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The timezone in Roosevelt Junior High School is America/Rankin_Inlet
Morning Sunrise at 05:22 and Evening Sunset at 19:48. It's Dark
Rough GPS position Latitude. 35.4217°, Longitude. -97.5728°
Morning Sunrise at 05:22 and Evening Sunset at 19:48. It's Dark
Rough GPS position Latitude. 35.4217°, Longitude. -97.5728°
Weather near Roosevelt Junior High School Last report from Oklahoma City, Will Rogers World Airport, OK 5.1km awaymist Temperature: 22°C / 72°F
Wind: 6.9km/h East/Southeast
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- Greater Gospel Kingdom Church (2.7km)
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- Airport Assembly of God (0.5km)
- Mayridge Shops (0.8km)
- Airport Church of Christ (0.9km)
- Cathedral of Deliverance (1.4km)
- Church of Christ Capitol Hill (1.7km)
- Abundant Life Assembly of God (2.1km)
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- Almonte Shopping Center (2.2km)
- Economy Square (2.3km)
- Pentecostal Church of God Southwest (2.3km)
- Woodson Park Church-Nazarene (2.4km)
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (2.6km)
- Faith Worship Center (2.7km)
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (2.7km)
school building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place.
- Roosevelt Junior High School (0km)
- Garfield School (0.6km)
- Arthur School (0.9km)
- Adams School (0.9km)
- Van Buren School (1.4km)
- Watie School (2km)
- Carey School (2.3km)
- Coolidge School (2.3km)
- Immaculate Conception School (2.6km)
park an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation.
- Woodson Park (1.5km)
- Airport Heights Park (2.2km)
- Youngs Park (2.5km)
Accommodation around Roosevelt Junior High School
Four Points by Sheraton Oklahoma City Airport 6300 Terminal Dr, Oklahoma City
Ramada Limited Oklahoma City Southwest 7400 S. May Ave, Oklahoma City
Country Inn and Suites Oklahoma City Airport 2415 S Meridian Ave, Oklahoma City
populated place a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work.
- Lillard Park (2.6km)
cemetery a burial place or ground.
- Czech Cemetery (2km)
Wikipedia entries close to Roosevelt Junior High School
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Airports close to Roosevelt Junior High SchoolWill rogers world(OKC), Oklahoma city, Usa (5.1km)
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Vance afb(END), Enid, Usa (133.4km)
Ada muni(ADH), Aldan, Russia (135km)
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It has been a storm of tragedy recently. Hurricane Harvey's impact on Texas. The earthquake in Mexico City. Hurricane Irma strikes the Islands and parts of Florida. Hurricane Maria comes along to further batter the already bruised. We are still working through recovery efforts from these Natural Disasters, only to wake up this morning to terrible news. Tragedy strikes Las Vegas, leaving behind 58 (as of this post) families planning funerals, and 200 plus people recovering from injuries sustained.
This morning, on my drive, I prayed for the Lord to just come. How much more can we endure? As mothers, we worry for our children… wherever they may go. Terror knows no bounds, and it knows every generation.
Cary Nieuwhof authored a piece on his site today… click the picture below to read it in full. Wise words on a wounded day.

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Plastic pallets come in all different sizes, densities, weights, colors, and configurations. Figuring out which plastic pallet is best for your business can feel a bit overwhelming at times. Here we will take a closer look at the different types of pallets so you can get a better idea which one would suit your business needs best.
Economical Pallets
An economical pallet is just what you might assume—one that is easier on your budget. These might be considered as an inexpensive trial pallet before making the switch from wood to plastic. They come in a variety of sizes and have low tare weights. They are also great for one-way shipping and air cargo.
One of these options is a B-grade pallet that is the least expensive option. The B-grade designation is due to minor flaws during injection molding. Due to those flaws, they fail to meet our high-quality standards. In most cases, flaws will not affect the functionality and performance of the pallet. Minor flaws could include but are not limited to: discoloration, cracks or chips, or missing material.
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The one-year trainee program at SACC-DC consists of two parts: a 6 month full-time traineeship at the chamber followed by an additional 6 months divided part-time between the chamber and a member company. This solution has been made possible through the resources of The Lars Bjerde Memorial Fund that was established by SAAB North America, Inc. in memory of the years of dedication and effort that the late Lars Bjerde, a former VP of SAAB North America, Inc. provided to the Swedish-American Chambers of Commerce network.
At SACC-DC we strive to enrich your learning opportunity and to open new doors, in order to enhance your professional career. We are able to provide you with a valuable experience in a broad setting, offer insight into a non-profit organization as well as expose you to the Swedish-American business relations. Since we are strategically located in House of Sweden you will be given the opportunity to intern closely with the Embassy of Sweden as well as with other Swedish corporations and non-profit organizations.
We currently have two Swedish trainees at the office, one full-time and one part-time. Our current part-time trainee is with one of our private member companies three days/week.


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About Kingmoor Consulting
Company History
Kingmoor Consulting Ltd was established in 2007. Since then we have worked with clients large and small, architects, builders and home owners on new build projects and renovations.
Our home base is in Cumbria, but our expertise has no boundaries. We have worked with a range of domestic and commercial clients throughout the UK providing them with practical advice and design solutions.
Why Kingmoor? It's the name of the ancient woodland to the north of Carlisle. Once it was home to a horse racing course, now there's two nature reserves. The woodland forms a boundary line between the Lowry Hill residential development and the fields to the west. Kingmoor Park enterprise zone is named after this woodland and there is a site of a former manse, Kingmoor House, alongside the Carlisle Northern Bypass. We live next to the woodland on the Lowry Hill estate and our office overlooks the woodland canopy, which changes day to day.
Key staff
Colin Aimers – Director and Principal Consultant – Chartered Civil and Environmental Engineer, formed Kingmoor Consulting to provide a local practical service to Cumbria and Southern Scotland. Having spent the previous 16 years in the renewable energy sector, Colin formed Kingmoor Consulting to use his practical skills and experience to best service projects and clients needs.
Steven Lowes – Project Technician – Steven joined Colin at Kingmoor Consulting in 2016 to assist with the production of drawings and specifications for projects. With a background in graphics design, Steven is responsible for the translation of the design into practical easy to read drawings for all Clients, Architects and Builders.
Ed Rigby – Graduate Structural Engineer – Ed knows precast concrete. For the past 3 years he as worked with one of Cumbria's largest precast manufacturers before joining Kingmoor Consulting to extend his knowledge and support a variety of structural projects being undertaken.
Matt Stewart – Project Technician – Matt is part time for Kingmoor Consulting, providing specialist support in the design of Highways, Earthworks and Infrastructure design. Matt has worked extensively in the Renewable Energy sector with Colin designing complex wind farm infrastructure, and more recently supports clients on projects across Cumbria.
Emma Aimers – Office Manager – Formerly a teacher, Emma ensures that it all runs smoothly and keeps us all in check.
How Kingmoor work
We believe that working collaboratively, we can achieve more.
And we believe that nothing is impossible: it just needs the right mix of imagination and technical know-how to accomplish it.
So we work with our clients, listening closely to their requirements and offering appropriate solutions.
We respond as quickly as possible. Our workload is only programmed a few days ahead of time, so we can always find time to listen and respond to you.
As civil and structural consulting engineers, we value our work with architects, builders and homeowners. We build trusting relationships with those we work with, and to increase our network of industry contacts.
And what if you work in the construction industry and collaborative working is equally important to you? We would like to hear from you. We can offer the following benefits to our industry colleagues:
- Our clients choose us because we respond quickly to their requests. This will help you to deliver projects on time and budget with no hidden issues.
- We provide practical and creative technical solutions; we're here to understand the issues and fix them when they arise.
- Our engineers have a can-do attitude: nothing is impossible when the right mix of imagination and technical know now is applied.
Key sectors we work in
We provide a range of support to residential property work, from the design of new properties to modifications to existing properties. We have extensive experience in historic properties as well as contemporary designs across the UK. We design with the client's budget and requirements in mind at all time.
We deliver structural design services for a range of commercial clients. This includes the design of new buildings, refurbishment and fit-out projects. We also have a vast range of industrial design experience in the areas of HV substations, equipment plinths, designing in concrete, steel and masonry construction.
Cumbria is full of older buildings and with a love of past craftsmanship, we have been involved in a number of historic property renovations and adaptions. Using experience, research and a traditional understanding of construction, we have rescued some amazing older properties damaged by water or poor previous construction.
Over the past 20 years, we have had significant experience in working in the hotel and leisure industry across Cumbria, Midlands and London. From 9th floor pools and spas to renovations and new builds, we have experience in design and construction within this sector.


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An active community engagement is important to Ratos.
Ratos's community involvement is founded in our 150-year history where long-term responsibility has been a natural part of our operations.
Two of Ratos's largest owners, the Torsten Söderberg Foundation and the Ragnar Söderberg Foundation, are among Sweden's biggest private providers of funding for scientific research and educational or study programmes (mainly in economics, medicine and law). Grants from the foundations are financed to a great extent with dividends from Ratos. Read more about the foundations.
