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An Instructive Breeze from Ceiling FansIt may come as a surprise that there are more than 150 million ceiling fans in the United States. In Florida alone, the best estimate is 30 million. Nobody knows how much electricity ceiling fans use, but in warm climates (like Florida) a home's ceiling fan energy use may equal that of its refrigerator.
Most ceiling fans are paragons of inefficiency and poor design. Their motors are among the least efficient possible. Manufacturers get away with low efficiency because the fan itself cools the motor and carries away the waste heat. The fan blades are the most primitive, least aerodynamic shapes that one can imagine. Most are crude paddles. Designers of airplane propellers (who also needed to move air) abandoned paddles almost a century ago, but ceiling fan technology somehow never escaped the 1800s. Finally, the controls barely control, leading the fan to operate when it isn't needed, to spin the wrong way, or just to spin faster than is needed.
This is why news of a new, high-efficiency ceiling fan is important (see Cutting Edge Blades Slash Fan Energy Use, pg 7). The product is not yet on the market, but the concept demonstrates that huge--up to 50%--end-use energy savings are still possible. It also demonstrates how an integrated approach is likely to save more energy than attacking just one fan component.
The researchers at Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC) addressed four aspects of fan energy use when investigating ways to save energy. First, they improved the aerodynamic qualities of the fan blades, making them move more air with less input energy. Second, they used the smallest possible fan motor that would provide the optimum air flow, which resulted in less energy use and waste heat. (FSEC would have preferred a more efficient motor as well, but they could not convince the manufacturer to use it.) Third, they developed smarter controls to ensure that the fan operates only when the occupants really want it.
And fourth, the savings do not stop with the fans. People often overlook the fact that ceiling fans are closely linked to lighting options (the fan must be above any overhead lights; thus lighting is usually part of the fan package). Fans with fixtures designed for efficient lights, as FSEC's new fan is, save even more energy.
Some potential improvements, like more efficient motors, may take a while longer to appear in the market. And the higher-end fans that feature more energy-saving measures may not sell as readily as cheaper models, because first cost is still the consumer's highest priority. Still, we can expect to see some market penetration. Manufacturers may promote other aspects of fan performance, such as quiet operation or pleasant lighting, ahead of the invisible energy savings. Still, projects like this one show how far energy efficiency can go.
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The Hottest Women On Instagram
70 Gorgeous Women You Need To Be Following On Instagram
The holy trifecta of Facebook, Twitter and Instagram have given people the ability to directly control their images and connect to their fanbases faster than ever before.
In the case of Instagram, that means beautiful women can share photos with their fans as often as they want, whether it be a professional shoot or a mirror selfie. Entire careers and media empires are being built on the platform — and we're taking a look at some of the women of Instagram who are more than worth a follow.
This list isn't anywhere near exhaustive. We've stayed away from the biggest A-List celebrities, except in a couple of places where their Instagram accounts are truly noteworthy. That's for a pretty simple reason; you don't need us to tell you that Taylor Swift or Kim Kardashian has an Instagram account.
We've undoubtedly left out hundreds of beautiful, fit and deserving women. If we've badly goofed, send us an email at [email protected] and tell us who we're missing. What is certain though is that every single woman on this list is well worth a follow. Enjoy!
Related: The AskMen Crush List: 99 Women Who Crushed It This Year
Chrissy Teigen
More than anyone else on this list, Chrissy Teigen had made waves with her Instagram account, prompting full-blown controversies on more than one occasion when she dared to #freethenipple. Her account is one to watch, for more reasons than one.
Samantha Hoopes
The drop-dead gorgeous Sports Illustrated model has been turning heads (and getting fingers scrolling) for quite some time now. And things are only getting started. The AskMen Crush List finalist and queen of the swimsuit also appeared in a sizzling Carl's Jr. ad that made quite a splash.
Charlotte McKinney
Dubbed "the next Kate Upton," since bursting onto the scene with a Carls Jr. Super Bowl Ad, Charlotte McKinney has been popping up everywhere; music videos, Guess Jeans ads, on the screen and, for our purposes, her Instagram account.
Kara Del Toro
Model Kara Del Toro has really been crushing it as of late. Especially on her Instagram account, where she's just been posting one stunning pic after the other. And we're getting pretty jealous of just how much time she gets to spend on the beach.
Amber Rose
Hip-hop model Amber Rose turned all kinds of heads in January 2015 when she posed in high heels on a balcony in a monokini. Few women can pull it off; Amber Rose did it so well she even garnered compliments from her ex-husband, Wiz Khalifa.
Ruby Rose
Ruby Rose is an outspoken activist within the LGBTQI community. The Australian model overcame taunts and bullying after coming out as a lesbian, and further challenged stereotypes when she publicly identified as "gender fluid" and occasionally dresses up in drag. More recently, she's been a star of Orange Is The New Black, and has even been known to try her hand as a DJ.
Paulina Gretzky
Paulina Gretzky is the daughter of the greatest hockey player of all time, but is one of the few daughters of famous athletes able to translate a name into their own fame. She's done that, helped considerably of course by her striking looks and proliferation of bikini shots. Golf fans will also catch a glimpse or two of her husband, PGA Tour pro member Dustin Johnson.
Arika Sato
Social media star Arika Sato has amassed an impressive following, and it doesn't take a genius to figure out why. The AskMen Crush List has also named her one of the biggest crushes of 2016.
Emily Ratajkowski
Yes, it's the girl from the Blurred Lines video. But she's so much more now, having leveraged one spectacular gig into a respected acting career and becoming one of the most prominent models out there.
Elsa Hosk
2014 was the year people around the world fell in love with Elsa; women and children with the Frozen character, and with their fathers and husbands being a tad more interested in Elsa Hosk, the Swedish model and former basketball player. Aside from her being gorgeous, and now a Victoria's Secret Angel, Hosk's Instagram account is playful; expect to see plenty of offbeat selfies and candid moments alongside her modelling shots.
Arianny Celeste
For years Arianny Celeste has been the main reason guys don't rush to the fridge for another beer in between rounds of UFC fights, and was the undisputed female face of the MMA organization until Ronda Rousey showed. You'll find plenty of sexy shots of the UFC's prime ring card girl on her Instagram, but also some nice training and fitness shots.
Kendall Jenner
A sorta-Kardashian, Kendall Jenner has been making constant waves with her Instagram presence, proving that A) the Kardashian star-making machine is alive and well, and B) good looks do run in the family. It's not just that she's good-looking (she is), you'll also get an inside look at what it's like growing up both spoiled and exposed to the spotlight at a very young age.
Blac Chyna
Hip-hop/urban-style model Blac Chyna is something akin to a more outrageous verison of Nicki Minaj, whom she resembles. Her 3.2 million Instagram followers can attest to why she's so attention-grabbing: she lives the high life, she's constantly repping products, and she's also always showing off her insane levels of curviness while rubbing shoulders with other celebs like Amber Rose.
