12/31/2023 0 Comments Raptor identificationAlong with the insights of co-authors and renowned raptor experts Jerry Liguori and Brian Sullivan, Crossley presents the 34 diurnal raptors of North America in stunning detail, combining conversational text and rich composite photographs to create an identification guide that birders of all experience levels can not only learn from but also enjoy, appreciate and read over and over again, rediscovering raptors on every page."-Melissa Mayntz, Birding/Wild Birds ![]() "Richard Crossley takes his innovative approach to bird identification to the next level with The Crossley ID Guide: Raptors. However, The Crossley ID Guide to Raptors breaks new ground in the evolution of bird identification guides."-Wayne Mones, Audubon blog My library includes a several outstanding raptor guides, which I will continue to use. Follow this prescription and show up at your next hawk watch ready to hold your own against the pros. Leave it on your coffee table or bed stand and study it. "If you love raptors and want to improve your identification skills buy this book. Crossley's charm lies in setting these birds against photographic dioramas-when was the last time you saw an urban skyline in a bird guide?"-Dominique Browning, New York Times Book Review He is eBird project leader and photographic editor of the Birds of North America Online at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, as well as photographic editor for the American Birding Association's journal, North American Birds. Brian Sullivan is the coauthor of the forthcoming Princeton Guide to North American Birds. He has been studying raptors throughout North America for more than twenty-five years and has conducted hawk counts at numerous spring and fall migration sites. Jerry Liguori is the author of Hawks from Every Angle and Hawks at a Distance (both Princeton). He is also a coauthor of The Shorebird Guide and the cofounder of the Pledge to Fledge global birding initiative, and he is working on multiple birding projects involving mixed media and new technologies such as birdcams. ![]() Richard Crossley is an internationally acclaimed birder and photographer and the award-winning author of The Crossley ID Guide series (Princeton/Crossley Books), which has been recognized for its pioneering approach to bird identification.
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12/31/2023 0 Comments Hillside strangler victims![]() What’s apparently not up for debate, however, is Bianchi’s own starring role in these crimes. Bianchi is such a habitually deceptive and untrustworthy figure that this four-part affair raises at least some uncertainty about Buono’s guilt-a notion exacerbated by the late revelation that, to this day, Bianchi continues to change his story. Still, via interviews with police officers, attorney generals, defense lawyers, journalists and more, Danner’s series contends that the only real, verifiable link between Buono and the Hillside Strangler victims was Bianchi’s word-and that was so unreliable that even the judge admitted, in court, that the defendant was a chronic liar. At the end of what would be the longest criminal trial in United States history, a jury found him culpable of nine of the 10 Los Angeles murders. ![]() ![]() If there’s a mystery to The Hillside Strangler: Devil in Disguise, it’s whether Buono had anything to do with the murders in question. This fit detectives’ theory that the Hillside Strangler hadn’t acted alone, and ultimately resulted in Bianchi pleading guilty and testifying against Buono. crimes with his cousin Buono, a car upholsterer with whom he lived and ran a fledgling escort service. When that scheme fell apart, he pivoted to claiming that he had committed the L.A. Ralph Allison, one of Bianchi’s original interrogators who appears in a new interview. Bianchi’s intention was to avoid the death penalty with an insanity plea, and yet in the footage on display in The Hillside Strangler: Devil in Disguise, his ruse is so clearly nonsense that it’s amazing anyone ever bought it-including Dr. In those black-and-white videotaped chats, Bianchi denies being the Hillside Strangler while simultaneously attempting to convince doctors that he has multiple personality disorder, and that a different identity-named Steve Walker-was actually responsible for the killings. How an Angry Mom Took Down the Revenge-Porn King ![]() It was obvious that a serial madman was on the loose, and according to detectives Bob Grogan and Pete Finnigan, law enforcement soon came to believe that because of certain pieces of evidence (such as the fact that the women’s bodies were dumped in a manner that could only be accomplished by more than one individual), they were looking for a pair who were posing as figures of authority (say, police officers) in order to convince their prey to go along with them. Yolanda Washington was the first to be found in October 1977, followed by Judith Miller one month later, Lissa Kastin five days after Miller, and two young girls-Dolores Cepeda and Sonja Johnson-a week after that. 2), however, is the suggestion that one of the two fiends might not have had anything to do with the crimes.