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There are three OCUP 2 Exams, all available Now - Foundation, Intermediate, and Advanced. As we've described on the OCUP 2 Overview page, each tests your knowledge and skill in the construction and interpretation of model diagrams using OMG’s Unified Modeling Language, Version 2.5.
Two of the exams also test topics outside of UML proper: The Foundation level covers the benefits of modeling in a section called "Why We Model", and the Advanced level will test (albeit at a high level) additional OMG specifications in the UML family with a focus on metamodeling: the MOF, fUML, and Alf. Certification at each higher level requires certification at its next-lower OCUP 2 level as prerequisite.
Whether you're a UML model builder or model user, this exam is for you. (It's prerequisite for OCUP 2 Intermediate and Advanced, so you'll have to show that you know the fundamentals even if your ultimate goal is to demonstrate your higher-level knowledge and skills.) It covers the UML elements and constructs used most heavily to read or construct UML models of systems worked by teams in business today. The diagram types covered at this level – Class, Object, and Package on the structural side; Sequence, Activity, State Machine, and Use Case on the behavioral – depict the features that architects and developers need to visualize as they design and implement real, practical, everyday systems, even LAN- or WAN-based widely distributed systems.
STUDY GUIDE NOW AVAILABLE: The book OCUP 2 Certification Guide by Michael Chonoles, recently published, prepares candidates for this exam. For more information, see the Study Materials page or search your favoriate online bookstore. (Do not study from the UML 2 Certification Guide by Weilkins, which prepares only for the no-longer-available original OCUP exam - not this OCUP 2 replacement.) Note that the Study Materials page also lists training providers.
With the level of knowledge and skill tested at the OCUP 2 Foundation level, and a corresponding amount of industry experience, a UML model user will be well-equipped to read and understand the diagrams he or she encounters in work situations, whether the user is a stakeholder checking that a design expressed in UML satisfies requirements, or a coder responsible for implementing that functionality following the structure and design depicted in the model.
With the level of knowledge and skill tested at the OCUP 2 Foundation level, and a corresponding amount of industry experience, a UML model builder will be prepared to work alongside others in a modeling team as the group prepares a model for presentation to stakeholders or implementers. Equipped with the foundation defined by this level, the model builder will also be prepared to study, practice, and move up to the OCUP 2 Intermediate certification - a level better aligned with the design and development skill set that the model builder uses in his or her work.
The OCUP 2 Intermediate Candidate: The OCUP 2 Intermediate coverage adds language elements and attributes that combine with those of the Foundation level to form a richer and more complete palette for modeling software structure and behavior. The OCUP 2 Intermediate examination then tests a candidate's knowledge and skill in the use of this expanded palette.
Scenarios presented at this level contain aspects of structures that appear more frequently on models of larger systems than smaller (although not the largest; these are reserved for the Advanced level), and systems of more-than-minimal complexity and detail. A candidate at this level should be able to design and construct models of software systems consisting of two or a few interoperating modules, choosing the most appropriate UML elements from the palette provided by the language; to help less experienced and knowledgeable modelers improve their models; and to explain the essence of a suite of UML diagrams to model users including developers (who are charged with implementing the model) and stakeholders (who must confirm that their requirements are reflected in the system defined by the model).
The original OCUP Advanced examination has been withdrawn and replaced by the OCUP 2 update. The Coverage Map and References page linked at the bottom of this section corresponds to this new exam.
The OCUP 2 Advanced Candidate: The OCUP 2 Advanced coverage completes the palette of UML elements and attributes available for modeling software structure and behavior. The OCUP 2 Advanced examination then tests a candidate's knowledge and skill in the use of this complete palette. The coverage also includes, at an awareness level, aspects of OMG's metamodel-based specifications the MOF, fUML, and Alf.
Scenarios presented at this level include structures that appear more frequently on models of larger systems than smaller, and systems of more-than-minimal complexity and detail. A candidate at this level should be able to design and construct models of software systems consisting of multiple interoperating modules, choosing the most appropriate UML elements from the palette provided by the language; to lead a modeling workgroup; and to plan and lead the presentation of a suite of UML diagrams to model users including developers (who are charged with implementing the model) and stakeholders (who must confirm that their requirements are reflected in the system defined by the model).

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According to a new market research report published by Credence Research “Engine Speed Sensors Market (by Type: Hall-effect Sensors, Inductive Sensors and Optical Sensors; by End-use Application: Automotive Engines (Two Wheelers, Passenger Cars and Commercial Vehicles), Aircraft Engines, Marine Engines, Power Generator Engines) – Growth, Future Prospects, and Competitive Landscape, 2018-2026”, the engine speed sensors market was valued US$ 3.7 Bn in 2017 and estimated to grow with a CAGR of 3.1% during the forecast period from 2018 to 2026.
The global automotive industry is experiencing a shift from developed region towards developing regions with on-road automobile inching towards 100 Mn. Most of the automobiles are powered by tradition or hybrid IC engines and are equipped with advanced sensors and electronics. These electronics devices changed the gas-gulping image of IC engines to efficient and powerful powerhouses used across several end-user applications. Engine speed sensors are one such device without which a modern-day IC engine cannot be imagined. It plays a vital role is maintaining camshaft position, ignition timing, fuel injection timing and ratio and extend its services to smooth antilock braking systems (ABS) operation in automobiles. With several applications, engine speed sensor became an indispensable part of advance IC engine and its demand not expected to cease anytime soon.
Engine speed sensors help in optimum burning of fuel and hence help to control the harmful emissions. This was a much-needed relief for automotive and IC engine manufacturer to manufacturers IC engines in compliance with stringent government norms for emission and fuel consumption. The regulation framed by governing bodies in European Union and the U.S. were able to follow because of engine speed sensors. Such regulation is being made across several developing nations that are going to encourage the demand for engine speed sensors even further. Several countries are determined to stop manufacturing of automobile powered by IC engines, still, IC engines are not going to leave commercial market soon thus extending the market lifespan of engine speed sensors market.
Different elements of value chain face intense competition in highly fragmented market and engine speed sensor market is no exception to this trend. Several well-established engine speed sensor manufacturers have to face intense competition with local companies for their supremacy. The price-wars, especially in price-sensitive markets, take a considerable toll on big company’s profit margins. However, product up gradation and quality are two of the many factors aiding the company to survive in such strangulating market. Some of the major notable market participants profiled in this research study include Robert Bosch GmbH, Continental AG, ZF Friedrichshafen AG, Aisin Seiki Co., Ltd., WABCO Vehicle Control Systems, Knorr-Bremse, Mando-Hella Electronics Corp., Hitachi High-Technologies Corporation., Hyundai Mobis, and Aptiv PLC among others.

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California’s last remaining nuclear power plant, Diablo Canyon, is scheduled to shut down by 2025. Its operator, Pacific Gas & Electric Co., has said Diablo Canyon would be uneconomical to run in the near future because of the growth of renewable energy sources, increased energy efficiency measures and the migration of more customers from traditional utilities to new local suppliers under the state's community choice aggregation program.
Still, environmental organizations have remained largely skeptical about the value of nuclear energy, given ongoing anxieties about safety as well as cost. Although advocacy groups have expressed concerns about replacing phased-out nuclear plants with fossil fuels, many would rather focus on supporting renewable sources.
The paper also suggested that many in the public don’t take nuclear energy seriously because they don’t realize the urgency of the situation. Specifically, the research points to the need to aggressively decarbonize the energy sector by midcentury because carbon dioxide emitted today will remain in the atmosphere for hundreds of years, baking in the effects of global warming for generations to come.

industry_corpus2: Power & Energy


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Hey, the gamers this is the page of your mean. If you are keen on of the video games on whichever operator you play it then you are on the right page here.
Read the problems which you have to face during playing. Mostly in the games, (No matter that are android or desktop games) the developers put a lot of limitations. You have to face the the the time, or you have to refill the hearts (In the Score Hero).
You have to play the game with every stage before this app. Gameguardian iOS is the name of that application which does this so. You can modify any aspect of the game that you are playing.
You can set the action keys on that finger which are mostly in use very easily. If you want to skip any stage or any content of the game then you can also do this by using this app.
On this page, I am going to give the direct link to get the iOS file of this app. Moreover, this app is also available on the iOS build for free. I am going to tell you all about the basics and features of this app. So let us read.
Gameguardian iOS is the latest application for the hacking through the HP, SP developing coding. This is the app that let play the hard/tough games with the easy way. You can customize any aspect of the game by using this app.
Here the iOS is file extension of the game which represents that this app is for iOS devices. Some of you will be thinking that what is iOS devices. iOS devices are the devices operating systems from the Apple company.
Gameguardian iOS is a very popular application and loved so much by the gamers. This app provides a lot of tools to make the game interesting in it. You can also download other tools for more customization by using this app.
This app provides a lot of features from which I am going to tell you in the bullets. SO let us read what the other things that this app provides.
Best choice for background ruining HP, SP coding.
You can leave the games running in the background.
This app available on the iOS builds for free of cost.
There is very minor space is required to run this app.
A well-designed application also comes in its features.
It is very pleasant news for the iOS users that the Gameguardian iOS is available on the iOS build for the iOS devices. You can get all the services of this app by launching in your iPhone or iPad. Here is the link to get the iOS file of this app directly for free.
Gameguardian iOS is a very interesting application which is available in both versions paid or not. You can get the basic version or the paid version with some extra features. If you are wanting to try another app for the same purpose then I have bulleted a few apps.
Creehack: This app is the best choice for the hacking of coins, cons, time, life, hearts and all the other limitations.
You can increase the graphics quality by using this app. This app also provides so many tools for hacking.
This app is mostly used for the urgent customization of the games. You can set the action keys on your flowing fingers by this app.
At last, I have described all about the Gameguardian iOS in this content. This is a very popular application and I don’t think that you will miss this app. This app is the best choice for the hacking and customization of games.