Teyana Taylor
Teyana Taylor is a talented hip-hop/soul/RnB singer, but it's her Instagram account that she might be best known for. Some of the photos are simply incredible on all levels.
Behati Prinsloo
Born in Namibia, the 26-year-old Prinsloo has done pretty well for herself. She married Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine, has been on the cover and runway just about everywhere, and like a few people on this list, is a Victoria's Secret Angel.
Rona Costa
Rona Costa is going to make you want to either take a cold shower immediately, or strap on your gym shoes, head to the gym to pump some iron and THEN take a cold shower. Her account is essentially half bikini shots, and half shots of her in the gym demonstrating just how she gets her incredible body and levels of fitness.
Gigi Hadid
Beverly Hills royalty and older sister of Bella, also on this list, Gigi Hadid is sexy and rubs elbows with other socialites, models and actresses aplenty on her Instagram account.
Bella Hadid
Bella Hadid, the sister of fellow model Gigi, often has the same look on her face. A blank, almost-apathetic looks, lips slightly parted, that will come up in dozens of her photos, and yet you'll never get tired of it. The rapidly rising model is increasingly everywhere, and won't cease anytime soon.
Cailin Russo
Cailin Russo, not only helpfully includes many photos of herself, but also enjoys snapping shots of shoes (she loves 'em) and the slices of urbania she comes across.
Mizz Twerksum
Twerking has been the mot-du-year for some time now, ever since Miley met Robin. Riding the crest of this phenomenon is Mizz Twerksum, whose account is all about Twerking. If you want twerking almost daily, yes, this is the place to find it.
FKA twigs
English singer FKA Twigs can do more than just sing; her Instagram account is also rife with wonderful high-concept shots, many of them featuring none other than FKA Twigs. Which is a good thing.
Michelle Phan
Your girlfriend may have heard more about Michelle Phan than yourself; the Vietnamese American shot to prominence with her video makeup tutorials. One of the first generations of YouTube-made stars, Phan demonstrates any number of pretty makeup arrangements.
Lais Ribeiro
The stunning Lais Ribeiro hails from Brazil, and like her compatriot Adriana Lima, makes us all want to hop on the first flight to Rio de Janeiro. Ribeiro intersperses magnificent photos of herself with scenery and location shots that show off her impressive photo talents.
Lily Aldrige
Lily Aldridge recently appeared in the new Taylor Swift "Bad Blood" video, alongside another bevy of top models. The 30-year-old American's magnificent cheekbones and piercing eyes will stay with you for days after you've clicked off her Instagram account, and that's in no way a bad thing.
Candice Swanepoel
Candice Swanepoel's Instagram account is all about herself and showcasing some absolutely terrific photography. There's also a question as to whether it's possible to take a bad photo of the South African-born model, but that's another matter.
Karlie Kloss
Another Angel, the American-born Karlie Kloss shows off a mixture of artsy shots, sexy photos that will get your heart racing, and gorgeous high fashion photography on her Instagram account. The 6'1" (!) beauty is often spotted on runways all over the world, and brings her Instagram account with her.
Olivia Palermo
Socialite Olivia Palermo also happens to be a wonderful photographer, snapping shots of her home town of NYC, mixed in with stunning fashion shots of (mostly) herself.
Serayah McNeill
One of the stars created from Fox's mega-hit Empire, Serayah McNeil's Instagram gives you a look at what it looks like to go from virtual unknown to virtual A-lister in the space of a few months.
Taraji P Henson
Another Empire standout, Taraji P. Henson didn't just introduce "Boo Boo Kitty" into our common vernacular, she also runs a hell of an Instagram account.
Anna Ewers
Not since Heidi Klum graced SI's Swimsuit Issue have we been so excited about a German model. The 22-year-old Ewers is on the rise, bigtime, and she mixes up nearly naked shots with high fashion with fun everyday snaps. Keep your eye on her — not that you'll have much difficulty.
Barbara Palvin
Born in post-communist Hungary, Barbara Palvin has been modelling since she was barely a teenager. Her Instagram account features some of the most consistently stunning snaps you'll see out there, a mix of classy and sexy that will keep you scrolling.
K. Michelle
K Michelle's music career is perhaps best explained to a new listener as a combination of the talented vocal and piano work of Alicia Keys with the forward sexuality and attitude of Nicole Scherzinger. There's plenty of backstage and dressing room shots to feast your eyes on here.
Draya Michele
Draya Michele's bio is currently repping fineassgirls.com, which is a pretty good description.
Tae Heckard
Actress and model Tae Heckard's striking looks, sense of humor and honesty (she was all-too-happy to post pregnancy photos) make her account a winner.
Aubrey O'Day
Aubrey O'Day's striking features, haunting eyes, long blonde hair and copious use of mirror selfies in different outfits may make this the account your and your girlfriend both enjoy surfing through. She combines "girl pretty" features with guy-friendly curves, and alternate fashion-forward outfits with your most Y-chromosome friendly swimwear. There'e something for everyone!
Ashley Graham
A body image activist, model and social media goddess, Ashley Graham's Instagram (Instagraham?) account does a rare thing: conveys both glamor and authenticity really well. A must-follow.
Jasmine Tookes
As you'll see from her account, there are few people in the world who can rock a push-up bra (or a bra in general) like American model Jasmine Tookes.
Ireland Baldwin
ireland Baldwin's fun-loving Instagram account is as much about her dogs as it is about her; but her sense of humor and spontaneity come through.
Melanie Iglesias
There are a couple ways to see Melanie Iglesias; you can catch her hosting on MTV, or you can follow her Instagram account. If you do the latter, you'll find her account is dotted with poolside selfies, food shots, photos of dogs, and of course the occasional glamor and modeling shot.
Jen Selter
Jen Selter is a 21-year-old American model and fitness expert, who is known for, well, her ass. But she works hard for that, as her Instagram can attest to it.
Natasha Oakley and Devin Brugman
Natasha Oakley and Devin Brugman run an Instagram account called "A Bikini A Day," which is pretty accurate, except that there's occasionally TWO bikinis.
Holly-Daze Coffey
Called one of the "Kardashians of Australian surfing" by the Daily Mail, Holly-Daze Coffey has the kind of Instagram account you'll like only if you enjoy watching a sexy woman surf in incredible locales. So... it's pretty much for everybody.
Ellie Jean Coffey
Similar to her sister Holly-Daze, Ellie Jean is also an Australian surf star, though her account sees a little bit less of her on the water and a little bit more frolicking on the beach. We are yet to complain.
Brittany Renner
Were it up to us, every awful Fitspiration poster would just be replaced with photos of Brittany Renner, who gives men and women alike all the motivation they could ever need to stay fit and hit the gym.
One the one hand, you probably don't us to tell you who Rihanna is or that she has an Instagram account; but on the other, we couldn't leave her out could we? She's made the news a few times thanks to her account, like the time she got banned for violating nudity rules, or more recently, when she responded to rumors of cocaine usage (spawned by an Instagram video, no less) by cheekily posting a photo of her sipping a Coca-Cola though a straw.
