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Immerse yourself in a challenging group game in which you must prioritize and collaborate to survive a fictitious disaster. With fun group dynamics and a surprising twist, the game will raise real-world questions about what it takes to make our communities more resilient.
Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for students & fellows (includes refreshments). Advance ticket purchase is strongly recommended. Buy tickets at http://ksmextremeevent.eventbrite.com or by calling the Koshland Science Museum at (202) 334-1201.
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6:00 p.m. Sign in and select a game role
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Orchestra Presents 'Best Performance Yet'by Steve Charles • April 26, 2012 Share:
Embracing works that challenge professional ensembles, the Wabash Chamber Orchestra brought technical precision and a lush sound on Sunday in Salter Hall to the works of Dvorak, Respighi, and Rossini during a concert Professor of Music and Chair of the Department Peter Hulen called the group's "best performance yet."
Admired for pushing his musicians to play at their highest level, Conductor and Director Alfred Abel also supported them by bringing in additional brass and percussion for the playing of Dvorak's Symphony No. 4 in G major.
"Having a complete low brass section made the Dvorâk possible, and that was very exciting to hear," Hulen said.
"Alfred Abel always challenges the players in the Wabash Orchestra with a piece like that—one we fear will be too difficult—but we are delighted when we find that we can pull it off," said Professor of Music Larry Bennett, who performed with the group Sunday for his last time as a Wabash faculty member.
"Playing in the orchestra is a real community-building experience because it includes students, faculty, staff, Montgomery county musicians, even high school students. We all work toward the same end—making great music."
"The program was demanding for the players, and interesting to the audience," Hulen said of the concert, which also included a set of Ancient Airs and Dances by Respighi and the comic overture to Rossini's The Thieving Magpie. "I was impressed with the lush sound and technical care of the strings, on-the-dot performances by a complete wind section, and excellent percussion performances. In my eight years at Wabash College, this was perhaps their best performance yet."
"This greatly improved Chamber Orchestra is one of the best-kept secrets here at Wabash," Bennett said.
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Stem cells
Better solution: Make everyone cyborgs. No more natural disease, just viruses and spyware ads running around in your head ...
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killing babies? helping people? science?
what isnt to like?
i wonder how long this song will last.
I support stem cell research, BUT not from embyros. Stem cell can be obtained from umbilical cord blood. As one resource to support this is the infamous Wikipedia...
"2005 - Researchers at Kingston University in England claim to have discovered a third category of stem cell, dubbed cord-blood-derived embryoniclike stem cells (CBEs), derived from umbilical cord blood. The group claims these cells are able to differentiate into more types of tissue than adult stem cells."
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"Umbilical cord blood stem cell transplants are less prone to rejection than either bone marrow or peripheral blood stem cells. This is probably because the cells have not yet developed the features that can be recognized and attacked by the recipient's immune system. Also, because umbilical cord blood lacks well-developed immune cells, there is less chance that the transplanted cells will attack the recipient's body, a problem called graft versus host disease."
Nothing has to be killed to do this... so I don't understand why there is such a huge controversy and why people keep saying we have to get them from embryos?! From what I've read I know they have thousands of already frozen and stored embryos. I would suggest yes using those, because they shouldn't be wasted, and not given the chance to live for nothing, but after that use strictly umbilical cord blood. There may be a piece to this puzzle I'm missing if there is, someone tell me, or else i'm really confused on what the issue is...?
EDIT: More supporting evidence. I just read that the first lab grown liver in England was from umbilical cord blood!
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Not funny. I don't find killing babies funny even if you were joking =/.
Real umbilical cord cells have the ability to become anything also. I'm also pro-life, so I'm against you on the using aborted babies. Not to mention I'm not sure if that's possible, do you know how they kill aborted babies? I don't know how you could salvage anything. Yes there's the "morning after" pill, but usually they suck it out with a vaccuum type things. If it's more developed, the 1/2 developed bones are crushed then sucked out. If it's even further along, saline is injected to the uterus burning the developing babies new skin thus killing it. The last and the most disgusting by far is the 1/2 birth of the baby then a stab to the brain stem to kill it. The last is more rare, but literally makes me sick to my stomach.
Note: the point of all that was not to shove pro-life idea down anyones throat, but really I don't know if you save the cells from aborted babies. I think they'd have to make embryos specifically in a lab to use.
I don't see any problem with it because if it's just a stem cell then it's not like it has a soul in it. That is one way to look at it if you beleive in that type of stuff. I just think that if we could find a cure for aids and cancer that would be great.
well its whats wrong with this world like i said this. They trying to say we shouldnt expment on the dead or whatever. In this research no one has ever mentioned killing anyone. It just that people in this world act like there shit dont stink. When in all realitty if a tust was conducted 1 and 3 people in this world should have a bullet put in there brain. That is just life.
I still say we no we as humans are just a diffrent species of animals. Learn from that and change how we think about things alittle more. I mean i am not a hippy and love my meat. Thats what we are as animals are drawn to. We slaughty animals all the time and well the goverment slaughters humans too. We experment on our dead. So what not dead babbies or the umbliacord. The reasons are above take your pick. It doesnt matter we will as human kill the planet or spicies if we continue this way. Most like us because the planet is weak but strong at the same time. Time will probly let it regen.
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For an important update on the science behind stem cell research as well as issues relating to ethical and political concerns check out this article: http://www.nature.com/news/2006/060821/full/442858b.html
It notes about a procedure for obtaining stem cells without harming the embryo. This harming of the embryo is the main reason bush gave for not giving federal money to stell cell research.
It's all in pursuit of knowledge. We kill animals all the time to live better lives, what's the "life" of a 5 day old embryo? It's just a clump of cells. I kill sperm all the time, that must be wrong too. Those sperm cells couldve become a living breathing human.
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In advance, sorry for the incredibly long posts, but this is interesting stuff to me :)!
Granted, people's selfishness would have them lined up to sell there eggs/sperm, and it would probably generate more cells, but I'd rather not kill embyros and have research go a little slower. Parents would also be able to sell their just born babies umbilical cords, that may be an incentive. As for one being better than the other, they're still uncertain about that:
"From studies using mice, it was found that mouse embryonic stem cells could contribute to every tissue in the adult mouse. It is believed that human embryonic stem cells have this property, and are called pluripotent stem cells. Scientists now need to compare human embryonic stem cell lines for their potential in tissue repair to that which can be accomplished from adult stem cells.
Currently, it is not clear whether stem cells from adult tissues or umbilical cord blood are pluripotent. The comparison of human embryonic stem cells to adult stem cells is currently a very active area in research"
(Note: The article was written 2004, so it could be different now)
The pluripotent refers to the potentancy of the stem cell. There apparently are 4 different levels of potentancy. There is one more potent than pluripotent, where those come from I don't know.
Also this is interesting:
"Some believe that human somatic cells can be coaxed to "de-differentiate" and revert to an embryonic state. Researchers at Harvard University, led by Kevin Eggan, have attempted to transfer the nucleus of a somatic cell into an existing embryonic stem cell, thus creating a new stem cell line. Another study published in August 2006 also indicates that differentiated cells can be reprogrammed to an embryonic-like state by introducing four specific factors."
Also while stem cells can do amazing things for people with health problems, science always has a duality to it. As punkfilter mentioned cloning is a big ethical issue to consider when the techonology of stem cell growth is perfected. Is humanity ready for that, or is it one of those things we're never really "ready" for because they'll always be someone who wants to abuse it?
Another question I have if someone knows the answer to it, is why can't just one group of cells be left to divide, and then shipped and distributed among the labs? I'm sure there's some fatal flaw with that some where lol, but if anyone knows specifically enlighten me!
Overall, best sight to learn about this? Definitely Wikipedia ^_^! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stem_cell_controversy#Stem_cells_without_embryonic_destruction
I think that Stem Cell research should not be restriced, and should recive government research grants. If this type of research is not permited in the US it will hapeen elsewhere and the US will lose its edge in biotech.
wiki is alright for a general idea but when it comes down to facts you really cant use that. I mean it just info someone posted and enough people voted for it so it is added.
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I think that Stem Cell research should not be restriced, and should recive government research grants. If this type of research is not permited in the US it will hapeen elsewhere and the US will lose its edge in biotech.
There's more important things than losing the edge in biotech?
Wikipedia wouldn't like people post crap. Not to mention all sources are listed at the bottom of each article. I think it's pretty legitimate ^^!
Eros I really liked the article! I think that idea is worth persuing. In truth I don't like it as much as umbilical cord blood ideas, but it's still better than killing the embryo. Overall I think there's still a better answer, but it's great that they're working toward a better solution :)!!
thats true, but its not the race that matters its more of the ending to the race. we may fall behind in biotech but then we may find the answer in the end right?
either way stems cells is an iffy topic, i support the whole science for the betterment of man but then again is leads to abortions which could just lead to more sex which leads to more population problems.


