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The Bent Tree is Looking for Submissions for its Freshman Edition
The Bent Tree will be putting together its first-ever freshman edition for the incoming class of freshman this fall.
The Bent Tree "Freshman Exclusive" will be distributed to the new freshman in Laker Hall during Freshman Premiere Week. This edition of the paper will focus on the things incoming freshman need to know: the services offered to students on campus; things to do on campus; and will highlight some important dates for students in the first few weeks of the semester.
The Bent Tree would like to invite all campus departments, offices, and services to send in their articles, photos, calendars and advertisements for this special new edition of the paper.
To submit your information for this edition, please send an email to Jennifer DeMond, Student Media advisor at email@example.com. We would prefer your submissions in JPEG, PDF, or Word format. The deadline for submission is July 12.
OITS Introduces LochBox
LochBox (https://lochbox.clayton.edu) is the successor to "mydocs.clayton.edu." It is a completely homegrown application developed by Clayton State employees for Clayton State employees and students. Just click the link above and give it a whirl.
The goal of LochBox is to provide easy access for Clayton State employees and students to their data as well as share that data just as easily. If you were a mydocs.clayton.edu user, you should remember the _Shared folder. With mydocs.clayton.edu, you could only share content located in the _Shared folder. LochBox changes that. You can share just about any folder within your home folder (H: drive). In addition, when a user shares a folder with you, you should see it in your _SharedWithMe folder.
The LochBox site has a number of "how-to" videos that will guide you. Please let Roger Poore know if you have any questions or run into any problems with LochBox.
Office of Financial Aid Presents "Who's the BOSS? YOU or YOUR MONEY?" on June 13
"Who's the BOSS? YOU or YOUR MONEY?" Come to this presentation to learn how budget your money and track your spending, Thursday, June 13 at 3:30 p.m., in the James M. Baker University Center, room 262.
There's a gift just for attending, and the first two participants will receive a free Chick-fil-A sandwich combo coupon.
Could you use $25 in Laker Bucks? If so, visit our website to find out how you could win $25 in Laker Bucks… http://www.clayton.edu/financial-aid/pfcp.
Any questions or concerns, email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Loch Shop Closed, June 27, June 28
The Loch Shop will be closed June 27 and June 28 for end of the year inventory. Blue books, Scantrons and pencils will be available for purchase in the LakerCard office on those days. The Loch Shop will return to normal summer operating hours Monday, July 1 at 8 a.m.
School of Graduate Studies Open House, July 9
The Clayton State University School of Graduate Studies will be holding its next informational Open House on Tuesday, July 9, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., in room 101 in the Harry S. Downs Center. Individuals are not required to register for this event.
The Open House will give prospective graduate students a chance to learn more about the Master of Arts in Liberal Studies (concentrations in English, Criminology, History, Political Science and Liberal Arts), Master of Arts in Teaching English, Master of Arts in Teaching Mathematics, Master of Education with a major in Teacher Leadership, Master of Business Administration (concentrations in Accounting, International Business, and Supply Chain Management), Master of Health Administration, Master of Science in Nursing (concentrations in Education and Leadership), Master of Archival Studies and Master of Science in Psychology (concentrations in Applied Developmental and Clinical).
CSiR to Feature Celebrity Guest Interview, June 13
Clayton State internet Radio will be featuring a special guest on Thursday, June 13. Countess Vaughn, best-known for her role as Kim Parker from television's "Moesha" and "The Parkers" will be featured via phone interview on "Live and Direct with Ross More and the 2 Live Crew."
"Live and Direct" typically features new and local artists and allows them to perform live and communicate directly with listeners.
Since her time as Kim Parker, Vaughn has also been in several films, including "Trippin" and "More to Love." She has also been on BET's "Let's Stay Together" and VH1's "Celebrity Fit Club." Thursday's interview will focus on her hair care line and her new music.
CSiR is Clayton State University's student-run internet radio station. You can listen in to CSiR by going to www.claytonstateradio.com or downloading the Live365 app on your phone and searching for "CSiR." To call in to "Live and Direct" on Thursday, call CSiR at (678) 466-LIVE (5483).
"It's Time to Finish Your Dream at Clayton State," Degree Completion Event, July 9
· See a list of Clayton State courses that you can CLEP: http://www.clayton.edu/testing/CLEPSoffered. After spotting courses that you need, consult with your advisor to make certain that CLEP tests will satisfy courses in your program.
· Once you've decided to test, see this CLEP website for preparation, registration, and paymentinformation:
http://www.clayton.edu/testing/clep. Register online with your credit card for the sessions that will work for you.
· The tests will be held in the Clayton State Testing Center on the first floor of the Library. The total cost is $100 per subject exam.
· Call the Testing Center at (678) 466-4495 if you need more information.
There is an official registry for interested Zombies; go to www.welcometothebubs.com, where you can enlist as survivors, zombies, preppers, or as an interested party that would like to support the movie in other ways.
In affiliation with Clayton State University, you receive special discount ticket pricing 20 percent off — adult: $19; child (4-12): $12. Tax not included.
This offer expires June 30, 2013.Codes redeemed online before expiration date may be used to purchase tickets for a visit date beyond the expiration date. Code only valid until expiration date at box office. This offer cannot be combined with any other promotion. Additional rules may apply. Questions? Please contact group sales at (404) 842-2688 or email@example.com.


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Pusha T's gorgeuous wedding was attended by Pharell, Kim Kardashian, Kanye West, and more.
Nicole Maines will play the first transgender superhero in television history.
After a video shoot in Brooklym, three people kidnapped, robbed and pistol-whipped 6ix9ine.
Scott Storch shares what it was like to make a Beyonce album and how the Middle East influences his music.
Wet performed "11 Hours" amongst the pews of a church in Brooklyn, filmed by The FADER.
Wifisfuneral dropped by The FADER to talk face tattoos, the importance of the internet, and recognizing his impact.
During their Paris tour stop, Beyonce and JAY-Z wore France jerseys in support of the World Cup champions.
Both Future and Drake secured high rankings on the Billboard 200 this week.
Young Thug previewed a snippet of a new song with Chance The Rapper.
The feminist punk rock group Pussy Riot interrupted the 2018 World Cup with a political performance.
France's World Cup victory was celebrated all over the world, including Beyonce's Paris show.

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July 29, 2018 | School of Economics and Management
On July 24, supported and guided by Shanghai Municipal Development and Reform Commission, Shanghai Municipal Commission of Economy and Informatization, and Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce, SSPU, as the leader, co-released 2017 Shanghai Reverse Logistics Indices (SRLI) (Motor Vehicle) with Shanghai Logistics Association and several other institutions. The indices contain 4 core indices and 15 sub-indices, including the gross index of Shanghai motor vehicle recycling, development index of Shanghai motor vehicle recycling, value index of Shanghai motor vehicle recycling, enterprise capability index of Shanghai motor vehicle recycling and dismantling, etc.
Shanghai Reverse Logistics Indices, released regularly every year, was initiated by SSPU, and is also a significant achievement of SSPU Plateau Disciplines. The Indices are of great importance to the monitor and prediction of Shanghai circular economy and the development of green logistics and can reflect the dynamic status quo of the circular economy.


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Once again, I was creating a new scene for my course at Melies and found myself wanting a specific model: a blu-ray case. Since I did not have a decent model and, as always, all good models found on the internet were paid, I decided to model a case myself.
And, as I was on it, I took the time to unwrap the model and have quite a few diferent movie covers. It's not 100% accurate, but it kind of looks good enough for mid distance shots.
As usual, feel free to download the complete pack and, if you like it, share with your firends!
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Audio-Visual Technology
Audio-visuals have been utilized for quite a while to share messages in company meetings, lectures and seminars, demos, stage acts and plays, business proposals, etc. Nevertheless the technology has been very basic compared with we now have currently available.
Audio-visual technology is looked as the various tools used to convey information. It employs the usage of several inputs, including videos or slides. With regards to the information you want to convey in your audience, there are many of applications that you can employ, like multimedia, lasers/holograms, DVDs and video imaging. Technology is mostly utilized in computer-based education, presentations and performances.
Learning More about Audio-Visual Technology
If you need to use audio-visuals within your reports and demos, you need to understand everything from designing a presentation to using various portals. Now, the best way to discover these items is actually reading manuals, books and also other printed materials. Ensure that you go that also includes guidelines for quick reference. It's also possible to investigate Internet about audio-visual technology for further knowledge.
There are many web sites about audio-visuals offering information and step-by-step guides in employing different applications. There are also websites that can instruct you how to produce and style templates for the presentations. There are others that offer easy methods to successfully conduct meetings, proposals and demos.
Joining online forums that discuss audio-visual technologies are a different way to learn about them. Here, you will find reviews and opinions from users about audio-visual products and applications. You may also post questions about where to locate the very best services or products along with utilizing certain products.
Benefits and drawbacks
Using audio-visual technologies have advantages. You can effectively convey the message on your audience with just a few clicks. Presentations can be made more exciting and lively. Conversely, there are a few disadvantages like light distractions, a greater power and specialized skills requirement. But overall, after you have learned all the considerations, start making visually stunning presentations.