īefore it casts doubt on its tale’s outcome, The Hillside Strangler: Devil in Disguise revisits its initial, horrifying stages, beginning with Sheryl Kellison, who as a 17-year-old in 1976 began dating the 24-year-old Bianchi, whom she describes as “just nice and, for me, that was enough.” Shortly after they got together, the area was gripped by fear courtesy of a collection of dead women who turned up in the local hillsides. The twist of director Alexa Danner’s four-part Peacock docuseries (Aug. Accused of killing 10 women in the Los Angeles area-as well as two others in Bellingham, Washington, that were attributed solely to Bianchi-the cousins terrorized the West Coast via a string of sexual assaults and fatal strangulations. Kenneth Bianchi and Angelo Buono are the exception to that rule, at least according to the American criminal justice system and The Hillside Strangler: Devil in Disguise, which details the case made against both men in the late 1970s. Since serial killers are generally driven by singular, deviant compulsions, it’s rare for them to work with accomplices. Photo Illustration by Thomas Levinson/The Daily Beast/Peacock/Getty 12/31/2023 0 Comments Gag me with a spoon song meaning![]() It’s distracting, but at least you’re thinking about a classic comedy instead of this uninspired performance. Jessica is wearing a red striped blouse that is very Dorothy Michaels in Tootsie. The judges have given up and are just entertaining themselves now. And he keeps her up there all the way up to the commercial. At first, her ease on his shoulders makes me think it must be one of his teenage daughters, but nope. I still like her.Īnd then Jena and Caleb duet on “It’s Only Love” by Bryan Adams and Tina Turner, and who cares, because during it, Harry goes out into the crowd and puts a teenage girl on his head. Also, she’s flat in all the song’s quiet moments, just because she’s saving her energy for the big notes. Why not “I Feel for You”? They don’t know how to make people look young on this show, they really don’t. This song (plus her styling) makes her seem about 35, when she should really be showing us how she’s going to be a bankable 16-year-old pop star. Malaya Watson: “Through The Fire” by Chaka Khan Anyway, this duet is boring, and they don’t even do the spoken-word parts. Now think about how afraid of black people the world must have been for the record company executives to choose “The Girl Is Mine” as the first single. ![]() Think of literally every other song on Thriller. Fun fact: This wet scoop of tuna salad is actually the first single from Thriller. The first is Sam and Alex taking on Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson’s “The Girl Is Mine,” which they actually manage to make less interesting. Oh, also, since Fox apparently has no half-hour shows to feature in a post- Idol slot, this will take two full hours, and the extra time will once again be eaten up with duets. This song is not so much a smart choice for Dexter as it is the only choice his brand of mall country didn’t have its first big crossover hits until the ’90s, and “Keep Your Hands to Yourself” is just twangy and homespun enough. The judges say a lot of words, and after they are finished, I am no closer to understanding whether they did or did not like the performance.ĭexter Roberts: “Keep Your Hands to Yourself” by the Georgia Satellites Also she is dressed in a way that would make 1995 Gwen Stefani say, “Yo, dial that down a little bit.” It is neither rock nor roll, and I do not love it. ![]() She’s like Tori Amos’s troublemaking kid sister Rachel Amos. Jena starts this song in the slowed-down piano arrangement it absolutely does not ask for. Jena Irene: “I Love Rock & Roll” by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts One of them is going to win, and I honestly don’t know if any of them deserve to. And the choice to score the montage to Duran Duran’s “Hungry Like the Wolf” really highlights the problem: None of these people is remotely hungry (or feral). The show begins with an endless montage of the top eight reacting to last week’s save of Sam Woolf, followed by each one saying their name and asserting that they are the next American Idol. Tonight, they give us the ’80s by way of the dreariest of the mope-rock ’90s and the coffeehouse aughts. Well! I should not have underestimated the season 13 top eight’s ability to suck the joy right out of everything. From the start, I’m dreading the Day-Glo. And American Idol never met a theme it couldn’t get utterly wrong. ![]() Eighties throwbacks tend to misunderstand the decade it always gets re-imagined as a nonstop parade of peppy synths and kicky topknots, when the reality was much more complex. As such, the idea of an American Idol ’80s night scares the parachute pants off me. I wear an off-the-shoulder Forenza sweater at all times, as a base layer. 