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Problematica Silurica : Systême Silurien du centre de la Bohême / par Joachim Barrande, suite éditée au frais du Barrande Fonds ... publiés
par le prof. dr. Anton Fritsch, avec 12 planches, traduit par A.S. Oudin, ancien secrétaire de J. Barrande.
Prague : en commission chez Raimund Gerhard, ancienne Maison Wolfgang Gerhard, Leipsig, 1908.
the macbook has been problematical recently and i noticed that it was getting hotter than i was happy with, and it too, apparently. so i had a quick google and found a couple of helpful vids on how to open up the macbook. i tried it once before by removing the visible screws on the outside of the unit but i could never open it. turns out there's loads more little screws inside the device that need removing before you can actually open it. anyway, one of the two vids i watched was a how to repalce the fan in a model of a macbook similar to mine. so i followed the instructions and found that the fan andin particular the cooling vanes were covered in dust and fluff. so i removed the fan and carefully cleaned it all out and reassembled it. and so far, as i type this, the macbook has been on and running for over an hour and it is still fairly cool. so all is well, it seems.
i spoke to a chap at the apple dealers in Leeds (KCRS) and the chap i spoke to was impressed that a nearly six year old macbook was still functioning. typical.
:)
Have you seen the ruined church I was asked when I returned to the farm. She explained where it was, so once I have eaten and packed, I set off to find the ruin.
Parking proved to be problematic, indeed I think the local farmer thought I was being deliberately awkward as he tried to get past me.
Oh well.
The church is well ruined, with the tower almost covered in ivy, but the churchyard is still in use, apparently.
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The new church of St George is up in the centre of the village; but this ruin down on the bottom road is all that is left of a large medieval parish church. Ladbrooke's drawing (right) shows the great height of the tower, and a massive bell window to the east.
This window may well have been the building's undoing, because at half past three on a warm, still afternoon that side of the tower came crashing down into the nave. Someone was inside at the time, apparently; he survived, but it must have set his pulse racing, and given him a story to tell his grandchildren.
The chancel survived, and was used until a temporary church was built up in the village. Soon after the new St George opened in 1932, the chancel here was demolished as dangerous, leaving only the incongruous 19th century vestry. It must have been an interesting church if Ladbrooke's drawing and the surviving fittings now reset at the new church are anything to go by.
The tower is entirely covered with ivy, and the two surviving corners protruding at the top make it reminscent of Jeff Koon's installation sculture Puppy - indeed, it is about the same height. Whether the ivy will eventually bring the whole structure down, or if it is actually what is holding it up, I do not know, but it is dramatic and pleasing. The graveyard is still in use.
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A close friend of mine and I share a problematic and undying love for writer David Foster Wallace's work. One day she told me that she was going to write a review of Infinite Jest for her school paper and asked me to come up with an illustration of it.. too bad she gave up doing in. The drawing stayed unfinished as well, and I think of it as a preparatory sketch. A work about that novel should be far more a complex illustration that this one is.
This beautiful painting is one of the most problematical pictures in the history of art and a constant subject of debate. The identity of the painter is still in question and, while the majority of experts ascribe it to Giorgione, there are a number of scholars who believe it was painted by Giovanni Cariani (an artist much influenced by Giorgione) or by some other Venetian painter active around 1510. Any decision is rendered more difficult by the fact that the painting has come down to us in a very bad condition: the window-opening on the left and the landscape in the background, for example, are so faded that they are scarcely visible to the naked eye. X-ray photographs reveal alterations to both the eyes and the hands, made while the picture was being painted, similar to modifications in other paintings by Giorgione. Certainly there are several features - the extraordinarily fine painterly approach, the intimacy of the expression, the inclusion of the parapet and the window-opening - which support the belief that Portrait of a Man was painted by Giorgione himself, possibly not long before his death in 1510.
Dharamshala (also Dharamsala) is a city and a municipal council in Kangra district in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It is the district headquarters. It was formerly known as Bhagsu. The Dalai Lama's residence in McLeodGanj and the headquarters of Central Tibetan Administration (the Tibetan government in exile) are in Dharamshala. Dharamshala is 18 kilometres from Kangra.
DESCRIPTION
Dharamshala is a city in the upper reaches of the Kangra Valley and is surrounded by dense coniferous forest consisting mainly of stately Deodar cedar trees. The suburbs include McLeodGanj, Bhagsunath, Dharamkot, Naddi, ForsythGanj, Kotwali Bazaar (the main market), Kaccheri Adda (government offices such as the court, police, post, etc.), Dari, Ramnagar, Sidhpur, and Sidhbari (where the Karmapa is based).
The village of McLeodGanj, lying in the upper reaches, is known worldwide for the presence of the Dalai Lama. On 29 April 1959, the 14th Dalai Lama (Tenzin Gyatso) established the Tibetan exile administration in the north Indian hill station of Mussoorie. In May 1960, the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) was moved to Dharamshala.
Dharamshala is the centre of the Tibetan exile world in India. Following the 1959 Tibetan uprising there was an influx of Tibetan refugees who followed the 14th Dalai Lama. His presence and the Tibetan population has made Dharamshala a popular destination for Indian and foreign tourists, including students studying Tibet.
One of the main attractions of Dharamshala is Triund hill. Jewel of Dharamshala, Triund is one day trek at the upper reaches of McLeodGanj, about 9 km from McLeodGanj.
ETYMOLOGY
Dharamshala (Devanagari: धर्मशाला; ITRANS: Dharmashaalaa; IAST: Dharmaśālā) is a Hindi word (derived from Sanskrit) that is a compound of dharma (धर्म) and shālā (शाला). A loose translation into English would be 'spiritual dwelling' or, more loosely, 'sanctuary'. Rendering a precise literal translation into English is problematic due to the vast and conceptually rich semantic field of the word dharma[1] and the cultural aspect of India.
In common Hindi usage, the word dharamshala refers to a shelter or rest house for spiritual pilgrims. Traditionally, such dharamshalas (pilgrims' rest houses) were commonly constructed near pilgrimage destinations (often in remote areas) to give visitors a place to sleep for the night. When the first permanent settlement was created in the place now called Dharamshala, there was one such pilgrims' rest house on the site, and the settlement took its name from that dharamshala.
HISTORY
BEFORE THE RAJ
From the earliest times until the British Raj, Dharamshala and its surrounding area was ruled by the Katoch Dynasty of Kangra. The Katoch Dynasty is said to be the oldest serving Royal Family in the world. The Royal Family still keeps a residence in Dharamshala, known as 'Clouds End Villa'.
The indigenous people of the Dharamshala area (and the surrounding region) are the Gaddis, a predominantly Hindu group who traditionally lived a nomadic or semi-nomadic (transhumant) lifestyle. Due to the lack of permanent settlements in the area, some Gaddis lost their seasonal pastures and farmland when the British and the Gurkhas arrived to settle.
In 1848, the area now known as Dharamshala was annexed by the British.
"Dharamsāla lies on a spur of the Dhaola Dhār, 16 miles north-east of Kāngra, in the midst of wild and picturesque scenery. It originally formed a subsidiary cantonment for the troops stationed at Kāngra, and was first occupied as a station in 1849, when a site was required for a cantonment to accommodate a Native regiment which was being raised in the District. A site was found upon the slopes of the Dhaola Dhār, in a plot of waste land, upon which stood an old Hindu resthouse, or dharmsāla, whence the name adopted for the new cantonment. The civil authorities, following the example of the regimental officers, and attracted by the advantages of climate and scenery, built themselves houses in the neighbourhood of the cantonment; and in 1855 the new station was formally recognised as the head-quarters of the [Kāngra] District."
