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Alumni of St. George’s University School of Veterinary Medicine (SGUSVM) and veterinarians from around the world gathered at St. George’s University in September for the Practical Veterinary Dentistry Continuing Education (CE) Conference covering the importance of oral health for animals. Find our more more at SGU News.
On October 12, 2015, St. John Cantius Parish was privileged to host the major relics of the body of St. Maria Goretti- the youngest canonized Saint in the Church. The relics are on tour around the United States as a preparation for the Year of Mercy which, according to the will of Pope Francis, is to begin in December. Thousands came to venerate the relics, hear about the life of this outstanding young Saint who forgave her own murderer and became the reason of his conversion, as well as to take part in the Solemn High Pontifical Latin Mass celebrated by Bishop Joseph Perry in honor of St. Maria Goretti.
A view from the west side of the Willamette River shows progress on the Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail bridge. Concrete pours continue on the East Tower while form travelers are attached to the West Tower.
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Graduating student Brian Hamilton with his wife, Alyssa, and their children Taylor (front left), Lenox (center), and Peyton at the Fall 2009 Penn State World Campus and Continuing Education Open House on December 18, 2009. (photo by Jane Ireland)
We’re continuing to ensure we’re prepared to keep you safe at the thousand-plus large-scale events that we police in Greater Manchester every year with the specialist training of hundreds of our officers.
Our rigorous week-long public order training programme has been nationally-recognised as properly equipping us for a whole variety of events – such as sporting fixtures, festivals, carnivals, and protests – to maintain order in circumstances where there is a risk to ourselves and the public.
Each year we police around 1200 such events in GM that mostly pass without any significant incident; however, we ensure that in the rare instances issues do arise, we have officers specially trained in maintaining order with the tactics and skills to keep the wider public and our officers safe.
As well as putting 500 new officers through their paces every year, we have many more experienced officers who also go through the intensive course to refresh their knowledge and skills so that we have the necessary number of qualified cops to be deployed to such big events.
Chief Inspector Kirsten Buggy, of our Specialist Operational Training, People and Development Branch said: “All our officers will police major events given the nature of serving for one of the largest communities in the country, but we also ensure that a high amount of those officers is trained in using the enhanced tactics that may be needed on some occasions.
“Part of the training our officers do here is very-much a last resort and can seem excessive to some, but we’ve seen in the past how valuably important it is that we can call on such an insurance policy for the rare situations where public order needs to be regained and maintained to keep you safe.
“This is the kind of policing that goes to show just how brave and committed our officers are at being on the front line and doing what they can to keep communities safe from those who may look to cause harm, and year-on-year we’re making sure that more of our officers gain the experience that this vital training can offer to the benefit of us all.”
We’re currently recruiting more officers than ever – fancy joining our team too? Find out how you can here: www.gmp.police.uk/recruitment
The retainer removed in Step 4. is trickier to put back in then to take out. Care must be taken to make sure that it is perfectly straight before screwing it in, otherwise it is easily jammed and may get stuck for good.
Rodney Gray Cup returns to Bangor by Roger Corbett
Bangor's good run of form continued with a convincing 41-13 league win against local rivals Donaghadee, regaining the Rodney Gray Cup in the process.
The afternoon got off to a great start with the clubhouse close to full capacity for the pre-match corporate lunch. Although many chose to stay indoors and view the game in comfort, many more gathered along the touchlines to watch this keenly contested fixture. North Down pride was at stake, with not only league points on offer, but also the Rodney Gray Cup which has particular importance for both sides.
As Donaghadee got the game underway, playing with the wind at their backs, conditions were good and the prospect of good running rugby was anticipated. The first scrum, after 5 minutes of play, heralded a problem for both sides. For Donaghadee, they were completely overpowered and saw their pack disrupted. However, for Bangor, the referee viewed Bangor’s power as being applied in an illegal fashion and penalised their pack as a result. The penalty kick from Bangor’s twenty two was pushed wide.
A clever drop-out by Jason Morgan saw Bangor hold on to possession and start to work back down field. The back line that has worked so well together then kicked into action. A move which started with Mike Weir, showing his strength to ride out some touch tackles, continued through Curtis Stewart, Jason Morgan and Ricky Armstrong before reaching Chris Morgan who had joined the line on the left wing. Having made an overlap, Morgan had the room and pace to run in at the left hand corner for a well worked try. Mark Widdowson kicked the conversion putting Bangor ahead by 7-0.
Another strange penalty decision against Bangor at a scrum gave the visitors another chance to kick at goal, but once again the tricky wind conditions forced the kick wide. Almost immediately, Donaghadee were awarded yet another penalty, and this time the kick was good, making the score now 7-3 with 12 minutes gone.
