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Katannilik Territorial Park
Katannilik Territorial Park is a surprisingly fertile arctic oasis tucked in the middle of the ancient Meta Incognita Peninsula on southern Baffin Island. The Park stretches north from the top of Pleasant Inlet near the village of Kimmirut toward the south shore of Frobisher Bay, across from the City of Iqaluit, and follows the Soper Valley and the Itijjagiaq Trail – a 120 kilometre traditional overland trail from Iqaluit to Kimmirut. The park's boundaries follow a series of rivers, lakes and hills on the plateau above the river valley.
The Soper River and its 1,200 square-kilometres meandering wilderness is central to the park. Known locally as Kuujjuaq ("big river") the Soper River was designated a Canadian Heritage River in 1992 for its cultural significance in the lives of Inuit, its natural beauty and its countless opportunities for recreation. Along the river itself, on its many tributaries, in the streams and rivulets flowing down the sides of the valley, countless cascades echo the recurring theme of the park, and the reason it is named Katannilik – "the place of waterfalls".
Landscapes of Katannilik
Katannilik's three distinct landscapes were created from a complex series of folds, plunges and shears dating from the formation of the Earth, leaving a rich variety of rock formations and exposed geological domains.
The first starts at the south shore of Frobisher Bay, where the Itijjagiaq Trail begins. Rising 670 metres from sea level to the plateau of the Meta Incognita Peninsula, the landscape is a playground of deep gorges and sloping valleys. Increasing elevation means shelter becomes scarce as the topography flattens out. It also means a corresponding decrease in vegetation, as temperatures drop.
The second, the plateau of the Meta Incognita Peninsula, has changed little since the last glaciers receded. Glacial scars are readily discernible, and the shallow, rolling topography is testament to the force of these frozen behemoths. Rocks and boulders scattered across the smooth surface of the plateau look like they've fallen from the sky in a rock shower.
The third region of the park is the Soper River Valley, a product of receding glaciers, water erosion and the existing thermal oasis. Over the millennia, the water level of the river has fluctuated, leaving terraces throughout the valley floor. These terraces range from three to 30 metres above the current height of the river. The river valley is most impressive at its northern end. To the south, the valley walls start to diminish as the topography rolls gently toward Hudson Strait.
Plant life in Katannilik varies from virtually none on the top of the Meta Incognita, to astoundingly abundant and varied in the valley. However, even where conditions are inhospitable, such as the plateau, plant life can still be found within millimetres of the ground. On the other hand, the Soper Valley, where summer temperatures average some 5°C higher than nearby Kimmirut – itself the warmest community on Baffin Island, plant life is astoundingly abundant. It is this variety that fascinated naturalist Joseph Dewey Soper in the 1930s, after whom the river was named, and whose house is the Katannilik Park Visitor Centre in Kimmirut. Soper explored the area while working for the Canadian government and catalogued much of the valley's plant life, including willow trees as tall as 3.6 metres, the tallest in the region. These uncommonly large willows still grow in well-protected areas of the valley.
Four communities of vegetation have been identified in the valley, each composed of plants with common nutritive needs:
The dwarf shrub/heath tundra community is primarily made up of willow, dwarf birch, Lapland rosebay, Labrador tea, and arctic heather. This community, which needs more warmth than others, is found in moist areas below 210 metres in elevation.
The grassland tundra group, with its characteristic tussocks of moss surrounded by shallow water, is the one you want to avoid hiking across. The group includes sedges, arctic cotton, sphagnum moss, bistorts and willows, and is usually found along bodies of water in the river valley.
The bedrock/hill summit community is in exposed areas that are neither wet nor warm. Generally lacking good soil, this community is characterized by large amounts of lichen, but also comprises purple saxifrage, arctic poppy, mountain avens, broad-leafed willow herb, and chickweed, all of which tend to grow close to the ground and form a mat of color as they bloom.
The snowpatch community is aptly named for its penchant for late-thawing areas where drifting has slowed the seasonal development of plants. As the snow melts, it permits arctic heather to grow first, followed by dwarf willows, mountain sorrel and finally, mosses. This regimented pattern results in rings of vegetation that distinguish the community.
Mid-July to late August is the best time to see Katannilik's vivid arctic bloom, starting with purple saxifrage, and followed by bluebells and dwarf fireweed. In late summer and early autumn, berries carpet the park. Inuit from Kimmirut flock to the valley to harvest blueberries, crowberries, mountain cranberries and bearberries as they have done for millennia.
Where there is vegetation there is wildlife, and with a terrain as rich as any in the Baffin Region, the Soper Valley is no exception. The most common animal in the park is the caribou. These caribou do not undertake the long overland migrations of the mainland variety, but circulate throughout southern Baffin Island and the Meta Incognita Peninsula. In summer and autumn, caribou prefer the lush vegetation of the valley. Winter and spring sees them moving to the uplands, where wind blows the ground free of snow and exposes lichens.
Wolves and foxes are also abundant throughout the park. Observant summer visitors may find fox dens in well-drained, rolling terrain throughout the valley; evidence of these winsome creatures is easier to spot in winter, as their tracks zigzag across the valley. Katannilik is home to both arctic and red foxes. The number of wolves in the park fluctuates with the availability of prey, though they are not as numerous as foxes.
Lemmings and hares are a favourite food of many larger predators and tend to make themselves scarce when creatures of the two-legged sort are in the vicinity. With some careful observation, however, you may be rewarded with a glimpse of one or both. Hares favour the protection of rocky hillsides. Lemmings can sometimes be seen darting from one tunnel to another.
And, while polar bears generally hunt seals in the coastal areas at the north and south ends of the park, they could enter the valley at any time and have been seen throughout the park.
Peregrine falcons and gyrfalcons are both present in Katannilik. Peregrines are found closer inland while gyrfalcons favour the coast. They are joined in the valley by two other predatory birds: the snowy owl, easily recognizable by its white plumage and unmistakable eyes, and the rough-legged hawk, one of the most common birds of prey in the Arctic.
The most common birds in Katannilik are the rock ptarmigan and snow bunting. The ptarmigan, which resides here throughout the year, is never easy to spot. In summer their mottled brown plumage blends in perfectly with the surroundings; in winter they are pure white. The snow bunting, a member of the finch family, spends all but winter in the area. Black and white males are more easily spotted than brownish females.
Migratory birds such as Canada geese and red-breasted mergansers frequent marshy areas of the river valley, while snow geese can be seen as they migrate in the spring and fall. All three species of loons are often present closer to the coast at the southern end of the park, as are other shorebirds such as murres, terns and black guillemots.
Fish and Fishing in the Soper
Although there are generally no char in the Soper River, they can sometimes be found at either Soper Falls or at the reversing falls, where Soper Lake drains into the ocean. Landlocked char can be found in the lakes on either side of the Soper Valley, but are not usually eaten because they may contain tapeworm cysts.
Three varieties of cod can be found in Soper Lake: Arctic, Greenland and Atlantic. Inuit catch these in summer and throughout the winter. They are easy to catch, and though they are eaten, the activity is considered mostly a form of recreation.
Geology and Geography
Minerals in Katannilik are as plentiful as they are varied. Exposed bedrock reveals diopside, marble, low-quality garnet and various other semiprecious gems. Apatite can be found in blue, green and rose hues. Bands of crystalline limestone transect the valley and the river.
Mining has been attempted sporadically in the Soper Valley since 1900, when a Scottish company extracted mica from a number of locales in and around the river. Graphite was also mined in the early 20th century. Outcrops of both are still easy to find.
A deposit of lapis lazuli, a brilliant blue gemstone found in only a few locations in the world, is also located in the valley. Though the stones here are of poor quality, their colour and rarity make them worth seeking. It too was mined, but abandoned in the early 1970s. The mica and lapis lazuli deposits are located on parcels of Inuit-owned land within the park boundaries and require special permission to access. See the section on Accessing Inuit Owned Lands in the Visitor Centre for more information.
As its name suggests, Katannilik is full of waterfalls. The largest is Soper Falls, where the Soper River flows into Soper Lake through a white marble chasm. Farther upstream, just before the Livingstone River flows into the Soper River, is Livingstone Falls; slightly further north, an easy day-hike up the Cascade River brings you to Cascade Falls, the highest waterfall in the park.
No roads lead to Nunavut; our Territory is accessible only by air and sea.
First Air and Canadian North both fly regular daily schedules to Iqaluit from four main southern airline 'hubs': Ottawa, Montreal, and Edmonton (via Yellowknife and Rankin Inlet). Flights from Winnipeg (via Churchill and Rankin Inlet) are also available.
There are several ways to get to Katannilik Park from Iqaluit. The simplest is to take a scheduled flight with First Air or Kenn Borek Air to Kimmirut, which both fly regular schedules during the week throughout the year. It is always best to confirm these flight schedules before arrival. Those travelling in larger groups may want to consider chartering a plane to Kimmirut.
The park is only minutes from Kimmirut, although it is a good three hours hike into the Soper Valley around Soper Lake. Boats can also be hired in Kimmirut to cross Soper Lake to Soper Falls at the south end of the valley. Contact the Katannilik Park Visitor Centre in Kimmirut to co-ordinate these services.
The most popular method of getting into Katannilik is by air charter to one of two designated landing strips in the Soper Valley. Hikers should charter to the strip at Mount Joy. Water based charters can land at Mount Joy, or the strip at the Livingstone River, which is on the west side of the river. The cost varies from year to year but should be around $1,500. Contact the Katannilik Park Visitor Centre in Kimmirut or the Unikkaarvik Visitor Centre in Iqaluit to find out about charters to these strips. If you are planning on chartering, you should plan well ahead as you may not be able to arrange a charter in Iqaluit after you arrive.
There is one hotel in Kimmirut, and the Kimmirut Hunters and Trappers Association can help you arrange accommodations at a local 'home-stay'. A new campsite at the edge of the community comes equipped with picnic tables, firepit and washrooms.
Kimik Hotel – Inns North
Mayukalik Hunters and Trappers Association
Frobisher Inn
Discovery Lodge Hotel
Email Discovery Lodge
Navigator Inn
Email Navigator Inn
Rannva's Bed and Breakfast
Crazy Caribou Bed and Breakfast
Beaches Bed and Breakfast
Accommodations by the Sea Bed and Breakfast
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Outfitters/Guides
Outfitted trips from Iqaluit offer package tours of Katannilik Park that fly visitors into the park, by boat across Frobisher Bay from Iqaluit to the Itijjagiaq trailhead for hiking southwest to the Soper River Valley and eventually Kimmirut. Local outfitters will also transport visitors to Kimmirut by dogsled in winter and spring. Outfitted trips should be booked well in advance – it's often not possible to book outfitters by the day. Contact the Katannilik Park Visitor Centre in Kimmirut or the Unikkaarvik Visitor Centre in Iqaluit to find out what might be available.
Local Outfitters
Mayukalik Hunters and Trappers Association (Kimmirut)
NorthWinds Arctic Adventure (Iqaluit)
Email NorthWinds Arctic
Association des francophones du Nunavut (Iqaluit)
Email Association des francophones du Nunavut
Inuksuk Adventures Ltd. (Iqaluit)
Email Inuksuk Adventures
Inuksuk Adventures Ltd.
Outfitters offering Katannilik Park Trips
Black Feather Wilderness Adventure
Email Black Feather
Nahanni River Adventures
Email Nahanni River Adventures
Sunrise Expeditions International
Email Sunrise Expeditions
Toll Free: 1-800-RIVER-30
Wanapetei Canoe
Visit the Soper House Gallery in Kimmirut to see vibrant arts and crafts from the community, or watch local carving and printmaking at the gallery or throughout the hamlet.
Soper House Gallery
The Katannilik Park Visitor's Centre is located in the restored Dewey Soper House and provides interpretation for Katannilik Territorial Park, the Soper Heritage River, and the history of whaling in and around Kimmirut. Staff at the centre will also register you in and out of the park (mandatory), and set up home-stays.
Katannilik Park Visitors Centre
Email Katannilik Park Staff
Nunavut Parks publishes a wide range of documents and reports on the work it does for each park – ranging from master plans, management plans, maps, brochures and other reports and publications. Many of these resources are available here.
Katannilik Territorial Park Editorial – [.pdf – 876KB] This four page document offers some information on the park.
Trip Planner – Soper Heritage River/Katannilik Territorial Park – [.pdf – 1MB]
Safe and Sustainable Travel – [.pdf – 800KB]
Katannilik Territorial Park Registration Package – [.pdf – 3MB] The Registration Package is available for download for you to review in advance of your trip. You will be required to complete the registration process in person with Nunavut Parks Staff upon your arrival.
Nunavut Territorial Park Firearms Permit Application – [.pdf – 1MB]
Polar Bear Safety in Nunavut Territorial Parks – [.pdf – 900KB]
Visitor information is available from the Visitor Information section of the website, and at relevant visitor and information centres throughout Nunavut. Contact Nunavut Parks for any additional information you may be looking for.
Header photo © Curtis Jones, 2015
The Parks & Special Places division of the Government of Nunavut is working with Nunavummiut to identify and protect significant areas as territorial parks and special places, understanding that they mean many things to many people: they are places of escape, places for reflection, places of power, and places that celebrate our cultural and natural heritage.
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Katjaqnaaq, as much a feeling as an expression, reveals a depth of emotion and connection to a place of incredible beauty and significance. Uttered as a sigh, it can mean "ah - I am happy here, I am part of something." As a joyful exclamation, it can mean "oh, what a beautiful place!" However it is used, it evokes connectedness to one's surroundings and a sense of peace and meaning.
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Glynis Lost 6.5 Pounds and 10 Inches in Her First Week!!
Congratulations to Our Client of the Week, Glynis!
I was very fortunate to find my soulmate on the back half of life. We had met online, went out for a date, and then I stuck him in the friendzone for a year! But, we really were the best friends anyone could ever imagine. Vince was kind, funny, handsome, and fun to be with! And that's when I realized we were meant to be. Unfortunately, he was diagnosed with ALS, a neurodegenerative disease that is 100% fatal. I was my husband's full time caregiver for the entire 13 months that he lived with ALS. As I made him high calorie, high fat foods to keep his weight up, I began to over do it. Then, when he passed away, I turned to food for any sort of comfort. I stopped being active… I just stopped. But, then one day in January, something occurred to me. Many of my current friends that are battling this disease have lost the ability to move their muscles or to eat foods, or even breathe. And I thought how unfair it was to them that wanted to be healthy and I was throwing my own health away. I did my research online and found Live In Fitness. What made me choose LIFE was the emphasis on the after care and home plan. Most people can lose weight under strict supervision, but the challenge is the after care at home. So, on my 48th birthday, I booked my 2 week stay!
I own my own dog walking and pet sitting business. But due to the loss of Vince, I had to expand my business plan to include doggie daycare to make ends meet, ending my daily hikes and walks with my packs. And even though we still run around in daycare, the pups get the exercise and not me. So the pounds kept coming. And the long hours of a pet sitter kept me going to fast foods. And the pounds kept coming!
What did you expect when coming here to LIF?
I expected the food to be terrible, the classes to be painful and to feel a bit alone. NOT THE CASE! Food has been really yummy and filling. The classes have been hard but doable! Never in a million years did I think I could basically do 2 hours of Abs and Core work, but I did! I find it amazing what the body can do in just one week after being beaten up for the past 3 years!
How do you feel about your progress so far?
I am so glad that my hard work has paid off! I know we all want the instant gratification, but it doesn't work that way, but, the small victories like losing 6 and a half pounds and 10 inches in the first week is a great victory!!!
What so far about the program has worked for you?
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How has this changed your outlook on Life?
I've had a few a-ha moments this week. First being if the body can change this quickly to be able to do all that we do here, imagine how long it must have fought to try and keep up with all the junk that I fed it and lack of motion. And the other came to me during a cardio class. I had looked down at my watch and thought to myself, wow, I have been working out for 48 mins!!! And then I realized that I had been doing that for the past 4 days but for 5-7 hours a day!!! I just burst into laughter!! I really don't have anymore excuses as to why I can't go to the gym or workout at home! Just 48 mins and then some!
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What advise would you give to others?
My slogan has been: I'm here, I showed up and I'm ALIVE! My Motivation when I really need it in class, I think of all my ALS friends that would love to move their muscles and so that pushes me. So, I do this for them as well! I repeat to mysef, I will not waste my muscles!!
You did an amazing job, Glyns!
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It was time to clean some windows today and at last it wasn't freezing. It wasn't especially warm either but I did spend a useful 30 minutes gathering blanketweed from my pond. That really isn't the best job but it looked awful and while I was at it I put the pump on to give it some oxygen. These two things perked my tadpoles up enormously so someone was grateful. I had bought something to treat it with but it seemed to have acted more like blanket weed food. I have now bought some more expensive stuff I have bought before which I know works, but it needs to be a little warmer before I do it. I watched the F1 qualifying then went for a walk which turned out to be a two hour hike across the fields. The bluebells are out in force now but I saw more cowslips today than I have ever seen in my life.
I joyously brought the Black Pearl to it's home port this morning. Then I was off to lunch at The Fleece in Bretforton, which was much less inspiring than I was led to believe, despite it's rather posh seasonal Asparagus menu. A little bit more training for my invigilating next week followed that, then I was home for a while before I went to see a colleague of Worth's who is going to the apartment soon and needs the key.
These are a little bunch of wooden tulips I brought back from Amsterdam. My next job is to find a small vase to put them in. It was freezing today and even snowed briefly this afternoon, fortunately after I had been for a walk. The hills are lovely and the bluebells are starting to flower, but it's not the place to be in a howling icy wind and snow.
I did some useful bits of maintenance today. I fixed the towel rail back on the wall in the kitchen and poked about in the insides of the fridge again as I could see I had some more creeping ice. This time I tried a bit of insulation on the offending pipes, I hope my fix works. As I go out into the world next week to my new job of invigilating I thought I should spruce myself up and I am getting my hair done on Wednesday. I felt my dingy winter skin needed reviving but I couldn't make up my mind which of these masks I wanted; as they were three for two I bought them all. I exfoliated today so I now have the Spring skin of a goddess. 🤥There will be no pictures of the treatment process.


