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TV Ad Outlook Unclear, Discovery Channel Ratings Rising, Says David Zaslav
"Last year was a tough year" for the cable networks business, the Discovery Communications CEO tells an investor conference and discusses early 2015 ad trends.
Discovery Communications has seen a somewhat better advertising market early in 2015, but it is hard to say whether they will continue, CEO David Zaslav told an investor conference on Tuesday as he also touted the Discovery Channel's U.S. ratings momentum.
Speaking at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference at in San Francisco in a session that was webcast, he said: "Last year was a tough year" for the cable networks business in terms of ratings. But the company did "very well" with key networks, he said.
The Discovery Channel did "just okay" in 2014, he acknowledged, but highlighted recent management changes to drive ratings, led by the appointment of Rich Ross as the network's president. "I think we have some real traction," Zaslav said. In February, Discovery was the top cable network for men in the U.S. as it had "the best performance for Discovery in the last 20 years." The network has also brought back more female viewers so far this year, he said.
"We don't program for ratings in the U.S.," but for market share around the world, Zaslav also said Tuesday when asked how his team approaches content decisions differently from other media companies. He mentioned that 80 percent of the firm's programming works well around the world, which is more important for the firm than competitors that may focus on the biggest ratings in the U.S.
Zaslav was also asked about the TV advertising market and said the company was surprised by the weakness of the fourth-quarter ad market in the U.S. and also by improvements early this year. In 2014, "we lost the bet a little bit...we sold less into the upfront" as an industry, and scatter market pricing later was strong, but "the volume just wasn't there in the fourth quarter, and we felt it," he said.
"There really is no visibility to see where the upfront is going to be this year," he added. "So far, the pricing remains very good," and volume trends have improved this year, Zaslav said, but it wasn't clear yet how things would evolve from here. "There are a lot of answers we don't have." Discovery on its recent earnings conference call projected a "tepid" ad market for 2015.
"There is no question in my mind that some [ad] money is moving [from TV] to digital and will continue to move to digital," Zaslav said when asked about an industry debate about how much of the recent TV ad weakness was due to digital's growth. "We are hearing some whispers" though that digital measurement is still difficult and that the proven reach of TV is still seen as a benefit. So there is some feeling that "maybe TV is going to be okay for a little while," the Discovery CEO concluded.
Discussing the interest in European sports rights as Discovery owns pan-European network Eurosport, Zaslav reiterated the interest in buying rights that work well financially. He mentioned the English Premier League soccer rights that were recently auctioned off in Britain. "We walked away from that kind of pricing," Zaslav said in a reference to a big cost increase in the auction compared to the previous three-year deal.
The Discovery CEO was also asked about Comcast's big acquisition currently under regulatory review and the need for scale, Zaslav said: "We have grown our share...We have been able to get deals done [with pay TV giants]. We have been getting to get significant increases" partly do to have 13 percent share of viewership. "Our scale is very good," he concluded.
What happens when a huge distributor comes in? "We are hopeful we will get a deal done with Comcast" and that they will "negotiate in good faith," he reiterated recent comments. A carriage deal between the companies is coming up for renewal at the end of June. Zaslav has several times expressed concern that Comcast, with its planned acquisition of Time Warner Cable, could gain too much leverage over cable networks firms, saying it "raises some real issues."
He was also asked about Discovery's previously disclosed plans to launch over-the-top services in the U.S. and Latin America, including possible direct-to-consumer offers. The company has said it will disclose details in the coming months.
On Tuesday, he said the company would mostly look at OTT opportunities for super fans such as fans of Oprah Winfrey and her OWN or Science Channel. Discovery could offer a Science app just like it does for Eurosport, for example, he said. But he said in general the company is aligned with distributors to not "confuse the marketplace" with different offerings.
Discovery would like to see the industry come together to roll out TV Everywhere services more broadly, Zaslav said. In some mature markets, such as Europe, distributors are also looking to team with networks groups to offer OTT services to better serve consumers, he said.
Continuing to grow Discovery's international business, which has been growing at double-digit percentage rates, is one key focus for his team, Zaslav said, predicting "meaningful" growth for at least several years. He said the company now has a presence in 230 million countries.
He cited mid-teens growth in Europe, signaling there was upside whenever the economy there improves. If the advertising market picks up," the company can see "significant margin growth," he said.
Zaslav also reiterated the company would remain disciplined about possible acquisitions in international markets, citing the SBS Nordic acquisition in 2013 as an example. With improved financials and synergies, the deal has played out well, he said.
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My Favorite Green Juice Recipe: Dr. Nicholas Perricone
The pioneering Dr. Perricone is famous for his anti-inflammation diet books that keep skin looking young, healthy, and blemish- or wrinkle-free and his results-oriented skin-care line.
And his own diet is super clean. When we asked to peek inside the dermatologist's fridge last year, we noticed his affinity for watercress. (It was enough to turf Times Square).
So we shouldn't have been surprised when the uber-alkaline green reappeared here in his favorite green juice, which you can make in a juicer or blender. "Watercress is a detoxer that's great for skin issues, like eczema and acne," he says.
