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Science Application International Corp., Fairfield, N.J., has been awarded a maximum $74,244,560 modification (P00036) exercising the eighth option year period on contract (SPM500-04-D-BP06) for maintenance, repair, and operations supplies for Hawaii and Guam region. The contract is a firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery contract. Location of performance is New Jersey with a May 30, 2014 performance completion date. Using military services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and federal civilian agencies. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2013 Defense Working Capital funds. The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pa.
GDF Suez Energy Resources NA Inc., Houston, Texas, has been awarded a maximum $37,930,530 firm-fixed price-contract. This contract is for electricity. Location of performance is Texas and Illinois with a Dec. 31, 2016 performance completion date. Using service is federal civilian agencies. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2014 through fiscal 2016 Service funds. The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Energy, Fort Belvoir, Va., (SPE600-13-D-8026).
Benco Dental Co., Pittston, Pa., has been awarded a maximum $25,685,075 modification (P00005) exercising the second option year period on contract (SPM2DE-11-D-7454) for the distribution of a wide range of general dental supplies. The contract is a fixed-price with an economic-price-adjustment, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract. Location of performance is Pennsylvania with a June 13, 2014 performance completion date. Using military services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and federal civilian agencies. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2013 through fiscal 2014 Defense Working Capital funds. The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pa.
Associated Petroleum Products Inc.*, Tacoma, Wash., has been awarded a minimum $24,156,136 fixed-price with an economic-price-adjustment contract. This contract is for fuel. Location of performance is Washington with a July 30, 2016 performance completion date. Using military services are Army, Navy, Air Force, and federal civilian agencies. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2016 Service funds. The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Energy, Fort Belvoir, Va., (SP0600-13-D-4506).
Mansfield Oil Company of Gainesville Inc.*, Gainesville, Ga., has been awarded a minimum $6,660,715 fixed-price with an economic-price-adjustment contract. This contract is for fuel. Locations of performance are Georgia, Oregon, and Washington with a July 30, 2016 performance completion date. Using military services are Army, Air Force, and federal civilian agencies. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2016 Service funds. The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Energy, Fort Belvoir, Va., (SP0600-13-D-4513).
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Conn., is being awarded a $435,315,279 modification to a previously awarded cost-plus-incentive-fee contract (N00019-06-C-0081) to procure four CH-53K System Demonstration Test Article aircraft. Work will be performed in Stratford, Conn. (17 percent); West Palm Beach, Fla. (17 percent); Wichita, Kan.(15 percent); Salt Lake City, Utah (10 percent); St. Louis, Mo. (4 percent); Bridgeport, W.Va. (3 percent); Windsor Locks, Conn. (3 percent); Ft. Walton Beach, Fla. (2 percent); Redmond, Wash. (2 percent); Forest, Ohio (2 percent); Jackson, Miss. (2 percent); Cudahy, Wis.(2 percent); Irvine, Calif. (2 percent); Kent, Wash. (1.2 percent); Bristol, United Kingdom (1 percent); Phoenix, Ariz. (1 percent); Chesterfield, Mo. (1 percent); Los Angeles, Calif. (1 percent); Rochester, United Kingdom (1 percent); Buckinhamshire, United Kingdom (1 percent); Longueil, Quebec, Canada (1 percent); Cedar Rapids, Iowa (.8 percent); Twinsburg, Ohio (.8 percent); St. Clair, Pa. (.5 percent), and various other locations (8.7 percent). The work is expected to be completed in June 2017. Fiscal 2013 Research, Development, Test & Evaluation, Navy contract funds in the amount of $48,137,874 will be obligated at time of award, none of which will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.
Oshkosh Corp., Oshkosh, Wis., is being awarded an estimated $192,852,826 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for the procurement of P-19R Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting vehicles, support and sustainment, to replace the current fleet of truck, firefighting, aircraft crash and structure fire, A/S32 P-19A for the Marine Corps. Work will be performed in Oshkosh, Wis., and work is expected to be completed by May 29, 2018. Fiscal 2013 Research Development Test & Evaluation funds in the amount of $2,727,688 will be obligated at the time of award, and will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the Federal Business Opportunities website, with three offers received. The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity (M67854-13-D-0214).
The Boeing Co., Seattle, Wash., is being awarded a $53,598,727 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N00019-09-C-0022) to procure spares in support of the Low Rate Initial Production Lot III of the P-8A Multi-Mission Maritime aircraft. Work will be performed in Seattle, Wash. (60.80 percent); Linthicum, Md. (14.89 percent); McKinney, Texas (6.44 percent); Valencia, Calif. (4.85 percent); Huntington Beach, Calif. (3.47 percent); Mesa, Ariz. (2.22 percent); Salt Lake City, Utah (1.10 percent); Johnson City, N.Y. (.95 percent); Huntington, N.Y. (.84 percent); Grand Rapids, Mich. (.57 percent); Richmond, Calif. (.50 percent) and various locations throughout the United States (3.37 percent), and is expected to be completed in June 2016. Fiscal 2013 Aircraft Procurement Navy funds in the amount of $53,598,727 will be obligated at time of award, none of which will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air System Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.
L-3 Communications Corp., Communication Systems, East, Camden, N.J., is being awarded an $8,010,923 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity, cost-plus-fixed-fee, with provisions for firm-fixed-price orders, performance based contract. The contract is for the procurement of engineering and technical services to support L-3 proprietary systems and integrated peripheral communications equipment for the Coast Guard. This contract includes options which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative ceiling value of the contract to an estimated $24,888,500. This contract action merely establishes a potential ceiling value and does not obligate the Navy to fund to the ceiling. Work will be performed in Camden, N.J. (70 percent); Alameda, Calif. (15 percent); Charleston, S.C. (10 percent); and Petaluma, Calif. (5 percent), and work is expected to be completed by May 2014. If all options are exercised, work could continue until May 2016. Fiscal 2009 Navy Working Capital funds in the amount of $25,000 will obligated at the time of award, and will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The contract was not competitively procured because it is a sole source acquisition negotiated under 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1). Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic, Charleston, S.C., is the contracting activity (N65236-13-D-7803).
AMENDED: The cost-plus-fixed-fee contract announced on May 22, 2013, to collect, analyze, synthesize/process, and disseminate scientific and technical information for the Defense Technical Information Center is amended to the following: Award of contract is the result of a full tradeoff acquisition between five offerors. Fiscal 2013 Department of Defense Research and Development contract funds in the amount of $1,455,793 are being obligated on this award. Enterprise Sourcing Group/PKS, Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., is the contracting activity. (FA8075-13-D-0001).
General Dynamics and Technical Products Inc., Williston, Vt., (W15QKN-13-D-0055); and Capco Inc., Grand Junction, Colo., (W15QKN-13-D-0054); were awarded a firm-fixed-price, multiple-award contract with a maximum value of $27,271,538 for the procurement of M2A1 machine gun gages and special tools. Performance location and type of appropriation will be determined with each order. The bid solicited through the Internet, with five bids received. The Army Contracting Command, Picatinny Arsenal, N.J., is the contracting activity.
Structural Associates Inc., East Syracuse, N.Y., was awarded a firm-fixed-price contract with a maximum value of $24,480,300 to replace the fuel hydrant systems at Westover Air Force Base, Mass. A combination of fiscal 2009 and fiscal 2012 military construction funds are being obligated on this award. The bid was solicited through the Internet, with four bids received. The Army Corps of Engineers, Concord, Mass., is the contracting activity (W912WJ-13-C-0004).
Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area, Washington, D.C., was awarded a $10,499,025 modification (P00010), to a previously awarded contract (W5J9CQ-11-C-0040), to acquire technical and analytical services of university students and faculty for the conduct of research at the Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences. A combination of fiscal 2012 and fiscal 2013 are being obligated on this award. The Army Contracting Command, Research Triangle Park, N.C., is the contracting activity.
Great Lakes Dredge & Lock LLC., Oak Brook, Ill., was awarded a firm-fixed-price contract with a maximum value of $10,165,000 for dredging services along the Mississippi River. Work will be performed in Memphis, Tenn. Fiscal 2013 procurement funds are being obligated on this award. The bid was solicited through the Internet, with three bids received. The Army Corps of Engineers, Memphis, Tenn., is the contracting activity (W912EQ-13-C-0017).
Rockwell Collins, Salt Lake City, Utah, was awarded an $8,110,129 modification (0001), to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity, multi-year, foreign military sales (FMS) contract (W58RGZ-13-D-0145), for services in support of the Longbow Crew Trainer Virtual Geospecific Database Suites. This FMS contract is in support of Saudi Arabia. Fiscal 2012 procurement funds are being obligated on this award. The Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity.
The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio, was awarded a $7,530,645 modification (P00002), to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (W9132T-11-C-0035), for the education, technical and outreach products for the Department of Defense Office of Corrosion Policy and Oversight. The cumulative total face value of this contract is $16,719,706. Fiscal 2012 research, development, testing and evaluation funds are being obligated on this award. The bid was solicited through the Internet, with six bids received. The Army Corps of Engineers, Champaign, Ill., is the contracting activity.
Nolin Rural Electric Cooperative Corp., Elizabethtown, Ky., was awarded a $7,187,924 modification (P00082), to a previously awarded multi-year contract (DABT23-01-C-0030), for the electrical distribution services at Fort Knox, Ky. The cumulative total face value of this contract is $53,365,125. Type of appropriation will be determined with each order. Five bids were solicited, with four bids received. The Army Contracting Command, Fort Knox, Ky., is the contracting activity.