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last minute halloween costume help!
for releasing the bats. going straight from work, so will need to be practical to get changed into in the office bogs, and feasible to buy at lunchtime from portobello road. any suggestions?
it can be lame, if that's your bent.
i just haven't had time to get anything together :(
we do have a shitload of big cardboard boxes in the office. i thought of maybe making a really crap robot costume. sadly, Shit Robot aren't playing though.
Cardboard boxes you say?
What about this:
just carry them all with you
we've got boxes style
use the card to make massive wings
buy black stuff and paint and be a big bat
Paint the box to look like an OXO cube, wear it around you.
I did this when I was little.
Similar ideas.. A dice, a brillo box (Andy Warhol stylee), anything else that is cube shaped.
Get a sack and a rope,
then go as the scarecrow from Batman.
what do you work as?
go as that.
You better be a steam train driver or a soldier or something.
media industry dogsbody
not so good.
i really wish there was time to do something like this:
olde fashioned halloween looks creepy as fuck.
I suggested a while back somewhere
that somebody goes somewhere as DiS.
i've got it, by jove
it's crap though
Go in your work clothes, get some fake blood and smear it across your wrist area
and say you've come as a redundancy.
I just pulled mine together.
Was told earlier today that I need to have a costume for work tonight, so I picked the easiest option ever; I already had a cat tail, so bought a coller from the pound shop, then proceeded to visit every card shop in Dundee and three fancy dress stores before eventually finding a pair of overpriced cat ears. Now I get to draw on a nose and whiskers and walk through town sober like that. Excellent.


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Augsburg play host to 1. FSV Mainz 05 on Sunday, 22nd April (15:30 CEST). While FCA can officially confirm their top-flight status for another year, the Zerofivers are very much in the thick of the relegation battle. Sandro Schwarz's side will be desperate for the three points, but Manuel Baum hopes to keep them in Augsburg with the help of the fans.
Sunday could see FCA finally reach their season target of 40 points. Only Mainz stand in their way. "Both us and Mainz have very similar playing styles and traits," said Manuel Baum at his pre-match press conference. "I was at their game on Monday and saw just how difficult it will be for us. Mainz have a very good mentality and a healthy relationship between the players, coaches and management. They are capable of both sitting back and pressing high and are physically strong. Our mindset will be crucial on Sunday. I don't need to tell my players what's at stake; they know it already and are motivated," explained Baum.
Nevertheless, the coach is hoping for an extra push from the stands. "Our fans were amazing against Bayern. They aren't just behind us when it's going our way, they are always there. We need the players on the pitch and the supporters in the stands to intertwine. We also want to give them something in return and get back to winning ways at home. We can kill three birds with one stone on Sunday: reach the 40-point mark, get a home win and secure our top-flight status," noted Baum. Rani Khedira also only has victory in sight this weekend: "The second half of the season hasn't been ideal, but we can be happy with our 37 points and could tick off one of our boxes with games to spare. We have four matches left and will give our all."
Manuel Baum will continue to be without Raphael Framberger and Kilian Jakob on Sunday, while Daniel Baier has also picked up a cold to go along with his tinnitus and will sit out the visit of Mainz as well.


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Contrary to popular opinion, a heart attack does not show clear-cut symptoms like clutching your chest due to severe chest pain. Heart attacks are silent, and most of the time, like 25% of them happen silently and they do not have any clear, nor recognizable symptoms.
A cardiologist, named Dr. C. Crandall has spent a long time working to minimize, prevent or reverse heart disease. Ultimately, he has come to recognize that our hearts do warn us of potential heart attacks before they happen. They can do it weeks, days or even minutes before it happens.
The Red Flags that Show That a Heart Attack Might be Coming
1. Anxiety
Many people who have experienced heart attacks say that they had an anxiety attack before the heart attack happened. Even though some people think that they are having a heart attack when they are actually having an anxiety attack, it is still better to be safe than sorry.
2. Swelling
Swelling of ankles and feet is mainly connected with sitting or standing too much. However, what most people do not know is that heart failure can cause accumulated fluid in the body. It can also cause swelling of the abdomen, legs, ankles and feet. Therefore, some people retain so much fluid that they gain weight suddenly. When this occurs, they seem to lose their appetite.
3. Coughing
As symptoms of heart failure some people will start coughing blood, some of them might wheeze or have a nagging cough. This is due to the buildup in the lungs. It is of great importance to pay attention to these symptoms.
4. Pain in Other Body Parts
For most of the sufferers the pain starts in the chest and then it spreads to the jaw, back, shoulders, arms and abdomen. However, bear in mind that sometimes there is no chest pain, but there is some pain in other body parts. The most common ones are pain in one or both arms or between the shoulder blades. Yes, the pain may come and go, but that does not mean that it is not serious.
These 4 signs, are those who are hidden and not that obvious, however, there are common signs too which will indicate that a heart attack is coming.
The Common Signs of Heart Attacks
- Cold sweat
- Nausea
- Lightheadedness
- Chest discomfort
- Shortness of breath
Please note that you must not ignore these signs by hoping that they will disappear. Also, if they last more than 10 minutes, please contact 911 or find someone to drive you to the hospital. Another way to go is to chew some aspirin and swallow it, except if you are allergic to it, of course.


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KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 3): theedgemarkets.com highlighted five stocks with momentum at Bursa Malaysia's afternoon market close today. All showed positive momentum.
Stock with positive momentum were:
Amcorp Properties Bhd – unchanged at 75 sen
AmanahRaya Real Estate Investment Trust – up 1.5 sen or 1.75% at 87 sen
Kim Teck Cheong Bhd – Unchanged at 17.5 sen
Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd – Unchanged at 32.5 sen
Sanbumi Holdings Bhd – Unchanged at 18.5 sen
This list is not a buy or sell recommendation. It merely tells you which stocks are seeing higher than normal volume and price movements.
The share price may move up or down from this point. But the "+ve" (suggesting a rising price trend on volume) and "-ve" (suggesting a falling price trend on volume) indicators should give readers a better idea of what the market is buying and when to sell. Note also that momentum generally only persists for a short period of time.
However, each stock has an accompanying fundamental score and valuation score to help readers evaluate the attractiveness of the stocks, if they want to ride the momentum.
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BERKELEY — The new Berkeley police chief was sworn in Thursday and then gave a no-nonsense and frank speech about what he expects from officers and how he plans to run the department, which deals with everything from petty drug crimes to hostage negotiations and a diverse community that often requires officers to be sensitive yet assertive.
Former Seattle police Capt. Michael Meehan, 48, became the 17th chief of the department, which has 185 sworn and 116 nonsworn personnel and an annual operating budget of about $56.5 million. Meehan said the deparment won't tolerate racial profiling, handgun violence, and unequal treatment of suspects, witnesses and victims because of race or social-economic background.
"Be respectful on every call, every day with everyone, even if you don't agree with them," he told the crowd of about 300, including police chiefs from Oakland, San Francisco, Sacramento, UC Berkeley and Emeryville.
Before starting in mid-December, Meehan worked for the Seattle department for 23 years and under former Seattle police Chief Gil Kerlikowske, who last year was appointed to be the nation's drug czar.
Meehan replaces Chief Douglas Hambleton, who retired in the fall. Meehan will be paid about $205,000 and is living in Berkeley with his wife and two school-age sons.
The three panels who chose Meehan wanted a person who is accessible to the community, sensitive, a leader, energetic, a good communicator and who could think outside the box, said City Manager Phil Kamlarz.
"Essentially we wanted someone to walk on water, and if we didn't find that, we at least wanted someone who could keep their head above water, and that's why we picked Mike," Kamlarz said.
The City Council voted 9-0 to approve Meehan. "That's the last time we voted 9-0 on anything," said Mayor Tom Bates, joking with the crowd and then turning serious. "You really are lucky to have inherited this department. They're not perfect, but they are close."
After his badge pinning, Meehan gave a lengthy and often humorous speech, zeroing in on one of Berkeley's biggest problems — parking.
"On my first day of work, I got a parking ticket," he said. "I shouldn't go farther, but I actually received two. In front of the police station. In the chief's car. And I was guilty so I paid up."
In taking on the job, he said he knows he has his work cut out for him. Berkeley has a crime rate that is 50 percent higher than cities of similar sizes, he said.
"I'm committing the Police Department to addressing that," he said. "I will listen to everybody, even our critics, because I want to learn from them."