And antioxidant cinnamon in his juice recipe lowers blood sugar, which "helps prevent diabetes, the accumulation of body fat, and even wrinkles."
One request from the good doctor: Try to choose organic produce. "The little bit more that it might cost is well worth avoiding toxic pesticides," he says. —Melisse Gelula
The Perricone (Juice) Prescription
4 celery stalks
1 medium organic apple
1 cup watercress
A pinch of ground cinnamon
1.5 cups of water
Wash the celery, apple, and watercress thoroughly. Place all ingredients in a good blender and blend until smooth. Serve immediately.
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-The reality regarding Bitcoin
Bitcoin isn't any one of that. There have to do with 16.5 million Bitcoins worth $42 billion. The U.S.A.'s yearly financial output surpasses $19 trillion. The globe's tops $75 trillion.
Shortage, hope, buzz and also concern drive enormous price swings in Bitcoin, making it unstable. Prices goods in Bitcoin isn't far from rates in volatile leveraged commodities such as pork stubborn belly or lumber futures (which are wildfire, smoking warm now).
A genuine currency? You would not hold a lot. Too uninteresting, like holding money. Some Bitcoiners favor a more money-oriented offshoot, called "Bitcoin Money," which will go real-time Aug. 1. Will it be money? Defeats me. Just time will certainly inform.
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Bitcoin Money arrives only since Bitcoin– the one everyone is so warm over– is simply a speculative commodity. Like miners dig diamonds, Bitcoin miners "mine" little bits from formulas. Bitcoin gyrates like levered products on steroids because its "hype-o-meter " rivets off the graphes. Pork tummies aren't snazzy. Bitcoin is. In 2014 alone, you 'd nearly quadruple your loan buying it.
-Bitcoin may be hot, but is it the appropriate investment for you?
If you placed $1,000 right into Bitcoin in 2013, you 'd have more than $23,000 currently. Techies assert it's the future. Lovers are purchasing. Should you?
Like the majority of financial investment decisions, it depends on that you are and what you desire. Though it 's called "cryptocurrency," Bitcoin is pure speculation, not money.
It seems like expensive, techie cash. Some sellers accept it as repayment. Because Bitcoin is untraceable, it's commonly used on the Dark Internet, where shady types deal in unsavory points.
Yet loan? It ain't! Actual money is traded for products and solutions anywhere. Its worth is reasonably stable in the short term. It's approved by those that recognize its value greatly stands up till it can be recycled. You do not mind holding and also investing it due to the fact that you really feel in this way, also. As well as it's very easy to access. You obtain it easily if you have something valuable to offer, such as your labor. Cash is fluid, numerous, steady and also across the country accepted.
-The Initial Pledge of Bitcoin
Bitcoin has several properties that make it among the most ideal forms of cash possible.
Generally, it is much more limited, resilient, portable, storable, divisible, as well as fungible than fiat (government-issued) cash, or rare-earth elements like gold. It is likewise much easier to confirm its authenticity and also more difficult to imitation compared to other types of money.
The bitcoin money is paired with a payment system that is much faster, less expensive, and extra reliable compared to any kind of standard repayment system. You might send out any type of amount of loan, throughout the globe, virtually completely free.
Bitcoin's greatest weak point is that it is not as extensively utilized as various other kinds of cash. For that reason, there is the risk that it may never ever attain conventional fostering. Yet, at the exact same time, there is the distinct potential that it may. This creates a high threat, high incentive situation as well as is the reason why early adopters have made a murder.
At this stage, there are still ton of moneys to be made and also probably it is the very best time to invest since there is still a significant advantage while the danger is a lot smaller sized compared to it was 5 years back. Cryptocurrencies are plainly below to remain. As well as this is exactly why major stream bush funds as well as investors are starting to pile on.
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Bitcoin (BTC) is a decentralized cryptocurrency repayment system designed by Satoshi Nakamoto. The software-based currency was released to the public in 2009. Since then, updates and also enhancements have been made by a network of designers, partially moneyed by the Bitcoin Foundation.
It was not until 2013 that Bitcoin became a hot subject of passion. The online money gained over 300% from 2011 to 2012 as well as given that August of in 2014, Bitcoin has actually enhanced in value around 400%. While its current performance has been lackluster, (down around 34% considering that January 1st), venture capital firms and also capitalists worldwide continue to bet on the cryptocurrency.
For Americans, Coinbase has an alternative to link your bank account to your Coinbase pocketbook. This makes future settlement transfers simpler. The business likewise supplies automated bitcoin acquiring at normal periods. As an example, claim you intend to get $50 in bitcoins every 1st or 2nd of the month, right after you obtain your paycheck. You can arrangement an auto-buy for that amount on Coinbase. Think about a few caveats prior to you begin using this service. If you provide an automatic buy order, you will not have control over the rate at which the BTC is acquired. Next thing to note is that Coinbase is not a bitcoin exchange, you are buying/selling your coins directly from the firm, which consequently needs to resource them from various other purchasers. This produces problems or hold-ups when carrying out orders throughout fast market actions.