industry_corpus2: Gaming


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Most food and restaurant critics refuse to review chains. They consider them not only inferior, but somehow artificial, in a whole different category than "regular" restaurants. We disagree. First, we're not sure what a chain restaurant is. If Columbia Steakhouse or Joe Bologna's is successful enough to open a second location, is it now a chain? How many locations does it have to open to become a chain? If we review a locally owned restaurant when it first opens, why do we no longer review it as it opens other locations? And what is it about the cooking in chain restaurants that somehow renders it inferior? We've read critics accusing chains of not baking their own bread or pies or soups. But we know of several gourmet restaurants who contract out for their bread, pies, soups and other items. If a local restauranteur wants to open a restuarant and buys a franchise so a regional office can handle advertising, accounting and purchasing so he can concentrate on the kitchen and greeting customers, why does that suggest his food is inferior? Just because a local restaurant is a chain franchisee does not mean they buy frozen food and microwave it, serve "fast food," or serve more high cholesterol high sodium items than any other restaurant. So, yes, we here review chain restaurants. We like them. We think they offer creative menus with good quality and reasonable prices. It is true that if you eat at a dozen Ruby Tuesdays or Applebees, you will see the same menu. But each location offers its own daily soups, desserts, breads or whatever, and they are usually very good. There are probably chains out there which are badly run and serve greasy food and should be avoided. But we're lucky in Lexington to have chains which are among the best in the nation and are very much worth a visit. Our definition of chain is six or more restaurants out of town owned. If it's just a couple of outlets locally owned and headquartered, we list it under the proper food type.
Applebees has three Lexington locations. Pictured here is the one on Richmond Road in the Lexington Mall parking lot. They have one page of items with less than 550 calories, and a "2 for 20" deal where you pick one appetizer and two entrees for $20. Yes, there are fried items. However, there are plenty of soups, salads, pastas and fajitas, under the seafood menu you can get your tilapia and shrimp grilled., and five of the six chicken entrees are grilled. One of their best entrees is a Fajita Combo : grilled steak and chicken fajitas on a cast iron skillet with Southwest rice, guacamole, pico de gallo, caramelized onions, and green peppers and Jack Cheddar Cheese. The steak menu offers six entrees priced from $10 - 15. Among their appetizers we like the Queso Blanco : white queso blended with fresh tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, roast pablanos, jalapenos and chips. There are also Wonton Tacos : pulled pork stuffed in crispy wonton shells and topped with crunchy Asian slaw. The dessert menu features strawberry cheesecake, chocolate mousse and a hot fudge sundae. Beverages include the usual beers, margaritas and mixed drinks. Kendall Jacksons are probably their best wines and they offer several good sangrias.
Lexington has two Chili's locations : Richmond Road (shown) and off Man o War by Nicholasville Road. The appetizers are mostly fried but we really like the Southwestern Egg Rolls (six flour tortillas filled with smoked chicken, black beans, corn, jalapeno, Jack cheese, red peppers and spinach, served with avocado ranch dressing), and there's a hot spinach artichoke dip served in a hot cast iron skillet with fresh warm tostado chips). One of Chile's claims to fame is its Chicken Green Chile Soup (rice, green chiles, lime, avocado, cilantro, and tomatoes), but there's also the Chicken Enchilada Soup and a very good Terlingua Chile (slow cooked with beef, onions, chiles and cheese). Eight salads include the Caribbean (pineapple, mandarin oranges, cherries, green onions, cilantro, grilled chicken or shrimp, and honey lime dressing) and Quesadilla Explosion (grilled chicken, cheese, corn relish, tortilla strips, cheese and citrus balsamic dressing). Chile's other claim to fame is its 11-entree Grill Menu : Chicken or Beef Fajitas, Buffalo Chicken Fajitas, Steak/chicken/garlic/lime/shrimp Fajitas, Southwestern Quesadillas, Salmon, Monterey Chicken, Margarita Chicken, Cajun Pasta, Classic Sirloin, and Flamed Ribeye. The menu includes very traditional sandwich, burger, taco, dessert and beverage pages.
TGI Friday's was created in 1965 by Allan Stillman because he wanted to meet girls and noticed there was no bar they would consider classy enough to go to. He decorated the New York City original with hardwood floors, brass railings, leaded glass, Tiffany lamps, upscale tables and chairs, and antiques. The menu featured classic American food and a wide choice of the kind of drinks that would appeal to young professionals in their 20s and 30s. Stillman and partner Dan Scoggin began franchising the concept in 1971. They've evolved the menu to appeal to families but the bar at Friday's is still a popular hangout featuring a wider variety of drinks than most. The Appetizers are "bar food" pushed to its upscale extreme : Warm Pretzels with Beer Cheese Dipping Sauce, BBQ Chicken Flatbread, Skillet Potatoes, Garlic Parmesan Wings, etc. There are six very good Salads to appeal to those single girls Stillman targeted. We think Friday's best Entrees are their Jack Daniels Grilled Chicken & Shrimp, Sauteed Garlic Marinated Chicken & Cheese, Dragon Fire Salmon (fire grilled with pineapple pico de gallo, mandarin oranges, ginger lime slaw and broccoli), and the Salmon & Grilled Shrimp Scampi. Save room for Dessert : There's the best ice cream sandwich in America, called Oreo Madness, or Caramel Cake, or Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie.
Cheddar's is on Tates Creek Road, at the top of the hill at the Armstrong Mill Road light. This is a particularly large and impressive facility, to go along with Cheddar's contemporary menu. The 1979 Texas chain builds its interiors with lots of brick and timber. But it's still the food you go for. Of their appetizers we like the Spinach Dip and accompanying tortilla chips. We always order a cup of the Baked Potato Soup (with celery, onions, spices, cheddar and bacon), but the Chicken Tortilla Soup is very good with just the right amount of spicy. They offer the usual list of sandwiches, but we think their best is their Monte Cristo (smoked turkey and ham, plus several kinds of cheeses). Of the entrees, their most popular nationally for 20 years have been the Lemon Pepper Chicken, Hickory Smoked Baby Back Ribs and Chicken Pot Pie. However, locals order a lot of the Catfish, Salmon, Tilapia and Shrimp. New in 2010 is Shepherd's Pie, and it may now be their best entree. Cheddar's makes a very good Burger and the accompanying Fries are excellent. Their Chicken Fajita Casadillas are competitive with good Mexican restaurants. Among desserts, Cheddar's offers the biggest, richest Cookie in town and a Hot Fudge Cake Sundae that you'll need a week in the gym to work off.

industry_corpus2: Hospitality & Catering


text: The Evergreen State of Washington. It's the perfect way to see who is single in Washington, what we're all about, and it's free. In your search for a match in Washington, it's not just where you look â it's how you look. Use the side navigation to select your state and then pick your city. We are all born for love...Match.com was born to find love in Capitol One, Washington.

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text: Black tea from the Anhui province of China. Perhaps the most famous of Chinese varieties, prized for its rich, toasty flavor, mineral flinty notes and smoky, almost incense aroma. Our Keemun Concerto steeps a beautiful, fiery amber red, with a smoky aroma and earthy, smooth flavor. Clean finish and very mellow.

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Somalia is located at the Horn of Africa. It used to be a colony of the British until its independence in 1960. The country emerged from a protracted civil war and is now undergoing massive reforms and rebuilding of its infrastructure.
Somalia has a healthy informal economy, even with little support from the government. Agriculture and telecommunications are very strong earners for the country’s economy. The challenge is to make sure that this growth expands outside the capital of Mogadishu. The country is now making inroads into prioritizing the rebuilding of infrastructure devastated by the civil war.
Somalia has the potential to rise above the devastation brought by the civil war. Constant rebuilding of infrastructure to replace those destroyed is the country’s utmost priority. Altaaqa Global is committed to help Somalia by supplying electricity to ongoing projects with its rental power solutions. Twenty-four-by-seven customer support is also available from more than 1,700 worldwide partners.


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Statistics show that oral cancer is on the increase and that early detection dramatically improves the chances of recovery. At Hamsey Green Dental Practice we offer oral cancer screening for all our patients.
Oral cancer screening involves a short procedure at the dental practice that includes a thorough examination of your whole mouth. This will highlight any risk factors so we can treat or refer you as quickly as possible. It is recommended that you come in for a screening on a yearly basis. If you have any sore, lump or long-term ulcer in your mouth, no matter how small, it is very important that you come in to have it looked at.
Smoking and using other tobacco products has a detrimental effect on your teeth and gums and increases your risk for developing oral cancer. As dental professionals it is important for us to tell you the risks for smoking and to help you to quit by giving you information and support. It is essential that you come into the practice for regular check-ups so we can help you maintain good oral health and give you advice and encouragement.

