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Family, Lifestyle and Childrens Learning Blog, Follow Lily as she learns
What a fantastic costume, loving the face paint Thank you for linking up
her hair looks really good here too! Wish my hair looked like that!
She looks very heroic!
Such a cutie! Love the t shirt :) x
Lily looks like a little Super Hero.Rachel Craig
Lily looking good.Rachel Craig
Great outfit.Rachel Craig
Lily all dressed up. Maybe she will like Drama / Acting / Performing.Rachel Craig
Love doing random things on a Sunday.
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Hi there -
Thanks to Julie, Maddie and Libby for coming out this afternoon! We weeded and covered the baby arugula, chinese cabbage and kohl rabi with row cover to protect them from the flea beetle.
This week marks the first opportunity to buy a box of produce. Things are still maturing so we'll start the official CSA distributions next week, June 2 and 5. We have one more box available so if you're interested, please let me know. They're available for $20 and will be ready for pick up on Wednesday between 4 & 6.
When you come to pick up, please enter using the east entrance (closest to Zeeb) and leave using the west entrance. Park in front or on the grass by the cement driveway. Please return your box the next week.
The box will include:
1. Nettles or lambs quarter
2. Kale & buds
3. Collards & buds
5. Salad mix including baby chard, arugula and beet greens
6. Mustard Greens
7. Herbs including chives, rosemary, thyme, lemon balm or mint
8. An edible flower arrangement (flowering kale, chives and thyme)
9. Maybe an iris
Here's some info. on nettles:
Nettles are rich in iron and are said to build blood. Peterson's Field Guide to Medicinal plants and Herbs says it is used as a "blood purifier," "blood builder," diuretic, astringent; for anemia, gout, glandular diseases, rheumatism, poor circulation, enlarged spleet, ... The leaves are approved in Germany for supportive treatment of rheumatism and kidney infections. Root preparations approved for symptomatic relief of urinary difficulties associated with early stages of benign prostatic hyperplasia. Unbelievable one plant could help with so much. We like them because they're tasty. Also, when you clean them, if you don't wear gloves, they stimulate blood flow to the fingers which helps with arthritis. It is also said that they're packed with antioxidants. Ways to use nettles:
If the stems are in the bag, use them unless they're really woody. This goes for all distributions. Taste the stem (don't taste nettles without first cooking)and if it's sweet, cook it. You'll save time by not having to take the leaves off of everything and will have more to eat. If they are woody just take off the leaves. Wear gloves if you don't want to "get stung". Wash, spin in salad spinner and use as follows:
1. Saute - they taste a little like oysters - really! They cook down a lot but one or two bites is still very very tasty and worth the effort.
2. Drink in a tea - place a 3 or 4 leaves in a cup, steep for 5 minutes, and drink.
3. Blanch, plunge in ice water, and then drain and make a pesto with them. I'll post a pesto recipe on the recipe blog.
See you all soon.
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SOURCE: Philly StreetRace Team
Well I guess we can all now agree that Leroy is definetly a SAVAGE!
“Cleetus Mcfarland doing it for dale in his quest to break 8 seconds in Leroy the savage!! Video Filmed at Cecil County Dragway at the Youtube Callout 2017 October Fest!!”
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by AUDUBON, John James (1785-1851) and Rev. John BACHMAN (1790-1874)
New York: J.J. Audubon (-V.G. Audubon), 1849. Three volumes, elephant folio broadsheets. (27 1/4 x 21 1/4 inches). Three lithographic titlepages, three leaves of letterpress contents. 150 handcolored lithographic plates after John James Audubon and John Woodhouse Audubon, the backgrounds after Victor Audubon, printed and colored by J.T. Bowen of Philadelphia. Expertly bound to style in half dark purple morocco over period purple cloth covered boards, spine with raised bands lettered in the second and third compartments, the others decorated in gilt, marbled edges and endpapers [With:] The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America . New York: J. J. Audubon, 1846-1851-1854. 3 volumes, small 4to (10 x 7 inches). Half-titles, list of subscribers. 6 hand coloured lithographed plates [i.e. plate 124 and plates 151-155]. Expertly bound to style uniform to the above in half purple morocco over period purple cloth covered boards, marbled endpapers. A beautiful set of the first elephant folio edition of Audubon's Quadrupeds, complete with the separate text volumes. This is Audubon's final great natural history work. Unlike the double-elephant folio edition of the Birds of America, which was printed in London, the Quadrupeds was produced in the United States. It was the largest and most significant color plate book produced in America in the 19th century, and a fitting monument to Audubon's continuing genius. The work was originally published in thirty parts, each containing five plates, and priced at ten dollars per number. The first proofs were ready in 1842, but Audubon was fully employing the services of the lithographer J.T. Bowen on the octavo edition of The Birds of America, which was the greatest money-maker of any of the Audubon family ventures. Instead, Audubon and his sons busied themselves in gathering subscribers, signing up over 200 by the summer of 1844 (eventually the subscription list reached 300). The last part of the octavo Birds appeared in May, 1844, and publication of the folio Quadrupeds commenced immediately with the first number being issued in January, 1845 and the first volume completed within the year. Audubon's health began to fail dramatically, and responsibility for new art work fell mainly on his son John Woodhouse Audubon, with some help from his brother Victor. The second volume was completed in March, 1847. But, as John Woodhouse travelled first to Texas, then to London and Europe, the pace slowed further. The final number was issued early in 1849. By this time the elder Audubon had become completely senile ("his mind is all in ruins" Bachman wrote sadly in June, 1848). He died in early 1851. In the end, about half of the plates were based on the work of John James and half on the efforts of John Woodhouse. Audubon's collaborator on the text of the Quadrupeds was the naturalist and Lutheran clergyman, John Bachman, who was a recognized authority on the subject in the United States. The two began their association when Audubon stayed with Bachman and his family in Charleston for a month in 1831. This friendship was later cemented by the marriage of Audubon's sons, Victor and John to Bachman's daughters, Maria and Eliza. Audubon knew Bachman's contribution to the Quadrupeds would be crucial, especially because of his concerns over his own technical knowledge. By 1840, Bachman had become indispensable to the Quadrupeds project, and as Audubon showed increasing signs of vagueness, found himself writing most of the text, with some help from Victor (who was the primary business manager of the project). The text appeared between December, 1846 and the spring of 1854. Two issues of the third volume of the text are known, the present being the preferred second issue, with the supplementary text and the six octavo sized plates issued in 1854, being images not found in the folio atlas. The elephant folio edition of Audubon's Quadrupeds will always be compared to the incomparable Birds. It should be judged in its own right, as one of the grandest American works of natural history ever produced, and one of the greatest American illustrated works ever created. Bennett, p.5; Wood, p.208; Nissen 162; Reese, Stamped with a National Character 36; Sabin 2367; Ford, Audubon's Animals , New York, 1951; Boehme, Sarah, ed.: John James Audubon in the West, New York, 2000, especially Ron Tyler's essay, "The Publication of the Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America", pp. 119-182, and Robert Peck's essay "Audubon and Bachman, a Collaboration in Science", pp. 71-115.
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Rohit is the Head of Business and Solution Consulting at Subex. He specializes in risk management, having worked in the industry for over 17 years. His experience includes deploying fraud and revenue assurance systems at operators across the world.
Rohit is a keen follower of recent trends in digital disruption, analytics, and artificial intelligence. He has also dabbled in speech technology.
Subex has been represented by Rohit at various global telecommunications industry forums and seminars.
At RAG Bonn, Rohit will join the panel discussing if telcos are doing enough to deal with OTT bypass.
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At 7:27PM PT on Thursday, an L-1011 jet dropped an Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL rocket 39,000 feet in the air. After a brief five-second freefall, the rocket burst to life, heading for the upper reaches of our atmosphere. Ten minutes later, after the three stages of the launch vehicle had burned away, the residual energy propelled the payload — a seven-foot probe — into orbit 328 miles above the earth, where it will idle for the next six months before starting its two-year mission: to explore a little-understood region of our sun, whose vast flows of energy are responsible for both immense fluctuations in temperature and the charged particle-spewing solar wind.
The probe (pictured above) is called the Interface Region Imaging Spectrograph, or IRIS, and it’s going to provide physicists on Earth with high resolution photos and spectral imaging data targeting a narrow layer of the Sun’s atmosphere, called the interface region. The term marks the area between the (comparatively) cool, dense chromosphere and the hot, light upper atmosphere, or corona. The solar interface region is only 3,000 to 6,000 miles thick, but the huge amounts of energy contained in it heat the nearby corona to a million kelvins (1.8 million degrees Farenhheit) — orders of magnitude hotter than the sun’s surface.
The 440-pound, $120 million IRIS probe only contains a single instrument: an ultraviolet telescope combined with an imaging spectrograph, pictured below, a specialized camera built to target specific wavelengths of light. While the camera will only be able to see about one percent of the sun’s surface area at any given time, it will be able to resolve features down to 150 miles wide, capturing the sharpest pictures of the sun that science has ever produced. The probe was originally scheduled for a Wednesday launch, but a California power outage pushed back NASA's plans.
"Imagine giant jets, like the huge fountains you see in Las Vegas."
The purpose of the mission is to explore how and why the sun varies, a profoundly complex question. Part of the answer might be explained by structures in the sun’s atmosphere believed to be only 100 to 150 miles across but 100,000 miles long, according to Lockheed Martin IRIS investigator Alan Title. "Imagine giant jets, like the huge fountains you see in Las Vegas. Except these jets have a footprint the size of Los Angeles, and are long enough and fast enough that they would zoom around Earth in 20 seconds. We have seen hints of these structures, but never with the high resolution or the information about velocity, temperature, and density that IRIS will provide," he explained.
Previously, the lack of interest in studying the interface region had earned it the title of "ignorosphere," said Harvard solar physicist Ed Deluca, speaking to Christian Science Monitor.
Even though the sun’s corona is much hotter than the chromosphere, it’s much less dense, and only a tiny fraction of the chromosphere’s energy is needed to heat it. Until now, the interface region between the two has been difficult to study because complicated interactions between light and matter in the high-energy chromosphere have made the data we have nearly impossible to interpret. Armed with the new computer modeling techniques and vast processing power purposed for the IRIS mission, scientists hope to unlock some of the mysteries surrounding this enigmatic region of the sun's atmosphere.
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I have recently come to the conclusion that Star Wars parallels life.
Well, to be more accurate, reactions to Star Wars parallels certain periods in our lives.
This is what I mean:
When episodes 4-6 came out, we were young. We were positive, loving our simple lives, and pretty much liked everything that was on TV or in the theater. And wow, did we eat up anything Star Wars or what. Whether it were the action figures or seeing the movies over and over again, Star Wars was pretty much the coolest thing in our lives; it could do no wrong.
When episodes 1-3 came out, we were in high school or college. We were more cynical and negative; everything was stupid. But yet we wanted things to be good, like they were only 12 years before. So desperately. This definitely went with the prequels. The dialog was bad, the characters were lame, and the acting was hard to watch at times. We were so excited for them but we hated those films….absolutely hated them!
Now we are in our adult years. And in this time we are not as naive as we were as kids, or as moody as teenagers. We have now learned to give up on life and realize it is just a pile of shit. Yes, at one time we had hopes of something great, then were frustrated with what the reality of the situation is, and now it is time to resign ourselves to the facts of life: it sucks ass.
And this is the way we should approach these new Star Wars movies.
Sure, we remember the originals as high quality art, and even though that may not be true, it is fun to remember them as such. Maybe the prequels were a victim of impossible expectations and were not that bad, but sometimes it is fun to hate. But when looking at these new Star Wars films, in order to be fair, maybe it is time to resign ourselves to the fact that all the movies are really not THAT great, the premise is fun but doesn’t have the legs or strong base to justify all these spin offs, and maybe just give up on the idea that Star Wars is going to produce movies as awesome as the ones we remembered as kids.
So I went into Solo last night with the devil-may-care low expectations that my adults years have taught me.
And you know what? It wasn’t all that good.
But it wasn’t that BAD!!
And that is the important thing. Yes, it was no epic, and it is even debatable if it was a movie that was needed to be made. But at least it wasn’t awful. And that’s pretty good in my book.
So should you see Solo? Eh, up to you. Either way, if you go into it with the lowest of expectations, with a defeatist attitude that you should have about life and the world around us, I pretty much guarantee you will not be too disappointed.
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|The Doha headquarters of the global news network. Photo: Al Jazeera|
Republished on Café Pacific from the Doha-based global news network
OVER two decades ago, Al Jazeera Arabic was launched with a simple mission: to provide reliable information to viewers across the Arab world. Ten years later, in 2006, Al Jazeera English began broadcasting with the same mission - to provide people around the world with accurate, balanced and impartial information.
When Al Jazeera Arabic went on air in 1996, it was unique in the Arab world. Most media in the region at the time were state-controlled and often unchallenged mouthpieces for the different rulers and governments in the region. Al Jazeera was different, a truly independent voice, with a mission to hear and report the human stories that were otherwise ignored; to cover events with balance and integrity; and to hold power to account.
Al Jazeera Arabic quickly gained a huge and loyal audience across the region. The information we provided became a lifeline to millions of people who wanted to know what was really going on around them.
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Justin Bieber and Kate Middleton have been revealed as new names on Barbara Walters’ annual ‘most fascinating people’ list.
The American broadcaster will announce the full 2010 list in a special TV programme to air in the US on 9 December, but in the meantime she has let slip eight names to make the cut.
Teen heartthrob Justin Bieber is making his debut entry on the list, rounding off a year of ‘Bieber mania’ sparked by the 16-year-old.
Future Princess Kate Middleton has also made the list, and is the only Brit in the running this year so far.
Others include Sarah Palin, who appeared at number three last year, and new American Idol judge Jennifer Lopez.
Oscar-winner Sandra Bullock, commedienne Betty White and basketball player LeBron James are all also on the list.
One surprise entry is the entire cast of MTV Reality TV show Jersey Shore. The programme, which follows eight housemates partying the summer away, has been dismissed as vacuous by many critics. They will no doubt be curious to discover what Walters finds ‘fascinating’ about the stars.
The overall winner, plus two more names, will be announced on 9 December. Walters has chosen a woman as her overall most fascinating person for the last five years running: Michelle Obama (2009), Tina Fey (2008), J.K. Rowling (2007), Nancy Pelosi (2006) and Camilla Parker Bowles (2005).
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Le Freak Bodysuit
- Embroidered with our signature daisy flower, this delicate sheet bodysuit features a sharply cut off-shoulder neckline and comfortable thong back.
100% stretch nylon. Gusset lined in breathable bamboo jersey.
- Available in size XS, S, M, and L. View our size guide here.
NEW: For leggy ladies 5'9" and higher, we now offer a tall version with the same great fit, just...longer!
- We ship worldwide, with free economy shipping on all US orders. Upgraded shipping with tracking service is additional, and available at checkout.
Please note that all Tsk-Tsk lingerie is made to order and ships approximately 1 week from order date.
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Myself and Tripod have been throwing .gif files at each other for the past 24 hours. I feel like there needs to be a general thread for funny gif files.
the more batman the better!
Mr. Black's Website
Old, old gif I saved a few years back.
Something i remember from the animated series. and quite frankly, hilarious
Nothing strange at all...
I'm Patrick Batman!
I have to take Bat-Dump. Where's the Bat-toilet? Hnnghhhhh.
Bat poop. always funny
This thread kicks Victoria Justices ass. Literally.
I had a follow up to this but it didn't seem appropriate.
Haha just kidding, bad timing is my middle name.
so the story behind this gif can be found if you google oozinator. it was a super soaker product in late 90s or early 2000s, and frankly it was very very poorly designed. and questionable all around.
I approve of the Oozinator.
Last edited by Tripod (2012-07-08 20:49:21)
I've already used batman approves so time for something different. since i approve of your use of two girls approving the oozinator
DirtyGirl just made me look at Sesame Street a lot differently.
I just died.
I think I'm gonna faint!
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Close to the Champs-Elysées is set – rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré – a lovely trattoria called Giusé. This Italian family-owned restaurant serves very hearty dishes.
Behind Giusé hide siblings Grégory and Sébastien Mancuso. Giusé is their father’s name. Grégory Mancuso works as the pizzaiolo chef, alongside chef Vittorio Beltramelli. The latter was already behind the stove at the exquisite NoLita restaurant, set at the top of the Fiat showroom, down the Champs-Elysées, already hosted by the Mancuso brothers. A restaurant that shut down definitively.
Giusé is a very tasty address attracting many people, including celebrities.
On the trattoria’s menu, enjoy many Italian specialties: Neapolitan pizzas, pastas, carpaccios, cold cuts and cheeses… As a starter, the vitello tonnato based on low-temperature cooked veal is both fine – in the taste – and hearty – in quantity. The salmon carpaccio is as generous, seasoned with oranges and pink berries, a wonderful mix of flavors. It is served with fennel, an ingredient more and more used lately.
Pastas, spaghetti, penne, tagliatelle, are served in different fashions: carbonara, with clams, King Crab… As for the delicious pizzas, they are topped with prestigious ingredients: vodka-flambéed shrimps for the Cacio Pepe, tuna ventresca for the Giuseppe, or even black truffle in the Tartufo.
Moving on to desserts, if you still have room for some sweet treats, Giusé serves the greatest Italian classics: tiramisu, panna cotta, and cannolo siciliano. These cannolo – rather poor in sugar – are a true surprise, stuffed with cocoa and fresh raspberries.
Giusé recipes are to change over the year and seasons, and are served by the very friendly and voluble Matteo Paltrinieri and his team.
As for drinks, Giusé pairs your meal with cocktails or Italian wines. On Giusé wine list, enjoy Moscato d’Asti – among others.
And this summer, the restaurant has set a terrace with many plants. Inside, Giusé decoration is rather chic. And the first floor even features a more lounge-inspired area.
Feel like enjoying a tasty Italian restaurant? Giusé trattoria is the place to go!
Dates and Opening Time
Starts 22 July 2021
125 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré
75008 Paris 8
Saint-Philippe-du-Roule (ligne 9)
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THE Road to Euro 2020 through the conventional route might be closing for Scotland, but Sunday’s visit of San Marino represents an opportunity to build confidence ahead of the Nations League Playoffs in March, and their second chance of ending a 22 year wait for a major Finals appearance.
It’s the fourth time the minnows will be coming to Hampden since their International qualification bow in 1990. In comparison to many other sides they’ve faced in the last 29 years, they’ve managed to keep the score down to a respectable level. In other words, they’ve not suffered a major hammering like 7-0 or above.
Here’s a look back at the three previous meetings between the two on Scottish soil.
Euro 92 Qualifying: Scotland 4-0 San Marino
This was the final qualifier of the campaign as Scotland looked to gain qualification to their first ever European Championships. It was also the final competitive international at Hampden before its first renovation, and 35,000 made it along to watch the game on the old terracing.
Scotland’s aim was to win by as big a margin as possible, and got off to the perfect start when Paul McStay reacted to his saved effort to send a looping header into the net after ten minutes. Midway through the first half, Richard Gough headed home a Gary McAllister corner to double the advantage, before Gordon Durie prodded home the third before half time.
Despite bringing on strikers Mo Johnston and Kevin Gallacher for defenders Dave McPherson and Craig Levein, Scotland only added one more goal in the second half. McStay’s through ball fed Ally McCoist to hit a sweet first time shot into the bottom right hand corner.
That result, along with favourable results elsewhere, meant Scotland topped the group and were heading to Sweden for their first appearance at the European Championships.
Scotland team: Goram, McPherson (Johnston), Malpas, McAllister, Gough, Levein (Gallacher), McCall, Robertson, McCoist, McStay, Durie
Euro 96 Qualifying: Scotland 5-0 San Marino
Like four years previous, this was the final qualifying match of the campaign. The main difference this time around was that Scotland had already secured their place in the Finals ahead of Greece, and chose to experiment with their starting eleven at Hampden.
It took the Scots more than half an hour to break down the San Marino rearguard. Pat Nevin’s skipped past two defenders before cutting the ball back to Eoin Jess to slot home. Jess’s Aberdeen teammate Scott Booth then doubled the advantage before half time from close range.
Ally McCoist then replaced Gary McAllister at the start of the second half and, within a minute of coming on, he netted the third with a header from Nevin’s cross. Nevin then got on the scoresheet himself, tapping home after an error by the San Marino goalkeeper, before a diving own goal by Francini rounded off a resounding victory, giving Scotland the perfect ending to their Road to Wembley and Villa Park.
Scotland team: Leighton, McLaren, Boyd, Calderwood, Hendry, Gemmill, Nevin, Booth (Jackson), Jess, McAllister (McCoist), Collins (B McKinlay)
World Cup 2002 Qualifying: Scotland 4-0 San Marino
Unlike previous campaigns, this meeting took place in the middle of the qualification campaign, this time for the World Cup in Japan and South Korea.
Having thrown away two points at home to ten man Belgium from a 2-0 position, the pressure was on Scotland to hammer in the goals against a San Marino side who lost ten goals to the Belgians the previous month.
Two of the goals came from the most unlikely source. Captain Colin Hendry, who’s only previous Scotland goal came eight years earlier against Malta in his second cap, netted a stunning double. The first a left foot effort into the top corner after Matt Elliott hit the bar, then he drilled home from the edge of the box with his right foot following a Craig Burley corner. Billy Dodds carried on from his double against the Belgians by nodding home goal number three before Colin Cameron added a fourth in the second half to conclude to the scoring.
Hendry’s night would then turn sour as he swung his elbow smack in the face of San Marino sub Albani. Although the incident went unpunished by the officials, he was given a five game ban by FIFA after their review. It signalled the end of Hendry’s International career as Scotland failed to reach the World Cup, the second of ten consecutive Major Tournaments we’ve missed out on since 1998.
Scotland: Sullivan, Weir, Matteo (Gallacher), Lambert, Hendry, Elliott (Boyd), Cameron (Gemmill), Burley, Dodds, Hutchison, Johnston
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Many of us take our vision and perception of the world for granted on a daily basis. We assume that everyone is privy to the same sights and sounds and interpretations of sense in the same manner. This is just not true. While GUNNAR Optiks generally enhance the visual experience, especially in a digital landscape, there is so much more to the sense of sight that even we cannot begin to dream of covering it all with amber tinted lenses.
