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Come bird with us the third weekend in May, and discover the natural beauty of North Central Washington state. The Leavenworth area features spectacular habitats ranging from snow-capped mountains to sunny ponderosa pine forests, to lush riparian zones, to shrub-steppe. All our field trips are led by experts and professionals in their field. Learn about the wide variety of migratory birds that come here for a brief, but important part of their year: the breeding season. Hear the songs sung only during the breeding season while you stroll, bike, boat, or van during the height of wildflower season. While birding is the heart of the weekend, activities also include wildflower walks, arts events, and family activities to ensure fun and learning for everyone, and for birders of all skill levels, with enough built-in "down time" to explore the friendly Bavarian village that we call home.
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Highlights From 2013
Our greatest highlight was the many volunteers who went above and beyond to make Bird Fest once again a fantastic experience for visitors. Deepest thanks to Janet Millard, Heather Murphy, Dan O'Connor, Deandra Early, Don Youkey, Amy Massey, Jeff Parsons, and a long, long list of guides, bird experts, and youth educators who volunteered their time to help young and old delight in birds.
Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest is a village! It couldn't happen without NCW Audobon Society, Wenatchee River Institute, the Forest Service, the Fish and Wildlife Service, Team Naturaleza, Icicle Arts, Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce and many, many other partners, sponsors, agencies, organizations, and volunteers.
Other highlights: naturalist, author, lecturer, and internationally renowned wildlife artist John Ruthven, often called “the 20th Century Audubon,” was our keynote speaker, sharing his cypress-swamp adventures on the trail of the ivory-billed woodpecker. Idie Ulsh, of NPR’s “Bird Note,” shared “Feathered Architects: The Fascinating World of Bird Nests." Puget Sound Bird Observatory offered passerine banding and other events. Team Naturaleza added exciting new events including bi-lingual nature walks and a community picnic. And Sarvey Wildlife was a huge hit with Alive! Look a Bird in the Eye.
Species observed during the previous Bird Fests. We'll be adding 2013 soon-- check back!
The top part of these lists is the total bird species observed, but if you scroll further down, they are broken up by field trip for your planning purposes:
Thank you for joining Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest as we share the wonder of birds and nature with a new generation.
The Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest provides educational and recreational
activities focusing on birds, wildlife, and their environments.
This annual event promotes the awareness of environmental and
conservation issues surrounding the area's birds, while providing
an economic and educational
benefit to the community. This event connects with International
Migratory Bird Day and includes a multi-cultural aspect linked
to Latin American countries. The heart of the festival is to
have fun through bird education with-and-for families, locals
and visitors, yet the event also has a scientific quality of
gathering important birding data.
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The global logistics market is ready to get an immense growth as it is projected to reach $6300 billion by 2024 and the third-party logistics market is projected to reach USD 1.2 trillion by 2025. The scenario in India is also changing as the Indian logistics market has also registered a whopping compounded annual growth rate of 10.5 percent of the growth rate of 2017. It is expected to reach $215 billion by 2020. The sector which has earned the ‘infrastructure’ status in 2017 is rapidly growing. It employed 22 million people in 2017, and expected to employ 40 million people by 2020. Logistics market size was estimated at $160 billion when it earned the ‘infrastructure’ status.
The logistics expense rate in the United States is 9.5%, and Germany is 8%. In India, we have higher logistics costs than the BRIC countries and developing countries. In the BRIC countries, it moves around 10 to 11 percent, while the developing nations have 8 to 9 percent logistics costs. The logistics expenses in India are accounted for 14% of the GDP in FY 2017-18. It is expected to cut 4% and reach 10% by the end of 2022.
Owing to the presence of many unorganized players in the logistics industry, 90% of the sector is unorganized and fragmented now. Only 10% is organized that is needed to be more sophisticated in the coming years. Having a huge consumer base in the automobile, retail, telecom, pharmaceuticals, engineering industry, and heavy industries; the logistics industry is facing a long-range of challenges. It has fragmented warehousing, poor material handling infrastructure, multiple regulatory & policy-making bodies, lack of seamless movement of goods across modes, minimal integrated IT infrastructure.
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Governor receives IDB chairman
28 August 2014
Prince Mishaal bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Makkah region, received yesterday at his office in Jeddah, the chairman of Islamic Development Bank Group (IDB) Dr. Ahmad bin Mohammed
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What is worth visiting in Egypt?
Experts claim that in Poland there are a lot of people who have already been on holidays in Egypt at least once. What actually makes this country so popular over so many years? It’s definitely worth mentioning a few reasons. Many Polish people pay attention to very attractive weather conditions. In a country like Egypt you don’t have to complain about lack of sunshine or low temperature. You are not an enthusiast of autumn or winter? In that case, holidays in Egypt should appeal to you.
In addition, this African country has a multitude of interesting places to see. What is definitely worth visiting there? The Valley of the Kings is said to be one of the most important locations for every tourist. What characterizes the Valley of the Kings? What information should you acquire about it? It is, in many respects, a unique ancient cemetery located in the Western Thebes. What is the Valley made of? It is formed by two rock gorges that cut through the mountain massif.
There you can find over 63 tombs that belong to the Egyptian lords who once ruled the ancient world. Have in mind that visiting Valley of the Kings also enables a visit the tomb of Tutankhamen or Ramses the Great. Of course, this is not the only location worth seeing. Many people also willingly visit Luxor, the Temple of Hatshepsut, Alexandria, and Cairo – that is the capital of this African state. It is definitely worth planning the trip properly beforehand. You can do it yourself or with the help of professionals.
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What is the Rural Electric Cooperatives Youth Tour to Washington D.C?
Every June, as many as 1,500 high school students from across the country spend a week in the nation's capital as part of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Youth Tour. The students are sponsored by electric cooperatives – cooperatives that are committed to educating America's rural youth about America and the role electric cooperatives play in developing strong rural communities. The trip features visits to the Flight 93 Memorial, the Gettysburg Battlefield, Arlington National Cemetery, the Smithsonian museums, the National Mall memorials and much more.
The Indiana Youth Tour delegation will meet in Indianapolis Thursday, June 13, 2019 and will return to the headquarters of Indiana Electric Cooperatives Thursday, June 20, 2019.
Deadline to apply is Feb. 15, 2019. Visit the Indiana's Electric Cooperatives website to submit your application online.
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Sutton Hoo is a famous Saxon burial ground on the banks of the river Deben near Woodbridge in Suffolk. The burial mounds on the sandy heath are an atmospheric place where one can still sense the power they signified over a thousand years ago. The Sutton Hoo treasure found in one of the mounds in 1939 in a ship burial is one of the glories of the British Museum. Its beautifully worked gold, silver and jewelled objects shed a startling new light onto Saxon life and culture.
I have visited Sutton Hoo several times. Each time I am touched by its special atmosphere and each time I have learnt more about its history from the permanent and changing exhibitions. During one visit I went on a guided tour led by a volunteer guide. Some of her words return to me every time I think of Sutton Hoo. She said ‘We owe what we see before us to three very special women, three widows’.
The first of these women was the widow of Raedwald, a Saxon king who died around 625. The ship burial with the Sutton Hoo treasure is believed to be his last resting place. Raedwald is believed to have converted to Christianity in about 600 – probably for political reasons, for when he returned to his kingdom in East Anglia his wife persuaded him not to desert the old gods entirely. He built a temple with two altars – one to Christ and one to the pagan gods. When he died his widow gave him a pagan burial with the beautiful grave goods he would need in the after life and burial in a ship showing his power in this life. So we owe the treasure in the British Museum to this woman. If Raedwald had had a Christian burial there would have been no ship burial and no grave goods.
The second woman in this tale is Edith Pretty. Over a thousand years later in 1939 Edith Pretty was the owner of the Sutton Hoo estate. At that time she was still grieving following the death of her husband. She had always been curious about the mounds on her land and she asked a local historian Basil Brown to investigate them. This put in train the archaeology that led to the amazing discovery of the ship burial and the Sutton Hoo treasure. In an act of great generosity Mrs Pretty gave the treasure to the nation so that all might enjoy it. For this gift she was offered an honour by the Prime Minister Winston Churchill. An honour which she declined.
The third woman is Mrs Annie Tranmer. Also a widow, she too owned the Sutton Hoo estate and on her death in 1998, in another act of great generosity, the burial mounds and the whole estate were given to the National Trust according to her wishes. The house on the estate which had been built in 1910 is now known as Tranmer House and is open to the public as is the whole of Sutton Hoo.
So to these three women we owe the creation of the treasure and public ownership both of the treasure itself and the special place that is Sutton Hoo.