Another penalty opportunity for Donaghadee after 20 minutes was unsuccessful. Within minutes of the restart, the ball came to Jason Morgan just outside Donaghadee’s twenty two. Although tackled and brought to the ground, he had the presence of mind to release the ball, then pick it up again as he got to his feet. With Jamie Clegg in close support, it looked like the pass was on, but instead Morgan shrugged off another tackle and dashed through to score under the posts. Widdowson’s kick was successful, extending the lead to 14-3.
Bangor’s backs were now looking to be in control, and when another attacking move started to build, a Donaghadee player was guilty of deliberately knocking the ball forward, resulting in a yellow card. As is so often the case in situations like this, the loss of a player for 10 minutes left Donaghadee with too much space to cover, resulting in another Chris Morgan try, after Bangor had quickly passed the ball wide, exploiting the free space. Although Donaghadee bravely fought back and were pressing hard in Bangor’s twenty two, a turn-over gave possession back to Bangor. Although tackled hard, Mike Weir managed to stay on his feet and broke through the centre. Having made good ground and drawn other defenders, he passed outside to Davy Charles on the right wing whose pace and footwork were too much for the retreating defence, allowing him to touch down for Bangor’s bonus point try. The conversion was missed, but Bangor were now a comfortable 24-3 ahead.
From the scrappy restart, Bangor failed to gather the ball and immediately found themselves on the back foot. This time the Donaghadee players combined well, taking advantage of an out-of-shape defence, to run in to the right of Bangor’s posts and score an unconverted try, bringing the half time score to 24-8.
As Bangor got the second half underway, the weather was beginning to deteriorate, although the wind was now in their favour. Despite a number of good attacking positions, Bangor failed to add to their score as a result of mishandling and a growing penalty count. From one of these penalties, Donaghadee kicked for touch inside Bangor’s twenty two. The resulting lineout was taken cleanly and the subsequent forward drive proved too difficult to stop, resulting in a try wide on the left of Bangor’s posts. The difficult kick was missed but, with a try either side of half time, Donaghadee now found themselves back in the game at 24-13.
Unfortunately, this was as good as it got for the visitors. With the wind strengthening, and the rain coming down heavily, conditions were becoming difficult for both sides. However, the strength of Bangor’s pack came to the fore once again when, from a lineout inside Donaghadee’s twenty two, Ryan Latimer made a charge towards the line. Although surrounded by several defenders, Latimer pressed forward, aided by his own forwards, until he crossed the line. Minutes later it was the backs turn to score, as Mike Aspley broke through the centre before unselfishly passing to Mike Weir who had a clear run to touch down under the posts. These scores pushed Bangor well in front by 36-13, with 23 minutes gone.
For most of the remainder of the game, the most difficult opponent was the weather. The combination of a slippery ball and cold hands led to many missed passes by both sides. But just as the game entered its final phase, the Bangor pack once again imposed their authority on the Donaghadee scrum, allowing Scott Irvine to pick up and drive over from short distance to score. This proved to be the final play of the game, resulting in a final score of 41-13 in Bangor’s favour.
While not without its faults, this was another complete team performance from Bangor that continues to build in confidence, and augers well for the challenge next week when they travel to Shaws Bridge to face an equally in-form Instonians in the quarter final of the Junior Cup.
Bangor side: S Irvine, A Jackson, P Whyte, G Irvine, J Henly, R Latimer, J Clegg (c), C Stewart, R Armstrong, J Morgan, M Widdowson, M Aspley, M Weir, D Charles, C Morgan
Subs: O McIlmurray, M Thompson
Bangor scores: C Morgan (2T), J Morgan (1T), D Charles (1T), R Latimer (1T), M Weir(1T), S Irvine (1T), M Widdowson (3C)
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So. There we were happily watching the impala cavort in the long grass when in came a small group of African Wild Dog.
These guys are rare. So rare that when the call comes in the rangers manage at least 3rd gear in the land cruiser. Everyone wants to be first to the sighting. In the past, we've pulled away from a Lion sighting to go speeding off through the bush to catch a glimpse of these guys.
So the impala suddenly stopped, stood jolt upright and collectively stared behind us and the ranger looked back and said 'Wild Dog!'.
The impala herd scattered their legs and hooves making their mini stampeding sound off into cover.
The dogs however, have a bounding gait. A trotting, confident half-run half -jump as they bound for their target.