12/31/2023 0 Comments Peak antize coolant![]() When installed as part of a complete flush and coolant fill, PEAK guarantees this coolant will provide service life protection of up to 150,000 miles or 5 years. Protect your European vehicle with PEAK Original Equipment Technology Antifreeze & Coolant. It meets the performance requirements of ASTM D3306 and D4985. Its advanced universal formula contains a proprietary blend of 10X the scale-fighting inhibitors coupled with robust organic additives to fight against the damaging effects of scale deposits and corrosion. PEAK ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGY ANTIFREEZE + COOLANT for NORTH AMERICAN VEHICLES – ORANGE is free of silicate, borate, phosphate, nitrite, and amines, and is fully compatible with other extended life coolants. PEAK® Antifreeze + Coolant Concentrate is specially engineered to deliver guaranteed superior lifetime protection. I have been quietly reading here on coolants/antifreeze for years. This product’s orange color distinguishes its unique chemistry and ensures easy selection for North American vehicles requiring this type and color of coolant. This is a yellow-colored ethylene glycol-based antifreeze/coolant for use in gasoline and diesel engines. Mixing traditional IAT (green) antifreeze with an OAT antifreeze can also cause a world of problems. I can go to my local import autoparts store and buy Pentosin G12 for 10.99/gal. It works, and is a great alternative in a pinch, but there are better methods and options for the customer if their vehicle requires a specific antifreeze like the Pentosin and Peak manufacturer-specific antifreezes on the market. My local K-mart sells this Peak coolant for 8.99 a gallon. Ford Gold Concentrated Antifreeze/Coolant. PEAK ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGY Antifreeze + Coolant For European Vehicles - Item Number. 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While the farm's main focus is cattle, in 2015 they worked to convert 5 acres of river bottom hayfield into berry production. Recently we had a chance to talk with a long-time customer, Jay Dunbar of River Ridge Farm about his experience with Neptune's.Īlong the New River in Grayson County, VA, the River Ridge Land and Cattle Company consists of 1,500 acres that are under a conservation easement which protects the land from commercial development and protects the ecology of the neighboring New River. That kind of performance speaks for itself! Typically, once a farmer tries Neptune’s they tend to stay with it, and in over a decade of distributing Neptune's Fish Fertilizers we have not received any complaints or returns. We often hear from farmers about the benefits of using Neptune’s Harvest. ![]() All Neptune's formulations are screened to 150 microns small enough to work well in any drip irrigation system. Neptune's Fish Fertilizers can be used through drip irrigation systems or in foliar sprays, with no risk of burn. Neptune's Fish & Seaweed contains soluble seaweed (Ascophyllum Nodosum) which provides an additional nutrient boost and helps protect plants from stresses like transplant shock, heat, drought and pest or disease pressure. 12/30/2023 0 Comments Tapping maple trees![]() Then drive a metal sap spigot (available at hardware stores) into the hole, stopping short of the full distance of the hole.Drill 2 to 3 inches into the south side of the tree at a convenient height, making a hole 3/8- to 5/8-inch in diameter (larger holes for larger trees).There are many ways to tap trees to allow the sap to run out freely. Agriculture’s not for wimps! We weather the ups and downs.ĭo all trees produce sap? Yes, but it’s the sugar maple that has the highest content of sugar in the sap. What happens when it’s not the right temperature? Well, some seasons are good, some aren’t. You need cold nights to make “sugarers” happy, so unseasonably warm winters aren’t good for the harvest. As spring nears, the sap thaws and the sugar in the sap rises up the tree. Before winter, the maple trees store starch in their trunks and roots, which gets converted into sugar. Nighttime temperatures must drop below freezing (in the 20s), and daytime temperatures must reach 40 to 50 degrees. Maple trees are tapped when temperatures alternate between freezing and thawing. If it’s a nice warm day, the syrup will keep flowing at a steady drip. How quickly the sap buckets fill is based on the weather and how the sap is flowing, but it usually takes about 2 to 3 days to fill a bucket. ![]() How long does it take to fill a bucket with maple sap?Īssuming you start with a healthy maple tree, one tap will produce 6 to 10 gallons of sap. Once you taste it, you’ll never go back to that corn syrup “maple-flavored” confection sold in grocery stores. 5 Signs of Spring: Birds, Peepers, Tree Buds, and MoreĪs you can tell, that’s a lot of boiling off! This is why good-quality maple syrup isn’t cheap. 