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Gold: the metal of jewelry
By Paris Jewerly
The seduction for gold is as old as the history of man, its color, its value and the beauty of the jewels that were made with it from the beginning, cont...
Gold, precious metal
It is part of what is known as conflict minerals.
About its history
Gold in the language.
Gold in Chemistry
How is it formed?
Characteristics of gold
Gold in Medicine
Gold in fine jewelry
Gold as speculative value
Gold as currency
Gold in religion and other aspects of life
Different applications
Gold in mining
How is it extracted?
Some curiosities about gold
The seduction for gold is as old as the history of man, its color, its value and the beauty of the jewels that were made with it from the beginning, contributed to this deference.
As everything on earth has its own history, characteristics and curiosities. In this opportunity we invite you to get to know it more closely.
Gold is a precious metal that since ancient times has been used to make different objects.
With it have been produced from jewelry to coins, sculpture, vessels and is part of the ornamentation of monuments and buildings.
In some cultures, if not all, it symbolized power and immortality and as a clear demonstration of class and power.
Generally you add that first found near rivers in Asia Minor and was also extracted from underground mines since 2000.
Before Christ by the Egyptians and later by the Romans in Africa, Portugal and Spain.
It was a metal that they could work easily and that they mixed with others like silver and copper, to make it stronger and at the same time get other tones.
Archived data indicates that world gold production totaled 2,860 metric tons of fine gold in 2014 and that the main producing country was China, followed by Australia and Russia.
Gold has been known since prehistory. It was used by artisans since the Chalcolithic.
The first gold worked in the world comes from the IV Millennium BC in the Varna N ecropolis in the Balkans.
It was used by the Egyptians in jewelry 5000 years BC and in Sumer civilization around 3000 BC. Gold chains were first made in the city of Ur in 2500 BC.
At the beginning of the second millennium the Minoan civilization in Crete produced the first cable chain jewelry and the Minoans made items such as necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings, headbands, pendants, pins and brooches.
They included the filigree techniques. With this technique the gold is pulled on wire and then twisted into various designs.
In South America, it was worked in a similar way by the Chavín civilization of Peru around 1200 BC and the foundry was perfected by the Nazca from 500 BCE.
The Romans used gold as the setting for precious and semi-precious stones, a fashion continued in the Byzantine era with the use of pearls, gems and enamels.
In Central Europe, various objects were found that attest that man not only knew it but also worked with knowledge. Golden hats and Nebra disc, dating from the second millennium. C. in the Bronze Age.
And in ancient times in Egypt, Pharaoh Dyer, in 3,000 BC, carried in his title an hieroglyphic referring to metal, and is also mentioned several times in the Old Testament.
It is considered a standard for measuring values, so much so that coins were minted to exchange with the metal.
Superstition has accompanied it, also in ancient times some people believed that if their food were served every day on gold plates, they would live longer and retard old age.
Ignorance reached limits bordering on the absurd. During the black season in Europe some alchemists had patients take pulverized gold because they thought that this would heal them.
Gold has been used in dental work for over 3,000 years . A key example is the Etruscans, who in the seventh century BC used the gold wire to set in place the teeth of animals replacement.
Also as a thread it was woven into fabrics.
From the language also the word has other considerations. The symbol of gold, Au, in chemistry comes from the Latin aurum, which means bright dawn.
It is a word that, due to its strong significance of power and weight, is used in linguistic expressions and is used in many languages.
For example: golden rule, time is gold, Not everything that glitters is gold, the golden opportunity, the golden century or the golden letter s, everything to mean something shiny or precious.
Expressions like the golden rule or the golden dream allude to gold without mentioning it.
The culture is strongly influenced on a daily basis by the golden metal. Other qualifiers imply the characteristics of the metal.
When we classify something as very valuable we say that it is gold. We refer to oil as black gold and shrimp as rose gold.
Henequen in Yucatan, avocado in Michoacan, emeralds in Colombia, the coca plant and n Peru, cannabis and soy, is called green gold.
White gold defines platinum , cocaine hydrochloride, cotton, and ivory.
On the other hand, there is red gold, a qualifier with which human blood and red coral are known.
Finally there is liquid gold as olive oil is also known. The uncontrolled fear of gold is chrysophobia.
It is located in group 11 of the periodic table and its atomic number is 79. It is a precious metal, soft and golden in color. From the Latin aurum comes its name, it means bright dawn.
Highly prized in jewelry for their physical properties, having low perishability, ductility, malleability, rarity, brilliance and difficulty of finding in nature.
It does not react with a large number of chemicals, but it is sensitive and soluble in cyanide, mercury, aqua regia, chlorine and lye. It is normally found in its purest form, in the form of pips and alluvial deposits.
A study conducted suggests that gold found on the planet was formed after the colision of neutron stars, but there is another confirmation states that due to the extreme conditions created in the collapsing core of supernovae.
It happens that when nuclear fusion ceases, the upper layers of the star collapse on the stellar nucleus, compress them and heat matter to such a temperature that the lighter nuclei give rise to heavier metals such as gold, uranium, between others.
On the other hand, the essential gold deposits in the crust are formed from very hot gases and liquids that rise from the interior of the Earth and move to the surface through the faults of the Earth's crust.
Gold is yellow in the rough, it is considered the most ductile and malleable metal that exists on earth, due to this, alloys with other metals are frequent to provide hardness.
It conducts heat and electricity well and remains the same when in contact with air and with most chemical agents.
It is highly resistant to chemical alteration by heat, humidity and to the May Oría corrosive agents.
It is extremely inactive, although it dissolves in mixtures containing chlorides, bromides or iodide.
It can also be dissolved in other oxidizing mixtures, in alkaline cyanides and in aqua regia, a mixture of nitric acid and hydrochloric acid and when exposed to cyanide.
Gold is also used in medicine. Its name is Chrysotherapy and it is used as an anti-inflammatory in gold thiolates to combat rheumatoid arthritis and other rheumatic diseases.
But there are drawbacks, most of these compounds are poorly soluble and need to be injected, others are administered orally.
In general, patients abandon treatment due to its side effects. It is that the human body does not absorb gold well because its compounds can be toxic.
Up to 50% of osteoarthritis patients treated with gold-containing drugs have been found to have suffered liver and kidney damage.
Medicines as gold thiosulfate, aurothioglucose, the gold sodium thiomalate can cause poisoning gold.
In this case it produces adverse effects such as skin rashes, papular eruptions, herpes simplex and severe exfoliative dermatitis.
It is also harmful to the digestive system, the aforementioned drugs can cause salivation, metallic taste, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, with hepatosis and nephritis appearing.
For the nervous system, it carries damages such as aplastic anemia, granulocytopenia and thrombocytopenic purpura.
In either case, the medication should be stopped and a specialist should be consulted.
Gold is highly prized in fine jewelry and for this purpose is classified into three types: high, medium, and low.
It is known as high gold to 18 kt, it has 18 parts of gold and 6 of other metal or metals, that is, 75% in gold.
It is very bright and colorful, but it is expensive and not very resistant.
The average gold is 14 kt, with 1 4 parts of gold and 10 of other metals, 58.33% in gold , it is the most widely used in jewelry, since it is less expensive than gold. Lastly, low or 10 kt gold at 10 parts gold for 14 other metals, 41.67% gold, is the simplest.
As a soft metal alloys can be made of high gold, It can be obtained in different colors: blue, red, pink, yellow, green and White. It is important to mention that the color, except for white gold, is predominantly yellow. As a logical consequence, that is, the so-called green gold is not green as such, but yellow with a greenish hue, this is also the case with the rest.
– The blue gold is 75% gold and 25% iron.
– The gray gold is 75% gold, 15% nickel and 10% copper.
– The red gold is 75% gold and 25% copper.
– The rose gold is 75% gold, 5% silver and 20% copper.
– The yellow gold is 75% gold, 12.5% silver and 12.5% copper.
– The green gold is 75% gold and 25% silver.
– The white gold is 75% gold, 16% palladium and 9% silver.
The ISO 4217 code for the gold coin is XAU. This precious metal is used as a hedge against the dollar, inflation, interest rates and economic crises. Some store it in the form of bullion or coins for speculative purposes. However, some economists say they do not believe it serves as a hedge against inflation or currency depreciation. Modern gold coins for investment, collection or speculation purposes do not require good mechanical wear properties, they are generally fine gold at 24 kt .
Known and appreciated for thousands of years, gold is also valued for the ease with which it works and its resistance to corrosion.
For all these reasons, it began to be used as an exchange currency and for international monetary transactions.
It was useful hoisted for the first time as money to signals from the eighth century before C Risto in Asia Minor. The first of pure gold with images were published to King Croesus of Lydia between 561-546 BC and they also had a gold refinery
The Mycenaean civilization also used gold coins, as did the Greeks and Romans. One of the most famous ore in antiquity was the Roman bezant, Wristle introduced by the emperor in the fourth century to e l XII.
Currently countries use pure gold bullion reserves, these bars confirm wealth.
The American Gold Eagle and British Gold Sovereign are minted at 22 kt by tradition, as is the South African Krugerrand, first shown in public in 1967.
The special issue of the Canadian Gold Maple Leaf coin has the highest gold purity than any other, but there are also or after 99.99% pure gold coins such as the American Buffalo gold coin with a purity of 99, 99%.
Another popular is the currency or Australian Kangaroos Gold or Gold Kangaroos, coined for the first time in 1986 as the Australian Gold Nugget, but changed the design of the reverse in 1989.
Other Also popular are the currency of Philharmonic gold Vienna the Chinese Gold Panda.
Due to its value and beauty, it became a highly demanded material for political and religious objects such as crowns, scepters, symbolic statues, vases and votive offerings.
The deceased with good economic and social status were buried with gold pieces, the more pieces, the better guaranteed the payment for the entrance to the afterlife.
In the Inca civilization of Peru, gold meant the sweat of the sun god. Objects of religious significance were made from it, such as masks and sun disks.
In ancient Colombia it was venerated for its brilliance and association with the sun . Gold in powder form covered the body of the future king at the coronation ceremony, this gave rise to the legend of El Dorado.
It was used to decorate shrines, temples, tombs, sarcophagi, statues, ornamental weapons and armor, ceramics, glassware, and jewelry.
Although gold is best recognized for its value for money and in jewelry, it has many applications, and this metal performs critical functions in communications, spacecraft, jet aircraft engines, and other products.
It is used as a coating for biological materials seen through the scanning electron microscope and also as a protective coating for satellites because it reflects well infrared light.
The first electric wires led gold instead of copper due to its high electrical conductivity, but had to be replaced by silver due to theft continuous.
This situation also reached silver, it was finally replaced by copper.
Due to its high electrical conductivity and its resistance to oxidation it is used in thin layers on the surface of electrical connections to ensure good low resistance connections.
It can form strong mercury amalgams that are sometimes used in dental fillings.
On the other hand, chloroauric acid is used in photography and in sports competitions a gold medal is awarded to the first place.
Gold nanoparticles are studied in many laboratories for medical and biological purposes and used as a golden paint on ceramics.
The 198Au gold isotope is used in some treatments for cancer and other diseases.
It has been used in facial or skin creams and in the production of fine flutes, it heats up faster and makes the instrument easier to interpret.
It is generally found as nuggets or as embedded metal in some minerals, quartz veins, shale, metamorphic rocks, and alluvial deposits originating from these sources.
It can often be found associated with the minerals quartz and pyrite, and is combined with tellurium in the minerals calaverite, silvanite, and others.
There is lot of gold in the seas and in the oceans, but there is no cost – effective method for obtaining it.
It is also found in rivers because on some stones are the gold nuggets inside. The force of the water is what separates the nuggets from the rock and divides them as a consequence into very small particles that settle at the bottom of the channel.
The gold is extracted by leaching with cyanide, to separate it it is reduced again using zinc.
In addition, the technique of separating heterogeneous mixtures is used.
Gold prospectors locate these gold particles from rivers using the batting technique.
For this method the pan is used, a container in the shape of a frying pan.
It is filled with sand and river water and removed. The heaviest materials are deposited at the bottom, causing the heavier materials, such as gold, to be deposited at the bottom and the surface sand to come off.
In ancient Egypt, gold was considered the skin or flesh of the gods, particularly the Egyptian sun god Ra. Consequently, it was only for the pharaohs, and only later for the priests and other members of the royal court.
The chambers that held the king's sarcophagus were known as the golden house.
There are over 400 references to gold in the Bible, including specific instructions from God to cover the furniture in the tabernacle with pure gold, it is also mentioned as one of the gifts of the Magi to the baby Jesus.
It is so flexible that it can be turned into sewing thread, a single ounce can stretch over 50 miles.
It exists on every continent on earth and 80% of its entirety is still on earth. The world's largest gold bar weighs 200 kg, or 440 pounds.
Nugget 's largest gold is the premiere Welcome, an outdoor to by John Deason and Richard Oates in Australia on February 5, 1869. It has 10 inches and 25 produced 2,248 ounces of pure gold, this piece was found only two inches below from the soil surface.
In 1599, a Spanish governor in Ecuador so mistreated the Jivaro tribe that they executed him by pouring molten gold down his throat, a form of execution also practiced by the Romans and the Spanish Inquisition.
The Olympic gold medals awarded in 1912 were made entirely of gold. Now they only cover six grams of the metal . There are ATMs in Dubai that dispense gold.
The Roman politician Cayo Graco had a reward for his head. Whoever delivered it would have the weight of it in gold.
The head was delivered, but the reward was not paid because the captor had filled it with lead.
In 50 BC, the Romans issued gold coins called Aureus and the smallest solidus. En 1511, King Ferdinand of Spain coined the immortal phrase: "Get gold, humanely if possible, but at all hazards, get gold."
Originally the US mint made $ 2.50, $ 10, and $ 15 solid gold coins. Gold coinage ceased in 1933, during the Great Depression.
Ancient sailors wore gold earrings so that, if they drowned and ended up on a shore, they could serve as payment for a Christian burial.
The world's largest gold reserve is found in the Bank of the Federal Reserve of New York, where 25% of the world's gold reserve , 540,000 bars of gold , is kept.
In some Asian countries it puts gold in fruits, jams, coffee and tea and Europeans put sheet s gold bottles of liquor.
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Q: Use Delegate C# I am new to delegates , I would like to know the diference between the first code and second code
I have a class
public class FindPerson
{
    public int Age;
    public string Name;
    public string Surname;

