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Error code:   DatasetGenerationError
Exception:    ArrowInvalid
Message:      JSON parse error: Missing a closing quotation mark in string. in row 80
Traceback:    Traceback (most recent call last):
                File "/src/services/worker/.venv/lib/python3.9/site-packages/datasets/packaged_modules/json/json.py", line 145, in _generate_tables
                  dataset = json.load(f)
                File "/usr/local/lib/python3.9/json/__init__.py", line 293, in load
                  return loads(fp.read(),
                File "/usr/local/lib/python3.9/json/__init__.py", line 346, in loads
                  return _default_decoder.decode(s)
                File "/usr/local/lib/python3.9/json/decoder.py", line 340, in decode
                  raise JSONDecodeError("Extra data", s, end)
              json.decoder.JSONDecodeError: Extra data: line 2 column 1 (char 3245)
              
              During handling of the above exception, another exception occurred:
              
              Traceback (most recent call last):
                File "/src/services/worker/.venv/lib/python3.9/site-packages/datasets/builder.py", line 1995, in _prepare_split_single
                  for _, table in generator:
                File "/src/services/worker/.venv/lib/python3.9/site-packages/datasets/packaged_modules/json/json.py", line 148, in _generate_tables
                  raise e
                File "/src/services/worker/.venv/lib/python3.9/site-packages/datasets/packaged_modules/json/json.py", line 122, in _generate_tables
                  pa_table = paj.read_json(
                File "pyarrow/_json.pyx", line 308, in pyarrow._json.read_json
                File "pyarrow/error.pxi", line 154, in pyarrow.lib.pyarrow_internal_check_status
                File "pyarrow/error.pxi", line 91, in pyarrow.lib.check_status
              pyarrow.lib.ArrowInvalid: JSON parse error: Missing a closing quotation mark in string. in row 80
              
              The above exception was the direct cause of the following exception:
              
              Traceback (most recent call last):
                File "/src/services/worker/src/worker/job_runners/config/parquet_and_info.py", line 1529, in compute_config_parquet_and_info_response
                  parquet_operations = convert_to_parquet(builder)
                File "/src/services/worker/src/worker/job_runners/config/parquet_and_info.py", line 1154, in convert_to_parquet
                  builder.download_and_prepare(
                File "/src/services/worker/.venv/lib/python3.9/site-packages/datasets/builder.py", line 1027, in download_and_prepare
                  self._download_and_prepare(
                File "/src/services/worker/.venv/lib/python3.9/site-packages/datasets/builder.py", line 1122, in _download_and_prepare
                  self._prepare_split(split_generator, **prepare_split_kwargs)
                File "/src/services/worker/.venv/lib/python3.9/site-packages/datasets/builder.py", line 1882, in _prepare_split
                  for job_id, done, content in self._prepare_split_single(
                File "/src/services/worker/.venv/lib/python3.9/site-packages/datasets/builder.py", line 2038, in _prepare_split_single
                  raise DatasetGenerationError("An error occurred while generating the dataset") from e
              datasets.exceptions.DatasetGenerationError: An error occurred while generating the dataset

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__label__cc	0.70016	0.29984	Wednesday, 21 September 2016 00:00 Written by aficanwonderland Gray wolf who is also known as true wolf or timber wolf is the world largest extant animal of canidae family which weighs up to 47 kg and its length varies from 4.9 ft to 5 ft 5 inch including head & body. They are also considered in endangered protection status by IUCN. Wild dogs which are just behind the gray wolves can weighs up to 32 kg with the body length of 4 ft 2 inch including head. They are found in African savannas and lightly wooded areas. Females are smaller than males and western African wild dogs are generally smaller than southern African wild dogs due to natural habitat. There are more than 60 different species of eagle. Eagles are different from many other birds of prey mainly by their larger size, more powerful build, and heavier head and beak. Most eagles are larger than any other raptors apart from vultures. Eagles have unusual eyes. They are very large in proportion to their heads and have extremely large pupils. Eagles’ eyes have a million light-sensitive cells per square mm of retina, five times more that a human’s 200,000. While humans see just three basic colours, eagles see five. These adaptations gives eagles extremely keen eyesight and enable them to spot even well-camouflaged potential prey from a very long distance. In fact the eagles’ vision is among the sharpest of any animal and studies suggest that some eagles can spot an animal the size of a rabbit up to two miles away! Many eagle species lay two eggs, but the older, larger chick frequently kills its younger sibling once it has hatched. Adults do not intervene. The Harpy Eagle and the Philippine Eagle have wings that spread 2.5m across and use their massive, sharp talons, to kill and carry off prey as large as deer and monkeys. In Greece, Golden Eagles eat turtles, dropping them from great heights onto rocks to break open their armoured shells. Although most eagles are carnivorous the African Vulturine Fish-Eagle is primarily a vegetarian, feeding on rich oil palm fruits. Some eagles are built with short wings and long tails enabling them to hunt in the tight confines of a forest, while others have short tails and broad long wings allowing them to soar high above open plains and water. Golden eagles in Wyoming have been observed foraging areas that cover 100 square miles. To defend their territories and attract a mate, bald eagles put on spectacular aerial displays including death-defying swoops and seemingly suicidal dogfights that involve locking talons with another bird and free-falling in a spiral. Eagles are admired the world over as living symbols of power, freedom, and transcendence. The spot on which an eagle landed dictated to the ancient Aztecs the place where they were to build a city. In some religions, high-soaring eagles are believed to touch the face of God. Native Americans historically gave eagle feathers to non-indigenous people and also members of other tribes who were deemed worthy. More in this category: « Peak of Mawenzi Birds of the Serengeti »	cc/2022-05/en_middle_0015.json.gz/line0
__label__wiki	0.73439	0.73439	A Table Bomb Jack 2 Captain Pot Grande Roulette Bistro Stars Ford Dealers Urge Mulally For Plan Alan Mulally, Ford Motor Co. CEO, was bombarded with its dealers� growing concerns for plans. Earlier, the new CEO met with Ford dealers to discuss its turnaround plan that includes the revival of the company�s faltering stand on dealerships. Ford dealers urged Mullaly to reassure them that the plan is indeed solid for them to cope with the upsetting crisis. The meeting was held at the National Automobile Dealers Association convention in Las Vegas and it was Mulally's first face-to-face talk with a large crowd of dealers. He was joined by Ford Americas Group President Mark Fields and Ford's North American head of marketing, sales and service, Cisco Codina. Mullaly, an engineer who was previously connected with Boeing Commercial Airplanes, joined the ailing automaker last fall. The Ford clan is expecting that Mulally�s expertise could alleviate the plight of the company. In the meeting, Mulally promised that Ford executives would listen to dealers and would maintain a "confident but not arrogant" attitude. When a dealer suggested that he come to his business and sell some cars, Mulally responded: "Done." After the meeting, Mulally said he will make a visit as soon as his schedule allows him to do so. Ford incurred a devastating loss of .7 billion in 2006. Its bleeding market share, mortgaged assets and waning workers� confidence, made the company grope in the darkness of the industry�s helm. These problems are not as easy as losing profits in manufacturing Volvo control arms for what they are facing right now are a thousand folds graver. And these problems trouble Ford dealers as well. "This is it for them, their last shot," said Steve Marshall, a Ford dealer from Laramie, Wis. "A lot of people are riding on this and whether they can get it done. I have five kids who are banking on it." After the meeting, the dealers� mood appeared mixed. Some dealers pushed Mulally for more specifics about the turnaround plan. One dealer questioned why dealers should believe the current turnaround plan will work given Ford's past failures. Other dealers complained about a lack of specifics from Mulally and his leadership team. Mulally said he feels the company's turnaround plan is making progress and that he plans to stay the course. He added the company will continue to place a marketing emphasis on trucks and pull back inventory to get more in line with demand. Some dealers voiced that Ford cannot afford to get rid of any of its brands. "They've got a plan and they're executing it. They have a vision," said Harry Sames, a dealer from Laredo, Texas. "I don't think we had a vision a year ago." Mulally draw several rounds of applause and a remarkable standing ovation after he promised "a lot less arrogance at Ford Motor Co.," said one dealer. The new CEO spent three days at the event and made himself available for more concerns. Throughout the weekend, dealers and their families approached Mulally to have their picture taken with him. On the other side of the scenario, DaimlerChrysler AG's Chrysler Group's top executives also met with dealers Sunday. Dealers said DaimlerChrysler is looking at a new approach to advertising that would include jointly promoting some models to give them greater exposure. The automaker also is investing more in marketing at the local level to support dealers' sales efforts. Tom LaSorda, Chrysler CEO, also repeated his commitment to stop pushing dealers to order cars and trucks they don't think they can sell. This has been a practice that riled retailers in 2006. While dealers stopped short of saying their problems with Chrysler are solved, many dealers are quite satisfied with LaSorda�s moves and that they are prepared to forgive and move on. "They made a lot of mistakes last year," Rick Kern Jr., a Jeep dealer from Winchester, Va., said following Sunday's meeting. "They're not going to do that again. This year, they're listening." About the Author: Glady Reign is a 32 year old is a consultant for an automotive firm based in Detroit, Mi. she is a native of the motor city and grew up around cars hence her expertise in the automotive field.	cc/2022-05/en_middle_0015.json.gz/line2
__label__wiki	0.820591	0.820591	Home » FIDE World Cup: Topalov, Nakamura, Caruana, Giri... » World Cup 2015: News and Reports FIDE World Cup: Guseinov Defeats Navara Who Misevaluated the Position. "David Thought His Compensation Was Enough" Аудио: You may need: Adobe Flash Player. The first games of the second round are over at the World Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan. To the pleasure of the local audience, Gadir Guseinov defeated David Navara, whom he had never faced over the board before. The turning point of the game occurred practically in the very opening, the classical system of the Caro-Kann Defence. GUSEINOV - NAVARA Black has just castled - 17...0-0? (17...Qd5! was better, as in Naroditsky - So, 2012), which was followed by 18.Bxh6! The pseudo-sacrifice had already been played in Kokarev - Gavrilov, 2014. Moreover, it turned out the Czech GM knew about the move and consciously made a decision to proceed with the variation. 18....gxh6 19.Qg3+ Kh8 20.Nxe6 fxe6 21.Rxd8 Raxd8 22.Qe3 Ng8 23.Qxa7 Bf6 24.f3 Ne7 25.Qe3 Bg7 26.Qxe6. White has too many extra pawns, and the game ended in his favour on move 51. "David evaluated the position as playable and thought his compensation was enough, - Guseinov told Chess-News. - The computer gives +2 to White, but it is not that easy to convert the advantage for the human player. Nonetheless, the fight was only for two results which is the best you can get with White at the World Cup. I wouldn't say it was an easy win - David is a strong player and he defended pretty well..." The commentary by the winner at full (in Russian) is available in the audio player. [Event "FIDE World Cup 2015"] [Site "Baku AZE"] [Date "2015.09.14"] [Round "2.1"] [White "Guseinov, Gadir"] [Black "Navara, David"] [Result "1-0"] [ECO "B19"] [Opening "Caro-Kann"] [Variation "classical, Spassky variation"] [EventDate "2015.09.11"] [Board "25"] 1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. Nd2 dxe4 4. Nxe4 Bf5 5. Ng3 Bg6 6. h4 h6 7. Nf3 Nd7 8. h5 Bh7 9. Bd3 Bxd3 10. Qxd3 e6 11. Bd2 Ngf6 12. O-O-O Be7 13. Ne4 Nxe4 14. Qxe4 Nf6 15. Qd3 c5 16. Kb1 cxd4 17. Nxd4 O-O 18. Bxh6 gxh6 19. Qg3+ Kh8 20. Nxe6 fxe6 21. Rxd8 Raxd8 22. Qe3 Ng8 23. Qxa7 Bf6 24. f3 Ne7 25. Qe3 Bg7 26. Qxe6 Nd5 27. c3 Rfe8 28. Qf5 Re2 29. Rc1 Rxg2 30. a3 b5 31. Qf7 Nf6 32. Qb7 Rd5 33. f4 Kh7 34. Re1 Rdd2 35. Qxb5 Nd5 36. Ka1 Rgf2 37. Qe8 Nxf4 38. Qe4+ Kh8 39. Qa8+ Kh7 40. Qe4+ Kh8 41. Qf5 Rd8 42. Qb5 Rd5 43. Re8+ Kh7 44. Qc4 Rxh5 45. Qg8+ Kg6 46. Re7 Rh1+ 47. Ka2 Nh5 48. Qe6+ Nf6 49. Qf7+ Kf5 50. Qxg7 Rhh2 51. Rb7 1-0 More about the round 2.1 to follow later tonight. ‹ "#Class." Carlsen Praises Karjakin Without Mentioning Vovk up The Accordion Method Has Failed › "The Fruits From Our Dacha Are Helping!" Shakhriyar Mamedyarov: "Caruana played weaker than he can" (AUDIO) Opposite-Coloured Adventures David Navara escapes from Wesley So in game one Wijk aan Zee, B-Group: Navara's Revolutionary Idea in Caro-Kann Two Elo favorites - David Navara (2729) and Wei Yi (2675) - are in the lead of the B-tournament in Wijk aan Zee with 5.5 points out of 7, one point ahead of Sam Shankland (2645). In the 7th round, both Wei Yi and Navara have reinforced their lead by scoring victories with Black over Jan Timman and Robin van Kampen respectively. Veselin Topalov: "Outrageous FIDE Rules. How Can You Allow Draw Agreement on the 3rd Move?" The rating favourite of the FIDE World Cup Veselin Topalov defeated Sergei Zhigalko in the return game to proceed to the next round. His next rival will be Lu Shanglei of China. The GM from Belarus is leaving to his motherland. Prague: Wesley So Side-Steps Stalemate Traps and Moves Ahead in Match with David Navara The second game of the match in Prague proved no less tense than the first, but today, David Navara did not manage to save a slightly inferior position. Sergey Karjakin: "I Walk For Almost Two Hours Every Day" (AUDIO) GM Sergey Karjakin is one of the heroes of the second round of the FIDE World Cup. After losing his first classical game against Alexander Onischuk, Russian GM managed to take a revenge in the return game. Today he beat Onischuk on the tiebreak. Peter Svidler, "Everything in Life Should Be Tried Once" (AUDIO) Several minutes ago the first game of the friendly match between David Navara and Peter Svidler has ended in Prague. The Russian grandmaster successfully defended with Black and then provided his commentary about the game especially to Chess-News, "I continue to surprise myself with opening choices. Defending a passive position without counterplay is exactly what I'm famous for among my colleagues and fans. But somehow I managed not to collapse..." Peter Svidler: "I Am an Old Nervous Guy. Rest Days Are Priceless" All sixteen participants of the next round of the FIDE World Cup have been determined. Much to the local audience's distress, Teimour Radjabov is not among them. As two years ago he has been eliminated by Peter Svidler. Winner of the Navara-So Match to be Decided in Prague Today Yesterday's third match game ended in a quiet draw and today, to save the match, David Navara needs to win with Black. The current match score is 2-1 in favour of the American guest. The game starts, as usual, at 17.00 Moscow time. All material about the match Pavel Eljanov: "Nakamura Started Thinking When It Was Already Too Late" Pavel Eljanov became the hero of the first playing day of the World Cup quarterfinal. He defeated American GM Hikaru Nakamura. Svidler Olympiad Karpov Women's Grand Prix Gunina Grand Prix rapid chess Wijk aan Zee Nakamura Sutovsky Anand Gelfand Aronian Karjakin Grischuk Morozevich Ilyumzhinov Carlsen Vachier-Lagrave Kasparov Kramnik Mamedyarov Jobava Ivanchuk Topalov FIDE Hou Yifan World Cup Caruana Giri	cc/2022-05/en_middle_0015.json.gz/line6
__label__cc	0.701818	0.298182	Allentown Philatelic Society APS Chapter No. 60, Organized in 1923 - Your stamp club in the Lehigh Valley! Officers & Committees EPASS Dealers EPASS Photos Stamp Shows Links to Member Websites Stamp Clubs Nearby Welcome to the Allentown Philatelic Society Website! If you came to our website to learn more about us, please feel free to examine all of the website’s pages. To assist you in navigating our website, many of the words or phrases in dark carmine can be clicked on and you will be taken to the selected web page. If you are interested in becoming a new member of our great club, please fill out the form and follow the instructions on the Contact Us page. If you have a question or wish to contact us, please use the CONTACT FORM, which is also on the Contact Us page. Note: we do not send stamps to anyone. We do have a special table at our stamp show, EPASS, where young and new collectors can select stamps for free. So, if you are new to stamp collecting, please try to attend our next EPASS and we’re confident that you will find some nice stamps for your collection! Attention members! Due to a combination of factors, including the increase of COVID cases, the club officers have decided to resume conducting our club meetings via ZOOM – at least for the winter months. Please note that the club meetings have been moved to the first Monday of each month for January, February, March, and possibly for April. For more details, please see the Schedule page on the website. The Allentown Philatelic Society (aka. Allentown Stamp Club) is a chapter member of the American Philatelic Society. Club meetings are always open to the general public, whether they are in-person or virtual. During the pandemic, we frequently conducted our monthly meetings via ZOOM. However, we have resumed face to face meetings and hope that it will continue to be safe to do so. Please check this website each month for information about the time and location of future meetings. We hope to continue in-person meetings in 2022. The venues for these meetings is under review and we encourage you to check this website for the latest information on the date, time, and location for the scheduled meetings. While the formal part of the meeting normally starts at 7 p.m., many members arrive by 6:30 p.m. to buy, sell and/or trade. The meetings are a great place to network with other enthusiastic philatelists. You will have the opportunity to discuss, swap, buy and sell stamps with other members. Auctions are conducted on odd-numbered months and the club also holds a bourse for its members every few months. An annual dinner event is conducted by the club at a local restaurant; members’ costs are subsidized by the club. Members can sign out library books for a month at a time but can extend their time period if no other member requests those books. Some items include the Scott Volume 1 through 6, Scott US Specialized and Scott Classic catalogs. If you are interested in more information about the national American Philatelic Society, there are links to their website and membership application on our Contact Us page. Copyright © 2022 Allentown Philatelic Society — Uptown Style WordPress theme by GoDaddy	cc/2022-05/en_middle_0015.json.gz/line11
__label__cc	0.747288	0.252712	Bert Jones Sometimes you just have to throw on a crown and remind them who they're dealing with. Cooking with Bert NicEnough Show Super Chunky Podcast Chaotic Useless Podcast Lunch at the Pancake Pantry July 5, 2008 tiggermn Good eats! Well, we stopped for lunch after doing the Mirror Maze (that’s another story). The Pantry is the big round windowed building I had the Raspberry crepes (I have never had so much Raspberry), Amy had the wild blueberry pancakes, Courtney had the pecan ones, Cindy had an omlette, Riley a burger, Dominic and Mikayla had chocolate chip pancakes. You can see their site here. Amy’s Pancakes looked like this: (Update: I lost the photo in the transfer.) After this we go shopping again. Sent from my iPod…iGeek. Our front porch Get Around, Get Around…I Get Around Airtable for Genealogists Creating an Afterlife File It’s been 20-years… Um…I’m being recorded? My Bujo (Bullet Journal) Archives Select Month September 2021 (2) February 2021 (1) May 2020 (1) February 2017 (1) April 2013 (1) October 2012 (2) August 2012 (1) July 2012 (2) June 2012 (1) March 2012 (1) February 2012 (1) January 2012 (4) November 2011 (1) October 2011 (1) August 2011 (1) July 2011 (2) June 2011 (1) May 2011 (2) April 2011 (4) March 2011 (1) February 2011 (4) January 2011 (2) November 2010 (1) October 2010 (2) September 2010 (1) August 2010 (3) July 2010 (4) June 2010 (4) May 2010 (2) April 2010 (16) March 2010 (34) January 2010 (4) December 2009 (3) November 2009 (1) September 2009 (6) August 2009 (1) July 2009 (1) June 2009 (3) May 2009 (2) March 2009 (4) February 2009 (5) December 2008 (4) September 2008 (1) August 2008 (2) July 2008 (20) June 2008 (4) March 2008 (1) January 2008 (1) November 2007 (2) October 2007 (2) September 2007 (2) August 2007 (1) July 2007 (3) June 2007 (2) May 2007 (1) April 2007 (1) March 2007 (3) February 2007 (2) January 2007 (5) December 2006 (5) November 2006 (2) October 2006 (2) September 2006 (3) July 2006 (3) June 2006 (1) May 2006 (2) March 2006 (1) February 2006 (3) January 2006 (3) December 2005 (4) November 2005 (2) October 2005 (4) September 2005 (2) August 2005 (7) July 2005 (3) June 2005 (3) May 2005 (4) April 2005 (5) March 2005 (5) February 2005 (3) January 2005 (3) December 2004 (3) November 2004 (3) October 2004 (5) September 2004 (8) August 2004 (2) July 2004 (6) June 2004 (10) May 2004 (13) April 2004 (8)	cc/2022-05/en_middle_0015.json.gz/line17
__label__cc	0.682463	0.317537	Basava Samithi of Australasia, Sydney Work Is Divine Basava Samithi of Australasia, Sydney Facebook Basava Samithi of Australasia, Sydney YouTube Basava Samithi of Australasia, Sydney Email Basava Philosophy Mahamane Vachanas \|\| Shree Guru Basava Lingaya Namaha \|\| Basava Samithi Of AustralAsia (BSOAA) Sydney chapter is a non-profit organisation established in 1994. The purpose of the organization is mainly to propagate the principles of Basaveshwara and other Sharanas, which aim at bringing an egalitarian society, based on spirituality without discriminating religion, caste and creed. Basavanna was a philosopher and social reformer, who lived in Karnataka, India in 12th century. His teachings, philosophy and concepts transcend all boundaries and address the universal and eternal. He said to have been a mystic by temperament, an idealist by choice, a statesperson by profession, a man of letters by taste, a humanist by sympathy, and a social reformer by conviction. Thousands of Sharanas from different parts of the world joined his movement, enriching it and the Kannada literature with the essence of divine experience in the form of Vachanas that define a new way of looking at God and life. Anubhava Mantapa, the religious parliament, established by sharanas laid down the foundation of social democracy. They believed that man becomes great not by his birth, but by his worth to the society. Basava philosophy guarantees women an equal status with men. Social equality and universal brotherhood were the basic principles. The concepts of Dasoha and Kayaka were introduced by sharanas. Sharanu Sharanarthi. Copyright © 2022 Basava Samithi of Australasia, Sydney . All Rights Reserved.	cc/2022-05/en_middle_0015.json.gz/line21
__label__wiki	0.717057	0.717057	A Guide to the Amphibians and Reptiles of California Cascades Frog - Rana cascadae Slater, 1939 Click on a picture for a larger view Description \| Taxonomy \| Original Description \| Scientific Name \| Alternate Names \| Similar Herps \| References \| Conservation Status Historic Range in California: Red Listen to this frog: A short example More Sounds Eggs and Tadpoles More Cascades Frogs From the Northwest Adult, Siskiyou County Adult, Siskiyou County Adult, Siskiyou County Adult in creek, Siskiyou County Adult, Siskiyou County Adult, Siskiyou County Adult, Siskiyou County Adult, Siskiyou County Adult, Siskiyou County Adult under water, Siskiyou County Adult in pond, Siskiyou County Adult, Siskiyou County Adult, Siskiyou County Adult, Siskiyou County Adult, Siskiyou County Adult underside Siskiyou County Adult, Siskiyou County Adult, Siskiyou County Adult, Siskiyou County Adult in habitat, Siskiyou County Adult, Siskiyou County Adult, Trinity Alps, Trinity County © Teejay O'Rear Adult, found near Bear Creek east of Mt. Shasta in the southeastern corner of Siskiyou County. © Dave Biggs Cascades Frogs from the Disjunct Southern Population - aka the Lassen Region Adult and juvenile, Tehama County © Natalie McNear Juvenile, Siskiyou County Juvenile, Siskiyou County Juvenile, Siskiyou County Juvenile, Siskiyou County Juvenile, Siskiyou County Juvenile, King County, Washington Reproduction, Eggs and Tadpoles Male and female in amplexus, Kittitas County, Washington Male and female in amplexus, Kittitas County, Washington A very cold-tolerant male frog next to melting snow in the breeding season, Kittitas County, Washington Calling male, Pierce County, Washington Adults in amplexus, Trinity County (captured and handled under state Scientific Collecting Permit and released at point of capture.) © Adam Clause Egg mass, 4,000 ft., Clackamas County, Oregon Tadpoles, 6,400 ft., Siskiyou County Tadpole, King County, Washington More pictures of eggs, tadpoles, and breeding habitat can be viewed here. Habitat, 6,300 ft. Siskiyou County Habitat, 5,700 ft. Siskiyou County Habitat, 5,700 ft. Siskiyou County Habitat, 6,100 ft. Siskiyou County Habitat, 5,700 ft. Siskiyou County Habitat, 5,700 ft. Siskiyou County Habitat, 5,700 ft. Siskiyou County Habitat, 5,000 ft. Tehama County The population of Cascades frogs on Mt. Lassen has declined dramatically to the point where they may now be extinct. They were once so abundant at 8100 ft. Emerald Lake (left) that herpetologist Joseph Grinnell reported in the 1920s that there was one frog per yard around the lake. They are no longer at adjacent 8200 ft. Lake Helen either (right two pictures). Former habitat, 5,000 ft. Tehama County Cascades frogs along a creek and in ponds in Siskiyou County. Lots of Cascades frogs filmed as they were encountered one summer morning along a creek in the mountains of Siskiyou County. Views of several Cascades frogs in their habitat, a creek in the mountains of Siskiyou County. A look at a Casacdes Frog breeding pond high in the Washington Cascades, including the pond surrounded by melting snow, male frogs in calling position, two calling males, and two episodes of male frogs attempting to mount other males with sounds of protest. Several adult male frogs make calling sounds in the Washington Cascade Mountains. An adult male frog floats on the breeding pond, trading calls with two other frogs heard in the background. Male frogs chase each other around in the breeding pond, chattering and clucking. The bottom frog of this pair in amplexus (probably a female) makes a few release calls as it tries to shake off the male on its back. A male frog discovers another frog (probably a female that has already laid eggs) grabs on to her, and is carried around the pond as she tries to shake him off. Views of some of the many egg masses in a breeding pond in the Washinton Cascades Mountains. More pictures of this frog and its habitat are available on our Northwest Herps page. Adults are 1.75 - 3 inches long from snout to vent (4.4 - 7.5 cm). (Stebbins, 2003) Females grow up to 3 inches long (7.5 cm) males up to 2.25 inches (5.8 cm.) A medium-sized frog with a slim waist, long legs, smooth skin, and reduced webbing on the hind feet. Raised ridges on the sides (dorsolateral folds) are distinct. The eyes are positioned directly laterally - they are oriented outward. Color and Pattern Brown, copper, tan, to olive green above, yellowish below and on the back of the legs. Black spots with distinctly-marked edges are usually present on the back. The sides are cream colored, and there is dark mottling on the groin. A dark face mask is present with a light upper jaw stripe extending to the shoulder. Larvae (Tadpoles) Tadpoles grow to about 2 inches in length (5 cm.) Color is dark brown, with copper to pinkish speckling, golden coloring on the sides and a finely speckled tail. Life History and Behavior Diurnal. Typically found near water at higher elevations. Rarely found below 2,000 ft.. Occurs in areas covered by winter snow, hibernating throughout winter buried in mud under several feet of water or in saturated areas around ponds. Often appears sluggish. When frightened, a frog typically hops into water and swims away to escape, usually to the opposite shore or to the bottom where it goes head first into silt and mud. Territoriality Adults are not territorial, but males behave aggressively towards other males during the breeding season. In the Oregon Cascades, both male and females are thought to live less than 5 years, sometimes reaching 7 years (Lanoo 2005). Recent studies not yet published (2019) show that Cascades frogs live much longer than the 5-7 years previously thought. Voice (Listen) A quiet series of low grating clucking noises. Calls at night and also during the day from above and under water. Diet and Feeding Diet is not well known, but probably consists of a wide variety of invertebrates. Prey is located by vision, then a large sticky tongue is used to catch the prey and bring it into the mouth to eat. Predators of adult frogs include water bugs, garter snakes, small mammals, and birds. Tadpoles and newly metamorphosed frogs are also preyed on by aquatic salamaders (Rough-skinned Newts, Northwestern Salamanders, and Long-toed Salamanders), adult Cascades Frogs, introduced salmonid fish, and even some invertebrates. (A dragonfly was observed consuming a live metamorphosing Cascades Frog in Trinity County. (Herpetological Review 38(2), 2007)) Reproduction is aquatic. Fertilization is external, with the male grasping the back of the female and releasing sperm as the female lays her eggs. The reproductive cycle is similar to that of most North American Frogs and Toads. Mature adults come into breeding condition and the males call to advertise their fitness to competing males and to females. Males and females pair up in amplexus in the water where the female lays her eggs as the male fertilizes them externally. The eggs hatch into tadpoles which feed in the water and eventually grow four legs, lose their tails and emerge onto land where they disperse into the surrounding territory. Adults are reproductively mature at 2 - 3 years. Females breed only once per year. Males sit in shallow water and make a faint advertisement call to attract females. Frogs overwinter near the breeding ponds, becoming active as the ice thaws. Breeding begins soon after the snow begins to melt, from March to mid August depending on the location. Breeding takes place in temporary and permanent bodies of water generally lacking fish, with silt or mud substrates, often smaller bodies of water near larger lakes. Breeding is explosive, lasting only about a week or less at a location. Adults return to the same locatiion each year to breed. Eggs are laid in a mass the size of an orange or small grapefruit containing 300 -800 eggs which is not attached to vegetation, but partly submerged in shallow water. Clusters of eggs are often laid in aggregations. Eggs are black above, and white below, and are widely spaced in the gelatinous mass. Tadpoles and Young Tadpoles group together in large aggregations. Tadpoles transform in about 2 months after hatching from the eggs. There is no doucmented evidence that tadpoles overwinter, but it is possible. Inhabits wet mountain areas in open coniferous forests to near timberline, including small streams, small pools in meadows, lakes, bogs, ponds, and marshy areas near streams. Typically found in water with no predatory fishes. Historically, this frog was found in fragmented populations in extreme northern California, from the edge of the northern Sierra Nevada mountains to Mt. Lassen, Mt. Shasta, the Marble Mountains, and the Trinity Alps. It is now missing from an estimated 50 percent of its former range in California, and most of its former southernmost locations, including Mt. Lassen. Beyond California the species ranges throughout the Cascades Mountains of Oregon and Washington, in the Olympic Mountains, and barely into British Columbia, Canada. Elevational Range From 755 ft. (in Washington) to around 9,000 ft. (230 - 2740 m). Notes on Taxonomy Considered a subspecies of Rana pretiosa before 1939. No subspecies are currently recognized. Frogs in California are isolated from the main Cascades populations. Jennings and Hayes, who have extensively surveyed California's frogs, suggested in 1994 that California Cascades Frogs