![]() These were the last wolves released into the park as officials believed that the natural reproduction and survival were sufficient to obviate additional releases. Seventeen additional wolves captured in Canada arrived in Yellowstone in January 1996 and were released into the park in April 1996 from the Chief Joseph, Lone Star, Druid Peak, and Nez Perce pens. In March 1995, the pens were opened and between March 21 and March 31, 1995, all 14 wolves were loose in Yellowstone. They were released into three acclimation pens-Crystal Creek, Rose Creek and Soda Butte Creek in the Lamar Valley in Northeast East Yellowstone National Park. These wolves arrived in Yellowstone in two shipments-Janu(8 wolves) and Janu(6 wolves). and Canadian wildlife officials captured 14 wolves from multiple packs east of Jasper National Park, near Hinton, Alberta, Canada. At that point, I knew that my going against what felt good and not photographing captive animals, in the end, provided a reward I didn't really expect when I found I could continue my wolf photography on exclusively wild wolves. Those wild wolf populations soon grew to the point where they could be photographed wild and free. Thankfully after a long quest by many conservation organizations, the Wolf was reintroduced to the lower 48 states with populations in Yellowstone and Idaho. My rationale was that it would be good for wolves in the long run, even though I was not thrilled with working with and seeing these wolves in captivity it was what I could do to help these animals return to their natural habitat. With the motivation to help the reintroduction of wolves I became a captive wolf photographer, not exactly what I had planed for my wildlife photography career. I checked with the editors I had worked with and they were ok with photographing captive animals to promote the cause. In my search for wolves, I came across a person who owned several and had used them in a couple of the popular wildlife TV shows on PBS. Conservation and wildlife publications were regularly contacting me for photos to help promote the growing efforts to reintroduce wolves in the lower 48. Wolves were a different matter, I had seen a few in Glacier on the Canadian border and twice in the high country along the continual divide between Idaho and Montana, but the chance to photograph them was slim. Bears were difficult, the population was low and still recovering from the elimination of the famous roadside beggar bears so I spent as much time as I could in Alaska photographing inland Grizzles. Since I live in the Yellowstone eco-system many of these subjects could be found nearby. ![]() With all of this in mind, I found no lack of serious work to be done. By the late 1960's the grizzly was severely in danger of extinction in the lower 48, the wolf was all but extinct south of Canada, bald and golden eagle were rarely seen, and Trumpeter Swan populations in the Yellowstone eco-system were in trouble. My early years as a wildlife photographer were driven by a desire to see the end of the rapid loss of wildlife, especially the loss of the large predators that had been happening since the colonization of North America. ![]()
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![]() ![]() in collaboration experts from NASA, Boeing, and the University of Washington" (UW). OceanGate claimed on its website as of 2023 that Titan was "designed and engineered by OceanGate Inc. The use of commercial off-the-shelf game controllers is not particularly unusual among vehicles such as submarines that need more than just a steering wheel to control. The University of Washington's Applied Physics Laboratory assisted with the video game controller control design on the Cyclops 1 using a Sony brand Playstation 3 controller, which was carried over to Titan, substituting with the Logitech controller. Its steering controls consisted of a Logitech F710 wireless game controller with modified analogue sticks. Titan could move at up to 3 knots (5.6 km/h 3.5 mph) using four electric thrusters, arrayed two horizontal and two vertical. A modified version was used to steer Titan. Ī Logitech F710 wireless game controller. Lloyd's Register, a ship classification society, declined OceanGate's request to class the vessel in 2019. OceanGate had initially not sought certification for Titan, arguing that excessive safety protocols hindered innovation. Boeing stated they have no records of any sale to Rush or to OceanGate. Rush told the Travel Weekly editor-in-chief that the carbon fibre had been sourced at a discount from Boeing because it was too old for use in the company's airplanes. In 2020, Rush said that the hull, originally designed to reach 4,000 m (13,000 ft) below sea level, had been downgraded to a depth rating of 3,000 m (9,800 ft) after demonstrating signs of cyclic fatigue. One of the titanium hemispherical end caps was fitted with a 380 mm-diameter (15 in) acrylic window. The entire pressure vessel consisted of two titanium hemispheres with matching titanium interface rings bonded to the 142 cm (56 in) internal diameter, 2.4-metre-long (7.9 ft) carbon fibre-wound cylinder. The 6.7-metre-long (22 ft), 10,432 kg (23,000 lb) vessel was constructed from carbon