    public FindPerson(string name, string surname, int age)
    {
        this.Age = age;
        this.Surname = surname;
        this.Name = name;
    }

    public override string ToString()
    {
        return "Name=" + this.Name + " Surname=" + this.Surname + ", Age=" + this.Age.ToString();
    }
}

First code
public void Test2()
{
    List<FindPerson> lst = new List<FindPerson>();

    lst.Add(new FindPerson("Alex","Sweit",31));
    lst.Add(new FindPerson("Alex2", "Sweit", 30));
    lst.Add(new FindPerson("Alex3", "Sweit", 34));

    FindPerson iam = lst.Find(a => a.Name.Equals("Alex"));
}

Second code:
public void Test2()
{
    List<FindPerson> lst = new List<FindPerson>();

    lst.Add(new FindPerson("Alex","Sweit",31));
    lst.Add(new FindPerson("Alex2", "Sweit", 30));
    lst.Add(new FindPerson("Alex3", "Sweit", 34));

    FindPerson iam2 = lst.Find(new Predicate<FindPerson>(delegate(FindPerson find)
    {
        return find.Name.Equals("Alex");
    }));
}

I am learning to use delegates but it is not clear.

A: It's essentially the same thing.
The delegate() { } syntax was introduced in C# 2.0, while the lambda syntax was introduced in C# 3.0. They were designed with different goals in mind, but serve the same purpose.
Let me quote Eric Lippert (it's #7 on his top 10 worst C# features):

I think all concerned would agree that it's unfortunate to have two inconsistent syntaxes for what is basically the same thing. C# is stuck with it, though, because existing C# 2.0 code still uses the old syntax.
The "heaviness" of the C# 2.0 syntax was seen at the time as a benefit. The thought was that users might be confused by this new feature of nested methods, and the design team wanted a clear keyword in there calling out that a nested method was being converted to a delegate. No one could see into the future to know that a much lighter-weight syntax would be needed in a couple of years.

You won't see the delegate() { } syntax being used much in new code nowadays, as virtually everyone prefers the lighter lambda => syntax.
new Predicate<FindPerson> just types the delegate explicitly and isn't needed anymore. It used to be mandatory in C# 1 IIRC. It can be inferred in most cases so it can be omitted (see here for an example case when it's needed).
Its existence is due to the fact that a lambda is represented by a class instance under the hood, and in this particular case Predicate<T> is that class. A "raw" lambda is untyped per se, but it can be implicitly converted to any compatible delegate type.
For instance, Predicate<FindPerson> is a compatible delegate type in this example, but so is Func<FindPerson, bool>. The same lambda would also be convertible to Expression<Func<FindPerson, bool>>, but this is an entirely different matter. This is why you can't write var fn = (int x) => x; in C#, as
the type of fn cannot be inferred from this expression alone.
As a recap, these are all equivalents:
// Compact lambda
lst.Find(a => a.Name.Equals("Alex"))

// Explicitly typed parameter
lst.Find((FindPerson a) => a.Name.Equals("Alex"))

// Explicit delegate type
lst.Find(new Predicate<FindPerson>(a => a.Name.Equals("Alex")))

// Combination of the two above
lst.Find(new Predicate<FindPerson>((FindPerson a) => a.Name.Equals("Alex")))

// Explicit delegate type through casting
lst.Find((Predicate<FindPerson>)(a => a.Name.Equals("Alex")))

// Lambda block
lst.Find(a => { return a.Name.Equals("Alex"); })

// Delegate block
lst.Find((Predicate<FindPerson>)(delegate(FindPerson a) { return a.Name.Equals("Alex"); }))

// ... etc

A: The first example uses what's called a "lambda" expression (introduced in .Net 3.5) which is a simpler, more succinct (and I think) more elegant way to express anonymous delegates. The second code is the older, more verbose way of doing the same thing.

A: They are identical in terms of the IL code generated. The first one is a lot nicer to read and write, though - and is generally more common. Delegates are very rarely used nowadays.

A: There is no difference except for syntax. Find method expects Predicate<T> as an argument, and it's on you to decide weather you are gonna create it on your own with new keyword, or pass a lambda expression and let compiler do that for you.

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Kannambadi or Kannampadi is a remote tribal settlement located inside the Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary and near the Idukki Hydro Electric Project area in the district of Idukki in Kerala, India.It is noted for its beautiful sceneries and the old government tribal school, started in 1956.

Access
The nearest town to Kannambady is Upputhara, which is located about 14 km southeast. Privately operated buses provides services to Kannambady from Kattappana and Upputhara.

Distances from nearby places
 Kattappana - 32 km
 Pasuppara - 13 km
 Kottamala - 13 km
 Kozhimala - 21 km

References

Villages in Idukki district

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Bros Refuses to Apologize for the Specifics of Queer Romance (Except When It Does): Review
Billy Eichner's mainstreaming of the gay rom-com wrestles with its own sense of importance
Nicholas Stoller
Billy Eichner, Luke Macfarlane, Bowen Yang, Jim Rash, Guy Branum
Universal Picture
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September 23, 2022 | 1:13pm ET
The Pitch: Bobby Lieber (Billy Eichner) is a successful pillar of the gay community in New York City: He's got a popular podcast, he's the director of what's soon to be the nation's first LGBTQ+ history museum, and he was just named "Cis White Gay Man of the Year." The only thing missing is a man in his life, but Bobby isn't into all that: "Love is not love," he stresses early on to his friends, rejecting the oft-used gay rights sentiment as a lie to get straight people to treat queer folks like human beings. Instead, he chips away at one awkward Grindr hookup after another.
But fortune changes when Bobby runs into hunky estate lawyer Aaron (Luke Macfarlane) at a club; they each clock the other as angry and boring, respectively, and their shared fatigue for the performative, image-conscious tropes of mainstream gay culture draw them together. Before long, the commitment-phobic pair find themselves navigating the usual messiness of the mismatched movie rom-com couple, awash in the rainbow colors of urban white queerdom. Can these two crazy kids make it? Let's find out!
Difficult People: Bros carries a huge weight on its shoulders; it's one of the first gay rom-coms to be released by a major studio (we'll not brook any Fire Island erasure here, children), and the first to get a nationwide release in theaters. Naturally, stakeholders of many stripes are watching this project closely — if it succeeds, it could open the door for more stories with queer leads in multiplexes around the globe. If it fails, that particular experiment could end up back in the celluloid closet, only to be dragged back out when some enterprising soul wants to try again.
The best, and worst, thing about Bros is that it (and writer-star Eichner and co-writer/director Nicholas Stoller) is fully aware of this responsibility, and tries very, very hard to meet it. And the results are charming, accessible, and fairly specific to the queer community in a way that's just sanitized enough for the straights to sit through. Still, its desperate desire to meet its straight audiences halfway, not to mention its frantic need to position itself as an Important Moment in Queer Herstory, shoots it in the foot at vital moments.
At its core, though, Bros remains a showcase for Eichner, who's quickly become one of the most prominent faces in queer media thanks to shows like Parks and Recreation and Hulu's Difficult People. His typically loud, caustic sense of humor is on full display here, albeit somewhat sanitized for an older Eichner who recognizes the shelf life of that kind of snark.
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A trailer overturned on a slip road along Bukit Timah Expressway (BKE) leading towards Seletar Expressway (SLE) this morning (Oct 10) at about 11am.
Stompers Mike and Rashid shared photos of the accident with Stomp.
In the photos, a trailer is seen lying sideways on a road.
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Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church Monday, December 5, 2022.
Beloved husband of Mary V. Schmidt (nee Gilbert); dear father of Theresa (Greg) Campbell, Edward (Shelly) Schmidt, Patrick (Debbie) Schmidt, Ann (Reid) Stuber and the late Julie (surviving Ron) Edgar; adoring grandfather of Ryan (Katie) Campbell, Mary Kennedy, Megan Campbell, Madelyn (Timmy) Michel, Christopher Campbell, Edward (Katie) Schmidt, Abigail (Spencer) Wesson, Katelyn, Brandon, Emily Edgar, Amanda, Emma and Collin Schmidt, Brendan Stuber, Bridgette Clifton and Owen Stuber; cherished great-grandfather of Brigid, Margaret, Caroline, Lucy, Callie, Emma, Benjamin, Eleanore, Oliver, Wilder and 1 more on the way; dear brother of Linda (the late Bob) Myers, Richard (Clare) Schmidt and the late Margaret (surviving Wayne) Schall and Alice Jensen; our dear uncle, cousin, Godfather and friend to so many.
Mr. Schmidt was a life-time member of the American Motorcycle Association and an accomplished Gold Medal Olympian of International Six Day Trials.
Services: Funeral from KUTIS AFFTON CHAPEL, 10151 Gravois, Monday, December 12, 9:15 a.m. to St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church (Kingshighway) for 10:00 a.m. Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Masses or contributions to the charity of your choice appreciated. Visitation Sunday, 3-7 p.m.
Nancy Ingram Keal on December 7, 2022 at 6:44 am
My brother Tracy Ingram and I Nancy Ingram Keal send our deepest sympathies to the Schmidt families. We have been long time friends of Ed and family since the 1950's. May God Bless all the family and receive Ed into Heaven to Rest In Peace. Amen
Dwayne Jensen on December 8, 2022 at 4:05 pm
Sorry for your loss. I traveled many miles with Ed…..good memories.
John Heger on December 8, 2022 at 11:33 pm
I met Ed in 1973 at a Motorcycle dealership in Des Moines Iowa. I also got to see and talk to him at the 1973 ISDT. What a great guy. Truly missed.
Carl Mungenast on December 11, 2022 at 6:40 pm
Long time friend and admirer of Ed and family!
Ed was a pioneer in the field of computer operations and also a very talented motorcycle competitor!
Ed was a neat person!
Jonathan Browne on December 12, 2022 at 2:11 pm
Ed was a leader in the magical growth years of off road motorcycling during the 1970s. At the top of his sport, he was untypical in his humility; always friendly and willing to share his mechanical knowledge.
Ray Mungenast on December 12, 2022 at 6:21 pm
Our deepest sympathies to all of you. Ed was a respected friend and mentor who always had something to offer and asked for little or nothing in return. He will be missed but certainly remembered and the memories he created will last a long time. Peace to him and all of you.


