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"An inspired collaboration between filmmakers Peter Mettler (The End of Time) and Emma Davie (I Am Breathing) and radical writer and philosopher David Abram (The Spell of the Sensuous), Becoming Animal is an urgent and immersive audiovisual quest, forging a path into the places where humans and animals meet, where we pique our senses to witness the so-called natural world—which in turn witnesses us, prompting us to reflect on the very essence of what it means to inhabit our animal bodies."
Excerpts from an interview with the filmmakers,
"David's writing is very poetic and descriptive, but in the cinema it is the images and sounds that do most of the work."
…we describe "nature" as something fundamentally apart from ourselves. This is a central paradox that we were always aware of and engaged with throughout the process of making Becoming Animal. Although the film is partially about our urge to exist beyond our limited notion of self and other – to claim a more expanded sense of being that connects us sensorially to everything – there is also an additional aspect that even to think this realization is to already be one step removed from the immediacy of experience. So the perennial question of how the mind both liberates and limits is also present, and film, with its endless hall of mirrors, can reflect this. We hope the film exists in a space in which the cumulative effect of David's ideas, woven into a cinematic journey, will start to create new links in the minds of the audience, resonating with their own deep questions about these themes."
"It is a paradox to make a film about our senses and the connection to our surroundings, while also addressing how these technologies have changed our relationships to our surroundings. But that is exactly what we wanted to embrace, so that as one watches the film there is an awareness of the mediated nature of the experience of cinema itself. This is why at times you will hear the rustling, breathing animal (Peter) that holds the camera as he makes his way through the brush, and why you see the crew, cameras, and David – our "guide" – intermittently throughout. This layer provides a way to better understand what we are all going through, whether as filmmakers, tourists, or as a cultural audience."
"We hope that the film addresses in some way what we have been calling a crisis of perception, exemplified by the fact that while our culture possesses more tools and knowledge than ever before, our understanding and awareness of the world remains quite limited. It seems that, in looking into the root of our problems, it's also important to address how we actually see."
"Empathy, awareness and reciprocity are qualities we hope Becoming Animal may evoke, to better understand our position as living beings in a living world."
"While persons brought up within literate culture often speak about the natural world, indigenous, oral peoples sometimes speak directly to that world, acknowledging certain animals, plants, and even landforms as expressive subjects with whom they might find themselves in conversation."
David Abram
This entry was posted on October 8, 2018 by anelegantmystery. It was filed under climate change, filmmakers, inspiration, movies, social criticism and was tagged with Becoming Animal, David Abram.
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sounds wonderfully empathetic!
i'll watch for it, thanks 🙂


Raised in Hasselt, outside of Belgium's best known clubbing centres, Siege, aka Sieg Motmans, is a beacon for the power of focus and self-determination. From recording tracks off the radio on a tape player given to him by his grandfather, to buying a mixer to try to learn to mix with this and a CD player, the desire to play music has always been with him. Buying his first vinyl turntables before he was old enough to go to a club, instead he listened to mixes on the internet, using this knowledge to buy the hottest records of the moment. It was after playing his first major gigs just a year or two later, however, that he realised he wanted to similarly inspire others by producing his own tracks. Self taught by his own dedication and the help of Future Music Magazine, when his first remix stopped just shy of the Beatport House Top Ten his reputation was assured.
After remixing BBT's classic Gods Child - which was being played by Hot Since 82, Paco Osuna, Prok & Fitch, Franky Rizardo and Nic Fanciulli to name but a few - Siege came to the attention of Toolroom's main man Mark Knight. He asked the young Belgian to remix another classic: Sharam Jey 'Shake Your'.
A few releases after his rip-roaring remix of Sharam Jey's classic, that went on to earn an incredible amount of DJ support from all corners of the Globe Siege returns to Toolroom Trax with his debut EP on the label. He displays his awesome and massively creative production talent here with 2 slices of thundering tech house that tick 2 very different boxes. 'Only 1' is the peak-time, heads down affair that Mark Knight has been hammering in his live sets over the past few Months, whilst 'Control' is a more melodic outing that lends itself to those bigger rooms and festival stages alike. Resulting, again, in a massive amount of DJ support from Adam Beyer, Technasia, Sam Paganini and many more.
Newly appointed Toolroom Family member Siege continues his journey remixing one of the summer anthems 'Feel my Needs' by Weiss. Siege ups the ante here with a solid tech house groove and uses those vocals and pianos sparingly, but enough to create an uplifting moment in those tougher sets. After being premiered by Yousef in Danny Howard's show on BBC Radio 1 it was rapidly picked up by the likes of Alan Fitzpatrick, Loco Dice and Fatboy Slim.
After playing on the infamous Tomorrowland and Extrema Outdoor in Belgium he'll soon be making his debut for Toolroom on their ADE showcase plus the massive TOO15OOM event in Maidstone one week later. With another EP coming on Toolroom's main label later this year the future is looking bright for Siege.
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Borislav Dević (; Ravni Kotari, 9 de enero de 1963–Sídney, 8 de enero de 2023) fue un atleta serbio especialista en carreras de media distancia y maratón que participó en Atlanta 1996.

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Se especializó en la prueba de 1500 metros, siendo uno de los más competitivos en las pruebas de medio fondo de RS de Croacia, participando en las Universiadas de 1987 en Zagreb. Con la disolución de Yugoslavia se mudó a Sarajevo por corto tiempo hasta mudarse a Belgrado y de ahí a Estados Unidos a vivir lejos de sus padres.

Participaría en la maratón de Atlanta 1996 donde finalizaría en el lugar 49 entre 111 participantes con un tiempo de 2:21:22. Al año siguiente participaría en la Maratón de Belgrado finalizando en séptimo lugar con un tiempo de 2:16:01.