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Is represented mediation the way to keep families out of our courts?
By Karen Gibbons 18 Sep 2014
The courts are full of contentious family law cases that seem to take forever to resolve. These cases often involve the welfare of children but also relate to how couples divide their finances when they separate. While everyone accepts that there are a minority of difficult cases that do require a third party decision, for the rest of the cases there must be an alternative way of processing these cases and that better way is mediation.
CALM Scotland was established in 1993 by a group of experienced family lawyers to provide an alternative process for family dispute resolution. A referral in Scotland to a CALM Mediator (comprehensive accredited lawyer/mediator) allows the parties to meet with a solicitor/mediator trained in family law, to act in a non directive way as a neutral facilitator to assist couples in coming to their own decisions in connection with the welfare of their children and the financial situation. It does seem like a reasonable way of resolving disputes.
Despite this, when the number of people who separate or divorce in Scotland is considered there is only a very small percentage of cases that are mediated.
A question of obligation
In England, public policy has made it compulsory for both sides to attend a meeting prior to any Court action being raised in relation to family matters, at which mediation and other forms of dispute resolution will be considered. The introduction of this system has not been smooth but it has certainly raised the profile of mediation in the community.
In Scotland, when couples separate often their first port of call is a solicitor. In terms of Law Society guidelines, solicitors have an obligation to outline the various forms of dispute resolution that are available to the couple, including mediation. The problem is that often in practice this just doesn't appear to happen. The vast majority of cases, perhaps over 90%, start with one solicitor sending a letter to either the other party or another solicitor and, from then on, there is an exchange of letters, quite often aggressive in tone, and either agreement is reached or a court action is raised.
So why do solicitors not refer to mediation?
The rules of engagement
In the first place, universities have historically not trained solicitors to be anything other than adversorial. Solicitors therefore have a mindset that mitigates against a process like mediation. This situation is changing. Most universities, during the Diploma, speak to students about mediation. Unfortunately, it seems that once these students start practice they are discouraged from considering other forms of dispute resolution and are ushered down the combatative route.
In the second place, there is the question of fees. The truth of the situation is that if a solicitor is meeting with a new client and discusses matters with the client and takes the view that mediation is an appropriate course of action then, in effect, they will be referring the case away from themselves. Although they will retain an element of involvement, (they have to draw up the Separation Agreement at the end of the case) they in effect "lose" the case and the fees that go with the case.
Solicitors have to provide their client with the best advice but they also have to make a living and there is certainly a conflict there.
A solution?
So we have a situation where there is a process that can help families but "gatekeepers" are reluctant to refer. A practical solution is required. At the moment, solicitor mediation in Scotland is unrepresented. Clients attend mediation without their own solicitor. Many clients feel that this is a disadvantage. They have told their solicitor their story, formed a relationship and yet, when it comes down to the nitty gritty, their solicitor is not with them.
Represented mediation is commonplace in commercial mediation. The actual process is a little different but if represented mediation was to be introduced in family law cases, then the client would have the benefit of having their solicitor with them but would also be able to take advantage of a process which is less destructive than litigation and hopefully allows them to maintain some form of relationship with their other half, which is important particularly in cases where there are children.
Yes the process would be more expensive than unrepresented mediation but it would be less expensive than litigation and would allow clients to maintain that relationship with their own solicitor, which is practically so important.
Karen Gibbons
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This June MPS Chief Executive Simon Kayll made his debut visit to the Caribbean islands alongside Dr Nancy Boodhoo.
The trip gave Simon, who took over the role of Chief Executive in January this year, the chance to gain an insight into how MPS operates in the Caribbean, and to meet with key delegates, including corporate and public sector members, in Barbados, St Lucia, Jamaica and the Cayman Islands.
A meeting with the Barbados Association of Medical Professionals (BAMP) started off their visit, where they talked over the issue of tort reform proposals with the President of BAMP, Dr Carlos Chase.
The visit to Barbados ended with a successful presentation by Simon and Nancy to 35 doctors and dentists – discussing MPS, our business in the Caribbean and specifically explaining MPS indemnity for corporate membership in detail. The presentation generated considerable questions from the audience.
St Lucia was the next port of call starting off with a visit to Tapion Hospital and a talk with the risk management team, who expressed much interest in MPS's International Conference in November. Next up was a visit to Victoria Hospital, the public hospital on St Lucia.
Simon and Nancy then met with the St Lucia Medical and Dental Association, and gave a presentation to 25 doctors and dentists. Simon and Nancy were given a better understanding of the quality approach taken by some in the corporate medical world in Barbados when they visited a medical centre with Dr Brian Charles. The tour allowed them to learn more about the provision of medicine in Barbados and the clinical and financial pressures that exist, as well as getting some insight into the level of risk management protocols that are in operation.
In Jamaica, Simon and Nancy gave a presentation to a number of doctors and dentists. One of MPS's lawyers, Alan Wood, also attended and this generated a number of questions from the audience. Next up was a visit to the University of the West Indies, who wished to speak to Nancy about MPS providing indemnity for their dental students, especially when they start working with patients.
Nancy also promoted MPS's e-learning modules for members. In the Cayman Islands, Simon and Nancy met with the Minister of Health, the Honourable Mark Scotland and the Permanent Secretary of Health, Jennifer Aherne. The Minister of Health said that MPS should approach the Medical Council with regard to CME accreditation for its training courses, including e-learning.
After a visit to the Cayman Island Health Service Authority (CIHSA) Simon and Nancy made their final presentation of the trip to doctors and dentists at the Georgetown Hospital and members took part in a Q&A session.