Take Synesthesia for example. This neurological condition is not well defined, as only recently research has begun to re-address this interesting sensory and cognitive jigsaw puzzle. One of the most common forms of Synesthesia is that of grapheme. This is where the synesthetes (a person with Synesthesia) perceives letters and numbers as randomly colored. There are also other caveats of the condition that cause distance to be applied to different subsets of numbers and letters, or other spatial misalignment that simply doesn’t exist. There are also those that hear sounds in relation to visual motion. These are involuntary and uncontrolled reactions to reality and perception. There is no cure, but then it seems that perhaps an alternate view of perceptive reality might be preferred over actual reality sometimes. The designers of the game Child of Eden felt the same way.
Child of Eden, published by Ubisoft, by designer Tetsuya Mizuguchi is a game that claims to engage sound, vision and touch in a seamless manner. You can check out the trailer for the game here, and see for yourself the imagery that is presented. It is a little over the top, it does take place in the future and within a computer network I believe. Based on the colors and interaction, this is probably game where you’d want to switch from classic Amber tint GUNNARs to Crystalline, just to get the feel of the true color. A lot of it is on dark backgrounds, so I wouldn’t worry too much about eye strain. Tetsuya Mizuguchi is the pioneer in these types of games, having been responsible for Rez an early version of Child of Eden.
This article in Psychology Today discusses Rez, Child of Eden as well as a board game that also seeks to emulate Synesthesia. Yet what the article lacks is a reason why one would want to smell the music (though smelling is a sense that video games cannot emulate – yet). While Synesthesia is interesting, and provides a few advantages in the visual sense, it is still a condition which causes disorienting and false perceptions of the world around you. So basically, Tetsuya Mizuguchi wants to show you what it would be like if you were on LSD — something that also causes you to smell colors and disassociate senses.
Though we are always looking for different ways to perceive the world. With GUNNAR glasses, you can at least perceive the world without worrying about fatigue headaches and computer vision syndrome, but you can’t see numbers as colors. While the games mentioned above do offer some insight into the world of people with this condition, they don’t really emulate it. Rather, they only use our perception of color, shapes and sound. A person with Synesthesia would have a totally different experience, and the games most likely don’t emulate what they are experiencing as there are so many variables to each person’s particular instance of Synesthesia. There hasn’t been enough research to date to be able to pinpoint exact conditional variables to properly emulate it for those of us with “normal” perception. Hence the LSD reference, which actually makes more sense. Rather than experiencing true Synesthesia, our perceptions are merely tested with a layman level of synthetic Synesthesia.
In the end we’ll truly never know what it is like to have Synesthesia and deal with altered perceptions on a daily basis. You can rest assured though, that GUNNAR Optiks is here to help with the visual perceptions in your daily life that we consider normal, whether they are or not. And if you have Synesthesia, you might want to consider a pair, if not just to make the color of those numbers a bit sharper.
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"Praise the Lord! Blessed is the man who fears the Lord, who greatly delights in His commandments. His descendants will be mighty on earth; The generation of the upright will be blessed." ~Psalm 112When I read this today, my heart leapt! Didn't I just say that I love, love, love God's Word!?! ;)
"His delight is in the law of the Lord and on His law he meditates both day and night. He will be like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, whose leaf does not wither. In all he does, he prospers." ~Ps. 1:2-3To think that America's Founders and Constitution Framers were raised with an emphasis on God's Word. And look at the result! A free nation. A generation of patriots who accomplished something no one ever had before. Heroism, courage, integrity. Generations that catapulted the world into innovation, creativity, and technological advances incomprehensible.
How we need a generation like this now. Let's do it ladies. Saturate ourselves and our children in truth, love, faith, and hope through deep Biblical understanding.
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Calla Schmidt, a 2011 Delta Science Fellowship recipient, has landed a faculty position in the Department of Environmental Sciences at the University of San Francisco.
Prior to becoming an assistant professor at the Jesuit college, she was a post-doctoral researcher in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at UC Santa Cruz.
Schmidt, who began her new position in January, says she enjoys the clarity of purpose of working at a small, private university and is pleased to be living in the Bay Area.
Her Delta Science Fellowship research, which is still in progress, examines the impacts of nitrogen pollution on the base of the food chain in the lower Sacramento River.
Below is a technical summary of her project to date, which California Sea Grant communications will distribute at the State of the San Francisco Estuary Conference this fall.
In-situ measurements of nutrient use by phytoplankton: impacts of nutrient loading on the base of the food web
Calla Schmidt, Delta Science Fellow 2011-2014
Scientists have observed a decline in phytoplankton productivity in the lower Sacramento River in the last decade, and it is theorized that ammonium in treated wastewater discharged into the river may be contributing to this decline. In particular, it is theorized that high levels of ammonium (NH4+) may limit the growth of larger phytoplankton (diatoms) by inhibiting nitrate (NO3-) uptake. Since these larger diatoms are relatively more important to the base of the food chain than smaller algal species, ammonium could potentially be contributing to the region’s pelagic organism decline.
The primary objectives of this project are to use stable isotope analyses to track the degree to which phytoplankton in the San Francisco Estuary absorb ammonium vs. nitrate and the sources of these nutrients (i.e., wastewater treatment plant effluent, dissolved organic matter, agricultural runoff or river inputs).
Of particular interest is whether the phytoplankton community switches from using NO3- to NH4+, as NH4+ concentrations rise, and whether diatoms are more sensitive to changes in NH4+ concentrations than smaller phytoplankton species.
The work to date has focused on developing an improved technique for analyzing stable isotope compositions of phytoplankton extracted from bulk organic matter in water samples and using the new approach to compare the isotope signatures of phytoplankton and bulk organic matter. The thought is that the organic matter (which is much easier to collect) might provide a robust proxy for extracted phytoplankton, and if this were the case, historical archives of organic matter samples could be used to reconstruct a timeline of the sources of nitrogen at the base of the food web over the course of the pelagic organism decline. The fellow’s preliminary results suggest that phytoplankton do indeed have a different isotopic composition than the bulk organic matter, and the fellow is currently analyzing additional samples to determine whether a consistent relationship between the two can be found, which would make it possible to “correct” the bulk organic isotope signature into a proxy for phytoplankton.
If no such relationship can be found (i.e., if and the bulk organic matter proves to be a poor proxy), the fellow will collect new, isolated phytoplankton samples and use the stable isotope technique to track the sources and transfer of nitrogen to the base of the food chain on these new samples.
Results from this project could have significant implications for managing nutrient pollution into the San Francisco Bay-Delta watershed and in identifying what management practices would do the most to protect the food web.
The research mentor on this project is Carol Kendall of the U.S. Geological Survey and the community mentor is Peggy Lehman of California Department of Water Resources.
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Elegant, mobile and height-adjustable Interaction Table with community friendly working plate.
* plus VAT / plus shipping costs
This multi-purpose table comes with a height-adjustable feature and works well when a table is required for integrating into an open circular chair arrangement.
Steel tube frame powder-coated in the standard RAL 9007 grey aluminium.
Top plate in U506 anthracite grey melamine finish.
Dimensions: W 60 x D 58 x H 75 - 102 cm / W 23.6 x D 22.8 x H 29.5 - 40 inches
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The Israeli government has created a task force to push Ben & Jerry's into loosening restrictions against Israeli-occupied territories, Axios reported.
The Israeli Foreign Ministry last week reportedly ordered all Israeli diplomatic missions in North America and Europe to begin pushing the ice cream company, owned by Unilever, into negotiations, with a goal of getting it to nix its new policy.
Diplomats were directed to "encourage public protests in the media and directly with key executives in both companies" as well as in front of the company's corporate offices. They were also instructed to issue statements against the companies on social media and target investors.
"We need to make use of the 18 months that are left until the decision comes into force and try to change it," a cable sent to diplomats read, according to Axios. "We want to create long-term pressure on Unilever and Ben & Jerry's by consumers, politicians, and in the press and social media in order to lead to a dialogue with the companies."
The notice also slammed the decision as "hypocritical," stating it "smells like extreme cancel culture."
The Israel government's push to put pressure on the ice cream company comes after Ben & Jerry's announced it would no longer be selling its products in the Israeli-occupied West Bank and in east Jerusalem.
"We believe it is inconsistent with our values for Ben & Jerry’s ice cream to be sold in the Occupied Palestinian Territory," Ben & Jerry’s said in a statement. "We also hear and recognize the concerns shared with us by our fans and trusted partners."
The traditionally socially conscious company has since drawn criticism from several GOP lawmakers, including from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantisRon DeSantisWhere election review efforts stand across the US Schools without mask mandate 3.5 times more likely to have COVID-19 outbreaks: CDC study Texas limits business with Ben & Jerry's over Israel move MORE and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.
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I might be nuts. Today while listening to podcasts, I also want music. Emotionally, I want something more. Is this a multi-tasking urge? Maybe so, maybe not. I’m a big fan of focusing while watching a TV or movie—not doing anything else. Maybe the podcast just feels a bit dry and needs a little extra flavor.
I pull up Spotify and search for “quiet”. Now I’m listening to the “Jazz in the Background” playlist by Spotify.
Now this quiet jazz is playing alongside the podcast “Something You Should Know” by Mike Carruthers. Specifically an episode about Why Do We Experience Déjà Vu?
This overlap of déjà vu with jazz is quite a combination. It’s even hilarious when there are certain moments of serendipity with the music and podcast. For instance, the music track had some some audience applause the very moment that the podcast went to an ad break. It’s almost like there was a live audience applauding the concluded segment of “Something You Should Know”.
Have you ever tried listening to a podcast and music at the same time?
It’s actually working pretty well for me right now. Of course, the trick would be to pick music that has no lyrics. I couldn’t imagine trying to listen to a podcast while someone is singing.
NICE POINT. Play the music and the podcast on different speakers. Someone can listen to a podcast while in a coffeeshop that is playing music. How that is possible? Perhaps because the sound is coming from different sources.
Simultaneously vs. at the same time
Side note: The URL of this blog post used to have the text “listening-to-a-podcast-and-music-at-the-same-time”. It’s a bit of a long URL. The “at-the-same-time” part seems especially long.
I replaced the text “at-the-same-time” with “simultaneously”. That would be shorter, right? Nope. “at the same time” uses 13 characters (without the spaces/dashes). Whereas “simultaneously” uses 14 characters. “simultaneously” is LONGER. Isn’t that amazing? The single word version has more letters!
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Tube Amps / Music Electronics
|For current discussions, please visit Music Electronics Forum.|
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I have a VOX AC15 amp, and sometimes I get a feedback loop that is somehow connected to the built in spring tank. When I turn the reverb knob to the 'off' position the feedback disappears, and the feedback gets louder the higher my reverb dial is turned.
What is the cause of this problem and how do it fix it?
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Try covering the tank with a piece of carpet. Make sure the rubber feet it sits on haven't hardened or broken out.
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I had this problem in a SFVR. It turned out to be a microphonic tank. The 'verb was also way strong. A new tank cleared up the feedback and tamed the overbearing reverb.
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These high quality 45ppi fan filter media for 60mm cabinet cooling fans keep dust out of the cooling fan. Dust buildup causes the cooling fan to slow down. If your cabinet cooling fan is not spinning properly, the electronics will not be cooled adequately and will overheat. This sturdy fan filter media is polyurethane foam and sold in packs of five. Purchase fan filter media in bulk from GardTec to receive discount pricing. Our dependable fan filter media are also available in some of our top of the line cabinet cooling fan kits.
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Epidemiologic data have strongly indicated that cigarette smoking is linked to the development of lung cancer. However, little is known of the molecular targets of carcinogens contained in tobacco smoke. To identify genetic lesions characteristic of tobacco damage, we undertook a molecular analysis of microsatellite alterations within the FHIT gene and FRA3B, as well as at an independent locus on chromosome 10, D10S197, in lung tumors from heavy smokers and in tumors from never smokers. Loss of heterozygosity affecting at least one locus of the FHIT gene was observed in 41 of 51 tumors in the smokers group (80%) but in only 9 of 40 tumors in nonsmokers (22%). The comparison between the frequency of losses in FHIT in smokers and nonsmokers was statistically significant (P = 0.0001), whereas no difference in loss of heterozygosity rate was observed at D10S197 locus. These findings suggest that FHIT is a candidate molecular target of carcinogens contained in tobacco smoke.
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The Tin Market – A ‘green market’
Tin has been one of the better performing commodities on the London Metals Exchange with a global tin market anticipated to be valued at US$8.23bn in 2023 with robust long-term fundamentals. AfriTin is well placed to take advantage of the burgeoning demand for tin and this, coupled with AfriTin being the only tin company listed on AIM paves for the way for becoming the tin champion of Africa.
The Supply Outlook – Robust demand and shrinking supply requires new capacity from AfriTin
The tin market has been faced with a consistent supply deficit over the preceding years and it is forecast that the global tin market will remain in deficit to 2022 as a result of increasing regulations in producing countries and depletion of ore reserves. Ample opportunities exist for the tin market’s growth and will serve to exacerbate the already present demand-supply gap. Most pipeline projects for tin production globally are not expected to commence in the near future. This presents an opportunity for AfriTin to cater for this increased demand.
AfriTin aims to cater for increased demand
Tin’s future amid the electric vehicle and battery storage markets is bright and will serve to drive its demand. There is good progress being made in its role in the EV market whilst it is widely used in lead-acid batteries and demand remains strong for electronic solders. Another proponent for tin’s demand is its use in lithium-ion batteries. It is clear that tin’s versatility is on the increase and this bodes well for the price and market outlook going forward.
Refined tin use in 2017
- Solder - 47%
- Chemicals - 17%
- Tinplate - 14%
- Lead-Acid Batteries - 8%
- Copper Alloy - 5%
- Other - 9%
Metals most impacted by Technology
Ownership of supply is reasonably concentrated as China remains the world’s largest producer. The country has been the driver of the metals demand for many years. The International Tin Research Association (ITRI), anticipates demand for tin to remain stable but supply expected to struggle. It is predicted that this will cause a rise in price with incentive prices anticipated to be close on US$25,000/t.
Tin mine production cost projections for 2022
% of cumulative global tin production
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Best free stuff, 2013 edition: The productive businessperson
The Productive Businessperson
Believe it or not, “getting things done” doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg. A plethora of free virtual tools can help you im--prove your productivity without breaking the bank.
When you have to juggle multiple projects and need one place to keep things organized, Evernote lets you easily manage a wealth of notes, images, to-do lists, and even audio recordings. Everything is searchable and sharable, and everything stays synced across the wide array of Evernote apps and programs.
Google Drive gives you 5GB of free cloud storage, the same syncing functionality as Dropbox, and apps for Android, Chrome OS, iOS, Mac OS X, and Windows. One key advantage of the service is that it plays nicely with other Google services to keep you productive. For example, Drive lets you share individual files or folders with anyone via Gmail, as well as allowing you to bypass the usual 35MB limit on email attachments. You get all the functionality of Google Docs, too—including collaborative online documents, spreadsheets, and presentations—so you can easily open and edit any document stored on your cloud drive, even if you don’t have an office suite installed on your PC.
Not everyone can live in the cloud, though. LibreOffice is the best free alternative to Microsoft Office, featuring components with full-featured support for word processing, spreadsheets, slideshows, databases, mathematical equations, and reasonably complex 3D renderings and diagrams. The latest version lets you skin the suite to your tastes, although the interface is far from impressive. LibreOffice excels when you need to work on your documents on a computer that doesn't have Microsoft Office installed on it, or when online alternatives like Google Drive docs either aren’t powerful enough or aren’t available.
Prezi basically mixes a slideshow with a virtual whiteboard, and then spices things up with eye-catching aesthetics. The result is a zoomable, interactive presentation that’s far more engaging than the usual ho-hum PowerPoint. Prezi’s Transformation tool lets you edit anything that you add to the canvas, from images to shapes to text.
Keeping track of tasks across your devices is easy with Wunderlist. Mobile-focused to-do apps are a dime a dozen, but Wunderlist shines with its simple, beautiful interface and support for a browser app, Android, iOS, Mac OS X, and Windows. Recent updates have made the free service more powerful and useful for teams, so you can add recurring tasks and subtasks, or collaborate with others on your projects.
Speaking of collaboration, when you need to be in touch with your team in real time, turn to HipChat. It’s a great tool that combines group chat and one-on-one instant messaging sessions, complete with the ability to share images, PDFs, Office docs, and other files for instant feedback. Team members can log in using mobile, desktop, or Web apps alike; and even better, it’s free for teams of up to five people.
Cobook is a gorgeous iPhone app that keeps your personal, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter contacts organized in one place, creating unified contact details. Crucially, the app segregates a person’s info by network; for example, Twitter updates won’t flood your friend’s main contact card—instead, you have to tap the Twitter icon on the contact card to view tweets. Co--Book also adds a new spin on groups by using tags to organize your contacts, and you can create multiple tags for a person.
Cardmunch is another great iOS app to add to your contact-management arsenal. The app lets you snap photos of business cards, and then seamlessly converts the information into a contact sheet that you can save to your phone, complete with info pulled from the person’s LinkedIn account. It’s highly accurate and extremely useful, and Cardmunch even offers to connect you with your contacts on LinkedIn.
Email remains the universal method for business communication, but keeping on top of your inbox isn’t always an easy task. Mailbird is a new, free (for now) email client that sports a simple, intuitive interface designed to help you zip through your clogged inbox. Mailbird is in beta and currently supports only Gmail users on Windows PCs; but if that sounds like you, Mailbird offers a fast, no-frills email experience.
If that doesn’t sound like you or if you’re feeling adventurous, check out AOL’s Alto Mail, which intelligently organizes your incoming mail into grouped “stacks,” similar to actually sorting physical mail on a table. Alto Mail arranges the stacks according to customizable filter preferences. This striking-looking Web service works with AOL Mail, Gmail, iCloud, and Yahoo Mail. Unfortunately, while Alto is free, it’s in invitation-only beta. But you can request an invitation from the Alto website.
PicMonkey and Pixlr are two free browser-based photo editors that let you make complex edits to your images. Pixlr is the more full-featured of the pair, while PicMonkey packs a more streamlined interface that’s
better suited for adding Instagram-like effects.
With Google axing Reader this summer, it’s time to look at alternatives to re--place the legendary RSS service. The best of the bunch is Feedly, which can handily import your Reader feed and even goes a step beyond Reader thanks to its Facebook and Twitter integration. Feedly also boasts mobile apps for iOS and Android—and mobile is an area where Reader faltered. For your viewing pleasure, Feedly displays articles in either a traditional text interface or a magazine-style display chock-full of imagery.
For comprehensive coverage of the Android ecosystem, visit Greenbot.com.
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Palaeoproteomics – Exciting new frontiers
Palaeoproteomics is the new-kid-on-the-block in archaeological science and evolutionary biology. Standards of practice have only recently been set out for this burgeoning field of investigation, used recently to study ancient humans, animals, and even dinosaurs (though this is somewhat disputed).
Ancient protein sequences are incredibly robust compared to ancient DNA, with proteins recently retrieved from samples as old as 3.8 million years.
Single amino acid polymorphisms (SAPs), areas in the proteome where one amino acid (AA) difference occurs, are useful to determine evolutionary differences between clades, including late Pleistocene hominins like Neanderthals and Denisovans.
Error-tolerant searches (wherein the algorithm can ‘learn’ when examples received have been corrupted in some way) correctly inferred SAPs in Collagen Type 1 of modern and Pleistocene samples, but as Dr Welker notes, this “needs to be demonstrated [in a whole proteome] before moving on to the analysis of older and possibly more divergent hominin fossils”. This is the basis of the experiments reported in his recently-published paper in BMC Evolutionary Biology.
The cross-species proteomics effect problem
As you go further back in time on the evolutionary tree, larger proteomic sequence differences occur between your target species and their more-distant relatives.
Until now, the cross-species proteomics effect (CSPE) problem hadn’t been demonstrated to be overcome by error-tolerant searches – essential for confidence in palaeoproteomic investigations.
The CSPE problem derives from using a different reference proteome from your target population or species. As you go further back in time on the evolutionary tree, larger proteomic sequence differences occur between your target species and their more-distant relatives.
The larger the number of sequence differences, the more likely that peptides and proteins will not be identified in standard (non-error-tolerant) searches. The small proteome databases available for hominin species compound the effect.
Error-tolerant vs Standard search experiment
Error-tolerant searches should allow for identification of SAPs, and overcome the CSPE issue. Dr Welker tested this using standard and error-tolerant searches of the proteomes of 7 modern human samples against UniProt-derived human (Homo sapiens; ‘Homo s.’), chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes; ‘Pan’), and Sumatran orang-utan (Pongo abelii; ‘Pongo’) reference databases using PEAKS (v 7.5).
For a protein to be confirmed, at least two unique peptide spectrum matches (PSMs) with a FDR (false discovery rate) of 1% had to be identified when searching the modern samples against the Homo s. database in the general search. In error-tolerant searches, PSMs were accepted only when a peptide of 10 amino acids (AAs) or longer was matched in the Homo s. database.
Four outcomes were established for PSMs individually searched against orthologous databases in error-tolerant searches, and two outcomes in standard searches, viewable in Figure 1 in Dr Welker’s paper.
Evolutionary distance, and long peptides
No PSMs with three or more SAPs were identified, and mutable PSMs with AA lengths over 25 were almost never identified (Figure 4 in Dr Welker’s article). Mutable PSMs with 10-15 AAs were identified up to 75% of the time, regardless of evolutionary distance.
This could be problematic when comparing human proteomes with much older hominin ancestors – larger evolutionary distances may make it difficult to reliably reconstruct phylogenetic trees.
Welker recommends creating shorter peptides in palaeoproteomic studies, and searching against databases of species with less evolutionary distance, though the latter may more difficult with more ancient hominins.
Error-tolerant searches minimised the CSPE problem between moderately divergent proteomes (e.g. the human-chimpanzee split), and this should be kept in mind for future phylogenetic analysis of ancient hominin proteomes.
Filtering criteria to mitigate falsely-suggested AA substitutions
Fast-evolving proteins provide more phylogenetic information compared to slow-evolving proteins, but their high substitution rates mean they may go unidentified in error-tolerant searches.
Error-tolerant searches can miss-match PSMs, incorrectly suggesting PSMs that should not be mutated, confounding phylogenetic analysis. Welker determined filtering criteria to mitigate these off-target effects in error-tolerant searches:
- Two or more PSMs covering the mutated AA position must be confirmed.
- These PSMs must comprise the majority of the total number of PSMs matching that AA position.
These filtering criteria remove falsely-suggested AA substitutions, but can filter out correctly-substituted PSMs matching a single PSM, which could affect phylogeneticically-informative PSMs. Welker suggests running the same protein extract several times on a tandem mass spectrometer.
