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Global Voices co-managing editors Georgia Popplewell and Rachel Rawlins relax at the end of the first day of the GV Delhi Summit, December 2006.
Managed to get one working 8746 from a load of various bits I have collected over the years.
This is an unusual setup as I have used a PCB from 1972 (I had to resolder a defective hookswitch) but with modern 4000R bell coils (so this rings well on modern wiring systems).
The microphone insert is also a "modern" 21a type (condenser mic) rather than the noisy carbon types that were still around in the early 1990s!
It works well although I can only dial out by connecting it to my Nokia 22 GSM fixed terminal adapter,as my landline no longer works with loop disconnect dialling (it is one of the newer LLU circuits provided at the VDSL cabinet rather than the Telephone Exchange)
Managing the bracken is so important as is creating open mosaics for basking reptiles.
I often get funny looks as I wonder into the woods with my trusty scythe :^)
Special thanks to all the volunteers who give up so much of their time doing incredible work 👏
A special mention to David who is in his eighties and works three days a week pulling bracken and saplings.
An incredible bloke.
I managed to get a shot of this little dog taking his owner for a walk along Broadway Avenue in Seattle.
Managed to take a day off work today thank goodness. Went on a tour of Norfolk & Suffolk wildlife reserves - ending up at Sculthorpe Moor. The Marsh Harriers were having a very relaxed day gliding around - didn't seem bothered by the presence of a Buzzard (smallest photo) and at times the 2 species were quite close together. Spring seems well and truly here!
For the Marsh Harrier's call follow this link:
www.rspb.org.uk/wildlife/birdguide/name/m/marshharrier/in...
Conference co-organized by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and Brazilian National Confederation of Industry (CNI) and sponsored by CNI
We're just hanging out at the bar, and Michael puts his book on display. Jeez. (Okay, it was really me.)
I managed to sneak in a visit to Hardwick Hall before it was forced to close for the November lockdown. Wednesday 4th November 2020. It’s one of the grandest and most important Elizabethan country houses and it’s actually changed very little since that period.
Hardwick Hall was built between 1590 and 1597 (while the adjacent Hardwick Old Hall was still being constructed!) for Bess of Hardwick, and was designed by the architect Robert Smythson. Bess was born in 1527 and through a series of well-made marriages, she rose to the highest levels of English nobility and became enormously wealthy. She was a shrewd business woman, increasing her assets with business interests including mines and glass-making workshops. Already owning Chatsworth House, Bess of Hardwick was the richest woman in England after Queen Elizabeth I and she wanted a grander house to reflect that (it contains one of the largest long galleries in any English house - pictures of that to follow!). The house was very modern for its time and contained a lot of glass windows in a period when glass was seen as something of a luxury.
After Bess's death in 1608, the house passed to her son William Cavendish, 1st Earl of Devonshire, and subsequent Dukes preferred Chatsworth over Hardwick. As a secondary home, Hardwick escaped the attention of modernisers and thankfully received few alterations after its completion. In 1950, the unexpected death of the 10th Duke of Devonshire, with the subsequent death duties (rated at 80%), caused the sale of many of the Devonshire assets and estates. Hardwick was handed over to HM Treasury in lieu of Estate Duty in 1956 and the estate was transferred to the National Trust in 1959.
In recent years Hardwick Hall was used to film the exterior scenes and interior scenes of Malfoy Manor in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows!
As of February 28, 2013, the SMEF Program had over $490,000 in asset under management, which is divided between six portfolios (as indicated in the pie chart above). Students actively manage the portfolios by: (1) developing/revising each portfolio's investment policy statement (IPS), including each portfolio's target asset allocation, (2) evaluating numerous financial assets and investment strategies, (3) implementing appropriate investment strategies, (4) monitoring/rebalancing each portfolio relative its IPS and (5) evaluating the performance of each portfolio and individual holding. All decisions are made by student participants.
i managed to capture this sunset shot recently at the prospect hill park overlook in waltham, ma. this is the first time i've experimented with hdr, and i was doing it hand-held (my new tripod should come in today actually) so it's not as crisp as i'd like.. but it's a good start
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How Honduras managed to carry out genomic sequencing for the first time
June 2023
When microbiologist Soany Ávilez was selected to implement the genomic sequencing of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in Honduras, she was amazed. In the wake of the pandemic, Soany had started working at the National Virology Laboratory in 2020 performing PCR tests. At that time, genomic sequencing to detect circulating variants of the virus that causes COVID-19 was carried out outside the country. But a project to provide Honduras with the capabilities to do it in situ and obtain faster results was being developed with technical support from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and financial support from the United States Government.