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text: I saw this program on C4 and thought i would buy the book. Its absolutle brilliant, Funny as you like. It brings back all the memorys from "Happier Times" and some stuff i must of missed. Well worth the £6.99 with 230 pages of chortles and belly laughs.

industry_corpus2: Literature & Emotions


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The maximum Trainer Level has been increased to 85.
The Hot Air Balloon has been converted to Otto's Lotto and offers free spins instead of Gems in exchange for watching advertisements.
The maximum amount of Portal Gems a Trainer can have in their inventory has been limited to 1,500.
Gifts received from friends expire after 36 hours if not collected while the number of Trainers another Trainer can have on their friend list has been capped at two hundred.
Trainers can now choose to hide their VIP level from other Trainers.
The attack bar has been modified to prevent automatic misses.
The boost in Gold production given by Boss Dragons is now shown for each Dragon, next to their current Gold/Hour production, when accessing them inside their Habitats.
The in-game cursor was changed from to .
After reaching the maximum level, every time a Trainer earns the same experience that was needed to reach that last level from the second-last level, they will be given a reward randomly chosen from Scrolls, Gems, Gold, Food, Dragon Fury Essences, VIP Tickets, and will refill the Battle Energy.
The Ancient Portal can be switched between its normal form and a golden variant for Trainers of VIP Level 5 and above.
Dragons can now be renamed.
Three new leagues added to the Dragon League.
New option introduced under the main menu that allows moving the game progress to a new device of the same Operating system without the need of using an external account connected with the game.
ReplayKit, a screen-recording tool in iOS, was implemented in the game for Trainers on this platform, enabling them to record their own gameplay .
The number of unique Dragons increased from 258 to 269.
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Where to Find Images for Blogs and Social Media: Free and Legal!
NOOOOOOOOOO! (My reaction pictured below).
The Favorite Way to Find Images for Blogs is the WORST Way!
We live in a visually-driven world. Web surfers with little time to read have many blogs and social media sites competing for their attention. To grab their attention and communicate quickly, you need compelling images.
Couple this need with the best search engine on the planet and you’ve got – a whole lotta copyright infringement goin’ on!
Every week I’m amazed to hear another person – who should know better – tell me they’re using the wonderful search tool Google Images to find pictures for blogs and social media. “Haven’t you noticed the words ‘Images may be subject to copyright’?” I ask. I usually get a puzzled look in response.
If you’re Googling images to reuse – please cease and desist immediately. I’ll tell you where to find images for blogs and social media that are still free, yet legal.
Photo used by permission. Scream by Crosa via wikimedia.
Where to Find Images for Blogs and Social Media – Free and Legal!
Stock.XCHNG: The Stock.XCHNG (or SXC) is a free stock image site where you can use all of the photos for free, most without providing attribution. You can easily search over 350,000 images though you have to be careful to follow the exact license as many photographers add extra terms to their images.
Flickr: Though most of the content on Flickr is copyright protected, you can use the advanced search on the site to look up relevant Creative Commons-licensed photos and artwork. Be careful when using CC-licensed images to ensure that you follow the terms of the license completely.
Wikimedia Commons: Wikimedia Commons is Wikipedia’s media end and it has a slew of images available under a variety of licenses ranging from public domain, meaning no copyright, to Creative Commons. Just be careful to reach each license carefully and make sure you comply fully.
U.S. Government Websites: Finally, any and all content produced by the U.S. government is automatically placed into the public domain and is available for use. So, any images you find on a “.gov” site can be used freely, unless otherwise specified.
List from Gautam Hans’ post on SocialMediaToday.
Caution: Gautam’s post says you can use advanced search on Google to limit to Creative Commons work. Be careful that the uploader has the right to make this claim, i.e. they created the art.
Icons Etc. – Icons Etc. offers 128,743 free icons and clipart stock images for web design, application design, graphic design, and many other purposes. All Icons Etc. royalty free stock icons, and stock clipart are free for use in both personal and commercial projects. I like that no attribution or backlinks are required.
Iconfinder – Be sure to check the license filtering. Some images aren’t allowed for commercial use, and some require a backlink. But this site does have a great search engine, and a simple dropdown bar to select the licensing that’s appropriate for your use.
This one’s a crapshoot. You are trusting that the original “pinner” hasn’t infringed on someone’s copyright, and that they won’t delete the pin. I’d avoid this unless it’s your own image from your own pinboard.
Where to Find Images for Blogs and Social Media: Good, Fast & Cheap!
If time is more precious than a dollar or two, here are my favorite sites for professional, royalty-free images. Forget about wasting time poring over hundreds of not-quite-right free photos and do what the pros do: go royalty-free. With either of these sites, a small image runs as low as $1. (Prices checked October 2013).
Fotolia* – Buy a pack of credits for as low as $19.60US. A bit more expensive than dreamstime to get started, but in the long run their prices seem a bit lower. I also find their website clean & attractive, so this is my go-to site now.
It’s really important to attribute free images. Here is a good article on proper attribution.
The royalty-free sites I mention don’t require attribution. However – there are restrictions on use. One that surprises many folks: you may not use the images on anything you sell (like T shirts) without buying a special (and much more expensive) license.
Usually you can’t resell either free or royalty-free images. Some licenses restrict altering the images. Check first!
Note: I’m not a lawyer and none of this is meant to be legal advice.
UPDATE 9-9-13: New post! Check out this extensive list of free photo sites. Currently 19 sites on the list, and you can vote on them or add more. Even embed the list on your own site!
That’s it! Pin or bookmark this post for the next time you’re wondering where to find images for blogs and social media!
Always a problem finding great images. I use Dreamstime for most of my images but it gets expensive and I often can’t find what I’m looking for.
What do you think of Google Advanced Image Search (selecting free to use – even for commercial use)?
Thanks for your continued efforts to help everyone with their blogs.
Kathy, I don’t trust Google Advanced Image Search. People may use images that are under copyright unknowingly, then say it’s OK for others. Go with wikimedia for free images b/c there’s no doubt about the licensing – it’s all spelled out for you.
And you should be able to find just about anything you can think of on dreamstime. You could try fotolia for a change, tho many of the images will be the same. The link is above ^.
You take a risk IF you don’t know where the images are coming from. I’ve gone after people who have used my images on their site ONCE I found it!
I’m in a group and someone shared how she quoted a blog, actually I think she took the article and put it on her blog or a client’s blog, giving credit of course, but the image that was included belonged to one of the BIG stock art sites and they SENT HER A BILL, for some BIG bucks!
This is a little unrelated, but it’s in the realm of image creation.
– I’ve spent this past week looking for Photoshop Brushes. There are loads out there for what I want, but their TOS does not meet my criteria. The thing that amazes me is that they don’t have pricing for those who want to use for commercial purposes and theirs are not applicable. I WOULD BE afraid to just take the brush and use it in my artwork. So I’m still looking!
You’re correct, when you use images online you need to confirm the source and any usage restrictions.
Yikes, you should NEVER pull images off someone else’s blog! I know that you, as an artist yourself, are super conscientious of these things.
The Scream is in the public domain in the US, because it’s copyright protection has run out. It will be in the public domain in Norway in 2015.
I would have thought so, but you know how suspicious I am. The 2 people who had posted it as “free to use” had no affiliation with art. So, I prefer to be safe than sorry.
I think using Google images to search for public domain pics is not a good idea because there are too many illegal pics in their search results.
Go with Wikimedia as your main source and first searching place.
Thanks Jim, I agree, there are too many people who don’t know better – I can’t trust what they say to be legit.
Thanks for the great information in this post Louise. I know finding images for blogs etc. is a major hassle for all of us, BUT we must keep legal.
I’m bookmarking this page. I’ll be using it often.
You should check out the Zemanta.com plugin. Free embeddable images plus a bunch of other great blogging tools.
That looks quite interesting! Thanks for bringing it to our attention.
Another good source is http://www.123rf.com – $1.00 images!
I’ve heard a lot about that one as well. Thanks!
There are many illegal image online which we can never stop from spreading. Even you yourself, can have your image copied by other people.
Of course this is true. I find that most people just need to be informed that reusing any image they find online isn’t OK – tho there are definitely people who purposely “steal” images. It’s becoming easier to locate those stolen images – but you can’t completely stop it.
This is just my campaign to raise awareness among those who would comply with copyright rules if they knew how!
I really appreciate this article. It’s the same challenge musicians face. Following copyright laws is critical to the success of the artists in the world.
Well said Stacey! The best we can do is to educate people. I think most will want to comply when they understand. Thanks for your comment!
This is a great post. I will certainly use this one along with one that I saw Jim put up before. I have taken to using fotolia as they have good pricing though the images are a little sterile. They often ask for attribution as well though.
I think it is a good practice to take a small camera with you all the time and take everything…simple mundane objects and views. You never know when they will come in handy and you can guarantee that your blog will be the only one with that image.
Fotolia does say they “like” to get an attribution but it’s not required for paid images – standard license. Have you seen some Fotolia images that make a special requirement of it?
Great post and very useful. Specially need this information in the world of FB Timeline and Pinterest!! Thanks!!
You are so right about that! Thanks for reading and commenting.
Great helpful hints and sources. Thanks!
Lulu – great info! Thank you for researching and posting this piece! I bookmarked it! Very helpful! Hey, I think I recognize myself as one of the ones who said, “Duh, I get my images from google – why?” and looked confused when you about clobbered me in response! 🙂 xoxoxo Thanks for the great article!
Thank YOU for inspiring a very popular post!
Thank you Christina! Appreciate your comment.
Thank you for a great article, Louise.
I find my food photos turning up all over the web.
Thanks for helping spread the word, Clare! Best of luck with your business, and keeping the “photo poachers” at bay.
