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Photos from the final Protect Our Salish Sea action of Backbone Campaign's Localize This! Action Camp. Go Here to learn more about this inspiring, beautiful, and deeply moving action and the model native leadership and non-native solidarity work it was designed to exemplify.
This unique healing device has two parts: a two inch thick dome of pure crystalline Himalayan Pink Salt and a hand-crafted rosewood base that both supports the salt dome and houses two small light bulbs.
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Himalayan salt works in a number of ways:
When the Himalayan Salt Detoxer is warmed, the salt helps release negative ions that are anti-microbial, air purifying, skin purifying and that promote a sense of well being. Purifying the air by binding positive ions helps dust and allergens to settle.
The warmth of the stone causes the feet to sweat, allowing the salt to purify and cleanse. Toxins are pulled out and minerals pulled in, thus decreasing unhealthy acidity. This also helps ease tiredness, aching, and symptoms of stress caused by over-exertion.
As well, the Himalayan Salt Detoxer softens and gently exfoliates the skin as it binds with the salt through the moisture on the hands and feet.
It is the source of many vital nutrients. Himalayan salt can contain as many as 84 natural minerals vital to health that can be absorbed through the skin.
The Himalayan Salt Detoxer helps to re-attune the body to the Schumann resonance, sometimes called the heart beat of Mother Earth which helps ease nervousness, insomnia and lack of concentration while helping to clear cancer causing free radicals from the body.
How to Use the Himalayan Crystal Salt Detoxer
The Himalayan Salt Detoxer is used for foot detoxification, localized skin care treatments, manicures and pedicures, among many uses. For instance, some people use it:
For manicures or pedicures. Rest one hand or foot on the Himalayan Salt Detoxer while attending to the other hand or foot.
To re-invigorate tired feet and legs after work or exercise.
To lessen the pain of carpal tunnel or arthritic conditions.
How Long the Himalayan Salt Detoxer Should Be Used for Each Session?
Initially we recommend 10 to 20 minute sessions. When this is comfortable, an individual may progress to 30 minutes to a maximum of 60 minutes. It can be used for one long session or for a few shorter sessions during the day. Please discontinue use if there is any discomfort.
How Do I Turn It On and Adjust the Temperature?
Heat is controlled by using the UL-approved dimmer switch. Before using the Himalayan Salt Detoxer turn the dial on the dimmer switch to the maximum level for 10-20 minutes. Then, once the salt is a comfortable temperature, turn the switch back to the mid-point. Periodic temperature adjustment of the unit, by rotating the dimmer control switch up or down, may be needed. This will maintain the preferred level of warmth. Salt is a temperature sink (which means it holds heat very well), but temperature changes are not immediate so please take care, especially if you feel the dome is too hot. Even when removed from the base it will feel warm for a number of minutes.
Are There Any Precautions Before I Begin to Use the Himalayan Salt Detoxer?
We firmly believe in the benefits of the Himalayan Salt Detoxer, but we make no medical claims to cure, treat or prevent any kind of disease. Before using the Himalayan Salt Detoxer please seek appropriate medical advice if you have symptoms that are of concern. Such concerns may include:
Pregnancy
Already being under medical supervision
Currently taking medication for a pre-existing condition
Are diabetic or have diminished sensation in your feet
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please do not use a very wet cloth as this will dissolve the salt gradually or cause it to crack.
What Should I Do If the Salt Surface Starts to Look “Crusty”?
This is usually due to the surface getting damp either from the moisture content in the air, from a hand or foot that has touched the surface or from water droplets that have gone undetected. To prevent “crusting”, the Himalayan Salt Detoxer should be wrapped in a plastic bag then sealed OR kept lit on low when not in use. To repair moisture damage, wipe off the crumbly salt and put the Detoxer on high for 30 minutes to make sure it is thoroughly dry.
For your safety:
Use only for hands or feet.
Never stand, sit on or apply full body weight to the Himalayan Salt Detoxer equipment.
Do not use if the dome is cracked or split.
