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Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani appreciated the positive role played by Qatar in the region, stressing the need for developing bilateral political and economic relations with Doha, IRNA reported.
During his meeting with Qatari Speaker of the Advisory Council Ahmed bin Abdullah bin Zaid al-Mahmoud, Larijani described any hegemonic temptation in the world as ineffective.
The Qatari speaker also said that his country has great respect for Iran.
During Tuesday’s meeting with a Pakistani Senate official on the sidelines of a conference of Eurasian states’ parliaments in Turkey’s Antalya, Larijani blamed the United States for obstructing the sale of Iranian gas to Pakistan, Tasnim News Agency reported.
Iran’s section of the Iran-Pakistan pipeline was complete and the gas supply is also ready, according to Larijani.
Larijani said certain parties are opposed to cooperation between Tehran and Islamabad.
“Under the contract between Iran and Pakistan, the gas pipeline (on Iran’s soil) has reached the border, and the gas (supply) is also ready, but the US is said to be putting obstacles, because it is mad at your (Pakistan’s) progress and is against the export of gas to Pakistan,” Larijani told Deputy Chairman of the Senate of Pakistan Saleem Mandviwalla.
The senior Pakistani lawmaker said his country’s new government is behind the project and wants it completed immediately.
Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline, which stretches for 900 kilometers only in Iran, has been designed to help populous Pakistan overcome its growing energy needs.
Pakistan has fallen short of constructing the 700-kilometer part of the pipeline on its territory.
In August, Iran’s Ambassador to Islamabad Mehdi Honardoost said Iran has spent more than $2 billion on the gas pipeline project and fulfilled much of its commitments, noting that only a 180-kilometer part of the pipeline on the Iranian soil remains to be completed.
“Should Pakistan take a positive step, we will rapidly finish the remaining section,” the envoy said at the time.
Iran is the top exporter of rose water in the world, said the head of Rose Water and Herbal Essences Union in Kashan, central Iran.
Reza Navvabi told Iran Daily that Iran exports rose water to 30 countries, mainly to Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Bahrain.
The UAE imports rose water in bulk, then repackages and exports the product to ensure a more efficient and lucrative trade, he added.
Navvabi noted that despite efforts to introduce the product to the world, rose water is not in high demand since many nations are unaware of its use — unlike rose essence which is well-known and widely consumed in perfume industries of Bulgaria and Turkey.
He added that China began importing rose water from Iran two years ago, along with Korea that uses the comforting and refreshing effect of the product in saunas, and Germany which has recently imported it to meet food industries’ demand.
Iran produced 30,000 tons of rose water in Kashan in the year to March 20, 2018 and the figure is expected to reach 33,000 tons this year, he noted.
Navvabi further said the country exported 4,300 tons of rose water, and 35,000 tons of herbal essence in the one-year period; adding that overseas sales of the latter increased by 42,000 tons during the last six months.
Currently 75 percent of rose water is produced in 730 traditional workshops and 68 factories of Kashan, and the neighboring cities of Qamsar, Neyasar and Bazrak, he added.
Primarily used either in confectionary and ice-cream industries or as a natural medicine, rose water is also common during funerals and religious ceremonies.
In addition, 80 types of herbal essences are produced in Kashan. They are used to cure many kinds of ailments such as diabetics, kidney disorders, heart disease, obesity and depression, Navvabi concluded.
On the second day of the UN top court session on Iran’s complaint against the United States over the seizure of $1.7 billion of Iran’s assets, Iran’s lawyers said Washington is accusing Tehran of supporting terrorism in order to escape accountability for charges against it.
Uncertainty surrounding Iran’s oil industry ahead of forthcoming US sanctions could prompt “extreme volatility” in oil prices, BP’s chief executive said on Wednesday.
“I think it’s going to be 45 days of extreme volatility, it could spike up, it could also go the other way,” Bob Dudley told CNBC.
Dudley’s comments come at a time when oil market players are closely watching what happens when US sanctions on Iran’s oil industry come into force on November 4.
It’s hard to be precise over how much of Iran’s production will be affected by the sanctions. It largely depends on whether the country’s oil-buying customers are afraid of secondary sanctions from the US if they do business with Iran. BP’s competitor Total announced in August that it was pulling out of a giant oil and gas project in Iran.
But BP and Serica Energy were granted a new license Tuesday to run a North Sea gas field partly owned by Iran showing the US is willing to make some exemptions to the reach of the sanctions.
Three days ago, India also said it will buy nine million barrels of Iranian oil in November, two industry sources said, indicating the world’s third-biggest oil importer will continue purchasing crude from Iran despite US sanctions, Reuters reported.
Meanwhile, a US government official said on Friday the administration is actively considering waivers on sanctions for countries that are reducing their imports of Iranian oil.
“If waivers were granted to others, to big oil-consuming countries, you could see it [the price] go down, there’s a lot of uncertainty right now,” Dudley said.
Some analysts predict as much as 1.5 million barrels per day could be removed from the market, an event that could cause prices to rise further. On Wednesday, Brent crude futures were trading at $84.96 per barrel while US West Texas Intermediate was trading at $74.92.
Dudley didn’t see demand falling as a result of high prices due to global GDP growth (seen at 3.7 percent in 2018 and 2019 by the International Monetary Fund) still being robust. “It’s still growing demand; it might be a little bit off but we don’t see that destruction yet,” he said.
“You look at the GDP (gross domestic product) growth in the world and that’s a very indicator on the demand growth for oil and it has been for decades and decades… If you start to see half a percent come off GDP growth around the world, it might be a 200,000 barrel-a-day drop in demand, the way our economists view it, and it’s not that much,” he said.
US President Donald Trump has called on OPEC to increase production to mitigate any Iranian shortfall and impact on prices.
Saudi Arabia, the de-facto leader of OPEC, says it has the spare capacity to fulfill any shortfall created by Iran, but Iran has disputed that.
Iran’s Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zanganeh dismissed Saudi claims, saying that the global market will never believe such claims.
Trump announced in May that Washington was pulling out of the nuclear agreement and reimposed sanctions against Tehran.
A first round of American sanctions took effect in August, targeting Iran’s access to the US dollar, metals trading, coal, industrial software, and auto sector. A second round, forthcoming on November 4, will be targeting Iran’s oil sales and its Central Bank.
The Trump administration is pushing on all buyers of Iranian oil to cut imports to zero. But Iran, OPEC’s third-largest producer, has repeatedly announced that its oil exports cannot be reduced to zero because of high demand levels in the market.
Top UN official in Afghanistan said there is no military solution to the fighting in the Asian country, renewing the UN’s call for an immediate settlement to the war.
“As there can be no military solution to the fighting in Afghanistan, the United Nations renews its call for an immediate and peaceful settlement to the conflict,” said Tadamichi Yamamoto, the top UN official in Afghanistan, Reuters reported.
A report from the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) said on Wednesday that at least 8,050 Afghan civilians were killed or wounded in the first nine months of 2018, almost half of them targeted by suicide bomb attacks and other improvised devices that may amount to war crimes.
Seventeen years after US forces led a campaign to overthrow the Taliban following the Sept. 11 attacks on New York and Washington, the figures underline how dire the security situation remains.
The number of casualties was roughly in line with the same period a year earlier, when there were 8,084 casualties, with deaths this year rising five percent to 2,798 and injuries falling three percent to 5,252, UNAMA said.
While the figures show little change in the overall trend of violence, the UN highlighted the indiscriminate use of suicide and IED attacks, which killed 1,065 civilians and wounded 2,569 in the first nine months, a total of 3,634 casualties, compared with 3,007 casualties in the same period of 2017.
“UNAMA recalls that attacks deliberately targeting civilians and the murder of civilians are serious violations of international humanitarian law that amount to war crimes,” it said in the report.
With parliamentary elections due on Oct. 20, security officials warn that attacks are likely to pick up on polling stations and other election sites, many of which are located in schools, mosques or health clinics.
A wave of suicide attacks in the eastern province of Nangarhar and in the capital Kabul this year has hit students preparing for exams, spectators at sporting events, people waiting to register for elections as well as Shia mosques.
The mainly Shia Hazara minority has been especially heavily targeted by attacks claimed by the local affiliate of Daesh terrorist group.
The report attributed 65 percent of casualties to the Taliban, Daesh and other anti-government forces.
As casualties from suicide attacks and improvised explosive devices rose, casualties from ground fighting fell by 18 percent to 2,311 (605 deaths and 1,706 injured). At the same time, there was a 39 percent rise in the number of casualties from airstrikes, which have risen as air operations have been ramped up, to 649 (313 deaths and 336 injured).
Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Iran called for strengthening the UK’s trade relations with Iran, and said that the British government is committed to supporting the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran.
Turkish newspaper Sabah said on Wednesday it had identified a 15-member intelligence team it said was involved in the disappearance of prominent Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Khashoggi was last seen a week ago entering the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul to get documents related to his forthcoming marriage. His fiancée, waiting outside, said he never emerged and Turkish sources said they believe Khashoggi, a prominent critic of Saudi policies, was killed inside the mission.
Saudi Arabia has dismissed as baseless accusations that it killed or abducted Khashoggi. Saudi authorities have so far not commented on the 15 nationals reported to have come to Turkey.
A Turkish security source had previously told Reuters that a group of 15 Saudi nationals, including some officials, arrived in Istanbul and entered the consulate on Oct. 2, the same day Khashoggi was there, and later left the country.
Sabah newspaper published the names and years of birth of 15 Saudis it said arrived at Istanbul’s Ataturk Airport on Oct. 2. Twelve of them arrived early on Tuesday, based on photos captured at passport control which it published. The 15 departed at four different times, Sabah reported.
The report also said that the Saudis stayed at the Wyndham and Movenpick hotels in Istanbul, in the same neighborhood as the Saudi Consulate. Both hotels declined to comment on the report.
One of the men identified by name and photo in the Sabah report is a Saudi forensic expert, according to Saudi media reports, and is on the board of the Saudi Society of Forensic Medicine.
Turkish NTV broadcast videos of what it said were the men arriving at the airport and checking into one hotel, as well as videos of what it said was a large van arriving at the consul general’s residence two hours after Khashoggi had entered the consulate.
AFP reported on Wednesday that Turkish investigators are examining CCTV footage showing the moment missing Saudi journalist entered the kingdom’s consulate and the movements of a team suspected of involvement in his disappearance.
Government sources said at the weekend that police believed Khashoggi was killed by a team especially sent to Istanbul and thought to consist of 15 Saudis.
CCTV released on Wednesday by Turkish TV showed a man believed to be Khashoggi enter the consulate as well as a vehicle of interest entering and leaving the building after Khashoggi went inside.
Khashoggi, a former Saudi government adviser, had been living in the United States since last year, fearing arrest.
He has been critical of some policies of the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Riyadh’s intervention in the war in Yemen.
Turkish police were looking into two private aircraft that landed at Istanbul’s Ataturk Airport on October 2 at different times, carrying the individuals of interest in the case.
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parliament speaker ali larijani appreciated the positive role played by qatar in the region, stressing the need for developing bilateral political and economic relations with doha, irna reported.
during his meeting with qatari speaker of the advisory council ahmed bin abdullah bin zaid al-mahmoud, larijani described any hegemonic temptation in the world as ineffective.
the qatari speaker also said that his country has great respect for iran.
during tuesday’s meeting with a pakistani senate official on the sidelines of a conference of eurasian states’ parliaments in turkey’s antalya, larijani blamed the united states for obstructing the sale of iranian gas to pakistan, tasnim news agency reported.
iran’s section of the iran-pakistan pipeline was complete and the gas supply is also ready, according to larijani.
larijani said certain parties are opposed to cooperation between tehran and islamabad.
“under the contract between iran and pakistan, the gas pipeline (on iran’s soil) has reached the border, and the gas (supply) is also ready, but the us is said to be putting obstacles, because it is mad at your (pakistan’s) progress and is against the export of gas to pakistan,” larijani told deputy chairman of the senate of pakistan saleem mandviwalla.
the senior pakistani lawmaker said his country’s new government is behind the project and wants it completed immediately.
iran-pakistan gas pipeline, which stretches for 900 kilometers only in iran, has been designed to help populous pakistan overcome its growing energy needs.
pakistan has fallen short of constructing the 700-kilometer part of the pipeline on its territory.
in august, iran’s ambassador to islamabad mehdi honardoost said iran has spent more than $2 billion on the gas pipeline project and fulfilled much of its commitments, noting that only a 180-kilometer part of the pipeline on the iranian soil remains to be completed.
“should pakistan take a positive step, we will rapidly finish the remaining section,” the envoy said at the time.
iran is the top exporter of rose water in the world, said the head of rose water and herbal essences union in kashan, central iran.
reza navvabi told iran daily that iran exports rose water to 30 countries, mainly to saudi arabia, the uae and bahrain.
the uae imports rose water in bulk, then repackages and exports the product to ensure a more efficient and lucrative trade, he added.
navvabi noted that despite efforts to introduce the product to the world, rose water is not in high demand since many nations are unaware of its use — unlike rose essence which is well-known and widely consumed in perfume industries of bulgaria and turkey.
he added that china began importing rose water from iran two years ago, along with korea that uses the comforting and refreshing effect of the product in saunas, and germany which has recently imported it to meet food industries’ demand.
iran produced 30,000 tons of rose water in kashan in the year to march 20, 2018 and the figure is expected to reach 33,000 tons this year, he noted.
navvabi further said the country exported 4,300 tons of rose water, and 35,000 tons of herbal essence in the one-year period; adding that overseas sales of the latter increased by 42,000 tons during the last six months.
currently 75 percent of rose water is produced in 730 traditional workshops and 68 factories of kashan, and the neighboring cities of qamsar, neyasar and bazrak, he added.
primarily used either in confectionary and ice-cream industries or as a natural medicine, rose water is also common during funerals and religious ceremonies.
in addition, 80 types of herbal essences are produced in kashan. they are used to cure many kinds of ailments such as diabetics, kidney disorders, heart disease, obesity and depression, navvabi concluded.
on the second day of the un top court session on iran’s complaint against the united states over the seizure of $1.7 billion of iran’s assets, iran’s lawyers said washington is accusing tehran of supporting terrorism in order to escape accountability for charges against it.
uncertainty surrounding iran’s oil industry ahead of forthcoming us sanctions could prompt “extreme volatility” in oil prices, bp’s chief executive said on wednesday.
“i think it’s going to be 45 days of extreme volatility, it could spike up, it could also go the other way,” bob dudley told cnbc.
dudley’s comments come at a time when oil market players are closely watching what happens when us sanctions on iran’s oil industry come into force on november 4.
it’s hard to be precise over how much of iran’s production will be affected by the sanctions. it largely depends on whether the country’s oil-buying customers are afraid of secondary sanctions from the us if they do business with iran. bp’s competitor total announced in august that it was pulling out of a giant oil and gas project in iran.
but bp and serica energy were granted a new license tuesday to run a north sea gas field partly owned by iran showing the us is willing to make some exemptions to the reach of the sanctions.
three days ago, india also said it will buy nine million barrels of iranian oil in november, two industry sources said, indicating the world’s third-biggest oil importer will continue purchasing crude from iran despite us sanctions, reuters reported.
meanwhile, a us government official said on friday the administration is actively considering waivers on sanctions for countries that are reducing their imports of iranian oil.
“if waivers were granted to others, to big oil-consuming countries, you could see it [the price] go down, there’s a lot of uncertainty right now,” dudley said.
some analysts predict as much as 1.5 million barrels per day could be removed from the market, an event that could cause prices to rise further. on wednesday, brent crude futures were trading at $84.96 per barrel while us west texas intermediate was trading at $74.92.
dudley didn’t see demand falling as a result of high prices due to global gdp growth (seen at 3.7 percent in 2018 and 2019 by the international monetary fund) still being robust. “it’s still growing demand; it might be a little bit off but we don’t see that destruction yet,” he said.
“you look at the gdp (gross domestic product) growth in the world and that’s a very indicator on the demand growth for oil and it has been for decades and decades… if you start to see half a percent come off gdp growth around the world, it might be a 200,000 barrel-a-day drop in demand, the way our economists view it, and it’s not that much,” he said.
us president donald trump has called on opec to increase production to mitigate any iranian shortfall and impact on prices.
saudi arabia, the de-facto leader of opec, says it has the spare capacity to fulfill any shortfall created by iran, but iran has disputed that.
iran’s minister of petroleum bijan zanganeh dismissed saudi claims, saying that the global market will never believe such claims.
trump announced in may that washington was pulling out of the nuclear agreement and reimposed sanctions against tehran.
a first round of american sanctions took effect in august, targeting iran’s access to the us dollar, metals trading, coal, industrial software, and auto sector. a second round, forthcoming on november 4, will be targeting iran’s oil sales and its central bank.
the trump administration is pushing on all buyers of iranian oil to cut imports to zero. but iran, opec’s third-largest producer, has repeatedly announced that its oil exports cannot be reduced to zero because of high demand levels in the market.
top un official in afghanistan said there is no military solution to the fighting in the asian country, renewing the un’s call for an immediate settlement to the war.
“as there can be no military solution to the fighting in afghanistan, the united nations renews its call for an immediate and peaceful settlement to the conflict,” said tadamichi yamamoto, the top un official in afghanistan, reuters reported.
a report from the un assistance mission in afghanistan (unama) said on wednesday that at least 8,050 afghan civilians were killed or wounded in the first nine months of 2018, almost half of them targeted by suicide bomb attacks and other improvised devices that may amount to war crimes.
seventeen years after us forces led a campaign to overthrow the taliban following the sept. 11 attacks on new york and washington, the figures underline how dire the security situation remains.
the number of casualties was roughly in line with the same period a year earlier, when there were 8,084 casualties, with deaths this year rising five percent to 2,798 and injuries falling three percent to 5,252, unama said.
while the figures show little change in the overall trend of violence, the un highlighted the indiscriminate use of suicide and ied attacks, which killed 1,065 civilians and wounded 2,569 in the first nine months, a total of 3,634 casualties, compared with 3,007 casualties in the same period of 2017.
“unama recalls that attacks deliberately targeting civilians and the murder of civilians are serious violations of international humanitarian law that amount to war crimes,” it said in the report.
with parliamentary elections due on oct. 20, security officials warn that attacks are likely to pick up on polling stations and other election sites, many of which are located in schools, mosques or health clinics.
a wave of suicide attacks in the eastern province of nangarhar and in the capital kabul this year has hit students preparing for exams, spectators at sporting events, people waiting to register for elections as well as shia mosques.
the mainly shia hazara minority has been especially heavily targeted by attacks claimed by the local affiliate of daesh terrorist group.
the report attributed 65 percent of casualties to the taliban, daesh and other anti-government forces.
as casualties from suicide attacks and improvised explosive devices rose, casualties from ground fighting fell by 18 percent to 2,311 (605 deaths and 1,706 injured). at the same time, there was a 39 percent rise in the number of casualties from airstrikes, which have risen as air operations have been ramped up, to 649 (313 deaths and 336 injured).
ambassador of the united kingdom to iran called for strengthening the uk’s trade relations with iran, and said that the british government is committed to supporting the 2015 nuclear deal with iran.
turkish newspaper sabah said on wednesday it had identified a 15-member intelligence team it said was involved in the disappearance of prominent saudi journalist jamal khashoggi.
khashoggi was last seen a week ago entering the saudi consulate in istanbul to get documents related to his forthcoming marriage. his fiancée, waiting outside, said he never emerged and turkish sources said they believe khashoggi, a prominent critic of saudi policies, was killed inside the mission.
saudi arabia has dismissed as baseless accusations that it killed or abducted khashoggi. saudi authorities have so far not commented on the 15 nationals reported to have come to turkey.
a turkish security source had previously told reuters that a group of 15 saudi nationals, including some officials, arrived in istanbul and entered the consulate on oct. 2, the same day khashoggi was there, and later left the country.
sabah newspaper published the names and years of birth of 15 saudis it said arrived at istanbul’s ataturk airport on oct. 2. twelve of them arrived early on tuesday, based on photos captured at passport control which it published. the 15 departed at four different times, sabah reported.
the report also said that the saudis stayed at the wyndham and movenpick hotels in istanbul, in the same neighborhood as the saudi consulate. both hotels declined to comment on the report.
one of the men identified by name and photo in the sabah report is a saudi forensic expert, according to saudi media reports, and is on the board of the saudi society of forensic medicine.
turkish ntv broadcast videos of what it said were the men arriving at the airport and checking into one hotel, as well as videos of what it said was a large van arriving at the consul general’s residence two hours after khashoggi had entered the consulate.
afp reported on wednesday that turkish investigators are examining cctv footage showing the moment missing saudi journalist entered the kingdom’s consulate and the movements of a team suspected of involvement in his disappearance.
government sources said at the weekend that police believed khashoggi was killed by a team especially sent to istanbul and thought to consist of 15 saudis.
cctv released on wednesday by turkish tv showed a man believed to be khashoggi enter the consulate as well as a vehicle of interest entering and leaving the building after khashoggi went inside.
khashoggi, a former saudi government adviser, had been living in the united states since last year, fearing arrest.
he has been critical of some policies of the saudi crown prince mohammed bin salman and riyadh’s intervention in the war in yemen.
turkish police were looking into two private aircraft that landed at istanbul’s ataturk airport on october 2 at different times, carrying the individuals of interest in the case.
turkish newspaper names 15 saudis..