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Sony and Microsoft consoles struggle in launch week as stock runs thin
A staff member plays a game using Microsoft's Xbox controller at the SK Telecom flagship store in Seoul on November 10. | AFP-JIJI
by Takashi Mochizuki
New gaming consoles launched by Sony Corp. and Microsoft Corp. fell short of their predecessors in terms of sales during their first week in Japan, suggesting persistent supply bottlenecks will hamper the debut of two of this holiday season's most hotly anticipated gadgets.
Sony sold 118,085 PlayStation 5 (PS5) consoles from its debut on Nov. 12 to Nov. 15, roughly a third of the volume seen over launch weekend for the PlayStation 4 (PS4), Famitsu estimated. Microsoft tallied 20,534 units of its Xbox Series X and S during the six days from its start on Nov. 10, also shy of the 23,562 that the Xbox One managed during its first few days, the research house said.
Sony fell as much as 1.6% in Tokyo trading on Thursday and Microsoft was down by about the same amount in New York Wednesday. Both fell in line with broader markets.
The estimates provide a first glimpse at sales of the new Xbox and PlayStation consoles, two devices that should dominate wishlists this Christmas. Japan was among the first markets globally to get them and is considered a key battleground between two companies who are vying to establish a lead in next-generation gaming and drive longer-term growth.
"Supply shortages in the U.S., where sales work on a first-come, first-served basis, are similar to those in Japan," Citi Research analysts Kota Ezawa and Yui Shoji wrote. "This seems to point to low supply quantities, as well as strong post-release demand."
Factory and logistical disruptions during the COVID-19 pandemic have hurt manufacturers' ability to keep up.
The outcome is likely more reflective of the available supply than demand for the consoles, as both companies saw their machines sell out on day one, said Serkan Toto, an industry consultant in Tokyo.
Microsoft released its two new consoles to 37 countries simultaneously, a big jump from the 13 markets for the preceding Xbox One generation. The Redmond, Washington-based company has called its launch of the duo the most successful Xbox debut ever, but that feat appears to have come at the cost of thinly spread supply.
Sony is also grappling with inadequate supply as it tries to introduce its new consoles to 65 nations, doubling the 32 that the company covered with the PS4.
Chief Financial Officer Hiroki Totoki told investors in October that supply chain bottlenecks had hampered the tech giant's efforts to meet demand and that constraints may persist until March next year. In Japan, the company was forced to implement a lottery system to manage PS5 pre-orders.
Microsoft and Sony both say they're working hard to boost supply of their new machines.
But retailers in Japan say it remains unclear when they will be able to reliably stock the in-demand products. PS5 units on resale marketplace Mercari have hit prices upwards of ¥100,000 from their usual ¥40,000 to ¥50,000.
Not all users are in a rush to obtain the new consoles right away, as most new games are still playable on the departing PS4 and Xbox One consoles. Still, Ace Research Institute analyst Hideki Yasuda said the manufacturers should pump up supply as soon as possible because a loss of initial momentum could damage lifetime sales.
"The first-two-week sales momentum is crucial in forming a consumer sentiment on a product, and that's why it's important to prepare enough quantity at launch," he said.
Microsoft sets sights on Sony's home turf in console clash
PlayStation dominates Xbox and will for years to come
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As Spring arrives it is time to gather ideas of how to thank those who have spent the school year working with our children. Today I am sharing my favorite gift we have given to the staff and teacher of my sons. This gift lives on and on just like the impact teachers, aides, nurses, principals and office staff leave on our kids. In this tutorial you will learn how to make a tag to hang on a plant. The tag reads, "Thank you for helping me grow."
Not only am I sharing my favorite gift ideas made for the end of the year teacher gift but my friends are sharing their best ideas too. Join us all week as you have hit the jackpot for all your teacher gifts this year.
Many Thanks to Carolina, Angie and Jessica for hosting this celebration of ideas to honor all of our teachers.
The link to my original design tag will make about 9 per 2 12×12 green mat. A suggestion from me is make a full sheet to build a stash. This will be the best use of materials while giving using the your time the best also. Follow instructions provided on my design page. I recommend using smaller patterned cardstock with the back solid a crisp contrast to the pattern. This is a personal choice although as I glued the gift tag together I was left wishing my top pattern was slightly smaller. What do you think? Please leave me a comment in the comments below.
Pot the plant place a square of stash fabric around the flower pot bringing up the fabric as a wrap. This may take a pair of extra hands. Tie ribbon around the pot and fabric to secure. Glue the two pieces of cardstock together paying close attention to adding back a few of the center letters if not all.
The finished gift can be made more masculine of feminine depending on your pattern choices. I hope you love it as much as we did making it and giving it to those special people who help our children grow. It really does take a village.
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First based in Singapore, Nam nam noodle bar is a vietnamese restaurant based on old-world recipes with a modern twist, the robustly flavoured dishes transport diners to the vibrant streets of Vietnam. Directed and owned by Chef Nam himself, Namnam currently had been known by their signature pho noodles.
Nam nam noodle bar has open since 2012 and until now they still proudly present their non MSG food in all the menus.
So what will we have here other than pho noodle? Let me introduce some of my favourite vietnamese dishes from nam nam noodle bar. Fyi, they have multiple outlets in Jakarta and all served Halal, except in Pantai Indah Kapuk (PIK) outlet. So if you wat to indulge yourself for porky lunch, just simply visit Nam nam PIK.
Choose from a variety of toppings like beef slices, tendon, meatballs, or a combination of all! A meatless option is available with leafy greens, tomatoes, mushrooms, and tofu.
If you order additional toppings, begin by adding bean sprouts, fresh herbs (sweet basil and Vietnamese mint), and a little squeeze of lime. Push the garnish into the hot broth and gently mix with the noodles.
With a spoon in one hand and chopsticks in the other, lift noodles and enjoy, alternatively slurping the broth. Dig into your pho while it's piping hot, otherwise it will turn soggy and taste bland.
Sriracha chili sauce and hoisin sauce are traditional condiments. Squeeze a little of each into a saucer. Mix both sauces together with your chopsticks.
Dip beef slices or other meat toppings you have into the hoisin-sriracha sauce mixture.
In Vietnam, it's not considered rude to tip the bowl and slurp the broth. Go for it if you're in the mood and savour every last drop!
Now let's move in to the food!
Since truffle been a thing lately, lots of food around involved with truffle. As long as its not too much, the truffle fragrant and food taste were good enough. Especially the Australian Wagyu Beef Pho.
Refreshing papaya salad with soft shell crab. I like this one!
Much big fan to lemongrass and this iced tea just a perfect choice for a refreshing drink to me. I ordered 2pcs of this and still feel not enough lol.