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- July 10 Sat: NOFA/Mass Introductory Backyard Poultry Workshop Acushnet, MA
- July 11 Sun: Coastal Vineyards Summer Festival! S. Dartmouth, MA
- July 11 Sun: Energy Indpendence Day 2010 Middletown, RI
- July 17 Sat: BUZZARDS BAY SHELLFISH BASH! Onset, MA
- July 17 Sat: Rhody Farm-A-Que Exeter, RI
- July 24 Sat: 2nd Annual Hydrangea Festival Western Cranston (Hope), RI
- July 26 Mon: South Shore Locavores: Local Honey! Kingston, MA
- July 27 Tue: Wild Edible Forage Walk Bellinghamn, MA
- July 27 Tue - July 28 Wed: Mad City Chickens Providence, RI
- July 31 Sat: Breakfast in the Barnyard Bristol, RI
- July 31 Sat - August 1 Sun: Tomato Festival Western Cranston (Hope), RI
NOFA/Mass Introductory Backyard Poultry Workshop
Saturday, July 10 | 6:00PM - 9:00PM | Acushnet, MA | directions | website
ACUSHNET, MA – On Saturday, July 10, in five locations in every region of Massachusetts, Northeast Organic Farming Association/ Massachusetts Chapter (NOFA/Mass), is sponsoring five simultaneous workshops on how to raise backyard poultry. In Acushnet, Cynda Williams will teach a workshop on the basics of raising backyard poultry at The Clover Path Garden on 191 Quaker Lane from 3pm-6pm.
Williams who will be teaching the workshop in Acushnet raises certified organic chickens. In her workshop, participants will learn to choose breeds for their flock, to raise day-old chicks to maturity, to properly store and feed whole grains and sprouted grains, to provide good housing for all seasons, to establish fencing to protect the birds; to apply inventive ideas for shade and shelter; to discern whether organic is for you, to understand molting and flock health issues, and to check local laws and regulations for keeping poultry. Bringing a notebook and camera is advised. Handouts will be provided.
Williams said, "Watching chickens is better entertainment than TV. All my chicken friends say the same thing. Chickens eat insects, especially ticks and mosquitoes. I've had no ticks since I started free-ranging chickens in my yard. For people trying to persuade their local boards of health that it would be a good idea to allow raising of chickens in urban settings, looking at the reduction of the Lyme-bearing deer tick populations would be a great angle. I feel a great freedom being able to move around my yard without the fear of Lyme infection."
"For me, hearing the rooster crow is akin to hearing the first Red-Winged Blackbird in the spring. It always makes me smile. The return from the poultry is their eggs, whose taste is way beyond conventional eggs. It's also the manure, which helps make the garden grow."
Hosted by NOFA/Mass at the The Clover Path Garden: 191 Quaker Lane, Acushnet, MA.
Contact Ben Grosscup, NOFA/Mass Extens at (413) 658-5374 or by e-mail for more information.
Coastal Vineyards Summer Festival!
Sunday, July 11 | 3:00PM - 8:00PM | S. Dartmouth, MA | directions | website
Coastal Vineyard Events! July 11th & August 1st, 2010
Noon – 5PM
Visit David Neilson on his 8 acre vineyard / winery to experience fine creative wines, grown and bottled in South Dartmouth MA.
July 11th, 2010 – Summer Festival – Introduction of our RED WINES:
2008 Cabernet Franc, 2008 Merlot & 2008 Seashore Rd. (blend of Cab. Franc & Merlot)
Live music by Bob Peck (1-4pm), sit out on the lawn overlooking the vineyard, sipping wine, relaxing, and enjoy life.
August 1st, 2010 – Art Festival – Local artists: Dave, Tyler & Anita Poyant.
Enjoy great art. Taste great wine.
Coastal Vineyards
Hosted by Coastal Vineyards at the Coastal Vineyards: 61 Pardon Hill Rd., S. Dartmouth, MA.
Contact David Neilson at (774) 202-4876 or by e-mail for more information.
Energy Indpendence Day 2010
Sunday, July 11 | 4:00PM - 7:00PM | Middletown, RI | directions
Learn more about energy conservation.
Sunday, July 11 will mark the second Energy Independence Day as an opportunity to inform the community of energy conservation and sustainable energy as a gateway to lower energy bills, to help slow global climate change, and to lessen reliance on foreign carbon-based fuel sources.
More than 70 vendors, contractors, non-profits, retailers and other suppliers of energy products and services from Southern New England will be on-hand to educate homeowners, children and others interested in learning more about America's energy situation and what we're doing about it right here in RI.
Exhibitors will have exciting, interactive attractions, games, and prizes to help attendees learn ways to cut energy use, save on energy bills and reduce the island's carbon footprint. Admission is free and there will be food and refreshments available as well as ample free parking. For more information please visit http://www.energyindependencedayri.org
Energy Independence Day
Sunday, July 11, 1-4 pm
55 John Clarke Road
Aquidneck Corporate Park
Near the YMCA and Easton's beach
Hosted by Energy Independence Day at the 55 John Clarke Rd.: Middletown, Middletown, RI.
Contact Mary Pat Radeka at (401) 619-5292 or by e-mail for more information.
Saturday, July 17 | 4:00PM - 8:00PM | Onset, MA | directions
at the 2nd ANNUAL BUZZARDS BAY SHELLFISH BASH!
SATURDAY, JULY 17th, 2010
Hosted by Mass. Aquaculture Association at the Wickets Inn, Onset: 167 Onset Avenue, Onset, MA.
Contact Michael Besse at (508) 759-7673 or by e-mail for more information.
Rhody Farm-A-Que
Saturday, July 17 | 8:00PM - 11:00PM | Exeter, RI | directions
Rhody Farm-A-Que
Held at Schartner Farms Pond
Saturday, July 17th 5-8PM
Reservations made at Schartner Farms 294-2044
Special Guests - Brewers from Newport Storm
Featuring - All Schartner's Farm Grown Produce
Passed Appetizers -
Farm ripe tomato and basil bruchetta and marinated NARRAGANSETT CREAMERY mozzarella on garlic toast.
A mix of fresh veggies battered in NEWPORT STORM brew and drizzled with a smoked pepper aioli.
Half roasted baby potatoes with sea salt & olive oil served with herbed sour cream and chives.
Mixed greens with cucumbers, tomatoes, and a CELESTIAL CAFE made honey & basil balsamic dressing.
Homemade potato salad with fresh dill, onions, and eggs from PAT'S PASTURED local farm.
Pasta salad made with grilled veggies in a pesto vinaigrette.
BBQ Ribs -
Slow braised CELESTIAL CAFE style ribs cooked with apples and NEWPORT STORM brew, then smothered in homemade BBQ and thrown on the fire to crisp.
Lemon & Herb Grilled Chicken -
Lemon piccatta and herb roasted chicken from PAT'S PASTURED local farm.
BBQ Beef Brisket -
Local CARPENTER'S FARM brisket slow braised and sliced, served with a strawberry and port BBQ.
Dessert -
Cinnamon buttermilk biscuits topped with fresh blueberries and fresh whipped cream.
Hosted by Schartner Farms/Celestial Cafe at the Schartner Farms: Rt. 2 & 1 Arnold Pl., Exeter, RI.
Contact Paula at (401) 294-2044 for more information.
Saturday, July 24 | 1:00PM - 3:00PM | Western Cranston (Hope), RI | directions | website
Please join us on Saturday, July 24th at 10 am for our annual Hydrangea Seminar. Our local grower will teach you key tips to guarantee your success in growing, pruning, fertilizing, cutting, and drying your hydrangeas. We will introduce you to some new varieties as well as the old favorites. Attendees will take home a free information packet.
Hosted by Confreda Greenhouses & Farms at the Confreda Greenhouses & Farms: 2150 Scituate Avenue, Western Cranston (Hope), RI.
Contact Confreda staff at (401) 827-5000 for more information.
South Shore Locavores: Local Honey!
Monday, July 26 | 10:00PM - 12:00PM | Kingston, MA | directions
the South Shore Locavores series will be on Monday, July 26th, at 6:45 p.m., and the topic is Local Honey.
The program will be held at the Kingston Public Library, at 6 Green Street in Kingston. You're on our list, but because space is limited, we request that you tell us if you're coming to this session. You can do that by replying to this message or by calling Sia at 781 585-0517 x122.
Also, come at 6:45 p.m. for coffee and food samples. We hope to have a few examples of things made with honey. This is a great chance for a recipe swap, too, so if you have a favorite honey recipe, bring a copy to share with the group. We'll figure out a way to distribute recipes to people who are interested.
The formal program begins at 7 p.m. and goes till 8:30. And once again, door prizes!
This program is free, but donations will be gratefully accepted to help offset the costs of the series.
Guest speakers for this session will include local beekeepers, farmers, and cooks, who will speak about their experiences with beekeeping, the role of bees in farming, environmental concerns, and cooking with honey.
Hosted by edible South Shore at the Kingston Public Library: 6 Green Street, Kingston, MA.
Contact Sia Stewart at (781) 585-0517 x122 for more information.
Tuesday, July 27 | 4:30PM - 6:30PM | Bellinghamn, MA | directions | website
Wild foods foraging walk hosted by Russ Cohen, an expert forager and author of Wild Plants I Have Known...and Eaten. Bellingham is home to over 100 species of edible wild plants, many of which are more nutritious and/or flavorful than their cultivated counterparts. Russ will guide us in the identification of at least two dozen edible wild plants and edible mushroom species may be encountered as well. Keys to the identification of each species will be provided, along with information on edible portion(s), season(s) of availability and preparation methods, along with general guidelines for safe and environmentally responsible foraging. His guidebook to edible plants will be available for purchase.
Hosted by Russ Cohen at the Trolley Crossing Farm: 50 Railroad Street, Bellinghamn, MA.
Contact Donna Galipeau at (508) 883-1344 or by e-mail for more information.
Tuesday, July 27 9:30PM - Wednesday, July 28 12:00AM | Providence, RI | directions | website
Mad City Chickens is a sometimes serious, sometimes whimsical look at the people who keep urban chickens in their backyards. From experts and authors to a rescued landfill chicken or an inexperienced family that takes the poultry plunge—it's a humorous and heartfelt trip through the world of backyard chickendom.
We are encouraging all things out of the ordinary at this film. Dress up! Bring your best chicken COSTUME. Paint your face. Let's have fun with this one! Best costume wins a prize!
Dinner will be available for $15 at 6:15 PM. We had to increase the price to cover the Film Fees.
As always, the film is FREE and at 7PM.
See you there!
Hosted by Farm Fresh RI, Local 121 and Whole Foods University Heights at the Local 121: 121 Washington St, Providence, RI.
Contact Jenn Baumstein at (401) 312-4250 or by e-mail for more information.
Saturday, July 31 | 11:00AM - 12:30PM | Bristol, RI | directions | website
Rise and Shine with the Fowl and Swine! Spend the morning getting up-close and personal with Coggeshall Farm Museum's heritage livestock. Participants will join one of the museum's costumed interpreters to help with the morning chores while learning about farm animals in 18th century Rhode Island. Feed the swine, brush the cows, and turn out the chickens while finding out what makes Coggeshall Farm's animals so special. After the chores, return to the farmhouse for a breakfast of 1790's Jonnycakes. Participants are encouraged to dress appropriately for a morning in the barnyard. This program begins promptly at 8:00am; please arrive at least five minutes early. 8:00am-9:30am. $8.00 for Adults; $5.00 for Seniors and Children. Museum Members-$5.00 for Adults; $3.00 for Seniors and Children.
Hosted by Coggeshall Farm Museum at the Coggeshall Farm Museum: Coggeshall Farm Road, Bristol, RI.
Contact Justin Squizzero at (401) 253-9062 or by e-mail for more information.
Saturday, July 31 1:00PM - Sunday, August 1 7:00PM | Western Cranston (Hope), RI | directions | website
Come to Confreda Greenhouses & Farms on Saturday, July 31-Sunday, August 1! We're celebrating the tomato with an old-fashioned farm fair. On Saturday, The Rolling Stove, chefs providing delicious, nutritious fare with tomatoes straight from our fields, will be whipping up an assortment of delicacies including chilled gazpacho, bruschetta, and salads. The kids can enjoy sack races and games all weekend, and on Sunday, there will be a radio-controlled glider plane show. We're also expecting a visit from The Get Fresh. Buy Local. Fresh Fanatics, 3 life-size vegetables who represent the statewide campaign Get Fresh. Buy Local. This program promotes awareness of RI-grown specialty crops.
Hosted by Confreda Greenhouses & Farms at the Confreda Greenhouses & Farms: 2150 Scituate Avenue, Western Cranston (Hope), RI.
Contact Confreda staff at (401) 827-5000 for more information.