I was really confused on how to find a free image. I found more images on the internet – most of them are copyrighted. Thanks for sharing this useful information, it’s a very useful post.
Hi Maia, I’m glad this helped! We need to assume that any image found on the internet is copyrighted unless it says otherwise – that’s why these sites are useful.
Is there copyright on all the Facebook quote images? Can you re-use the quote on another image? Can you post the Facebook image to Pinterest?
For anything found online, you have to assume that whoever created it holds copyright to it, unless they specifically state otherwise. Short quotes must come under fair use laws, as using them seems to be widely accepted, so I see no reason you couldn’t use the words for your own picture.
Yes, there are workarounds to pin from Facebook, but I can’t recommend it, since the pin won’t link to the original source, which should always get the credit for their work!
Thanks Louise for providing all these wonderful, helpful details. I’m going to start adding copyright information on my original graphics that I add to my blog and to Pinterest. And I’m loving all the free resources here. You are great!
Wonderful to hear Kristy – thanks so much for your comment!
I buy royalty-free images for my blog. Is there a way for people to NOT steal the images that I use? I’m asking because I don’t think it’s fair that here I am paying for images and others may be stealing and re-using them. Do you know it’s legal for me to post the link of my website to royalty-free pictures that I’ve purchased? That way if the image with a quote I posted on it floats on the internet, people can know that if they come to my site, they’ll see more pics and blogposts?
I wish there were a way! I keep trying to educate people, but they (even some of the ones who hear me) still don’t get it.
If you’re asking if it’s OK to put your URL on images for your blog as a watermark – I believe it is. I put my URL on images I’ve bought, but not a copyright symbol, unless I’ve substantially reworked the image.
If people do steal images you’ve bought, they may be sued by the stock company! I’ve read of people getting huge bills for using images illegally – even if they didn’t know it. That’s why I recommend people stay away from Flickr and other sites where you can’t verify the true source, and if it’s *really* OK to use.
Louise — great info. I’ve always been concerned about copyright infringement on my blog, which is why I have typically retrieved images from Wikimedia and Flickr. However, I recently started using a plugin called Photodropper, which has a library of CC images that you can choose from within your post. It will also automatically give image credit. I use the free version, but there is an upgrade option to a bigger library that is $3 per image (I think).
That sounds great, thanks for the suggestion, Tom.
Thanks for compiling this list.In the past I’ve used Flickr only as I was not aware of any other similar site but now I can find a lot more images. After reading your blog post I have checked wikimedia commons and they also have a really impressive collection.
Wikimedia is truly useful as they are totally on top of copyright and attribution issues. I’m wary of Flickr, as users there can upload images that others own the copyright to.
Interesting discussion. I recommend istockphoto and Big Stock for clients that wants photos on websites. They both have a standard license agreements on their site that covers using photos a website and use in a blog post. Blog posts need to have the proper credit format (each one has a slightly different format) I also now make a lot of my photos in photoshop and/or take my own pictures. istockphoto and bigstock both have great phone customer service that walks you through the agreements so you have peace of mind. I’ve recently heard rumors of people getting bills but if they paid for the photos and are using them properly they are covered in their standard license agreement.
Thanks Sabrina! Those are good sites too. IStock is quite a bit more expensive than Dreamstime and Fotolia, which I recommended in the article. Neither of those requires attribution for purchased photos used on websites. or other advertising materials.
What a lot of people don’t understand is that you can’t use ANY of these royalty-free photos on items for resale without a special extended license. That’s where they may be getting into trouble.
I’ve also heard of people getting billed by Getty Media for using photos they didn’t pay for. Bottom line, don’t use stuff you find online without knowing the rules!
Louise: This is the second post of yours that I have read. Excellent information with some really good tips. Are you sure you are not a lawyer? Just kidding.
You mentioned designing your own logo. Have you done this? Can you recommend software to use to do this?
nice post, so how can one get to know the real origin of the image?
You can try using tineye.com. It’s also a way for image creators to discover who’s swiped their images.
thanks, i never knew i was doing it the bad way. using unlicensed images does go against Google tos?
I don’t know about Google TOS, but you’re breaking copyright laws if you use images without permission – which I think is a bigger deal than anyone’s TOS!
Hi, and thanks for this helpful info for others!
However, I’ve read and re-read this article and some others regarding the use of Creative Commons Licensed images, but I still don’t think I understand completely. It might be what my fellow Fibromyalgia-fighters and I call “fibrofog,” because I don’t usually have this much trouble understanding this kind of stuff! Please help? What I would like to know is: if I use CC images (in their original form and/or with edits that I’ve made) in pictures that I have made for my Facebook page (which is totally non-profit, just for humor and inspiration), what kind of attribution do I need to put on the picture? I haven’t posted anything like this yet, but I am working on several pictures that I want to post on that page, if I can ever figure out how to do it legally. Maybe explain super-simple? I’m in the midst of a flare of my Fibromyalgia, and it could be a while before I’m back to my normal comprehension level! Thank you SO much in advance!
There is no doubt that creative commons licensing is a complicated and confusing issue. I’m sorry that there’s no simple answer. There are many types of licenses available, and the creator of the work gets to choose what usage they’ll allow, and what kind of attribution they require. So unfortunately you have to check each piece individually.
Thanks so much! I think I get the overall idea, and I spoke to someone who is going to help me when I am not sure what to do for any of the images. It’s not a big deal if I can’t use them, I’d rather do the right thing.
Generally if you give them credit and don’t try to claim the work as your own, I think you’re OK. But I’ve never been able to confidently decipher it myself!
Great article. We tend to use the more widely available images and credit the publisher site – the link out to another relevant site that complements the article being written is useful and it has at times led to engagement with others in the same industry, helping build out connections. Just a different approach to note.
That’s not something I could recommend. Using others’ images without permission – whether you credit them or not – could get you sued for copyright infringement.
If you get permission first, then sure, it’s a great way to connect.
This my website, its only a few weeks old http://www.imgparty.com/ but hey im trying hard.
Nice! Thanks for sharing, Mark.
Hey Louise, Thanks for the list. At upicm.com we decided to cut to the chase and get rid of all the confusion re. creative commons license and public domain etc. All images are completely free for personal and commercial use with no attribution required ever. You can even incorporate our pics into your products for free with no limitations on the number of products. We create all images on the site ourselves so we can stand over their free legal use.
Also, all images have been optimized for web use which can save a lot of time.
We’re just getting started but thousands more pics will be added soon.
Including Facebook covers, Backgrounds, Nature Pics, Urban scenes etc. – Regards, Declan.
Thanks Carl! Readers, be sure to check the licensing requirements and enjoy.
ps: watermark your images! And even better, embed your own link into the image tag. If everyone did that, this would be a moot point. Clicking on the photo would automatically take the viewer back to the owner’s website!
It’s great advertising for you if you’re selling a service. However, there are photographers who actually sell – photos! And they don’t like it when people take them for free.
Can you explain what you mean by embedding a link into the image tag, that will take the viewer back to the original website? I know Pinterest will link back to the site where found, but if someone uploads an image to their website, I’d love to know how that could automatically link back to the original site where found.
Stolen images also abound on Instagram, where the photos don’t link to anyone’s website.
I appreciate your enthusiasm, but there are many people who steal photos, obliterate or cut off watermarks, etc. It’s not quite as rosy as you make it sound. If you want people to reuse YOUR photos, by all means, encourage that. But please don’t suggest that everyone should be equally happy about having their images taken. I doubt photographers would agree that their creations are “not like music.” They deserve to be paid, just like any artist.
Oh dear, I believe that we are talking about two very different things. I am not talking about photos for sale!
That IS robbery and definitely wrong, no matter what!
I’m an interior designer and sometimes use others’ images to express a point but make perfectly clear that it is not my work. These are photos that have already been published in magazines. The photographer was already paid and would not receive a royalty in any case. Then, I go and find the original source to link back to. Although, I often see people linking back to someone’s blog, or pinterest or something that’s not the original source.
And yes, I’m well aware of the cretins that abound on instagram using other people’s images as their own and it’s disgusting! I’ve only reposted something once and it was from a friend. Otherwise, they’re supposed to be your own images! If you want to put up other peeps pics, that’s what pinterest is for!
I did have an image of mine stolen and it was used as someone’s business card in an advertisement for her business. my room and also my photo! My husband called her up and gave her an earful. He said she sounded annoyed. huh?
As for embedding a link into the image tag, sorry, I’m mistaken. That would be nice, but not possible. What I meant is to use your name in the alt-tag. So, that means saving the photo with your name, like “laurel bern interiors living room blue sofa.jpg.” You can’t link back directly, but at least you will have the attribution back to yourself. Maybe half of the images I see do this. Even if the original source doesn’t have it, I’ll put it in for them so that the next idiot can plainly see who to credit the image too. I also always add in the name of the source in my description on pinterest.
And please allow me to make it clear that I don’t want people to just reuse my photos. I want them to link BACK to me with the photo and there’s a very big difference. If they use my photo without the link, then yes, that’s also stealing and wrong.
I truly appreciate people who take the time to find the original source of images to credit and link back to. I feel so strongly about that. I get tired of people posting others’ images and linking back to a google search!
I completely agree on watermarking. I’m always encouraging people to add a watermark, even though unsavory types can easily remove them with Photoshop. Fortunately, they’re in the minority!
Thanks for this article Louise! It’s very helpful for everyone who deserves free amazing resources.