12/30/2023 0 Comments All bioshock infinite achievements![]() ![]() They can be saved at any point during a Level. ![]() I usually rescue the Little Sisters as soon as I come across them, if you are low on ammo or health when you reach them save the rescuing till it is most convenient for you. The Security Research Track can be a little stressful to max out since Turrets & Cameras are finite, so it is definitely a priority to get out of the way as soon as you are able. As well, if you have the spare Medkits & ammo, you can exploit enemy Security Cameras to keep luring in Security Bots for you to Research. Use this to your advantage the sooner you max out a Research Track, the sooner you are able to reap its rewards. Enemies in Bioshock are infinite & will keep on spawning. Security Bots, Nitro Splicers, Rosie’s & Bouncers are the rarer enemy types to be on the lookout for. Certain enemies only spawn on specific Levels. The effects of Tonics stack giving you even greater bonuses. In the Farmer’s Market we will also find Photographer’s Eye 1. Research the Rosie as soon as possible to unlock Photographer’s Eye 2 which will give you a 25% bonus to research. This will net you damage bonuses & most importantly Tonics that can only be unlocked at certain Ranks. Research everything, as much & often as you can. ![]() Big shout out to BigBlackClock for pointing this strategy out to me, & to Makaay & Flasky for confirming its legitimacy. This strategy can also be used for the Challenge Rooms as well so long as you switch it back to the required Difficulty before completing them. Before you deal the finishing blow to the final Boss & drain his final bit of ADAM with the Little Sister needle (found in Sequence 11), switch your Difficulty back up to Survivor & you will unlock all the Difficulty related Achievements. Then, you can go into the Options & actually lower the Difficulty to Hard, Medium, or even Easy to beat the rest of the game. Firstly, start your game off on Survivor Difficulty & play until your first Checkpoint or Save. You must set the game Difficulty prior to starting a New Game.įor those that find Survivor Difficulty too much of a challenge but still want to unlock all of the Achievements in a single playthrough, there is actually a work around. It will turn your playthrough into a no-deaths run though. Note that technically, you can still unlock the Brass Balls Achievement without Disabling Vita Chambers so long as you do not die & respawn with one. To turn Vita-Chambers off, go into Options – Gameplay Options – Disable Vita Chambers (set this to ON). As well, there are two Achievements associated with beating the game on Hard & Survivor without using a Vita-Chamber. Regardless, saving is very important on Survivor. The Historian Achievement will unlock whenever you collect the final Audio Diaries you missed in your first playthrough. Big thanks to ChrisPhatt for confirming you can still unlock Achievements on NG+!Īnother thing to note is that Audio Diaries will respawn on NG+ the ones you collected previously will stay recorded, but you will need to know ahead of time which ones you are still missing & need to find. but you have everything unlocked basically, so I think it would be a much easier time for you. The game does adjust for this & is a bit more difficult than if you just played Survivor Difficulty on NG. Note that you will only regain these Items upon reaching the Medical Pavilion Level. In NG+ you retain all your Weapons, Plasmids, Upgrades, Research Perks, & Audio Diaries obtained during your first playthrough. Alternatively, you can unlock the A Man Chooses & I Chose the Impossible Achievements on NG+ if you have beaten the game once already. If that is too difficult, you can use this guide on any difficulty & run a second playthrough afterwards solely focusing on Survivor Difficulty. All the Achievements can be unlocked in a single run of the game if you play on Survivor Difficulty. 12/30/2023 0 Comments Micro soft office word![]() Double-click your signature line to sign. If you are the second (or other) approver, open the document you’ve received. Then send the document to the second approver.) ( Note: If you are the first approver, you should create the signature lines for all of the approvers. Once you digitally sign a document, you can have others also digitally sign it. Click OK.Īdd Multiple Digital Signatures Using Signature Lines The Signature Confirmation box tells you that Word saved your digital signature. Enter your smart card (PIV) PIN and click OK. Insert your PIV card into the card reader. ![]() Select a Commitment Type, such as created and approved this document, and then click Sign. Open your document and click the File tab.Ĭlick Info and then click Protect Document.įrom the Protect Document drop-down menu, click Add a Digital Signature. You can add an invisible digital signature to prevent your name from appearing in a document. You can always go back to Step 1 and digitally sign it again. Once you’ve digitally signed your document, if you edit it, Word will remove the digital signature. The Signature Confirmation box tells you that Word saved your digital signature. ![]() Select another certificate and repeat these steps until you find the correct certificate.Ĭlick the Sign button to sign the document. Then click More Choices to see other certificates. If this is the wrong certificate, click OK. If it does, then this is the right certificate. The lower text box should now display Digital Signature, Non-Repudiation. Go to the Details tab and scroll down to Key Usage. To ensure that this is the correct certificate, click the Change button.Ĭlick on Click here to view certificate properties. Enter your information in the text fields and click OK.Ī Sign pop-up box appears.