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This looks like it could be a lot of fun. Taken from the official website:
A few years ago, we hosted a "Carl Spackler" tournament at The Refuge and raised more than $10,000. Now we're doing it again for yet another good cause. Golf course superintendent Bill Whatley's wife was diagnosed with breast cancer in April and has already undergone her initial surgery/treatment, with more treatments to come. We want to help Michelle and Bill offset some of the medical bills they will be facing and we thought "What better way than another Carl Spackler tournament?"
Bill and Michelle didn't ask for this tournament, but I felt like it was the right thing to do. And if you know anything about golf in this part of the country it is that the golf industry in Mississippi and Louisiana is a close knit group of superintendents, golf professionals, managers, etc. and we come together to help our own.
So, on Carl's behalf (because he's busy on the course right now), I would like to personally invite you to participate in The "Un-Annual Carl Spackler Invitational" benefiting Michelle and Bill Whatley be held Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at The Refuge in Flowood, Mississippi.
FORMAT: 4 Man Scramble (bring your best foursome), but the field is limited to the first 27 paid teams (108 players)
COST: $75/person ($300/team). All proceeds from the event will go directly to Michelle and Bill.
WHAT'S INCLUDED: Catered lunch, 18 holes with cart, range balls, tee gift, and unlimited fun.
DATE and TIME: Tuesday, June 18, 2013. Lunch will begin at 11:30 am. Shotgun start at 1:00 pm.
TOURNAMENT SETUP: Once again this year, we are going to let Carl set up the golf course for the event. We hear rumors that again this time there may be greens with multiple pins, pin placements on side slopes and tops of knolls, obstacles, on-course games, and maybe even mole traps and more to play around....whatever we end up with, you can rest assured that it will be the most unique and fun event you've played in since....well, the last Carl Spackler event we hosted!
ON-COURSE CONTESTS: We already have commitments for a brand new golf cart from Ben Nelson Golf Cars and and others for hole-in-one prizes. We get more each day, so we'll give you a full list the day of the event.
SILENT AUCTION: Autographed sports paraphernalia from Mississippi State, Ole Miss, Southern Miss and more, autographed professional sports memorabilia, golf packages, golf clubs, and more will be auctioned off via silent auction throughout the day in the clubhouse at The Refuge.
REGISTRATION: To register for the event, click the link below and complete the online form. You can then print the form and mail it in with your check. If you have any questions, email email@example.com and we'll follow up with you via email. The field is limited to the first 27 registered and paid teams.


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AutoNation Memphis Proudly Supports the St. Jude Walk/Run to End Childhood Cancer!
For the fourth consecutive year, AutoNation's Memphis Associates are proud supporters of the St. Jude Walk/Run to End Childhood Cancer!
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital will never deny a child treatment. They've push the overall survival rate for childhood cancer from less than 20% when they first opened to 80% today. St. Jude will not stop trying to find a cure until no child dies from cancer.
As part of its "Drive Pink" mission, AutoNation has raised millions for cancer research and treatment facilities. Join us on Saturday, September 22 at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Campus in Memphis to help drive out cancer.