For traders that desire a conventional bitcoin exchange, BitStamp could be a much better choice. With BitStamp, you are patronizing various other individuals and also not the firm, which just works as a middleman. Liquidity is higher and also you could often locate another individual to take the opposite side of your profession. The charges start at 0.5% and also go all the way down to 0.2% if you have traded over $150,000 in the past One Month.


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15 Small Baths That Live Large
Who said small baths had to skimp on style? These little loos pack a lot of good looks into a tight footprint.
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When faced with a tight bathroom, designers have to get creative when planning storage. "This was a small space with little room to spare for storage," says designer Kari Arendsen. "I found these cute storage boxes and hung them from the wall to save space and keep floor space clear. Also the choice of a high contrast application on the walls is helpful to make a space feel larger than it really is."
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Designer Harmony Wells chose a tall cabinet to solve several problems in her clients' small bath. "Because the space only had 8-foot high ceilings, we wanted to draw the eye up. The floor-to-ceiling custom linen cabinet makes the room feel larger and lighter," she says. Wells designed the piece with an open-and-closed combination of storage. "This makes the unit less busy, visually, and keeps the overall scale on the smaller side, so it doesn't compete with the shower."


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The Paul Rudolph House in NYC on the Market (House of the Day)
Anyone looking to become a landlord would be thrilled with today's House of the Day: The Paul Rudolph House, designed by the late famous architect and former dean of the Yale School of Architecture, is on the market for $27.5 million.
The house in New York City consists of four apartments: one single-bedroom apartment, two multi-level two-bedroom apartments, and what the listing calls the "crown jewel" penthouse, built by Rudolph for his own use.
The three-story penthouse, described by architecture critic Michael Sorkin as one of the most amazing pieces of modern urban domestic architecture, clocks in at 4,000 square feet with three bathrooms and three bedrooms. Some of its most notable features are its floor-to-ceiling glass walls and its ample windows overlooking the East River.
The townhouse also features five private outdoor spaces, enclosed by exposed steal framework. The new owner will act as a landlord, as all four apartments are currently leased at "market rates," according to the listing. But if you want the iconic penthouse to yourself, the current lease is up in April! (Hat tip to Curbed New York for finding this awesome property).
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Black Beans & Rice with Chicken & Apple Salsa
1 cup chopped peeled Granny Smith apple
1/2 cup chopped cilantro, divided
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion, divided
1 tsp (or more) fresh lime juice
1/3 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
2 Tbsp olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 tsp chili powder
3/4 tsp cumin
3 cups low-salt chicken broth
2 (15 oz) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 cups cooked brown or white rice
1 2-3 lb rotisserie chicken, skin discarded and meat shredded
4-6 lime wedges
Combine apple, 1/4 cup cilantro, 2 Tbsp onion, and 1 tsp lime juice in a small bowl; toss to coat. Set apple salsa aside.
Combine remaining onion, bell pepper, and oil in a large skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until completely softened, 6-7 minutes. Add garlic, chili powder, and cumin; stir constantly for 2 minutes. Stir in broth and beans; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; simmer briskly, mashing some of the beans with the back of a spoon and stirring often, until sauce is thickened, 8-10 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and more lime juice, if desired.
Divide rice and beans among plates. Top with some chicken and apple salsa. Garnish with remaining 1/4 cup cilantro and lime wedges.
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You may wish to conceal speakers for many reasons, either aesthetic or practical. All that effort to create a luxurious interior design that can't be spoiled with wires, boxes or grilles? Perhaps surfaces can't be tampered with in an old listed building? Or you just hate those big bulky boxes.
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Life is a journey! We go through different stages. From the birth until you take your last breath, there are plenty of excitements. Life is sometimes a challenge. There are times you feel like giving up, quitting but does it worth? Often it is like a Roller Coaster Ride with peaks and valleys. But if we can master to dance in the rain makes it life beautiful and meaningful
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The college roommate gods were good to me. My freshmen year I found myself sharing a room with a pretty girl who owned more earrings than anyone else I know (and my mom owns a lot).
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Within the first day there, Hiyabel brought another friend into our room who chattered non-stop in the prettiest Spanish accent you've ever heard.
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Elvish is a fictional language originally created by J. R. R. Tolkien, author of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. There are two major Elvish dialects—Quenya and Sindarin—and you'll have to figure out which one you want to learn before you begin. Either way, learning Elvish is challenging but rewarding process.
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The Basics of Speaking Quenya
1Learn a bit about Quenya Elvish.[1] Quenya is one of two major languages spoken by the Elves. In particular, it is the language of the High Elves.
- Quenya has gone through a few changes since its creation. Early Quenya, also called "Classical Quenya" or "First Age Quenya," was the earliest form of the language.
- Most Quenya you will learn online or in books will be "Modern Quenya" or "Third Age Quenya." This version is a blend of vocabulary and grammar original to Tolkien with a bit of reconstruction from contemporary fans.
2Learn how to pronounce the vowels. Quenya vowels have distinct pronunciations that do not vary based upon position or placement within words. Long and short vowels differ in terms of length, not quality or formation, and long vowels are distinguished with an accent mark.
