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Tucked in one of the most amazing areas in Victoria The Aspen House features 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms spread on one level covering over 3800 square feet in a very quiet family upscale neighborhood. Five minutes' walk down to Jaro park and the Beach this stylish bungalow gives you everything you need to rest, enjoy and rejuvenate away from home. Features very private back yard with a patio and BBQ. Access to public tennis courts, parks, hiking trails and the ocean this property is everything you need for your summer gateway. Located in a close proximity to UVIC, University High Shopping Centre and the Tuscany Village will assure that your shopping needs are met as well.
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UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., Dec. 20 (UPI) -- Julie Bowen, Valerie Bertinelli, Lester Holt, Jason Alexander and Martin Short will be among the stars competing on "Hollywood Game Night," NBC said.
Also slated to appear on the show during Season 2 are Beth Behrs, Sean Hayes, Olivia Wilde, Jason Sudeikis, Alison Janney, Don Cheadle, Christina Applegate, Rosie O'Donnell, Penny Marshall, Chris Colfer, Taryn Manning, Donald Faison, Kaley Cuoco, Alison Sweeney, Fred Willard, Breckin Meyer, Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Taraji P. Henson, Angela Kinsey, Jenna Elfman, Molly Shannon, Ellie Kemper, Bob Harper, Joel Madden, Nate Berkus, Erika Christensen, Michelle Trachtenberg, Mel B., Padma Lakshmi, Michael Weatherly, Yvette Nicole Brown, Anthony Anderson, Tiffani Thiessen, Pete Wentz, Adam Scott, Gary Dell'abate, Retta, Michael Chiklis, Tom Lennon, Paget Brewster, Mario Lopez, Alyssa Milano, Cobie Smulders, Taran Killam, Angie Harmon, Mark Feuerstein, Mayim Bialik and Henry Winkler.
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'Wine o' clock', book clubs, lunches - a group of ladies sharing a bottle of wine is a common scene in today's Britain.
This may hide a dangerous trend: approximately 1 in 6 women aged 45-64 are now at risk of developing an alcohol-related health problem, and they are the fastest growing segment of hazardous drinkers in the UK.
Mainstream media tends to use words such as 'alcoholic' which don't resonate with this group, meaning many are unaware of the problem or unwilling to seek help. Accretio, in partnership with Lundbeck, challenged us to create a campaign which would educate these women, encouraging them to take practical steps to reduce their drinking.
We aimed to create an innovative approach, reframing the topic of alcohol dependency and offering an attractive solution. Capitalising on positive weight-loss messaging, and the popularity of portmanteaus (such as 'Brexit') we created 'Driet: The drinking diet'.
The campaign encompassed paid, owned and earned media, with targeted media relations at its heart. This was underpinned by a comprehensive digital and social media strategy, and a suite of branded materials including a website. Resulting coverage and engagement was extensive, driving traffic towards the website and challenging perceptions around this issue.
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Traditional Chinese Medicine
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has a history of 5,000 years. It has its own, unique system in diagnosis and treatments of diseases. Having a foundational difference from modern western medicine, Chinese medicine is based on the understanding of the human holistically, just like the universe is explained in Taoism. The treatments are based on the diagnosis and differentiation of the diseases.
The principle of Chinese medicine is the treatment of the causes of the disease, not the symptoms. In other words, a person's body, soul and feelings are accepted as a whole and the treatment is designed uniquely for that person. This is what modern medicine is trying to do nowadays, personalized medicine.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the organs are called zang-fu organs. The tissues and organs are connected to each other with a network of channels and blood vessels. Qi (chi), the energy of life, is the carrier of the information which is externally expressed through the jing luo (meridian) system. Jing luo (meridian system) can be thought of as a giant network which provides life energy by connecting the different parts of the body. Pathologically, a functional impairment in the zang-fu organs can be reflected on the surface of the body through this network and during this reflection, the body surface tissues can affect the zang or fu organs they are related to. The affected zang or fu organs can affect each other through internal connections. TCM treatment starts with the analysis of the whole system and continues by focusing on treating pathological changes by adjusting the functions of zang-fu organs.
The zang organs are "liver, heart, spleen, lungs and kidneys" while fu organs are gall bladder, intestines, stomach and bladder. Every organ system is responsible for a specific physiological function and responds to the body's specific conditions. The organs are related to each other. Zang organs are Yin and fu organs are Yang.
The Phylosophy of Traditional Chinese Medicine
In the beginning, the diseases were thought to occur because of magic and spells. This belief has changed over time and has been replaced by the Yin-Yang theory. Yin-Yang represent two opponent forces and control everything. Everything happens in the universe by the balance of these opposing forces. This theory can be applied to disease and health. When the Yin-Yang balance is not maintained, diseases occur. Even though they seem to represent opposing forces, in fact, Yin-Yang represents two elements dependent on each other. Yang provides movement and change while Yin represents circulation, nutrition and growth.
Another doctrine is the "wu xing" which can be defined as "five-stages". In this definition, the different physiological stages of the human body-wood, fire, metal, earth, and water- are described. The body's normal and abnormal periods are closely related to Qi, Yin-Yang and five stages.
In China, Traditional Chinese Medicine is preferred especially for minor diseases while they use western medicine for serious diseases. The treatments can be very aggressive sometimes and there are side-effects. In the case of side effects of an agressive therapy, Chinese would still use TCM to reduce the side effects.
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Watching the TV show, "The Office", I used to think the boss, Michael, played by Steve Carrell was so socially awkward who said totally inappropriate things in the office. All his staff could see so clearly that he was trying to be cool and well-liked that he lost their respect. Then, one day I became a "Michael." After some time, I realized that I was also making the same mistakes that he was. I wanted to be a stern boss […]
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Here are some suggestions about where to stay during your time in Sundlaugin Studio.
Soon, we might be able to arrange for a two bedroom flat that sleeps 5-6 people. The flat is right next to the studio with a great view over the Álafoss waterfall. It's next to the brand new Álafoss café so reasonably priced catering can also be provided; breakfast, lunch and/or dinner. Drop us a line for further info.
Visit the Mosfellsbær website if you want to read more about the community and its surroundings.
If you prefer to stay in Reykjavik we can recommend the hostel KEX - an old biscuit factory that is by far the most chilled out hostel in the centre. Not only will you be around other travellers and the nice staff but also the locals of Reykjavik - the bar serves very good beer and the food is great. Check out their website for pictures and further details.
10 mins walk from the studio you'll find Hotel Laxnes, named after the worldfamous author Halldor Laxness, who actually lived in this area. It's located right in the centre of the little village Mosfellsbær and hosts a bar and a grill kitchen. If you want to stay within walking distance to the studio and fully enjoy the landscape, this is the place for you.


