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CORVALLIS, Ore. – Monarch butterfly populations have declined over recent decades due to degraded habitat, but Oregon landowners are making great strides to improve monarch habitat on private lands, with technical and financial assistance from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). Milkweed is a critical component of monarch habitat because it’s the only plant on which they will lay their eggs, and it’s a vital food source for monarch caterpillars. Just one example of this partnership at work is the recent establishment of milkweed clusters on the E4 Ranch easement in Benton County, Oregon. Under this project, NRCS enrolled 192-acres of private land into a 30-year wetland easement in 2005. As part of the easement contract, NRCS and the USFWS provided financial and technical assistance to restore the site to its native wetland prairie condition. Before the restoration, the land was a flat pasture, filled with a single-species of grass for cattle grazing. Now, the site is a diverse landscape filled with native trees, plants, and shrubs—including pollinator habitat such as gumweed and milkweed. NRCS photo by Tracy Robillard.
When it comes to improving your scores in golf, you need to consider all aspects of your game. Improving your driving will give you an initial edge over your competitors, but all your efforts will be in vain if you do not work on other key areas, like improving your golf short game. Watch this exclusive video in which we've recommended important tips to improve your golf short game
GEOAmey brings a progressive approach to the provision of UK justice services drawing on expertise as an international leader in custodial care and the management of complex logistics. They are delivering secure, safe, reliable, and efficient prisoner escort and custody services ensuring the wellbeing of the people in their care through innovative logistical solutions designed around Ministry of Justice requirements and supported by advanced technology.
GEOAmey brings together The GEO Group Inc. a worldwide leader in diversified custodial, justice, and treatment services and Amey one of the UKs leading public service providers with world class expertise in managing complex logistics.
The GEO Group is a leading global provider of rehabilitation detention and treatment services as well as secure transportation, with operations in the United Kingdom (UK), America, Australia and South Africa. The GEO Group services include operation of prisons and other custodial facilities; immigration detention and removal centres; secure escorted transportation; court services; and community re-entry and supervision services. GEO is the largest company providing these services on an international scale, with a worldwide portfolio of approximately 80,000 beds at 116 rehabilitation, detention, and treatment facilities and approximately 60,000 offenders under community supervision and electronic monitoring. In the UK, GEO operates the Harmondsworth Immigration Removal Centre near London and has been selected to operate the Dungavel House Immigration Removal Centre near Glasgow (effective from September 25 2011). GEO stays at the forefront of rehabilitation management by providing innovative approaches to custodial care and rehabilitation of offenders, with modern well-equipped facilities and with operating efficiency underpinned by leading-edge technology.
Amey is one of the UK's leading public services providers, managing vital infrastructure and business services and maximising efficiencies for the public sector. Amey offers a complete life-cycle solution from consultancy and design through to delivery and maintenance, across a number of sectors including road, rail, facilities management and waste markets. Amey has world class expertise in managing complex logistics and defining efficient and effective solutions on behalf of local and central Government. It has extensive experience over many years of working in secure environments for central Government departments such as the Home Office and the Ministry of Defence. Amey employs more than 11,000 staff across 200 locations.
GEOAmey is committed to bringing a best practice approach; managing secure environments and transport logistics; setting industry-leading benchmarks; innovating continuously; improving service standards; and adding value to everything we do.
I'm sure the kids in the playground opposite this sculpture like it better now since someone graffed this up. (There is what looks like a GA or AG (?) sig at the base)
My only concern is that it will make them more hyper-active than they already were.
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160322-A-VY429-001 Idenau, Cameroun (March 21, 2016) Cameroonian and Nigerian Special Forces Groups collaborate during Obangame/Saharan Express 2016 (OESE16). Obangame/Saharan Express, one of three African regional express series exercises facilitated by U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet, seeks to increase regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness, information sharing practices and improve interoperability among participating forces in order to enhance maritime security and regional economic stability. (U.S. Army photo by SSG Lea Anne Cuatt/Released)
The storm kettle, a.k.a. Kelly kettle , is a twin wall metal flask for heating water with a few twigs or other combustible materials. I sprayed it with mat black high temperature engine paint to heat the water with the sun as well. If the sun can't heat it enough, or it is night time, you can still bring it up to full heat in the normal way.