We’re just back from a quick road trip, a micro-vacation to explore nearby Cleveland. We visited the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum and the Great Lakes Science Center. I’ll write a little more about those later, but I wanted to capture my initial impressions of my first connected road trip, by which I mean one with an iPhone and a data plan.
In a word, it was liberating. Not having to nail down all of our plans in advance, we could be more flexible and adapt to the energy level of the kids. This is another way of saying we could be ourselves and pretty much make things up as we went along.
Having turn-by-turn navigation was huge, and Google Maps was outstanding. I used Apple’s Maps to start, but after giving Google Maps a try, I stayed with it. My stress level was noticeably lower knowing I didn’t have to figure out where to turn to get back to the highway from the museums. There were a few little, tricky turns that I never would’ve found without the help.
I quickly found a great little pocket of restaurants to choose from near the hotel, including a Thai place and a Lebanese cafe, where we ended up eating.
Of course, none of this is impossible without a connected phone. I know I’m late to this party, too, having settled for iPods and iPads until I could get an iPhone on my terms, not those of a carrier. Knowing we would be traveling this month, I paid for a month of data, and will likely return to a minimal plan next month.
Interesting to note that, even when using it as the impulse struck, I only consumed about 18 MB for the whole trip. I could probably get by on the 500 MB data plan and still get a lot of value when we travel.


Schmidt is celebrating its 100-year anniversary. How did the car repair workshop from the Black Forest in Southern Germany develop into a global player in mechanical engineering for mission-critical infrastructure? And what comes next? Throughout the year, we will be presenting you with a few gems from our archives, as well as looking ahead to the next 100 years. We will start by travelling back in motion picture to 1963 and 2,469 metres above sea level on the Great St. Bernhard Pass.
The Great St. Bernhard Pass connects Valais in south-western Switzerland to the Aosta Valley in Italy. The pass also gives its name to a well-known dog breed, the St. Bernard, which has become generally known as a rescue dog and whose breeding history at the Great St. Bernard Hospice dates back to the 17th century. Even before the first road tunnel crossing the Alps through the Great St. Bernhard was opened in 1964, Alfred Schmidt junior, son of the eponymous company founder, celebrated a world premiere on the pass, which significantly influenced snow removal technology through to the present day.
The origins of the story of this world premiere lie even further back, in 1953. In that year, Alfred Schmidt launched his first VF1 snow cutter shortly after completing his engineering degree. With a drive output of 85 hp, attached to a Unimog with far less horsepower, large amounts of snow could be cleared at a speed that was revolutionary at the time. Large amounts do not necessarily mean at great depth, however, and it was this that kept Alfred Schmidt working tirelessly. It took a few years before he finally demonstrated to the public in Lech, Austria, in 1959 how his technology could also be used to cut excess. Excess depths refer to snow depths that are deeper than the cutting height. At that time, such excess depths could only be removed using hand shovels and a lot of manpower. The cutting system developed by Schmidt facilitated snow removal which, in addition to reducing effort and the risk of accident, also meant that passes could be reopened earlier. As mentioned above, the first road tunnel connection followed a year later, but passes remained the norm for many routes. Other road tunnels through the Alps such as the San Bernardino, Arlberg, Gotthard and Karawanks tunnels only followed years and decades later. Furthermore, the earlier opening of the passes was a particular blessing for the places with a tunnel connection because it partially compensated for the reduced tourism caused by the tunnel.
Alfred Schmidt’s invention has undergone continuous technological improvement since then, but it is still the basis of modern cutting technology today. To offer a simplified explanation: the cut stem is raised mechanically at a low speed so that it can be used to cut a sort of ramp, which in turn lifts the vehicle so that the snow mass can be cleared away. The snow cutter must then be reset and the process repeated until the road is fully cleared. In the years following the first demonstration, Alfred Schmidt optimised the technology – primarily the weight distribution of the snow cutter and the force distribution on the towing vehicle. The breakthrough as well as the world premiere were celebrated in 1963 on the Great St. Bernhard Pass. Even at that time, this was documented on film, which we’re delighted to share with you here:
The large snow cutters of today not only deliver up to seven times greater drive output, but also offer state-of-the-art, comfortable work spaces and impressive throwing distances of around 40 metres. In 1963, this was still inconceivable. The largest and most powerful Supra models of today are not direct successors of the VF1 since they are self-driving. However, they still share some characteristics: they were both developed for use with large amounts of snow and there is plenty of unique Black Forest ingenuity in them.
Compare them for yourself. Here is a video of the latest Supra.
On 4 April 2020, Alfred Schmidt passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in the Black Forest, just a few weeks after his 97th birthday. Together with his family, we mourn the loss of a person whose dedication and commitment not only significantly shaped and developed our company, but also impacted winter service technology across the world with his typical Black Forest tinkering and ingenuity. We will always honour his memory and will celebrate his accomplishments in more detail throughout our anniversary articles.
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Have you ever watched the OC and just thought “Why can’t my life be that cool?” Well, unless you were a 13 year old girl in the early 2000’s, probably not. But who hasn’t had a dream of driving up the Pacific Coast? Here’s my advice for the best road trip ever, singing “Californiaaaaa, here we comeeeee” the whole ride.
Day 1: LOS ANGELES | BEACHES
Fly into LAX & rent a red hot convertible (or Jeep Wrangler…whichever is your style). Drive around the LA area and spend your afternoon into evening strolling down the Santa Monica pier and the Venice Beach Boardwalk. Don’t be scared to grab some incredible grub from a food truck!
Day 2: LOS ANGELES | HOLLYWOOD
Soak in being a tourist: do a little shopping on Rodeo Drive, take a hike up to the Hollywood sign, drive down Sunset Boulevard past the Walk of Fame, and maybe even get a peak into the world of Universal Studios. Spend your evening at LACMA getting lost in the lights!
Day 3: SANTA BARBARA
Enjoy the 1.5 hour drive from LA to Santa Barbara with a stop for lunch in Malibu or Ventura. By the time you get to Santa Barbara you’ll be ready for a Happy Hour sunset on the beach. Don’t skip out on exploring the downtown restaurants and bars either!
Day 4: SAN LUIS OBISPO
It’s back on the road to enjoy more scenic views from the Pacific Coast Highway. Drive another 1.5 hours to the wonderful (under rated) town of San Luis Obispo. Find one of the many intimate cottages to rent in the mountains and spend the afternoon wine testing on a family-run vineyard.
Day 5: THE ROAD TO BIG SUR
This will be your longest day in the car, but it will also be the most rewarding. On your 3 hour drive to Big Sur, make sure to make plenty of pit stops on the way-the views will be incredible! Go for a walk in Cambria, tour the Hearst Castle and view Elephant Seals in San Simeon, soak in the views at Ragged Point, and make it to Big Sur by sundown.
Your night in Big Sur will be your most adventurous of the trip (unless you spend every weekend naked in a hot springs with strangers?) That’s right, you will be spending the night in the Esalen Hot Springs, hanging over a cliff and watching the moon fade into the Pacific Ocean. Make sure to make your reservation in advance, as this exotic experience has a large fanbase.
Day 6: THE ROAD TO SAN FRANCISCO
Last day in the car to jam out to the RHCP singing Californication (and finally understand what it means). Enjoy some brunch in the town over from Big Sur, Carmel-by-the-Sea. This quaint cottage town has breathtaking beach views and lots of great eateries. Slowly meander up the coast, stopping for whatever may peak your interest-The Monterey Aquarium? Gilroy: the garlic capital of the world? A quick bike tour of the infamous Google Campus? The options are endless!
Once in San Francisco, you will no longer need your car, as you will quickly find out! Finding a place to stay is easy, but finding a great (and affordable) place can be a little more difficult. If you are on a budget, opt for an AirBnB to get a more authentic feel of the city.
Day 7: SAN FRANCISCO
You made it! The list of events, things to do, and places in SF are endless, but here are a few of my personal favorites: Take a boat ride to Alcatraz, get lunch in Chinatown, explore the record shops of Haight-Ashbury, kick back in Golden Gate Park, and take amazing photos of the iconic Golden Gate Bridge. And of course if there is extra time, stop by the real Full House before flying out of SFO.