Informative proteins a potential target for phylogenetic studies
Fast-evolving proteins provide more phylogenetic information compared to slow-evolving proteins, but their high substitution rates mean they may go unidentified in error-tolerant searches. Welker revealed two fast-evolving proteins, with phylogenetically-informative positions sufficiently spaced to allow error-tolerant search identification, even at large evolutionary distances.
Alpha-2-HS-glycoprotein (AHSG) and fibrinogen alpha chain (FGA), frequently observed in ancient bone proteome datasets, present a viable target for proteomic phylogenetic studies.
Filling in the map
While there are limitations to error-tolerant searches in palaeoproteomic studies, Frido Welker has established filtering criteria and recommended experimental techniques to help maximise the potential for whole proteome investigations. Moreover, he has identified two potentially invaluable proteins for evolutionary studies.
Palaeoproteomics is a new field of study, with much of its potential and limitations still to be explored. Dr Welker’s paper has filled in a portion of the map of this largely-uncharted territory.
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We have marvelous furniture at Design Toscano in all different themes from Asian to Egyptian and medieval to contemporary. In our Gothic table collection, there are many very weird items and also some that are just examples of the sculpture of the time. The Creeper Glass Topped Sculptural Table is definitely a candidate for the weird category and yet this is a depiction of a druidic figure of Anglo-Saxon history. This figure is kneeling and its large hands hold a good size glass table top. It is a table that everyone will comment on.
Our Egyptian tables depict everything from the Giza pyramid to the Great Sphinx and more. We have glass topped tables and nicely carved wooden pieces reminiscent of that ancient era. The Egyptian God Amun-Ra Wooden Ceremonial Chest and Occasional Table is both a storage chest of very nice size and also can be a coffee table. The table is four feet long and three of its sides have images of the God Amun-Ra in designer resin and hand painted in faux gold.
For our final piece of interesting and wonderful furniture, we look to the always popular greenmen collection. This collection is full of tree ents, various nymphs and dragons carved in wood and what would make a better chair. The Knottingly Manor Chair has a high back and is of mahogany wood. There are dragons, lions and greenmen carved into its legs and back. The seat has an extraordinarily comfortable cushion seat, covered with eggplant and gold velvet.
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A little about myself...
My name is Mrs. Glenda Crowe. I have been married for 25 years to Coach Terry Crowe. We have 4 children, 5 (soon to be 6) grandchildren and several granddogs as well as our own German Shepherd, Bear. After many many years in the classroom, I still look forward to each day with your children.
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Indulge your inner buccaneer with this two-pack of high-fashion panties! Fun to wear and just a little naughty, these candy-colored confections playfully sport a witty girly skull-and-crossbone graphic right across the seat. Stretch cotton fabric for all-day comfort. 95% cotton/5% spandex. Machine wash cold; tumble dry low heat. Pack of 2. Sizes: LG-38636. Wholesale Price: $5.75 Shipping: $7.95 For This Item Please Email us [email protected] For Details, Thank You!
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ZHONGWEI, China — Even in the depths of isolation under Mao, one element of Chinese culture allowed its people to travel abroad and glimpse an alternative way of life: sport.
As capitalism, albeit run under communism, has consumed Chinese life, sport remains a huge part of the national ethos and the country will field one of the largest teams at the 2012 Olympic Games in London. But China has of late increasingly had its eye on traditionally western sports like Formula 1, “extreme sports” and winter games. Four-time British snowboard champion Dom Harington has for example noticed more Chinese competitors on the slopes.
“There are more and more Chinese who are into snowboarding and other adventure sports,” says Harington, who lives and trains in Colorado each summer. “I’ve seen some Chinese guys training in America. They’ve got a really good half pipe team, and they’re really keen.”
“What I would say about the Chinese is that they’re really brave,” Harington says. “They’re not afraid to give something a go, or really go for something. There are lots of tricks in snowboarding which are quite scary to try, and they’re really keen to give it a go.”
Harington is on the slopes as we are talking. But we’re not in the Rockies. Or even on snow. We’re 900 miles west of Beijing, sliding down a piste of sand.
A half-mile-wide wall of desert dunes plummets 600 feet to the banks of the Yellow River. The Chinese have played on the sand for years, but the run at Zhongwei has been groomed as one of the highest sand-skiing slopes in the world. The big daddy of sand runs, at more than 1,000 feet, is Sossusvlei in Namibia, but Zhongwei remains impressive.
As a parasailer soars overhead and someone on a zip wire flies toward the river, Chen uses one of the toboggans you can rent for little more than a dollar to bat down the 50-degree slope. Harington rides an old snowboard, lubricated heavily to speed his descent on the hot sand. It’s midday on a Thursday, and the slopes are sparsely populated.
“I’ve not sandboarded anywhere like this,” Harington says. “This is incredible. It’s got steep sand dunes so you can pick up lots of speed. There is quite a lot of friction on sand so it’s not as fast as snow, but you can get some speed.
The transition from snow to sand is not tricky. Harington says the trick is to keep your weight back, kind of like surfing. Don’t lean too far forward, and don’t put too much weight on the edges or you’ll fall.
“The technique to sandboarding is really similar to snowboarding,” Harington says. “If you can snowboard, you can sandboard.”
Forget cute alpine cafes with hot chocolate and glühwein to warm you after a few hours on the mountain. Zhongwei is authentically Chinese. A sole parasol at the foot of the slope shields a mask-wearing woman selling warm soft drinks. A small army of men in quasi-military outfits collect toboggans and run the single chairlift. To a man, they all stop and stare as Harington blasts down the hill.
“One of the guys working here just said you are the fastest down this slope,” Chen tells him.
Everyone we see on the slope is using a toboggan, but Chen says the weekends draw a lot guys racing on sandboards. We’re due in Beijing and can’t stick around for that, so Harington races the Landie. The rules are simple. Harington takes position at the lip of the dune. The LR4 needs a running start to avoid bottoming out. Once the truck hits the lip, it’s on. First to the bottom wins.
As the sound of the V8 approaching breaks the silence, Harington is bouncing up and down like a coiled spring. The rest of us are down below, watching. As soon as the car hits the lip, Harington leaps into the air and zips headfirst down the dune.
The car weighs three tons and must churn through, not surf over, the sand. Despite its inertial advantage, Harington’s fleetness of foot quickly has them neck and neck. The driver and snowboarder eye each other for a moment as they barrel down the slope. In the end, horsepower beats manpower, but only by a couple of feet.
“It was awesome. Like a James Bond stunt,” Harington said. “I could see the Yellow River as I was flying down, so it was just incredible. Hopefully next winter I’ll some and snowboard in China. That would be amazing.”
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With Grouponshares hitting new lows this week, two analysts raised concerns about the future trading success of the coupon company.
Herman Leung, senior analyst at Susquehanna Financial Group, told CNBC’s“Squawk on the Street” Tuesday that “there is a clearly a lot of concern on Groupon out there.” In the same broadcast, Aaron Kessler, senior analyst at Raymond James, also agreed that Groupon had “troubling metrics.”
“European macro headwinds” are hindering Groupon’s progress, Leung said, noting that in its earnings report “one of the biggest things that stood out to us was profit decline, down one percent sequentially, was a pretty big red flag in our book.”
Leung also talked about Groupon’s “changing” business model. “U.S. merchants are making more money than European merchants are, and they’re thinking about changing that model,” he said. “Now, changing that model will probably have some impact on the company’s cash flow and investment dollars going forward.”
Kessler of Raymond James voiced concerns about the company’s mobile strategy. “I think some of these mobile, as well as other initiatives, should be driving a little faster growth, which we have not seen yet,” he said.
Kessler added: “The big concern for us in the quarter is if you strip out the direct business, the core dealer deals business was down about seven percent sequentially from the first quarter to the second quarter, and for a company that happened in hypergrowth mode this is a big concern to see that slowdown already.”
—By Jane Burnett, Special to CNBC.com
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Herman Leung does not own Groupon stock. SFG is a market maker in the securities of Groupon. Aaron Kessler does not own Groupon stock.
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The European Fine Art Fair, or TEFAF, goes much farther than its name might lead you to believe. In fact, TEFAF has two annual New York City art fairs in addition to one in the Netherlands. This year’s autumnal edition—the second ever—is kicking off October 28, and will be open to the public through November 1, at the Park Avenue Armory in Manhattan.
The fair plays host to vendors of art, antiques, and design, and is a great place for serious art collectors and window shoppers alike. Two collectors who’ve found the fair to be especially helpful in building their art collection are newscaster Anderson Cooper and his partner Benjamin Maisani. Here, the two speak about their interest in collecting and how their tastes have changed (and challenged one another) over time.
When did you first start to think of yourselves as collectors?
Anderson Cooper: Only recently, really. When I met Benjamin nine years ago, I wasn’t collecting anything other than—oddly enough—African hand-painted signs. Then I started becoming more interested in contemporary art, and following Benjamin’s interest in Old Masters.
Benjamin Maisani: I studied art history, specializing in 17th-century Italian art. From there, I went on to work at the Morgan Library for about five years, which is when I started to develop an interest in collecting Old Master prints and rare books—the only thing I could really afford at the time. Later on, I started collecting old maps, then moved on to Old Master paintings. So by the time I met Anderson, I already had a collection of somewhat antiquarian stuff.
AC: I really got serious on this about two years ago. I met a great art advisor named Marisa Kayyem, who is affiliated with Christie’s, and started going around with her, educating my eye and figuring out what I liked. I’m not in any rush: I think both of us feel the same way, which is that we really only want pieces that we fall in love with. It’s about building up a collection that represents who we are.
Where do your artistic tastes overlap, and how do they diverge?
BM: Anderson definitely has more of a modern, contemporary sensibility, but after a few years of living with my Old Masters, he grew to love them. I’d say that I tend to go for art that is a bit more cerebral and polished, and Anderson likes things that are more spontaneous and free-flowing. But there’s a lot of common ground within those parameters.
AC: A lot of the Old Masters that Benjamin has and a lot of the works we’ve bought together feel very modern to me. And I think that’s one of the exciting things a lot of people don’t realize about Old Masters. You look at this art and it speaks to you today. It’s extraordinarily bold and contemporary, and has obviously stood the test of time. We first saw the Mengs portrait that we bought at TEFAF last year in the “Unfinished” exhibition at the Met Breuer. We loved it there and couldn’t believe that it was at TEFAF. We were very lucky to be able to get it, along with two lovely works by Andrea Vaccaro from Otto Naumann.
How have your collecting interests been shaped by New York’s museums?
BM: I spent my student years looking at the European Old Master collections at the Met and the Brooklyn Museum. But my interest in works on paper is greatly indebted to having spent time at the Morgan Library, where I really grew to appreciate graphic works and rare books. Without the Morgan, I would probably have focused on paintings.
AC: When I was growing up, I was more interested in collecting toy soldiers from the early 20th century—particularly figures of the British colonial wars. I was a strange little child. But my mother [Gloria Vanderbilt] was a painter, and is a painter, so I grew up in a house with a lot of art. Her aunt [Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney] had created the Whitney Museum, so there was a long tradition in my house of going to museums and looking at art.
Is it still possible, in the 21st century, to assemble a great collection of Old Masters?
BM: I feel that there are still some really good works out there, and that it’s an undervalued market. At the end of the day, at least for us, the goal is not to come up with a world-class collection. This is something we do for our own pleasure, and as long as we surround ourselves with works that are meaningful to us, then the goal is achieved.
Your collection includes numerous portraits, from renaissance paintings to recent works by the likes of Adrian Ghenie and Markus Schinwald. What is about the genre that appeals to you?
BM: I think it’s the artist’s ability to convey a sense of the personality and psychology of the sitter, regardless of when the painting was made. We have portraits that are 500 years old and they’re as vibrant now as they were when they were painted. That immediacy is very compelling. Also, the fun thing with a genre like portraiture is that you can put an Italian renaissance portrait next to a contemporary work, like the Adrian Ghenie that we have, and the dialogue that creates is very interesting.
Does that mean focusing on contemporary artists with a strong sense of art-historical tradition?
AC: I really like how different works we have communicate with each other, and I do look for contemporary art that speaks to the earlier work—and also work that I feel is going to stand the test of time. I take things very slowly and try to learn as much about an artist as I can. I like to meet them if they’re living, to get to know them and learn about how they work. I’ve visited Adrian Ghenie a couple of times in Berlin, and have been to Mark Bradford’s studio in LA a number of times. They are both remarkable.
Do you have a sense of how the collection might develop in coming years?
AC: I definitely continue to be interested in contemporary artists and would like to expand on that. In addition to Mark and Adrian, I really love Njideka Akunyili Crosby and Toyin Ojih Odutola. I view this as a long-term, life-long thing, and am having great fun learning along the way. To me, the whole art market is interesting. The whole art world—the way it works, the way it sometimes doesn’t work in the best interest of these remarkable artists. It’s also really nice to have something to obsess about other than my work.
BM: I’ve been collecting for about 15 years now, and am pretty happy with the general direction of the collection. I’m sure Anderson will keep trying to convert me to contemporary art and I’ll keep trying to take him to the dark side of Old Masters. I think the collection will continue being this eclectic mix.
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In a special "Super Soul Sunday," watch what you didn't see from the Toronto stop on Oprah's Lifeclass: the Tour. Discover what Bishop T.D. Jakes and Deepak Chopra have to say about living from your core.
Two of the world's most well-known spiritual leaders, Bishop T.D. Jakes and Deepak Chopra, will be featured on an all-new episode of the Emmy Award-winning series "Super Soul Sunday" on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network this Sunday, July 1 at 11 a.m. ET/PT. "Bishop T.D. Jakes and Deepak Chopra: Living from the Core" will also be available to fans nationwide online via Oprah.com and Facebook.com/OWNtv.
In these never-before-seen lectures, Bishop Jakes takes us on an electrifying journey of self-realization to show us how to maximize our lives by changing the way we think. Then, Chopra explains why he believes there is a spiritual solution to every problem in the world. He'll walk us through the steps of becoming fully aware of our own power and energy in order to find solutions to obstacles that hold us back.
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The game industry moves at a fast clip. Case in point: 2011 isn't even in our rearview mirror yet and already everyone is buzzing with excitement about the 12 months that are ahead of us. So which video game-related stories should be on your radar? Which games should you think about pre-ordering now? You're going to find out in 3...2...1...
Week in and week out the very best sports-centric video games and peripherals cross the Sports Gamer's desk. Some of those games and peripherals, as you know from my regular column, are absolutely awesome, while others are merely OK. (And, in some extreme cases, some make for good paper weights and that's it. Quick question: Who even uses paper weights these days? Who has papers just blowing around the room all the time that they actually need a weight to hold them down? Anyone?) Without further ado, here's a list of some of my favorite things from 2011. Enjoy the holidays, game fans.
The question on everyone's mind here at the SI Kids office is this: Does Mario Kart 7 technically qualify as a racing game?
The "yes" people say this:
-It has a gas button and a brake button.
-It has tracks (32 in total in this version) to race on.
-It uses the words "grand" and "prix," two words that are typically only associated with racing games.
The "no" people say this:
-The "drivers" are usually monkeys, plumbers, and mushroom-headed creatures.
-The "cars" transform into hang gliders on occasion.
-A driver can deploy an ink-spewing squid to slow down another driver.
Regardless of whether you are a "yes" person or a "no" person, one thing I think that we can all safely agree on is this: Mario Kart 7 is a lot of fun, and an absolute must-own for any Nintendo 3DS owner out there.
While the jury is still out on the subject of whether or not 3-D will continue to be a big part of movie-going and gaming, Sony's latest gaming 3-D "monitor" (if you want to use it as a TV, you'll have to attach a separate tuner), technically known as the PlayStation 3D Display ($499), has hit stores. So is it worth the dough? The Sports Gamer took it out for a test drive to find out.
Still haven't sent your wish list to Santa yet? Neither have I. Which is good, because I recently found something that's perfect for giving and receiving this year.
Last week OnLive announced a suite of nice-priced holiday gaming packages. No doubt you're asking yourself, "Hey, Sports Gamer, refresh our memories--what the heck is 'OnLive'?" OnLive, for those who have forgotten, is an on-demand gaming service. Same way that you can order movies on-demand through cable, OnLive permits you to play games. Instead of investing in a noisy, expensive console that--cough, cough, Xbox 360, cough--threatens to break down at every turn, OnLive requires that you have only a decent 'Net connection, an HDTV, and a controller. That's it.
Here's the breakdown on price ranges for the OnLive gift bundles:
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Check out the great entries we have received so far for our photo contest! Thank you all for your submissions. We’re looking forward to receiving many more. What great talent we have to show off!
To find out what you could win and how to enter your photos in the contest, click here for details. Deadline is 4:00 pm CST February 1, 2012.
Attention NCBA attendees, producers, social media enthusiasts and cattle community:
The International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) is teaming up with Angus to host two tweetups at the upcoming NCBA Annual Convention and Trade Show in Nashville, Tenn., to connect with industry professionals, agriculture advocates and producers from all over the country. Join conversations about current issues, industry topics, social media uses and benefits, or simply visit with some of our industry’s leaders. Wednesday, February 1, at 6:00 pm, join ag and beef tweeps at the American Angus Association booth (#1061) for discussions about some challenges and innovative ideas related to social media. Gather again at the GoBrangus booth (#1637) Friday, February 3, at 3:00 pm, to discuss solutions to those challenges we all face and how we can apply what we learned from the Cattlemen’s College and seminars. Take advantage of the opportunity to get to know the faces behind the Twitter handles, hashtags and conversations happening online.
Wondering what a tweetup is? Urban Dictionary defines tweetup as, “An organized or impromptu gathering of people that use Twitter.” We will not pick on or exclude anyone who doesn’t use Twitter; We will only encourage you to start!
Visit http://www.beefusa.org/ to learn more about the NCBA Convention, and click here to see a trade show floor plan.
We’re launching our first photo contest! The winner will receive a prize and a chance to be featured in the March/April edition of the Frontline!
To enter, email your photo to [email protected] along with your name and a short photo caption. The contest is open to the public- not just IBBA members. Entries can be of people, farms, ranches, families, kids, cattle, etc., but they should be industry-related. Photos received will be added to the Photo Contest album here on our Facebook page.
DEADLINE is 4:00 pm CST February 1, 2012. But don’t procrastinate- the winner is determined by the photo receiving the most “likes”. So submit your photo early, publicize your entry, and start voting for your favorite!
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Kevin Vanhoozer's contribution to the Cambridge Studies in Christian Doctrine series was originally published as a hardback title in 2010. At £75 a throw, its price was a little prohibitive (Cambridge University Press kindly sent me a review copy). But the good news is that Remythologizing Theology: Divine Action, Passion and Authorship, is now out in paperback, at the much reduced cost of £29.99 - see here.
Vanhoozer's basic standpoint is that of historic Reformed theology, but with special attention to the divine communicative action. In a way that is typical of the theologian's work, he has attempted to re-orientate theology towards the theodrama of biblical revelation. As such, Remythologizing Theology makes a fresh, compelling and valuable contribution to the doctrine of God. The critical interaction with open panentheism is welcome at a time when some Evangelicals (especially "post-Evangelicals" and Emergent types) seem to find such a view of God attractive. The book deserves to be read not only by theological students and theologians, but also by pastors who aspire to being pastor-theologians in order to be of better service to the people of God.
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Raleigh Orthopaedic is happy to offer natural non-surgical healing therapy for orthopaedic conditions. Orthopedic injuries and arthritis can cause pain and disability. We want to get you back to doing what you need to do on a daily basis, whether it’s work, sports, or just getting around town!
Allowing the body to heal itself can take a long time, and surgery is not always the best option. Regenerative Orthopedics uses cutting-edge technology to stimulate and accelerate the healing process. Depending on age, health, and the severity of your condition, we can offer you stem cell therapy, platelet-rich plasma therapy, and various other non-operative treatments available to get you back to being active.
Our physicians are specially trained in advanced regenerative orthopedics. People know these therapies as PRP (platelet rich plasma) and stem cell therapy. Additionally, they are trained in ultrasound guided injections.
Benefits of Regenerative Orthopedics include:
- Long-term joint pain relief
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Common Areas of Treatment:
- Tendon or Ligament injury (tear, sprain)
- Muscle Strains
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These therapies are performed as a same day, office-based procedure with minimal downtime. Although success may ultimately depend on the site and severity of the injury, and there is no “cure” for arthritis, we can often improve pain and function tremendously for years.
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Halpern B, Chaudhury S et al. “Clinical and MRI Outcomes After Platelet-Rich Plasma Treatment for Knee Osteoarthritis” Clin J Sport Med. 2013;23(3):238-239.
Meheux CJ, McColloch PC et al. “Efficacy of Intra-articular Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections in Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systemic Review”. Arthroscopy. 2016 Mar:32(3):495-505
Patel, S., Dhillon, M. S., Aggarwal, S., Marwaha, N., & Jain, A. (2013). Treatment With Platelet-Rich Plasma Is More Effective Than Placebo for Knee Osteoarthritis: A Prospective, Double-Blind, Randomized Trial. The American Journal of Sports Medicine, 41(2), 356-364. Retrieved August 18, 2016.
Cerza, F., Carni, Set et al. (2012). Comparison Between Hyaluronic Acid and Platelet-Rich Plasma, Intra-articular Infiltration in the Treatment of Gonarthrosis. The American Journal of Sports Medicine, 40(12), 2822-2827. Retrieved August 18, 2016.
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It’s not often that a team’s fans will storm the court after beating another team for the second time in a season especially when the first victory was by 22 points, but then again this is Briarcliff and Pleasantville.
Orange and blue-clad students jumped and danced at center court after Briarcliff held on for 47-44 victory over its number one rival, Pleasantville. Spencer Seabrook hit two clutch free throws to give Briarcliff a 3-point lead with two seconds left and Pleasantville couldn’t get a final shot off in a wild finish.
“The intensity of this game was great,” Briarcliff coach Brendan Coxen said. “They played a great second half and made this a true Briarcliff-Pleasantville game where the records don’t matter.”
Brian Daniels completely dominated with 29 points and nine rebounds including 19 points in the first half. The Bears led by 17 at the break before Pleasantville rallied in the second half behind the play of Nick Greto who finished with 11 points (all in the second half), 11 rebounds, and four assists. Point guard Jack Eisenberg scored 15 points for the Panthers.
“I was happy with the way we played in the second half,” Pleasantville coach Chris Welsh said. “To come back against a team of this caliber is a very encouraging thing.”