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This is the first show in a series that will last as long as people are listening. In this episode, Ewen dispels the Guru myth, both in statement and practice and The Pauls go through the components they are going to build this week.
Drone Shopping List
For a basic Slow Fly Drone, you will need…
Unmanned Tech Shop
1 – Ardupilot mega 2 6 kit external compass
2 – 12×45 Propeller Set Carbon Fibre Reinforced
4 – Brushless Motor 3506Q, 530Kv high efficiency
Hobby King (Make sure its from the UK Warehouse)
1 – Turnigy nano-tech 2650mah 6S 45~90C Lipo Pack (This battery will give you about 8 mins flying time – You'll need a charger as well for this)
1 – OrangeRx R615 Spektrum/JR DSM2 Compatible 6Ch 2.4Ghz Receiver
2 – 20CM Male to Male Servo Lead (JR) 26AWG (10pcs/set)
1 – Nylon XT60 Connectors Male/Female (5 pairs)
2 – PolyMax 3.5mm Gold Connectors 10 PAIRS (20PC)
1 – Hobbyking 2-8S Cell Checker with Low Voltage Alarm
1 – Tarot IRONMAN 650 TL65B01 Rack 4 Axis Full Folding Carbon Fiber
This is a suggested list and if you have a dig around, some of the parts will come cheaper. It also contains no telemetry or GPS additional equipment, but you can easily add that later. All the ports to receive it are on the board listed.
Next week the guys get building and the week after, we do the basics of the APM board and Darren Griffin joins us for programming.
I can't get this podcast to play in Downcast or another player. Is there a problem?
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Hi all, excellent show as I'm need to the subject. Just one thing the motor listed in the items needed to build the quadcopter is no longer available so could you list alternative one.
Looking forward to the next show, keep the excellent shows coming,
Oh yes the Mac show is bloody great with British spin on things that makes sense and proper piss taking that our cousin's across the pond don't get
Hey Gareth, your looking for anything with a similar KV rating. Higher KV turns faster per volt so you reduce flight time. Lower KV allows for bigger props and more lift/V – The frame only has enough room for 15″ props as a maximum tho I think
Hi all. Thanks for the help in my last question. When is the next show??
Thanks Gareth, excellent show and the Mac show.
Hi Gareth. We are working on it. Ewen
When is the next show????
Had some issues finding a decent 530kv motor for a similar price to the out of stock unmanned tech ones. In the end I went for the Turnigy ones on Hobby King. They were £12+ each so dearer than the original link I think. Has anyone found any better?
Any chance you can update the links for the parts list and or update some of the components as some of those items seem to be now difficult to find.
Any more shows planned?
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CEOs plea for certainty amid chaos in Canberra
Deepening leadership turmoil in the federal government and increasingly toxic debates around energy, immigration and tax have sparked renewed pleas for stability and certainty from business leaders.
The government on Monday dumped its National Energy Guarantee (NEG) policy as Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull faces continued speculation about a leadership speculation
Woolworths chief executive Brad Banducci called on political leaders to give business greater certainty as his business revealed trading at the retail giant's supermarket chain had been softening in the last two months.
"Consumer confidence and certainty is key for us and that's what we're looking for from the political end of town," he said.
"I can't talk specifically to Canberra, but what we do know is that certainty is key for all businesses including ours and particularly one that runs on consumer confidence."
Woolworths last week was one of a number of leading businesses that signed an open letter urging politicians to support the now-dumped energy policy.
"We do need certainty in order to make the right decisions for our customers and for our shareholders," Mr Banducci said.
Paul Bassat, a director at Wesfarmers and co-founder of internet jobs giant Seek, tweeted his despair saying the country was going backwards.
"What a mess," he said.
"Turnbull runs from a conflict & makes his problems worse, [Tony] Abbott a sad figure who only knows how to destroy, [Peter] Dutton scheming but unelectable and won't win his seat and [Labor leader Bill] Shorten not the answer.
"Meanwhile our country stagnates when we should be moving forward and prospering."
Asked whether the leadership instability in Canberra was a threat in any way to her business, Fortescue Metals Group chief executive Elizabeth Gaines said the leadership of the Liberal Party was a matter for the Liberal Party.
"But it's fair to say that business, what we really want is policies that provide certainty for investment when we're making big decisions around investment," she said.
"And if we have that clarity of policy, then we know we can make those decisions and that in turn drives jobs and it drives growth. So we think those settings are really important."
The revisions to the National Energy Guarantee unveiled by the federal government on Monday "seems to be a change in views on that yet again, and I think that sort of change does create a level of uncertainty," she said.
What we really want is policies that provide certainty for investmentFortsecue Metals CEO Elizabeth Gaines
Mark Fitzgibbon, chief executive of the nation's second largest listed health insurer NIB, said he was concerned that some politicians were playing to people's fears.
Queensland Senator Fraser Anning used his maiden speech in parliament last week to call for a ban on Muslim immigration to Parliament, praise the White Australia Policy and urge a plebiscite as "the final solution to the immigration problem".
Asked about the comments Mr Fitzgibbon said; "I'm worried we're becoming less tolerant as a country. Australia is sanctuary, if you like, for immigrants, and I don't ever want to see that change for me, my kids and grandkids."
The population needed to continue to grow to allow Australia to prosper economically, and in the interests of national security.
"Immigrants are so important to building the kind of skills and capability and the critical mass that we need as a country," Mr Fitzgibbon said.
"Taking a 100-year perspective, and given the history of the world, we will need a bigger, larger, stronger population as a matter of national security."
Mr Fitzgibbon was also concerned Labor was playing politics on issues such as corporate tax reform and health.
Any good ideas that came from government were met with dissent as it is "kind of standard now for an opposition to attack it".
Australia is sanctuary, if you like, for immigrants, and I don't ever want to see that change for me, my kids and grandkids.NIB CEO Mark Fitzgibbon
"We suffer terribly as a society for the lack of bipartisanship on major policy endeavours such as My Health Record," he said.
If the corporate tax rate for large companies was not cut from 30 per cent to 25 per cent, the economy would suffer.
"Australia needs a corporate tax rate that's internationally competitive otherwise we won't attract the capital we need," Mr Fitzgibbon said. "With that capital comes jobs and income and prosperity. Again, I'm disappointed. It's the type of issue that lacks the bipartisanship that it deserves."
Deputy Editor, BusinessDay. Reporting on tax and regulation.
Darren is the mining and agribusiness reporter for The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald.
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text: Looking forward to Thanksgiving break. Everyone deserves a day off once in a while. Seems that is going to be the best day weather wise all week. That will be a nice break. Everyone have a great holiday and get ready for the rest of the month. Hope our medical personnel don't get overwhelmed with extra accidents, they need a break too. So stay safe and sober, or stay off the roads.


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This is a short opinion piece I did, in light of recent affairs concerning Planned Parenthood:
Planned Parenthood has been popping up in my e-mail and facebook accounts as of late. Unfortunately, it's because PP is facing an attack from the federal government, in the form of a proposed bill which would stop federal funding of the nationwide clinic, and possibly shut it down. The bill was proposed by a group of extreme pro-lifers who dislike that PP offers the option of abortion to women.
I feel this specific group of pro-lifers (not all pro-lifers—this group gives the rest a bad name) must have shut off all cognitive ability for them to even propose this bill, and any members of congress even considering it must have followed in suit.
This article is to address something different than pro-choice and pro-life, so I don't need to get into it, but I want to anyway. PP provides communities with affordable health care options, specifically for sexual health. One cannot even get an abortion at a typical Planned Parenthood clinic—there's usually a specific location someone would have to go to if she wanted an abortion. One of the reasons for this is to ensure that no federal money funds abortions, as PP is aware that many tax-payers morally oppose abortion. Essentially, then, all this extreme pro-life group would accomplish is cutting money that funds sexual health care (not abortions), as well as services that include but are not limited to accessible birth control (which would help prevent abortion) and affordable help for pregnant women who want to carry their babies to term (so she wouldn't be forced into an abortion for financial reasons). As I said, there was little to no cognitive ability going into the planning of this bill.
But this is only the tip of the iceberg. There are deeper reasons why this attack is stupid and unfounded, which have little to do with pro-life or pro-choice. We live in a free country. People tend to misunderstand the whole of what that means. To live in a free country means, for the most part, you are free to do as you like. People get that part. They seem to not quite get, however, that living in a free country means other people are free to do as they like. Meaning there's going to be a lot of people doing things you don't like. But, as long as they're within the law, they're free to piss you off day and night.
Let's look at some non-abortion examples. I hate the Ku Klux Klan. They do nothing but engender hatred and racism, and open up scars in this country that are still trying to heal. I'm morally opposed to everything the KKK stands for. But I recognize their right to free speech and the first amendment. They're United States citizens and that makes them free. They're free to spread their messages of hatred and bull-shit, so long as they operate within the parameters of the law. They're free to piss me off.
Here's another example. States decide whether or not it's okay to execute someone. I'm morally opposed to the death penalty. It's archaic as well as barbaric and it sickens me to know my tax dollars fund executions. (Notice how states don't care about my morality when spending?) The other reason I hate sanctioned executions is because it is a violation of someone's rights. True, a person on death row will have been convicted of an extreme felony, but the eye-for-an-eye mentality should be reserved for the medieval era, and not practiced in an advanced society. (Especially when you consider we are the only first world country that allows execution.) What makes the death penalty more disturbing is that numerous individuals who've been murdered by their states have later been proved innocent. The reason that some states allow this practice, however, is because that's what the voters want. They're exercising their rights in our legal system, and all I can do in return is exercise mine. I wouldn't dream of taking away anyone's choice in that; even when that choice flies in the face of my morality.
I can't say whether abortion is right or wrong. I don't know what choice I would make in such a situation. True, some people use it as a belated form of birth control (though, thanks to organizations such as Planned Parenthood, that's not so much the case anymore). But I can't imagine looking a rape victim in the eye and telling her that she has to carry her assailant's baby to term. I can't imagine forcing a cancer patient to go through with a pregnancy at the risk of both her and the unborn baby's life. I can't imagine asking an abused wife to have a baby that will have an abusive father. I can't imagine telling anyone what to do with their children and their bodies. The truth is, I'm not qualified to make those choices for individuals. And neither is the government, or any other organization.
"Pro-choice" doesn't mean people go around getting abortions willy-nilly—it means a woman has the freedom to chose what she thinks will ultimately be best for her and her baby. (A lot of women, by the by, make the choice to keep their babies—they don't have to be bullied or forced into it.) Pro-choice means a woman decides what happens with her own body. It means we may not agree with the choice she makes. But really, it's none of our business, is it? She's free to follow her own morals, and we can't force our morals onto her.
Freedom is difficult. It's ugly sometimes—it leads to a lot of ugly things. When people start forcing their beliefs, their ideas, and their morals—no matter how good, pure, and well-intentioned they are—those people begin laying the foundations for oppression. This country was built on the foundation of freedom, and I don't know about the rest of you, but I sure as hell don't want to see it knocked down by tyranny, hiding under the guise of "the greater good."