Anastasia Ashley
Another surf star, this time American, Anastasia Ashley is more than willing to stand in front of a camera at the beach (and usually turn away from the lens.)
Bebe Zeva
Sin City-based Rebeccah Hershkovitz uses Instagram to its full potential, showcasing a kind of hipster-sexy, while running her blog Fated To Be Hated. Unlike the more polished models on this list, you'll see less professional photoshoot images uploaded, and more cellphone snaps in all their Instagram-filtered glory.
Deimante Guobyte
Can you locate Lithuania on a map? Probably not until now, when you'll be looking up Deimante Guobyte's homeland to see if all women from there are quite so pretty. The Baltic beauty has been making waves over the past 12 months; expect her to grow more in the future.
Anna Christina Schwartz
There's something we like about stunning brunette German models. Ah, that's it! It's that they're stunning, German, and brunette.
Jayde Rossi
Jayde Rossi looks nowhere near her age of 30, and has worked in Hollywood, as a mentor for foster youth, and is genuinely interesting as well as beautiful. Of course, you probably haven't read a word of this blurb anyway, but hey, what can a man do?
Carmen Jorda
If you've ever been driving by a woman who really knows how to handle a car, you know how sexy it can be. Carmen Jorda is an F1 Development driver for the Lotus team, and while you're bound to see less skin and more chrome on her account, she still manages to get our needles flying up the tach.
Bruna Marquezine
Another Brazilian, Bruna Marquezine might already be someone you follow on Twitter; she has over nine million followers. And no, it's not what you think; most of her photos are just lifestyle or fully-clothed modeling shots.
Shay Mitchell
Another Instagram megastar, the Canadian actress has seen as much success with the square-shaped photo as she has starring on Pretty Little Liars; a lot.
Elizabeth Barela
Elizabeth Barela is Instagram's version of a girl-next-door; expect to see plenty of funny faces, cat photos, and unmade-up shots where her freckles will come through. Her down-to-earth can't hide the fact that she's pretty damn stunning though.
Shaholly Ayers
Like the rest of the people on this list, Shaholly Ayers is beautiful and sexy, but her advocacy for disabled people and desire to change the way we view them makes her a standout. With less than 2,000 followers, she deserves way more attention.
Stella Maxwell
If Victoria Secret model Stella Maxwell wasn't a big name before, now that she's dating Miley Cyrus, she's only going to get bigger, although it's not as if she wasn't already on an upward trajectory.
Amanda David
Shopping for a new bathing suit for your girlfriend? The only sensible way to do it is by going through Amanda David's Instagram, who owns a swimwear company and isn't shy about modeling her creations.
Daniela Dib
Fans of flexibility might be interested in Daniela Dib, a Lebanese-Irish dancer, model and yoga instructor. She splits her time between LA, Vancouver and New York City, three cities that aren't too hard on the eyes either.
Carly Lauren
As you might expect from a former Playboy playmate, Carly Lauren's Instagram feed is full of skin. There are more bikinis here than on Dayton over spring break, and also some inside snaps of the Playboy Mansion as well.
Lily Ermak
Are you concerned with young mothers in Russia? Well then, feast your concern on Lily Ermak, who also happens to be a drop-dead gorgeous model. It's edutainment.
Yanet Garcia
It's an odd phenomenon: ever since I discovered Yanet Garcia, I started caring way, way more about Mexican weather patterns. ¡Vaya!
Jannie Phan
Model Jannie Phan is based in Ca.... hold on a minute, I just got an overwhelming urge to go eat Froot Loops.
Haylie Noire
Haylie Noire. Stunning French model and fitness freak, a self-proclaimed lingerie addict, and someone with photographic sensibilities and posing abilities so good it just caused me to spit out my Froot Loops.
Melissa Morales
Mexican TV host Lisa Morales does two things very well on her Instagram: showcases her incredibly fit body, and also gives you insight into what it takes to get a body like that.
Betty Autier
A known French fashion blogger, Betty Autier has been caryring the flag of 21st century French chic for some time. She built her Instagram following with the help of her ex-boyfriend (and fellow Gaul) Mathieu LeBreton, which brings us to...
Denni Elias
...Denni Elias, LeBreton's new belle, who is a rising Instagram star in her own right, and who features chic, beautifully composed shots as well. Can she rise as high as Betty Autier? We'll see.
Jessica White
It didn't work out with Nick Cannon last year, but let's just say, he's missing out and made a big mistake. Jessica White is quite a catch, and that's putting it mildly. In a recent interview, the Sports Illustrated swimsuit model admitted to having a full-blown orgasm during a squat workout.
Hailey Clauson
If we haven't made the case to you with a simple outtake from her exciting Instagram profile (that you should follow right now), wait until you've seen her topless Sports Illustrated outtakes. Outtakes so sizzling hot, they didn't make the cut in the magazine. Yep, you read that right. Too hot for Sports Illustrated magazine.
Camille Rowe
Supermodel Camille Rowe made the cut for April 2016's Playboy cover. And we have no difficulties understanding why. Back in February, Playboy decided to have models cover up again in their magazine. And while it may be a bit of a shame, it's not going to be a difficult transition with women like Camille Rowe leading the pack.
Irina Shayk
Russian supermodel and international sensation Irina Shayk has been killing it lately on Instagram. To her fans delight, the veteran Sports Illustrated model has been sharing some amazing insights. And when we say insights, we mean the some of the best kind of insights.


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New Year's Show?? Something's a-brewin' in Springsteen land
It's something of a tradition in advance of a Springsteen concert announcement for various show listings to pop up for a couple of hours here and there, before wafting off into gaseous haze of the Internet, not to be seen again until the official announcement. This could be to goose excitement for an upcoming leg of the tour (as if Springsteen's loyal fans are in need of goosing) or because people at Ticketmaster keep pushing buttons prematurely. (Keep the nuclear codes away from these people!)
But the show that surfaced yesterday on LiveNation.com really took the cake: A New Year's Eve show! In Los Angeles! With a ticking countdown clock! It disappeared a few hours later, but it certainly looked official — see the screenshot above to prove that we're not all crazy.
This can only mean that actual U.S. dates are this close to seeing the light of day — and the possibility of a New Year's show would seem to indicate that the tour may stretch well beyond the anticipated late-summer stadium dates. Could a new or live album be part of the mix? A Record Store Day release? Stay tuned for news as it breaks. Real news, not the fake kind.
And if you've seen other dates pop up and disappear, let us know in the comments.


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The SCARY Crawl Space
We build crawl spaces because they are cheaper than basements. But controlling moisture can be a challenge, depending on the climate zone.