Daniels was denied the ball in the second half but continued to come up with important baskets in the paint. He shot 13-for-19 from the field and 24 of his points came in the paint. Briarcliff shot just 50% from the line in the game but made big free throws down the stretch.
“We have seniors out there that make plays,” Coxen said. “Spencer just missed two free throws badly before he made those two shots. We’re senior-laden and that made a big difference.”
Briarcliff opened up a monster-sized lead in the second quarter behind Daniels during a 16-2 run to close out the half. Pleasantville couldn’t make shots in the first half (4-for-23 FG) mostly because of the tough defense by Daniels, Seabrook (9 points, 9 rebounds).
“He’s a physical specimen in there and it’s impossible to stop that left-handed shot he has,” Welsh said.
Pleasantville started to hit shots in the second half and got back in it behind Greto, Eisenberg, and a nice putback by Charlie Montgomery. Ryan Heugel hit one of two free throws to give Briarcliff a 45-41 lead, but James Leyden hit a 3-pointer with eight seconds left to bring Pleasantville within one.
The Panthers desperately tried to call timeout before the ball was inbounded but they were forced to foul with 2.6 seconds left when the timeout went unnoticed. After Seabrook’s two free throws, Pleasantville stepped out of bounds to end its chance.
“This was a big game for our momentum,” Daniels said. “Coach told us to just play our game and we came out with the win.”
The victory gives Briarcliff a season sweep of its rival and keeps the Bears atop the Class B playoff seedings with a big game with Byram Hills on Sunday.
“We have to keep working hard,” Daniels said. “This is a big game on Sunday and we have to prepare hard at practice tomorrow.”
Email John Malone at [email protected]. Follow him on Twitter: @MSGV_Malone
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With Thanksgiving right around the corner and the impending Winter rush of familial holiday functions, the bombardment of imposed holiday cheer is here and ready to rear it’s seasonal head. Maybe it’s the fact that I grew up splitting my holidays between two homes, or it could be that I wasn’t raised under any form of religious guise – but the holidays themselves essentially passed me over; the only thing I ever gathered from them was they were a great time to be with loved ones, reminisce about the year that was and postulate on what’s to come while not slipping into a glorious food coma with sports on (which, let’s admit, is still pretty damn fun).
In the decade since I left college, I moved the opposite direction from home – and spent half of that time living by myself re-establishing my baseline, and questioning much of the world around me, including the day to day moves we make and overarching traditions most of us have blindly followed for part, if not most of our lives. Though my parents were raised Methodist and Jewish, they chose to raise me as as a scientist – to not accept the world at face value, and approach each situation with a childlike sense of wonder and an adult sense of amusement; where the world and nature were my church and the elders were my leaders. Now that I’ve moved up to a new state with my husband, we’re looking to make traditions of our own – which got me thinking.
Though our schooling would have us believe a very different story, Thanksgiving was a construct of the pagans and the very first one was not at Plymouth Rock. With Thanksgiving falling on a Full Moon for the first time in almost 71 years – I thought it was the perfect time to explore the actual societal roots of the holiday.
Unlike Easter and Christmas which are steeped in slightly more obvious Christian roots, stories and traditions with true roots in Pagan Holiday, Thanksgiving itself is one of the few secular holidays celebrated around the United States and it has an interesting, sorted Colonial history as well as a – you guessed it – Pagan based backstory.
In 1621, the Pilgrims completed their voyage to the new shore – and after a tumultuous time at sea, and losing a menagerie of ship members, they gathered what they could in the cold month of November with the locals and had a winter’s feast; and so started Thanksgiving.
Kinda. That’s what we learn in school at least, and it’s basically completely wrong, starting with the erroneous fact claiming it was the “first” Thanksgiving. Secondly, the Pilgrims were not the first to land in the new world – but this isn’t that history lesson.
Fast forward to our first President George Washington and the formulation of America – there was a suggestion among the constituents that as a new country, it would behoove them to create a nationally binding yet seemingly secular holiday. So, in October of 1789, Washington issued a formal proclamation that designated November 26th as a national day of thanks. And now, 225 years later – we have Turkey, Pumpkin Pie, and Football to celebrate with us. So where did Thanksgiving actually stem from…?
Believe it or not, but having a “Day of Thanks” transmutes almost all cultural walls, and essentially time itself; you can find an ode to it in essentially every ancient culture. The Egyptians celebrated Min while the Chinese held holiday for Chung Ch’ui; the Israelites celebrated Sukkot, the Babylonians worshiped Marduk and the Persians had Mirthas; the Romans had Cerelia while the Greeks honored Demeter and Celtic Pagans took to Mabon. Each of these civilizations had a day designated as a Fall Harvest Feast where they would tend to the end of their crop season, and enjoy the bounty in communal celebration.
After the Romans invaded Nazareth, the cradle of Judaism, in the 3rd Century, their civilization and culture began to seep into Israelite texts and traditions – including Roman Fall Festival Cerelia, which worshiped Goddess of the Harvest Ceres. As the global power of the time, this transmuted the Pagan celebration across any and every culture they touched…which was a lot.
A few hundred years later, Roman rulership had reached England and Cerelia evolved into the Harvest Home Festival under the Church of England. Between the 600’s and 1600’s, the tradition transformed over and over, for both secular and religious groups – but over time, and catalyzed by the separation of the Church of England from Roman rule, many groups within the church splintered off and chose to try for a new life in America; the rest is history – but apparently very poorly written and researched.
And since we’re here – traditional Thanksgiving fare and lore also have cultural roots that you might not expect. That Cornucopia, known as the horn of plenty, full of festively fall items? In Ancient Greece – Amathea the goat broke off his horn, presenting it to Zeus to earn his favor – in return, Amathea’s image became transfixed in the sky as Capricorn. Not to mention, that other things like corn, the Harvest Queen and poppies are all odes to the Roman Goddess Ceres, which the holiday Cerelia celebrates.
This year, instead of giving into a tradition that has been incorrectly hardwired into our brains, try one of these one-offs for size – or even better, use this as an excuse to make your own festivites.
Not only are the holidays a perfect time to reconnect and rekindle your relationships with those you hold dear – but they’re an equally excellent time to forge a bond over an amazing meal and delicious libations. For Friendsgiving, bring the whole squad with you – new neighborhood transplants that aren’t going back to their old stomping grounds, friends, coworkers and even their friends and coworkers. Friendsgiving isn’t relegated to any particular part of the holiday season, but I definitely recommend that it’s on a Friday or Saturday so you can enjoy your food coma into a lovely, lounging Sunday where you can marinate in the memories of your family you chose for yourself just a little while longer.
Raise your paws if you’re one of those people who has a timer on their phone for Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales. Good, no one – and if you’re rocking with me, I honestly didn’t think so. I always found it a bit untoward that one day we’re wrapped up in giving thanks, and then the next day we’re wrapped up in spending our money – it’s pretty anachronistic to me. Anyways! A few years back, REI started their #OptOutside campaign – shutting down their storefronts, giving their employees the day off and encouraging them to enjoy the outdoors; I love the effect that it’s had on the world at large. Instead of giving into the urge to purchase, get off your cute little butts and get outside; not only is exercise one of the highest rated New Years resolutions, or most common Friday after Thanksgiving traditions – but it feels pretty damn good.
Altruism is by and large one of the best gifts you can give, because it really does keep giving. If you don’t feel like having your own celebrations this year, or are looking for a way to make an impact in your community – find a local shelter to volunteer with, help in their soup kitchen for the holidays, donate your time to a senior center and spend the holidays with those who could use the support, or find an animal shelter to give our furry friends something to smile about.
25 Days of Gratitude
Like I mentioned in the beginning, being thankful and gracious aren’t only applicable to the holidays, though they do allow a wonderful time for pause and reflection, as I’ve found a good memory is kindling to the fire of the heart – especially on a chilly winter’s night. As a kid, I loved those little you games you got on Thanksgiving that counted down the days to Christmas with candy.
This year, ditch that Advent Calendar, which may as well be called the Countdown to Capitalism as an incredibly Protestant Christian ideal that has been transmuted into the public arena without much thought, make your own ‘Gratitude Calendar’. Grab a notepad or old scratch paper, a few favorite pens and a jar – something you can decorate and want to look at. Each day, instead of taking something out – write down one thing that you’re grateful for, date it, and toss it in. When Christmas arrives, spill the jar out and read through each note one by one, you might even be surprised at how many presents you already have in your life.
I have to admit that being in a new state for the Holiday, and married, I’m incredibly excited to start some new celebrations with my husband and my family. With Thanksgiving falling on the Gemini Full Moon, I’m eager for the hearty conversation and lively company for the day.
Whatever you celebrate and whoever you celebrate it with, make it memorable – always.
What new traditions are you excited to start this year?
Let me know in the comments below – I can’t wait to read how you’re spending the season.
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Saturday, I had an impromptu lunch date with a friend from Providence, RI, so we decided to meet halfway in beautiful Mystic, CT! I asked our dedicated Twitter followers for some suggestions and was not disappointed in the quality of responses!
Here is a wrap-up of your most recommended Mystic, CT lunch spots! Feel free to keep ’em coming in the comments and we will add to the list!
Driving to Mystic for lunch today… Any recommendations? #CTFood
— CT Weekender (@CTWeekender) February 2, 2013
The Harp and Hound- Recommended by our very own, Sean Henri (
@SeanHenri). Known for their delicious pub food and atmosphere, this would have been a great choice! Check out the menu here: http://harpandhound.com/
Bleu Squid Bakery and Cheese Shop- This was my recommendation (
@AmberDelPrete) because of my obsession with cheese, but they only took cash so we moved on! This menu does look fantastic though, and I plan to check it out soon…See it here: http://www.dessertsmysticct.com/
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We are always happy to speak with our customers. In doing so, we gain an insight into what questions they have regarding using our insulation in their applications.
After enough conversations, a specific theme appears. For many, unfamiliar with heat transfer concepts, they want to understand exactly how this insulation will help them. Maybe a friend recommended the product or maybe they have found their way into reflective technology on their own. They know they have an application where insulation will help but they just don’t know exactly how.
This blog post is designed to outline the basic principles behind reflective insulation and how it can help you in your projects.
First and most basic, reflective insulation blocks the transfer of radiant heat. Radiant heat is a primary source of heat transfer in a home. There are only three modes of heat transfer. Most insulation deals with slowing or trapping conductive or convective heat. Reflective insulation works in blocking the third type radiant heat. But what does this mean to you?
It means there are inexpensive materials available that can help control the comfort in your home and save you money on your utility bills. How can reflective foil insulation do this?
Remember, heat always flows from hot to cold. Here’s an example of how to use a radiant barrier, a class of products primarily used in residential attics. Your home located in Las Vegas, Nevada gets extremely hot in the spring, summer, and fall months. Your home is older so there is not a radiant barrier installed. As the sun heats up the roof deck, this heat is radiated down (hot to cold) into the living space. The installation of a radiant barrier would reflect this heat back into the roof deck and outside not allowing your attic to heat up as much. This reduces the heat transfer to your living space. You in turn will be more comfortable.
More importantly is when you choose to turn on your air conditioning. Now, you are spending money. Your air conditioning has to work harder to keep your home cool when your attic temperatures are high. There is more radiant heat transfer. Lowering your attic temperatures by installing a radiant barrier will decrease the amount of heat transfer and your air conditioning system will work less and you will save money.
Here is another example from a cooler climate using foil bubble insulation, a different class of reflective products. Let’s say your home is in Chicago and you have in-floor radiant heat between your floor joists with either a basement or crawlspace underneath. In the heating seasons, the heat is running almost continually. The heat emitted from the installed radiant system is transferring heat in all directions. Again, as heat goes to cold, a large majority of this heat will wind up in the basement or crawlspace. Installing foil insulation in between or on the bottom of the floor joists will reflect this heat back towards the floor where it is most effective for you. This causes your heating system to work less, saving you money.
These two examples should help in understanding how our reflective insulation works for you in both comfort and energy savings. You will notice these examples showed two completely different climates. Once you understand how the product works you can apply this knowledge to your project which is always governed by your local climate. You will notice most southern climates use reflective insulation in attics to stop the sun’s heat where northern climates utilize reflective technology in floors, under slabs, crawlspaces, walls, and ductwork to stop the loss of mechanical heat that you pay the heating company for.
Hopefully this post helps you understand how heat is transferred and how you can control this process by utilizing the correct materials in an effort to save on your energy costs and increase your comfort within your home or building.
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I'm a senior in high school and very interested in the arts. I was captain of my high dance team which allowed me to reach into my creative side and choreograph entertaining dances. Not only do I love dance, but fashion and design are a big part of my life. Every now and then I try to be a dare devil and change up my wardrobe, but it doesn't always work out as I would like it to. Although I do adore fashion trends, creative design comes easier to me. Ever since I was little, I have watched my Nana and Aunt decorate all different kinds of bedrooms. They showed me how fun it was to get creative in decorating a room and to achieve a personal style. I am looking forward to being creative with the amazing products Dormify has to offer to express my own personal style on my dorm room next year.
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Hawks-Bruins Game 4
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BOSTON – The goals had evaporated for the Chicago Blackhawks the past two games, so they went to the tried-and-true solution: put Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane back together.
It apparently had a good effect throughout the lineup.
Toews and Kane scored two minutes, eight seconds apart and Brent Seabrook recorded the game-winner 9:51 into overtime as the Blackhawks beat the Bruins 6-5 in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final Wednesday night. On a night when Marian Hossa returned, even if he was feeling “so-so,” the Blackhawks grabbed two two-goal deficits, lost them, yet came through in the end.
The Blackhawks’ goal drought became a deluge, as they scored one more in this game than they did in the previous three combined.
“It was one of those nights when some pucks go in,” coach Joel Quenneville said. “If (Tuukka Rask) sees the puck, he’s going to be almost impossible to beat. We want to make sure we get there and make it hard on him to find it, try to go on the second and third opportunity. We had some breaks around the net, found some loose pucks. I thought we had way more traffic than the last game.”
And traffic was a key to Seabrook’s winner. The defenseman’s shot made it through a few bodies, including Toews’, before settling behind Rask to tie the series.
“I just like shooting from that spot but, to be honest, I was just trying to get it past their forward coming out and trying to block it,” Seabrook said. “They do such a good job of blocking shots, getting in the way, getting in lanes. I just tried to get it past the first guy.”
Game 4 was one of those unusual games in so many ways: two usually great defenses giving up a lot of opportunities, two usually strong goaltenders allowing a high number of goals. Corey Crawford had one of his tougher games, as he was beat glove side on every Bruins goal. Rask, who faced a whopping 47 Blackhawks shots, nevertheless gave up six. It was crazy, it was back-and-forth, it was entertaining.
[RELATED: Blackhawks never doubted themselves]
“I hope it was entertaining for you guys. Personally I didn’t feel like that at all as a defenseman. Five goals against is too much. I was on the ice for three of them,” Niklas Hjalmarsson said. “As long as we win I’ll be minus-3 every single game. I’m just happy with the outcome.”
Crawford knew he was fighting it.
“It was a battle to say the least,” Crawford said of his outing. “Those games are going to happen once in a while. Our guys battled hard in front of me and obviously we scored a ton of goals, so it was just one of those games where you just kind of have to stick with it, brush it off and get ready for the next one.”
Meanwhile, Toews and Kane’s reunion had the desired affect. Toews scored his second of the postseason, a deflection off a Michal Rozsival shot and Kane scored a little more than two minutes later. Toews said it was as much about the familiarity he and Kane has as much as it was about their fellow linemate.
“A lot of credit goes to [Bryan] Bickell. He's having a great playoff,” Toews said of Bickell, who had two assists tonight. “We work hard, get the puck back, get chances. We're cycling the puck and he's playing smart hockey. He's not giving the puck away, he's holding onto it, keeping the play alive. He had a heck of a shot late in the game that hit the crossbar. When the two of us can make some plays and open up space for him, he's a dangerous guy, too.”
“The three of us have been playing well together,” Toews said, “and we want to keep that work ethic going.”
The Blackhawks’ work ethic overall was much improved in Game 4, and it wasn’t just that top line. The Blackhawks got back to having all four lines contribute and after talking about getting more shots on Rask and more bodies right in front of him, they did it. They spread the offense around; Michal Handzus led off with a short-handed goal, Marcus Kruger scored and Patrick Sharp added a goal on that much-maligned and very quiet power play.
“We were not happy giving up leads with the game on the line, but we’ve been in that situation before,” Sharp said. “There’s no use sitting here in the intermission talking about what could’ve been. It’s about getting the next goal.”
[RELATED: CSNNE's take on Game 4]
It wasn’t the most defensively sound game, nor will either goaltender probably save this in their personal highlight vault. But Toews and Kane getting back together proved successful again, and the production was contagious.
“You think you have a good lead at 3-1, they make it 3-2. We score a big goal the next shift, 4-2, then they score on the power play. It was just kind of back-and-forth the rest of the game,” Kane said. “I guess it was just our turn to score again.”
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Why I Volunteer for FāVS
By Debbie Selzer
Like most people, I’m pretty selective on how I spend my time and energy. As National Volunteer Months comes to an end, I can’t help but think about my time with SpokaneFāVS.
Next month, I complete seven years on the FāVS Board of Trustees, with the role of president for the last four. I have great appreciation for the work of editor Tracy Simmons and the multitudes of other FāVS volunteers who have a passion for the cause.
As I end my time on the board, I can’t help but think about my life prior to making the leap to support this amazing non profit organization. I was not a stranger to volunteering with my church and with other non profit organizations I felt were making a difference in the community. FāVS felt different to me, however. I started to follow the website content and attending the monthly Coffee Talks. FāVS was feeding my need to learn more about other faith groups in my community, but its broader importance became clear to me.
The Value of Dialogue
From the beginning, FāVS showed me the importance of dialog. When people who worship differently and have different — perhaps even conflicting — beliefs and values come together with a goal of gaining a better understanding of each other, good things come of it. I learned from FāVS that this kind of dialog increases understanding while decreasing fear. It does away with the pressure of coming to agreement and opens the path to honoring the other. FāVS shows we can honor others’ values without giving up our own.
I recently heard an interview with the activist Frances Kissling where she encourages us to consider, “What is it in your own position that gives you trouble? What is it in the other’s position that you are attracted to? Where is it you have doubts?” Kissling uses the phrase “enthusiasm for difference” when explaining what is key for open dialogue that breaks down fears and promotes understanding. The goal is not agreement, but understanding.
FāVS “enthusiasm for difference” is why I volunteer. It’s why I was proud to serve on the Board of Trustees and will continue to volunteer in whatever way may be most helpful to this important organization. I know how FāVS has expanded my view of my local and global community. When I choose to spend my time and energy as a volunteer, I make it possible for more and more people to do the same.
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Yakuza Kiwami 2 is an action-adventure video game developed and published by Sega. It is a remake of the 2006 video game Yakuza 2 for the PlayStation 2, and is the series’ second remake title following 2016’s Yakuza Kiwami. It was developed using the Dragon game engine from Yakuza 6. The game was released for PlayStation 4 on December 7, 2017 in Japan, and worldwide on August 28, 2018. It was released for Microsoft Windows worldwide on Steam on May 9, 2019 and released for Xbox One on July 30, 2020.
Yakuza Kiwami 2 was followed up by the spinoff titles Fist of the North Star: Lost Paradise and Judge Eyes in 2018, and the next mainline installment Yakuza: Like a Dragon in 2020.
Yakuza Kiwami 2 is a remake of Yakuza 2, and is an action-adventure game set in an open world environment and played from a third-person perspective. Similar to the previous remake title, Yakuza Kiwami, Kiwami 2 follows the same plot structure of Yakuza 2 while adding new gameplay features and enhancements from later titles, as well as new story elements to resolve confusing plot points in the original release and tie the game more closely to other titles in the series. The player controls series protagonist Kazuma Kiryu as they explore the fictional Japanese districts of Kamurocho, Tokyo and Sotenbori, Osaka, based on the real life locations of Kabukicho and Dōtonbori, respectively. Combat is based on that previously seen in Yakuza 6, though with a variety of new moves and special cinematic ‘Heat Moves’. A new story scenario, entitled “The Majima Saga” features recurring series anti-hero Goro Majima as a playable character. The Cabaret Club minigame from Yakuza 0 returns, as does the Clan Creator from Yakuza 6, bringing in New Japan Pro-Wrestling stars Keiji Mutoh, Masahiro Chono, Riki Choshu, Genichiro Tenryu, and Tatsumi Fujinami.
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JJ E83CC with fully Balanced Triodes. The JJ E83CC is a true Frame Grid style, high quality, low noise replacement for any 12AX7 type tube. These are available with current Balanced triodes for phase inverter use and Balanced and Matched in pairs or multiples.
Sonically the JJ E83CC sounds similar to their classic ECC83S but with a firmer extension in the lows and highs, as well as more definition from top to bottom. In guitar amplifier circuits most users will observe a more open overdriven sound with improved definition and clarity at extreme settings.
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The Social Security System (SSS) has announced the enhancement of the online application of Social Security (SS), number which now offers uploading of supporting documents via online.
“Instead of visiting our branch offices, members can now upload supporting documents online such as copy of their birth certificate from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), marriage contract if married, or baptismal certificate if with children. They don’t have to submit the supporting documents via the drop-box system to make their SS Number application status permanent,” SSS president and chief executive officer Aurora C. Ignacio said.
The complete list of primary and secondary requirements like ID cards and documents can be accessed through this link.
Ignacio emphasized that uploading of basic supporting documents is necessary to obtain a permanent status of their issued SS Number and apply for SSS benefits and privileges.
“Considering the current quarantine protocols, new applicants and SSS members can visit the website at their preferred time and day to avoid experiencing long queues in our offices,” added Ignacio.
The process serves as a double purpose for SS Number application and My.SSS Registration. Upon receiving the email for a successful SS Number online application, the applicant will also receive another email containing the credentials for My.SSS Account, for activation within 30 calendar days.
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Bent Franklin Larsen (1882), Artist
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Copyright © 2010, All Rights Reserved.
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There are 210 calories in a King's Hawaiian Roast Beef Slider from Arby's. Most of those calories come from fat (43%) and carbohydrates (34%).
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*All percent daily value figures are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Weight Watchers Freestyle Points: 7
Weight Watchers SmartPoints: 7
Weight Watchers PointsPlus: 6
Allergy Information: a Arby's King's Hawaiian Roast Beef Slider contains egg, gluten, milk, soy and wheat. a Arby's King's Hawaiian Roast Beef Slider does not contain fish, peanuts, shellfish or tree nuts.*
* Please keep in mind that most fast food restaurants cannot guarantee that any product is free of allergens as they use shared equipment for prepping foods.