Discontinue use and seek medical attention if your skin swells or becomes inflamed.
Keep away from water and places where the salt surface may come into contact with water.
Never use when the cord or plug is damaged.
If you are pregnant, under medical supervision, or taking medication, consult your physician before using the Himalayan Salt Detoxer . Not recommended for use by diabetics.
Disclaimer: We do not make any diagnosis or give medical recommendations. These products are not intended to cure heal or prevent diseases. Consulting with doctor is always recommended.
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Himalayan salt rock detoxification blocks. If you’ve tried the detoxifying pads, you know they can be very expensive. This is not only a cost saving alternative, because the salt crystal blocks have anti-bacterial properties, the whole family can use them for a healthier body.
* Warm the salt block using one of the following method.
1. Oven: 200 degrees for 5 minutes
2. Microwave: 30 seconds with 5 seconds increments to achieve desired temperature
* Place a towel on the floor and put the blocks side-by-side on top of the towel.
* As you can sit down in a comfortable chair, rest your bare feet directly on the salt block.
* 15 minutes treatment is all that is needed. Repeat once daily, as desired.
Cleaning
Simply wipe the Himalayan Salt Block with the towel that the Salt Block rests on. No additional cleaning is required, since these salt blocks are antiseptic and hypo-allergenic.
Caution
Use caution when warming the Himalayan Salt Blocks. Test the temperature of the salt block prior to use. If temperature is too hot set the bock aside for 15-20 minutes to cool. Repeat this procedure as necessary. Do not allow children to use this product without adult supervision.
Each foot-shaped block comes in a terrycloth sock; the set arrives in a cotton canvas carrying case with zipper top and handles. Each block is 4 ½” wide, 11″ long, 1″ thick.
If you are pregnant, under medical supervision, or taking medication, consult your physician before using the Himalayan Salt Detoxer . Not recommended for use by diabetics.
Disclaimer: We do not make any diagnosis or give medical recommendations. These products are not intended to cure heal or prevent diseases. Consulting with doctor is always recommended.
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Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership scientists were granted access by the U.S. Forest Service to enter the still-closed Horsetail Wetland Restoration site to investigate the project’s post-fire needs.
Wearing hardhats and following the proscribed safety protocol, staff encountered localized areas of small ground fires in the 2013 western project area. Charred branches could be seen here or there, however, this downed wood only appeared to have smoldered and did not spread significantly. As a whole, the 30 acres of riparian plantings installed during the project were not compromised and the staff were heartened to see the plants marching on in height and girth, filling the understory, and continuing to displace invasive vegetation.
The eastern half of the Horsetail floodplain was not quite so lucky. While the majority was unscathed, ground fires here ripped through approximately 16 acres of floodplain, fueled by dry grasses, shrubs, and downed branches from the 2016 ice storm. Flames leapt up and climbed the trunks of the riparian overstory as well: Oregon ash and willow trees showed varying intensities of charring up to 20 feet high. Our scientists suspect that any native tree and shrub understory perished in this burn. However, the twiggy tops of the hardwood trees rise above their blackened trunks and appear live and swelling in anticipation of spring. Unfortunately reed canary grass, the dominant invasive at the site, shows no ill effects from being burned, and is re-sprouting from its rooted thatch in full. Lower Columbia Estuary Partnerships looks forward to to working with the Forest Service for continued habitat restoration monitoring work.
Localized damage to a steam pipe with asbestos magnesia insulation. An adjacent pipe hanger rod in close proximity has cut into the soft, friable asbestos insulation due to vibrational movement associated with periodic expansion and contraction of the pipe system itself during normal operation. Consequently, asbestos-laden dust had accumulated on various surfaces below, requiring urgent response clean-up and repair action. Additionally, reconfiguration of the problematic pipe hanger should be considered as well, to prevent further damage.