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Depending on where you live, critters from snakes and rodents to spiders, bugs, and armadillos may have taken up residence in your crawl space. Add a little water—or even a lot when flooding occurs—and mold and rot create indoor air quality (IAQ) problems and structural deterioration. Oh, and did I mention that soil gases like radon or methane can find their way into your house through the crawl space? Research has shown that whenever it's warmer inside your house than outside, the buoyancy of the rising warm air in the house sucks air into your home from the crawl space. In heating-dominated climates, 40% or more of the air you breathe in your home originated in your crawl space. Definitely scary—and it's dark down there.
We build crawl spaces because they are cheaper to build than basements, or because ground conditions make building a basement impractical. A crawl space can also provide service access for plumbing, electrical, and heating-and-cooling systems.
Which Crawl Spaces Work Where?
In recent years, Building America and others have done a lot of research around the country on crawl spaces. By looking at this research, we can learn a lot about which crawl space configuration works where.
Historically, most crawl spaces have been vented to the exterior (see "Definitions" and "Codes"). In some climates—especially with the introduction of central A/C—this can cause problems. In climates with extended periods of hot-humid weather—this includes the Southeast and most of the Northeast and Midwest—closed crawl spaces are the best option. Under hot-humid conditions, warm, moist air enters the vented crawl space from outside and can condense on the cooler surfaces. These cooler surfaces are created within the crawl space by the shade provided by the building and the moderating effect of the contact between the crawl space and the ground. Even when condensation doesn't take place, relative humidity (RH) above 80% for an extended period can support mold growth and eventually rot wooden structural materials. Add A/C to the house, and the floor above the crawl space becomes even cooler—and any ductwork in the crawl space creates an added risk of condensation.
In closed conditioned crawl spaces, insulation is normally placed around the perimeter and not in the floor. With perimeter insulation, the house is coupled to the cooler temperatures of the ground, and this can reduce the overall amount of A/C needed to cool the house. When closed conditioned crawls are used in heating-dominated climates, this same ground coupling can actually increase the heating load of a house, but that may cost very little compared to the cost of damage done by moisture brought in by venting.
Crawl spaces can be vented or closed. Crawl spaces without venting are usually referred to as unvented, closed, or sealed. In this article I use "closed" to refer to any crawl space without passive vents from the crawl to the exterior.
Vented crawl spaces have the air and vapor barriers and the thermal boundary of the house in the floor assembly above the crawl space and provide passive venting from the crawl to the exterior. Most codes require a minimum of 1 square foot of net free vent area for each 150 square feet of crawl space; they also require that vents be placed to provide cross-ventilation.
Closed (unvented) crawl spaces come in a variety of configurations. Some are actively conditioned; some have an intentional passive connection to the conditioned part of the house; and in extreme cases, some have an active dehumidification system (see "Dehumidifier Metering Study," p. 44). Insulation is normally at the perimeter of the crawl with a continuous air and vapor barrier on the ground and running up the perimeter wall to the sill plate or to a termite inspection strip, where required.
Closed power-vented crawl spaces generally look like closed unconditioned crawl spaces but include an exhaust fan to draw air from the crawl space to the exterior. The primary advantage of this system is its ability to reverse the stack effect and decouple the air in the house from the crawl—especially during the heating season. Codes generally require 1 CFM of power venting for every 50 square feet of crawl space area.
In the drier regions of the West, and even—surprisingly—in the marine climates of the Northwest, vented crawl spaces work acceptably most of the time. The hot-dry conditions in summer and the cold-moist conditions in winter do not cause the same problems that hot-humid conditions cause in the rest of the country. In a vented crawl, the insulation should be placed in the floor above the crawl space, properly supported, and in contact with the floor above. There should be no air space between the insulation and the floor.
In colder climates, where basements are traditionally the norm, closed conditioned crawl spaces may be the best option to protect freeze-sensitive plumbing systems.
Ducts in Crawl Spaces
HVAC ductwork can have a significant impact on the crawl space environment. From an energy perspective, well-insulated, well-sealed ducts work best in a vented crawl space. While sealing and insulating ducts in a vented crawl is always beneficial in terms of energy savings, there can be unintended consequences that may increase the risk of condensation in heating-dominated climates. In this climate, heat loss to the crawl may help prevent condensation by maintaining higher and more stable temperatures. In cooling climates, properly sealed and insulated ducts—including a vapor barrier—can reduce the risk of condensation on cold supply ducts.
In closed crawl spaces, where the air and vapor barriers and the thermal boundary are maintained at the crawl perimeter, the energy benefits of sealing and insulating ductwork are minimal.
Insulation Materials and Proper Alignment of Air and Vapor Barriers
Walls get wet—especially in below-grade crawl spaces. Below-grade walls cannot dry to the exterior, so to avoid problems, they must dry to the interior. Vapor barriers on the interior side of batt insulation can create real problems. Figure 1 shows the RH inside a fiberglass batt on the interior of a crawl space perimeter wall. The batt in the figure has a vapor barrier on the interior surface that traps moisture. In the summer, the assembly is continuously at the dew point, or 100% RH. In the winter, the RH drops, but it is still above 90% almost the entire time. Totally unacceptable!
Removing the interior vapor barrier from the insulation allows drying to the interior of the crawl space, but this may also allow additional condensation on the cold surfaces of the perimeter wall. The best solution in the Figure 1 example is to use rigid-foam insulation with sealed seams, or to use spray foam. This provides a continuous air and vapor barrier with a material that isn't susceptible to moisture damage. The insulation thickness should be determined by the amount of insulation required for thermal performance.
Do Vented Crawl Spaces Ever Really Work?
The results of tests conducted in cold-dry West and Northwest marine climates suggest that vented crawl spaces can work. The Washington State University Extension Energy Program (WSU-EEP), as part of its work for Building America, monitored four test houses in Vancouver and Moses Lake, Washington, for over a year and found that the vented crawls rarely, if ever, reached dew point and that they remained above 80% RH only for brief periods of time. Monitoring of wood moisture content in the crawls showed no moisture buildup, and while the vented crawl spaces in the test houses did maintain higher RH levels on average than found in closed crawl spaces, the RH levels were not a problem. See Figures 2 and 3.
In any crawl space, site water must be properly managed. Vented crawls should be considered only where there is little risk of condensation and no prolonged periods of high RH. Where the average ground temperature is above the average seasonal outdoor dew point, crawl temperatures should be above dew point most of the time, and moisture introduced by venting shouldn't be a major problem (see Figure 5).
Risks in Closed Crawl Spaces
WSU-EEP conducted tracer gas testing in vented and closed power-vented crawl spaces in a marine climate (Vancouver, Washington) in December 2006. The results showed that vented crawls provide a significantly higher air change rate with the exterior than closed crawls. Vented crawls averaged about 3.5 ACH, while the closed power-vented crawls averaged about 1 ACH. Additional radon testing showed that radon levels in the closed crawls—with a relatively low dilution rate—were roughly 10 times the levels measured in the vented crawls. The tracer gas testing also showed that roughly 40% of the air in the homes with vented crawl spaces that we tested originated in the crawl space. In the closed power-vented crawls that we tested, the stack effect was substantially offset by the venting—less than 5% of the house air originated in the crawl spaces. Because the power venting had substantially decoupled the house from the crawl, radon levels within the living area of the homes were still below EPA action levels.