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Category Archives: Siuslaw National Forest
Siuslaw NF seeks outfitter-guide proposals
Posted on August 8, 2019 by Editor	Leave a comment
(Permisos para guías y proveedores de equipamiento: information en español)
CORVALLIS, Ore. (July 29, 2019) — USDA Forest Service officials are seeking proposals from individuals, businesses, or organizations interested in offering outfitter or guiding opportunities on the Siuslaw National Forest.
This request for proposals, or RFP, is not a formal application process. The RFP is intended to determine the level of interest and identify next steps for issuing outfitter and guide special use permits to interested parties.
Outfitters and guides – who typically offer opportunities such as gear and equipment rentals or recreation experiences led by an expert guide to paying customers – are required to have a special use permit issued by the Forest Service to operate on national forest lands and waters.
Depending on the level of interest expressed in response to this request for proposals, the process for issuing special use permits may be competitive or noncompetitive.
"Outfitters and guides are important partners," Dani Pavoni, recreation lead for the Siuslaw National Forest, said. "They help open the doors to experiences for people who may not have the skills, experience, or equipment needed to do it on their own, and they help people experience the national forest in new and exciting ways. "
Pavoni said the forest's leadership is especially committed to connecting children with nature and partnering with organizations who provide quality outdoor opportunities, and especially encouraged outfitter and guides offering programs that serve youth and historically under-served populations or communities to submit proposals in response to the forest's RFP.
Proposals are being accepted through Sept. 20, 2019.
More information and proposal documents can be found here.
Questions about special use permits and this request for proposals can be directed to Chris LaCosse, forest recreation specialist, at (541) 271-6017 or SM.FS.SiuNFComment@usda.gov.
Source information: Siuslaw National Forest (press release)
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Fivemile-Bell Watershed project selected for Riparian Challenge award
Posted on June 19, 2019 by Editor	Leave a comment
REEDSPORT, Ore. (July 19, 2019) — The Fivemile-Bell Watershed Restoration project has been selected for the 2019 Western Division of the American Fisheries Society (WDAFS) Riparian Challenge Award in the USDA Forest Service category.
The project is located on the Siuslaw National Forest, approximately 10 miles south of Florence, Ore., on the Central Coast Ranger District.
WDAFS presents this award to managers and resource specialists to recognize their efforts in maintaining, restoring, and improving riparian and watershed ecosystems.
The Fivemile-Bell restoration project is a decade-long innovative project that covers about 5,000 acres of national forest land working to restore a critical floodplain to dramatically improve habitat for Oregon Coast Coho salmon, which is listed as threatened under the federal Endangered Species Act, and other aquatic and terrestrial animals.
An amphibian found in the Fivemile-Bell watershed, Siuslaw National Forest. Courtesy photo by Morgan Heim / Morgan Heim Photography (used with permission)
The project, a joint effort by the Siuslaw National Forest and numerous partner organizations and agencies, uses new research to guide the re-establishment of historic stream and floodplain interactions, and restore a native riparian plant community on land formerly used for farming.
This cooperative effort is improving and creating habitat in one of the most productive stream systems in Oregon.
Additionally, the restoration accelerates the development of late-successional and old-growth characteristics in surrounding forest and uplands, benefiting a variety of species – such as the northern spotted owl and marbled murrelet, which are also federally listed under the ESA, creating a more sustainable and resilient landscape.
"This is a representation of all the hard work that has occurred over the last decade" Paul Burns, the Forest Service project lead, said. "We share this recognition with the many partners that have worked on this project."
Additional partners on the project include Siuslaw Watershed Council, Siuslaw Institute, Elkton Community Education Center, Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians, Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Indians, Ecotrust, Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and Western Rivers Conservancy.
"The Fivemile Bell project showcases the incredible social and ecological outcomes that result when diverse project partners work together" Eli Tome, executive director of the Siuslaw Watershed Council, said. "Partners have invested over $1 million in this innovative restoration project over the past decade. Research indicates this investment has supported over 15 local jobs which is critical in our rural community. Restoring this area is supporting one of the strongest runs of threatened Coho salmon on the Oregon Coast. This project is an investment in our community, economy and environment today, and for future generations."
To learn more about the Fivemile-Bell Watershed Restoration Project visit: https://go.usa.gov/xmAV8. For personal narratives from local project partners at Fivemile Bell and other restoration projects throughout the area, visit the Siuslaw Watershed Council's website at https://www.siuslaw.org/why-we-restore/.
Source information: The Siuslaw National Forest manages more than 630,000 acres of temperate rainforests along the Oregon Coast Range, from Tillamook to the end of the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area in Coos Bay. Additional information is available online at www.fs.usda.gov/siuslaw, www.twitter.com/SiuslawNF and www.facebook.com/SiuslawNF.
The Siuslaw Watershed Council supports sound economic, social and environmental uses of natural and human resources in the Siuslaw River Basin. The Council encourages cooperation among public and private watershed entities to promote awareness and understanding of watershed functions by adopting and implementing a total watershed approach to natural resource management and production.
Fivemile-Bell watershed, Siuslaw National Forest. Courtesy photo by Morgan Heim / Morgan Heim Photography (used with permission)
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Tracking the elusive Humboldt marten in coastal Oregon
Posted on May 14, 2019 by Editor	Leave a comment
It's the size of a 10-week-old kitten, constantly on the move, eats up to 25 percent of its body weight each day, and patrols up to 5 miles daily while hunting for songbirds and other food to fuel this active lifestyle.
The Humboldt marten (Martes caurina humboldtensis), is a subspecies of Pacific marten (M. caurina). It roams the Pacific Northwest's coastal forests, usually so well hidden by the forest understory that it was believed to be extinct for more than fifty years.
In 1996, that changed when a small population of Pacific martens was discovered in California. The species is threatened by habitat loss as human development leads forests to become more fragmented, various diseases, trapping and vehicle-related mortality.
Yet, efforts to develop strategies for protecting the Pacific marten has struggled in the face of the tiny mustelids' ability to stay to stay hidden, resulting in a lack of information about the existing population's size, habits, and habitat needs.
Katie Moriarty, then a postdoctoral research wildlife biologist with the USDA Forest Service – Pacific Northwest Research Station, established a new baseline for monitoring and managing Humboldt marten populations in the Pacific Northwest. (Moriarty now works as a senior research scientist with the National Council for Air and Stream Improvement).
She worked with researchers and field crews representing more than half a dozen organizations and agencies to collect information about Pacific marten distributions Oregon and California, conducting what became the largest carnivore survey in Oregon.
Findings from that research confirm that small populations of Humboldt martens persist, but not only in late-sucessional forests as previously thought – but in fewer areas than researchers had hoped.
On Oregon's central coast, scientists projected that just two to three deaths a year could lead to extinction of small, local populations of Humboldt martens within 30 years.
Find out more about this research in Science Findings #215
(a publication of the USDA Forest Service Pacific Northwest Research Station): https://www.fs.fed.us/pnw/sciencef/scifi215.pdf.
A marten captured by remote camera along the central coast of Oregon. With about 30 members in an isolated subpopulation, each marten counts when it comes to keeping the subpopulation from extinction. Courtesy photo by Mark A. Linnell, all rights reserved.
Source information: USDA Forest Service – Pacific Northwest Research Station
Devils Staircase, rivers receive new protections under Wilderness, Wild & Scenic Rivers acts
Posted on March 18, 2019 by Editor	Leave a comment
Corvallis, Ore. – March 18, 2019 – With the March 12 signing of the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act, President Donald Trump authorized designation of the Devils Staircase Wilderness and three Wild and Scenic rivers on the Siuslaw National Forest, along with number of other land conservation actions across the country.
These Congressional designations recognize the unique value and wild character of these special places and protect them in perpetuity.
Covering more than 30,000 acres, Devils Staircase Wilderness is a remote and rugged pocket of national forest located east of Reedsport, Ore.
Wasson and Franklin creeks, which received two of the river designations, flow through the this area to the Umpqua River.
The area has no trails, nor official access points.
The challenging terrain and decades-ago acknowledgement that the area was unsuitable for timber production is why Devils Staircase is one of the few remaining old growth refuges in the Oregon Coast Range.
This pristine tract of forest provides outstanding habitat for northern spotted owl, marbled murrelet, and coastal Coho salmon, all federally threatened species, along with other fish and wildlife.
"The Forest Service long ago recognized the ecological importance this area has in Coast Range," Robert Sanchez, Siuslaw National Forest Supervisor, said. "With the new wilderness and wild and scenic designations, we will continue to manage this area as we have been, with a light touch that promotes the natural processes at work there and with minimal sign of man's influence."
The third Wild and Scenic River designation is a portion of the Nestucca River, which flows through the north end of the Siuslaw National Forest on the Hebo Ranger District.
The Wilderness Act of 1964 established a legal definition of wilderness and created a means by which Congress can ensure the wild character of special places will be preserved for future generations.
The Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968 established a tool for ensuring rivers with outstanding natural, cultural, or recreational value remain free-flowing, and that protections are in place to preserve the values for which it was designated, for the enjoyment by future generations.
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Source information: USDA Forest Service – Siuslaw National Forest (press release)
In the News: Adriana Morales, Siuslaw NF district fisheries biologist
Posted on November 20, 2018 by Editor	Leave a comment
How does a girl from Bogota, Columbia, who grew up in a city set high in the Andes, fall in love with the ocean and end up working for the Forest Service in Hebo, Ore.?
The Skanner News recently profiled Adriana Morales, a district fisheries biologist for the Siuslaw National Forest, as part of a running series highlighting diversity in the Forest Service, and opportunities in the natural resources career fields.
Morales is passionate about working with partners to restore the Pacific Northwest's salmon and steelhead habitat, which relies on the clean, cold streams supplied by forest shade and melting mountain snow.
She's also dedicated to sharing her love of the natural world with others; she frequently conducts bilingual outreach events and opportunities that open outdoor experiences to youth from under-served communities.
From the story:
"We are sharing this planet … and we need to recognize and ensure that conservation, preservation and rational use of natural resources needs have a balance with the interest of the society, and with other animal and plant species, because this is our legacy for future generations," Morales said.
Read more, at:
https://www.theskanner.com/news/northwest/27715-adriana-morales-makes-a-difference-as-a-usda-forest-service-fisheries-biologist
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Fighting fires with fire: Prescribed fires restore healthy balance in forests
Posted on September 22, 2018 by Editor	Leave a comment
As another hot, dry summer of fighting wildland fires winds down, National Forests and other Pacific Northwest land managers have begun to turn their attention to prescribed fires, or fires intentionally set to perform ecological work on the landscape.
Fire is an essential, natural process, having shaped the landscape for thousands of years, releasing, and recycling nutrients from vegetation, duff, and soil layers, improving the overall health of plants and animals.
In the Pacific Northwest, forests evolved to experience periodic fires that can thin overgrowth on the forest floor and make space for larger, healthier trees. On forests and grasslands, some invasive species may prove vulnerable to fires, while some native species actually require fire to release or germinate seeds.
"Prescribed fire is the right fire, in the right place, for the right reasons," Rob Allen, fire staff officer for the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest said. "It's a proactive step- a choice to put fire to work for our communities and forests rather than just fight against it year after year."
After a prescribed fire on the Ochoco National Forest, Oregon, mature trees enjoy healthier spacing, while charred wood from dead trees provides wildlife habitat and fast-growing grasses and low-growing vegetation removed by quickly return to the area. USDA Forest Service photo.
Land managers have increasingly embraced prescribed fire as a management tool in recent years, as research began to point to an increasing number of larger, hotter "mega-fires" in the region that are believed to be fueled, in part, by a century of fire management decisions encouraging suppression of all fires — including the smaller, lower intensity fires, such as those set naturally by lightning during the cooler, wetter months.
Paul Hessburg, a scientist for the USDA Forest Service – Pacific Northwest Research Station estimates prescribed fires (and management of suitable natural fires) need to occur at six times recent rates to restore the "historical fire regime" to forests in Washington and Oregon.
In Central Washington, firefighters from seven agencies across the state will manage prescribed fires across central Washington, including the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, as part of a formal training exchange (TREX). Sponsored by the Fire Learning Network, TREX provides a unique opportunity for fire personnel from across the region to learn about prescribed fire and forest health across agency boundaries. Land managers from multiple agencies plan to burn up to 950 acres during the two-week TREX, and up to 5300 acres across the eastern Cascades this summer.
A prescribed fire burns "low and slow" across an area on the Colville National Forest, Washington. Large, healthy trees with thicker bark may lose lower branches, but typically survive low-intensity fire, while smaller trees, brush, and diseased trees are typically burned away. Some native Pacific Northwest tress, grasses and wildflowers trees depend on fire to propagate, or have fire-resistant seeds that thrive in spaces where fires have cleared competing non-native species and seeds. USDA Forest Service photo.
On the Malheur National Forest in northeast Oregon, land managers have announced plans to burn parcels ranging from 150 to 4,000 acres, as weather permits, this fall.