Entrepreneurship and business development are key components in Ratos's history and the core of today's operations.
Since 2014 we have a partnership with Inkludera, a non-profit organisation that works to combat marginalisation in Sweden by backing social entrepreneurs who have developed solutions to social problems. Inkludera uses expertise, human capital and financing from the business community to develop the entrepreneurs' activities.
Ratos supports the Stockholm School of Economics by being a so-called Capital Partner and donating funds to the Department of Financial Economics. These donations are mainly to be used for research which focuses on owner issues within private equity. Stockholm School of Economics are one of Europe's leading business schools, with a unique business-community network. Our research is internationally recognized and many of our researchers are among the leading figures in their respective fields.
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With parcel carriers like FedEx and UPS raising rates by 4.9 percent annually, finding ways to save on shipping is top-of-mind for many clinicians. To help clinicians like you, we have compiled four small changes that can help recoup shipping costs.
1. Place one order (or fewer orders) each day.
Consolidated shipping involves placing a single order in a day so you receive your items in fewer boxes as opposed to placing multiple orders and cluttering your doorstep with multiple packages. Leveraging this best practice allows you to spend less time behind a computer, and more time in front of patients. In addition, waiting until you have a complete list of items to order can eliminate the need to pay multiple pick-up and handling fees—which often exceed the cost of shipping one large package.
2. Use Quick Order or Quick Buy File Upload to place orders.
The SPS Online Store includes helpful features to assist with end-of-day ordering. One feature that can streamline your ordering process is Quick Order, which allows you to add items directly to your cart by product SKU.
Quick Buy File Upload is another great option for placing fewer orders per day and eliminating shipping costs. Simply upload a spreadsheet containing a list of SKUs to your order, it's easy
3. Always select your default ground shipping method.
With SPS, the majority of customers receive shipments within 1 – 2 business days when ground shipping is selected. That's quick, but we understand that occasionally expedited shipping is needed. For all other orders, select the default ground shipping method to ensure you're receiving the best possible rate and avoid expedited shipping costs that are 2 to 12 times more expensive.
4. Ship outbound with the most appropriate box size.
In 2015, UPS and FedEx started using DIM weight to charge for shipments. DIM weight is calculated by dividing the cubic size of the box by 194. Parcel carriers base the shipping price on either the DIM weight or actual weight—whichever is greater. Unfortunately, DIM weight can cost up to 39 percent more than actual weight. Avoid these extra unnecessary costs by making sure you're using the appropriate box size, and shipping as many items in one box as possible.
The costs of multiple small orders can really add up. Starting a few simple habits now can have a big impact for your clinic for years to come.
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Congestion Charge Ruling | Are You Affected ?
As you may have recently heard, London Mayor Sadiq Khan has announced that from 8 April 2019, certain PCO cars will no longer be exempt from the Congestion Charge.
Here at Otto Car we understand that this is a big concern for many PCO drivers, who now facing the prospect of paying a daily charge for driving within the charging zone.
The team here at Otto Car have put together a handy guide to how it's all going to work and whether you'll be affected or not. From dates and times, to types of PCO cars affected and ULEZ, we cover it all in this guide.
If you have any further questions about the congestion charge or ULEZ, you can always message us directly on our Facebook page for a quick response.
When does the ruling start?
From the 8th April 2019
How much will PCO drivers need to pay?
There will be a £10.95* daily charge to enter the Congestion Zone during operational hours (07:00 and 18:00, Monday to Friday)
What is the Cleaner Vehicle Discount (CVD)?
From 8 April 2019, the new Cleaner Vehicle Discount (CVD) will replace the existing Ultra Low Emission Discount. The CVD will work in 3 stages and will eventually stop in 2025.
- The first phase of the CVD discount will apply from 8 April 2019, which means only certain zero-emission capable vehicles are exempt from the Congestion Charge. To qualify, a PCO car must be Euro 6, emit no more than 75g/km of CO2 and have a minimum zero-emission capable range of 20 miles.
- From 25 October 2021, the exemption for these PCO cars will no longer apply and they'll have to pay. Only pure electric PCO cars will still be exempt.
- From 25 December 2025, the CVD will stop, meaning electric PCO cars will have start paying the congestion charge.
Is my PCO car exempt?
The CVD states what PCO cars are eligible or not but to make life easier, the team here at Otto Car have broken it down into car types so you get a better picture of what which types of PCO cars are exempt from the congestion charge or not.
Wheelchair-accessible vehicles (WAV) are exempt from the Congestion Charge as long as they are fulfilling a private hire booking
Fully electric cars until 25 December 2025 e.g Nissan Leaf
Plug-in hybrid cars until 25 October 2021 e.g Plug-in Toyota Prius or Kia Niro Plug-in
Have to pay
Hybrid cars
Petrol cars
Diesel cars
What about the upcoming Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ)?
London's air quality has reduced significantly in recent years. The Ultra Low Emission Zone is a way to further reduce the most harmful emissions generated by road transport in central London and across the Capital.
From 8 April 2019, ULEZ will replace the T-Charge and operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year, within the same area as the current Congestion Charging Zone (CCZ).
All PCO cars travelling in ULEZ zone must meet certain emissions standards to drive in the zone or will have to pay £10.95* per day charge.
Minimum requirement
Petrol cars: Euro 4
Diesel cars : Euro 6
Looking to switch to electric?
If you're looking to change to electric this year, the Otto team can help. We specialise in electric PCO cars for the private hire community. You can rent one of join our popular Rent 2 Buy scheme and we'll even throw in a free home charger to get your started.
*£10.95 includes a 45p administration fee from Otto Car. Drivers will be automatically charged 1-5 days later so there's nothing you need to do.


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by Ivan Ufimtsev, Russia, 1981
The film is based on the motives of fairy tale of Kipling "Armadillos. Where did they come from?"
V.Berkovsky and M.Sinelnikova's song is sung by Tatyana Nikitina and Sergey Nikitin. Sly hedgehog and a wise turtle have deceived the jaguar who wanted to eat them.


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Anthrocon 2014 Report!
Just wrapped up another great weekend in Pittsburgh! This was my sixth year attending and second year dealing at the world's largest furry convention. People travel by car, bus, train, and plane from many states and countries to celebrate animal characters together at Anthrocon. Every year brings new experiences and surprises, and this was no different – for one, I was asked to draw an official image to advertise the charity performance! The weekend was a whirlwind of activity that ended far too quickly, but my fond memories of friends and fun make all the hard work worthwhile.
As always with furry conventions, I and many other attendees are often known by fan names, so I'll try to keep things clear in this report! I'm known in these circles as "Nyomi Naomh."
Wednesday, July 2nd
I arrived in Pittsburgh with Susan, and we quickly met up with our friend Goldeen "Agent Elrond" (or "Rondie") Ogawa. The three of us settled into the hotel room. This was my first year staying in the Courtyard Marriott instead of the Westin. The Courtyard is known to be preferred by artists and dealers for its quieter atmosphere compared to the main hotel, and I definitely appreciated the chance to draw or sleep without distractions from noisy neighbors. We had a dinner scheduled at the Fish Market in less than two hours after our arrival, so we put on some nice clothes, then briefly parted ways to take care of errands and touch base with other friends.
At 6:30, the three of us converged on the restaurant to meet up with Chiaroscuro (Dealer's Room director), Witchiebunny (staff member), and Uncle Kage (the chairman). Dinner ensued. Crazy convention stories were told. I got completely lost in the menu of unfamiliar seafood and was blamed for finishing Kage's wine. The sushi and sashimi I ended up with were delicious. I said little and listened to much!
Dafydd and Lily with sushi.
The rest of the day was spent drawing and meeting up with other friends and artists. I slept very well.
Thursday, July 3rd
I spent some time in the social area (called the "Zoo") drawing and touching base with more people. Mid-morning, I dropped by Con Ops to pick up the bugdanas, as I'd had them shipped directly to the convention. The staff wasn't able to locate my package at first, but after some emails to the screen printer about the tracking, we managed to find it – it was there all along but under the wrong name. I went straight back to my room and tore it open to find the bugdanas exactly as I'd hoped they would be! It was thrilling to see something I'd designed end up being produced as a real object. I set aside enough for the online preorders and put the rest in my dealer's bag.
Registration opened a little early, and I headed down there to find no line at all for dealers' reg. Witchiebunny got me my badge and ribbons in less than a minute. I passed the time until dealers' setup by doing a survey, drawing some more, and coordinating plans with friends. A few hours later, my assistant Jeff/"Keys"and I carried my stuff into Hall B and got my table assembled. We helped Rondie a bit with her table, too, since she was right next to me. The art show allowed early hanging for dealers this year, so Keys helped me put up the highest pieces, then let me finish on my own. It took a few hours to get all my setup done. I worked up quite the appetite for dinner.
My table, freshly set up and ready for Friday's crowds!
