With The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA)
JANUARY 25, 2018
Please join us for The Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count
January 25, 2018
Hollywood City Hall
6501 Fountain Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028
ABOUT THE COUNT
Each year the LA Homeless Service Authority (LAHSA) conducts point in time counts across LA County to determine how many individuals are living in the streets and experiencing homelessness. The data gathered helps inform the programs, services and policies developed by LAHSA and others.
YPI, has led the homeless count in the Hollywood neighborhood in recent years. This will be our fourth year leading the homeless count and getting out into the community with other residents, community members, YPI staff and program participants.
Please join us January 25th at 10pm at the Hollywood City Hall.
Our solutions are only as good as our information. The more informed we are allows us to understand and solve issues at a greater rate. The Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count is where we gather as much information as possible of those experiencing homelessness so that we can make informed decisions and creative solutions. It enables us to gather important data that is key for us to bring about an end to homelessness in Los Angeles.
Through the Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count, we will:
Inform the state of homelessness in LA
Bring vital community resources
Increase engagement bringing together leaders, residents and stakeholders


Welcome to Morningstar Tattoo Parlor. Morningstar is a private, appointment only tattoo studio residing within a beautiful, 100 year old Victorian house in the village of Belmont, California.
Nestled in the heart of the Bay Area, Morningstar is conveniently located within a half hour drive from either San Francisco, San Jose or Oakland. We have free parking on site or if you prefer public transit, the Belmont Caltrain Station is less than a five minute walk away. For customers flying in to get tattooed, we're only a 15 minute Uber ride from San Francisco International Airport.
If you would like to inquire about having us make a custom tattoo just for you, please CONTACT US and we will be happy to invite you over a free consultation to discuss your tattoo ideas.


Welcome to Your New Neighborhood
Ideally positioned near San Leandro BART in San Leandro, California, Bancroft Towers is exactly where you want to be. Rent one of our 1 or 2 bedroom apartment homes at Bancroft Towers and immerse yourself in the buzz and energy of San Leandro – then live the life you’ve pictured in the city you love.
San Leandro – Inside & Out
Pick up fresh ingredients at a local grocery store and then come home to craft an elegant meal. With an apartment at Bancroft Towers, everything in the city is within reach, including quick commutes to work and play. This is the lifestyle you deserve.


Here in the south, well...we are proud of where we come from. TN natives are no exception. Our flag was designed by Colonel LeRoy Reeves of the Tennessee National Guard, an attorney from right here in Johnson City, who was serving in the Tennessee National Guard in 1905 when he created the new flag design. The Tennessee State Legislature officially adopted the flag on April 17, 1905 and now we have had our friends at Sanborn commemorate it on one of their AMAZING paddles. On the wall or in the water, this will make the perfect gift for that southerner in your life.
Colors: White, Vivid Red, Blue (Colors of the great state of TN)
Wood: Walnut, Aspen and Western Red Cedar
Avg. Weight: 25oz.
Blade Dimensions: 5" x 26"
Crafted & Painted at Sanborn HQ
Paddle Durability: Cabin Cruiser
CABIN CRUISER CLASS: While not recommended for the rigors of extended wilderness trips, since they don't have fiberglass reinforced blades or epoxy tip guards, they are great for cruising around the lake on day trips or gracing your cabin's wall. These paddles are a combination of hardwood and Western Red Cedar laminated together and have a heavy varnish finish.


JOIN US SEPTEMBER 24TH, 2022!
12PM-6PM @ THREE CREEKS BREWING PRODUCTION BREWERY
265 E BARCLAY SISTERS, OR
Fresh Hop Beers from 20+ Oregon Breweries
Live Music, Food Trucks & More!
All Ages Welcome - 21+ Inside Beer Tent
The Sisters Fresh Hop Festival showcases fresh hop beers from 20+ Oregon breweries alongside live music, food carts and more. As a charity event, previous years raised over $10,000 for Ronald McDonald House Charities. Join us to enjoy good times, great beers and help support essential programs working with children and families in our local communities.
What is fresh hop beer? In order for a beer to be considered "fresh hopped," the hops must be picked and then brewed within 24 hours. The only time fresh hop beer can be created is during harvest season in late summer, early fall. Think of it as an herb: Dried vs. fresh. You will still get the herbal notes from the dried herb, but when it's fresh, you can taste the difference!
Most of the United States' hop production takes place in the Pacific Northwest, given its rich soil, rainfall and mild air. Sisters Fresh Hop Festival is a place to celebrate some of the world's finest beers and breweries!
Live Music: Oregon Fryer
Special Guest: Tony Lompa
Live Broadcast: The Peak 104.1
We will be hosting Sisters Fresh Hop Festival will be at the Three Creeks Brewing Facility located at 265 E. Barclay Dr in Sisters.
Sisters Fresh Hop Festival welcomes kids. Please note that the tent where the stage and beer pouring will be, is 21+.
We encourage our guests to please drink responsibly. Please use a designated driver, an Uber or Lyft, or stay at one of the local hotels!


The city of Ruston is a great university town. There are plenty of tasty restaurants to visit, coffee houses for studying or simply hanging out with friends, and some of the best outdoor parks in the area. In the city of Ruston, students will experience the quiet and intimate setting of a small town, making it better to focus on education, but also the fun and excitement of college life. Ruston is also located in between two larger cities within a short driving distance, giving ample opportunities for weekend fun.
In addition, according to the National Council for Home Safety and Security, Ruston has been rated as the number one safest college town in the state of Louisiana.
For years, the community of Ruston has been strong supporters of Louisiana Tech University; we are one big and friendly community. For more information on Ruston and Lincoln Parish, follow the Convention Visitors Bureau, on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rustoncvb, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rustoncvb or their website at rustonlincoln.com!


One Seat, Two Seat, Red Seat, Blue Seat
I recently completed my masters thesis, Using Aggregated Demographic Data To Inform Electoral Boundary Redistributions: 2010 South Australian Election.
Lots of people ask me to tell them what the thesis was about. This summary will hopefully answer that question. After it has been examined I'm happy to publish the whole thing here, not that you'll actually want to read it.
Electoral district boundaries in South Australia are reviewed and redrawn if necessary after every state election. These redistributions are conducted by a statutory authority that is independent of the government called the Electoral Districts Boundaries Commission (EDBC).
The EDBC is required to ensure that electoral boundaries conform with a notion of fairness contained in the Constitution. In general terms this means that the boundaries should ensure that the party that receives the majority of the votes (after the distribution of preferences) at an election should be able to form government.
Since this fairness requirement came into effect in 1991, there have been six South Australian elections, and in three of these elections the party that received a majority of the State-wide two-party preferred votes (in all cases, the Liberal Party) was not able to form government. This indicates that either this characterisation of fairness is unworkable in practice, or that more information and advanced techniques are required to implement it effectively.
One key part of the EDBC's method of redistribution involves calculating estimates for the strength of support for each major party in small areas of geography called `collection districts'. There are more than 3000 collection districts in South Australia. These estimates are then used to make decisions about which collection districts to move between electoral districts.
This thesis is chiefly concerned with the calculation of these estimates. We develop new methods of calculating them using new information in an attempt to improve the estimates, and hence improve the information available to the EDBC.
The new information we use is data about the demographics of each collection and electoral district, sourced from the periodical Census of Population and Housing conducted by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). We use data from the 2006 Census, along with election returns from the 2010 state election. Principal Component Analysis techniques are used to explore and visualise the predictor datasets.
The thesis develops a series of logistic regression models, with either two or three response categories. Gradual improvements are gained over the course of the thesis. The models are verified and checked using standard statistical techniques and using a set of summary statistics and visualisations.
The preferred model in the thesis is one that combines demographic information from the ABS with some 'spatial' information inherent in the system; taking advantage of the fact that collection districts are nested in electoral districts.
After settling on this model, the predictions for the support for each major party in each collection district is compared to the predictions that were actually used by the EDBC.
While further research is required to establish the improved accuracy of our predictions, we argue that they are credible and overcome some clear shortcomings in the EDBC predictions, and that these methods deserve further attention.


Valle Maira Sky marathon | September 15, 2013
Distance 46 km Difference in altitude 2493 meters
21% trails, 69% dirt, 10% asphalt
The event will take place between the municipalities of Canosio and Marmora,
in the beautiful alpine scenery of the Maira Valley (CN) around the
spectacular view of the La Meja Rock.
The territory of Maira Valley, still wild and unspoilt, but well organized in
terms of paths, is the ideal place for organizing a demonstration of mountain
This sky marathon has the ambition to be an important event in the Valley,
dedicated to the fans of the sport, as well as an opportunity for visibility and
promotion of the area at international level.
The itinerary includes a race track ring that develops mostly along the trail,
going up the valley of Preit and crossing the great plateau of the Gardetta, at
the foot of Rocca la Meja. It goes on to the Colle dell'Ancoccia and Colle del
Mulo and descends along the magnificent valley of Marmora.
The indicative length of the entire ring is about 46 km and the total uphill
altitude difference is about 2500 meters.
Sign up for the Maira Valley Sky Marathon
Arriving from Milan and Turin (highway Milan-Turin and / or Turin -Savona) exit Marene. Follow directions to Savigliano-Villafalletto - Busca - Dronero - Maira Valley
Coming from Savona (highway Turin -Savona) exit St. Albano Stura. Follow directions to Cuneo - Dronero - Maira Valley
Train and bus:
the nearest railway station is in Cuneo.
From here you can continue to Canosio Marmora using the public bus Benese line Cuneo- Dronero-Acceglio (stop in the hamlet Ponte Marmora, about 4 km from the departure)
For more information www.trenitalia.com -
The nearest airports are those of Cuneo Levaldigi 55 km far from, Turin Caselle 120 km, Milan Malpensa 280 km and Nice Côte d'Azur 180 km


Webcam Gandia – Gandia Beach
Webcam Gandía with a view of Playa de Gandía from the Ripoll Restaurant, located at the beginning of the Neptun Beach Promenade and the breakwater, next to the Gandia Sailing Club. The entire length of Gandia Beach can be seen on the webcam, and in the background the mountain of Cullera.
Gandia Beach live cam in collaboration with Ripoll Restaurant. Timelapse shows the video of the previous day from the Gandía webcam.
The Gandia Beach is one of the most favorite beaches in Spain. It has more than 3 kilometers in length with fine and clean sand, and clear and transparent water. Every year it receives quality awards for its cleanliness and the beach services it offers. The Gandia Beach is located 70 km from Valencia, 110 km from Alicante and 410 km from Madrid.
Ripoll Restaurant offers an extensive menu, highlighting a wide variety of starters, fish and regional dishes, and all of this enjoying the best views of Gandia Beach in Spain.