Don’t bother Along with the thirty-pound test Dacron or gel-spun. The leader is much more more likely to break as opposed to twenty-pound check Dacron so going any more robust with the road is unwanted. For chief substance the simplest point to utilize is fifteen-20-pound take a look at fluorocarbon. Thirty yards will previous you for the time or two and only set you back $15 or so. The tapered leaders are perfect but I’ve hardly ever viewed a difference in the way in which fish respond to them other than in incredibly shallow water.
The h2o continues to be definitely lower Generally around the river. This previous batch of wet days did not do Significantly to change the h2o aside from help it become somewhat off shade in locations. It can be fishable of course. The extend in between Tahoe City and Truckee is really minimal and will get a bit improved downstream of Truckee. There may be 158 CFS coming in from Boca and also the flows are outstanding while in the canyon part down to the state line. The flows get slightly lower on account of diversions in Nevada although the river is still in excellent shape all the way via Reno.
The East Walker River is in really bad form. The flows are down below twenty CFS. The fish have experienced an extremely tough time this summer time with warm h2o and it could be some time right up until the East Walker is often a practical possibility again. Keep tuned for more information before long.
Skwala Stones, Midges and Blue Wing Olives, especially on the cloudy working day. Considered one of my aged favorites was a Turks Tarantula fished dry then stripped again for a streamer! Almost everything from the Wonder Mile every one of the way right down to the Elbow has become fishing very well, possibly not like it did a lot of many years back but undoubtedly well worth the effort!
There remain an abundance of shorelines closed a result of the floods in January and it seems as if we may well not see to several extra openings this fishing season. The street to Monument has a ten foot deep and twenty five foot broad crevice down the middle of it just north on the Ranch Attributes and plenty of drinking water however popping out with the mountains as a result of it in to the lake.
thirty Times to go. We are beginning to see some cooler right away air temperatures in the area as well as the area drinking water temperatures will start to interesting quite soon. We've got an entire fall fishing forecast on our Web site to try that can help anglers prepare for the slide trip towards the lake.
Pyramid opens October 1st. You'll find now a lot of Tui Chubs schooling up all around a few of the deeper fall off shorelines. The h2o is while in the higher 60’s within the surface and has a shot at keeping in that assortment for the subsequent ten times no less than. Ideally we could possibly get some cooler temperature ahead of the stop from the thirty day period to assist. When the lake opens fish areas that offer usage of deeper water for shore fisherman. Block Home, Sand Hole and all along the South why not find out more West Shoreline has this sort of obtain. Some anglers will seem to invest some time within their tubes or pontoon boats as well.
Many of the big fish caught this drop are already stripping Wooly Buggers, Beetles and Tadpoles ideal on the bottom. The indicator bite has become seriously hard. The fish which can be in near ample to catch from shore seem to want some thing shifting of course. When you are going to the lake sometime shortly be sure to provide your taking pictures head and expend nearly all of your time and effort utilizing it. White Ghost Loco Tadpoles have quickly been our greatest fly for big fish. Black Wooly Buggers are actually catching fish as well but it seems the White Tadpole is attracting all the large fish.
Individuals chances are getting to be farther and less between mainly because of diverse factors and several currently being the removal of Trout which have been deemed invasive to our location waters. Let us hope the organizations figure a way to carry back the LCT, as of late they've got not been profitable by using Science or conjecture. Lengthy Reside the 98% fish, extinct although not…
May perhaps is below as well as the spring spawn is actually winding down. The Hatchery is closed till up coming spring and fish across the Nets region are thinning out. The water remains to be inside the mid to large fifty’s and there are several fish around to capture. There is generally a slow period across the entire moon in April co-inciting Along with the spawn then the fishing picks back again up in May possibly someday on a few of the other beaches across the lake. There is a Callabaetis hatch starting to take place and should go on for just a number of weeks. You can also find loads of Midges close to in addition. The south conclude on the lake is clearing up and loaded with Cui-Ui at the moment. The area around the hatchery is pretty gradual Except you happen to be there with a windy day with a few mud traces and rollers coming in.
Streamers will work In particular on People runoff times as the flows get to the 600 CFS rate and over. As being the water starts to warm the fish need to go out on the further holes and into the operates and spreading out amongst the river.
Silver Lake is usually superior to go and can fish much like Caples with the choice to capture larger sized fish. We don’t are inclined to invest as much time at Silver as a result of the space from Tahoe but undoubtedly easy for people arising in the foothills. There's also some huge Mackinaw in Silver Lake in addition to some rather pleasant Brown Trout.
Dry fly fishing continues to be a possibility with late season terrestrials furnishing wonderful hopper action on warm times and slide baetis mayflies producing pods of mounting trout on cloudy times.
Frenchman’s is a good deal like Davis this time of 12 months. The only real big difference is you may get some fish during the early mornings fishing a deep drinking water indicator rig.


28 January 2017, 20:24 UTC
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In the last week of February and the first week of March there will likely be a significant increase in seismic activity with the highest probability of an 8+ magnitude earthquake around 4 March.
The anticipated seismic increase starting around 24 February will contrast sharply with only a few planetary alignments from the last week of January to the third week of February.
On 24 February two planetary alignments will occur both involving Mars and Venus. The first alignment will be Mars-Venus-Jupiter at 4:24 UTC. The second alignment will be Venus-Mars-Uranus at 11:57 UTC. Earth will be very close to these alignments as it will be within 0°38' of the Jupiter-Uranus resonance vector. This will become apparent in the following days when Earth lines up with the aforementioned planets except Venus.
The convergence of alignments on the 24th may initially cause higher 6 to 7 magnitude seismic events on the planet on the 24th and 25th.
On the 25th Jupiter, Mars and Uranus will reach their alignment at 10:27 UTC. Venus and Earth will be very close to this alignment:
- Venus relative to Mars-Jupiter: 0°45'59"
- Venus relative to Mars-Uranus: 0°42'15"
- Venus relative to Jupiter-Uranus: 0°14'52"
- Earth relative to Mars-Jupiter: 1°11'44"
- Earth relative to Mars-Uranus: 1°04'44"
- Earth relative to Jupiter-Uranus: 0°30'37"
While the possibility of increased seismic activity continues, with the potential of an 8+ magnitude earthquake between the 24th and 27th according to the Earth Harmonics involved, a New Moon and Solar Eclipse on the 26th at 14:31 UTC may initially prevent seismic activity to go over low 7 magnitude.
Then, on the 27th Earth itself will be involved in two alignments, first with Mars and Uranus at 0:12 UTC and then with Mars and Jupiter at 14:05 UTC. As a result, increased seismic activity over 6 magnitude is likely to continue on the 28th and into March.
Undoubtedly, the most critical time-frame will be the first week of March, because of the multiple alignments in the previous week and the highly critical convergence of Earth’s alignments with Jupiter and Uranus as well as with the Sun and Neptune on 2 March.
On 2 March Earth will line up first with the Sun and Neptune at 2:45 UTC. Only a few hours later at 6:22 UTC the Sun will have its second alignment, with Mercury and Venus. Then, at 23:48 UTC Earth also lines up with Jupiter and Uranus, which significantly adds to the possibility of a high 7 magnitude earthquake between the 1st and 3rd of March.
More amplified resonances will be added by Mercury from 2 to 7 March when the planet will be part of four alignments, three of which involve the Sun and one involving the Earth and Neptune on the 4th. In this time-frame the Moon reaches first quarter on the 5th growing to full on the 12th, which will add more tension to Earth’s crust.
As stated, on the 4th Earth lines up with Mercury and Neptune at 11:03 UTC. This is the third alignment of Earth with a gas giant within only 36 hours. This significantly raises the potential for an 8+ magnitude earthquake between the 4th and 8th, possibly triggering a coastal event.
Following Earth’s critical alignments, around 7 March the Moon will be influenced by multiple resonance vectors, most notably the powerful Jupiter-Uranus resonance, while Earth lines up with the Sun and Mercury, followed by Venus-Mercury-Neptune early on the 8th.
In all, there will be twelve planetary alignments in only two weeks, from 24 February to 8 March. This is similar to the fifteen planetary alignments last December causing a seismic increase with three large 7 magnitude earthquakes.
The convergence of planetary alignments in this time-frame has the potential of producing large earthquakes well over 7 magnitude with the highest probability of a great earthquake (8 to 9 magnitude) and tsunami from 4 to 8 March.
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At Camp7 you’ll have it all from spectacular views of the grand mesa, tranquil nights under the stars, and plenty of activities to keep you entertained throughout the day. This is the place you’ll be eager to put down your phone, step away from the TV, and fully embrace nature at its finest.
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This position serves as a resource to employees, manager and the Otter Relations team across the company in the US and Canada in the areas of benefits and leave of absence (LOA) in compliance with Federal, State, and Provincial legislation. As the Leave of Absence Coordinator this position works closely with Otter’s third-party administrators and internal stakeholders to ensure processes are functionally integrated. This Otter can handle basic issues and problems and has working knowledge in the areas of benefits and leave of absence.