fibre and titanium. Background OceanGateįormerly known as Cyclops 2, Titan was a five-person submersible vessel operated by OceanGate Inc. OceanGate executives, including its CEO Stockton Rush (who was on board and died in the implosion), had not sought certification for Titan, arguing that excessive safety protocols hindered innovation. Numerous industry experts had raised concerns about the safety of the vessel. Support was provided by aircraft from the Royal Canadian Air Force and United States Air National Guard, a Royal Canadian Navy ship, as well as several commercial and research vessels and ROVs. The search and rescue operation was conducted by an international team led by the United States Coast Guard (USCG), USN, and Canadian Coast Guard. ![]() The search area was informed by the United States Navy's (USN) sonar detection of an acoustic signature consistent with an implosion around the time communications with the submersible ceased, suggesting the pressure hull had imploded while Titan was descending, resulting in the instantaneous deaths of all five occupants. Communication with Titan was lost 1 hour and 45 minutes into its dive, and authorities were alerted when it failed to resurface at the scheduled time later that day.Īfter a search lasting nearly 80 hours, a remotely operated underwater vehicle (ROV) discovered a debris field containing parts of Titan, about 500 metres (1,600 ft) from the bow of the Titanic. It carried five people and was part of a tourist expedition to view the wreck of the Titanic. On 18 June 2023, Titan, a submersible operated by American tourism and expeditions company OceanGate, imploded during its descent in the North Atlantic Ocean, about 370 nautical miles (690 km) off the coast of Newfoundland, Canada. John's, Newfoundland (1), on 16 June, and arrived at the dive site (2) on 17 June, where Titan was deployed and began its descent the next day. ![]() ![]() She’s done nothing to satisfy women, so I guess, like father, like daughter.”īut it was the jokes about Sarah Huckabee Sanders that caused the greatest uproar. You know, you’ve got to get that baby out of there.” Of the president’s daughter: “She was supposed to be an advocate for women, but it turns out she’s about as helpful to women as an empty box of tampons. He thinks abortion is murder, which, first of all, don’t knock it till you try it. Wolf thinks she was booked because the mood of the #MeToo movement demanded a female host, and the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) naively assumed: “Oh, she’ll be nice.” As Wolf joked in her speech, “They were like, a woman’s probably not going to jerk off in front of anyone, right?” With hindsight, they might have found that preferable.Īn early line went: “ Mike Pence is very anti-choice. ![]() Tradition holds that the correspondents’ dinner host delivers a “roast”, a peculiarly American tradition whose closest analogy in British culture would be a best man’s wedding speech, minus the mutual affection. In standup, you tell a joke and people laugh or they don’t. When I tell her that pretty much everyone I know has asked me to congratulate her on the performance, she thanks me but couldn’t appear to care less when I ask how she felt after running 50 miles, she says: “Tired.” Although not unfriendly, the message feels clear: we aren’t here to make friends, but to work. She smiles a lot, but there is the same faintly dangerous air of menace that electrified her correspondents’ dinner performance. She had a joke in her HBO routine about inhaling helium only to discover her voice remained entirely unaltered, but apparently this was absolutely true. The cartoonish voice is unmistakable, however, simultaneously shrill and rasping. If her comic persona is mildly awkward, in person she is unexpectedly glamorous – a sleek, feline column of New York sass topped with a corkscrew mane, more Debra Messing than the “grownup orphan Annie” character Wolf used to play for Seth Meyers. ![]() We meet three weeks later, in the New York offices of Netflix. Like many people in Britain, I’d never seen Wolf before she got to her feet in Washington and caused a global sensation. “I was, like, I’m going to do what I want to do for this dinner.”Ĭomedian Michelle Wolf stuns media with attack on Trump's team - video So when her agent called her in March with an invitation to host the White House correspondents’ dinner, the 32-year-old wasn’t nervous. In 2016, she was nominated for best newcomer at the Edinburgh festival, and joined Trevor Noah’s The Daily Show last year she made her HBO debut with a standup show called Michelle Wolf: Nice Lady, and signed a deal with Netflix to develop her own show. ![]() Wolf worked the New York comedy club circuit hard, and within 18 months was a fixture on Late Night With Seth Meyers. ![]() You don’t get another opportunity to do it, so you might as well get what you want out of it.” I think it’s good to be very selfish and put yourself first, and as women we’re never really taught that. You don’t want to hurt anyone along the way, but you have to be selfishly on your agenda, and let people know what you want and that you’re going to go after it. But I was like, No, you have to work for what you