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The flip video one month on rocks. Used it today at a folk festival I went to. Fantastic and great fun.
i’m really diggin’ tumblr. Think i’m going to shift over my blog to it.
playing part time hippy at crawley folk fest!
Finally got round to setting up my tumblr site. Can’t believe it has taken me so long to get round to it.

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Where you live can have a big influence on your health.
If it’s easier to get a hamburger than a head of lettuce, that has an effect. If you’ve got to drive to the nearest grocery store, but can walk to 15 places where the fryer baskets never stop sizzling, it has an effect. If the nearest health clinic is across town, it has an effect.
You can quantify these associations – the neighborhoods in Spokane with the most fast-food restaurants, such as Emerson Garfield, have shorter life expectancies than those with many fewer fast-food restaurants, such as Rockwood. The highest obesity rates correlate with the longest distance to grocery stores.
One must be cautious of such correlations; they tell us a lot about a population’s health broadly, but can’t account for all the factors in any individual’s life or choices. But such associations between a neighborhood’s “social determinants of health” and the general well-being of its population are the subject of increasing interest to those who study and promote public health.
A new project by an associate professor at Washington State University’s Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine is beginning to map some of those factors for Spokane at a very granular level, with a new online tool that makes it possible to examine differences between neighborhoods on a variety of measures.
The Spokane Healthy Living Indicators Project is a continuation of the work that associate professor Pablo Monsivais began during his six years on the faculty at the University of Cambridge, mapping food access across Great Britain.
The SHELI project went online last week. It provides data on seven categories, including the density of fast-food restaurants within a mile, the availability of doctors and dentists, access to supermarkets and walkability. You can look at the information by neighborhood – or drill down all the way to your own address.
For example, I live in the Cliff-Cannon Neighborhood. When I look at the neighborhood characteristics, they show a relatively high density of fast-food offerings within a 1-mile radius, at 7.8 for the neighborhood on average. That’s primarily because it’s close to downtown – the Riverside Neighborhood – which has by far the highest concentration of such restaurants, at almost 22 within a 1-mile radius.
But the tool also can bore in much more closely, to the street or address level. Taking Cliff-Cannon as an example, when you drill into the street level, you see that density of fast-food joints varies depending on how close to downtown you are, as you would expect. And when I put in my own house, which is roughly in the center of the neighborhood, I get my personal fast-food density: 17 within a 1-mile radius.
There are also two grocery stores within walking distance, plenty of doctors nearby and a decent walkability score, at least compared with other parts of town.
SHELI doesn’t link these figures to health outcomes. But earlier research conducted by the Spokane Regional Health District examined the differences in health among Spokane’s neighborhoods, and found stark differences. That research, a 2012 report called Odds Against Tomorrow, found that life expectancies varied dramatically among neighborhoods – the average life span varied by more than 18 years between the city’s shortest life expectancy (66.17 years in the downtown Riverside district) and longest (84.03 in Southgate on Moran Prairie).
It found, on measure after measure, from unemployment to obesity to maternal smoking to cardiovascular disease, that different neighborhoods were like different worlds. Perhaps unsurprisingly, people in the poorest neighborhoods had worse health – and more unhealthy behaviors – than those in wealthier ones.
Monsivais said he was partly motivated by the research in Odds Against Tomorrow to carry out the SHELI project. His goal is that it becomes a tool for public officials and activists to try and develop policies that might improve the health of local residents, and he plans to add information to the tool as he gathers feedback.


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The January fitness commitments are in FULL swing. With the new year upon us, the chances are you’ll be joining hundreds of others around the city embarking on the reluctant after-work-new-gym-membership-pilgrimage. The chances also are, that come mid February many of us will start to think about throwing in the towel, as the ‘new year new me’ impetus begins to wear a little thin… We feel you! No matter how fancy the gym is, or how much our FitBit buzzes at us, our well intended exercise regimes can rapidly become less of a novelty and much more of a chore.
We’re here to shake things up a little. You may not of realised it, but our city is loaded with countless fitness classes and exercise groups for everyone to tap into and keep us all on the move. Whether it’s a leisurely jog you fancy, a soothing yoga class, or maybe a high intensity burn session – there really is something for us all to try our hand at this year.
The clue’s in the name… Expect a fitness experience unlike any other in the city here, with calorie busting, high intensity classes held in 30 degree heat that will have you bursting with endorphins by the end of one session. If the idea of moving about in a humid room sounds a little off putting, maybe the science will change your mind. The guys here really know their stuff, and have created their Rip, Ride and Relax rooms to tap into the amazing positive performance effects of training in heat. Benefits include improved cardiovascular, thermoregulatory and metabolic functions, as well as the heat being able to improve your overall fitness capacity. In simple terms – the more you sweat, the fitter you get.
One of the best strength and conditioning gyms about, Training Station 2 is a hidden fitness gem you may not have stumbled upon yet. It’s been going strong since 1995, and is constantly abuzz with both it’s loyal clientele and total fitness novices, with everybody welcome to take part in their daily kettlebell and strength and conditioning circuit classes – no matter what your level of fitness. Expect high energy group sessions, lead by motivational trainers who will push you to exceed your expectations and smash your goals, all year round. Well worth a visit.
Cycling, but not as you know it. The team at Rise Cycling have taken the city by storm with their unique approach to keeping fitness super fun since opening in 2016. With the lights down low, and a 90’s Pop playlist blasting as you peddle, you’d be forgiven for forgetting altogether that you’re there to sweat. But sweat you will – trust us. The team at RC are there, not only to motivate you, but entertain you too as you burn through the calories in classes such as Bro’s Vs Ho’s, Club Classics and Hip Hop Sundays. You’re guaranteed to leave smiling (and v. sweaty).
If the pace of high intensity cardio just isn’t your thing, taking up yoga could be the answer to your fitness prayers. We all know that intense exercise equals major endorphins – but what’s sometimes less acknowledged is the astonishing well-being benefits of this ancient Indian practice. As well as improving overall fitness and strength, yoga is also known to improve posture, regulate breathing and help relieve stress. The team at White Wolf Yoga have created a calming and serene space for all of those looking to unwind as they exercise, holding classes that will nourish your mind, as well as your body.