On the Siuslaw National Forest, located on the central Oregon Coast, firefighters will burn "slash," piles of debris and limbs that have accumulated throughout the year from timber sales and large scale restoration projects, to reduce the risk of these debris becoming fuel for wildland fires. All burning will be administered and overseen by trained firefighting personnel.
"This is the ideal time," Dan Eddy, Siuslaw National Forest deputy fire staff officer, said. "The ground is damp from recent rains making it an effective way to remove non-merchantable wood debris before it can become a hazardous fuel in the dry summer months."
Firefighters will also conduct prescribed burns in the Drift Creek area, (6 miles east of Waldport), and off Forest Service Road 52 in the Tidewater area (12 miles east of Waldport), on the Siuslaw National Forest.
Safety and smoke are the two concerns most people raise when they hear about plans for prescribed fires in their community.
That's understandable, Allen said. "Clean air matters to all of us."
A firefighter uses a drip torch to set fire to brush during a prescribed burn on the Klamath Ranger District on the Fremont-Winema National Forest, Oregon April 26, 2013. USDA Forest Service photo
Each prescribed fire represents many weeks of planning and preparation. Prescribed fires are managed using techniques that reduce fire intensity and smoke, such as careful site selection and attention to air and ground moisture, atmospheric pressure, and wind.
Because firefighters choose the place, time, and conditions under which prescribed fires occur, they typically have much less impact on the surrounding community than wildland fires that aren't planned.
Over time, land managers believe having more prescribed fires will reduce the amount of smoke experienced by communities, by preventing or limiting the size and intensity of wildland fires that occur on previously burned acreage.
Learn more about why fire on is needed on Pacific Northwest landscapes – and how prescribed fires can help in – at https://www.north40productions.com/eom-home/.
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National Public Lands Day – National Forests are fee-free Sept. 22!
National Public Lands Day is Sept. 22, and day use access to all National Forests in the Pacific Northwest and around the country will be fee-free that day to celebrate, and to help ensure everyone has the opportunity to enjoy America's public lands.
Fees will be waived at day-use recreation sites this Saturday in Oregon and Washington. This fee waiver includes many picnic areas, boat launches, trailheads, and visitor centers. Concession operations will continue to charge fees unless the permit holder chooses to participate. Fees for camping, cabin rentals, heritage expeditions, or other permits still apply. To find a recreation site near you, visit our interactive recreation map.
This year is the 25th annual National Public Lands Day, and outdoor enthusiasts will be out in full force, giving back to the community by investing in their favorite outdoor places by giving their time and sharing the many recreation and stewardship opportunities on our public lands.
This year's National Public Lands Day will focus on resilience and restoration.
Every day, natural disasters and extreme weather, human activities, and a host of other factors take their toll on our public lands, threatening the health and wellbeing of the people and wildlife who depend on them. Public land managers, volunteers, and others who steward these special places work tirelessly to restore these areas, make them more resilient to future threats, and ensure that people and wildlife continue to enjoy them for years to come.
Volunteer projects to commemorate the event have been organized on many Pacific Northwest national forests, including:
Wild & Scenic Rivers Act 50th Anniversary cleanup
Klickitat Wild & Scenic River and Trail; Lyle, Wash.
Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018In honor of the 50th anniversary of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, the Forest Service is hosting a community cleanup along the lower Klickitat River. Information booths will share will help inform the public about Wild and Scenic River designation. The cleanup will take place along the river banks, on the Klickitat Trail, and at river access sites. For more information, contact: Lisa Byers, at lisambyers@fs.fed.us or (541) 308-1729
"A Healthy Forest" kick-off event
Cape Perpetua Scenic Area; Yachats, Oregon
Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018In partnership with AmeriCorps, National Civilian Conservation Corps, and youth groups such as the Boy and Girl Scouts of America, the Forest Service will host the kick-off event for the Agents of Discovery Cape Perpetua Scenic Area "A Healthy Forest" Mission. Visitors and local families from Corvallis and Eugene are encouraged to participate. Spanish language assistance will be available. For more information, contact: Vicki Penwell, at vpenwell@fs.fed.us or (541) 707-0761
Many more National Public Lands Day volunteer projects are being held across Oregon and Washington. Projects include planting trees, building and repairing trails and bridges, removing trash and invasive plants, refurbishing historic structures, monitoring wildlife, and restoring natural habitats. To find a volunteer event near you, check with your local forest.
"We're grateful to the many volunteers and partners who help us care for their public lands," said Glenn Casamassa, Pacific Northwest Regional Forester. "This Saturday, whether you're volunteering in your local community or enjoying the great outdoors, we hope you'll join us in celebrating all that our public lands offer."
Celebrated annually in September, National Public Lands Day brings together volunteers, agencies, and partner organizations to connect people to public lands in their community, inspire environmental stewardship, and encourage use of public lands for education, recreation, and general health.
Last year, more than 200,000 National Public Lands Day participants volunteered at over 2,600 sites across the nation, contributing $18 million in public land improvements. To learn more about National Public Lands Day, visit www.neefusa.org/npld.
The Pacific Northwest Region consists of 16 National Forests, 59 District Offices, a National Scenic Area, and a National Grassland comprising 24.7 million acres in Oregon and Washington and employing approximately 3,550 people. To learn more about the U.S. Forest Service in the Pacific Northwest, please visit www.fs.usda.gov/r6.
Source information: USDA Forest Service and the National Environmental Education Foundation
Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
Cascade Head SRA trails public meeting Sept. 27
Posted on September 3, 2018 by Editor	Leave a comment
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Sept. 3, 2018 – The Cascade Head Scenic Research Area Coordination Team invites the public to help develop a proposal for a sustainable trails plan for the Cascade Head Scenic Research Area. Community members are invited to attend a public meeting to learn about and share thoughts on recreational access and to complete an online survey.
Recreational use at Cascade Head has increased, presenting new challenges and opportunities with the trail system, trailheads, and parking areas.
"In order to develop a proposal that meets the needs of visitors, landowners, and land managers, we'd like to hear from our neighbors and other interested citizens early in the process," Deb Wilkins, Hebo District Ranger, said.
The public open house will be held Thursday, September 27, 2018, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Lincoln City Community Center, 2150 NE Oar Place, Lincoln City, OR 97367. This open house is the first of multiple opportunities people will have to learn about and provide input on the project from proposal development through any possible decisions.
A brief survey has also been developed for the public to provide feedback regarding trail use, how people access the trails, improvements that could be made, and how the trail system can be best designed to allow for recreational use and still protect the incredible natural resources of this special area. The survey can be found at www.surveymonkey.com/r/CHSRA.
The Coordination Team is a group of land managers, which includes the USDA Forest Service, The Nature Conservancy, Westwind, Lincoln City Parks & Recreation, and Cascade Head Ranch. The team is receiving technical assistance and facilitation throughout this planning process thanks to a grant from the National Park Service's Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program.
The 9,670 acre Cascade Head Scenic-Research Area was established by President Ford on December 22, 1974 "to provide present and future generations with the use and enjoyment of certain ocean headlands, rivers, streams, estuaries, and forested areas, to insure the protection and encourage the study of significant areas for research and scientific purposes, and to promote a more sensitive relationship between man and his adjacent environment."
The coastal headland provides critical habitat for native prairie grasses, rare wildflowers and the Oregon silverspot butterfly and provides recreational, research, educational, scenic, and estuarine resources, which have national significance.
Press release: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/siuslaw/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD590797
View from Cascade Head Overlook, Siuslaw National Forest, in an undated USDA Forest Service photo.
Source information: Siuslaw National Forest public affairs staff
'Wild Spotter' pilot seeks citizen scientists to track invasive species
Posted on August 15, 2018 by Editor	Leave a comment
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Aug. 14, 2018 – Calling all citizen scientists! Download the free Wild Spotter mobile app and help the USDA Forest Service identify, map, and report invasive species found in your favorite wild places, including the Pacific Northwest's Siuslaw National Forest and Wallowa-Whitman National Forest!
Through a collaboration with more than 20 partners, the University of Georgia – Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health, and the organization Wildlife Forever, are working with 12 National Forests and Grasslands across the United States as part of a pilot program to gather important data on invasive species and how they are impacting wilderness areas, wild and scenic rivers, and other natural areas.
Wildflowers dot the edge of Red Mountain Lake on the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest July 2, 2007. USDA Forest Service photo by C. Christensen.
The Wild Spotter citizen science program provides tools to help locate, quantify, map, and report invasive species infestations in a simple and effective manner, while raising public awareness about invasive species and promoting collaborations across the landscape.
"We are happy to be part of the Wild Spotter program and to offer the public a way to enjoy their national forest while helping us gather information on the locations of invasive species," Angela Elam, Siuslaw National Forest forest supervisor, said.
There are 15 invasive species identified on the Siuslaw National forest in the Wild Spotter app, and 54 identified invasive species for the Wallowa-Whitman forest.
Cape Perpetua tidal pools and trail, Siuslaw National Forest; June 15, 2011. USDA Forest Service photo.
Once a Wild Spotter volunteer identifies and reports a species, the data is verified by experts and then made publicly available through a networked invasive species inventory database hosted by the University of Georgia.
The database will be the first nationwide inventory of invasive species in America's natural areas.
"Invasive plants, pathogens, and animals can threaten recreational activities, productivity, and ecosystem health. This tool will help the forest to implement better strategies for prevention, control, and eradication," Elam said.
The Wild Spotter app is available for iPhone, iPad and Android devices, and can be used even from locations where a cell phone signal is not available.
For more information, visit www.wildspotter.org.
Source information: Siuslaw National Forest staff
Wallowa-Whitman National Forest
Siuslaw NF Matsutake commercial permits on sale Aug. 13
REEDSPORT, Ore. – Aug. 1, 2018 – Annual commercial-use permits for Matsutake mushroom collection on the Siuslaw National Forest lands will be offered for purchase 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 13, at the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area office, 855 Hwy. 101, in Reedsport, Ore.
Anyone gathering matsutake mushrooms within the Siuslaw National Forest for the purpose of selling must carry a commercial-use permit while picking.
One hundred permits will be available for sale at a cost of $250 a permit. Permits will be sold on a first come, first served basis, and there is a limit of one permit per person.
To purchase a permit, the following information must be provided:
Valid identification card issued by a state or U.S. federal government
Vehicle make, model and license plate number
Permits can be purchased using cash, check or credit card.
After Aug. 13, unsold permits can be purchased out of the Siuslaw National Forest headquarters in Corvallis, the Central Coast Ranger Station in Waldport and the ODNRA office in Reedsport.
No permits are needed if gathering matsutakes for personal use. Personal use restrictions are six matsutakes per person a day, and the mushroom must be cut in half length-wise immediately upon harvesting to remove its commercial value.
Please be aware that similarly looking poisonous mushrooms exist in the same area as matsutakes. Do not disturb topsoil when searching for matsutakes by digging or raking. Upon harvesting a matsutake, return soil or debris attached to the stem back into the cavity created by the removed mushroom and cover the hole.
For more information: Contact the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area (Siuslaw National Forest) office at (541) 271-6000.
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It is so hard to believe we are coming to the end of the year. Many of us are starting to think about putting our game plan together for next year. As a part of that game plan you may consider transitioning your office to be more remote. Let's take a look at some of the technology that is out there. You may have a bit of anxiety about doing this, but keep in mind you can be more efficient with your time, use technology to protect yourself and be able to take on more work. We, as bookkeepers want everything to be perfect, but the unknown often takes us out of our comfort zones.
So let's start by transitioning slowly. You can transition by using an application service provider. There are two companies that are approved by Intuit. One is Insync and the other is Rightnetworks. You and your clients will be able to work over the Internet by remoting in to a virtual desktop. It is secure and backed up daily. You have the capability to be anywhere and print your documents, too. You can even upload and download your documents to your C: drive on your computer. If your client is in the file all you have to do is make sure they are in multi-user mode.
Other technology you can use to access your clients data remotely are Logmein and Webex. Although these companies are great to use there are some limitations. The computer you are accessing needs to be on and connected to the Internet and you may need to check with your client to see if they are going to using the computer.
Once you have the remote access area down pat, start converting your office to become paperless. Companies like Sourcelink http://www.personable.com/ and Smartvault are great to use. They are document management systems. They link the invoices into QuickBooks data files so that you can share the documents easily with accountants and bookkeepers.
Next is how do you pay the bills? Some clients like traditional methods like printing checks and federal expressing the package back to the client. This can become costly. You can use online banking or there is http://www.bill.com. This site is pretty neat. You fax in your bills, the bookkeeper can code them, it imports into QuickBooks and it sends an email to be authorized to be paid.
With these basic steps of transition you are on your way to becoming a remote office. As you are converting your practice to using some of these technologies, remember to do it step by step. You will be through your conversion in no time.