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Halloween isn't just for the young, you know. Many adults appreciate a bit of raw blood-curdling terror just as much as the kiddies. During the month of October, Unseen Gallery (108 Morningside NE) will host its Art of the Dungeon exhibit featuring various torture and restraint paraphernalia along with art work on the themes of pain and fear. You'll also find costume pieces, creepy note cards and other ghoulish artifacts on display. As per gallery policy, the really twisted stuff will be draped with a veil so kids or extra sensitive adults won't be directly subjected to anything objectionable. In a deliciously weird twist, the organizers will also be passing around a donation box for Amnesty International. Art of the Dungeon opens Friday, Oct. 1, with an all day cookies and punch reception from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Runs through Oct. 30. 232-2161.
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It's no small irony that the spiffy new Q-Staff Theatre (4819 Central NE) is located directly across the street from the Hiland Theatre. The Hiland, of course, has served as home to Musical Theatre Southwest (MTS) for years. It's the one place in town where folks can regularly catch productions of hit Broadway musicals.
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Have you ever chowed down at El Farol, the tasty Santa Fe tapas restaurant located in that cute historic building along Canyon Road? No? Well, on Monday, Oct. 11, from 6 to 8 p.m., El Farol is coming to Albuquerque. Chef James Campbell Caruso will make an appearance at Bookworks (4022 Rio Grande NW, 344-8139) to promote and sign the new El Farol Tapas and Spanish Cuisine, and, more importantly, he'll be offering scrumptious samples lifted from the book.
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When Lorraine Hansberry, author of A Raisin in the Sun, died in 1965, she left behind an unfinished play called Les Blancs, which explored the devastating impact of European colonialism in Africa while also indirectly commenting on race relations in the United States. Hansberry's friends polished Les Blancs up a bit and the play was eventually staged on Broadway. A new production comes to Out ch'Yonda (929 Fourth Street SW) starting this weekend. It'll run Fridays and Saturdays at 8:15 p.m. with Sunday matinees at 3:15 p.m. $7, $10. Runs through Oct. 17. Call 243-4325 to make reservations. Seating is limited.
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If you're going to perform an experimental show about a minotaur in Albuquerque, the best place to do it would be the Los Poblanos Fields corn maze. The Readymade Dance Theater Company has been creating innovative outdoor performances at the maze for three years now. This year's show, MinotaurMan, directed by Zsolt Palcza, will be performed over the next two weekends, on Friday and Saturday nights at 8 p.m. $8 general, $6 students/seniors. For more information, call 246-2433 or log on to www.na-da.org.


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Budva is a coastal tourist resort in Montenegro. It is often called "Montenegrin Miami", because it is the most crowded and most popular tourist resort in Montenegro, with beaches and vibrant nightlife.
Budva [15] is on the central part of Montenegrin coast, called "Budvanska Rivijera". It has developed around a small peninsula, on which the old town is situated. It is by far most visited destination in Montenegro, attracting mostly domestic, Russian, Serbian and other Eastern European tourists with an old town, bars and nightclubs, and beaches mostly consisting of small rocks. It is base for mass tourism, while in its near vicinity there are luxury resorts such as Sveti Stefan or Miločer.
There are as many as 35 beaches in the greater area, mostly rock and a little sand (8 beaches are marked with blue flags).
During the summer in particular, the day and night-life offers opportunities to enjoy theatre plays and performances, music events and entertainment programs.
Many nightclubs use go-go dancers to attract customers, and families might be offended by the open display of almost naked girls in the street. There is mainly one street, the main promenade, where all the action happens.
Budva appears to be undergoing poorly planned, unchecked growth with towering unattractive apartment buildings and hotels being built wherever there is open space - which unfortunately includes building directly on the seaside. As of the summer of 2009, the most notable of such developments includes a multi-storey building under construction directly outside the walls of old town that blocks what was once a stunning view of the beach, sea and sky from the stone paved area around old town, and greatly detracts from the beauty of the old town area.
Some tourists may find Budva disappointing and cheesy because of the over-crowded beaches filled with chairs, umbrellas and constantly thumping house music, the carnival atmosphere, the litter on the streets, beaches and inside of old town, and the excessively high prices in relation to quality for accommodation, drinks, food and taxi service.
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Tivat Airport [16] is 8km away. The following airlines operate to/from Tivat Airport: Air Moldova (Chiṣinǎu, seasonal), Jat Airways (Belgrade), KrasAir (Moscow-Domodedovo), Montenegro Airlines (Belgrade, Copenhagen, London-Gatwick, Moscow-Domodedovo, Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Pristina, Rome-Fiumicino, Skopje, St Petersburg), Moskovia Airlines (Moscow-Domodedovo) Rossiya (St Petersburg), S7 Airlines (Moscow-Domodedovo), Transaero Airlines (Moscow-Domodedovo)
Podgorica airport [17] is 65km away, and has flights throughout the year to Belgrade, Budapest, Zurich, Frankfurt, Ljubljana, Paris, Rome, Vienna and as of October 2008, London- Gatwick. Buses run between Podgorica and Budva year round and costs €6, and taxi from the Podgorica airport to Podgorica station is €15. Taxis from Podgorica station to Budva run €50 to €100. (Fix a price beforehand, do not just accept the meter!)
Dubrovnik airport [18](DBV) in Croatia is around 80km away from Budva, and maintains flights to many European destinations throughout the year, providing a good alternative to the Montenegrin airports. A taxi to Budva will cost €90.
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Budva is very well connected by bus with cities within Montenegro and major cities in neighboring countries. Buses are usually on schedule though the schedules vary from season to season, with more buses running during the summer. There is no good online source for the frequently changing schedules so it's best to call the bus station directly at +382 33 456 000.
The bus station is a 20 minute walk, or €5 or €3,2 or €1 taxi ride, depending on the taxi you hail, from the old town.
Buses to Sarajevo run daily at 8:10 (Balkan Express minibus) and the journey takes about 7 hours, stopping at Podgorica and other cities. €16.5 one-way.
Buses to Herceg Novi (and vice-versa) run daily approximately every 30 minutes. The journey takes 1.5 hours and costs around €6 one-way.
Buses to Dubrovnik continuing to Split run 3 times a week. There are daily buses during the summer in the morning (check current bus schedule for accurate time) which can get full quickly so arrive early to get a ticket. The journey takes around 3 hours. There is a spectacular view from the bus during this route.
In the summer, Olimpia Express [19] run reasonably priced shuttle buses from just outside old town to Jaz beach (every 2-3 hours), Petrovac (every 2 hours for €2 one-way), and Sveti Stefan (every 30 minutes or less for €1.50 one-way):
You can also get into Inter-City-Busses, for example Igalo-Bar etc.
Get around
By car
If you came to Budva with your own car, use it inside the city only when you have to. Traffic is terribly congested during the summer, and parking space around the old town is almost impossible to find, and very expensive when you do.
By train
A little tourist "train" use to operate between Budva and nearby Bečići through the main Budva promenade, however this ceased operation in 2009 when construction of a massive hotel was started at the very far end of the Budva promenade overlooking Slovenska beach.
By taxi
Taxis are abundant in Budva, but are not cheap - a ride anywhere within Budva will cost you around €5 - and prices vary depending on which taxi company you happen to get. Try to choose a taxi that has a rate card displayed and a meter visible on the dash - and then watch to insure the meter is set appropriately when starting - to avoid getting ripped off.
By boat
There are many tourist boats that dock in Budva harbor which offer rides to nearby beaches, Sv. Nikola island, or one-day trips to various destinations on Montenegrin coast, but these are also expensive. Unlike other seaside cities, there are no €1 water taxis here.
Be aware that ATMs (locally referred to as Bancomats) in Budva are rare in the old town, but plentiful outside of its walls.
Old town is packed primarily with little boutiques, such as Prestige, selling costume made dresses. There are other boutiques selling everything from expensive shoes to clothing and jewellery, but ALWAYS beware of counterfeited variants of world famous brands.
The main Budva promenade has a long string of stands with very cheap - in quality, not always in price - clothing, sunglasses, souvenirs, etc.
Friendly service in Budva shops is not the norm. Service people usually do not smile or make eye contact and are often brusque; however, this is slowly changing.
There is a wide choice of places to eat at in Budva. In old town you will find almost anything: from pizza-places, bakeries to seafood and Chinese restaurants. Across the harbor, at the very coast, there are some premium fresh seafood restaurants, notably "Jadran" and "Donna".
Along the entire promenade there are many fast food places, offering barbecue, giros, pancakes, slices of pizza, icecream...with affordable prices. A McDonalds seasonal restaurant is open on the promenade during the summer.