Reversing the stack effect with power venting should improve indoor air quality (IAQ) by decoupling the house from the crawl space. The price of decoupling is the added cost of running and maintaining the crawl space exhaust fan. In closed crawls without power venting, or if the exhaust fan fails, the lower dilution rate creates the risk of a higher concentration of pollutants entering the house from the crawl.
Taming the Beast
Here are some general tips for taming the beast:
- If the crawl space has a dirt floor, always maintain a continuous vapor barrier on the floor. Use 6-mil black polyethylene sheeting or better.
- If there is a high water table or periodic flooding, make sure that the crawl space is sloped to drain to a sump, which can be drained or pumped to daylight.
- Make sure the outside grade slopes away from the building and that gutter downspouts take water away from the foundation. Don't water your crawl space when you water your landscaping.
- Maintain the perimeter of the crawl space to prevent access by critters; seal holes, penetrations, and access points and screen all vents.
- Clean it up. Remove construction debris—especially wood, cardboard, or other organic material in contact with the ground.
- Don't vent dryers or other appliances into the crawl; make sure that any ductwork is well sealed and well supported and that the ducts terminate outside the crawl space.
- Don't use your crawl space for storage.
- Use radon-resistive building practices in radon-risk areas, as recommended by EPA on their web site.
From the 2009 International Residential Code (IRC), the applicable sections on vented and closed crawl spaces are Section R408.2 Openings for under floor ventilation, and Section R408.3 Unvented crawl space.
The 2009 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) includes requirements for insulation levels on crawl space walls based on climate zone. See Section 402.2.9 Crawl space walls.
The IRC does not require crawl space ventilation if all of the following conditions are met:
- A ground cover is provided. This ground cover must include a class 1 vapor retarder with lapped sealed seams, extending at least 6 inches up the stem wall and attached to the wall.
- The crawl space is conditioned. Conditioning is direct if the crawl space is supplied with conditioned air at the rate of 1 CFM per 50 ft2 of crawl area. Conditioning is induced if the crawl space air is power vented to the exterior at 1 CFM per 50 ft2 of crawl area and draws conditioned air from the house to the crawl through a transfer grill or duct.
- The perimeter walls are insulated (according to section N1102.2.9 of the IRC).
For closed conditioned crawl spaces:
- Insulate the perimeter walls to the level suggested for above-grade walls in your climate.
- Exterior perimeter wall insulation is a good option to consider, especially in new construction. It eliminates the problems of moisture management associated with interior wall insulation and provides the possible benefits of additional thermal mass within the structure. The downside is you have to protect the insulation from termites and the above- grade portion of the insulation from deterioration caused by weather exposure.
- When insulating a crawl from the interior, you should protect rim joists from condensation with foam insulation.
- Use water-resistant insulating materials, such as rigid-foam board or spray foam properly protected to meet fire ratings. Avoid using air-permeable insulation, such as fiberglass batts or spray-on cellulose.
- Power venting a sealed crawl space to the exterior can reduce the movement of air from the crawl space into the house. This can improve IAQ, but at the added cost of operating and maintaining the exhaust fan.
For vented crawl spaces:
- Insulate the floor above the crawl space to between R-30 and R-38.
- Provide adequate venting (1 square foot net free area venting per 150 square feet of crawl space).
- Arrange vents to provide cross-ventilation.
- Insulate the ductwork for any heating or cooling system to at least R-8.
- Maintain a continuous air and vapor barrier on duct insulation where there is a risk of condensation.
- Protect plumbing pipes from freezing. Insulate the pipes and shelter them from excessive air movement near vents. Well-insulated and sheltered pipes shouldn't require the additional use of heat tapes for freeze protection. Heat tapes can use large amounts of electricity, and improperly installed heat tapes may be a fire hazard.
Conventional wisdom on crawl spaces over the years has ranged from always vent to always seal. As with many things, it's not that simple. It really depends on local conditions. Properly designed and installed closed crawl spaces can be made to work well almost everywhere. On the other hand, vented crawl spaces are not suited for hot-humid regions where there is a risk of condensation. Closed crawls also come with some risks. Without venting there is a smaller dilution factor and the possibility of higher pollutant concentrations. If you power-vent a crawl space the fan must be used and maintained. In heating-dominated climates, there may be an increased heating load in a closed crawl.
When working with a crawl space, always consider local conditions. Evaluate what has worked in your community and remember that the best crawl space design won't make up for poor water management on the site.
David Hales is an experienced contractor, building scientist, and technical trainer. He is currently a building systems and energy specialist at Washington State University and provides technical support for the Energy Star Homes Northwest Program, Building America, and utility-based programs in the Pacific Northwest.
For more information:
To learn more about conditioned crawl spaces, go to www.energysavers.gov/your_home/insulation_airsealing/index.cfm/mytopic=11480. and www.energycodes.gov/rc/Vol3_BasementInsulation.pdf.
To learn more about radon, go to www.epa.gov/radon/ and www.epa.gov/radon/pdfs/buildradonout.pdf.
The research discussed in the article will be published in the transactions of the 2010 Building Thermal Envelope Conference: Hales, Lubliner and Gordon; Vented and Conditioned Crawlspace Performance in Marine and Cold Climates of the Pacific Northwest.
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Does anyone have any advice on setting up and maintaining a home altar within this tradition.
Does anyone have any advice on setting up and maintaining a home altar within this tradition.
IMHO, YMMV, and really depending if you want to go "traditional" vs "American" :P, my altar has the Buddha, a candle, incense burner, a flower base, and a lil' glass cup for water. I have added a couple of Kwan Yins (plural cuz you never how much compassion you can get in one altar :mrgreen: ), and a set of Tibetan designed Boddhisattvas given to me by a friend.
Last edited by Jundo; 12-03-2018 at 05:19 PM.
I'm going to lose mine to a bassinet soon but im perdy simple and so is my altar, Big ol plastic Buddha statue (intended to be a garden bird feeder), with in its lap sits a small brass Buddha , sitting on top of a porous rock I found... lol empty form...surrounded by well over a hundred other Buddhas (stones), a haggard avocado tree i started a few years ago, and very nice incense burner storage thingy my wife gave me and a blow torch. (lights incense and acts as a bell when needed - living dangerously banging on a can of propane?) hmm okay its not simple when described but looking at it its pretty simple.
I think most anything/nothing/anywhere will do. Heck more often than not its 4 cats on the bed or the back of someones head or my daughter running around or climbing me...
Gassho, Shohei
Here are instructions direct from the Soto School "Head Office" in Japan.
http://global.sotozen-net.or.jp/eng/how ... uddha.html
However, those appear to have first been written directed at Japanese lay families. Please remember that, in Japan and China, Zen and all schools of Buddhism are largely encountered by lay people as a means to honor, remember (and appease the spirits of) their deceased ancestors. Thus, the Japanese home altar is meant primarily as a place of Confucian ancestor worship (and thus the emphasis on "memorial tablets of our ancestors" and such).