This was simply one of the best vacations and adventures I have ever done. I have been wanting to raft down the Grand Canyon for over 40 years and finally Hatch Expeditions could make that dream come true.
This rafting trip down the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon was something I have wanted to do for my whole life and it did not disappoint. The Canyon is incredible and floating through 1.8 billion years of geologic history was incredible. The river is tremendous and the rapids vary from small to enormous, but we (husband and our 28 year old daughter and her significant other) always felt safe and we were highly confident in the outstanding skill of our boatman. Hatch River Expeditions is a top notch company and they deliver an amazing product at a very fair price.
Sean, Josh and JP led us on a 10 day river rafting extravaganza, filled with terrific information, delicious meals, kindness, and ultra-professionalism. We lacked for nothing. The hikes and camp sites we experienced during our trip were excellent, complemented the float well, and were well-chosen for our group. We agree Hatch is the best outdoor adventure company we have experienced. The organization is extremely attentive and responsive to their customers from months out and through the adventure. Honestly, we could find nothing that could be improved on. The Hatch ef ort is to make this the best trip ever for all the customers and they succeed! They are also hyper-conscious of the environment and have a deep commitment to, and a well explained emphasis on, how to minimize our environmental footprint and prioritize the high value of these delicate ecosystems. All around, we could not have chosen a better group to work with and if we could ever do this trip again, it would absolutely be with Hatch. It is a trip of a lifetime and we are so glad we could do it with Hatch.


Taman Negara Transfer
Looking for a transportation service to Malaysia's premier National Park (Taman Negara)?
Look no further, you have just found the shortest and most comfortable route from Cameron Highlands to Taman Negara.
We operate a hassle free service using modern mini buses at an affordable rate
The Worlds Oldest Tropical Rain Forest Beckons In Malaysia
Preserved to stay the way nature intended it to be for you to explore and enjoy. Taman Negara (formerly known as Kings George V National Park) is more than 130 million years of age.
Located In The Heart Of Pahang's Tropical Rain forest
A visit to Taman Negara is a journey to be at nature with wild animals, crystal clear water, spectacular rock formation, green lush vegetation and variety of wild flowers that will take your breath away.
Leave all your worries behind and experience a comfortable bus journey from Cameron highlands to Kuala Tahan (Taman Negara).
Eco Cameron Travel is known as an efficient operator running their well maintained buses on this route creating a tourist convenient route to the National Park for many people.
All buses are driven by skilled drivers ensuring comfort and safety during the journey.


Are you looking to meet Monaco Escorts?
Hello gentlemen on the French Riviera, my name is Stephanie Hunter.
I am an International high end luxury companion. I used to travel to the French Riviera on a regular basis before COVID-19 outbreak.
I am currently not able to meet you in Monaco or Internationally.
Previously, touring and fly me to you requests were the only way I used to travel. However, post COVID I plan to cease touring, and only have availability to meet Internationally via fly me to you request.
If this arrangement is indeed an option and feesable, then I welcome your email of introduction. Happy to discuss options available to meet in Monaco and the French Riviera.
Thank you for your time, and hope to meet you soon.


Pioneer ministry in Barrow
Robin and Zoe Ham, who trained at Oak Hill College, are engaged in pioneer ministry in Barrow-in-Furness, an industrial town on the south-western edge of Cumbria. They are part of a team at St George's, which includes team rector Gary Cregeen and curate Matt Hornby, both of whom also trained at Oak Hill at different times. Robin is the church's pioneer curate.
Says Robin: One of the things that was identified with the pioneer role was an area of the town that didn't have a church anymore. It's been great over the last few months to gather Christians together who live in the area but go to church elsewhere, and who have a heart for this particular place. We meet to pray, to get to know each other, and to talk about how we can serve this area better.'
Says Zoe: 'Robin and I definitely see our ministry as a partnership together. There are some things where we're explicitly able to do things together, such as opening up our home, inviting non-Christian friends round, and running evangelistic courses or Bible studies in our home. And in the things where we're not explicitly working together, we're still partnering in the gospel.'
See more of Robin and Zoe's story of life in ministry in the video above, or read about them in the Oak Hill booklet, Into all the world.
Read the Into all the world booklet online, or download it as a PDF
See our video of Jon Putt, who works as part of the ministry team in Kempston, near Bedford
See our video of Gabrielle Samuel, who is part of a ministry team in Brixton
See our video of Stuart Silk and Hugh Bourne, who are part of the ministry team in Lindfield, Sussex


Nelliyampathy - The kingdom of heaven in kerala
From the town of Nenmara in Palakkad district, the cloud-caressed peaks of the majestic Nelliyampathy hill ranges are a sight to behold. The height of the hills ranges from 467 m to 1572 m. To reach Nelliyampathy, one has to take the road starting from Nenmara that proceeds to the Pothundy Dam. There are about 10 hairpin bends that have to be negotiated on the way to Nelliyampathy. The Pothundy Dam is a picturesque locale with facilities for boating and is a nice option as a picnic place. As the Ghat road winds its way up to Nelliyampathy, at certain places there are viewpoints from where the vast stretches of Palakkad district are visible with its extensive paddy fields forming a verdant carpet. It also offers a splendid view of the Palakkad Gap, which is a geographical phenomenon in the Western Ghats formation in this region, bringing into view, parts of the adjoining State of Tamilnadu.


21732 Wesley Drive
2 Beds / 2 Baths
1,420 Sq Ft
This is an extremely rare to find, exclusive Laguna Beach resort-style home, featuring breathtaking panoramic ocean and mountain views.
Each and every day is unique – the way the cloud formations interact with the mountains, or the explosion of colors from the cresting sun beyond the crystalline ocean.
While relaxing on the patio by the fire pit enjoying a morning cup of coffee, you will notice dolphins and whales bathing in the warm water close to the shoreline. Or perhaps you would rather take a short walk to feel the sand beneath your feet instead.
A juxtaposition of awe-inspiring tranquility.
Each room has been tastefully remodeled and upgraded, with authentic hard wood flooring in the living room and kitchen, and brand new designer fixtures. 1st class craftsmanship and a warm, comfortable aesthetic. Dual master suites, open floor plan, granite counters, stone fireplace, and more.
Steps to the sand via private beach path, one block from the Montage Laguna Beach. This is an absolutely prime Laguna Beach location, and an extremely special experience.


The Retreat is located at Brancaster Hall, just off the A149 coast road in Brancaster.
We are based on the first floor of The Old Stables, which has been lovingly converted to house a fitness studio on the ground floor and our tranquil beauty salon on the first floor. We have three treatment rooms and an open plan nail studio and reception area.
There is a lift to the first floor for those with limited mobility and our reception and treatment rooms have been soundproofed to allow you to relax and enjoy your treatments in a peaceful environment.
There is ample parking on site and level access to the door.
DIRECTIONS TO THE OLD STABLES
Travelling EAST along the A149 coast road from Hunstanton:
Follow the A149 through Brancaster past the 71 Club on your left
As you leave Brancaster you pass Branodunum on your left and TURN IMMEDIATELY RIGHT into the walled entrance of Brancaster Hall
Follow the gravel track up to Brancaster Hall, passing by the rear of the the house and then BEAR LEFT to The Old Stables.
Travelling WEST along the A149 coast road from Burnham Deepdale:
Follow the A149 through Brancaster Staithe towards Brancaster
As you enter Brancaster you pass Cross Lane on your right and TURN LEFT opposite Branodunum into the walled entrance of Brancaster Hall
Follow gravel track up to Brancaster Hall passing by the rear of the the house and then BEAR LEFT to The Old Stables.
Travelling NORTH from Docking:
Take the B1153 from Docking signposted to Brancaster
After 1 mile TURN RIGHT onto unnamed road with a black granite war memorial at the junction.
After 2 miles the main road bears sharp right but CONTINUE STRAIGHT onto gravel drive through entrance to Brancaster Hall.
Follow gravel drive up to Brancaster Hall and BEAR RIGHT to The Old Stables.
The Old Stables
Norfolk PE31 8AF
Telephone: 01485 210387


The Queen Elizabeth/Haultain Community Association and the Exhibition Community Association amalgamated, in 2012, and formed a new association, uniting the three neighbourhoods, known as the Queen Elizabeth/Haultain/Exhibition Community Association or as we like to call it, the QEXCA. The QEXCA area is bounded by Taylor Street to the north and Ruth Street to the south, and extends from Clarence Avenue all the way to St. Henry Avenue overlooking the riverbank. The Association’s boundaries also include the west half of the Haultain neighbourhood between Broadway and Clarence Avenue.
Programming for the QEXCA is offered at both St. Frances and Queen Elizabeth Schools and will serve residents by offering recreational, social and educational programs for adults, children/youth and preschoolers. The QEXCA also operates both the Achs Park and the Queen Elizabeth School outdoor rinks.
The QEXCA is dedicated to enhancing quality of life and promoting a strong sense of community among those living and working in the area. As a non-profit organization, the Association relies on volunteers to donate their time and energy to organizing various events and programs.
From the City of Saskatoon web site – “Community Associations”.