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/**
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public enum AnimationState {

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  MAIN_CIRCLE_DRAWN_TOP, MAIN_CIRCLE_TRANSLATED_CENTER, SECONDARY_CIRCLE_FINISHED,
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The Horne Section– The Lowry, Salford
Posted by: The Reviews Hub - North West in Cabaret, Comedy, North West, Review 19/06/2015	Comments Off on The Horne Section– The Lowry, Salford
Reviewer: Dave Cunningham
Alex Horne is an unlikely bandleader. He does not play an instrument and can't carry a tune in a bucket. He does, however, have the uncanny knack of being able to involve the audience in the show. It is hard to recall another show in which the level of audience participation is so complete. By the second Act Horne has the entire audience dancing in place and secures volunteers to join the band on stage without any difficulty.
The result of this approach is that the show has a constant undercurrent of hilarity so that even the weakest of jokes (and there aren't that many strong ones) get a big laugh. Horne juggles his keys and it takes awhile to realise he is signaling a 'key change'. Yep, not many strong jokes here. The band joins in with the warm-hearted atmosphere. When a punter manages to top one of their running jokes on the pronunciation of musical styles they cheerfully offer a round of applause.
It is very much a case of the manner in which a routine is performed rather than its content that makes The Horne Section so special. There is a degree of improvisation but the overall style is ramshackle. When Horne successfully performs a magic trick he is so stunned that it worked, for the first time on the tour, he finds himself unable to continue.
The Horne Section comprises two horns, keyboard, bass and drums. The band is so expert that the members are able to improvise around the whims of their leader. They play the styles of music straight rather than offer parody but all playing serves a comedic purpose. This includes proving the point that all songs sound better with the saxophone solo from' Baker Street' inserted
The show works like a dream except for the part for which the band is famed. They challenge themselves by offering musical backing intended to enhance a routine, with which they are not familiar, performed by a comedian with whom they have not rehearsed. It sounds daunting; if they miss a cue from the comedian or perform a chord that is distracting it could ruin the whole routine.
Tonight that problem does not arise as Canadian comedian Chris Campbell pretty much ignores the group. He launches initially into a rap and then switches to a lengthy but funny anecdote from his home country. At no point, however, does he signal the band to come in or even pause long enough to give them a chance to take part. It feels very much like a wasted opportunity – as if the support act has arrived late and interrupted the main show.
Alex Horne, typically, has no trouble winning back the audience from this slight slip persuading punters to mime along with the band on stage. One participant is so enthusiastic that she claims to have suffered a wardrobe malfunction.
The Horne Section is supremely silly and although there is the nagging sense that the show at The Lowry does not go entirely as planned it is a rare chance to get completely drawn into a show that seeks, and manages, to make you laugh out loud.
Reviewed on 18th June 2015
Reviewer: Dave Cunningham Alex Horne is an unlikely bandleader. He does not play an instrument and can't carry a tune in a bucket. He does, however, have the uncanny knack of being able to involve the audience in the show. It is hard to recall another show in which the level of audience participation is so complete. By the second Act Horne has the entire audience dancing in place and secures volunteers to join the band on stage without any difficulty. The result of this approach is that the show has a constant undercurrent of hilarity so that even the…
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Harbans Singh Wasir, was an Indian cardiologist, medical researcher and writer, and the professor and head of the Department of Cardiology at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, known for his contributions in the fields of hypertension and rheumatic heart diseases. He was a recipient of Dr. B. C. Roy Award, the highest Indian award in the medical category. The Government of India awarded him the fourth highest civilian honour of Padma Shri in 1987 and followed it up with the third highest honour of Padma Bhushan in 2000.

Biography

Born on 13 August 1937, Wasir graduated in medicine from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences Delhi and continued his studies there to secure MD in medicine in 1965 and DM in cardiology in 1969. His career started at his alma mater itself where he rose in ranks to become the professor and head of the department of cardiology during his thirty years of service there. After superannuation from service in 1997, he joined Batra Hospital, Delhi and served the institution till his death on 23 August 2004.
Wasir served as the honorary physician to four of the Presidents of India and was a Consultant to the World Health Organization on Cardiovascular Diseases. He is credited with research on the topic of preventive cardiology and his research findings have been published by way of several books in English and Hindi, such as Preventive Cardiology, Aging and Heart Care, Heart to Heart — A Holistic Approach to Heart Care, Traditional Wisdom in Heart Care, Life Styles and Longevity and Heart Care for Holistic Health and over 400 medical papers. He also delivered over 350 lectures on cardiology in India and abroad and served as a visiting professor at universities in Sweden, Belgium and Russia. On duty with the World Health Organization, he worked as a consultant at Mauritius, Nepal and Bhutan.

Harbans Singh Wasir was a recipient of Dr. B. C. Roy Award from the Medical Council of India and two civilian awards from the Government of India, the Padma Shri in 1987 and the Padma Bhushan in 2000. He also received the  Research Award from the Indian Council for Medical Research and DSc (honoris causa) in Medical Sciences and was an elected fellow of the National Academy of Sciences, India. He was married to Bhupendra Kaur, a gynecologist and the couple had two sons, Harpreet Wasir (Wife- Dr.Kamal Preet Kaur Wasir) and Jasjeet Wasir( Wife - Dr. Vani Wasir), with 3 grand children namely Amanpreet Wasir, Gitali Wasir and Mehar Wasir . Both the children are medical doctors.