Also, most Japanese lay people would have a tough time to tell you the difference between one sect of Buddhism and another, and are just looking for a little support and comfort from the Buddha(s) to keep their family safe, healthy and prosperous. Thus, in the eyes of most people, Pure Land has "Amida Buddha", Nichiren Buddhism has the "Lotus Sutra", esoteric Shingon has "a bunch of Buddhas and Budhisattvas" ... and we have 'ol Shakyamuni looking out for us.
Now, in my opinion, one may place within one's home altar whatever speaks to one. One should have a "Buddha Statue" (but please see my recent talk on what that means ... for it can be anything that seems right, such as a stone, a coke bottle, a flower, a coat hanger, an empty space ... ) ...
http://treeleafzen.blogspot.com/2008/11 ... t-iii.html
Also, of course, the "True Altar" is not limited to any table top ... nor by time and space for that matter!
Of course, recall that to the art afficionado, or to purists and many in Asia in the "Know", all those Buddha statues are really quite different figures, and limited to various sects. In Soto Zen, we are not so much into statues of "Amida", but "Amida" is perhaps the most common Buddha figure you encounter on Zen altars in the West (you can usually tell a sitting Amida Buddha by the different hand mudra in Zazen, with backs of the fingers and knuckles touching) ...
http://oop-edge.blogspot.com/2006/08/am ... mudra.html
We are not too much into Mandalas and Mala beads either (although that depends on how much there has been an influence of "esoteric" Buddhism on the particular lineage of Soto Zen over the centuries).
Incense is great ... until the recent health warning about incense "second hand smoke" :roll:
I sometimes light a stick for a moment, then flip it over so that it extinguishes. Or sit in a well ventilated room. "Life and Death" are nothing (I will write about that later today as a "BIG" Question), but no need to rush that along!
A statue of Kannon (Kwan Yin) is a powerful reminder of the 'Compassionate' face of the Buddhist equation.
Flowers are lovely for any occasion!
In other words ... let you heart guide you on that.
Gassho, Jundo
here's mine, though it's all thai except for the japanese insence burner and statue of bodhidharma
it's actually not done, theres more stuff for it but my girlfriend who's visiting her parents in thailand hasnt brought it home yet
Hello Brian and all,
My altar is very simple...two candles, incense burner, a little Buddha - he's about 2.5 inches high and is carved from green aventurine, and an Anchor. Yes, it is a plastic toy anchor...
One day, I was getting ready to sit zazen in my little corner of our computer room when I noticed that my boys had been playing with their pirate ship next to my Zafu. The anchor was sitting right next to Buddha...so I meditated with Buddha and the anchor. The anchor reminded me that I should always stay grounded in my practice, yet never remain too attached to anything, or any one place (no matter where you are or the circumstances you are in, you can always pick up and move on - just like an anchor). So, the anchor has stayed with Buddha on my altar. Strange...maybe! :wink:
I would like to have a figure of Kannon one day.
Your altar is what you make of it, as you see it.
Kelly - Jinmei
thanks for asking this question! i have often wondered myself. i dont really have a traditional alter, (part because i had no idea what that was, and part becasue i dont have much to put there yet, or at least didnt know i did) i have a candle and a small statue, like one and a half inch tall, buddha. though this is where i have a question, im not so sure that the figure is a budhha.....maybe a bodisattva? its the figure with the big belly..... i do plan on getting a larger buddha statue as well as some other objects that seem to fit.
as for the Anchor idea, that makes perfect sense! great thought!
You mean this fellow ...Originally Posted by aksteve
Who looks, unfortunately, like fat Jundo trying to demonstrate Zazen today on the sit-a-long?
That's Maitreya (also known as Hotei or Pu Tai) ...
Read more hereThe image of Hotei is almost always seen carrying a cloth or linen sack. It is usually filled with many precious items, including candy for children, food, or the woes of the world. Sometimes it can be filled with children, as they are seen as some of those precious items of this world. In some scenes he may be found sitting on a cart drawn by boys.
The large, fat belly is a symbol of happiness, luck, and generosity.
The name Hotei actually means "cloth bag" or "glutton." A legend has it that if a person is to rub his belly, it brings forth wealth, good luck, and prosperity.
The Laughing Buddha, also known as Hotei in Japan, Pu-Tai in China, embodies the ideals of the good life: health, happiness, prosperity and longevity.
Monks and commercial travelers spread the Buddhist message throughout the East, northward into Afganistan and Tibet, eastward to China and Japan, as well as south into Ceylon and Indonesia. As with any religious message, changes in the nature of Buddhist practice and understanding were inevitable as the religion was absorbed within different cultures.
Scholars have long commented on the contrast between India's penchant for lofty idealisms as against the Chinese focus on the practicalities of the here-and-now. Over the centuries within China, Buddhist notions of happiness based on self-mastery and enlightened insight were fused with popular Chinese life-ideals of happiness through material prosperity.
Iconographers in the 10th century summed up these various elements of happiness in a representation of the fat Laughing Buddha, clutching his prayer beads in one hand and with a bag of gold in the other. The large number of children usually surrounding him illustrates another Chinese virtue - a large family consisting of many children.
Moreover, there is belief, that the Laughing Buddha is in fact modeled on an historical figure, a fat wandering Zen monk named Pu Tai, who possibly claimed to be an incarnation of the future Buddha Maitreya (Chinese Mi-lo-fo; Japanese Miroku). One poem attributed to him reads:
Mi-lo, true Mi-lo
Reborn innumerable times
From time to time manifested to men
The men of the age do not recognize you
Last edited by Jundo; 06-17-2013 at 07:11 AM.
yep, that would be him! thanks Jundo, i will do some more reading up on that
Steve Taylor
Git in mah belleh! :lol:Sometimes it can be filled with children...
My personal altar is built around the idea of the five elements
Earth- a stone
Water- a cup of water
Air- incense
Fire- a candle
Consciousness/ Void- the Buddha Image
I suppose with the health concerns about incense, that one could easily replace it with essential oils or potpourri.
Hello all,
:lol: heeheeheeGit in mah belleh!
Rev R - I like your idea of including the elements...I need to do that. I also want a small vase to put flowers in...I will get there eventually.
Jundo - Your smile is as warm as Maitreya's, but you are not fat. :wink:
Kelly - Jinmei
My altar is an bowl with some fine sand. got the sand 15 or 16 years ago when i moved away from home, from an nowadays overgrown sandquarry and carefully removing any "big" stones, it has been with me all the time.
Now, my wife (kishinemma) uses it as a candleholder though...
A very versatile altar...
Hey there Jinmei
Can't remember where I got the idea, but elemental symbolism has been a part of my thoughts since before I "converted".Originally Posted by KellyRok
Flowers can be rather poignant reminders of impermanence.