Budva is full of cafes, bars and nightclubs. During the high season it is hard to find a place to sit. Espresso will cost from €1 to €1.50. Coke and other soft drinks and juices will cost from €1.50 up to €3.50. Local beer costs an average of €2.50 and mixed drinks can go from €7 and up.
There are a variety of bars and clubs to go out in Budva. There are many outdoor bars and cafes just located outside the walls outside of Stari Grad. Most play loud club style music.
Bars are allowed to play music until 1AM, when the crowds move to some of the nightclubs.
Always ask for a bill, as they must provide it by law. If you don't - it's likely that they'll overcharge your drinks, especially if they see you are a foreigner!
Another form of tourist scam in Budva bars and restaurants is that you give the waiter for example a 20 EUR banknote and expect him to bring back the change in a while. He does not, and when you ask him to come over, he will tell you that you did not give him 20 EUR but a smaller banknote. He will also show you that in his wallet he only has 5 and 10 EUR banknotes, so there simply could not have been a 20 EUR banknote on your table. To avoid this, your only solution is to say out loud the amount of money when you are giving it and if you are in a group, make sure the others see and hear this as well. Try to learn the numbers in local language as saying the amount in English does not help you much - the waiter will pretend he does not understand.
Accommodation in Budva is abundant, and varies from renting a room for €10-15 to handsomely priced five-star hotels.
There are big differences in prices of accommodation - not only between types of accommodation but for same accommodation during different times of the year. For example, a hostel-like room that rents for €7 per person/per night during the off-season can rent for €20 and up per person/per night during July and August.
There are 84, mostly three- and four-star hotels (capacity of over 13,000 beds), about 100 private villas and bed and breakfast inns and private accommodation (60,000 beds) of various options.
During the summer it is easy just to come to the bus station and find local people offering rooms. Be aware, though, that there is a problem with water in Budva, and you should confirm that the accommodation you choose insures the availability of water.
The prices range from €7 to €15 for a person/night/private room, with the cheaper rooms requiring a shared bathroom and/or kitchen.
Mid range
Within Stari Grad, the old city, you can find wi-fi internet access at The Prince English Pub, but he will also rip you off since the prices for using internet are 3 euro`s per 30 minutes. If you have your laptop there is a free of charge wireless internet access at Mogren hotel and in many restaurants around old town. Free internet is also in Picasso restaurant inside the old town. Free Wi-Fi in Chest O'Shea's Irish Pub in the old town.
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Japanese Imperial Maps article
November 22nd, 2011
The recent issue of ReMix contains an article summarizing the symposium on Japanese maps, in which Branner Library participated last October.
Using Google Citations: LOVE IT!
November 21st, 2011
Well, just in time for Thanksgiving folks, comes
Using Google Citations you can graph citations over time, compute several citation metrics and be alerted to articles citing you.
You also have the ability to make your personal profile private, or open to the world so that your name appears in Google Scholar results. For example, here is School of Earth Sciences Professor Emeritus Michael McWilliams:
His profile can also be viewed here on Google Citations.
A librarian friend at Portland State Library had this to say about it:
"Started using Google Citations this summer and just got an alert that one of my articles was cited. Love it."
Pretty good endorsement for a free Google Tool!
GIS Data Creation & Management Workshop - Monday, October 17th, 1pm
October 14th, 2011
Do you need to create your own spatial data? Do you have a set of addresses or zipcodes that you need to locate on a map? Did you get a set of GPS locations for your research project and don't know how to plot it?
Then we have the right workshop for you!
Next Monday, October 17th, Patricia Carbajales will show you how to master these very important, but not so intuitive skills. This is a very practical workshop, so be ready to get your hands dirty with GIS data.
The topics included in this workshop are:
- Georeferencing images
- Importing GPS data
- Importing table data (Excel, .csv, Access)
- Joining Tables
- Geocoding (addresses, zipcodes)
When: Monday, October 17th, from 1pm to 4pm
Where: A65 classroom (Sub-basement of Mitchell Earth Sciences Building)
Who: Any Stanford patron with basic familiriaty with ArcGIS
RSVP fast by emailing Patricia Carbajales at email@example.com
For more information visit the workshop website at bit.ly/geotraining
Next free workshop on Introduction to ArcGIS
October 7th, 2011
Do you need to create a map? Is there some spatial analysis needed for your project? Do you need to find spatial patterns on your data? Then we have the right workshop for you.
We are offering a 3-hour very hands-on workshop on GIS for all of the new users to spatial technology. This is a free workshop for all of our Stanford patrons (staff, faculty and students) and you just need to bring yourself! We will provide the rest.
When: Oct. 10 , 12:30-3:30pm
Where: Room A65 in the sub-basement of Mitchell Earth Sciences Building
Who: Stanford Community - All are welcome.
RSVP fast by emailing Patricia Carbajales at email@example.com
For more information visit the workshop website at bit.ly/geotraining
Japanese Imperial Maps Symposium starts Friday
October 6th, 2011
Japanese Imperial Maps as Sources for East Asian History: A Symposium on the History and Future of the Gaihozu
Please join us for a talk by Professor Kobayashi Shigeru!
Stanford University owns a large but uncatalogued set of Japanese colonial surveys (gaihōzu), mostly from the 1930s and 40s, including detailed topographical maps of the entire empire as well as thematic maps for Manchuria. While similar materials also exist in other collections (the Library of Congress, as well as more than a dozen other institutions in the US, Taiwan, & Japan), these maps have mostly lain outside of the purview of colonial historians until now. This symposium will examine the utility of these colonial maps as tools for historical research. Our presenters represent a diverse, international group of scholars who are interested in reconstructing past landscapes—whether urban or rural—and analyzing colonial development priorities and practices by using cartographic documents as a resource.
Friday, October 7, 2011. 05:00 PM.
Approximate duration of 1.5 hour(s).
Building 200 - Room 307, History Corner, Main Quad (Map)
Free and open to the public. RSVP requested by October 5 to Sayoko Sakakibara at email@example.com. Please include name, affiliation
and field of study.
For more information, visit: http://events.stanford.edu/events/290/29043
Back by popular demand: the Fall2011 FREE Introduction to ArcGIS training!
September 28th, 2011
Back by popular demand: the free Introduction to ArcGIS training by Branner Library staff! This 3-hour workshop is designed for the new user to GIS technology. With a very hands-on approach, we guide you through your first steps learning this very powerful, but somewhat not very user-friendly technology. No previous GIS experience is required. This workshop is mandatory for anybody wanting GIS consultant services at Branner Library.
When: Oct. 3, 1-4pm
Where: Room A65 in the sub-basement of Mitchell Earth Sciences Building
Who: Stanford Community - All are welcome.
RSVP fast by emailing Patricia Carbajales at firstname.lastname@example.com
For more information visit the workshop website atbit.ly/geotraining
Data Services for the Stanford Research Community
September 21st, 2011
Long hidden behind journal articles and under thousands of lines of processing code, data have finally been getting their day in the sun. Long recognized as an important resource to centralize in the social sciences (Happy 50th Birthday ICPSR!), discussions about the new roles and possibilities for data in modern research have been going on at high levels for years. However, it has been only recently that data issues have been recognized by individual researchers and even the broader public.
The holders of the research funding purse strings have been showing more and more interest in the bits and bytes of data as well. Since the NSF announced the requirement of a Data Management Plan submission with every proposal to the agency on January 18, 2011, funders have been quickly re-writing policies and upping the ante on researchers. Soon after the NSF policy was implemented, the directorates themselves added more specific requirements on to the general guidelines. For instance the Ocean Sciences division of GEO states that, data must be submitted to an approved repository "no later than 2 years after the data are collected." Rumors are swirling that NOAA will soon be trumping even this tight timeline by requiring "all environmental data created using NOAA grant funding must be shared no later than 90 days after the end date of the project (at the same time the final project report is due)."
The trend at this point seems clear - labs will be under more and more pressure to share and preserve their data, and standardize their documentation. The Stanford University Libraries are in the early stages of growing a Data Services program on campus….How can we help you?
Visits to Rumsey: Gems of a Collection
September 20th, 2011
In recent months I have had the good fortune to visit the physical David Rumsey Collection. It really doesn't take much to be in complete awe when you are surrounded by atlases, travel narratives, maps, globes and other rare cartographic artifacts that are hundreds of years old. When I there last week, I happened upon the Sonnenschein & Allen's Royal Relief Atlas of All Parts of the World . Here are a couple of pictures from the Atlas shot from my iPhone:
Western United States and Canada
Deccan Plateau, India
This Atlas was published in London in the year 1880 and contains 32 pages of maps. What's so special about these maps you say? Most of the maps are, what the atlas calls embossed, or put another way, raised-relief, where you can see the indentations of the valleys and paper raised upwards, to the height of the mountains. The modern day equivalents are usually in plastic–check these out at the Branner Library. These days, it is relatively easy to purchase a raised relief map that can be hung on a wall, especially of popular maps such as one of the United States.