Excuse the noise as you can probably tell its been a miserable day today, but i had my new bad hide through and couldn't resist giving it a go at the bird feeder. Jays are a first for my bird feeder at home and i also saw a golden crest which popped in but didn't stop to feed. Any tips on what both like to eat?
Thanks to Dan and Carl for the help with the multiple images :).
Also im trying to get into editing more so if you see anything that could be improved please let me know.
Improved kiln construction in the outskirts of Likolo, Yanonge - DRC.
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Pizza #1: Pasta sauce base, turkey breast with spices, red bell pepper, parmesan, jalapeno slices and a light sprinkling of red onion and fresh basil.
Minister Madu and Minister Panda inside the historic Court of Appeal building in Calgary.
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Your boss is finally convinced by you to replace the office chair with an ergonomic chair. After working in the new chair for a day, you feel much better than before and can focus on work for longer time. After working for a while, your back pain also starts to improve. Your colleagues can also notice that you are more engaged and productive than in the past few months.
The ergonomic chair for computer users is designed to help you sit comfortably for long periods of time at work. They are more adjustable than standard office chairs and allow you to adjust to your body or seating preferences.
These chairs increase your productivity and increase your job satisfaction, and they also reduce the risk of musculoskeletal injuries. Here are five specific reasons why an ergonomic chair can relieve your waist and back pain.
1.Support proper posture when sitting on ergonomic chairs
The most important reason that ergonomic chair for computer users can improve waist and back pain is that they are designed to support your natural posture and reduce stress on your body. The seat back usually extends from the shoulder to the seat position. The lower back forms a slightly curved forward structure to match the natural curve of the lumbar spine. This is often called lumbar support because it helps protect the lumbar spine.
The adjustable armrest of the ergonomic chair supports your elbows and forearms as your arms naturally hang next to your body. This allows you to use your keyboard and mouse without causing fatigue in your shoulder and arm muscles. Adjusting the seat height allows you to lay your feet flat on the floor with your hips and knees bent to about 90 degrees.
Some ergonomic chairs have backs that can be moved forward or backward to reduce the depth of the seat and prevent the front edge from cutting into the back of the knee.
2. Proper hip and pelvis alignment when sitting on ergonomic chairs
A common cause of back pain caused by incorrect sitting is improper alignment of the hips and pelvis. The top of the pelvis should be level to prevent tilting forward or backward. When the computer chair you sit in a correct posture, the pelvis bone structure known as a bone to be flush with each other, are located in the front and rear portions of the pelvic bone. When these bony structures are horizontal, your waist should be slightly arched with the raised parts facing forward.
If you sway from side to side, you should feel the pressure on the bone structure called the ischial tuberosity. These are also called ischias because they should be the weight-bearing part of the pelvis when sitting. If you've ever sat on a hard bench, you will most likely feel your ischial tuberosity press into a hard surface.
3. Prevent shaking and lean forward head posture when sitting on ergonomic chairs
When you sit down, the lumbar spine bends and your shoulders roll forward to create a slack posture. In this position, your scapula is away from the thoracic spine and your head is moved forward or extended. When you look up at your computer monitor, your neck moves to an extended position. If you continue working in this position, this can cause muscle strain, pain, and headaches.
Internal and external factors can cause slackness. Internal factors include limited hip flexion range, tight hamstrings, obesity, and weak torso (core) muscles that fail to keep the spine upright against gravity. External factors are factors outside the body, such as limitations of chair design. These include seat lengths that are too long or too short, seat backs that are too vertical, and armrests that are too low.