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After an eventful 10 days, Veterans for Wildlife's latest project comes to a close. Our regular volunteer Paul has been in the Sabi region of the Greater Kruger National Park providing critical medical training to rangers on the frontline in the fight against poaching and wildlife crime.
Paul, a South African by birth, is a former Royal Marine Commando and now plies his trade as a Team Leader and Tier 2 Medic for the security industry in Iraq. Indicative of the calibre and dedication of Veterans for Wildlife volunteers, Paul regularly takes time out from his leave rotation to deploy to the bushveld and pass on knowledge and expertise to the rangers on the ground.
This week Paul covered basic life support in hostile environments, worked with the anti-poaching unit's (APU) own aviation support and trained the rangers on how to employ the medical supplies donated by Veterans for Wildlife from our supporters PVI.
With the next full moon due on 04 November, this critical training couldn't have come soon enough. Often referred to as a Poachers Moon, criminals exploit the ambient light typically afforded in the week leading up to and after the full moon in order to better navigate at night. Allowing them to stay undetected and increase their chances of finding, tracking and killing rhinos and other animals.
Accordingly, this is often the busiest time for APUs across the country and the rangers will be deployed in harms way, day-in-and-day-out. The likelihood of interdicting a team of poachers is therefore very high, as is the likelihood of such a meeting engagement resulting in a contact. Should the worst happen, the rangers need to be in a position to stabilise and treat any casualties prior to evacuating them to a proper medical facility.
The knowledge and skills passed on by Paul this week will be invaluable in this instance and Veterans for Wildlife is very proud to be playing our part in saving the lives of people and rhinos! It is absolutely critical that we all do what we can and work together, if we are to have any hope of reversing the tide in the war on poaching.