- á = long "aaaah"
- a = short "ah"
- é = long "eeeh"
- e = short "eh"
- í = long "ee"
- i = short "ih"
- ó = long "oooh"
- o = short "o" (almost like a short "ah")
- ú = long "uuuh" (almost like a long "ooo")
- u = short "uh"
3Learn how to pronounce the diphthongs. A diphthong refers to a set of two vowels that form a single sound. There are only six in Quenya, and other vowels, when combined side-by-side, should be pronounced separately. The diphthongs are:
- ai ("aisle")
- au ("house")
- eu (British "so")
- iu ("yule")
- oi ("oil")
- ui ("ruin")
4Keep certain consonant peculiarities in mind. Most consonants are pronounced in the same way as they are in English, but there are a few particular rules you should be aware of.
- c = always pronounced as "k"
- h = pronounced as "h" when placed at the beginning of a word and and as "ch" or "k" when placed between consonants; silent in the combinations: hw, hy, hl, hr
- ng = both sounds are always heard, as in "finger", not as in "singer"
- r = most be rolled or trilled
- s = always unvoiced
- y = always a hard consonant, no matter where in a word it is placed
- qu = "kw"; the "u" in this combination does not act as a vowel
5Understand the rules of stress. Knowing which syllables to stress will impact the way that Elvish sounds.
- When there are two syllables, stress the first.
- When there are three or more syllables, stress the one that falls third to last. This is true unless the second to last syllable contains a long vowel, diphthong, or short vowel followed by a consonant cluster (multiple consonants side by side), in which case, the second to last is stressed.
Part 2
A Few Useful Quenya Phrases
1Know how to greet someone.[2] There are multiple ways to greet someone using Quenya, and some are simpler than others.
- Aiya (/'aj.ja/) means "Hail!" when calling for help or attention.
- Alla (/'al.la/) means "Hail!" when issuing a blessing in greeting.
- Alatulya (/a.ˈla.tu.lʲa/) means "Welcome."
- Elen síla lúmenn' omentielvo (/ˈɛ.lɛn ˈsi:.la lu:.ˈmɛn nɔ.mɛn.ti.ˈɛl.vɔ/) means "A star shines on the hour of our meeting."
2Know how to say goodbye. Just like there are many ways to say hello in Quenya Elvish, there are many ways to say goodbye or farewell.
- Namárië (/na.ˈma:.ri.ɛ/) means "be well!"
- Márienna (/ma:.ri.ˈɛn.na/) means "farewell" or "towards happiness."
- Alámenë (/a.ˈla:.mɛ.nɛ/) means "Go with our blessings."
- Mauya nin avánië (/ˈmau.ja ˈnin a.ˈva:.ni.ɛ/) means "I must go."
3Ask someone if he or she speaks Elvish. Whether you want to practice your Quenya or want to show off what you do know, you might need to ask someone if she or he speaks Elvish. Asking in Quenya will imply that you mean Quenya Elvish, specifically.
- Ask Ma istal quet' Eldarin? (/ˈma ˈis.tal ˈkʷɛ ˈtɛl.da.rin/).
- If someone asks you this question, you can tell him or her that you speak Elvish with Istan quet' Eldarin (/ˈis.tan ˈkʷɛ ˈtɛl.da.rin/).
4Issue an Elvish insult. If you want to teasingly dish out a unique insult, try a creative Quenya option.
- Wish someone bad luck with Aica umbar! (/ˈaj.ka ˈum.bar/).
- Tell someone "wind pours from your mouth" with Súrë túla cendeletyallo (/ˈsu:.rɛ ˈtu:.la kɛn.dɛ.lɛ.ˈtʲal.lɔ/).
- Say "Go French kiss an orc" with Eca, a mitta lambetya cendelessë orcova (/ˈɛ.ka ˌa ˈmit.ta ˈlam.bɛ.tʲa kɛn.dɛ.ˈlɛs.sɛ ˈɔr.kɔ.va/).
5Issue an Elvish compliment. Balance out your knowledge of Elvish insults with a stockpile of Elvish compliments to give to those you appreciate.
- Melin tirië hendutya sílalë yá lalat (/ˈmɛ.lin ˈti.ri.ɛ ˈhɛn.du.tʲa ˈsi:.la.lɛ ˈja: ˈla.lat/) means "I love to see your eyes shine when you laugh."
- To say "I love you," say Melin (/ˈmɛ.lin/) followed by that listener's name.
6Say thanks. In keeping with the polite spirit of the Elves, you should know how to lend a well-deserved word of thanks.
- Tell someone a simple "thank you" with Hantanyel (/ˈhan.ta.nʲɛl/).
Part 3
The Basics of Speaking Sindarin
1Learn about Sindarin Elvish.[3] Sindarin is the other major language spoken by the Elves. In particular, it is the language of the Grey Elves.
- As with Quenya, Sindarin went through a few changes of its own from the First Age of Middle Earth to the Third Age.
- While you can find resources on First Age Sindarin, most of what you'll find online or in print is Third Age Sindarin, which is considered to be Sindarin in its modern form.
2Know how to pronounce the vowels. All Sindarin vowels are short except for the "í" vowel. The duration of these short vowel sounds increases when an accent mark is used, however. Vowels are almost always pronounced the same way no matter where they appear in a word, even if they appear at the end.