should be investigated for cryptic taxa. R. cascadae in the Lassen region are likely distinct from those in the Siskiyou-Klamath region: Fellers et. al. (2007) note that Monsen and Blouin (2003) in a range-wide evaluation of the genetic diversity of Rana cascadae suggested that California R. cascadae are sufficiently distinct from populations in Oregon and Washington to warrant designation as a Distinct Population Segment and that Case (*2003) found evidence that R. cascadae in the Lassen region vary from those in the Klamath-Siskiyou region. They recommend that "a more detailed genetic evaluation [of] R. cascadae in California and southern Oregon is needed to determine the boundaries of genetic differentiation." Alternate and Previous Names (Synonyms) Rana cascadae - Cascades Frog (Stebbins 1966, 1985, 2003, Stebbins & McGinnis 2012) Rana aurora cascadae (Stebbins 1954) Rana cascadae - Slater's Frog (Slater's Spotted Frog, Cascade Frog) (Wright & Wright 1949) Conservation Issues (Conservation Status) Although it is still common and apparently in no trouble in Oregon and Washington, the Cascades Frog is no longer present in approximately 50 percent of its historical range in California, and has disappeared from as much as 99 percent of their southernmost California populations, including Mt. Lassen, where they were once abundant. Numbers are small in extant populations. Introduced sport fish, solar UV-B radiation, contaminants such as airborne environmental pollution and fungal pathogens, and loss of open meadow habitat due to fire suppression, have all been suggested as factors contributing to the decline of Cascade Frogs in California. Family Ranidae True Frogs Rafinesque, 1814 Genus Rana True Frogs Linnaeus, 1758 Species cascadae Cascades Frog Slater, 1939 - Herpetologica, Vol. 1, p. 145 from Original Description Citations for the Reptiles and Amphibians of North America © Ellin Beltz Meaning of the Scientific Name Rana - Frog - "Rana" probably mimics how the Romans heard their call. cascadae - of the Cascade Mountains, WA - "named from the region in which it was 1st found" from Scientific and Common Names of the Reptiles and Amphibians of North America - Explained © Ellin Beltz Related or Similar California Frogs LIthobates yavapaiensis LIthobates catesbeiana Rana draytonii Rana boylii Rana aurora Rana pretiosa Lithobates pipiens More Information and References Stebbins, Robert C., and McGinnis, Samuel M. Field Guide to Amphibians and Reptiles of California: Revised Edition (California Natural History Guides) University of California Press, 2012. Stebbins, Robert C. California Amphibians and Reptiles. The University of California Press, 1972. Flaxington, William C. Amphibians and Reptiles of California: Field Observations, Distribution, and Natural History. Fieldnotes Press, Anaheim, California, 2021. Samuel M. McGinnis and Robert C. Stebbins. Peterson Field Guide to Western Reptiles & Amphibians. 4th Edition. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company, 2018. Stebbins, Robert C. A Field Guide to Western Reptiles and Amphibians. 3rd Edition. Houghton Mifflin Company, 2003. Behler, John L., and F. Wayne King. The Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Reptiles and Amphibians. Alfred A. Knopf, 1992. Powell, Robert., Joseph T. Collins, and Errol D. Hooper Jr. A Key to Amphibians and Reptiles of the Continental United States and Canada. The University Press of Kansas, 1998. Corkran, Charlotte & Chris Thoms. Amphibians of Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. Lone Pine Publishing, 1996. Jones, Lawrence L. C. , William P. Leonard, Deanna H. Olson, editors. Amphibians of the Pacific Northwest. Seattle Audubon Society, 2005. Leonard et. al. Amphibians of Washington and Oregon. Seattle Audubon Society, 1993. Nussbaum, R. A., E. D. Brodie Jr., and R. M. Storm. Amphibians and Reptiles of the Pacific Northwest. Moscow, Idaho: University Press of Idaho, 1983. Bartlett, R. D. & Patricia P. Bartlett. Guide and Reference to the Amphibians of Western North America (North of Mexico) and Hawaii. University Press of Florida, 2009. Elliott, Lang, Carl Gerhardt, and Carlos Davidson. Frogs and Toads of North America, a Comprehensive Guide to their Identification, Behavior, and Calls. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2009. Lannoo, Michael (Editor). Amphibian Declines: The Conservation Status of United States Species. University of California Press, June 2005. Storer, Tracy I. A Synopsis of the Amphibia of California. University of California Press Berkeley, California 1925. Wright, Albert Hazen and Anna Wright. Handbook of Frogs and Toads of the United States and Canada. Cornell University Press, 1949. Davidson, Carlos. Booklet to the CD Frog and Toad Calls of the Pacific Coast - Vanishing Voices. Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology, 1995. Fellers, Gary M., Karen L. Pope, Jonathan E. Stead, Michelle S. Koo, and Hartwell H. Welsh, Jr. Turning Population Trend Monitoring into Active Conservation: Can We Save the Cascades Frog (Rana cascadae) in the Lassen Region of California? Herpetological Conservation and Biology 3(1):28-39. Submitted: 30 May 2007; Accepted: 19 October 2007. Monsen, K.J., and Blouin, M.S. Genetic structure in a montane ranid frog: Restricted gene flow and nuclear-mitochondrial discordance. Molecular Ecology 12:3275-3286. 2003. *Case, S.M. Biochemical systematics of members of the genus Rana native to western North America. Systematic Zoology 27:299-311. 1978. The following conservation status listings for this animal are taken from the October 2021 California "Special Animals List" and the October 2021 "State and Federally Listed Endangered and Threatened Animals of California" list, both of which are produced by multiple agencies and available here: https://www.wildlife.ca.gov/Data/CNDDB/Plants-and-Animals. You can check the link to see if there are more recent lists. If no status is listed here, the animal is not included on either list. This most likely indicates that there are no serious conservation concerns for the animal. To find out more about an animal's status you can go to the NatureServe and IUCN websites to check their rankings. Special Animals List Note: Notice of Finding from the California Fish and Game Commision published on 17 Oct 2017 announced that R. cascadae is a candidate Threatened or Endangered species. Organization Status Listing Notes NatureServe Global Ranking G3G4 NatureServe State Ranking S3 Vulnerable in the state due to a restricted range, relatively few populations (often 80 or fewer), recent and widespread declines, or other factors making it vulnerable to extirpation from the state. U.S. Endangered Species Act (ESA) None California Endangered Species Act (CESA) SC Listed as Candidate for Endangered Species 6/27/17 California Department of Fish and Wildlife SSC Species of Special Concern Bureau of Land Management None USDA Forest Service S Sensitive IUCN NT Near Threatened Home Site Map About Us Identification Lists Maps Photos More Lists CA Snakes CA Lizards CA Turtles CA Salamanders CA Frogs Contact Us Usage Resources Rattlesnakes Sounds Videos FieldHerping Yard Herps Behavior Herp Fun CA Regulations Beyond CA All Herps	cc/2022-05/en_middle_0015.json.gz/line24
__label__cc	0.70906	0.29094	Rentals Costa Brava > Lloret de Mar holidays apartments > Apartamentos Perfect Vacations-Mpro12 Avenida America, 29, 17310 Lloret de Mar Fabulous, 8.7 Apartamentos Perfect Vacations-Mpro12 , 3 rooms Remember: always in Costa Brava's the Best Price Guaranteed From: To: Availability No availability between these dates Apartamentos Perfect Vacations-Mpro12 offers fully equipped apartments with a terrace with city views. Located in Lloret del Mar, Water World is 2 km away. Each apartment comes with a seating area with a TV and a DVD player. The kitchen is equipped with a microwave, hob and a fridge. Bathrooms have a bath. Activities in the surrounding area include fishing, hiking and diving. Fenals Beach is 450 metres from the property. Disco Tropics Lloret is a 15-minute walk away. Nearest beaches: Fenals Beach, Punta D'en Sureda Cove, Banys Cove and 17 more beaches 5 km around Apartamentos Perfect Vacations-Mpro12 is in Lloret de Mar Lloret de Mar is a tourist village on the south Costa Brava with so many services as Platja d'Aro. However, the conversion of Lloret into one of the main resorts on the Costa Brava has not made it forget its own origins, which are brilliantly preserved and that are shown proudly to those wishing to spend their holidays in this extraordinary zone of the coast. What was once a fishing village that developed on a long beach stretching from Sa Caravera to Sa Caleta has changed considerably. The town also features beaches (Cala Canyelles and Sa Somera to the north, and Fenals and Santa Cristina to the south), period houses on the seafront promenade, a boat procession held in July during which flower-decked boats carry the relics of Santa Cristina, and history showcased in the Museum of the Sea, located in the Indiano (i.e. built with money made in the Americas) building known as Can Garriga and containing an extensive collection of model ships. Lloret, a popular tourist destination among English and German young people, has a large concentration of accommodation options and tourist facilities, including a casino. An impressively large Roman tomb is found at the entrance to the town. The offer of Lloret de Mar aimed at those who love beaches and creeks is generous. Next to the center of town is Lloret Beach (Platja de Lloret), the longest in the village. Getting to it will be very easy, even if by car, since parking is available opposite the beach. This is a beach of fine white sand that has all the necessary facilities for bathers: sun beds and umbrellas rentals, water skiing, kayaking, restaurants, showers, etc. Another beach, a little out of the center is Cala Canyelles, accessible from the road to Tossa de Mar. It is the only beach in Lloret de Mar that has a port. It's also covered by white sand, so typical in the Costa Brava as the golden sand, and is surrounded by a thick forest of pines, which makes this environment very attractive. Other beaches of Lloret de Mar, also well-known, are Fenals Beach (Platja de Fenals, that can be reached by a coast walkway), Sa Caleta Beach, Boadella Creek, Santa Cristina Beach (the latter situated between two hills, is protected from wind and waves, so it is a very sheltered beach) and Treumal Beach. The center also offers some important points of interest that worth a visit. Next to Boadella Creek on a cliff line, you can find Santa Clotilde Gardens, designed in Italian Renaissance style and that has a certain resemblance to the Boboli or Giusti ones, in Italy. Other sites of interest are the Sant Joan Castle (the interior can be visited), the Casa Cabañas, the Monument of Apollo and Daphne, the Source of Canaletas, the Sardana monument, and the monument to the to the Sailor's Wife, located in the southern part of Playa de Lloret. Map and how to arrive Apartments(120) Villas(58) Campings(1) Beaches(15) Botanical gardens(1) Music Festivals(1) Churches(2) Sights(3) Scenic viewpoints(1) Iberian sites(1) Castles(2) Buildings(1) The following reviews are not written in English	cc/2022-05/en_middle_0015.json.gz/line26
__label__wiki	0.953726	0.953726	News Provided by PR Newswire HISTORY® AND HUNGRY EYES MEDIA PRESENT A GROUNDBREAKING EXPLORATION OF CANADA'S BLACK HISTORY IN BLK: AN ORIGIN STORY, PREMIERING SATURDAY FEBRUARY 26 at 9 p.m. ET/PT News Provided by PR Newswire2022-01-13 [13-January-2022] The Four-Part Limited Documentary Series Discusses the Fundamental History of Black Canadians BLK: An Origin Story Repeats on Global Beginning Friday, March 4 at 9 p.m. ET/PT Stream Anytime with STACKTV or the Global TV App For additional photography and press kit material visit: www.corusent.com Watch the BLK: An Origin Story trailer here To share this socially: https://bit.ly/3I1S5LZ TORONTO, Jan. 13, 2022 /CNW/ - HISTORY® and Hungry Eyes Media Group announce the groundbreaking four-part docuseries, BLK: An Origin Story, premiering Saturday, February 26 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. The limited series, consisting of four 60-minute episodes, reveals the deep historic impact of Black presence in Canada. Executive produced by Jen Holness and Sudz Sutherland, BLK: An Origin Story is helmed by Hungry Eyes' award-winning production team, who takes viewers on a nationwide journey through time to discover the untold story of Black people in Canada and their legacy, which dates back to 1608. BLK: An Origin Story is steeped in riveting, enduring, and multi-faceted historical Black Canadian narratives. Each episode transports viewers to a different Canadian location, and provides chronologically significant insights into the consequences of Black presence in the areas. Featured outposts include Nova Scotia, Ontario, British Columbia, and Quebec. The series also highlights the legacy of Black contributions to the larger story of Canada itself, dating back to when explorer Mathieu de Costa first set foot on shore, more than 400 years ago. BLK: An Origin Story acts as an immersive and informative chapter of Black Canadian history, elevating remarkable Black Canadians previously unacknowledged in mainstream social, academic, and cultural circles, normalizing their unique stories as a matter of general record. "As Canadian creatives, BLK: An Origin Story embodies our professional mission to champion fresh, and authentic perspectives toward storytelling. We crossed the country and spoke, listened, and learned. The result is four hours of programming that resets the understanding of Black history in Canada. It was important for us to deliver the series as a comprehensive, multi-layered, multi-disciplinary and essential Canadian journey. We are grateful to the stalwarts, knowledge keepers, and storytellers from Black Canadian communities and locations from Vancouver to Halifax, with Owen Sound, Amherstburg, Windsor and Montreal as points in between. They've shared the immense generational experiences and events documented in each episode. We view history, and Black contribution to Canadian history as a defining part of Canada's overall identity, from both an inward and outward gaze," said Jennifer Holness, Executive Producer, Hungry Eyes Media Group. "It is a crucial time in our country's history to reflect on and share the important Black narratives that influenced our nation," said Lisa Godfrey, Senior Vice President of Original Content and Corus Studios. "We are proud to partner with the talented storytellers at Hungry Eyes Media who have developed this must-see and influential docu-series." "Black people are entitled to know how they have taken up space in Canada, going back to the beginning of how the country's identity has been shaped. The historic learnings that we share in this documentary series are vitally important for our communities since we cannot move forward without acknowledging our tremendous contributions to Canada's past," said Sudz Sutherland. "In shedding these lights, the series contributes to the larger societal conversation toward dismantling systemic racism." BLK: An Origin Story elevates the unsung heroes who substantially contributed to Canada's nation building and to Black Canadian history. The series shines a spotlight on the origins of diverse and deeply entrenched Black Canadian experiences, which range from being transported, escaped, or freely traveled within Canada. Part history book, part geography lesson, each of the four episodes leverages compelling footage, art, locations, archival materials, and interviews from some of the country's best known and under known experts of Black Canadian lore, facts, and pedagogy. The list of authors, academics, musicians, historians, community leaders, activists and elders include George Elliot Clarke, Lawrence Hill, Charmaine Nelson, El Jones, May Q Wong, and Stephanie Allen, among others. Episode Synopsis: Episode 1: Three Epic Migrations, One People (NS) Descendants of The Black Loyalists, Jamaican Maroons and The Black Refugees represent Canada's largest Black population today. Their incredible story begins in Nova Scotia in the 1700s and challenges our understanding of what should be considered a distinct society. Episode 2: John "Daddy" Hall (Owen Sound, ON) Born free of an Ojibwe father and an escaped-slave mother in Upper Canada, John "Daddy" Hall fought in the war of 1812, was captured and sold into slavery. Thirteen years later he makes a daring escape and finds his way back to Canada. Episode 3: Hogan's Alley (Vancouver, BC) Before Urban Renewal, before displacement, and before dispersal, there was life. For many years Hogan's Alley was the heart of Vancouver's Black community. But that community began in the 1850s, when James Douglas, (the father of British Columbia) invited Blacks to settle Vancouver Island in an effort to stave off American annexation. Episode 4: Little Burgundy (Montreal, QC) Tucked between Griffintown and St. Henri in Montreal's Sud Ouest is Little Burgundy, home to a Black population led by Black men who worked in Canada's railway industry as sleeping car porters. They were the first Black trade union to organize in North America and were among the leaders in the struggle for civil rights. BLK: An Origin Story is produced by Hungry Eyes Media in association with Corus Studios for HISTORY. Executive Producers are Jen Holness and Sudz Sutherland. For Corus Studios and HISTORY, Kathleen Meek is the Executive in Charge of Production, Rachel Nelson is Vice President of Original Scripted, Factual and Kids Content, and Lisa Godfrey is Senior Vice President of Original Content and Corus Studios. Hungry Eyes on Instagram: @hungryeyesmediainc Hungry Eyes on Facebook: @hungryeyesmediainc Hungry Eyes on Twitter: @hungryeyesmedia Corus PR on Twitter: @CorusPR HISTORY on Twitter: @HistoryTVCanada HISTORY on Facebook: facebook.com/HISTORYCanada HISTORY on Instagram: @historyca Hashtags: #BLKOriginStory #HungryEyesMedia HISTORY® is a Corus Entertainment Inc. network. HISTORY is a Corus Entertainment Network and is available through all major TV distributors, including: Shaw, Shaw Direct, Rogers, Bell, Videotron, Telus, Cogeco, Eastlink, SaskTel and STACKTV, streaming exclusively on Amazon Prime Video Channels. 