The Nokomis Redskins started off their championship run at the 2019 Montgomery County baseball tournament with an 11-1 victory over the Morrisonville/Lincolnwood co-op team on Saturday, April 13.
Morrisonville would get the first run of the game in the top of the first inning, but Nokomis answered with five runs in the bottom of the frame, plus four runs in the second and two more in the fourth.
Dade Pitchford would get a two-out double in the top of the first for Morrisonville off Nokomis starter Nick Mascher, scoring Evan Hopper who had walked and stole second in the previous at-bat.
Nokomis would answer quickly though as Alex Tosetti, Mascher and Drew Masset all singled against Morrisonville starter Andrew Skinner. Ryan Janssen would put the Redskins on the board with a double as Nokomis led 2-1 after Tosetti and Mascher scored.
A second straight double, by Evan Herpstreith, would make it 3-1,while a ground out by Carter Sabol allowed Janssen to score and make it 4-1.
Nokomis would take a four-run lead with their third double of the inning as Marc Grigoroff sent a shot to center field that scored Herpstreith. Skinner would get out of the inning after Grigoroff was called out for interference and Jake Johnson was called out on strikes.
Tosetti would get the ball rolling again in the second inning as he singled with one out. After a fly out by Mascher, Masset singled to move Tosetti to third. Janssen would reach base on a Mohawks' error, which allowed Tosetti to score and Masset to move to third.
Another single, by Herpstreith, and an error off the bat of Sabol would bring home Masset and Herpstreith as Nokomis took a commanding 9-1 lead.
Not much would happen offensively for either team until the bottom of the fourth, when the Redskins got to reliever Kyle Bloome, who had come on in the third.
After a ground ball for the first out, Janssen, Herpstreith and Sabol all walked to load the bases. Marc Grigoroff would reach first on an error by the Mohawks, which allowed Janssen's courtesy runner, Quintin Jamieson, and Herpstrieth to score and make it 11-1.
Morrisonville would threaten in the top of the fifth with a walk to Kyle Bloome and a double by Jhadyn Walker, but the Mohawks were unable to get the game back under the mercy rule and the Redskins won in five.
Nick Mascher was solid on the mound for Nokomis, allowing just one run on four hits in five innings. He'd strike out three and walk two. Andrew Skinner took the loss, giving up nine runs (five earned) on nine hits with one strikeout. Kyle Bloome allowed two runs (none of which were earned) on one hit with one strikeout and four walks.
Offensively, Evan Herpstreith was 2-for-2 with three runs scored and three more driven in, while Drew Masset and Alex Tosetti both had two hits and two runs scored for Nokomis. Marc Grigoroff also had three RBIs for the Redskins.
Morrisonville was held to four hits, two of which came from Dade Pitchford, who had a single and a double. Jhadyn Walker would add a double for the Mohawks, while Jhett Walker contributed a single.
The result moved Morrisonville to the third place game and Nokomis to the championship. The two teams will face each other again on April 26, in Morrisonville.
Multiple Hits: Morrisonville - Dade Pitchford (2-2); Nokomis - Evan Herpstreith (2-2, 3R, 3RBI), Drew Masset (2-3, 2R). 2B: Morrisonville - Dade Pitchford 1, Jhett Walker 1; Nokomis - Ryan Janssen 1, Evan Herpstreith 1, Marc Grigoroff 1.
Records: Morrisonville (4-10); Nokomis (7-3).


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One of the tools I'm most excited about using in 2018 comes from the genius team at Cultivate What Matters. They're called PowerSheets: The Ultimate Intentional Goal Planner.
They say timing is everything and that notion couldn't ring any truer because these PowerSheets came into my life at just the right time. If you had a chance to follow The Crowned Goat in 2017, you know it was an especially hard year for us. In March, my grandparents died a day and a half apart, my sweet Talladega passed away in June and by the time Hurricane Irma hit in September, I was all but numb, disconnected and operating on auto pilot.
Thankfully, love showed up so many times for us throughout the year and it was through quiet reflection during our time at the cabin I realized 2017 was actually a year filled with incredible grace. Grace, I could have never comprehended nor passed along to others had I not gone through those incredibly painful experiences.
Cultivate what matters? Little by little? Big leaps along the way? No perfection required? Sign me up!
Even though some of my favorite #ladybosses rave about and use PowerSheets, I really wasn't sure what to expect until they arrived at my door around Thanksgiving. I'd watched most of the videos from the Cultivate What Matters Team and they were definitely helpful but there's nothing like receiving the PowerSheets package and digging right in.
Each page has an activity that helps you uncover what's truly important to you so you can create good goals and a detailed, action oriented plan to achieve those goals throughout the year.
The most exciting thing about this goal planner is that it's grace filled! That's right, grace filled. So, your goals are reevaluated and/or refreshed each season.
Just thinking about women (and probably some men too) of all ages around the world working to live a cultivated life and reaching goals that matter to them makes me totally giddy.
Each month, I'll share not only the goals we're working on but the progress we're making on those goals as well. In fact, if you have some goals you're working on this year and you need a cheerleader send me an email and let me know how I can best support you.
I can't wait to watch these goals unfold this year and I can't wait to hear all about your goals too!
Of course, you don't need PowerSheets to reach your goals this year but if you're interested in trying them out you can read more about PowerSeets here. They have two different goal planners, a 12-month version and a 6-month version, and a lot of other goodies in the Cultivate Shop.
Have you any of you guys tried PowerSheets yet? If so, I'd love to hear about your experience in the comments section below.
See you guys back here tomorrow with a bit of housekeeping news, scenes from our week and all of our favorite things from around the web. Until next time, I'll see you on Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest.
I hope 2018 is much kinder to you CoCo. These sound like wonderful and fulfilling goals! Sending hugs!
Hey CoCo – we haven't tried Power Sheets but this sounds exactly like our goal planning for 2018. So happy that you have found something that you are excited about that is working for you. Can't wait to follow along!