It’s 10:35 a.m., July 21, with hazy sun over Eastport and light fog over Campobello. The Eastport pilot boat, MEDRIC II, has left her berth at the Breakwater and is headed up Head Harbour Passage bound for the m/v SAGA MONEL at the pilot station in the Bay of Fundy.
Aboard are Eastport harbor pilot captain Bob Peacock who will bring the cargo ship into the pier at Estes Head, pilot boat captain Ralph DeWitt, DeWitt’s son, Jesse, who serves as mate, and on this occasion DeWitt’s young nephew, Ryan.
While it’s Peacock’s job to bring the SAGA MONEL safely to the pier – no small order given the extreme tides, tricky currents and prevalent fog – it’s DeWitt’s job to get Peacock safely aboard the ship’s pilot’s ladder. That’s no small order, either, in the Bay of Fundy even in good weather.
“I literally trust my life to Ralph’s ability,” Peacock says simply.
“Fundy Traffic, Eastport pilot boat,” DeWitt says into the radio and is acknowledged by the Canadian Coast Guard’s navigation center in Saint John, New Brunswick. “We’re at Four Papa, approximately 40 minutes from the pilot station.”
The fog, which in Friar Roads was light enough to see the Deer Island-Campobello ferry crossing, has become so thick at Head Harbour Light that the light station, close by on the radar, is invisible while its foghorn is loud and clear.
Peacock requests a speed of “three-and-a-half to four knots, please” from the cargo ship’s captain and is acknowledged. The ship’s whistle becomes louder, and as the fog scales a bit the vessel’s house becomes visible but not the hull.
“SAGA MONEL, pilot,” Peacock says into the radio. “We’re a half-mile away; start your swing, correct course to zero-four-zero.”
A few minutes later DeWitt radios, “SAGA MONEL, pilot boat. We’re making our approach.”
DeWitt maneuvers along the vessel’s port side, matching the ship’s speed. He eases the MEDRIC II to the pilot’s ladder, Peacock steps onto the lowest rung, grabs the ropes, and climbs aboard.
It’s 12 noon, and DeWitt’s job is done – for the moment.
As the pilot boat heads back to Eastport, the wheelhouse radio crackles, “Fundy Traffic, SAGA MONEL, pilot is aboard.” At Peacock’s request, DeWitt watches for small boats ahead of the cargo ship, and he says, “You know, a bad day on the water is still better than a good day in a cubicle.”
The MEDRIC II, a fishing/utility boat built in 1996 of high-density plastic, is not an imposing craft – 48 feet long with a 6-foot beam – but “she’s tough as nails,” Peacock says. “We’ve never missed a ship because of her.”
The MEDRIC II is named after the MEDRIC, a double-ender sardine carrier built at East Boothbay in 1919. As it happens, DeWitt was the last captain of the MEDRIC, owned by R.J. Peacock Canning Company, before she was laid up in 1994 after a hard-working career spanning 75 years.
In his chronicle of sardine carriers in and around Passamaquoddy Bay, Masts and Masters, John Gilman wrote, “`Frankie’ Pendleton ran the MEDRIC the first year she was used but he didn’t like her and went back to the SYLVINA BEAL.”
But if you ask DeWitt what he liked most about piloting the MEDRIC, he says, “No question, it was the boat herself. She was wonderful to run. And it was an absolute thrill to be part of that boat’s history.”
At first, nothing remarkable comes to DeWitt’s mind about piloting the MEDRIC. Then he says, “Well, there was the time we had a finback [whale] running alongside that was longer than the boat, and she was 65 feet long.”
He adds, “I guess I’d have to say the most exciting time was carrying herring. We knew it was a dying industry; I felt I was fortunate to have a part in it.”
The sardine carrier was also used to haul feed to salmon pens around the bay. “This was back in the days of moist feed,” DeWitt says. “We’d deliver at night usually starting about 10 o’clock so the salmon would have fresh feed in the morning. Well, I remember once we got a call about daybreak that the feed had spoiled so we had to take that feed back, then deliver new feed, about a thousand pounds in all. By the time we were done, it was just about time to start again. So we ended up working just about 24 hours. That’s three boats with their crews and the docking crews, and we were all tired.”
On and off the water, DeWitt has worked at a bit of everything. A graduate of the Eastport Boat School, his jobs have included Moose Island Marine “both in the retail operation and out at the boatyard,” and has taken on odd jobs around the area.
“We’re in a survival mode here most of the time; you have to take on three or four jobs just to get a decent paycheck,” he says. “Jobs are like the fog; they come and go.”
When Peacock asked DeWitt to pilot the MEDRIC, DeWitt actually refused. “I said no to Bob a couple of times,” he says. “I wasn’t sure I was up to it. But Bob was convinced I could do it and gave me time to practice with her. Finally saying yes was the best decision I ever made.”
DeWitt doesn’t talk much about his skills but Peacock says, “Ralph is truly a jack of all trades – fishing, carpentry, fiberglass repair, aquaculture, marine research, public affairs, teacher, expert boatman, engine and electronic repairs wrapped up in a very dependable, steady friend who has a great dry sense of humor.”
DeWitt’s roots go deep on both sides of the border. “On my father’s side, my ancestors arrived on Campobello in 1728. My mother’s people were from Eastport – I’m not sure how far back they go, but it’s a long way – and they were boatbuilders and fishermen.
As the MEDRIC II heads down Head Harbour Passage into Friar Roads, DeWitt picks up the mike. “Fundy Traffic, Eastport pilot boat. We’re just crossing Four Papa, 25 minutes to the Eastport Breakwater.”
Eastport is now in bright sunlight, and visibility is clear.
At 1 p.m., DeWitt is again on the radio. “Fundy Traffic, Eastport pilot boat. We’re secure at the Eastport Breakwater. Thanks for your assistance.”
“Eastport pilot boat, Fundy Traffic. Roger that.”


For many years now, the Cevital Group has been developing an ambitious strategy for foreign acquisitions, in search of avenues for growth by 2025. This strategy enables it to achieve the critical mass it requires to move up a level and compete in the same league as the largest global companies.
Cevital is focusing on several large projects, which have strong synergies with its activities in Algeria, continental Europe and Brazil. Its method is to build up the technological know-how, from Research and Development to patents, and the international distribution networks that will enable it to export.
In France, as well as in Spain and Italy, the Cevital Group has implemented a win/win approach to investment: co-production. It enables it to retain the profitable business of companies in developed economies while creating other activities in Algeria. This principle enables it to add value to companies in difficulty, to relaunch them and give them a new lease of life.
Brandt: registered offices in Rueil Malmaison (France)
Brandt also has sites in Spain, Asia, Malaysia, Morocco and Algeria.
OXXO Evolution: registered offices in Cluny (France)
Alas Iberia: Ciaño – Langreo, Asturias (Spain)
Aferpi/Lucchini: Piombino (Italy)