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The company also owns innovative full-service social digital agency so.da, lifestyle entertainment company Kin Canada, leading 2D animation software supplier Toon Boom and children's book publishing house, Kids Can Press. Corus' roster of premium brands includes Global Television, W Network, HGTV Canada, Food Network Canada, HISTORY®, Showcase, Adult Swim, National Geographic, Disney Channel Canada, YTV, Global News, Globalnews.ca, Q107, Country 105, and CFOX, along with broadly distributed Canadian streaming platforms STACKTV, Nick+, the Global TV App and Curiouscast. For more information visit www.corusent.com. Hungry Eyes Media Hungry Eyes Media is co-founded by the dynamic creative duo of Jen Holness and Sudz Sutherland. Sutherland and Holness bring a fresh, authentic perspective to telling powerful, thought-provoking stories. In doing so they have racked up numerous national and international awards and accolades. 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__label__wiki	0.663937	0.663937	Brighton Fringe 2009 Venue: Upstairs at Three and Ten Festival: Brighton Fringe “Bruce Bane is a hired hand, working his way through the city”. In this film noir parody, writer and performer, Joe Bone, performs all the characters, creates the sound effects and scenery with his body, voice, and an accompanying soundtrack (played live) by Ben Roe in an outstanding one-man performance from Whitebone Productions. This production has it all: payoffs and pistols, hired killers, dream sequences, motorbike chases, gory death scenes, vats of acid and, of course, a bad guy seeking revenge. And Joe Bone does it all – voices, faces, characters (male and female, young and old), he becomes the set, the sound effects, and even the movie subtitles. And he does it all with full-on, never-losing-it-for-a-second, precision, energy and ability. It’s a master class in one person performance. Bane is a cleverly plotted tale of revenge with an only mildly likeable hero who is rather free with his weapon (in several senses of that word), who invites us into his thriller world of shadows, with, of course, a suitably sinister bad guy with a long memory lurking in the background. All the ingredients of film noir are there. The laughter mingles with some genuinely disturbing moments as well. Bane plays his male characters with a Jim-Henson like low growl (which in the early part of the show made some the characters sound just a bit samey), but he picks out physical details and gestures in each so well that we are soon inhabiting his world with him, running along his dark streets, furtively entering back rooms filled with menace and suspense, and even sharing a motorbike ride through city streets (all created by Joe Bone’s excellent theatre skills). The performance is filled with physical and vocal set pieces played to almost perfection, and what really adds to the atmosphere and originality of Bane is the live music soundtrack, played so impressively by Ben Roe. In Bane, we have a story that is not subservient to the fine performance, but accompanies it, enriches it, we want to know what is going to happen, and there is a suitable build up to a final confrontation between Bane and his nemesis in the final ten minutes. There’s an opportunity for this production to explore even further its parody of the genre, yet what we have here is a performer who makes it all look natural, who packs a comedy punch both physically and verbally, who makes us draw breath, who makes us laugh, who made us squirm a few times, and who has crafted an hour-long show that, like its central hero, Bane, wastes no time and takes no prisoners. Published May 29, 2009 by PL	cc/2022-05/en_middle_0015.json.gz/line34
__label__cc	0.662174	0.337826	Rodney Bewes as A Boy Growing Up. Elsewhere Theatre Productions G.B Genre: Storytelling Assembly George Square The grand knight of the Fringe returns to the Fringe with his solo show showcasing works from the Dylan Thomas canon. The performance is vintage Bewes charming, chaotic and immensely entertaining. The ageless master works his magic seducing the Fringe once again. Over the course of several solo shows, including Three Men in a Boat and The Diary of a Nobody, Bewes has established himself as THE act to see in any given year. How does this year’s offering, A Boy Growing Up: An Entertainment from the stories of Dylan Thomas, affect his seamless batting average? The show is conceived of as Thomas delivering the stories in a BBC radio studio and we enter to discover Bewes is already on stage. The set is minimalist yet hugely effective. A series of perforated white screens give the sense of sound proofing. There is a table, an old school BBC branded standing mic and a green recording light operated by Bewes’ very own foot. This simple arrangement is the most obvious manifestation of the magical interplay between himself and the audience which is Bewes’ signature. The point is to have the light on during the readings (otherwise what’s the point?) but ever charmingly befuddled Bewes requires the audience to keep him on his toes, as it were. It seems slightly chaotic but we know it is the best kind of rehearsed spontaneity. Bewes narrates and enlivens stories from across the Dylan Thomas canon including Reminiscences of Childhood, A Story – The Outing and Just Like Little Dogs. The delivery is not flawless – that’s not the point – but it is sharp and engaging. Bewes is a pot of mischievous soup rattling, always whistling and ready to boil over at any moment. Of course anyone (like me, I must admit) who is left cold by Thomas’ nostalgic lullabies is not going to get every soothing subtly of the script. Does it matter? Not really. It has been known for Fringe stalwarts to consider crawling over glass to hear Rodney Bewes read a telephone book. Perhaps it’s the Keith Floyd-esque delivery and total mastery of the stage. My companion credits the knowing gleam in Bewes’ eyes and his sparkling smile – it takes all sorts. This is the kind of show that makes the real Fringe a real pleasure. A world class talent performing in a mid-sized venue, rolling with each audience in succession and always available to sign autographs afterwards in a disarmingly off hand manner. You would never know you were in the presence of an acting legend, grand knight of the Fringe and all round raconteur – that is until you see Bewes on stage. Published August 7, 2012 by Dan Lentell	cc/2022-05/en_middle_0015.json.gz/line35
__label__wiki	0.539188	0.539188	Ys: The Oath in Felghana is out and you should (also) buy it now Yeah, yeah, I know, about three months ago we made a plea for you all to buy Ys Seven. Well, we're making a similar plea again for the next Ys game coming out, Oath in Felghana. It is similarly amazing, although for slightly different reasons. (Check out the Ys article if you're unfamiliar with the whole bit, although it is slightly outdated.) Some background: while Oath in Felghana has been released in North America after Ys Seven, it is actually quite a bit older. The original game was released on the PC in Japan back in 2005. After Falcom found some success with the PSP, they ported in 2009, which is the version we're getting. In turn, Oath in Felghana is a remake of Ys III, which was originally released sometime back in 1989 for Japanese home computers. Ys III was considered the black sheep of the series, because it's side-scrolling versus the overhead viewpoint of all of the other games. It's unbalanced and awkward, but also tremendously fun - I like to call it The Best Worst Game Ever Made. (Conversely, the Worst Best Game Ever Made is Vagrant Story, but that's a diatribe for another day.) None of this matters because Oath in Felghana only takes the setting, story and music from Ys III - the gameplay system is based on Ark of Napishtim, which is the sixth Ys game. You may remember the PS2 port from awhile back - which was pretty decent - as well as the PSP port, which was plagued with numerous problems. Please note that these ports were done by Konami, whereas the Felghana port was handled in house by Falcom, and is thankfully absent of any technical issues. So now with that cleared up, let's talk about the differences between Seven and Felghana. This interview with Falcom scholar Tom Lipshultz (who can be seen with me doing a panel on Falcom at Otakon 2008) makes a pretty good analogy, that if Ys Seven is Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, then Oath in Felghana is Super Metroid. Ys Seven has tons of equipment, multiple playable characters, a gigantic overworld, and an expansive story that encompasses 25-30 hours of play. Oath in Felghana is much more compact, with straightforward equipment selection, an extremely (EXTREMELY) combat overworld, and an average game time of 10 hours or so. That might sound like it's worse, but it really isn't - Ys Seven biggest sin is that it was simply too padded, the areas were too long, there was too much pointless story, and much the extra equipment and skills were a bit extraneous. Felghana is much more concentrated as a result. Which overall is better? The fanbase seems to prefer Felghana slightly. I'm not sure if I can pick, though. Felghana is unquestionably better paced, but Ys Seven does have an awesome counter system, which every action game from now until the end of time should have, and I rather like the multiple playable characters, even though some of them are redundant. Playing Felghana again, I also miss the dash function of Ys Seven, because it's just a totally rad feeling to duck and roll across huge sprawling landscapes. (I also still love Castlevania Harmony of Dissonance for this reason alone, despite its other many failings.) Felghana, in general is quite a bit harder, mostly because it eschews stockable healing items completely, ensuring you can only win boss fights by skill (and leveling up) instead of just stocking up on curatives. Enemies do drop lots of items of stuff, including regenerative items, but they also build up combo multipliers that will increase your offense, defense and even experience gain, as long as you continue to smash stuff. The magic system is also pretty cool, in that you can drain it pretty quickly by tossing fireballs, but it recharges fast, as long as you ease up on it. Ys Seven did have a rad soundtrack, but Ys III also has some of the best music ever composed for a video game. My personal favorite track is the Tigre Mine theme, Be Careful, which I have set as my ringtone (and you can grab it here.) The remixes of these songs featured in Felghana are fantastic, of course, but the PSP version also includes the X68000 and PC88 versions, for those (like me) with a fetish for FM synthesis and tinny drum samples. The PC88 version sounds most like the Genesis version, which is the one I'm most familiar with (and the version I grabbed the ringtone from.) The only one missing is the amazing Turbografx-16 CD audio version (which is the one embedded above, followed by the Felghana version), which is absent due to rights issues, seeing how that port was done by Hudson and Alfa Systems, rather than Falcom. Plus, the limited edition boxes fit together to form one image! (Thanks to Ike from the HG101 forums for the image.) As usual, you'll be supporting an awesome company who's taking quite a risk of bringing this titles to a (purportedly) dying platform, again making these essential purchases. Please, go for it! Posted by Discoalucard at 12:13 AM Labels: ys Sketcz November 3, 2010 at 5:39 AM Thanks for the reminder - I had this for PC, patched into English, but never had the time to play it. So decided to wait for the PSP port. Can you comment on what if anything they changed from the PC version when bringing it to PSP? The PS2 port of Ys 6 had the intro changed into ugly CG, and had different main character designs. Also the UK version had content removed from the game because they wanted to fit it onto a cheaper blue-disc CD, instead of a DVD like the US release. The PSP kept the original intro and character designs, but removed all the blood. Felghana on PC had a tick box to turn blood on or off, and I'm curious whether it was left intact for this, or disabled completely. Actually, I wouldn't be surprised if you could have hacked Napishtim on PSP to flick the hidden "allow blood" tickbox to on. I absolutely, totally want to support Falcom with this, but if it's a cut-down job like Napishtim on PSP, I might go buy this but go back and play the PC version. Discoalucard November 3, 2010 at 8:57 AM It's been awhile since I played the PC games, but...I don't think the blood splatters are there (I remember them being prevalent in the PC version of 6 but totally missing in the PS2 version), but enemies still explode in dismembered limbs, so there's that. It also adds voices, most of which are alright, through the guy who does the narrator is awesome. There's also the music switch option, too. Great port overall, definitely better than Konami's version of 6. MadTinkerer November 3, 2010 at 10:18 AM Do you have a History of Action RPGs, similar to the History of Fighting Games, post somewhere? I'd like to read that. Discoalucard November 3, 2010 at 10:37 AM No, but you're tempting me to write one RIGHT NOW. Of course, anyone who dares get into the "Is Zelda an action-RPG" argument is going to get internet strangled. Just laying that out there now! (The answer is yes, it is.) Gezegond November 3, 2010 at 10:48 AM This games seems really nice. I had heard about the Ys series, but never played any of them. Maybe now's the time to get into these games? (can someone compare Ys and SaGa series? I have time for only one of them. :) ) SaGa and Ys aren't anything alike, honestly. SaGa is basically a Final Fantasy-type game, with multi-character parties and turn-based combat, but with a much more open-ended structure, less story, and some obtuse battle/character development mechanics. On the other hand, Ys is all about action. The more modern ones (6, Felghana, Origin, 7) feel a lot like arcade games in an RPG structure and are quite challenging, usually requiring a good amount of twitch skills and pattern recognition. The only similarities lie in the music style, which leans on the heavy rock side (with the exception of SaGa Frontier 2 and Unlimited SaGa, although those are both decent in their own ways.) Great soundtracks for both series almost all around. derboo November 3, 2010 at 2:24 PM There is an obscure Japanese Windows game called White Diamond that supposedly compares to the older Ys games (in terms of the enemy-bumping mechanic). Also, an old Taiwanese Ys clone I've posted about in the Taiwan thread. Doug November 3, 2010 at 3:40 PM I own both. And I picked up both Limited Editions for those awesome soundtrack CDs. And yes, I will buy the third game XSeed translates in January. I have become an Ys addict these past few months. cj_iwakura November 3, 2010 at 5:40 PM I'm waiting on Seven. Oath in Felghana, I bought IMMEDIATELY. Been waiting for this for ages. Refa November 3, 2010 at 10:45 PM Sketcz- The PS2 version had a hidden option that let you put the original intro and non CG cutscenes