Here is a nice related story from Zen Flesh Zen Bones:Originally Posted by Jundo
Those who have visited Chinatown, any Chinatown, will observe statues of a stout fellow carrying a linen sack. Chinese merchants call him Happy Chinaman or Laughing Buddha. This Hotei lived in the T'ang Dynasty and he had no desire to gather disciples around him. Instead, he would carry around the sack filled with gifts of candy, fruit, or doughnuts. These he would give to the children of the streets who gathered around him in play.
Whenever he met a Zen devotee, he would say, "Give me one penny." If any asked him to return to the temple to teach others or pray, he would say, "Give me one penny."
Once, as he was about his play-work, another Zen master happened along and inquired, "What is the significance of Zen?"
Hotei slouched and immediately dropped his sack down to the ground in silent answer.
Then, another Zen master asked, "What is the actualization of Zen?"
At once the Happy Chinaman swung the sack over his shoulder and continued on his merry way.
Gassho, (Fuken) Jordan
Here is mine. Pretty simple.
I would love to setup an alter in my home but it would beyond upset my wife.
To my wife and the rest of my family, seeing an alter would solidify the image in their mind that I have become an idol worshiping atheist.
So please set up an invisible altar or one in your heart.Originally Posted by ScottyDoo
By the way, we do not "worship the idol". I take a Buddha statue as primarily a symbol, like a Crucifix or Star of David, which reminds us of a "greater reality". At heart, it is just wood or stone. However, all wood and stones are sacred.
Gassho, Jundo
P.S. - Also, personally, I do not consider myself an "atheist" (I am pretty sure, Scotty, that you did not mean you are one either), for "atheism" is another belief and conclusion, often clung to too relentlessly. I prefer to describe myself as a "mystical agnostic" (or "pragma-mystic") who tastes and sees something wonderful, yet prefers not to impose too many names and limiting ideas upon that (and remains skeptical of many exotic ideas about "ultimate reality" that some impose) and just "lets that be". For what is will be anyway! I have some very definite ideas and conclusions about that (yes, Zen Practice lets one see reality in wonderful ways), but other things I keep my nose out of!
However, one could be a "Zen Buddhist" and be an atheist if one wanted I suppose, just as one can be a "Zen Buddhist" and Jewish, Christian, Republic or Democrat, butcher or baker at the same time.
Gassho, J
I love this thread! And the pictures, thank you all! Many long years ago when I was with a Nichiren group I had a full blown altar set up--one of the bedrooms upstairs in the house I then lived in had a built-in alcove of sorts. It was perfect set up, and I had a cloisonee dish of rice, a stone rectangular box with some sort of Mayan-type Indian engraving on the lid for the incense, the bell & mallet, the butdsodan, and I think a water dish and vase of some sort. I can totally relate to Scotty's comments about family, since I still recall comments about my 'devil worship' set up :roll: I finally just carefully packed up the gohonzon (Nichiren scroll that is the centerpiece of that altar) and had it couriered back to the temple in MD so that no harm would come to it if for any reason I wasn't around to protect it.
I kept the bell and the stone incense box. And, I keep the altar in my heart
Gassho, Ann
Hi Brian,
I was looking into this recently. I had trouble finding much on the web, but I found this on beliefnet:
There is also a little blurb on tricycle magazine under an article called "The Big Sit".
Know all to well what you mean. Maybe if you just added some crosses and stuff, and a man with a stake through his hands and blood on his face and a crown of thorns and..... :roll:Originally Posted by ScottyDoo
Best of Luck
Warm Regards,
Originally Posted by torotech
Well, first, never believe any guy you see or read on Beliefnet! 8)
The article is nice, but of course, presents a very elaborate, esoteric Tibetan altar in line with Lama Surya Das' tradition.
I will stick with my comment that an altar can be anything that reminds you of the sacredness of here and this ... it may be a Buddha statue, a branch of a tree, a ????? ... or nothing at all. What is not "Buddha" (in fact, what is Buddha? ... but that is getting a bit too into Buddha-non-speak).
Anyway ... it is all sacred.
Gassho, Jundo
We're multidenominational so we don't have an altar. We have a candle, a music player and a little singing bowl to ding when it's time to meditate.
WILL DO....Originally Posted by Jundo
Hi guys
I don't have an altar. I just sit wherever I can get some peace and zazen.
I do have a small Buddha that looks like it was made of chocolate, hence my nickname Chocobuda (Buda is Buddha, in Spanish).
Maybe I will have an altar in the near future. Just need to make room for one.
I enjoy looking at your altars. They all look fantastic!
Don't forget that the alter is also state of mind. Just like Jundo Sensei using anything ranging from a rock to an "official" statue of the Buddha. Its much deeper than any image or placement thereof.
Whatever you decide on keep it clean! It reflects your practice and life. A neglected alter is a sad sight indeed!
Wow! Your husband is a pretty good woodworker! Did he also make the table to the left in the picture? It seems to be of the same style.
Thanks, I will pass on the compliment to him!Originally Posted by JRBrisson
Yes, he did also make that table. It's low and about 6 feet long so that we can have plants sitting in the front window.
Beautiful workmanship and design
Looks great... is that a speaker underneath?
Thanks, Shokai!Originally Posted by Shokai
Thanks!Originally Posted by KvonNJ
Uh, yeah . . . we never could find a good place to put that. ops: Maybe it shouldn't be there, but I kind of like the altar having a practical, everyday, no-big-deal function as well.
I don't have pictures of them, but I have three Butsudan's
I am Jodo Shinshu but started out studying Soto on my own via Shasta Abbey materials, and still practice shikantaza and often chant sutras from the Soto liturgy.
In Jodo Shinshu, we either have a a scroll with the nembutsu, or a picture or statue of Amida.
Strictly speaking any picture or statue of Amida, has Amida standing not sitting. This is based on Amida's appearance in the Contemplation sutra, and also to indicate Amida is active.
So my main Butsudan features a small statue of a standing Amida, a candle, small gong, incense burner, flowers (fake ones....something of a no,no in Shin), and a stand for my o-nenju (mala).
I use this one for chanting Shin Sutras, and Nembutsu recitation.
Above the shrine sit photos of my departed cats.
Then I have a second one beside, where I practice Shikan-taza. The Butsudan is on a short table and features a seated Amida in a sort of maroon coloured stone, and incense burner, candle and flowers.beneith the shrine is a place where I have Zen Sutra books, and a small mp3 player I use as a meditation timer.
Then I have a portable Shin shrine, It is wooden with opening doors. At the centre is a scroll with a Standing Amida, and on each open door is a picture of Shinran, and on the other Rennyo. This is my travel Butsudan.
The somewhat ironic thing is two of my Amida's came from Shasta Abbey, and I have met two members of my Shinshu Temple who studied at Shasta. Sort of an odd connection.
Manjushri got some new digs recently and I thought I'd share it here:
Hi Fuken,Originally Posted by Fuken
Never saw the previous way you had it setup but this one looks pretty cool!