12/30/2023 0 Comments Perfecttunes helpThere are numerous music streaming services and apps that offer a vast library of relaxation music, making it easy to find and curate your perfect hammock playlist. We'll take a glance at popular music streaming services, apps, and alternative relaxation sounds, ensuring you have a multitude of options at your fingertips. The world of music is vast, and with the advent of various streaming platforms, apps, and nature-music providers, finding the perfect hammock relaxation tunes has never been easier. Best Hammock Relaxation Music on Different Platforms If you plan to relax for longer periods, consider creating multiple playlists or including additional tracks that can be easily skipped or repeated as needed. Start with more upbeat tracks, then transition into slower, more soothing tunes as the playlist progresses.Īim for a playlist that lasts about an hour, giving you enough time to unwind without feeling rushed. A well-structured playlist should have a natural progression, gradually guiding you into deeper relaxation. When creating your playlist, consider the length of your relaxation session and the desired flow of the music. How to Organize the Playlist and Select the Right Length From organizing the tracks to selecting the right length for your session, we've got you covered. Let's walk through the process of building a playlist that will not only enhance your hammock experience but also become an indispensable part of your relaxation routine no matter where you are. It requires careful thought and attention to the flow and progression of the music. How to Build Your Hammock PlaylistĬreating a hammock playlist is an art in itself. ![]() Ultimately, the best music for your hammock session will be the one that resonates with you and enhances your experience at the time. On the other hand, if you're meditating or practicing mindfulness, nature sounds or ambient music may be more suitable. For example, if you're planning to read a book, you might want to select instrumental music that won't distract you from the text - singing along subconsciously isn't the best way to absorb what you're reading! When choosing music for your hammock playlist, consider the mood you want to create or what activity you'll be engaging in while relaxing. Tips For Matching a Genre to the Mood or Activity In this section, we will provide valuable tips on how to select the ideal music that complements your relaxation goals, taking into account various genres, moods, and activities. The right music can make a significant difference in how relaxed and at ease you feel during your session. When it comes to choosing the perfect tunes for your hammock playlist, there are several factors to consider. These sounds can be found in various formats, from stand-alone recordings to tracks that blend nature sounds with calming music. Incorporating nature sounds like the sound of waves crashing, rain falling, or a babbling brook can evoke a feeling of being enveloped by the natural world, enhancing your hammock experience. Look for artists like Brian Eno, Aphex Twin, or Stars of the Lid to add an ethereal quality to your playlist. This genre is perfect for hammock relaxation, as it often features slow, evolving soundscapes that invite contemplation and calm. ![]() AmbientĪmbient music focuses on creating a soothing atmosphere through delicate melodies, soft textures, and minimal beats. From classic artists like Miles Davis and John Coltrane to contemporary performers like Norah Jones and Diana Krall, jazz can add a touch of sophistication and warmth to your relaxation session. Jazz, with its smooth melodies and laid-back rhythms, is another excellent option for your hammock playlist. Songs by artists like Nick Drake, José González, and Sufjan Stevens can set a serene mood for your hammock time. Soft guitar strums, soothing vocals, and heartfelt lyrics characterize acoustic and folk music, providing a gentle ambiance that invites relaxation. Here are some types of music that are perfect for your hammock session: Acoustic/Folk Music ![]() To create the ultimate hammock playlist, you need to consider different genres that evoke a sense of tranquility and promote relaxation. In this guide, we'll explore various types of hammock relaxation music, provide tips for selecting the perfect tunes, and share advice on how to organize and enjoy your playlist on various platforms. Sounds like a dream, right? With the right hammock playlist, you can create that idyllic relaxation session anytime you want. Imagine this: you're gently swaying in your hammock, a refreshing breeze rustling the leaves above you, the sun casting a warm glow on your face, and the perfect soundtrack playing in the background, transporting you to a world of serenity and peace. 