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1937 births
2004 deaths
Recipients of the Padma Bhushan in medicine
Recipients of the Padma Shri in medicine
Dr. B. C. Roy Award winners
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi alumni
Indian cardiologists
Indian medical academics
Indian medical researchers
Indian medical writers
Academic staff of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
World Health Organization officials
Fellows of The National Academy of Sciences, India
20th-century Indian medical doctors
Indian officials of the United Nations


50 Days to 50 Experiment. I Pay YOU.
April 18th, is the day I turn 50. And I'm so excited!
I am having a great time imagining what I will manifest in my 50's. The possibilities are endless and I'm so happy to be able to say that with complete conviction. It wasn't long ago when I could grasp the idea of this yet still didn't have that next clarity level locked in that would allow me to embrace it.
That's the thing: There are so many layers to growth, happiness, and clarity. I'll think I have everything figured out and then bam! I reach another layer that makes the last layer look like chump change.
Each decade of my life has built from the last and to date I have loved my 40's the most because they have been the clearest and happiest. They woke me the hell up to live full-on and free to be genuine and authentic. I learned to stop paying attention to the stuff that didn't matter and live for meeeee.
Letting go of even more control (man, do I have layers of that!) and developing a much deeper trust in manifesting abundance.
The Universe and my Intuition have always been there to help with this. They've been sitting over on the sideline cheering me on and being so damn patient waiting for me to be ready for them. Thanks guys!
When you're ready to team up with these two be prepared for a wild and exhilarating ride of awesome. And I am! I am ready to get the hell out of the way and let them do their job.
The thing is, WE ALL were created limitless and have infinite options and opportunities to do whatever we want.
In honor of these next 50 DAYS TO 50 I created a list of 50 things that I am happy to have the Universe help me manifest. Yeah! Bring it Big U!
Develop a course for women that helps them embrace age so they rock the hell out of their life!
About the last three. Ya wanna help me do an experiment with those? I've got a really cool idea that helps both of us.
First, I recognize that I have deep-seated limited beliefs about money and I'm ready to be over it. To manifest more of it with ease I must do my work to stop interfering with the Universe wanting me to have it. This means I need to embrace the abundance I already have and celebrate it instead of thinking I don't have enough and therefore need more.
Asking the universe for more of anything while simultaneously feeling like you lack it now ironically doesn't give you what you want (more money in my case), it gives you what you're focused on: More lack (less money).
And more lack is whack, yo!
To celebrate my 50 days to 50 I am giving me and my money away in abundance.
Do you want free coaching? Do you want $10?
I am giving away 50 thirty minute free coaching/discussion sessions AND $10 cash to the first 50 people who sign up.
No tricks, gimmicks, sales pitches, or blah, blah, blah.
By freely and happily giving away money ($500 if I get 50 of you to participate) I am showing the universe that I have abundance to give.
If you use the 30 minutes as a coaching session it will help you in some area of your life. Use it for more clarity, to get unstuck, to formulate a practical action plan, as a brainstorm session or use me as an impartial sounding board. These are all great things you can accomplish in 1/2 hour.
If you use the 30 minutes to have a meaningful discussion it will lead both of us to more compassion, love and kindness. Want to talk about something profound? To gain better understanding about a difference between us? Would you like to know the most important rules about manifesting abundance? The sky's the limit and I'm open to it all.
This offer is open to the first 50 people who want to help me with the experiment.
The catch? I ask that you PAY IT FORWARD and do something (big or small) for someone that adds more love, kindness or compassion to your family, friends or community.
2. Give me a SHORT 1-2 sentence summary of what you want to accomplish during your 1/2 hour session. The clearer you are the more we will accomplish.
3. Give me the best phone number to reach you.
4. Be sure the email address you use is a good one for you. It will be the one I use when submitting the Google Wallet Transfer.
Once I receive the form I will contact you via email about your scheduled time.
Please pass this along to people who could benefit from this experiment.
Cheers to abundance and manifesting greatness!


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Trade Facilitation Agreement
Trade monitoring and reviews
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Eleventh WTO Ministerial Conference – December 2017
Current WTO negotiations
Reporting non-tariff measures
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Outcome of the Hong Kong Ministerial Conference
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What does the WTO mean for Australia?
WTO Rules Negotiations
Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)
Australia's WTO tariff schedule
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WTO and free trade agreements
WTO and competition policy
WTO and Investment
Australia became the 48th member of the World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement when the Agreement entered into force in Australia on 5 May 2019.
What is the WTO GPA?
The Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA) is a World Trade Organization (WTO) plurilateral agreement that opens government procurement markets between its members.
Greater opportunities for Australian businesses
Australia's membership of the GPA affords Australian businesses of all sizes reciprocal, legally binding access to the government procurement markets of the 47 current GPA members worth around A$2.5 trillion each year. The European Union and its 27 member states, including Germany and France, as well as the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Norway, Japan, New Zealand and Chinese Taipei are all members of the GPA.
Membership of the GPA will continue to grow, opening up more markets to which Australian exporters will enjoy access. Twelve additional parties are currently in the process of acceding to the GPA. This includes the United Kingdom, which is seeking to accede in its own right after the transition period provided for under the EU-UK Withdrawal Agreement. China is seeking to accede and has a total procurement market estimated to be worth up to US$2.5 trillion. In May 2020, Brazil launched its GPA accession, the first country in Latin America to do so. This would help open up Brazil's estimated US$230 billion government procurement sector.
Under the GPA, Australian exporters of goods and services benefit from a level playing field in global government procurement markets, with businesses enjoying significantly expanded access to be able to bid for government procurement opportunities internationally. This includes increased access to markets where Australia does not have free trade agreements, as well as expanded access that builds upon existing free trade agreement commitments. For example, Australian suppliers now have legally binding access to procurement opportunities in seven additional US states, including Arizona, Massachusetts, Minnesota and Wisconsin, building on current access under the Australia-United States FTA.
New opportunities are available in areas of strength for Australia, such as financial services, accounting, auditing, management consulting, information and telecommunications related services, architecture, engineering, and environmental protection services, education, insurance and construction services.
Benefits are not just limited to services. Australia's areas of export strengths in goods such as health and pharmaceutical supplies, water purification and sewage treatment equipment, and environmental goods, will be able to access new opportunities.
Businesses can access international government procurement opportunities online
Details of the opportunities for Australian businesses to participate in the GPA's A$2.5 trillion market are available on the WTO e-GPA Portal.
The e-GPA Portal also provides details on how to access procurement opportunities in each GPA member market.
Continuing to support Australian businesses to grow and prosper
The Australian Government provides support for Australian importers and exporters through the Australian Trade and Investment Commission. You can also access government grants and programs through the Grants and Assistance Programs finder.
Australia negotiated a range of exceptions to the GPA, which ensure continued flexibility to protect our national interests, including supporting small and medium-sized enterprises and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses.
Australia's accession to the GPA required no changes to Commonwealth procurement policies or programs that support Australian businesses, including the Indigenous Procurement Policy.
Australia's GPA Accession
On 5 April 2019, Australia submitted its instrument of accession to the WTO. The GPA entered into force for Australia on 5 May 2019.
Accession to the GPA reinforces Australia's support for the multilateral trading system and the importance of trade rules. Australia's accession to the GPA demonstrates the commercially meaningful outcomes that the multilateral system can provide for exporters.
Where to find more information on Australia's accession and membership of the GPA
WTO and government procurement
News on government procurement
e-GPA Portal
Full text of the GPA
Accession of Australia to the Agreement on Government Procurement [PDF 344 KB]
National Interest Analysis [PDF 397 KB]
JSCOT Report
Contact DFAT
Email: gpa@dfat.gov.au
Phone: + 61 2 6261 1111


← Sunday Chuckle: Oh, Nevermind!
I believe Andre 3000 has a son named Se7en – and there was that great seinfeld episode where George wanted to name his son that too. LeBrain/Uncle 7, you're a man of many alter egos!
I am Uncle Boppin or The Claw to my nieces and nephews.
I used to rock a soul patch. I thought it was awesome, and I like how it looks on dudes.
However, I did get a ton of weied looks. Especially on older people, and the "looks like you forgot to shave" line got reallllllly old.
… you had a soul patch!?
I went from having no nicknames growing up, to having many a monicker – thanks to my Stepfather and the hubs.
George Costanza wanted to name his first born Seven. Mikey Mantel's number.
Why does that not surprise me. But still! A fictional character! I AM NOT A NUMBER, I'M A NAME!
According to this story, I am neither?
You're a better man than me, if anybody grabbed facial hair (unannounced) and yanked, even as a test, I would not have had the self-control you did. That sh*t's just painful and unnecessary. Besides, I get that you need in good with the friend, but it wasn't her you were even there to meet! Ah well, I'm glad it worked out in the end.