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Are You Using a Monopod Correctly For Sports And Wildlife Photography?
Using a monopod correctly will make your video and your still photographs come out better in several ways. You'll also make the whole shooting experience more enjoyable when you don;t have to support all that weight with your arms.
Monopods make your videos look less like an amateur shot them and more like a professional was behind the video camera. As like many other skills, using the right equipment in the right way can have a dramatic effect on your results.
There are several aspects to this topic and each deserves some attention.
The first aspect is the most basic of all but quite important. If you're using the wrong technique with any tool, you'll be disappointed with the results you get. How to Use a Monopod for sharper photos.
If you are shooting still photos there are several ways to stand along with several positions to place your monopod tip and pole to get the sharpest pictures without blur.
The two primary reasons for using a monopod to shoot still photos are to steady the camera for sharper photos and also to support the weight of the camera. For shooting video, monopod make it much easier to creates smooth panning motions and a more fluid feel to your videos.
Size matters. In general, you only need a really light monopod for small point and shoot cameras and heavier-duty monopods for digital SLRs, bigger lenses and video cameras. You can adapt the formula for choosing the right height of a tripod and apply it to figure out how tall your monopod should be.
How tall does your tripod need to be?
Both the maximum extended length and the minimum contracted length are important aspects of using your monopod tool. How tall you are affects the maximum height you need. Although almost all monopods will pack away easily, how you choose to transport your monopod affects how small you wish it to compact to.
It's awkward. Can you use a monopod without a head? Yes, but only when you're shooting in a very limited way. Here's what I mean by that. In order to shoot with your camera aiming upward or downward you'd have to tilt your entire monopod forward or backward to aim it at your subject.
Not only does that destroy your ability to hold your camera steady, it also makes it really hard to follow a moving subject. Using a ball head on your monopod makes it easier to adjust your camera to the precise position you want and follow the action if you have a moving target. Using your monopod without a head is fine if you're only shooting at a subject that is always positioned at the same height of the camera.
When you're using a heavier long telephoto lens to get up close and personal with wildlife a monopod is very helpful. I shot this lion photo with a 100-400mm lens.
Combined with the full frame DSLR I was using, the lens and camera combination weigh over 5 lbs. Even if you're a regular at the gym, having the extra support from a monopod helps with steadiness for video and still photography.
This is even more true when your targeted subject for wildlife is bird photography. Whether you're using an even longer lens or you've added a tele-extender it's a challenge to hold a heavy lens steady with such high magnification.
When you're using a powerful zoom lens to shoot sports photography a monopod lets you move quickly from spot to spot. I shot this goalie during warmups at 400mm.
I usually have a camera with a shorter lens around my neck and have my heavier lens and 2nd camera mounted on a monopod. This makes it real easy to switch from one to the other quickly. This might be a bit too much for you, but having the support of a monopod during an hour long game is always welcome, even if you're keeping it simple with one lens and one camera.
I find it very useful to be able to move around alot during a sporting event in search of the best angle to give me clean backgrounds. Monopods are easy to relocate with. This is very helpful when your targeted subject is on the move.
Monopods are easy to reposition quickly to get the best angle on the fast moving subjects in sports photography.
Another important aspect of using your monopod correctly is having it properly equipped. One of the first mistakes I made with my newly acquired monopod was using it without any kind of head. It was early on in my photo blogging experience and I had no prior experience with using a monopod.
It was not a very expensive monopod and it only came with the standard mounting screw and plastic plate to mount the camera. In some situations this can be an adequate set-up, but there isn't much versatility going on there.
First, you are limited to shooting photos with the camera in the horizontal of "landscape" position. Second, you have limited ability to aim you camera upward or downward without significantly tilting your monopod leg forward or backward to a less stable position.
I used my monopod to take a series of photos with intentionally blurred background while photographing a bicyclist at various shutter speeds. The photos were composed in a horizontal format and the only motion I used was panning horizontally, following the movement of the biker as he rode by. It worked well in that situation, but with a tilting monopod head, I didn't have much versatility.
You can buy tilting, panning or ball heads separately or some monopods come with a head as part of the package. This gives you the ability to shoot an infinite number of angles as well as change to vertical "portrait" compositions. Here are more thoughts on Monopod Accessories.
One of the least used methods of using your monopod is to use it as a video camera stabilizer. How many lousy videos have you seen with jerky movements that make it difficult to watch?
This video is short and simple. It Explains and shows you how easily it is to improve your video with by using a simple monopod.
Whether it's a dedicated video camera, a point and shoot camera, and to a lesser extent a full-sized DSLR, the stabilizing effect still works.
This method is not as effective as the professional steadicam-type of image stabilizing brackets that sell for hundreds of dollars, but it is a great step in the right direction.
If you take a look at this Steadicam model, it's essentially a sophisticated monopod with a handle and balancing weights to fine tune its balance. The cheapest dedicated video stabilizers can be found for as low as $15 but their effectiveness is quite questionable. You can pick one up in the $75-$100 range that have goold solid ratings.
Using a monopod correctly involves using the right stance, the right accessories for the right situation and choosing a monopod that fits the camera you are using as well.
Monopods are a great tool for the beginning photographer, the enthusiast, the professional photographer and videographers. You can find out more information by reading monopod reviews by others who have bought and use monopods: Reviews by Buyers and Users of Monopods on Amazon. Have a blast using your monopod!