I suggested pizza to Keys and ended up spending hours in his room with old friends and new acquaintances. We chowed down, talked, and shared a ridiculous game of Super Mario 3D World. I excused myself when it started to get dark and returned to my room to get a little more work done before the morning. At one point I needed a break, popped into the Zoo, and found another person who really loves moths. Meeting lots of people who were interested in bugs, both real and anthropomorphic, was definitely a highlight of this year's Anthrocon.
Friday, July 4th
Before the Dealer's Den opened, I managed to get some breakfast and coffee and finish a bit more work. Rondie had just got her first fursuit and decided to surprise 2 the Ranting Gryphon (a popular furry comedian and Rondie's friend) by showing up in it without telling him. 2's favorite fursuit performer is Telephone, an angel dragon; as Rondie's Tachyon is of the same species design, the two suiters showed up together and made mischief with each other and a foam pickaxe. I got footage.
In order: Tachyon, 2 Gryphon, and Telephone.
The first half-hour of business went a little slower than usual, but things picked up as the day continued. Last year's enthusiasm for badges was replaced by a lot of requests for sketch commissions. A stack of sketchbooks remained in rotation on my table and in my working bags for the next 48 hours. I had a lot more fun completing the sketches than I used to, though, so it was no trouble.
Customers picked up a only few zines and bugdanas on Friday, but button sales were steady throughout the weekend. I have repeatedly observed a pattern of sales in which custom art is bought in greatest numbers early in the convention, while merchandise and other items do better from the middle to the end as people see how much money they have left after commissions.
A moth character reading and sitting on a leaf – my first of many sketch commissions this convention.
I ducked out of the dealer's room a few minutes early and made it to Uncle Kage's Story Hour. For those unaware, I have been live-drawing during Kage's performances and online streams since Midwest Furfest last year. Usually the results are a half-page or so of doodles preserving various moments from the performance, but with Kage's character (a roach) speaking or acting instead of the man. I found a seat in decent view of the stage and got to work while Kage told of conventions past, saké blunders, and a lost passport, among other things. The results are in my mischief section along with all the previous sets of doodles.
After the show, I zipped away to put on my dress clothes and attend the Artists and Dealers Reception. This invitation-only event is held in the evening after sales and show hours to allow those busy selling or creating during the day to view the show at their leisure and enjoy some refreshments. I grabbed a coffee (with a lid, of course), then browsed along with my new moth friend from the night before. Viewing the show largely with other artists created an interesting atmosphere: one in which we could freely discuss any given piece, technique, subject, or composition. I lingered long enough to view some sections twice. When I left, the fireworks were still going, and I sat by a window to watch.
Of course, there were sketches to draw and badges to color for Saturday. I returned to the hotel room to work again!
Bugs playing a word game for a themed sketchbook commission: "let's play."
Saturday, July 5th
Saturday is the longest sales day of the convention. I worked on custom art all through dealer's hours while customers came by to pick up or check on their work or to purchase some of my bug merchandise. Bugdana sales were best on this day, and purchases of "Bug Goes to the Con" were pretty strong. Performers in fursuits bounced around at all hours and took over the hall for a spell during mid-afternoon during the parade, which proved a great opportunity for both photos and uninterrupted working time. There were apparently 1,326 animal costumes in the parade this year!
A playful gryphon stopped by for a bit of attention!
After hours, I grabbed some dinner, then headed to the relocated Zoo for a themed art jam. Some of the artists and friends who attended I hadn't talked to since the year before! A big poster was passed around for everyone to draw on, but I didn't add anything this time to avoid getting food on it – there was a Dippin' Dots vendor in the new Zoo and I decided to try it out. The servings look small but are unexpectedly dense!
The last official dances of the con were held this night, but I didn't get to attend. I still had work to finish! This is the first year I couldn't go to any of the dances, which was pretty disappointing, but the demand for my art felt encouraging in contrast. I drew in the hotel for a while and planned to join an artist-only quiet workroom Rondie and I had been invited to, but then Amber/"Miss Mab" asked if I would like to work with her. Since we were familiar with each other (I wasn't sure who would be in the other room), I took the personal invitation and drew in her room into the wee hours of Sunday.
Sunday, July 6th
A happy customer with his new bugdana! Photo by Antnommer.
I had two more badges to finish this morning but managed to wrap them up pretty quickly. With the end of the con in sight and my mood and energy lower than usual for Anthrocon, I decided I wouldn't push myself to finish any more work on-site, only accept projects I could bring home. I also granted myself half an hour of personal time to shop and look around the Dealer's room since I hadn't yet had an opportunity. This was a planned allowance; I put a sign on my table the day before to clarify my hours for Sunday since I knew I would open a bit late and close early.
Sales were slow, which is normal for Sunday. I finalized arrangements with Keys to pick up my paperwork and any unsold pieces from the art show. By 3pm, I had my table packed away and checked out of the Dealer's Den. This gave me enough time to get to the Spirit of Pittsburgh ballroom for the charity show! I'd drawn a poster for the show at the request of Fox Amoore (a musician and one of the performers) and intended to live-draw the events as I had for the Story Hour. This time, Rondie decided to live-draw, too – she's done many, many drawings and show covers for 2 over the years, so between the both of us, most of the best moments of the show were depicted. We managed to get seats in the very first row, which had consequences…
The charity show poster I drew!
At one point in the show, 2 and Kage were seated at the edge of the stage and happened to look down. Kage said something to the effect of, "Oh look, there's Nyomi drawing furiously in the front row!" Fox piped up to point out that I had drawn the poster, and then 2 sung Rondie's praises at length, calling her "lightning pencil." According to the charity results post on the Anthrocon site, the show alone made $7,350 for the National Aviary – that's 735 tickets sold. The room was packed, so I'm assuming most if not all of those ticket-holders attended. That's a lot of people to get a shout-out in front of! Afterward, people even came up to the front wanting to see what the two of us had drawn.
Closing ceremonies followed on the heels of the charity show, but I couldn't bring myself to attend – somehow, the sense of closure it normally offers seemed inappropriate, as the con was just peaking for me. I talked with Keys briefly about the results of the art show ("Two for Tea" sold after a mini bidding war!), then Rondie and I gathered friends and went down to the same Indian restaurant as last year for a repeat performance of "Dinnercon." I am making an effort this time to remember the name of the delicious appetizer I was previously only able to refer to as "the cheese thing:" Paneer Pakora. Most of the same people from last year came again, though there were a few new faces. Dinnercon has a wonderful way of bringing people of different talents and spheres together on an equal playing field to meet and get to know each other.
I insisted on going to the last unofficial party known as the "dead dog dance." Rondie and Susan got into their costumes; we all loaded up on glowsticks and wore bugdanas. The party room wasn't too active when the three of us got over there, so we hung out briefly in the Zoo for a last hurrah. Then I happened to hear a piano and followed the sound down one floor. Fox Amoore, Rhubarb the Bear, and Cosmik were playing and singing what seemed to be an improv concert with crowd participation. I managed to squeeze up next to the piano and join in singing probably a dozen songs or so. Participatory music was a major force in my upbringing since I was raised with my late dad's love of folk music, so this event was magical for me in multiple ways. It ended the con on a beautiful high note and offered a real sense of completion and closure. For a while, all my worries were gone, and I was able to sleep well that night.
Going Forward
Adding more conventions to my circuit last year allowed me to get my work greater direct exposure as well as provide more opportunities to see friends who live far away. I'd like to do Midwest Furfest (Rosemont, IL) again and have already made arrangements to attend and show work at Further Confusion (San Jose, CA). Until then, I have many projects to tackle and am offering regular commissions again. You can also check out some of the cool stuff I debuted at Anthrocon in my Storenvy shop – if you wanted something but couldn't make it, I'm more than happy to ship it to you should it still be available!
Here's to greater opportunities and more adventure in the months ahead!
All photos © 2014 Mary T. Capaldi unless otherwise noted.


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HELSINKI (Reuters) - Finland's Prime Minister will hand in his and his government's resignation on Tuesday, the president's office said in a statement.
"Prime Minister Antti Rinne will give the Republic's president, Sauli Niinisto, the government's resignation at Mantyniemi today, Dec 3, at 12.30," the president's office said.
Mantyniemi is the presidential residence.
Rinne has come under pressure to resign over the government's handling of a two-week postal strike.
(Reporting by Anne Kauranen and Tarmo Virki; editing by Niklas Pollard)


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Dog owners tend to be mildly obsessed with their dogs. This tends to then translate into wanting to buy them the very best they can afford in terms of bedding, toys and ultimately their collars. Here, we look at the best leather dog collars on the market and what to look for when buying one. There are so many available that it can be overwhelming, but we have listed our top 15 on the market at the moment that we think offers good style couple with good value for money.