Reremoana School is a full primary (Years 1 - 8) school on the Wattle Downs peninsula in Manurewa, South Auckland. We are enormously proud of the diversity reflected in our student population and community.
We are also very proud of our name, Reremoana School, and what it represents. Reremoana is a significant figure in local Maori history. She was the wife of Maori chief Wirihana Takanini - who both the Takanini and Wiri areas are named after - and she is the mother of ‘Reremoana Mahia’. Reremoana Mahia's name is reflected in the naming of Mahia Road and Mahia Creek. Translated, Reremoana means ‘waters flowing to the sea’. The symbolism of water flowing to the sea relates beautifully to our school and community preparing children (the water), for their journey out into the world (the sea).
In 2024 our teams were rebranded to both align with new curriculum phases, and also to better align with our name. Te Puna, Te Awa, Te Moana illustrate a child’s journey through our kura. We were also given a precious taonga from one of our parents, Wiremu Manaia, in the form of a whakatauaki (proverb), that brings the journey together:
“Na te puna ko te awa. Na te awa ko te moana. Ka rere te moana, he ara ki te ao.” Reremoana Kura.
“From the spring comes the river. From the river comes the sea. The sea flows as a pathway to the world.” Reremoana School.
The unique architectural design of the school’s original footprint is symbolic of a kite, and is representative of a local Maori legend about two brothers, Tama Pahore and Tama Pahure, having a kite flying competition. This symbolism has been incorporated in a number of ways at the school, including our school’s Learning Model. Over the years kites have been made and flown to represent this important aspect of our school, and recalling and retelling the legend it is based on is also a regular feature.
Our school opened February 7 2006, with 10 classroom spaces and a roll of 120 students. Since then we have had two new builds, a re-cladding of our original buildings and the addition of a modular classroom space and now have 20 classroom spaces, which operate as collaborative hubs.


We both have two girls aged 2 and 8 years so we know how hard it is to keep the kids entertained, especially throughout the school holidays! Here’s our TOP TEN PICKS on places to go with the kids in our local area of Dorset….
Moors Valley Country Park We come to this place all year round since there are loads to do and it’s great having everyone out in the fresh air! We usually start the day with the Play Trail which is a great walk, filled with wooden play equipment located all over the forest (you might even lose the kids in here if you’re lucky haha!!). I would say it takes approx 2 hours to get through the whole lot…..depending on the mood of your children. My kids often build camps as there are logs everywhere for them to use, so great for some fun with friends. Be prepared, the park area can get super busy if the suns out!
There’s also lots of other things to do such as the Cycle Trail, Sand Park, Fitness trail, Go Ape and also a Cafe… Not forgetting the authentic steam train !
COST: There is no entry fee to the park only a parking fee which in the summer the price is quite high at £7.50 for 1 to 2 hours. If you think you will go a few times it’s definitely worth getting the car park season ticket which is £50 for the year.
Weather permitting you can rent a self-drive motor boat on an hourly basis to take down the river. So grab a take away coffee and drive up the river with the kids, they will love it.
At Tuckton Tea Gardens there is also a small crazy golf and a pretty garden with Picnic tables where you can sit and grab an ice cream.
COST of Boat trip:
- £20 for half hour
- £30 for an hour
We have been coming here for years even before the kids. There is a cycle path which takes you around the head and is great for scooters and bikes… this takes you around to Mudeford spit around the nature reserve where your met at the end with some beautiful brightly coloured beach huts …although we do get Beach Hut envy walking past these!
A great day out is to catch the land train which goes from the Hungry Hiker Cafe to the end of the spit. There is also a delightful restaurant ‘Beach House‘ situated on the harbour side of the sand pit which has great seafood and other delicious food on the menu, but I would advise you to book in the summer months since it always gets very busy. There is also a beach cafe/shop which is only open in the summer months where you can buy all your beach necessities, they also offer a selection of hot and cold food/drinks and ice creams. Fab day out if it’s lovely and sunny, don’t forget your buckets and spades…..
- £2 per Adult
- 60p for a child
- Children under 3’s are FREE
4. Kington Lacy National Trust
We joined the national trust last year for £10 a month, you can visit all their historic buildings around the UK which most of them are now geared up for kids with fun things to do.
At Kingston Lacy there are some beautiful grounds and woodland trails surrounding the Kingston Lacy House. My girl’s love The Kitchen Gardens, which are a short walk from the main house. There is also a play park with ride-on tractors for the kids and of course an ice cream shop….
TIP: Remember to bring cash as they don’t accept card. They also do lots of seasonal activities there such as the Easter Egg trail which is a favourite with the kids.
COST: £10 monthly fee to join for a family pass!
OR: £13.60 for a Single Adult Ticket, £6.80 Child Ticket
We love this place and especially the Pirate Park! You have the ringos and ski bobbing for the older kids (3 years plus), and there is a lovely big open park at the bottom of the woodland area called the Alpine Adventure park. There are lots of large picnic tables so you can sit and (try to) relax while the kids play around you. They have an overhead cable ride, slides, trampolines and of course the Pirate Ship which you can also hire for birthday parties.
- Park £2.60 per adult but you get a FREE drink voucher with this.
- Child £3.95
6. Monkey World
This is located in Wareham, about a 40 min drive from Bournemouth, depending on traffic!
It’s a great place for the kids if the monkeys are in a good mood…:) There are also parks dotted around for the kids with picnics tables to stop and have some lunch or a quick pit stop before moving on to the next area.
- Family Ticket 2 adults 2 children £38
This Farm is located out near Wimborne, it’s not as big as Farmer Palmers but that’s why we like it as its spacious and is all in one big field. The kids LOVE visiting the animals, especially as they can have a cuddle with the rabbits. Also, there is a bumpy tractor ride which takes you over the meadows, this is £1 per person. The park is a great place to stop as again it has lots of picnic tables which are located in the middle of the field so you can watch the kids play around you.
- Babies under 2 years – FREE
- Toddlers 2-3 years – £5.95
- Over 3 years – £7.45
- Adults – £7.40
Located in Christchurch…..We are never keen really on in-door play centres but since we live in England and our weather is so unpredictable we do sometimes have to give in and let the kids run riot inside with hundreds of other kids. But as for indoor play centres Monkey madness has to be our favourite since its light and airy and very safe for the kids since its gated around the play areas. It also has a dedicated area for under 4s. Since we have 8-year-olds and 2-year-olds it works quite well as there is plenty to do for both ages – there is a huge 4 lane astra slide into a ball pit, a spiral tube slide, aerial runway, tunnels, obstacles. They also have plenty of comfy sofas, tables and chairs to go round so that you can relax and have a coffee whilst the children have lots of fun! on a rainy day be prepared for it to be busy !!
- Babies FREE
- Aged 1-2 £3
- Aged 3 £4.50
- Aged 4-9 £5.50
- 9+ £6.50
- Adults £1.50
9. NEW FORSET
NOW this is more like it… a humungous field with lots of wild horses surrounding you and a bat and a ball to play a game of rounders with! There are so many open spaces in the New Forest to set yourself up for the day, streams with river swings and open land to set yourself up with a picnic blanket. Most car parks in the summer also have an ice-cream van too. Our favourite spot is Wilverley Plain enclosure which has a BBQ spot, toilets and an empty field opposite.
Wilverley barbecue is also available to hire for large parties and family get-togethers. Freestanding barbecues are permitted here providing they are not of the disposable kind.
There are so many lovely forest pubs to pop into on your way home. Our favourite is the White Buck in Burley, it has a lovely garden area and a park situated at the back.
10. THE BEACH
Yes, this place is our favourite and the best thing about coming here is it’s FREE!!!! We visit the beach come rain or shine…. We are lucky to have miles of golden sandy beaches on the South Coast so we want to make the most of it as much as possible! We have so many good memories from days at the beach and hopefully many more to come. Our favourite day out is to walk down from either Southbourne or Boscombe Pier, then carry on walking on to Bournemouth Pier (lots of pitstops), catch the land train back and then have a BBQ (summer time) on the beach in the evening (after 6 pm) with our friends and family! Great way to spend a day/evening and the kids love it!
Thanks so much for reading our blogs. Please comment below and let us know your fav places to go….