Although she lacked knowledge on the subject, Soany remembers that she longed for the opportunity to work in sequencing. "When they chose us (her and her partner Karla Romero) to implement sequencing in the country and move the area forward, I couldn't believe it," she says.
Genomic surveillance allows us to know the evolution of viruses and other pathogens as they change over time. Knowing those changes or mutations that can modify its transmissibility and severity, allows us to guide public health measures. During the pandemic, it was a key strategy to monitor the behavior of SARS-CoV-2 and a technique that is being integrated into the surveillance of other pathogens.
Karla Romero, the other microbiologist in charge of genomic surveillance, acknowledges that the implementation of sequencing in Honduras has been "a great challenge" that required a lot of "sacrifice and commitment" both inside and outside the laboratory.
The sequencing area had to be created from scratch. In 2022, the authorities selected and conditioned a space within the National Virology Laboratory. With the support of PAHO, a sequencer, supplies, reagents, and furniture were purchased, and Soany and Karla were trained in bioinformatics and genomic sequencing at the Gorgas Memorial Institute in Panama.
“All with the aim of strengthening the capacities for genomic surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 and other pathogens in Honduras,” says Gabriela Rodriguez Segura, coordinator of the PAHO Project for the Consolidation of Genomic Sequencing Capacities in Honduras. Before these capacities were created at the local level, samples to determine the variants circulating in the country were sent to the laboratories of the Regional Network for Genomic Surveillance of COVID-19 (COVIGEN) created by PAHO to support countries without capacity to carry out sequencing in its territory.
In March 2023, the effort paid off and excitement took over the National Virology Laboratory when, after several attempts, the first sequencing of SARS-COV-2 in the country was successfully carried out. “We couldn't believe it,” says Soany. "We feel very happy because it was a great challenge and the result made us feel fulfilled."
On March 21, 2023, the results were obtained and it was the first time that the XBB sublineage of the omicron variant was detected in the country and by Honduran health professionals. For Karla, the key was “not to give up in the face of the biggest challenge”.
"It is a milestone for the country that genomic sequencing is being carried out," says Dr. Mitzi Castro, head of the National Health Surveillance Laboratory of Honduras. “It is a historic moment because we are starting from here to carry out future genomic surveillance of other pathogens of sanitary interest to the country,” she adds.
According to Dr. Castro, the country now has state-of-the-art technology. "The laboratory is at the forefront, and that is a success and a source of pride, for which we thank all those who have contributed their bit so that Honduras is not left behind."
Managed to somehow get through this road avoiding people selling me suits, massages, tuc tucs and dodgy ping pong shows.
I managed to achieve a 2500 shutter speed on 200 iso with this image.Proving that with excellent light,the TSN-PZ 680-1000mm photo-Adapter fom Kowa is a great tool for Digiscoping.
Not forgetting the Panasonic DMC-G1 of course.
Manual Focus.
2023-11-09:Dr. Beth Dunford, Vice President for Agriculture, Human and Social Development at African Development Bank sitting along with Gagan GUPTA, Founder and CEO of ARISE IIP, ARISE IS and ARISE P&L and Gunther Beger, Managing Director of the Directorate for SDG Innovation and Economic Transformation during the Africa Investment Forum 2023: Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones Alliance Launch.
Revolver to Livia to Clark Park on super hot humid heat dome record breaking day June 27, 2021 Sony RX10IV
Managed to take several shots of this cheeky little squirrel, liked this one the best. His colour was a gorgeous shade of blue gray which makes him stand out amongst this background.
Dan Probst, Chairman, Energy and Sustainability Services, Jones Lang LaSalle presents his One Great Idea: Cloud-based automation systems and unabashed data transparency help connect a global portfolio of smart buildings to the electrical grid and intelligent transportation networks.
Group exercise. The training room was a wonderful Board Room situated in an old Grade II listed Georgian building in the Welsh Valleys.
On holiday in Tenerife lots of these little critters running around! I managed to get a shot of this one basking in the sun before it scarpered!
Managed a walk in Blackbutt Forrest this afternoon ... 1st one in at least 3 months and the 1st since the operation .. bit sore now but it was nice to get out.