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There are only 8 Martial Arts Schools listed in Altamonte Springs, Florida. This page is showing 75 Martial Arts Schools, Studios, Dojos & Clubs found within 10 Miles of Altamonte Springs. Most of these schools offer self defense classes for children, men and women. Some may also offer After School Karate for kids. Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Aikido, Jiu-Jitsu (Jujutsu/Jujitsu) & Kung Fu are the top Martial Arts offered in Altamonte Springs area.
Chart based on style information available from 72 Martial Arts Schools in Altamonte Springs area.
Distance is showed approximately from the downtown area of Altamonte Springs, FL. Click on 'Map' next to a Dojo to see it on the Map. To see a list of Martial Arts and Self Defense classes near you, Search with your address.
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See Martial Arts Schools and classes in places around Altamonte Springs, Florida: Forest City, Fern Park, Eatonville, Maitland, Wekiva Springs, Wekiwa Springs, Fairview Shores.
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YOU GUYS CANNOT BELIEVE HOW LUCKY YOU ARE! In fact WE still can’t believe how lucky you are! For all you sake enthusiasts out there, you will not want to miss the next sake tasting coming up this weekend. It’s our annual Joy of Sake Award Winners Sake Tasting with aGIANT TWIST! Not only will we be sampling Gold and Silver Award Winners from this year’s Joy of Sake, we’ll also be sampling for the VERY FIRST TIME … drum roll please … KOSHI NO KANBAI SAKE!
For those of you who are already well versed in sake, you know what this means. For those of you who aren’t as familiar, let me break it down for you. Koshi no Kanbai is a very famous, very prestigious and very awesome sake from Niigata prefecture. It is in such high demand that allocation is very limited in Hawaii. In fact, the importer normally gets only enough to barely meet the demands of the local restaurants here. Because of that, this sake is usually not available for retail sale and is considered a “restaurant only” sake in Hawaii.
However, due to the extreme generosity of our friend and World Sake Representative, Mr. Yoshiharu Suzuki (and a lot of begging from us) we’ll be sampling Koshi no Kanbai this Saturday for the first time at the shop.AND, we’ll also have on hand for sale, a very LIMITEDamount of Koshi no Kanbai. This will be sold on a first come first serve basis, so when it’s gone .. it’s gone!
Not to be out done by Koshi no Kanbai, we’ll also be sampling FIVE other award winners including Philip Harper’s Kinsho and Masumi’s high end Yumedono and Nanago! That makes EIGHT different sake that Yoshi will be pouring this Saturday! This is one tasting I don’t think you’ll want to miss.
Refined yet full of flavor, “Kinmuku” has an evocative flavor to chew on. It has a slight natural sweetness and underlying it all, the taste and feel of clear, pure spring water. One of Nadine’s favorites!
From the very first sip, this sake displays a variety of subtle, ineffable flavors, which converge and diffuse just on the edge of the mind’s awareness. Its elusive nature has given Koshi no Kanbai the nickname “the phantom sake”.
Muku possesses an imposing profile, with big taste and an intermingling of flavors that defies easy description. Medium-bodied, clearly balanced with a deep and satisfying finish.
Our friend Phillip Harper’s masterpiece wins Silver again this year! Brewed by the only foreign brewmaster in Japan, Tamagawa Kinsho beings round and full flavored with gamboling fruit and floral displays joined by ripe fruit and grassy nuances. Glacial incrementations of flavor achieved by sub-zero bottle aging impart both silky viscosity and depth.
Masumi Yumedono presents an array of flavor nuances that includes peach, melon and strawberry. Rarely does one sake combine so many taste sensations in a single cup … or finish so gloriously.
A lovingly nurtured redolently flavorful Daiginjo with an insouciant attitude: old style sake for the 21st Century. Brewed using the old Yamahai method.
Longtime sake drinkers find this sake comfortingly familiar. It is smooth at first sip and displays a range of subtle, organic flavors as well as a pleasant natural sweetness.
This charming junmai, with it’s faint taste of wild plum, represents a new direction for Japanese brewers. It is smooth and gentle, with sweetness and acidity in finely etched balance. Ideal for lunchtime sake sipping.
You won’t want to miss out on this Saturday’s tasting. Hope to see you then!
The farmers of Kameda in Niigata prefecture where Ishimoto Sake Brewery is located, long brewed nigori-zake to earn extra revenue during the freezing winter months. But in 1900, home brewing of sake was prohibited by law, which brought a halt to their activities.
In response, Ryuzo Ishimoto, wanting to offer the citizens of Kameda the opportunity to drink their traditional beverage, started a brewery and named his sake Koshi no Kanbai, which means “plum flowers blossoming in the winter cold”.
The foundations of the brewery’s reputation today were laid by the 2nd generation brewery head, Seigeo Ishimoto. He began using rice purchased from Okayama and Hyogo.
When digging in the backyard of his home, he also discovered a source of water that he felt would be well suited for sake brewing. The results of these efforts was the top prize at a national contest for alcoholic beverages held in 1926.
In 1913, due to wartime need, Ishimoto Sake Brewery was ordered to produce rations for the military. Consequently, the brewery began making wine, and an official appraiser of the Kanto-Shinetsu Regional Taxation Bureau, Tetsuro Tanaka, came to oversee the switch.
This encounter would have a profound effect on the brewery’s subsequent history. Ishimoto and Tanaka became determined to brew an ideal sake, without making any compromises. They continued working to perfect Koshi no Kanbai.
Eventually this sake became appreciated by connoisseurs and Dr. Kinichiro Sakaguchi recommended Koshi no Kanbai at a German party, where a European wine would have been the conventional choice.
In a time when heavy, sweet sakes were the norm, Hisako Sasaki, the editor of sake magazine was fascinated by the robust dry taste of Koshi no Kanbai. Sasaki introduced it to her readers, recommending it as an unconventional sake.
Her enthusiasm encouraged weekly mass market magazines to feature Koshi no Kanbai, further boosting the sake’s popularity and earning it a strong reputation that it retains to this day.
* All of the preceding information regarding Koshi no Kanbai was obtained from the book “Sekai ni Hokoru “Kokushu” Nihonshu.
Four of the award winning sake we’ll be sampling this Saturday are from Miyasaka Sake Brewery in Nagano prefecture. They include Masumi Yumedono, Masumi Nanago, Masumi Okuden Kantsukuri and Miyasaka Yawaraka.
Our friend Philip Harper’s Kinsho sake won a silver award at this year’s Joy of Sake. We were really hoping he would win gold again, especially since the English name for his sake is “Heart of Gold”!
Philip holds the distinction of being the only foreign sake brewmaster or “toji” in Japan. Originally from England, he went to Japan in 1988 to teach English with the JET program.
It was during this time that a teaching colleague introduced Philip to sake, which he totally embraced and fell in love with. After his commitment to the JET program was up, Philip ended up staying in Japan, eventually working as a laborer in a sake brewery.
In the following years, Philip worked his way up from laborer to eventually passing the Nanbu Brewer’s Guild Exam in 2001 and became the first and only foreign sake brewmaster in Japan. We’ll be tasting his award winning “Kinsho” sake this Saturday.
Kinoshita Brewery is located in Kyoto prefecture and was originally founded in 1842. They produce Tamagawa sake which translates to “Jewel River” in English.
In 2007 their brewmaster passed away after 48 years of service. The owner, Yoshito Kinoshita, considered closing the brewery but instead took a chance and made some bold changes to revitalize his business.
First, Mr. Kinoshita had his brother-in-law create a new design and logo for the brewery. Then, he hired foreign brewmaster, Philip Harper, to take charge as their new toji.
The gamble paid off immediately as Philip Harper’s Tamagawa Kinsho won gold at the prestigious Japan National Sake Appraisal after his very first season at the brewery.
Many of you had the opportunity to meet Mr. Ryuichi Yoshida from Tedorigawa Sake Brewery at our recent “Meet the Brewers” Sake Event at the Plaza Club.
You may have also heard about the movie that is being made about Tedorigawa called “The Birth of Sake” by Erik Shirai.
The movie maker is trying to raise additional funds to complete his movie, and he’s using Kickstarter, an online fundraising platform to reach out to other sake lovers for help.
There is just one week left for him to reach his financial goal, but he’s still a little short of success. Any support that you can give him would be much appreciated.
You can click on the Kickstarter logo above and will be taken to the Kickstarter site with information about Tedorigawa’s movie and how to donate.


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Becca Chamberlin was medalist with a 44 as Winchester improved to 5-0 in the TEC with a 199-213 win over Hagerstown.
Taylor Prescott shot 46, Kate Riggin 52, Rhamey Fetters 57, and Megan Fulton 68.
Stephanie Burns had Hagerstown’s low score, a 48.
Seton Catholic hosted Union County and Tri High in a tri-meet Tuesday, though only Union County had a complete team and won both boys and girls competition.
For the Seton girls, Erica Barker placed second overall, while Seton's Garrett Burkhardt finished fifth overall in the boys race.
Union County fell to New Castle 25-16, 25-15, 25-10.
Lindsay Lang had 12 digs, Rachel Grissom had 11 assists, while Olivia Schwab led with five kills, Emma Townsend and Emma Cox each had two aces, and Emma Cannon had a blocked shot.
Maley Tintsman had 20 assists and seven aces as Eaton improved to 2-0 with a 25-13, 25-7, 25-18 win over Dixie. Ava Miller had eight kills, Shaylen Perry added seven, Courtney Giffen and Kylee PItsinger each had six kills, and Annika Gels had seven digs.
Ally Staton had 36 assists and Morgan Toschlog had 19 digs and four aces as Centerville defeated Eastern Hancock 15-25, 25-22, 28-26, 25-13.
Kelsee Troutwine had 12 kills and five blocks, while Kate Wilson added six aces and six kills.
Winchester fell to Jay County 25-7, 25-18, 25-15.
Alyssa Ozbun had 10 digs, while Morgan Williams and Gena Moore led with four kills each.
Bailey Mullens had five kills and Taylor Baker had four aces, as the JV also lost 25-23, 25-20.
Mathew Berry, Mark Cox and Michael Dalrymple won singles matches, and Eric Castor and Brandon Duran won in doubles, as Lincoln defeated Randolph Southern 4-0.
The No. 1 doubles match was rained out in the third set.
Zach Hall and Jacob Longo each won a JV match for Lincoln.
John Carpenter won at No. 1 singles during Union City’s 4-1 loss to Jay County.
Union County lost to Knightstown 5-0.


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Front bumper amber light lens and reflector set, fits right - driver/left side, will replace OEM 9188264 for your Volvo S80 (1999-2006). Easily snaps in to the core of the bumper cover from the outside. Bulb not included. You receive one driver side lens as pictured. In many states - must have to pass DOT inspection for the vehicle. These are frequently broken while parking in tight spots. This is your highest quality - lowest priced replacement opportunity.
Front bumper amber light lens and reflector set, fits right - passenger side, will replace OEM 9188264 for your Volvo S80 (1999-2006). Easily snaps in to the core of the bumper cover from the outside. Bulb not included. You receive one passenger side lens as pictured. In many states - must have to pass DOT inspection for the vehicle. These are frequently broken while parking in tight spots. This is your highest quality - lowest priced replacement opportunity.