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are you using a monopod correctly for sports and wildlife photography?
using a monopod correctly will make your video and your still photographs come out better in several ways. you'll also make the whole shooting experience more enjoyable when you don;t have to support all that weight with your arms.
monopods make your videos look less like an amateur shot them and more like a professional was behind the video camera. as like many other skills, using the right equipment in the right way can have a dramatic effect on your results.
there are several aspects to this topic and each deserves some attention.
the first aspect is the most basic of all but quite important. if you're using the wrong technique with any tool, you'll be disappointed with the results you get. how to use a monopod for sharper photos.
if you are shooting still photos there are several ways to stand along with several positions to place your monopod tip and pole to get the sharpest pictures without blur.
the two primary reasons for using a monopod to shoot still photos are to steady the camera for sharper photos and also to support the weight of the camera. for shooting video, monopod make it much easier to creates smooth panning motions and a more fluid feel to your videos.
size matters. in general, you only need a really light monopod for small point and shoot cameras and heavier-duty monopods for digital slrs, bigger lenses and video cameras. you can adapt the formula for choosing the right height of a tripod and apply it to figure out how tall your monopod should be.
how tall does your tripod need to be?
both the maximum extended length and the minimum contracted length are important aspects of using your monopod tool. how tall you are affects the maximum height you need. although almost all monopods will pack away easily, how you choose to transport your monopod affects how small you wish it to compact to.
it's awkward. can you use a monopod without a head? yes, but only when you're shooting in a very limited way. here's what i mean by that. in order to shoot with your camera aiming upward or downward you'd have to tilt your entire monopod forward or backward to aim it at your subject.
not only does that destroy your ability to hold your camera steady, it also makes it really hard to follow a moving subject. using a ball head on your monopod makes it easier to adjust your camera to the precise position you want and follow the action if you have a moving target. using your monopod without a head is fine if you're only shooting at a subject that is always positioned at the same height of the camera.
when you're using a heavier long telephoto lens to get up close and personal with wildlife a monopod is very helpful. i shot this lion photo with a 100-400mm lens.
combined with the full frame dslr i was using, the lens and camera combination weigh over 5 lbs. even if you're a regular at the gym, having the extra support from a monopod helps with steadiness for video and still photography.
this is even more true when your targeted subject for wildlife is bird photography. whether you're using an even longer lens or you've added a tele-extender it's a challenge to hold a heavy lens steady with such high magnification.
when you're using a powerful zoom lens to shoot sports photography a monopod lets you move quickly from spot to spot. i shot this goalie during warmups at 400mm.
i usually have a camera with a shorter lens around my neck and have my heavier lens and 2nd camera mounted on a monopod. this makes it real easy to switch from one to the other quickly. this might be a bit too much for you, but having the support of a monopod during an hour long game is always welcome, even if you're keeping it simple with one lens and one camera.
i find it very useful to be able to move around alot during a sporting event in search of the best angle to give me clean backgrounds. monopods are easy to relocate with. this is very helpful when your targeted subject is on the move.
monopods are easy to reposition quickly to get the best angle on the fast moving subjects in sports photography.
another important aspect of using your monopod correctly is having it properly equipped. one of the first mistakes i made with my newly acquired monopod was using it without any kind of head. it was early on in my photo blogging experience and i had no prior experience with using a monopod.
it was not a very expensive monopod and it only came with the standard mounting screw and plastic plate to mount the camera. in some situations this can be an adequate set-up, but there isn't much versatility going on there.
first, you are limited to shooting photos with the camera in the horizontal of "landscape" position. second, you have limited ability to aim you camera upward or downward without significantly tilting your monopod leg forward or backward to a less stable position.
i used my monopod to take a series of photos with intentionally blurred background while photographing a bicyclist at various shutter speeds. the photos were composed in a horizontal format and the only motion i used was panning horizontally, following the movement of the biker as he rode by. it worked well in that situation, but with a tilting monopod head, i didn't have much versatility.
you can buy tilting, panning or ball heads separately or some monopods come with a head as part of the package. this gives you the ability to shoot an infinite number of angles as well as change to vertical "portrait" compositions. here are more thoughts on monopod accessories.
one of the least used methods of using your monopod is to use it as a video camera stabilizer. how many lousy videos have you seen with jerky movements that make it difficult to watch?
this video is short and simple. it explains and shows you how easily it is to improve your video with by using a simple monopod.
whether it's a dedicated video camera, a point and shoot camera, and to a lesser extent a full-sized dslr, the stabilizing effect still works.
this method is not as effective as the professional steadicam-type of image stabilizing brackets that sell for hundreds of dollars, but it is a great step in the right direction.
if you take a look at this steadicam model, it's essentially a sophisticated monopod with a handle and balancing weights to fine tune its balance. the cheapest dedicated video stabilizers can be found for as low as $15 but their effectiveness is quite questionable. you can pick one up in the $75-$100 range that have goold solid ratings.
using a monopod correctly involves using the right stance, the right accessories for the right situation and choosing a monopod that fits the camera you are using as well.
monopods are a great tool for the beginning photographer, the enthusiast, the professional photographer and videographers. you can find out more information by reading monopod reviews by others who have bought and use monopods: reviews by buyers and users of monopods on amazon. have a blast using your monopod!