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science application international corp., fairfield, n.j., has been awarded a maximum $74,244,560 modification (p00036) exercising the eighth option year period on contract (spm500-04-d-bp06) for maintenance, repair, and operations supplies for hawaii and guam region. the contract is a firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery contract. location of performance is new jersey with a may 30, 2014 performance completion date. using military services are army, navy, air force, marine corps, and federal civilian agencies. type of appropriation is fiscal 2013 defense working capital funds. the contracting activity is the defense logistics agency troop support, philadelphia, pa.
gdf suez energy resources na inc., houston, texas, has been awarded a maximum $37,930,530 firm-fixed price-contract. this contract is for electricity. location of performance is texas and illinois with a dec. 31, 2016 performance completion date. using service is federal civilian agencies. type of appropriation is fiscal 2014 through fiscal 2016 service funds. the contracting activity is the defense logistics agency energy, fort belvoir, va., (spe600-13-d-8026).
benco dental co., pittston, pa., has been awarded a maximum $25,685,075 modification (p00005) exercising the second option year period on contract (spm2de-11-d-7454) for the distribution of a wide range of general dental supplies. the contract is a fixed-price with an economic-price-adjustment, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract. location of performance is pennsylvania with a june 13, 2014 performance completion date. using military services are army, navy, air force, marine corps, and federal civilian agencies. type of appropriation is fiscal 2013 through fiscal 2014 defense working capital funds. the contracting activity is the defense logistics agency troop support, philadelphia, pa.
associated petroleum products inc.*, tacoma, wash., has been awarded a minimum $24,156,136 fixed-price with an economic-price-adjustment contract. this contract is for fuel. location of performance is washington with a july 30, 2016 performance completion date. using military services are army, navy, air force, and federal civilian agencies. type of appropriation is fiscal 2016 service funds. the contracting activity is the defense logistics agency energy, fort belvoir, va., (sp0600-13-d-4506).
mansfield oil company of gainesville inc.*, gainesville, ga., has been awarded a minimum $6,660,715 fixed-price with an economic-price-adjustment contract. this contract is for fuel. locations of performance are georgia, oregon, and washington with a july 30, 2016 performance completion date. using military services are army, air force, and federal civilian agencies. type of appropriation is fiscal 2016 service funds. the contracting activity is the defense logistics agency energy, fort belvoir, va., (sp0600-13-d-4513).
sikorsky aircraft corp., stratford, conn., is being awarded a $435,315,279 modification to a previously awarded cost-plus-incentive-fee contract (n00019-06-c-0081) to procure four ch-53k system demonstration test article aircraft. work will be performed in stratford, conn. (17 percent); west palm beach, fla. (17 percent); wichita, kan.(15 percent); salt lake city, utah (10 percent); st. louis, mo. (4 percent); bridgeport, w.va. (3 percent); windsor locks, conn. (3 percent); ft. walton beach, fla. (2 percent); redmond, wash. (2 percent); forest, ohio (2 percent); jackson, miss. (2 percent); cudahy, wis.(2 percent); irvine, calif. (2 percent); kent, wash. (1.2 percent); bristol, united kingdom (1 percent); phoenix, ariz. (1 percent); chesterfield, mo. (1 percent); los angeles, calif. (1 percent); rochester, united kingdom (1 percent); buckinhamshire, united kingdom (1 percent); longueil, quebec, canada (1 percent); cedar rapids, iowa (.8 percent); twinsburg, ohio (.8 percent); st. clair, pa. (.5 percent), and various other locations (8.7 percent). the work is expected to be completed in june 2017. fiscal 2013 research, development, test & evaluation, navy contract funds in the amount of $48,137,874 will be obligated at time of award, none of which will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. the naval air systems command, patuxent river, md., is the contracting activity.
oshkosh corp., oshkosh, wis., is being awarded an estimated $192,852,826 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for the procurement of p-19r aircraft rescue fire fighting vehicles, support and sustainment, to replace the current fleet of truck, firefighting, aircraft crash and structure fire, a/s32 p-19a for the marine corps. work will be performed in oshkosh, wis., and work is expected to be completed by may 29, 2018. fiscal 2013 research development test & evaluation funds in the amount of $2,727,688 will be obligated at the time of award, and will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. this contract was competitively procured via the federal business opportunities website, with three offers received. the marine corps systems command, quantico, va., is the contracting activity (m67854-13-d-0214).
the boeing co., seattle, wash., is being awarded a $53,598,727 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (n00019-09-c-0022) to procure spares in support of the low rate initial production lot iii of the p-8a multi-mission maritime aircraft. work will be performed in seattle, wash. (60.80 percent); linthicum, md. (14.89 percent); mckinney, texas (6.44 percent); valencia, calif. (4.85 percent); huntington beach, calif. (3.47 percent); mesa, ariz. (2.22 percent); salt lake city, utah (1.10 percent); johnson city, n.y. (.95 percent); huntington, n.y. (.84 percent); grand rapids, mich. (.57 percent); richmond, calif. (.50 percent) and various locations throughout the united states (3.37 percent), and is expected to be completed in june 2016. fiscal 2013 aircraft procurement navy funds in the amount of $53,598,727 will be obligated at time of award, none of which will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. the naval air system command, patuxent river, md., is the contracting activity.
l-3 communications corp., communication systems, east, camden, n.j., is being awarded an $8,010,923 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity, cost-plus-fixed-fee, with provisions for firm-fixed-price orders, performance based contract. the contract is for the procurement of engineering and technical services to support l-3 proprietary systems and integrated peripheral communications equipment for the coast guard. this contract includes options which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative ceiling value of the contract to an estimated $24,888,500. this contract action merely establishes a potential ceiling value and does not obligate the navy to fund to the ceiling. work will be performed in camden, n.j. (70 percent); alameda, calif. (15 percent); charleston, s.c. (10 percent); and petaluma, calif. (5 percent), and work is expected to be completed by may 2014. if all options are exercised, work could continue until may 2016. fiscal 2009 navy working capital funds in the amount of $25,000 will obligated at the time of award, and will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. the contract was not competitively procured because it is a sole source acquisition negotiated under 10 u.s.c. 2304(c)(1). space and naval warfare systems center atlantic, charleston, s.c., is the contracting activity (n65236-13-d-7803).
amended: the cost-plus-fixed-fee contract announced on may 22, 2013, to collect, analyze, synthesize/process, and disseminate scientific and technical information for the defense technical information center is amended to the following: award of contract is the result of a full tradeoff acquisition between five offerors. fiscal 2013 department of defense research and development contract funds in the amount of $1,455,793 are being obligated on this award. enterprise sourcing group/pks, offutt air force base, neb., is the contracting activity. (fa8075-13-d-0001).
general dynamics and technical products inc., williston, vt., (w15qkn-13-d-0055); and capco inc., grand junction, colo., (w15qkn-13-d-0054); were awarded a firm-fixed-price, multiple-award contract with a maximum value of $27,271,538 for the procurement of m2a1 machine gun gages and special tools. performance location and type of appropriation will be determined with each order. the bid solicited through the internet, with five bids received. the army contracting command, picatinny arsenal, n.j., is the contracting activity.
structural associates inc., east syracuse, n.y., was awarded a firm-fixed-price contract with a maximum value of $24,480,300 to replace the fuel hydrant systems at westover air force base, mass. a combination of fiscal 2009 and fiscal 2012 military construction funds are being obligated on this award. the bid was solicited through the internet, with four bids received. the army corps of engineers, concord, mass., is the contracting activity (w912wj-13-c-0004).
consortium of universities of the washington metropolitan area, washington, d.c., was awarded a $10,499,025 modification (p00010), to a previously awarded contract (w5j9cq-11-c-0040), to acquire technical and analytical services of university students and faculty for the conduct of research at the army research institute for the behavioral and social sciences. a combination of fiscal 2012 and fiscal 2013 are being obligated on this award. the army contracting command, research triangle park, n.c., is the contracting activity.
great lakes dredge & lock llc., oak brook, ill., was awarded a firm-fixed-price contract with a maximum value of $10,165,000 for dredging services along the mississippi river. work will be performed in memphis, tenn. fiscal 2013 procurement funds are being obligated on this award. the bid was solicited through the internet, with three bids received. the army corps of engineers, memphis, tenn., is the contracting activity (w912eq-13-c-0017).
rockwell collins, salt lake city, utah, was awarded an $8,110,129 modification (0001), to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity, multi-year, foreign military sales (fms) contract (w58rgz-13-d-0145), for services in support of the longbow crew trainer virtual geospecific database suites. this fms contract is in support of saudi arabia. fiscal 2012 procurement funds are being obligated on this award. the army contracting command, redstone arsenal, ala., is the contracting activity.
the university of akron, akron, ohio, was awarded a $7,530,645 modification (p00002), to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (w9132t-11-c-0035), for the education, technical and outreach products for the department of defense office of corrosion policy and oversight. the cumulative total face value of this contract is $16,719,706. fiscal 2012 research, development, testing and evaluation funds are being obligated on this award. the bid was solicited through the internet, with six bids received. the army corps of engineers, champaign, ill., is the contracting activity.
nolin rural electric cooperative corp., elizabethtown, ky., was awarded a $7,187,924 modification (p00082), to a previously awarded multi-year contract (dabt23-01-c-0030), for the electrical distribution services at fort knox, ky. the cumulative total face value of this contract is $53,365,125. type of appropriation will be determined with each order. five bids were solicited, with four bids received. the army contracting command, fort knox, ky., is the contracting activity.


text: This paper proposes a new algorithm that is able to smoothly and realistically transit the scene from one viewpoint to another in the panorama based navigation system. The proposed algorithm is divided into two steps: one is the prewarping that aligns the viewing direction in two panorama images, and the other is the bidirectional disparity morphing(BDM) that generates the intermediate scene with the prewarped panorama images. In the prewarping, we first analyze the phase relation of two images using the fast Fourier transform (FFT), and then compute the scale, the rotational movement, and the translation between two images. These information make two images to be aligned. In the BDM, we estimate the block based disparity vector (DV) and use two occluding patterns in order to correct the DV for the occluded block. We make an experiment on the proposed algorithm with the panorama images and as a result, the user can move naturally from one panorama image to another.

lowercased: this paper proposes a new algorithm that is able to smoothly and realistically transit the scene from one viewpoint to another in the panorama based navigation system. the proposed algorithm is divided into two steps: one is the prewarping that aligns the viewing direction in two panorama images, and the other is the bidirectional disparity morphing(bdm) that generates the intermediate scene with the prewarped panorama images. in the prewarping, we first analyze the phase relation of two images using the fast fourier transform (fft), and then compute the scale, the rotational movement, and the translation between two images. these information make two images to be aligned. in the bdm, we estimate the block based disparity vector (dv) and use two occluding patterns in order to correct the dv for the occluded block. we make an experiment on the proposed algorithm with the panorama images and as a result, the user can move naturally from one panorama image to another.