want. “I couldn’t believe I went through with it. ![]() ![]() But until this act of the New Deal the American dollar was worth 100. You'll be dazzled by the exquisite designs and skilled workmanship coming out of the U.S. The act was limited to 2 years except the President could at the end of 2 years. Shop HSN's large selection of presidential coins. Check out this list of the most valuable nickels, along with their current values. The History of Presidents on Our Coins DecemNuggets from the Vault July 2006 In 2009, the United States Mint will join the nation in celebrating the bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln’s birth. Most Valuable Nickels These silver nickels, Buffalo nickels, and other old nickels are the ones you want to save. History buffs, and perhaps even precious-metal investors, should be equally impressed by these collectible coin sets. Priced at 68.95, this set contains the following: One. These coins aren't just appropriate for coin enthusiasts, either. As soon as they open the gift, they'll recognize the skill and craftsmanship that went into the coins, whether you're giving them coins that feature the likeness of the current president or a great leader from the past. Presidential Dollar Year: 2009 Face Value: 1.00 Composition: 88.5 copper, 6 zinc, 3. Presidential coins make fantastic gifts for the current or future numismatists in your family. Learn the value of this coin, which mint marks are available, and how many coins were minted. Whether you want graded and sealed coins or coins that you can touch, you'll be able to find a presidential coin set that matches your preferences, such as an elegantly packaged complete set of presidential dollars or a JFK set. In 2019, the GAO re-estimated the cost of replacing the 1 bill and found for the first time that it would cause the government to lose between 611 million and 2. ![]() To get your presidential coin collection started, buy a pre-curated set that includes several different coins. Presidential coins honor the country's leaders, both past and present, by showing their visages in precious metals. The Jefferson Presidential dollar is a pretty common coin, as more than 200 million were made. Add Presidential Coins to Your CollectionĬollecting coins is a fascinating hobby that lets you explore the nation's history and appreciate the beauty of the United States Mint's creations. ![]() ![]() ![]() Using law of sines, we can find the two sides of the triangular base:Īrea = (length * (a + a * (sin(angle1) / sin(angle1+angle2)) + a * (sin(angle2) / sin(angle1+angle2)))) + a * ((a * sin(angle1)) / sin(angle1 + angle2)) * sin(angle2) Triangular base: given two angles and a side between them (ASA) Using law of cosines, we can find the third triangle side:Īrea = length * (a + b + √( b² + a² - (2 * b * a * cos(angle)))) + a * b * sin(angle) Triangular base: given two sides and the angle between them (SAS) However, we don't always have the three sides given. area = length * (a + b + c) + (2 * base_area) = length * base_perimeter + (2 * base_area).If you want to calculate the surface area of the solid, the most well-known formula is the one given three sides of the triangular base : You can calculate that using trigonometry: Length * Triangular base area given two angles and a side between them (ASA) You can calculate the area of a triangle easily from trigonometry: Length * Triangular base area given two sides and the angle between them (SAS) If you know the lengths of all sides, use the Heron's formula to find the area of the triangular base: Length * Triangular base area given three sides (SSS) ![]() It's this well-known formula mentioned before: Length * Triangular base area given triangle base and height ![]() Our triangular prism calculator has all of them implemented. A general formula is volume = length * base_area the one parameter you always need to have given is the prism length, and there are four ways to calculate the base - triangle area. In the triangular prism calculator, you can easily find out the volume of that solid. ![]() ![]() They don't have to be, but it doesn't hurt! Since players can steal gifts from other players, what makes the game exciting is picking presents that most people would want, whether that's a goofy gag gift, a genuinely useful kitchen gadget, or an eccentric piece of decor. Are white elephant gifts supposed to be funny? Usually, the group decides on a price range, but since these are meant to be chosen at random, they tend to be on the lower-cost side, often capping off at around $25. How much do you spend on a white elephant gift? While people often reveal who bought what gift at the end of the game, writing your name can provide hints as to what the gift is. Do you write your name on a white elephant gift? The fun of the game is not knowing which gift you're choosing when it's your turn. As the game progresses, players can swap or steal opened gifts. How do you distribute white elephant gifts?Įveryone puts their gifts in a pile, draws a number from a hat, and takes turns choosing gifts. And funny enough, everyone always leaves with something they love.