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Andropause Treatment for Men in Philadelphia, PA
Andropause is the male equivalent of menopause in women and often results in lower hormone levels. At World Wellness Health Institute, Dr. Daniel Lebowitz offers andropause treatments for hormonal issues to men living in and around Bala Cynwyd and Philadelphia, PA, who are extremely tired, have unexplained weight gain and a low libido.
What is Andropause?
Andropause is the male equivalent of menopause in women. Studies show it affects about 30 percent of men after the age of 50. It is often the result of a drastic decline in testosterone levels. Testosterone is the male hormone that is known for developing and maintaining masculine looks and sexual organ function. Some of the symptoms associated with andropause include:
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Andropause takes a physical and psychological toll on the men suffering from it. Treatments that deal with andropause help alleviate the symptoms that accompany it. Some of the benefits that andropause treatment offers include:
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How is Andropause Treatment for Men Administered?
There are several types of andropause treatments for men to increase their testosterone to a normal level. It is necessary to talk with a physician to determine which type of treatment is the best option. The types of HRT for men include:
- Testosterone Gels. With testosterone gels, simply apply to specific areas of the body as prescribed. Be very careful not to allow anyone to rub against or touch the area of application as the gel can penetrate their skin as well.
- Testosterone Injections. With testosterone injections, patients visit their physician every couple of weeks for injections.
- Pellets are rice-sized pills that are inserted into a tiny incision usually on the buttocks. Small amounts of testosterone are slowly released over a period of time to increase the amount of the hormone in the blood.
- This type of treatment involves placing a patch containing testosterone on a part of the body so that small amounts of testosterone are slowly released directly into the body. With patches, it is important to rotate the placement of the patch typically between the back, arms, buttocks or abdomen.
How Much Do Andropause Treatments for Men Cost?
The cost of andropause treatments vary with each patient taking into account several factors, including the type of treatment chosen, the dosage of the treatment and the length of time the treatment is performed. During a complimentary consultation with Dr. Lebowitz, we can go over the cost with you, along with our payment options including financing through CareCredit®. We can also work with you to determine if your health insurance provides any coverage for andropause treatments for men.
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Do you suffer from any of the symptoms of andropause, such as hot flashes, a low libido or weight gain especially around the middle? If you experience any of these on a regular basis, you may have andropause and would benefit from treatment.
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Fashion Has Heart: Students Help American Heroes Share Their Stories with Design
Whatever the assignment – a product prototype, a logo, an ad campaign, an interior space, or a piece of furniture – KCAD student designers are constantly in search of visual narratives that resonate. Usually, their job is to give life to the inanimate, to inject aesthetic with emotion in a way that draws people in and creates a deep, lasting connection. But a group of Graphic Design and Industrial Design students recently took on a very different challenge: using design to capture the very human stories of wounded American veterans.
For the second year in a row, KCAD has partnered with the non-profit organization Fashion Has Heart to help give veterans a voice through creative expression. The organization's HERO[series] Design Week initiative pairs West Michigan artists and designers with veterans from each service branch of the U.S. Armed Forces to create original shoe and clothing designs that are sold all over the world.
But the students weren't simply given a photo of their hero and a design brief. They got to spend nearly the entire week interacting with the veterans face-to-face to get to the heart of their personalities, experiences, and perspectives.
Graphic Design students Nicole Fuller (right) and Lauren Berndt (center) get to know their hero, Aaron Hale, a U.S. Army veteran who lost his eyesight in the line of duty
"In class, we identify target consumers for products, but it's not really about telling their story; it's about trying to create something that people want to use," said Industrial Design student Amanda Hargraves, who first heard of the opportunity in professor Alan Lugo's Footwear Design class. "This project is all about capturing the emotion of a person's life story in a design, so it's a completely different experience."
Throughout the week, the students were sponges, soaking up details to inform their final designs. Hargraves was paired with James Monroe, a veteran of the Korean War, which is also called the Forgotten War because so many Americans know little, if anything about it. As the pair interacted, Monroe spoke passionately about his desire to raise awareness of the tremendous sacrifice made by American forces during the conflict.
"It was really interesting hearing his story and all the different things he's had to go through, as well as just getting to know him as a person," Hargraves said. She decided that she needed to do her own digging into the Korean War in order to design a shoe that conveyed the true scope of its impact and to honor her commitment to Monroe. "All of us really want to do a good job for the heroes and help them tell their story. Every part of the process has to be very meaningful and well thought-out."
Industrial Design student Amanda Hargraves immersed in research and concepting
Graphic Design students Nicole Fuller and Lauren Berndt worked with Aaron Hale, who served on an Army EOD (explosive ordinance disposal) bomb squad in Iraq and Afghanistan before an explosion robbed him of his eyesight. Since then, Hale has forged an incredible post-service life in which he climbs mountains, runs marathons, gives motivational talks, and is a loving husband and father of four. For him, the difference between a full life and an empty one is all a matter of perspective.
"I feel like if we hadn't had the chance to meet Aaron personally, we would have felt sorry for him, but after meeting him and learning about all this amazing stuff he's doing you really gain a deeper understanding and a deeper respect," said Fuller.
Hale may have lost his eyesight, but he gained a truly inspirational perspective on life that Berndt (right) and Fuller hope to capture in their final design
At the end of the week, the students were buzzing with information and inspiration. The challenge now is to distill all of that into a concise, powerful design. The students will have about a month to work before presenting their heroes with a palette of design concepts to choose from. Once the decision is made, the final designs will be put into production and revealed at a special event during ArtPrize 2014.
"I think it's trying to say a lot with a little," said Berndt. "Aaron has this amazing story that's so inspiring, and he's got this crazy inspirational perspective on life. How do you show that with a graphic? That's our biggest hurdle right now, to get others to see life as he does."
Follow Fashion Has Heart on Facebook to keep tabs on the design process, and be sure to check out the unveiling of the final designs during ArtPrize 2014.
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Green building and sustainability are a major challenge for the construction industry across the MENA region. The International Energy Agency has estimated that the world's primary energy needs will grow by 55% by 2030, also estimating that $33 trillion investment is required to meet expected demands. With buildings currently consuming 40% of the world's energy demands, 25% of harvested wood and 17% of water, many regional governments have worked to improve building energy efficiency and sustainability. This constitutes a major influence on the design, optimization, performance measurements and preservation of buildings, cities, and countries and the people who occupy and use these buildings and resources.
The 8th Kuwait Green Building Conference & Exhibition is a sustainable built environment focused forum. It brings together leading sustainability professionals and stakeholders to debate and share best practices and innovative solutions to the construction industry.
The conference aims to promote sustainability and green practices, from planning, design, construction and operation of the built environment, as well as to the use of appropriate building materials, technologies, services and processes that improve the environmental performance and energy efficiency in buildings. It aims also to strengthen the ability of cities to adapt to climate change while improving the quality of the built environment.