In 1860, the 66th Gurkha Light Infantry was moved from Kangra, Himachal Pradesh to Dharamshala, which was at first made a subsidiary cantonment. An ideal position for the new base was found on the slopes of the Dhauladhar Hills, near the site of a Hindu sanctuary, or Dharamshala, hence the name of the town. The Battalion was later renamed the historic 1st Gurkha Rifles, this was the beginning of the legend of the Gurkhas, also known as the 'Bravest of the Brave'. Consequently, fourteen Gurkha platoon villages grew from this settlement, and exist to this day, namely Dari, Ramnagar, Shyamnagar, Dal, Totarani, Khanyara, Sadher, Chaandmaari, Sallagarhi, Sidhbari, Yol, and so on. The Gurkhas worshipped at the ancient Shiva temple of Bhagsunag. The Gurkhas referred to Dharamshala as 'Bhagsu' and referred to themselves as Bhagsuwalas.
The 21st Gurkha Regiment from Dharamshala performed heroic feats during World War I and the North West Frontier Province campaigns. The Gurkha cantonment then reached its zenith during World War II, when battalions from Dharamshala made history. Many place names in the town still retain their former cantonment terminologies: Depot Bazaar, Pensioners' Lines, Tirah Lines (named after the 19th century Tirah Campaign), Bharatpore Lines (named after the 1826 Battle of Bharatpore).
The second Lord Elgin, Viceroy of India died here (at the 1st Gurkha Rifles Officers' Mess) in 1863 and is buried in the cemetery of St. John in the Wilderness, a small Anglican church distinguished by its stained-glass windows. Dharamshala became a popular hill station for the British working in or near Delhi, offering a cool respite during the hot summer months.
"Before the earthquake of 1905, the upper part of the station, which rises to a height of 2,168 metres, contained the European houses, the station church, and the officers' mess and lines of the 1st Gurkhas, together with the public gardens, post office, and two bazars, the Forsythganj and McLeodganj. The public offices, a bazar, and a few European houses made up the lower station, as low as 1,372 metres. The 1st battalion of the 1st Gurkhas used to be stationed here, but was moved to the upper station in 1894-5.... The public gardens, which were, before the earthquake, laid out with much taste in lawns and terraces, contained a valuable collection of indigenous and imported trees and shrubs, and were overlooked by the Assembly Rooms, a handsome building comprising a public hall, a library and reading-room and a billiard-room. The church was beautifully situated in a recess of the mountain."
In 1905, the Kangra valley suffered a major earthquake. On April 4 of that year, the earth shook, demolishing much of the cantonment and the neighbouring city of Kangra, Himachal Pradesh as well as the Bhagsunag temple. Altogether, the 1905 Kangra earthquake killed 20,000 people. "1,625 persons perished at Dharamsāla alone, including 15 Europeans and 112 of the Gurkha garrison."."
The Gurkhas rebuilt the town along with the temple, which today is acknowledged as the 1st Gurkha Rifles' heritage. The British had planned to make Dharamshala the summer capital of India, but moved to Shimla after the disaster.
Not only did the Gurkhas of Dharmshala make a major contribution to India's defence, many were freedom fighters for the Indian National Army, which had been founded by Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. The Indian National Army Captain Ram Singh Thakur, a Gurkha from the village of Khanyara, composed some of India's most popular and stirring patriotic songs, including "Kadam Kadam Badaye Ja". He is acknowledged so by the Netaji Research Bureau, Kolkata. The important contribution of the noted Gurkha social commentator, the late Master Mitrasen Thapa, from the village of Totarani, has been acknowledged by the Himachal Pradesh government. Recently, a park dedicated to the memory of the late Brigadier Sher Jung Thapa, MVC, the 'Hero of Skardu', has been opened alongside the road between Lower and Upper Dharamshala.
ESTABLISHMENT OF TIBETAN EXILE COMMUNITY
The Tibetan settlement of Dharamshala began in 1959, when His Holiness the Dalai Lama had to flee Tibet and the Prime Minister of India allowed him and his followers to settle in McLeodGanj (in Upper Dharmshala), a former colonial British summer picnic spot. There they established the "government-in-exile" in 1960. Dharamshala had been connected with Hinduism and Buddhism for a long time, many monasteries having been established there in the past, by Tibetan immigrants in the 19th century.In 1970, The Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, opened the Library of Tibetan Works and Archives which houses over 80,000 manuscripts and other important resources related to Tibetan history, politics and culture. It is considered one of the most important institutions for Tibetology in the world, the new director is Geshe Lahkdor, the old translator of H.H. the Dalai Lama.
Several thousand Tibetan exiles have now settled in the area, and most live in and around McLeodGanj in Upper Dharamshala, where they have built monasteries, temples and schools. McLeodGanj is sometimes known as 'Little Lhasa", after the Tibetan capital city, or 'Dhasa' (a compound of 'Dharamshala' and 'Lhasa'). It has become an important tourist destination with many hotels and restaurants, leading to growth in tourism and commerce.
Dharamshala is the winter capital of Himachal Pradesh. The Legislative Assembly is at Sidhbari, near the Chinmaya Tapovan Ashram, and the winter sessions of the Government are held there.
GEOGRAPHY
Dharamshala has an average elevation of 1457 metres, covering an area of almost 8.51 km².
Dharamsala is located in the Kangra Valley, in the shadow of the Dhauladhar mountains.
The city is divided into two distinct sections. Kotwali Bazaar and the surrounding markets are referred to as "Lower Dharamshala" or just "Dharamshala." Further up the mountain is McLeodGanj separated in between by the village of Ganchen Kyishong, the home of the Tibetan government-in-exile. A steep, narrow road connects McLeodGanj from Dharamshala and is only accessible to taxis and small cars, while a longer road winds around the valley for use by buses and trucks. McLeodGanj is surrounded by pine, Himalayan oak, and rhododendron.
The main crops grown in the valleys below are rice, wheat and tea.
CONNECTIONS
Dharamshala town is reached by Gaggal Airport, (IATA: DHM, ICAO: VIGG), about 15 km to the town's south and about 10 km north of Kangra, Himachal Pradesh town. To reach Dharamshala by train, one has to reach Kangra, Himachal Pradesh town by Kangra Valley Railway line from Pathankot 94 km away and then take a bus or a taxi.
Pathankot is a broad gauge railway head. There is another railway line from Pathankot to Jogindernagar, a part of the Mandi District of Himachal Pradesh, which is a narrow-gauge line. The nearest station to Dharamshala on this line is Chamunda Marg, half an hour away, where a Shaktipitha is; the town is well connected by road to other parts of the country.
Buses of all classes (deluxe, air-conditioned, and regular) drive daily between Dharamshala and major cities such as Chandigarh, Delhi, and Shimla. Several buses each night connect McLeodGanj with Majnu Ka Tila, the Tibetan settlement in Delhi.
CLIMATE
Dharamshala has a monsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate (Cwa). Summer starts in early April, peaks in early June (when temperatures can reach 36 °C) and last till mid-June. From July to mid-September is the monsoon season when up to 3000 mm of rainfall can be experienced, making Dharamshala one of the wettest places in the state. Autumn is mild and lasts from October to the end of November.