īelow, we outlined 35 white elephant ideas from clever knick-knacks to quirky decor - all under $50. White Elephant Gifts Gummy Candy (2) Refine by Product Type: Gummy Candy Hot Sauce (2) Refine by Product Type: Hot Sauce Novelty Candy (1) Refine by Product. That totally random kitchen gadget you really don't need but always kind of wanted? Go for it! The ridiculously punny t-shirt that made you laugh? Why not! A white elephant party makes you forget everything you know about holiday gifting. ![]() Since the goal of a white elephant party is to just have fun, finding gifts for the exchange is an exciting pursuit. ![]() Partygoers can swap and steal gifts, making for a fun game and a great gift-getting experience all rolled into one. See more ideas about gag gifts christmas, white elephant gifts, gag gifts. Usually, there's a set price range, while some parties encourage everyone to bring the gifts they've received but never used. Explore Karin Engelbrechts board 'DIY White Elephant Gift Ideas' on Pinterest. If you're looking for a fun way to ring in the holiday season with friends and family, you can't go wrong with a white elephant party.įor those not familiar, a white elephant is a gift exchange where everyone brings the most random, quirky, funny gifts they can find. 3.00 Custom Plunger / Bathroom Fun / Gag Gift / Wedding / Boss Gift / White Elephant ForgedVisionDesigns (2,104) 10.41 12.25 (15 off) More colors embroidered Can't Trust a Fart toilet paper, white elephant gag gift, birthday gift, gag gift for him, old age gag gift, over the hill gift CantSitStillCrafts (2,155) 10. When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. ![]() ![]() A bonsai tree is a miniaturized plant that one can easily keep on his or her desk. If you are thinking about giving your employees that would promote both nature and color, then the simple answer would be a bonsai tree. The green color also has a calming effect on our brain, and it is everywhere around us in the form of nature. The green color represents tranquillity, good luck, and health. So, to help your employees mitigate this problem, you can gift your employees' cute cushions which they can use for more comfort while sitting continuously. And the heat of this issue is often faced by employees in the form of backaches and other muscle-related problems. ![]() Sitting up straight on a chair for hours and working is not at all easy. Hence, if you want to gift your employees this Christmas effectively within a minimal budget, then it's another great gift idea. Personalized notebooks are another great way of giving your employees a sense of belonging. Notebooks are one of the essential office supplies. Therefore, you can consider giving your employees a lovely chocolate gift box as a part of your employee gifting efforts. Though gifting chocolates could be a common scene during Christmas, it still remains one of the most popular gift items. Hence, you can also consider adding this item to your list of Christmas gifts for employees.Ĭhristmas celebrations are incomplete without chocolates, and so are Christmas gifts. Therefore, getting your employees good quality earphones would be a very welcoming thing. Unwanted noise can really make it difficult for your employees to concentrate on their work, especially when you have an open office. So, for making such moments even more joyful, you can gift them some board games like monopoly, chess, crossword puzzle, chinese checkers, etc. The one thing that makes the holiday season special for every professional is that they can spend some quality time with their dear ones. Some items you can include in such a gift hamper would be chocolates, good quality coffee, marshmallows, etc. The main advantage of providing such gift baskets is that you can pick multiple gift items and then curate them into a single hamper. Raising the bar here, if you want to make your employees happy this Christmas, consider giving them a gift basket filled with various festive gifts. So, this Christmas, why not plan on giving a book to your employees and help them to fill up their bookshelf. It not only broadens your perspective but also helps you improve your vocabulary skills. Reading books can deliver you a whole new experience. Books Books are a uniquely portable magic. Take this 60-second quiz to get personalized results. The employee care experts at Caroo curate one-of-a-kind care packages filled with your company’s swag, healthy and delicious snacks, personalized messages, and other unique goodies that can be placed in a curated employee gift. Sending each one of your employees a personalized care package is a great way to engage with them during the holidays while making sure everyone gets something they like. See how Vantage Circle can help you with all your employee gift card requirements. So here, the only thing that you need to do is get some perfect gift cards and distribute them among your employees. Also, the best thing about giving gift cards to your employees as a Christmas gift is that your employees choose how they would like to use them. It is the most flexible gift that an employer can give his or her employees. Gift cards have always been the top choice of every corporate gifting ideas list. The 41 Best Christmas Gifts for Employees 1. So, to help you select the best holiday gift for your employees, here are some fantastic Christmas gift ideas to cheer them this festive season. Here, you have to make sure you hang up on the perfect employee gifts that will not burn your pockets. However, buying gifts is a tough job, especially when you are buying Christmas gifts for employees. ![]() In that case, Christmas Eve marks the perfect time to appreciate your colleagues and employees. But we share the same joy with everyone at our respective workplaces as well.