Small Group Discussion: Localizing Agricultural Value Chains for Shared Prosperity
The world’s agricultural economy exceeds $2 trillion, yet much of the production, processing, and manufacturing for high value food products that could be energizing developing economies instead takes place in developed countries, reducing opportunities for local livelihood improvement and economic growth. Some companies have identified an opportunity to strengthen their own businesses and invest in local livelihoods by keeping high-value processing and manufacturing in the low-income countries where their agricultural products are sourced. Others are localizing their supply chains, ensuring that food products they sell within developing countries are made using locally sourced ingredients. These trends can empower smallholder farmers, strengthen small- and medium-sized enterprises, and mitigate the climate footprint resulting from the transportation of goods across the globe, while at the same time reducing companies’ sourcing and production costs. To ensure that localized supply chains and value chains can function sustainably, businesses must cultivate ecosystems that support this type of business environment and the human capital needed for growth and prosperity.
In this session, participants will:
• Explore the economic, environmental, and social opportunities that can be achieved through local value chains and the partnerships that can make these possible.
• Examine case studies of successful efforts to localize supply chains serving domestic markets and create value chains in low-income countries to serve global markets.
MODERATOR:
Don Seville, Co-Director, Sustainable Food Lab
PARTICIPANTS:
Blanca Juti, Chief Corporate Relations Officer, Heineken
Jacqueline Novogratz, Founder and CEO, Acumen
Magatte Wade, Founder and CEO, Tiossan
Our local creek running high due to the deluge. All this rain was due to a stalled atmospheric river storm system, the same system that brought us damaging winds and rain during the overnight hours. This day, the atmospheric river had stalled and actually inched back up north into the South Bay giving us round 2 of the rainy, unsettled weather. Some road ways were partially flooded around my area due to the deluge. This atmospheric river would finally head east heading into Thursday with leftover showers (and possible t-storms). Things would finally calm down by Friday. Stay safe out there, everyone! (Footage taken Wednesday afternoon, January 27, 2021)
*Weather forecast/update: A strong Pacific storm, or atmospheric river, was expected to bring periods of moderate to heavy rain to the region. This system was forecast to arrive by Tuesday (Jan 26) & was to bring periods of heavy rain & high winds. This will likely result in an increased risk of mudslides over steep terrain, debris flow over wildfire burned areas, as well as localized ponding of water in low-lying areas. Up to 3 inches of rain was expected in urban areas & 3-7 inches possible over higher terrain. The entire area from Napa south thru Monterey & San Benito Counties would get a good soaking from this atmospheric river. Latest model guidance suggests the coastal slopes of the Santa Cruz Mountains & Big Sur look to be the primary target of the heaviest rain. On top of this, a high wind watch was also in effect during the period. South winds 20-30 mph with gusts up to 50-60 mph are possible. North Bay, San Francisco Bay Shoreline, East Bay, Santa Cruz Mountains, and the South Bay will all be affected. Timing of the strongest winds are forecast to happen Tuesday evening thru Wednesday morning as this strong system’s cold front sweeps thru. Damaging winds can blow down trees & power lines which may result in power outages… Stay tuned to the latest forecast for the most up-to-date weather info online…
Necrotizing granulomas localized around an airway. This is a common finding since the tubercle bacilli enter the lung via the airways except in miliary tuberculosis where entry is via the blood vessels.
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View of localized damage to corrugated-paper ("Air Cell") asbestos pipe insulation. Image also shows stitching of pipe insulation's canvas covering. Literally miles of the hand-stitched canvas pipe coverings were present in a vast network of tunnels and trenches; that's alot of sewing.
Although, it's assumed that the canvas coverings were probably received from the manufacturer as "pre-sewn sleeves" and then perhaps pulled over the sectional pipe insulation like a sock, then the stitches were pulled tight and finished.
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The Owl of Athena was also used in this instance, as a localized navigation map of Greenland, the Avernus Basin, and Labrador, which coincides with other Greek, Egyptian, and Irish mythology images meant to safely guide travelers over land and sea . It was probably used in many other locations as well.
See also the Avernus image...
www.flickr.com/photos/10749411@N03/5249386712/in/photostr...
Not a surprise, but the eyes of the Owl image are also the eyes of Hades image of Eastern North America, shown earlier.