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The Caravan #89
- Central Macedonia
- Zip code
The elegantly designed rooms and suites at The Caravan open to a balcony and some boast views of Thessaloniki. Each is air-conditioned and equipped with a satellite, flat-screen TV. The bathroom in every room is stocked with a shower, while free toiletries and hairdryer are also included. Some rooms feature a spacious seating area.
The lively Aristotelous Square, boasting an array of cafes, restaurants, and amazing views of Thermaikos Gulf, is at just 300 m. The White Tower is located within approximately 0.8 mi of The Caravan. The seafront area right by this historic landmark of Thessaloniki creates a perfect setting for cycling or walking. Thessaloniki International Airport is 13 mi away from the property and transfer from and to the airport can be arranged at extra charge.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
We speak your language!
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+ How many sessions does it take?
Like many wellness and health regimens, people respond differently. Many people will notice a positive effect in just in one session, however, a series of sessions is recommended for optimal results. Some people come 2-3 times a week for a 3-4 week ritual during allergy and cold seasons, some people come 2 times a week for 6-8 weeks for more chronic conditions. Those who come for general wellness, stress relief, and relaxation simply come as often as they like. For many conditions, after a series of sessions, symptoms subside and relief can last for several months before another session is needed. It can also be used as a preventative measure to strengthen the immune system against colds, cough, allergies, and sinusitis. You cannot overdose on salt therapy.
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When my father encouraged me to study finance in college (because it seemingly offered the best return on investment), I had no idea how far that path would take me.
While I didn’t end up working behind a trading desk or managing portfolios, my career as a financial journalist and now speaker, author, and podcast host provides me with the most incredible experiences and relationships.
Along the way I’ve discovered several unshakable facts and words of wisdom that have helped carry me through my life with financial success.
You don’t get what you deserve. You get what you negotiate.
I live by these words each time I strive to earn and save more. A story I often share is the one about doubling my salary when changing jobs back in 2006. I was up for the senior video correspondent role at TheStreet.com.
At the time, I was earning around $45,000 at my TV news job as a producer and sometimes-on-camera reporter. And, crazy as it sounds, I asked to more than double my salary with the new gig. I asked for $100,000.
My manager offered $85,000 (which would have been an incredible raise!). But I replied, “How about we agree to $90,000 right now and I don’t bother you in six months?” Next thing I heard? “We’ve got a deal. Welcome to TheStreet!”
Flickr / Bureau of Land Management
Nobody cares more about your money than you.
Not your financial planner. Not even your family. And it’s not because the world is against you. It’s not because they’re out to get you. It’s for the simple fact that money is personal. The depth of pain and excitement around your money is yours and yours only. The difference between making money and losing it is in your hands, which is pretty empowering.
This is a major financial philosophy of mine. It encourages me to speak up, ask questions, negotiate, and take responsible steps to protect and grow my hard-earned money.
Ask questions. Even the dumb ones.
I learned from life and business strategist Tony Robbins a vital key to success: staying curious. Embrace the fact that you don’t know everything and always seek answers, he told me.
Even as I surround myself with talented, smarter individuals who help me with decisions related to my investments, taxes, and real estate, I never trust they have all the right answers. In fact, their ability to give me sound advice depends on me constantly asking “Why is this like that?” “How come we can’t do this?” and “Can we save more money somehow?”
Andrew Burton / Getty Images
Take care of the boring stuff first.
My husband and I make sure that with every paycheck we address our basic obligations first. That stuff isn’t really fun or sexy, but without covering those bases we couldn’t go on to spend on or wants freely.
In fact, by taking care of our retirement, rainy day savings, college fund, insurance and bills at the top of the month, we know that whatever money is left in our accounts afterwards is more or less our “fun” money and we are free — with peace of mind — to spend it accordingly!
Related article: Financial Advice: A Top Ten List
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JPMorgan Chase bank in Newberg OR
List of JPMorgan Chase Bank branches in Newberg OR and nearby bank locations. Address and telephone number.
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JPMorgan Chase bank location nearby Newberg OR
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New vinyl toys from Coarsetoys. Rabbits, I would say. Mean, burly rabbits with one thing on their minds: carrots. Yes, carrots. As cliche as it may sound, I suspect that's what they're after. Just give them the carrots and they'll leave quietly.
Available for $150(?!?) apiece or $400(?!?!?!?!?) for the whole set, these are being hawked as a limited artist series vinyl toy at the San Diego Comic-Con. Yes, the very same Comic-Con where my zombie shirt may be found.
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Duluth, MN (NNCNOW.com) - On the 15th anniversary of the school shooting at Columbine, Dateline will air "The Road Home," Sunday night at 7 p.m.
Survivor Sam Granillo opens up to Lester Holt in his first in-depth interview about the shooting and the aftermath...years later.
Lester joins Granillo on an emotional journey across the country... as he meets survivors of other school shootings.
One of their stops is Red Lake, Minnesota, where in 2005 a teenager shot and killed five students and two adults at the school.
Holt previewed the Dateline special with Michelle Lee on the KBJR 6 & Range 11 News at Five.
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Tips to maintain kitchen appliances
Many homemakers feel that maintaining kitchen appliances is a big task. When people see awesome deals in kitchen appliances sales, most feel like buying almost everything. However, the thought of cleaning and maintaining them can cause many people to rethink their choice. This is one of the reasons why some consumers are shy away from indulging in hard-to-clean kitchen appliances.
In comparison to any other room in the house, the kitchen can become the most infested area if the leftover food and other residue are not cleaned. Even the kitchen appliances, if left uncared for, can become a breeding ground for germs. So, invest some time because a little care on your part can brighten kitchen appliances and make them last longer.
How to care and maintain kitchen appliances
Our appliances work for us and we need to make sure that they are maintained and taken care of properly for ensuring their optimum usage. Here are some of the tips and tricks that will help you to lengthen the life of appliances in kitchen.
Probably, the most used and most favorite of all kitchen appliances, a refrigerator needs constant cleaning. It is subject to a lot of spillages and unwanted junk. Not just the exterior, the interior, and the freezer also need constant cleaning. Cleaning the refrigerator with warm soapy water can keep the bacteria and smell away.
Be it a microwave oven or a convection oven, there are food build-ups after the appliance has been used. Over a period of time, the appliance starts wearing out and breaks down. Avoid using any abrasive cleaning agents which are full of chemicals. Instead stick with a homemade cleansing agent that includes vinegar, baking soda, and salt.
Dishwashers clean dishes and if there is a lot of dirt and food accumulation on the inside, it can harm the filter. To clean the dishwasher, empty the dishes and place a bowl of vinegar. Start the cycle with hot water and let it finish one cycle. This will eliminate any foul and musty odor.
Mineral deposits can clog your coffee filter. Again water and vinegar come to your rescue. Two parts water and one part vinegar when poured into the water chamber can help relieve unnecessary clogs and cleans the machine.
These were day-to-day appliances which are used extensively. But apart from that, there are some high-end appliances in the kitchen that need thorough cleaning to keep working efficiently like a barbeque grill, stand mixer, or a food processor.
- Barbeque grill
Barbeque grills are available in stainless steel and cast iron. One cleaning solution does not work for all surfaces. For cleaning stainless steel, refrain from using abrasive strong chemical solutions as it may scratch the surface. Cast iron barbeque grills can be cleaned with any cleaning solution to get rid of stubborn stains.
- Stand mixer
Cleaning a stand mixer requires dish soap, a clean cloth, and water. Unplug the mixer and separate the attachments like the blade, beater shaft, and mixing bowl. Clean and wipe food residue with a soapy solution. While cleaning the motor, one has to be careful of not letting water go near the lever or ventilation ports. Little water residue can damage the motor.
- Food processor
Since a lot of stuff like chopping, slicing, pureeing, and even kneading dough takes place in a food processor, it needs timely cleaning, especially in the motor area. Of course, after every use, a food processor has to be cleaned. A lot of food residues sometimes remain underneath the blade area, shaft, and spindle. A damp cotton cloth and some soapy liquid can clean the processor thoroughly.
All appliances in kitchen form an integral part of a kitchen. Your kitchen is incomplete without the right appliance. It does not matter whether the appliance is big or small. Each and every appliance needs care and maintenance to keep it working.
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After years of requests we now carry "natural" wood chips. This are made from the same organic wood fibers as our fine ground mulch. These wood chips are run through the chipper ONCE, and thus are not uniform in size. Great for pathways, weed management, and as a base to any deep planters. Excellent for drainage!
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Peacock Motif Butterfly Garland (THH-7054B)
This garland depicts one of nature’s true beauties, the butterfly. It features nine green and purple glittery butterflies with a peacock motif on a vertically hung 78” string and capped off with a small glass bead. Guaranteed to brighten any indoor space. 6.25” wide butterflies.
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When Fairfax County officials approved a new plan for Reston on Tuesday, it looked a lot like the plan the county passed for Tysons in 2010.
But Reston is no Tysons.
Reston Town Center, the “downtown” of Reston, is already one of the most dense, walkable parts of Northern Virginia, and one of the most urban parts of Fairfax County on most measures. Many of the things people in Tysons Corner can’t wait to have — public plazas, sidewalk cafes, a farmers market, people strolling out of the office for lunch — are already happening in Reston Town Center.
“Reston already has more urban infrastructure than Tysons,” said Fairfax County planner Richard Lambert. “Tysons was a large group of office parks. They had the car shops and retailers all along there, where this area of Reston already has some higher-density areas.”
Some companies prefer Reston Town Center to Tysons Corner so much that they sometimes pay 50 percent more in rent to be there. Raymond Ritchey, developer of much of Reston Town Center and head of the Washington area office of Boston Properties, is fond of saying that companies never leave Reston Town Center for Tysons. Planners think that’s partly because Reston Town Center feels more like a neighborhood.
“In Tysons, people wanted what was happening in Tysons to be separate from the communities around it, where Reston wants integration with the areas around the [Dulles] Toll Road with the rest of Reston, culturally and economically,” Lambert said.
The Reston plan approved Tuesday offers a blueprint for what the county would like to see built around three Silver Line Metro stations: the Wiehle-Reston East station, scheduled to open this year, and the Reston Town Center and Herndon stations, which will be built as part of the second phase. In all, the plan allows for 30 million square feet of office space and 28,000 housing units around the stations.
There are similarities to the Tysons plan. For one, the station areas need more residents, which in turn will likely lead to more station usage and amenities such as shops and restaurants. Within a quarter-mile of the three stations, the plan calls for equal amounts of residential and office development, but residential can make up more (up to 75 percent) of the development between a quarter-mile and half-mile from each stop.
“We’re truly trying to make this area a place where people can live,” Lambert said. “We’re trying to bring more housing into the area, because right now it’s still mostly just a major employment center in Fairfax.”
There are no restrictions on how high buildings can be built. Like in Tysons (and Arlington before it), the idea is to have the tallest buildings closest to the stations, and zoning decisions will be made with that in mind.
“It doesn’t say you can’t build a certain height, but if you want to build a 40-story building and you’re a half-mile from the station and everything close to the station is shorter than you, that probably isn’t the best use,” Lambert said.
The business community applauded the plan’s passage. “Change is coming to Reston, and we believe that the Master Plan captures and enhances the original principles for Reston’s growth: mixed-use development, expanded public transportation, appreciation for design, and respect for the environment,” said Mark Ingrao, president and chief executive of Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce, in a statement.
The plan passed 7 to 2.
But not everyone in Fairfax is applauding the proposed changes. Some detractors say that allowing so much to be built before the Silver Line is operating runs the risk of dramatically worsening traffic, particularly if Metro does not succeed in wooing riders. And the shadow of a new tax district looms.
Fairfax County Supervisor Pat S. Herrity (R-Springfield) said he voted against it because he fears that too much of the costs of the needed transportation improvements will fall on residents and businesses rather than the developers building the projects.
“It is my fear that just as we did in Tysons, these requirements will be funded by a new tax on the residents and businesses in Reston,” he said in a statement.
Herrity didn’t much like the Tysons plan either. He voted against that one, as well.
To read more about local development plans around the region, go to capbiz.biz.
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Today is Friday, Jan. 19, the 19th day of 2007. There are 346 days left in the year.
Today's Highlight in History:
In 1807, Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee was born in Westmoreland County, Va.
On this date:
In 1861, Georgia seceded from the Union.
In 1937, millionaire Howard Hughes set a transcontinental air record by flying his monoplane from Los Angeles to Newark, N.J., in seven hours, 28 minutes and 25 seconds.
In 1955, a presidential news conference was filmed for television for the first time, with the permission of President Eisenhower.
In 1966, Indira Gandhi was elected prime minister of India.
In 1977, in one of his last acts of office, President Ford pardoned Iva Toguri D'Aquino, an American who'd made wartime broadcasts for Japan.
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ONGOING RESEARCH STREAMS
"Black Women and the Materiality of Race, Gender, Body, and Racism within the Armed Conflict and Transitional Justice System in Colombia"
My first stream of research focuses on how interlocking systems of patriarchal power and exclusion intersect and are tied to unbroken colonial patterns of racism and sexism that foster the commodification of race and gender within the global political economy of war. My dissertation ethnography takes a groundbreaking look at how race, gender, bodies, and racism intersect within the Colombian armed conflict and transitional justice system. This research centers on how narratives and lived experiences of Black women, officials, and ex-combatants co-construct race, gender, bodies, and racism within the armed conflict and peace-building at times of increased violence within rural and ethno-racial territories as well as massacres of social leader and the sociopolitical crisis produced by the lack of will of the current Colombian government to foster a real and effective implementation of the 2016 peace accord.
Racial capitalism, Extractivism, and Eco-race feminist struggles
The second stream of research centers on how the commodification of nature, race, and gender, as well as the feminization and racialization of poverty in rural territories, are rooted in the colonial dependency of Latin America toward nature resource's extractivism. Extractive projects sponsored by the state tend to increase poverty, land dispossession, and the emptying of territories. To contest co-constitutive systems of oppression, Black, Indigenous, and Peasant communities organize each other and fight against legal and illegal extractivism, capitalist extractive projects, armed violence, and the militarization of their everyday life. My article "Black women's struggles against extractivism, land dispossession and marginalization in Colombia," published by Latin American Perspective journal, offers a groundbreaking look at how Black women are struggling against State-sponsored extractive projects, armed violence, and racial capitalism in Colombia.
Black/Decolonial feminism theories and praxis: Centering Black and Subalternized women's history in the Global South
This stream of research pays attention to how the state's control and oppression of Black and Indigenous women's bodies and their offspring served to keep colonial patriarchal power, exclusion, and structural racism through what I called the racialized and colonial/modern sex/gender system. In the book chapter titled "Aproximaciones al Sistema de Sexo/Género en la Nueva Granada en los siglos XVIII y XIX" (in Spanish) included in the anthology Demando mi libertad: Mujeres Negras y sus estrategias de resistencia en la Nueva Granada, Venezuela y Cuba, 1700-1800, I scrutinize how Black women's bodies and Black women's reproductive labor were pivotal to the economic development of the colonial/modern Nueva Granada (currently, Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, and Venezuela) and how the commodification of Black women's bodies and their offsprings served to and participated in the spreading of the white-male patriarchal/colonial power, anti-black racism, and exclusion.
Whiteness and whitening
After publishing our article titled "Interrogando la gramática racial de la blanquitud: Hacia una analítica del blanqueamiento en el orden racial colombiano" published in Latin American Research Review - LARR, my colleague Dario Vásquez-Padilla and I are working on an ongoing collaborative project addressing how gender participate or shape the racial grammar of whiteness in different Latin American countries.
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- 6 updates
The Met Office has issued a yellow alert for snow tomorrow (25th January), for Dumfries and Galloway, Scottish Borders and Cumbria.
Around 5-10cm is expected to fall, with more on higher ground.
The public are being asked to prepare for possible travel disruptions.
The snow has been causing travel disruptions across the region, along with school and road closures.
However, these two dogs seem to be enjoying the snow.
Thanks to ITV Border viewer Kirstie Duncan for the picture.
You can send your snow pictures to [email protected].
ITV Border viewers have been sending in their snow pictures:
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Salmon derby sets top prize at $10,000
Tickets are now on sale for the 2014 Olympic Peninsula Salmon Derby.
This year’s event is set for on Presidents Day Weekend, Feb. 15-17.
As in previous years, the 2014 event’s scope is huge, including 500 square miles of fishing, five weigh stations, a $10,000 first prize and four great $500 “Mystery Fish” prizes.
This event, formerly the Discovery Bay Salmon Derby, is hosted by the Gardiner Salmon Derby Association, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation that supports area emergency and other services.
This winter’s blackmouth classic is part of the Northwest Marine Trade Association’s “Northwest Salmon Derby Series.”
Dan Tatum, president of Gardiner Salmon Derby Association, said he is excited about the 2014 event.
“Each year we seem to do a little better,” Tatum said. “Last year, we had 351 fish submitted – what a great derby! There just isn’t a better way to spend Presidents Day weekend than fishing on the Olympic Peninsula.”
Last year, derby proceeds funded equipment for a local volunteer fire station and upgraded local emergency response facilities. The 2014 event and future derby proceeds will be used for similar purposes.
Tatum reports some rule changes for this year.
“In earlier years, we only allowed one fish per person on the ladder,” he said. “We’ve removed that restriction – if you catch two prize winners, you win two prizes. There are always lots of great prizes.”
(There were 45 prizes on last year’s ladder, most donated by area businesses and residents.)
Another rule change has to do with the “Mystery Fish” prizes, Tatum noted.
“These prizes generate a lot of excitement,” he said, “and people had been submitting every legal fish they caught, even little ‘shakers’ that most people wouldn’t normally keep. This year, the four $500 Mystery Fish prizes only go to fish that weigh six pounds or more. This will help keep smaller fish out in the wild, getting bigger for next year.”
Tickets for the derby cost $40 for one day or all three days ($42.50 online). Tickets are available now at many area merchants, through Friday, Feb. 14; tickets also can be purchased online, until Wednesday, Feb. 12, at www.GardinerSalmonDerby.org – for pickup at your launch ramp.
Tickets will be available at the five launch ramps, but only on Saturday, Feb. 15.
Ticket sales are limited.
See www.GardinerSalmonDerby.org for information about ticket sale locations, online ticket sales, and other details – including the no-cost tickets available for Wounded Warriors.
The event spans the north Olympic Peninsula, with weigh stations at five launch ramps: Freshwater Bay, Ediz Hook in Port Angeles, John Wayne Marina in Sequim, Gardiner and Port Townsend Boat Haven. Derby volunteers inspect and weigh submitted fish, which are then returned to the angler.
The awards ceremony is scheduled for 2 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 17, at the Gardiner Boat Ramp. The ceremony also will include a cash prize raffle, plus a free barbecue starting at 11 a.m.
As usual, the Northwest Marine Trade Association will be there displaying its $60,000 2014 grand prize boat – every ticket holder is automatically entered into the NMTA prize boat drawing, held later in the year.
For more information, including derby rules, plus information about the NMTA prize boat drawing, visit www.GardinerSalmonDerby.org.
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The U.S. Department of Defense’s two-night stint of urban training exercises on the grounds of the closed Tinley Park Mental Health Center ended early Thursday.
H. S. sent this in the email:
Just sending a hat tip to look into Tinley Park IL they have been conducting military drills last night and tonight people have been calling about it scared. A lot of strange things have been happening in the skies here lately.
Three months ago the Department of Defense shot off machine guns over Miami.
The grand finale was Thursday night.
The highlight of the final night in Tinley Parck, which began Wednesday, April 24, and went until about 1 a.m. Thursday, April 25, were numerous flyovers from military helicopters using the village’s helipad. And even though the drills were being staged in Tinley Park, residents in neighboring Frankfort, Mokena and even as far away as New Lenox reported seeing and hearing the helicopters overhead.
At least 25 calls from panicked residents were made to the police on Thursday night.
This was reported earlier here.
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The Covid-19 inquiries are now underway. At both Scottish and UK levels, public servants have begun to gather the evidence they will need. It should be a time of optimism. If the teams succeed, we are beginning the investigations that will produce vital answers.
Yet, it is difficult to be optimistic about how the inquiries will play out in Scotland. This is because it faces the same threat as any scrutiny up here does. While Covid-19 may not be a pandemic anymore, we are very much riddled with another virus. The pervasive cancer of Whataboutery.
For those fortunate enough to live outwith the bubble, this is a term that requires some explanation. 'Whataboutery' is a type of response to criticism that is often deployed in Scotland. It has several forms, some of which are recurring.
Replies about "Labour-run" Wales are common to criticism of the SNP's record on health. Dare you have a go at the SNP/Greens on policing? Get ready to hear all about the "Westminster Tories'" policy on cops 'n' robbers.
It is not difficult to see the sleight of hand here. Making the fact that it seems to work even more dispiriting. There’s nothing worse than watching your countrymen fall for a cheap parlour trick.
Fans of logic will recognise it as a form of the Tu quoque fallacy. This is an accusation that the speaker has acted in a way that goes against what he is saying. The implication is that this invalidates the argument he makes. It is, of course, nonsense.
For example, one could condemn slyness about a motorhome. Or be excoriating about the destruction of a simple bottle return scheme. Even if they had done both those things, the condemnation would still be correct. But those are just two random examples.
While whataboutism is a regular irritation, it’s also part of the life and fabric of politics. In most places, at most times, it happens. Every country has its examples. Scotland isn’t unique in that. Whether it's Hillary's emails or Trudeau's choice of faceprint, whataboutery abounds.
But, it does seem like Scotland suffers more than other parts of the world. Our infection with the illness is not unique, but the severity of our case is.
It’s most likely a result of a concatenation of factors. We have a young devolution system and politicians whose rhetorical skills are lacking. This is most likely due to a lack of reading. Add in a ‘political parties as football teams’ attitude and very few instances of genuine rebellions, and Holyrood is fertile ground for whataboutery.
It's usually easy to filter out the whataboutism from Scottish public life. One comes to recognise the signs and disregard it as part of what the person speaking is saying. It’s white noise, static, the flicker of an interrupted broadcast. Completely unremarkable.
But, the stakes at this moment are too high to allow it to happen. We must be on our guard for anyone who deploys whataboutism about the inquiry. Regardless of whether they do it through malice or the usual ignorance. It must be caught and called out when it happens.