For high quality scans of this Atlas, watch the David Rumsey site in the coming months. David Rumsey is bound to announce it on Twitter.
Fall 2011 Library Workshops Announced
September 19th, 2011
Hold on to your seats - the new Fall 2011 Library Workshop season has arrived! Over 20 classes in four libraries have been scheduled to help with data services, GIS training, citation management and database searching.
While the libraries sponsors many different workshops throughout the year, we are also willing to arrange for an on-demand group workshops on a topic of your choice. Please contact Branner Library (firstname.lastname@example.com) for more information.
Workshop Descriptions & Schedule
The complete workshop schedule is also available online.
Science and Engineering Libraries Fall Orientation: Information Tools
September 19th, 2011
Science & Engineering Libraries Information Tools
Three sessions of New Graduate Student Orientation to
Science & Engineering Libraries Information Tools will be held:
• Monday, September 19, 1:30-2:30 - NVIDIA Auditorium, Huang Center
• Tuesday, September 20, 1:30-2:30 - NVIDIA Auditorium, Huang Center
• Wednesday, September 21, 1:30-2:30 - NVIDIA Auditorium, Huang Center
NVIDIA Auditorium is on the terrace (lowest) level of the building.


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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - Traveling just five minutes down the road to face fellow Cambridge and Collegiate Water Polo Association (CWPA) rival Harvard University, the MIT water polo team fell to the Crimson in a very close game by a score of 13-10. Freshman Zach Churukian (Menlo Park, Calif.) led the Engineers with his three goals, while sophomores Ory Tasman (Orlando, Fla.) and Kale Rogers (Newberg, Ore.) scored two goals apiece.
Tech had a 1-2 weekend, following a 15-9 loss against Brown University and an impressive 23-3 win over Connecticut College at home yesterday afternoon. MIT is now 4-9 for the season.
Noah Harrison started things off for Harvard with a goal a minute and a half into the first period but junior Kyle Bowman (Millbrae, Calif.) quickly tied the score, burying the ball in the back of the net just 20 seconds later. With back-to-back goals by Blake Lee and Robbie Fluegge with five minutes remaining and just one for MIT by Churukian with 45 seconds left on the clock, the game went into the second quarter with a Harvard lead of 3-2.
Five minutes into the second quarter, freshman Patrick Everett (Ann Arbor, Mich.) scored the lone Engineer goal during that eight minute period. MIT allowed four more goals, giving the Crimson a 7-4 lead going into the third quarter. Tech played catch up during that time, scoring three goals in a row to tie the score with three minutes remaining. Churukian scored his second goal a minute into play and scored another a minute and a half later. With one more by Tasman, the score was tied at 7-7 before Viktor Wrobel scored two goals 30 seconds apart to give Harvard a 9-7 lead heading into the final quarter.
MIT allowed three goals before being able to score one of its own at the hand of junior Jack Clark (Laguna Beach, Calif.) four minutes into the quarter. With just one more goal for the Engineers shot by Rogers with two minutes remaining on the clock and a handful of Crimson goals, the game ended with a Harvard victory of 13-10.
Freshmen Nolan Kruse (Orcutt, Calif.) and Ian Zaun (Manhattan Beach, Calif.) split their time in net, with Kruse starting off by allowing four goals and notching two blocks and a steal. Kruse took over halfway through the second period and played through the end of the fourth quarter, allowing nine goals and tallying four blocks and an assist.
For the third time this season, MIT will travel to Brown, playing a very similar lineup to this weekend when it faces the Bears on Saturday, Oct. 5 at 12:00 p.m. and Connecticut College at 7:00 p.m. The Engineers' next home game will be against Harvard on Wednesday, Oct. 16.


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Big, bigger, biggest is not what cruising is all about in 2013.
In fact, most of this year's new ships are designed for river cruising, carrying fewer than 200 passengers.
Woodland Hills-based Viking River Cruises leads the way, introducing 10 new longships on its European routes — with eight more coming in 2014.
River cruising is so popular, said Carolyn Spencer Brown, editor in chief of CruiseCritic.com, that "they're running out of rivers."
Well, not quite, but it's no longer just the usual suspects. A cruise on the Irrawaddy River in Myanmar will be featured on Azamara Club Cruises' voyage on the renovated Azamara Journey from Singapore on Dec. 23. Orient-Express' new 50-passenger Orcaella will cruise Myanmar's rivers in July, and Viking will introduce the "Memories of Mandalay" itinerary aboard the Viking Mandalay on Jan. 1.
Viking's new 443-foot longships will be identical, carrying 195 passengers in 90 double staterooms and suites. They will have free ship-wide Wi-Fi, putting greens and walking tracks and organic herb gardens. First to enter service will be the Bragi and the Skadi, sailing March 21 on the "Tulips & Windmills" itinerary from Amsterdam.
The longships' décor is Scandinavian-inspired with lots of glass ceilings and walls. Corridors have been realigned to create space for balconies on suites and staterooms. The square hull design makes possible the Aquavit Terrace for alfresco dining.
Other new river ships will include Australia-based Scenic Tours' Scenic Jewel, whose all-inclusive fares include private butlers, and Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection's River Orchid, a small colonial-style ship that was to begin cruising the Mekong River in Vietnam and Cambodia on Wednesday. Uniworld's new Queen Isabel will ply Portugal's Douro River starting March 28. AmaWaterways has two new ships, the AmaVida and the AmaPrima, entering service in Europe in April.
River ships are looking more and more like ocean-going cruise ships. Avalon Waterways' Expression, debuting in the spring in Europe, will have in-room breakfast service. Both AmaVida and AmaPrima have swimming pools (the latter's with a swim-up bar) and fitness centers. Next year, Uniworld will introduce all-inclusive fares.
Spencer Brown summarized the appeal of river ships: "They're more intimate, it's easier getting on and off, there's not much nickel-and-diming and there's something different to see every few minutes." Not to mention that most offer complimentary wine with lunch and dinner.
Neither of the two new ocean-going cruise ships — Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Breakaway and Princess Cruises' Royal Princess — is out to wrest the "world's largest" title from Royal Caribbean's 6,000-plus-passenger Allure of the Seas.
The 4,028-passenger Norwegian Breakaway, debuting April 28 on a cruise from Rotterdam, Netherlands, to Southampton, England, will feature solo cabins with a key card-access lounge, introduced in 2010 on NCL's Epic. The Breakaway has 59 to Epic's 128 single accommodations. Although these studios are "still hugely popular," said Vanessa Lane, NCL'S public relations manager, the Breakaway is a slightly smaller ship — and NCL anticipates a more family-oriented clientele embarking at its New York home port.
The Breakaway will be christened May 8 by the ship's "godmothers," the Radio City Music Hall Rockettes, and two Rockettes will give fitness classes onboard on some sailings. The ship's Big Apple theme includes hull art by Peter Max and ice sculptures of Manhattan landmarks in the 17-degree Ice Bar. The bar, introduced on the Epic, proved that perfectly sane people will happily don parkas to shiver over a quick cocktail.
The Breakaway will sail from Southampton to New York on April 30, then make weeklong Bermuda cruises and, starting in October, make year-round cruises from New York to the Bahamas and Florida and the Caribbean. A sister ship, the Getaway, is to launch in 2014.
There's a trend toward creating a "Hey, I'm on the ocean!" experience. The Breakaway will have the Waterfront, a quarter-mile-long open-air boardwalk fronting eight bars and lounges, including a gelato bar. The ship's 28 dining venues, seven of them complimentary, will include the line's first seafood restaurant, Ocean Blue.
Carnival Cruise Lines' 17-year-old Destiny is getting a $155-million face-lift and will return April 15 as the Carnival Sunshine, making Mediterranean cruises from Barcelona, Spain, or Venice, Italy, before crossing in October to New Orleans, its new home port. From there, it will cruise the Caribbean year-round. Features will include the Havana Bar, with live music and dancing; a full-service Asian restaurant, complimentary at lunchtime; and NASCAR-inspired Speedway Splash, where side-by-side racers will compete for the checkered flag.
The old Destiny will be unrecognizable, promises Lania Rittenhouse, Carnival vice president of product development. "We're literally touching every single surface, reconfiguring the entire ship" to create "an indoor-outdoor ship." Added staterooms will bring capacity to 3,006. Corridors are getting a beachy feel, and staterooms will be in light woods, blues and greens. "Dive-In" movies will be shown by the midship pool, with free popcorn and blankets.