Tried out the macro capabilities of the Sigma 18-200 // the dof is a lil shallow but it was aok not as good as the Nikon 90mmf2.5 I modded to Pentax
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How Honduras managed to carry out genomic sequencing for the first time
June 2023
When microbiologist Soany Ávilez was selected to implement the genomic sequencing of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in Honduras, she was amazed. In the wake of the pandemic, Soany had started working at the National Virology Laboratory in 2020 performing PCR tests. At that time, genomic sequencing to detect circulating variants of the virus that causes COVID-19 was carried out outside the country. But a project to provide Honduras with the capabilities to do it in situ and obtain faster results was being developed with technical support from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and financial support from the United States Government.
Although she lacked knowledge on the subject, Soany remembers that she longed for the opportunity to work in sequencing. "When they chose us (her and her partner Karla Romero) to implement sequencing in the country and move the area forward, I couldn't believe it," she says.
Genomic surveillance allows us to know the evolution of viruses and other pathogens as they change over time. Knowing those changes or mutations that can modify its transmissibility and severity, allows us to guide public health measures. During the pandemic, it was a key strategy to monitor the behavior of SARS-CoV-2 and a technique that is being integrated into the surveillance of other pathogens.
Karla Romero, the other microbiologist in charge of genomic surveillance, acknowledges that the implementation of sequencing in Honduras has been "a great challenge" that required a lot of "sacrifice and commitment" both inside and outside the laboratory.
The sequencing area had to be created from scratch. In 2022, the authorities selected and conditioned a space within the National Virology Laboratory. With the support of PAHO, a sequencer, supplies, reagents, and furniture were purchased, and Soany and Karla were trained in bioinformatics and genomic sequencing at the Gorgas Memorial Institute in Panama.
“All with the aim of strengthening the capacities for genomic surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 and other pathogens in Honduras,” says Gabriela Rodriguez Segura, coordinator of the PAHO Project for the Consolidation of Genomic Sequencing Capacities in Honduras. Before these capacities were created at the local level, samples to determine the variants circulating in the country were sent to the laboratories of the Regional Network for Genomic Surveillance of COVID-19 (COVIGEN) created by PAHO to support countries without capacity to carry out sequencing in its territory.
In March 2023, the effort paid off and excitement took over the National Virology Laboratory when, after several attempts, the first sequencing of SARS-COV-2 in the country was successfully carried out. “We couldn't believe it,” says Soany. "We feel very happy because it was a great challenge and the result made us feel fulfilled."
On March 21, 2023, the results were obtained and it was the first time that the XBB sublineage of the omicron variant was detected in the country and by Honduran health professionals. For Karla, the key was “not to give up in the face of the biggest challenge”.
"It is a milestone for the country that genomic sequencing is being carried out," says Dr. Mitzi Castro, head of the National Health Surveillance Laboratory of Honduras. “It is a historic moment because we are starting from here to carry out future genomic surveillance of other pathogens of sanitary interest to the country,” she adds.
According to Dr. Castro, the country now has state-of-the-art technology. "The laboratory is at the forefront, and that is a success and a source of pride, for which we thank all those who have contributed their bit so that Honduras is not left behind."
Managed to take a break away from renovating my kitchen the other afternoon.The light was amazing so couldn't resist a few dusk shots.
Annabelle managed to find the only stinking, slimy, mud patch left after 3 weeks of constant rain. She found it and she rolled in it until not a dry patch was visible on her rotund little body! She thought she smelt sooooooo great!!!! This is what she is supposed to look like www.flickr.com/photos/bigsumo/1504172202/
Staff members Justin Wenger (William Jewell) and Nick Murphy (Kentucky) facilitate an optional session on money management.
Manage your team members not like resources, but like the human beings that they are, the possibilities are endless
Managed to visit it last Saturday. But I was too early. They say that the best deal was around 4pm. I came at 2.
Olympus OM-2 with G.Zuiko Auto-S 50/1.4 + Fujifilm Pro 400H. Negative
scanned at 1200dpi.
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AB Finishes: History in the making…
AB Finishes was first conceptualized in January of 2022 when a new vendor, Unified Door & Hardware Group sought out Classic Construction & Restoration, Inc. for a niche "finish carpentry" installation need. Classic did not have the time, bandwidth, or necessary overhead budget to manage these niche projects profitably and declined the project. But Classic's COO Brandy Painter saw the potential in this new niche market and reached out to the Vendor's Account Manager to pitch "hiring her and her new company" for their door & trim installation project. AB Finishes was founded February 15th, 2022 and had accepted their first project with UDH by the end of the month.