on, along with Japanese VA. I'm buying this game in oh...5 or 6 days? I sure hope X-Seed doesn't go out of business because I procrastinated on buying their game! :) That special edition thing is pretty cool though, hopefully they continue that with Ys Chronicles. Drauchula-x November 3, 2010 at 10:56 PM Please lordy write a history of action-RPGS post!! Re-playing Ys Book 1 & 2 right now, actually. I'd still really like to play the original III for the Turbografx CD, as well as import that original Felghana PC release...not enough time! Urghhh. Looking at the picture of the two game boxes...it looks like the Ys that comes out in January will probably extend that box art. Looking forward to Felghana...mine comes in the mail in a few days :) JWK November 4, 2010 at 12:05 AM Hey all. new to the forum. Seven was my first with the series. I leveled up a lot and collected money, so it took me a little longer than it should have (35 hours). Despite the long length, I couldn't get enough of the game. I went out and bought Ys: Ark of Napishtim for PSP...now loading... now loading.... now loading... now loading... It was a good game (I think) but after about... now loading... now loading... now loading... now loading... now loading... Ok; think I've made my point. I was happy to hear that despite using the same engine as Napishtim (which had gameplay that I consider FAR inferior to Seven's) they cut down on the massive and frequent load times which has kept me away from completing the sixth game in the series and probably always will (I don't have a PS2, though I may consider borrowing my younger brother's just to see if it improves the experience). Went out to gamestop to check on two games: Lufia: Curse of the Sinistrals and Oath in Felghana. Both $30. I'm excited to buy it tomorrow. I figure if enough people buy the three localized games, Falcom may consider bringing IV and V here (maybe on PSP2). Anyway, great website and excellent series, ranking just below Castlevania for me personally. Digitalnametag November 4, 2010 at 2:16 AM You sir, have convinced me. Tomorrow I shall buy this! I now regret not buying the special edition of VII seeing how the boxes fit together. And I concur that VII was a little too long. Great game, but best played in short 30-60 minute bursts. Do you have any recommendations on the best version of 1+2 to pick up? Was thinking about the TG version on the Virtual Console. link6616 November 4, 2010 at 2:41 AM I have to wait a week as I bought ZHP this week, and I'm 98 cents short for oath... Gezegond November 4, 2010 at 4:56 AM @Discoalucard: Thanks! I knew they're not alike, I just wanted to get into one of them, and I couldn't decide. :) Discoalucard November 4, 2010 at 4:12 PM @digitalnametag, I can't rightly bash the TG-16 ports because that's where I got my Ys start and I have a fondness for them, but their "bump into bad guys" mechanics might feel a little weird. The PC remade version, which is what the upcoming PSP port is based on, still features it, but it's much smoother and more satisfying - there's better feedback to determine if your attacks are successful, plus you can run in 360 degrees instead of just the four cardinal directions. Stay the hell away from the DS version, though. I'm having trouble defining what an action-RPG really is - is Ultima one? How about Diablo or innumerable CRPGs? - so I might just have to reel it in to Japanese ones, like Ys, Zelda, Quintet, Landstalker, various other Falcom stuff, and so forth. Diablo is an action RPG, because it focus on click'n'slash and loot rather than other RPG elements. My knowledge of those types of games tops out at Diablo and some its console ripoffs though, so I'd be a bad one to catalogue those. Probably will just stick to JARPGs when I get around to it. Heh, not getting Diablo and western games involved, but you might create a shitstorm just by calling Zelda action JRPG. Anyway, looking forward to your article. Kurt, if you're doing that JARPG post, I'd be quite intrigued to "counter" with a WARPG one. Now that you mention Landstalker, my dream HG101 article would be an in-depth look at Landstalker and it's sequels, both actual and spiritual (ie Alundra, which IMO is the by far the best action RPG ever made, Ladystalker, Dark Savior... oh, and I guess Time Stalkers). I'd be especially interested in getting a look at the story behind those games' development. Back on topic, I'm a long time Ys fan, but didn't enjoy Ys Seven much. To me what made Ys great aong its peers was the brevity and fast pace of it. People seem to have a problem with the whole running-into-enemies mechanics of the whole game, but to me the feeling of just running through waves of monsters ridiculously can't be beat. By comparison, monsters in Ys Seven had far too much HP, requiring 6-7 regular hits or more to defeat-the whole thing felt drawn-out and repetitive, and often got boring. Playing the game on the Normal difficulty setting, most bosses could be beaten simply by mashing the attack button about 200 times. The dungeons were also too long, lazily designed and came down to basically nothing else but running around killing stuff and picking up materials. The OST was also a big letdown for me, with only about 4-5 decent tracks. Oh, and the story was corny, and the characters and locales you visited boring and generic (with the exception of the Iskan's town). It's probably above average for a PSP RPG, since most of them are terrible, but it had very little of what I like about Ys. The Oath in Felghana, though, is stellar. I actually liked Ys 3 quite a bit, myself (though I played the Genesis version, and I gather that the other ports are lot jerkier), but yah, OiF really hit the mark. We must dream alike because I've been wanting do a Landstalker article like that for awhile. It would be called something like "Landstalker and the Search for its Sequel" and go on about all of the games that are kinda sorta similar, and progressively more depressing until we end up at Steal Princess. There have just been so many fake-outs over the years. Alundra was pretty good, at least, but damn was it hard. I'm assuming you're referring to all those neat puzzles, which are part of what makes a great Action RPG to me, much like the focus on exploration (ie tons of cleverly hidden stuff to find, think Beyond Oasis and its gems). You can certainly chalk it up to Zelda being as least as influential to the genre as Dragon Quest might have been. Apologies if my writing is confused, I'm sleep deprived, etc. etc. I guess what I'm getting at is that there is more that seperates your typical action RPG from its turn-based counterparts than simply real-time combat. Sketcz November 10, 2010 at 5:06 AM @Refa: As far as I know, the UK version had this removed when they downgraded it from a DVD release to a blue CD release. At least, that's what I heard.	cc/2022-05/en_middle_0015.json.gz/line38
__label__wiki	0.558633	0.558633	Malesia e Madhe General Info Koplik's northernmost city of Albania. Borders Montenegro to the customs point Hani Hotit and is the capital of the Great Highland district. It is built on two sides of the road Shkoder-Hani i Hoti. The city has great development, especially after 90s of last century. As inhabited area is known from the beginning of our era. In XV-th century was mentioned by name Kopenik. As the center of the district, public institutions are placed in the town, the high school, the museum, cultural house, service shops, etc. .. The archaeological ruins show that this region has been inhabited since the first millennium, when it was formed by Illyrian tribes. During the Illyrian period, the territory was populated by the tribe of Labeats and that of Adrians. The Labeats lived around Lake of Shkodra, which in this period bore their name. Adrians became known in the III-d century, when they moved to the top of the Illyrian state. In XIV-th century, with the creation of the Balshaj dinasty, the Highlanders played a key role in this principality. According to historical documents of the time they were "guard" of the army of the political and military formation. During the Ottoman conquest, the Great Highland has been the sole province of the Ottoman Empire, to whom was recognize the right of self-government. However this did not prevent residents whenever it was on the brink the national issue, they were at the forefront of the struggle for the protection of Albanian territories. It is undeniable the contribution of northerners in the Albanian League of Prizren. Among prominent impressive figures, Cun Mula, lider of Hoti,. He led the assembly in this irreversible decision northerners, who declared to die, in front of giving up decision. Cultural life The area of the Great Highland as a center of early inhabited, has maintained its inherited culture generations, in accordance with its historical, economic and natural traditions. In material culture it has the characteristic clothe for women, called “xhubleta”, meanwhile the spiritual culture pf this region is the speech. “Xhubleta” represents one of the most interesting costumes of women in all the Balkan Area and beyond, on the shores of the Mediterranean. For many of foreign researchers, as the Nopcsa or Albanians as A. George, Rr. Zojzi etc., the origins of “Xhubleta” comes from the civilization we see in Kreta and Mikena. So it is a witness of the ancient Mediterranean civilization, which preceded the Illyrian civilization, in which, was integrated and was not assimilated. Xhubleta makes double life, living life, as used today and museum life. Xhubleta, as part of the suit of the region, is stored in several museums of Europe. We can distinguish the famous museum's Man in Paris, which belongs to the XVIII-th century. The Hungarian author, Kornidez Daiel, said: "No peacock or rainbow do not have colors as much as “xhubleta of Kelmendi” has. It encompasses a variety of geometric motives, cosmetics, floral, zoological, anthropomorphic etc. prevails among them a particular fund, ornaments from ancient pagan cults. Log of the Mountains “Miss Mountains” The organization of this activity originates from ancient times, from the passion of the highlanders for the beauty. In the centuries, they have sung the beauty of their country, but also the beauty of girls, brides, women. This tradition has been declared celebration day in 1998. It was decided in August to develop in the meadows of Lëpusha the competition of the magnificent mountain girls of this area. Girls in their debut would hold the traditional highland dress, xhubleta. From this competition was selected the most beautiful girl, which is known as "Miss Mountain". Today in this annual activity increasingly participate personalities of culture, art, politics from the country and also by Albanian personalities abroad. Customs, habits, songs, waves, dresses and various skills of this province has distinguished and artistic value. There are researchers, that call the Great Highland as a territory with ancient culture, the place, where were born two major EPOS, two poetic "wills" "The Epos of heroes”, gathered by Bernard Palaj and Donat Kurti and "Epos of Fishta" the Albanian Homer, "Highland’s Lahuta”. The Traditions of the Highland which including the dance, constitute in one of the most authentic cultural layers of ancient Albanian culture. The popular dance in this region is quite rich. It consists of military epic of courage dance, erotic, wedding dance, etc. "Dance of the Sword" in Albanian choreographic poetry forms what is called "combat dance". The dance is practiced at the close of the log, creating the situation in height, solemn. Great Highland culture for its artistic value is quite famous in all national folk festivals organized in Albania. Performances are honored with various premiums. The “Lahute”, has been the only musical instrument that followed the epic ions through the lagoons and the slopes of Highland. It is the "Phonetics" that has preserved forever the "Epos of the Heroes”. This musical instrument came later, it was the famous artist Sali Mani to make it popular and used in large area. The Characteristics houses The house was that of type “tower”. In most cases, was built two-storey stone walls of lime. The first floor is used for housing livestock and was called "stable". It had a height not greater than two meters and was divided into two rooms. On the second floor it was lived the entire social life of the family. Here was the striking men's room or known as "chambers of men". It was part of the house maintained and used only to welcome guests. Highland House of men has become a myth, because in this area get enough decisions of community, but was given for the fate of our country. On the second floor was women's rooms and kitchens where family meals were prepared The Castle of Ballexa in the village of Rrjoll. According to archaeological studies belongs to the medieval period, the time when Albanians were called Arber. The Castle of Marshejit in the village Marshej. Even today preserved in good condition and presents the archaeological and tourist values. This castle belongs to the first period of Iron. Church of St. John (Shninit) in Hysaj village: it is one of the oldest Catholic churches that attests to the early Christian culture in our area. Tamara Bridge in the village of Tamara: it is an arch bridge with architectural values. The Bridge of Dry Stream Vukplaj Bridge. Industry and Craftsmanship The Great Highland was and is already famous to the arts of building work tools. The famous Albanian lover Edit Durham in her work "Concerns of Balkans" pays particular attention to this tradition. Highlanders are called calls "masters" from her. For costumes, she says that they "were made to add majesty and grace of the area residents. " In her descriptions xhubleta showy mountain women with its decorative ornaments. Occupy a special place çakçirët doublet of the mountaineer. They are designed with a style of the artist and distinguished by their grace and aesthetic high. This tradition has been prevalent in Kelmend, Shkrel, Kastrat etc. The natural monuments Geo-monuments Kelmendi’s fortress. Located near the village of Nikç, Kelmend, 550 m above sea level. represents a limestone natural castle, formed by wind and carst, about 20 m width, height 15-18 m, the surface a few hundred m2. The rural road-Tamara-Nikç Koplik. Stacks of stone in Bajzë, found near the village. There are some limestone blocks on each other, in shape of stack, mullari, height 4-5 m, 2-4 m wide, formed by wind and carst. Koplik-Bajzë-Hani i Hotit. The Castle of “Path of the sheeps” (Shtegu i Dhenve). Situated near the village of Bogë, 2050 m above sea level. There are some limestone blocks with pyramidal shape, created from the wind and carst, 150-200 long, 130-150 m high, 80-100 m wide. The rural road-Theth Koplik. Union’s canyon. Located near the village of Vermosh, commune of Kelmend, 900-950 m above sea level. Canyon was formed from limestone by the river of Vermosh and carst, 1.1 km long, 30-40 m depth, 4-6 m wide. The rural road Koplik-Tamara-Vermosh Poica’s Canyon. Situated 250 m above sea level, near the village of Zagora. Recognized also as the Dry Stream’s Canyon. It is formed by erosion of the stream, 2.2 km long, 20-30 m high, with holes, caves and carstic caves, 30-40 m of depth, 4-6 m wide. The rural road Koplik-Zagora. The terrace of Gërçe. Situated in the village of Selce, Kelmendi commune, 600 m above sea level. It is a rocky terrace, formed between two limestone crags, 120 long, 100-110 m wide. In 1911 and in this terrace, was signed by Albanian leaders Gërçe’s Memorandum, which required administrative and territorial autonomy of Albania. The rural road Tamara-Selce. The Stone Stacks of Radi in Rrapsh. Situated near of the village, 740 m above sea level. Limestone rocks represent a stack shape, created by carst and wind, 2-3 m long, 4-6 m wide. It has geo-morphological values, as didactic and tourist as well. The rural road Rrapsh-Koplik. The Glacial moraines in Razma. Situated in the village of Razma and Vruth, commune of Shkrel, 1050 m above sea level. There are deposits of glacial quaternaries coming from the excavated area of Karikjeve cirques. Those create hills 50-80 m high, 1.7 km long, 1.2 km wide, filled with funnels and holes. The rural road-Dedaj-Razma Koplik Fluvial-glacial deposits of Boga, near Ducaj village, commune of Shkrel, 830 m above sea level. There are deposits of waters and glacial of Boga valley. They have the form of barriers 5-7 m high, 800 m long, 18 m wide. The rural road Bogë-Koplik. The glacial cirque of Boga Valley. Situated in Bjeshket e Namuna, 1820 m above sea level, commune of Kelmend. It is 800 m long, 250-300 m wide with carst forms. The rural road Bogë-pedestrian