently. i was witness. and it's true. i got the slouchy gene).
6. i don't like to tell people i don't know well that i'm involved in the republican party. i'm not into cataloguing, preconceived notions, 'so this makes you this' type of stereotypes. i just want to help my community, and for me this is a good way to get involved.
7. myanmar! free suu kyi!
8. isn't elizabeth smart the dearest? bless her.
9. i can't wait for general conference. mr. ah and i believe conference should be like the mormon superbowl (in that we should put on a spread of lots of yummy food in accent to the great event. although we have held this belief for many years, we have yet to actually do the necessary prep. alas for frugality and a touch of poor planning).
i agree about the mormon superbowl spread. i always think about inviting tons of people over and making fabulous food but i, too, always experience the lack of planning!
also, maybe you could just make a conference tradition food instead of having an entire spread. i suggest scones. yummy and way easier than all that superbowl stuff.
jessica and ron, funny you should say that, i was seriously contemplating scones. coming up with an amelia friendly recipe was too much for the moment, though.
glad you all agree on the conference spread. maybe next time (i say that every time).
congratulations on another girl! your girls are adorable!


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What is the Bass Intensifier™?
A proprietary feature on many SWR amplifiers designed after 2003; the Bass Intensifier is a low-end boost circuit combined with a smooth, fast-acting compressor. The Bass Intensifier provides radical low frequency boost without overdriving the amplifier, which can be useful for heavier sections of a song - or just for "fattening up" the overall tone of your bass.
What make and type of preamp tube can I use for replacement?

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what is the bass intensifier™?
a proprietary feature on many swr amplifiers designed after 2003; the bass intensifier is a low-end boost circuit combined with a smooth, fast-acting compressor. the bass intensifier provides radical low frequency boost without overdriving the amplifier, which can be useful for heavier sections of a song - or just for "fattening up" the overall tone of your bass.
what make and type of preamp tube can i use for replacement?


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It wasn’t the race to put a man on the moon, but the race to an affordable electric car capable of 200 miles was interesting enough. Tesla Motors first set the terms with this range benchmark at a price under $35,000. Then General Motors stole the show with the debut of the Chevy Bolt EV at the Detroit Auto Show in 2015.
Since then, other automakers have gone on the record with plans to release moderately priced, long-range EVs. But what will it mean for fleet owners?
The upcoming generation of electric vehicles will have a big impact on these issues when you consider fleet operations, and could be game-changers for the right businesses. Here are ways the equation will change.
The most obvious change for fleet operators is the ability to keep your EVs on the road for double the time. Unless you have a Tesla Model S or Model X in operation, a Chevy Bolt or Tesla Model 3 will double your cars’ effective range.
Rather than having two cars in service, dispatchers could trust a single vehicle to cover most of the runs a fleet vehicle will make. (FleetCarma data shows 56% of fleet cars travel less than 40 miles per day.) Even with “real-world” factors like highway battery drain and climate control factored in, a 200-mile EV is going to offer a major boost.
Compared to a first-gen Nissan Leaf ($29,010), the best-selling pure electric model of all time, Model 3 will offer a 255% increase in range (to 215 miles) for a 20% price increase. Matched against the 107-mile-range Nissan Leaf ($34,200), Model 3 would offer twice the range at a markup of $800 (2.3%).
Though prices for the current EV lineup may come down by 2017, fleet owners can plan ahead for more range at the same sticker price or less. Chevy Bolt EV ($37,500) will be the first model to enter the picture at the end of 2016, and its markup over Leaf and other models is negligible when considering the range boost.
When you calculate the ROI of EVs, the higher upfront purchase price is a factor to consider. New electric models will cut down on the time it takes to pay back the plug-in premium and help you maximize your return if you manage charging and maintenance wisely.
What is the fleet owner’s biggest fear with an electric car? Usually, it is “range anxiety,” the dreaded feeling you get thinking your driver will not be able to make it to a charger (or back to the garage) before running out of juice. Working with fewer than 80 miles on a vehicle that cannot use a fast charger (e.g., Focus Electric), the concern is legitimate.
Start out with 200 miles and knowing you can add over 40 miles in 15 minutes should calm such anxiety. Every next-gen EV will come equipped with DC fast charging. Whether you have to pay for Supercharger service as an extra in the Tesla Model 3 or carry subscriptions to fast-charging services, the cost will be worth it.
What does the future hold for gasoline cars featuring poor fuel economy? No one knows for certain, but as climate change data looks grimmer by the year, governments may be forced to take more internal combustion cars off the road. In places like China, red alerts for smog have already led to the ban of trucks and ICE cars.
Electric vehicles are usually exempt from the list of banned cars when government agencies are trying to improve air quality. If you are running a business and need to make deliveries on a day when gas engines are restricted, you may have to come up with a backup plan. Electric cars with sufficient range can deliver.
These restrictions are not isolated to Asia. Recently, Parisian officials banned cars registered before 1997 from entering the city center during weekdays. At stake in Paris was not only air quality concerns; traffic also played an important role. As fleet owners survey ways to work around such laws, long-range EVs with access to carpool lanes can be a major asset for your business.
As EVs enter the mainstream, governments are seeing them as tools to limit emissions and offer fleet owners incentives to buy and operate them. In the U.S., New York State will get its first-ever purchase incentive ($2,000) for plug-in vehicles in 2016. Tacked onto the federal tax credit of $7,500, incentives make electric models as reasonably priced as they are viable for fleet operation.
Incentives extend beyond the point of sale. HOV lane access is a fleet owner’s best friend when traffic is bad. Likewise, parking spots reserved for EV charging are mandated for new garage construction under New York’s OneNYC plan. Gas cars can’t park there, which has become a big incentive in California garages. In Connecticut’s New Haven, electric vehicles park for free on the street, representing yet another benefit.
When we discussed whether the conditions were right for adding EVs to a fleet, we got into the different factors to consider. Timing is important here. There is a cap of 200,000 plug-in EV tax credits per automaker in the U.S. If you want to take advantage of the best incentives, keep an eye on the count as Chevy Bolt and Tesla Model 3 begin to sell in volume.
The future of electric vehicles is arriving sooner than we imagined. With the right planning, fleet owners can use the next wave of EVs to improve ROI, expand your business footprint, and stay a step ahead of government regulations.