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Forklift Capacity Calculator
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Forklifts are very versatile machines. They are designed to lift heavy items of all types safely, without injury to the item or to the operator. Lift trucks can handle items such as truck engines, cement barriers, pipes and tubing. They can also handle large pallets of almost any type of goods, from stacks of toys, to bags of sugar, up to drums of oil.
Because lift trucks must handle a diverse amount of products, lift truck attachments are designed to help with this task. Lift truck attachments can be ordered with the lift truck and installed by the manufacturer, or the attachment can be purchased separately and installed at the location of operation.
While it is great to have lift trucks that can be so versatile with various lift truck attachments, it is important to note that each attachment can change the lifting capacity and capabilities of the forklift.
The most common of the lift truck attachments is the fork. Fork attachments are actually just two metal beams that extend from the lift truck. This attachment allows the lift truck to maneuver the forks into position under pallets, then lift the pallet and transport it to the destination.
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•	Carton clamps are large slabs of metal that work in conjunction with a fork attachment or work alone to clamp and lift the load without forks. Clamps provide sideways stability and reduce the chances of a stack falling or becoming unbalanced.
•	Bale clamps work very similarly to carton clamps, but can handle bales of product such as banded paper or cardboard, wrapped wood, or bales of hay or straw.
•	Drum clamps are designed to handle various types of metal or plastic drums. Typically, there are 55 gallon drums that contain different types of liquids, such as oil, water, acid, or any other chemical or liquid. Drum clamps provide a very stable means of transporting up to four drums at a time.
•	Rotators are lift truck attachments that are designed to move product and then dump the product, by rotating the fork/basket combination. This is often used in recycling and food processing environments.
•	Side shifters are an attachment that allows the load to be moved sideways slightly, to make loading and unloading easier.
•	Layer pickers move product by attaching to the top of the load via a grapple. The load can then be picked and moved, then placed as needed.
Lift truck attachments come in as many varieties as the lift trucks themselves. For safety reasons and to ensure there is no damage to the product, the lift truck, or the operating area, the lift capacity must be determined. Any combination of lift truck plus attachment can have an impact on the lift capacity. Before making any assumptions, check with the engineers at Professional Forklift Engineering Services to make sure your lift trucks are in compliance and can safely and securely transport loads without issue.
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Battery Weight (for electrics)
Mast Lift Height
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Load Center of Gravity (CG or LC)
If any of these parameters are changed, particularly the attachments on the forklift carriage or the load center, the capacity plate should be checked for accuracy to ensure safe load handling.
Forklift attachments include anything that is attached to the front carriage of a forklift or is attached to an attachment on the forklift. A typical forklift attachment configuration might include a hang-on side shifter and two forks. In this case, if the forks are removed and longer forks are added, the capacity of the machine could be drastically reduced. Or if the forklift is used to pick up a fork mounted attachment, such as a drum handler or fork extensions, then a capacity data plate must be changed or added to reflect the new configuration. OSHA forklift safety regulations state that a forklift must have a legible capacity plate to reflect any attachment used on the lift.
Lift height or maximum fork height (MFH) has a significant effect on a forklift's load carrying capacity, and forklifts with high masts will have a greater carrying capacity at lower lift heights than at the maximum lift height. For this reason forklifts with very high masts may have a dual capacity rating on the data plate; a maximum capacity up to a mid level lift height, and a lower capacity rating at the maximum lift height. This allows the forklift operator to work with heavier loads at low heights, i.e. loading and unloading trucks, cross-docking, etc., while using the same forklift to put away lighter loads to high storage locations.
Because a forklift is using leverage to lift a load, any condition that adds weight to the front of the forklift and causes the load center (LC or CG) of the load to be moved further away from the forklift will contribute to a reduction in the residual carrying capacity of the machine. Forklift attachments can cause these reductions, as well as the dimensions of the load and the load handling conditions. Load center typically refers to the horizontal distance to the load CG and is typically half the length of the load for symmetrical objects. To illustrate how attachments and load CG's can affect residual carrying capacity, consider for example that a particular forklift with only forks on the carriage is rated at 5,000 lb capacity @ 24" load center on the data plate. This forklift will only be rated at 1,270 lb when equipped with a particular 8 foot long fork mounted jib boom because the boom adds weight and moves the load center out to 96 inches. In this case the forklift may employ a dual load center capacity rating on the capacity plate indicating a greater lifting capacity (2,750 lb) at a 4 foot load center and a lower capacity (1,270 lb) at the 8 foot load center.
Small changes in load center can also greatly affect the carrying capacity. Consider the capacity of the same 5,000 lb forklift with 48" forks and rated at a 24" load center, drops to 3,660 lbs when 72" fork extensions are employed to lift a 6 foot long load.
The main thing to consider is that every forklift has a legible capacity plate that accurately reflects the attachment configuration being used at the correct load center for the load being lifted and contact Professional Forklift Engineering Services at www.LiftTruckCapacityCalculator.com to check your lift capacity and get a professional engineering (PE) certified capacity rating plate on your forklift today.
"Employers who are cited for repeat violations demonstrate a lack of commitment to workplace safety and health standards. Deficient forklifts and improperly handled chemicals can lead to serious injuries or death,"said Diane Turek, director of OSHA's Chicago North office in Des Plaines. "All employers must take the necessary steps to eliminate hazards from the workplace."
Four repeat violations with proposed penalties of $132,000 have been cited,including exposing workers to hazards by allowing them to operate forklifts that remained in service even after deficiencies were noted; exposing workers' eyes, faces and hands to corrosive chemicals without providing suitable eyewash facilities; and failing to develop an emergency response plan and conduct fire extinguisher training. A repeat violation exists when an employer previously has been cited for the same or a similar violation of a standard, regulation, rule or order at any other facility in federal enforcement states within the last five years. The company was cited for the same violations at numerous facilities between 2006 and 2011.
Central Transport also has been cited for eight serious violations with proposed penalties of $30,800, including failing to train and evaluate forklift drivers, maintain forklift name plates in legible condition, label hazardous material containers, maintain the mechanic shop maintenance area in a dry condition, provide workers with training on hazardous chemicals and provide material data safety sheets for workers' reference. A serious violation occurs when there is substantial probability that death or serious physical harm could result from a hazard about which the employer knew or should have known.
Finally, the company has been cited for five other-than-serious violations with $2,000 in proposed penalties for failing to maintain the OSHA 300 injury and illness log, maintain fire extinguishers, illuminate exit signs and unlock a fire exit door. An other-than-serious violation is one that has a direct relationship to job safety and health, but probably would not cause death or serious physical harm.
The citations can be viewed at http://www.osha.gov/ooc/citations/CentralTransport_77120_1205_11.pdf*.
Central Transport, a national freight company based in Warren, Mich., has 15 business days from receipt of the citations to comply, request an informal conference with OSHA's Chicago North area director in Des Plaines or contest the findings before the independent Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission.
To ask questions, obtain compliance assistance, file a complaint, or report workplace hospitalizations, fatalities or situations posing imminent danger to workers, the public should call OSHA's toll-free hotline at 800-321-OSHA (6742) or the agency's Chicago North office at 847-803-4800.
Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, employers are responsible for providing safe and healthful workplaces for their employees. OSHA's role is to ensure these conditions for America's working men and women by setting and enforcing standards, and providing training, education and assistance. For more information, visit http://www.osha.gov.
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Voting American
November 5, 2012 by wildninja
In a world rife with bigoted extremists who want to destroy us and our way of life, it is mind-boggling to think that Barack Obama could get voted back into office.
I've followed politics since I was very young and never before have I seen an administration more shifty, more two-faced, or more inept on foreign policy matters. For the record, I am no fan of George Bush's either.
This week the Las Vegas Review-Journal published an editorial calling Obama a narcissistic amateur, saying, "This administration is an embarrassment on foreign policy and incompetent at best on the economy – though a more careful analysis shows what can only be a perverse and willful attempt to destroy our prosperity."
http://www.lvrj.com/opinion/benghazi-blunder-obama-unworthy-commander-in-chief-176736441.html (Thanks to Public Secrets for the link)
I don't see any reason to be nice about this when my country's at stake– I agree. In the words of a staunch, old school Democrat whose opinion I value highly, "who's behind this guy?" He seemed to come out of nowhere, with a mysterious past, and was swept into the White House in a blaze of glory fueled by others' hopes and dreams. He seemed to have spiritual effect on many of his followers that I found disturbing.
The spell has broken. People are waking up, realizing that he's a spender, not a savior, and that they projected their hopes and dreams onto the wrong guy. The president should never be thought of as a savior to begin with; he's a public servant who's supposed to act in the best interest of his people.
The net effect of the past four years is that our nation is weaker and more polarized. Economically, we're looking into an abyss. This administration's programs and spending have moved us closer and closer to socialism, which, by the way, has never worked. Our foreign policy, or lack thereof, is a disaster. Obama has seemed more concerned with the approval of the international community than us Americans, leaving many of us feeling like aliens in our own country.
At times when we've needed to be standing up for ourselves against dark and hateful powers, we've seen placating and political posturing. We need to have a zero tolerance policy for the new Nazism, radical Islam, instead of associating with it and acting as if it can be negotiated with. We need to stop giving OUR money to countries who don't support human rights or true freedom (replacing a head of state with the Muslim Brotherhood is not freedom). We don't need spins put on events like the tragedy in Libya and the death of bin Laden; we need the truth and we need to protect our fellow Americans.
Many of our young people have been conditioned to believe that the Obama administration's brand of liberalism is compassionate. I've heard voting for Obama equated with freedom, prosperity, human rights, women's rights, and concern for the poor. To me, that doesn't make sense. It might guarantee that special interests gain freedoms while others are stifled, or the government pays for your sexual activity, or already struggling middle class people are forced to support even more of their neighbors, including those here illegally who don't pay taxes, but…?
Such top-heavy administrations, who want the federal government to do more and more, are taking power from the people and chipping away at our personal freedoms. Their economic policies saddle us, and our children and grandchildren, with crushing debt. Their failure to stand up to anti-American movements, which are gaining in power and even have nuclear weapons, allows the rape, persecution, and death of Christians and other minorities. Being so soft on our enemies means a growing number of women worldwide are being denied rights and educations, and they're being subjected to mutilation and abuse.
In good conscience I cannot vote for a president whose policies have only strengthened powers that have a total disregard for human rights, subjugate women, and chisel away at our once formidable economic greatness. So often we are focused on what our government can do for us that we ignore the outside threats seeping across our own borders.
If we're focused on how much the federal government can do for us (using our money, our kids' money, and our grandchildren's money) rather than on the bigger picture, it's understandable how Obama could get reelected. If we expand our horizons and consider the threats to our lives, to our economy, and to our very way of life, then how could we put him back in office?
Right now we should be uniting, as Americans, against threats like North Korea and Iran. We should be fighting against going into debt any further with nations like China. We should be taking a stand for human rights and freedom and not tolerating abusive and hateful ideologies that hurt women and minorities. We need to keep our eyes on the bigger picture– our country is at risk. If we continue on the path we're on, we're going straight into a pit where we'll be bled dry to strengthen other entities and become a quavering shadow of our former selves.
This election, I'm voting for Romney because I love my country and I want to protect my fellow Americans whether I agree with them or not. Is he a savior? No. Is he faultless? No. Am I a starry-eyed fan? No. But he believes in taking a stand for us and in using that office to get us back on our feet as much as possible. So ultimately, when I boil this spiel down to its purest form, right now I'm voting for us. For America. Not for globally-minded people who, in theory, are all about human rights, women's rights, freedom, and so on– their track record doesn't reflect that.
I'll have my issues with Romney. He's somewhat of a big government guy himself. But to me he is by far the more genuine American, and by being that, is more sincere about preserving rights and freedoms not just here but everywhere. He could prove me wrong if he gets too mixed up with powerful international groups, but that's a risk I'm willing to take. I'm so tired of the spins and smears and finger pointing from the other guy. We need an honest, competent, all-American leader driving this bus for the next four years or more, and our current leader has repeatedly proven he's not that man. He's not about compassion. He's about control.
Overall, I hope that this November we vote as Americans first and foremost, remembering that if we are to survive the misogynistic, totalitarian, and even downright insane powers in the international realm that want to tear us to shreds, we have to take a stand not just for ourselves as individuals, but for our country.
Americanism means the virtues of courage, honor, justice, truth, sincerity, and hardihood — the virtues that made America. -Teddy Roosevelt
As I write this, I'm thinking of former SEALS Ty Woods and Glen Doherty, who, despite being denied military support by the Obama administration, fought ferociously to save many lives at the American embassy in Benghazi before being murdered by terrorists. Woods left a wife and three sons including a newborn.
You can donate to their family at http://donate.seal-nswfamilyfoundation.org/events/ty-woods-memorial-fund/e21388. His biography and grave marker are at http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=97027677.
Ty Woods' father is speaking out openly about his son's death and how the Obama adminstration responded to it:
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The farmhouse has been renovated back to its original state and the outbuildings converted into holiday let / guest house. The outbuildings has been sympathetically restored including the roof feature of a grouted roof which was reintroduced at National Parks request with wire ribs – originally used to tie down the loose roof coverings. White washed walls on the main façade contrast against the traditional field stone walls of the rear elevation with its smaller window apertures. New hedge banks protect and form an enclosed garden.