Ergonomic chair for computer users may not change your internal constraints, but they are specifically designed to correct external factors. Adjustable seat depth and contours of the seat back support the waist, prevent lazy body states, and promote you to sit in place. Some chairs also allow you to adjust the angle or tilt of the seat back. Use a properly adjusted ergonomic chair to prevent looseness and forward head posture.
4. Reduce repeated bending of the body on ergonomic chairs for computer users
A side effect of sitting poorly on a standard chair is that it requires repetitive bending of the body to ease it. This is likely to happen several times a day and can cause pain in your waist. Sitting on an ergonomic chair with good back support will allow you to sit more straight. This will prevent you from having to move more and effectively prevent your waist from adding extra pressure.
5. Improve comfort when sitting on ergonomic chairs
Many ergonomic chairs for computer users are made of higher quality materials. Seat and back cushions to improve fitness. Some ergonomic chairs have extra lumbar support built into the design. If the legs are shorter, lower the chair and slide the seat back forward to reduce the seat depth. You can also raise the armrest to support your elbows. The key to comfort is being able to adjust almost every part of the chair to fit a variety of body types and sizes.
Ergonomic chair for computer users can improve your pain in the back by improving your sitting posture. Ergonomic seats have a wide range of adjustability, allowing computer users to achieve a more customized fit posture than standard chairs. They can help with a variety of musculoskeletal disorders, including neck, middle back and lower back pain. While ergonomic chairs are often more expensive than standard office chairs, they can have a huge impact on computer users' productivity and job satisfaction. Come visit our website at victorage.com for ergonomic chairs now!
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The improved Lattice Truss was developed by Brigadier General Herman Haupt (1817-1905) who was Chief of Military Railroads for the Union Army during the Civil War. A Philadelphia born civil and military engineer, author, professor, inventor, and industrialist, Haupt’s improved lattice truss bridge was a response to Ithiel Town’s 1820 and 1835 patents for the plank lattice timber truss. Haupt used the analytical methods he developed in the 1840s to design a more efficient lattice truss which consisted of web members positioned only at locations which required support. Redundant members were removed, resulting in the improved lattice truss as described in his book General Theory of Bridge Construction published in 1851. The Bunker Hill Covered Bridge is the only remaining example in wood of the Improved Lattice Truss by General Herman Haupt. The bridge is a designated National Cvil Engineering Landmark. (The statement presented here was obtained from material produced by the Catawba Ciounty Historical Association)
re-masted
Credit to Verlosser for screws
i might make another with a cheek rest on it so look for it in the pool
This image shows the improved Lawrence station after major work was finished as part of the Red North Stations Interim Improvements Project.
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A team of archaeologists and geoarchaeologists from Inrap and the Traces Laboratory (CNRS – Université de Toulouse Jean Jaurès) have been working since 2011, under prescription of the State (Drac Midi-Pyrénées), in the cave-tunnel of Mas d'Azil, in the Ariège region of France.
Archaeologists work in the Mas d'Azil cave in Le Mas-d'Azil, southern France [Credit: AFP/Remy Gabalda]
This rescue and research operation is part of a vast project to better understand this site and improve its presentation to the public. The multiple rescue operations are linked to various tourist installations in the cave (visitor's pathway and welcome center, etc.) and to renovating the departmental highway running through it to make it safer.
This work is accompanied by a complete archaeological and geological study of the cave, consisting of a meticulous study focused on its prehistoric occupations during the last great glaciation (between 40,000 and 13,000 years ago). The cave also provides useful climatic information, attesting to alternating periods of hostile cold and more temperate phases, during which prehistoric humans ventured inside the cave.A new scenario for the history of the cave
The researchers have thus revealed a new history of human presence at the foot of the Pyrenees. The unearthing of an Aurignacian occupation linked to the first arrival of modern humans in this part of Europe is a major discovery.