While many of my theories I am 110% sure of, I am only 95% sure of this idea.
The lines of the owl are too close, and the "google eyes" match too well, the Hades eyes mentioned earlier.
The ancient adage was "As Above" (in the celestial heavens), "So Below" (on Mother Earth), and "As Within" (the human body itself). For this reason, I am now strongly suggesting that the Owl Figure was one of many interpretations of the features found on the moon, as well as mirroring the geographic landscape on earth, and certainly being the anthropomorphic form of Athena, the Greek version of the Moon Goddess. I am certain that these ideas have been a million times repeated, and I am just the latest.
As the Avernus Basin flooded surrounding Greenland, and all habitats at lower levels were lost, a new map was needed to show the navigation around the multiple islands and channels from the Atlantic area towards the Arctic Ocean.
The ancient message to me is clear. Past this channel area, you are entering the realm of night and death, so beware! Do not cross this area or face danger.
It also strongly indicates that some form of ancient Northwest passage existed for ships, to "cross into the other ocean", meaning the Pacific, through these series of channels. All passageways appear to have been filled with sediment, and the transit points became useless.
From the website called, "The Owl Pages", I have the following wonderful quote...
"In the mythology of ancient Greece, Athene, the Goddess of Wisdom, was so impressed by the great eyes and solemn appearance of the Owl that, having banished the mischievous crow, she honoured the night bird by making him her favourite among feathered creatures. Athene's bird was a Little Owl, (Athene noctua)."
www.owlpages.com/articles.php?section=Owl+Mythology&t...
...and another wonderful quote from the same location...
"In Roman Mythology, Proserpine (Persephone) was transported to the underworld against her will by Pluto (Hades), god of the underworld, and was to be allowed to return to her mother Ceres (Demeter), goddess of agriculture, providing she ate nothing while in the underworld."
One last item, or two... If you look real close, there are two owl versions shown. The one depicted in the Greek coin has a slightly upright tail, the other has a "soft tail" flush down. The first one has eyes tweaked at about 20 degrees down from horizontal, the second one is horizontal with the Greenland overlay.
Here is what is even more amazing to me. The first Owl, "upright tail Greek coin version" ALSO overlays the portion of Greenland west of the original overlay towards Baffin Bay! The second Owl overlay image, which was used in the original overlay, has the tail figures transcending over the "Davis Strait" towards Labrador and "Leopold Island".
It is as if there was an early map version with head and body transcending towards Labrador across the "Davis Strait", and a later map version with an Owl body entirely in Greenland, and only the legs transcending towards Labrador! Amazing!
Side Notes: This also rings an etymology bell, in that Nashua, New Hampshire and Iowa, may both be named after Athene Noctua.
Anyways, I am only 95% certain on this theory, it makes explicit sense yet I can't be sure, and it will take true academics and scientists possibly 20 years to verify the navigation reasons for this image. I hope all enjoy the similarities.
At the San Jose airport: the Burger King has "gallo pinto," a typical costa rican dish of rice and beans, on the breakfast menu.
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Animaland is a place where you could make animal stuffed toys to look like human. Great for gifts this Christmas Season - bit.ly/animaland
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El graffiti mas longevo que recuerdo, desde 1991.
Artists: Sendy's & T-Zac.
Localization: Sant Vicents dels Horts
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Creating Localized Language Style Guides Workshop at TEDSummit: A Community Beyond Borders. July 21-25, 2019, Edinburgh, Scotland. Photo: Ryan Lash / TED
I used two.
Bottom in red (the saw tooth ruler) and a black one on top (the mask).
Mark a cut line to remove the top 2 in. off both the top on bottom pieces (scissors work). The sides will not be cut
Experts from around the world came together to share insights and challenges around localizing education, specifically local educational resources (OER). This workshop was led by Jennryn Wetzler, Senior Program Designer in the Collaboratory at the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, U.S. Department of State. Learn more: eca.state.gov/collaboratory
Localized rain shows dumping their load on Vancouver English Bay during the sunset creates unique light rays passing through the rain drops.