Do you have a favorite holiday? A time of year that you like so much, you want to have your destination wedding during that time? Thematic weddings are always loads of fun - especially holiday themed weddings. The decor is always amazing, the bridal party always looks so festive and the overall ambiance creates a setting that is magical. If you're thinking of having your destination wedding theme revolve around your favorite holiday, consider these festive locations.
Even though weddings are meant to inspire romance, the Halloween fanatic usually wants a bit of spook and fright incorporated into their big day. The Stanley Hotel, which is said to have inspired Stephen King's The Shining, offers those elements. The venue offers ghost tours of the supposedly haunted hotel. Many guests have reportedly experienced paranormal activity. Just don't book room 407 for your wedding night - it is considered the most haunted room in the hotel.
Brr... if you really want to take advantage of the Christmas spirit, the ICEHOTEL is the place to do it. The ice church, which is only open from Christmas Day through April, can only accommodate up to 40 people, so this venue would work for an intimate Christmas wedding. The walls and ceiling are made of snow, and the altar and benches are made of ice. Let your wedding guests "chill out" by having your Christmas destination wedding at the ICEHOTEL.
If the luck of the Irish has you wanting a destination wedding where you can celebrate in true Irish style, Cabra Castle is the place to say "I Do." Located within an hour of Dublin Airport, this destination wedding venue offers some great options for your wedding, such as a bag piper to greet you on your arrival at the castle and pipe you into reception. The bride and groom also get free overnight accommodation in one of the Royal Honeymoon Suites.
Looking for an outdoor spot to watch the fireworks at your 4th of July themed destination wedding? The 22,000 square foot waterfront Beekman Beer Garden Beach Club makes a great place. With ways to entertain your guests like a foosball table or ping pong, the venue also has couches and an open-air beer tent. Customized options are available for private events, so you can create the patriotic wedding of your dreams.
These are just a few of the places to consider for your holiday themed destination wedding. There are lots of great locations that each offer something unique and different. Keep your budget and overall vision in mind, and you'll find the perfect place to have your wedding celebration.