- a = pronounced like "ay"
- e = pronounced like "eh"
- i = pronounced like "ih"; if placed at the beginning of a word and in front of another vowel, though, it has a hard "y" sound
- í and î = pronounced like "ee"
- o = pronounced like a short "o," similar to the "ah" noise but more rounded
- u = pronounced like "uh"
- y = always treated as a vowel, and pronounced "ooo" or "uuu"
3Note then Sindarin diphthongs. When one of the six Sindarin diphthongs appears, it has a single sound. Otherwise, vowels appearing in clusters or side by side should be pronounced separately. For diphthongs, the stress is always on the first element.
- ai = pronounced like "aye" ("rye")
- ei = pronounced like "ay" ("grey")
- ui = pronounced like the "eeoo" ("pursuing")
- au (sometimes aw) = pronounced like "ouw" ("loud")
- ae = also similar to "aye" ("rye")
- oe = pronounced like "oy" ("boy")
4Keep certain consonant peculiarities in mind. Most consonants are pronounced as they are in English, but there are a few specifics you should take note of. Some consonants are voiced, meaning they require you to vibrate your vocal cords, while others do not and are unvoiced. Additionally, al double consonants have a longer sound than single consonants.
- c = always sounds like "k"
- ch = always sounds like "k," never the English "ch"; considered a single consonant
- dh = represents the voiced "th"; considered a single consonant.
- f = at the end of words, it is used to represent the "v" sound
- g = always a hard "g," never the "j" sound
- l = voice "l" sound
- lh = voiceless "l" sound
- "ng" = not very pronounced at the end or start of a word, but more pronounced in the middle of words
- ph = "f" sound
- r = always rolled or trilled
- rh = voiceless "r" sound
- s = voiceless "s"
- th = voiceless "th"; considered a single consonant.
- v = silent when it appears at the end of a word
- hw = voiceless W
5Learn how to stress Sindarin words correctly. There are three basic rules to remember when learning how to place stress on the right part of a Sindarin word.
- When a word has two syllables, the stress goes on the first.
- When a word has three or more syllables, the stress goes on the second to last syllable if it contains a long vowel, diphthong, or vowel followed by a string of multiple consonants.
- When a word has three or more syllables, and the second to last syllable has a short vowel followed by only one or no consonants, the stress falls on the syllable before it.
Part 4
A Few Useful Sindarin Phrases
1Know how to greet someone. There are a variety of Sindarin phrases you can use to say hello, ranging from simple to elaborate.
- Ai! (/ˈaj/) means "Hail!"
- Êl síla erin lû e-govaned vîn (/ˈɛ:l̡ ˈsiˑ.la ˈɛ.rin ˈlu: ɛ ˈgɔ.va.nɛd ˈvi:n/) means "A star shines on the hour of our meeting."
- Mae g'ovannen! (/ˈmaɛ gɔ.ˈvan.nɛn/) means "You are well met" in a familiar/casual sense.
- Mae l'ovannen! (/ˈmaɛ lɔ.ˈvan.nɛn/) means "You are well met" in a formal sense.
- Gi nathlam hí (/gi ˈnaθ.lam ˈhiˑ/) means "You are welcome here" in a familiar sense.
- Le nathlam hí (/lɛ ˈnaθ.lam ˈhiˑ/) means "You are welcome here" in a formal sense.
2Know how to say goodbye. As with greetings, there are a number of different farewells you can issue in Sindarin Elvish, including simple and complex versions.
- No veren (/nɔ ˈvɛ.rɛn/) means "Be joyous."
- Novaer (/ˈnɔ.vaɛr/) means "Farewell."
- Galu (/'ga.lu/) means "Good luck."
- Boe i 'waen (/ˈbɔɛ i ˈwaɛn/) means "I must go."
- Guren *níniatha n'i lû n'i a-govenitham (/ˈgu.rɛn niˑ.ˈni.a.θa ni ˈlu: ni a.gɔ.ˈvɛ.ni.θam/) means "My heart shall weep until I see you again."
- Losto vae (/ˈlɔs.tɔ ˈvaɛ/) means "Sleep well."
3Ask someone if he or she speaks Elvish. If you want to practice or show off your Elvish and want to know if the person in front of you is another student of the language, you can ask them in Sindarin Elvish.
- Ask Pedig edhellen? (/ˈpɛ.dig ɛ.ˈðɛl̡.lɛn/) when speaking in familiar terms, or Pedil edhellen? (/ˈpɛ.dil̡ ɛ.ˈðɛl̡.lɛn/) when speaking formally.
- If someone asks you this question, tell that person you speak Elvish by saying Pedin edhellen (/ˈpɛ.din ɛ.ˈðɛl̡.lɛn/).
4Issue an Elvish insult. There are times when an insult in your native language just doesn't cut it. For these times, use a creative insult in Sindarin.
- Say "you smell like a monster" with Sevig thû úan (/ˈsɛ.vig ˈθu: ˈuˑ.an/).