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Ultimate Tacky Christmas Party at DeSoto Central Market
Get ready to party at DeSoto Central Market's Ultimate Tacky Christmas Party. Beginning at 6 p.m., the market will be full of tinsel, ugly sweaters, hot toddies, eggnog, and a cappella carols. A performance by ASU's a cappella group, Priority Male, will take place at 7:30 p.m., and don't forget to bring an ugly ornament for the ugly ornament exchange. For additional details, visit the event on Facebook.
Wing Eating Contest at The Wing Counter
Saturday, December 12
The Wing Counter in Glendale will host a wing-eating competition this Saturday at 1 p.m. For a $25 entrance fee, participants will have the opportunity to compete for first-, second-, and third-place prizes, which include one year of free wings, one month of free wings, and one dozen wings free, respectively. All proceeds from the event will be donated to the Blue Line K9 Foundation. You can sing up for the wing competition in person at the restaurant, or by e-mailing email@example.com.
Holiday Light Run & Food Truck Caravan in Old Town Scottsdale
Saturday, December 12
Get over to Old Town Scottsdale on Saturday at 6 p.m. to participate in a free 5-mile walk/run event that ends at the Food Truck Caravan in Old Town Scottsdale, where attendees can enjoy treats from a rotating fleet of food trucks. Participants may bring their own beer and wine to the event, but are asked to keep it in discreet containers. Non-runners will be able to start enjoying the Food Truck Caravan as early as 6:30 p.m., and by 9:30, the party will be moved to a nearby watering hole. For more information, check out the Facebook event page.
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Cauliflower at The Clever Koi
The Clever Koi has listened to your demands and is bringing back its popular cauliflower ramen. Made with cauliflower broth, pickled persimmons, shaved Brussels sprouts, and cashews, the ramen is a savory and complex treat for the senses. Don't miss the window of its return: not only is the cauliflower ramen available only during the winter months, Clever Koi serves it during dinner only, from 3 to 11 p.m. For more information, visit The Clever Koi website or call 602-222-3474.
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By now, you have heard about the Stanford rape case, the shortened sentencing, seen the rapist's face, seen that men are valued over women in such a disgusting, blatant way.
So I'm not going to talk about Stanford rape case. I'm going to talk about rape as a symptom–not a cause–of oppression against women.
I recently saw a photo with the text, "forget transgender people, this is who you don't want in your bathroom," written over the Stanford rapist's face. However, these problems are deeply interrelated and cannot be teased apart. Violence against women is strewn throughout our society, in a myriad of ways: we have less access to reproductive choices (abortion, birth control), we are paid less, less able to take care of our children, decide how and when we have children, etc etc. The list goes on. Rape, then, is just one way in which women are terrorized, but it is symptomatic of a large scale issue, and we cannot separate it from these problems.
The first person to expose me to this idea was Angela Y. Davis, in her essay "We Do Not Consent: Violence Against Women in a Racist Society." [I highly recommend reading it; she explains it a lot more fully than I'll be able to in this blog post]. She discusses multiple, structural causes that interweave race, class, and gender to create these hierarchies that put women at the bottom. I'm going to narrow this down a bit, and discuss the emotional mistreatment of men that leads to the oppression of women (bear with me).
Davis, in her essay, writes "Men's motives for rape often arise from their socially imposed need to exercise power and control over women through the use of violence. Most rapists are not psychopaths…the overwhelming majority would be considered "normal" according to prevailing social standards of male normality." Masculinity, then, is a cause of rape. Patriarchy is responsible for the way men think, feel, and interact with each other.
In The Will to Change, bell hooks beautifully describes the myriad of ways men suffer from the patriarchy, from being told to suppress their feelings. Not only that, but boys are socialized all the time to inflict violence on girls without consequences ("boys will be boys" "he's pulling your hair because he likes you!"). Hooks argues that this ultimately destroys relationships, and leaves men being unable to love. Even beyond loving, they are not taught to ask for consent.
And why do you think men don't ask? Because they're scared the girl will say no, they're scared to be embarrassed or ashamed. And that is a pretty shitty reason to rape someone, but "there is only one emotion that patriarchy values when expressed by men; that emotion is anger.". Men aren't allowed to feel embarrassed or ashamed. They don't know how, and they can't talk about it.
Now, I'm not saying I have sympathy for rapists, or that most rapists are just confused men. What I'm saying is that as a society, we haven't taught men to respect women, and we haven't taught men to be emotionally open, which respect requires.
So I know this will sound crazy and minuscule, but I think one way we can start ending rape and violence against women is by this: sharing our feelings. Especially men. If we talk more openly, if men learn to discuss emotions, to love openly, and to be an emotionally open role model for the young men in their life, there will be less shame, and less need to cover up insecurity with violence, dominance, and rape.
When someone asks you how you're feeling, be honest. When you cry over an episode of Game of Thrones, tell someone about it. And when they text you back, saying "don't be a pussy," ask them to watch that Hodor scene and not get upset. Or, who knows? Maybe they'll say that they cried too.
We need to start addressing the structural issues that inflict violence against women in all aspects of their lives. We need to treat the disease and not just the symptoms. I know this is only one part of it. But it's a start.
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Majority of Kiwis just scraping by in retirement
The majority of Kiwis are just scraping by in retirement, a new report has shown.
The Fin-Ed Centre (Financial Education and Research Centre) – a joint initiative between Westpac and Massey University – in conjunction with Workplace Savings NZ, has released New Zealand's first Retirement Expenditure Guidelines, which shows 47 per cent of retirees don't feel they have adequate financial resources to meet their retirement needs.
The report shows 33 per cent are not satisfied with their retirement, and 46 per cent say retirement is not meeting their expectations.
A two-person household in Auckland or Wellington would need $241.35 per week for a 'no frills' retirement, while a couple in provincial New Zealand living the same lifestyle would need $244.24 per week.
The cost for a two-person household to live a more fulfilling 'choices' lifestyle, that includes some luxuries, was $761.56 per week in metropolitan areas, and $693.83 per week in regional New Zealand.
In addition to this, retirees need to cover housing and associated costs such as rates.
Current NZ superannuation payments for a couple are $536.80 per week.
The report showed around half of retirees had income in addition to their NZ superannuation, and more than a quarter of retirees supplemented their income with some form of paid employment.
While most are getting by, there is little left over for quality of life.
More than one-third said they almost never ate takeaways and two-thirds went to a restaurant no more than a few times a year, and 22 per cent of those surveyed said they never went overseas.
Fin-Ed Centre director Pushpa Wood said: "This survey is a wake-up call for people to stop and think about the sort of lifestyle they would like to have in their retirement. The good news is we all have the power to dictate our retirement lifestyles if we start saving early enough."
Workplace Savings NZ Chairman David Ireland said: "This is one of the most important pieces of research to come out in the retirement savings space in recent times. The guidelines provide a great resource for financial advisers to pull out of their tool bag as part of the advice process. Finally we have some practical data to help inform all New Zealanders in properly planning for their retirement, sobering though the results might be."
'No Frills' – A basic standard of living that includes few, if any, luxuries.
'Choices' – A better standard of living that includes some luxuries or treats.
*Note The Financial Education and Research Centre (FinEd Centre) was formerly known as New Zealand Centre for Personal Financial Education


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A Conspiracy of Paper
Elias sucked on his lower lip. "Give me a shilling," he said at last. He waved his hand impatiently at my quizzical look. "Come now, play along, Weaver. Put a shilling on the table."
Elias picked it up before returning it to the table. "That's a sorry shilling," he observed. "What's happened to it?"
It was indeed a sorry shilling. Most of the edges had been filed away until it was a shapeless hunk of metal and only a fraction of its original weight.
"It's been clipped," I told him. "The same as every other shilling in the Kingdom." . . .
"Our shillings are clipped and filed, and the excess silver melted down and sold abroad. Now you have a shilling that contains perhaps three-fourths of its original metal. Is it still worth a shilling? Well, it is, more or less, because we need a medium of exchange for the nation to function smoothly." He held up the coin between his thumb and index finger. "This clipped shilling is but a metaphor, if you will, of the fiction that the idea of value has become in this Kingdom."
. . . "Thus the rise of the banknote," I observed. "At least in part, from what little I understand. If the silver does not circulate, but stays safely where it cannot be harmed, the representation of the silver provides a secure measure of value. The fiction is thus replaced by reality, and your anxiety over these new financial mechanisms undoes itself."
"But what would happen, Weaver, if there was no silver? If silver was replaced by banknotes — by promises? Today you are used to substituting a banknote for a large sum of money. Perhaps tomorrow you may forget that you ever dealt in money proper. We shall exchange promises for promises, and none of those promises shall ever be fulfilled."
"Even if such a preposterous thing were to happen, what would be the harm? After all, silver only has value because everyone agrees it has value. It is not like food, which has a use unto itself. If we all agree that banknotes have value, how are they less valuable than silver?"
"But silver is silver. Coins are clipped because you can take your silver to Spain or India or China and exchange it for something you desire. You cannot do that with a banknote, because there is nothing to support the promise outside of its point of origin. Don't you see, Weaver, these financial institutions are committed to divesting our money of value and replacing it with promises of value. For when they control the promise of value, they control all wealth itself."
(David Liss, A Conspiracy of Paper, a novel set in 1719)