Princess Cruises' 3,600-passenger Royal Princess, the 17th and largest ship in its fleet, will debut June 16 on a seven-day voyage from Southampton to Barcelona. The ship will sail in the Mediterranean until crossing the Atlantic in late October to begin Caribbean cruises from its home port of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Its social hub will be a supersized atrium and piazza. Other features include a TV studio where guests can watch live broadcasts of programs to be piped into staterooms, a bar with dueling glass pianos, a gelateria and a water and light show with dancing fountains. For the first time on a Princess ship, every outside stateroom has a balcony.
The nonacrophobic will enjoy SeaWalk, a glass-bottomed semi-loop cantilevered 128 feet above the ocean. "A cruise ship should celebrate the fact that you're at sea," said Julie Benson, public relations manager, "not just in a hotel." Princess passengers like to "escape completely," as the company says, and this ship is designed with intimate, private spaces, including an enlarged adults-only retreat, the Sanctuary, and private cabanas (for a fee) at the midship pool. A sister ship, the Regal Princess, will launch in 2014.
Four Royal Caribbean International ships — Legend of the Seas, Independence of the Seas, Vision of the Seas and Brilliance of the Seas — are being refurbished. New features will include pool deck LED movie screens, ship-wide Wi-Fi, a digital way-finding system and four new restaurants. First to return to service will be the Legend, sailing on a two-night round-trip getaway cruise from Singapore on Feb. 6.
Also getting upgraded is NCL's Pride of America, which will make its last inter-island Hawaii cruise March 16 before a remodel that will add four single cabins, a Brazilian steakhouse, ship-wide Wi-Fi and 24 additional suites. Cruises will resume April 6.
The alternative restaurant concept on cruise ships is here to stay, and although cruise-takers love having choices, they don't love the resulting declines in food and service in main dining rooms. In a CruiseCritic poll, improvements to main dining venues topped cruisers' wish lists for 2013.
Other trends: The beverage package, typically about $40 a day plus gratuity, is "catching on like wildfire," said Spencer Brown. Taking a cue from the airlines, some lines also are experimenting with fee-based priority boarding, disembarkation and early access to staterooms.
Although fitness centers are a must on large cruise ships, health-conscious specialty menus aren't everyone's cup of no-calorie tea. Carnival's Rittenhouse reports that its focus group "told us comfort food was near the top of the totem pole." So, the Sunshine will have a comfort food station in its Lido buffet and two new diet-be-darned complimentary cafes — Guy's Burger Joint and Blue Iguana Cantina.
Cruise lines are responding to passengers' wishes for shore excursions more diverse than those daylong outings to places that exist largely for the cruise trade. Voluntourism for cruise-takers is in its infancy, but there are opportunities to work on restoration or research projects. Or passengers might meet an astronaut at the Kennedy Space Center or cook alongside a chef in a high-end restaurant.
Soon, Viking will not just be cruising down the river. Its new division, Viking Ocean Cruises, will launch its first ship in 2015 in Europe. This will be a rebirth of sorts. Torstein Hagen, chairman of Viking, formerly headed the long-dissolved Royal Viking Line.
Richard Marnell, senior vice president of marketing for Viking River Cruises, said the ship, which will carry fewer than 1,000 passengers, will — like Viking's river ships — "focus on an immersive experience, featuring the culture and history of the destinations that we're visiting." There will be more ocean-going ships, he added, depending upon demand. "We hope many more."


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Wawayanda Mountain Climber's Log
silversummit - Jan 5, 2009 10:41 pmTiring hike
We always ended up doing this section during bad weather or a dry spell with little water but it was a great view at top (sometimes!)
eric-griz - Nov 26, 2007 8:44 pm Date Climbed: Jun 29, 2000Steep ascent
A tough hike after spending the night in Vernon, NJ.
Rockman - Aug 29, 2006 5:43 am Date Climbed: Jul 4, 1998Hot
Part of my thruhike. Remember this because it was July 4th and beer awaiting at the shelter.
TLP - Oct 18, 2005 9:09 amRoute Climbed: AT North Date Climbed: October 17, 2005
After a week plus of steady rain, finally got a NJ hike in. Enjoyed the views from the top, as the fall colors were showing. Was very windy when I was there, but not too bad.
GlancingAft - Sep 29, 2005 4:59 pmRoute Climbed: AT Date Climbed: August 2003
After Hiking 20 or so miles along the AT that day, summiting this mountain was a tiresome task. Slept out, under the stars on top of pinwheel vista, had a beautiful sunset.
CharlesD - Apr 20, 2005 1:44 pmRoute Climbed: AT (NOBO) Date Climbed: February 9, 2002
From the journal:
The plus side of winter hiking is that you get plenty of sleep. We'd gone to sleep at about 8:30 and by 6 in the morning, we were up and well rested. The idea of oatmeal didn't appeal, so we headed out directly to do some warm-up miles. The trail quickly descended into the next valley and the sun came up. Frost crunched under our feet as we faced another gorgeously clear day.
Down in the valley we encountered the first surprise of the day; a relocation through Vernon Valley along an extensive boardwalk through beautiful marshland. This is the Pochuck Quagmire and is 3000' of boardwalk through cattail marsh and was built between 1995 and 2001 (see ATN, March-April 2000). The boardwalk meanders around always a couple feet above the surface with nicely spaced benches to rest upon. It was entirely deserted except for a group of perturbed Canada geese and perhaps a half dozen twittering bluebirds. In the middle of the boardwalk loomed the impressive suspension-type "Bridge to Nowhere" over a small creek. Then more boardwalking. A few more miles of field walking (including a railroad track crossing and a very active cow pasture) brought us to the end of valley walking.
Time to pay for all this easy terrain with some elevation gain! The imposing wall of Wawayanda Mountain blocked our path. After some impressive tallus piles near the base, we slabbed south and up finally reaching the rewarding Pinwheel Vista at the top. The valley we'd spent 24 hours traversing was laid out before us and in the distance we could see the greatly-diminished monument shining in the morning sun. Photos and refreshment were taken.
We resolved to kick it up a notch. Not only were we feeling good, rested, and able with easy trail and light packs, the siren call of pizza beconned toward a long-milage day. Wawayanda State Park was lovely and we strode purposely and at great speed through nice woods passing occasional day hikers, canines and a pair of horses. There was a small beaver pond (the southernmost such pond on the AT?) and a number of picturesque stream crossings. We were making great time and spirits were high.
Rob A - Apr 17, 2005 5:08 pmRoute Climbed: Appalachian Trail Northbound Date Climbed: April 17, 2005
Fun Hike. It really is an honest mountain no false summits or anything tricky and an awesome view.


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DIY Project Ideas: 10 Laundry Drying Racks
I air-dry all of my dresses, my underthings, and anything that could be considered a "favorite" — which means that there are often damp clothes covering every surface in my laundry room...and my bathroom...and my kitchen chairs. Time to make one of the following much-more-elegant solutions!
- IKEA towel bar rack by Hope, Longing, Life, $39.99
- Overhead ladder rack by Little Lucy Lu, $10 + ladder
- Rope rack by Brittany Watson Jepson for Design*Sponge
- Crib spring rack by A Diamond In The Stuff
- Flat-folding rack by Centsational Girl, $25 + paint
- The Pulley Rack by Lucy AitkenRead for World Sweet World Magazine
- Ingenious magnetic rack by Chez Larson
- PVC pipe rack by Korey Atterberry's Idle Chatter, $2
- Crib rack by You Can Call Me Gwen
- Finally, HGTV features a simple branch behind their washer and dryer.
Have you made a drying rack? How did it go?
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Thursday, 17 September 2009
Vampire Challenge 2009
Some people watched versions of movie adaptions they never seen before, some people read copies of Jane Austen's novels they had never read before, some people made arts and crafts related to the novels or time period etc. The personal lists for the challenge varied with each blogger.
One of my Challenges was reading Mr. Darcy Vampyre.
This inspired me to want to do an Everything Vampire Challenge.
So, the rules are fairly simple,
1) You sign up here by leaving a comment that gives your Name, Blog Title and Link, And your 6 challenges.
2) Each time you finish a challenge from your list you blog about it and leave a comment with your Name, Blog Title and Link to your blog post
The goal is to introduce books/movies/television shows to each other that we might not have known about before, and to have fun.
The challenge will run from November 1 2009 until May 1 2010.
Make sure your first link is to your Vampire Challenge intro post.
Official sign up ends October 31 2009.
28 comments:
- Salamandergrey said...
My challenges listed on my blog post
I have 6 items plus an extra list.
Kimberly Hulst
35 Martinis and a Leopord Bag
- 17 September 2009 at 17:26
- ladystorm said...
Okay, I am up for a challenge and this sounds fun so here I go.
1)Read Book books one and two of the Vampire Diaries (heard a lot of about them and I am curious)
2)Read Mr. Darcy, Vampyre mostly because I am curious to see what they did to my favorite Austen characters.