12/30/2023 0 Comments Benchmark scenic construction![]() Superior will also restore the existing beaches and dunes by reinforcing them with additional sand while minimizing environmental impacts to the popular tourist destination. The buried seawalls are intended to provide long-term corrosion protection to the roadway, making it serviceable, functional and resilient for decades to come. The scope of this phased design-build contract, Superior’s third of its kind for the state, includes reinforcing the coastline by designing and constructing two innovative fiberglass reinforced retaining walls. “We hope it will become a benchmark for resilient infrastructure across coastal states.” ![]() “While Superior is known for its timely storm-related emergency repairs, like those performed at the Sanibel Causeway, this resiliency project aims to spare the Atlantic coastal communities of Flagler Beach and Ormond by the Sea harsh impacts of future tropical storms,” said Central Florida Division Manager Ryan Hamrick. Superior previously constructed successful retaining walls in northern Flagler Beach that FDOT hopes to emulate for this project. A1A in recent years, leaving the corridor vulnerable to future storms and subsequent severe flooding. Numerous hurricanes and tropical systems have battered S.R. A1A, designated as a Florida Scenic Highway in 2002. Superior has teamed with Kisinger Campo & Associates (KCA) to offer design and constructability solutions across a 13-mile stretch of S.R. (AUGUST 28, 2023) - The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has chosen Superior Construction as its preferred contractor to complete a $117 million resiliency project on State Road (S.R.) A1A in Flagler and Volusia counties. We hope Trollstigen will continue to enthrall visitors for generations to come, acting as a beacon for sustainable tourism and an enduring testament to Norway's awe-inspiring landscapes.Īll photography by Rasmus Hjortshøj - COAST.JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Working with our local partners, we remain committed to preserving the natural beauty and ecological balance of the area. However with the arrival of summer, Trollstigen recently reopened, welcoming visitors for another awe-inspiring season. The positive trend has continued, with 2019 recording a staggering 1.16 million visitors flocking witness the unrivaled beauty of this architectural legacy.Īs the road has its seasonal limitations, Trollstigen has been closed every year from October to May. Within just one year after its completion in 2014, the numbers soared to 853,000 visitors, indicating the instant appeal of the newly developed attraction. In 2005, prior to the project's construction, the road welcomed approximately 550,000 visitors annually. Since its debut, Trollstigen has witnessed a remarkable increase in visitor numbers, offering a testament to the stunning success of thoughtfully conceived, sustainable projects with natural destinations at their core. ![]() Our design for the state-of-the-art visitor center was developed, as always, with sustainability in mind: juxtaposing the dynamic flow of fluid elements like running water and snow, and the static, grounded nature of stone, the center seamlessly integrates into the natural surroundings, leaving a minimal ecological footprint.Ĭreated to embody our environmentally conscious approach to architectural design and to ensure minimal impact to the surrounding environment, the project set a benchmark for future tourism developments in Norway and beyond. Meaning "Troll's Path" in Norwegian, it stretches through the majestic mountains of western Norway, offering breathtaking landscapes and hairpin bends that have become a favorite among adventure-seeking tourists. Over the past decade, Trollstigen has become a prime example of a successful architectural project that harmoniously blends tourism and nature preservation. We are proud to have created two unique buildings as part of this initiative: the Selvika National Tourist Route, which leads visitors from the roadway down to the magical seaside of Sandbukta and the renowned Trollstigen visitor center, which we created in 2012 at the top of this iconic mountain road. ![]() This year marks the 30-year anniversary of the Norwegian Scenic Routes project, which encompasses 18 selected roads running throughout Norwegian landscapes with unique natural qualities. The Norwegian Scenic Routes project celebrates its 30-year anniversary |
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