Autumn temperatures average around 16–17 °C. Winter starts in December and continues until late February. Snow and sleet are common during the winter in upper Dharamshala (including McLeodganj, Bhagsu Nag and Naddi). Lower Dharamshala receives little solid precipitation except hail. The snowfall of January 7, 2012 was an exception. It was caused by deep low pressure entering the Kangra district. Winter is followed by a short, pleasant spring until April. Historically, the Dhauladhar mountains used to remain snow-covered all year long, however, in recent years they have been losing their snow blanket during dry spells.
The best times to visit are the autumn and spring months.
TREKKING
Dharamshala is a starting point to a number of trekking trails that especially lead trekkers across Dhauladhar into the upper Ravi Valley and Chamba district. En route, you cross through forests of deodar, pine, oak and rhododendron, and pass streams and rivers and wind along vertiginous cliff tracks, and the occasional lake waterfall and glacier.
A 2-km amble takes one to Bhagsu, and then a further 3-km walk will lead the trekkers to Dharamkot. If one wishes to go on a longer walk then he/she can trek 8-km to Triund. The snow line of Ilaqa Got is just a 5-km walk.
Other trekking trails that lead you to Chamba from Dharamshala are:
Toral Pass (4575m) which begins from Tang Narwana (1150m) that is nearly 10 km from Dharamshala
Across Bhimghasutri Pass (4580m) via near-vertical rocky ascents, steep cliffs and dangerous gorges. This is a highly difficult level trek and takes around six days to complete.
Dharamshala - Bleni Pass (3710m) – Dunali. Compared to other trekking trails, this one is much easier and takes around four or five-days to complete. The trek leads you through alpine pastures, woods, and streams, before ending at Dunali, on the Chamba road.
Dharamshala is an ideal destination for rock climbing enthusiasts. One can go rock climbing over the ridges of the Dhauladhar range.
Kareri Lake (near Kareri Village) is also a famous trekking destination for travellers.
PLACES OF ATTRACTION
Naam Art Gallery The exhibition in ‘NAAM ART GALLERY’ exhibits paintings by Elsbeth Buschmann - watercolours and acrylics - and oil paintings by Alfred W. Hallett. Elsbeth Buschmann, is a professional painter from Germany, having studied painting in London and Paris . She lived in many countries where she held exhibitions, especially in the USA where she received various awards. Her paintings are in private collections in Germany, USA, Scotland, India and Switzerland. In India she held solo exhibitions at AIFAX, New Delhi and TAG, the Art Gallery of the Taj Mahal Hotel, Mumbai. She also took part in ‘The Himalayan National Exhibition of Art’ and was awarded. Open 10am to 7.00pm (Monday Closed)
Masrur (or Masroor): The major attraction of this place is the fifteen exquisitely carved monolithic rock temples dating back to the 8th century. The carvings of these temples are similar to Kailash temple at Ellora. In the sanctum of the main temple, one can find images of Lord Ram, and the Goddesses Sita and Lakshmi. Masrur is 40 km south of Kangra, Himachal Pradesh at 32°4′22″N 76°8′14″E. Template:Jama Masjid, Kotwali Bazar, Dharamshala.
Bhagsu Waterfall: This waterfall is in Bhagsu, 2 km from McLeodGanj. It lies behind the Bhagsunag Temple. During Monsoon, the fall turns into a 30 feet cascade.
Bhagsunag Temple: Temple of god Shiva situated around 2 km from McLeodGanj Bazaar. Constructed by 1 GR by around 1800 century and then worshipped majorly by 14 Gukha platoon villages in Dharamshala. Very next to Bhagsunag temple is a water fall, one of the major tourist attraction spot in Dharamshala.
Kangra Museum: Situated close to the bus stand, Kangra Art Museum is a unique museum displaying the artifacts of Tibetan and Buddhist cultures. This is a treasure of Kangra valley’s cultural past, crafts, arts and other ancient artifacts. Some of the displayed items in the museum are dating back to the 5th century.
Kangra Museum encloses a gallery consisting of miniature paintings of Kangra’s rich past, pottery, rare coin memorabilia, sculptures and anthropological materials. It has a varied collection of tribal jewelry, embroidered costumes and wood carvings. A section dedicated to contemporary artworks adds the attraction to the museum.
Tourists can easily reach by bus or taxi and it will take 30 mins to one hour to see the museum. While visiting the museum, never miss to explore the Kotwali bazar.
Kunal Pathri Temple: This temple is dedicated to Goddess Kalpeshwari and is 3 km from the Kotwali Bazaar. It's believed that a part of Goddess Sati's skull fell here when Lord Shiva was carrying the charred body of the Goddess; hence the name of the temple.
Chamunda Temple: This temple is around 15 km from Dharamshala on the right bank of river Baner on the Mandi-Pathankot highway. According to mythology, Goddess Kali killed the demons Chand and Mund at this place.
Dal Lake: The Lake is spread in an area of 1 km and is bounded by rhododendrons, deodars, and junipers forest. Annually, a fair is held at the Kali Temple near the Lake. There is another temple close to the lake that is dedicated to sage Durvasa. Dal Lake is 2 km walk westwards from McLeodGanj bazaar.
Triund: Triund is nestled in the foothills of Dhauladhar and is around 17 km from Dharamshala. It's a trekking destination from McLeodGanj, and offers magnificent vistas of the mountains and valleys. The nightstays are in the hoods, small time caves, that local gaddis with their goat herds use as shelters from rains during the daytime.
Naddi: This scenic picnic spot is located 5 km northwest of McLeodGanj. Naddi offers a spectacular view of the Kangra valley. You can trek to Kareri Lake, Triund, and Guna Devi from here. It's becoming a popular destination for nature lovers.
Thaneek Pura or Thanik Pura is a hill station village (hamlet) in Chintpurni in the Una district of the state of Himachal Pradesh in India. It is near the Chintpurni Temple, which is a place of pilgrimage for both Hindus and Sikhs. The area is surrounded by the western Himalayas in the north and east in the smaller Shiwalik (or Shivalik) range bordering the state of Punjab.
McLeodGanj is around 9 km from Dharamshala. This place is famous for its markets, where one can shop for handicraft items, eat Tibetan food and visit statue of Lord Buddha.
Sidhbari : A village located 6 km from Dharamshala near Yol Cantonment and a place of historical spiritual significance. Attractions around Sidhbari include the Kapila Muni Cave, Chinmaya Ashram, Gyuto monastery, Aganjar Mahadev Temple and the newly constructed State legislature. The agricultural hamlet of Rakkar nearby is an ideal base to explore the rest of the Kangra district and experience the traditional lifestyle and mud architecture of the Gaddi community.
Adi Shakti Temple, Naddi
Aghanjar Mahadev
Bhagsu waterfall
Bhagsunath
Sheela Chowk
Bir - Popular destination for ecotourism, meditation studies, volunteering, and paragliding at Billing.
Brajeshwari Devi Temple
Chamunda Devi Mandir
Chinmaya Tapovan
Chime Gyatsarling Monastery, just behind of Norbulingka Institute, upper Sidhpur. 6 km from Dharmshala and 14 km from Gagal airport.
Dal Lake
Dari
Gopalpur Zoo and tea gardens
Dehra Gopipur
Dharamkot (2100 m)
Guna Devi Mandir amidst dense forest
Historical fort in Old Kangra, Himachal Pradesh. Adjoining the Fort is the Maharaja Sansar Chandra Museum, run by the Kangra Royal Family. The Museum provides audio guides for the fort and the museum.
