Tortoise

2022 - 8 - 18

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When Less Is More: We Review the Benro Tortoise 24C Tripod (Fstoppers)

Choosing the right tripod often means finding the balance between portability and durability. How does a tripod with no center column add more flexibility ...

While it is obvious that this tripod can have applications on almost any genre that needs a tripod, it has features that can be more beneficial in some and of less value in others. However, in my experience, they can be a bit of a chore to set up for low-angle shots. The key features of this tripod come mainly from its portability, flexibility, and capacity for additional attachments. The [TTOR14CGX25](https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1576687-REG/benro_ttor14cgx25_tortoise_columnless_carbon_fiber.html?BI=6857&KBID=7410&KWID=612963-233110) has much thinner legs, which makes it also less bulky when folded. The Tortoise line also has a small tabletop version, the [TTOR03CGX25](https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1576686-REG/benro_ttor03cgx25_tortoise_columnless_carbon_fiber.html?BI=6857&KBID=7410&KWID=612963-233110) which is only 5.9 inches when folded, 12.4 inches at most, but can carry 8 kilograms of gear — quite impressive for its size. Instead, the ball head connects to a stationary 3/4 inch stud that itself is connected to the center of the tripod. The absence of the center column allows for a much lower ground clearance when the legs are at their widest angle of spread. Connected to the ball is an Arca-Swiss type quick release clamp that can take in any Arca-Swiss compatible baseplate or L-bracket. Of course, the main feature of this tripod line is the simple fact that it doesn’t have a center column. On the side of each leg are also release buttons that help the tripod hold the set angle, ensuring that the leg won’t release even with considerable weight atop the device. Having four sections allows this tripod to pack a bit more height amidst the very short folded length. However, having the wrong kind of tripod can also be counterproductive.

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Durrell tortoise sculpture to be gifted to royal patron (BBC News)

Artists are invited to design a tortoise which reflects Princess Anne's "commitment to the charity".

Artists have been invited to design a tortoise which reflects Princess Anne's "commitment to the charity". A tortoise sculpture from the upcoming Durrell summer trail will be gifted to the Princess Royal who has been patron of the trust for 50 years. Artists have been invited to design a tortoise which refects Princess Anne's "commitment to the charity".

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Former ZestMoney VP, Nikhil Joy joins SNBL startup Tortoise as 3rd ... (CXOToday.com)

Nikhil sits on the RBIH-UIDAI working group for innovation in KYC and identity management. Save Now Buy Later (SNBL) FinTech Tortoise has announced that it ...

There is a massive need for innovation in the savings space and we feel Nikhil is best equipped to drive the SBNL product at Tortoise.” The banking regulator has clipped the BNPL in a bid to contain inflation and also ensure that consumers don’t fall into a debt trap. He is also a member of the RBIH-UIDAI working group for innovation in KYC and identity management.

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Ulverston family reunited with tortoise of 18 years after garden escape (NW Evening Mail)

Ann Harris became concerned when her much-loved tortoise, Joe, was nowhere to be found in the garden of her home in Ulverston. The 79-year-old, who lives with ...

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Sedgwick County Zoo's 90-year-old, 508 pound tortoise Rocket 'the ... (KAKE)

WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - Rocket the tortoise is of the first animals ever at the Sedgwick County Zoo when it opened in the early '70s, bringing smiles to ...

But he was just too big for that indoor exhibit any longer," said Nelson. They don't really have any facial features," said Nelson. The only catch is that Rocket's new home does not have an indoor public viewing area. He could get his legs over the edge of this and just walk right down," said handler Nate Nelson. "I don't think he recognizes me. Nelson was Rocket's handler back in 2009.

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Rare tortoise released in Saraighat Lake at Amingaon - Sentinelassam (The Sentinel Assam)

GUWAHATI: A rare species of tortoise was released in the Saraighat Lake at Amingaon on Wednesday in presence of Kamrup Deputy Commissioner Keerthi Jally and ...

Journalists Lakshmi Deka, Gobinda Das, Munin Deka, Kaushik Das and many other nature lovers were present at the time of releasing the tortoise, informed a press release. [Tortoise of 12 kg weight recovered in Golaghat](https://www.sentinelassam.com/north-east-india-news/assam-news/tortoise-of-12-kg-weight-recovered-in-golaghat-583989) [tortoise ](https://www.sentinelassam.com/north-east-india-news/assam-news/tortoise-of-12-kg-weight-recovered-in-golaghat-583989)was recovered by the president of the North Guwahati Journalist Forum, Ranjan Dutta with the help of a local farmer.

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Former ZestMoney VP, Nikhil Joy joins Tortoise as 3rd Co-founder (IBS Intelligence)

Save Now Buy Later (SNBL) FinTech Tortoise has announced that it has roped in FinTech product leader Nikhil Joy as its cofounder...

There is a massive need for innovation in the savings space and we feel Nikhil is best equipped to drive the SBNL product at Tortoise.” Founded in 2021 by Vardhan Koshal and Surya Harsha Nunnaguppala, Tortoise is a FinTech app that encourages saving up for large purchases. He is also a member of the RBIH-UIDAI working group for innovation in KYC and identity management.

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Ulverston family reunited with tortoise of 18 years after garden escape (The Westmorland Gazette)

Ann Harris became concerned when her much-loved tortoise Joe was nowhere to be found in the garden of her home in Ulverston. The 79-year-old, who lives with her ...

“It was a sense of relief knowing Joe was safe. “We would never have known where he was without the article. But that afternoon, we were looking for him and thought he’ll reappear in a while but he didn’t. “He’s a big part of the family. We had been a bit lost without him.” He’s a big part of the family.