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Ola! Hope everyone is having an amazing day, I am in and out today……but I finally got to a few photos I have taken. DCNY has this fabulous little Mesh Cross-Back Dress out at My Attic at the Deck, in many pretty colors to choose from. The Venus style from Truth is just as beautiful. I am trying out some new eyes to me, Crash Republic has a wonderful selection of Liquid Eyes out for SL Fashion Week.
I am all rush rush today, but I shall return with a few more outfits…………………………………….See you soonish 🙂
Hair: Truth Hair ~ Venus in Gingers/Roots New ❤
Skin: Glam Affair ~ Lucy in America o4 G New ❤
Eyes: [Crash Republic] ~ Liquid Eyes in Gold/Gold New ❤ Avail@SL Fashion Week
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The Institute of Molecular Bioscience
is hosting a show of
Artworks by Sophie Munns this Friday, May 18
In honour of the first ever International Fascination of Plants Day this Friday, May 18th, The University of Queensland's Institute for Molecular Bioscience is presenting a show of artwork by Sophie Munns on completion of a 3 week residency collaborating with Scientist Dr Joshua Mylne.
About: Three weeks has provided a rich and timely introduction to the field of Molecular Plant Science through dialogue and observation, journal keeping, photography, drawing and painting. Communications onsite aided this steep yet stimulating challenge to absorb new learning, in what was for the artist, an entirely unfamiliar realm of Plant Science.
When: 10am till 4pm, Friday 18th of May.
Where: Building 80, Institute of Molecular Bioscience, University of Queensland.
Sitemap available through IMB website here.
Learn more about this recent undertaking and how it came about at this April post. Whilst on residency at the KEW Millennium Seedbank in the UK last October the immensity of knowledge around past endeavours in Plant Science only became more obvious as did the current "explosion" of developments in contemporary Plant Science ... bringing so many more questions to light, and provoking a new determination to learn more at first hand, wherever possible.
Sophie has considered at length the way in which simplified arguments descend into polarised thinking around some areas of Plant Science... tending to block rather than foster community understanding... all the while increasing a sense of alarm about the future by focusing single-mindedly on the food we eat - whether it's GM or Organic, rather than fully considering the delicate balance needed for competing needs to be addressed - habitats, soil, water, shelter, energy and all the systems that make up daily life. Building bridges between the scientists and general public is more essential than ever to actively engage the community imagination to see the layers of systemic changes needed to make societies work more effectively into the future and therefore to find new and more empowered ways of participating in matters of concern and interest.
Alongside the Exhibition at the IMB this Friday is a Public Lecture event:
(* an audio recording of the lecture will be made available on this site asap)
the Global Change Institute (GCI) and the UQ Faculty of Science present …
12 midday – 1.00 pm
'Qld Bioscience Precinct Seminar Room'
(Building 80 – entrance via Chancellor Place, St Lucia Campus)
"Lecture fully booked* "
Tel: (07) 3346 0553
All are welcome for this one-day Art showing at the IMB... so do come along and discover what it's all about this Friday if you are able to make your way to UQ. The Bus terminal is outside the IMB ... also not too far is the Citycat terminal on the river!
For those unable to attend Images will be added to the website and blogs with prints of some works available for purchase.
Visit the NEW tumblr blog celebrating Fascination of Plants Day which was set up on the weekend.
On a personal note...
Welcome and thank you to all the new subscribers... its been a frantic few weeks and I look forward to catching up with many in the blogging community after this weekend.
PS: a brief E-news bulletin will go out tomorrow!


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I decided to follow the video in the Gina's designs newsletter and make an art journal page. I prep aired the page first by coating it with gesso and once dry, I used Radiant Rain sprays to give some colour to the background. I had some flowers and butterflies in colours that I would never have used so they were great for this project.
Gina's designs chippies , prima flowers and butterflies, twinkling h2o's and radiant rain sprays, Julia nutting stamp


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(Photo Credit: Tom Wolle/27outsbaseball.com)
Out of all the prospects that are a part of the Cardinals' extensive farm-system, one of them is ranked by Baseball Prospectus as not only number one in regards to the Cardinals, but number ten out of all of Major League Baseball's prospects.
And his name is Alex Reyes.
The 21-year old Reyes, a pitcher who has worked his way up the ranks to the point where the St. Louis Cardinals have invited him to take part in spring training, was previously ranked 98th in 2014, and moved up 43 notches to 55th in 2015.
Writers Jeffrey Paternostro and Wilson Karaman evaluated Reyes' talent, and had plenty of positives to say about the young pitcher.
Reyes has one of the most electric right arms in the minors. His fastball sits in the upper 90s and touches triple digits. He pairs that with a potential wipeout curve that he can throw for strikes or bury to put away hitters. He struggles at times to harness both pitches, and his command of the fastball is presently below average. The optimist might say that just means he has a chance to get even better, and minor-league hitters were no match for him in 2015 as it stood. The pessimist might point to the command troubles and the lack of an average changeup projection, and see "only" a good late-inning arm. Both would probably agree he has one of the highest ceilings of any current pitching prospect.
Starting in Johnson City (rookie) with the Cardinals in 2013, Reyes finished with a record of 6-4 with an ERA of 3.39. He struck out 68 batters in the season. Over the next two years, Reyes bounced around the circuits of the minor leagues, having his most success at Palm Beach (A-Advanced) and Peoria (A).
Currently, he has a career record of 18-18 in the minor leagues, with an ERA of 3.15.
However, the biggest risk with Reyes involves his off-field issues. Recently, he failed marijuana test that resulted in a second violation of the minor league drug and prevention program. As a result of the second violation, he will be suspended for the first 50 games of the 2016 season.
Whenever the time does come for him to make his big league debut, it should be a moment Cardinal fans will be looking forward to.


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For the past fifteen years, I have spent a huge portion of my time perched on the bleachers of a baseball diamond. My younger brother, now eighteen years old, is the main reason I know almost every rule of the game.
He is the only reason I learned to love the game at all.
I have watched inning after inning in the blazing Alabama heat. I have watched games in dusty snowfalls. I have stood in mud puddles behind chain-link fences, with summer rain pelting the tops of my feet as I watched my brother round first for the umpteenth time.
And I have loved every moment.
I have loved the quiet stillness during the singing of the national anthem. I have loved the hearty cry of fans the second it ends. The crack of a bat meeting the red-laced ball has become my favorite song. My heart is stronger after skipping so many beats during a long throw from the plate to second. Somewhere along the way, the dust that stirred at home plate crossed the chain-link fence and seeped into my skin.
I don't know when I began loving the game. It certainly wasn't in the hot summer of my seventh year. Johnathan was three and preferred pulling grass from the earth to chasing a silly white ball. And I preferred reading to watching him stand in the outfield with his glove on his head.
But sometime between then and now, I fell in love with baseball.
Even more, I fell in love with the family that sat beside me in the bleachers. We share no DNA but are bound together as if by blood. Our ties that bind are living and breathing, standing with gloves on their hands and brave hearts beating inside their chests.
I often tease my parents about Johnathan being the golden child, the favorite in our family. Though I joke and know truly they don't have a favorite among us, in my heart, I know I do. He is the golden child to me, my favorite baseball player to ever take the field. I stand close and hope some of his bravery and courage will drift from his heart into my own. My greatest pride is in telling others that I am his big sister.
He is the golden child to me.
In a few hours, he'll stand behind the plate for the last time in his high school career. And I'll be in the stands, covered in sunscreen and cheering my very loudest. Like always. I'll be there, heart and soul. For the love of the game, for the love of Flame baseball, and mostly, for the love of number twenty-two.