Haripur Village (near Guler)
Pong Dam Lake
Indru Nag Temple
Kareri Lake
Khaniyara
Kunal Pathri
Lam Dal Lake
Library of Tibetan Works and Archives
Masrur (rock temple)
Namgyal Monastery
Narghota
Norbulingka Institute
Nurpur
Sidhbari
Church of St. John in the Wilderness
Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts
Triund (2975 m), a popular day hike or overnight trek. There is a forest rest house for overnight stay.
Tatwani and Machhrial
Trilokpur
Chime Gyatseling Monastery (Guru Padmasambhava)
Near Norbulingka Tibetan Institute
Jama Masjid kotwalibazar Dharamshala
WIKIPEDIA
Wikipedia claims it's "free," but acknowledges it co$t$ to maintain an online presence, yet thus far continues to reject valid revenue-producing offers, and instead relies upon begging for donations to stay afloat.
While that appears admirable, it's simultaneously problematic.
Add to the mix their "anyone can edit" conundrum, and it is quickly and readily seen why and how not just anyone should edit. Syntax errors, grammatical faux pas, linguistic gaffes are among other numerous problems - including consistency and standardization of formatting & layout. It's easy to understand why, that merely because someone can screw up a thing, doesn't mean they should.
And yet those problems are exclusively within the purview of grammatical organization, and have nothing to do with the veracity or truth of a thing - which is the ostensible purpose of an encyclopedia. One turns to such a resource as a standard, one which is not exclusively verifiable - which Wikipedia's perspective is that, it seeks to answers the question "is it found on the Internet?" - but which is truthful, accurate and not subject to the whims of ever-changing "editors" whom may "edit" willy-nilly until there is no recognizable semblance of coherence.
Consider also the highly problematic area of current events, such as the recent tragedy of the Costa Concordia. Though i have not examined Wikipedia, it would not surprise me to find an article on the ship and the wreck. And doubtless, were anyone to examine the edit record of the same, would probably find hundreds - if not thousands - of edits within a very short period of time, perhaps even within an hour. There is utterly no way to hold accountable, accurate or reliable any such thing, neither the hoardes of people whom would edit simultaneously, or shortly thereafter.
To illustrate the case for Wikipedia's lack of veracity, if it could be verified that Robert Goddard ever said "the moon is made of green cheese," aside from any information on the subject of the consistency or composition of the lunar surface or it's core, it could be said that it is "true" that the moon is made of green cheese, merely because it can be found where one so claimed. The veracity of such claims are neither of concern nor consequence to Wikipedia. Their solitary concern is to answer the question "can it be verified by finding it on the Internet?"
Any reasonable person would readily acknowledge that the Internet contains an abundance of bovine fecal matter - more commonly known as "bullshit." Simply because "it's on the Internet" doesn't make it true.
Butchers aren't cardiologists, right? Yet they both wield knives & cut flesh. But would you want the butcher to perform your angioplasty? Probably not. So why would you want an utter ninny to edit an encyclopedia?
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Ignition cylinder problems are problematic and exasperating to deal with when they do come up. It’s frightening when problems arise with your vehicle. You will likely stress out about the cost to fix said problem. Will it cost you a fortune? Can it be fixed fast? Well, when it comes to ignition cylinder problems, you can expect the price to be reasonable – that is, if you turn to a locksmith for help. Over time, ignition lock cylinders can wind up needing repair or replacement. There are a few reasons for this and a few ways to identify potential problems.
So, why do problems come up with ignition cylinders?
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The Car Stalls or Won’t Start
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Call a Locksmith!
When in doubt, always call a locksmith specializing in automotive services. If the problem with your ignition cylinder has not been solved after trying these steps, or if you realize that the concern at hand is something you don’t feel confident working on, it’s best to call in a professional who you know you can count on. Here’s the good news – you should not have a problem coming across a professional who offers affordable automotive security services. At least, you will find good deals if you turn to a trusted locksmith. Ensure the locksmith you are hiring has insurance and is licensed, because you don’t want them to damage any part of your vehicle while working on it. Make sure they can work with any make or model. A locksmith should have confidence whether you drive a Mazda, Lexus, BMW, Audi, Dodge, Hyundai, Kia, Nissan, Ford, Mitsubishi, or Toyota. Even better, many locksmiths are proud to offer 24/7 emergency services so customers never have to wait when issues arise without any warning at all. If you happen to be in Chamblee, GA, turn to us for help.
Ignition cylinder problems are tricky and exasperating to deal with when they do come up. It’s alarming when problems arise with your vehicle, no matter how big or small they happen to be. You will likely stress out about the cost to fix said problem. But if you have us on your side, you don’t need to sweat it. We hope you now know what to do with ignition cylinder problems!
We have gone over some relatively easy ways to distinguish whether you do or do not have an ignition cylinder that needs replacement or fixing. Ignition cylinder problems are not a walk in the park, but this doesn’t mean they are intolerable for a motorist to handle on their own. There are numerous situations that can lead to vehicle ignition lock cylinders needing service from a professional. Now that you know what to do, save our number in case you ever need us!
For more details you, visit our website at www.chambleelocksmith.net or read the complete article here Reliable Chamblee Locksmith: What to Do, Ignition Cylinder Problems
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Problematica Silurica : Systême Silurien du centre de la Bohême / par Joachim Barrande, suite éditée au frais du Barrande Fonds ... publiés
par le prof. dr. Anton Fritsch, avec 12 planches, traduit par A.S. Oudin, ancien secrétaire de J. Barrande.
Prague : en commission chez Raimund Gerhard, ancienne Maison Wolfgang Gerhard, Leipsig, 1908.
marble band at Sibley Pass, 1860m, North Cascades
endolithic; surface of marble varies but seems darker than elsewhere, seems like some association with minute pits with cyanobacterea (I think)
black perithecia, ≤o.4mm, leave pits in marble surface
involucrellum extends towards base of exciple
periphysoids present
hymenial algae almost round
asci clavate, (appearance of ocular chamber sort of, which Staurothele should lack - see one photo)
8 spores/ascus
spores become dark brown, muriform, size varies considerably - say 32-40 x 20-28 µm
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my lichen photos by genus - www.flickr.com/photos/29750062@N06/collections/7215762439...
Eichhornia crassipes is an aquatic plant native to the Amazon basin, and is often considered a highly problematic invasive species outside its native range. Hawaii as the "capital of invasive species" supports much research on how to eliminate invasive species.
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This photo has been graciously provided to be used in the GRID-Arendal resources library by: Peter Prokosch
The white mold fungus (Sclerotinia sclerotiorum) can be a very serious and problematic disease of soybeans. This fungus has a wide host range including: alfalfa, beans, canola, clover, peppermint, potato, sunflower and tomato. White mold can also attack certain weeds like amaranth, castor beans, dandelions, lambsquarter, ragweed and velvetleaf. In total there are about 400 different plant species that are susceptible to this disease.
For more detailed information see the following article.
blogs.cornell.edu/ipmwpr/2014/08/22/nys-ipm-weekly-field-...
Ken Wise
The Great Northern Railway planned to provide an alternative route to avoid quadrupling problematic sections of the mainline through Welwyn, whilst also providing a more direct route between Hertford and Kings Cross. Despite opening as far as Cuffley & Goffs Oak in 1910, the remainder of the line was not completed until after grouping in 1923.