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it wasn’t the race to put a man on the moon, but the race to an affordable electric car capable of 200 miles was interesting enough. tesla motors first set the terms with this range benchmark at a price under $35,000. then general motors stole the show with the debut of the chevy bolt ev at the detroit auto show in 2015.
since then, other automakers have gone on the record with plans to release moderately priced, long-range evs. but what will it mean for fleet owners?
the upcoming generation of electric vehicles will have a big impact on these issues when you consider fleet operations, and could be game-changers for the right businesses. here are ways the equation will change.
the most obvious change for fleet operators is the ability to keep your evs on the road for double the time. unless you have a tesla model s or model x in operation, a chevy bolt or tesla model 3 will double your cars’ effective range.
rather than having two cars in service, dispatchers could trust a single vehicle to cover most of the runs a fleet vehicle will make. (fleetcarma data shows 56% of fleet cars travel less than 40 miles per day.) even with “real-world” factors like highway battery drain and climate control factored in, a 200-mile ev is going to offer a major boost.
compared to a first-gen nissan leaf ($29,010), the best-selling pure electric model of all time, model 3 will offer a 255% increase in range (to 215 miles) for a 20% price increase. matched against the 107-mile-range nissan leaf ($34,200), model 3 would offer twice the range at a markup of $800 (2.3%).
though prices for the current ev lineup may come down by 2017, fleet owners can plan ahead for more range at the same sticker price or less. chevy bolt ev ($37,500) will be the first model to enter the picture at the end of 2016, and its markup over leaf and other models is negligible when considering the range boost.
when you calculate the roi of evs, the higher upfront purchase price is a factor to consider. new electric models will cut down on the time it takes to pay back the plug-in premium and help you maximize your return if you manage charging and maintenance wisely.
what is the fleet owner’s biggest fear with an electric car? usually, it is “range anxiety,” the dreaded feeling you get thinking your driver will not be able to make it to a charger (or back to the garage) before running out of juice. working with fewer than 80 miles on a vehicle that cannot use a fast charger (e.g., focus electric), the concern is legitimate.
start out with 200 miles and knowing you can add over 40 miles in 15 minutes should calm such anxiety. every next-gen ev will come equipped with dc fast charging. whether you have to pay for supercharger service as an extra in the tesla model 3 or carry subscriptions to fast-charging services, the cost will be worth it.
what does the future hold for gasoline cars featuring poor fuel economy? no one knows for certain, but as climate change data looks grimmer by the year, governments may be forced to take more internal combustion cars off the road. in places like china, red alerts for smog have already led to the ban of trucks and ice cars.
electric vehicles are usually exempt from the list of banned cars when government agencies are trying to improve air quality. if you are running a business and need to make deliveries on a day when gas engines are restricted, you may have to come up with a backup plan. electric cars with sufficient range can deliver.
these restrictions are not isolated to asia. recently, parisian officials banned cars registered before 1997 from entering the city center during weekdays. at stake in paris was not only air quality concerns; traffic also played an important role. as fleet owners survey ways to work around such laws, long-range evs with access to carpool lanes can be a major asset for your business.
as evs enter the mainstream, governments are seeing them as tools to limit emissions and offer fleet owners incentives to buy and operate them. in the u.s., new york state will get its first-ever purchase incentive ($2,000) for plug-in vehicles in 2016. tacked onto the federal tax credit of $7,500, incentives make electric models as reasonably priced as they are viable for fleet operation.
incentives extend beyond the point of sale. hov lane access is a fleet owner’s best friend when traffic is bad. likewise, parking spots reserved for ev charging are mandated for new garage construction under new york’s onenyc plan. gas cars can’t park there, which has become a big incentive in california garages. in connecticut’s new haven, electric vehicles park for free on the street, representing yet another benefit.
when we discussed whether the conditions were right for adding evs to a fleet, we got into the different factors to consider. timing is important here. there is a cap of 200,000 plug-in ev tax credits per automaker in the u.s. if you want to take advantage of the best incentives, keep an eye on the count as chevy bolt and tesla model 3 begin to sell in volume.
the future of electric vehicles is arriving sooner than we imagined. with the right planning, fleet owners can use the next wave of evs to improve roi, expand your business footprint, and stay a step ahead of government regulations.


text: MG's its time. 40 yrs in the making. The time has come for Micheal Myers Vs. Laurie Strode in the rematch to the death. We dissect the latest sequel to the 1978 horror film of the same name Halloween. This will be a full review with spoilers. How did this movie work out with us? Was it worth 4 decades and many sequels in between? Do we want to see another film in the franchise after this? All of this answered including our regular segments in our latest episode of Movie Geek & Proud.

lowercased: mg's its time. 40 yrs in the making. the time has come for micheal myers vs. laurie strode in the rematch to the death. we dissect the latest sequel to the 1978 horror film of the same name halloween. this will be a full review with spoilers. how did this movie work out with us? was it worth 4 decades and many sequels in between? do we want to see another film in the franchise after this? all of this answered including our regular segments in our latest episode of movie geek & proud.