street. The glacial groove of Runica. Located between Bjeshket e Namuna and Jezerce, 1200 m above sea level, near the village of Theth commune of Shala. Created as a groove of glacial-carst limestone, along the tectonic separation, it has the shape of trough, 1.8 km long, 500-600 wide. Surrounded by beech forests. The rural road Theth Koplik. The glacial groove of Seferça. Situated on the northern edge of Albania, Vermoshi village, in the commune Kelmend, 1870 m above sea level. The groove has the shape of trough, over 1800-2000 m long, 300-400 m wide, Surrounded by beech forests. The rural road Tamara-Vermosh-pedestrian street. The cave of Krevenica. Situated near the village Kushe on the road Bajzë-Hani Hoti, 10 m above sea level. It is a carst cave formed at the junction of tectonic break in the Trias-jurasit limestone about 20 m long, 10-12 wide, 4-5 m high Inside are situated three lakes, where residents take water with pumps. Can be visited by the rural road Koplik-Hani Hotit. Puci’s cave. Located near the village of Boga, Dedaj commune, the northern slope of the mountain of Çardaku, 1087 m above sea level. Carst caves explored by speleological groups of San Marino and Brescia, also by F. Krutaj, but not explored completely. It came out from an underground lake, which is perhaps, one side of the siphon that issue in other areas of the cave. It is over 5 km, the largest so far in Albania. Consists of several floors, wells gallery, shrinking, expansion of large halls with calcareous concretions rare for their beauty. It relates to the Cave of Husi, with a horizontal gallery 275 meters long and descends to -355 m depth. The rural road-Bogë-Theth Koplik. The Cave of Wet People. Located in the village of Boga, commune of Dedaj in Mount of Çardaku, 2050 m above sea level. Explored only to 2 km length speleologist of San Marino, and F. Krutaj. Established by carst in limestone, there are wells that go down to 347 m of depth and combined with the narrowing of the concretions and rooms of a rare beauty. The rural road Koplik-Bogë-Theth-way to the caves. The well of Xhek Marku. Situated in the village of Bogë, Dedaj commune, in the tableland of Bridashës, 1800 m above sea level. It has taken the name of a citizen who fell down into the well 80 years ago. The bones appeared speleologët of San Marino, constitutes karst shaft, -234 m deep. Entry 5 m diameter, up to 15 m depth, where the show du wells that go down to 104 m. These emanate main well of -130 m deep. There are some adverse ramifications, still uncharted, plow, snow and ice fossil, probably Quaternary. The road-Bogë-the street to Bridashë. 17. The Cilikojka well. Located near the village, commune of Dedaj, 1840 m above sea level. The name was taken from birds introduced there. The well constitutes in glacial-karst limestone of the Trias-jurasi, with the entrance with few meters of width, with shrinking and expansions, concretions, fossil rocks, probably Quaternary. Bogë-Bridashë. 18. Gjolaj cave. Situated in the village of Bratosh. Glacial-karst cave, formed at the junction of tectonic break in the Trias-jurasi lime. It begins with karst and is over 116 m long, 20-25 m wide, 25-27 m high. There is a very large room with stalactites, stalagmites, columns quite beautiful. The road to the cave-Bratosh-Gjolaj. 4. Hydro-monuments 19. Eye of Shegani, Aliaj. located near the village, commune of Bajzë, near Shkodra Lake, about 6 m above sea level. Recognized and named " Sifoni i Virit”. It is a great source of vauclusian karst in tektonic-karst cracks, emanating from a chimney karst landscape with depth 3-5 m wide 22-28. It refers to two sources. The water comes from karst areas od the Western Alps of Albania. It is rich in fish species and other species. The sources create attractive environment. The rural road-Ivanaj-Shegan Koplik. Koprishti source. Selce, Kelmend, 1450 m above sea level. It comes in source karst limestone-flysch contact, from a 3-5 hole wide, with 3-5 deep, which emanate the river of Selca. Tamara-Gropat e Selcës. John's eye. Near the village of Gruda, Gruemirë commune. Emerges as a source of karst in limestone-molasë quaternary, in contact with the surface of 60-65 m2. Large inflows, which are used to supply the population. Shkodër-Vrakë rural road- Fushë Grudë. Vukli resources. Vukël, Kelmend, 500-550 m above the sea level. There are several sources of karst, limestone-terrigenous in contact with the flux of 800 l / sec that feed the river of Cemi. The rural road-Tamara-Vukël Koplik. Bio-monuments The lime-tree of Bzheta. The oak-trees of Markaj well. The Beech-tree of Greçe. The trees of Vrithit in Razma. The grove of Pleshti (hopper) in Bogë. Vulfenia of the path pf the Sheeps The Big Nut-tree in Zagora The leaf-forest of Lohja. The plane-tree of Ganjolli. The chestnut-tree of Reçi	cc/2022-05/en_middle_0015.json.gz/line43
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Here is a copy of my presentation to the Critical Messaging Association on October 29, 2021. Just wait and the images should scroll to the end. There are 18 slides — each one showing for 10 seconds; so it only takes three minutes to complete. Please respond with any questions. Suppose someone in Venice wants to send a message from the lower left of the imaginary map to someone on the upper right. He could write the message on a piece of paper, put it into a wine bottle, write “to” and “from” addresses on the bottle, cork it, and throw it into a canal. So . . . then bottle floats down a canal. At each canal intersection there is a man in a gondola who is called a “router.” He sees the bottle and reads the destination (“to”) address and looks to see which canals are open. There may be some canals that are blocked due to a gondola traffic jam or other problem. The router then throws the bottle into an open canal . . . and so on . . . as it gets handled by each router at each intersection, until the bottle with the message inside gets to its destination. The bottle may not travel by the most direct route but it always gets to its destination due to the multiple possibilities — and, of course, the error checking that is built into the protocol. Passive Audio Amps For Smart Phones These are acoustic amplifiers for smartphones. They don't need electric power to operate and there are no moving parts. They work like a megaphone (speaking-trumpet, bullhorn, or loudhailer). Everyone that I have shown one to has said something like “Wow, I want one of those!” So I have built a few of them. Of course there are more “Hi-Fi” ways to listen to audio on your smartphone but who would want to plug an elegant smartphone into some cheap, plastic gadget? Or even use Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, which are a pain in the neck to set up, even on a smartphone. These have been made with hardwood bases and some of them are exotic hardwoods with interesting grain patterns. The horns are polished brass — made from mostly old horns that had rubber bulbs on the ends and were used in “times gone by” by taxis and even clowns in circuses. These horns have been re-purposed, reshaped, soldered, and polished. The horns are now on display and for sale at: Owl’s Nest 2006 Kelty Road Franktown, Colorado 80116 Location: Map Twitter: @owlsnestfranktown E-mail: Virginia Angus Allan Angus The two large horns — the trombone and the gramophone — are difficult to pack and ship to they are for local pickup only. The remainder can be sent to you. I have the cowboy horn and the rest are in stock at the Colorado coffee shop. Please call for pricing and availability or stop in for a demo and a great cup of espresso. My colleagues and I do consulting work in the areas of: One-way Paging Two-way Paging Wireless Data Wireless Alarm and Control Evaluations of Paging Companies Assistance with Buying and Selling Companies DATA & A CONSULTING ALLIANCE Brad Dye, Ron Mercer, Allan Angus, Vic Jackson, and Ira Wiesenfeld are friends and colleagues who work both together and independently, on wireline and wireless communications projects. Click here for a summary of their qualifications and experience. Each one has unique abilities. We would be happy to help you with a project, and maybe save you some time and money. Note: We do not like Patent Trolls, i.e . “a person or company who enforces patent rights against accused infringers in an attempt to collect licensing fees, but does not manufacture products or supply services based upon the patents in question.” We have helped some prominent law firms defend their clients against this annoyance, and would be happy to do some more of this same kind of work. “If you would know the road ahead, ask someone who has traveled it.” — Chinese Proverb Alarm and Control I work in the radio paging industry. Some of the information included on these pages is personal — about my hobbies and family for example — and some of it is professional. A lot of it is made up of papers about Radio Paging that I wrote several years ago while working for Motorola. I add new information about once a week and occasionally throw away things that are no longer of interest. All of the information here is in the public domain and you are free to use it as you wish. Of course, neither I, nor my former employers, accept any responsibility for its accuracy. I can't guarantee that you will become rich and famous if you follow my advice—some do and some don't. The ideas and opinions expressed here are my own, except for those papers obviously written by others. This site is a community effort. I am involved in promoting the worldwide use of pagers, both one-way and two-way, and paging on the Internet, so if you would like to share any ideas you have about new and innovative applications, please send them to me. I am very sorry, but due to the large volume of e-mail that I receive, I cannot respond to all the requests for more information on paging. I get a lot of very interesting messages, especially from students from all over the world. Several have asked for help in writing papers at school. As much as I would like to, time just doesn't permit. Thank you for visiting my web site. Licensed Adobe Stock Image Here is everything about contacting me in one place: my personal Contact Page . You can get a good indication of my ideas and experience in Pager Marketing, Paging Infrastructure Sales, and Paging Systems Engineering by reading my various papers on these subjects. There are copies following in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. For additional information about me please read: Who is Brad Dye? My welcome message Although this web site is not going to be of great interest to the general public, many people searching for information on paging have found THE PAGING INFORMATION RESOURCE to be very helpful. Please read the comments from visitors page. [en español también] Do you have a product or service that you would like to promote on this web site? If you have any wireless equipment that you would like to buy or sell, please let me know. I don't charge individuals for listing something for sale. If a sale is made through this newsletter, I ask the seller to send me a 10% commission, much the same as the voluntary payments that are requested on the Internet for shareware. There is no cost to the buyer. There is a charge for companies wanting to put their products in the newsletter and on my web site. There is no obligation for payment of a commission for this kind of basic advertising. In summary, there are two ways that you can pay for advertising something for sale: Pay for a six-month ad according to its size, and pay in advance. Options are here . Pay a 10% commission for items you sell through the newsletter, after you get paid, and on the honor system. brad@braddye.com CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO THE PAGING INFORMATION RESOURCE THE MAIN PAGING AND WIRELESS DATA SECTION This is the entrance to the main wireless section. Here you will find all of the articles on paging and wireless data: [en español también] MAIN TOPICS SECTION This section has a few miscellaneous articles, my favorite Spanish poem, my family tree, and other things that don't have anything to do with the wireless industry. K9IQY Ham Radio page . CONSULTANTS Check out this section: Paging and Wireless Data Consultants . Prism-IPX Systems With PRISM IPX Systems, Your message is delivered Secure & Encrypted Prism IPX Products PriMega Message Gateway The PriMega manages a paging network from the message input using telephone and data lines to the data output to one or more paging transmitters, e-mail or text messaging destinations. IPT Systems The IPT is a versatile small footprint Linux based product used for small paging systems and for converting data protocols for messaging systems. Popular for converting text messaging transport protocols for linking message systems. Message Logging Systems Paging Message Logging software collects data decoded off-the-air and sends the data to the logging server. Logs can be used to prove messages were actual transmitted and were capable of being received without error. Wireless Messaging and Paging Information Search Engine Search: www.BradDye.com This will search all the past issues of The Wireless Messaging News If you would like to help sponsor The Paging Information Resource please use PayPal Donate button below. You don't have to be a member of PayPal to use their service. Your support would be sincerely appreciated not only by the author but also by the rest of the Wireless Messaging community. If you would like to subscribe to my free-online-weekly newsletter about Paging and Wireless Messaging just click on this button: 73 DE K9IQY Licensed since 1957 Current member or former member of these organizations. Rifle Association MENSA MEMBER If you are curious about why I joined Mensa, click here . A Public Library of Paging and Wireless Messaging Information Wireless Brad Dye Fairfield, IL 62837 USA Critical Messaging Association European Mobile Messaging Association Former Board Member ZP5TQ Radio Club of Paraguay Quarter Century Wireless Association Back To Paging Still The Most Reliable Wireless Protocol For Emergencies! 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__label__cc	0.600698	0.399302	Public Access Numbers by City Public Access Numbers by Area Code Brussels 32 2747 0367 32 2747 0367 Brussels Public Access Numbers can be used by everyone, even if they are not subscribers, to reach any Universal Office. Subscribers can place domestic or international telephone calls on a local number at preferred rates to any destination, domestic or international, around the corner or around the world. To make telephone calls through the Public Access Network just call any Public Access Number, press 1, and follow the instructions. To reach any Universal Telephone Number through the International Public Access Network just call any Public Access Number, press 2, and follow the instructions. The International Public Access Network can also be used to send and receive messages and pages, even if you do not have a pager, FREE OF CHARGE. Using the Public Access Numbers couldn't be easier! Just make a local call to any Public Access Number, and as soon as Genie answers: ANYONE CAN Call any Universal Office subscriber: Press 2 and enter the Universal Telephone Number (Genie Number) of the party they wish to reach. Join a conference call (without long distance or international telephone charges): Press 2; enter the Universal Telephone Number (Genie Number) of the party hosting the conference. SUBSCRIBERS CAN Pick up their messages: Press the star (*) Key, and then enter their Universal Telephone Number (Genie Number) and passcode. Place Domestic or International calls (just like a calling card): Press 1, enter their Universal Telephone Number and Passcode. Reach Customer Service as a local call – Just press zero (0) after you call any Public Access Number.	cc/2022-05/en_middle_0015.json.gz/line51