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The Guardian have asked experts to give their tips on making the most of data in local government. These include discussions of the use of open data, FOI requests and the use of Public Health data.
The article is a summary of a more detailed online debate that took place on the 5th March 2014.
Some interesting stuff here – visualising data and telling stories can be particularly powerful I think. And I need to look into Leeds data mill!

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the guardian have asked experts to give their tips on making the most of data in local government. these include discussions of the use of open data, foi requests and the use of public health data.
the article is a summary of a more detailed online debate that took place on the 5th march 2014.
some interesting stuff here – visualising data and telling stories can be particularly powerful i think. and i need to look into leeds data mill!


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An anti-avoidance measure, known as the ‘substantial donor legislation’, was introduced with effect from 22 March 2006. It was designed to restrict a charity’s tax exemption where it entered into certain transactions with donors that allowed the donor to extract value from the charity (whether in cash or in any other form). Any transactions caught under the legislation were regarded as non-charitable expenditure in the hands of the charity.
New legislation to replace the substantial donor rules, known as the ‘tainted charity donation rules’ was introduced in 2011; it adopts a ‘purpose test’ approach focusing on ‘tainted charity donations’ and applies to relievable donations made on or after 1 April 2011. The types of donations covered by the legislation include Gift Aid donations, payroll giving, gifts of trading stock, and gifts of shares, securities and property.
The rules apply, broadly, to situations where the donor (or a connected person – see Donor Benefits for a definition) makes arrangements where the main purpose, or one of the main purposes, is that the donor or associated person obtains a financial advantage, directly or indirectly, from the charity which received the donation. Where a donation is deemed to be ‘tainted’, the donor will lose tax relief on the donations and may be liable for any tax reclaimed by the recipient charity.
The rules do not apply to donations by a company which is owned by a charity or is a relevant housing provider linked with the recipient charity.
For further information please see HMRC guidance Annex viii: tainted charity donations.

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an anti-avoidance measure, known as the ‘substantial donor legislation’, was introduced with effect from 22 march 2006. it was designed to restrict a charity’s tax exemption where it entered into certain transactions with donors that allowed the donor to extract value from the charity (whether in cash or in any other form). any transactions caught under the legislation were regarded as non-charitable expenditure in the hands of the charity.
new legislation to replace the substantial donor rules, known as the ‘tainted charity donation rules’ was introduced in 2011; it adopts a ‘purpose test’ approach focusing on ‘tainted charity donations’ and applies to relievable donations made on or after 1 april 2011. the types of donations covered by the legislation include gift aid donations, payroll giving, gifts of trading stock, and gifts of shares, securities and property.
the rules apply, broadly, to situations where the donor (or a connected person – see donor benefits for a definition) makes arrangements where the main purpose, or one of the main purposes, is that the donor or associated person obtains a financial advantage, directly or indirectly, from the charity which received the donation. where a donation is deemed to be ‘tainted’, the donor will lose tax relief on the donations and may be liable for any tax reclaimed by the recipient charity.
the rules do not apply to donations by a company which is owned by a charity or is a relevant housing provider linked with the recipient charity.
for further information please see hmrc guidance annex viii: tainted charity donations.