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Luckily, our worries were unfounded. Even though there were a lot of people before us, we saw three busses approaching at the same time. So everyone who came to the bus station in good time, got a place in one of those three busses.
The road from Aguas Calientes to the gates of Machu Picchu is a winding one, and it took about 20 minutes to get there. As we finally arrived there, we saw Ramiro waiting for us with the other Pachacutecs who decided to hike up. After that he went into the ticket office to pick up our tickets which didn’t take very long so we were the first ones who could pass the turnstile.
As soon as we got inside, Ramiro asked us to stay patient and don’t spread around but to stay in a group close to the entrance. Just right after that he vanished in the crowd. 10 minutes later he came back and we saw a tour guide pass hanging around his neck. He told us, our family Pachacutec would split into two groups. He would make the tour for english speaking visitors and Eduardo for the spanish speakers.
We started to move and after 20 meters (65 ft) we turned left around a bend and there it was – the place which I visited in my daydreams for many times and now I was here. At the very back of Machu Picchu, we saw the famous mountain Huyana Picchu. But no postcard can compete with this when you see it in real. While I was observing the landscape of Machu Picchu and its ruins, I was thinking at the same time about my upcoming hike to Huayna Picchu in a couple of hours.
But first Ramiro took us on his guiding tour through Machu Picchu and told us a lot of interesting things about this place and the life of the Inca people who used to live here. He accentuated that for the Peruvian people it is important to let the world to know that Hiram Bingham might be the one who introduced Machu Picchu to the world. But another one, a Peruvian, namely Agustín Lizárraga, discovered this place 9 years before Hiram Bingham.
Furthermore, Ramiro explained us that the statement of Hiram Bingham, Machu Picchu is a lost place, is not true. For Bingham, this place was a lost place, but that’s just because he was searching for the remains of Vilcabamba. When he arrived at Machu Picchu in the year 1911, he thought mistakenly, he found what he was searching for. For Machu Picchu was completely unknown for the rest of the world because the last Inca ruler evacuated the people from Machu Picchu as soon as he got the message that the spanish conquistadores are about to come.
That’s why he sent his people to the sacred place of Vilcabamba to offer resistance against the spanish invaders and thus also to conceal Machu Picchu from them. But the exact reasons of his action are unknown because the Inca people didn’t have a script system except of their system of Quipu which is not decoded till now.
The conquistadores didn’t discover Machu Picchu, but the Inca people didn’t return here for whatever reasons. Hence, this place remained for 400 years left to nature and later, only some locals came here to plant vegetables.
Therefore, for the Peruvian people, Machu Picchu is not a lost place but a forgotten one! By the way, the name “Machu Picchu” was given by Hiram Bingham himself and means in the Inca language Quechua “Old Mountain”. The truth is, that nowadays nobody knows the real name of this place because of the lack of writing system of the Inca people. And it seems to be that it will never happen to know the real name of Machu Picchu.
As Ramiro guided us through Machu Picchu, he showed us the workmanship of the stones the buildings were made of. He explained that the more important a building was, the better was the workmanship.
And particularly important buildings, like the Temple of the Sun, even had curvatures and emphazied the significance of its function.
Ramiro also told that the archeologists assume Machu Picchu was a place for the aristocracy. A place of refuge and a hotbed for the nobility of the Inca imperium, if you will. Those who belonged to rank and file, were allowed to live here just because to work for the nobility.
I would go too far in this diary to mention every single place we visited in Machu Picchu. The best thing you can do, if you would like to know more about this place, is to book a flight to Peru, folks. Therefore, I’ll mention the most important places in this citadel which are obligatory (in my opinion) to be visited: the stone with the rectangular pillar for astronomic observations, the stone with three stairs and the giant sacred stone which has a similar shape of the mountain behind that stone.
Ramiro thanked to all of us, and with his words I finally got clear that one of my dreams became true. And that’s what I only can recommend to you: if you always considered to visit Machu Picchu by hiking there or just go there by train, don’t hesitate. Just do it!
Although the Salkantay Trek was over, there was one more thing to do. When I booked the trip to Peru, I also booked a hike for Huayna Picchu (which means “Young Peak”). This mountain is not accessible for anyone because of a very narrow path which leads you right on the top of this mountain. Per day there only 400 persons allowed to hike up Huany Picchu and doing this, you will get a special highlight other visitors wouldn’t have.
The hike took about 45 minutes and as we arrived at the very top, I saw Machu Picchu from a completely different perspective. And that’s why I recommend you also to book this hike to Huayna Picchu when you visit Machu Picchu, folks.
The first part of the way down was on another path and it was much more difficult than hiking up because it was more dangerous.
The steps were partially such worn that on two places you could not just step down. Instead, there were thick ropes you had to grab and move very carefully downwards. After we had descended about 30% of the way, we finally came to the same path which we hiked up. From that point, the descent became easier. But in total, it took the same time as to hike up.
Back in Machu Picchu we took the bus back to Aguas Calientes, and picked up our luggage at the hotel. Right after that we headed to the train station which would bring us back to Cusco. We didn’t go back together with the other Pachacutecs. Instead, we all had different departure times. By the way, the train wouldn’t bring us directly to Cusco but to a train station in the middle of nowhere. This place is a gathering point not only for the locals but for many travel agencies. When we got out of the train, there were several hundred people returning back from different treks and tours.
A guy we didn’t know, was holding a nameplate with the name of our travel agency to bring us back to Cusco in his minibus. The ride from this train station to Cusco took about 1,5 hours and when we finally got back to our hotel, it was about 7 p.m.
And this is the point where my diary of the Salkantay Trek ends, folks. I hope, I could give you some useful information and wake your wanderlust. See you next time in other exciting trips, tours and adventures!