The cave of Mas-d'Azil is a large, 500 metre long tunnel dug by the Arize River through a wall of the Massif Plantaurelin, part of the Ariege Pyrenees [Credit: © Denis Gliksman, Inrap]
The Prehistory of Mas d'Azil now begins with the arrival, 35,000 BC, of the first Upper Paleolithic populations (called the Aurignacians, and the artists of Chauvet Cave). They were followed much later by Magdalenian people who ventured into the cave during a milder climatic period.
In this immense cavern, they left numerous and famous portable art objects, as well as artistic depictions on the cave walls. At the end of the Pleistocene, when the climate became warmer, a new civilization emerged, the Azilian, which was named after this cave.All of the Upper Paleolithic is present in the Mas d'Azil Cave
Extensively explored since 1860, the right bank of the Mas d'Azil Cave largely suffered from its early discovery. Until recently, it was thought that only a bit of spoil from the early excavations remained, but recent rescue archaeology operations have now revealed a long stratigraphy several meters deep.
Archaeologists have established that the cave was occupied by the first modern European man 35,000 years ago [Credit: © Denis Gliksman, Inrap]
During the glacial periods of the Quaternary, the Arize River deposited sedimentary layers (pebbles, sands and silt) that nearly filled in the cave. These previously unknown periods of flooding in the cave are very important for understanding the history of its formation, as well as of the evolution of the Pyrenean valleys.
Most of the oldest layers, which were sealed by these river deposits, can be attributed to the Aurignacian period (35,000-33,000 BC).
When the climate later became warmer, the Arize River regained its erosive power and re-cut through its own deposits, making the cave accessible to humans once again.
The later layers date to 14,700 BC and lie directly above the river deposits: the Magdalenian occupation thus followed this flooding and filling phase in the cave. Another important element has now been revealed at Mas d'Azil: it was previously thought that Aurignacians did not live deep in caves, but their occupations have now been found inside this cave. This is a major discovery. Modern prehistoric archaeology techniques now enable researchers to replace some of the old artefact collections, kept in museums, into their original context.
Archaeologists exploring the cave of Mas d'Azil [Credit: © Denis Gliksman, Inrap]
The discovery of a complex stratigraphic sequence, with many Aurignacian artifacts at its base, contributes important new elements to our knowledge of Prehistory. The study of this new stratigraphy, an understanding of its formation processes, and the extension of this archaeological and geoarchaeological study throughout the cave, are all very promising.
This research sheds new light on the Aurignacian period in the French Central Pyrenees. The prehistoric human occupations in this vast valley bottom could have been very different from, or complementary to, those found in the "small” caves often perched high above the landscape, and which until now were almost the only ones known.The Mas d'Azil Cave and Prehistory
Research began at this paleontological and prehistoric site as early as the 1840's by Father Pouech when the genie imperial planned to construct the road traversing the cave. Félix Garrigou described its general stratigraphy in 1867. During these years, thousands of flint tools and hundreds of portable art objects were extracted from the cave. In 1901-1902, Henri Breuil defined the chronology of the Magdalenian culture based on the excavations at Mas d'Azil, and discovered the first remains of parietal art in the cavern (depictions of bison, horse, felines, fish, etc.).
The entry of the River Arize to the southern side of the Grotte [Credit: © Denis Gliksman, Inrap]
From 1936 to 1958, Joseph Mandement discovered numerous galleries until then unknown. But it was Marthe and Saint-Just Péquart who, from 1935 to 1942, excavated deep in the cave and uncovered one of the rare "deep-cave dwellings”, along with some Magdalenian artistic masterpieces: spearthrowers, pierced batons, cut-out figures, etc. Since this date, only occasional research has been conducted in the cave. The right bank, where the decorated galleries are located, was since considered sterile.