Īnd suppose you own a business or responsible for managing a great workforce. ![]() The joy of celebrating Christmas is not only limited to our families at home. The festival of enjoying fine delicacies and exchanging gifts with our close ones expressing our love and gratitude. As chilly as it gets outside, the festive season of Christmas closes upon us. It's that time of the year again when you get cozy in your bed and the vacation season starts. ![]() ![]() A slope should always be designed into your terrace, to help drain rainwater away and we recommend that tiles are regular cleaned to remove any moss or organic matter which can become slippery. ![]() ![]() The good news is that all of our outdoor tiles feature a certified R11 slip rating, giving you added grip underfoot. Given our damp climate, a natural concern you may have is how slippery your new patio may be, especially when it’s wet. We recommend a minimum thickness of 50mm. The concrete slab will need to be solid and fully cured, with an appropriate fall away from any buildings. Our porcelain pavers can be installed onto a solid concrete bed using a porcelain tile adhesive. During production, they’re fired at extremely high temperatures which creates a surface that’s strong, durable and resistant to ultra-violet rays. Unlike other materials, our porcelain pavers are extremely unlikely to fade over time, whether that’s from direct sunlight, general weathering or heavy foot traffic. However, they can also be used to create stepping stones across your lawn or laid around swimming pools or hot tubs. Naturally, they’re a very popular choice for patios and back yards, especially if you have bi-fold patio doors opening onto your terrace. Our porcelain pavers are extremely versatile and can be used throughout your garden and outdoor space. Sealing the surface of the tiles with our Porcelain Tile Protector before applying these products will prevent any potential issues and help ensure the tiles are very easy to care for. However, some outdoor tiles do have a gritty or textured surface, which grout and brush-in jointing compounds can stick to. Unlike natural materials such as stone and timber, our porcelain pavers don’t need to be treated or sealed. We recommend a regular ‘quick sweep’ to brush away and dirt or leaves, with seasonal cleans using specialist cleaning products to remove any organic matter such as algae and moss. Being non-porous, water and organic matter can’t penetrate into the surface, so you don’t need to worry about spills or stains that are impossible to remove. This means you can also take the tiles with you, should you move home in the future!Ĭompared to Indian sandstones or natural decking, outdoor porcelain tiles are remarkably easy to care for. Alternatively, you can also choose to lay them loose or onto pedestals, which is a great option if you’re planning to lay the tiles yourself. You can choose to fix them permanently in place onto a concrete slab or traditional sand/cement screed. One of the advantages of 20mm porcelain slabs is the variety of ways they can be installed. Because they’re so tough and non-porous, they’re difficult to scratch or wear away, even after years of heavy foot traffic and extreme weather conditions such as snow, frost and high temperatures. Installed correctly, there’s no reason why outdoor tiles shouldn’t last for decades - or even longer. And as they’re water resistant and much stronger than traditional paving slabs, they won’t crack, fade or deteriorate over time. They don’t require regular sealing or special care to maintain their beautiful finish. They’re designed to stand up to the elements, ensuring your garden looks it’s best year round, whatever the weather.īy their nature, 20mm porcelain slabs are low maintenance and easy to live with. Unlike ceramic tiles or natural stone, these slabs are incredibly strong, durable and virtually water-proof. We always recommend using 20mm porcelain tiles with an R11 slip rating outside. For further information, discover our FAQs below or head to our outdoor tiles buying guide, to help find the design that’s right for you. And what’s more, they all feature excellent slip ratings, to give you and your family peace underfoot, especially when it’s wet. Made from 20mm thick porcelain, they’re far more durable than natural flagstones or timber decking and won’t crack in colder weather. And with our beautiful range of outdoor tiles, creating your perfect patch has never been so easy. ![]() ![]() Splashes of colour, plenty of gorgeous texture and that inviting vibe that makes you want to relax and chill with a glass of wine. We all know a great garden when we see one. ![]() |
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