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Fnatic (uttalas "fanatic"; skrivs också som fnatic eller FNATIC) är en e-sportorganisation som inriktar sig på att anställa professionella datorspelare i olika spel. Organisationen bildades 23 juli 2004 och har sitt högkvarter i London, Storbritannien. Organisationen har lag i många olika spel såsom: Apex Legends, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Dota 2, League of Legends, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege. Efter många års sponsring av Quake Live-stjärnor så har organisationen tappat intresse för spelet och därför slutat anställa professionella Quake Live-spelare.

Historia
Fnatic har en lång historia inom Counter-Strike och var bland de första som bildade ett lag för Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. Fnatic deltog i DreamHack Winter 2013, den första Valve-sponsrade majorn i Counter-Strike: Global Offensive och vann mot Ninjas in Pyjamas. Fnatic vann även ESL One: Katowice 2015, som även var en major, även den finalen utspelade sig mot Ninjas in Pyjamas. Fnatic har 3 stycken majors under sitt bälte inom Counter-Strike: Global Offensive.

Fnatic satsade även på ett lag i League of Legends under tidigt skede och deltog i den första upplagan av League of Legends World Championship, som de gick vidare till att vinna. Den svenska e-sportaren Martin "Rekkles" Larsson spelade länge i Fnatics League of Legends-lag.

2017 vann Fnatics lag i spelet Heroes of the Storm turneringen Mid Season Brawl i Blizzards egen regi under Dreamhack Summer. Dåvarande uppställning var Quackniix, Wubby, SmX, ScHwimpi och Breez, varav samtliga spelare är från Sverige.

Spelare

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
 Freddy "KRiMZ" Johansson
 Alex "Alex" McMeekin
 William "mezii" Merriman
 Jamie "keita" Hall (Strategic Coach)
Andreas "Samuelsson" Samuelsson (Head Coach

Starcraft II
  Santeri "Naama" Lahtinen
  Kevin "Harstem" de Koning
  Elroy "Noname" Pinto (Manager)

Hearthstone
  Jökull "Kaldi" Jóhannsson
 "Frezzar"
 "carredenfule"
 "Blurrey"

League of Legends

 Martin "Wunder" Hansen
 Iván "Razork" Díaz
 Marek "Humanoid" Brázda
 Martin "Rekkles" Larsson
 Elias "Upset" Lipp (Sub)
 Rúben "Rhuckz" Barbosa

Valorant
  Jake "Boaster" Howlett
  Leo "Leo" Jannesson
 Emir "Alfajer" Beder
 Timofey "Chronicle" Khromov
 Nikita "Derke" Sirmitev
 Maks "kamyk" Rychlewski

Tidigare spelare
  Sander "Vo0" Kaasjager (PK, WoW, Q3) 2004 - 2007
  Johan "toxjq" Quick (Q3) 2004 - 2006
  Simon "twist" Eliasson
  Laurens "Lauke" Plujimaekers (UT) 2004 - 2007
  Patrik "cArn" Sättermon (Counter-Strike) 2006-2011
  Patrik "f0rest" Lindberg (Counter-Strike) 2006 - 2010
  Robin "Qet" Andersson (Counter-Strike) 2006
   Christopher "GeT_RiGhT" Alesund (Counter-Strike)
  Jang "Moon" Jae Ho (StarCraft II) 2012
  Kim "SaSe" Hammar (StarCraft II)
  Kristoffer "zorrE" Klang (Counter-Strike) 2008-2009
  Silviu "NightEnD" Lazar (StarCraft II)
  Lauri "Cyanide" Happonen (League of Legends)
  Enrique Cedeño "xPeke" Martinez (League of Legends)
  Paul "sOAZ" Boyer (League of Legends)
  Seong "Huni" Hoon Heo (League of Legends)
 Robin "flusha" Rönnquist (Counter-Strike: Global Offensive)
 Tim "Nemesis" Lipovšek (League of Legends)
 Kristoffer "Tentpole" Nordlund  (Counter-Strike)

Referenser

Externa länkar
 Officiell webbplats

E-sportklaner


Often confused with CRM, a contact database is the actual information housed within the CRM – also known as raw data. A Contact Database contains typical contact information, social media handles for the prospect, past transactions, referrals and any other information to help in your sales efforts. These databases may also be used to generate email lists.