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When three men came together at the beginning of the last century, it was usually to talk about current affairs or just to exchange ideas. In the spirit of the turn of the century, many ideas were put forward in such circles and almost as many were discarded. When the Hamburg stationer Claus-Johannes Vob, the engineer August Eberstein and the salesman Alfred Nehemias met to exchange their ideas in the year 1906, nobody imagined that it would mark the birth of Montblanc.
Eberstein and Nehemias had got to know the newly invented but still primitive fountain-pen in the USA and England. Vob realised the potential of a fountain-pen with its own ink container that was independent of an ink-well and so could be used anywhere.
The three entrepreneurs then founded what we would now call a “Joint Venture”: the pooling of different talents and financial resources with the aim of undertaking a commercial risk.
The three visionaries founded a factory in the “Schanzen” district of Hamburg for exclusive fountain-pens of the highest quality and in small numbers: the “Simplo Filler Pen Company“. In 1909, after almost 3 years of development, they launched the first fountain-pen series, “Rouge et Noir“, made of black ebonite with a red cap head and inspired by the famous novel of the same name by Stendhal.
Although the French name meant nothing for most German customers, the fountain-pen acquired the affectionate nickname of “Little Red Riding-Hood” and was a great success as the advertisements then claimed, “a fountain-pen that does not make blots”. One year later, the technically improved “Montblanc” fountain-pen started its successful career: the black fountain-pen with the white star on the cap does not leak at all when closed!
The dark massif with its snow-covered peaks and six icy glaciers inspired this unique product. And with this name there was no more scope in marketing terms for nicknames. As a symbol of highest quality, the name “Montblanc“ still stands today for the highest European craftsmanship. The potential of this name was recognised 100 years ago and the Montblanc “Star“ (in fact the 6 glaciers on the summit), the symbol of the snow-covered summit of Europe’s highest mountain, was registered as a trademark. The Montblanc fountain-pen was so successful that the Simplo Fillerpen Company became Montblanc Simplo GmbH.
It was not long after its foundation that “Montblanc” started its successful career around the world. After branches in Berlin, Leipzig, Breslau, Hanover and Bremen, the first European Montblanc outlets appeared in Paris, London and Barcelona. The range of products was also continuously extended. As well as fountain-pens, the shops offered writing paper, ink and mechanical pencils with the white star.
The global breakthrough came in 1924 with the “Meisterstück“ the birth of a legend. The number 4810 adorns the nib of each Meisterstück and symbolises the height of the eponymous mountain in the Savoy Alps. Eleven years later, in the year 1935, the company made a promise to its customers, who were hit by inflation and so reluctant to spend their money: a lifelong guarantee.
A sign that it was absolutely convinced of the quality of this perfect writing instrument. The pen, with its timeless and fascinating design, revolutionised in the course of the century not only the entire writing- instrument industry. The coveted cult object gained a permanent place in the New York Museum of Modern Art and plays a significant role in the most important signatures in politics, business and culture.
The head of the family is still the famous black Meisterstück 149. The legend of the utility culture of the 20th century has found its climax since 1983 in the Meisterstück Solitaire Collection: the precious- metal version of the Meisterstück in solid gold, sterling silver or gold-plated silver.
In 1974, Roger Moore used the Solid Gold 149 fountain-pen in the James Bond Film “The man with the golden colt” to shoot the bad guy Christopher Lee. But the supreme pen is the Meisterstück Solitaire Royal for approx. US$ 125,000, decorated with 4,810 Pavé diamonds (each one individually cut with 35 facets). In addition to the Meisterstück writing-instrument lines, Montblanc has been producing since 1992 Limited Editions, which are dedicated to famous arts patrons, writers or musicians. Since only 4,810 pieces are made of each Edition, they rapidly become coveted articles for collectors.
In the meantime, a whole universe of luxury goods has gathered beneath the Montblanc star: elegant, handmade leather accessories, the leather factory has existed since 1935, fashionable eyewear, accessories, high-class silver jewellery and exclusive Swiss watches. They are produced by Montblanc’s own watch company Montblanc Montre S.A. in Le Locle, the cradle of finest global watchmaking in the Swiss Jura.
1906: Claus Johannes Voss, a Hamburg stationary trader along with Alfred Nehemias, a Hamburg banker, and a Berlin engineer named August Eberstein, decide to produce fountain pens: With this “Joint Venture” the cornerstone for the future company Montblanc was already placed in 1906.
1908: The company’s first high quality pen “Rouge et Noir” is launched under the company name “SIMPLO Filler Pen Co. GmbH”.
1909: Launch of the technically improved fountain pen “Montblanc”. The name "Montblanc“ is registered as a trademark and the name is used for all writing instruments produced by the company.
1924: Montblanc creates the “Meisterstück” Writing Instrument family (German for “masterpiece”). Launch of the legendary Montblanc Meisterstück 149 fountain pen.
1929: All Meisterstück fountain pens from this point on bear the engraving “4,810” the height of the Mont Blanc mountain in metres as measured at that time.
1977: Alfred Dunhill Ltd. in London becomes the majority partner of Montblanc. In 1985, the later Dunhill Holding PLC will take over the remaining partners’ shares.
1983: Introduction of the Meisterstück Solitaire Collection, the precious metal version of the Meisterstück in solid gold, sterling-silver, or gilded silver.
1987: Numerous international sponsorship initiatives in the areas of literature, ballet, and music mark the beginning of Montblanc’s worldwide commitment to culture: In London, Prince Charles awards the Best First Time Sponsor to Montblanc for supporting the exhibition “Comic Iconoclas”.
1992: The „Montblanc de la Culture Arts Patronage Award“ is established, the only award worldwide honouring Patrons of Art in 10 countries. Since this year, a Limited Edition has been regularly dedicated to a great patron of the arts and culture as well as an internationally renowned author of literature. Acquisition of the Karl Seeger Lederwarenfabrik GmbH in Offenbach, now called Montblanc Leather GmbH.
1994: The “Solitaire Royal” a fountain pen covered with 4,810 brilliant diamonds, enters the Guinness Book of records as the most expensive fountain pen in the world.
1995: Founding of the Montblanc Kulturstiftung (Montblanc Cultural Foundation) based in Germany. Montblanc becomes founding sponsor of the Philharmonia of the Nations.
1998: Opening of the Montblanc Academy and first exhibition of art works at the Montblanc Gallery in Hamburg.
1999: First vernissage of the Montblanc Staircase Gallery at the Montblanc Headquarters in Hamburg. The world’s first Montblanc Flagship Boutique opened in New York with Staircase Gallery and “Studio privé”.
2002: Montblanc starts its sponsorship of the Young Directors Projects at the Salzburg festival. Opening of Montblanc’s latest Flagship Boutique on the Champs-Elysées in Paris.
2003: : Montblanc launches StarWalker, a new generation of writing instruments, and the watch collection TimeWalker.
2004: Montblanc is the founding partner of the Women’s World Awards under the patronage of Mikhail Gorbachev. The awards in different categories were given, among others, to international personalities like Whitney Houston, Vivienne Westwood, Waris Dirie and Bianca Jagger. Launch of the project “Sign Up for the Right to Write” against illiteracy in cooperation with UNICEF. One year later, the worldwide campaign has generated earnings of US $ 846,675.00 for UNICEF.
2005: Launch of the first part of the Montblanc Jewellery Collection for women and limited edition of “Greta Garbo” Pen.

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Ben 10: Alien Force is a fun game.
Go back to the beginning of Dragonball, in this handheld game brought to you by Atari.
Sim games take a turn for the cute in this quirky game from the developers at EA games.
If you are a fan of the Naruto series , this game may hold some interest to you.
Excavate, awaken and raise Spectrobes to save the Nanairo Star System.


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We have 215 childminders in Glasgow listed in our online childminding directory. You can narrow these results down to find the perfect childminder for you using the options on the search bar above.
I am a registered childminder who lives in the Greenfaulds area (Lammermoor Drive) Cumbernauld. I live with my husband and have 2 sons aged 26 & 23.
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Casa Orlandai, First Floor. Sala Foix. C/ Jaume Piquet, 23.
FFCC Sarria. Buses 30, 66, 22, 64, 22, 75. Parking.
Every Wednesday, members meet up for coffee and delicious home-baked cakes and a chat to friends in a relaxed atmosphere.
It is the most popular club activity and an ideal opportunity for newcomers to come along and find out about the club, pick up the month’s Activity Sheet, and meet the members.
On the second Wednesday of the month we have an interesting speaker to give us a short talk about a specific area of interest to our members, with an opportunity to ask questions and discuss the theme afterwards.


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Jenny Joined Carers Elite in July 2018.
Jenny runs our internal Accounts department, oh and my diary !!!!
She is slow at making coffee in the morning but this might be due to getting her delightful children to school.
I started Carers Elite in 2015 and have never looked back.
I love meeting and talking to new people while also visiting Service Users and Clients regularly.
Katy having worked in the care industry and HR for some years has steped up to a role in the office as our HR Manger.
Karla is our Homcare Manager and has worked within the industry for a number of years.