Since the initial approach by UDH, AB Finishes has been asked to provide over 30 bids and been recommended by our founding vendor partner to a number of his counterparts at both UDH and its various sister companies. We have completed four projects, are under way on three projects, and are contracted for an additional three projects slated to start later in the year.
What we do: AB Finishes is a full-service General Contractor. We have the capability and resources necessary to handle any trade we are asked to provide a bid on but consider ourselves "finish carpentry" specialists. We have primarily been asked to bid "trim carpentry" but were recently asked to provide a quote to be the "Punch Contractor" who finishes the various trades' incomplete punch list items. We've worked in Commercial Office spaces, Multi-family residential (5 floors or less) spaces, Townhomes, & multi-family residential high rises.
AB Finishes is receiving good reviews from Site Management due to our hands-on approach to project management. Our approach is to always make the customers feel that we are there for them in all stages of the project by providing a caring Project Manager who will be with the project from start to completion. This personal touch is what we are marketing for and what we believe has made our current and previous projects successful.
AB Finishes is currently working to perfect our "management style" by having a female contracted consultant on site who is providing support, guiding the installation efforts, and liaising with the project superintendents and foremen at their current project locations. AB Finishes is very excited to be making this move into what is a primarily male driven landscape.
Things to look forward to in 2025: Brandy Painter and her consulting team are working diligently towards building a future in the finish carpentry niche market as a Woman Owned & Managed Business by:
Continuing to provide "Hands On" services.
Continuing to provide detailed project timelines that are updated continuously with project photos throughout the project documenting Before, During, and After conditions.
Continuing to hire & partner with quality crews that have a similar work ethic and eye for detail.
Fostering workplace safety through training, certifications, providing quality PPE, and practicing daily safety diligence.
Completed projects:
RPMX Office Installation in McKinney, TX $
Subcontracted through Unified Door & Hardware Group
09/2022 to 11/2022
Commercial Office Space
Installed Hollow Metal Doors, Solid Core Wood Doors
Installed Door Hardware on Hollow Metal Doors & Solid Core Wood Doors
Bergen Multi-Family & Mixed-Use project in Phoenix, AZ $777,346.83
The first project ever bid with UDH that started everything!
Developer Streetlights Residential
Subcontracted through Unified Door & Hardware Group
12/2022 to 01/2024
5 Story Mixed Use Development
Installed Trim throughout the project including Baseboards, Cased Openings, Crown, Window Stool & Apron
Installed Hollow Metal Doors, Solid Core Wood Doors, Pre-Hung Wood Doors, & Pocket Doors
Installed Door Hardware on Hollow Metal Doors, Solid Core Wood Doors, Pre-Hung Wood Doors, & Pocket Doors
Mason Apartments in Charlotte, NC $139,277.00
Developer Michaels Construction
Subcontracted through Unified Door & Hardware Group
09/2023 to 04/2024
4 Story Multi-Family Apartment Complex & Two-Story Townhomes
Installed Hollow Metal Doors, Solid Core Wood Doors, Glass Slider Door.
Installed Door Hardware on Hollow Metal Doors, Solid Core Wood Doors, Glass Slider Door, & Pre-Hung Wood Doors.
Genesis Offices in Richardson, TX $4,215.00
Subcontracted through Unified Door & Hardware Group
02/2024 to 03/2024
Commercial office space.