Whereas the Grange Park, Enfield and Gordon Hill were provided with brick stations, the northernmost two stations were provided with identical, basic, corrugated metal booking halls. Both were located on embankments. It remains unclear why Crews Hill and Cuffley & Goffs Oak Stations were provided with such basic facilities especially in comparison with the rural Lincolnshire location of the Kirkstead and Little Steeping Railway stations at Coningsby, Tumby Woodside, New Bolingbroke, Stickney and Midville which opened in 1913 with substantial brick booking halls similar to the Enfield extension and Letchworth stations of the same period,
Crews Hill was the last of the pair to retain its booking hall building but this has now gone and the entrance canopy shortened accordingly.
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Ignition cylinder problems are problematic and exasperating to deal with when they do come up. It’s frightening when problems arise with your vehicle. You will likely stress out about the cost to fix said problem. Will it cost you a fortune? Can it be fixed fast? Well, when it comes to ignition cylinder problems, you can expect the price to be reasonable – that is, if you turn to a locksmith for help. Over time, ignition lock cylinders can wind up needing repair or replacement. There are a few reasons for this and a few ways to identify potential problems.
So, why do problems come up with ignition cylinders?
An ignition cylinder can suffer excessive use and wear and tear, which can lead to problems. Irrespective of how the issue inopportunely happened, if there is an issue with your ignition cylinder, you must fix it so it doesn’t worsen. If you are having ignition cylinder difficulties or other complications, we hope that the information we provide will be helpful for you.
The first step is to decide whether or not the ignition cylinder needs to be repaired or replaced. You might initially think you are dealing with an issue with the ignition cylinder, but the problem could be something that has nothing to do with this. It’s best to be able to point to the fact that the problem is the ignition cylinder and not something else. This way, you can know if this component of your vehicle needs to be replaced or fixed.
So how can you know that the problem is in fact with the ignition cylinder? Consider these scenarios…
The Car Stalls or Won’t Start
What happens when you turn the key to your vehicle? Does the car start? If it does, great. But if it doesn’t, then you might have an issue with the ignition cylinder. First, figure out if the battery is the issue.
When you try to start the car, does the key get stuck in the ignition? Or does it not go in smoothly to begin with? Again, this could be the result of the ignition cylinder needing replacement. Reliable Chamblee Locksmith in Chamblee, GA is the place to call for a problem like this because you get quality service and great deals. We will inspect your ignition cylinder to see what is wrong. You can trust us with any make or model vehicle, too.
Dashboard Lights Flicker
Are flickering dashboard lights the concern you have noticed? If you have somehow figured out that an electrical issue with your car is not what is occurring, then it could be an ignition cylinder problem. A locksmith can help with this, just make sure to hire someone insured and licensed, like us.
Steering Wheel Problem
There could also be a problem with the car’s steering wheel and ignition. Try this – turn the steering wheel and shut off the ignition. When you shut off the ignition and turn the steering wheel, what happens next? Does the steering wheel get stuck? If so, you are going to be stuck because the ignition won’t turn over. This can be fairly simple to resolve. All you have to do is gently turn the steering wheel to the right side. Then, turn it to the left. Do this a couple times while gently pulling on the key. It should release. This might seem obvious, but in a state of panic, you could fail to do it.
Look for Debris Clogging the Ignition Cylinder
Blockage or debris, or some other form of a clog can occur in the ignition cylinder. Just a little bit of debris can lead to damage! Look inside and notice any dirt, debris or anything else, which could be leading to the key tumbler getting stuck. What are you supposed to do to fix this? Can you fix it on your own? Yes, in a word. Simply blow air or employ pressurized air. This might do the trick.
Call a Locksmith!
When in doubt, always call a locksmith specializing in automotive services. If the problem with your ignition cylinder has not been solved after trying these steps, or if you realize that the concern at hand is something you don’t feel confident working on, it’s best to call in a professional who you know you can count on. Here’s the good news – you should not have a problem coming across a professional who offers affordable automotive security services. At least, you will find good deals if you turn to a trusted locksmith. Ensure the locksmith you are hiring has insurance and is licensed, because you don’t want them to damage any part of your vehicle while working on it. Make sure they can work with any make or model. A locksmith should have confidence whether you drive a Mazda, Lexus, BMW, Audi, Dodge, Hyundai, Kia, Nissan, Ford, Mitsubishi, or Toyota. Even better, many locksmiths are proud to offer 24/7 emergency services so customers never have to wait when issues arise without any warning at all. If you happen to be in Chamblee, GA, turn to us for help.
Ignition cylinder problems are tricky and exasperating to deal with when they do come up. It’s alarming when problems arise with your vehicle, no matter how big or small they happen to be. You will likely stress out about the cost to fix said problem. But if you have us on your side, you don’t need to sweat it. We hope you now know what to do with ignition cylinder problems!
We have gone over some relatively easy ways to distinguish whether you do or do not have an ignition cylinder that needs replacement or fixing. Ignition cylinder problems are not a walk in the park, but this doesn’t mean they are intolerable for a motorist to handle on their own. There are numerous situations that can lead to vehicle ignition lock cylinders needing service from a professional. Now that you know what to do, save our number in case you ever need us!
For more details you, visit our website at www.chambleelocksmith.net or read the complete article here Reliable Chamblee Locksmith: What to Do, Ignition Cylinder Problems
Edgar Waite contributed over a thousand items to the Foreign Ethnology collections in 1918 when he travelled to New Guinea on the Museum's first Pacific expedition and collected natural history and ethnographic specimens totalling six shipping tonnes, mostly from New Ireland. Almost half the ethnographic material was bought from other collectors in New Guinea, thus achieving representation from a much wider geographical area than he himself visited.
The white mold fungus (Sclerotinia sclerotiorum) can be a very serious and problematic disease of soybeans. This fungus has a wide host range including: alfalfa, beans, canola, clover, peppermint, potato, sunflower and tomato. White mold can also attack certain weeds like amaranth, castor beans, dandelions, lambsquarter, ragweed and velvetleaf. In total there are about 400 different plant species that are susceptible to this disease.
For more detailed information see the following article.
blogs.cornell.edu/ipmwpr/2014/08/22/nys-ipm-weekly-field-...
Ken Wise
Dicyphus species found on low-lying vegetation by a footpath at the southern edge of the Kingstown Industrial Estate, Carlisle, 22 October 20.
I found one of these four days ago in Deer Field Park and although I managed to get some reasonable in situ shots (see earlier photos), I didn't manage to collect the specimen, which later turned out to be problematical when I tried to identify it down to species level. So this time I didn't bother with the camera - especially as the light was poor - and just made sure I captured it!
The bug was photographed using the integral camera on my SX10D microscope at 20x (Photo 1) and 40x (Photos 2 - 4) magnification. Photo 1 shows a dorsal view of the full insect and includes a length measurement; Photo 2 gives a more detailed view of the body; Photo 3 compares the length of the third antennal segment with the width of the head; Photo 4 includes measurements of each of the four antennal segments, and the lengths of the main components of a hind leg.
Although the specimen is believed to be Dicyphus stachydis (see below) it's noted that the measured length of 3.4mm is substantially smaller than the 4.5mm length specified on the British Bugs website:
www.britishbugs.org.uk/heteroptera/Miridae/dicyphus_stach...