3)Try and find True Blood on the net and see what I think about it.
4)Rewatch the old Dracula with Bela Legosi, its been so long ago.
5)Find a vampire movie that I have never heard of and watch.
6)Go and watch New Moon (though the book was boring the movie might be better..lol..I hope)
My blog is called Books, Movies, Reviews. Oh my and you can get to it by http://writesthoughts.blogspot.com/2009/09/everything-vampire-challenge.html
Have a great day,
Hope I got everything I was suppose to post! :)
- 17 September 2009 at 18:50
- Barbara said...
Now I'm totally up for this challenge since I love vampires.
1. Read Mr. Darcy, Vampyre which I just put on hold at the library.
2. Read the latest Vampire Academy book by Richelle Mead. The name is escaping me right now but I do have it.
3. I'm watching The Vampire Diaries so I guess that would count too. I love the books and I'm really enjoying the show.
4. I'm with ladystorm since I think I'll check out a vampire movie I've never seen before.
5. The Awakening by LL Foster
6. Casting Spells by Barbara Bretton (And this was just random chance that her name is the same as mine.)
- 18 September 2009 at 00:14
- ardeth blood said...
Lovely lovely lovely. This is going to be fun. I can't wait to see what everyone's got up their sleeve for this.
- 18 September 2009 at 00:32
- ardeth blood said...
I added a Mr. Linky to the post. As to make it easier to sign up and follow.
- 20 September 2009 at 13:17
- GingerRoot said...
Let me know when you are going to do a werewolf challenge HA-HA!
- 20 September 2009 at 13:44
- GingerRoot said...
Signed up.
- 3 October 2009 at 12:50
- ParaJunkee said...
Hey, this one might be second nature since I have a bit of a fang obsession.
Here is my challenges:
1) Find a new vampire series - and finish it. I am open for suggestions.
2) Reread New Moon and see the film
3) Read my Vampires non-fiction book and learn new "real" legends about the undead
4) Find Moonlight and watch the series (hopefully netflix has it)
5) Finish my short story on vamps and post it on the blog, no matter how scared...
6) Start a vampire celebration on the Eve of St. George's day (April 22nd) - to end this challenge.
- 3 October 2009 at 16:50
- ~Jennifer~ said...
Reading with Tequila
1. Catch up with the Undead series
2. Begin the Southern Vampire series
3. Finish the Twilight series
4. Read the Vampire Chronicles novels than I missed
5. Read a random vampire novel found on Shelfari
6. Watch a random vampire movie found on IMDB
- 16 October 2009 at 20:20
- wwegirl said...
this looks like a lot of fun. Can't wait to see how it goes. :)
- 29 October 2009 at 22:55
- Salamandergrey said...
Kicking off the challenge here is my first post
- 1 November 2009 at 08:27
- GingerRoot said...
And here I thought I was going to be the first one.
- 1 November 2009 at 10:05
- GingerRoot said...
sorry screwed up the last link this should be right now
- 1 November 2009 at 10:19
- wwegirl said...
I put my first one up so take a peak
- 4 November 2009 at 22:58
- Salamandergrey said...
okay 2nd challenge
- 9 November 2009 at 11:15
- Menda said...
OK, I'm taking the challenge, but
with a small twist.
I will:
1) Write a poem/short story with a vampire theme every month
2)Review movies.
So far I plan on reviewing:
- Blacula (1972)
- Scream, Blacula Scream! (1973)
- Let the Right One In
My blog link is: http://fistfullofgarlic.ning.com/profiles/blogs/dancing-near-the-fire-part-1-1
- 15 November 2009 at 23:42
- Menda said...
To see the first part of my "pory" poem/short story, Dancing Near the Fire (Part 1 + 2) go to this link:
- 19 November 2009 at 21:51
- Salamandergrey said...
Challenge #3 http://35martinis.blogspot.com/2009/11/new-moon-movie.html
- 22 November 2009 at 20:11
- Menda said...
My Latest Activity for the Vampire Challenge: Posted "Dancing Near the Fire": Part 2
- 2 December 2009 at 17:19
- wwegirl said...
i posted my next part can't keep up ahhhhhh
- 7 December 2009 at 19:05
- wwegirl said...
my poem is up http://vampgirlny.blogspot.com/2009/12/vampire-poem.html
- 7 December 2009 at 20:27
- GingerRoot said...
My next challenge.
- 12 December 2009 at 10:07
- wwegirl said...
I put up some of my twilight information on the challenge
- 12 December 2009 at 20:59
- ~Jennifer~ said...
I finished #2 on my list: Begin the Southern Vampire Series
I also finished #6 on my list: Watch a random vampire movie - 30 Days of Night which was amazing
- 9 January 2010 at 09:52
- Salamandergrey said...
Okay here's my next challenge.
- 20 January 2010 at 10:23
- GingerRoot said...
#3 on my Challenge
- 31 January 2010 at 19:28
- ardeth blood said...
Sorry to anyone who has this post on email for comments.
We got spammed.
- 19 February 2010 at 21:27
- ~Jennifer~ said...
I completed the challenge!
- 17 April 2010 at 16:20


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Thanksgiving Stuffing with Chestnuts - Kosher Connection Linkup
I like thanksgiving alot! All I have to do is make the stuffing and pecan pie, then creep 3 hours along the Garden State Parkway (where on almost any other day of the year except erev Rosh Hashanah the trip is only 1 hour) to my ILs, who provide the turkey and everything else. So I get away relatively easy.
And by "everything else" I mean approximately 150 different fixin's, give or take a gross. Most years have included various varieties of asparagus, string beans, sweet AND white potatoes, corn, spinach, broccoli, carrots, peas, Brussels sprouts and/or squash.
Also brisket (in case there wasn't enough turkey) and chicken (someone may stop by).
Back to the stuffing. This stuff is best, IMHO, when baked separately from the bird. There are some people who insist that unless it's stuffed up the turkey's … cavity, it should more correctly be called "dressing." Hey, Some People! When you are in the process of making a phone call, why don't you say "I'm touching" instead of "I'm dialing"? Isn't that more correct?
But I digress …
There are almost as many stuffing recipes *out there* as there are chicken soup recipes, which some years also appeared on the Thanksgiving table (it's only from the other day). My own version of stuffing is still a work in progress. Feel free to tweak it as necessary to suit you and yours.
Although fresh can be best at times, stuffing made with dried stuff works almost as nicely. I give quantities for both fresh and dried … just be sure not to mix up the quantities.
I did a slight cheat and used a couple packages of pre-roasted chestnuts. Although tasty, they aren't the same as freshly roasted. If you have time, roast up a pound of fresh chestnuts. You don't need the entire pound, but if you are like me, you will eat
Since this stuffing will be served alongside dead poultry, it was made with real chicken broth. For a parve/vegan version, use parve chicken or veggie broth.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving Stuffing with Chestnuts
Yield: 12 servings, plus enough for seconds
12 cups 1/2 to 3/4" firm white and/or whole wheat bread cubes
1/2 cup olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3-4 celery stalks (including leaves), finely chopped (or 2 tsp. celery seeds)
2 (5 oz.) pkgs. peeled whole roasted chestnuts, coarsely chopped
1/4 packed cup parsley leaves, coarsely chopped (or 2 Tbl. dried)
2 large sage leaves, minced (or 1 tsp. ground)
1 Tbl. finely chopped rosemary leaves (or 1/2 tsp. dried)
2 tsp. fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 tsp. dried)
1 tsp. kosher salt, plus more to taste
1/2 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper
4 cups chicken (or veggie) broth, low-sodium preferred, divided
water, if necessary
Cube the bread, but don't trim off the crusts. Likewise, don't worry if the cubes are not uniformly sized. Along with a sprinkling of whole wheat bread, it all gives the stuffing a pleasing color and rustic appearance. If you have the time, spread the cubes on a large baking sheet and ignore for up to a day to dry out. If you have no time, pop the baking sheet into a 350F oven for 8-10 minutes or until the cubes dry out and barely begin to brown. Watch carefully so that they don't toast too much or burn!
Preheat oven to 350F (if you haven't done so already). Lightly grease a large baking pan. Add prepared bread cubes and set aside.
|Chestnuts should be a little bit larger than these micro-bits.
Set a skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add olive oil, wait 10 seconds, then add onions and chopped celery (if using). Sauté for 5 minutes, or until onions soften. Add chestnuts and continue to sauté another minute.
Stir in celery seeds (if using), parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme (there's a song in there somewhere I believe). Sauté an additional minute to coax out maximum flavor.
Stir in salt, pepper and 3 cups of the broth. Bring to a bare simmer.