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Groups, Teams, and the Division of Labor — Interdisciplinary Perspectives on the Organization of Work
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The purpose of this chapter is to survey and critique this varied landscape of research on groups at work, drawing out common themes and selective weaknesses with the goal of suggesting a more synthetic and informed future agenda. Our discussion is not encyclopedic, but rather focused on three quite different research traditions: those based in psychology, in industrial relations, and in critical sociology. We outline the intellectual landscape of each case and highlight areas of agreement and disagreement. We argue that this project of cross-disciplinary theory building encounters substantial challenges, but is rich in potential. These traditions differ in their theoretical assumptions, research questions and methods, and outcomes of interest. Nonetheless, we suggest that building a more multi-disciplinary research agenda is worthwhile and conclude with suggestions for further work in this direction.
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© Oxford University Press. Final version published as: Batt, R., & Doellgast, V. (2006). Groups, teams, and the division of labor— interdisciplinary perspectives on the organization of work. In S. Ackroyd, R. Batt, P. Thompson, & P. S. Tolbert (Eds.), The Oxford handbook of work and organization. New York: Oxford University Press. Reprinted with permission. All rights reserved.
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New National Ambient Air Quality Standards for airborne particles smaller than 2.5 micrometers, called PM2.5, were issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) amidst scientific uncertainty and controversy. In response to a request from Congress, Research Priorities for Airborne Particulate Matter, the first of four books in a series, offers a conceptual framework for an integrated national program of particulate-matter research, identifies the 10 most critical research needs linked to key policy-related scientific uncertainties, and describes the recommended timing and estimated costs of such research.
The committee concludes that EPA should devote more resources to investigating the relationships between fixed-site outdoor monitoring data and actual human breathing-zone exposures to ambient particulate matter and to identifying the most biologically important constituents and characteristics of particulate matter through toxicological studies. The recommended research activities are critical to determining actual exposures of human subpopulations most susceptible to harm from the most hazardous constituents of particulate matter. Future research will be an investment in public health and a means to ensure that resources spent on control technology and regulatory compliance will have a reasonable probability of success.


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How To: Wound Care Caddy
It's a beautiful sunny day, perfect for a ride. The arena has just been dragged and the fluffy footing is calling your name. You walk out to the pasture to catch your horse. When he doesn't come trotting up as usual you call his name and scan the horizon. Slowly, he comes limping up to you with a bloody gash on his hind limb. Your heart drops, but you immediately devise a plan to care for his wound.
All horses get hurt, it's only a matter of time. When emergency strikes, the last thing you want is to have to search for first aid supplies. Here's a great list of of essential first aid supplies needed to care for a wound before your veterinarian arrives or to help heal a wound on your own. I store mine in a convenient, and inexpensive, caddy equipped with an easy-to-carry handle. Many horse owners keep their first aid kits in plastic tubs with lids, but I personally like to have it in a caddy so I can see all my supplies and have them at my fingertips. Use what works best for you, though!
1. Betadine solution. You can either dilute iodine yourself or use Betadine surgical scrub. I prefer to use surgical scrub with a clean sponge or sterile gauze because the suds deeply clean wounds. Not all wounds can be scrubbed, so use your best judgment when selecting a cleaning solution. Nolvasan is also an excellent cleaning solution preferred by many veterinarians.
2. Nitrofurazone ointment. There are many types of ointments on the market for wounds, but this one is my favorite. This ointment works well as an antibiotic preventing surface bacterial infections. It can be used with or without a bandage.
3. Wonder Dust. This is one of my favorite products to use on wounds that are slow healing. Its drying agents prevent bleeding, creating a dry barrier to contaminants. It also contains charcoal to cut down on proud flesh growth.
4. Non-stick gauze pads. These are a necessity when bandaging a leg wound. Larger sizes are best for horses!
5. Vetrap. You never know when you might need to wrap a leg wound. I always keep several rolls in my wound care caddy so I'm not tempted to skimp when wrapping.
6. Bandage scissors. Ever tried cutting through an old wrap with regular craft scissors? Take my word for it and don't even attempt it, unless you want a new wound. Invest in some bandage scissors and thank me later.
7. Towels. Towels come in really handy to stop blood flow on a wound or to dry off a leg after cold hosing and, before applying a wrap. If you don't want to purchase brand-new towels just to be ruined on a bloody wound, use clean old t-shirts or socks! Clean mismatched socks are great used as mitts to apply pressure or clean a wound.
Obviously, this caddy is reserved specifically for wounds and minor abrasions. Complete first aid kits are much more extensive and can treat a wider range of ailments. When building your complete first aid kit you might consider adding a thermometer, petroleum jelly, latex gloves, a twitch, hoofpick, phenylbutazone, banamine, and a stethoscope. Also keep a separate caddy equipped with supplies for applying standing wraps. Having these basics ready in one place will make caring for a wound less stressful for you and your horse!


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A Philosophical History of Love explores the importance and development of love in the Western world. Wayne Cristaudo argues that love is a materializing force, a force consisting of various distinctive qualities or spirits. He argues that we cannot understand Western civilization unless we realize that, within its philosophical and religious heritage, there is a deep and profound recognition of love's creative and redemptive power.Cristaudo explores philosophical love (the love of wisdom) and the love of God and neighbor. The history of the West is equally a history of phantasmic versions of love and the thwarting of love. Thus, the history of our hells may be seen as the history of love's distortions and the repeated pseudo-victories of our preferences for the phantasms of love. Cristaudo argues that the catastrophes from our phantasmic loves threaten to extinguish us, forcing us repeatedly to open ourselves to new possibilities of love, to new spirits. Fusing philosophy, literature, theology, psychology, and anthropology, the volume reviews major thinkers in the field, from Plato and Freud, to Pierce, Shakespeare, and Flaubert. Cristaudo explores the major themes of love of the Church, romantic love and the return of the feminine, the conflict between familial and romantic love, love in a meaningless world and the love of evil, and the evolutionary idea of love. With Cristaudo, the reader embarks on a journey not just through time, but also through the different kinds, origins, and spirits of love.