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luckily, our worries were unfounded. even though there were a lot of people before us, we saw three busses approaching at the same time. so everyone who came to the bus station in good time, got a place in one of those three busses.
the road from aguas calientes to the gates of machu picchu is a winding one, and it took about 20 minutes to get there. as we finally arrived there, we saw ramiro waiting for us with the other pachacutecs who decided to hike up. after that he went into the ticket office to pick up our tickets which didn’t take very long so we were the first ones who could pass the turnstile.
as soon as we got inside, ramiro asked us to stay patient and don’t spread around but to stay in a group close to the entrance. just right after that he vanished in the crowd. 10 minutes later he came back and we saw a tour guide pass hanging around his neck. he told us, our family pachacutec would split into two groups. he would make the tour for english speaking visitors and eduardo for the spanish speakers.
we started to move and after 20 meters (65 ft) we turned left around a bend and there it was – the place which i visited in my daydreams for many times and now i was here. at the very back of machu picchu, we saw the famous mountain huyana picchu. but no postcard can compete with this when you see it in real. while i was observing the landscape of machu picchu and its ruins, i was thinking at the same time about my upcoming hike to huayna picchu in a couple of hours.
but first ramiro took us on his guiding tour through machu picchu and told us a lot of interesting things about this place and the life of the inca people who used to live here. he accentuated that for the peruvian people it is important to let the world to know that hiram bingham might be the one who introduced machu picchu to the world. but another one, a peruvian, namely agustín lizárraga, discovered this place 9 years before hiram bingham.
furthermore, ramiro explained us that the statement of hiram bingham, machu picchu is a lost place, is not true. for bingham, this place was a lost place, but that’s just because he was searching for the remains of vilcabamba. when he arrived at machu picchu in the year 1911, he thought mistakenly, he found what he was searching for. for machu picchu was completely unknown for the rest of the world because the last inca ruler evacuated the people from machu picchu as soon as he got the message that the spanish conquistadores are about to come.
that’s why he sent his people to the sacred place of vilcabamba to offer resistance against the spanish invaders and thus also to conceal machu picchu from them. but the exact reasons of his action are unknown because the inca people didn’t have a script system except of their system of quipu which is not decoded till now.
the conquistadores didn’t discover machu picchu, but the inca people didn’t return here for whatever reasons. hence, this place remained for 400 years left to nature and later, only some locals came here to plant vegetables.
therefore, for the peruvian people, machu picchu is not a lost place but a forgotten one! by the way, the name “machu picchu” was given by hiram bingham himself and means in the inca language quechua “old mountain”. the truth is, that nowadays nobody knows the real name of this place because of the lack of writing system of the inca people. and it seems to be that it will never happen to know the real name of machu picchu.
as ramiro guided us through machu picchu, he showed us the workmanship of the stones the buildings were made of. he explained that the more important a building was, the better was the workmanship.
and particularly important buildings, like the temple of the sun, even had curvatures and emphazied the significance of its function.
ramiro also told that the archeologists assume machu picchu was a place for the aristocracy. a place of refuge and a hotbed for the nobility of the inca imperium, if you will. those who belonged to rank and file, were allowed to live here just because to work for the nobility.
i would go too far in this diary to mention every single place we visited in machu picchu. the best thing you can do, if you would like to know more about this place, is to book a flight to peru, folks. therefore, i’ll mention the most important places in this citadel which are obligatory (in my opinion) to be visited: the stone with the rectangular pillar for astronomic observations, the stone with three stairs and the giant sacred stone which has a similar shape of the mountain behind that stone.
ramiro thanked to all of us, and with his words i finally got clear that one of my dreams became true. and that’s what i only can recommend to you: if you always considered to visit machu picchu by hiking there or just go there by train, don’t hesitate. just do it!
although the salkantay trek was over, there was one more thing to do. when i booked the trip to peru, i also booked a hike for huayna picchu (which means “young peak”). this mountain is not accessible for anyone because of a very narrow path which leads you right on the top of this mountain. per day there only 400 persons allowed to hike up huany picchu and doing this, you will get a special highlight other visitors wouldn’t have.
the hike took about 45 minutes and as we arrived at the very top, i saw machu picchu from a completely different perspective. and that’s why i recommend you also to book this hike to huayna picchu when you visit machu picchu, folks.
the first part of the way down was on another path and it was much more difficult than hiking up because it was more dangerous.
the steps were partially such worn that on two places you could not just step down. instead, there were thick ropes you had to grab and move very carefully downwards. after we had descended about 30% of the way, we finally came to the same path which we hiked up. from that point, the descent became easier. but in total, it took the same time as to hike up.
back in machu picchu we took the bus back to aguas calientes, and picked up our luggage at the hotel. right after that we headed to the train station which would bring us back to cusco. we didn’t go back together with the other pachacutecs. instead, we all had different departure times. by the way, the train wouldn’t bring us directly to cusco but to a train station in the middle of nowhere. this place is a gathering point not only for the locals but for many travel agencies. when we got out of the train, there were several hundred people returning back from different treks and tours.
a guy we didn’t know, was holding a nameplate with the name of our travel agency to bring us back to cusco in his minibus. the ride from this train station to cusco took about 1,5 hours and when we finally got back to our hotel, it was about 7 p.m.
and this is the point where my diary of the salkantay trek ends, folks. i hope, i could give you some useful information and wake your wanderlust. see you next time in other exciting trips, tours and adventures!


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There are more and more people who find the parts they get from their vehicle manufacturers are not enough to meet their needs. This is why it is hard for them to access the right products to improve the performance of their vehicles. When you think of truck owners, you can see how they are in need of better parts to improve the performance they get out of their vehicles.
Most vehicle manufacturers tend to have a limited number of these parts, to keep a standardized outlook for all their vehicles. This is in an effort to maintaining the brand image. If they had different looks for the models; their image would suffer.
If you need a customized approach, you have to go to aftermarket distributors. This shall enable you to access the kind of custom parts you needed for your truck. You shall not lack for options when it comes time to pick something useful. There shall be something for your make and models of truck available.
You need to know that using these aftermarket parts does not in any way interfere with your warranty. This is because each make and model has its choice of parts. Installing it will not interfere with the structural integrity of the truck. This shall make the truck perform better, but remain under warranty.
You can go for parts that shall make the truck carry a larger cargo safely. You can also have the cargo holding area strengthened, to keep your cargo safer for longer distances. This shall lead to more profits for your business if you are into haulage services. You shall also find accessories that enhance the safety of the truck and make it perform better when it is under challenging circumstances. You shall find parts that can be added to the engine for it to produce more power, run smoothly, and consume less fuel. There shall then be those that shall help the truck have better abilities to minimize the wear and tear it goes through when it is under heavy usage.
These products shall also improve the resale value of the trucks. You shall see this when you wish to sell them and upgrade your trucks. These shall also be better collateral if you wish to get a loan, as they now have more value.
There shall also be several parts that make for a more safe and secure truck for your use, such as the ladder racks, toolkits, and others. They will make for a safer transportation of cargo and equipment, since everything is kept in place for the entirety of the journey. The truck shall also have plenty of compartments for you to store everything safely, thus losing fewer items as the journey proceeds.

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there are more and more people who find the parts they get from their vehicle manufacturers are not enough to meet their needs. this is why it is hard for them to access the right products to improve the performance of their vehicles. when you think of truck owners, you can see how they are in need of better parts to improve the performance they get out of their vehicles.
most vehicle manufacturers tend to have a limited number of these parts, to keep a standardized outlook for all their vehicles. this is in an effort to maintaining the brand image. if they had different looks for the models; their image would suffer.
if you need a customized approach, you have to go to aftermarket distributors. this shall enable you to access the kind of custom parts you needed for your truck. you shall not lack for options when it comes time to pick something useful. there shall be something for your make and models of truck available.
you need to know that using these aftermarket parts does not in any way interfere with your warranty. this is because each make and model has its choice of parts. installing it will not interfere with the structural integrity of the truck. this shall make the truck perform better, but remain under warranty.
you can go for parts that shall make the truck carry a larger cargo safely. you can also have the cargo holding area strengthened, to keep your cargo safer for longer distances. this shall lead to more profits for your business if you are into haulage services. you shall also find accessories that enhance the safety of the truck and make it perform better when it is under challenging circumstances. you shall find parts that can be added to the engine for it to produce more power, run smoothly, and consume less fuel. there shall then be those that shall help the truck have better abilities to minimize the wear and tear it goes through when it is under heavy usage.
these products shall also improve the resale value of the trucks. you shall see this when you wish to sell them and upgrade your trucks. these shall also be better collateral if you wish to get a loan, as they now have more value.
there shall also be several parts that make for a more safe and secure truck for your use, such as the ladder racks, toolkits, and others. they will make for a safer transportation of cargo and equipment, since everything is kept in place for the entirety of the journey. the truck shall also have plenty of compartments for you to store everything safely, thus losing fewer items as the journey proceeds.


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MBUK December’s issue 192 which is now on sale bulging with all the usual goodies – including a free taster of all the gear you can expect to see in 2006 – we’ve got news fresh from the over the water at the spectacular Crankworx Slopestyle event in Whistler.
For the pro-freeriders this is where it’s at, the course was designed by John Cowan and there’s a big show of European talent there too.
So who’s hot and who’s not! Darren Berrecloth? Cameron McCaul? There’s only one way to find that out, quickly skid down to the local shop today and pick up MBUK’s 06 preview issue 192. It’ll sell out, so go on, hurry!

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mbuk december’s issue 192 which is now on sale bulging with all the usual goodies – including a free taster of all the gear you can expect to see in 2006 – we’ve got news fresh from the over the water at the spectacular crankworx slopestyle event in whistler.
for the pro-freeriders this is where it’s at, the course was designed by john cowan and there’s a big show of european talent there too.
so who’s hot and who’s not! darren berrecloth? cameron mccaul? there’s only one way to find that out, quickly skid down to the local shop today and pick up mbuk’s 06 preview issue 192. it’ll sell out, so go on, hurry!


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I took this several weeks ago and it is the shot of the leaves and petals which had either been blown or swept into the corner of some steps on campus. And there were a few days when there were even more petals strewn amidst the leaves and I didn’t have my camera.
I must confess that though the weather today was as it is in this picture, wet and dreary, that this shot was actually taken several weeks ago on the 3rd. Today’s rain was very much like a rain preceding a snow, fine and blowing. I am very much looking forward to the time when the promise/threat of snow is more of a real possibility.

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i took this several weeks ago and it is the shot of the leaves and petals which had either been blown or swept into the corner of some steps on campus. and there were a few days when there were even more petals strewn amidst the leaves and i didn’t have my camera.
i must confess that though the weather today was as it is in this picture, wet and dreary, that this shot was actually taken several weeks ago on the 3rd. today’s rain was very much like a rain preceding a snow, fine and blowing. i am very much looking forward to the time when the promise/threat of snow is more of a real possibility.


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"Libya: from popular uprising to the Islamic State"
Seminar intervention - Univeristy of Edimburgh, Centre for the Advanced Study of the Arab World, 29 February 2016.
"Compétition, négociation et exclusion dans la Libye Post-Qadhafi"
Seminar intervention - University Paris 8-Vincennes Saint-Denis (dir. Habib Ayeb, François Ireton, Vincent Battesti), 17 February 2016.
"Libye et Libyens après Qadhafi: une réconciliation impossible?"
Participation in the conference "Le monde arabe entre rupture et renaissance", organized by Collège des Bernardins and Institut de Recherche et d'Etudes Méditerranée et Moyen-Orient (IReMMO), Paris, 3 February 2016.
"Libye, de la révolution au chaos"
Participation in a conference on Libya at the Institut de Recherche et d'Etudes Méditerranée et Moyen-Orient (iReMMO) following upon the publication of the last issue of French magazine MOYEN-ORIENT, 11 February 2015.
"Tribes and Jihad in the Middle East and beyond"
Organization and animation of the conference, European University Institute, Florence, 8-9 June 2015.
"Can Libya overcome its political and social divides?"
Policy hub, European Parliament, Brussels, 16 October 2014.
"Tribes and political change in Libya"
Organization and animation of the conference, European University Institute, Florence, 5-7 May 2014.
"Civil-military relations in times of transition"
Organization and animation of the seminar, European University Institute, 7-8 April 2014.
"Rural world and political change in Egypt and Tunisia"
Organization and animation of the workshop, European University Institute, 3-4 February 2014.