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I don't like creating threads in the public forums. Certainly not on a matter such as this but I felt it needed to be done.
So.. Slaughter (now known as Goth) is a troublemaker, rumour-spreader and just a disgrace to know.
He used to be in ROC when he started an argument with another player. Now, not everyone can get along all the time so it was patched up and dismissed quickly until he started arguments with other people. Eventually, he saw fit to climb up the food chain and started calling me names for no reason what-so-ever. I tried to be calm but he persisted and I did not tolerate this behaviour and sheer disrespect.
I kicked him from ROC and he was killed completely in...a day? Maybe two.. Anyway, after he was good and dead, he thought it a smart idea to taunt me AGAIN and called me weak, pathetic, etc, etc.
yo why did u get boooted from roc?
cuz RoC will betray you!
wait what was ur name....and no they wont?
word how sure are you that they are gonnnna?
mess with me you get in a world of hurt!
Now I wish to make 2 things crystal clear.
We will NOT dishonour the MAP made with THC. It was an era-long MAP and, although I am the first person to have had my differences with them, our word will NOT be broken with them. I stake my reputation (as little as it may be) on this matter.
I will NOT tolerate this behaviour from... scum such as Slaughter. He has been casuing trouble since LAST ERA and he will receive his dues.
I posted this in the hopes that other people will not be screwed by this pitiful worm's actions.
RAWR!! Lies All Lies! Wraith Just Modified The messages!
Bullsh!t. I can screenshot them right now.
Someone from my kd asked if the situation with Slaughter/Goth could be explained or summed up quickly so they could understand it. This was my reply... not exactly quick, but I think it sums it up. I'm sharing it here because I really do think that anyone dealing with Goth, as he's calling himself now, should be aware he is a menace.
It's basically about Slaughter going off on people in the kd - or at least that's how it started.
4/23/2008 11:11:04 AM *beep* *beep* *beep* Max *beep* you *beep* ing *beep* i'll *beep* you!!
Then the next day this was sent to me by Power, who asked me to help him with the situation. As soon as I got involved, the 'beeping beep' messages came to me. He's also sent the same type of rants to Wraith, I believe.
what the hell? what did i do?
*beep* you!! besides being a little whiny *beep* you talk *beep* behind my back!
What the *beep* did i say?!!!!
I did *beep*ing say *beep* about you!! what the hell are you on?
hahaha NO! go *beep* yourself you little *beep*!
Bring it on B!<h Boy!!
Got the pen and paper?
oh and btw your mom is gross i almost puked when i did her!
I think the last straw was Slaughter going off in forum saying we were a horrible kd and he was coming after us next era.
4/29/2008 12:12:08 PM you know what *beep* this RoC is lame, i wont play with you guys i am going to fight againt you all next era!
Great. I don't like you anyway.
Just 1 question. Whats your problem? Pipe up your @ss or what?
This resulted in McMax basically telling him he was being kicked out, lol, and then Wraith kicking him.
After he was kicked he sent more messages. I know I got some of the 'beep' variety. Wraith probably did too. He then went to THC with the above messages, trying to get THC to attack us.
I think that about sums it up. Or at least what I know of it.

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i don't like creating threads in the public forums. certainly not on a matter such as this but i felt it needed to be done.
so.. slaughter (now known as goth) is a troublemaker, rumour-spreader and just a disgrace to know.
he used to be in roc when he started an argument with another player. now, not everyone can get along all the time so it was patched up and dismissed quickly until he started arguments with other people. eventually, he saw fit to climb up the food chain and started calling me names for no reason what-so-ever. i tried to be calm but he persisted and i did not tolerate this behaviour and sheer disrespect.
i kicked him from roc and he was killed completely in...a day? maybe two.. anyway, after he was good and dead, he thought it a smart idea to taunt me again and called me weak, pathetic, etc, etc.
yo why did u get boooted from roc?
cuz roc will betray you!
wait what was ur name....and no they wont?
word how sure are you that they are gonnnna?
mess with me you get in a world of hurt!
now i wish to make 2 things crystal clear.
we will not dishonour the map made with thc. it was an era-long map and, although i am the first person to have had my differences with them, our word will not be broken with them. i stake my reputation (as little as it may be) on this matter.
i will not tolerate this behaviour from... scum such as slaughter. he has been casuing trouble since last era and he will receive his dues.
i posted this in the hopes that other people will not be screwed by this pitiful worm's actions.
rawr!! lies all lies! wraith just modified the messages!
bullsh!t. i can screenshot them right now.
someone from my kd asked if the situation with slaughter/goth could be explained or summed up quickly so they could understand it. this was my reply... not exactly quick, but i think it sums it up. i'm sharing it here because i really do think that anyone dealing with goth, as he's calling himself now, should be aware he is a menace.
it's basically about slaughter going off on people in the kd - or at least that's how it started.
4/23/2008 11:11:04 am *beep* *beep* *beep* max *beep* you *beep* ing *beep* i'll *beep* you!!
then the next day this was sent to me by power, who asked me to help him with the situation. as soon as i got involved, the 'beeping beep' messages came to me. he's also sent the same type of rants to wraith, i believe.
what the hell? what did i do?
*beep* you!! besides being a little whiny *beep* you talk *beep* behind my back!
what the *beep* did i say?!!!!
i did *beep*ing say *beep* about you!! what the hell are you on?
hahaha no! go *beep* yourself you little *beep*!
bring it on b!<h boy!!
got the pen and paper?
oh and btw your mom is gross i almost puked when i did her!
i think the last straw was slaughter going off in forum saying we were a horrible kd and he was coming after us next era.
4/29/2008 12:12:08 pm you know what *beep* this roc is lame, i wont play with you guys i am going to fight againt you all next era!
great. i don't like you anyway.
just 1 question. whats your problem? pipe up your @ss or what?
this resulted in mcmax basically telling him he was being kicked out, lol, and then wraith kicking him.
after he was kicked he sent more messages. i know i got some of the 'beep' variety. wraith probably did too. he then went to thc with the above messages, trying to get thc to attack us.
i think that about sums it up. or at least what i know of it.


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Thanks For A Great 164th Fair!
We are known as the “The greatest fair in the Ottawa Valley since 1853.” It is an exciting five days with ample amount of activities such as: Beef Shows, Heavy & Light Horse Shows, 4-H & Interclub Shows, Swine & Lambs, many more Livestock events, Exhibits, Art, Domestic Science, Women’s Institute Displays, Floriculture, Fruit, Vegetables, Junior Classes, Needlework and so much more.
Perhaps you enjoy the famous bacon on a bun, mouth watering candy apples, popcorn, fully serviced meal, or a splendid piece of fresh fudge. We have it all for you to experience at the fair!
Our Grandstand Entertainment will be packed solid and we will be communicating all of the exciting details in the coming weeks!
Throughout the weekend make sure to visit the Valley Entertainment showcasing some of the Ottawa Valley’s finest talent.
Come and enjoy the fair! You will be sure to find something for everyone of all ages to enjoy a traditional country fair.
The Renfrew fair board, staff and myself as President, would like to invite one and all, near and far to the 164th Renfrew Fair. The fair runs from Wednesday, September 5th until Sunday, September 8th.
Carter Shows will be back with a full array of adult rides, thrill rides and a good selection of kiddie rides. They have some surprises in the midway also. The bingo tent will be back where people can sit out of the sun and play. Our local food vendors will have all their special foods.
The beer tent will be back in the same location near the main stage, where you can sit and relax. We welcome families to come in during the day and relax. The Barnet Barn is a must see with all the different farm animals.
The main stage has a great selection of entertainment – something for everyone!
The demolition derby kicks off the fair on Wednesday night in front of the grandstand. The drivers put on a good show and put a lot of work into their cars. Come and cheer them on; it is a fun night for all ages.
There are many exhibitors in the Armouries and the Exhibit Hall. It is worth a stroll through the buildings to see what is for sale and the great entries in crops and handicrafts. The maple syrup display is the largest in the Valley.
Cattle shows are a main attraction with different breeds showing on different days. Thursday, Friday and Saturday showcases the local 4-H clubs. The beef, hog and lamb sale is on Saturday evening.
The horse shows are great entertainment, from the large hitches to the minis, all decked out in their polished harness and wagons. The horse pull is on Sunday in the heavy horse ring and this year there will also be a pony pull. The light horse ring will be active during the week.
The highlight of the fair is on Sunday afternoon when the RCMP Musical Ride performs in front of the grandstand.
Special thanks to our sponsors, exhibitors, volunteers and members of the fair board who help make the Renfrew Fair an annual successful event.
After an awesome 163rd fair and with the celebration of Canada 150, we have moved forward to our 164th fair.
On behalf of the Homecraft Division, I would like to welcome you to our fair. Shortly after the close of last year’s fair, the Directors started reviewing and updating the various categories for you to exhibit this year.
A special Thank You to all the Directors and Volunteers for the many hours they contribute to our fair, their time is much appreciated.
Each year it is a pleasure displaying the work of all our exhibitors, with their skills in quilting, floriculture, baking, hobbies, crafts, photography, woodworking, art, bottled goods, junior fair, school work, 4-H and agricultural products.
We would like to thank the returning exhibitors and look forward to new exhibitors. Please take a few minutes to read through the prize book, check out anything new or any changes. There will be something for everyone.
Come out and enjoy the sounds, sights and fun at the greatest fair in the Valley…………….
Wednesday, January 16, 2019 7:30 p.m.