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The National Museum of Ethnology
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National Museum of Natural History
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There is a good railway connection between Schiphol Airport and Leiden Central Station (4 times per hour). The ride will take about 15 to 20 minutes. From the station all Conference venue locations are about 5 minutes walking distance from Leiden Central Station.


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4 HaMea VeEstrim St., Rishon LeZion, Israel
CodeMotion Tel Aviv is held in YesPlanet Rishon. It is a brand new cinema complex that features excellent session halls, lobby and the state of the art A/V equipment.
It is located in the city of Rishon Lezion, part of the metropolitan Tel Aviv area (8km south of Tel Aviv itself).
By Car – The venue is right next to the Ayalon Freeway, take exit “Rishon Lezion – Sderot Moshe Dayan West” and then take the first left towards Sderot Maryland and follow signs to the “Superland”
Free Parking – There is a big and free parking lot just outside the venue, with ample parking space
By Train – There is a train station 3km from the venue. The station name is “Rishon Lezion Moshe Dayan”, from there buses 6 and 7 go to YesPlanet (12 minutes ride)
Israel has only one international airport – its airport code is TLV, and its name is Ben Gurion Airport.
There are direct flights from most of Europe as well as from the US, Canada, Russia, India, China & S.Korea.
We recommend staying at Tel Aviv city, rather than in the city of the venue. There are many hotels by the Tel Aviv beach, and it should be a nice area to stay.
The drive time between Tel Aviv city center to the venue is about 30 minutes, depending on traffic.
The airport is located about 20km from Tel Aviv city center, and 25km from the CodeMotion’s venue. Drive time to either location is around 30 minutes, depending on traffic.
The airport operates a taxi service with flat fares to Tel Aviv (Around 150-170 NIS). A taxi directly to the CodeMotion’s venue at daytime is 120 NIS and there is also a train to Tel Aviv city center directly from the airport.


A Fiscal Map for Expanded Learning Time (ELT): Second Edition
By lifting the limits off the outdated school calendar to expand the learning day or year, we open up many possibilities for improving student outcomes and achieving educational equity. But to do this, schools and their community partners need adequate and accessible resources. They also need to know where to find them.
This second edition of A Fiscal Map for Expanded Learning Time offers an overview of the funding landscape for expanded learning, pointing to 29 potential sources of federal funding. The new edition also details state and local funding streams in New York City, and adds a scan of funding possibilities for Baltimore and New Orleans, the two cities in addition to New York where ExpandED Schools by TASC are located.
The publication addresses the challenges embedded in many of the funding streams that support expanded learning (among them a patchwork of time-limited grants and contracts) and recommends policy change for scaling and sustaining expanded learning opportunities.


Costa Rica nature has always been one of the reasons why tourists keep coming back to this tiny country bordered by Nicaragua and Panama. Despite its size tourists and travelers still consider this country one of the best hosts for tourist vacations and that is because of its abundance in natural diversity. More than a quarter of Costa Rica’s total land area consists of natural reserves and conservations, national parks and wildlife refuges.Learn more about this at best times to travel to a central America rainforest.
Costa Rica national parks and rain forest may be the best this country has to offer considering that the Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio is the most visited park which was created back in 1972. The land area encompasses 682 hectares which makes it the tiniest national park in the country but is reputable for its spectacular beauty.
Despite numerous rainforest in Costa Rica, the Manuel Antonio National Park is among the rain forest vacations that promises a terrific nature adventure for the entire family. The Manual Antonio National Park located in the Puntarenas province along the country’s Central Pacific coast is pretty accessible for tourists who came from San Jose, the largest and capital city. This park is also near Jaco, one of the most popular beaches in the country situated north of the Puntarenas province. Also near is the popular town of Quepos which encompasses some superb selection of restaurants, hotels, resorts and the best accommodations.
Most rainforests in Costa Rica have gained its popularity because of the gorgeous beaches, lush rainforests, exquisite coral reefs and diverse exotic species including birds and other animal species. The Manuel Antonio National Park houses some of the best beaches in the country that offers exhilarating water activities including surfing and snorkeling but also outlined with lush forestation.
Another popular Costa Rican rainforests is the Monteverde Cloud Forest which is actually called a cloud forest in Costa Rica because of its location at a much higher altitude. The Monteverde Cloud Forest is considered a very important ecotourism destination in the country. Also located in the Puntarenas province, about is 6 km east of Santa Elena and is a 4 hour drive from San Jose. This reserve is considered one of the most breathtaking and dazzling natural reserves in the entire world.
Consisting eight biological zones, the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve covers an area of 10,522 hectares of the Costa Rican rain forest and houses more than 2000 plant and tree species, 100 species of mammals, and 400 bird species and about 1200 species of amphibians and reptiles. Its landscape is a healthy habitat for more than 300 species of orchids and 200 species of fern.
Another popular tourist destination among the Costa Rica rainforest is the Tortuguero National Park which gained its reputation for the best nesting site in Costa Rica. The striking Parque Nacional Tortuguero which is the home of the endangered green turtle rests on the country’s Caribbean coast. It protects over 22 miles of beach strip from the end of the river Tortuguero and is the primary nesting spot for leatherback sea turtles, loggerhead sea turtles and hawksbill sea turtles. This park was propped up in 1970 mainly to protect the green turtle population from extinction.
Located in the untamed Osa Peninsula, the Corovado National Park is considered one of the most stunning yet remote parks in the country. It is home to that largest and only tropical primary lowland rain forest in the world. It encompasses an abundance of endangered animal and plant species.