__label__wiki	0.640049	0.640049	BLU-RAY NEWS: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Goes Blu, October 6! May 21, 2009 Michelle Alexandria I love Disney Blu-rays, the folks at Disney Home Video really know how to make their stuff shine in this format, so I’m looking forward to seeing what they do with one of their premiere titles Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, which comes to Blu-ray, October 6. The 2 disc special edition will be packed with hours of extra features and include a DVD Copy of the movie. Personally I prefer having a Digital copy on my Laptop to having yet another Disc that I have to deal with. 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Burbank, Calif., May 18, 2009 – Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment (WDSHE) proudly opens the vault, releasing ‘The One That Started It All,’ Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, in high-definition Blu-ray for the first time ever, on October 6, 2009. The historic and highly-anticipated release fittingly launches a spectacular all-new product line – Disney’s Diamond Collection. Poised to transform home entertainment, just as the movie itself transformed the entire motion-picture industry upon its debut in 1937, the revolutionary new Diamond Collection brings audiences the most immersive and highest-level viewing experience, that includes unparalleled features, exclusive high definition content and updatable experiences, superior picture and sound, and much, much more. Taking home entertainment to fantastic new heights unlike anything before, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs: Diamond Edition marks the film’s first-ever high-definition Blu-ray bow, on October 6, while the standard definition will be released seven weeks later, on November 24. The Diamond Collection debut of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs will keep audiences spellbound for hours with exciting content exclusive to this historic release, presented with spectacular newly restored picture and 7.1 Digital Theater System Hi-Def Surround Sound. Utilizing the latest in technology, possible only by the power of Blu-ray, the release includes “Disney Smart Navigation,” allowing the magic and personality of Disney Characters to come to life as never before. “Disney Family Play”, the ultimate interactive Hi-Def experience, offers a variety of immersive games, activities and unprecedented levels of personalization and customization features, to transform how families experience home entertainment together. The Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs: Diamond Edition is a Blu-ray + DVD Combo Pack (2 Blu-ray discs + DVD). Exclusive Snow White Diamond Edition Bonus Features * Hyperion Studios – Audiences are digitally transported to 1937 to discover first-hand, Hyperion Studios, the original studio Walt Disney himself built and where Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs was conceived and developed. Viewers will virtually walk the halls of this historic landmark experiencing life at Hyperion Studios back in the 1930’s. This amazing “Backstage Disney” feature contains newly dimensionalized archival photos, never- before- heard animator recordings, archival transcripts and rare footage of Walt himself revealing how Disney’s gifted filmmakers crafted the very first animated feature. * Magic Mirror – Using the latest in Blu-ray technology, the iconic Magic Mirror guides the audience through the Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Diamond Edition features with ease, serving as the “host” for an incredibly immersive experience. The Mirror will recognize viewing patterns, knows where the audience has left off and will even suggest where to navigate next. This marks the first use of this type of technology in a Disney Blu-ray release and provides viewers the control to personally create a customized Snow White experience. * DisneyView – Disney’s pioneering animated feature is brought to the modern era of widescreen high definition viewing by allowing the user to expand their viewing experience beyond the original aspect ratio of the film. Utilizing Disney Blu-ray™ technology, acclaimed Disney artist Toby Bluth was able to ‘draw’ beyond the borders of classic full frame cinema and fill the otherwise dark edges of the screen with beautiful custom imagery, giving audiences a new view of their animated classic favorite. * About Toby Bluth – Disney artist Toby Bluth tells how the movie inspired him to create the superb DisneyView art. * Mirror, Mirror On The Wall – Through BD-Live, this mirror can find the secret princess inside each viewer with a series of questions, then create for them a personal message from their favorite princess who will call them on the telephone. * What Do You See? – To win this exciting interactive game, players must untangle scrambled images. * Jewel Jumble – Players put jewels from the Dwarfs’ mine in the proper order to win this game. * Scene Stealer – Allows viewers to upload a personal photo and experience life as one of the Seven Dwarfs—on-screen in the actual film. About Disney ‘COMBO PACKS’ (Blu-ray + DVD in a single package): To provide consumers with unprecedented quality, value and portability of their favorite Disney classics, in 2008 WDSHE pioneered the Combo Pack – Blu-ray Disc(s) plus a DVD in a single package. Current Disney Platinum Edition titles available as Combo Packs include Sleeping Beauty and Pinocchio. AnimationBlu-RayBlu-ray NewsDisney Home VideoSnow White and the Seven Dwarfs Previous PostMOVIE REVIEW: Terminator Salvation Keeps Hope in the Franchise AliveNext PostMOVIES: Cute little Bit for The Proposal	cc/2022-05/en_middle_0015.json.gz/line53
__label__wiki	0.865168	0.865168	Reviews • National • Newcastle Published 26 November 2021 Review: 10 Things To Do in a Small Cumbrian Town at Alphabetti Theatre, Newcastle Home alone: Tracey Sinclair reviews Hannah Sowerby’s one-woman comedy with shades of Alan Bennett and Victoria Wood. Tracey Sinclair Hannah Sowerby in 10 Things To Do in a Small Cumbrian Town at Alphabetti Theatre. Design, Anna Robinson; lighting design, Simon Cole. Photo: Matt Jamie. Sharply written and with a hugely engaging performance at its core, Hannah Sowerby’s one-woman show 10 Things to Do in a Small Cumbrian Town is a delight. Tackling tough subjects by way of broad comedy isn’t an easy balance, but it’s a trick the production carries off well, as we see the protagonist Jodie navigate grief, mental health and the loneliness of small-town living. 19-year-old Jodie is stuck living at home with her Nan in Penrith, applying for shelf-stacking jobs in Sainsbury’s while her best friend is off at uni. Devastated by the loss of her father and abandonment of her mother, she spends her time surfing Tinder for matches (disappointed that the only available women in the area are — the horror — vegans, or even worse, her friend’s Mam, and the only men seem super creepy), the sole focus of her ambition to work her way through every available crisp flavour, all while alternately lying to and fantasising about her therapist. Although the piece is fictional, it is informed by Sowerby’s own experience growing up in a small Cumbrian town — and the love/hate relationship such a childhood can inspire with your hometown. That authenticity shines through. Sowerby’s writing taps into the best traditions of northern comedy, from Alan Bennett to Victoria Wood, with its juxtaposition of big ideas and mundane details tempered by a keen eye for the absurdities of everyday life. The writing mixes dry wit with bawdy jokes, with plenty of physical comedy thrown in, and Sowerby handles both the lighter moments and the heavier emotional beats with aplomb. The production is never insensitive about the challenges Jodie faces, but it’s also not afraid to see the humour in the bleakness, with Jodie herself self-aware enough to make jokes at her own predicament. And while Sowerby is incredibly likeable in the role, the show doesn’t let its protagonist entirely off the hook, giving us glimpses of how wearing her behaviour can be to those around her, especially the best friend who is the source of her almost-obsessive focus. The piece is well-served by Anna Robinson’s versatile set. Ostensibly little more than stacks of cardboard boxes, it is cleverly used to suggest both location and state of mind, marking the narrative’s progression. Film and voice recordings give Sowerby something to interact with and are used well to move the action along. Jonluke McKie directs with pace and empathy, although there isn’t quite enough plot to sustain the 80 minutes run-time, and the production might benefit from a slightly tighter edit. But these are small flaws in what is otherwise a fresh, accomplished and wholly endearing show. 10 Things To Do in a Small Cumbrian Town runs at Alphabetti Theatre until 11th December. More info. Tracey Sinclair is a freelance editor and writer, a published author and performed playwright. She writes for a number of print and online magazines and most recently has focused on the Dark Dates series of books, including A Vampire in Edinburgh. You can follow her on Twitter under the profoundly misleading name @thriftygal Read more articles by Tracey Sinclair Review: 10 Things To Do in a Small Cumbrian Town at Alphabetti Theatre, Newcastle Show Info Directed by Jonluke McKie Written by Hannah Sowerby Cast includes Hannah Sowerby, with voice actors Ruth Mary Johnson, Shannon Recrowft, Conor Neaves, Rachel Stockdale and Jonluke McKie	cc/2022-05/en_middle_0015.json.gz/line65
__label__wiki	0.775674	0.775674	Yuna Nominated for Nickelodeon’s Kids Choice Awards 2012 February 27, 2012 February 27, 2012 by Diyana Last Saturday, Nickelodeon announced its 25th Annual Kids’ Choice Awards nominees. As for ‘Favorite Asian Act’ category, Yuna got nominated and is competing along with other nominees such as Agnes Monica from Indonesia, Charice from Philippines and Wonder Girls from Korea. About Yuna – Yuna is a singer and song-writer based in Malaysia. She started to write songs at age of 19 and has released her first single ‘Deeper Conversation’, which became a huge hit on local radio stations and has won ‘Best English Song’ at AIM Awards in 2009. Her malay song ‘Dan Sebenarnya’ won for Best Pop Song and Song of the Year. She currently lives in Los Angeles, where she could brainstorm some ideas for her next songs and in meantime, brushing up her photography talent, managing her clothing shop ‘ I am Jet Fuel Shop’ in Malaysia. If you think she’s deserve to bring home the orange blimp , please vote for her here Fans can start voting her from March 1, 2012. The Nickelodeon Kids Choice Award’s show will be hosted by Will Smith on March 31, 2012, at 8pm and will be aired live from the USC Galen Center, Los Angeles. — Don’t forget to stay tune! Taylor Swift wins entertainer of the year at Academy of Country Music Awards Live Your Life – YUNA Yuna – Live Your Life (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO) Yuna debuts ‘Walking Like a Dream’ – Video Joe Brooks Live at KL Live on 3rd March 2012 (Video) Yuna Performs “Live Your Life” on CONAN – Video Categories Entertainment, Events, Music, News, Trending, TV Tags 2012, concert, featured, malaysia, music, Yuna Post navigation MotoXpo 2012 – Video 5 places to visit in the world	cc/2022-05/en_middle_0015.json.gz/line76
__label__wiki	0.591566	0.591566	Free Resources: study number eleven Starting a relationship is Easier than you'd think Relationship Fundraising Techniques Doubled Revenue Isn't it every fundraiser's dream to have confidence that the annual goal will be met without stress, donors will call to offer help and fundraising will be a job you look forward to every day? For one executive director and her development staff, this was the development environment they created over the last three years. Despite facing an economy in Michigan with 21% unemployment, they revolutionized their tactics by using a relationship-based strategy. Sue Ann Culp, the former executive director of a Michigan hospital foundation, implemented Marshall Howard's relationship-building techniques three years ago. "Marshall's advice is the most practical advice out there. He gave us a blueprint for implementing change. 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__label__cc	0.706953	0.293047	James Webb Space Telescope: An astronomer on the team explains how to send a giant telescope to spac The largest orbital telescope ever made will allow astronomers to study the atmospheres of alien planets, learn about how… Apple's plan to scan your phone raises the stakes on a key question: Can you trust Big Tech? Big Tech makes a lot of promises about protecting privacy, but the reality is that using the industry’s products is a… What happens when your foot falls asleep? An exercise physiologist explains how it’s a problem of communication between your brain and your body. How 'engagement' makes you vulnerable to manipulation and misinformation on social media You have evolved to tap into the wisdom of the crowds. But on social media your cognitive biases can lead you astray. 9/11 survivors' exposure to toxic dust and the chronic health conditions that followed offer lessons Those directly exposed to toxic dust and trauma on and after 9/11 carry with them a generation of chronic health conditions,… SpaceX Inspiration4 mission will send 4 people with minimal training into orbit – and bring space to The Inspiration4 mission is sending four civilians to space for three days. Though still funded by a billionaire, the mission… Data science education lacks a much-needed focus on ethics Undergraduate programs are springing up across the US to meet the burgeoning demand for workers trained in big data. Yet… Wildfire burn scars can intensify and even trigger thunderstorms, leading to catastrophic flooding – An atmospheric scientist and sailplane pilot describes why large areas of burned land can produce clouds and rainstorms. Elon Musk’s Tesla Bot raises serious concerns – but probably not the ones you think If you see the Tesla Bot as a joke or a harbinger of a dystopian future, you could be missing the real threat, which has… Why are planets round? Gravity, mass and centrifugal force all contribute to the final shape of a planet. Dance and movement therapy holds promise for treating anxiety and depression, as well as deeper psyc The COVID-19 pandemic and a growing global refugee crisis have shone a light on the ever-increasing need for new approaches… 5 reasons video games should be more widely used in school While China has taken steps to rein in the playing of video games among students during the school week, a U.S. scholar… Researchers trained mice to control seemingly random bursts of dopamine in their brains, challenging Mouse brains produce random, strong bursts of dopamine and are able to control them. This may challenge many long-held ideas… Feds are increasing use of facial recognition systems – despite calls for a moratorium Politicians of all stripes, computer professionals and even big-tech executives are calling on government to hit the brakes… Zinc-infused proteins are the secret that allows scorpions, spiders and ants to puncture tough skin Many small animals make their teeth and claws from a smooth blend of proteins and heavy elements. These materials can form… Hurricane Ida turned into a monster thanks to a giant warm patch in the Gulf of Mexico – here's what Ida exploded from a weak hurricane to a powerful Category 4 storm in less than 24 hours, thanks to heat from an ocean eddy.… Breathing wildfire smoke can affect the brain and sperm, as well as the lungs Here are some of the ways wildfire smoke particles or the inflammatory signals they cause could reach the brain and what… What happens when the COVID-19 vaccines enter the body – a road map for kids and grown-ups An infectious disease doctor explains the science behind COVID-19 vaccines at a level that children – and adults – of… Data privacy laws in the US protect profit but prevent sharing data for public good – people want th Profit-friendly data privacy laws in the U.S. are out of step with public sentiment and hinder uses the public supports,… The Taliban reportedly have control of US biometric devices – a lesson in life-and-death consequence The potential failure of the U.S. military to protect information that can identify Afghan citizens raises questions about… prev 1 2 3 4 next Last ›	cc/2022-05/en_middle_0015.json.gz/line86
__label__wiki	0.712891	0.712891	Gowdy grills first witness in Benghazi hearings; Hillary might be in trouble already Wednesday’s hearings by the House Select Committee on Benghazi got off to a rocky start for former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton – even if she wasn’t in the room. Chairman Trey Gowdy, R-S.C., grilled lead off witness Gregory Starr, an assistant secretary of state for diplomatic security, noting that the department’s security procedures hadn’t … Proceed to the page: http://linkis.com/thrUi Fmr. Homeland Security Adviser: 'Very, Very True' ISIS May Have Crossed Border \| Breitbart Joshua Katz, an Army veteran and former CIA operations officer who served as Senior Policy Advisor to the Chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee said it is Congressman Jason Chaffetz: Still Mystified That Huma Abedin & Others Have Not Been Prosecuted \| Brian Kilmeade Show Chairman of Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Congressman Jason Chaffetz (R-UT) spoke with Brian Kilmeade about James Comey’s latest testimony over the investigation into Hillary Clinton’s e-mail server. Rep. Chaffetz also discussed why House Republican leaders of the Oversight Committee With Benghazi investigation faltering, select committee picked up support House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, moved to create a select committee to investigate Benghazi after it became apparent that the existing inquiry wasn't getting the job done. New accusations hit Hillary Clinton New accusations from the right are trying to blame the kidnapping of hundreds of Nigerian schoolgirls on former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Michelle Bernard and Howard Fineman discuss. Fox News questions 'convenient' timing of Benghazi suspect's capture A Fox News panel on Tuesday mused about the alleged 'political motivations' behind the Obama administration's 'convenient' capture last weekend of a key suspect in the Benghazi embassy attack. 