'One can only hope the SNP and their online agitators will show decency'
Covid-19 birthed events that should only ever happen in disaster movies. All aspects of life became a matter of writ. How far do we stand apart in the supermarket? What do I wear on my face? Who can I sit with when I bury a loved one? All these were subject to government instructions. Not since the Second World War had British freedom suffered such heavy losses in a noble cause.
We must know if it was worth it and if every single measure was necessary. We must find the mistakes if there were any. Doing so would honour what we suffered and insulate us against the same errors.
Our pernicious national habit of whataboutery is the biggest threat to this happening. This is a very serious business. One can only hope that the SNP and their online agitators will show decency. They must not resort to defending their mistakes in Scotland with arguments about the UK. it will be a difficult habit for them to break. The Scottish inquiry is about Scotland and that’s where its focus must stay.
Despite my better judgement, I remain hopeful that this can happen. I realise this is against the evidence. Particularly considering the unedifying palaver over deleted WhatsApp messages. Regardless, I remain hopeful, only because the alternative is too awful to contemplate.
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The Apulian karst terrain is the basis for the formation of many caves that make the landscape of this region particular and characteristic.
Are you intrigued by something more unexplored, off the beaten path? Come and discover the fascinating world of cave excursions, wear a helmet and an adventurous spirit and let yourself be led to the discovery of surprising hidden worlds! No special equipment and no experience is required, you’ll explore the underground world in complete safety with the expert guides and caving instructors of PlacenPeople community. Among alabaster rooms, tunnels and concretions, paths will unfold in front of you and you’ll admire wild sites with unexpected shapes and colors, in an exciting journey through unspoiled nature and the history of an underground world to be discovered.
The fee per person is € 25, for most of our organizers in Puglia, and includes the use of a helmet provided by our team’s instructor. If needed, a suit or torch will also be provided.
The exploration of the cave takes about 1 hour, and can be done in the morning or in the afternoon. The starting time is flexible and can be agreed with the organizer at the time of booking.
How to get there
The cave is located a short distance from Castellana, and can be reached by car.
The organizers speak Italian. A translator can be available in english for a small additional cost.
How to book
📩- PlacenPeople will send your request to the Organizer and reply with his confirmation
💳- You will pay a deposit with PayPal or card. Activities in PlacenPeople are sold directly by the Organizers.
👍- You and the Organizer will talk by phone and meet on the day of the activity. You will complete the payment directly to him/her.
Acivity code: EXP00066
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Fulfilling the Lord’s command to make disciples requires us to go into all the world and preach the good news and to teach them to observe all things He has commanded us. We are also required to train our relief, equipping them with the tools they will need to fulfill the Lord’s calling that is particular to them.
Freedom Ministries is now equipping and deploying the next generation of faithful servants. Some of them are well suited and called to the vocation of aviation.
Isaac Carmichael -
With Bob Chandler of Chesapeake Aviation
Terry Heffield, Chief Engineer/Recruitment Officer of Jungle Aviation And Radio Service introduced Freedom Ministries staff to JAARS aviation operations. The tour included participation in the Aviation Operations weekly staff meeting, a close-
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A 126-page lawsuit was filed with the California Supreme Court Monday. The California Redevelopment Association and the League of California Cities says what the state is trying to do violates Proposition 22 which was passed by 61 percent of the voters and makes it illegal for the state to seize or redirect monies dedicated to local governments.
The upgrades and improvements at San Jose's historic Civic Center may be the last big project the city's redevelopment agency ever completes. The $11.4 million in renovations started in 2008 and are just finishing up just as the redevelopment agency fights to survive.
The California Redevelopment Association filed a lawsuit with the state Supreme Court arguing the budget deal that eliminates the state's 400 redevelopment agencies is unconstitutional.
"It's an illegal way of going about doing something because what they're doing is redirecting monies," said San Jose City Attorney Rick Doyle. "At the end of the day, where those monies go is really the issue."
The state argues the Legislature created redevelopment agencies in 1945 and has the power to eliminate them. The complex budget deal that closed a $27 billion budget shortfall relies on $1.7 billion in property tax revenue that was allocated to redevelopment agencies and now must now be spent on schools.
"The fundamental issue here was can the state, given our state's fiscal situation, continue to business as usual and the Legislature said no," said H.D. Palmer, spokesperson for the State Department of Finance.
San Jose's redevelopment agency is responsible for projects ranging from the Tech Museum to affordable housing. The agency has gone from a staff of 90 people last year to just eight today. If nothing changes it will cease to exist altogether on Oct. 1.
"Us that are remaining, we are just going to proceed as we can until there's either no longer a redevelopment, or hopefully the lawsuit prevails and we come back slowly," said Richard Keith, the redevelopment agency's managing director. Because the clock is ticking on this issue, the lawsuit also seeks to block any changes to redevelopment agencies across the state until this lawsuit can be heard.
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Enterprises rely on cabling systems to process data and information. These cabling systems serve as highways on which businesses run. If the system is unable to cope with the immense volume of information, it may adversely affect business operation during rush-hour. Similarly, if the system encounters error, information traffic may come to complete stop. Bottom-line: an inferior cabling system can lead to significant network downtime.
This is why we offer structured cabling systems that upgrade networks to accommodate robust bandwidth needs. Our cabling systems are meticulously designed to ensure uninterrupted and smooth information flow. Designed in accordance with the highest telecom infrastructure standards, we equip the system to handle peaks in traffics and bandwidth.
We use state-of-the-art, efficiently installed and well-designed technologies to ensure that additional capacity is reserved in real time.
We use leading industry providers of connectivity solutions to offer our clients a structured cabling system that adheres to strict quality controls and comes at an affordable cost.
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Typical German delicacies such as Brezel (twisted-knot baked bread), Bratwurst (German specialty sausage), Schnitzel (deep-fried breaded pork cutlet), Hendl (grilled chicken), Schweinebraten (German style roast pork). We serve also chips and snacks.
Yes, but please check our allergen labelling or consult our staff before ordering.
3 types of handmade German beers, specially brewed by Bavaria Festbeer Brewery, ABV 5%.
There are 3 types of beer: Bavarian Weißbier, Bavarian Festbier and Bavarian Craftbier.
Yes it is available.
Yes! We have cider, red/white wine, sparkling wine and soft drinks (cola, lemonade and water)
No! Food and Drink can be bought on site!
By credit card OR bank transfer.
Yes, everyone in the same order will be seated together in one table.
No, you don’t need to. You can show it on your phone.
Maximum 40 people
A booking confirmation including your e-ticket will be sent to your email address shortly. You must present your e-ticket at door to gain entry to the FestTent.
You must make a request via CONTACT page. We need the following information:
- Your and your friend’s booking reference
- Your and your friend’s full name
- Date and type of tickets you and your friends book for
Yes (limited to availability)
Yes, it can be so we advise you to book tickets to guarantee entry.
General Event Information
By foot: 4 minute walk from Derby Bus Station
By bus: All major bus routes, stop at Derby Bus Station
By train: the closest train station is Derby’s Train Station. From there, the venue is a 15 minute walk or a 4 minute taxi.
German Schlager music performed by a Bavarian DJ
No age limit for the outdoor areas. 18+ for Bier Tent, except for Sunday
No, but there is a designated smoking area.
Unfortunately, no but you can pay by card. We accept all major cards except for American Express.
Yes, the event is disabled friendly.
Yes, there is one at the reception inside the Bier Tent. £1 is charged per item.
There are 4 main areas in German Village and Bierfest: a German Village, an open-air Bier Garden, a Fun Time Area and a Bier Tent.
The easy-going German Village populated with wooden huts presents you with a broad range of authentic German products from Bratwurst to sweets and souvenirs. In our giant open-air Bier Garden, you can enjoy a stein of our selection of 3 wonderful handmade German Biers. Fun Time Area is to please everyone. We have traditional Hau den Lukas for kids and adults and challenging 2-minute Hang game. The decorative Bier Tent is where the fun begins with German Schlager music, exclusive DJ show and an exuberant dance floor.
We have a broad range of festival merchandises from clothing (Dirndl, Lederhosen, socks, hat, etc.) to decorations (flag, display truck, etc.) and souvenirs (beer mugs, festive glasses, mustache, wig, lighter etc.). Please ask our staff for availability.
Anton aus Tyrol
Cowboy und Indianer (Kom hol das Lasso raus)
Ein Prosit der Gemuetlichkeit
No, costumes are not compulsory but we highly encourage you to come dressed-up. Our staff will also be dressed up in Lederhosen and Dirndl.
Yes, you can, at a rate of £29/set.
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Meh i don't care much for graphs, lets just say NOTHING on these are recessed and nothing is flaunted in your face. Though the low regions are more emphasized they are in no way offensive. I find the entire sonic spectrum of these very well balanced. Treble is well extended with some sparkle and mids are nice and forward with little to no harshness/ brightness/ sibilance to them.
The vocals are definitely more forward or in your face than the rest of the sound spectrum. It makes the vocals sound more lively though which is a good thing.
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SOUTHEND United season cards are back on sale for the 2014/15 campaign.
Prices have been frozen for the forthcoming season.
And Shrimpers boss Phil Brown is keen for fans to snap up the tickets and make Roots Hall a tough place for opposing teams to visit.
“The atmosphere for the game against Burton Albion was absolutely unbelievable and the noise levels throughout were superb,” said Brown.
“I was proud to be the manager here and as you walked out of the tunnel to see a sea of blue, I realised the size of this club, and how good the level of support is here.
“It’s the sort of atmosphere we want, and need, at every game next season, where the fans and players go hand-in-hand, in terms of the support, and the type of performance supporters want to see.”
Season card holders from the 2013/14 campaign who are yet to renew will have their seats held until Monday June 30 after which there will be a swap week in which new season card holders can move into any of the seats not taken back up by previous season card holders.
With prices being frozen it means that supporters aged under eight will be able to watch each game for just £1 with their season card costing just £23.
An adult season card comes to £15.20 a game, a saving of nearly £6 per match compared to the normal match-day prices. Students, young persons (17-21), seniors and disabled supporters will pay less than £10 per game, while those aged nine to 16 will pay just £3.20 per match.
In the ever-increasingly popular family stand, one adult and one child season card together comes to £350 – working out at £15.20 per game. For details contact the ticket office on 08444 77 00 77 or visit www.southendunited.co.uk
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ADAC Service GmbH
Royal Flying Doctor Service
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Doctors Attendance Application
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Ballast Water Management31.01.2019
BIMCO’s position on “ballast water management” has been approved by the BIMCO Board of Directors.
The Ballast Water Management (BWM) Convention entered into force on 8 September 2017. Ships constructed before this date must in general terms comply by the first renewal survey for their International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate (IOPPC) following entry into force. Ships constructed on or after the entry into force date must be built to comply.
The US Coast Guard’s (USCG) BWM Regulations entered into force on June 2012 and apply to new ships constructed on or after 1 December 2013 as well as to existing ships after their first dry-docking in 2014 or 2016 – subject to their ballast water holding capacity.
BW exchange in a designated BW exchange area may result in delay and additional expense that will need to be allocated contractually between the parties to avoid possible disputes.
Several challenges connected to implementing the BWM Convention must be overcome. They are ranging from a lack of suitable BWM systems for certain ship types to crew and ship safety, retrofitting, hardware and software failures, and insufficient support from manufacturers. As a result of these challenges and the different operating principles as well as maintenance demands, familiarization training should be adapted to the individual BWM system.
• An international BWM certificate should be sufficient initial evidence of compliance with the BWM convention.
• There is a need to develop international, pragmatic, practical and harmonised testing procedures for samples of treated ballast water.
• Shipowners should not be liable for the time and costs of sampling and testing by port states or national administrations unless the ship is found to be in non-compliance with the BWM convention or other similar regulations.
• Sampling/testing of ballast water should not interfere with ships’ operations.
• BIMCO advises shipowners to consider checking if the manufacturer’s service network cover the ship’s trading area.
Source: BIMCO; efoplistesnews.gr
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This change guide is designed to assist primary care clinicians and leaders to integrate care for patients with unhealthy alcohol and/or other drug use into routine medical care. As behavioral health care is increasingly integrated into medical settings, especially primary care, the focus is often on depression and anxiety. Care for alcohol and/or other drugs is often omitted or minimized, likely reflecting: stigma, lack of workforce training/education, and the traditional separation of care for alcohol and other drugs from traditional health care (e.g., primary care, emergency care, and behavioral health, etc.). This guide expands on and updates the widely recognized model of Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT).
Implementing Care for Alcohol & Other Drug Use in Medical Settings An Extension of SBIRT
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Send this image as a digital e-Card.
It's fun, free and easy. Enter a friend's e-mail address and other required info, and they will receive an e-mail linking to this Maine Memory Network Image.
We will not share this information.
Title: John Hamlin's parade wagon, Durham, July 4, 1938
Contributor: Durham Historical Society
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Tim went to bat for me above and beyond with a bad battery from another auto repair shop. When the warrantee wears out I will now be purchasing my batteries from Electric Lab!
I like this place! Good service, honest, very important you can trust this company!
An auto service center that I can trust to give me an honest assessment of my repairs
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Author Archives: richins
With the passage of the state budget, time has run out for school vouchers this session, but the push will continue for school choice in the fall.
Gov. Corbett spoke at the American Federation for Children’s conference at the Washington Marriott in Washington D.C. on Monday, May 9, 2011.
HB 1330 is part of the solution for PA’s failing schools.
District would give $1k in “educational grants” to students switching to their cyber charter.
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2. Triglochin maritima Linnaeus, Sp. Pl. 1: 339. 1753 (as maritimum).
Arrow grass, Troscart maritime
Triglochin concinna J. B. Davy; T. concinna var. debilis (M. E. Jones) J. T. Howell; T. debilis (M. E. Jones) Á. Löve & D. Löve; T. elata Nuttall
Plants with fibrous strands of old leaves at base, 3.5--61.5 cm. Leaves erect from sheath, mostly shorter than scape, 2.2--11.5 cm; sheath 0.7--2.5 cm 1--1.8 mm, ligule occasionally hoodlike, apically 2-lobed; blade 0.9--1.4 mm wide, apex obtuse to round. Inflorescences: scape often purple near base, mostly exceeding leaves, 1--16.5 cm 0.5--1 mm; racemes 6--45 cm 1.5--7 mm; pedicel 1--4 0.2--0.3 mm. Flowers: tepals elliptic, 1.3--1.7 0.6--1.4 mm, apex acute; pistils 6, all fertile. Fruits: fruiting receptacle without wings; schizocarps linear to near globose, 2--4.5 1.5--2 mm; mericarps linear to linear-obovate, weakly ridged, 1.5--3.5 0.7--1 mm, beak erect to recurved, 0.2 mm. 2n = 12, 24, 36, 48, 120.
Flowering summer--fall. Coastal and mountain marsh areas and moist alkaline meadows; 0--4000 m; Alta., B.C., Man., N.B., Nfld. and Labr., N.W.T., N.S., Nunavut, Ont., P.E.I., Que., Sask., Yukon; Alaska, Ariz., Calif., Colo., Conn., Idaho, Ill., Ind., Iowa, Kans., Maine, Mass., Mich., Minn., Mont., Nebr., Nev., N.H., N.J., N.Mex., N.Y., N.Dak., Ohio, Okla., Oreg., Pa., R.I., S.Dak., Utah, Vt., Wash., Wis., Wyo.; Mexico; South America; n Europe; n Asia.
This taxon has been separated into Triglochin concinna and T. maritima based upon the lobing of the ligule and the smaller size of the plants of the former (e.g., J. L. Reveal 1977; R. F. Thorne 1993). On a local basis such a separation seems warranted. Examination of the T. maritima complex throughout the Americas, however, reveals continuous variation from small, widely spaced plants with 2-lobed ligules to large, tufted plants with unlobed ligules, including plants with all combinations of those characters.
Triglochin maritima is important in livestock management because it is quite toxic: it is a cyanide producer.
Löve, Á. and D. Löve. 1958. Biosystematics of Triglochin maritimum Agg. Naturaliste Canad. 85: 156--165.
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For 4 people you need
2 good sized onions
4 large potatoes
For the sauce
1 oz. margarine
1 oz. flour
1/2 pint milk seasoning.
2-3 oz. grated Cheddar cheese
- Peel both the onions and potatoes.
- Slice onions thinly, and potatoes thickly, and cook in boiling salted water until just tender, then strain.
- Meanwhile make the sauce: Heat the margarine in a pan, stir in the flour and cook for several minutes, then gradually stir in the milk, bring to the boil and cook stirring well until thickened and smooth, season.
- Arrange vegetables in a dish with the sauce, top with grated cheese and cook under grill until crisp and brown.
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Al Sapienza, Ernest Mingione, et al. Star in MITF's WHATTA YA NUTS! 7/19
Gennaro Productions in association with The Midtown InterNational Theatre Festival present Vincent Gorliormella's new outrageous comedy WHATTA YA NUTS! directed by Charles Messina, choreographed by Tricia Brouk, with musical Direction by Ray Naccari and songs by Harold Arlen, Ted Koehler, John Fogerty, Johnny Mercer, Henry Mancini, Wham!, Tom Jones, Les Reed, Geoff Stephens, and Neil Diamond. The show stars Al Sapienza, Ernest Mingione, Alex Ishkanian, Gina Ferranti, Autumn Ready Potter, Steven LaChioma and Valerie Smaldone. WHATTA YA NUTS! plays July 19 - August 5 at the June Havoc Theatre (312 West 36 Street – between Eighth & Ninth Avenues).
They all live in New York. Their names are Lou "The Big Cheese" Locatelli, Vincent "The Veal Chop" Voldastana, Mikie "Mussels" Marinara, Frankie Formaggio, Sallie Saltimboca, Petey "Pecks" Pecorino, Bobby "Balls" Bustamonti, Mikie "Minghia" Miccoli and Georgie "The Genitals" Gargano.
Their girlfriends are called Dawn Marie Frantangelo and Holly Wood. They spend their nights book making, loan sharking, contract rigging and their days in waste management. They've got the world on a string until Mr. "Big Cheese" Locatelli decides he has met the woman of his dreams and must retire from the mob in order to pursue her in the honest realms of society.
For reasons far too complicated to explain here, they all simultaneously arrive in the waiting room of Dr. Stew Epstein, an Upper East Side therapist, who is not even remotely qualified to deal with his suddenly swollen patient roster. He's got his own problems.
We can tell you that Mr. "Big Cheese" Locatelli is there to bully Dr. Epstein into declaring him "unfit" for Mob rule.
WHATTA YA NUTS! will feature the following songs: "I've Got the World on a String" (Harold Arlen & Ted Koehler), "Bad Moon Rising" (John Fogerty), "Moon River" (Johnny Mercer & Henry Mancini), "Last Christmas" (WHAM!), "Delilah" (Tom Jones), "Love Me Tonight" (Mason, Mario, Pilat, Lorenzo), "There's A Kind of Hush" (Les Reed & Geoff Stephens) and "Sweet Caroline" (Neil Diamond).
Mr. Gogliormella first writing attempt delivered the 2001 Off-Broadway hit "Six Goumbas and a Wannabe" which garnered wonderful reviews. Lawrence Van Gelder of the New York Times said, Take a little 'Godfather,' mix with a soupçon of 'Sopranos,' add a mug of 'The Three Stooges' and a few drops of 'Diner,' and the result will resemble the agreeable new comedy 'Six Goumbas and a Wannabe.' Mr. Gogliormella also understudied the role of Don Sonny Rigatoni and appeared in several performances of the 9 1/2 month long running show." "Six Goumbas and a Wannabe" got it's start through the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences reading series which was first produced at HBO Studios. Mr. Gogliormella's second project was a screenplay titled "Twas the Night before a Brooklyn Christmas." After several re-writes he partnered with his friend, Charles Messina. Together, they co-wrote the latest version that delivered a star studded reading in 2008. Michael Rispoli, Mario Cantone and Robert Cuccioli handled the heavy lifting in this reading and gave extradionary performances. One critic in attendance said, Mario Cantone and an all star cast have a winner with 'TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE A BROOKLYN CHRISTMAS!" "This hilarious comedy, is the Italian's version of A Christmas Story. Anyone who loved the Soprano's, The Godfather and loves to laugh, will love this soon to be film." This project was recently optioned by an independent producer. Mr. Gogliormella credits his love for the theatre and film industry to his uncle, legendary actor, Vincent Gardenia.
Charles Messina is one of the strongest voices on the downtown theater scene. His plays present a world that is wholly New York and wholly unique. They entertain and enlighten as they engage the audience in tales that are at once humorous and provocative. Best known for his deconstructive take on biographical subjects, Mr. Messina is currently working with rock & roll legend Dion DiMucci, writing a musical about the singer's life entitled "The Wanderer." The project was recently featured in the Sunday New York Times. His play "A Room of My Own," about an Italian American family living in Greenwich Village in the 1970s, was just optioned for stage and screen by producer Ted Kurdyla with actors Ralph Macchio and Mario Cantone attached in the lead roles. Mr. Messina's "Mercury: The Afterlife and Times of a Rock God" about the life of Queen frontman Freddie Mercury has also received across-the-board critical acclaim.
WHATTA YA NUTS! plays Thursday, July 19 at 8:45pm, Friday, July 20 at 8:45pm, Monday, July 23 at 6:45pm, Saturday, July 28 at 6:30pm, Saturday, August 4 at 7:00pm, and Sunday, August 5 at 2:30pm.
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Japanese ‘Scott Pilgrim’ Fan Art is Mangariffic
Bryan Lee O’Malley feasted heavily upon manga’s visual language and style when he invented Scott Pilgrim, but Japanese fans seem to have been paying tribute right back at him recently. O’Malley himself sent out a link awhile back that directed his Twitter followers to a gallery of Japanese fan art, and boy does some of it look good enough to be the real thing.Broken hearts, girls in short shorts and some fierce posing with a fiery sword make up the collection of contributions posted on Drawr.net. O’Malley probably said it better than we ever could with his assessment: “omgawwwd.”
These fans know how to get it done. Once someone finally creates a full-length Japanese Scott Pilgrim homage graphic novel, things will really come full circle. But until that actually happens, you’ll just have to amuse yourself with these lovely sketches. And dig the watercolors in the Scott Pilgrim vs. The World poster.
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A Declaration for ReFounding America Now
November 11, 2021
Peter R. Breggin MD Peter A. McCullough MD, MPH
Ginger R. Breggin Elizabeth Lee Vliet MD
Vladimir “Zev” Zelenko MD
Resolved: As the United States government increases its coercive push to give experimental, dangerous COVID-19 “vaccines” to our nation’s children, it becomes more necessary and urgent for all citizens to resist now, before our children and future generations are unnecessarily put at further drastic risk of harm.