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***Win 2 x Tickets to see Nigel Slater's best-selling memoirs Toast to be performed at the world-famous Edinburgh Festival Fringe as part of Traverse Festival 2018.
Following its world premiere at The Lowry, Salford, in May, the stage adaption of Nigel Slater's best-selling memoirs Toast is to be performed at the world-famous Edinburgh Festival Fringe as part of Traverse Festival 2018.
Originally produced by The Lowry for Week 53 festival, Toast is adapted by Henry Filloux-Bennett and directed by Jonnie Riordan.
Casting has been announced. Sam Newton (The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time,UK Tour) will continue to play 'Nigel Slater', alongside Lizzie Muncey (Twelfth Night, National Theatre) as 'Mum', Marie Lawrence (Murder in Successville, BBC3) as 'Joan', Mark Fleischmann (The Cherry Orchard, National Theatre) as 'Dad' and Jake Ferretti(The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Apollo Theatre/National)as 'Josh'.
The author of a collection of bestselling books and presenter of nine BBCtelevision series, Nigel Slater has been the food columnist for The Observer for 25 years.
His memoir 'Toast - the Story of a Boy's Hunger' won six major awards, has been translated into five languages and became a BBC film starring Helena Bonham Carter and Freddie Highmore.
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El Douglas T2D fue un bombardero-torpedero bimotor contratado por las Fuerzas Armadas estadounidenses, y requería que pudiera usarse tanto con ruedas como con flotadores, así como operar desde portaaviones. Fue el primer avión bimotor en ser operado desde un portaaviones.

Desarrollo y diseño
En 1925, la Agencia de Aeronáutica de la Armada de los Estados Unidos diseñó un avión bombardero-torpedero bimotor, con la intención de que tuviera mayores prestaciones que los aviones monomotores contemporáneos. Un único prototipo fue construido por la Naval Aircraft Factory como el XTN-1, que rápidamente fue seguido por tres aeronaves idénticas construidas por la Douglas, el T2D-1.

El XTN/T2D era un gran biplano de dos vanos, capaz de una fácil conversión entre flotadores y ruedas, y llevaba cuatro tripulantes.

Variantes
 XTN-1
 Prototipo original construido por la Naval Aircraft Factory. Uno construido.
 T2D-1
 Aeronaves de producción, bombardero-torpedero convertibles a hidroavión de patrulla, impulsados por dos motores Wright R-1750 Cyclone. 12 construidos.
 P2D-1
 Hidroavión dedicado a patrulla. Equipado con una cola doble y dos motores Wright R-1820 Cyclone. 18 construidos.

Operadores

 Armada de los Estados Unidos

Historia operacional
Los tres primeros T2D-1 fueron entregados al escuadrón VT-2 de bombarderos-torpederos el 25 de mayo de 1927, probándose satisfactoriamente a bordo del portaaviones . Fueron ordenados nueve T2D-1 adicionales en 1927, siendo operados normalmente como hidroaviones, en parte a causa de la crítica del Ejército a la Armada por operar grandes bombarderos basados en tierra, y en parte porque su gran tamaño impedía que el Langley embarcara una escuadrilla aérea al completo.

Fueron ordenadas 18 aeronaves adicionales en junio de 1930 como hidroaviones de patrulla, siendo designados P2D-1. Fueron operados por el Escuadrón de Patrulla VP-3 en la Zona del Canal de Panamá hasta que fueron reemplazados por Consolidated PBY en 1937.

Especificaciones (T2D)

Véase también

Referencias

Enlaces externos

 Página de Boeing para Douglas T2D

T2D
Biplanos
Aviones de flotadores
Aviones tractores bimotores
Bombarderos de los años 1920 de Estados Unidos
Aviones de patrulla de los años 1920 de Estados Unidos

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When is favouritism a legal concern?
By Peter Done
Q: Is displaying favouritism unlawful?
A: It is normal for employers to get along with certain staff more than others, which can occasionally come across as favouritism.
Although favouring one employee over another may be fine if they are performing at a higher level, it can be problematic under different circumstances.
And while giving favoured individuals preferential treatment can be frustrating, it is not necessarily unlawful.
It is also possible that workplace policies, which apply to all staff universally, could unfairly disadvantage certain groups more than others.
However, this type of favouritism can still be damaging for an organisation, by alienating the rest of the workforce, reducing morale and potentially encouraging staff to seek employment elsewhere.
Having said all this, favouritism will nearly always be considered unlawful when the reason behind it relates to a protected characteristic such as race, gender or age.
The Equality Act 2010 states that individuals should not suffer any less favourable treatment on account of a protected characteristic. For example, an employer that treats a male employee more favourably than their female colleague could leave themselves open to costly discrimination claims.
Further examples of unlawful favouritism include offering reduced pay, withholding benefits and denying promotion opportunities to staff due to certain protected characteristics.
In these situations, affected individuals could choose to lodge a claim for indirect discrimination and employers may need to objectively justify this in order to avoid paying compensation.
Given the above, it is important that employers take proactive measures to guard against favouritism in the workplace, including implementing reliable ways to record performance and productivity.
This will help guarantee decisions on promotions and bonuses remain fair and transparent, ensuring the organisation remains a meritocracy.
Line managers also have a big role to play in preventing favouritism and they should be encouraged not to display any preferential treatment when it comes to distributing work or approving requests for annual leave.
Certain employers may also wish to prohibit line managers from taking lunch breaks with staff under their command to dispel any notion that they favour one team member over another.
Whether or not favouritism is unlawful will be dependent on a number of circumstances.
However, employers are advised to evaluate how they treat staff and ensure decisions on matters such as promotions or bonuses can always be justified with valid business reasons.
Peter Done is managing director of Peninsula
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The other day I was craving the flavors I enjoyed so much when I was in India several months ago.
I was at work and so I asked my Nepalese co-worker and friend, Priti, for some tips on getting the curry just right. By the time I got off work, I was so excited to get cooking (and eating) and, sure enough, the aromas brought me back to my time spent in India.
What I loved about the Indian cuisine the most was that, while most of the food they cooked was vegan or vegetarian, it never felt lacking in any way. On the contrary, they seemed to have endless combinations of amazing vegetables (some I'd never heard of, let alone tasted), seasonings, and textures. The food was rich and varied, flavorful and satisfying.
Even the plane food I had during the trip was out-of-this-world delicious.
So I fused the tips from Priti with the memories of curry from my trip (in traditional Nepalese curries, they don't add coconut milk/cream like they do in southern Indian cooking). And, when I went to take a picture of my creation, I remembered a beautiful piece of fabric I had brought back from India. It made the perfect napkin!
I ended up with a quick, healthy, and delicious dinner that left me feeling light, yet satisfied. It also made for great leftovers over the next few days. This is one I will enjoy throughout the fall and the ingredients can easily be traded for what's on-hand or seasonal (I can't wait to try it with fall squash and pumpkin!).
I hope you enjoy as much as my boyfriend and I did!
Heat coconut oil in large pot over medium-high heat. Add veggies in the order they are listed (onions, carrots, fingerling potatoes, tomatoes, mushrooms) giving each a minute or so to cook and slightly brown, but not over-cooking. Before adding the spinach and coconut milk, add in the seasonings and coat the veggies, giving them a few minutes to further cook and develop flavor. Add in coconut milk and turn heat to low. Simmer for at least ten minutes (or longer if you have time), adding the spinach just before you are ready to serve.
Spoon over rice or noodles (kelp noodles would be great if you're avoiding grains) of your choice and top with cilantro.
I think if you would have asked me this question not long ago, I would have thought curry powder was it's own spice, however curry powder is actually a blend of other spices. Who knew?! (maybe you did and I'm just late to the party). This means you could actually blend your own, if you felt so inclined! Or if you were out, and have an ample spice rack, you could make some using what you have.
I love using this spice on oven roasted veggies like butternut squash and cauliflower.
What are your favorite uses for curry powder? Please share in the comments!


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