Pour mixture over cubes, gently stirring the cubes up from the bottom of the pan with a large serving spoon until the cubes are evenly moistened. Add remaining broth, about a 1/4 cup at a time, until cubes are moistened to your liking. If it's still too dry, add a little water.
Grab a fork and dig in, I mean, taste and add more salt and/or pepper if needed. Bake uncovered for 15 to 25 minutes or until top is browned to your liking.
I like it barely toasted. You might have to go the entire 25 minutes for everyone else. By the way, in the photo that's steak on the left (someone might not like turkey ... or brisket ... or ...).


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If you were looking for the oldest bike brands, it might surprise you to know that Fuji would be among them. Fuji Bicycles has been helping riders conquer their mountains since 1899, and to this day they've continued to develop some of the most cutting-edge bikes on the market. The Fuji stable of products is enormous, with everything from high-end road bikes, to race-winning mountain bikes, cruisers, comfort bikes and everything in between. A blog article that dealt with all of it would probably be more like a text book, so for the moment we'll just stick with their road bikes. Fuji makes some of the best road bikes out there, but with so many to choose from it can be difficult to figure out which model is the right one for you.
Never fear, we took a look at the whole Fuji road bike line-up, and broke it down for you to help you think about what kind of rider you are, and decide which bike is for you.
Fuji Carbon Fiber Bikes
Best for: riders who push themselves and their equipment hard, and demand the very best
This is Fuji's flagship road model, and is designed with the racer or serious enthusiast in mind. In 2011 Juan Cobo won the Vuelta a Espana aboard an Altamira, and for the last two years the German-based NetApp team has been riding them in races from the Tour of California to Paris-Roubaix.
Every model of the Altamira features a full carbon fiber frame and fork, making this a lightweight, stiff and fast bike. The Altamira was created for long, fast days in the saddle, and can climb with the best of them. The geometry is more aggressive than the Gran Fondo, but doesn't sacrifice comfort in the name of speed. Make no mistake though, this is a pure, unadulterated race bike.
- Altamira SL: Pro-level specialized climbing bike shaves every possible gram with SRAM Red and carbon tubular wheels
- Altamira 1.1: Pro-level bike pulls out all the stops in the name of speed with Dura-Ace 9070 Di2 and aero carbon fiber clincher wheels
- Altamira 1.3: Pro-level bike is designed to win races with a Dura-Ace 9000 drive train
- Altamira 2.1: delivers cutting-edge performance with Shimano Ultegra Di2 drive train
- Altamira 2.3: take any town-line sprint with Shimano Ultegra drivetrain
- Altamira 2.5: features Shimano 105 for riders ready to graduate to a new level of riding
Best for: the rider who has an unabashed need for speed
The Fuji SST first debuted under the riders of the Footon team (to see the notorious team kits, click here…if you dare) during the Tour de France. The swoopy, graceful carbon fiber frames looked fast and aggressive, and indeed they proved to be.
The SST is Fuji's straight up speed machine. The arched tubes and compressed geometry are a sprinters delight, and will best serve criterium racers and enthusiasts who like to go fast. These are not bikes that will keep you comfortable during an 8 hour day in the saddle, but with the Fuji SST, the town line sprint or the top of the podium are yours for the taking.
- SST 1.3: Pro-level bike delivers all-out sprinting performance with Ultegra Di2 drive train
- SST 2.0 LE: take the top of the podium with Ultegra mechanical drivetrain
- SST 2.3: features Shimano 105 for those looking to get lots of speed at an exceptional value
- SST 3.0 LE: get ready to move on to competitive riding with this Shimano 105 equipped bike
Best for: the rider who likes to go fast, and demands performance, but doesn't mind sacrificing some speed to be more comfortable
There are some who say that comfort and performance aren't good bed fellows, but those people obviously haven't seen the Fuji Gran Fondo. These bikes use the same blends of carbon fiber found in the Altamira and the SST, but with a geometry that won't push your body to the limits. For sure, these bikes don't have an aggressive race geometry, but when you're spending 6-8 hours in the saddle during a Gran Fondo this is a bike that's nice and forgiving on the back.
- Gran Fondo 1.1 C: features 11-speed Dura-Ace 9000 for the serious Gran Fondo rider
- Gran Fondo 1.0: features 10-speed Dura-Ace 7900 for those who demand the best
- Gran Fondo 1.3 C: take your ride to the cutting-edge with Ultegra Di2
- Gran Fondo 1.5 C: features mechanical Ultegra for those who desire high-end performance but prefer mechanical shifting
- Gran Fondo 2.0: cutting edge Ultegra Di2 and a beautiful Italian-themed paint job
- Gran Fondo 3.0 LE: for the rider looking for a great new road bike that won't break the bank
Fuji Aluminum Road Bikes
Best for: the rider who wants to go fast on a budget without sacrificing performance
The Fuji Roubaix got its start in life as a specialized frame built to take pros through the murderous Spring Classics of Paris-Roubaix and the Ronde van Vlaanderen. The hellish cobblestone roads of those races have long sent pro-racers begging to their sponsors for a new kind of frame, and Fuji responded with the Roubaix—an aluminum bike that was built with enough compliance and high-tech features to tame the horrific roads of the northern Classics.
Times have changed though, and so has this venerable aluminum bike. While many riders have moved on to carbon fiber, the Fuji Roubaix continues to be one of the longest and best selling bikes in the world thanks to its impressive mix of comfort, performance and handling. The Roubaix is the perfect bike for the beginning racer, someone looking for a first road bike, or even the veteran racer who needs a durable yet fast bike for crit racing.
- Roubaix SL: this race bike is equipped with a carbon fork and Shimano Ultegra mechanical shifting
- Roubaix 1.0 LE: features a fast, durable alloy frame and dependable Shimano 105 shifting
- Roubaix LE: equipped with Shimano 105 shifting for optimized performance
- Roubaix 1.5 C: Shimano Tiagra 10-speed shifting and a pressfit bottom bracket for a high-end feel and dependable performance
- Roubaix 2.0 LE: features Shimano Tiagra 10-speed shifting
- Roubaix 3.0 LE: road bike with Shimano Sora 9-speed shifting is perfect for the beginning road cyclist
Best for: the rider who wants to stay fit and have some fun on the road
The Fuji Sportif was created to answer the needs of the everyday road cyclist. Traditionally, Sportifs are non-competitive organized rides that don't recognize winners, but celebrate the joys of the road. In America we now know these rides as gran fondos, but the tradition is an old one, and it demands a certain kind of bike. A bike just like the Fuji Sportif.
If you're eager to discover the joys of the road, but don't have much interest in racing, then the Fuji Sportif is for you. These bikes are built with the same high quality standards as the Roubaix, but with a more relaxed fit and geometry to suit riders who believe road rides are more about the journey than the suffering. Think of the Sportif as an aluminum version of the Fuji Grand Fondo. If you want it to go fast, it will, but this bike is more about staying fit and having fun.
- Sportif 1.1 C: road bike with Shimano Tiagra 10-speed shifting is ideal for the long distance rider
- Sportif 1.3 C: Shimano Sora equipped bike is great for someone looking to stay fit
- Sportif 1.7 C: Shimano components make this a great value for a first road bike
For more information and an in-depth model comparison, check out these videos from our The Performance Bicycle Learning Center.


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Friday, January 25, 2013 - Wank Party 2013 #01, Part 1
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We held our latest Wank Party, the first of 2013 in a re-designed Drakes Bar. We brought Marek Piska, Rudy Bodlak, Filip Cervenka, Filip Klatic and Filip Pendrak in for the party. We see them as they are dancing in just their underewear, which they quickly lose, showing big hard cocks. Sucking ensues right away, with the 3 Filips all taking a turn at it, rightaway. Filip P sucks on Marek, while Filip C is sucked by Filip K as he sucks on Rudy. Filip C stands and kisses Rudy, so Filip K now has two cocks to work on, which he does with gusto. A quick change around then seens Filip K sucking on Marek, as Filip C sucks him, with Rudy fucking his cock into Filip P's mouth. Rudy then leans over and starts to suck Filip C's throbbing cock too. Swapping partners yet again sees Filip K taking turns on Marek and Rudy as Filip C licks at his balls and sucks him. Filip P, meantime is gorging himself on Filip C. Next the guys move onto the asses. Filip K is the luckiest, as he gets to take turns as rimming two hot asses, Rudy's and Marek's. Filip P straddles Filip C and pulls his legs up in the air so that he can work on his hole. The rimming continues a while getting those holes nice and wet, and tingling. Setting things up very well for part 2.