- State "your head is empty" with Dôl gîn lost (/ˈdɔ:l ˈgi:n ˈlɔst/).
- Tell someone "go kiss an orc" with Ego, mibo orch (/ˈɛ.gɔ ˈmi.bɔ ˈɔrx/).
5Issue an Elvish compliment. Just as there are various Sindarin insults, there are also a range of common Sindarin compliments to select from.
- Tell someone, "I love to see your eyes shine when you laugh" by saying Gellon ned i galar i chent gîn ned i gladhog (/ˈgɛl̡.lɔn ˈnɛd i ˈga.lar i ˈxɛnt ˈgi:n ˈnɛd i ˈgla.ðɔg/).
- Say "I love you" by saying Gi melin (/gi ˈmɛ.lin/).
6Say thanks. Elves are a polite race, so keeping in Elvish spirit, you should know how to thank someone after he or she does something kind.
- Say a simple "thank you" with Ni 'lassui (/ˈni ˈlas.suj/).
Part 5
Further Study and Practice
1Look for guides online or in print. There are a surprising number of websites and books available that will help you learn either Quenya or Sindarin Elvish in even greater detail. Many online guides are free, and most of the books currently out in the market are pretty affordable, as well.
- When shopping around for books on Elvish, invest in an English-Elvish dictionary to help you translate specific terms, as well as language guides that will help you learn the grammar.
- If you want an English-Elvish dictionary but don't want to buy one, there are a few you can find for free online.[4]
- You can find a free Quenya workbook online here: http://www.councilofelrond.com/readingcats/quenya-workbook/
- You can find a free Sindarin workbook online here: http://www.councilofelrond.com/readingcats/sindarin-workbook-updated/
2Practice by yourself.[5] Workbooks are great tools, but once you get a basic understanding of Elvish, the next thing you need to do to really make the language stick is to start translating things on your own.
- You can translate anything you want: poems, short stories, names, articles, or text messages. Start small before working your way up to longer passages.
3Practice with other Elvish enthusiasts. Once you think that you have a pretty solid understanding of Elvish, you should find others who speak Elvish and practice with them.
- The easiest, cheapest way to go about this is by searching for Elvish communities online. Most of these forums and boards are free.
- You could also search for conventions or local fan groups that have something to do with Elves, since many hardcore fans will have learned a bit of Elvish here and there.
Community Q&A
QuestionWhat is the most common form of Elvish spoken?Community AnswerSindarin. Quenya's the ancient language, though people still use it. Galadriel might use Quenya, because she's a really old elf, but she certainly knows both.
QuestionIs Sindarin easier to speak than Quenya?Community AnswerIt depends on who you're asking. Each person has a different mouth, and thus says words differently from other people. For me, Quenya is easier, but for many of my friends, Sindarin is more simple.
QuestionWhat is an interesting way to say hello in elvish?Community Answer"Elen síla lúmenn' omentielvo" (a star shines on the hour of our meeting) is one way to say hello if you want to be fancy.
QuestionWhat is the Elvish word for "flower"?Community AnswerIn Quenya, it's Lótë. In Sindarin, it's Loth. You can see the resemblance in both nouns, which come from a Common Eldarin root. The Quenya is pronounced: (lo-ote) the final 'e' must be pronounced; that is why it's got the two dots above it. It was Tolkien's way to remind people that final 'e' should be pronounced. The Sindarin is pronounced exactly like one would in English, making sure that the 'o' is short.
QuestionHow should I pronounce "Elen sila lumenn' omentielvo" (a star shines in the hour of our meeting)?Anna ReeseCommunity Answer(/ˈɛ.lɛn ˈsi:.la lu:.ˈmɛn nɔ.mɛn.ti.ˈɛl.vɔ/) EH-len SEE-la loo-MENnn oh-men-tee-EL-voh (the "nn" in "lumenn" sort of bleeds into the "o" of "omentielvo").
QuestionWhat are some good websites to learn on?Community AnswerGo to the "Council of Elrond" site that is listed in the article. (It's in Step one under the "Further Study and Practice" section). There are workbooks and other guides to help you learn either Quenya or Sindarin. I found them very helpful.
QuestionWhat is the Elvish word for "It's been stolen"?STU EMMA ANGELOCommunity Answer"Sicanikuto," means "it has been stolen or taken" in Quenya. However, be careful if you say this to one who does not speak your form of elvish. It means "I am not prepared" in Sindarin.
QuestionHow do you pronounce words ending in e?STU EMMA ANGELOCommunity AnswerYou pronounce them as if the E was not there. If the word ends with a different vowel than E, it is not silent.
QuestionDoes this work to talk like an Elf, or something else? I'm confused.Community AnswerElvish languages are constructed languages used by elves in a fantasy setting.
QuestionWhat is a good website to learn more words and phrases in Elvish?Anna ReeseCommunity AnswerArwen_undomiel.com has sections on common phrases in both Sindarin and Quenya (in addition to various other Lord of the Rings-related things).
Which is better for a beginner to learn?
How do I say "no" in Elvish?
How do I speak Elvish? Is there a way I can find someone to tutor me in it?
How do I say "yes" and "no" in Elvish?