Here's mine! Second to the right is a Buddha with a laptop given to me by a close friend in 2006 or so (before I found Treeleaf). My friend was prescient!
Ah, you also re-purposed a piece of furniture. Mine used to be a TV stand.Originally Posted by Jennifer G P
Originally Posted by disastermouse
Mouse, my man, that's teriffic!
This is an awesome story! What a perfect gift which would later come to have so much significance to your practice!Chet wrote:
Here's mine! Second to the right is a Buddha with a laptop given to me by a close friend in 2006 or so (before I found Treeleaf). My friend was prescient!
He was perched on the ledge above the register. At the old house he was in a repurposed wing of an entertainment senter that did not make the move due to the weight restriction.Originally Posted by JRBrisson
Sounds like a definite improvement. I see similarities in the new setup with that at the Treeleaf Zendo in Tsukuba. Was this your inspiration?Originally Posted by Fuken
I have the same Buddha head! But it is not on my altar, I have it on the nightstand next to my bed. My best friend gave it to me as a gift a few years agoOriginally Posted by disastermouse
My ex-girlfriend gave me that one.Originally Posted by jodi_h
No, I had not noticed it, the inspiration was all from my wife who seemed to think there was something to improve.Originally Posted by JRBrisson
Maybe great minds think alike... The great mind being my wife's and whoever inspired Jundo's set up.
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I am interested in that Avalokiteshvara. would you post a close-up?
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Thanks, there was a similar image at the temple I used to visit in Portland. Sometimes I enjoy the nostalgia.
A very different set-up in my home. I sit in the study, which has large picture windows facing the back yard. For logistical reasons (two kids and a dog) I have yet to figure out the best way for a permanent altar, and I tend toward minimalism in general. So here's the set-up:
Folding step-stool with two levels. I use the lower one for liturgical reading materials (that's Daido Loori's book and a printout of the Heart Sutra). The upper level looks like this:
The fabric is one of those Japanese prints (whose Japanese name I have forgotten; if anyone knows please share) that we bought at Isetan in Tokyo. It had been sitting in a drawer until I found it when looking for something to put over the step, and it's pretty perfect for the purpose, with little fish and bubbles in a steam motif. Atop that is a couple of river stones, one small one propping up the larger front one.
It's hard to see in the image, but beneath the rocks sits a small piece of paper folded in half. My daughter wrote the words "this here now" on it, and I've stuck it there. Just a little reminder.
The whole thing, of course, is just a raft, and I expect it will shift as my practice develops. But for now it's doing the trick.


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Fichtenbaum said James was the choice not only for his play but also because of his charitable work, especially involving schoolchildren in his native Akron, Ohio.
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The first 17 covers were different: Only this one has James wearing an NBA championship ring.This is the 18th time James will be on SI's cover, the magazine said. His first time was as a high school junior in February 2002, when the magazine famously dubbed him "The Chosen One" and touted how he would have been an NBA lottery pick even then.
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Shootings and other traumatic events involving children are not rare events, but there's a startling lack of scientific evidence on the best ways to help young survivors and witnesses heal, a government-funded analysis found.
School-based counseling treatments showed the most promise, but there's no hard proof that anxiety drugs or other medication work and far more research is needed to provide solid answers, say the authors who reviewed 25 studies. Their report was sponsored by the federal Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.
According to research cited in the report, about two-thirds of U.S. children and teens younger than 18 will experience at least one traumatic event, including shootings and other violence, car crashes and weather disasters. That includes survivors and witnesses of trauma. Most will not suffer any long-term psychological problems, but about 13 percent will develop symptoms of post-traumatic stress, including anxiety, behavior difficulties and other problems related to the event.
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"This is a very important topic, just in light of recent events," said lead author Valerie Forman-Hoffman, a researcher at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill.
She has two young children and said the results suggest that it's likely one of them will experience some kind of trauma before reaching adulthood. "As a parent I want to know what works best," the researcher said.
Besides the December massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut, other recent tragedies involving young survivors or witnesses include the fatal shooting last month of a 15-year-old Chicago girl gunned down in front of a group of friends; Superstorm Sandy in October; and the 2011 Joplin, Mo., tornado, whose survivors include students whose high school was destroyed.
Some may do fine with no treatment; others will need some sort of counseling to help them cope.
Studying which treatments are most effective is difficult because so many things affect how a child or teen will fare emotionally after a traumatic event, said Dr. Denise Dowd, an emergency physician and research director at Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics in Kansas City, Mo., who wrote a Pediatrics editorial.
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"If the parent is freaking out" and has difficulty controlling emotions, kids will have a tougher time dealing with trauma. Traumatized kids need to feel like they're in a safe and stable environment, and if their parents have trouble coping, "it's going to be very difficult for the kid," she said.
The researchers analyzed 25 studies of treatments that included anti-anxiety and depression drugs, school-based counseling, and various types of psychotherapy. The strongest evidence favored school-based treatments involving cognitive behavior therapy, which helps patients find ways to cope with disturbing thoughts and emotions, sometimes including talking repeatedly about their trauma.
This treatment worked better than nothing, but more research is needed comparing it with alternatives, the report says.
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--A LIVING 1915 COMMUNITY-- Come step back into time! Located in the Central Coast area of California, Camp Atascadero was founded by E. G. Lewis in 1913; beginning as a community of canvas tents designed to house folks coming from all over the United States, and beyond, as they purchased their land and began to build their homes and businesses during the years of 1914-1917. "Tent City" is a unique event, which relives the 1915 Tent City era. Our slice of Tent City life features local musicians actors, artisans, and historians working to re-create our local past as authentically as possible, including tents similar to those used for business and residential purposes while permanent structures were being built. This annual event is a novel way to open a window into our local heritage; to educate others as to how this town was founded and colonized, and to gain perspective into how the early settlers lived their every day lives nearly a century before television, computers, and cell phones became commonplace. "Tent City" is created by the help of wonderful community members coming together with contributions of time, effort, energy, skill, talent, passion, enthusiasm and sponsorships of money, services and products; transforming Camp Atascadero from being pages in history books to a modern reality! You are certainly invited to visit this peerless re-enactment of Atascadero's beginnings which takes place on the third Saturday of October. To see and learn more of this event, please visit: http://www.colonydays.org Thank you for visiting this Gallery, and I hope you enjoy the photos presented here, as much as I enjoyed taking them!! Make sure to also look through the 'in-color' Tent City gallery!: Tent City '07 The photos within this gallery are available to order as prints and other merchandise; click on the 'buy' icons. **Important note: because of digital formatting, almost all photos will need to 'be cropped' at the 'checkout stand'; easy instructions are there to help you** ****20% of the proceeds from the sales of this gallery will be given directly to The Tent City Committee, to help fund the 2008 event!**** **Another important note! Especially directed to the Tent City participants, and other more personally interested visitors to this gallery, I AM adding photos to this gallery on a daily basis, so please check back here often!!**Read More
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