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Letter to the Editor | Lubrano statement not accurate
In Matt Carroll's report on the Aug. 13 Penn State board of trustees meeting, trustee Anthony Lubrano is quoted stating the alumni who elect the trustees represent a 600,000-strong group (" Penn State trustees back NCAA settlement to keep $60 million fine in commonwealth," Aug. 13, CDT).
In fact, less than 5 percent (29,791) of the eligible 613,943 alumni voters cast votes in the 2014 election. The top three candidates, Alice Pope, Albert Lord and Robert Jubelirer, were elected after receiving votes from 1.63, 1.55 and 1.32 percent of the eligible alumni voters, respectively. These individuals may be highly qualified and may serve with distinction, but to infer in the face of these vote totals that they represent Penn State's 600,000 alumni is not persuasive.
Two steps could correct this situation: First, the university should encourage greater alumni voter participation. At a minimum, the university should ensure all eligible alumni voters are registered to vote and receive ballots. Second, the election process should be modified so that if three candidates do not receive some minimum threshold of votes in the first round of voting, a run-off election is held.
I do not doubt Lubrano's sincerity, but increased voter participation and a required minimum threshold of support would strengthen the claim the alumni trustees represent Penn State's 600,000 alumni.
Paul M. Hallacher
State College


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This isn't popular knowledge but I recently completed a undergraduate degree in Biology. As part of this degree I undertook a project that aimed to produce a scientific paper. For my project I chose to study captive California Sea Lions; in particular, "Encouraging natural vibrissae movements in California sea lions (Zalophus californianus) using fish-catching as an enrichment behaviour". In this post, I'm gonna write a quick run down of what I discovered in my research in the hope of inspiring people to see just how amazing whiskers are!!
In recent years, the welfare of captive marine mammals has been called into question. I chose to study California sea lions because most current research had focused on phocids (or true seals) (Dehnhardt and Kaminski, 1995; Dehnhardt, Mauck et al., 2001; Hanke, Wieskotten et al., 2013) and I studied whiskers because they function as tactile receptors and are used when sea lions hunt in the wild (Berta, Sumich et al., 2005).
Dehnhardt and Kaminski, 1995 studied the sensitivity of mystacial whiskers of harbour seals (Phoca vitulina) when they were actively touching different sized objects. This particular study found that the harbour seals were able to differentiate between the different sized objects using just their whiskers. Then Dehnhardt, Mauck et al., 2001 found that harbour seals were also amazing capable of following hydrodynamic trails left by a miniature submarine.
Although, California sea lions and harbour seals are closely related, they are not the same species and nor do they share identical behaviours and lifestyles. Therefore, it is possible that the results of the above studies can not also be applied to the California sea lions. It was for this reason I chose to study the sea lions to see if the impressiveness of the whiskers of seals could also be proven with California sea lions.
In my study I used fish catching to mimic naturalistic whisker movements in the California sea lions. My particular study found that sea lions exhibit differences between individuals when using whiskers during fish catching. It also found that sea lion use their whiskers as guidance during fish catching behaviours, this was obvious from the results as the whisker asymmetry had a stronger correlation to fish orientation than head orientation did.
Being able to guide fish into their mouths is a vital skills for sea lions as it allows them to hunt for prey (Stephens, Beebe et al. 1973), the same is also true for other pinnipeds such as seals (Riedman, 1990; Hyvarinen, Palvianen et al. 2009). Animals can actively regulate the movements and positions of their sensory organs to improve the quality of the sensory information they are receiving (Grant, Mitchinson et al. 2009). Therefore, whiskers are an extremely important sensory system for pinnipeds; the whiskers are possibly more of a sensing organ than eyes. Gläser et al. (2011) compared California sea lions to harbour seals and discovered that even though sea lions have non-specialised whiskers when compared to harbour seals, they were still able to perform to a high level when following hydrodynamic trails.
Previous studies have shown that dynamic sensorimotor tasks have encouraged more whisker movements in California sea lions (Milne and Grant, 2014) and if whisker movements are a natural behaviour of sea lions (Gläser, Wieskotten et al. 2011) then these dynamic tasks are providing more enrichment to the captive sea lions. However, that particular study used ball-balancing as the enrichment behaviour and although this elicited intense whisker movements from the sea lions, it is not a naturalistic behaviour that the sea lions would encounter in the wild.
If you want to read my full research project it is attached below.
Encouraging natural vibrissae movements in California sea lions (Zalophus californianus) using fish-catching as an enrichment behaviour.
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Years ago, I was privileged to take a class with Dr Seow at Princeton Seminary on the Wisdom Tradition. And then, as I was reminded recently by a colleague, we brought Dr. Seow to the parish I was serving at the time, St. Francis, Holden, to preach and then lead a continuing education event for Episcopal and ecumenical clergy on Ecclesiastes. I've been thinking about that lately, and thinking about what insights that literature has to offer in these crazy times we are living through.
There are two Hebrew words one needs to learn before opening up the Book of Ecclesiastes to move beyond that text about there being a time and a season for everything made popular by The Byrds. The first is the name of the preacher/teacher: Qohelet. Leong suggested that we call this preacher/teacher "the Gatherer."
The second term is hebel - which means something more like "vapor" or "mist" rather than what we usually read in English, vanity. (One popular translation (NIV) uses the word "meaningless!" which is perhaps reason enough to never use that translation!) The word appears 38 times in Ecclesiastes, so trying to get it right matters. If you have to pick a word, I think "All is vapor" works pretty well. As Seow puts it:
It refers to anything that is superficial, ephemeral, insubstantial, incomprehensible, enigmatic, inconsistent, or contradictory. Something that is hebel cannot be grasped or controlled. (Ecclesiastes, page 47)So there is perhaps intended irony that the gatherer cannot gather hebel any more than one can grasp the vapor coming out of a humidifier. Vanity of vanities to think we can!
If you are still with me then perhaps you will stay with me longer. Recently a lot of us laughed as Tina Fey ate a sheet cake on SNL while trying to make sense of what happened in Charlottesville. The segment was funny because Tina Fey is funny and it was well-written and it struck a chord. But what also made it work, I think, is the underlying theology that I think Qohelet would appreciate. All is hebel and a striving after wind! May as well eat sheet cake: Or, as Qohelet puts it:
I commend enjoyment for there is nothing better for people under the sun than to eat and drink and enjoy themselves, for this will go with them in their toil through the days of life that God gives them under the sun. (Ecclesiastes 8:15).We need to keep reading the prophets. And we need to keep on speaking truth to power. We need courage for the living of these days. But we also need to find ways to cope. Eating a sheet cake a day is one way but maybe not the healthiest! But understanding that the work toward racial justice and healing has never been a linear enterprise and "grasping" that the world is just sometimes crazy, and even insane, is also part of the work to which we are called. We need routines and prayer and exercise and fun because otherwise we'll burn out. We need to support one another. We need to sometimes sit down at a bar with Qohelet and order a good IPA and pour out our hearts about everything we've seen under the sun. That includes some crazy, uncontrollable shit.
In that class I took with Seow all those years ago, he suggested that the Book of Proverbs was about learning how to cope with life when all is well. It's what we teach our kids. Pay attention to the ant. Work hard. Look both ways before you cross the street. The Book of Job, he suggested, is about what happens when that tragedy strikes, when life is not fair, when we look both ways but a drunk driver comes out of no where...
Qohelet, he said, is about what happens when the world seems to have gone off the rails. When up is down and down is up. "I've seen," says Qohelet...
...that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, nor bread to the wise, nor riches to the intelligent, nor favor to the skillful; but time and chance happen to them all. (Ecclesiastes 9:11)I commend this old text to you, whether or not you consider yourself a "religious" person. Some read it as pessimistic. Not me. I'm an optimist by nature, but always tempered with realism. And I think Qohelet is reasonable. Nothing wrong with a sheet cake every now again. But we might also read, mark, and learn this ancient wisdom as well - even as we remember there is a time and season for everything under the sun. Or to put it another way, "this too shall pass."