Article SummaryX
To speak Quenya Elvish, first work on learning how Quenya vowels and diphthongs are pronounced. Before you build your vocabulary, practice basic phrases such as "Alatulya" or "Welcome." You can also practice a fun elvish insult like, "Eca, a mitta lambetya cendelessë orcova" which means "Go french kiss an orc." When you're ready to fine tune your skills, study the Modern Quenya book or practice online. To learn how to speak Sindarin Elvish, read on!
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What I'm doing: I am half a week away from a two-week vacation. Why is it that the week leading up to the vacation is so hard to get through? You'd think it would be easy, since you know the respite is coming, but in fact it's harder, because you have to work the whole week to get there. While I will be playing with fiber and we have a beach trip planned (during which we're probably getting married), the thing that I'm most looking forward to is the fact that I will have two whole weeks in which I can catch up on this ridiculous sleep deficit I'm currently experiencing.
What I'm reading: This weekend I started and finished both Maise Dobbs, by Jacqueline Winspear, and The Ocean at the End of the Lane, by Neil Gaiman. They were both excellent, although I found the narrator of Ocean more compelling than Ms. Dobbs, whose new-age self-reflection and unlikely rags-to-riches story I found rather unbelievable, despite the otherwise convincing depiction of WWI-era Britain.
What I'm watching: Bomb Girls. A Canadian period-piece about a group of women working at a munitions factory during WWII. It is on-par with Land Girls or Island at War for soap-opera quotient, but that's probably why I mainlined the first three episodes in one sitting. Meg Tilly is fantastic (I know everyone always goes so crazy over Jennifer Tilly, but I think Meg is a much better actress), and the other young ladies have the same semi-wooden, yet somehow compelling, acting style that appears in most Canadian tv. I doubt it will win any awards, and it's certainly no Foyle's War, but it's entertaining, and worth watching if you're interested at all in homefront life during WWII.
What I'm knitting: Just finished my Debonair Jumper, which turned out to have more positive ease than I was expecting. I think, much as it pains me to admit this, that I'm going to have to start washing and blocking my swatches before I start on my projects. I knit more densely than most people seem to do, and so as soon as I wash the FO, it loosens and spreads. So if I want garments with predictable negative ease, it seems I must swatch and block, rather than just swatch. Yuck.
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Provo • Tanner Mangum's junior season ended abruptly last fall due to an Achilles injury, but the star-crossed BYU quarterback's optimism never ceases.
Most observers of BYU's spring football camp, which concludes on Saturday with a scrimmage at LaVell Edwards Stadium, believe the 21-game starter and most experienced player in the contest to be the Cougars' starting quarterback has fallen behind the others.
But the self-described "eternal optimist" disagrees, although he hasn't been able to play in any of the live scrimmages in camp and won't get any reps on Saturday, either. Mangum is still recovering from the injury he sustained five months ago at Fresno State.
As usual, Mangum sees the positive aspects of the situation, even as freshman Zach Wilson, sophomore Joe Critchlow and junior Beau Hoge have made the most of their live reps in camp.
"This is what spring ball is for," Mangum said. "It is a chance for everyone to show what they can do. I love it."
Then Mangum flashes that big smile. He says he's slightly ahead of schedule and will be "100 percent, for sure," by the time fall camp begins in early August. By all accounts, he did more this spring than anyone expected after undergoing surgery shortly after the Nov. 4 injury.
"Obviously, it is not the most ideal situation, not being able to do everything," Mangum said Monday. "Sometimes you just want to be out there playing every single play. You want to get as many reps as you can. But you have to be patient. You have to find ways to get the most out of each rep. So I am back there going through it mentally. I am looking at the defense, looking at what they are giving us, imagining it as if I were in the play."
Coaches say Mangum has also taken on the role of mentor and cheerleader, continually praising the work of the guys he is competing against for the job.
BYU coach Kalani Sitake is not surprised. Since the day the injury occurred, he says Mangum has never shown anything but positivity.
"There is a tendency to feel like you are getting behind, just because you are not getting quite as many reps as everybody else. But it is what it is. You can't control that," Mangum said. "What you can control is your attitude, your preparation, your effort. That is what I am trying to focus on, is bringing the best of my abilities to the practice field every day and doing what I can to contribute every chance I get."
Quarterbacks coach Aaron Roderick said Mangum's body of work deserves to be recognized when offensive coaches begin the process of coming up with the quarterback depth chart later this month. He said Mangum hasn't fallen behind the healthy candidates.
"He hasn't been able to pull away from the other guys," Roderick said. "In that way, it has been a disadvantage being out. But I think that he has done enough good things in the spring to show that he understands what we are doing and he gets the offense and he definitely deserves a chance to be in the mix in fall camp."
The offense Jeff Grimes is installing seems to favor the more athletic QBs in camp — Hoge and Wilson — but the less-mobile Mangum, to no one's surprise, believes he can flourish in it, too.
"I like to think I could play in any offense — whatever they bring," he said. "So I feel good about it. I like it a lot. I am happy with the progress I have made throughout spring ball. I am excited about where I am going."