The Best Leather Dog Collar
Custom Catch Personalized Dog Collar
If you are in the market for personalized leather dog collars in an assortment of collars then these Custom Catch custom leather dog collars could be the ones for you. We rate them as we like the wide variety of fonts and colors that can be used in addition to how durable the quality leather used is. Plus, the manufacturers have ensured that only the best stitching possible makes it onto these leather dog collars. If you're in the market for either a pink leather dog collar or even a red leather dog collar, this is the brand for you.
Variety of sizes
Large assortment of colors
Easily personalized leather dog collars
- BrandCustom Catch
- ModelCC-DC-GL-PI-RD-NOPNT
Soft Touch Collars Real Leather Dog Collar
Every dog needs a name tag, and this Soft Touch Collar is available for purchase as a leather dog collar with a nameplate. It means you can keep your dog safe should they get lost when off the leash, and the leather collar will always be comfortable for them too owing to the quality of the workmanship that has gone into producing it. As a result, Soft Touch has provided a lifetime guarantee with every one of these leather dog collars they sell.
Comes with a dog tag so perfect as a leather dog collar with nameplate
Comes in a variety of two-tone colorways
Has soft sheepskin leather padding
- BrandSoft Touch Collars
- Modelno.1
- Weight4.8 oz
Pit Bull & Large Breeds Leather Dog Collar
For those in need of large leather dog collars, this example from Blackjacks Leather is ideal to purchase. It can be personalized with your dog's name, should you wish. Or, you can simply purchase as is and add your dog's tag so that he or she has a leather dog collar with nameplate for better safety when out working. They have a wide range of thicknesses and lengths available so you can buy the one that is most suited to your dog's physique.
Suitable for big and stronger breeds
Wide leather straps for strong necks
Custom leather dog collars available
- BrandBlackJacks Leather
Perri's Padded Leather Dog Collars
This leather dog collar may not be complicated in design, but it does what it needs to do well. The workmanship involved in its production means that these puppy collars or dog collars will last an incredibly long time owing to being so durable. The padded interior ensures your dog's comfort at all times. The leather is 100% genuine full grain leather.
Padded interior
Comes in a variety of shades
Many different sizes available
- BrandPerri's
Soft Touch Collars The Capri Collection
This attractive luxury real leather padded dog collar from Soft Touch collars has made it on to our list of top picks as it is not only attractive, it is also a very effective dog collar. It can be used by those in search of large leather dog collars as it comes in a variety of sizes as well as in either a brown leather finish or a black leather finish. The quality stitching means that this leather dog collar will last for years.
Heavy duty alloy d-ring – perfect for easy leash attachment
Quick to adjust
Full grain real leather
- BrandSoft Touch Collars
- Weight5.1 oz
Aolove Basic Classic Leather Dog Collars
These pretty leather dog collars from AOLOVE are extremely attractive. We particularly like the different shades of pink leather dog collars they produce alongside the red leather dog collars. They also manufacture these in a variety of sizes so that you can find a dog collar that is suitable for your pooch. They can be very small indeed so are suitable as puppy collars too while your dog is growing.
Wide range of sizes
Variety of colors
Several adjustment holes to help fit your dog
- BrandAOLOVE
- ModelAOLOVE-004
- Weight1.6 oz
Link Akc Smart Dog Collar With Gps Tracker
For those that want their leather dog collar to be that little bit more technical, this is the ideal purchase for you and your pooch. It comes with a GPS tracker and activity monitor built in so you don't have to fear losing your dog as long as he or she always has their leather collar on. Additionally, it can be very helpful if you are trying to ascertain how much activity your dog undertakes every day which can be useful if your canine is in need of losing weight.
Linked to a GPS tracker and activity monitor
Easy exchanges if you buy the wrong sizes
Tracking only available in the United States
- BrandLink AKC
- ModelKITTN03
- Weight5.3 lbs
chede Luxury Real Leather Dog Collar
For medium dog breeds and medium sized dogs, this could potentially be a great purchase. As a stylish dog collar, a dog owner can also be confident that this leather collar will be long lasting as it has been produced through hand stitching and other handmade methods. The soft padding on the interior will protect your dog's neck making sure that they will be comfortable at all times while wearing this luxury leather dog collar.
Hand stitched leather
Strong metal components
Easy maintenance
- Brandchede
- Weight2.4 oz
Padded Leather Dog Collar
These collars come in a range of sizes and will even suit those that are in need of large leather dog collars. The manufacturer has taken great care to ensure a dog's comfort by padding the collar but also making it durable through quality stitching. This collar was built to last and will not fracture or fray which can sometimes chaf against a dog's skin. This is one of the best leather dog collars on the market and will last a lifetime.
Perfect for those in need of large leather dog collars
Comes in a variety of colors
Full grain leather
- BrandLogical Leather
- Model21LC-BR
- Weight3.36 oz
Warner Brand Cumberland Leather Dog Collar
A leather dog collar with nameplate is a good option for those that want a collar that is easy to customize with a dog's name and important details. This is key for owners that have pooches that like to run off on occasion. It will improve their safety no end. What we especially like about this leather dog collar though is that the personalization comes as the standard by the manufacturer so customers do not have to spend any more.
Leather dog collar with nameplate
Customisation available
Nickel plated nameplate
- BrandWarner Manufacturing
Beirui Sharp Spiked Studded Dog Collar
For dog owners that want their leather dog collars to look that little bit different, these are perhaps the best leather dog collars for you. Due to the added adornment of dog neck defender rivets, you can actually help protect your dog against violent attacks too – so the spikes are not just for aesthetic purposes. Coming in a range of colors, we particularly like the red leather dog collars that the manufacturer produces.
Adorned with metal spikes
Soft finish for comfort
Chromed d-ring for ultimate safety on the leash
- BrandBerry Pet
- Weight8.8 oz
Vcalabashor Custom Leather Collar
Made from 100% genuine leather, these attractive leather dog collars come in a variety of sizes so that even those looking for large leather dog collars even have their needs answered to. The company also offers personalization through etching by laser. This dog collar is very strong and durable so will last you and your dog a lifetime, however, it is soft too so will never rub against your dog's neck in an uncomfortable fashion.
Braided finish
Comes in a variety of shades and colors
Available as personalized leather dog collars
- BrandVcalabashor
Viosi Leather Padded Dog Collar
The leather used in these dog collars comes from buffalo so it is not only very soft, but it will also be incredibly durable – even for those with strong, boisterous dogs that seem to get into trouble every five minutes. It comes in a variety of colors and sizes so is perfect for those in need of large leather dog collars to help keep their strong dogs on the lead. These are also amongst the best leather dog collars due to the strong d-ring on the top of the collar that lets owners leash their dogs easily and quickly.
Made from Buffalo hide
Padded leather interior
Comes in a variety of sizes
- BrandViosi
- Weight8 oz
Weaver Leather Sundance Dog Collar
These are perhaps the prettiest brown leather dog collars that we have on our top pick lists. Made in Ohio, by Weaver Leather, the manufacturers have really thought outside the box in terms of this leather collar's f finish with the scalloped edges and antique copper berry conchos that adorn the collar itself. It may not be a look or finish for everyone, but those that like their leather dog collars a bit different to the norm, they are an ideal purchase. They will also last a very long time owing to the quality stitching.
Oil rubbed metal hardware
Made in Ohio
Scalloped edges
- BrandWeaver Leather
- Weight6.4 oz
Beirui Dog Collar Leather
The last collar on our list of the best leather dog collars on the market is made by Beirui and an excellent choice, particularly for those that like their leather collars to have a classic finish and look to them. They are easy to adjust according to your dog's neck size owing to the inclusion of six eyelets in the design, but are also great to use on dog walks for even large strong dogs as the D-ring that has been included is heavy duty. The leather used is 100% genuine and full grain and has been stitched with care to ensure the ultimate long lasting dog collar.
High chrome finish to metal hardware
Strong D-ring for easy leash attachment
Soft, genuine leather
- BrandBerry Pet
- Weight2.4 oz
Best Leather Dog Collars Buying Guide
What to Look for When Buying a Leather Dog Collar
There are a number of things that owners should bear in mind before buying a leather dog collar, which is listed below. However, before any of the following are taken into consideration, owners need to know what size is suitable for their pup. If you have a huge breed, the dog collar will need to be that much bigger to take into account the strength of the dog too. Conversely, a collar that is too big for a dog can cause them harm through weight and also by pulling on a collar that is not suitable for their neck size.
- Real or fake
There are some fake leather collars out there that are hard to see the difference between that and a leather collar. If it is that good a fake, the only real difference between the two will be the price and the amount that the collar softens up through use. In general, however, leather does tend to be long lasting and also allows dog's fur to breathe that bit better. As a material, it is also able to soak in sweat and other oils.
- Quality of the buckle
The quality of a leather collar's buckle is key in determining whether you should buy a specific collar or not. That's because a buckle is the weak point of a collar so if the buckle is poor quality, then your dog is likely to break through the collar either due to strength and pulling on the lead or simply through general wear and tear. Additionally, if a buckle breaks it could break in such a way that it could cut your dog.