Just a quick post today for a card that I made for the Festive Friday Challenge. I'm exhausted after spending the day hiking trail at Starved Rock State Park here in IL, if you live in the area had haven't been you should check it out!
Anyway... the card challenge inspiration is:
With the photo in mind I couldn't help but use one of the Lawn Fawn newly released sets. The one I used is called Deck the Halls. I wanted to use it on a dark cardstock, but it was to dark for my pigment ink colors.
Hope everyone is have an enjoyable weekend. The weather here today was wonderful, so it was perfect for the hike. Thanks for stopping by!


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Welcome to Mlini, southern Dalmatia and the magical area of Croatia, the bay of Župa Dubrovačka is situated only 7km from the famous old city of Dubrovnik, called the pearl of Adriatic and around 10km from Ćilipi airport - an ideal place for your vacation!
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Something about Mlini
MLINI ... is to be found a little way south of Dubrovnik in the area called Zupa dubrovacka. Embraced by the sea and sheltered by mountains, Mlini has a mild and pleasan Mediterranean climate.
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The name of the place comes from the mills (Mlini means "mills") that used to be moved by the waters of the rivulet Zavrelja. The brooks with many small falls still pass through the place and are today inhabited by innumerable ducks.
Mlini is one of the best developed tourists' resorts of the Dubrovnik area situated within a picturesque environment, beneath the historic mountain Spilan, almost penetrated into the shape of the mountain and the wooded rocky land. Pine trees, palms and secluded beaches, flowers and shady walkways are the features of Mlini.


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Yalta is a big city in the centre of the southern coast of the Crimea. It is the most well-known and popular recreation centre. The name of the city is associated with the name of Anton Pavlovich Chekhov who lived there at the end of XIX century and wrote his amazing works.
Yalta was founded by the Greeks around 5 century B. C., firstly, a Greek colony was founded, it got the name of Yalita. During the Medieval period the city was passed into the hands of the Genoeses, who built a small fortress there. After the next territory divisions the city was taken under the patronage of Turkey and was called Jalita. And only at the end of XVIII century after Russia’s winning in the war it was taken by Russia and finally called by its present name of Yalta.
There is a great amount of palaces and parks along the coast of Yalta. They are Livadiya Palace built for Alexander III, Vorontsov Palace, Massandra Palace. At the end of World War II exactly in Livadiya Palace Yalta Conference was held in which Stalin, Churchill and Roosevelt participated. Nowadays it is a palace-museum where in the spacious hall there is a round table at which the conference was held.


The World Roller Games of Barcelona are firmly continuing their worldwide growth. Representatives from a total of 14 countries met last Monday in the Catalan capital to learn first-hand about the most relevant details of next year’s major roller-skating event.
Located on the Barcelona coastline, the Hotel Front Marítim hosted this important delegates meeting, which included representatives from Germany, Australia, England, India, Croatia, Portugal, France, Italy, USA, Iran, Senegal, Russia, Chile and Spain.
The event kicked off with a welcome message from the event’s executive director, Marc Caballé, and president of the Executive Committee and also Catalan Roller Sports Federation, Ramon Basiana, and then continued by detailing several key points about the event, such as its competition modalities, their respective venues, competition schedule, ticket sales, TV coverage and logistics (transport, accommodation, etc.).
The activity continued into the afternoon with a tour of Montjuïc’s emblematic Olympic Ring, where the representatives who had travelled to Barcelona could explore several of the locations of the future WRG, such as Avinguda Maria Cristina, Sant Jordi Club or especially its older brother, Palau Sant Jordi, which is set to feature greatly throughout the coming month of July.
The meeting of these international delegates concluded on Tuesday morning with a visit to the event’s official hotels.


May 2019 Masterclasses
Learning From Artists Around The World
Alongside two back-to-back concerts (“Bach, Beethoven, Brahms” and “The Wave of Life”), the Hawaii Chamber Music Festival and Hawaii International Music Festival also presented a free masterclass for local youth musicians at the University of Hawaii-Manoa.
This diverse masterclass featured prize-winning violinist Eric Silberger, New York violist Andrew Gonzalez, and Louisiana Philharmonic Assistant Principal Cellist Daniel Lelchuk.
Look at our calendar and attend more inspiring masterclasses and workshops brought to you by the Hawaii Chamber Music Festival.
Make a donation to help your community experience incredible music and meet world-class artists.


Here in Southwestern Montana, winter can seem to last a lot longer than in most places around the United States. That’s why it’s important to have a durable and efficient heating system in your home. Traditional furnaces and boilers can provide you and your family with the warmth needed to survive and thrive even in the harshest of winters. While furnaces and boilers are more popular means of heating one’s home, there are more natural ways to bring heat into your house. In today’s blog, Comfort Solutions, the best heating company in Southwestern Montana, will be going over geothermal heating as well as some of the benefits it can bring you and your family.
Geothermal heating is utilizing geothermal energy provided by the Earth. This kind of heating isn’t new as humans have harnessed the power of the Earth since the Paleolithic era around 2.6 million years ago. Things like natural gas, hot springs, and more have been used for centuries to help warm human kind. In the 21st century, humans can use the Earth to heat their homes like never before. While the surface of Earth may be cold depending on the weather and time of year, simply digging about 20 ft below the surface can give you the heat you need to warm your home.
The ground contains warmth from radioactive decay of minerals as well as absorption of solar energy. Combine this with undisturbed ground temperature, which is equal to the mean annual air temperature, and you can have a natural way to heat your home throughout the coldest parts of the year. Places with the most geothermal heat are around tectonic plate boundaries where volcanic activity can rise closer to the Earth’s crust. The best way to extract the geothermal heat from the Earth is with heat pumps placed well below the surface. Things like water from natural hot springs and steam can be piped directly into radiators or heat exchangers as well.
Here at Comfort Solutions, we can set up natural geothermal heating systems in your home to help you and your family stay warm all year-round. Our heating company can also help with things like geothermal heating repair, geothermal heating maintenance, and other natural heating services to make sure your heating system is running as smoothly and efficiently as possible.
Benefits Of Geothermal Heating
Like other natural means to popular applications, geothermal heating has numerous benefits for those who decide to make the switch to the natural heating system. Installing geothermal heat pumps (GHP) can heat and cool your home every month of the year. Keep reading to learn more about some of the benefits of geothermal heating systems.
Can Be Used In Any Climate
Whether you live here in snowy Montana or sunny Texas, you’ll be able to take advantage of geothermal heating systems no matter what climate you live in. Because GHP systems utilize heat from underground, which is deep enough to not be affected by the current weather or regional climate, you’ll always have a reliable source to clean, natural heat for your home. Underground temperatures can be anywhere from 45 to 75 degrees fahrenheit depending on your location. While the lower end of that spectrum may not sound as appealing as the higher end, chances are that temperature is higher than the temperature outside.
GHPs Can Last A Long Time
Geothermal heat pumps and other components are designed to be durable and last a long time. Because they get regular use, and because they’ll be buried many feet below the surface, geothermal heating systems have some of the longest life spans around. Indoor geothermal heating components have a lifespan around 25 years, while ground equipment usually lasts around 50 years. Installation can be a bit pricier compared to HVAC units, however these natural heating systems are usually up to 65% more efficient and usually pay themselves off within 10 years or so.
Other benefits of geothermal heating systems:
- Reduce peak electricity demands
- Reduce carbon emissions
- Create jobs in the U.S.
- Provide more heat for densely populated areas
- And more!
If you want to add a geothermal heating system to your home, then Comfort Solutions is the perfect partner for you. We have years of experience working with all kinds of homes and heating systems. Learn more about our geothermal heating services, get to know our Southwestern Montana heating company, or contact Comfort Solutions to schedule your appointment today.