'I think this thing needs to be tied in a bow for certain individuals to have a clean break,' panelist... Similar Links From bizpacreview.com Here's why Trey Gowdy's had it with Benghazi committee Dems Former Clinton aide has trouble naming Hillary's accomplishments as secretary... CNN reporter nails White House hypocrisy in sidestepping gender pay gap House Cleaning in Hervey Bay Queensland Israel says it is giving Jordan, Egypt intel help against ISIS \| Al Arabiya English Israel provides Jordan and Egypt with intelligence assistance in their fight against ISIS, a senior Israeli military officer said on Wednesday, describing Stanton ’s Presentations on authorSTREAM A part of me would like to see and expertise outer House so poorly, but An additional part of me is frightened. It’s hard to not affiliate Loss of life with out.. Most Recent bizpacreview.com Articles Jesse Jackson shakes down Silicon Valley to hire minorities: 'Too many Asians and Jews' Facebook Twitter Reddit LinkedIn Gab Powered by Civil rights scammer Jesse Jackson is taking his shakedown shtick to Silicon Valley. And he’s going to use Uncle Sam […] The Most Common box training in israel Debate Isn't as Black and White as You Might Think - The חוג אגרוףbrilliant blog 7852 : powered by Doodlekit What is the best way to אגרוף קלאסי בחדרה choose a boxing CoachThe purpose of boxing lessons The purpose of boxing lessons varies from individual to. They may be utilized to increase physical fitness or for... kimasoku.com Lainexube \| Pearltrees What Will discount engines mesa az Be Like in 100 Years? This little story shows that remaining in a hurry to obtain a quick fix for your problem is probably	cc/2022-05/en_middle_0015.json.gz/line90
__label__wiki	0.811447	0.811447	Hotel heirs keep style in the family Article \| 14 April, 2010 10:35 AM \| By Margie Goldsmith Matilde Salvo Bocca and brother Bernabò, second-generation co-owners of SINA Fine Italian Hotels, walk through the lobby of The Centurion Palace in Venice, built on ruins dating back to the Roman Emperor, writes Margie Goldsmith. They restored and opened the hotel in October 2009, adding it to the empire began by their father. Matilde's father, Count Ernesto Bocca, did not expect his daughter to go into the family hotel business. He was a businessman, not a hotelier, and owned the most important tannery factory in Italy which employed 2,000 workers. He loved travelling in luxury and thought it would be exciting to create a hotel and host high-spending travellers. To realise his dream, he sold the factory, found a partner with hotel experience and began to open hotels in major tourist destinations. The first hotel he purchased was in 1959, the Grand Hotel Villa Medici in Florence. He followed this with the Bernini Bristol in Rome. Matilde, who speaks four languages, worked in public relations for FIAT. But she decided she wanted to try her hand in the hotel business and her father agreed, despite this being slight unusual. "In Italy, the men normally take over the father's business," Matilde says. "My father expected my younger brother, Bernabò, to take over the helm." When Count Ernesto Bocca passed away in 1990, Bernabò became CEO and president at SINA and Matilde was vice president. Bernabò deals with financial aspects and Matilde supervises renovations and sales and marketing. Important decisions are jointly made, including which new properties to buy. "My father had definite views about selecting a hotel," says Matilde. "It couldn't be too large, it had to be in a perfect location and it needed something special, such as tradition or ambiance. Unfortunately my father had already passed away when we discovered and bought the Centurion Palace, which we spent the next three years restoring." The Centurion Palace has both old and new. The old is evidenced by an ancient Roman coin found during the restoration depicting the head of Antinoo, a friend of Emperor Adriano, and now in a nearby museum. The Bocca siblings have named the hotel's bar and restaurant Antinoo, in his honour and to respect the property's ancient past. But they have also created the "new" by making the interiors completely contemporary. In the lobby is a large, hand-made crystal chandelier shaped like a gondola, one of the many custom pieces throughout the hotel designed by Florentine, Arch. Guido Ciompi. Matilde, who closely supervised the restoration, says: "The Centurion Palace recalls the idea of the door to the East, with precious fabrics and special colours." Matilde's choice of furnishing was a financial decision as well. "Imagine trying to locate enough antiques to furnish this hotel and think about how expensive it would be," she says. She was brought up with her close-knit family in an 18th century villa in Turin filled with antiques and, as a result, knew she could never live with reproductions. The solution was to decorate the Centurion Palace in a contemporary style. Each piece of furniture, wall covering, lamp and chandelier has been designed and created specifically for the Centurion Palace. "When I saw the original drawings, I never imagined it would be so unique, perfectly combining the typical Venetian façade with the contemporary interiors and special creations like a big frame containing the bar or wooden stencils on orange walls in the suite," says Matilde. A third generation of Bocca is already working in the hotel – Matilde and Bernabò's niece is already a sales manager in the hospitality organisation with hopes and dreams of her own for the future of the family business. Related terms: bocca, Centurion Palace, sina, Venice, Comment, Wealth, FB Wealth Locus Capital Consulting Charles-Lim Capital Reyl Private Office SG PB Hambros Limited Aston Pearl The Family Business Consulting Group, Inc NewThink	cc/2022-05/en_middle_0015.json.gz/line94
__label__cc	0.506162	0.493838	What Is an Ultrasonic Flow Meter and How to Use One? What is an Ultrasonic Flow Meter? Ultrasonic flow meters are non-intrusive devices that use acoustic vibrations to measure the flow rate of liquid. There are two types, Doppler and transit time. Ultrasonic meters are ideal for wastewater applications or any dirty liquid which is conductive or water based but will generally not work with distilled water or drinking water. These flow meters are also ideal for applications where low pressure drop, chemical compatibility, and low maintenance are required. In 1842, Christian Doppler discovered that a stationary observer perceives a sound to have shorter wavelengths as its source approaches, longer wavelengths as its source recedes. The Doppler effect explains why one hears rising pitch in the blowing horn of an approaching car. When the car zooms away, the pitch seems to drop. Ultrasonic Doppler flow meters put this frequency shift to work in so-called dirty liquids containing acoustical discontinuities; suspended particles, entrained gas bubbles or turbulence vortexes. How does an ultrasonic flow meter work? Ultrasonic flow meters are a non-contact means of measuring flow velocity. They are clamp-on devices that attach to the exterior of the pipe and enable measurement of corrosive liquids without damage to sensors. The two types of ultrasonic flow meters, Doppler and transit time, each function by way of two different technologies. The Doppler ultrasonic flow meter must have particles or bubbles to reflect the ultrasonic signals. Consideration must be given to the lower limits for concentrations and sizes of solids or bubbles, and the liquid must flow at a rate high enough to keep the solids suspended. When transmitted into a pipe that contains flowing liquid with such discontinuities, an ultrasonic pulse or beam reflects from them with a change in frequency that is directly proportional to the liquid’s flow rate. Thus, the ultrasonic Doppler flowmeter calculates flow rate from the velocity of the discontinuities, rather than from the velocity of the liquid. Principle of operation Questions which need to be answered before selecting an ultrasonic flow meter: Does the liquid have particulates of 100 ppm of 100 microns in size? Do you require a handheld or continuous process monitor? Do you require an analog output? What is the minimum and maximum flow rate for the flow meter? What is the minimum and maximum process temperature? What is the minimum and maximum process pressure? What is the size of the pipe? Is the pipe always full? The basic principle of operation employs the frequency shift (Doppler Effect) of an ultrasonic signal when it is reflected by suspended particles or gas bubbles (discontinuities) in motion. This metering technique utilizes the physical phenomenon of a sound wave that changes frequency when it is reflected by moving discontinuities in a flowing liquid. Ultrasonic sound is transmitted into a pipe with flowing liquids, and the discontinuities reflect the ultrasonic wave with a slightly different frequency that is directly proportional to the rate of flow of the liquid. Current technology requires that the liquid contain at least 100 parts per million (PPM) of 100 micron or larger suspended particles or bubbles. The Doppler ultrasonic flow meter operates on the principle of the Doppler Effect, which is the physical phenomenon of a sound wave changing frequency. In the case of ultrasonic flow meters, the frequency of an ultrasonic signal changes (Doppler Effect) in direct proportion to the rate of flow of the liquid when reflected by suspended particles or gas bubbles (discontinuities) in motion. Typically, an ultrasonic Doppler flowmeter consists of a transmitter/indicator/totalizer and a transducer. The user selects a configuration appropriate to the application, taking into account the liquid, the size and concentration of solids or bubbles, the pipe dimensions and the pipe lining. The transmitter’s signal threshold usually adjusts to filter out mechanical and electrical noise. A high-frequency oscillator in the transmitter drives the transducer, which, in the popular clamp-on design, mounts on the pipe exterior. The transducer generates an ultrasonic signal that passes through the pipe wall into the flowing liquid; the transmitter converts the difference between its output and input frequencies to electronic pulses. Processed, scaled and totalized, the pulses provide a measurement of flow. Ultrasonic Doppler flowmeters that clamp onto the outside of a pipe operate non-invasively, without moving parts. They cause no pressure drop, risk no damage from the process liquid and entail little maintenance. If properly calibrated, they can have ±1% accuracy, however, the pipe wall and any air space between the wall and the liquid can generate signal interference. Moreover, a stainless steel pipe wall might conduct the transmitted signal to the extent that the reflected signal will seem to undergo a major shift. Transit time ultrasonic flow meters measure the time difference between when an ultrasonic signal is transmitted from the first transducer until it is received by the second transducer. A comparison is made of upstream and downstream measurements. If there is no flow, the travel time will be the same in both directions. When flow is present, sound moves faster if traveling in the same direction and slower if moving against it. A third ultrasonic flowmeter employs cross-correlation between upstream and downstream transducer pairs to compute flow. Some flowmeters of this design use microprocessors to switch automatically between “clean” and “dirty” modes based on correlation factors. A single cross-correlation hybrid flowmeter could, for example, monitor flow of either activated or digested sludge. Carefully engineered applications using such flowmeters have had reported installed accuracy within 0.5% of reading. How do you select the right magnetic flow meter? Ultrasonic flow meters are also ideal for applications where low-pressure drop is needed, and low maintenance is required. An ultrasonic Doppler flow meter is a volumetric flow meter that is ideal for aerated liquids such as wastewater or slurries. Transit time ultrasonic flow meters are ideal for clean liquid applications such as water and oil. There are three main types of ultrasonic flow meters. Factors such as the type of output (analog or digital), size of the pipe, minimum and maximum process temperature, pressure, and flow rate can all impact which ultrasonic flow meter is right for your application. Ultrasonic Flow Meter Styles Ultrasonic flow meter with totalization These ultrasonic flow meters are well-suited for full pipes of liquid that contain at least 100 ppm of 100 microns or larger suspended particles or gas bubbles for pipe sizes 0.25 to 120”. Ideal uses include flow measurement of wastewater sewage, reactivated sludge, waste activated sludge, primary sludge, slurries, crude oils, lime slurries, phosphates, and pulp stock. Portable ultrasonic flow meter This ultrasonic flow meter uses a non-invasive clamp-on transducer, which is placed on the outside of a metal or plastic pipe containing liquids with more than 100 ppm of 100 microns or larger suspended solids or entrained gases. Hybrid ultrasonic flow meter This ultrasonic meter allows you to measure the flow rate of liquids with particulate or bubbles by selecting Doppler technology or clean liquids by selecting transit time technology. Clamp-on ultrasonic flow meters come in either single or dual-sensor versions. In the single-sensor version, the transmit and receive crystals are potted into the same sensor body, which is clamped onto a single point of the pipe surface. A coupling compound is used to ultrasonically connect the sensor to the pipe. In the dual sensor version, the transmit crystal is in one sensor body, while the receive crystal is in another. Clamp-on Doppler flow meters are subject to interference from the pipe wall itself, as well as from any air space between the sensor and the wall. If the pipe wall is made of stainless steel, it might conduct the transmit signal far enough so that the returning echo will be shifted enough to interfere with the reading. There are also built-in acoustic discontinuities in copper, concrete-lined, plastic-lined, and fiberglass-reinforced pipes. These are significant enough to either completely scatter the transmitted signal or attenuate the return signal. This dramatically decreases flow meter accuracy (to within only ±20%), and, in most cases, clamp-on meters will not work at all if the pipe is lined. How to install an ultrasonic flow meter Both Doppler and transit time flow meters are designed to clamp onto the outside of a pipe without breaking the line or interrupting the flow. This also eliminates pressure losses and prevents leaking, which is common with an inline flow meter. The accuracy of an ultrasonic flow meter relies on proper mounting. Large temperature changes in the pipe or a significant amount of vibration may affect the alignment of the transducers and acoustic coupling to the pipe. In most cases, ultrasonic flow meters won’t work at all if the pipe is lined with materials such as copper, concrete, plastic or fiberglass. These factors must be accounted for during installation. In addition, to provide an accurate volumetric flow rate, all ultrasonic flow meters require the pipe to be full. Popular industry applications Ultrasonic flow meters are mostly used in oil and gas industries. They are also used in chemical, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, metal, mining, pulp and paper and wastewater industries. Some examples of popular applications are explained in these articles: Flow Measurement in a Return Activated Sludge Line Monitoring Water Flow in an Egg Farm Application Hybrid Ultrasonic Flow Meter Application Helps Ensure Accurate Enzyme Ultrasonic Flow Meter Selection Related articles to: What Is an Ultrasonic Flow Meter and How to Use One? 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