The Mas d'Azil Cave is the eponymous site of the last culture of the Upper Paleolithic before the start of a new era, the Azilian, defined by Edourd Piette in 1887-1889 based on his work in the vast site on the left bank of the cave. This Epipaleolithic culture, meaning between the Upper Paleolithic and the Mesolithic, followed by the Neolithic, is characterized by perforated red deer harpoons; very short endscrapers and more or less geometric weapon armatures (Azilian points). Art is represented by painted or engraved pebbles.
Unique in the world, Mas d'Azil is also open to the public. Visitors are invited to discover the galleries on the right bank of the Arize. Beginning in the middle of the cave, this underground system is a complex succession of chambers and galleries that are deep and obscure. The entire section that is open to the public was renovated in 2013.Source: Inrap [June 01, 2015]
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Lots of Poole Windsurfing customers working on improver skills such as beach starts, harness, faster tacks & gybes. Our improver windsurf lessons will take your skills to the next level.
Female Wisconsin National Guard Challenge Academy candidates get their hair trimmed July 23 at Fort McCoy, Wis., the first day of the new Challenge Academy class. More than 150 candidates began a 22-week journey of self-discipline and improved decision-making. The voluntary residential program, overseen by the Wisconsin National Guard, places at-risk teens in a setting similar in some aspects to military basic training. Teens signed in and inventoried their personal belongings before saying good-bye to their parents. Challenge Academy officials briefed parents on what their children would experience and how they might respond, and the teens were also briefed on what they could expect during the next five months — and what would be expected of them. Upon arriving at the Challenge Academy barracks, candidates received haircuts — very short for males, a trim for females — and were issued Academy uniform items and other gear for their stay. The candidates who persevere will graduate from the residential phase in December. Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs photo by Vaughn R. Larson
Improving Bamboo Handicraft Value Chains for Women’s Economic Empowerment in Lao and Cambodia – a UN Women Results-based Initiative in collaboration with The World Bank, International Centre for Research on Women, Prosperity Initiative.
Launched in September 2006, the World Bank Group Gender Action Plan sought to advance women’s economic empowerment in developing countries as a way to promote shared growth and accelerate the implementation of Millennium Development Goal 3. Results-Based Initiatives (RBIs) that promote women’s economic empowerment constitutes one of the Plan’s four action areas.
The Results-Based Initiatives are funded by the World Bank’s Development Grant Facility (DGF). The United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM), now UN Women, is the executing agency in charge of implementing the intervention and the International Center for Research on Women (ICRW) will design and conduct the impact evaluations which constitute the second component. The initiative will also engage local partners.
The pilot RBI initiatives are in line with UNIFEM’s mandate to support innovative and experimental activities benefiting women (in line with national and regional priorities) whilst at the same time playing a catalytic role in ensuring the appropriate involvement of women in mainstream activities. In addition they are in line with UNIFEM’s overall goal to assist in implementing national commitments to advance gender equality and women’s empowerment in both stable and fragile states. In particular they relate to UNIFEM’s Economic Thematic Area which seeks to enhance women’s economic security and rights.
Photo: UN Women/Va Ros
Pj was our model du jour at the social gathering of photographers at Up on High. The photo-punters seemed to enjoy photographing the new and improved PJ (recently back from a sojourn in Canada).
Improved stove production in Kisangani, DRC.
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Abraka farmers on queue collecting improved cassava stems distributes by IITA/CTA staff at Abraka kingdom, Oria in Delta State, Nigeria.
www.manifestingmydestiny.com - Finding a soulmate when you're bursting with the audacity and spontaneity of youth happens, but it seldom happens to a good number of people. Often, dating in your 30s improve your chances of finding true love because lifelong romantic relationships seldom take off in the shaky grounds of youth. Individuals evolve, and not every couple - because of the phases they may be going through at the moment - can cope with changes over time. For singles who are in their 30s, dating at this age can very well be an opportune time on how to find the girl for you or how to find the guy for you.Finding a soulmate when you're bursting with the audacity and spontaneity of youth happens, but it seldom happens to a good number of people. Often, dating in your 30s improve your chances of finding true love because lifelong romantic relationships seldom take off in the shaky grounds of youth. Individuals evolve, and not every couple - because of the phases they may be going through at the moment - can cope with changes over time. For singles who are in their 30s, dating at this age can very well be an opportune time on how to find the girl for you or how to find the guy for you.