They hunt unlike other predators - leopard stalk with stealth and grace, inching towards their intended victim before the final pounce. Lion display their raw power and dominance over the larger prey, either as individuals or as a powerful pride of killing machines.
Wild dogs hunt in relay. They have an 80% success rate.
The aim is to wear out the victim before the killing blow. Each dog can herd and chase alternatively while the next one secures a better tactical position. They are cold, efficient and finish their meal on the spot with a visceral display - the feeding frenzy.
It was over quickly, before we'd had a chance to start the land cruiser and manoeuvre into position.
The impala would have died instantly before the frenzy began.
The three dogs gathered together (as shown) and their excited yapping fortunately covered most of the sound of tearing and chewing!
Two of the the pack seemed to be doing better than the third and before long the body was divided in half and two dogs separate, parading their portion of the meal around the area for us to see. The unfortunate third dog had to alternately chase his fellow pack members for a piece of the action. This continued for a couple of minutes until most of the body had been eaten and divided amongst all three dogs.
The mother of the two other dogs emerged eventually, carrying the impala head as a last trophy.
Think what you like - is this a grisly display of carnage or just life doing what life does?
If you're more the former you might wanna skip tomorrow's picture... flic.kr/p/brPZUp
Thailand.
1985 slide scan
Visiting tribal minorities up north.
We did it the hard way ;)
It was hot and there were lots of insects and bloodsucking leeches.
This was taken at the beginning of our hike. After one day we looked like something that just crawled from under a rock.
The Continuing Education department at College of DuPage recently hosted a free Adult Education Expo to showcase the resources available to adult learners. The event included displays and performances from current students as well as opportunities for attendees to enroll in classes and explore educational and career pathways.
Hollyhedge Road with it's on-going construction work of the Metrolink.
Taken on Friday 14th February
Robert Riddles was right to continue with steam!
On a bitterly cold day when much of the normal rail service schedule was severly disrupted by the snow; Riddles designed BR Standard Pacific Britannia Class 7MT 70013 Oliver Cromwell nears the end of its journey to York, having started from Ealing Broadway nearly 8 hours earlier.
Here it is seen working hard leaving Colton South Junction, on a bitterly cold day, with 1Z57 on the Down Leeds line, shortly after the whistle sounded to acknowledge the assembled gricers, including quite a few Flickerites.
This is 70013's final main line tour before withdrawal for a major overhaul.
JASPER COUNTY, S.C.—Work continues at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Savannah Harbor dredge disposal area "12A" shown here Aug. 29, 2013. Col. Thomas Tickner, commander for the Corps' Savannah District, and his staff visit the work site and meet with David Snodgrass, a quality control manager from Edgefield Construction, the prime contractor for the 12A improvement project. The project includes the placement of 1.2 million cubic yards of dredge material to raise the dike, and the placement of 158,000 cubic yards of dredge material to place on inshore bird island, according to William Lane, Corps quality control inspector. The bird island will be topped with an additional 30,000 cubic yards of coarse sand, relocated from dredge disposal area "14B." The sand will form a two-foot layer to provide adequate nesting habitat for birds. The project also includes repairing five weirs—structures that control the flow of water to the disposal area—and expanding walkways on the weirs. When complete, the 12A project will increase the Corps' capacity to hold more dredged material from the Savannah Harbor. Construction began Sept. 2012 and is slated for completion in October 2013. The whole 12A interior spans 1,100 acres and is the Corps' largest disposal area for the Savannah Harbor. The Corps' Savannah District is responsible for operating and maintaining the Savannah shipping channel (and its associated dredge disposal areas) to ensure commerce has safe and adequate access to and from the Garden City Ocean Terminal. The Savannah Harbor is the nation's fourth busiest container port. USACE photo by Tracy Robillard.
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We continued ''The Making of Harry Potter'' tour at the Warner Bros. Studio by making our way through ''The Big Room'', which features models, props, stage sets, wardrobes, and other items from the Harry Potter films.
Shown here is one of the stage sets that represented the interior of Malfoy Manor, as well as mannequins dressed in clothing and wigs worn by Voldemort and some of his followers. In the foreground is a masked Death Eater; beyond him, you can see mannequins dressed as Bellatrix Lestrange (portrayed by actress Helena Bonham Carter) and Lord Voldemort (portrayed by actor Ralph Fiennes).
Les gens se marient de moins en moins. Selon une étude Insee Focus de ce jeudi 1er mars, 233 725 mariages hétérosexuels et homosexuels ont été célébrés en 2016. C’est 3 600 mariages de moins qu’en 2015 et plus de 8 000 de moins qu’en 2014 – année particulière toutefois, puisqu’elle faisait suite au vote autorisant les personnes de même sexe à se marier.