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Vacation rental cottages and self catering houses to rent in Totnes.
Set in a secluded and tranquil valley in the tiny hamlet of Belsford in the South Hams, an area of outstanding natural beauty, yet only three miles from the historic market town of Totnes, Belsford Court offers the ideal base to explore the many delights of south Devon.
Set amongst a small cluster of barns in the hamlet of Fallapit, this spacious barn conversion has much to offer visitors, whatever time of year it is visited. Lavishly decorated and furnished with many antiques and objets d’art.

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An operator’s licence is granted on the understanding that the operator will adhere to the undertakings outlined in the application they sent to the Office of the Traffic Commissioner. It is a criminal offence for an operator to fail to comply with these undertakings, and should this occur, the operator may be called to a Public Inquiry. Here, the Traffic Commissioner has the power to curtail, suspend or revoke an operator’s licence. It is thus imperative that the rules and regulations regarding the operation of large goods vehicles are followed at all times.
Our operator’s licence awareness course is aimed at operators who have been instructed by the Traffic Commissioner to attend an operator’s awareness, management or compliance course. It is also for any operators or transport managers who feel that they are unfamiliar with their legal duties and responsibilities.
drivers’ hours and working time regulations.
To ensure that attendees get the required level of guidance from our trainer, we keep class sizes small, with a maximum of 10 delegates per course.
On the day, should anyone wish to discuss any particular matters or worries about their own transport operation, this information would be received in complete confidence. All information shared with us would remain confidential, and attendees should have no fear of any information reaching the DVSA or the Traffic Commissioner. The openness this creates allows us to offer the most accurate advice for how to rectify any existing issues.
Please contact us for our next available course dates. These courses are held at our training centre in Exeter.
The course is for operators who have been instructed by the Traffic Commissioner to attend an operator’s awareness, management or compliance course. It is also for operators or transport managers who are unfamiliar with their legal obligations.
It is a one day course which includes drivers’ hours, tachograph regulations and record keeping. It is conducted at our JAUPT approved centre.
A certificate of attendance is issued to each delegate. This can be sent to the Traffic Commissioner as proof of attendance.
There are a small number of delegates per course.
Each delegate receive a set of reference materials to take away. These materials summarise the content of the course.
We offer confidential advice for any individuals or businesses with particular problems.
We also offer free continuous phone support to all delegates and their drivers after the course. We can then provide advice and guidance on how to address any future transport related issues.

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This sturdy stand of solid wood is provided with the C.F. Martin logo. Provided with assembly instructions.
Developed in Denmark by a team of dedicated musicians. The Standley is a discreet guitar stand that can easily be mounted on and off the guitar. He offers an original and ideal approach to put your guitar neatly anywhere.
The Standley is compact and light and is equipped with a patented “Click-On” system that firmly clamps on the guitar’s endpin. The support is provided with four adjustable feet finished in quality rubber that perfectly adapt to the shape of your guitar. Due to the well-kept design, the Standley leaves no trace on your instrument and does not affect the sound of your guitar. The compact design also ensures that this stand takes up much less space than conventional tripods, it fits perfectly in the case or flight case of your guitar.
The carefully studied and developed design of this revolutionary stand adapts perfectly to the curves of your guitar and the vertical angle of 5 ° offers optimal balance and stability for your instrument. Standley is not only useful for the musician, he can also be used perfectly on the guitar collection in shops neat and compact to display.


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We recommend a vegetable dish to create a balanced healthy meal.
Vegetarian versions of some of the following dishes can be ordered.
Please note: Some of the dish numbers below were changed on 8/1/15. Please use these numbers when ordering!


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hip-hop's highest earner, cashed in to the tune of $37 million, through his 10-year $150 million Live Nation deal and his ownership stakes in the New Jersey Nets, 40/40 Club chain and ad firm Translation.
Forbes says the deal makes "Jayoncé" the second highest-earning celeb couple in the world, behind only supermodel Gisele Bundchen and NFL mega-star/hair-flipper Tom Brady, who earned $117 million. If anything, Forbes is giving Jay and Bey something to strive for.


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Setting the right price for your home is the single most important decision you will make when you decide to sell. Go too high and you risk turning off every buyer in the marketplace, go too low and you leave money on the table. One simple but powerful technique for pricing your home aggressively is to spend the day looking at your competitors’ homes. By doing so you will be seeing the world through the buyers’ eyes. Be tough and honest with yourself. Compared to the competition what would be a price that would position your home as the best value proposition for buyers in your marketplace?
Buyers don’t walk into an agent’s office and announce that they would like to see homes priced at a specific price like $227,900 dollars. Instead they ask to see homes between price ranges that are separated by five to ten thousand dollar increments. Because of this, consider setting your price near one of these natural price points. For instance a price $229,900 would probably net you exactly the same number of buyer inquiries as a price of $227,900, but moving your home down to $224,900 (the next price point down) would widen your potential buyer pool.
Another pricing technique that may be the ticket to more showings and more offers is to use value range marketing. Value range marketing is a pricing technique in which you choose a listing price based on what you would sell for today if a buyer wrote you a check. You then choose another lower price – one that you wouldn’t reject if offered but would use as a starting point negotiate towards some middle ground. So instead of listing your home at a specific price of $496,000 dollars, you list the home between $459,000 and $496,000.
The agent who brings a buyer to your home is typically referred to as the selling agent or the buyer’s agent. In a market crowded with inventory many sellers find it wise to provide an incentive to motivate these agents to show their home more frequently. While you may cringe at paying real estate brokers even more money, the fact is it may provide just the push they need to work a little harder to sell your home for top dollar.
Not all listing agents are created equal. To find an aggressive full time agent, take the time to research the market, talk to friends, neighbors, and colleagues about who they recommend, and interview multiple agents before making a hiring decision. In addition, be sure to come to an agreement about a specific, documented marketing plan before signing a long term listing agreement.
Successful sellers aren’t afraid of a little (or a lot) of constructive criticism. In fact, they invite agents to give them helpful suggestions on everything, from pricing to curb appeal, to help them secure the highest possible price for their home. On the flip side, when hiring an agent, be sure to find an agent that is open to suggestions. For instance, as a seller you may find ways to improve advertising copy, flyers, photographs, or even virtual tours.
A buyer who has narrowed their search down to two or three top choices may need a little push to motivate them to take action. To encourage buyers, many sellers offer incentives like buying the interest rate down on the purchaser’s loan, paying for closing costs, inspections, or repairs, or providing allowances or credits for home upgrades after closing. In addition, many sellers prepay for services like internet services for a year, taxes or homeowners association dues, or even golf club memberships.
Buyers won’t pull the trigger unless they become emotionally invested in your home. To help build a stronger first impression start from the outside first by working hard to improve your home’s curb appeal. Next move inside and stage each space by creating a focal point and a story for each room. A set dining table, a book by the bed, or a game in the kids room are all simple examples of staging.
A pre-appraisal is an appraisal of the home before a buyer has made an offer. By having this done early you will have an objective voice that has provided a value for the property independent of your own opinion and may be a great tool in talking with buyers. In addition, many sellers do pre-inspections of the home to provide buyers with a clear whole home inspection or pest and dry rot inspection. (A word of caution: anything discovered during a pre-inspection will likely need to be disclosed whether you fix the issue or not).
If something isn’t working, successful sellers have the strength to fail fast by making adjustments to their strategy quickly. For instance, if after implementing your marketing plan buyers don’t begin to view your home on a regular basis, this is a clear indication (a red flag) that the market is rejecting your price. There is only one solution: lower your price. On the other hand, if you have steady stream of buyers touring your listing, yet you aren’t receiving any offers, this is often a symptom of buyers rejecting, not the price, but the home itself. Something about the home is turning them off. Savvy sellers attempt to identify the problem and take proactive action to correct it.


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Light compression Therall Arthritis Gloves provide therapeutic warmth to reduce pain and swelling. Neoprene material retains the body's natural heat, to provide soothing warmth and long-lasting pain relief to aching wrists, fingers, and hands. Soft lining wicks moisture away, to keep hands dry. Ideal for arthritis, aching fingers, hands or wrists, overuse or repetitive use injuries, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and tendonitis.
Therall Joint Arthritis Gloves are Ideal for arthritis, aching fingers, hands or wrists, overuse or repetitive use injuries, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and tendonitis.


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Search now for deals on airfare from Fort St. John to Kingston. At Flight Network, we work with every airline in the world to find every last itinerary possible, always at the lowest price. When booking with Flight Network your flights are automatically covered by free Price Drop Protection™.
A: You would have to book an itinerary that includes stops, as there are no direct flights between Fort St. John to Kingston.
Q: Which airports serve Fort St. John and Kingston?
A: Fort St. John Airport serve Fort St. John. Norman Manley Airport and Kingston Airport serve Kingston.
Q: What is the total non-stop flight time between Fort St. John and Kingston?
A: The total non-stop flight time for this route is 4 hours and 17 minutes.