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"libya: from popular uprising to the islamic state"
seminar intervention - univeristy of edimburgh, centre for the advanced study of the arab world, 29 february 2016.
"compétition, négociation et exclusion dans la libye post-qadhafi"
seminar intervention - university paris 8-vincennes saint-denis (dir. habib ayeb, françois ireton, vincent battesti), 17 february 2016.
"libye et libyens après qadhafi: une réconciliation impossible?"
participation in the conference "le monde arabe entre rupture et renaissance", organized by collège des bernardins and institut de recherche et d'etudes méditerranée et moyen-orient (iremmo), paris, 3 february 2016.
"libye, de la révolution au chaos"
participation in a conference on libya at the institut de recherche et d'etudes méditerranée et moyen-orient (iremmo) following upon the publication of the last issue of french magazine moyen-orient, 11 february 2015.
"tribes and jihad in the middle east and beyond"
organization and animation of the conference, european university institute, florence, 8-9 june 2015.
"can libya overcome its political and social divides?"
policy hub, european parliament, brussels, 16 october 2014.
"tribes and political change in libya"
organization and animation of the conference, european university institute, florence, 5-7 may 2014.
"civil-military relations in times of transition"
organization and animation of the seminar, european university institute, 7-8 april 2014.
"rural world and political change in egypt and tunisia"
organization and animation of the workshop, european university institute, 3-4 february 2014.


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Welded chemical vessels pipe, furnace parts fittings, muffles, retorts, pipes, exhaust systems, spark electrodes spark, operating at temperatures from -196 up to 600 °C.
Offer to buy a round, wire 08H18N10 — 1.4301 warehouse provider Evek GmbH, best price in this segment of the rental. Full compliance with the international quality standards. On the company’s website shows information about latest product arrivals. Supplier Evek GmbH offers to buy a round, wire 08H18N10 — 1.4301, price does not include additional costs.
Offer to buy a round, wire 08H18N10 — 1.4301, price — determined by technological features of production without the inclusion of additional costs. To buy a round, rod 08x18h10, today. Wholesale buyers will enjoy preferential price. You can order products in non-standard settings. We have the best ratio of price and quality for the entire range of products. In the segment of heat-resistant stainless steel company Evek GmbH — best supplier. Timely delivery is provided by offices in the cities of Eastern Europe.

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welded chemical vessels pipe, furnace parts fittings, muffles, retorts, pipes, exhaust systems, spark electrodes spark, operating at temperatures from -196 up to 600 °c.
offer to buy a round, wire 08h18n10 — 1.4301 warehouse provider evek gmbh, best price in this segment of the rental. full compliance with the international quality standards. on the company’s website shows information about latest product arrivals. supplier evek gmbh offers to buy a round, wire 08h18n10 — 1.4301, price does not include additional costs.
offer to buy a round, wire 08h18n10 — 1.4301, price — determined by technological features of production without the inclusion of additional costs. to buy a round, rod 08x18h10, today. wholesale buyers will enjoy preferential price. you can order products in non-standard settings. we have the best ratio of price and quality for the entire range of products. in the segment of heat-resistant stainless steel company evek gmbh — best supplier. timely delivery is provided by offices in the cities of eastern europe.


text: Holy cross of the sovreign order of malta. This cross was worn by the 79th Grand Prior of the Order, Ramón Despug y Martinez de Marcilla, who wore it between 1736 and 1741. It is spicked with diamonds. We keep it in one of our private collections and it is up for sale for Euro 3.500.000,-. If you are interested in this unique piece you can send me a message.

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Uncle Boons has not traditionally been one of “our spots.” We love this Nolita Thai restaurant and gave it a very high rating not long after it opened. But for some reason, it hasn’t been a place we’ve spent the last few years recommending frequently to friends.
But a few internal conversations and a strong desire for really good Thai food recently brought us back to Uncle Boons and forced us to come face to face with the question: Why don’t we talk about this place more? Despite not having a good answer, it’s time to rectify the situation.
Uncle Boons is one of the great dining experiences of NYC. It’s not just a place where you can eat unbelievable curry, and a ridiculous sundae, and the coldest beer known to man. It’s a place where you can eat all of that in an underground treehouse that might have been decorated by a Thai grandma who’s addicted to Craigslist. And it’s a place that’s as suited for a fun date night as it is for a dinner with friends celebrating nothing other than your eating talents. The buzz around Uncle Boons may have died down – but the buzz at Uncle Boons is still going very strong. It’s always packed, and that buzz is contagious.
There are always new restaurants opening in New York. Some are successful, some not so much. But Uncle Boons is proof that the good stuff finds a way. Even if it does so quietly.
Uncle Boons is now officially one of our spots. And it should be one of yours, too.
We’ll make this an easy decision: Do you like raw scallops? If yes, order these. Never tried them? These are a great way to start.
A shredded mango salad with shallots and peanuts in a spicy, limey, avocado-y dressing. You’re going to want this, if for no other reason than to feel slightly less bad about everything else that’s worse for you on the table.
Uncle Boons has a whole menu devoted to charcoal grilled “goodies,” and the baby octopus option is one you need to get your mouth around. These goodies are super charred and crispy at the edges, with a tart lime sauce for dunking.
If you’re going to order one item from the small plates section, make it this: a pile of spicy chicken, crispy shallots, banana blossom, and cashews, in a somehow both rich and refreshing chili dressing. Thus begins our lifelong campaign to make all salads include spicy meats.
Another meat salad from the small plates section, with minced lamb, cucumbers, mint, pickled onions, and chiles. It’s a very good dish, but we’d still order the spicy chicken salad over it.
There are two main reasons Uncle Boons now haunts our dreams, and this is one of them: a thick, super rich broth, plus a chicken leg, homemade noodles, and some greens. We’d like to swim in this bowl.
We’ve peaked. We’re never going to eat a better short rib dish in our life. Which is only sad until we remember that we can eat them here whenever we want. These come in another insanely good curry - add an order of roti so you can make yourself Thai short rib tacos.
A highly addictive fried rice packed with crab meat. Skipping this would be a mistake.
We get it. You over-ordered and you think you can’t eat another bite of anything. But you’re going to order this anyway, and you’re going to be so glad that you did. This belongs in the NYC dessert hall of fame. And if that doesn’t exist, we’re starting it now.
Crispy, buttery, sweet dessert french toast. This is also excellent, but if you’re going to pick just one dessert, make it the sundae. Otherwise, you need both.
Uncle Boons is one of our favorite Thai restaurants in NYC, and this is their little takeout operation in Nolita.

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uncle boons has not traditionally been one of “our spots.” we love this nolita thai restaurant and gave it a very high rating not long after it opened. but for some reason, it hasn’t been a place we’ve spent the last few years recommending frequently to friends.
but a few internal conversations and a strong desire for really good thai food recently brought us back to uncle boons and forced us to come face to face with the question: why don’t we talk about this place more? despite not having a good answer, it’s time to rectify the situation.
uncle boons is one of the great dining experiences of nyc. it’s not just a place where you can eat unbelievable curry, and a ridiculous sundae, and the coldest beer known to man. it’s a place where you can eat all of that in an underground treehouse that might have been decorated by a thai grandma who’s addicted to craigslist. and it’s a place that’s as suited for a fun date night as it is for a dinner with friends celebrating nothing other than your eating talents. the buzz around uncle boons may have died down – but the buzz at uncle boons is still going very strong. it’s always packed, and that buzz is contagious.
there are always new restaurants opening in new york. some are successful, some not so much. but uncle boons is proof that the good stuff finds a way. even if it does so quietly.
uncle boons is now officially one of our spots. and it should be one of yours, too.
we’ll make this an easy decision: do you like raw scallops? if yes, order these. never tried them? these are a great way to start.
a shredded mango salad with shallots and peanuts in a spicy, limey, avocado-y dressing. you’re going to want this, if for no other reason than to feel slightly less bad about everything else that’s worse for you on the table.
uncle boons has a whole menu devoted to charcoal grilled “goodies,” and the baby octopus option is one you need to get your mouth around. these goodies are super charred and crispy at the edges, with a tart lime sauce for dunking.
if you’re going to order one item from the small plates section, make it this: a pile of spicy chicken, crispy shallots, banana blossom, and cashews, in a somehow both rich and refreshing chili dressing. thus begins our lifelong campaign to make all salads include spicy meats.
another meat salad from the small plates section, with minced lamb, cucumbers, mint, pickled onions, and chiles. it’s a very good dish, but we’d still order the spicy chicken salad over it.
there are two main reasons uncle boons now haunts our dreams, and this is one of them: a thick, super rich broth, plus a chicken leg, homemade noodles, and some greens. we’d like to swim in this bowl.
we’ve peaked. we’re never going to eat a better short rib dish in our life. which is only sad until we remember that we can eat them here whenever we want. these come in another insanely good curry - add an order of roti so you can make yourself thai short rib tacos.
a highly addictive fried rice packed with crab meat. skipping this would be a mistake.
we get it. you over-ordered and you think you can’t eat another bite of anything. but you’re going to order this anyway, and you’re going to be so glad that you did. this belongs in the nyc dessert hall of fame. and if that doesn’t exist, we’re starting it now.
crispy, buttery, sweet dessert french toast. this is also excellent, but if you’re going to pick just one dessert, make it the sundae. otherwise, you need both.
uncle boons is one of our favorite thai restaurants in nyc, and this is their little takeout operation in nolita.