Installed Hollow Metal Doors & Solid Core Wood Doors
Installed Hollow Metal Doors & Solid Core Wood Doors
Projects currently under contract/in progress:
801 Church "Alcove Prime" in Nashville, TN $766,524.51
Developer AECOM Hunt
Subcontracted through Long Island Fireproof Doors
12/2023 to expected completion in 10/2024
38 Story above ground + 4 lower levels below ground Mixed Use Development
Installed Hollow Metal Doors, Solid Core Wood Doors, Pre-Hung Wood Doors, Barn Doors, & Bypass Doors
Install Door Hardware on Hollow Metal Doors, Solid Core Wood Doors, Pre-Hung Wood Doors, Barn Doors, & Bypass Doors
Nashville Yards Podium in Nashville, TN $97,156.00
Developer Clark Bell
Subcontracted through Unified Door & Hardware Group
05/2023 to expected completion in 05/2024
4 stories above ground amenity space & 4 stories below ground parking
Installed Hollow Metal Doors & Solid Core Wood Doors
Install Door Hardware on Hollow Metal Doors & Solid Core Wood Doors
Nashville Yards Residential Towers in Nashville, TN $421,53500
Developer Clark Bell
Subcontracted through Unified Door & Hardware Group
12/2023 to expected completion in 12/2024
(2) 34 story Residential High-Rise Towers
Install Hollow Metal Doors & Solid Core Wood Doors
Install Door Hardware on Hollow Metal Doors & Solid Core Wood Doors
Nashville Yards Creative Offices through UDH and working under the developer Clark Bell $97,15600
Developer Clark Bell
Subcontracted through Unified Door & Hardware Group
Unknown Start Date in 2024
Commercial Office space
Install Hollow Metal Doors & Solid Core Wood Doors
Install Door Hardware on Hollow Metal Doors & Solid Core Wood Doors
Nashville Yards Event Venue through UDH and working under the developer Clark Bell $59,04000
Developer Clark Bell
Subcontracted through Unified Door & Hardware Group
Unknown Start Date in 2024
Commercial Event Space
Install Hollow Metal Doors & Solid Core Wood Doors
Install Door Hardware on Hollow Metal Doors & Solid Core Wood Doors
Lockhart DOT Offices in Lockhart, TX $13,000.00
General Contractor HOAR Construction
Subcontracted through Unified Door & Hardware Group
Expected to start Fall of 2024
Commercial Office space
Install Hollow Metal Doors & Solid Core Wood Doors
Install Door Hardware on Hollow Metal Doors & Solid Core Wood Doors
DeLoitte Project Star NW1 New $13,770.00 and Reno $44,753.00
General Contractor TURNER Construction
Subcontracted through Unified Door & Hardware Group
Expected to start Spring 2025
Commercial "training"/School space as well as Guest Quarters for "out of town" students - similar to hotel space.
Install Hollow Metal Doors & Solid Core Wood Doors
New Forney Learning Academy, Forney, TX $
General Contractor (unknown at this time)
Subcontracted through Unified Door & Hardware Group
Expected to start Feb 2025
Elementary School.
Install Hollow Metal Doors & Solid Core Wood Doors
Wylie Elementary School, Wylie, TX $
General Contractor (unknown at this time)
Subcontracted through Unified Door & Hardware Group
Expected to start June 2025
Elementary School.
Install Hollow Metal Doors & Solid Core Wood Doors
Eagle Mountain School, DFW TX $
General Contractor (unknown at this time)
Subcontracted through Unified Door & Hardware Group
Expected to start June 2025
School.
Install Hollow Metal Doors & Solid Core Wood Doors
Install Door Hardware on Hollow Metal Doors & Solid Core Wood Doors. Since the initial approach by UDH, AB Finishes has been asked to provide a number of bids; are under way on five projects; and are contracted for an additional five projects slated to start within the next 12 months.
What we do: AB Finishes is a full-service General Contractor. We have the capability and resources necessary to handle any trade we are asked to provide a bid on but consider ourselves "finish carpentry" specialists. Our experience since concept has primarily included Interior Door installation in multi-family residential (5 floors or less), multi-family residential high rises (34 floors +), & commercial office spaces.
AB Finishes is receiving good reviews from Site Management due to our hands-on approach to project management. We at AB Finishes pride ourselves on our "personal touch," which is what we market.
AB Finishes is currently working to perfect our "management style" by having a female contracted consultant on site who is providing support, guiding the installation efforts, and liaising with the project superintendents and foremen at their current project locations. AB Finishes is very excited to be making this move into what is a primarily male driven landscape.
Things to look forward to in 2024: The owner and her consulting team are working diligently towards building a future in the finish carpentry niche market as a Woman Owned & Managed Business by:
Continuing to provide "Hands On" services.
Continuing to provide detailed project timelines that are updated continuously with project photos.
Continuing to hire quality crew members with an eye for detail.
Fostering workplace safety through training and due diligence.
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Managing Director Kevin Hague, pictured in the new PetPlanet.co.uk warehouse facility in Livingston. Picture courtesy of Gordon Jack.
Eleven international delegates successfully completed the training, which took place in Festival City, Dubai.
I managed, on top of sewing 37 bags, to make about 200 tags to include with the items I sell. These cameras with button lenses will be put in the camera bags I sell, the other tags with ribbons will be tied to the coloring books.
The shipping envelopes were stamped with hand prints and turned into hand turkies and octopus thanking you for buying hand made.
I'll be selling next week!