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DescriptionThe old log in the lighthouse indicates that the lamp was fueled with oil from the threshers that live along the coast here.
<Babs wrinkles her nose at the mention of such outdated technology.>
I suppose it's a practical, if inelegant solution. The log says that the oil taken from the youngest murk threshers works the best, and those live right underneath the docks of Theramore.
If you're up for it, would you help resupply the lighthouse with fuel?
Were you able to get any of that thresher oil?
Well, I have my doubts, but this is the only solution available right now. Once we have it up and running, I'm sure there will be time to look at other ways to fuel the lamp.
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Red Hat announced this week the availability of a new Red Hat Training certification; Red Hat Certified Datacenter Specialist (RHCDS).
According to the Red Hat Training and Certification Team, the RHCDS certifies that "an individual has the skills and knowledge necessary to build reliable, available, scalable and mangeable solutions in mission critical datacenter environments using fully supported open source technologies from Red Hat".
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My wife Renae and I have been enjoying the "Songs You Don't Know By Heart" series that Delaney has been directing. It is great to hear Jimmy explain the background on how these songs were conceived.
My first Jimmy Buffett concert was in 1976 or 1977 when he played a concert following an Omaha Royals baseball game at Rosenblatt Stadium in Omaha, Nebraska. 43 years and 40+ live shows later we are still fans of Jimmy and his music.
Our all-time favorite show was the 50th Anniversary of Le Select in St. Bart's on November 6, 1999. We were fortunate enough to be able to attend this concert and it was truly a magical night and beautiful location for a concert. We are photographers so we had our cameras with us for this show. We picked a spot to watch the show along the dock and as fate would have it, we ended up standing right next to the boat that Jimmy and his family were using as their pre-show "green room". We took tons of photos that night and came home with many good memories from that show.
At the time, we owned a custom embroidery business and we created a custom logo to commemorate that show. We embroidered it on white polo shirts and Mike Ramos took the bag of shirts on the boat and handed them out to the band. We know that Robert, Pete and Charleston each took a shirt. We don't know if Jimmy ever saw those shirts or not, but we had fun doing them.
Delaney's videos inspired me to dig out the negatives (no digital at that time) from that show. I scanned a few of them and have included them here. We don't know a lot of the folks that we photographed but there are a few decent photos of Jimmy, Delaney and Cameron along with the others. And we know some of these folks have sailed on since that show.
We would be happy to send the edited images to Delaney if she is interested. Hopefully she, Jimmy and the other folks in these photos will get a kick out of seeing them after all these years.
Keep up the great work with your Songs You Don't Know By Heart series! Thanks for the memories!
Toby & Renae Karlquist
Queen Creek, Arizona
Chris Isaak 2017 & 2018
Contrary to popular belief, photographers are not always granted photo credentials for every concert. Sometimes the artist or band (or their management) does not want photographers at their shows for various reasons. Sometimes the venue management won't allow "professional" cameras – with "removable lenses" into the show.
Such was the case when we saw Chris Isaak at the Celebrity Theatre in Phoenix. The photos we shot were taken on an iPhone 6 and a Canon Powershot Elph. All things considered, we are pleased with the results. Again – these were taken on "non-professional" cameras so they are not up to our usual standards. I sigh loudly when I think what we could have produced if we could have used our "real" cameras. Enjoy!


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Janod Zigolos Owl Stacker
Regular price $34.95
Another in the wonderful Janod stacker and rocker range. This wise old owl is a little bit kooky! Stack all his pieces and then rock or spin him around on his wobbly base. Little kids will love him!
All Janod toys are designed in France and manufactured to strict quality and safety standards, meeting both European and Australian requirements.


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LONDON - At a demonstration in the city's notourious East End, iRobot showcased their new 'bot.
iRobot who also make the Roomba, the self-vacuuming robot for the home, will sell the new Cityba, which can clear up street crime with efficiency and speed.
The Cityba will be sold directly to local authority governments, and already the City of Birmingham has ordered 200 units for the large-scale trial pilot.
"What the Roomba did to your home," said a spokesman, "the Cityba will do to your streets. Not only will it detect and confiscate drugs and contraband, it will also clean up graffiti, catch petty criminals, and leave alleys as good as for picnics."
The device can endure the harsh climates of the urban jungles, and the Cityba can attach itself to any wall or surface, in any plane, including upside-down. It also is made of a thin, flexible, strong material called Metali, and is equipped with a firearm if anyone tries to attack it. It also comes with GPS and photo-sharing for catching offenders.
The unit can also teleport confiscated articles, meaning it has an unlimited storage capacity.
"Each unit only costs £300 ($500)."
The Cityba is also capable of video-recording in 3D, and makes an excellent surveillance unit, and also has a silent mode to aid being undetected.
It can also clean the actual streets as well.
As of press time, iRobot were working on the YouTuba, a plug-in that will automatically make idiotic comments on the popular site turn into plain English.