The sighting has been submitted to iRecord and any feedback will be reported.
Note on the photos: One of the important factors in identifying Dicyphus species is the ratio of the length of the third antennal segment to the width of the head across the eyes. Although the latter can be easily measured it's more difficult to get a reliable figure for the former if the antenna being photographed is not lying in the horizontal plane. In Photo 2 (top right) a glass slide was carefully placed over the outer two segments in order to keep it flat. In the case of Photo 4 (upper) the best I could do was to manipulate the antenna with pins until its entire length was in focus, as due to the very shallow depth of field at 40x magnification this at least ensured that it roughly level. For Photo 4 (lower) the hind leg was first removed (which is a much easier task than removing an antenna!) and then placed under a glass slide. Some features have been photographed that are not mentioned in the following section (eg leg details, including tibial spines, as shown in Photo 4); however it's thought that these may be of relevance if the proposed Dicyphus stachydis identification is questioned.
Note on identification: It's clear from the British Bugs website that the specimen must belong to the genus Dicyphus, and six species are described. However, five of these can be eliminated as follows: the specimen is brachypterous, whereas D. epilobii and D. errans are always macropterous as adults; the third antennal segment is (marginally) longer than the width of the head across the eyes (Photo 3) which eliminates D. pallicornis, D. annulatus and D. globulifer. Although D. constrictus (which is not included in the British Bugs gallery) is perhaps a viable option, this is a less common species, with NBN Atlas currently showing only a single - unverified - county record, whereas there are numerous D. stachydis records mapped for north Cumbria. Also iRecord currently has no verified D. constrictus entries for the entire UK.
As previously noted, the bug was measured at 3.4mm in length (Photo 1) which is significantly smaller than 4.5mm specified on the British Bugs website for Dicyphus stachydis, but within, or close to, the size ranges quoted for D. pallicornis (3.5 - 4mm), D. annulatus (3 - 3.5mm) and D. globulifer (3.5 - 4mm). This issue currently remains unresolved.
Note added 26 October: I think I might have cracked it! Although Dicyphus stachydis is predominantly brachypterous, it can also be found in macropterous form. The following website specifies size ranges for the male and female Dicyphus stachydis as 3.3-4.8mm and 3.6-4.9mm respectively:
www.commanster.eu/Commanster/Insects/Bugs/SuBugs/Dicyphus...
Thus if British Bugs is using the value for a typical macropter, then my measurement of 3.4mm might still be within the accepted range for a brachypterous male, and only slightly outside of the range for a brachypterous female. I'll need to look into this further...
Mary Kwena x 2 displaying a problematic wild finger millet in their finger millet crop in Matungu Sub-County of Kakamega County. For more, see 'The Finger Millet Advocates of Western Kenya' at bit.ly/2CJSbKx. Photo: Michael Major/Crop Trust
Problematica Silurica : Systême Silurien du centre de la Bohême / par Joachim Barrande, suite éditée au frais du Barrande Fonds ... publiés
par le prof. dr. Anton Fritsch, avec 12 planches, traduit par A.S. Oudin, ancien secrétaire de J. Barrande.
Prague : en commission chez Raimund Gerhard, ancienne Maison Wolfgang Gerhard, Leipsig, 1908.
Problematica Silurica : Systême Silurien du centre de la Bohême / par Joachim Barrande, suite éditée au frais du Barrande Fonds ... publiés
par le prof. dr. Anton Fritsch, avec 12 planches, traduit par A.S. Oudin, ancien secrétaire de J. Barrande.
Prague : en commission chez Raimund Gerhard, ancienne Maison Wolfgang Gerhard, Leipsig, 1908.
A Tameside policing operation has cracked down on ASB with proactive patrols tackling everything from drug use to problematic street drinking.
A proactive policing operation was launched in June, with funding providing extra patrols across Ashton-under-Lyne and surrounding areas identified as having repeat offences, including local transport hubs and shopping spots.
Officers target these areas at peak times and further undertake disruption visits to pre-emptively stop incidents.
The operation has seen a crackdown and multiple actions and positive outcomes. July, August, and September saw a range of results in Ashton town centre, including 12 arrests, 28 stop-searches, 33 public space protection order warnings issued, and 30 logs responded to.
As an example of the reduction in quarter three of this year, August reported 30 incidents of ASB, while September recorded 10 – showing the positive effects of the ongoing work.
The operation has meant more patrols have been targeting the issues that the public care about and ensuring that criminals and anti-social behaviour are stopped in their tracks.
Tameside work.
As part of anti-social behaviour week, on Wednesday, neighbourhood officers in Ashton town centre secured two arrests on suspicion of possession of a Class B drug, which resulted in street cautions.
Further cautions were issued for someone smoking cannabis in public, while other people were provided with words of advice.
Sergeant Rob Froggatt, from GMP’s Tameside district, said: “People want to see officers out and about in the community, engaging with the public, and locking up those who disrupt their lives. Our operation is delivering exactly that.
“We know and appreciate just how much anti-social behaviour can disrupt people’s lives – whether it’s people taking drugs in public or intimidating people in town centres – and our work is designed to crack down on exactly those sort of offences.
“In addition to our own work, we liaise closely with partners in the community, including local charities and services, to ensure we stop ASB from progressing into more serious offences. Likewise, by conducting preventative engagement work, we can stop the offences from ever happening.
“If you are having issues with ASB, I would urge you to get in touch with your local team, who will be best-placed to offer advice and support on the issues you are having.”
You should call 101, the national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
You can access many of our services online at www.gmp.police.uk
Problematica Silurica : Systême Silurien du centre de la Bohême / par Joachim Barrande, suite éditée au frais du Barrande Fonds ... publiés
par le prof. dr. Anton Fritsch, avec 12 planches, traduit par A.S. Oudin, ancien secrétaire de J. Barrande.
Prague : en commission chez Raimund Gerhard, ancienne Maison Wolfgang Gerhard, Leipsig, 1908.
A Tameside policing operation has cracked down on ASB with proactive patrols tackling everything from drug use to problematic street drinking.
A proactive policing operation was launched in June, with funding providing extra patrols across Ashton-under-Lyne and surrounding areas identified as having repeat offences, including local transport hubs and shopping spots.
Officers target these areas at peak times and further undertake disruption visits to pre-emptively stop incidents.
The operation has seen a crackdown and multiple actions and positive outcomes. July, August, and September saw a range of results in Ashton town centre, including 12 arrests, 28 stop-searches, 33 public space protection order warnings issued, and 30 logs responded to.
As an example of the reduction in quarter three of this year, August reported 30 incidents of ASB, while September recorded 10 – showing the positive effects of the ongoing work.
The operation has meant more patrols have been targeting the issues that the public care about and ensuring that criminals and anti-social behaviour are stopped in their tracks.
Tameside work.
As part of anti-social behaviour week, on Wednesday, neighbourhood officers in Ashton town centre secured two arrests on suspicion of possession of a Class B drug, which resulted in street cautions.
Further cautions were issued for someone smoking cannabis in public, while other people were provided with words of advice.
Sergeant Rob Froggatt, from GMP’s Tameside district, said: “People want to see officers out and about in the community, engaging with the public, and locking up those who disrupt their lives. Our operation is delivering exactly that.
“We know and appreciate just how much anti-social behaviour can disrupt people’s lives – whether it’s people taking drugs in public or intimidating people in town centres – and our work is designed to crack down on exactly those sort of offences.