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thanks for a great 164th fair!
we are known as the “the greatest fair in the ottawa valley since 1853.” it is an exciting five days with ample amount of activities such as: beef shows, heavy & light horse shows, 4-h & interclub shows, swine & lambs, many more livestock events, exhibits, art, domestic science, women’s institute displays, floriculture, fruit, vegetables, junior classes, needlework and so much more.
perhaps you enjoy the famous bacon on a bun, mouth watering candy apples, popcorn, fully serviced meal, or a splendid piece of fresh fudge. we have it all for you to experience at the fair!
our grandstand entertainment will be packed solid and we will be communicating all of the exciting details in the coming weeks!
throughout the weekend make sure to visit the valley entertainment showcasing some of the ottawa valley’s finest talent.
come and enjoy the fair! you will be sure to find something for everyone of all ages to enjoy a traditional country fair.
the renfrew fair board, staff and myself as president, would like to invite one and all, near and far to the 164th renfrew fair. the fair runs from wednesday, september 5th until sunday, september 8th.
carter shows will be back with a full array of adult rides, thrill rides and a good selection of kiddie rides. they have some surprises in the midway also. the bingo tent will be back where people can sit out of the sun and play. our local food vendors will have all their special foods.
the beer tent will be back in the same location near the main stage, where you can sit and relax. we welcome families to come in during the day and relax. the barnet barn is a must see with all the different farm animals.
the main stage has a great selection of entertainment – something for everyone!
the demolition derby kicks off the fair on wednesday night in front of the grandstand. the drivers put on a good show and put a lot of work into their cars. come and cheer them on; it is a fun night for all ages.
there are many exhibitors in the armouries and the exhibit hall. it is worth a stroll through the buildings to see what is for sale and the great entries in crops and handicrafts. the maple syrup display is the largest in the valley.
cattle shows are a main attraction with different breeds showing on different days. thursday, friday and saturday showcases the local 4-h clubs. the beef, hog and lamb sale is on saturday evening.
the horse shows are great entertainment, from the large hitches to the minis, all decked out in their polished harness and wagons. the horse pull is on sunday in the heavy horse ring and this year there will also be a pony pull. the light horse ring will be active during the week.
the highlight of the fair is on sunday afternoon when the rcmp musical ride performs in front of the grandstand.
special thanks to our sponsors, exhibitors, volunteers and members of the fair board who help make the renfrew fair an annual successful event.
after an awesome 163rd fair and with the celebration of canada 150, we have moved forward to our 164th fair.
on behalf of the homecraft division, i would like to welcome you to our fair. shortly after the close of last year’s fair, the directors started reviewing and updating the various categories for you to exhibit this year.
a special thank you to all the directors and volunteers for the many hours they contribute to our fair, their time is much appreciated.
each year it is a pleasure displaying the work of all our exhibitors, with their skills in quilting, floriculture, baking, hobbies, crafts, photography, woodworking, art, bottled goods, junior fair, school work, 4-h and agricultural products.
we would like to thank the returning exhibitors and look forward to new exhibitors. please take a few minutes to read through the prize book, check out anything new or any changes. there will be something for everyone.
come out and enjoy the sounds, sights and fun at the greatest fair in the valley…………….
wednesday, january 16, 2019 7:30 p.m.


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Here in Port Richey, there are literally hundreds of options when it comes to Tree Service and Tree Care Companies. This is a problem that began in the record setting hurricane season of 2004 when 4 major named hurricanes visited our area. At that point, anyone with a chainsaw, a pick-up truck and a strong back became a tree service.
If Trees Could Talk has been providing the highest quality tree service in Port Richey since 2007. It is our goal to educate the public on the importance of Proper Tree Care and true Tree Services. Since 2007, we have worked hard to become one of the leading Tree Preservation Services in Port Richey.

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here in port richey, there are literally hundreds of options when it comes to tree service and tree care companies. this is a problem that began in the record setting hurricane season of 2004 when 4 major named hurricanes visited our area. at that point, anyone with a chainsaw, a pick-up truck and a strong back became a tree service.
if trees could talk has been providing the highest quality tree service in port richey since 2007. it is our goal to educate the public on the importance of proper tree care and true tree services. since 2007, we have worked hard to become one of the leading tree preservation services in port richey.


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The R-360 is an arcade cabinet produced by Sega. The arcade cabinet has two axes of movement, allowing the player to rotate freely as the cabinet mimics the ingame action, including turning the cabinet completely upside down.
R-Tuned: Ultimate Street Racing Arcade Machine is a street racing game from Sega, developed by AM2. The game runs on the Sega Lindbergh system and supports up to four players via linked play.
R-Type Leo is the third installment of the sideways scrolling shoot-em-up classic R-Type series.
RPM red is a racing game where players use the memory card system to keep track of their info and how much they have tuned up their car.
Race Drivin' is a car racing game with three separate tracks: Stunt, Autocross, and Super Stunt Track. Sequel to Hard Drivin'.
Race On is a driving game from Bandai Namco. It features a variety of different tracks and scenery, including off road, underground, and suburban tracks.
Race Time features the Kentucky Derby play style, with digital sounds including the Race Time jingle, starters orders and race track atmosphere.
A car racing game set inside a see-through dome where you guide your car around a track inside the dome using the steering wheel on the outside.
Raceway is a fun, simple, and low maintenance game. The simplicity of play and lack of mechanical moving parts allows many hours of carefree operation. Game play is simple, the player inserts the required number of coins or tokens and game play proceeds automatically.
Racing Dolphins is a racing game that captures the elegance and beauty of these friendly animals swimming, dipping and rising in the sea.

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the r-360 is an arcade cabinet produced by sega. the arcade cabinet has two axes of movement, allowing the player to rotate freely as the cabinet mimics the ingame action, including turning the cabinet completely upside down.
r-tuned: ultimate street racing arcade machine is a street racing game from sega, developed by am2. the game runs on the sega lindbergh system and supports up to four players via linked play.
r-type leo is the third installment of the sideways scrolling shoot-em-up classic r-type series.
rpm red is a racing game where players use the memory card system to keep track of their info and how much they have tuned up their car.
race drivin' is a car racing game with three separate tracks: stunt, autocross, and super stunt track. sequel to hard drivin'.
race on is a driving game from bandai namco. it features a variety of different tracks and scenery, including off road, underground, and suburban tracks.
race time features the kentucky derby play style, with digital sounds including the race time jingle, starters orders and race track atmosphere.
a car racing game set inside a see-through dome where you guide your car around a track inside the dome using the steering wheel on the outside.
raceway is a fun, simple, and low maintenance game. the simplicity of play and lack of mechanical moving parts allows many hours of carefree operation. game play is simple, the player inserts the required number of coins or tokens and game play proceeds automatically.
racing dolphins is a racing game that captures the elegance and beauty of these friendly animals swimming, dipping and rising in the sea.