Human beings throughout the world are suffering under oppression by a supranational hierarchy of elite predators, whose organized and carefully planned goals are actively stealing national governments from their citizens, sucking the life out of Western democracies, and obliterating individual liberties. Since at least as early as 2010, the global predators have been developing and implementing their master plan to crush us with pandemic terror and COVID-19 “public health” policies and now they are renewing global warming as an additional threat to make us obedient and submissive. These global predators are empowering themselves to govern, reshape, cull, and consume humanity.
It is inescapably clear that the current worldwide systematic oppression is a highly organized and thus-far successful effort to dominate, transform, and exploit humanity. Our basic analysis is provided in our book COVID-19 and the Global Predators: We Are the Prey, written by Peter R. Breggin MD and Ginger R. Breggin, with guidance and written introductions by Peter A. McCullough MD, MPH; Elizabeth Lee Vliet MD; and Vladimir “Zev” Zelenko MD. We document our findings and conclusions in great detail in more than 600 pages with more than 1,000 citations. All the apparent confusion, contradictions, and inexplicable abuses inflicted upon us become clarified by facing a dreadful fact: it has all been planned this way. The goals of the global predators are to seize our wealth, to demoralize us, and to prevent our patriotism and love of freedom from blocking their future plans for the world.
The global predators have become enormously powerful by riding on the wave of modern technology and communications. Never before have there been so many wealthy and influential individuals and institutions who lust for endless wealth, personal glory, and power. Never before have they so easily been able to plan and plot together, threatening the existence of individual freedoms and democratic republics throughout the world. Never before have there been so many written publications, videos, news reports, and other evidence to document who they are and what their goals are.
The global predators include many multi-billionaires, but also government health agencies, deep state bureaucracies, giant philanthropic foundations, and international corporations, from fast food and sporting goods companies to big-box franchises, tech companies, and banks. These individuals and entities devalue patriotism, lack an appreciation of constitutional democracy and individual freedoms, and lack higher ideals or spiritual values superior to themselves. In a very sinister game, they look down on the world as their playground and us as their toys.
Some global predators pretend to be idealistic progressives and others pretend they are inspired capitalists. Many globalists, from Bill Gates and Klaus Schwab to China’s Xi Jinping and Joe Biden and his handlers, remarkably insist that they are both progressive and capitalistic. They claim to be all things to all people. In reality, they are devoid of genuine ideals and concerns for humanity. They are united in being predators and in holding the remainder of us in utter contempt. Many favor “population control” and transhumanism. Many have written and spoken about how they want to reduce us in number while using myriad technologies to seize and maintain control over those of us who survive.
Who Are the Global Predators?
The global predators are high tech multi-billionaires like Jeff Bezos (Amazon and The Washington Post), Mark Zuckerberg (Facebook), Jack Dorsey (Twitter), and Steve Balmer (Microsoft). They include powerful bureaucrats like Anthony Fauci (NIAID), Rick Bright (BARDA, now at the Rockefeller Foundation), and Tedros (WHO). They are multi-billionaires like Bill Gates, Michael Bloomberg (New Economy Forum) and George Soros (the Open Society Foundations), who know that a patriotic, freedom-loving America stands in the way of their globalist predations. Led by the damnably corrupt pharmaceutical industry, there are global corporations and foundations in every field, including medicine, science, public health, education, the media, and many religious organizations.
As demonstrated by their dominating presence at the world conferences sponsored by Schwab and Bloomberg, Xi Jinping and China are the hope of the future for predatory globalists. They collaborate with the Chinese Communists to elevate China above the United States as the strongest world power. But if they triumph over America and the Western democracies, the Communists will ultimately devour these less powerful globalists on their way to creating a Chinese Communist Empire that could darken the Earth for a thousand years or more.
For decades, these assorted global predators have sought to create a worldwide threat sufficient to terrorize humanity. They strive to demoralize, intimidate, and weaken the Western democratic republics, including the U.S., Canada, Great Britain, Germany and Australia, the last of whom the Chinese have nearly captured. Their goal is nothing less than a new “world governance.” They promote top-down governments and collaborate with them as the elites providing the solutions. The result is a massive transfer of wealth and power from these easily manipulated governments and their citizens to multibillionaires, gigantic corporations, the UN and WHO, and the Chinese Communist Party.
These elite predators have coalesced in preaching that we must submit to them to save ourselves from one or another oncoming world-ending catastrophe. Whether it is a future of threatening pandemics, global warming, or world starvation, they want us to respond with the same terror and helplessness as if we saw a giant meteor heading toward Earth, visibly burning through our atmosphere for a direct hit. But as hard as they tried, they could never terrorize enough of us to make us surrender our freedoms. Then, a decade ago, they realized that they could create SARS-CoV pandemic viruses within their labs and release one of them at a time of their own choice. They spent the decade before COVID-19 planning how to use the predicted pandemic to overwhelm the Western democracies, while bloating their own wealth and power.
Early Preparations and Plans for the Pandemic
In 2010, Bill Gates and Klaus Schwab announced the Decade of the Vaccines at the annual meeting of Schwab’s World Economic Forum (WEF) at Davos, Switzerland. They quickly went to work with the United Nations (UN) and its World Health Organization (WHO); with various U.S. agencies including BARDA, NIH, NIAID, and the FDA; and with giant pharmaceutical companies and other wealthy institutions.
Gates began making plans, organizing, and publishing documents that we unearthed and brought to light in our book COVID-19 and the Global Predators: We Are the Prey. That period around 2010 was the beginning of the pandemic threat eventually called COVID-19 which they were gradually getting in shape to emerge, not from nature, but from labs.
For several years leading up to 2015, when they published their jointly authored scientific publication, American and Chinese Communist researchers were collaborating to make chimeric (human made) SARS-CoV deadly pathogens in their labs. This infamous gain-of-function research was funded by Anthony Fauci’s NIAID.
One year later in 2016, armed with the knowledge that pandemic SARS-CoVs had already been made and were being fine-tuned in labs, Bill Gates developed and published his Preliminary Business Plan for using vaccines to dominate the world in the coming pandemic. He published his business plan through his new foundation called CEPI, co-sponsored by Klaus Schwab. Gates and Schwab together already had a mammoth list of collaborators in government, philanthropy, and private industry, including pharmaceutical companies. It states twice that the pharmaceutical companies will be paid for all their direct and indirect costs in rushing through the vaccines, guaranteeing a bonanza for his investments in the expected and even predicted pandemic.
The Gates Preliminary Business Plan for CEPI led to a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Gates and WHO to divide up management of the world between them during the next pandemic. It too specified that the pharmaceutical industry would have a “no cost” free ride from government in the coming pandemic.
In January 2016, Moderna announced that the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation was awarding them startup funding of $20 million with a promise of $100 million “to advance mRNA-based development projects for various infectious diseases.” By then, Gates and his partners were already working closely with Moderna and Pfizer in preparation of getting the U.S., and other governments, to fund their two vaccines. In 2020, as planned, the U.S. government awarded multi-millions to Pfizer and to Moderna, to cover their costs, guarantee their profits, and push their vaccines through the FDA without adequate testing, as permitted by the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA). Their plans to “vaccinate everyone,” announced ahead of time by Klaus Schwab, and to crush freedom, are ongoing, with the abusive vaccination of young children now upon us. This global child abuse, including the obliteration of parental rights to object, fueled our determination to make this Declaration.
Was the Pandemic Planned?
It seems highly unlikely that these multi-billions of dollars and extraordinary worldwide plans could have been consummated without a guarantee that a pandemic was coming soon. Is it coincidence that the investments mushroomed in less than a year after 2015 scientific paper demonstrating that the U.S. and China were creating SARS-CoV pathogens in their labs with Fauci’s funding and repeated support? Would they have bet so much time, energy, and wealth on the mere chance or hope of the virus accidentally escaping from a lab? Whatever global predators were anticipating, the Chinese Communists released SARS-CoV-2, temporarily hid the growing pandemic, and then consciously spread it throughout the world on routine passenger flights while they closed down their own domestic traffic. They did so at the very moment that a revival in America First patriotism was threatening and even reversing the growing dominance of the Chinese Communists and their global predator entourage. In addition, in our book we document multiple instances of global predators announcing with an uncanny degree of certainty that a pandemic was on its way and, in the case of Fauci, stating it would occur during Donald Trump’s presidency.
The Great Reset: A Fusion Between Governments and Corporations Controlled By the Elite
How close are government agencies to the powerful global industries they are supposed to monitor and control? The careers of former FDA Commissioners illustrate the profound financial and leadership fusion between giant corporations and government agencies, including those the agencies are supposed to monitor and control for public safety. Nine out of 10 former FDA Commissioners leading up to 2019 went to work for the pharmaceutical industry, usually as the president, director, or board member. For example, in 2017 Robert Califf went from the FDA to a Google biotech spinoff company called Verily Life Sciences and in 2019 his successor Scott Gottlieb went from the FDA to Pfizer’s Board of Directors.
The pattern of FDA watchdogs becoming pharmaceutical top dogs continued with an egregious and defiant display of conflict of interest in June 2021. At that time, retiring FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn became chief medical officer of Flagship Pioneering, the venture capital firm that launched Moderna. Hahn joined Moderna’s founding organization immediately after pushing Moderna’s deadly experimental “vaccine” through the FDA in what should be called Operation “Warped” Speed. Beyond that, in the stratosphere of conflict of interest, NIH has joint ownership of Moderna’s vaccine.
The above analyses are but a hint of how the global forces are using COVID-19 and the vaccines to bloat their own wealth and power, while demolishing America’s freedom as the last obstacle to their unfettered predations.
America Must Rise Up
Join the grassroots movements to stand firm for the Founding Principles of the United States as published in the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. These three documents are the moral, legal, political, and spiritual foundation of America. They are the basis for the first national government ever created to serve the people and especially to protect individual freedom. They created a constitutional democracy or democratic republic, restrained by carefully crafted protections of individual rights and by checks and balances on government authority and power.
Those whom we call ReFounders of America seek to restrengthen these fundamental principles. Having worked cooperatively with many of them since the COVID-19 oppression began, we have learned that, as a group and as individuals, they are brimming with loving kindness toward each other and humanity. Some are Jews (like Peter Breggin and Zev Zelenko) and the vast majority are Christians (like Ginger Breggin, Peter A. McCullough, and Elizabeth Lee Vliet), who take seriously the presence of God in their daily lives. We have encountered no anti-Semitism and no racism, and instead a welcoming of all who wish to fight for liberty regardless of race or religious views. We have never known and experienced so many loving, responsible people as those seeking to revive America’s devotion to freedom at this critical time in our history.
Now is the time for all of us to find our courage to stand up for liberty within America and around the world. When America’s original Founders signed the Declaration of Independence, they knew they were putting their names on their death warrants, if King George ever got them in his clutches. We must find the same courage within ourselves and take actions that may prove as risky and frightening as the ones our Founders took.
We do not support calls for violence or a civil war; instead, we condemn them. The death and suffering of our people on any side of a violent conflict are unacceptable. Instead, we must rise up to make ourselves known! We must organize massive peaceful civil protests and demonstrations conducted on the principle of loving kindness, a worldwide nonviolent heroic resistance exemplified by the lives of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Mahatma Gandhi.
During our War of Independence, Thomas Paine wrote, “These are the times that try men’s souls.” That time has come again. These are the times that summon us to stand up for individual freedom and political liberty in America and throughout the world.
Now that they are coming for our children, we must stop them. We must reclaim our freedoms from all the various “stakeholder” vultures and ultimately seize our freedom from the Chinese Communists and the thousand-year Empire they have in store for us.
Join the fight and “You will find yourself no longer alone. You will become empowered. You will make wonderful new friends. Your life will take on new meaning when you realize you have a rare opportunity in history to fight for Western values, the Judeo-Christian traditions, and the existence of individual and political liberty on Earth.”
“Chapter 11: COVID-19 ‘Vaccines’—A Giant and Fatal Experimentation on Humanity,” pp. 171-196, in Breggin, P. and Breggin, G. (2021), COVID-19 and the Global Predators: We Are the Prey, Ithaca, NY: Lake Edge Press. Also see:
A SARS-like cluster of circulating bat coronaviruses shows potential for human emergence (breggin.com)
“Chapter 16: Fauci Predicts the Pandemic’s Onset with Certainty,” pp. 247-265, in Breggin, P. and Breggin, G. (2021), COVID-19 and the Global Predators: We Are the Prey, Ithaca, NY: Lake Edge Press.
The NIH claims joint ownership of Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine – Axios
Quoted from, “Preface: The Pandemic is the Opening Salvo,” p. XVI, in Breggin, P. and Breggin, G. (2021). COVID-19 and the Global Predators: We Are the Prey. Ithaca, NY: Lake Edge Press.
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Say it With Platinum
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Great! We are running out of credit crumple zone, the QE/LTRO air bags have been deployed over and over, and we are tossing people under the bus to minimize the impact of a crashed economy on a now useless banking sector … in other words SNAFU.
The debt junkie is OD’ing and we air lift the drug pushers to ICU, makes total sense.
Hell, there is no spoon:
Interesting article, and at the end of the article (where the juicy stuff is often hidden, because most readers don’t go there), I fully agree with Mish’s conclusions that we need to revert to a gold-backed US dollar and end the fractional reserve banking system (Kill the Fed Dead).
However…taking a look at his other articles up now…ones comes across the article about ending the boondoggle F-35 program: “Flying Piano…”
Again, I agree with many of Mish’s arguments about why it needs to be ended, among them the corporate lies used to promote the huge profits these military contractors are reaping, through piles of debt heaped on the public purse….but then, at the end of the article, comes this curious assertion by Mish: “However, no amount of greed, gall and waste is so great unions will besatisfied with it.”
Huh? What is mish talking about? Let’s continue, shall we? Seems in Ft Worth, is a Lockheed Martin plant that manufactures said plane. Seems 3650 IAMAW (Machinist’s union, aerospace workers) workers voted to reject the corporate’s “best and final offer.”
But let Mish tell it first: “Yet, 3650 union ingrates were arrogant enough to walk off the job demanding more money to build this boondoggle. Every last one of them deserve to lose their jobs permanently.”
So, what REALLY caused these greedy, gall-filled and wasteful ingrates to vote to walk off the job (they haven’t yet, just voted to, a strategy to give the union negotiators a stronger hand, showing strength, which Mish seems not to realize, not a poker player he, evidently)???
Well, Mish provides that information too, and how he came to the conclusions he did, is simply amazing. You see, he gives an excerpt from a newspaper detailing it: ” Workers in the union voted overwhelmingly on Sunday to hit the picket line than accept the company’s ‘ best and final offer’, which called for an END TO DEFINED BENFITS PENSION and a switch to a retirement account similar to a 401(k).”
Does that sound “greedy, gall-filled and wasteful” to you, dear reader?
Or does it sound like Mish doing a TALKING ANUS impersonation?
Exactly how he can stand lying to his readers, trying to decive them, is beyond me….he needs to try working a REAL JOB for a change.
I fully agree with Mish’s conclusions that we need to revert to a gold-backed US dollar noone
That’s fascism. No wonder then that Mish is anti-union too.
noone: “Exactly how he can stand lying to his readers, trying to decive them, is beyond me….he [Mish] needs to try working a REAL JOB for a change.”
Just like the builders of the F35? This ‘labour’ is pure waste.
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Singapore’s gaming company Razer posted a revenue of US$1.62 billion (S$2.20 billion) for the financial year 2021, a 33.3 per cent increase from a year ago.
The boosted revenue was driven by pandemic-induced demand in the first half of last year, said Razer. There was an increase in market share for its hardware business, and continued expansion for channels and content for its services business.
Net profit rose to US$43.4 million, compared to US$0.8 million a year ago, driven by revenue growth, ongoing gross margin expansion, and productivity improvement.
Adjusted EBITDA or earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization was at US$96.1 million, an increase of 115.5 per cent from US$44.6 million a year ago.
Growth momentum to ease in 2022
Razer noted that industry-wide supply chain challenges on the business will persist in the year ahead, and freight and logistics are expected to remain a challenge throughout the year. Growth momentum will also ease due to the high base last year.
Tan Min Liang, Co-Founder and CEO of Razer said: “As we navigate the uncertainties and challenges attributable to geopolitical tensions, macro environment as well as the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, we expect the lingering industry-wide supply chain shocks to continue to have an ongoing impact on our business, with freight and logistics to remain a challenge through 2022.”
“On the demand front, we saw a deceleration in the growth momentum for our products and services since the second half of 2021 compared to exceptional growth in the prior year, we expect this trend to continue through 2022 as a result of the high base effect seen in 2021,” he added.
Looking ahead, Razer will continue to invest in new growth areas and to build out its “unique gaming ecosystem”, the CEO said. “However, before we start to see the fruits, these growth areas will take time to fully realise and it will require additional spending in our operating expenses and may affect the short to medium-term business performance.”
New growth areas for the business include the extension of hardware offerings to furniture and other gamer lifestyle categories, the continued regional expansion for Razer Gold, and the geographical expansion for Razer Fintech.
Featured Image Credit: Razer
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The Office of Information Systems (OIS) is pleased to announce the recommissioning of RPL 326 in the RPL Technology Center to a small group conference room and eGlass studio. It is for faculty and staff use only and is reservable in AdAstra by contacting the Office of Events.
The room has been equipped with a Cisco Webex Room Kit Mini on a Samsung 65” Flip2 interactive display. The Flip2 provides small group on-premise conferencing for up to 6 in the room, and the Webex Room Kit Mini allows for collaborating with many other remote participants. You can find more information on the Cisco/Samsung partnership at: https://displaysolutions.samsung.com/pdf/brochure/4066/Samsung-Webex-on-Flip_Brochure_Final_200211_web.pdf
Also, this room has a 50” Hovercam eGlass (https://eglass.io/) installed on an active sit/stand desk to be used as a recording studio for asynchronous content development. eGlass is a glass whiteboard that automatically flips the image the camera sees and presents your content for readability to maintain the aspect of face-to-face student engagement. They see your face while you write, not the back of your head, yet they can still read what you are writing. You can record using Kaltura Capture so that you can easily publish the recording from your My Media repository to your course in Blackboard. Theoretically, you could even use this with Webex to do remote teaching in a synchronous manner.
If you are interested in either of these technologies for your departments, please contact the Campus Support Center at [email protected], and we will be happy to discuss them with you.
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Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Big Sister Sheena
Sheena is now the proud big sister of Roy. Roy arrived via C-section weighing 4kgs - 500gm bigger than Sheena was.
Unfortunately Roy has only spent 2 days at home with Sheena despite being 13 days old already. They detected a heart murmur, which he was coping with fine while at the maternity hospital, and was discharged with a plan to follow up in the next few weeks as an outpatient, expecting that the holes would spontaneously close (as was the case with Sheena). However after 2 days home from hospital, Roy went into heart failure, and he's been in hospital since. It looks like surgery is the path we're on at the moment. There is still a chance that they'll send him home first beforehand, but his work of breath is still really labored, so he is staying put at the moment.
Sheena is being a bit naughty at home with Dad at the moment, but that is to be expected given she's 2 and testing the boundaries without mum around to say No. I have been in hospital with Roy, so I am missing Sheena a lot, but see her every second day for an hour or so. Cardiac wards are not good play areas for 2 year olds, so its hard to do much more than that at the moment.
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Pilgrims travelling to Santiago de Compostela require a credencial or pilgrim ‘passport’ to establish their bona fides to stay in the albergues or refugios on the Camino. That is that they plan to walk, cycle or go by horseback to Santiago. The credencials are stamped at the albergues, hotels, etc. and the stamps or sellos provide proof to the Pilgrim Office, in Santiago de Compostella, that the pilgrim has completed the distance required to qualify for the Compostella issued by that office.
The Pilgrim Office in Santiago issues a Compostela certificate to pilgrims on completion of their Camino provided they have walked or ridden by horseback for at least the last 100k at one time. Cyclists need to complete at least the last 200k to qualify. Pilgrims also need to confirm that they undertook the Camino for religious or spiritual reasons. An alternative certif-
icate is available to those who do not want to claim religious or spiritual reasons. Pilgrims should obtain at least two sellos a day when completing the last 100/200k and must also ensure that they obtain a sello at the start of their Camino as proof of their starting point. A 100-120k journey can be completed in 4 to 6 days.
So, what routes are available to pilgrims who want to obtain a Compostela but for various reason are only able to walk the 100k?
The Camino Francés
Sarria is a popular starting location on the Camino Francés, 118k from Santiago. In the first six months of 2014, 19,561 pilgrims started here approximately 34% of those who arrived in Santiago walking the Camino Francés. So this route can be crowded.
The Camino Inglés
The Camino Inglés, or English Way, traces the route followed by pilgrims who came by ship to the ports of A Coruña and Ferrol on the northwest coast of Spain. You can walk from A Coruña but the distance is less than 100km and does not qualify for a Compostela. From Ferrol the Camino Inglés runs eastwards to skirt the Ria de Ferrol before heading southwards Santiago, a total about 116k.
The Camino Portugués
This Camino starts in Lisbon and heads north through Portugal to Oporto, Valenca and Tui on the border with Spain and Santiago. Valenca on the Portuguese side of the River Minho and Tui on the Spanish side are about 112k from Santiago.
The Camino del Norte
The Camino del Norte, for the most part, follows the north coast of Spain to Ribadeo before turning southwest towards Santiago. Numbers of pilgrims on the Camino del Norte are about one twentieth of those on the Camino Francés. How ever, reports from the albergue at Miraz, staffed by English volunteers, suggest that during summer they have to open the church to provide extra sleeping space. Baamonde is 106k from Santiago by the walking route that joins the Camino Francés at Arzúa. Another alternative starting location could be Vilalba, a comfortable one day’s walk before Baamonde.
The Camino Primitivo
The Camino Primitivo leaves the Norte after Villarviciosa and runs south west to Oviedo and Lugo, joining the CF at Melide. From Lugo the distance is just over 100k. An alternative route from Lugo is to walk via Friol to Sanabres dos Moxes, on the Norte, then either join the CF at Arzúa or take another alternative and cut a corner between Boimorto and Arca, thus avoiding some of the crowding on the CF. This route gives you the option of visiting the 4th century Roman shrine at Santa Eulalia de Bóveda, a Spanish national monument.