Institute of Hydrology and Water Resources
Department of Hydraulic Engineering
Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
Institute of Hydrology and Water Resources
Department of Hydraulic Engineering
Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
2008-2013 PhD in Hydrology, Department of Hydraulic Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
2010-2011 Visiting PhD student, National Centre for Groundwater Research and Training & School of Environment, Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia
2004-2008 B. E., College of Water Resources & Hydropower, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
2020 ~present Associate Professor
2018.8 ~2020 Assistant Professor
Department of Hydraulic Engineering, Tsinghua University, China
2018.2 ~2018.8 Research Fellow
Research School of Earth Sciences, Australian National University, Australia
2015.2 ~2018.2 OCE Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Land and Water Flagship, CSIRO, Canberra, Australia
2013.9 ~2015.1 Postdoctoral Research Fellow
National Centre for Groundwater Research and Training
School of the Environment, Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia
1. Oceanographic Remote Sensing & Big Data, for undergraduate students
2. Groundwater Water Dynamics，for graduate students
3. Catchment Ecohydrology, for undergraduate students
Environmental Physics, Ecohydrology, Coupled Water-Carbon-Energy cycles, Remote Sensing, Global Change Science
1. “Vegetation carrying capacity in the Three North region of China based on ecohydrological optimality and land-atmosphere interaction”, National Natural Science Foundation of China – General Program, 2021.1~2024.12 (PI;￥550,000)
2. “Changes in water cycle and soil-water coupling processes in the Yellow River Basin”, National Natural Science Foundation of China – Major Program, 2021.1~2024.12 (Co-PI; Personal share:￥900,000)
3. “Flood risk warning system: technology and uncertainties”, Ministry of Science and Technology of China, 2020.1 ~ 2022.12 (PI;￥2,820,000)
4. “Development of water-heat intelligent control technology for residential comfort”, Guoqiang Institute of Tsinghua University, 2020 ~ 2021 (PI; ￥1,000,000)
5. “Modelling the water resources system in the Tsaidam Basin”, Key Program of the Department of Science and Technology, Qinghai Province (PI;￥2,800,100)
6. Ecohydrological processes and the responses to global change in China’s Loess Plateau”, Research Fund Program of State key Laboratory of Hydroscience and Engineering, 2019 (PI; ￥300,000)
7. “Change of the hydrological processes and its underlying mechanism in the source areas of Upper Yangtze River”, National Science Foundation of China – Major Program, 2019.1 – 2024.1 (Co-PI; Personal share:￥750,000);
8. “Coupled water-energy-carbon cycles under change”, 1000-Talent Program – Youth Program, 2018.8 – 2021.8 (PI; ￥3,000,000);
9. “Hydrological implications of long-term vegetation response to CO2 fertilization”, CSIRO OCE Postdoc Project, 2015.2 ~ 2018.2 (PI; A$722,000);
10. “Examination of extreme hydro-climatic events and its impact on regional carbon and water cycles in a large karst plateau of Southwest China using remote sensing”, Open Research Fund Program of State key Laboratory of Hydraulics and Mountain River Engineering, 2014 ~ 2015. (PI; ￥80,000);
11. “Remote sensing the coupled water and carbon cycles in irrigation district of arid region”, Open Research Fund Program of State key Laboratory of Hydroscience and Engineering, 2014 ~ 2015. (PI; ￥100,000)
2017 ~ present: Associate Editor: Journal of Hydrology
2020 ~ present: Associate Editor: Remote Sensing of Environment
2018 ~ present: Editorial Board: Environmental Research Communications
2020 ~ present: Editorial Board: Science of Remote Sensing
Member: American Geophysical Union, European Geosciences Union, Fluxnet Young Scientist
Honors and Awards
1. The Outstanding Early Career Researcher of Tsinghua University, 2019.
2. AOGS Hydrology Session Distinguished Early Career Lecturer, 2018.
3. Editor’s Choice Award (top 1%), Water Resources Research, 2016.
4. Adjunct Lecture, School of the Environment, Flinders University, 2015 ~ now.
5. Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Early Career Researcher of Flinders University, 2014.
6. Best PhD Dissertation of Tsinghua University (1st Prize, top 1%), 2013.
7. The National Outstanding Postgraduate Student Award of China, 2013.
8. The Liu Guangwen Scholarship for Outstanding Postgraduate Student in Hydrology (1st Class,
one of the three in the country), 2012.
9. The Zhang Guangdou Scholarship for Outstanding Student in Hydraulic Engineering, 2007.
1. Yuting Yang, 2015. Evapotranspiration over heterogeneous vegetated surfaces: Models and Applications. Springer. p.145.
2. Yuting Yang, 2018. Remotely sensed evapotranspiration, in Ecohydrology: Observation and Measurement. Xin Li and Harry Vereecken (Eds), Springer Nature.
Journal Article (*Corresponding Author):
1. Cicheng Zhang, Yuting Yang*, Dawen Yang, Xiuchen Wu, 2021. Multidimensional assessment of global dryland changes under future warming in climate projections. Journal of Hydrology, 592, 125618.
2. Cicheng Zhang, Yuting Yang*, Dawen Yang, Zhengrong Wang, Xiuchen Wu, Shulei Zhang, Wenjie Zhang, 2020. Vegetation response to elevated CO2 slows down the eastward movement of the 100th Meridian. Geophysical Research Letters, 47, e2020GL089681.
3. Yuyan Luo, Yuting Yang*, Dawen Yang, Shulei Zhang, 2020. Quantifying the impact of vegetation changes on global terrestrial runoff using the Budyko framework. Journal of Hydrology, 590, 125389.
4. Juntai Han, Yuting Yang*, Michael Roderick, Tim McVicar, Dawen Yang, Shulei Zhang, Hylke Beck, 2020. Assessing the steady-state assumption in water balance calculation across global catchments. Water Resources Research, 56(7), e2020WR027392.
5. Yuting Yang*, Shulei Zhang, Michael Roderick, Tim McVicar, Dawen Yang, Wenbin Liu, Xiaoyan Li, 2020. Comparing PDSI drought assessments using the traditional offline approach with direct climate model outputs. Hydrology and Earth System Sciences, 24, 2921-2930.
6. Guanheng Zheng, Yuting Yang, Dawen Yang*, Baptiste Dafflon, Yonghong Yi, Deliang Chen, Bing Gao, Taihua Wang, Ruijie Shi, Qingbai Wu, 2020. Remote sensing spatiotemporal patterns of frozen soil and the environmental controls over the Tibetan Plateau during 2002–2016. Remote Sensing of Environment, 247, 111927.
7. Taihua Wang, Dawen Yang*, Yuting Yang*, Shilong Piao, Xin Li, Bojie Fu, Guodong Chen, 2020. Permafrost thawing puts the frozen carbon at risk over the Tibetan Plateau. Science Advances, 6, eaaz3513.
8. Ruochen Cao, Zhongmin Hu*, Zhiyun Jiang, Yuting Yang, Wei Zhao, Genan Wu, Xiaoming Feng, Ruru Chen, Guangcun Hao, 2020. Shifts in ecosystem water use efficiency on China's Loess Plateau caused by the interaction of climatic and biotic factors over 1985-2015. Agricultural and Forest Meteorology, 291, 108100.
9. Shulei Zhang, Yuting Yang*, Tim McVicar, Lu Zhang, Dawen Yang, Xiaoyan Li, 2020. A proportionality-based multi-scale catchment water balance model and its global verification. Journal of Hydrology, 582, 124446.
10. Bing Liu*, Wenzhi Zhao, Zijuan Wen, Yuting Yang, Xuexiang Chang, Zhaocen Zhu, Rui Si, 2020. Hydrochemical characteristics jointly determine the transport and cycling of soil carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus in an arid Chinese wetland. Journal of Geophysical Research: Biogeosciences, 125(7), e2020JG005697.
11. Xu Lian, Shilong Piao*, Laurent Z. X. Li, Yue Li, Chris Huntingford, Philippe Ciais, Alessandro Cescatti, Ivan A. Janssens, Josep Peñuelas, Wolfgang Buermann, Anping Chen, Xiangyi Li, Yongwen Liu, Ranga B. Myneni, Xuhui Wang, Yilong Wang, Yuting Yang, Zhenzhong Zeng, Yongqiang Zhang, Tim R. McVicar, 2020. Summer soil drying exacerbated by earlier spring greening of northern vegetation. Science Advances, 6, eaax0225.
12. Guanheng Zheng, Yuting Yang, Dawen Yang*, Baptiste Dafflon, Huimin Lei, Hanbo Yang, 2019. Satellite-Based Simulation of Soil Freeze-Thaw Processes in the Northeast Tibetan Plateau. Remote Sensing of Environment, 231, 111269.
13. Yuting Yang*, Michael Roderick*, Shulei Zhang, Tim McVicar, Randall Donohue. Hydrologic implications of vegetation response to elevated CO2 in climate projections, 2019. Nature Climate Change, 9, 44-48.
14. Yuting Yang, Michael Roderick*, 2019. Radiation, surface temperature and evaporation over wet surfaces. Quarterly Journal of Royal Meteorological Society, 145, 1118-1129.
15. Sergio Vicente-Serrano*, Tim McVicar, Diego Miralles, Yuting Yang, Mique Tomas-Burguera, 2019. Unraveling the influence of atmospheric evaporative demand on drought and its response to climate change. WIREs Climate Change, e632.
16. Kun Zhang, Gaofeng Zhu, Jinzhu Ma*, Yuting Yang, Shasha Shang, Chunjie Gu, 2019. Parameter analysis and estimates for the MODIS evapotranspiration algorithm, and multi-scale verification. Water Resources Research, 55, 2211-2231.
17. Yongqiang Zhang*, Dongdong Kong, Rong Gan, Francis Chiew, Tim McVicar, Qiang Zhang, Yuting Yang, 2019. Coupled estimation of 500m and 8-day resolution global evapotranspiration and gross primary production in 2002-2017. Remote Sensing of Environment, 222, 165-182.
18. Baoqing Zhang, Amir AghaKouchak, Yuting Yang, Jiahua Wei*, Guangqiang Wang*, 2019. A water-energy balance approach for multi-category drought assessment across globally diverse hydrological basins. Agricultural and Forest Meteorology, 264, 247-265
19. Bing Liu, Wenzhi Zhao, Zijuan Wen, Yuting Yang, Xuexiang Chang, Qiyue Yang, Yangyang Meng, Chan Liu, 2019. Mechanisms and feedbacks for evapotranspiration-induced salt accumulation and precipitation in an arid wetland of China. Journal of Hydrology, 568, 403-415
20. Hui Yang, Shilong Piao, Chris Huntingford, Philippe Ciais, Yue Li, Tao Wang, Shushi Peng, Yuting Yang, Dawen Yang, Jinfeng Chang, 2018. Changing retention properties of catchments and their influence on runoff under climate change. Environmental Research Letters, 13(9), 094019.
21. Yuting Yang*, Shulei Zhang, Tim McVicar, Hylke Beck, Yongqiang Zhang, Bing Liu, 2018. Disconnection between trends of atmospheric drying and continental runoff. Water Resources Research, 54(7), 4700-4713.
22. Jianyu Liu, Yongqiang Zhang*, Yuting Yang*, Xihui Gu, Mingzhong Xiao, 2018. Investigating Relationships Between Australian Flooding and Large-Scale Climate Indices and Possible Mechanism. Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmosphere, 123(16), 8708-8723.
23. Xu Lian, Shilong Piao*, Chris Huntingford, Yue Li, Zhenzhong Zeng, Xuhui Wang, Philippe Ciais , Tim McVicar, shushi Peng, Catherine Ottlé, Hui Yang, Yuting Yang, Yongqiang Zhang, Tao Wang, 2018. Partitioning global land evapotranspiration using CMIP5 models constrained by observations. Nature Climate Change, 8, 640-646.
24. Rong Gan, Yongqiang Zhang*, Hao Shi, Yuting Yang, Derek Eamus, Lei Cheng, Francis Chiew, Qiang Yu, 2018. Use of satellite leaf area index estimating evapotranspiration and gross assimilation for Australian Ecosystems. Ecohydrology, e1974.
25. Shulei Zhang, Dawen Yang*, Yuting Yang, Shilong Piao, Hanbo Yang, Huimin Lei, Bojie Fu, 2018. Excessive afforestation and soil drying on China’s Loess Plateau. Journal of Geophysical Research: Biogeosciences, 123(3), 923-935.
26. Zhenzhong Zeng, Shilong Piao*, Laurent Z.X. Li, Tao Wang, Philippe Ciais, Xu Lian, Yuting Yang, Jiafu Mao, Xiaoying Shi, Ranga B. Myneni, 2018. Impact of Earth greening on the terrestrial water cycle. Journal of Climate, 31, 2633-2650.
27. Shulei Zhang, Yuting Yang*, Tim McVicar, Dawen Yang, 2018. An analytical solution for the impact of vegetation cover changes on hydrological partitioning within the Budyko framework. Water Resources Research, 54, 519-537.
28. Zhao Jin, Wei Liang, Yuting Yang, Weibin Zhang, Jianwu Yan*, Xuejuan Chen, Sha Li, Xingguo Mo, 2017. Separating vegetation greening and climate change controls on evapotranspiration over the Loess Plateau. Scientific Reports, 7, 8191.
29. Yuting Yang*, Tim McVicar, Randall Donohue, Yongqiang Zhang, Michael Roderick, Francis Chiew, Lu Zhang, Junlong Zhang, 2017. Lags in hydrologic recovery following an extreme drought: assessing the roles of climate and catchment characteristics. Water Resources Research, 53(6), 4821-4837 (Editor’s Highlight).
30. Jia Li, Dan Liu, Tao Wang*, Yinnian Li, Shiping Wang, Yuting Yang, Xiaoyi Wang, Hui Guo, Hui Yang, Shushi Peng, Jinzhi Ding, Miaogen Shen, Lei Wang, 2017. Grassland restoration reduces water yield in the headstream region of Yangtze River. Scientific Reports, 7, 2162.
31. Bing Liu*, Huade Guan, Wenzhi Zhao, Yuting Yang, ShouboLi, 2017. Groundwater facilitated water-use efficiency along a gradient of groundwater depth in arid northwestern China. Agricultural and Forest Meteorology, 233, 235-241.
32. Randall Donohue*, Michael Roderick, Tim McVicar, Yuting Yang, 2017. A simple hypothesis of how leaf and canopy-level transpiration and assimilation respond to elevated CO2 reveals distinct response patterns between disturbed and undisturbed vegetation.. Journal of Geophysical Research: Biogeosciences, 122(1), 168-184.
33. Yuting Yang*, Donohue J. Randall, Tim R. McVicar, 2016. Global estimation of effective plant rooting depth: Implications for hydrological modelling. Water Resources Research, 52, 8260-8276 (Editor’s Highlight; Editor’s Choice Award 2016).
34. Yuting Yang*, Randall Donohue, Tim McVicar, Michael Roderick, Hylke Beck, 2016. Long-term CO2 fertilization increases vegetation productivity and has little effect on hydrological partitioning in tropical rainforests. Journal of Geophysical Research: Biogeosciences, 121(8), 2125-2140 (Editor’s Highlight).
35. Yuting Yang*, Huade Guan, Okke Batelaan, Tim McVicar, Di Long, Wei Liang, Shilong Piao, Bing Liu, Zhao Jin, Craig Simmons, 2016. Contrasting responses of water use efficiency to drought across global terrestrial ecosystems. Scientific Reports, 6, 23284.
36. Lei Jiang, Songhao Shang*, Yuting Yang, Huade Guan, 2016. Mapping interannual variability of maize cover in a large irrigation district using a vegetation index – phenological index classifier. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, 123, 351-361.
37. Tian Zhang, Jian Peng*, Wei Liang, Yuting Yang, Yanxu Liu, 2016. Spatial-temporal patterns of water use efficiency and climate controls in China’s Loess Plateau during 2000-2010. Science of the Total Environment, 565, 105-122.
38. Wenzhi Zhao*, Bing Liu, Xuexiang Chang, Qiyue Yang, Yuting Yang, Zhiling Liu, James Cleverly, Derek Eamus, 2016. Evapotranspiration partitioning, stomatal conductance and components of the water balance: A special case of a desert ecosystem in China. Journal of Hydrology, 538, 374-386.
39. Qiang Liu*, Tim McVicar, Zhifeng Yang, Randall Donohue, Liqiao Liang, Yuting Yang, 2016. The hydrological effects of varying vegetation characteristics in a temperate water-limited basin: Development of the dynamic Budyko-Choudhury-Porporato (dBCP) model. Journal of Hydrology, 534, 595-611.
40. Yuting Yang*, Randall Donohue, Tim McVicar, Michael Roderick, 2015. An analytical model for relating global terrestrial carbon assimilation with climate and surface conditions using a rate-limitation framework. Geophysical Research Letters, 42, 9825-9835.
41. Yuting Yang*, Huade Guan, Di Long, Bing Liu, Guanghua Qin, Jun Qin, Okke Batelaan, 2015. Estimation of surface soil moisture from thermal infrared remote sensing using an improved trapezoid method. Remote Sensing, 7, 8250-8270.
42. Yuting Yang*, Di Long, Huade Guan, Wei Liang, Simmons Craig, Batelaan Okke, 2015. Comparison of three dual-source remote sensing evapotranspiration models during the MUSOEXE-12 campaign: Revisit of model physics. Water Resources Research, 51, 3145-3165.
43. Yuting Yang*, Huade Guan, Miaogen Shen, Wei Liang, Lei Jiang, 2015. Changes in autumn vegetation dormancy onset date and the climate controls across temperate ecosystems in China from 1982 to 2010. Global Change Biology, 21(2), 652-665.
44. Wei Liang, Yuting Yang, Dongmei Fan, Huade Guan, Tian Zhang, Di Long, Yi Zhou, Dan Bai*, 2015. Analysis of spatial and temporal patterns of net primary production and their climate controls in China from 1982 to 2010. Agricultural and Forest Meteorology, 204, 22-36.
45. Di Long*, Yuting Yang, Yoshihide Wada, Yang Hong, Wei Liang, Yaning Chen, Bin Yong, Aizhong Hou, Jiangfeng Wei, Lu Chen, 2015. Deriving scaling factors using a global hydrological model to restore GRACE total water storage changes for China’s Yangtze River Basin. Remote Sensing of Environment, 168, 177-193.
46. Bing Liu, Wenzhi Zhao*, Zhiling Liu, Yuting Yang, Weicheng Luo, Hai Zhou, Yongyong Zhang, 2015. Changes in species diversity, aboveground biomass, and vegetation cover along an afforestation successional gradient in a semiarid desert steppe of China. Ecological Engineering, 81, 301-311.
47. Wei Liang, Dan Bai*, Feiyu Wang, Bojie Fu, Junping Yan, Shuai Wang, Yuting Yang, Di Long, Minquan Feng, 2015. Quantifying the impacts of climate change and ecological construction on streamflow change based on the Budyko framework in the Loess Plateau of China. Water Resources Research, 51, 6500-6519.
48. Wei Liang, Dan Bai*, Zhao Jin, Yuchi You, Jiaxing Li, Yuting Yang*, 2015. A study on the streamflow change and its relationship with climate change and ecological restoration measures in a sediment concentrated region in the Loess Plateau. Water Resources Management, 29, 4045-4060.
49. Yuting Yang*, Di Long, Huade Guan, Bridget Scanlon, Craig Simmons, Lei Jiang, Xiang Xu, 2014. GRACE satellite observed hydrological controls on interannual and seasonal variability of surface greenness over mainland Australia. Journal of Geophysical Research: Biogeosciences, 119, 2245-2260.
50. Yuting Yang*, Huade Guan, Songhao Shang, Di Long, Craig T. Simmons, 2014. Towards the use of the MODIS ET product to estimate terrestrial GPP for non-forest ecosystems. IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Letters, 11, 1624-1628.
51. Hanyu Lu*, Tingxi Liu, Yuting Yang, Dandan Yao, 2014. A hybrid dual-source model of estimating evapotranspiration over different ecosystems and implications for satellite-based approaches. Remote Sensing, 6, 8359-8386.
52. Di Long*, Yanjun Shen, Alexander Sun, Yang Hong, Laurent Longuevergne, Yuting Yang, Bin Li, Lu Chen, 2014. Drought and Flood Monitoring for a Large Karst Plateau in Southwest China from Extended GRACE Data. Remote Sensing of Environment, 115, 145-160.
53. Yuting Yang*, Russ Scott, Songhao Shang, 2013. Modeling evapotranspiration and its partitioning over a semiarid shrub ecosystem from satellite imagery: a multiple validation. Journal of Applied Remote Sensing 7(1), 073459.
54. Yuting Yang*, Di Long, Songhao Shang, 2013. Remote estimation of terrestrial evapotranspiration without using meteorological data. Geophysical Research Letters, 40, 3026-3030.
55. Yuting Yang*, Songhao Shang, Huade Guan, Lei Jiang, 2013. A novel algorithm to assess gross primary production for terrestrial ecosystems from MODIS imagery. Journal of Geophysical Research: Biogeosciences, 118, 590-605.
56. Yuting Yang, Songhao Shang*, 2013. A hybrid dual source scheme and trapezoid framework based evapotranspiration model (HTEM) using satellite images: algorithm and model test. Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmosphere, 118, 2284-2300.
57. Yuting Yang*, Huade Guan, John Hutson, Hailong Wang, Caecilia Ewenz, Songhao Shang and Craig Simmons, 2013. Examination and parameterization of the root water uptake model from stem water potential and sap flow measurements. Hydrological Processes, 27(20), 2857-2863.
58. Yuting Yang, Songhao Shang* and Lei Jiang, 2012. Remote Sensing temporal and spatial patterns of evapotranspiration and the responses to water management in a large irrigation district of North China. Agricultural and Forest Meteorology, 164, 112-122.
59. Yuting Yang, Songhao Shang* and Huade Guan, 2012. Development of a soil-plant-atmosphere continuum model (HDS-SPAC) based on hybrid dual-source approach and its verification in wheat land. Science China: Technological Sciences. 55(10): 2671-2685.
60. Yuting Yang, Songhao Shang*, 2012. Comparison of three dual-source evapotranspiration models in partitioning potential evaporation and potential transpiration. Transactions of the CSAE, 28(24), 85-91 (In Chinese with English abstract).
61. Yuting Yang, Songhao Shang* and Chao Li, 2010.Correcting the smoothing effect of ordinary Kriging estimates in soil moisture interpolation. Advances in Water Science, 21, 64-69. (In Chinese with English abstract)
62. Yuting Yang, Chuan Liang*, 2008. Research on runoff forecasting and optimal operation of Daqiao reservoir in Xichang. Sichuan water power, 27, 77-80. (In Chinese with English abstract).
63. Lei Jiang, Yuting Yang, Songhao Shang*, 2013. Evaluation on irrigation efficiency of irrigation district in arid region based on evapotranspiration estimated from remote sensing data. Transactions of the CSAE, 29(20), 95-101 (In Chinese with English abstract).
64. Songhao Shang*, Lei Jiang, Yuting Yang, 2015. Review of remote sensing-based assessment method for irrigation and crop water use efficiency. Transactions of the Chinese Society for Agricultural Machinery. (In press) (In Chinese with English Abstract).