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When it comes to natural disasters, you never know if traditional forms of communication will fail. Of course, you’ll want to make sure that you and your loved ones are safe, but depending on your cell phone plan, constant texting and calling can get expensive. There are a number of hurricane-tracking apps out there, but Zello has become the app of choice for emergency rescuers.
Zello is a free walkie-talkie app for smartphones, tablets, laptops and desktop computers. The app requires an Internet connection to work properly, whether it’s through Wi-Fi or a mobile data network. Unlike the standard calls you can make on the device of your choice, Zello connects you to fellow users and radio channels where large groups can talk regardless of distance.
Unfortunately, if you lose internet in an emergency, Zello won’t be of much use. If you need a truly off-the-grid app, goTenna may be a better alternative, since it enables text and GPS while offline. goTenna requires external attachments to work, but on the upside, it's lightweight and weatherproof.
Install the Zello app. Open up the App Store or Google Play and install Zello. This shouldn’t take long if you have a reliable connection.
Sign up for an account. If you don’t have an existing Zello account, you’ll need to make one from scratch. The process is quick, only asking for a username, an e-mail address, a password and an optional phone number. You won’t be able to change your username after creating an account, so make sure your spelling is correct.
Add contacts. By entering your phone number and e-mail address, Zello can access your address book to connect you to your contacts. If you prefer to add contacts manually, the app has a search function allows you to find users by username, email or phone number. There’s even an integrated QR scanner that allows you add emergency rescue stations as a contact. And, of course, there are unfriending and blocking options if you ever need them.
Tap and hold. To get in touch with your family and friends, all you need to do is select the Contacts field in the main menu. When you’re on the contact page, tap the name of the person you want to reach, and hold microphone button to send a voice message. Pressing this button activates Zello’s walkie talkie, so the person to whom you’re reaching out will receive the message once you release your hold. If your contact isn’t logged in or connected to internet when you send the message, they’ll hear it once they can access the app.
Send photos. At the top-left hand corner there’s a small camera icon where you can send live photos. In Zello’s camera mode, you can control the level of flash, take a selfie or add text to captured images. If that’s too much trouble, you can access your device’s photo library and send your saved images instead.Forward location and alerts. A triangle shaped toggle at the center of the screen gives you the option of adding participants to the conversation or sending your exact location. Next to the toggle lies a chat bubble icon with a lightning bolt in the center. Selecting this button initiates an alert, which will beep on your contact’s phone until he or she acknowledges it. Track interactions. An icon of an eye at the top right hand corner lets you access an overview of your exchanged messages, allowing replays or exact addresses of your last sent location. You can also monitor your calls through the Recents tab on the main menu.
Connect to your desired channel. When you’ve selected your channel, tap the circular power icon to join or leave the chat. Intermittent beeps signal when a person from the channel is speaking. The program displays usernames while users speak, so there’s no guesswork over who said what. Users can share photos within the channel, and the eye tool provides tracking and playback options. Unlike conversations with regular contacts, you can share voice messages from the channel to your social media accounts.
Make your own space. If you wish to create your own channel, all you have to do is hit the Add Channel button and select “Create a channel.” From there, you assign your channel a name, category, display photo, description and an assortment of settings that range from age restrictions to password requirements.
Moderate your channel. After you’ve created a channel, you’re responsible for ensuring that participants adhere to Zello’s community guidelines, which means no bullying or illegal discussions. If your channel grows to a point where you can’t manage on your own, you can assign moderators to help you keep everything in order. You can transfer ownership of your channel at any time, but once you give it away, it’s gone for good.
Test your audio. When you check your contact list, there will be a Zello account named Echo present. Selecting this contact lets you test your audio levels to ensure voice capturing. An arrow facing the bottom right hand corner measures your connection quality, and your network’s delay in milliseconds.
Adjust the interface. If the app’s white background is too plain for your tastes, you can switch it for a downloadable theme, such as Camouflage Talk Screen or Classic Talk Screen Dark from the Options tab. You can also adjust Zello’s Push To Talk Button to function with individual taps, rather than holding it down the entire time. The button can also be connected to wireless accessories, such as headsets and radios.
Set notifications. From the Options tab, you can control how Zello alerts your device. Regulate the volume, vibration and individual alerts so you know when someone is trying to reach you.
Contact support. In the Zello Options tab, users can seek help, report a problem, connect to an FAQ, seek third party information and manage advanced network settings.
Zello is free for consumers, but there’s also paid version for organizations that’s called ZelloWork. Monthly subscriptions are available for $5 or $6, depending on the number of registered users. Perks that ZelloWork offers include private networks, dedicated servers, management interfaces for users and channels, higher security, cloud history and tech support.

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when it comes to natural disasters, you never know if traditional forms of communication will fail. of course, you’ll want to make sure that you and your loved ones are safe, but depending on your cell phone plan, constant texting and calling can get expensive. there are a number of hurricane-tracking apps out there, but zello has become the app of choice for emergency rescuers.
zello is a free walkie-talkie app for smartphones, tablets, laptops and desktop computers. the app requires an internet connection to work properly, whether it’s through wi-fi or a mobile data network. unlike the standard calls you can make on the device of your choice, zello connects you to fellow users and radio channels where large groups can talk regardless of distance.
unfortunately, if you lose internet in an emergency, zello won’t be of much use. if you need a truly off-the-grid app, gotenna may be a better alternative, since it enables text and gps while offline. gotenna requires external attachments to work, but on the upside, it's lightweight and weatherproof.
install the zello app. open up the app store or google play and install zello. this shouldn’t take long if you have a reliable connection.
sign up for an account. if you don’t have an existing zello account, you’ll need to make one from scratch. the process is quick, only asking for a username, an e-mail address, a password and an optional phone number. you won’t be able to change your username after creating an account, so make sure your spelling is correct.
add contacts. by entering your phone number and e-mail address, zello can access your address book to connect you to your contacts. if you prefer to add contacts manually, the app has a search function allows you to find users by username, email or phone number. there’s even an integrated qr scanner that allows you add emergency rescue stations as a contact. and, of course, there are unfriending and blocking options if you ever need them.
tap and hold. to get in touch with your family and friends, all you need to do is select the contacts field in the main menu. when you’re on the contact page, tap the name of the person you want to reach, and hold microphone button to send a voice message. pressing this button activates zello’s walkie talkie, so the person to whom you’re reaching out will receive the message once you release your hold. if your contact isn’t logged in or connected to internet when you send the message, they’ll hear it once they can access the app.
send photos. at the top-left hand corner there’s a small camera icon where you can send live photos. in zello’s camera mode, you can control the level of flash, take a selfie or add text to captured images. if that’s too much trouble, you can access your device’s photo library and send your saved images instead.forward location and alerts. a triangle shaped toggle at the center of the screen gives you the option of adding participants to the conversation or sending your exact location. next to the toggle lies a chat bubble icon with a lightning bolt in the center. selecting this button initiates an alert, which will beep on your contact’s phone until he or she acknowledges it. track interactions. an icon of an eye at the top right hand corner lets you access an overview of your exchanged messages, allowing replays or exact addresses of your last sent location. you can also monitor your calls through the recents tab on the main menu.
connect to your desired channel. when you’ve selected your channel, tap the circular power icon to join or leave the chat. intermittent beeps signal when a person from the channel is speaking. the program displays usernames while users speak, so there’s no guesswork over who said what. users can share photos within the channel, and the eye tool provides tracking and playback options. unlike conversations with regular contacts, you can share voice messages from the channel to your social media accounts.
make your own space. if you wish to create your own channel, all you have to do is hit the add channel button and select “create a channel.” from there, you assign your channel a name, category, display photo, description and an assortment of settings that range from age restrictions to password requirements.
moderate your channel. after you’ve created a channel, you’re responsible for ensuring that participants adhere to zello’s community guidelines, which means no bullying or illegal discussions. if your channel grows to a point where you can’t manage on your own, you can assign moderators to help you keep everything in order. you can transfer ownership of your channel at any time, but once you give it away, it’s gone for good.
test your audio. when you check your contact list, there will be a zello account named echo present. selecting this contact lets you test your audio levels to ensure voice capturing. an arrow facing the bottom right hand corner measures your connection quality, and your network’s delay in milliseconds.
adjust the interface. if the app’s white background is too plain for your tastes, you can switch it for a downloadable theme, such as camouflage talk screen or classic talk screen dark from the options tab. you can also adjust zello’s push to talk button to function with individual taps, rather than holding it down the entire time. the button can also be connected to wireless accessories, such as headsets and radios.
set notifications. from the options tab, you can control how zello alerts your device. regulate the volume, vibration and individual alerts so you know when someone is trying to reach you.
contact support. in the zello options tab, users can seek help, report a problem, connect to an faq, seek third party information and manage advanced network settings.
zello is free for consumers, but there’s also paid version for organizations that’s called zellowork. monthly subscriptions are available for $5 or $6, depending on the number of registered users. perks that zellowork offers include private networks, dedicated servers, management interfaces for users and channels, higher security, cloud history and tech support.


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Naughty pup? Older hound needs a refresher? Look no further. Set up in our Calico Corral, we hold obedience classes every Tuesday night.
Led by Bob Barth, for $85.00 this 8 week class offers basic obedience training such as sit, stay, and heel.
For more information and details, see a sales associate. Call us at 570-726-DOGS (3647) and have an associate sign you up today. Note that we recommend that dogs be 5 months of age or older.
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naughty pup? older hound needs a refresher? look no further. set up in our calico corral, we hold obedience classes every tuesday night.
led by bob barth, for $85.00 this 8 week class offers basic obedience training such as sit, stay, and heel.
for more information and details, see a sales associate. call us at 570-726-dogs (3647) and have an associate sign you up today. note that we recommend that dogs be 5 months of age or older.
receive a $5 coupon for the store complements of bob barth.