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LIFE has an all-Italian history made of values, precision and teamwork.
Life Home Integration was founded in 1972 as part of the AMP Group, operating in the plastics and metals industry.
The company has grown over the years, specialising in the automation sector, creating sturdy, reliable products that are easy to install.
Today Life has a department of its own fully dedicated to technology design, which has succeeded in making a name for the company in the market through self-development and by increasing its range of products.
All Life Home Integration products are made exclusively in North-East Italy.
This means all the electronic circuits and firmware, all die-casting and painting and all aspects of assembly and packaging.
Life Home Integration has attained a number of Italian and international certification awards for the radio frequency and quality of its products.
Life Home Integration makes life easier!
Automation is a comfort that facilitates every movement. And this convenience is not just for those who use our products: it is also for those who install them! Fitting time reduced to a minimum – precious minutes that mean life and time devoted to whoever and whatever you like.


Barnacle and Zebra Mussel remover. Removes barnacles, zebra mussels, algae, scum line and rust quickly and easily. Water based, environmentally friendly, biodegradable formula. Will not harm fiberglass when used as directed. Removes all aquatic stains fast and easy.


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A soft, red coastal tree, Sequoia sempervirens, found within 30 miles of the Pacific coast in northern California and southern Oregon. Redwoods are the tallest living trees and soome are more than 2000 years old. The redwood tree produces of lightweight, spongy wood that has a straight grain. The strong, durable wood is used for bridges, boxes, lumber, shingles, siding, fencing, and decking. Natural tannin dyes in the wood tend to cause brown stains in paint films. Redwood is resistant to decay and insect attack. It significantly expands and contracts with changes in humidity. Peak lumbering years were 1910-1930.
Redwood (Sequoia sempervirens)
Sequoia sempervirens; sequoia pine; California redwood; humbolt redwood; rødtræ (Dan.); Küstenmammutbaum (Deut.); secuoya (Esp.); séquoia à feuilles d'if (Fr.); séquoia toujours vert (Fr.); sequoia (It.); kustmammoetboom (Ned.); sequóia (Port.); Amerikansk sekvoja (Sven.)
Tree height reaching to 112 m with truck diameter of 7m. Bark = thick, deeply furrowed, and resistant to fire and fungus. Leaves= needles (15-25 mm). Cones=ovoid (15-32 mm long) with spirally arranged scales.
Specific gravity = 0.37-0.38.
28-50 ppcf
Paper fiber type: softwood. Using transmitted light microscopy, fibers are identified by the presence of large, uniform-sized taxodiod pits 3+ across. Fibers are wide. Appearance with Graff "C" stain: varies with pulping and bleaching. Average dimensions of fibers: length 7.0mm, width 60-65μm. Common pulping method: kraft and sulfite.
Redwood burl (Sequoia sempervirans)
F. H. Titmuss, Commercial Timbers of the World, The Technical Press Ltd., London, 1965
External source or communication Comment: California Redwood Association, San Francisco, CA: air-dry weight = 30 pcf
Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, at http://www.wikipedia.com Comment: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coast_Redwood (Accessed Nov. 9, 2005)
G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 657
Michael McCann, Artist Beware, Watson-Guptill Publications, New York City, 1979
Dictionary of Building Preservation, Ward Bucher, ed., John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York City, 1996
Edward Reich, Carlton J. Siegler, Consumer Goods: How to Know and Use Them, American Book Company, New York City, 1937
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Further to the success of the previous three events, ERCIM, ETSI, and INRIA teamed again this year to organise the 4th GRID Plugtests. The event, hosted by CNIC, the Computer Network Information Center of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, took place in Beijing from 28 October to 2 November 2007.
The events brought together more than 130 Grid experts and users from academia and industry from many European countries and China. It was co-located with a series of conferences and tutorials at which several Grid research projects met and networked. Participants learned about Grid perspectives for research activities and industrial applications, compared some running European and Chinese Grid middleware and were informed on the efforts made by the Grid community toward interoperability.
EchoGrid, the project on European and Chinese Cooperation on the Grid, held its second public workshop. Over two days, presenters from Europe and China exchanged and compared past work and exciting ideas for the coming years on four topics, namely: new programming paradigms, trust and security, Grid workflow and Grid middleware for industrial applications. The outcomes will be used to draft the EchoGrid roadmap during the next consortium meeting in Roma in January 2008.
The GridComp project (Grid Programming with Components) organised its internal management meeting together with an open Proactive/GCM tutorial; this was used to present interactively the ProActive middleware for parallel, distributed and multi-threaded computing. This middleware provides the reference implementation of the Grid Component Models (GCM). At the end of the day, participants were able to develop, deploy and test ProActive/GCM applications.
Discussions relating to the Bridge project (Cooperation between Europe and China to Develop Grid Applications) were centred on successfully obtaining interoperability requirements from the application partners, and finalizing the design of the joint interoperability architecture needed by the project. The first Bridge prototype will be delivered before the end of the year.
All three European projects are partially funded by the European Commission. EchoGrid and Gridcomp are managed by ERCIM, while Bridge is managed by Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft. In the middle of the week, EchoGrid organised an all-EC Projects meeting to exchange information between the above projects and to organise a dedicated session on the description and comparison of the different middleware in use by Chinese and European projects. Representatives of five types of middleware participated in this exercise (Proactive/GCM, EGEE gLite, GRIA, CNGrid GOS and CROWNE), using a dedicated questionnaire defined prior to the meeting. A very interesting and exciting question and answer session followed the presentations.
The goal of this year's challenge was to write the best Grid distributed program that could count a maximum number of solutions within a limited amount of time to the well-known N-Queens problem. The finalist teams competing had to write a program able to work out solutions to the N-Queens problem using a Grid. All jobs were submitted from Beijing using the ProActive middleware on a worldwide Grid made available by Grid5000 (FR), In Trigger (JP), PoweRcost (IT) and DAS (NL). These jobs were then executed on the Grid during a fixed time slot and results evaluated according to their performance (number of solutions found, ability to use a maximum of grid nodes, CPU time etc). The winner of this 2007 contest is KAAPI-MOAIS, France represented by Xavier Besseron, with ~ 40 379 billion solutions found. Deployed on 3654 workers, it computed for the first time N=23 in 35min 7s and N=22 in 3min 21s.
This highly oriented Grid week was a clear success. It facilitated the exchange of good experiences and best practices on the use of Grid open standards for Grid middleware and applications interoperability, and helped to reinforce existing links between the two Grid communities and to promote long and lasting partnerships.


The island is found at the coordinates 43° 47' 57" North and 15° 37' 10" East - in the Adriatic sea, Croatia.
The population on the island is 506 inhabitants with total area on the island 17577982 square meters. The population density is 272 inhabitants per square kilometer. The hightest peak on the island is 125 meters. The island is accessible by public transport (ferries).
Prisnjak Lighthouse in Islet Prisnjak near Murter at a distance of 3.52 miles.
Blitvenica Lighthouse in Islet Blitvenica near Žirje at a distance of 12.22 miles.
Jadrija Lighthouse in Srima at a distance of 12.69 miles.
Babac Lighthouse in Islet Babac near Pasman Island in Pasman Channel at a distance of 15.60 miles.
Sestrica vela (Tajer) Lighthouse in Dugi Otok Island at a distance of 20.96 miles.
Mulo Lighthouse in Primošten at a distance of 24.69 miles.
Ostri Rat Lighthouse in Zadar at a distance of 30.78 miles.
ACI Marina Jezera (Murter) in at a distance of 1.68 miles.
Marina Betina in at a distance of 2.23 miles.
Marina Hramina (Murter) in at a distance of 2.43 miles.
Marina Tribunj in at a distance of 7.03 miles.
ACI Marina Vodice in at a distance of 8.36 miles.
Plitki Kukuljar Island at 2.60 miles away.
Visoki Kukuljar Island at 2.72 miles away.
Kukuljar Island at 2.80 miles away.
Bisaga near Murter Island at 3.14 miles away.
Prisnjak (Murter) Island at 3.49 miles away.
Zminjak Island at 3.53 miles away.
Maslinjak (Murter East) Island at 3.73 miles away.
Radelj Island at 4.01 miles away.
Maslinjak (Murter West) Island at 4.10 miles away.
Arta Mala Island at 4.80 miles away.


Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, St Michael and All Angels, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
Liturgy of the Angels for St. Michael and All Angels, Rev. Thomas L. Weitzel, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
Prayers of the People, Maundy Thursday, Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 2013.
Hymns of the Spirit Three, Angels, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.