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Q: PHP List Images In Folder I have the following code
    // Define the full path to your folder from root
    $path = "../galleries/".$album;

    // Open the folder
    $dir_handle = @opendir($path) or die("Unable to open $path");

    // Loop through the files
    while ($file = readdir($dir_handle)) {

              if(strlen($file)>1){echo "";}

    }

    // Close
    closedir($dir_handle);

What i want to do is pull in all the images from a folder and display them using PHP. So far its working up to the point where it only displays one image out of the folder.  Anyone know how to fix this?

A: Your second file probably evaulates to false, see readdir(), you should do:
while (false !== ($file = readdir($dir_handle))) {

A: Hint: If this is PHP 5, you can reduce the hassle a bit by using scandir instead.

A: try this:
while(false !== ($file = readdir($handle))) {

A lot of different values evaluate to false in php so you may be getting a false positive.


Gaia Cauchi gets Malta in the first place in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest.
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Q: How do I get value from Table B if Value in Table A is not null I am new to SQL queries but if I were writing this in the programming language I have used for years it would look something like this:
SELECT patfile.Chart_Number
    ,patfile.employer AS e_name
FROM patfile;

IF (
        patfile.employer = ''
        ,(
            SELECT addfile.NAME AS e_name
            FROM addfile
            WHERE patfile.employer = addfile.code
            )
        ,''
        ) ELSE patfile.employer AS e_name endif

Final Result should look like this:
Patient     Employer
RUSTY
PAM         AT&T
DON         7 ELEVEN

Can someone help me with this?

A:   SELECT patfile.Chart_Number
    ,  CASE WHEN patfile.employer = ''
         THEN (
            SELECT addfile.NAME AS e_name
            FROM addfile
            WHERE patfile.employer = addfile.code
            )
         ELSE patfile.employer END AS e_name
FROM patfile

A: The main thing is to LEFT JOIN to the additional table.
Then you have to choose the second name if the first is null (or blank, depending on your data.) I don't know the Advantage database, but different dialects of SQL support this in different ways.
If the missing value is null, not blank, then MySQL and SQLServer have IFNULL. Your SQL would look something like this (not tested):
SELECT patfile.Chart_Number, IFNULL(patfile.employer, addfile.name) AS e_name
FROM patfile
LEFT JOIN addfile ON patfile.employer = addfile.code

Oracle has NVL which works the same way, but it is Oracle-only. It's preferable to use COALESCE which is part of the ANSI standard and supported by more databases.
Some databases have an IF function. That may also be in the ANSI standard, I'm not sure. You can use that to test for a value that's not NULL, like ''.
SELECT patfile.Chart_Number, IF(patfile.employer = '', patfile.employer, addfile.name) AS e_name
FROM patfile
LEFT JOIN addfile ON patfile.employer = addfile.code

So look in your database docs for a function like IF, ISNULL, or COALESCE.


Effective from 16 January 2019, Dr. Giovanni Fregnan leaves the post of Managing Director of Slim Aluminium S.p.A which on the same date, is taken over by Dr. Willem Loue who joins C.d.A.
Today is the last day Aluminium 2018 in Düsseldorf. All Slim Team was here to wishing you wonderful months ahead, dedicated to a more and more useful and sustainable aluminium. See you soon!
In the past few weeks, a team of photographers and videographers went to the Slim plants and offices at Cisterna, Fusina and Merseburg to film and photograph to prepare a corporate video and a photographic reportage in view of the creation of the Slim stand at the Dusseldorf Aluminum Fair 2018. We look forward to seeing you at the fair to see the results!
Slim Aluminum SpA wishes to thank Mr. Aldo Todesco for his valuable work of 35 years. All colleagues express their deep esteem and gratitude for his commendable professional and human behaviour.
Slim Aluminium Group is pleased to announce that on 30th April 2018, Slim Aluminium GmbH changed it's name to Slim Merseburg GmbH and completed the successful acquisition of business activities of former Aluminiumfolie Merseburg (AFM).
Slim Aluminium is pleased to announce that we will be exhibiting at Aluminium 2018 Trade Fair & Conference in Düsseldorf, Germany, from 9th to 11th October. We will be at Halle 13 Stand J50.
Slim Aluminium SpA. An integrated plant with Cast house, Rolling Mills and Finishing Lines, manufacturing flat rolled Aluminium products.
It is an exciting time for Slim, as we enter a new phase of growth and development.
Slim received the Recognition of maximum commercial reliability. The award is based on the CRIBIS D & B Rating, a dynamic indicator that is constantly updated on the company's reliability.


Theological Education is published semiannually by the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada.
The article discusses a wave of experimentation around the country by evangelicals to reinvent ?church? in an increasingly secular culture. The experimentationcomes as the megachurch boom of recent decades, with stadium seating for huge crowds, Jumbotrons and smoke machines, faces strong headwinds. A national decline in church attendance, the struggling economy and the challenges of marketing to millennials have all led to the need for new approaches.
The strategy ofblending religion with everyday activities disarms people put off by traditional notions of church, Dr. Thumma says in the article.?It?s pretty low risk to wander into a bar or movie theater or hotel,? Professor Thumma said. ?It ends up delivering the message of relevance: we?re just like you, we?re struggling, we might have a beer together ? and our faith is also relevant.?
Dr. Roozen is Director of the Seminary's Hartford Institute for Religion Research. Dr. Thumma is a member of the Institute.


Each pack contains 48 stencils that come in a funky aluminium pouch. The aluminium pouch is designed to protect your stencils. The pouch also doubles as a super handy carry bag to take your stencils anywhere.