Park House is one of the key centers of Kirov district in Yekaterinburg. The shopping center was opened in 2005. Good transport accessibility and proximity to a park area have made it a favorite rest and shopping place among residents and visitors of the city. As of today Park House is more than 100 stores, including: supermarket of electronics and home appliances M.Video, supermarket of home furnishings Starik Hottabych, supermarket of sporting goods Sportmaster, shops Detsky Mir, H&M, O’Stin, Perekrestok, Kari, Tvoe, Modis, cinema Premier and many others.
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James Rebanks described the importance of observation in farming. Observation informs our decisions about how we manage our farms. For thousands of years farmers have been relying on empirical knowledge passed down through generations, helping them to recognise patterns in the weather, cycles on the land and rhythms within nature. But what can you do when you don’t have that mulit-generational connection with your land?
Today we are armed with a vast array of tools to allow us to make evidence based decision making for our farming enterprises. These tools are usually expensive, difficult to use, or unable to be tailored for specific applications. In my quest to learn more about caring for the soil on the Rock Farm, I recently attended a winter update session hosted by the NSW Local Land Services. One of the sessions was on a web based tool that has enormous potential to help me make better decisions about our farm management.
The tool is Farming Forecaster. This tool has been available in our area for a couple of years, but is rapidly expanding throughout New South Wales and Tasmania. Matt and Phil from the video below attended our session and took us through the tool, how it works, and how we can use it to make better decisions. One of the best aspects of the Local Land Service’s workshops is the calibre of people they have at the sessions, and to hear Matt and Phil explain the tool was a real privelige.
The tool uses real-time soil moisture probes in our district to predict pasture growth. Water in the soil is the largest determinator of pasture growth in our area, followed by fertility. The Farming Forecaster assumes you have appropriate fertility and uses the soil moiture profile to determine pasture growth based on either:
- 30 years of historical data
- Bureau of Meteorology ACCESS S long range forecast data
With accurate pasture growth data, based on 30 years of observed weather, and knowing exactly how much area is available to graze (using free GIS software QGIS) I am able to calculate with reasonable confidence how much feed will be available to my cattle for the next three months.
This information, coupled with data on the amount of feed I can expect my cattle to eat (based on tables from the Local Land Services Soil Fertility and Decision Making Workshop) allows me to make decisions on my stocking rate.
With rainfall and soil types varying across the region, it is important to look at several sites around your farm. You can do this by clicking on the ‘View Network‘ button. There are some great videos that explain the data also available. Additional information on the site can be found here: https://farmingforecaster.com.au/MemberUpdates.
From using Farming Forecaster, I am now able to confidently say that we have an appropriate stocking rate for this season – well at least for now. It is worth regularly reviewing the site as it is updated weekly. For a punter like me, who has so much to learn about animal husbandry, pasture growth and stocking rates, it really helps me to access knowledge that took generations to acquire.
Of course the ones who benefit most from it are oblivious to it – but that is ok. They’re beautiful – and now I know they should be well fed throughout the next couple of months :).