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Global Investigative Journalism Conference 2013
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Global Shining Light Award
Daniel Pearl Awards for Outstanding International Investigative Reporting
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Rio de Janeiro! Need we say more? Rio boasts the most breathtaking geography of any major city, and you should see it at least once in your life. Home of bossa nova and Ipanema Beach, of Carnival and Corcovado peak, Rio is sprucing up to host the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Summer Olympics. Come experience the legendary hospitality of the local cariocas and see for yourself the dynamism of Latin America's emerging superpower – the world's seventh largest economy and fifth most populous country.
Check out some of the recommendations below, compiled by the staff of Abraji and GIJN. You can find all of them color-coded in a map.
Map | Culture/History | Nightlife | Traditional Bars | Samba | Tourist Points | Favela Tour |Restaurants | Money & Valuables | Security | Electrical | Health | Weather & Clothing |
Cultural/History: Yellow
Nightlife: Pink
Traditional Bars: Light Blue
Samba: Red
Tourist Points: Purple
Restaurants: Green
Visualizar Things to do in Rio em um mapa maior
Moreira Salles Institute
Located on the same street of the conference venue, the Moreira Salles Institute is based in a Brazilian modernist house where you can see a valuable collection with works from artists like Marc Ferrez, Marcel Gautherot, Maureen Bisilliat, and anthropologist Claude Lévi-Strauss. There is also a huge collection of traditional popular Brazilian music. Every 5PM, from Tuesday to Friday, there are guided visits through the current exhibits.
Marques de Sao Vicente St., 476 — Tue-Sun, 11AM-8PM — +55 21 3284.7400
Located in a building from the early 1900s, the National Museum of Fine Arts holds the largest and most important collection of Brazilian art from the 19th century, acquired during the Imperial Period. The Manuel de Araujo Porto Alegre Library has rare materials, including journals and photographs.
Rio Branco Ave, 199 — Thu-Sun, 9AM-9PM — +55 21 2219-8474
Banco do Brasil Cultural Centre
A neoclassical building from 1906, the base of the Public Funds Stock Exchange. In the 1920s, it passed to the Banco do Brasil, which turned it into a cultural center in the 1980s. There are always good expositions going on there, from arts to theater, music to movies. You can also take a break at the coffee shop (Wed-Mon, 9AM-9PM) or at the library, and have a lunch or dinner at the Brasserie Brasil restaurant (Wed-Mon, 12PM-8.30PM). There is no entrance fee to the exhibitions or the library. The tickets for music, theater, and cinema are generally R$6.
Rua Primeiro de Março St., 66 — Wed-Mon, 9AM-9PM — +55 21 3808-2020
Served as the main residence of the early Rio de Janeiro's governor in the 1700s. In the 1800s, the building became the head office for the Brazilian capital. Since the 1980s, it has been a cultural center with a library dedicated to architecture and a pleasant coffee shop.
15 de Novembro Square, 48 — Tue-Sun, 12PM-6PM — +55 21 2533 4359
Rio Art Museum
This new museum hosts an art school and exhibitions within unusual architecture that integrates two distinct buildings: the Dom Joao VI Mansion, listed and eclectic, and the neighboring building (once a bus terminal, with a modernist style). On Tuesdays, entrance is free of charge. Other days, you pay just R$8. The Cristovao Cafe e Bistro is a good option to have a good Brazilian coffee (a little stronger than usual) and local cuisine.
Maua Square, 5 — Tue-Sun, 10AM-5PM — +55 21 3031 2741
Rio 40º
A nightclub located in one of the trendiest Rio neighborhoods, Lapa. Rio 40º has four different ambiences, from a simple bar to sit and drink with friends to a concert place. Depending on the day of the week, there are shows of samba, forro (a traditional brazilian rhythm), or carioca funk. There is also a snooker space. Sometimes, Carlinhos de Jesus — well-known samba dancer — does a presentation. Locals recommend getting there early (before 10PM), for there is a long line to get in. You can buy tickets and take a look at the events calendar online.
Riachuelo St., 97 — Tue-Sat, 6PM-4AM — +55 21 3970.1329
Trapiche Gamboa
A place to sit and have some drinks and snacks while listening to a live performance of traditional samba and choro, a typical carioca rhythm. Located in Rio downtown. Note: the pronunciation for the first word is something like "tripesh" (useful in case you have to tell a cab driver where to go!).
Sacadura Cabral St., 155 — Tue-Fri, from 6.30PM. Sat, from 8.30PM — +55 21 2516.0868
Mangue Seco Cachaçaria
A bar specializing in cachaça, the typical Brazilian liquor that serves as base to the national cocktail, caipirinha. The place has nearly 100 labels of it and sits in an ancient house from the late 1800's. From Mondays to Thursdays, there are live shows. At Fridays, from 9PM to 1AM, and Saturdays, from10PM, samba is the king.
Lavradio St., 23 — Mon-Tue: 11AM-12PM. Wed-Thu: 11AM-1AM. Fri-Sat: 11AM-2.30AM — +55 21 3852.1947
A popular nightclub that borders the Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas. Opened in 2012, the club, which is co-owned by popular Brazilian actor Luciano Szafir.
Avenida Epitácio Pessoa, 1484 — Wed – Sat: 11PM – 6 AM — +55 21 2513.3898
More? Check out The Rio Times Nightlife Guide to find out where the hotspots are on any given night.
Traditional Bars
The following bars are like institutions of Rio. All of them are excellent places for a typical carioca hangout: have a good time chatting with friends, having a few drinks and, if you're in the mood, flirting a little bit.
Jobi Bar: Ataulfo de Paiva Ave, 1166 — Mon-Thu/Sun, 9AM-4AM. Fri-Sat, 9AM-5AM — +55 21 2274 0547
Bracarense Bar: Jose Linhares St., 85-B — Mon-Fri, 8AM-12PM. Sat, 9.30AM-12PM. Sun, 10AM-10PM
Chico e Alaide: Dias Ferreira St., 679 — Mon-Thu, 11.30AM-12PM. Fri-Sat, 11.30AM-1AM. Sun, 11.30AM-10PM — +55 21 2512 0028
Bar do Mineiro: Paschoal Carlos Magno St., 99 — Tue-Sat, 11AM-2AM. Sun, 11AM-12AM — +55 21 2221 9227
Adonis: Sao Luiz Gonzaga St., 2156 — Mon-Sat, 8AM-10PM. Sun, 8AM-5PM — +55 21 3890 2283
Cachambeer: Cachambi St., 475 — Tue-Fri, 5PM-12AM. Sat, 12PM to 12AM. Sun, 12AM-6PM
Roda de Samba da Ouvidor
An informal public meeting of samba players, dancers, and people who just like the rhythm. Usually takes place on Saturday's afternoons, but not every week — keep informed on the dates at their Facebook page.
Ouvidor St. x Mercado St. — Sat, 16.30PM (usually)
Adelos
A traditional restaurant and bar located in one of the antique buildings downtown. The food runs from seafood to tortillas and German sausages, along with traditional Brazilian feijoada (served on Fridays). On Saturdays, you can join a samba meeting while drinking some caipirinha or beer.
Mercado St., 51 — Sun-Mon, 11.30AM-11PM — +55 21 2516 1734
Tourist Points
Don't forget to take some time to see the incredible sites of Rio. Our partner Abraji has an agreement with the OPCO tour company to be the official tourism and hotel agency for the conference. OPCO offers various packages and special tours.
Christ the Redeemer/Corcovado
The most famous spot in Rio. It's better to buy tickets in advance; you can do it online using a credit card (R$46, about US$23). Keep in mind that visiting it on rainy and cloudy days can be a little frustrating, as the magnificent view will probably be impaired.
Cosme Velho St., 513 — Mon-Sun, 8AM-8PM — Trains departures every thirty minutes — +55 21 2558-1329
Created in 1808, when Rio de Janeiro was set the seat of government for the Portuguese court. It's one of the ten leading botanic gardens in the world. You can see a huge variety of plant species (around 8,200) walking by the park's avenues or visiting the greenhouses of orchids, bromeliads, carnivorous plants, and cacti. There are also six lakes in which you can view lilly pads and lotus flowers. The Empress' Mansion was turned into the National School of Tropical Botany, the first of its kind in Latin America. You can have a picnic or buy some food at the coffee shop.
Jardim Botanico St., 920 — Mon-Sun, 8AM-5PM — +55 21 3874.1808 +55 21 3874.1214
Bondinho/Pao de Acucar
Along with Christ the Redemeer, this is one of the most famous tour spots in Rio. After getting to it by suspended trains (the bondinho), you will have one of the most astonishing views in the world from the top of the Pao de Acucar mount. You can also take a walk in the surrounding park. The entrance fee is R$53/person. The ticket shop is open from 8AM to 19.50PM.
Pasteur Ave., 520 — Mon-Sun, 8AM-8.50PM — +55 21 2546-8400
Arcos da Lapa (Lapa Archs)
A popular tourist spot in Rio, this is the largest architectural work done in Brazil during the colonial period. Originally built to be an aqueduct, now it's a viaduct for streetcars (whose circulation is currently suspended, unfortunately). The surroundings have a lively nightlife, with a variety of bars of all kinds and prices.
Mosqueira Lane, 13 Downtown
Rodrigo de Freitas Lake
A place for jogging, walking, and relaxing. You can also have some food at the kiosks along the lake (the most famous is Palaphita). Just 5 minutes by car from the venue (or 15 minutes walking).
Borges de Medeiros Ave/Epitacio Pessoa Ave, Lagoa
Favela Tour
If you want to vist a favela (slum), you can hire a local tour and hike to the Morro Dois Irmaos (Two Brothers Mount) for BRL 60 per person. The price includes a guide, one-day insurance, and transportation to the top of the mount (where the trail begins). You can have lunch at the Barlacubaco Restaurant, the best of the area, for BRL 15 to 24.
To hire the tour, you will need a minimum group of 4 and a maximum of 10 people.
The Morro Dois Irmaos is where the Favela do Vidigal is located. The community is now under the public program known as "pacification," which means that drug trafficking was expelled and replaced by a strong police presence — in Vidigal, for two years already.
Be sure to wear light clothes, sneakers or comfortable shoes (not flip-flops or sandals), and pants or long shorts. Take some water, light food (cereal bars, for instance), sun blocker, and insect repellent. Avoid carrying valuable items or much money.
Near the Royal Tulip
A number of restaurants are housed within the well-known Fashion Mall (Estrada da Gávea, 899).
Near Pontifical Catholic University (walking distance)
Botequim Seu Pires (favourite of students): Marques de Sao Vicente, 218
Restaurante Costello (sandwiches and regular food; the specialty is the pork rib): Marques de Sao Vicente, 140
Bacalhau do Rei (traditional Portuguese food): Marques de Sao Vicente, 11
Shopping da Gavea (mall; several options): Marques de Sao Vicente, 52
Sushimar (Japanese food): Oitis St., 6 – Stores D and E
Braseiro da Gavea (meat lovers): Santos Dumont Square, 116
Hipodromo (meat and pizza): Jose Roberto Macedo Soares St., 4
Delirio Tropical (vegetarian options): Marques de Sao Vicente, 68
Garota da Gavea (ecletic): Santos Dumont Square, 148
Money & Valuables
Before you go, make two photocopies of your passport and visa. Keep one copy with you and leave another copy with someone at home. Read more about protecting your valuables here.
Many restaurants and stores accept credit and debit cards.
Accessing cash using an ATM will get you the best exchange rate. You will find an ATM on the third floor of the airport and throughout the city. But beware: 24-hour banks really mean 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., with bank branches closing on weekends at 3 p.m.
A 10 percent tip is usually included at restaurants.
Taxi drivers do not expect large tips. Round up or give an extra R$1 if service was excellent.
Bellboys and maids expect at least a R$1 tip.
As in any big city, we recommend you take some precautions while visiting Rio de Janeiro. Tourists are particularly vulnerable to street thefts and robberies later at night, especially in areas next to major tourist attractions or on weekends when fewer locals are present. Guests should lock up valuables locked in their hotel room safes. See our section on Security.
In Rio de Janeiro you'll find different kind of electrical outlets: some places have the US one (pictured on the left) but many others use a three round-pin plug (on the right).
To ensure you can connect, we recommend bringing universal to brazilian adapters (see photos below). That way you will be able to plug in your devices everywhere in the city.
Need a charge? One of the conference sponsors, UOL, will have a charge station for cellphones in the exhibit area.
Pharmacy: City Farma Leblon (R. Dias Ferreira 618, Leblon) is located near the conference and is open 24 hours.
Doctor: Clínica Galdino has doctors who speak English, French, and Spanish as well as Portuguese.
Hospital: Hospital Ipanema (3111 2300; Rua Antônio Parreiras 67, Ipanema) is a well regarded hospital not too far from the conference site.
Ambulance: In a medical emergency dial 192.
Weather & Clothing
Dress code at GIJC13 is casual. Brazilian journalists usually wear jeans, shoes, or sneakers and a shirt or a t-shirt during Abraji conferences. You may want to dress up for our awards evening at the elegant Theatro Municipal on Monday evening, October 14, and afterwards for the blues night at the nearby Brazooca Beer Bar.
Climate in Rio is warm year around. Average high temperature in October is around 25°C (77°F) and average low temperature is around 18°C (66°F).
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Ex-Dolphins coach Brian Flores gets first…
Ex-Dolphins coach Brian Flores gets first interview lined up; Miami signs 4 to futures deals
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores during his game against the Houston Texans at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021 in Miami Gardens.
Former Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores, who was fired on Monday, reportedly got his first interview for another head coaching vacancy lined up on Tuesday with the Chicago Bears.
Flores is expected to be a hot name for other open jobs after his surprise dismissal on Monday following back-to-back winning seasons. Dolphins owner Steve Ross pointed to "communication and collaboration" issues as reasons for his dismissal.
The Bears are looking for a coach after firing Matt Nagy on Monday. The Tuesday news of Flores' interview with Chicago was first reported by NFL Network.
Flores, in his final year with the Dolphins, got a look at the Bears' roster in a pair of August joint practices and a preseason game ahead of the 2021 season. If he gets the job, he would be in another scenario with a second-year quarterback selected in the first round in Justin Fields after coaching Tua Tagovailoa in his sophomore campaign with the Dolphins this past season.
The Dolphins travel to Chicago to face the Bears in the 2022 season, so if Flores ends up there, he would face his former team next fall.
Miami's first reported interview was requested with Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll, who had a season working with Tagovailoa in college at Alabama.
The Bears are also looking to interview former Miami Hurricanes linebacker Glenn Cook for their vacant general manager position. Cook, who played for UM from 2003 to 2008, is vice president of player personnel for the Cleveland Browns.
Flores was 24-25 in three seasons with the Dolphins and did not have a playoff appearance after falling a win short each of the past two seasons.
Dolphins futures contracts
The Dolphins announced on Tuesday they signed four players to reserve/futures contracts: Wide receiver Cody Core, cornerback Javaris Davis, tackle Adam Pankey and tackle Kion Smith.
The quartet was on Miami's practice squad at the end of the season. The signings allow the Dolphins to keep these players throughout the offseason. They go into effect at the start of the new league year on March 16, when rosters expand to 90.
Of the group, Core has the most NFL experience but joined the Dolphins most recently. He was signed to Miami's practice squad on Nov. 29 but did not appear in a game.
Core has played in four NFL seasons — three with the Cincinnati Bengals (2016-18) and New York Giants (2019) — appearing in 51 games with seven starts. Originally a sixth-round pick of the Bengals in the 2016 draft, Core has recorded 33 receptions for 388 yards and one touchdown.
Pankey has appeared in seven games for the Dolphins since being awarded off waivers on Dec. 10, 2019. Spending the 2021 season on the practice squad, he was elevated for the "Monday Night Football" win against the New Orleans Saints on Dec. 27 and played one offensive snap. He appeared in nine games with the Green Bay Packers between 2017 and 2018.
Davis has spent the past two seasons on Miami's practice squad and made his NFL debut in the Nov. 28 win against the Carolina Panthers, recording two tackles and one pass defensed.
Smith spent his rookie season as an undrafted player out of Fayetteville State on the Dolphins' practice squad without appearing in a game. Before joining Miami, he spent the previous offseason and training camp with the Atlanta Falcons, which had joint practices in Miami last preseason.
Any player not on an active roster at the end of a team's season is eligible to sign a futures contract.
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I then try and apply the policy I just created in the wizard but I get the above error