- Fflat or rolled leather
The key to buying a quality leather dog collar can be in the quality of the stitching, and the stitching can be materially affected if the collar is flat or rolled. If it is rolled leather dog collar, the stitching is more likely to be weaker, so do give it a good check before purchasing. Loose threading can be dangerous not to mention uncomfortable for your dog to wear. Rolled leather dog collars are totally fine to use, you just have to be that little bit more careful when buying one.
- Any accessories
Some dog owners won't be interested in matching accessories for their dog and their leather dog collar. However, to others, it can be a key requirement. Additionally, if your dog's new leather collar comes with accessories added to the collar itself, ensure they are properly attached. If not, they can cause a danger to your dog if they try to ingest it.
Benefits of Leather Dog Collars
There are a number of benefits to a leather dog collar. The first being the sheer durability of them. They are more likely to last than any other material on the market owing to being strong, hard wearing and able to soften up to fit your dog's neck according to its own individual measurements. Other benefits include the fact that leather as a material is far less likely to cause an allergic reaction or an irritation to your dog in direct comparison to other man-made materials that some dog collars are made from. Plus, they simply tend to look that little bit better.
Leather Vs. Nylon Dog Collars
In the main, leather dog collars are always better quality than a nylon one, but not always. There are some leather collars out there that have been cheaply made and poorly designed so that they can cause mass irritation to your dog and the fur around its neck. This is often to do with how stiff the leather is and therefore how much it has been treated by the overuse of chemicals. Nylon dog collars may make your dog's neck sweat a little more than a leather collar, but it will naturally be a little bit softer around the jugular.
How to Choose the Correct Leather Collar Size for Your Dog
As previously mentioned, getting the size right on your dog's collar is imperative to their health and safety, as well as a collar's ability simply to do its job. Bearing this in mind, you may have to buy puppy collars when your dog is tiny and another larger leather collar for when they are fully grown. Either way, you need to measure your dog's specific neck. Do not simply go along the lines of the breed. To measure well, use a flexible, material tape. Measure the area around where your dog's collar will sit on its neck. The collar should not be tight to their neck so leave enough room for you to be able to fit two fingers between your dog and the tape measure. Then, simply read how long a collar is needed from your measuring tape and buy accordingly.
Best Leather Dog Collars FAQ:
Q: Can leather dog collars get wet?
A: Frustratingly, the answer to this is yes and no. Leather dog collars can get wet to a certain degree. In fact, it is one of their plus points that they are hard wearing even in poor winter weather. However, it is best that a leather collar should not be kept underwater on a regular basis or for very long periods of time. This is good to remember if you have a water-loving dog or your dog likes to go swimming in the lake you pass on your daily dog walk.
If leather dog collars do get wet, the best way to maintain them is to allow the leather collar to dry naturally in the air, but without putting it in the direct sunlight. If it is left to dry out in the sun, even the best leather dog collars will be prone to fading or sometimes even shrinking.
Q: How do I keep my leather collar clean?
A: Keeping leather dog collars clean requires some small steps in general maintenance that will also elongate the average life of your dog's leather collar too. The best thing to do is clean it using some specialized soap. The best type is saddle soap which can be applied with a soft cloth. Work the soap into a lather on the collar using the cloth, paying close attention to the parts where the collar is wrinkled and has soaked up a great deal of your dog's fur oils. Then, using another clean soft cloth that is damp, wipe off the soap. Your dog's leather collar will be damp now, so leave it to dry naturally but out of the sun.
Q: Will the leather stretch?
A: Leather can stretch over time depending on the quality of the material. The cheaper or the worse quality the leather, the more likely it is to stretch out of shape. This may be a satisfactory result for some dog collars, especially puppy collars that may last that little bit longer if it stretches to fit a dog's growing neck in. However, in general, having a collar that stretches is not the ideal result as it means that dogs are more likely to be able to break free of their collars when it is on a leash.
The best leather dog collars will simply soften up according to your dog's size. They won't stretch.
Our Top Pick
Custom Catch Personalized Dog Collar
These personalized leather dog collars from custom catch are our top pick as the best leather dog collars on the market. They're great if you are searching for a red leather dog collar or pink leather dog collar owing to the number of shades that the manufacturer makes them in. They're hard to beat in terms of quality too. The stitching is robust and the leather that is used is highly durable. The sizes range from extra small to large so you will definitely be able to take advantage of buying one of these custom leather dog collars regardless of your dog's size. It can certainly tick the box for those that are in need of large leather dog collars. And you won't be disappointed.


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There are parts of the state of Oaxaca where agave has been distilled for hundreds of years if not longer, in which the populace has not been impacted one scintilla by the mezcal boom. It is so much so that espadín has only been under cultivation since about 2007. And there, still today, in the Mixteca Alta region of the district of Zaachila, the specie is only single distilled. Residents don't even call their spirit mezcal, but rather recicado. Can its origins date to the pre-Hispanic era?
The hamlet of Pueblo Viejo is a five hour drive from the city of Oaxaca, the last hour of which traversing a seriously potholed dirt road which follows a stream known as Rio Azucena. The Sánchez Cisneros family lives there. They bake the agave (angustifolia) in a traditional in-ground pit over firewood and rocks. Then they pulverize it by hand using a tree burl to mash and a makeshift wooden trough as a receptacle, ferment it in an animal hide hanging between four posts extending to about four feet off the ground, and finally distill, only once, in a most rudimentary mud and stone still. The result is recicado. The name is said to be derived from a Mixteco root.
I had read an article about the region's recicado in a Oaxacan daily, so decided to go there for an adventure, with a good friend. The fact that the journalist of the piece at no point mentioned the quality of the spirit should have been a hint as to what we would encounter. The gist of the article was that these means of production and tools of the trade perhaps take us back to the origins of agave distillation in Oaxaca. That reason in and of itself made it a worthwhile experience for two mezcal aficionados; just to be able to track down a family of distillers, chat, and ponder; it all appeared much more "primitive" and rustic than what one encounters in Sola de Vega, Santa Catarina Minas, and other towns in the orbit of Oaxaca's central valleys which are known for clay pot agave distillation.
At the time of the visit, Hilda Sánchez Cisneros was 19 and living with her older sister, Natividad, and four of Natividad's six children. The other two were living and working in the countryside of North Carolina. Fernando, Natividad's husband, was away the day we arrived, doing community service (tequio). Their son Esteban, and daughter Dália are fully trilingual, because they and their mother spent several years living in the US and they had an opportunity to attend American public school. But here they were eking out the most modest of existences, producing recicado for Friday sale in the San Juan Mixtepec weekly marketplace.
The family was also subsisting by growing squash, corn and beans. It was clear that fowl and other meats were not staples in their diet, rather typical for many families in the most rural communities in Oaxaca.
Rio Azucena is an occasional provider, supplying local families with small fish at certain times of the year. And then there is rabbit, squirrel, possum, and fox. "I know that city folk won't eat small animals like squirrel and possum," Natividad explained, "but we do up here, when we can get it, and it's actually quite good." Esteban proudly added that occasionally you can also come across coyote and wolf, but more often than not it's only found higher up in the mountains.
Hilda and Natividad learned to distill from their parents and grandparents. Neither recalls how or from whom the older generations learned. Until recently the plants used in production were strictly wild varieties of agave, likely tepeztate (Agave marmorata) and tobalá (Agave potatorum) that had to be collected by climbing the hillsides. Then about a dozen years ago Fernando went to Santiago Matatlán, the purported world capital of mezcal, and brought back a number of baby agave espadín (Agave angustifolia Haw). The family was then, for the first time, able to grow its own agave in this fertile yet sparsely populated valley. But the degree of knowledge of family members concerning scientific process and function, seemed to be lacking, or rather basic. Alternatively, economic circumstances and/or acceptance by fellow villagers of the quality of spirit produced, may have been the principal factors dictating how they made their recicado.
The family had never considered leaving their espadín in the field for the quiote to appear, and then either harvesting and germinate the seeds, or letting nature take its course and awaiting crosspollination of the flowers on the stalk and subsequent transformation into baby agaves (maguey de quiote) for planting. Instead, they relied on the pups (hijuelos) which grow from the mother plant, that is, clones with no genetic diversity. Similarly they had never castrated the quiote upon its first appearance so as to let the carbohydrates concentrate in the piñas. None of their practices were optimum for agave reproduction, nor for achieving the best yield (number of kilos of piña required to produce a liter of mezcal).
Distillation takes place in an area sheltered by laminated metal roofing, located 20 yards from the home. The family employs four virtually identical igloo shaped stills, aligned in a straight row. The housings are fashioned from stone and mud. Beginning from the bottom, for each still the opening where firewood is placed contains a tubular stone which supports a clay pot into which the fermented juices and fiber are placed. Vapor rises from it through a somewhat pear-shaped clay cylinder in which a piece of agave leaf rests on a piece of corn stalk. A laminated metal condenser is sealed to the top of the cylinder with mud, waste agave fiber (bagazo) and corn husk.