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Able, can you say how their cheapest brand from Tropical Traditions compares to the gold label? Is the quality that much better that it is worth it for the sake or our health to buy the top shelf gold label product? Would you say that for the money it is worth it to pay half the price of the gold label brand and go for the Living Foods Extra Virgin Coconut Oil" made by Garden of Life? I know I am agonizing over something fairly simple but I have wasted money on enough products that were either not doing the job I bought them for or even doing more harm than good so direction is really helpful. I dont mind spending more for a product that is going to give this therapy and healing the best results. Thanks


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We're revving up boot times at CES 2018
- by Tiffiny Rossi
Our team's kicking off yet another new year in Las Vegas at CES. This is our eighth year at the well-known global show for innovators and breakthrough technologies. To jump-start 2018, we're excited to unveil our newest embedded development service, Tuxera Ultra Fast Boot. To get a feel for our new service, check out our


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More mobile rates slashed by Qtel for Ramadan
Bonus international calls, SMS for firm's Hala pay-as-you go customers.
Qtel has confirmed that Hala pay-as-you-go customers will be able to call friends and family overseas for free this Ramadan - the telco providing bonus international call minutes and bonus SMS with every Hala top-up worth QR30 or more.
Customers topping up their accounts will not only get the standard credit bonus that comes with Hala top-ups, but also bonus international SMS and minutes to use to call their loved ones and share Ramadan greetings.
The number of bonus international minutes provided will rise, the higher the value of top-ups, so that customers could qualify for as many as 61 international call minutes.
Under the offer, a customer buying a QR30 top-up will be eligible for five free international SMS, while customers buying QR50 worth of Hala top-ups get five bonus international minutes, as well as the standard 6 percent credit bonus.
QR100 and QR200 top-up cards will offer 11 and 25 bonus international minutes talk time respectively. Top-ups of QR500 will earn 61 minutes of international talk-time.
The promotion is available whichever method you use to top-up, including scratch cards, e-vouchers and self service machines, as well as Shahry to Hala credit transfer.
Dr. Nasser Marafih, CEO, Qtel, said: "We're very pleased to provide our Hala customers with a Ramadan offer that will help keep them in touch with their families and friends throughout the Holy Month. All of our customers can now enjoy free overseas calls and SMS.
''This offer has been deliberately designed to reach out to every Hala customer, so that customers on the lowest incomes and those who want to speak for long periods feel equally confident that they can reach out to their loved ones around the world."
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Loft excited New York fans with a limited-time offer
Ann Inc.'s Loft tapped Instagram to post a summery image enticing its New York-based fans to flock to their nearest store to receive a $10-off coupon, proving that social media is effective for dispersing news of limited-time offers.
Loft posted a photo of a pink cake pop on its Instagram account yesterday, alerting followers in New York City of a special sweet treat available in-store for anyone arriving prior to three p.m. Consumers were excited to discover that the treat in question was actually a $10 off coupon to use on a purchase, a move that suggests following favorite brands on social media can pay off for some users.
"This is probably an offer to drive traffic into the store at an off-peak time period, so short term, a time-sensitive incentive is a good idea," said Thad Peterson, senior analyst at Aite Group, Atlanta. "Given consumer behavior with social media, a time-based offer is probably most relevant in this channel, since consumers generally check their feeds several times a day (or in some cases several times an hour)."
Flash sale method
Loft gave its fans several hours to visit a nearby bricks-and-mortar location after spotting the Instagram post, capitalizing on the constant connectivity that social media networks offer. Consumers frequently check their Instagram, Twitter and Facebook feeds out of habit, making them the ideal channel to tap when distributing time-sensitive information about offers or sales.
The millennial-friendly brand posted an image of a pink cake pop superimposed over a busy street background. The caption called out to New York City residents and encouraged them to "pop in" to their local Loft store by three p.m. to receive a sweet treat.
Followers left excited comments on the posts, with some lamenting their current locations and others affirming that the treat was in fact a cake pop accompanied by a $10 off coupon.
Loft got creative with its mid-afternoon sales push
This was an optimal way of kicking off the end of the summer with a delicious dessert while also ensuring that consumers felt an urgency to visit a Loft store. Shoppers could then eat their cake pop while perusing the newest styles and purchasing items with their exclusive discount.
"Bridging the gap between online retail sales and in-store foot traffic is extremely important," said Wilson Kerr, vice president of business development and sales at Unbound Commerce, Boston. "It is one thing to create social media buzz, but this is been extremely hard to quantify.
"Offers like this allow the home office to support local stores and have redemption be counted at the point-of-sale via coupon redemption," he said. "This is called 'mobile proof of presence' since it is empirically proven that the social media buzz lead to a set number of in-store redemptions by those who opened them.
"In this way, these campaigns can be quantified in terms of value in a way that is extremely important for retailers to start measuring."
Treating loyal fans
Many consumers will become more likely to spend in-store if they feel they are being pampered, a strategy which generally results in a sunny outlook and a willingness to open wallets a bit wider. Loft's call-to-action on Instagram was able to boost sales during off-peak traffic times, but also managed to foster long-lasting relationships with fans by rewarding them with a sweet treat and a coupon.
Loft also could have benefited from the limited-time promotion by requiring that all consumers who walked in-store for a cake pop and coupon showed a sales associate their smartphone to prove that they are following the brand on Instagram.
Loft has previously offered discounts exclusive to social media followers
This past April, the retailer attempted to ramp up its followers and raise awareness of its spring clothing lines by rolling out a photo contest on Instagram over the course of seven days, proving that establishing an emotional connection with consumers on social media is still key for clothing retailers (see story).
"The objective is to sell more stuff during low volume day parts so limiting distribution to followers would be counter-intuitive," Aite Group's Mr. Peterson said. "A better solution would be to provide an additional incentive to those who come to the store to get them to follow Loft.
"That way you get the incremental sales and an opportunity to acquire new followers."
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Five Stars
Our family experienced a wonderful stay at Casa Soledad. We knew that Platanitos Beach is one of the preferred beaches by locals, so we decided enjoy all the best that Mexico has to offer. The ocean view at Casa Soledad is breathtakingly beautiful. There are magnificent local sights within walking distance including a clean, safe beach, and wonderful restaurant choices. The Casa Soledad location was perfect for our young family members and we had several bedroom options to suit everyone's needs. Casa Soledad not only provides a private infinity pool and free parking, but is strategically located within close walk distance to restaurants, local stores, and the beach.
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Saladin Ahmed is a fascinating cat. He's best known as the Arab and Muslim American fantasy novelist who crafted Throne of the Crescent Moon which was nominated for the Hugo and won the Locus Award for best first novel. But his ethnicity also includes Polish and Irish, and his writing also includes short stories, articles, a stunning number of Tweets, and the new Marvel Comics series Black Bolt about the king of the Inhumans.
We met at the Science Fiction Research Association conference in Detroit in 2012, and he was as fun and down to earth in person as he is online. When I learned that he was writing for Marvel I just knew I had to find out what it was like for him as a novelist to leap into the world of comics, and was delighted to learn that like me, he was a lifelong comics fan who'd always wanted to create comics, too.
In today's episode of MF GALAXY, Saladin Ahmed discusses:
Ahmed spoke with me by Skype from his home near Detroit on June 02, 2017.
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Off Panel #52: A Day in the Life with Marvel Editor Wil Moss
Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe
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Crusher Creel, the Absorbing Man
5 Ways The U.S. Prison Industrial Complex Mimics Slavery
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Major cities
The capital of Israel is Jerusalem and is where most of the population is. Some major cities that are in Israel are Haifa, tel Aviv, Ashdod and Rishon LeZion. The population in Jerusalem is 801,000, In Haifa there is 267,300. In Tel Aviv their population is 250,000 and in Ashdod there is is estimated 224,656. In Rishon LeZion the population is about 220,492.
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It remains to be seen whether it's encouraging to know that Boris Johnson is supporting Brexit. However, we shouldn't delude ourselves as to the challenge ahead for those of us arguing the case for the restoration of the sovereignty of the United Kingdom.
Why? Well, because the European Union is an institution founded upon deceit and which to this day is controlled by unelected, politico-bureaucratic elites in the European Commission and the European Court of Justice; unaccountable elites who operate under a veil of secrecy.
The European Commission has the monopoly of proposing all EU legislation, which it does in secret. Its 'Regulations' are automatically binding on all Member States which, of course, includes us here in the UK. The European Court of Justice – which is not an independent court of law – is the engine of 'ever closer union' required by the Treaty of Lisbon, of which the UK is a signatory. For as long as the UK remains a signatory to the Treaty of Lisbon we are doomed to become a vassal state of a supranational government, the United States of Europe. Cameron and his ilk will tell you otherwise.
The challenge we now face as voters in the referendum in June is that the 'Remain' campaign will be, by definition, infused with deceit. The Remain campaign will reflect the culture of its master, the European Union: an institution founded upon skulduggery and operated today entirely in its own hegemonic interests. It will be vital, therefore, for the 'Leave' campaign to emphasise at every twist and turn of the debate over the coming months the extent to which virtually anything and everything emanating from the Remain camp will not necessarily be fact, but will more than likely be propaganda, or heavily skewed that way; of that we can be pretty certain, because of the very nature of the European Union.
Let's bear in mind the words of George Orwell: 'And if all others accepted the lie which the Party imposed – if all records told the same tale – then the lie passed into history and became truth. "Who controls the past" ran the Party slogan, "controls the future: who controls the present controls the past."' In context, Orwell tells us that we need to be acutely conscious now of being manipulated by the European Union machine, a huge component of which comprises the British political class – itself led, ironically, by the Prime Minister of our country. How desperately sad is that?
PS I would also ask Scottish Nationalists to think hard about what's happening here. You, the SNP, declare your fervent desire for independence from the United Kingdom, whilst swearing eternal allegiance to the European Union. You need to be prepared to explain this perverse political logic to the people of Scotland, which includes me.