A: First get the bucket ARN.  You can get this by clicking on the bucket row - but NOT the bucket link in that row.  Which can be confusing to first timers.  When you click on the row (but NOT the link) you get a bucket info panel with a 'Copy bucket ARN' button which is very handy.  See here:

You paste it into the ARN field:

When you then generate the policy you will get something like this:

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Once you have copied this, you need to add "/*" at the end of the resource (the S3 bucket), like this:

Finally you will get  this message indicating that the operation succeeded

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One of the ways to train for a big cycling event is to find some good circular rides that you can repeat. This allows for a constant speed, there is no need to keep checking the route and you can easily keep track of progress.
Richmond Park is easily one of the most popular cycle spots in London. A round trip on the main route is 7 miles long. Assuming an average speed of 15 miles per hour, it would take you 28 minutes to do the full circle. Some of the sections are tougher than others with a few short but challenging hills.
If you wanted to simulate London to Brighton you would have to do 7 and a half laps! However in the great surroundings of Richmond Park that doesn't sound that bad!
The outer circle of Regent's Park is relatively light on traffic.If you combine this with a lack of traffic lights then you have a great circular route. The surroundings are not quite as green but there is the interesting architecture of the houses that line the park and also the mosque in the north-west corner. You are welcome to visit the mosque just make sure you step in with the right foot and out with the left. Unless I'm mistaken this symbolises bringing in the good and taking out the bad.
Anyway, back to cycling! This circular ride is only 2.8 miles long so it will take someone around 11 minutes to do a full circle. If you wanted to simulate London to Brighton then that would be nearly 19 laps! Better bring some good music with you to keep you entertained! Unfortunately, or fortunately depending on how you look at it, the ride is largely flat.
For a mini-version of the outer circle why not cycle the inner-circle! At just 0.6 miles long you will have to do repeat the ride 88 times! The inner circle is a popular place for cabbies to have a rest and is pretty much traffic free.
Of course it would be impossible to end an article on circular routes in London without a mention of the Velodrome! The only current working one is at Herne Hill. There is also the Olympic one being built in Stratford. Local teams train here and I'm guessing if you are good enough you can join them.
This has given me an idea for posting about a Wokingham TT route I usually do for training, again a loop of around 5 miles which means you can keep a fairly close eye on your performance without having to watch out for traffic… at least on a quiet Sunday (early) morning.
BTW, I've never cycled at Richmond Park and would love to take my son there. What's the cycling traffic like there? any specific time to avoid?
Anyone can have a go at Herne Hill velodrome – they run beginner sessions every Saturday (when it's dry). It's cheap at less than a tenner for a couple of hours including bike hire. I've been a couple of times and it's fun… you even get to do a couple of races at the end, against fellow novices. It's a good way to get to grips with a fixie too if you're a bit nervous about trying one out on the city streets, and Herne Hill has some good pubs/cafes to sort out your hunger afterward.
I went their yesterday for a Novice induction session followed by the Novice track training session. It was the best £10 (including bike hire) I have spent in the last 10 years.
Novice induction sessions for anyone who wants to get involved run from 12.00 – 12.45 and then the track session runs from 12.45 – 2.00pm.
Thanks for the information everyone posted on the Herne Hill VeloDrome. I have to admit I was a bit clueless about what goes on there!
@Pete, thanks for info on the Box Hill loop.
In common with many other cyclists I set my alarm clock early and take advantage of Regent's Park being closed to traffic between midnight and 7 am.
Unfortunately the Royal Parks Commission lets the cars in at 6:30. I've taken it up with them and they've replied with a verbal shrug of the shoulders saying they only have one bloke to open the gates and tough.
The 7 mile circular route at Richmond park isnt really suitable for road bikes since its not tarmacked (the photo in this article is not of the circular route, but the roads that run across the park).