Creating a stunning photograph is all about how you see and capture light. Lighting is one of the main differences between a snap shot and a great shot. I still remember being out on one of my first safaris with professional photographers where they were discussing how quickly the light went flat; I was baffled. I was looking across the savanna and the light looked fine, except that it was about 3 hours after sunrise. I was so new to photography, I really had no idea what was meant by "Golden light". Being self-taught, it took time to even understand this basic concept, much less the idea of side-lighting, back lighting, and using light to create contrast and shadows for impact.
My understanding of light and its impact on an image really began to develop when I started focusing on tribal photography as much as my wildlife. I began following commercial and fashion photographers who were masters of light. Drawn by the dramatic images they were able to create, I went from a wildlife photographer sworn to never bother with flash, to using several speed lights and radio triggers. Subconsciously this began to have a huge impact on the way I photographed wildlife and how I used natural light. I began seeking the light in unique ways for the "Wow Factor".
It took me years to see light in the way I see it today, which is what inspired me to create the spirit-n-light workshop. I wanted to help photographers learn to see the light and use it to create stunning photographs. Below are several sequences of images, all using natural light. Each sequence starts off with a photograph of a subject lit directly with golden light, followed by one or more images where the placement of the light created a more dramatic image.
The first image has beautiful golden light creating a wonderful photograph, but the second has the sun placed at about a 45 degree angle, side lighting or rim-lighting my subject. When scrolling through loads of images, the second photograph stands out and grabs the viewers attention.
The first image was taken in beautiful evening light with the sun coming from behind me, to beautifully light up the zebras. The second image was taken early in the morning placing the light at about a 45 degree angle from the subjects. The side-lighting allows the sun to filter through the dust particles, reflecting light on to the zebras and illuminating the entire scene. If the sun had been placed behind the zebra's it would have been a silhouette.
The first photograph is another example of an image using beautiful early morning light. In the second image the light is coming from a 45 degree angle from the subject, glistening through the dust and creating a dramatic scene.
The beautiful afternoon sun creates a stunning image of this Kara warrior, but the images that follow have greater impact because of how the light is used to create shadows and contrast.
The next two images show how using the light changes ordinary to extraordinary.
Again, the first photograph is wonderful with the light saturating the horses coats, almost making them glow, but in the second image the light creates contrast, rim-light, shows movement, the horses breath and is clearly more dramatic.
Lastly, the first image has beautiful light and movement, but the others that follow are more powerful, leaving the viewer saying, "Wow".
A few weeks ago I found myself in Valley of Fire State Park once again leading a photography workshop. Valley of Fire has become a favorite location of mine for it's unique and colorful sandstone geology. No other location, as far as I know, has such a rich concentration of dramatic sandstone in one place. The great thing about Valley of Fire is that you can simply park your car and walk out across the sandstone in any direction and find your own unique images. Running a workshop however requires getting clients to some of those "iconic" locations, and it's my pleasure to do so. All the more so when the weather and light cooperate. Over the workshop the light certainly was dramatic at times!
The first image I from the very first field session we had as group. We hiked out to Fire Wave under partly cloudy skies in hopes that we might catch some dramatic light at sunset. Fire Wave has become a popular spot in the last couple of years. So popular in fact that the park decided to put in a maintained trail to the location. In the past, you had to know where to go and simply choose a route across the stone until you arrived at this small yet dramatic parcel of swirling color. We arrived well before sunset and waited and studied the light until it reached it's most dramatic point about 10 minutes after the sun had set and the sky caught fire with dramatic light. I was immediately drawn to the symmetry between the shape of the clouds and the swirling sandstone in the foreground. The light was pretty intense and required a blend of two exposures to capture the full dynamic range of light –Nikon D800 DSLR, Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8, ISO 50, F11 @ 2 seconds for the sky and 8 seconds for the land.
The image above is from a incredibly surreal area of multi-colored sandstone near White Domes. The formation is unofficially known as "Crazy Hill" and it has become a favorite spot to visit for me in the past couple of years. In fact some of my finest images from the park have been captured at this location. I have been trying to capture a traditional take on this formation for some time, but the light and clouds never have cooperated, not until this last trip that is! Nikon D800 DSLR, 14-24mm f/2.8, ISO 100, 1 second @ f11.
I captured this image above after the workshop had ended. I had an early flight the next morning out of Vegas and considered driving into Las Vegas in the afternoon, getting a room and sleeping the rest of the day. I was exhausted after ten days of shooting, camping, hiking and finally leading a workshop. Instead I decided to stay the night in Overton and finish up the trip with one last session out in the sandstone. I stumbled on this location about two years ago and immediately fell in love with the swirling s-curve of color. it wash;t until this time around that I got good condition, color and some clouds to capture the image. Nikon D800 DSLR, 14-24mm f/2.8, ISO 50, 4 second @ f11.
On the way out of the park, the full moon was rising at twilight. I rushed over to Elephant Rock to try and capture the moon coming up through the opening of the arch. The sky to the east was bathed in a deep blue glow from the Earth shadow and a few clouds on the horizon were still catching some soft pink light. The moon was rising quickly and the stars were beginning to shine. I had time to only shoot three images before the moon was above the arch. Nikon D800 DSLR, Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8, 8 seconds @ F8, ISO 800.
I'll be posting more images from the trip soon. In the meantime, we have some opening for a few upcoming photography workshops if you are interested in chasing the light with me in some of the most beautiful locations in the U.S.
Joseph Rossbach has been photographing the landscape for over fifteen years. Joe's photographs and articles have appeared in a number of books, calendars and magazines including Outdoor Photographer, The Nature Conservancy, Digital Photo, Photo Techniques, Popular Photography, Blue Ridge Country, Mountain Connections and many more. Joe is also a staff course instructor for Nature Photographers Magazine, and writes a regular blog column for Outdoor Photographer Magazine online edition. Joe is also a co-author and contributing photographer two print books, The Ultimate Guide to Digital Nature Photography (Mountain Trail Press) and 50 Amazing Things You Must See and Do in the Greater D.C. Area, The Ultimate Adventure Guide. Joe continues to travel extensively producing new and exciting images of the natural world as well as leading several photography workshops and photo tours each year.
For February at 6500′, it's a warm day–about 40 degrees–and the sun makes it feel even warmer as we hike across the windswept grassland plateau. Snow still blankets the north-facing slopes, but the rest of the ground is free of snow, soft, and slightly muddy in places. Everywhere, almost literally, signs of elk abound; I have never seen so many turds and tracks in one place. This small plateau must be great winter ground for them. I haven't seen (or felt) any invasive Drooping Brome (Cheat Grass) in my socks all day, only native Bouteloua (Grama Grass). Here on the Colorado Plateau, where some areas have been grazed extensively, that must be one sign of a healthy ecosystem.
Through the Grama we hike, our heavy packs weighing us down more and more, until–finally–the east rim of the Grand Canyon reveals itself to us.
Last weekend, Jackson Frishman invited me to join him on a trip to visit the confluence of the Colorado and Little Colorado Rivers. Jackson's proposal was ambitious: nearly 40 miles of hiking in 2.5 days, with no water along the route (we had to carry our own water cache). He introduced it to me as a hare-brained plan, and honestly that's all he needed to say to get me on board.
Jackson told me he wanted to visit the confluence because the Grand Canyon Escalade–a proposed tourism development on the western edge of the Navajo Nation, which overlooks the confluence. If the project passes, it would include a tram from the rim down to the Little Colorado River (read more about Escaladehere, here, and here). For me, it was a good time to familiarize myself with this area, learn a little more about the proposal, as well as to visit the Grand Canyon again; I began my backpacking life there, and the Grand Canyon evokes many special memories for me.