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This is the finished localized test strip printer (V2.0)
Parts:
2 x dollar store vinyl clipboard (1 x top, 1 x bottom)
1 x 1/2 in. MDF BASE 10 1/2 in. x 18 5/8 in.
1 x 1/2 in. MDF BOTTOM RAIL 3/4in. x 18 5/8 in.
8 x Pan head screws
4 x Rubber feet
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Localized in Sao Luis our Travel agency specialized in tailor made trips off beaten path all over Brazil and along the Route of Emotion from Sao luis to Jericoacoara passing by the Lencois Maranhenses national park. All our trips are unique designed around your tastes, interests and budget, with an absolute commitment to quality.
Localized in Sao Luis our Travel agency specialized in tailor made trips off beaten path all over Brazil and along the Route of Emotion from Sao luis to Jericoacoara passing by the Lencois Maranhenses national park. All our trips are unique designed around your tastes, interests and budget, with an absolute commitment to quality.
Ms. Abdullah Anbar Anan Titir, Research Specialist, Bangladesh Legal Aid and Services Trust (BLAST) © UNFPA
Experts from around the world came together to share insights and challenges around localizing education, specifically local educational resources (OER). This workshop was led by Jennryn Wetzler, Senior Program Designer in the Collaboratory at the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, U.S. Department of State. Learn more: eca.state.gov/collaboratory
Dhruvadarshak Pattika is a compass.
Here it is…my last big vacation of 2015. It also happened to be the longest of the year. I’ve actually put off editing these pictures (until this week – mid-January 2016). I’ve been putting this off because, honestly, I have very mixed emotions about the trip.
I have absolutely nothing but good things to say about India and all the Indians I met there – better things yet to say about Indian cuisine. However, I didn’t travel alone, and that caused quite a bit of headaches. So, I’ve been lazier than usual about going through these. However, in looking at them, I’m starting to dwell only on the good side, and hopefully will show that here. (I won’t mention anything else about what or why I didn’t enjoy the trip. Honestly, I hope to go back to India again sometime. It’s the 7th largest country in the world and has a lot to see…)
This particular trip was 13 days…and very localized. We only visited two states: Rajasthan (RJ) and Uttar Pradesh (UP). Also Delhi, though I didn’t go out in Delhi and don’t have a single picture to show for it. In those two weeks, we took the following tour, in this order: landed in Delhi (at 3:00 a.m.) on September 26. At 7:30 a.m., we were on a bus to our first destination: Rajasthan.
The first week we spent in Rajasthan visiting each of these cities for approximately two days: Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, and Udaipur. (I found myself thinking, “There sure are a lot of ‘purs’ here…just like there are a of ‘zhous’ in China – Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Zhengzhou, Zhouzhou. ‘Pur,’ like ‘zhou,’ apparently means “town.”) Rajasthan is hot. Damn hot. Even in late September the daytime temperatures seemed to soar close to 40 degrees. At least 35, for certain… Rajasthan has a lot of desert terrain and many castles. Quite a few old palaces are out in Rajasthan, so it can tend to have a bit of a romantic feel to it.
After finishing in Rajasthan, we went over to Uttar Pradesh for literally one afternoon seeing the Taj Mahal in Agra, before shuffling off to the holy city of Varanasi (one of Hinduism’s most famous – if not the most famous – cities). From Varanasi, we took an 18 hour train ride (during which I apparently ate something so nasty that it stayed with me…for close to three months). Note to readers: Try to avoid eating on Indian trains. After another two days in Delhi, we flew back around 4:00 in the morning on October 9. For now…back to the beginning in Jaipur.
Jaipur is famously called the Pink City. A lot of the old town architecture is pink, so…well, you get the idea. It’s named for its founder, Jai Singh II (1688-1744), a great warrior-astronomer who assumed power at age 11 upon his father’s death.
The following is from Lonely Planet India: “Jai Singh could trace his lineage back to the Rajput clan of Kachhawas, who consolidated their power in the 12th century.” Their capital was at Amber (which is pronounced ahm-AIR…not AM-burr) about 10 kilometers northeast of town. This is northern India’s first planned city, if LP is being honest with me.