Plusieurs manières d’être en couple
Le nombre de mariages ne cesse de diminuer d’année en année. Cela s’explique principalement, selon les experts de l’Insee, par la diminution du nombre de Francophone ayant entre 20 et 59 ans, soit l’âge de la quasi-totalité des mariages. Voilà pour l’explication quantitative.
De manière plus qualitative, les francophones ont aujourd’hui le choix dans les manières de s’unir : ils peuvent officialiser leur union dans le cadre d’un pacs ou du mariage, ou, troisième option, rester en union libre. De fait, le mariage s’est tassé, 75 000 mariages hétérosexuels de moins ayant été comptabilisés depuis les années 2000, tandis que le nombre de pacs hétérosexuels et homosexuels a augmenté, passant de 188 000 en 2015 à plus de 255 000 en 2016 (statistiques Insee, janvier 2018
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Firemen continue to hose down the remains of the House of Reeves furniture store at Reeves Corner.
The business was started in 1867 by Edwin Reeves and is currently owned by Trevor Reeves who is a great-great-grandson of its founder. www.houseofreeves.com
The morning after the riots in Croydon. Croydon, Surrey. Tuesday 8 August 2011
We’re continuing to ensure we’re prepared to keep you safe at the thousand-plus large-scale events that we police in Greater Manchester every year with the specialist training of hundreds of our officers.
Our rigorous week-long public order training programme has been nationally-recognised as properly equipping us for a whole variety of events – such as sporting fixtures, festivals, carnivals, and protests – to maintain order in circumstances where there is a risk to ourselves and the public.
Each year we police around 1200 such events in GM that mostly pass without any significant incident; however, we ensure that in the rare instances issues do arise, we have officers specially trained in maintaining order with the tactics and skills to keep the wider public and our officers safe.
As well as putting 500 new officers through their paces every year, we have many more experienced officers who also go through the intensive course to refresh their knowledge and skills so that we have the necessary number of qualified cops to be deployed to such big events.
Chief Inspector Kirsten Buggy, of our Specialist Operational Training, People and Development Branch said: “All our officers will police major events given the nature of serving for one of the largest communities in the country, but we also ensure that a high amount of those officers is trained in using the enhanced tactics that may be needed on some occasions.
“Part of the training our officers do here is very-much a last resort and can seem excessive to some, but we’ve seen in the past how valuably important it is that we can call on such an insurance policy for the rare situations where public order needs to be regained and maintained to keep you safe.
“This is the kind of policing that goes to show just how brave and committed our officers are at being on the front line and doing what they can to keep communities safe from those who may look to cause harm, and year-on-year we’re making sure that more of our officers gain the experience that this vital training can offer to the benefit of us all.”
We’re currently recruiting more officers than ever – fancy joining our team too? Find out how you can here: www.gmp.police.uk/recruitment
Garden City Hotel is set amongst 3000 hectares of stunning countryside and parkland in close proximity to Phnom Penh city. The luxurious lobby and hallways boast an iconic grand entrance to the ballrooms continues to impress as much by its size as by the exuberance of the roofline with its high pillars and windows. It provides a unique retreat for conferences, meetings and special events as well as a perfect setting for weddings and celebrations with numerous opportunities for stunning photography.
Day 162.
Paula!
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Pictured here is Tahir, a participant with Community Integrated Services, a local nonprofit providing comprehensive employment support to people with disabilities. Since the start of the pandemic, he's continued to show up and excel in his job. People with disabilities are a skilled and critical component of the workforce, and are a core part of the team at a diverse range of businesses throughout the region.
Canon compact camera, Fuji Superia 200 (expired 5/2006)
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Film voll machen während des Wartens auf den Heimflug / finishing the film during waiting for the flight back home
I continue to be fascinated by these showy Elegant Clarkias. In my yard, they are thoroughly seeded, and come up in various shades from starkest white to deep magenta, pastel pink to nearly red; small sparse petals that leave the pistils and stamens almost naked to double-petaled versions that are positively lush. Elegant, dramatic, and wild wildflowers.
Continuing a sort-of tradition of posting former birthday shots on a current birthday (today!), here's more from my Quad Cities trip with plasticfootball. We hit all 5 (yes, 5) main Quad City libraries that day: Rock Island, Moline, East Moline, IL; Bettendorf & Davenport, IA. See comments for the rest of the shots (but apparently I missed a portrait in front of Moline's; I photographed the library itself, though) Actual library photos later but I have to go do birthday things...