Water from a halved and hollowed out tree trunk runs above the stills, and fills each of the four condensers through concave pieces of agave leaf leading from four exit holes in the canal above. The boiling "tepache" causes steam to rise through the clay cylinder, condensing as it hits the bottom of the laminate. Liquid drips onto that other piece of agave leaf dangling in the middle of the cylinder and pointing downward, the narrow end inserted into a length of hollowed river reed (carrizo) inserted into the cylinder through a hole in it. The liquid exits the vessel through the carrizo and into an urn.
The process and some of the equipment do mirror, to an extent, what one encounters in villages such as Sola de Vega and Santa Catarina Minas. But key elements are lacking, no doubt reflected in the quality of the spirit:
The result is a relatively low alcohol content watery distillate, almost sour to the taste. Yet the local populace buys it and drinks it, and pays about double the price it costs to acquire traditional 45 - 50 percent alcohol by volume double distilled mezcal produced in and around the central valleys of the city of Oaxaca. To be sure, I did try the recicado produced by a competitor up the road, and found it to be only marginally less displeasing.
On my return visit to Pueblo Viejo, I intend to bring two or three liters of my favorite mezcales for the Sánchez Cisneros family to sample. The hope is that Fernando, Natividad and Hilda will embrace the opportunity to experiment with production, and conceivably begin to distill a spirit more acceptable to the palate, at least mine. Then who knows, the family may even begin to market it as mezcal, leaving recicado to die a slow, and perhaps even welcomed death.
However it is suggested that care should be taken to not disrupt the basic means and materials currently used in production. Should those of us not Mexican by birth, or even Oaxacans with some degree of indigeneity, impose anything of the sort on the residents of Pueblo Viejo? Or should we be assisting them in improving their economic lot if not the quality of their agave distillate? A visit under current conditions of course holds a strong attraction for the enthusiast willing to make the trek to Pueblo Viejo. But more importantly, it can be argued that the means of production and tools of the trade must remain for time immemorial, to bear witness to the proposition that spirits distillation perhaps developed in the Mixteca Alta region of Oaxaca prior to the Conquest or other foreign influence.
Alvin Starkman operates Mezcal Educational Excursions of Oaxaca (http://www.mezcaleducationaltours.com). He is much more than an aficionado. Inquire about his qualifications and for unsolicited testimonials.
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The Birth of the Minnesota Association for Volunteer Administration: A New Direction for Professional Organizations in Our Field
Minnesota is pleased to announce the beginning of a new statewide association for people in the field of volunteer administration, the Minnesota Association for Volunteer Administration (MAVA), affiliating thirteen previously-independent professional networks (and growing). This exciting new venture is the product of work that has taken place over several years, involving representatives from a variety of organizations. This article will briefly summarize the history of the movement, the process involved, the structure of the new organization, current status, and plans for the immediate future.


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As a classically trained gamer, I have put a few hours into most genre-defining games out there. Lemmings is no exception, and I've had the pleasure of playing the preservation puzzler across a number of iterations and platforms. While I would hesitate to label myself competent (a statement supported by the large number of the blue shirted, green haired bastards I've sent to an untimely death), I think I have done alright with my time in this genre. It has always been surprising to me, however, that there are not more games with similar puzzling aspects to Lemmings. Well, that has changed with the release of Zombie Night Terror from developer NoClip and publisher Gambitious Digital Entertainment.
Zombie Night Terror places players at the origin of a good ol' zombie apocalypse. True to classic form, the walking dead are not particularly bright and have a tendency to simply shuffle in a direction until something blocks their path, at which point they swivel and walk the other way. Not too dangerous, as you might imagine. Thankfully, the unthinking undead have an ominous and evil intelligence available to help guide them to a vicious victory: you.
Similar in scope and form to Lemmings, Zombie Night Terror stays largely true to its genre patient zero, while also mutating a multitude of new features and improvements on the old formula. Most levels will begin with the entrance of a few zombies at one end of the level, and simply asking that you shepherd your corpse comrades to an exit on the other end, dodging dangers and feasting on flesh as you go. This is the most traditional Zombie Night Terror gets in adhering to the established norm. The game wastes little time in breaking away from the tried and true to blaze its own bloody path. For instance, some levels will charge the player with devouring a certain number of humans scattered across the scene instead. Others change things up even further, challenging players to beat assorted bosses or defeat pesky humans in a foot race. There is a surprising amount of refreshing variety here.
Beyond the changes in goals, the obstacles and dangers have gotten a sweet zombie facelift as well (don't picture that). While certainly susceptible to the same sorts of death and dismemberment, inducing perils as their lemming cousins, Zombie Night Terror ramps up the risk. Still present are old mainstays like perilous pits, deadly drops, and treacherous traps. Joining them are several human hindrances as well. In many levels, these pesky brain-wrappers will bring guns, clubs, and automobiles to bear against you and your horde. One armed human is more than a match for a singular zombie, and will often clear small hordes if the player does not apply some strategic thinking and skulduggery. Having your zombies charge, sneak, or jump to their human foes is a must if you wish to see your shuffling sidekicks win the day.
The addition of humans to each map has allowed NoClip to make another interesting modification to a genre staple. Where Lemmings normally has your mindless marchers entering from one end of the screen en masse, Zombie Night Terror wrinkles this metric by allowing (and sometimes forcing) the player to replace his zombie stocks in a very traditional way – by killing humans. Dead humans, whether ended by Zed or by other (often hilarious) means will normally stand back up and join your moaning ranks. This allows you some interesting strategies, like scaring humans into jumping to their deaths, and ending up with zombies in a place you normally couldn't reach. Compound that with limited ability in certain levels to infect healthy humans with a deadly plague, that nearly instantaneously turns them, and you've got yourself a handy, groundbreaking new tool.
Speaking of powerups, Zombie Night Terror handles these a bit differently as well. In keeping with tradition, you still have access to a modification that roots one of your minions in place to direct traffic. You can further modify these "Overlord" zombies, allowing them to hurl your shamblers over obstacles (like some creepy undead catapult), or explode for larger damage. As the player, you can use both the jumping and explosion on regular minions as well, with the jump being a one-time use and the explosion for a regular Zed being a bit smaller. Other powerups include the infection option described earlier, a short term "run" powerup to help in timed missions and zombie spacing, a "tank mode" powerup, projectile vomit, and a sacrifice button to regain DNA points for further use.
That's right, you'll be managing DNA as a resource. You will use this resource to apply the aforementioned powerups to your minions, and it's limited. It can be gained in a number of ways, including picking up glowing barrels or sacrificing your own minions, who melt into a puddle when redeemed for DNA. This addition, when used in particular levels, adds a large amount of puzzle solving, as you work against the level success goals to ensure you get enough zombies to the finish line, whilst also having enough points to modify your minions in the ways they need to be.
Zombie Night Terror also absolutely drips with corpse-like charm. The majority of the game's graphics are done up in grayscale, making the presence of green and red (for powerups and blood, respectively) really pop on the screen. The 8-bit-esque graphics are great in my opinion (though I will admit a fondness for 8-bit as a whole), and the level and character design, along with animations, show a good amount of polish. The sound is about what you would expect, with zombies groaning about, while humans essentially speak a form a Simlish with word bubble dialogue attached. The humans will aid you in your quest to eradicate them by routinely spouting lines just over the douchebag line, likely galvanizing your desire to consume them.
The Verdict
All in all, Zombie Night Terror is an excellent new take on a classic puzzling formula. While not quite groundbreaking, I am honestly surprised that a few thematic changes could add so much to an already excellent gametype. The game mechanics pair appropriately with the setting, resulting in a product that does exactly what it sets out to do – reanimates a gametype that has been largely dead for a number of years. If you are a fan of Lemmings, or puzzle games in general, Zombie Night Terror is absolutely worth a look. Bear in mind however, this game is fairly difficult. Don't be surprised if you find yourself moaning about braaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaiiiiiiiiiinssssss after a short amount of play.
Zombie Night Terror can be picked up on Steam, GOG, Humble Store, and Green Man Gaming.
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Economy 4.0: the global revolution and its five disruptive forces (Part 1 of 7)
The world economy is changing at a pace never witnessed before in history. Is it all for the worse? No, most is the opposite
It is driven by not just the much-debated digital transformation, but a further four major disruptive forces, making five in total. Each on its own is breath-taking and would rank among the greatest changes the global economy has ever seen – and each feeds upon the other.
These five major disruptive forces are:
1. Rapid urbanisation
2. The digital transformation and the Digital Economy
3. New and refined Material-, Gene-, Bio-, Renewable Energy- and Nano-Technologies
4. Demographics (in developed and emerging countries)
5. Globalisation (economic networks, the flow of goods, services, finance, people etc…)
In the first Industrial Revolution in the 18th century, which began with the invention of the steam engine in Great Britain, it took the UK (with a population of nine million people) 154 years to double their per capita economic output. India and China recently managed this in just 16 and 12 years respectively, each with approximately 100 times as many people. When the telephone was introduced, it needed 75 years to reach 50 million users. The app Angry Birds, managed to reach the same number of users in 35 days. The pace and scale of forces at work are staggering!