This summer, I had the opportunity to take a one-day excursion to Berlin. I have to say that this was probably the most action-packed day trip I have ever taken. First, I met up with a great couple who I’d only met the night before at the International Congress on Math Education (ICME), who turned out to be my surrogate parents for the day. We took a train from Hamburg to Berlin, which I believe was about a two-hour trip.
Bus or boat?
As soon as we arrived by train in Berlin (about 100 of us), we were whisked onto tour buses that gave us a one-hour tour of the city. It was a fairly comprehensive tour where we were able to see part of the Berlin Wall, Berlin’s Holocaust Memorial, with 2,711 gray concrete slabs, Checkpoint Charlie and lots of historic buildings. My only complaint is that the bus moved very quickly and I found it difficult to take in what I was seeing along with narration from our tour guide. And every time I tried to take a picture from the bus, we were driving off before I could get a snap! After the bus tour, we immediately boarded a boat for another, more laid-back tour of the city. If you are visiting Berlin, I highly recommend getting a boat tour on the Spree river in the city center. We revisited a lot of the locations we breezed by on the bus, but with a closer view at a more manageable pace.
I am obsessed with the Berlin Cathedral. Located in the heart of Museum Island, we passed it several times by bus, boat and foot when we were walking around the city later in the day. Every time I passed it, I had to take a picture! You do not get to see architecture like this in the United States, and I was just blown away by the beauty and intricate detail of the church, originally built in 1465 and completed in 1905. Like many historic buildings in Berlin, the cathedral had a major renovation to restore damage from the second World War. It is breathtakingly beautiful and too big to miss. Next time I’m in Berlin, I have to get a tour of the interior. I bet it is just as, if not more, spectacular than the facade.
After our tours, our group was brought to a traditional “Biergarten” for a buffet-style lunch. Out of about 20 dishes, about 15 were based on potatoes and sausage! After lunch, we had a few hours to explore the city by foot and public transportation. Public transportation in Germany is very modern and easy to navigate–an inexpensive, easy way to see all the sights. We decided to revisit Museum Island, an ensemble of five world-renowned museums on an island in River Spree right in the heart of Berlin’s city center. For 18 euros, one can buy a ticket to all five museums. We visited the Pergamon and Neues museums, both chock full of antiquities. The Neues houses an impressive collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts, including the bust of Nefertiti. Unfortunately, the bust was not open for photography, much to my disappointment! The Pergamon is the most visited museum in Berlin and hosts a beautiful collection of Islamic art as well as the Ishtar Gate, constructed by the Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar II circa 575 BCE. It was the eighth gate of the city of Babylon (in present day Iraq) and was the main entrance into the city. The magnificence of the Ishtar Gate was so well known that it made the initial list of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.


Bank of New Hampshire Announces Partnership with New Hampshire Food Bank’s Mobile Food Pantry
Laconia, New Hampshire – April 15, 2021 – Bank of New Hampshire is excited to announce a one-year partnership with the New Hampshire Food Bank in support of their Mobile Food Pantry program. This sponsorship comes as a result of Bank of New Hampshire’s implementation of an annual giving focus.
“Our mobile food pantries have become a safe and effective approach to meeting the needs of our food insecure neighbors during this difficult time,” said Eileen Liponis, Executive Director, New Hampshire Food Bank. “Thanks to the generosity of Bank of New Hampshire we will be able to further our reach this year and ensure that our neighbors across the state do not have to worry about where their next meal will come from. Our mission would not be possible without our community partners, like Bank of New Hampshire. We are truly grateful for this partnership.”
Bank of New Hampshire’s annual giving focus has been implemented within the bank’s Corporate Giving Program to concentrate monetary donations and volunteer efforts on a specific need to better serve the community in a more measurable way. The 2021 giving focus for Bank of New Hampshire is food insecurity. While food insecurity has always been a struggle for many of our friends and neighbors, the current COVID-19 pandemic has greatly increased this need across our state with a projected 13% increase in 2021.*
“As we seek to make an impact on food insecurity in our communities, we are confident that this significant contribution to the New Hampshire Food Bank will move us toward that goal,” stated Christopher Logan, President & CEO for Bank of New Hampshire. “In this one-year partnership, beginning in April, we will support one Mobile Food Pantry event each week, providing food for up to 500 families.”
The Mobile Food Pantry travels to locations throughout the state, aligning with Bank of New Hampshire’s footprint. In addition to financially supporting the Mobile Food Pantry, Bank of New Hampshire employees will be serving as volunteers at Mobile Food Pantries throughout the year.
Logan went on to say, “The New Hampshire Food Bank has been addressing food insecurity in our state since 1984, and we are thrilled to take part in the fight against hunger. Bank of New Hampshire has maintained a strong legacy of community service and civic leadership, and we are proud to be partnering with the New Hampshire Food Bank which has done the same. From one bank, to another, we strive to end hunger.”
Bank of New Hampshire, founded in 1831 provides deposit, lending and wealth management products and services to families and businesses throughout New Hampshire and southern Maine. With 21 banking offices and assets exceeding $2 billion, Bank of New Hampshire is the oldest and one of the largest independent banks in the state. Bank of New Hampshire is a mutual organization, focused on the success of the bank’s customers, communities and employees, rather than stockholders. For more information, call 1.800.832.0912 or visit www.BNH.bank.
*Feeding America’s projections are based on research gathered from their Map the Meal Gap study in conjunction with the data collected through the Census Bureau and local poverty and unemployment rates. Changes to these numbers may occur as we learn more about the ongoing impact of the pandemic.
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We reached out to Janet Wong and asked them to write a little blurb about ice climbing in Ontario! Janet Wong is a very close friend of mine and an extremely talented climber who is driven by adventure. Because we have limited ice climbing experience here at Kanga Climbing, we had a lot of questions for Janet! Following this blog post is a short Q&A we had with Janet to help us and our readers better understand ice climbing. Enjoy!
You wander through the forest in a winter wonderland, then don what looks like medieval footwear and weaponry. All is silent, except for a rhythm of thunks and crunches, and what vaguely resembles the sound of glass shattering. You feel the teeth of your crampons dig in like claws. A sense of adventure fills the air as you make your way up a frozen waterfall.
Ice is an ephemeral medium to climb. Their natural beauty and limited existence capture my attention. It engages me on every level of my being and it’s as if I become part of the artistic masterpiece, nature’s ice painting. Here, I’ll share with you the beginnings of my ice climbing journey and how winter can be a great time for climbers to get outside.
Where it took off…
My climbing journey began on the rocks, glaciers, and mountains of New Zealand in 2016, but my passion for waterfall ice climbing unexpectedly took off once I came back to Ontario and had the chance to climb at Granary Lake with the Alpine Club of Canada in 2018. It was a Family Day long weekend trip organized by Danylo. There was something enchanting about crossing a frozen lake towards a cliff covered with ice and then climbing 40 metres up a thick patch of ice attached to the rock wall. I looked up at it the way you might look at the Grand Canyon and ponder how time and natural cycles have played their part to create this: ice formed from seeping water that froze layer upon layer over time to create this giant structure weighing many tons. The trip leaders and assistants set up top ropes and soon enough, us little humans were picking our way up this humbling space. Everybody was friendly, excited and happy to belay and climb together. When an experienced ice climber and volunteer, Ray, at the event began leading up the ice pillar, I was filled with amazement. He looked so smooth and confident on what was an intimidating freestanding column of ice. I definitely wanted to be like that! I gave it a go on top rope as my final lap of the day and my forearms burned for mercy at the steepest section.* I wondered how anybody could have the endurance to stop here to place an ice screw for protection?
Toproping the pillar at Granary Lake in Algoma
After that trip, I knew that ice was in my future and I wanted to know how to lead in order to open up more climbing options. I stumbled upon Will Gadd’s sage advice on the internet. He recommended top rope climbing at least one hundred and fifty 30m pitches of ice before getting on the sharp end. So, for my first season, I observed the changing nature of ice and practiced becoming solid on ice movement and technique before trying to lead. I even kept track of the estimated “metres” of ice that I climbed – because it’s not often one finds 30m pitches of ice in Southern Ontario! *
Southern Ontario Ice Festival
Later that February, I attended my first Southern Ontario Ice Festival. My climbing partner, Sarah, and I headed out to Hidden Gems, the “other Diamond Lake”, to avoid the crowds at Papineau Roadside. We walked along the presumably thick frozen lake ice. A thin superficial layer had formed above the solid ice from recent weather events and it would crack and break, occasionally freaking us out.
I top rope climbed every line that the Alpine Club of Canada had set up. Jade was challenging because it had been so sun-affected* that it resembled loosely held together grains of snow rather than ice that I pondered if I was better off with shovels rather than picks. In contrast, the route, Onyx, was in fat ice* conditions, it looked gorgeous. The bluish-green curtains of ice draped over the cliff like a cape. It was 12m worth of climbing, so to make my training laps full-value, I amped up the difficulty by using old school straight shaft tools*. It definitely gave me a good forearm pump!
In the evening, festival goers all headed to the Arlington Pub in Maynooth, a quaint little town centered amongst a plenitude of ice climbing areas. That night, it was crowded with psyched ice climbers! I was blown away by the energy in that place and how friendly everybody was! There were climbers of all ability levels from never-ever’s, who were taking advantage of the affordable and professional instructional clinics being taught by mountain guides, to the very experienced, for whom ascending ice was second nature, and others who have spent countless days traipsing the backcountry to find ice routes or bolt mixed routes* that were included in a relatively new ice guidebook for Southern Ontario. There was so much excitement. It was wild. The festival itself was relatively small, ice climbing being a very niche outdoor activity, so the community felt very tight-knit in a cozy way. It was very welcoming.
The next day, freezing rain turned into actual rain during the morning. When it stopped, it didn’t dampen our spirits from going outside and trying to find ice to climb. Mark, a fellow ice climber I met at the festival, and I hiked around Diamond Lake and set a top rope off of Where Egos Dare. I was belaying Mark when a random ice climber named Kevin showed up and asked if he could have a turn on our top rope. I agreed and proceeded to belay him after Mark finished climbing. I was already set up on an awkward belay spot on a slope where I was secured to a small tree. Kevin was fast, but I had already made my mistake to agree to belay two people in a row. When it was my turn, I was as cold as a popsicle.
The start of the climb was more water-fall than frozen waterfall. Thankfully, I dressed for success in waterproof shells, top and bottom. The start of the climb was the crux, where I needed my jacket hood on. I couldn’t look up at all because too much water was pouring on top of me. My gloves were getting wet as I blindly swung my tools above me. Once I was past that, I had a choice of climbing the ice or the rock slab. I chose to climb what little ice was left in the rock corner. When it disappeared, I had to make the transition across a slab of slush. The final ice bulges were in hero ice* shape, where my tool placements would feel super secure on the first swing. When I topped out, I started to feel a painful tingling sensation in my hands. I wrenched my soaked gloves off. My hands were cold and numb. I stuffed them in my jacket under my armpits, shivering from my cold shower at the beginning of the climb. I wanted to start cleaning the anchor but the pain climaxed and I could not will myself to do anything other than bend down and whimper for several minutes. Yes, this is the notorious “screaming barfies” experience common in ice climbing. But I assure you, when it was over, all my fingers were intact! Overall, the festival was a phenomenal experience with a lot of psyche and try-hard from everyone. I loved swapping belays with my new friends in an incredibly positive social atmosphere.
Exploring the Algoma Region
Running off the adrenaline of the festival and having fallen in love with ice climbing, I saved money (that I was supposed to use to pay off my student loans) to buy ice climbing gear. I couldn’t afford a car either, so for a trip during the March Break, I took public transit for two hours from the east end to the west end of Toronto to meet Danylo for a carpool. I looked like a ridiculous pack rat on the TTC with 3 giant bags of stuff: ice climbing gear, sleeping bags, snowshoes, the works. It was in preparation for a 9-day ice climbing trip that would involve some winter camping. After six hours of driving, we were in Algoma, planning to explore a myriad of areas north-east of Sault-Ste. Marie. The next morning, we drove down winding roads where we could see cliffs dribbled with ice. Our necks were like rubber chickens, looking intently out the window as our eyes were locked onto seeing what ice had formed and in what conditions. We would bushwack in the backcountry with our snowshoes through deep snow to look for unclimbed ice lines, for first ascents!
Our winter camping trip involved pulling our own sled full of equipment for 3 km to camp in the Canyonlands near Kynoch. We climbed a rambling WI3* route called Electric Toothbrush before retiring for the night. It was -38 degrees Celsius and I was fairly uncomfortable before I finally figured out the perfect number of layers I needed – I slept in my down jacket and two sleeping bags.
The next morning, we snowshoed deeper into the Canyonlands to have a look at a climb called Hunter. It was completely sun-baked and Danylo deemed it unsafe to lead. It was the biggest ice climb I’d ever seen at that point, a full 50m! We walked around to look at a few other climbs. The sun was out in full force, scorching us with heat, a complete reversal of what I had felt the night before. The snow quieted the landscape where we were miles away from civilization. We were enveloped in silence, save for the crunch of our snowshoes. I turned a corner towards Raven Creek Ravine and happened upon 15m of moderate rambling ice! Danylo had said that he and the others hadn’t come across this one before. It was in wonderful condition, so we climbed it. It faced west, so you could see just above the tops of the trees around you and the dip into the valley beyond. I remembered hearing birds chirping, so following along the theme of bird-related geographic names in the area, we called it Birdwatcher. My first ever first ascent!
We explored many more areas of Algoma (without the winter camping) for ice and were spoiled with “virgin” ice conditions – where the ice has not been climbed by anybody yet for the season – as well as a sense of solitude that popular climbing areas cannot offer. From this experience, I also developed a deep appreciation for what was outside and not too far from home, when we take the time to explore.
Ice Climbing is Fun!
Southern Ontario had a lot to offer my early ice climbing career. The community was small, close-knit, and friendly. The majority of ice that I climbed was almost always in virgin ice condition. Snowshoes were essential for the approach, often in remote backcountry areas, where no other tracks are visible nor beaten in. There were plenty of ice and mixed routes to play on. The drives were often quite long, but worth it when shared amongst good company! Ice climbing in Southern Ontario often felt like I had a piece of heaven to myself.
Climbing ice seems improbable. When the sun’s rays shine just right, it illuminates the ice so that it seems translucent, as if you were holding onto nothing but an illusion of something solid. Part of the fun is that features can form differently every year and conditions can vary wildly, so that it’s a new adventure every time, even on the same routes!
Ready to try out ice climbing? Join your local Alpine Club of Canada section for trips, courses and more resources. If you live in Southern Ontario, check out the Southern Ontario Ice Festival. Additionally, you can check up on ice conditions here. Be safe, stay warm and have fun!
*How long did it take you to complete one hundred and fifty 30m pitches?
It took 23 days. I reached my goal by the end of my first season of ice climbing. I calculated that it consisted of 4500 metres of toprope climbing in total. After each climbing day, I would estimate the length of the route, which was sometimes provided in the guidebook, and numbers of laps to log all of my metres. I managed to climb quite a lot of days when I ice climbed every weekend from mid-February to mid-April.
*How did you learn to ice climb?
I practiced my ice technique and movement on toprope. I also pretended to lead while on toprope, aka mock leading, so that I could safely work on my strategy and risk assessment. I soaked in every little climbing tip that people would blurt out, I would read voraciously, I watched a few videos on youtube, I would practice my wrist flicks and do pull-up’s when I wasn’t outside. I would’ve liked to take courses but they were neither affordable nor widely available so I sided on spending more time gaining climbing mileage, I tried to learn from and observe other ice climbers, and, most importantly, I stuck to a conservative decision-making process.
*What is fat ice?
Fat ice is when the ice quality is great because the ice is thick and well-bonded, it is confidence-inspiring, climbs well and offers quality protection.
*What are straight shaft tools?
These were the first tools designed specifically for ice climbing. The shafts are straight and there is no pommel. They are not as ergonomic or light as modern tools.
*Can you describe the difference between ice climbing vs mixed climbing?
Ice climbing is what it sounds like whereas mixed climbing involves using ice tools and crampons on terrain that may involve ice as well as rock.
*What exactly is hero ice?
When you can get one hit sticks with your tools and crampons, ice climbing seems so easy that it makes you feel like a hero!
*How do ice climbing grades work?
Here’s a great resource: http://www.alpinist.com/p/climbing_notes/grades
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Our menus are created by researching regional produce and cooking techniques then using this knowledge to develop our own dishes.
We present the finest Spanish ingredients sourced from our trusted supply network of independent British farmers, butchers and fishmongers.
Our first pop-up held in October - November 2017 was based on the route from St Jean Pied de Port to Santiago de Compostela know as the ‘Camino Frances’ or ‘French Way’. The six course tasting menu followed this route from St Jean Pied de Port to Santiago de Compostela and explored the contrast of the regions and towns along the way.
Our second pop-up will explore the ‘Camino del Norte’ or ‘North Way’ which runs from Irun to Santiago de Compostela.
Tickets to the ‘North Way’ will go on sale late February.