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WHAT IS A STANDARD COMPONENT?
A standard component is usually an individual part (called a ‘component’), manufactured in thousands or millions, to the same specification (such as size, weight, material etc...). A good example is a steel bolt. Bolts are available in a vast range of standard sizes. However, each size will be manufactured to an internationally accepted standard.
To ensure that each bolt is the same, a small number, are selected from a batch and checked for quality and tolerance, before being sold to customers. Each sample bolt must fall within certain tolerances before being passed.
The digital vernier caliper is a very accurate measuring device. It is being used to check that the steel bolt falls within 81mm and 80mm in length . If it is outside these measurements (tolerance) it will be rejected.
If the measurement falls between -0.5mm less than 80.50mm or +0.5mm above 80.50mm, then the bolt is within tolerance and will not be rejected. Any measurement outside this range and the bolt is rejected.
Resistors are manufactured in their millions each week, to strict standards. It is impossible to check each one individually. Consequently, the quality of a small number is checked, for every batch produced.
The diagram opposite shows a tolerance check on a resistor. A multimeter is used to check that the resistance of the resistor falls within a lower and upper resistance level. This simple check will usually identify faulty batches of standard resistors.
Simple checks should ensure that all the resistors have been manufactured to the same standard.
Consequently, manufacturers of electrical products such as TVs, should be confident that they are buying a quality standard component, even if it is only a resistor. It could take only one faulty or substandard component to prevent a product such as a TV from working properly.

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what is a standard component?
a standard component is usually an individual part (called a ‘component’), manufactured in thousands or millions, to the same specification (such as size, weight, material etc...). a good example is a steel bolt. bolts are available in a vast range of standard sizes. however, each size will be manufactured to an internationally accepted standard.
to ensure that each bolt is the same, a small number, are selected from a batch and checked for quality and tolerance, before being sold to customers. each sample bolt must fall within certain tolerances before being passed.
the digital vernier caliper is a very accurate measuring device. it is being used to check that the steel bolt falls within 81mm and 80mm in length . if it is outside these measurements (tolerance) it will be rejected.
if the measurement falls between -0.5mm less than 80.50mm or +0.5mm above 80.50mm, then the bolt is within tolerance and will not be rejected. any measurement outside this range and the bolt is rejected.
resistors are manufactured in their millions each week, to strict standards. it is impossible to check each one individually. consequently, the quality of a small number is checked, for every batch produced.
the diagram opposite shows a tolerance check on a resistor. a multimeter is used to check that the resistance of the resistor falls within a lower and upper resistance level. this simple check will usually identify faulty batches of standard resistors.
simple checks should ensure that all the resistors have been manufactured to the same standard.
consequently, manufacturers of electrical products such as tvs, should be confident that they are buying a quality standard component, even if it is only a resistor. it could take only one faulty or substandard component to prevent a product such as a tv from working properly.


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Just one slide today, but what a great view though. June 1965.
Man, I love that vintage Monorail!
Gee, I somehow missed this one. Beautiful shot!

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just one slide today, but what a great view though. june 1965.
man, i love that vintage monorail!
gee, i somehow missed this one. beautiful shot!


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Why not make the most of your budget and grab a bargain TODAY!
Livingston and Tektronix understand that your budget constraints might affect your ability to buy new test equipment.
Therefore Tektronix Encore provides test equipment that will do the job, at a price that fits your budget.
When you have a special project with tight deadlines and waiting for an instrument simply won't do, Tektronix Encore will offer the solution for you. In many cases, products have been reconditioned in advance and are available for immediate delivery.
The below list of products is a snap-shot of the total range of Tektronix Encore products that we stock. If you are looking or a specific instrument and cannot see it listed below, please contact our sales department and a member of our team will be able to assist you.

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why not make the most of your budget and grab a bargain today!
livingston and tektronix understand that your budget constraints might affect your ability to buy new test equipment.
therefore tektronix encore provides test equipment that will do the job, at a price that fits your budget.
when you have a special project with tight deadlines and waiting for an instrument simply won't do, tektronix encore will offer the solution for you. in many cases, products have been reconditioned in advance and are available for immediate delivery.
the below list of products is a snap-shot of the total range of tektronix encore products that we stock. if you are looking or a specific instrument and cannot see it listed below, please contact our sales department and a member of our team will be able to assist you.


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Clth, 9 x 10 in. / 60 pgs / 35 color / 3 bw.
After Andy Warhol was shot in 1968, some critics accused him of softening the intensity of his art in favor of pursuing a more superficial, jet-setting social agenda. And it is true that during the 1970s, Warhol focused much of his energy on less solitary activities--filmmaking, his “superstars” and supporting Interview, his adventurous underground magazine. However, Warhol’s art practice of the 1970s underwent huge changes and forged into vital realms that have proved as influential as his earlier work. During this decade he produced such iconic series as the abstract Oxidation paintings, which combined urine on metallic copper; the classic Ladies and Gentlemen portraits depicting New York’s drag community; his screen prints of the actor and Native American political activist Russell Means, and of the Chinese Communist leader, Mao Zedong; as well as the Shadow, Skulls and Hammer & Sickle series. This volume collects works from each of these series, alongside an essay by curator-scholar Trevor Fairbrother.
Featured image, "Shadow" (1978) is reproduced from Andy Warhol: Paintings from the 1970s.
FORMAT: Clth, 9 x 10 in. / 60 pgs / 35 color / 3 b&w.

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clth, 9 x 10 in. / 60 pgs / 35 color / 3 bw.
after andy warhol was shot in 1968, some critics accused him of softening the intensity of his art in favor of pursuing a more superficial, jet-setting social agenda. and it is true that during the 1970s, warhol focused much of his energy on less solitary activities--filmmaking, his “superstars” and supporting interview, his adventurous underground magazine. however, warhol’s art practice of the 1970s underwent huge changes and forged into vital realms that have proved as influential as his earlier work. during this decade he produced such iconic series as the abstract oxidation paintings, which combined urine on metallic copper; the classic ladies and gentlemen portraits depicting new york’s drag community; his screen prints of the actor and native american political activist russell means, and of the chinese communist leader, mao zedong; as well as the shadow, skulls and hammer & sickle series. this volume collects works from each of these series, alongside an essay by curator-scholar trevor fairbrother.
featured image, "shadow" (1978) is reproduced from andy warhol: paintings from the 1970s.
format: clth, 9 x 10 in. / 60 pgs / 35 color / 3 b&w.


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was described to record the total amount of times an employee has managed. The sheet helps organization hold track of the employee’s support, whether they are late for trade and more when they left. This creates estimation of salary and other allowances for every employee gradually.
Timesheet was developed to show the total number of times an employee has managed. The sheet helps organization continue track of the employee’s support, whether they are late for craft and also when they went. This makes estimate of salary and other allowances for every employee gradually.
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are a digitalize sheet or a spreadsheet that gives the basic form for construction the entries. we offer a number of forms in time sheet template, so as to suit the varied poverty of organizations. you may like term sheet templates. the sample time sheets are helpful as they save time and effort of creating a new once templates the scratch. you may also like sheet templates.
was described to record the total amount of times an employee has managed. the sheet helps organization hold track of the employee’s support, whether they are late for trade and more when they left. this creates estimation of salary and other allowances for every employee gradually.
timesheet was developed to show the total number of times an employee has managed. the sheet helps organization continue track of the employee’s support, whether they are late for craft and also when they went. this makes estimate of salary and other allowances for every employee gradually.
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This is my new and first collection of marble textures! There are so many different multicolored papers.
These textures were made by hand and with love. They are suitable for absolutely any situation. The textures are ideal for your notebook or for your pillows in the living room, or if you suddenly need to decorate your baby’s clothes or create a wedding invitation. Add these different and colored textures to create postcards for your friends!
File size is approx 437.5MB (462.6MB unzipped), offered as a single download.
Thank you so much for your lovely comment! It’s great to hear you are liking these marble textures 🙂 We hope you enjoy working with them!
Thanks for your comment! You are very welcome 🙂 We hope you love working with your new texture items!
So many to choose from! Thanks!
Thank you so much for your kind words! It’s great to hear you’re loving this texture collection 🙂 We hope you enjoy working with it!
Thanks again, Rachel. We hope you are enjoying your new textures!
Oooh love these and Julia’s work in general. Thanks so much to Julia Dreams and Design Cuts for another fabulous freebie.
Beautiful, thank you Julia and Design Cuts for an awesome freebie.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We are so pleased you are loving this week’s Freebie Friday 🙂 We hope you enjoy working with your new textures!
Dear Julia! Thank you for the lovely textures!!! Creative success!
Thanks again, Mari! If you ever have any questions or queries, please do let me know. I’m here to help!
Awesome. Thank you so much Julia an Design Cuts for sharing.
Lovely textures..Thank you Julia and DesignCuts.
Thanks again, Trina, and if there is ever anything I could assist you with please do let me know. I’m always happy to help!
Thank you for the lovely textures, DC and Julia.
Thank you so much for your lovely comment 🙂 We hope you love working with your new texture resources! If you ever have any queries, please do let me know. I’m here to help!
Thank you very much 🙂 We’re so pleased Julia’s textures will make an awesome addition to your collection!
Thanks!!! These marble textures are very trendy right now.