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This Tech Tip reprinted with permission by java.sun.com
The 5.0 release of J2SE includes the first set of significant language-level changes to the Java platform in some time. In addition to new constructs for things such as the enhance for loop and variable argument lists, J2SE 5.0 provides compile-time type safety with the Java Collections framework through generics in accordance with JSR-14: Add Generic Types To The Java Programming Language.
One of the primary uses of generics is to abstract data types when working with collections. Prior to the JDK 5.0 release, when you created a Collection, you could put anything in it, for example:
List myList = new ArrayList(10); myList.add(new Integer(10)); myList.add("Hello, World");
If you wanted to restrict your Collection to a specific type, it was difficult at best. Getting items out of the collection required you to use a casting operation:
Integer myInt = (Integer)myList.iterator().next();
If you accidently cast the wrong type, the program would successfully compile, but an exception would be thrown at runtime. Unless you dealt specifically with everything in the Collection as an Object, casting typically happened blindly -- or by doing an instanceof check before calling the casted operation.
Iterator listItor = myList.iterator(); Object myObject = listItor.next(); Integer myInt = null; if (myObject instanceof Integer) { myInt = (Integer)myObject; }
That situation underscores the beauty of generics. Generics allows you to specify, at compile-time, the types of objects you want to store in a Collection. Then when you add and get items from the list, the list already knows what types of objects are supposed to be acted on. So you don't need to cast anything. The "<>" characters are used to designate what type is to be stored. If the wrong type of data is provided, a compile-time exception is thrown. For example, if you try to compile the following class:
import java.util.*; public class First { public static void main(String args[]) { List<Integer> myList = new ArrayList<Integer>(10); myList.add(10); myList.add("Hello, World"); } }
you get an error like this:
First.java:7: cannot find symbol symbol : method add(java.lang.String) location: interface java.util.List<java.lang.Integer> myList.add("Hello, World"); ^ 1 error
This message basically says that there is no add(String) method available when the interface is for a List of Integer objects. The myList.add(10); method did add the Integer object of number 10 to the list. Autoboxing converted the int type to an Integer. It is only the adding of a String to a List of Integer objects that failed here.
If you work with elements of a collection and don't explicitly state the type of elements in that collection, you're warned about that, too. For instance, the following program creates a List, but it doesn't specify what type is to be stored in the List:
import java.util.*; public class Second { public static void main(String args[]) { List list = new ArrayList(); list.add(10); } }
When you compile the program, you get the following warning:
Note: Second.java uses unchecked or unsafe operations. Note: Recompile with -Xlint:unchecked for details.
Yes, that is a warning. If you then follow the directions and add -Xlint:unchecked to the javac command line:
javac -Xlint:unchecked Second.java
you will see the following added information:
Second.java:6: warning: [unchecked] unchecked call to add(E) as a member of the raw type java.util.List list.add(10); ^
The message means that the type of element added to the List, the "E" in the "add(E)" call, was never specified. The message is just a warning though, so a .class file was created.
If you want to get rid of the warning, you can add
List<Object> list = new ArrayList<Object>();
Here, Object is the E, and basically says that anything can be stored in the List.
Where does E come from though? If you look at the interface declaration for java.util.List, you see the following:
public interface List<E> extends Collection<E>
This literally says that it is declaring a List of E's.
Later in the interface definition, you see methods where the argument or return type is replaced by an E:
Iterator<E" iterator(); ListIterator<E" listIterator(); boolean add(E o); boolean addAll(Collection<? extends E" c);
Because the E is specified at compile time, you don't have to rely on runtime exceptions to find type mismatches. The ? in the addAll line can be thought of as a collection of unknown, but the unknown would be E or a subclass. This construct allows you to work with collections of subclasses, and not simply exact matches.
Although not fully explored in the first example, generics is commonly used with the enhanced for loop, with an iterator. Without generics, looping through a List of String objects requires you to cast each element retrieved from the List to the appropriate type. However things get simpler with generics and the enhanced for loop.
Here's the old way of looping through a List of String objects, that is, without generics and an enhanced for loop:
import java.util.*; public class Old { public static void main(String args[]) { List list = Arrays.asList(args); Iterator itor = list.iterator(); while (itor.hasNext()) { String element = (String)itor.next(); System.out.println(element + " / " + element.length()); } } }
If you compile and run the Old class and then run it with a string, like this:
java Old Hello
you get:
Hello / 5
With JDK 5.0, you can combine the new enhanced for loop construct with generics to create a program that is type-safe at compile-time, and is more readable and more maintainable. Here's what looping through a List of String objects looks like if you use generics and an enhanced for loop:
import java.util.*; public class New { public static void main(String args[]) { List<String> list = Arrays.asList(args); for (String element : list) { System.out.println(element + " / " + element.length()); } } }
java New Hello Hello / 5
As demonstrated here, generics and the enhanced for loop work well together.
For more information on generics, see:
- Tutorial: Generics in the Java Programming Language (pdf)
- JSR-14: Add Generic Types To The Java Programming Language
- Generics
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Top 10 Horror Movies of all time
(Best Scripts)
Here are our picks for best horror movie scripts (shooting). This roughly translated means the horror movies we felt had the best character development, unique way the plot was driven, social significance and other such writing justification. If you think we got this list wrong, please comment. Also, we are going to be running a series of these best horror movies lists until Halloween, so check back to see what we come up with.
Please remember we are looking at the script here not what the actors did or how well makeup looked or even the setting or direction. It is true that these may not be the best overall horror movies of all time. We are saying we feel these are the best written horror movie scripts. This article has been moved from our old html site. Please comment below if you agree or disagree.
1. Psycho (1960)
Based on Robert Bloch's novel and adapted for the screen by Joseph Stefano simply one of the best slasher characters ever written. Norman Bates' psychosis made millions feel frightened in the shower at one time or another. This movie is the best written horror movie in our opinion. This is do to the character development/ revelations by and about Norman. His condition is ever more intriguing the more you learn about this tortured demented soul.
The slow build of suspense through the first half of the movie earns it a well-crated stamp of approval right away. Here more than any other horror film the dialogue, setup and characters drive the plot. This is why we feel it is the top of the top.
2. Silence of the Lambs (1991)
Based on a Thomas Harris novel and adapted by Ted Tally, more creepy than terrifying we know, but the exchange between Clarice and Hannibal are classic movie making. Hannibal is even poetic at times roaring with delight over his manipulation of the young agent. Fear here is really built up in dialogue and interaction between psychosis. Few horror movies hold your attention so well with good dialogue, and interesting characters. A industry of serial killer trading cards owe their existence in part to the intriguing nature of Hannibal Lecter. The fragility of Clarice isn't so obvious but rather exposed by the skillfully crafted script.
3. The Shining (1980)
Based on the Stephen King's novel and adapted by Stanley Kubrick and Diane Johnson a twisted masterpiece of horror, psychosis, isolation, and a super natural power you wish was a little more like spider-sense than women's intuition. The back story of these characters is the gem of this script, in our opinion. It is the subtle details about Johnny that allows us to see why he could possibly deserve such a cruel fate as the possession by this hotel and such evil. In truth the character is already possessed by the alcohol that consumes him so much he even dislocates his son's shoulder.
The wife's quiet submissive nature as well as the dialogue or lack of is chilling. I am not aware of any other horror movie that uses actual words to let you into the madness of a character "All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy." That is true terror growing out of words on the page. Wonderful!
4. Night of the Living Dead (1968)
Civil rights commentary far ahead of its time crawling out of a horror film. You don't see that very often. Many horror films reflect inward, not outward on society, but Night of the Living Dead written by George A. Romero and John A Russo groaned a legacy out of mindless, flesh eating zombies. With it's African American male lead (Duane Jones) and Judith O'Dea grabbing the most screen time, the film spoke to the civil rights movement in more ways than just its message.
You know it put its message where its mouth was. It is a suspenseful movie spent almost exclusively in a couple rooms. If the dialogue flopped so too would the movie, but it didn't. Tense scenes between Karl Hardman and Jones trading threats made the movie. The zombies were a side plot when it comes to political and cultural clashes that go on inside the house. Of course with the death of Jones' character at the end by the hands of white men unconcerned about the safety of an African American, the possibility of the story socially was much more chilling than the creature eating through flesh no matter what the skin tone.
5. Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978)
Based on the Jack Finney novel and adapted to the screen W.D Richter is one case where the remake is a little better than the original. It's also one of the only horror films to feature a poet in a co-starring role. If you are worried about falling asleep and being attached by a plant you'd better have good dialoug, interesting quirky characters and character development or you film is doomed . Invasion of the Body Snatchers delivers by allowing the two lead characters (Donald Sutherland and Brooke Adams) develop a atypical relationship where horror movies are concerned. They take care of each, other but they do not have sex! It is the relationship between these two that makes the ending so power and terrifying.
6. Evil Dead 2 (1987)
Odd that we would have a gore fest as one of our top 10, but if you've seen Evil Dead 2you know this B movie's corny secret: it's not all meant to be scary. Most feel it is Bruce Campbell's cheesing acting that gets all the laughs, but the Sam Raimi and Scott Spiegel's dialogue, plot, and even cyclical nature of the story are all hilarious in their own right. At times this mammoth cult classic also crosses into terror. It is the rhythm and balance between horror and comedy that gets knee slapping, gore spurting, horror fest a spot on our top 10.
7. Carrie (1976)
Stephen King's novel to Lawrence D. Cohen's script turns the blood of an innocent ridiculed teenager to the cold blood of a rage filled killer. It isn't the killer here that is the monster though. It is her classmates, her mother, her world. Anytime a horror movie can reflect both society and predict the future it makes the list. School killings decades later would take place for the same reasons this character turns her powers to violence.
8. Cape Fear (1962)
James R Webb's screenplay based on John D. MacDonald's novel is one of the most chilling horror movies of all time. The suspense and terror portrayed in Max Cady (Robert Mitchum) is one of the best conceived "monsters" in horror movie history. The movie holds up today and is still horrific.
9. Alien (1979)
Dan O'Bannon and Ronald Shusett terrified audiences with a double chomping exoskeleton monster that infest and digests. This movie has a stillness and rhythm that you can tell as a writer is created as much by the script as by the director and actors who made the words live on the screen. There are moments of creepy quiet and roaring terror. This as a sci-fi horror movie has everything. Drama, suspense, and a monster that won't quit.
10. Poltergeist (1982)
Steven Spielberg's screenplay was as much a shock to audiences as it was to the industry. This makes the list for a couple reasons. It is a well-written example of the "every family" that lived in America at the time. The quiet of the neighborhood is ever more terrifying when the bodies begin popping our of the swimming pool. If Spielberg is good at anything, he's good at symbolism. The movie is also on the list as the quintessential blockbuster horror movie script. It mixes horror and comedy, and keeps audience safely in the comfortable "horror zone." Whatever else can be said about the film, it is well-written.