The present change (Economy 4.0) is happening – according to MGI (McKinsey Global Institute) – 10 times faster and at 300 times the scale, or roughly 3,000 times the impact.
These monumental forces, their impact and transition occur in quite a few areas on a sheer exponential scale, but we are not trained and used to thinking of constant doubling. Just a simple example: if your stride is one metre long, 30 linear steps will take you 30 meters from where you start, but 30 exponential steps would take you 26 trips around the world! Honestly, would you have guessed this?
Hence, future predictions are failing more often, which is why we should swiftly adjust to a new reality and update our thinking, awareness and decision patterns.
Just within the last 30 years, world trade has increased tenfold. Between 1980 and 2007, global financial flows have multiplied by 25. In the 90s, the US was the world's leading manufacturer, but China has since long taken on this role. With a savings rate of over 50 per cent of their GDP, the Chinese are nowadays world-champion savers, whereas that of US citizens is below six per cent.
Another example is that in recent decades, the world's economic centre of gravity has moved halfway around the world. Researchers took each country's geographic centre and weighted its distance from the centre of the earth according to GDP. From the year 1 until many hundred years later, the starting position was between China and India, until it shifted, from 1820 – triggered by the 1st Industrial Revolution – successively towards the west, nearly in the US in 1950 and since 1960, slowly at first, now moving rapidly back towards the east. In around the year 2025, it is expected that it will once again be located close to the starting point of year 1 – in China. Therefore, we should orient ourselves to the east!
In the next parts of this series, Reinhold Karner will look a little closer at the five major disruptive forces, and finally, some conclusions and recommendations.
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"It's important to be aware of what's going on in the world and to think about how you can start to make a difference, even when you're a kid."
A leading human rights group released a report Monday documenting the proliferation of human rights abuses in Iraq si
The unstable security situation in Iraq already made women particularly vulnerable.
The Kurdish house in Baghdad held on Saturday an educational seminar about Iraqi women and ways to involve them in ex
Despite being the main victims in regional armed conflicts, women are still excluded from playing a role in conflict
Statement by the Organization of Women's Freedom in Iraq
When Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al Maliki introduced what he called a national partnership government two weeks ago,
A Northern Ireland politician is travelling to Iraq to pass on lessons learned in the peace process.
Iraqi women have been angered by the new government formation in their country, which sorely lacks female representat
Female MPs, both religious and secular, have slammed the under-representation of women in Iraqi institutions, especia
The new Iraqi government, which received a vote of confidence from parliament on Tuesday, is almost exclusively male,
Displaced Iraqi female-headed families who have returned home are still experiencing major livelihood challenges, say
The improved political representation of women in Iraq is in sharp contrast to their broader disempowerment, as highl
Violence against women and girls is a violation of human rights, causing physical, sexual and psychological suffering
Iraq has run out of money to pay for widows' benefits, farm crops and other programmes for the poor, its parliament w
State of Law Coalition independent MP Safiya Al Suhail criticized women absence in head of political parties meeting
ESCWA opened today its scheduled activities of the Tenth Anniversary of Security Council Resolution 1325 concerning w
The Department of State has awarded $5 million in grants to several nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) to provide d
Um Ali is scared.
In the last week of September, the As-Sahab Foundation, which disseminates al-Qaeda messages and propaganda, released
The hallways of a grade school were uncharacteristically silent and absent of students as they had been for months pr
Scores of Iraqi women forced into marriages with Al-Qaeda fighters following the U.S.-led invasion in 2003 are seekin
'Girls are forced to get married by their families at an early age, because once she goes to university and gra
The true toll of the Iraq war is one that won't be tallied for years.
Continued militancy has taken the life of a woman in Iraq's northern province of Nineveh while others have been wound
Only one of Nidal Haidar's six sisters is married. She has given up on ever getting hitched.
Two months ago, the State Department released its 2010 Trafficking in Persons Report (TiP Report), laying out a pictu
Each night before she goes to sleep, Umm Shekar checks to make sure her pistol is loaded and tucks it beneath her mat
When leading prominent Iraqi women leaders from all across the country gathered in Baghdad in June 28, 2010 they had
Sporting a long blue dress and white headscarf, Umm Omar barely blinks as she whips out a pistol in her garden.
This report explores the role of UNSCR 1325 in establishing a constructive, threat-free atmosphere among Iranian poli
Increasing the participation of Iraqi women in conflict resolution and in building a lasting peace were among the iss
Three women and a child from one family were killed and six others wounded when gunmen attacked a house near the city
A UN report on Iraq shows human rights in the country remain a cause for concern, in spite of improvements in securit
At a time when insecurity is on the rise in Baghdad, women and girls in Baghdad told Human Rights Watch that the inse
As reported last month by MediaGlobal, women activists are working in Iraq to increase women's participation in the g
In Iraqi Kurdistan a survey by the Ministry of Human Rights in 2009 suggests that in one district over 40 percent of
On the third anniversary of the stoning of Du'a Khalil Aswad to death in public and in condemnation of all forms of v
The NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security has released the May 2010 version of their Monthly Action Points (
Hundreds of civilians are still being killed or maimed every month in Iraq, even if the past two years have seen an o
When Iraq finally forms a new government, one thing is certain -- there will be many new faces.
Last week Freedom House released their "Women's Rights in the Middle East" report, on the state of gender e
Gender Related Excerpts from II Conclusions and/or Recommendations:
Prior to the US-led invasion of Iraq, women workin
Under Saddam Hussein, women in government got a year's maternity leave; that is now cut to six months.
Another political event takes place in Iraq withou
Today, let's celebrate the women of Iraq.
Today, International Women's Day, marks the economic, social and political achievements of women.
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The Rondo Land Bridge Block Party is already underway! It's this evening, Friday, June 9, 3-7 p.m. Sponsored by ReConnect Rondo, the party is warming up at the Rondo Commemorative Plaza at the intersection of Concordia Avenue and Fisk Street.(https://rondoavenueinc.org/rondo-commemorative-plaza-design-presentation/)
This is a grand community celebration of the "land bridge" that will have a profound and long-lasting effect on this his unique neighborhood. Learn more about hopes and aspirations for the proposed land bridge – and much more about other community development results and plans here: https://www.reconnectrondo.org
The Rondo community had a profound impact on me when I was a teen struggling to understand conflict and injustice in the world around me. (https://marytreacy.wordpress.com/wpadmin/post.php?post=3190&action=edit) Long ago I felt the in a visceral way the suffering endured by people devastated by what was happening to Rondo; today I share great hope for a neighborhood that resisted, that spoke truth power, and that is collaborating to create a 21st century neighborhood that builds on a proud history.
This is a beautiful evening to celebrate a mighty triumph! There's live music, fabulous food, and bountiful hope and pride in a people who have had the spirit to take a long view!
RondoReconnect shares a powerful lesson much needed in these times!
More about neighbors' hopes for the Rondo Land Bridge project, expressed in a presentation to the St. Paul City Council September 2016 here: https://www.stpaul.gov/sites/default/files/Media%20Root/Planning%20%26%20Economic%20Development/RondoLandBridge%20PC%2009-30-16.pdf


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Throughout the year, there are loads of fantastic fundraising events you can get involved in to support the life-changing work of Tŷ Hafan.
You could take part in an official Tŷ Hafan event such as Ride to the Rugby, conquer a challenge event in the UK or overseas, or organise your own slice of fun to raise money – something our fundraising toolkit is here to help you out with.
So take a look around and see if anything grabs your fancy. And remember that whatever you do, it will help to bring comfort, care and support to life-limited children, young people and their families.
The annual Barry Island New Years Day Dip has been going for 36 years, originally organised by the Whitmore Bay lifeguards in 1984 and growing in size ever since. 2021 will be the third year that Tŷ Hafan have run this fantastic event! Blow away the cobwebs on New Year's Day with a dip in the sea at the famous Barry Island and help to raise vital funds for Tŷ Hafan!
To register and for more information click here
Ride to the Rugby is a four day, 280 mile cycling challenge leaving from the Principality Stadium Cardiff and arriving at the Aviva Stadium to see Wales kick off against Ireland on Saturday 8 February 2020
Limited to 40 spaces
Are you looking for a life-changing challenge? Trek from Siem Reap to Angkor Wat in Cambodia and raise money for Tŷ Hafan. The trek from Siem Reap to Angkor Wat will be a nine day trip with five days of trekking a distance of 79km.
The ABP Newport Wales Marathon is a national marathon for Wales, boasting a fast, scenic route – arguably one of the UK's flattest marathons.
To secure your free charity place click here
Whether you're interested in one of our charity spaces or have received a space in the ballot we would love for you to support Tŷ Hafan at the 2020 Virgin Money London Marathon – one of the most iconic races in the world!