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Went down to Cottesloe the other evening afterwork to get some shots of the sunset . When I was setting up I noticed I hadent packed my Cokin Filter holder 😦 , Had the filters but no holder , as it was a 30 mins drive to home and would be another 30 mins back I didnt have time to go back and get it . I had my screw polorise filter with me I tried a few shots with that before the sun started setting . In the end I held my Soft ND grad filter in front of the camera for this shot . Its only a 3image stitch of Cottesloe Beach . I do Have a 9 Image stitch of the same shot but havent had time to stitch and edit that one yet with work been so busy . So I decided to post this shot in the mean time .
Was pretty lucky there wasnt much people about that evening , I took out that silly light poll thats normally right in the middle of this shot and levels , sat , curves etc were done .


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Monday, 31 January 2011
Bunny Birthday
The papers are Forever Friends spring collection and the sentiment Craftwork Cards.
He's also nice and flat to save on postage :c)
I think he fits these challenges
Crazy Challenge - happy birthday
Daring Cardmakers - year of the rabbit
11 comments:
- Kathy said...
oh your bunny is soooo cute! Lovely card, Thanks for celebrating the Chinese New Year/Year of the Rabbit withThe Daring Cardmakers this week
- 31 January 2011 at 19:56
- Rainmac said...
Such a pretty card, beautiful colours and I love the image xxx
- 31 January 2011 at 20:21
- dragonllew said...
great card love the colours
- 31 January 2011 at 21:37
- Bee said...
Congratulations, your Happy New Year entry to Bee Crafty's 46th Challenge won!
Pop by the blog then shop to choose your prize of 2 Bee Crafty images, then email your choice to firstname.lastname@example.com
Bee x
- 31 January 2011 at 21:46
- Marg said...
Lovely colours and a cute image.xx Oh and a win I see above - well done!
- 31 January 2011 at 22:06
- Cheryl said...
oh hun this is just so cute,love the papers you have used,hugs cheryl xxxx
- 31 January 2011 at 22:47
- KelsMakes!!! said...
Soooo cute! Thank you for joining in at The Crazy Challenges this week xx
- 1 February 2011 at 11:22
- Lynda said...
Oh that is a cute bunny - lovely card too. Thanks for joining in with Daring Cardmakers.
Lynda xxx
- 1 February 2011 at 14:44
- Addams said...
Lovely card, love the image and the backing paper
- 2 February 2011 at 18:40
- WeirdCat said...
Great card,so pretty, thank you for joining us at The Crazy Challenge this week
Ruth x
- 3 February 2011 at 15:54
- stlbarb said...
Very cute bunny. Great job!!
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Some people take hemorrhoids lightly and consider them a minor infection. These are the ones who have never had them and are not to be trusted on this matter. Those who experienced the continuous discomfort of having their rectum veins swollen and bleeding know that hemorrhoids are more than just the proverbial pain in the […]Read more
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Overview\nResidenza di Ripetta is an elegant 4-star hotel offering spacious accommodation in the heart of Rome. Highlights include a beautiful garden, an Italian restaurant and excellent location close to the Spanish Steps and the beautiful Villa Borghese gardens.\n\nLocation\nThis upscale area is dominated by the Spanish Steps, which climb a steep slope between Piazza di Spagna and the Trinita dei Monti church. Nearby places of interest include the Keats-Shelley Memorial House, Trevi Fountain, Villa Medici, numerous designer boutiques and the prestigious Via Veneto. Flaminio Piazza del Popolo metro station is located in the vicinity, providing fast and easy access to other popular Rome destinations.\n\nExterior\nThe hotel is housed in a former 17th-century convent with a pale orange facade. It boasts a beautiful interior featuring high ceilings, original Baroque arches and magnificent paintings and frescoes.\n\nLeisure Facilities\nChargeable Wi-Fi is available throughout the premises.\n\nRooms\nExecutive Double rooms feature warm tones and are comfortably furnished. Some boast a small kitchenette or cooking area. Amenities include air-conditioning, a work desk, mini-bar and flat-screen satellite TV with pay-per-view content. The marble en-suite bathrooms feature a bathtub with integrated shower.\n\nRestaurant and bar\nCafe di Ripetta serves contemporary Italian cuisine accompanied by fine wines, while a buffet breakfast is provided every morning. The adjoining bar is ideal for a relaxing beverage or light snack. Meals and drinks can be enjoyed in the beautiful garden, which features open-air sitting areas and gazebos. There are also plenty of dining opportunities in the vicinity.\n\nOther Information\nThe hotel provides 24-hour reception and room service. Chargeable parking is possible nearby.


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While it might be the pregnancy hormones talking, I have become more emotional as my due date draws near. It has finally hit me that not only will Nathan and my life change forever, but our sweet Aidan's too. His whole world is about to be knocked upside down. Going from being the only child to a big brother will be a huge adjustment for him. Aidan is going to have to share mommy and daddy's attention, learn to be more patient by waiting his turn and learn to love this little brother who is about to invade his domain. As excited as I am to bring another little boy into our family, it makes me sad to think my one on one time with our bubba is almost over. It will never just be mommy and Aidan again. Finley isn't even here and I am worried about Aidan feeling neglected or not loved. I am scared of Aidan resenting the new baby or even me, because he isn't getting mommy's full attention. I am saddened, because it has just dawned on me that my baby boy is growing up and is no longer my 6 Lb 6 oz little guy anymore. Changes have always been a struggle for me, but this change above all will be one of the hardest. I will always cherish the time Aidan and I have had, just the two of us. I look back on these 19 months of being a stay at home mom, and they have been the best months of my life. While we are all going to have to make adjustments when Finn arrives, I will strive to let Aidan know how special and loved he is. Our sweet boy stole my heart from the moment I laid eyes upon him and that will never change. I know these next few months will have both ups and downs as we become a family of four, but I am looking forward to seeing Aidan in action as a big brother. I know he will end up loving his baby brother with all his heart and they will become the best of friends. Until Finley makes his appearance, I plan on having some special outings with Aidan and making our last few weeks super special. If you have any suggestions on fun activities a very pregnant momma can do with a toddler, please comment below. I am going to end this post and sneak in his room for the second time tonight and watch him sleep!
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Habitat for Humanity Volunteer Event
Let's show our Illini Pride to give back to our community!
The Peoria Area Illini Club is looking for 10-12 volunteers to help on a home project for Greater Peoria Area Habitat for Humanity. We will wear orange and blue to show our Illini Pride, and we'll use our time and talents to help someone in need.
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Peoria
*Meeting Location and Job Site Specifics to be Provided Soon!
Peoria, IL
Date: Saturday, November 4
Time: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m
Habitat for Humanity is a non-for-profit that helps provide affordable homes to underprivileged in the Greater Peoria area. More information about the organization is available here: http://habitatpeoria.org/
Please sign-up by sending a message to email@example.com with the names of who will be joining us. We will provide with you on the specifics of the job site and any waivers required for Habitat after hearing from you.
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Recently, I had the pleasure of speaking with Luz Cepeda about her goals and what motivates her to stay on the path to success. Something I found captivating about Luz is that she describes herself as a fighter. She has fought to give herself a high quality education at NYU and continues to fight for equal access to a strong high school education for all students. Luz attended a public high school in the Bronx and did not have the same resources many of her peers at NYU had when they were in high school. Luz's experiences in an under-resourced high school and being raised by a single mother have made her more passionate about the people she advocates for and their rights to a great education.
Luz is currently a CCTOP scholar majoring in education studies at NYU and is also an alumnus of Guttman Community College. Luz thoroughly enjoys all the courses she takes within her education major and always appreciates being introduced to different perspectives on education. During her first semester at NYU, she met two role models that have made an impact on her. Dr. Stella M. Flores investigates the effects of state and federal policies on college access and completion rates for low-income and underrepresented populations, and Dr. Carol Anne Spreen's research centers on political and sociocultural studies of educational change. Luz is not sure exactly how she wants to tackle the education system, but she knows she wants to improve the education system similar to Dr. Flores and Dr. Spreen.
"Aquí estamos representando. Ya estamos más cerca de los que pensamos!" – Luz Cepeda
Luz is also grateful to the people who supported her during her time at Guttman Community College like her Career Strategist Alison and her professor Marcia Edwards. These are two people that believed in Luz even when she did not believe in herself. They encouraged Luz to challenge herself and take the step towards applying to NYU. Ultimately, Luz's choice to attend NYU has also influenced her career goals. If she could give advice to a new CCTOP student, Luz wants others to know that NYU is a place where you can explore your identity and figure out what you really want in life. Even though it might be overwhelming at first, you should fight to take advantage of every moment and opportunity.


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