“In addition to our own work, we liaise closely with partners in the community, including local charities and services, to ensure we stop ASB from progressing into more serious offences. Likewise, by conducting preventative engagement work, we can stop the offences from ever happening.
“If you are having issues with ASB, I would urge you to get in touch with your local team, who will be best-placed to offer advice and support on the issues you are having.”
You should call 101, the national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
You can access many of our services online at www.gmp.police.uk
marshwort, an exotic species that is a problematic weed only in New Zealand (so far). Forms thick floating mats.
NIWA freshwater aquatic weeds labs, Ruakura, Hamilton
Part of a tour by Paul Champion at the end of a two day workshop on a new NIWA aquatic weed risk assessment model.
I get a ride on the train with the problematic car, but there were two of us on it so no derailment this trip. Elliot has stationed himself at the far end of the tunnel to get some video of the trains emerging into the light. I like the fact that the Blue Ridge Live Steamers club installed a tell-tale before the tunnel to warn of the impending close clearance. That kind of apparatus harkens back to the days of wooden boxcars, and brakemen riding the tops to control the train on downgrade runs by setting the brakes manually.
Roanoke Valley Model Railroaders (RVMR) visits the Blue Ridge Live Steamers (BRLS) club for their Halloween Run.
Dogenhof shines in new splendor
After years of restoration works, the Dogenhof again shines in Venetian Palazzo splendour. Still unclear is the future of the during the works discovered old cafe premises.
Impressive facade after complicated restoration works restored.
Many difficulties
The works up to now proved extremely complicated. The Dogenhof is built like a coulisse: On the facade simple cement casts were hanged which lately appeared loose and brittle. Additionally, there were improper renovations in the 30s.
"This building has been problematic from the beginning to the end", said construction analyst Gerhard Seebach. Although the in 1902 by architect Karl Caufal built Dogenhof was one of the first concrete buildings of Vienna - given the technical execution of the construction but it was perhaps better that only three buildings were preserved in Vienna from Caufal.
During the restoration work half of the tracery now had to be re-cast. Apart from the technical difficulties the bankruptcy of the restorer delayed the work. At least outside but these are now largely completed and removed the scaffolding.
Result of the Italy-enthusiasm
With its facade the Dogenhof despite its name but not imitates the Venetian Doge's Palace, but the "Ca'd'Oro" at the Grand Canal. The idea to recreate a whole building comes from the Italy-enthusiasm of the late 19th century.
Discovered Cafe Dogenhof again
Not yet decided, however, was about dealing with the surprising discovery of the restorers that the today still existing little cafe Dogenhof originally was more than twice as large. In 1968 the classic Viennese coffee house was divided and rented the larger, almost 30 meters long half to shops.
During the restoration the lying under layers of paint gilded ornaments came again to light. Although funding has not yet been decided, a reunification of the two coffee houses is also conceivable, predicted Seebach.
In the existing Cafe Dogenhof they are not overly delighted about the merger plans. The era of classic large coffee houses was over, said the operator.
Nach jahrelangen Restaurierungsarbeiten erstrahlt der Dogenhof wieder in venezianischem Palazzo-Glanz. Unklar ist noch die Zukunft der bei den Arbeiten entdeckten alten Kaffeehaus-Räumlichkeiten.
Eindrucksvolle Fassade nach komplizierten Sanierungsarbeiten wieder hergestellt.
Viele Schwierigkeiten
Die Arbeiten gestalteten sich bisher äußerst kompliziert. Der Dogenhof ist wie eine Kulisse gebaut: An die Fassade wurden einfache Zementgüsse gehängt, die sich zuletzt locker und brüchig zeigten. Hinzu kamen unsachgemäße Renovierungen in den 30er Jahren.
"Dieser Bau ist von Anfang bis Ende problematisch gewesen", so Bauanalytiker Gerhard Seebach. Zwar sei der 1902 von Architekt Karl Caufal errichtete Dogenhof einer der ersten Betonbauten Wiens gewesen - angesichts der technischen Ausführung des Baus sei es aber vielleicht besser, dass von Caufal nur drei Bauten in Wien erhalten geblieben seien.
Bei den Restaurierungsarbeiten musste nun die Hälfte des Maßwerks neu gegossen werden. Neben den technischen Schwierigkeiten verzögerte auch der Konkurs des Restaurators die Arbeiten. Zumindest außen sind diese nun aber weitgehend fertig gestellt und die Gerüste abgebaut.
Ergebnis der Italien-Begeisterung
Mit seiner Fassade imitiert der Dogenhof trotz seines Namens übrigens nicht den venezianischen Dogenpalast, sondern die "Ca' d'Oro" am Canale Grande. Die Idee, ein ganzes Gebäude nachbauen zu lassen, rührt aus der Italien-Begeisterung des ausgehenden 19. Jahrhunderts.
Cafe Dogenhof wieder entdeckt
Noch nicht entschieden wurde hingegen über den Umgang mit der überraschenden Entdeckung der Restaurateure, dass das heute noch existierende kleine Cafe Dogenhof ursprünglich mehr als doppelt so groß war. 1968 wurde das klassische Wiener Kaffeehaus geteilt und die größere, beinahe 30 Meter lange Hälfte an Geschäfte vermietet.
Bei der Restaurierung kamen die unter Farbschichten liegenden, vergoldeten Verzierungen nun wieder zum Vorschein. Zwar stehe die Finanzierung noch aus, eine Wiedervereinigung der beiden Kaffeehaushälften sei aber denkbar, prognostizierte Seebach.
Im bestehenden Cafe Dogenhof zeigt man sich auf Anfrage allerdings wenig begeistert von den Fusionsplänen. Die Zeit der klassischen Groß-Kaffeehäuser sei vorbei, meinte die Betreiberin.
Step 1. Place the problematic area directly on top of the glass.
Step 2. Gently scratching the glass with the area towards right, if you are right-handed
Step 3. Pull back to starting point, then go in the same direction again.
Step 4. If the itch has not be relieved, go back to Step 1.
Testudo, the Mediterranean tortoises, are a genus of tortoises found in North Africa, Western Asia, and Europe. Several species are under threat in the wild, mainly from habitat destruction.
They are small tortoises, ranging in length from 7.0 to 35 cm and in weight from 0.7 to 7.0 kg.
The systematics and taxonomy of Testudo is notoriously problematic. Highfield and Martin commented:
Synonymies on Testudo are notoriously difficult to compile with any degree of accuracy. The status of species referred has undergone a great many changes, each change introducing an additional level of complexity and making bibliographic research on the taxa extremely difficult. Most early and not a few later checklists contain a very high proportion of entirely spurious entries, and a considerable number of described species are now considered invalid – either because they are homonyms, non-binomial or for some other reason.
Since then, DNA sequence data have increasingly been used in systematics, but in Testudines (turtles and tortoises), its usefulness is limited: In some of these, at least mtDNA is known to evolve more slowly in these than in most other animals. Paleobiogeographical considerations suggest the rate of evolution of the mitochondrial 12S rRNA gene is 1.0-1.6% per million years for the last dozen million years or so in the present genus and ntDNA evolution rate has been shown to vary strongly even between different population of T. hermanni; this restricts sequence choice for molecular systematics and makes the use of molecular clocks questionable.