Webshop 2011 was held at the University of Maryland on August 23-26, 2011. Webshop gathered 45 students and 20 speakers for a four day program of lectures and workshops related to applying social media to improving collective action and realizing national goals related to health, disaster recovery, competitiveness, education, and security.
A view of the newly improved Mk.XI 3'' gun turret. 2xTriple barrel torpedo launchers.
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White Sands Missile Range Museum
Pershing II was a two-stage improved version of Pershing la. It utilized a maneuverable re-entry vehicle and radar area-correlation guidance. By comparing the on-coming target with stored images, the missile's accuracy was greatly improved. After detonating, the warhead destroyed the target by airburst or earth penetration. Re-entry vehicles could penetrate the ground to a depth of 100 feet before exploding.
Pershing Il also had a new warhead, new propulsion sections, and modified Pershing la ground support equipment. Fully compatible with existing Pershing la ground equipment, Pershing II was still a manpower-intensive system, requiring 3,800 men for 108 missiles on launchers.
The Deputy Secretary of Defense authorized the Army to proceed with the advanced development of the Pershing II on 7 March 1974. The first Pershing II missile firing at White Sands Missile Range took place in 1977.
The increased range and pinpoint accuracy of the Pershing II were major factors influencing the Soviet Union's decision to seek the Treaty on Intermediate Range Nuclear Forces in which the United States and the USSR agreed to eliminate an entire class of nuclear missiles. The INF Treaty abolished all medium and intermediate range nuclear armed ballistic missiles. The United States and the USSR signed it on 8 December 1987, and the U.S. Senate ratified the INF Treaty on 27 May 1988.
In accordance with INF Treaty provisions all of the U.S. Army's tactical Pershing II missile stages, launchers, trainers, and deployed reentry vehicles had to be eliminated by May 31, 1991. A total of 234 Pershing II missiles were covered by the treaty. Army contractors completed the destruction of the last Pershing II in May 1991. Representatives from the Soviet Inspection Team and the U.S. On-Site Inspection Agency were present to witness the elimination process.
Each side also had permission to destroy 15 missiles and launchers by disabling, then permanently exhibiting them in museums and similar facilities. One of the Army's 15 is the Pershing I missile and launcher on display here at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico.
Length: 35 ft
Diameter: 40 in
Weight: 16,500 pounds
Propellant: Solid
Range: 1,125 miles
First Fired: 1982
Governor O'Malley Holds Press Conference on Improving the Eastern Shore's Dover Bridge by Tom Nappi at Easton, Maryland
FORT SILL, Okla. (March 3, 2017) – Soldiers view live-stream full-motion video from unmanned aerial vehicles via a smartphone. They access 3D digital maps to send precision target coordinates. Soldiers are relying on these advanced technologies to improve lethality and maintain battlefield dominance.
These are among the improvements that will be embedded in future fire-support capabilities.
The Army has started testing four upgraded systems for its Field Artillery units to provide more accurate and timely fire support to maneuver formations. Fielding is scheduled to begin in fall 2017.
“These improved capabilities allow us to be lighter, faster and more lethal by optimizing the sensor-to-shooter digital chain,” said Lt. Col. Kevin Taylor, commander of 3rd Battalion, 319th Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division (Artillery). “They assist us in providing faster, more accurate firing data to our cannon crews, enhancing our effectiveness on the battlefield.”
Nineteen Soldiers from Fort Bragg, North Carolina, recently completed three weeks of classroom and field training and assessments at Fort Sill. They are the first group of Soldiers to place the fire mission systems through rigorous testing.