Topeka was officially named on January 2, 1855. Fry W. Giles, one of the city’s founders, wrote that the Rev. S.Y. Lum proposed the name on January 1, 1855, and that the founders of the city chose the name because it was “a name not found in the list of post offices of the United States, nor in any lexicon of the English language. It was novel, of Indian origin and euphonious of sound.”
The name was unanimously adopted by the founders.
“Topeoka” was the Indian name for the Kansas River according to Thomas Say, who was with the 1819-1820 expedition commanded by Major S. H. Long. Say included the word “to-pe-ok-a” and its meaning “good potato river” in his list of Indian words. He explained that he recorded each word on the spot as it was pronounced by an Indian or interpreter.
Major Angus L. Langham, who was surveying the Kaw Nation lands in 1826 for the United States governmentreferred to the Kansas River as the Topeka River in his report.
The name was also on the map drawn by missionary Johnston Lykins who drew the map while living at the Potawatomi Baptist Mission in 1849. On this map, Topeka was the name of the Smoky Hill fork of the Kansas River. The map was published in a book by Henry Rowe Schoolcraft in 1853.
Giles claimed that the Kansa Indians living in the area said that the Kansas River Valley was called Topeka because it was a good place to gather the little tuber known to non-Indians as the wild potato.
John Dunbar, Washburn University professor of Greek and Latin in the 1870s, also reported this definition. Dunbar wrote that the name Topeka is made up of three words common in the languages of the Iowa, Omaha, and Kansa Indians. “To” means potato, “pe” means good, and “okae” means to dig in these languages. He said that the word Topeka literally means a good place to dig potatoes.
Joseph James, called Jo Jim, was another Kansa man who reported that Topeka meant “a good place to dig wild potatoes.” Joe Jim was part French and part Kansa and was married to a Potawatomi woman. He lived in the area of Topeka in the mid 1800s.
In 2022, Desiree Storm Brave, Director of the Kaw Nation Language program, said the meaning of the word in the Kaw Language is:
Pi= really good
Ka= probably to do with diggin em up