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'Getaway' tortoise discovered in Northside San Antonio park (mySanAntonio.com)

San Antonio Animal Care Services returned a 50 pound tortoise to its owners after a 'slow speed getaway' at Hardberger Park.

(WRR) in Kendalia, about an hour from San Antonio, to receive proper care while his owners were found. Animal Care Services [say a tortoise](https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/Former-San-Mayor-reunites-missing-pet-tortoise-16706981.php), weighing more than 50 pounds, was spotted at the Northside parkland. He was taken to Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation, Inc.

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Meet the Tortoise-Shaped Cake Everyone's Ordering at Lady Wong ... (Bon Appetit)

Angku kuih relies on old-school techniques and a special tortoise-shaped mold.

“A lot of families in Malaysia have a passed-down version of the mold,” he says. They steam and cook soaked mung beans in a wok with pandan and sugar to give the classic filling a caramelized flavor and to thicken it. In Malaysia, the kuih was once prized (and consumed) during special occasions because of its tortoise shape, which represents longevity and good fortune in Chinese tradition. Anthony and Tan grew a strong following (they had thousands of followers on Instagram at that point), and as the city began to open, they wanted to make their temporary project a more permanent endeavor. [Lady Wong](https://ladywong.com/), a decidedly Southeast Asian sweets shop in the East Village. They steamed serimuka, a pandan custard cake with a sticky-rice crust, and whipped up mango curd pudding, and began driving into the city and selling them out of the trunk of their SUV.

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Sensemaker: Who gets to choose? - Tortoise (Tortoise Media)

anonymised data on the age range, gender balance and geographic distribution of Conservative members;; data on how many are foreign nationals;; explanations of ...

TikTok is beating Instagram and the “meta-verse” is in danger. What’s more, the military units usually brought in to fight Siberia’s forest blazes [may not be there](https://www.axios.com/2022/04/22/siberia-wildfires-war-ukraine): researchers warn that the Ukraine invasion could mean fires raging unchecked as many troops currently fighting in Ukraine were drawn from Russia’s Eastern Military District, which covers Siberia and the Far East. The paper, which also employed murdered Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, published a blistering editorial alongside their reporting of the case, calling on President Biden to forcefully demand Shehab’s release. Survivors and their families are currently entitled to other financial benefits, which will not be impacted by the new tax-free payments. [data](https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/aug/17/tree-loss-due-to-fire-is-worst-in-far-northern-latitudes-data-shows) from the University of Maryland and Global Forest Watch. A team led by Philip Donoghue, a professor at the University of Bristol and co-author of the new study published in [Nature](https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-022-05107-z), said a series of holes around the creature’s mouth, previously interpreted as primitive gills, were actually teeth that had broken away. But this is what travellers in Germany enjoyed this summer, in a three-month experiment to help with the cost of living crisis and reduce car use. [sac-like creature](https://www.theguardian.com/science/2022/aug/17/angry-minion-with-no-anus-not-related-to-humans-after-all-scientists-conclude) with a huge mouth and no anus is not our earliest ancestor. Nor is the central role of members in choosing their leader a longstanding tradition. Just 20 per cent of the country’s train service is running, as 45,000 rail workers go on strike to kick off three days of transport chaos. To be clear, these new ‘members’ will not be able to vote in this leadership contest, as they needed to have registered three months before the ballot closes on 2 September. Membership of a political party is a private matter, not least because its disclosure could lead to discrimination.

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MSHP looking for owner after tortoise found on Missouri highway (fox4kc.com)

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is attempting to locate the owner of a tortoise found on Route J between Raymore and Peculiar.

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Missouri State Highway Patrol looking for the owner of large tortoise ... (KMBC Kansas City)

MSHP Troop A shared a "green alert' on their official Twitter account.

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That's not a turtle, it's a tortoise! And it needs a forever home (WSLS 10)

This one is for our reptile lovers – it's a Russian tortoise. You've got some freedom with name-giving with this shelled friend. Shelter staff said they aren't ...

So if you’re an experienced reptile owner that knows how to let this tortoise thrive, give the Danville Humane Society a call at (424)-799-0843 This one is for our reptile lovers – it’s a Russian tortoise. [Clear The Shelters event](https://www.wsls.com/topic/Clear_The_Shelters/), but this pet is just a little different than what you’ve seen so far.

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MSHP helps out rather large tortoise, which seems to be a lost pet (KY3)

Missouri State Highway Patrol is helping out a rather large African spurred tortoise that appears to be someone's lost pet.

MSHP Troop A said in a (KCTV) - Missouri State Highway Patrol was helping out a rather large African spurred tortoise on Thursday. MSHP helps out rather large tortoise, which was a lost pet

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MSHP helps out rather large tortoise, which seems to be a lost pet (KCTV Kansas City)

Missouri State Highway Patrol is helping out a rather large African spurred tortoise that appears to be someone's lost pet.

MSHP Troop A said in a (KCTV) - Missouri State Highway Patrol was helping out a rather large African spurred tortoise on Thursday. MSHP helps out rather large tortoise, which was a lost pet

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Giant tortoise, who came to Tulsa after many escapes, returns home ... (KTUL)

A more than 500-pound tortoise with a penchant for escape is back home at the Sedgwick County Zoo in Wichita. You might remember "Rocket. "

"We did get to open a new giant tortoise exhibit for Galapagos tortoises," Williams said. "But he was just too big for that indoor exhibit any longer." "He could get his legs over the edge of this and just walk right down."

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