U.S. Army photo by Dan Lafontaine
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Mr Volkmar Denner, chairman of the board of management of Robert Bosch GmbH - Dr Hamadoun I. Touré, Secretary-General, ITU - Jean Todt, President of F.I.A, the International Automobile Federation
World Telecommunication and Information Society Day, celebrated each year on 17 May, marks the establishment of the International Telecommunication Union in 1865. The theme for 2013 is ‘ICTs and Improving road safety’ According to the Report of the United Nations Road Safety Collaboration (UNRSC), 1.3 million people die each year in traffic related accidents and another 20-50 million people are injured mainly in developing countries around the world. As a result, global economic loss is estimated at USD 518 billion. Technology-related driver distraction and road-user behaviour, which includes “text messaging” and interfacing with in-vehicle navigation or communication systems while driving, are among the leading contributors to road traffic fatalities and injuries. ITU looks towards its Members to harness the catalytic role of ICTs to enhance road safety and traffic management systems, eliminate unsafe technology-related distractions while driving, promote the development and use of safe user interfaces in vehicles and develop Intelligent Transport Systems to improve the safety, management and efficiency of terrestrial transport, while reducing its environmental impact.
17 May 2013
ITU/ J.M. Planche
My first attempt at wedding cookies. Though I think that I am improving slowly, I realize that I still have a very long way to go. There are a lot of things that I would do differently with these cookies next time, but I was short on time and exhausted from re-baking and re-doing. Having said that, I still learned a lot about icing consistency and some other things.
Sadly, the sheen from the white and purple luster dust that I painted onto certain areas of these cookies was lost in photographing, so I'll have to figure out how to capture pearlescence and shimmer in pictures. I also don't know why these came out so grainy/poor quality. So my camera skills are definitely a work in progress.
These dresses were a bit of a headache for me. I messed up so many cookies trying to narrow it down to five dress designs that I liked, and could make multiples of. I finally figured out what I liked, and went with it. Though they may be considered overly simple, I am a total sucker for simplicity. Perhaps I'll make my way into more intricate designs in the future. Some of these cookies were dry dusted with luster dust, which you can't see in the photos. Many of the white and purple accents were painted with wet luster dust, which you can just barely see in the photos.
Participants viewing vitamin A cassava exhibited by HarvestPlus during AASW6 in Accra, Ghana, July 15-19. Photo: HarvestPlus
Improved kiln construction in the outskirts of Likolo, Yanonge - DRC.
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This image shows the improved Lawrence station after major work was finished as part of the Red North Stations Interim Improvements Project.
Farmers receive improved cassava varieties at Cassava Farmers Forum, Ido Local Goverment Area in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
Staff from the Chesapeake Bay Program visit Davis Farm in New Kent County, Va., on July 26, 2013. The 1,200 acre farm on the Pamunkey River is owned by Paul Davis, who has welcomed researchers from Virginia Tech, implementing biosolids beginning in 1996 and adopting practices to improve soil and water health, like no-till farming. (Photo by Catherine Krikstan/Chesapeake Bay Program)
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Gillig Phantom 40FT on Alaskan Way - Seattle, Washington
Notes from A Guide to the Ride (Sept 1997 edition)
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c1910 postcard view of the Improved Order of Red Men's Home in Elwood, Indiana. A lone horse-drawn buggy was parked in front of the building, located west of Anderson Street on the north side of South A Street. The photographer was on the south side of South A Street and facing north-northeast when he took this photograph.
The building was constructed after the 1910 Sanborn™ fire insurance map set was prepared for Elwood. A 1914 history of Madison County mentioned the building and it is shown in the 1916 Sanborn™ map set. This map set also shows a very small wood frame dwelling east (to the right in this view) of the building. An alley ran along the west side of the building, and a brick commercial building that was located on Main Street can be seen north of the Red Men’s Home. The limestone plaque at the top of the building read, SENECA TRIBE No. 113 IMPd ORM.
From the collection of Jane Lyle.
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