All I hope you get out of that is that this is an area with close to a millennium of “important” history to India, but the city of Jaipur as we see it now is only about 300-400 years old. Jaipur currently has a population of about three million. There’s an Old City (Pink City) which is where most of the tourists head – including yours truly – a new city, and….that’s about it. For my purposes (and in an attempt at brevity), I’ll say we went to the Central Museum (Albert Hall) south of the Old City. We also visited Hawa Mahal, Tripolia Bazaar (and Gate), and Jantar Mantar in the Old City. Other than that, we went to Amber Fort for a few hours.
Things started innocuously enough. We had left Delhi at 7:30 in the morning and gotten to Jaipur about 5 hours later. We had one stop on the bus for breakfast. I don’t recall what I ate…some type of curry, of course, but I don’t recall which. It may have just been mutter paneer. It was, however, delicious, and I didn’t feel hungry at all again until dinner.
The bus. Bus transportation in India, by the way, is rather interesting. Sometimes they are private buses (the small kind that only hold 8-12 people), sometimes sleeper buses, sometimes regular coaches…but the regular coaches didn’t seem too common. There doesn’t seem to be any uniformity in India about this.
Anyway, the bus dropped us off right next to Amber Fort. Since this was one of the small 8-12 person jobs, it could pretty much stop and go where it pleased, it seems, and this one didn’t actually take us to Jaipur.
As soon as we got off the bus here, we hired a tuk tuk (san lun che, for you Chinese readers) that took us down to the Old City. There, we switched to another one that took us the 2-3 kilometers west of the Old City to the more quiet and residential Bani Park where our hotel (the Hotel Anuraag Villa, which turned out to be about the nicest one we stayed in) was located. The second tuk tuk driver is the one we hired to take us around that afternoon and the next day. For the first day, I paid 500 rupees (~50 RMB/$8) for 4-6 hours’ work. We checked in and he waited patiently as we ate lunch in the backyard of the hotel.
Our driver took us first to the Central Museum (Albert Hall) where we spent an hour or two in mid-afternoon. The museum itself isn’t too bad. It has standard fare: tribal dress, Buddhist sculptures, even an Egyptian mummy. The building itself, though, is worth seeing. Anyway, an hour here was more than enough time.
From there, we went to the Sun Temple (I think that’s what it’s called) where I enjoyed the late afternoon sun (and rather smoggy view, though not quite as smoggy as Chinese cities I’m accustomed to). After that, we ended up going to a rather nice restaurant that cost about 2500 rupees (250 RMB/$40) for two. I splurged. It was fantastic.
After a night of sleep that may or may not have transported me to an alternate universe (I sleep more deeply than most bears), I woke up ready to go the next morning. I hired the same tuk tuk driver to haul us around, and we went first to the Old City (Hawa Mahal, the Tripolia Bazaar, Jantar Mantar, and Amber Fort…plus another fort in the middle of the water whose name I’ve forgotten). Though the time was a little shorter than the previous day, I paid him 750 rupee, since he actually drove us around farther. That’s still just under $15, so I had no problem with that.
Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds) is the most recognizable architectural building in the Pink City (though it’s technically just outside the Old City). It’s a five story building that was built by Sawai Pratap Singh in 1799 to “enable ladies of the royal household to watch the life and processions of the city.” There are nice views of Jantar Mantar and the City Palace to the west and the Siredoori Bazaar directly across the street.
Jantar Mantar is an observatory that was built by Jai Singh in 1728. “Jantar mantar” is derived from the Sanskrit “yanta mantr,” which means “instrument of calculation.” There are some rather large, interesting, and certainly eclectic sculptures, all for measuring time among the heavens.