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Hornaday Sets Record Win At Craftsman Truck Series
Topics: Quaker Steak and Lube 200, Ron Hornaday
Anthony Fontanelle
The recently concluded Quaker Steak and Lube 200 marked the first race for veteran NASCAR driver Ron Hornaday Jr. with Camping World as his sponsor. For the new sponsor, Hornaday pulled out a thrilling performance which landed him in the first place after the race composed of 136 laps.
The driver started the race as the seventh car on the grid but for the most part of the race, he led the pack. Throughout the 136 laps of the race, Hornaday led 98 of them before finishing with a flourish to earn him his 30th win at the NASCAR Craftsman Trucks Series. By that win, Hornaday set the series record for the most wins. The win also ended his 17-race winless streak which dates back after winning a race at the Kentucky Speedway on July 8 of last year.
But before the race started, Hornaday looks to be just coping with the competition as he clocked in a 30.554 lap time during the pre-race practice session. His time for the first practice session was the sixth among all the competitors. On the qualifying round, Hornaday posted a lap time of 30.281 which is enough to put him on the seventh spot at the start of the race. The race was held at the Lowe's Motor Speedway in North Carolina. The veteran diver raced his No. 33 Camping World Chevrolet during the race. While Chevrolet teams have been dominating the Nextel Cup Series, the win by Hornaday became only the first win for Chevrolet since the race in Texas last year.
During the race, Hornaday only needed nine laps to get to second place. After gaining ground and moving up to second, a caution flag was introduced. This means that Hornaday was not able to make his move to overtake the leader of the race. After the restart though, Hornaday once again showed his driving skills and capabilities by gaining ground. And come lap number 18, he was already in the second place again behind then race leader Travis Kvapil. It took Hornaday a lap more to overtake Kvapil and lead the race for the first time. After gaining the top spot, Hornaday increased the distance between him and the rest of the field.
On lap number 35, he was already leading some trucks by laps. On lap 37 though, another caution flag was thrown and Hornaday went into the pit lane and had a change of tires, and topped up on fuel. During the restart, he was in fourth place and by lap 46, he was again on second. On lap number 88, another caution flag was introduced again and Hornaday once again took advantage of the situation to change the four tires on his truck. For the restart, Hornaday was on second spot finding himself behind AJ Allmendinger on lap 91. Seven laps later, Hornaday successfully gained the top spot. From that time on, Hornaday did not relinquish his lead and went on to win his 30th series victory.
After the race, Hornaday has this to say: "We showed up for testing and basically threw everything out the window. Once we got three wide on the track, and it stuck when I was wide open, I knew this was going to be a good truck. I guess it goes back to the luck. Camping World's colors are blue and yellow, and I won a lot of races in those colors."
The Craftsman Trucks Series is a racing series sanctioned by NASCAR and is one of its three national divisions. The other two are the Busch Series and the Nextel Cup. In the Craftsman Truck Series, instead of stock cars, modified pickup trucks are raced. These trucks are not like the passenger pickups such as a Chevrolet pickup with a Chevrolet pickup taillight cover and other components.
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If you're a thinker with a range of interests, and want to join a community of people who are not necessarily like-minded -- except that they value the tools of philosophical reasoning and are broad in their interests as well -- then you ought to consider philosophy! Take a few classes, come to the roundtable, stay for lunch and conversation afterwards -- and join a community of thinkers.
At its root, philosophy is a rational method, a way of thinking clearly, not a "subject" in the ordinary sense. That is, philosophy does not seek a particular way of understanding human behavior, as does, for example, history or sociology or psychology. Neither does philosophy teach a particular set of techniques meant to help solve empirical problems, as in a science classroom.
Rather, the philosopher is most concerned with conceptual questions, with tackling and (hopefully) "dissolving" conceptual problems. Which conceptual problems exactly? Well, it depends on the interests of the philosopher. Philosophical reasoning improves almost any inquiry, and, as a matter of fact, philosophers might inquire about law, science, art, religion, ethics, and the nature of existence and experience. (Just take a look at our courses offered.) With regard to the content of its inquiries, philosophy can be an exceedingly broad discipline.
The 2018-2019 Philosophy Roundtable meetings are held on Thursdays, at 11:00 a.m., in Scovel 105. Learn more.
Adriel Trott, Wabash College Associate Professor of Philosophy, will present the Philosophy Honor Society (Phi Sigma Tau) lecture on Thursday, February 7. This lecture will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Lean Lecture Room of Wishart Hall. A dessert reception will precede the event.


The summer of 2015 was a good one. A new series emerged. Pictured a few of the paintings.
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You have been a busy lady, I look forward to seeing the plexiglass encaustics !!!!!!


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This extinct volcano rises above Edinburgh and is special for its panoramic views over the city.
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It is quite remarkable to think that Arthur's Seat, a large hill sitting to the southeast of Edinburgh, was an active volcano many million years ago. The now dormant volcanic plug sits at a height of 251 meters (823 feet) and gives fantastic views over the city of Edinburgh, North Berwick on Scotland's east coast, and the North Sea beyond.
It is thought that around 350 million years ago, Arthur's seat was formed by a volcanic eruption and the two bumpy summits are what is left of the volcano's central vents (from where the hot lava would have poured out many years ago). This iconic shape is recognizable from all sides of the city and is often used as a landmark for locals to navigate their way around.
The exact origins of the name are unclear and the most common theory put forward by historians is that it was the site of the legendary Camelot, home of King Arthur and his noble Knights of the Roud Table. There is an age-old tradition that exists to this day on May Day (1st of May) each year where young local women wash their face in the dew of the hillside. It was said in legend that this allowed them to maintain youthfulness and bring eternal beauty.
There is also the theory that it pertains to the Gaelic expression, Àrd-Na-Said. Which roughly translates to "Height of Arrows." As Holyrood Park was the Royal Hunting Grounds, the farthest an archer could shoot their arrow, 251 meters, would reach the top of Arthur's summit or seat as it were.
The Scottish writer Robert Louis Stevenson summed up the importance and significance of Arthur's Seat by saying it was "a hill for magnitude, a mountain in virtue of its bold design". While this iconic hill now lies dormant, it is a seat of nature's greatness that sleeps peacefully looking over the nation's capital city.
Getting to the summit of Arthur's Seat and back will take around two hours. There are several online websites and guidebooks which will suggest the various routes to the summit. As this is a popular attraction, there are several defined trails, of varying levels of difficulty, dotted around. The paths are mostly dirt & rubble, so wear sensible shoes and choose a dry day. Depending, it can be pretty windy at the summit, and space is quite limited.
For the adventurous and avid hiker, the southwest slope offers a steep and rocky ascent. There is a small parking lot located on the east side, on Queen's Drive off Duke's Walk. The climb is quicker but at the cost of a sheerer grade. All roads in the park are closed to motorized vehicles on Saturdays and Sundays. The Holyrood Park website offers information, events, lectures, and walks. Access to the park is free and is open year-round unless stated otherwise for special occasions. NOTE: There is no actual "seat" at the peak, just a spectacular 360-degree vantage point.
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https://www.discoveringbritain.org/activities/scotland/viewpoints/arthurs-seat.html
https://www.scotsman.com/arts-and-culture/arthurs-seat-stone-heart-edinburghs-soul-2463581
https://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/holyrood-park-and-arthurs-seat-p914341
https://www.scotsman.com/arts-and-culture/seven-facts-you-may-not-know-about-arthurs-seat-1494785
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/scotland/edinburgh/attractions/arthurs-seat/a/poi-sig/398963/360630
https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/lothian/arthurs-seat.shtml
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The first Chinese student to graduate from a European university.
A secret garden in a picturesque Edinburgh village has inspired artists for centuries.
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Cabezon Peak
This towering volcanic plug stands out among the dramatic formations that dot this otherworldly desert valley.
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