Milan Cmil is aged 21 and lives in Velke Mezirici. He studying to be a mechanic and in his spare time enjoys sports, particularly football and fitness. Milan looks great as he sits, in a wrestling leotard, for his interview. He is such a handsome guy and has a great body. Standing Milan begins a series of poses to show off his muscles, flexing his biceps. He turns and flexes some more to show that awesome back too. Continuing with the poses we get a lovely close-up of his face and then he begins to, slowly, lover the leotard showing that massive chest. He then lowers the leotard more to reveal a nice hard cock, which he takes in hand and begins to wank. Milan lets that cock soften a little, so that it hangs nicely on his nuts. Then he turns around to show a hot, bubble butt. Bending he reaches round to pull those cheeks apart, so we can see his tight hole. Going down onto his knees Milan gives a great showing of that hot ass. Then he lays down on the floor with his legs raised to give a different view. Milan then stands and wanks himself, getting that cock rock hard again, this time continuing until he shoots his load for us. Finally it is off to the shower to clean up after a really great shoot.
Mirek Musil is aged 21 and lives in Rychvald. He is a student in Ostrava and enjoys fitness and snowboarding. What a great looking guy Mirek is, such a handsome face. When he removes his shirt we see a magnificent body, with full six pack, as well. He flexes his huge biceps as he poses for the camera, showing himself off perfectly. As he lowers his jeans we see a very nice set of equipment, the cock nestling nicely against those low hanging balls. More posing, legs wide apart, really shows Mirek's body off perfectly. As he lays on the floor we see how nicely his hairy legs contrast against that smooth chest. Mirek also shows us his hot ass, and spreads the cheeks to give a great view of his tight hole. When he lays on the floor, legs in the air he can really spread that ass very well indeed. He then stands for some final poses to end a really enjoyable stills shoot.


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EXCLUSIVEBrace yourself -- Tanning Mom used to be white, and kinda hot ... at least she was in a series of glamour pics she posed for in an attempt to break into the world of modeling.
Way back when TM, aka Patricia Krentcil, was in her 20s (think T-Rex) -- and before she turned her now infamous shade of leathery brown -- she took this headshot along with some cleavage-baring swimwear photos.
Krentcil, 44, has pled not guilty to child endangerment ... saying she never took her 5-year-old daughter into a tanning booth. The case has been sent to a grand jury.
As for the glamour pics -- there are some doubts about whether the face has been photoshopped onto a hot body. For what it's worth ... our experts say it has been airbrushed, but the head appears to belong to the bod.


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text: Mike & Anne Wirtz Named National BQA Award Winners February 14, 2014 05:00 AM Tweet TAGS: Marketing, Overseas December 18, 2014 By News Release Email This week, beef producers were honored with the checkoff's annual national Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) award, created to recognize outstanding beef and dairy producers from across the country who incorporate BQA principles as part of the day-to-day activities on their operations. 2014 winners were: Mike and Anne Wirtz, TZ Cattle Company of Brenham, Texas (beef); Keith York, Merry-Water Farms of Lake Geneva, Wisc.(dairy). Mike and Anne Wirtz, TZ Cattle Company of Brenham, Texas TZ Cattle Company, owned by Mike and Anne Wirtz, is an integrated cow-calf operation. The base herd is purebred Santa Gertrudis. The commercial herd is Santa Gertrudis x Hereford and Santa Gertrudis x Angus. Calves are pre-conditioned using a modified Vac-45 program, raised on grass to 800 pounds, then sent to the feedlot. Calves are sold on the grid or contracted on a natural program. All are age, process, and source verified. Some have gone to Japan or South Korea. Sometimes, weather forces us to sell early in pre-conditioned stocker sales. High-quality beef begins with breeding and genetics. Angus and Hereford are utilized in a terminal cross to produce high quality carcasses. Santa Gertrudis is necessary in our climate and its hybrid vigor adds to growth and carcass value. The BOA program, when done properly, enhances the carcass value due to low sickness and no blemishes in the beef itself. Safe handling techniques reduce stress, help gain, and reduce bruising. This helps to produce a quality product to ensure consumer demand due to an excellent dining experience. "The National Beef Quality Assurance program began in 1986 to counter drug residue and carcass blemishes. As a practicing large animal veterinarian and producer, I felt we must be at the forefront. Since we did a lot of herd work for our clients, we had the opportunity to teach our veterinary associates (4), lay staff (12), and our clients about BOA and why they should use BOA recommended practices," Mike says. "We started by training staff on our own animals about handling, vaccinations, product labels, and vaccine handling. At the clinic and the ranch, we have good facilities. We follow label directions on medications and protect vaccines from the elements. Any transportation is in clean, uncrowded trailers. All hot-shots have been retired. What is unique? Through my practice, I have trained, or at least exposed, many veterinarians, clients, and fellow ranchers to the benefits of BOA." Learn more about all of the BQA award winners, including Mike and Anne Wirtz, here. Source: Beef Checkoff Back to news


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Congressional gridlock, persistent unemployment, President Obama's re-election chances–none of these will be a problem for Democrats after this Saturday. According to Christian radio host Harold Camping, May 21st, 2011 is the date the Rapture will occur:
I know it's absolutely true, because the Bible is always absolutely true.
You can check his math here, though if it's been a while since you took Algebra I and you're not sure what (atonement x completeness x Heaven)^2 is, you may need to crack the textbook. Also note that Mr. Camping's track record isn't spotless; the original Rapture date was September 1994, but a mathematical error skewed his calculations.
However, as a political organization, we like to focus on the political ramifications of God's elect being called to his side.
The gridlock that has stymied the Democratic agenda will clear up, as congressional delegations lose their most moralistic members and those Representatives that remain are, presumably, too embarrassed to engage in high profile obstruction. Relatedly, Republicans will no longer need to pander to hardline social conservatives and will compromise with Democrats to address the unending destruction unleashed upon humankind.
Unemployment will fall as the elect leave the workforce, opening up more positions and reducing competition for those positions. The improving economy will bolster the chances of Democrats up and down the ballot in 2012, and should assure President Obama–or, should he be called, his designated successor–of a smooth path to re-election.
That's not to say there's no bad news for Democrats. The sun will go dark, putting a dagger through the heart of solar power initiatives, and the people of Judea will flee to the mountains, further complicating the peace process that President Obama recently put at the center of his foreign policy. There will be additional wars, famines and earthquakes, as well as a series of devastating meteorite impacts across the world.
That said, financial armageddon should be somewhat easier to avert in a post-Rapture House of Representatives, which would be more amenable to a clean debt ceiling vote, and it seems unlikely that Wall Street will be significantly impacted by Saturday's events. In fact, rising commodity prices should offset the recent crash in that market, and there will be significant new opportunities for currency arbitrage due to volatile exchange rates.
Finally, depending on your interpretation of 1 Thessalonians 4:16, "the dead in Christ will rise first," you may want to familiarize yourself with the CDC's recent Emergency Preparedness and Response guidelines.


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Bernie Madoff's confession that the Wilpons "knew nothing," about his Ponzi scheme coupled with the news Fred Wilpon talking with Donald Trump about purchasing a portion of the Mets makes for interesting copy, but don't put too much stock into it turning the franchise around.
Translation: Still no big spending.
Madoff is in jail for fraud, lying and stealing so what is his word worth anyway? Madoff's confession certainly won't get the lawyers off the Wilpon's back so the lawsuit will go on as planned.
As for Trump, well, his money would indeed help and he's indicated a willingness to help the Wilpons. However, his reputation is not for playing second string so I don't see him, or any other investor for that matter, spending millions and not getting a say in the way things are handled. That's just not his style.
It is also not the Wilpons' style to give up control. Today in Port St. Lucie, Jeff Wilpon insisted to reporters that controlling interest in the team is not for sale.
"We're not selling controlling interest in the team. It's not on the table," said.
Perhaps more importantly, Major League Baseball won't allow Trump to invest in any percentage of the team as long as he owns casinos. MLB has hard rules on gambling and there will be no allowing him to own part of a team if he's connected with gambling. At one time, MLB banned both Mickey Mantle and Willie Mays from baseball while they were employed after their careers at casinos.


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Windows play a unique role in our houses. They provide views to the outdoors, introduce natural light, deliver passive solar heat, and provide natural ventilation.
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With 130 million houses, mobile homes, and apartments in the United States—and a majority of them with poorly performing windows—it's unrealistic to think about replacing most of them. This article looks at alternatives to replacing windows while still significantly boosting their energy performance.
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ESRB has listed GTA 1 and 2 for PSN.
Better be free since you get download them for free on R* website for PC.
I was so young when this game came out (gta1)! I loved it! Never did any of the missions, though. Nothing like a pre teen going on a car jack n murder spree :D
I also have never stabbed anyone IRL so blaming violent games for corrupting the youth is BS! (A topic to be discussed in a different article)
Just like Jack Tretton said on E3 2009. GTA games was all started on Playstation!. When he announced the "Agent" (Working title) for PS3 exclusive.
Just sayin.