The following extant species in the following subgenera are placed here:
Genus Testudo
Subgenus Agrionemys
Russian tortoise or Horsfield's tortoise, T. horsfieldii
Subspecies:
Central Asian tortoise, T. horsfieldii horsfieldii
Fergana Valley steppe tortoise, T. horsfieldii bogdanovi
Kazakhstan steppe tortoise, T. horsfieldii kazakhstanica
Turkmenistan steppe tortoise, T. horsfieldii kuznetzovi
Kopet-Dag steppe tortoise, T. horsfieldii rustamovi
Subgenus Chersine
Hermann's tortoise, T. hermanni
Subspecies:
Eastern Hermann's tortoise, T. hermanni boettgeri
Western Hermann's tortoise, T. hermanni hermanni
Subgenus Testudo
Spur-thighed tortoise, Greek tortoise or common tortoise, T. graeca
Subspecies:
Mediterranean spur-thighed tortoise, T. graeca graeca
Araxes tortoise, T. graeca armeniaca
Buxton's tortoise, T. graeca buxtoni
Cyrenaican spur-thighed tortoise, T. graeca cyrenaica
Asia Minor tortoise, T. graeca ibera
Morocco tortoise, T. graeca marokkensis
Nabeul tortoise, T. graeca nabeulensis
Souss Valley tortoise, T. graeca soussensis
Mesopotamian tortoise, T. graeca terrestris
Iranian tortoise, T. graeca zarudnyi
Egyptian tortoise or Kleinmann's tortoise, T. kleinmanni
Marginated tortoise, T. marginata
The first two are more distinct and ancient lineages than the closely related latter three species. Arguably, T. horsfieldii belongs in a new genus (Agrionemys) on the basis of the shape of its carapace and plastron, and its distinctness is supported by DNA sequence analysis. Likewise, a separate genus Eurotestudo has recently been proposed for T. hermanni; these three lineages were distinct by the Late Miocene as evidenced by the fossil record. Whether these splits will eventually be accepted remains to be seen. The genus Chersus has been proposed to unite the Egyptian and marginated tortoises which have certain DNA sequence similarities,[4] but their ranges are (and apparently always were) separated by their closest relative T. graeca and the open sea and thus, chance convergent haplotype sorting would better explain the biogeographical discrepancy.
Conversely, the Greek tortoise is widespread and highly diverse. In this and other species, a high number of subspecies has been described, but not all generally accepted, and several (such as the "Negev tortoise" and the "dwarf marginated tortoise") are now considered to be local morphs. Some, such as the Tunisian tortoise, have even been separated as a separate genus Furculachelys, but this is not supported by more recent studies.
Testudo spp. are promiscuous creatures and they follow a polyandrous mating system. Mating involves a courtship ritual of mechanical, olfactory and auditory displays elicited from the male to coerce a female into accepting copulation. Courtship displays are very energetically costly for males, especially because females tend to run away from courting males. The male will chase her, exerting more energy and elaborate displays of ramming and biting. Females are able to judge a male's genetic quality through these displays; only healthy males are able to perform costly courting rituals, suggesting endurance rivalry. These are considered honest signals that are then used to influence pre- and post-copulatory choice, as females are the choosy sex.
Female mate choice offers no direct benefits (such as access to food or territory or parental care). There are, however, indirect benefits of mating with multiple males. Engaging in a polyandrous mating system offers a female guaranteed fertilization, higher offspring diversity and sperm competition to ensure that eggs are fertilized by a high quality male. This is in respect to the "good genes" hypothesis that females receive indirect benefits through her offspring by mating with a quality male, "a male's contribution to a female's fitness is restricted to his genes" (Cutuli, G. et al., 2014).
Mating order has no influence on paternity of a clutch so a female's inclination to mate with multiple males and her ability to store sperm allows for sperm competition and suggests cryptic female choice. However, some species do show size-assortative, T. marginata, for example, where large males breed with large females and small males breed with small females. Other species form hierarchies; during male-to-male competition the more aggressive male is considered alpha. Alpha males are more aggressive with their courting as well and have higher mounting success rate than beta males.
A female's reproductive tract contains sperm storage tubules and she is capable of storing sperm for up to four years. This sperm remains viable and when she goes a breeding season without encountering a male she is able to fertilize her eggs with the stored sperm. Storing sperm can also result in multiple paternity clutches; It is quite common among Testudo spp. females to lay a clutch that has been sired by multiple males. And females can lay one to four clutches a breeding season. Sexual dimorphism, promiscuity, long term sperm storage and elaborate courting rituals are factors that effect mate preference, sperm competition and cryptic female choice in genus Testudo.
Very problematic: stuck to the back paper, and lots of other problems. In contemporary Defender. 1/2 sec at F8
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So I seem to have developed a somewhat problematic way of justifiying questionable decisions of mine. I just say 'that's future Cecelia's problem.' It helps me not feel bad at the time about bad descicions I may or may not be making.
Should I tape my feet on the last day of hiking to avoid blisters even though I am going home today? Nah that's future Cecelia's problem.
Should I spend today catching up on Uni work I have missed? nope, future Cecelia can handle that.
Should I go to bed early instead of going to a party because I have to wake up at 7am tomorrow? No future Cecelia loves getting up early after no sleep.
Should I stop eating chocolate before I feel sick? haha feeling sick is future Cecelias problem, this lindt ball is delicious!
Past Cecelia is kind of a cow.
A Tameside policing operation has cracked down on ASB with proactive patrols tackling everything from drug use to problematic street drinking.
A proactive policing operation was launched in June, with funding providing extra patrols across Ashton-under-Lyne and surrounding areas identified as having repeat offences, including local transport hubs and shopping spots.
Officers target these areas at peak times and further undertake disruption visits to pre-emptively stop incidents.
The operation has seen a crackdown and multiple actions and positive outcomes. July, August, and September saw a range of results in Ashton town centre, including 12 arrests, 28 stop-searches, 33 public space protection order warnings issued, and 30 logs responded to.
As an example of the reduction in quarter three of this year, August reported 30 incidents of ASB, while September recorded 10 – showing the positive effects of the ongoing work.
The operation has meant more patrols have been targeting the issues that the public care about and ensuring that criminals and anti-social behaviour are stopped in their tracks.
Tameside work.
As part of anti-social behaviour week, on Wednesday, neighbourhood officers in Ashton town centre secured two arrests on suspicion of possession of a Class B drug, which resulted in street cautions.
Further cautions were issued for someone smoking cannabis in public, while other people were provided with words of advice.
Sergeant Rob Froggatt, from GMP’s Tameside district, said: “People want to see officers out and about in the community, engaging with the public, and locking up those who disrupt their lives. Our operation is delivering exactly that.
“We know and appreciate just how much anti-social behaviour can disrupt people’s lives – whether it’s people taking drugs in public or intimidating people in town centres – and our work is designed to crack down on exactly those sort of offences.
“In addition to our own work, we liaise closely with partners in the community, including local charities and services, to ensure we stop ASB from progressing into more serious offences. Likewise, by conducting preventative engagement work, we can stop the offences from ever happening.
“If you are having issues with ASB, I would urge you to get in touch with your local team, who will be best-placed to offer advice and support on the issues you are having.”
You should call 101, the national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
You can access many of our services online at www.gmp.police.uk
tree of heaven, an invasive plant species particularly problematic in urban areas and widespread throughout the u.s. northeast. but its pretty.
Visual mnemonic sample from "Shrinks on a Plane", a comic book teaching psychopharmacology. Content by Jason Cafer MD. Art by Zac Crockett.
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