On Friday night, we discussed the final plans over beers and enchiladas, and it was clear that the stress of planning the trip had turned into excitement for what lied ahead. We started out on Saturday morning; our packs were weighed down with a couple of extra gallons of water for the return hike. We dropped the water underneath a couple of stiff piñon boughs to keep it from freezing, as well as to keep it away from the ravens which were surely watching us. As we got closer to the park service boundary with the Navajo Nation, we found an old hogan, with a missing west wall; the doorway of a Navajo hogan faces east to receive the morning sun and it's good blessings, and when someone dies in a hogan they are carried out through a hole that has been knocked in the west wall, then the home is abandoned.
After several more miles, we crested a hill and scared a large herd of maybe 200 elk out of a drainage. They must have known about a water source that we didn't. We watched the elk until they disappeared into the horizon and would see them several times over the next couple of days. The final push to the east rim was tortuous; buttes on the north side of the Colorado River were visible, but they never seemed to get any closer. However, finally, after what felt like hours we arrived at Cape Solitude.
Solitude indeed. We had not seen any other human footprints all day, and aside from a windbreak built from rocks, our campsite showed no sign of other humans at all. In the second-most-visited national park, solitude can be tough to come by. It's a special feeling to have a piece of the Grand Canyon all to yourself.
We woke up to a windy but beautiful sunrise the next morning and hiked back to our water cache (thankfully untouched) from the day before. After rehydrating, I was happy to hike to our second night's camp, closer to our trailhead, but with another private view of the canyon's rim. Horned larks flitting through the sagebrush and elk were our only company. The next morning Jackson and I returned to our cars, shared a couple of cold beers, and parted ways.
We hiked through the Grama–through a healthy ecosystem–to a part of the Grand Canyon only a few people get to see. Elk tracks went right up to the rim. I wonder if they admire the view from time to time? In my twentieth year of visiting the Grand Canyon, I still stand in awe of the vast landscape, and can't help but wonder if some of that awe would be diminished if I could take a tram all the way to the bottom, or if–consequently–the elk tracks didn't go all the way to the rim.
P.S. You can also read Jackson's post and see his image of Cape Solitude at his blog here. His blog is always worth a visit, with fantastic writing and wonderful imagery.
Wendell Berry wrote, "If you don't know where you are, you don't know who you are." This notion of Sense of Place–our geographic location partly defining who we are–resonates with me. Because I was born and have lived my entire life in the American West, the landscapes, people, culture and values of the West have helped shape who I am today. I feel at home in the mountains and canyons I grew up exploring.
As a photographer, I continue exploring the wild places I fell in love with as a child. Through my images, I want to foster in the viewer an authentic sense of attachment and belonging to the environment. I make images of landscapes that connect me to these places; often they are intimate scenes whose beauty may not be immediately obvious to the casual observer.
As much as I enjoy making images, I've been journeying to the kinds of places I go now to take pictures long before I got serious about photography. In fact, one of the things I like about image making is that it allows me to capture a moment and relive the experience whenever I view the corresponding image.
An acquaintance of mine once told me that when he saw my images, he often had the feeling that he was seeing a pristine landscape—as though he was the first person ever to see the setting. I've rarely, if ever, received more meaningful praise, because one of the most appealing aspects of most of the photo shoots I go on is a sense of quiet—at least, in terms of man made sound. I frequently find myself listening to the sounds of running water, the wind, birds and other wildlife…or nothing at all.
Each of the images accompanying this entry reminds me of a peaceful, bucolic experience.
On this morning, I was third in line at the gate to get into Cades Cove at sunrise. When the rangers opened the gate, I made a beeline for the back side of the loop road, while others stopped at Sparks and Hyatt Lanes. That gave me the rare opportunity to experience this open meadow with no one else around which made for a very quiet setting…except for some deer moving through the fields and the occasional gobbling of wild turkeys.
I spent almost two hours at this overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway, during which time only three cars passed by. The rest of the time I heard nothing but the sound of the occasional songbird and the rustling of leaves in the light breeze.
I hiked into the "Heart of the Dunes" at White Sands National Monument about two hours before sunset and returned after the sun had gone down. I never saw or heard another soul. In fact, the only sound I ever heard was my own feet in the sand. When I stood still, the silence was ear-splitting.
I didn't see a single person during the late morning/early afternoon I spent at Cataract Falls State Recreation Area. I heard the unfettered sound of the rushing rapids of Mill Creek, and nothing else.
I could hear—but not see—the distant waters of Swift Creek, far below the narrow rock outcropping that I had all to myself on a morning that found the Red River Gorge choked with fog.
There had been a few other people at the Fire Wave during the hour-plus that I had been at this location, waiting for the light to improve. Fortunately, by the time it reached its apex, I was all by myself. I could have heard a pin drop a mile away, but there wasn't anyone there to drop one.
I was all alone on a morning so quiet I could hear myself think at Red Jack Lake, miles into the Hiawatha National Forest. It seemed like the epitome of irreverence to make a sound.
Depending on the time of day, you can wander for miles on Bandon Beach and never see another soul. Not long after making this photograph, I hiked roughly three miles back to Coquille Point, in the gathering gloom, with only the sound of the surf as a companion.
Hi, my name is Kerry Leibowitz. I'm a Midwest-based (I split my time between the Chicago and Indianapolis areas) photographer with a particular propensity for the landscape.
You can read my other blog posts at my website Lightscapes Nature Photography Blog and see my photo galleries at Lightscapes Nature Photography.
The entire contents of my web site, images and text, are the copyrighted property of Kerry Leibowitz and may not be duplicated or reproduced in any form without express consent. Image rights may be purchased; please contact me to make arrangements. Images may not be hot linked.
Well it's official… it's winter. As I type this post a small layer of snow slowly accumulates on my lawn outside. It's been three days now and it hasn't left… I have a pretty good feeling that it's here to stay. This time of year is always an interesting one for photography.
From about November onwards the most prominent colour in the landscape is brown, and most trees are left bare giving the surrounding area a rather dull/dead look. At first glance these attributes are far from attractive and used to leave me with a lack of motivation.
As I've grown as a photographer I've learned how important it is to be able to look beyond first impressions and really study the landscape. There are images everywhere and it all comes down to choosing the right elements such as light quality and composition to help compliment your subject.
Last weekend I headed out to an area not far from my home named "Torrance Barrens". This area is a unique conservation reserve designated by the province of Ontario in 1999 as the world's first permanent dark sky reserve. The area itself is unique compared to anything else in the region. Large rock outcrops and an abundance of plant and wildlife make this a great place to hike and photograph. On top of all this the area is extremely peaceful… every time I've visited I've either been the only one there or saw few others.
This particular morning was fairly mild and the difference in temperature over night left the land covered in thick fog. I roamed the landscape stopping at a few spots to explore the area with my camera and create some more intimate images. This was my first time out shooting since my recent trip to Hawaii and the scenery couldn't have been anymore opposite. Soft contrast and subtle shapes and colours, compared to big bold dramatic skies and the powerful ocean.
To be honest it was a nice change and just reminded me of how much beauty there is in any location. I took advantage of the conditions and explored the area for the first four hours of the morning. This particular morning was proof that some of the best things in life are free.
The following is a collection of the images I created that morning. I hope you enjoy!