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this is my new and first collection of marble textures! there are so many different multicolored papers.
these textures were made by hand and with love. they are suitable for absolutely any situation. the textures are ideal for your notebook or for your pillows in the living room, or if you suddenly need to decorate your baby’s clothes or create a wedding invitation. add these different and colored textures to create postcards for your friends!
file size is approx 437.5mb (462.6mb unzipped), offered as a single download.
thank you so much for your lovely comment! it’s great to hear you are liking these marble textures 🙂 we hope you enjoy working with them!
thanks for your comment! you are very welcome 🙂 we hope you love working with your new texture items!
so many to choose from! thanks!
thank you so much for your kind words! it’s great to hear you’re loving this texture collection 🙂 we hope you enjoy working with it!
thanks again, rachel. we hope you are enjoying your new textures!
oooh love these and julia’s work in general. thanks so much to julia dreams and design cuts for another fabulous freebie.
beautiful, thank you julia and design cuts for an awesome freebie.
thank you so much for your kind words! we are so pleased you are loving this week’s freebie friday 🙂 we hope you enjoy working with your new textures!
dear julia! thank you for the lovely textures!!! creative success!
thanks again, mari! if you ever have any questions or queries, please do let me know. i’m here to help!
awesome. thank you so much julia an design cuts for sharing.
lovely textures..thank you julia and designcuts.
thanks again, trina, and if there is ever anything i could assist you with please do let me know. i’m always happy to help!
thank you for the lovely textures, dc and julia.
thank you so much for your lovely comment 🙂 we hope you love working with your new texture resources! if you ever have any queries, please do let me know. i’m here to help!
thank you very much 🙂 we’re so pleased julia’s textures will make an awesome addition to your collection!
thanks!!! these marble textures are very trendy right now.


text: Kenda Brand Tubeless Tire size 130/70-12 with K453 tread style. Kenda's newest sport tread for performance-based scooters. Kenda Tire Size: 130/70-12. Tread Pattern: K453. Tubeless. DOT approved. Max Load: 494 lbs. at 33 psi.

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An amendment filed by Senator Lesser was unanimously approved by the Senate to fund a Manufacturing Training Program at the Lower Pioneer Valley Educational Collaborative (LPVEC). “This funding will provide much-needed help to create a larger, skilled workforce throughout Hampden County,” Lesser said.
The amendment will help the Lower Pioneer Valley Educational Collaborative (LPVEC) develop a machine technology program for students in grades 9-12 and will serve the school districts of West Springfield, Ludlow, Longmeadow, East Longmeadow, Agawam, Hampden-Wilbraham and Southwick-Tolland-Granville.

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an amendment filed by senator lesser was unanimously approved by the senate to fund a manufacturing training program at the lower pioneer valley educational collaborative (lpvec). “this funding will provide much-needed help to create a larger, skilled workforce throughout hampden county,” lesser said.
the amendment will help the lower pioneer valley educational collaborative (lpvec) develop a machine technology program for students in grades 9-12 and will serve the school districts of west springfield, ludlow, longmeadow, east longmeadow, agawam, hampden-wilbraham and southwick-tolland-granville.


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What a fat chorus that is. Especially for synths. It just needed some little tweaks to shine in the modulation section which was a little too fast and to weak for my taste.
-get two of those for real stereo chorus (the second output is just inverted). putting one chorus in the other gave me results similar to the famous juno 6 chorus.
It would be great if you could publish this comment to help others built one of the greatest (and underrated) chorus pedals the world has seen.
Great Matthias. Thank You. Gonna check it out. Modded a CE-1 today. More Soon.

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what a fat chorus that is. especially for synths. it just needed some little tweaks to shine in the modulation section which was a little too fast and to weak for my taste.
-get two of those for real stereo chorus (the second output is just inverted). putting one chorus in the other gave me results similar to the famous juno 6 chorus.
it would be great if you could publish this comment to help others built one of the greatest (and underrated) chorus pedals the world has seen.
great matthias. thank you. gonna check it out. modded a ce-1 today. more soon.


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If there were a prize for the global organizations most tainted with corruption, the International Federation of Football (Soccer) Association (FIFA) would be a strong contender. The inside dealing and lack of transparency, as well as longevity of its aging leadership, is reminiscent of ineffective government in many countries.
But, in spite of FIFA’s governance problems, soccer is vital and the most widely followed sport in the world. Soccer works, because unlike so many badly governed public agencies, NGOs, and projects, it gets key things right. How soccer works can provide useful insights for how we think about development.
Soccer and development, while very different, have features in common. Both have purposes or goals to score. Both have rules. Both have someone deciding whether conduct is right, imposing sanctions for foul behavior, and judging the final outcome. And both have actors who need to be motivated and focused. Each, however, handles these features differently.
1) First, the millions of fans across the world who love and follow soccer, entranced with the skill and artistry, understand that while watching is great fun, what matters is the final score.
In the short term, you win the game and your team gets three points. In the long term, these points and goals add up, and you move up the league until you win the cup.
2) Second, soccer has developed an extensive set of rules.
For those who have grown up with soccer or engaged actively with it, the rules make sense. Importantly, while people argue over the interpretation of rules, the rules are known and not renegotiated while playing the game.
In development, particularly in developing countries, the relationship between the game and its rules is tenuous. In recent years, often in response to donor pressure, several countries have undergone reform. These have produced a raft of new laws, regulations, and institutions. Many of these, such as anticorruption laws and agencies, ethics commissions, and public-expenditure management systems, are meant to strengthen governing.
But the problem is that all this impressive rule-making bears little connection to how people go about their lives. It’s not that people lack respect for the rule of law. It’s that the zeal for reform appears to have led to “too much too fast,” preventing change from taking root. When poorly established, rules fail to fulfill their key function in providing credible and predictable guidelines. It also disrupts development, draining it of creativity, motivation, and a clear-headed strategy.
3) Third, soccer has independent referees.
No one would think of proposing a game refereed by a player from one or both teams. Yet, in development, where the stakes are higher, that happens much of the time. In many countries, the executive branch is held in check by parliament, but its ministers are also members of parliament. It is not uncommon for heads of state to confer plum assignments to members of parliament. The very cooks are then charged to assess the quality of the food.
Among NGOs and donor agencies, the auditors and evaluators are appointed by the ones they will assess, and that fact is not lost on those who are hired. In soccer, it’s simpler. Teams do not get to hire their referees.
4) Fourth, soccer is also transparent.
For big games, that can mean 60,000 in a stadium, and millions more watching on television.
Public service is a misnomer in most developing countries because it has little public orientation and even less service. Recent studies have shown that absenteeism of public servants is widespread in health and education. This can go on because, unlike soccer, there is no public witness and the officials know they can get away with it.
5) Fifth, what excites about soccer is how the game is played.
The point is not to devise a plan that anticipates every possible move of the other team, but to coach players on how to read the signs and respond skillfully and quickly. In development, the inability to continually interpret feedback and adapt is a great limitation. Instead of developing sensitive antenna and intelligent response capabilities to deal with uncertainty, development practioners try to figure everything out at the outset, playing god, usually badly, in a contingent, unpredictable world.
The vitality of soccer derives from the clarity of its regulatory framework; a clear alignment of goals, successes, and incentives; and the open-architecture nature of its play.
Soccer as a metaphor for international development may come across as frivolous, but the features that make soccer work may be essential to motivating and realizing success in development. When it comes to solving complex challenges in soccer, development or anything else, play may be just the verb we need.

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if there were a prize for the global organizations most tainted with corruption, the international federation of football (soccer) association (fifa) would be a strong contender. the inside dealing and lack of transparency, as well as longevity of its aging leadership, is reminiscent of ineffective government in many countries.
but, in spite of fifa’s governance problems, soccer is vital and the most widely followed sport in the world. soccer works, because unlike so many badly governed public agencies, ngos, and projects, it gets key things right. how soccer works can provide useful insights for how we think about development.
soccer and development, while very different, have features in common. both have purposes or goals to score. both have rules. both have someone deciding whether conduct is right, imposing sanctions for foul behavior, and judging the final outcome. and both have actors who need to be motivated and focused. each, however, handles these features differently.
1) first, the millions of fans across the world who love and follow soccer, entranced with the skill and artistry, understand that while watching is great fun, what matters is the final score.
in the short term, you win the game and your team gets three points. in the long term, these points and goals add up, and you move up the league until you win the cup.
2) second, soccer has developed an extensive set of rules.
for those who have grown up with soccer or engaged actively with it, the rules make sense. importantly, while people argue over the interpretation of rules, the rules are known and not renegotiated while playing the game.
in development, particularly in developing countries, the relationship between the game and its rules is tenuous. in recent years, often in response to donor pressure, several countries have undergone reform. these have produced a raft of new laws, regulations, and institutions. many of these, such as anticorruption laws and agencies, ethics commissions, and public-expenditure management systems, are meant to strengthen governing.
but the problem is that all this impressive rule-making bears little connection to how people go about their lives. it’s not that people lack respect for the rule of law. it’s that the zeal for reform appears to have led to “too much too fast,” preventing change from taking root. when poorly established, rules fail to fulfill their key function in providing credible and predictable guidelines. it also disrupts development, draining it of creativity, motivation, and a clear-headed strategy.
3) third, soccer has independent referees.
no one would think of proposing a game refereed by a player from one or both teams. yet, in development, where the stakes are higher, that happens much of the time. in many countries, the executive branch is held in check by parliament, but its ministers are also members of parliament. it is not uncommon for heads of state to confer plum assignments to members of parliament. the very cooks are then charged to assess the quality of the food.
among ngos and donor agencies, the auditors and evaluators are appointed by the ones they will assess, and that fact is not lost on those who are hired. in soccer, it’s simpler. teams do not get to hire their referees.
4) fourth, soccer is also transparent.
for big games, that can mean 60,000 in a stadium, and millions more watching on television.
public service is a misnomer in most developing countries because it has little public orientation and even less service. recent studies have shown that absenteeism of public servants is widespread in health and education. this can go on because, unlike soccer, there is no public witness and the officials know they can get away with it.
5) fifth, what excites about soccer is how the game is played.
the point is not to devise a plan that anticipates every possible move of the other team, but to coach players on how to read the signs and respond skillfully and quickly. in development, the inability to continually interpret feedback and adapt is a great limitation. instead of developing sensitive antenna and intelligent response capabilities to deal with uncertainty, development practioners try to figure everything out at the outset, playing god, usually badly, in a contingent, unpredictable world.
the vitality of soccer derives from the clarity of its regulatory framework; a clear alignment of goals, successes, and incentives; and the open-architecture nature of its play.
soccer as a metaphor for international development may come across as frivolous, but the features that make soccer work may be essential to motivating and realizing success in development. when it comes to solving complex challenges in soccer, development or anything else, play may be just the verb we need.