The public ballot entry system for 2020 has now closed. If you're lucky enough to gain a place and would like to run for Tŷ Hafan then please get in touch. If you would like to register your interest for one of our gold bond charity spaces in 2021 click here for more details
3 mountains, 20.35 miles, 15 hours, 1 incredible challenge! Gather your team of four walkers and a designated driver and be a part of the 22nd annual welsh3peaks challenge - it promises to be a challenging and unforgettable experience! You will tackle the highest peaks in north, mid and south Wales - the mighty Snowdon, Cadair Idris and Pen–Y-Fan, all within 15 hours!
For more information and to register your team click here
The multi-award winning JCP Swansea Half Marathon will return on Sunday 14 June 2020. Voted the UK's best half marathon (2017 and 2018) and Wales' biggest and best summer half marathon. Tŷ Hafan has a close connection to Swansea, having supported 89 children and their families since 1999.
The Family Fun Day returns on Saturday 1 August, taking place on our beautiful grounds in Sully, Vale of Glamorgan. This very popular annual event includes amazing activities, cool craft stalls, a fabulous fun fair, tasty street food, and fantastic stage performances from dance groups, choirs and bands – fun for all the family! Stay tuned for our 2020 Family Fun Day theme announcement!
For more information click here
Sun, sea, and sand provide the backdrop to the Barry Island 10K – which brings a summertime festival of running to the popular seaside resort with a 10K race and family fun run. A firm favourite with runners – renowned for it's varied and scenic route, unbeatable crowd support and feel-good atmosphere.
Tŷ Hafan are delighted to be the lead charity partner for the Barry Island 10K in August 2020 with discounted spaces at just £9.99 when pledging to raise £50!
To secure your space click here
The Cardiff Metropolitan University Cardiff 10K will see over 8,000 runners taking the flat and extremely fast city centre route. Due to the popularity of the race there is an increased capacity for 2020, but it is expected to sell out again this year so make sure you enter early to avoid disappointment.
To secure your space email email@example.com
Tread and Trail is a testing BIKE and HIKE challenge, braving the great Brecon Beacon roads on two wheels and conquering the iconic Pen Y Fan on foot (via the lesser known and more dramatic Cwm Gwdi trail)! Join the adventure and take on the 15 mile ULTIMATE challenge or the tougher 30 mile EXTREME challenge.
For more information click here
Run through Disneyland® Paris parks with Mickey Mouse and Minnie cheering you on, in support of Tŷ Hafan whilst making magical memories that will last a life time.
Whether you're an absolute beginner or an experienced runner, there is a challenge suitable for everyone. Consisting of a variety of distances including a Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and Kids Races as well as the 31K and 36K Challenge all featuring spectacular Disney® entertainment and characters.
The Cardiff University / Cardiff Half Marathon returns on Sunday 4 October 2020. From its inception in 2003, the event has grown into one of the largest road races in the United Kingdom and encompasses many of Cardiff's most iconic landmarks.
For more details and to secure your place click here
Put on your best red carpet attire and join us for the Ty Hafan annual ball - a magical evening of spectacular entertainment, gourmet dining and fantastic fundraising.
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Join us for an evening of festive cheer at the iconic Llandaff Cathedral to kick of the Christmas season. With performances from the amazing Treorchy Male Voice Choir, a host of fantastic entertainers and an opportunity to hear to some classic Christmas carols and songs, it's the perfect way to welcome in this magical season!


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Saving Birds thru Habitat The mission is to protect, enhance and restore habitat for North American birds and to educate people of all ages about how to achieve it. The goal is to improve habitat for migrating birds one backyard at a time.
The Nature Conservancy The mission is to protect ecologically important lands and waters for nature and people. Since 1951, this organization has protected more than 117 million acres of land and 5,000 miles of rivers worldwide.
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy is dedicated to the conservation of the 2,175-mile Appalachian National Scenic Trail. The mission is to ensure that future generations will enjoy the clean air and water, scenic vistas, wildlife and opportunities for simple recreation and renewal along the entire Trail corridor. (BirdCouple has seen many a bird along the AT)
Now you might want to add a beautiful piece of artwork to this special holiday gift.
BirdCouple highly recommends:Look for this jewel next year - the 2008 Duck Stamp
The Duck Stamp! This little treasure has some real bang for the buck. Nighty-eight cents of every dollar of sales goes directly to the purchase or lease of wetland habitat. The Federal Duck Stamp Program has been called one of the most successful conservation programs ever initiated and is a highly effective way to conserve America's natural resources.
And finally, you might want to include something to wrap a big bow around.
The masterful design and easy set-up of the BirdCam by Wingscapes makes it the perfect gift for any nature lover.But the real joy of this cool toy could be felt by purchasing one and donating it to a school.
Future curious naturalists, future birders and hopefully future conservationists are made!


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From the May 2016 Newsletter
A past member of SDW/EG, Linda Loegel (now in North Carolina), shared her newest authoring experience: having her book, Willard Manor, produced as an audio book. The paperback is 219 pages in a 6 X 9" format. Narrating the 48,000 words resulted in an audio book of four hours and forty minutes. It is divided into separate narrations for each chapter.
The work was done by ACX, the audio division of Amazon. Linda had many options to choose from—age and gender of narrator, accent of narrator, style of narration, i.e., serious, breezy, story teller, factual, etc. She was then given the choice of several narrators that fit that category. After she chose one, the narrator sent her a three-minute sample for her approval, then a fifteen-minute sample. When that was approved, she eventually received the completed book to listen to and approve before the final audio edit by ACX.
She was offered two choices of royalty arrangement: 1) paying a small up-front fee and 100% of the royalties, or 2) no up-front fee and receipt of one-half the royalties. The audio books are available through Amazon.
ACX is also looking for people to narrate their books. Go to http://www.acx.com for more information.


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※ 아래 스크립트는 발표자의 발표내용을 그대로 표기하였으므로 구어체 표현이 포함되어있고,
일부 문장은 문법적 오류가 포함될수 있는점 참고 부탁드립니다.
Good morning, ladies and gentleman. I am now a freshman in one of the universities
in Busan. And, when you think of the city Busan, what comes to your mind? The ocean,
mostly, right?
Today, I'm here to talk about this special place, called 'United Nations Cemetery Park
in Korea'. Well, it is special place because it contains so many graves of Korean War
veterans of all different nationalities, and it is the only United Nations cemetery park
in the world. And, the thing is, being extremely close to the park, my university has
its own very unique and special volunteering group, called, um, right here,
"UN Supporters." Cool, right?
Um, so what happened was when it just got into the university, I gotta honest here,
I had no idea what this UN Supporters was all about, just like any of you here.
Because I thought, "UN Supporters? Is that some kind of group that gets you a job in
the United Nations?" Well, anyway, I got into the group because I needed volunteering
hours, and I had no idea what I will be facing in future.
Now, it's turns out that the group is about honoring Korean War veterans. But,
it was much more complicated work than just picking up trash in the park. So, my job,
my volunteering work, contained writing letters for veterans, translating letters from
Korean to English, or even guiding the veterans whenever they arrive to the park to
the grave that they were looking for. Of course, they're all tremendously meaningful
jobs, but then I kinda get tired of it. Because, first, I was only a freshman. I still am.
So, I thought I just want to enjoy my freshman life, just like any of my friends. It was
all Saturday works, to be honest to excuse myself. And, second, frankly speaking I
could not really relate to this matter because none of my family was engaged in a
war or neither have I been experiencing that kind. So, I thought, you know what, I
want to drop out of this group.
Then, there was this special event. What happened was this English veteran, James
Grundy visited the cemetery park. And gave a speech, about his own war experience,
and he told us that his job was- he was in a Recovery Team, which means he had to
look for the bodies, the dead bodies, of soldiers. And he actually had to bring them
all the way to Busan, the Park. And really, he told us everything. He told us about
how miserable it was for him to actually look at his own comrades, soldiers with such
a damage…
And that was when I actually started to cry out loud in the middle of the place,
because, well, and that was pretty life changing for me. Because he actually told us
about his own life experience in the war. right? And then I thought, well, this really
comes to my skin. Now he's telling us how, things have been. right? And, well, I mean
I then realized that I was a consequence, that's right, that's the word, I was a
consequence of fighting for his life. Because without him fighting for his life, I wouldn't
have lived the same, right? Maybe, I would have not even born. So, the thing is, it
really changed my life and my view about not only Korean War, but also my life. So,
he gave, this old English man, gave his today, for my tomorrow in a way. And I thought, well, you know, I'm not doing this volunteering job just for myself, but also for my future generations. And ever since, I'm trying my very best to give my future generations. my today, for their tomorrow.
That was the end of the story. Well, the thing is… Am I still working in the volunteering group? I am. Am I still regretting it? Nope. I'm not. So that was it. And this winter UN
supporters is going to England to actually meet him again and other veterans too. So,
that was my story and thank you so much, I was nervous, thank you so much for
listening very patiently, Thank you.