Amber Fort was the highlight of Jaipur for me. The Kachhawaha Rajputs ruled from here for over 800 years. This fort was built beginning in 1592 by Maharaja Man Singh using war booty. It’s a royal palace built from pale yellow and pink sandstone with various courtyards. If you walk up the hill, you will enter the fort through the Suraj Pol (Sun Gate) and find yourself in Jaleb Chowk (Main Square) where the armies presented to the king. Walking up the stairs from Jaleb Chowk will bring you to the second courtyard and Diwan-I-Am (Hall of Public Audience) with its double row of columns. The maharaja’s apartments are located around the third courtyard, which you enter through Ganesh Pol. On one side of the interior courtyard is the Jai Mandir (Hall of Victory) which has many mirrored tiles. On the opposite side of Jai Mandir, across Maota Lake (a very small decorative pond, really) is Sukh Niwas (Hall of Pleasure). The fourth courtyard has the zenana (women’s quarters), which were designed so the maharaja could make his nightly visits without the other women knowing about it. In all, the fort/palace and the views from the fort are wonderful. I won’t say “breathtaking” or “stunning,” but certainly worth the visit.
Once I bade farewell to the tuk tuk driver, we wandered around the Old City a little longer before heading over to the hotel for dinner and to see a puppet show (that was not free, but wasn’t advertised as costing anything; they basically try to shame you into “donating” when they’re done). After that, we headed to the train station for a midnight ride across the state on Indian Railways…the first of five train rides throughout these two weeks.
If anyone has seen Slumdog Millionaire, you saw Indian Railways in action…with people riding ON the cars, among other things. I didn’t see anything quite like that, but…the lowest class passenger cars were quite crowded. We were always in first- or second-class sleepers which, to me, didn’t differ too much from the style of sleeper cars in China, though they weren’t quite as nice. They were…very close to the same, at least from my experience.
So, goodbye Pink City and hello Golden City. Jaisalmer was a twelve hour ride due west from Jaipur, and we arrived sometime mid-morning. More to come…
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Shreelal Makaju Shrestha is 67 years old and one of the reputed businessman of Dhulikhel, Kavre, Nepal. He owns his own rice mills on Dhulikhel and his family business extends from Dhulikhel to Kathmandu and Sikkim. He had already visited almost 80% cities of India and 60% cities of Nepal. He started his business when he was on 13. He started with Timber measurement business on Sikkim. He completed his education only up to fourth standard but he showed us his extraordinary skills about Mathematices.
He has keen interest on Computers. He wants to learn computers in order to simplify his accounting system of his business. Till now, he use ledger books to keep record of his business transactions. And, he came to know on his business circle that Computers could make his accounting easy. So, this was his major encouraging factor to learn computers.
He has two computers at his home. But, his sons and grandsons do not allow him to use them and said that they could not allow him to use it since he is computer illiterate, he may delete their useful files unknowingly. This answer pinches him a lot. It is also a reason he wants to learn computer and show them that he can also use computers.
So, he went to the Community Training Center to learn computers and returned back after finding out that he needs to have sound knowledge of English Language to use computers. He knows little more about English but do not have enough proficiency to interact with windows messages and computer settings on English. He did not leave his hope and started to query about learning and using computers on Nepali Language. Then, Dhulikhel Telecenter informed him about the Windows in Nepali, and this information cheered him up.
I got him when we were making a documentary related to Windows Localization Project.
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This pocket-size Flemish Book of Hours was created in Bruges between 1460 and 1470. A heavy contingent of South Netherlandish saints in the litany helps localize its production. Although small in scale, it is notable for its abundance of illuminations, nearly thirty extant, by artists working in the style of the prolific mid-fifteenth-century Flemish illuminator Willem Vrelant. Three artists worked on this book. The best painted the full-page miniature of David Penitent on fol. 85v; an able artist painted the other two full-page miniatures; the historiated initials and minor decoration are routine. Several other Books of Hours in the Walters' collection are similar in style to this manuscript, exhibiting the characteristics of the Vrelant circle, notably W.177, W.179, and W.180.
To explore fully digitized manuscripts with a virtual page-turning application, please visit Walters Ex Libris.