12 Apostles Open Cockpit Joy Flight For Two
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You will take off from The Great Ocean Road Airport, a 10 minute drive from the seaside resort town of Port Campbell. Have a great day out – spot the best beaches and vantage spots from the air, then go and have lunch at nearby Port Campbell or we strongly recommend the Fat Cow in Timboon, nestled in the foothills of the Otway Ranges.
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- Extended flights for the really adventurous: Moonlight Head, Cape Otway Lighthouse
- Great Ocean Road (Peterborough) Airport. Green hangar next to the Great Ocean Road near the Timboon – Peterborough Road turn off. See map below.
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12 APOSTLES SCENIC FLIGHT HIGHLIGHTS & FLIGHT TIME:
Bay of Islands, 15 minutes: Peterborough township, London Bridge, Bay of Islands, Bay of Martyrs, Massacre Bay.
12 Apostles, 25 minutes: 12 Apostles, Bay of Islands, Bay of Martyrs, The Grotto, Loch Ard Gorge, London Bridge, The Arch, Gibson Steps.
12 Apostles & Bay of Islands, 35 minutes: 12 Apostles, The Grotto, Loch Ard Gorge, London Bridge, The Arch, Gibson Steps, Peterborough township, London Bridge, Bay of Islands, Bay of Martyrs, Massacre Bay.
12 Apostles & Moonlight Head, 45 minutes: 12 Apostles, The Grotto, Loch Ard Gorge, London Bridge, The Arch, Gibson Steps, Moonlight Head.
12 Apostles, Bay of Islands & Moonlight Head, 55 minutes: 12 Apostles, The Grotto, Loch Ard Gorge, London Bridge, The Arch, Gibson Steps, Moonlight Head.
12 Apostles & Cape Otway Lighthouse, 70 minutes: 12 Apostles, The Grotto, Loch Ard Gorge, London Bridge, The Arch, Gibson Steps, Moonlight Head, Cape Otway Lighthouse.
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Great Ocean Road (Peterborough) Airport
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If you like the wilder and more deserted beaches, accept our suggestion for 24 beaches in Vila do Bispo.
From Quinta das Alagoas an appetizing selection of beaches awaits you in Vila do Bispo. If your interest is surfing or bodyboarding the Zavial, Tonel, Beliche, Ponta Ruiva or Cordoama beaches offer generally the best conditions.
Start at the beach of Burgau, then follow the agricultural road until the turnoff to the beach of Cabanas Velhas, with the battery to the east. Continue the road and visit the Almádena Fort with its magnificent view.
Go through the beach of Boca do Rio, and at its western point you will find the ruins of a Roman fishing center that included salting tanks and a sea port, from which they were removed the tiles currently displayed at the Museum of St. António in Lagos.
The tsunami resulting from the November 1, 1755 earthquake put on view the ruins of this village. Occupied since the mid of first century, there were produced fish preparations, such as garum. A Roman oven is still visible on the slope.
Leaving the beach of Boca do Rio take the left to Salema beach with its dinosaur footprints described in the section of circuits.
Go through this fishing village and take the municipal road towards Figueira. Access to the beach of Figueira requires a short walk through a small beautiful valley (We thank our friend Veronika Kristofcsak the beautiful photos!)
From the village of Figueira is an indication to the beach Furnas.
Follow the small road to Hortas do Tabual and there turn left to the beach of
Continue to the small but beautiful bay Ingrina beach. Following to Raposeira you will find a standing menhir at your left and several menhirs laying down on your right.
You can also try the beach of Barranco, turning left just before the Raposeira village.
If you follow now to Sagres by the national road 125, you may choose the Martinhal beach, where there was a Roman pottery center which produced amphorae for transporting garum and other fish preparations.Next to Sagres center there is the good and protected from the wind Mareta beach, and near Sagres fortress, the beach of Tonel and, following in the direction of Cape St. Vincent, the beach Beliche, if the staircase does not scare you. The magnificent views of the promontory of Sagres and Cape St. Vincent are magnificent!
The Telheiro beach, near an extraordinary geo-monument, is accessible by a dirt road. About 800 meters after the beach Beliche and before arriving at Cape St. Vincent, turn right on a narrow paved road until you reach an abandoned lot. Turn left and go straight ahead (the road you will find 200 meters to your right following the direction of the beach of Ponta Ruiva), you have to go 1 km on a dirt road, followed by a footpath. The geo-monument is located north of the beach.
From Vila do Bispo take the Ribeira do Poço street, near the Town Hall, towards the beach of Castelejo, with its rock formations and where you can go walking to the beaches of Cordoama and Barriga, on low tide. You can also take the car directly to this beautiful beach, turning right at the junction before the beach of Castelejo. Before returning to this cross section turn right and climb to the top of the hill where you can see a beautiful sunset.
The beach Barriga can be reached going north after the beach Cordoama and, further north, the beautiful beach Murração, the last of the Vila do Bispo beaches.
If you are not frightened by dirt roads make a visit to the beach of Ponta Ruiva. This beach is accessible from Vila do Bispo, moving on instead of turning to the road that leads to Castelejo and Cordoama. Follow the paved road, always on the left, until you reach a dirt road, here turn left and head to a fork with an indication of the Aspa tower to the right, the Ponta Ruiva is to the left. Another possible route is from Sagres, taking the direction of Cape St. Vincent and out toward the Aspa tower.
It is worth visiting the viewpoint of Aspa tower for a magnificent panorama over the beaches of Castelejo and Cordoama at north and on the cliffs of Vincentina coast to the south. From this viewpoint enjoy a fabulous sunset.
Back to Quinta das Alagoas out of Vila do Bispo be sure to visit the church of Vila do Bispo, Raposeira and especially the chapel of Nossa Senhora de Guadalupe.
If you still have appetite for more beaches of the Costa Vicentina, we advise you to go back to Vila do Bispo and follow the direction of Carrapateira. After Mourantos and Mirouço beaches do not miss the beaches of Amado, Bordeira, Vale Figueiras and Arrifana.


HONG KONG, CHINA–(Marketwired – Jun 1, 2014) – IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced the opening of a new SoftLayer data center in Hong Kong to meet growing customer demand for its cloud-based IT services. The data center is the first of 15 new data centers that the company will open as part of a $1.2-billion dollar investment to strengthen and extend IBM cloud services in Asia and around the world.
“Our expansion into Hong Kong gives us a stronger Asian market presence as well as added proximity and access to our growing customer base in region,” said Lance Crosby, CEO of SoftLayer, an IBM Company. “This new data center gives the fast-growing, entrepreneurial businesses that Hong Kong is known for a local facility to tap into SoftLayer’s complete portfolio of cloud services.”
SoftLayer provides on-demand cloud infrastructure that includes bare metal and virtual servers, storage, and networking all on a single platform, with full customer access and control. These enterprise-grade components give users the ability to create their ideal infrastructure environment — public, private, as well as hybrid cloud — capable of supporting the most demanding applications and workloads.
A key to these unique capabilities is how SoftLayer builds its data centers around the world in a consistent, standardized format. Each data center is able to deliver the same portfolio of fully automated services, along with a private and secure network that connects all data centers.
The Hong Kong data center follows this approach and will have capacity for more than 15,000 physical servers and the trademark SoftLayer network of networks architecture. It adds to an existing Asia footprint that already includes the Singapore data center and network Points of Presence (PoPs) in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Tokyo. With network connectivity provided by multiple Tier-1 network carriers, including NTT, Tata, and Equinix, customers and end users in region have redundant network protection, high-speed throughput, and a connection to SoftLayer services with less than 40 milliseconds of latency.
Innovative companies in Asia and around the world, such as AdNear, Distil Networks, Tiket.com, Simpli.fi, 6waves, and Beijing Elex, already take advantage of SoftLayer’s Asia footprint to improve cloud performance, provide a better experience to their end users, and expand their customer base in the region.
“AdNear has been building its capabilities on SoftLayer’s infrastructure services over the past two years,” said Anil Mathews, founder and CEO of AdNear. “The ability to easily access SoftLayer’s high-performance and scalable infrastructure gives us a competitive advantage that we don’t get anywhere else. We congratulate SoftLayer on increasing their presence in Asia. The new data center in Hong Kong will provide startups and mature businesses alike with a foundation to deliver cloud-based services to their end-users.”
Today’s news is a continuation of IBM’s commitment to investing $1.2 billion to expand its global cloud operations in all major geographies and financial centers, increasing the reach and capability of a business’ IT operations.
SoftLayer became part of IBM back in July 2013 and is now the foundation for the company’s cloud portfolio of services. Earlier this year, IBM announced a $1 billion investment in BlueMix, a Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) built on SoftLayer enabling developers to take advantage of cloud capabilities and offering IBM’s middleware software as a cloud service. These investments are helping customers take advantage of cloud services based on SoftLayer’s infrastructure that provide higher performance, scale, and security.
For more information about SoftLayer data centers, visit http://www.softlayer.com/about/datacenters.
About IBM Cloud Computing
IBM has helped more than 30,000 clients around the world with 40,000 industry experts around cloud engagements. Today, IBM has 100+ cloud SaaS solutions, thousands of experts with deep industry knowledge helping clients transform and a network of 40 data centers worldwide. Since 2007, IBM has invested more than $7 billion in 17 acquisitions to accelerate its cloud initiatives and build a high value cloud portfolio. IBM holds 1,560 cloud patents focused on driving innovation. In fact, IBM for the 21st consecutive year topped the annual list of US patent leaders. IBM processes more the 5.5M client transactions daily through IBM’s public cloud. For more information about cloud offerings from IBM, visit http://www.ibm.com/cloud.
About SoftLayer, an IBM Company
SoftLayer, an IBM Company, operates a global cloud infrastructure platform built for Internet scale. With 100,000 devices under management, 13 data centers in the United States, Asia and Europe and a global footprint of network points of presence, SoftLayer provides Infrastructure-as-a-Service to leading-edge customers ranging from Web startups to global enterprises. SoftLayer’s modular architecture provides unparalleled performance and control, with a full-featured API and sophisticated automation controlling a flexible unified platform that seamlessly spans physical and virtual devices, and a worldwide network for secure, low-latency communications. For more information, please visit softlayer.com.
SoftLayer, an IBM Company


Alaska is a paradise for fishing enthusiasts, offering many pristine rivers and breathtaking landscapes. One such gem is the Kasilof River, a lesser-known but highly rewarding destination for angling.
Fishing in this remarkable river is not just about catching fish but experiencing the untamed beauty of nature. Riddle’s Fishing Lodge, located conveniently close to the river, offers a perfect base for your fishing adventure.
Riddle’s Fishing Lodge: Your Gateway to the Kasilof River
When it comes to exploring the Kasilof River, there’s no better place to stay than Riddle’s Fishing Lodge. Nestled in the heart of the Alaskan wilderness, the lodge provides a cozy and comfortable retreat for anglers. It’s worth noting that the Kasilof River and meeting your fishing guide is just a short 25-minute drive from this fantastic lodge, making it an ideal starting point for your fishing excursion.
Species of Fish in the Kasilof River
The Kasilof River is a treasure trove of fish species, making it a paradise for novice and experienced anglers. Some of the most sought-after catches in this river include:
- King Salmon (Chinook): These behemoths of the salmon world can weigh more than 30 pounds and are prized for their delicious flesh.
- Sockeye Salmon (Red): Known for their striking red appearance, Sockeye salmon are plentiful in the Kasilof River, and their firm, flavorful meat makes for a delectable meal.
- Silver Salmon (Coho): Coho salmon are prized for their acrobatic leaps and strong fights, providing an exhilarating angling experience.
- Steelhead Trout: These migratory rainbow trout are known for their incredible strength and are highly sought after by anglers for their challenging fight.
- Dolly Varden: A member of the char family, Dolly Varden provides exciting catches in the river and is a favorite among fly fishers.
Fishing from a Drift Boat vs. Power Boat
Fishing in the Kasilof River through Riddle’s Fishing lodge is done out of a drift boat. While fishing out of a power boat on other rivers is wonderful, drift boats are the preferred choice here for the following reasons:
- Serenity and Solitude: Drift boats allow you to move with the current, immersing yourself in the tranquil beauty of the river, away from the noise and chaos of power boats.
- Precision and Control: Drift boats offer a more controlled fishing experience, ideal for accurately targeting fish in the river’s diverse and complex currents.
- Versatility: Drift boats can navigate shallow waters with ease, allowing you to reach fishing spots that power boats may not access.
- Eco-Friendly: Using a drift boat leaves a smaller environmental footprint compared to power boats, ensuring the river’s pristine ecosystem remains intact.
The Kasilof River: A Part of the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
One of the most compelling aspects of fishing the Kasilof River is its location within the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge. Spanning over 2 million acres, this refuge is a testament to the unspoiled beauty of Alaska. The Kasilof River is a vital part of this protected area, making it a unique destination for anglers who appreciate the importance of conserving natural habitats.
Fishing the Kasilof River in Alaska from a drift boat is an adventure that offers excellent angling opportunities and a profound connection to nature. Staying at Riddle’s Fishing Lodge makes this experience even more accessible, with the river and your expert fishing guide just a short drive away.
With its variety of fish species, the serenity of drift boats, and the breathtaking backdrop of the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, the Kasilof River is a must-visit destination for any angler seeking an authentic Alaskan wilderness experience. So, pack your fishing gear and prepare to make unforgettable memories on the Kasilof River.