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An exclusive interview with the team which is planning to create a derivative of openSUSE.
Chrome users can have enhanced experience with what Google calls the packaged apps which are now available throuh the Chrome Web Store. Google had announced the developer preview of Chrome packaged apps and the Chrome App Launcher a few months ago. Google enabled developers to upload their packaged apps to the Chrome Web Store and test them, but there was no way for users to find those apps an install them.
The developers have already started 'playing' with it, some are rooting it and some are hacking their way into Glass to enabled features which were otherwise disabled.

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an exclusive interview with the team which is planning to create a derivative of opensuse.
chrome users can have enhanced experience with what google calls the packaged apps which are now available throuh the chrome web store. google had announced the developer preview of chrome packaged apps and the chrome app launcher a few months ago. google enabled developers to upload their packaged apps to the chrome web store and test them, but there was no way for users to find those apps an install them.
the developers have already started 'playing' with it, some are rooting it and some are hacking their way into glass to enabled features which were otherwise disabled.


text: The Tenacious Heavy Duty T-shirt is ring spun and highly durable. Made from 100% cotton making it soft next to the skin and comfortable to wear. It comes with a taped neck and shoulders which offers the wearer a great fit. In a choice of colours and custom finished with the TENACIOUS printed logo to the centre chest , the Signature WTD logo centre print to the top back and the Signature KOfficial embroidered logo to the right sleeve.

lowercased: the tenacious heavy duty t-shirt is ring spun and highly durable. made from 100% cotton making it soft next to the skin and comfortable to wear. it comes with a taped neck and shoulders which offers the wearer a great fit. in a choice of colours and custom finished with the tenacious printed logo to the centre chest , the signature wtd logo centre print to the top back and the signature kofficial embroidered logo to the right sleeve.


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"Husky sledging, in the Arctic Circle"
"Unsuccessful kayaking in the Oslofjord when Adam (another Slaughter and May trainee) came to visit"
"Dusk in Tjuvholmen, by BAHR´s offices"
"Hiking Besseggen, in Jotunheimen National Park"
BA-HR's offices sit dramatically on the Oslofjord, a large body of water that meets the North Sea. I was met with enthusiasm and, despite being further north than I (at that time) had been, I was soon made to feel at home.
On my first day I was introduced to everyone in the building (about 200 people), which happens for each new employee. Lunch is served early, at 11.30, and is a great opportunity to socialise with colleagues. Usually everyone sits around a single, communal table, but when the weather is good tables on the terrace, with views over the fjord, are in high demand! On the last Friday of each month the practice groups take turns to host themed drinks in the stuen (living room). Lots more social events are held throughout the year, including the legendary summer and Christmas parties.
I sat in the asset management and private equity group and received a mix of work from across the firm. My biggest project was a cross-border banking merger and I flew to Stockholm to attend meetings with the other side. Norway remains a huge oil exporter, and I have learnt some new things about this industry during my secondment.
Outside of work, I have been guided by Norway's contagious enthusiasm for outdoor pursuits. I have witnessed the northern lights, sledged with huskies in the Arctic Circle and hiked in the Marka (Oslo's forests) and beyond. The 17 May celebration is a real highlight. Oslo becomes a street party to celebrate Norway's independence – and the start of the long summer nights!

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"husky sledging, in the arctic circle"
"unsuccessful kayaking in the oslofjord when adam (another slaughter and may trainee) came to visit"
"dusk in tjuvholmen, by bahr´s offices"
"hiking besseggen, in jotunheimen national park"
ba-hr's offices sit dramatically on the oslofjord, a large body of water that meets the north sea. i was met with enthusiasm and, despite being further north than i (at that time) had been, i was soon made to feel at home.
on my first day i was introduced to everyone in the building (about 200 people), which happens for each new employee. lunch is served early, at 11.30, and is a great opportunity to socialise with colleagues. usually everyone sits around a single, communal table, but when the weather is good tables on the terrace, with views over the fjord, are in high demand! on the last friday of each month the practice groups take turns to host themed drinks in the stuen (living room). lots more social events are held throughout the year, including the legendary summer and christmas parties.
i sat in the asset management and private equity group and received a mix of work from across the firm. my biggest project was a cross-border banking merger and i flew to stockholm to attend meetings with the other side. norway remains a huge oil exporter, and i have learnt some new things about this industry during my secondment.
outside of work, i have been guided by norway's contagious enthusiasm for outdoor pursuits. i have witnessed the northern lights, sledged with huskies in the arctic circle and hiked in the marka (oslo's forests) and beyond. the 17 may celebration is a real highlight. oslo becomes a street party to celebrate norway's independence – and the start of the long summer nights!


text: Our club is a friendly group of recycled teenagers (50 or older) who enjoy playing Euchre on Tuesdays and Cribbage and Bridge on Thursdays. EVERYONE IS WELCOME. Only $4.00 to play each week and $5.00 for membership.

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Microsoft this week took steps to assure Office developers that it has no plans to kill off Visual Basic for Applications (VBA).
Speculation that Redmond might eliminate VBA started last year when the company closed its VBA licensing program, and reached a peak early this week after the new Microsoft Office for Mac 2008 debuted without it.
However, according to Microsoft, the rumors are false.
Wednesday on its Visual Studio 2008 blog, in a post titled, "The Reports of VBA's Demise Have Been Greatly Exaggerated," the company explicitly stated that VBA is not going anywhere.
"The report that the next generation of Office will not contain VBA is untrue -- the next generation of the Microsoft Office system will definitely contain all of the functionality that developers and power users expect from VBA," the post stated.
That message was reiterated today in a posting on the company's Excel team blog. "While it’s true that VBA isn't supported in the latest version of Office for the Mac...we have no plans to remove VBA from future versions of Office for Windows," wrote Joseph Chirilov, program manager for Microsoft Office. "We understand that VBA is a critical capability for large numbers of our customers; accordingly, there is no plan to remove VBA from future versions of Excel."
According to PC Magazine blogger Michael J. Miller, when he asked why Microsoft didn't include VBA in the new Mac Office, "I was told it would have taken two more years to rewrite VBA for the Intel environment."

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microsoft this week took steps to assure office developers that it has no plans to kill off visual basic for applications (vba).
speculation that redmond might eliminate vba started last year when the company closed its vba licensing program, and reached a peak early this week after the new microsoft office for mac 2008 debuted without it.
however, according to microsoft, the rumors are false.
wednesday on its visual studio 2008 blog, in a post titled, "the reports of vba's demise have been greatly exaggerated," the company explicitly stated that vba is not going anywhere.
"the report that the next generation of office will not contain vba is untrue -- the next generation of the microsoft office system will definitely contain all of the functionality that developers and power users expect from vba," the post stated.
that message was reiterated today in a posting on the company's excel team blog. "while it’s true that vba isn't supported in the latest version of office for the mac...we have no plans to remove vba from future versions of office for windows," wrote joseph chirilov, program manager for microsoft office. "we understand that vba is a critical capability for large numbers of our customers; accordingly, there is no plan to remove vba from future versions of excel."
according to pc magazine blogger michael j. miller, when he asked why microsoft didn't include vba in the new mac office, "i was told it would have taken two more years to rewrite vba for the intel environment."


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Orion Commercial - Realtors specializing in the sales of resorts, campgrounds and other recreational properties.
Konrad Olson - Realtor offering industrial, office, retail and investment properties in Minnesota.
Holappa Commercial Real Estate - Agents specializing in the sale or lease of office, industrial and retail properties in Duluth, Moose Lake, Two Harbors and Cloquet areas.
Judd Commercial Properties - Minnesota commercial Realtors serving the Minneapolis/St. Paul Metropolitan Area.
Vacura Real Estate - Jackson based Broker, specializing in farm land, acreage, and commercial property.

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orion commercial - realtors specializing in the sales of resorts, campgrounds and other recreational properties.
konrad olson - realtor offering industrial, office, retail and investment properties in minnesota.
holappa commercial real estate - agents specializing in the sale or lease of office, industrial and retail properties in duluth, moose lake, two harbors and cloquet areas.
judd commercial properties - minnesota commercial realtors serving the minneapolis/st. paul metropolitan area.
vacura real estate - jackson based broker, specializing in farm land, acreage, and commercial property.