The Camino Sanabrés
The Camino Sanabrés turns off the Via de la Plata two days’ north of Zamora. The distance from Ourense to Santiago is about 103k. One of the joys of arriving in Santiago de Compostela on this route is that you can see the Cathedral from some distance.
The Camino Portugués
This Camino starts in Lisbon and heads north through Portugal to Oporto, Valenca and Tui on the border with Spain and Santiago. Valenca on the Portuguese side of the River Minho and Tui on the Spanish side are about 112km from Santiago.
Camino de Muxia y Fisterra
A lot of pilgrims finish their pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela by walking to Muxia and Finisterra. However, this Camino can also be reversed and the route from Muxia to Finisterra and then Santiago is recognised by the Pilgrim Office. Some parts of this route have waymarks in both directions but most seem to point away from Santiago, so careful navigation will be required.
The Camino Invierno (also signed occasionally as the Camino Real or Camino de Sur) is most definitely a road less travelled: so much so that it is not even on the common maps of Camino routes, because it has not been conferred official status (yet). Click to read the full article.
Being a pilgrim does not require you to stay at albergues. If you value the privacy of your own room or prefer the comfort of an ensuite bathroom a hotel, hostal or pension room may be the answer. Price varies but is generally less than you would pay in Australia.
To ensure pilgrims cover the last 100k on foot (and do not take the bus or taxi!) the Pilgrim Office asks that pilgrims get two stamps a day for their pilgrimage within Galicia. If you are starting before Galicia ie from somewhere in France or elsewhere in Spain, one stamp a day will suffice.
John Brierley is the author of guides to the Portuguese, Frances and Finisterre Caminos. They are published by Findhorn Press and can be ordered over the internet at www.findhornpress.com/camino-3/
The Confraternity of St James publishes guides to many Camino routes. Some guides including the Inglés (2013), Finisterre (2009) and Portugués (part 2 2014) Caminos are now available online at http://www.csj.org.uk/guides-online.htm the CSJ ask that you send them a donation to help them continue providing this service.
Laura Perazzoli and Dave Whitson are authors of the Cicerone Guide The Northern Caminos. This guide includes the Norte, Primativo, Inglés and Finisterre Caminos. The maps are probably the best of the English language guides.
http://www.jacobeo.net The Jacobeo.net has details of the Spanish caminos with stages, maps, albergues and hotels/hostales/pensions.
http://www.rome2rio.com/ The Rome2Rio website can suggest options for travel between towns. Language can be set to English. It also gives access to timetables and provider websites.
The Asociación Galego de Amigos de Camino de Santiago website at http:// www.amigosdelcamino.com/is written in Gallego and Spanish (to translate to English use Google Translate). Information is available on various Caminos including sketch maps, route descriptions and information on albergues. Guides for some routes can be downloaded as PDF files.
Silvia Nielson’s Amawalker blog at http:// amawalker.blogspot.com.au/2012/05/how-do-i-get-to.html has information on getting to various starting locations on the various Caminos.
The Eroski Consumer website has a section on the Camino de Santiago at http://caminodesantiago.consumer.es/ Unfortunately they do not have an English translation but you can use Google Translate. The website has information on albergues including comments from pilgrims.
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announced today they are accepting applications
for the upcoming PC beta test of Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon
, a multiplatform, turn-based, hex-based game due to be available for PC and iOS. Developed by Flashback Games
and The Lordz Games Studio
, Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon is set during the Second War for Armageddon. Players will lead the Imperial forces of the Armageddon Steel Legion and Space Marines from a variety of Chapters against the Ork invasion through over 30 scenarios, on the hostile terrain of the planet and its gigantic Hive Cities.
The game features a complex plot, involving known characters from the Warhammer 40,000 universe and while advancing through the campaign, the player will have the ability to carryover his core force from scenario to scenario. Three screenshots
found their way in our gallery.
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Hank Nuwer, an adjunct professor of journalism at Indiana University-Purdue University, has been writing and speaking about hazing behavior and its consequences "nonstop" for more than 14 years. Nuwer talked to Education World about his book, High School Hazing: When Rites Become Wrongs, which is aimed at high school students. Two earlier books about hazing were written for adults.
Education World: Your book, High School Hazing: When Rites Become Wrongs, discusses the causes and consequences of hazing at all levels of society. The message, however, is directed toward high school students. Why target high school hazing? Doesn't most hazing -- especially dangerous hazing -- take place in colleges?
Hank Nuwer: That may be changing. Collegiate hazing has resulted in at least 59 fraternity deaths and one athletic death since the 1970s, when alcohol became a big part of the rituals. A recent survey by researchers at Alfred University revealed that about 23 percent of high school students said they used illicit substances such as alcohol in initiations, and three years ago, a young high school student nearly died in a Santa Fe hazing tradition. Administrators and parents must discourage students from using illicit substances in hazing before we see deaths from hazing at the high school level as well.
If schools do nothing else, they need to let youngsters know that alcohol and hazing make a potentially lethal mix. And they need to let students know that even when hazing is not physically damaging, what occurs when inhibitions are down can include extreme humiliation and physical assault.
EW: Is high school hazing becoming more common or is it just more public?
Nuwer: There's no way of knowing if high school hazing is more common. A survey out of Alfred University tells us that 48 percent of high school students say they have been hazed -- 48 percent! But this is the first survey, and so we have nothing to compare it to. (My own estimates, based on interviews, were nowhere near as high, by the way.) Is it more public? Yes. When I was writing Broken Pledges, I had to work very hard to get information about hazing because so little was available. Even less was available when I wrote about hazing for Human Behavior Magazine in October 1978. Now we have master's theses, doctoral dissertations, and thousands of journal, magazine, and newspaper articles on the subject.
EW: The stories of actual hazing rituals recounted in your book are very frightening; however, most involved college students. Are high school hazings becoming more violent as well?
Nuwer: Absolutely! We never saw sodomies in high school athletic hazings before 1983. Since then, we've had at least 16 sexual assaults and sodomies. Sure, that leaves an awful lot of students who have not had violence done to them, but I think it is a red light on the dashboard. We need to have it checked.
EW: Does hazing have any correlation to societal violence in general?
Nuwer: I think it does. We wonder how hazers can think it is funny to violate a person's body by jamming objects in painful places. Then we see a chicken being inserted in an officer's behind by the hero's sons in Me, Myself, & Irene, and we hear audiences laugh. The longer I study these problems, the less I see such things as funny. Is it any wonder that high school student athletes beat one another with objects in lineups when the same thing was done by the New Orleans Saints football team -- with very little action taken by the National Football League.
EW: High School Hazing calls on high school students to help put a stop to hazing. Shouldn't adults be responsible for ending hazing?
Nuwer: My earlier books on hazing, Wrongs of Passage and Broken Pledges, were written for adults. They demonstrate the tragic consequences of hazing at the college level when school administrators do too little to stop it, and they call on adults to take responsibility for dealing with the problem. High School Hazing is written to help young people understand the dangers of hazing and what they can do about it.
EW: What can young people do that adults can't?
EW: Do young people really have that kind of power when it comes to something like hazing?
Nuwer: Absolutely. Until the late 1920s, at least 14 students in this country died in collegiate freshman-sophomore hazing. Administrators railed against the practice, but they actually permitted these huge battles royal to continue. Then, in the late 1920s, Branch McCracken, a top athlete at Indiana University (later to become an outstanding college basketball coach) took a stand against hazing. McCracken was looked up to, and the student newspaper published his remarks. Students across the country began to regard the freshman-sophomore annual fights as adolescent, and the practice of collegiate freshman-sophomore hazing was greatly reduced. It is now, with the exception of military-oriented schools, nearly wiped out. Only one death related to freshman-sophomore hazing rituals has been reported since 1930. But it took a united front of administrators and concerned students to end this scourge. The point is that hazing will continue until students decide the behavior is adolescent, unhip, or a violation of their values.
EW: What can young people do when the hazing is condoned by or even instigated by adult coaches, administrators, or group leaders?
Nuwer: They can inform their parents, go to the police, leave a message on the StopHazing.org bulletin board, write to an anti-hazing activist (addresses are provided in the back of both High School Hazing: When Rites Become Wrongs and Wrongs of Passage). If necessary, they can get an attorney and see if they have grounds for a civil suit. Adults have failed our young people miserably by condoning or even instigating such acts. They must face up to their own responsibilities and accept the consequences if they do not.
EW: How can high school students object to hazing without being labeled sissies or cowards or spoilsports?
Nuwer: I wish I had a positive answer. Many will become pariahs. I've seen it happen. That's why those who haze must be punished by schools and, in the event of criminal behavior, by the court systems. Hazers must see that society does not approve of their actions and that they are the ones who should feel shame, not the victims. Too often only the victims get shamed. Hazers won't know the full consequences of their actions until they are adults. Even then, since hazing involves deception and self-deception, they may not know the full consequences.
EW: In your book you mention that hazing has actually been occurring for hundreds of years. Why is it so hard to stop?
Nuwer: The need to belong is so strong that victims go along with hazing. It is done in a group, and so groupthink [the practice of reasoning or decision making by a group] takes over. There are all sorts of myths attached to hazing, and people want to believe them. Yes, a harsher hazing may make some people value a group more, but the Alfred survey tells us that many high school students skip participation in school activities because they fear hazing. Others quit teams because of it. Hazing has wrecked lives, caused deaths, created enemies. For what?
EW: Can't some hazing be a character-building experience? Wouldn't it be enough to simply ban the physically dangerous aspects of hazing?
Nuwer: Certainly, it's most important to ban the humiliating aspects, the violence, and the drinking associated with hazing, but no form of hazing is acceptable. Hazing doesn't breed character. It breeds deception, and it gives bullies an opportunity to get their licks in while, at the same time, getting the group's approval. More than one student has horrible memories of high school as a result of hazing and bullying.
EW: Many schools have policies that forbid hazing, yet the practice continues. Why do you think that happens?
Nuwer: Too many high schools allow obstacles to critical thinking to continue. They allow an environment to exist in which people relate only to people exactly like themselves. Students (to paraphrase the writer Edgar Friedenberg) are enslaved by their school environment instead of being allowed to transcend it. And this is a direct correlation to our marketing-driven, media-driven, fad-driven, status-symbol-conscious larger society. Instead of educating students, too many educators demonstrate that they too lack critical thinking skills. They accept mindless myths such as "hazing builds character." Ask the parents of Chuck Stenzel, Nick Haben, Chad Saucier, and many other students who have died in hazing incidents. They learned that hazing builds coffins, not character.
EW: What can educators do to put an end to hazing?
Nuwer: We can all stand to be educated. Hazing is happening in our schools, and it creates a climate that damages the learning environment. It's difficult to get rid of hazing, however, if you don't understand exactly what it is. Educators should read Wrongs of Passage or High School Hazing to see what experts on groupthink have said about hazing. Schools also need to develop policies against hazing and to establish chain-of-command procedures to follow when hazing occurs. Counseling should be made available for hazers and hazed alike. Many hazers were once hazed. They too deserve counseling so they can become the outstanding adults they were meant to become. If counseling shows deeper, bullying characteristics, these students may be helped before they do something criminal or violent that destroys their lives.
EW: Most experts on teen psychology agree that young people need initiation rituals. If hazing is stopped, are there alternatives that kids will accept?
Nuwer: Since young people seem to crave rituals, we need to allow them -- with the help of adults -- to substitute positive welcoming activities for hazing. Many high schools have already developed welcoming rituals. If your school has not, why haven't you shown a leadership role in getting people to talk about it?
EW: What other types of books have you written?
Nuwer: Kids need role models too! I wrote To the Young Writer, which contains interviews with nine writers who are role models for teen writers. The nine are novelist Phyllis Reynolds Naylor (Shiloh and the Alice series), USA Today journalist Patrick O'Driscoll, photojournalist Max Aguilera Hellweg, sportswriter and Indiana Pacers vice president Dale Raterman, multicultural author Toyomi Igus (Two Mrs. Gibsons), poet Rebecca Kai Dotlich (Lemonade Sun), advertising copywriter David Young, screenwriter Angelo Pizzo (Rudy and Hoosiers), and music critic and author Alanna Nash (biographer of Dolly Parton and Jessica Savitch).
Copyright © 2009 Education World
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Is an artist an entrepreneur? World-renowned artist Ai Weiwei employed 1,600 people of the Chinese city of Jingdezhen to create millions of hand-painted porcelain sunflower seeds for an installation at Tate Modern’s Turbine Hall.
Being an entrepreneur is an attitude, a discipline, and the courage of self-definition. It means that you no longer will hold fast to the attachment to the financial system and allow for something greater than yourself to be your system. Entrepreneurship can be something life-affirming and soul-sustaining.
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Sixer-by-Sixer 07/08 breakdown: Willie Green
Posted by Ricky - Sixers4guidos on May 18, 2008
Guys, sorry for the absence of these days but I’m changing job, town, house and I’m pretty busy… this will last some more weeks.
Time to go on with Sixers4guidos’ analysis, with a post about shooting guard Willie Green, the player I loved to hate over the last years. Now it’s payback time for Willie, let’s give him his props.
OVERALL EFFICIENCY AND RATE
Just like Andre Miller, Willie Green had his best season ever, reaching career highs in games played (74, all of them as a starter), minutes played (26.6), FG % (.436), rebounds (2.5), assist (2 !), and points (12.4).
Willie won the competition for the starting spot at SG with Carney – a competition that apperently didn’t even start… – and was effective all year, providing Sixers his best asset, the ability to score. Green is instant offense and you can count on that.
My rate for Willie Green is 8 (scale is from 1 to 10, being 10 the top).
WHAT HE DID WELL
He did well everything he is good at: transition game, fastbreaks, drives, some outside shooting. Green is also an ok defender, thanks to his strong legs, and it’s difficult to see him burned by his opponent: we’re not talking about a Bruce Bowen or a James Posey, of course, but he’s not the kind of player that makes coaches mad in his half court. 100% effort is always guaranteed.
Green improved a lot in his shot selection – one of the reasons why he draw so much criticisms over the years and made FANS mad… – played more under control, believe it or not, and learned to get more often to the line, something he really lacked before.
Free throw pct also improved, from the horrible 66,7 % of last year to a respectable 75,7 %. Same for his passing ability and understaning of when giving the ball.
WHAT HE DID WRONG
In his “off” nights Green can still drive you nuts and destroy any kind of offensive flow with rushed shots, one-vs-three drives, charges. There were some of those also this year.
Passing is still an optional for him: a season high seven, two games with six dimes but twelve with zero.
His numbers dropped in the playoffs, but less than those of more celebrated colleagues….
THIS SUMMER PLEASE WORK ON…
Outside/three point shooting. Sixers desperately need that, and everybody knows it.
If Green could become a more reliable shooter, the team will be really stronger.
WHAT TO DO WITH HIM
If we want to trade him, this summer will be the best moment to do it.
His value is at an all time high, I honestly doubt that Willie could get significantly better than he is now and I think there might be several teams, also very good ones, where Green would be very useful.
I am thinking about New Orleans, that had to play a declining Mo Peterson at the STARTING SG spot all year, but also San Antonio (Finley is the shadow of his old self), or Cleveland, not to mention a lot of weaker teams that need scoring: Seattle, Miami etc.
If we want to make the Sixers a real contender, we have to think about a better solution at SG (= we could put Green in some package to get a stud PF), but Willie could be nice as 6th-7th man off the bench: similar thoughts were made for Reggie Evans, an excellent role player who SHOULD NOT start in a serious team.
(Up next: Andre Iguodala)
Already published: Andre Miller.
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Thanks. Just got back from Equest. A friend and I stayed out there for about three hours, mostly doing barn work. I wanted to watch a class that was going on as well as talk with some of the other volunteers and staff if I had a chance, but I was too busy. Not a problem, since it's only my first day volunteering. I'll be going twice a week, so I'll have plenty of time to gain more knowledge and experience.
I can't wait until the session starts and I get my class assignment. Barn work is an okay start, but obviously I would like to get more involved than that.
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- MFG # 905
- UPC # 052301905607
Mushroom Complex 60 Vegetable Capsules from Dee Cee Laboratories® contains the essence of Maitake‚ Reishi and Shiitake mushrooms‚ which could help bolster immune health and function. In today's world‚ with hectic lifestyles and nutritionally unbalanced diet‚ one does not consume all the important minerals and vitamins required by the body to perform processes and fight infections. An inadequate diet leaves immune health compromised‚ and the individual is likely to suffer from deficiencies and chronic conditions.
This dietary supplement from Dee Cee Laboratories® contains a comprehensive blend of different types of mushrooms that may help boost immune health to ward off infections and conditions.
The supplement contains Maitake mushroom‚ which is a fungus commonly incorporated in the diet of most Asians. Researchers believe that the mushroom may possess medicinal properties. Scientists found that the mushroom contains chemicals which could stimulate the immune system and could also help lower blood pressure‚ improve cholesterol levels and blood sugar levels. The Reishi mushroom is another fungus whose fruiting body (above-ground part) and mycelium (filaments connecting a group of mushrooms) may be used as medicine. This fungus could also help boost immune health and may provide protection against common cold and flu. The Shiitake mushroom acts as an anti-aging agent and can be consumed as food. Scientists claim that it may prove beneficial in improving immune health and managing blood cholesterol level.
This supplement is gluten free. Get Mushroom Complex 60 Vegetable Capsules from Dee Cee Laboratories® that could help boost immune health and possibly ward off infections and conditions.
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(Grifo-Gen®***)(Grifola frondosa) 240 mg**
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As a dietary supplement‚ take 1 or 2 vegetable capsules two times a day with meals or a glass of water.
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Will the turf at Levi's Stadium swallow a player during Sunday's Super Bowl the way it nearly did with Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker in a game earlier this season?
The NFL's playing-surface guru says no way.
"I think we're in great shape," Ed Mangan, the league's field director, said in a phone interview Monday.
Super Bowl 50 between the Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers will be played at the Santa Clara, Calif., home of the San Francisco 49ers, and the playing surface of the stadium hosting the game could be a topic of conversation in the days leading up to it.
The field has had its issues during Niners' home games. Tucker missed a key field goal attempt during the Ravens' loss to the 49ers in October when the turf gave way beneath him and his left leg slipped on the kick.
Also in October, Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson had a problem with the Levi's Stadium field on an awkward slide at the end of the scramble.
The 49ers cancelled a scheduled open training-camp practice at the stadium in August due to field conditions.
The 49ers reportedly have re-sodded the grass playing surface repeatedly.
"It wasn't good," a player whose team played at Levi's Stadium this season as a visitor said this week. "It's been a consistent problem there. I sure hope they've done something about it for the Super Bowl."
The NFL has put down a new playing surface at Levi's Stadium for Sunday's game, just as it does for all Super Bowls played on natural grass fields.
"It's something that we plan on," Mangan said Monday. "We're already planning for Houston (which hosts next year's Super Bowl). We have a field growing and a backup field growing for Houston. It's not a reflex. It's a planned event."
The turf on which this weekend's game will be played is approximately 17 months old. The field was stripped, laser-graded and re-sodded last month. Mangan said the process was begun on Jan. 4 and completed the following week. He said he anticipates no problems.
"The 49ers did a great job of working their bugs out," Mangan said. "I got it after they made their fixes and solved their problems."
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Perfect for early morning and late evening walks, simply place this ball under a light source for a few minutes and it will glow in the dark without the need for batteries.
This tough and durable ball is made from natural rubber and is easy to clean. Compatible with the medium launchers. Diameter 6.5cm.
Chuckit! Max Glow Ball
- Product Code: CMGBM
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On the first of June students from 2nd, 4th and 5th class took part in a Water Wise Workshop. Padraig spoke to the children about a number of different topics relating to water such as: what we use it for, the activities that we use the most and least amounts of water for and how we should conserve it. He also spoke to the children about the water cycle and how this works. They played many fun and interesting games and learned a lot of new information about water.
The children learned that
It takes 2,500l of water to make a t-
A person uses on average 3,000l of water a day.
Washing machines use between 45l and 65l of water each time they are used.
A power shower uses 125l of water on average every time we use it. A bath on average uses 80l where as an ordinary shower uses 30l of water.
Brushing your teeth with the tap on uses 6l as opposes to washing your teeth with the tap off, which uses 1l.
Each child took away with them their water pledge, which says what they are going to do to try and conserve water. The children know now that water is a very important part of our lives. We use it every day for many different things. We all need to work much harder to conserve the water that we use.
Remember it is time we realise we need to be water wise.
By Richard Murphy and Denis Mc Carthy.-
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Making Care Easier app helps family caregivers keep current
Published 5:22 pm, Tuesday, May 27, 2014
Renee Fry was fresh off a stint as deputy chief of staff to former Gov. Mitt Romney and was settling into a new marketing job in 2008 when she suffered a seizure and learned she had a massive brain tumor.
"Your life just changes overnight," she said.
As did the lives of Fry's mother and sister, who were thrust into the role of caretakers, helping her recover from a successful 14-hour surgery and managing the extensive rehabilitation she needed to regain motor function.
From this trying period came the inspiration for Making Care Easier, a startup founded by Fry and her sister, Julie, to help people plan and manage the health care needs of family members. The company's website and mobile app can store electronic medical records, provide the latest research on health conditions and help multiple caretakers coordinate schedules. It also offers online shopping for durable medical equipment.
The target market for Making Care Easier is the more than 50 million Americans who act as caregivers for adult relatives, many of whom are middle-aged people who become responsible for their aging parents just as their children reach maturity.
Julie Fry knew those responsibilities well. She is a former marketing director for the National Association for Home Care & Hospice, and previously ran a business that remodels homes to accommodate the needs of elderly patients and people with disabilities. But even she admits she was surprised by how hard it was to organize vital information when caring for her sister.
"We needed a site to help us create and store our important information like emergency plans, care plans, medicine plans," Julie Fry said.
"It had to be one place everyone could access from anywhere to not only find information, but act on that information. We couldn't find it, so we created it."
Julie Fry described a common scenario: adult siblings living in different parts of the country, each wanting to assist their elderly father after a stroke but unsure how to contribute. Making Care Easier would help them divide responsibilities, schedule visits, coordinate with professional services and make a game plan in case their father returned to the hospital for another emergency.
The siblings also could store their father's medical records in a shareable electronic format, so there is no wondering, "Who's got Dad's MRI?"
Making Care Easier is free for users. Revenue comes from advertising and fees collected from retailers when users buy medical equipment through the site.
As Baby Boomers age and require in-home care, the need for a service like Making Care Easier will increase, Renee Fry said.
"There are going to be lots of people like my mom was when I was sick, who need advice and help on how to be a caregiver," she said.
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