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CHD Awareness Week 2012: CHD Facts
Facts About Congenital Heart Defects
~ Congenital heart defects are the most common type of birth defect in the United States, affecting about 40,000 births per year. Approximately 100-200 deaths each year are due to unrecognized heart disease in newborns.
~ In the United States, hospital costs for people with a heart defect were about $1.4 billion in just one year. This affects not only the families but businesses (lost wages from missing work, taking sick time, etc.) and the government, which in turn affects tax payers.
~ About 20% - 30% of people with a CHD have other physical, developmental, or cognitive problems/disorders.
~ Most causes of CHDs are unknown but they are thought to be caused by genes or risk factors, like exposure to medications, smoking, maternal health conditions, etc.
~ Even though CHDs affect around 1.8 millions families in the United States, there is not nearly enough funding for research and support. "The American Heart Association directs only $0.30 of every dollar donated toward research. The remainder goes toward administration, education and fundraising efforts. Of the $0.30 that goes toward research only $0.01 goes toward pediatric cardiology for CHD." I do like the AHA and the awareness they raise about heart health but it's sad to think that such a little amount goes towards children who desperately need it.
~ If these facts scare you, don't fret - there is hope! As medical technology improves, people with CHDs are surviving and living longer! There are currently about 1 million adults living in the United States with CHDs - I'm one of them! While some CHDs require a lot of medical attention, surgeries and care, others are not as extensive. And as awareness for CHDs continues to grow, people will become more knowledgeable about them and pulse ox testing will (hopefully) become the norm!
~ And speaking of pulse ox...pulse oximetry testing is a simple and painless test that can help screen for CHDs. Indiana just recently passed a pulse oximetry screening law and it rocks! "Beginning January 1, 2012...every infant shall be given a pulse oximetry screening examination at the earliest feasible time for the detection of low oxygen levels." EVERY baby born in Indiana, regardless of gestational age, must be screened for CCHD. (If interested, you can read more about that here.)
~ Want more information? Download or order free information about heart defects from the CDC here. And if you'd like to help raise awareness, please tell your friends & family what you've learned and refer them to some of the websites below!
Fact Sources: Congenital Heart Information Network, It's My Heart, Congenital Heart Public Health Consortium, and CDC
This is one in a series of posts on heart awareness:
~ CHD Awareness Week 2010 and more of my story
~ CHD Awareness Week 2012
~ CHD Awareness Week 2012: CHD Facts - you're currently reading this one!
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On September 11, 2001, four planes were hijacked. The hijackers then deliberately flew three of the planes into two important buildings, the Pentagon in Washington DC and the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York. The fourth crashed into a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania. The loss of life and damage that these hijackings caused form the biggest act of terrorism ever on United States soil. Nearly 3000 people died in the attacks and the economic impact was immense.
The attacks have greatly increased attention to national security in the United States. This has had huge implications for United States national and international politics. This is particularly true for the relationships between the United States and Islamic countries in the Middle East.
U.S. House of Representatives Joint Resolution 71 was approved by a vote of 407–0 on October 25, 2001. It requested that the President designate September 11 of each year as "Patriot Day". President George W. Bush signed the resolution into law on December 18, 2001 (as Public Law 107-89[1]). It is a discretionary day of remembrance. On September 4, 2002, President Bush used his authority created by the resolution and proclaimed September 11, 2002 as Patriot Day.
On the direction of the President, the flag of the United States of America should be displayed on the homes of Americans, the White House and all United States government buildings in the whole world. The flag should be flown at half-mast as a mark of respect to those who died on September 11, 2001. Many people observe a moment of silence at 8:46 AM (Eastern Daylight Time). This marks the time that the first plane flew into the World Trade Center. Some communities, particularly in the areas directly affected by the attacks, hold special church services or prayer meetings. People who personally experienced the events in 2001 or lost loved ones in them, may lay flowers or visit memorials.


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James Blair (Ph.D. '16, Anthropology) is one of a handful of doctoral graduates to be named a 2017 Mellon/ACLS (American Council of Learned Societies) Public Fellow. The prestigious fellowship places humanities Ph.D. graduates in two-year positions with nonprofit organizations and government agencies that work in policy, civil rights, arts and culture, and the media.
This year's fellows, who were selected from a record number of applicants, receive a $67,500 annual stipend, health insurance, funding for professional development, and mentoring from their host organizations and the program's alumni council.
Blair will work as an international campaign advocate for the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC). In that role, he will research and advocate for ways to preserve natural resources — specifically rivers in Chilean Patagonia and boreal forests in Canada — in alliance with indigenous populations.
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His new role is in some ways a continuation of his doctoral research, which focused on oil, politics, and environmental issues in the Falkland Islands (or Malvinas in Spanish) and involved 20 months of fieldwork in the Falklands, Argentina, and the United Kingdom. He won support for his research from the National Science Foundation, the Fulbright Program, the Wenner-Gren Foundation, and the Social Science Research Council.
"I'll be shifting over to different issues related to energy and the environment, new kinds of natural resource conflicts, and working not just in Latin America but in North America," Blair said. "I'm also going to have the opportunity to work with native peoples in Chile and also First Nations in Canada, in supporting their struggles for indigenous rights and environmental justice."
Blair benefitted from the emphasis that the Graduate Center's Anthropology Program placed on engaged anthropology, or public anthropology, he said. "There was always encouragement not just to publish in academic journals, but to apply my research more concretely, for broad impact — not just working in a silo."
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Blair's mentor, Professor Marc Edelman (GC/Hunter, Anthropology), said that Blair "developed an extraordinary project about a small place that nonetheless has implications for some very large issues." His fellowship "will allow him to deepen his already substantial expertise on environmental policy and will also involve him in hands-on advocacy and policy work with indigenous peoples' movements."
Such fellowships offer new avenues of opportunity for recent graduates, Edelman added. "In an era in which there is a crisis in academic employment, it is important that the GC seek out and foster these kinds of non-traditional positions, especially for early-career scholars," he said. "And it is important to nurture and support our recent Ph.D.s who are seeking out and considering these kinds of exciting opportunities."
Submitted on: JUN 28, 2017
Category: Alumni News | Alumni News | General GC News


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Know your tree zones
To improve your safety, reduce maintenance hassles and reduce tree-related power outages, use these guidelines when choosing and planting trees.
Parking strip under power lines — Zone 1
Near the parking strip, stick with small trees (20-30 feet). They are generally compatible with overhead power lines.
Also consider the shape or spread of the tree; a species with a spreading crown is better suited to a wider parking strip.
Front/side yard — Zone 2
Small to medium trees are appropriate here, depending on the size of your front/side yards. Medium sized trees (30-50 feet) require large private lawn areas.
Back yard — Zone 3
In the backyard, any size tree is okay — depending on the size of your yard. Large trees (50+ feet) require a large yard.
In Zones 2 and 3
Plant trees with spreading crowns at least 25 feet away from wires, sidewalks and buildings.
Trees with columnar or pyramidal forms should be at least 10 feet away.
Lots of choices
Find a tree that's street, sidewalk and power-line friendly in our handy tree selection considerations guide.