Just popping in quick to give you guys some links to a few cute looks! The straw craze is in full swing right now and I'm completely guilty of loving every second of it! I fell head over heals for the straw bag look last summer and was hoping it would stay in style. Now I feel like every store and brand has their own version of one! The other straw look I'm crushing on: espadrille wedges and platform sandals. I went through a phase where I disliked wedges a lot - but now I want them ALL. In light of my upcoming trip to Miami (where I'll most definitely be rocking both of these looks), I've rounded up 10 of my favorite straw bags and wedges of the season! Sadly my exact bag has sold out but there's SO many more options and hopefully these links give you a good idea of what's out there!
Now a little personal talk.. besides thinking of wedges and straw bags, lately I have been in a continuous state of stress surrounding my graduate program. Something about this semester is so bland and slow - I'm honestly struggling to keep up my energy! I've realized that my posts in the past few months have been a reflection of this - brief and surface level. I love clothing, styling and finding inspiration (or else doing this whole blogging thing would be a drag), but my intentions go far beyond this - I want to create interesting content that ables me to connect with YOU GUYS!
I'm in the process of rediscovering my energy and finding ways to support it & take care of myself so that I can be my best in all aspects of my life - school, relationships & creating content. It's not always easy, and I sometimes find myself asking why I do this and what I'm providing that's different and meaningful.
Something I've been doing to try to prevent myself from falling into a deeper hole is setting aside time to solely work on my content. I oftentimes let myself think that if something isn't involving my graduate course work that it's stupid, selfish or not important. It's hard to get out of this mindset but this isn't true. Everything we find passion in is meaningful and deserves our effort and time. Don't let a hobby or interest fall through the cracks just because it isn't earning you money, etc.
"Find time to do what makes your soul happy."
This is a quote that I constantly find myself stopping and reading whenever I come across it. I truly believe this is one of the most important pieces of advice - if we aren't doing this what really is the point?
I have some fun posts in my plans for the next few months which will hopefully turn this around and help me reestablish my intentions in doing this! I'm so thankful for anyone who follows along and takes interest in my posts and ideas - you mean so much!
Just popping in quick to give you guys some links to a few cute looks! The straw craze is in full swing right now and I'm completely guilty of loving every second of it! I fell head over heals for the straw bag look last summer and was hoping it would stay in style. Now I feel like every store and brand has their own version of one!


Normally, power of sale homes is more affordable than going through an individual merely selling their house. This is due to the fact that the bank just wishes to not lose on the deal. They wish to make the cash back that they have lost from the default. In Canada, any money from the sale is returned to the property owner, however if there is a shortfall, the owner is responsible for the distinction.


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