Localized ossification is usually an incidental finding that may be dystrophic occurring in areas of fibrosis and/or necrosis. It may also be seen in otherwise normal appearing lung tissue.
I was surprised to see this ironwood tree in Joshua Tree National Park; didn't know they grow here. A nearby sign explained... They apparently grow just in this one location, on a bajada at the base of the mountains seen in the distance, because this area is warm enough and gets enough moisture to support the ironwood.
This area is called the Colorado Desert. It's not a part of the nearby Mojave Desert, but rather a small subdivision of the Sonoran Desert. While it does have some of the same plants and animals as the Sonoran, it lacks its signature plant, the saguaro.
Ironwood trees are fairly common in the Sonoran Desert to the west of Tucson, and there's even an area set aside where they're featured...Ironwood Forest National Monument, which is adjacent to Saguaro National Park's western district, and is administered by the BLM.
Seen on the Bajada Trail.
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ARE YOU ABLE TO LOCALIZE 16 CHESTNUT FRONTED MACAWS, 2 CHESTNUT EARED ARACARIS AND A PARAKEET IN ONE SINGLE TREE?? AMAZING!!
San Jorge de Sumaco Bajo Reserve – NEW 2017
Coordinates -0.572991, -77.343620
Altitude range from 450 to 600 mts. o.s.l. (1485 to 1980 ft. o.s.l)
400 acres of Tropical Forest in Eastern Ecuador.
A magnificent pristine prehistoric forest surrounded by several protected areas including the enormous Sumaco - Galeras National Park.
550 bird species are presently inventoried with an amazing collection of wild creatures and is situated in one of the most diverse climate steps in Ecuador.
This new reserve offers beautiful crystal rivers, several streams and springs, and a hilly area between the flat land thus providing a multitude of options for natural history, birdwatching and bird & wildlife photography.
Its location is close to several bird hot spots with the perfect central area to develop great trips around the surroundings, such as Limoncocha, Payamino, Bigal River, Napo River, Parrot Leks, Napo Galeras and Sumaco roads.
Best Birdwatching , Natural History and Bird Photography Tours in the World! www.sanjorgeecolodges.com
Photo taken at San Jorge de Sumaco Bajo reserve.
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Experts from around the world came together to share insights and challenges around localizing education, specifically local educational resources (OER). This workshop was led by Jennryn Wetzler, Senior Program Designer in the Collaboratory at the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, U.S. Department of State. Learn more: eca.state.gov/collaboratory
This is V1.1 of the Localized Test Strip Printer.
-With roomlight off and safelights on
-The photographic paper is laid in the LTSP (localized test strip printer) below the top mask and on top of the bottom saw tooth ruler.
Experts from around the world came together to share insights and challenges around localizing education, specifically local educational resources (OER). This workshop was led by Jennryn Wetzler, Senior Program Designer in the Collaboratory at the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, U.S. Department of State. Learn more: eca.state.gov/collaboratory
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This map shows a measure of the precision of the localization of students and employees on EPFL campus. The red dots have a better precision than the blue dots.
The precision is the best in the Rolex Learning Center, and generally in the buildings. Outside the buildings (e.g., on the way to the Rolex Learning Center, along the Math building), localization is worse. In the center top of the picture, a line of blue dots looks like in the Civil engineering building but corresponds most probably to people waiting at EPFL metro stop, in the center top top of the picture.
Confidence factor (cF), definition: A confidence factor cF defines a square around each x–y coordinates. The device is estimated to be inside this confidence square centered at the measurement with sides 2·cF x 2·cF with 95% probability. To know more about cF.
WiFi data used in this image have been collected between May 16 and May 25 2012 with the Cisco Context Aware Mobility API with the Cisco Mobility Services Engine (MSE). To know more about the data.
This map has been generated by Antonin Danalet, using the student work by Yoan Pétremand and Marc Rufener, from the Geographical Information System course given at EPFL by François Golay. Labs were supervised by Timothée Produit.
The background uses OpenStreetMap and EPFL pedestrian network (green lines).
WiFi data and EPFL pedestrian network data are available for research.