Commercial renovation services covering London & the South East.
Our commercial refurnishment services extend to complete property refurbs, partial refurbishments and repairs, full scale conversions, disabled adaptations and re-fits.
Given our experience within this line of work, we can assist with a wide range of commercial refurbishment project whether large or small.
We have transformed, converted and refurbished all types of commercial property including offices, retail premises and industrial units.
We have considerable experience in all aspects of commercial renovations and are particually adept in disabled adaptations, working alongside local authorities to complete this work.
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Veeve Burnaby Street
Veeve Burnaby Street Hotel is rated 4 stars and is placed about 4.5 km from The Bob Hope Theatre, The Orchard Theatre and St John's Jerusalem.
This designer venue is 4 km away from the center of Rainham. It will take 30 minutes to get from the hotel to Royal Tunbridge Wells by car.
The hotel rooms are elegant and come with a fireplace and complimentary Wi-Fi.
London City airport can be reached in 10 minutes by car from Veeve Burnaby Street Hotel.


You’ll never get bored in this neighborhood.
At KNOX, formerly known as Madison Park Tower, experience the dynamic landscape of the new Midtown South. Offering urban dwellers direct access to an incredible community in Manhattan’s fastest growing cultural scene. Just outside your door, you’ll find eclectic boutiques and pop-up art galleries, coveted restaurants, and exciting nightlife.
The accessibility of copious transportation options at Penn and Grand Central stations conveniently located nearby assure an easy commute to all parts of New York City and Brooklyn.


Valuadora’s education mission is to:
§ Provide working and future appraisers with timely, useful information and techniques that will increase their technical literacy and abilities.
§ Challenge the status quo in appraisal education with affordable, creative courses, topics, and teaching methods (#GoodCE).
§ Inspire others with a love of appraisal.
§ Help others with USPAP for Good.
Why Valuadora? Valuadora is a Spanish translation of Appraiser. The term also connotes a love of appraisal.
Nancy Summers is a California Certified General Appraiser with over 15 years in appraisal practice. She serves as a staff appraiser in the Real Estate Services Department of San Bernardino County, the largest County in the United States. She is also an experienced review appraiser and has a background in environmental analysis, GIS, and land use planning.
Nancy is an AQB Certified USPAP Instructor and an IDECC Certified Distance Education Instructor. Nancy has a M.Ed, Learning & Technology from Western Governors University and a B.A. in Geography from California State University, Long Beach. Nancy is a general Candidate for Designation with the Appraisal Institute and is also pursuing the Senior Member Right of Way (SR/WA) designation with the International Right of Way Association.


Melrose Bison Farm is located in Southside Virginia. Once known for its world famous tobacco production – it now is an area of small sustainable farms, vineyards and recreation.
Our farm history dates back to 1890. Five generations of our family have called it home – and what a beautiful home it is. We have rolling hills, dazzling sunsets and bison as far as the eye can see.
Our goal is to use our land in a responsible and sustainable manner. We strive to use environmentally friendly methods of pasture management. We practice rotational grazing methods in order to enrich and maintain the soils that sustain our life.
Our operation is transparent – anyone is welcome at any time. We treat our animals with respect and take their care very seriously. Our bison are raised on natural pastures and never confined to a feedlot. They are never given any types of animal by-products or antibiotics in their feed, or treated with hormones or growth stimulants.
Melrose Bison Farm is a proud member of the Eastern Bison Association and the National Bison Association. These associations represent the best ranchers in the country. We feel that is always important to stay on top of the latest information, in order to enhance our knowledge of these wonderful animals.