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Since April, when the FDA opened an investigation into the safety of power morcellators used in more than 60,000 yearly hysterectomies and myomectomies, consumer advocates have been waiting to see if the agency would ban their use.
Today, FDA officials answered those questions with a harsh warning against use of the devices, but stopped short of issuing a full ban.
Officials now state that most women who undergo a hysterectomy or fibroid removal should avoid a laparoscopic procedure with a morcellator. They also recommend against their use in women who are near or past the age of menopause, who have suspected cancerous cells, or who can have vaginal procedures instead.
The new advisory requested that makers of morcellator machines add warnings to be given to all women who are considering a procedure with the device.
Morcellators are used in laparoscopic surgeries to limit the incision site and tie required for recovery. They became a stalwart in hysterectomies and fibroid removal surgeries in the past decade due to the ease of use for surgeons and smaller scars for patients.
However, the ultra-thin blades that allow such small incisions can produce deadly results: if a patient has undetected cancer tissue, the mincing of tissue for easier removal can spread the cells to otherwise healthy tissue nearby.
In April, the FDA cited a study by Columbia University that showed 1 in 350 women who have hysterectomies or myomectomies may have undetected uterine cancer. And, there is no way to find it before surgery.
In July, the agency gathered a panel of experts to study the issue deeper, which led to today’s decision.
The FDA advisory is to take effect immediately. However, it may prove moot as the largest manufacturer of the machines, Johnson & Johnson Ethicon, has recalled them.
Already, they and other manufacturers face hundreds of lawsuits from women who developed uterine cancer after undergoing a hysterectomy.
If you’ve been affected in a similar way, DrugNews can connect you with a lawyer specializing in morcellation cancer lawsuits today. Call or email for more information or an immediate legal evaluation of your case.

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since april, when the fda opened an investigation into the safety of power morcellators used in more than 60,000 yearly hysterectomies and myomectomies, consumer advocates have been waiting to see if the agency would ban their use.
today, fda officials answered those questions with a harsh warning against use of the devices, but stopped short of issuing a full ban.
officials now state that most women who undergo a hysterectomy or fibroid removal should avoid a laparoscopic procedure with a morcellator. they also recommend against their use in women who are near or past the age of menopause, who have suspected cancerous cells, or who can have vaginal procedures instead.
the new advisory requested that makers of morcellator machines add warnings to be given to all women who are considering a procedure with the device.
morcellators are used in laparoscopic surgeries to limit the incision site and tie required for recovery. they became a stalwart in hysterectomies and fibroid removal surgeries in the past decade due to the ease of use for surgeons and smaller scars for patients.
however, the ultra-thin blades that allow such small incisions can produce deadly results: if a patient has undetected cancer tissue, the mincing of tissue for easier removal can spread the cells to otherwise healthy tissue nearby.
in april, the fda cited a study by columbia university that showed 1 in 350 women who have hysterectomies or myomectomies may have undetected uterine cancer. and, there is no way to find it before surgery.
in july, the agency gathered a panel of experts to study the issue deeper, which led to today’s decision.
the fda advisory is to take effect immediately. however, it may prove moot as the largest manufacturer of the machines, johnson & johnson ethicon, has recalled them.
already, they and other manufacturers face hundreds of lawsuits from women who developed uterine cancer after undergoing a hysterectomy.
if you’ve been affected in a similar way, drugnews can connect you with a lawyer specializing in morcellation cancer lawsuits today. call or email for more information or an immediate legal evaluation of your case.


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order placement, pick/pack/ship and tracking. we check all of these boxes.
every time you send out a products brochure or a promo kit, you are using time that could be better spent growing your business. why not let bluegrass fulfillment deliver and maintain your inventory of your products?
we can provide a branded, secure, online portal for order placement and tracking. your products will be kept in a climate-controlled warehouse. our staff will pick/pack/ship orders using real-time inventory fifo methodology, and they can be used to integrate with various freight companies and usps. our customers use us to fulfill marketing material, product and point-of-purchase requests.
we can store your product in our warehouse and ship it out on demand.
integrating your existing virtual shopping cart with fulfillment software saves time and money. a win-win if you ask us.
need binders assembled for a stakeholders meeting? we’re on it.
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Simple to use and fun to ride, the Townie Commute Go! comes standard with all the upgrades needed for a long, sweat-free ride to work. Color-matched fenders ensure a clean ride in all conditions, heavy-duty front and rear racks let you carry everything you need for the trip, and front and rear lighting show you the way home safely. It’s all supported by 700c Schwalbe Fat Frank puncture-resistant tires and hydraulic disc brakes that can handle whatever you throw at them. You’ve got places to Go! This is just the bike to get you there.

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go! to work. go! to the gym. go! the long way home. townie commute go! is a battery-powered, pedal-assist bike that lets you ride like the wind without breaking a sweat. the comfort and control of townie’s flat foot technology combined with the bosch performance system offers four levels of power support from eco to turbo mode, allowing you to tackle your commute with ease.
simple to use and fun to ride, the townie commute go! comes standard with all the upgrades needed for a long, sweat-free ride to work. color-matched fenders ensure a clean ride in all conditions, heavy-duty front and rear racks let you carry everything you need for the trip, and front and rear lighting show you the way home safely. it’s all supported by 700c schwalbe fat frank puncture-resistant tires and hydraulic disc brakes that can handle whatever you throw at them. you’ve got places to go! this is just the bike to get you there.


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Carm Marcello, President and CEO of Hydro One, presented the awards alongside employees Judy McKellar, Tom Kydd and Lyla Garzouzi.
Hydro One has a history of supporting women develop satisfying professional careers for mutual benefit. Part of this support has been community engagement through avenues such as the College Consortium and the University Partnership.
The Women in Engineering Scholarship is part of Hydro One's One Awards student scholarship programs and annually recognizes outstanding Canadian students attending universities in Ontario. Winners receive a financial reward along with a paid opportunity to work for Hydro One in a developmental student work placement.
Hydro One's Women in Trades, Technology and Engineering (WTTE) committee is a networking forum for employees to focus on shared experiences in male-dominated fields while garnering support, promoting mentorship and recognizing women's accomplishments. The WTTE will be offering a work term to all scholarship recipients.
Hydro One is accepting applications for next year's Women In Engineering Award.
Deadline to apply is Dec. 31, 2015.
• 15 Scholarships of $5,000 each are available for women studying engineering at the undergraduate level in accredited Ontario universities.
• Women receiving a scholarship will also have the opportunity to engage in a paid developmental work term with Hydro One.
• Canadian citizens or landed immigrants enrolled in full time study in an accredited Ontario University.
• While preference will be given to electrical engineering students, women completing their second year of engineering studies in other areas of specialization are also encouraged to apply.
• Of good academic standing with a strong GPA.
• Have strong oral and written communication skills.
The student awarded an initial scholarship may apply for a second and final scholarship of $5,000.00 provided she maintains an acceptable GPA and remains in the Engineering stream.
The scholarship application form is available at www.hydroone.com/careers under the One Awards, which is located in New Grads & Students section. Applicants must include a copy of their unofficial transcripts and updated resume along with their application.
Following the application deadline (December 31) applications are reviewed by Hydro One’s Community Investment Department and Diversity Manager in conjunction with Hydro One’s People & Culture Recruitment group. The top candidates are short-listed for an interview. The interview candidates are then ranked based on their interview scores and the top candidates are chosen as the winners.

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carm marcello, president and ceo of hydro one, presented the awards alongside employees judy mckellar, tom kydd and lyla garzouzi.
hydro one has a history of supporting women develop satisfying professional careers for mutual benefit. part of this support has been community engagement through avenues such as the college consortium and the university partnership.
the women in engineering scholarship is part of hydro one's one awards student scholarship programs and annually recognizes outstanding canadian students attending universities in ontario. winners receive a financial reward along with a paid opportunity to work for hydro one in a developmental student work placement.
hydro one's women in trades, technology and engineering (wtte) committee is a networking forum for employees to focus on shared experiences in male-dominated fields while garnering support, promoting mentorship and recognizing women's accomplishments. the wtte will be offering a work term to all scholarship recipients.
hydro one is accepting applications for next year's women in engineering award.
deadline to apply is dec. 31, 2015.
• 15 scholarships of $5,000 each are available for women studying engineering at the undergraduate level in accredited ontario universities.
• women receiving a scholarship will also have the opportunity to engage in a paid developmental work term with hydro one.
• canadian citizens or landed immigrants enrolled in full time study in an accredited ontario university.
• while preference will be given to electrical engineering students, women completing their second year of engineering studies in other areas of specialization are also encouraged to apply.
• of good academic standing with a strong gpa.
• have strong oral and written communication skills.
the student awarded an initial scholarship may apply for a second and final scholarship of $5,000.00 provided she maintains an acceptable gpa and remains in the engineering stream.
the scholarship application form is available at www.hydroone.com/careers under the one awards, which is located in new grads & students section. applicants must include a copy of their unofficial transcripts and updated resume along with their application.
following the application deadline (december 31) applications are reviewed by hydro one’s community investment department and diversity manager in conjunction with hydro one’s people & culture recruitment group. the top candidates are short-listed for an interview. the interview candidates are then ranked based on their interview scores and the top candidates are chosen as the winners.