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Wine Guide & Timeline of Events
Learn more about the timeline of events that lead to the eventual migration of wineries to Missouri in the early 1800’s.
German settlers established the town of Hermann on the banks of the Missouri River. Although too rocky for many crops, the ground around Hermann was well suited for growing wine grapes. A decade later, Hermann's wineries were producing more than 10,000 gallons of wine a year. Eventually, more than 60 wineries populated the small town. By the 1880s, wine lovers in America and Europe were enjoying two million gallons of Missouri wine each year.
A dangerous vineyard pest, the phylloxera louse, destroyed enormous tracts of vineyards in France. Missouri helped rebuild the European vineyards by sending phylloxera-resistant American rootstock to be grafted with French vine cuttings. The resultant vines proved extremely hardy and soon the French wine industry was back on its feet.
Italian immigrants established vineyards in the St. James area of Missouri. Missouri's wine industry thrived at the turn of the century with about 100 wineries throughout the state.
Prohibition dealt a near fatal blow to the Missouri wine industry. When the 18th Amendment was repealed 13 years later, little remained of the once strong industry. Negative after affects of Prohibition, in the form of high liquor taxes and license fees, lingered for decades and prevented the wine industry from reestablishing itself.
1960s and 1970s
The rebirth of the commercial wine industry in Missouri began with the restoration of several original wineries. The early pioneers worked hard to regain the former stature of the wine industry, amid a slowly changing cultural and regulatory environment.
A new tax on wine enabled the establishment of the Missouri Wine & Grape Program. A state viticulturalist was hired to assist in the restoration process and Missouri State University’s fruit experiment station began working with winemakers to determine grape varieties suitable for Missouri’s climate.
Augusta became the first federally recognized American Viticultural Area (AVA) in Missouri in 1980. The wine regions around Hermann, the southwest Missouri Ozark Mountains and highlands, and the south-central region around St. James have also been designated as AVAs.
The Missouri wine industry began the new millennium with vigor. The number of wineries increased and Missouri wineries began producing more diverse, complex and sophisticated wines; wines that easily earn top awards in national and international competitions.
The Norton/Cynthiana varietal was passed in legislation as Missouri's official state grape.
The Missouri Wine & Grape Board was formed. No longer an advisory Board, the Wine & Grape Board began directing the marketing and research efforts of the Missouri wine industry.
The Institute for Continental Climate Viticulture and Enology was established. ICCVE, funded by the Missouri Wine & Grape Board, began conducting research on grape varieties and vineyard management techniques that contributed to the growth of the wine industry in Missouri and the Midwest.
The birth of Missouri Wine can be traced back to Gottfried Duden, a German immigrant who arrived in Missouri in 1824. Duden bought a plot of land and began recording the weather, growing conditions, and other information for three years; he then published this information in Germany. Fellow Germans read Duden’s description of fertile land and said that “it seems to me almost a fantasy when I consider what nature offers man here.”
It wasn’t long after Duden became published that German settlers began to push west with careful clippings from their old world vineyards. By 1855, there were 500 acres of vineyards within Missouri, and wine was being shipped to St. Louis and beyond. Italian immigrants also had a share in Missouri’s wine history. Some Italians ended up in the Ozark Highlands (after originally planning to settle in Arkansas), where they began to cultivate vineyards to keep the traditions of their homeland alive.
Railroads boosted the growth of Missouri Wine until the first transcontinental railroad when immigrants across the nation were getting California wine because the grapes were more similar to what Europeans were used to from the old country. Even with this set back, Missouri wine was still second to California until the beginning of Prohibition.
The addition of the 18th amendment dealt a fatal blow to the Missouri vineyards, virtually ruining families and their vineyards throughout 48 counties in Missouri. The only local vineyard to have survived Prohibition was St. Stanislaus Novitiate, located in St. Louis, because the owners continued to produce sacramental wine through the years.
There was a period of very slow growth after the Prohibition amendment was repealed, because many parts of Missouri were still legally dry, demand was low, and high taxes and licensing fees discouraged real growth in the industry. Little by little, Missouri wine vineyards came back, and now the tradition is flourishing once more.
Missouri is home to the country’s first American Viticultural Area (AVA), which is a designated wine grape-growing region in the United States, distinguishable by geographic features. Missouri currently has four designated AVA’s, which include: Augusta AVA, Ozark Mountain AVA, Hermann AVA, and Ozark Highland AVA.
Regardless of where your wine came from, knowing how to properly taste it is a great way to get the most out of the purchase. The following steps are easy to follow, and will help you enhance your knowledge and experience when tasting your wines.
Step 1: The Swirl
Why do people swirl wine in their glasses? When wine comes in contact with the air, it releases esters-volatile liquids that give the wine its aromatic qualities. Next time you have a glass of wine, pour the liquid into your glass until it’s half full, then give it a spin and let the wine breathe.
Step 2: The Sniff
One of the greatest pleasures of wine is its bouquet, or nose. In fact, much of what you think you taste in a wine is actually what you smell. Take a few seconds to draw in a deep breathe of your wine’s complex aromas. In other words, stop to smell the roses (or some of the other countless, wonderful aromas within every wine).
Step 3: The Sip
To experience the flavor of a wine to the fullest, take a small amount of the liquid and an equal amount of air into your mouth. Let the flavors dance on your tongue for a moment before swallowing. Then, savor the “finish” of the wine, or the pleasant aftertaste that lingers in your mouth after the wine is gone. Finally… REPEAT.
Acidity- all grapes have acids, which act as structural components of wine. If the acidity of a wine is too low, it will taste flat and dull, and if it’s too high, it will taste tart and sour.
Age- the process of maturing wine by allowing complex chemical reactions involving a wine’s sugars, acids, and phenolic acids to take place, which alters the taste, aroma, color, and other characteristics to change. Aging is usually done in a tank or barrel (see Bottle Aging for wine that is aged after bottling).
Aftertaste- Also known as the finish of a wine, it is the taste of the wine left in your mouth after swallowing and is a major determinant of a wine’s overall quality. High quality wines are generally those that have long aftertastes with pleasant aromas.
American Viticultural Area (AVA)- A designated wine grape-growing region of the United States distinguishable by geographical features. If an AVA is designated on a wine bottle, than at least 85% of the grapes used to make that wine must have come from that AVA.
Aroma- The scents that are present in wines, and is also called a wine’s “nose” or “bouquet.” It is through the aromas that wine is actually tasted, because many of the flavors of a wine are more distinguishable by smelling the wine rather than tasting. This is why many people sniff wine before they take a drink.
Bouquet-A wine’s combination of secondary aromas that form new aromas, developed in the post-fermentation and maturating process. A high-quality wine will most likely have a complex bouquet that is developed through years of aging.
Breathe- Mixing wine with oxygen to release aromas that become more pronounced as time passes. You let wine breathe by pouring it into another container and letting it sit. Red wines usually benefit from breathing the most before serving.
Balance-A wine’s culmination of alcohol, tannin, acidity, and residual sugar. A well-balanced wine has all of these components without one overpowering another. Acids should be balanced with sweetness, fruity is balanced with oak and tannin, and alcohol is balanced with acidity and flavor.
Blush Wine-A pinkish wine made from darker-colored grapes whose skins are removed after fermentation begins. These wines are light, slightly sweet or sometimes dry, and can be either white or rosé. Many people use rosé and blush interchangeably, but rosé is never a blend of red and white grapes (which can be done for blush wines). Therefore, all rosé wines are blush wines, but not all blush wines are rosé wines.
Bottle Aging- Maturing wine in the bottle as opposed to a tank or barrel. Some wines may improve in the bottle for ten or more years before reaching its full flavor potential. Every wine that ends up in a bottle obviously goes through some form of both bottle aging and bulk aging.
Corked- A wine fault that occurs when a cork becomes contaminated with TCA, and leaves the wine spoiled with an undesirable smell and taste. Many producers are now switching to screw caps or synthetic corks, which have fewer TCA contamination problems.
Decanting- Process of transferring wine from a bottle to another holding vessel. The purpose is usually to ventilate a young wine or to separate an older wine from any sediment.
Chambrer-A French term meaning to bring to room temperature.
Complexity- Wine that exhibits several layers of odors and flavors.
Crush- A term used to indicate a grape harvest.
Dry Wine- A technical term referring to the amount of residual sugars present in a wine. Dry wines have up to 4 grams of sugar per liter. A dry wine is opposite of sweet wine and causes a puckering sensation in the mouth.
Enology- Also spelled oenology, this is the science of wine and winemaking.
Fermentation- The process of sugar transforming into alcohol. When grape juice interacts with yeast, it becomes wine.
Full Bodied Wine-Wine that is high in alcohol and flavors. Full-bodied wines have rich, complex, well-rounded flavors that linger in the mouth.
Glycerin- A thick, colorless, odorless compound that is a byproduct of the fermentation process.
Late Harvest- Refers to grapes left on the vines for an extra-long period, until the grapes begin to shrivel and the sugars concentrate. This term is used to describe dessert wines.
Lees- Sediment that is left in the barrel consisting of dead yeast cells, grape pulp, seeds, and other grape matter that accumulate during the fermentation process.
Legs- A term used to describe when wine sticks to the inside of a glass after drinking or swirling. The syrupy remnants indicate the body and texture of the wine.
Mash-The combination of pulp, skins and seeds of a grape that settle at the bottom of the fermentation tank or barrel.
Must- Freshly squeezed wine juice that contains wine skins, seeds and stems. This is the state of grapes before they go through the fermentation process.
Non-Vintage-A term used for wine that does not have a vintage year and did not come from a specific harvest. Non-vintage is most often used in regard to Champagne and sparkling wines.
Nose- This is a tasting term to describe the aroma of a wine.
Oxidation- A chemical changed that occurs in wine after it has been exposed to too much air. The wine will exhibit stale smells and turn a brown color.
pH Value-A numerical range of 2.9 to 4.2 that indicates the acidity levels of a wine based on how much hydrogen it holds. The smaller the pH value number, the higher the concentration would be. For example, a typical California Chardonnay would have a pH value of about 3.6.
Phenolics- natural compounds, including tannin and color pigments, found in grape skins and seeds.
Pressing-The process of extracting grape juice from the grape before the fermentation process.
Residual Sugar-The sugar that is leftover after the fermentation process.
Rosé-Used to describe a category of refreshing wines with a pink color that are made from red grapes. They are light to medium-bodied and are best to enjoy during the summer.
Sediment-Tiny particles that are remnants of the wine making process. Sediment can also form at the bottom of a bottle of wine over time, and will contain tannins and color agents. This is why a wine becomes lighter in color and less tannic as it ages.
Stabilization-Any number of wine-making procedures that make wine more stable. For example, filtering and fining are methods of stabilization used to improve and maintain the clarity of wine.
Tannin- Phenolic compounds usually found in grape skins and pits. They are astringent and provide structure to wine, leaving a bitter, dry, puckery feeling in the mouth. Over time, tannins die off, and this causes the wine to become less harsh.
Varietal- A slang term referring to a wine made from just one type of grape, and is named after that grape.
Vinification- The art and science of making wine.
Vintage- A particular year in the wine business that relates to a specific harvest.
Vintage Date- When the vintage date is printed on the label, it indicates that all the grapes used to make that wine were harvested during that year.
Wine Tasting-Tasting wine and describing the range of flavors, aromas, and other general characteristics of a wine. This may be done to examine the wine or simply for a more general, personal appreciation.
Yeast- a microorganism that triggers the fermentation process and converts grape sugars into alcohol. Yeast can be natural or commercial ingredient in the wine-making process.
Viticulture- The science and business of growing wine grapes.
There are some other great sources of information on the web when it comes to learning all about wine. If you have a moment, please check out these links and "drink" in all the great info about wine that they have to offer.


Student Visas in Poland
Student Visa in Poland: Non-EU/EEA/EFTA Nationals If you are a non-European citizen you will need a visa in order to enter and stay in Poland. Poland is a member of the Schengen Area. As a result, you are eligible to apply for a student visa in Poland and travel within Europe.
Visa C: A short-term Schengen visa allowing the holder to stay in the Schengen territory for up to 90 days in 180 days period.
Visa D: A long-term national visa issued for up to one year allowing travel around the Schengen area for up to 90 days in a 180 days period. If you need to stay longer in Poland for your studies, then you will need to apply for the Temporary Residence Permit/Card. The temporary residence card will allow you to cross the Polish border as many times as you wish.