Sept. 5, 2015 • Enters the season-opening game against Nebraska three months removed from his church mission and throws the game-winning touchdown pass.
Dec. 3, 2015 • Named the 2015 College Football Freshman of the Year by the Touchdown Club of Columbus, Ohio.
Dec. 19, 2015 • Directs an offense that commits five turnovers and then scores 28 unanswered points in a 35-28 Las Vegas Bowl loss to Utah.
Aug. 23, 2016 • Loses the starting quarterback battle to Taysom Hill, who was returning from a Lisfranc injury
Dec. 21, 2016 • Leads BYU to a 24-21 win over Wyoming in the Poinsettia Bowl in the only start of his sophomore season.
April 3, 2017 • Posts on social media that he struggles with depression and anxiety and vows to create awareness about the "stigma" surrounding mental health.
Sept. 9, 2017 • Suffers an ankle injury in the waning moments of a loss to rival Utah that sidelines him for two games.
Nov. 4, 2017 • Suffers a season-ending Achilles injury in a loss at Fresno State.
March 12, 2018 • Speaks publicly for first time since the injury and does more in spring camp than doctors and coaches expected, but not cleared for contact drills.


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Susanna (And The Magical Orchestra) starts digital label SusannaSonata
Susanna Wallumrød (of duo Susanna And The Magical Orchestra), has started a digital-only label to release her own material. The label, SusannaSonata, will launch on 1 November with a cover of Roy Harper's "Twelve Hours Of Sunset".
Wallumrød says she has started the label to have a mechanism for releasing single tracks. "I am working with a lot of different music constantly," she says, "and I like to do my own versions of other people's songs, old ones and newer ones, which don't really fit into album formats. It's good for me to have the possibility to put out music faster, more frequently, and at my own pace.
"The releases to come may have been part of a compilation somewhere, or be completely new tracks, as with this Roy Harper cover…I really love this man's music, so this is my humble greeting to him and his work."
Wallumrød says she'll still be releasing on Rune Grammofon, with a new album due next spring. "Twelve Hours Of Sunset" will be released to coincide with Roy Harper's 70th birthday celebrations at the Royal Festival Hall. It's the third Harper cover Wallumrød has recorded, following "Flower Of Evil" in 2008 and "Another Day" in 2009.
Listen to "Forever" By Susanna Wallumrød below. More info on the label will be appearing here in the coming weeks.


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Studies suggest a diet rich in flavonoids, compounds in fruit, vegetables, coffee, tea and chocolate, could reduce the decline in mental function associated with age.
References for cocoa and flavonoid's health benefits
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The study of neurogenesis is one of the most exciting fields of modern day neuroscience.
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The latest information based on extensive research by the Omega-3 Centre focusing on children, has shown that Omega-3s found in oily fish such as salmon are extremely beneficial in a number of ways for children.


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National Geographic flies a small version of the UP! house across a California desert by attaching 300 weather balloons 8 ft in diameter and filled with 1 tank of helium each. The house flew up to 10,000ft in the air with 2 pilots. Pretty awesome.
Thanks moi for sending me the find!
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Worcestershire could save £4m2nd April 2013
Worcestershire's county council has said it plans to make savings of £4 million by implementing a new telehealth service.
A business case published by the council said the first stage of the project would involve identifying 1,000 patients and recruit them to the service in the first year, followed by another 1,000 in the following year.
The next stage would involve the service being rolled out to 10,000 patients over a five year period.
Charles Huntington, the council's assistive technology programme manager, told EHI: "We are seeking a risk sharing arrangement with our managed service provider, where payments are based on delivery of benefits both in terms of patients and also financially."
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Opalescence Boost consists of two syringes: The first contains 38 percent hydrogen peroxide, the active tooth whitening ingredient. The second syringe contains fluoride and potassium nitrate (PF), which helps strengthen tooth enamel, reduce sensitivity and protect against cavities. When mixed, the gel produces a distinct red color to help ensure correct placement and full removal of the product.
Safe and effective, Opalescence Boost usually takes only one dental visit to complete. While one visit is all you need to achieve a brighter smile, difficult stains or extreme discoloration may require additional treatments.
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Formosa Forest
The Formosa Forest is a custom build rimless all glass tank, measuring 32" x 32" x 21". The total system incl. Sump is 100 Gallon in volume. The overflow is centered in the back of the tank.
The stand is a steel frame, with removable panels, for easy access to the sump and equipment. The aquarium has an open top, so there is no canopy. I think this gives the tank a sleeker look, and it prevents heat-issues.
Lighting the Formosa Forest
I think the lighing is the part that I changed the most. I got good results with the setup that I used the last year. I DIY an HQI+T5 pendant, by connecting 2 T5 pendants from Aqua-Connect to an Aqua-Medic Aquaspacelight pendant. I removed the ballast from the Aquaspacelight, allowing me to add another 250 Watt HQI bulb to it. Both the ballast are external now.
I custom made a large aluminium spider reflector inside of it.
I used 2 Aqua-Connect 250 watt HQI bulbs combined with 2 Aqua-Science blue 22000 K T5 and 2 Giesseman aquablue+ T5. The total light is 500 Watt HQI and 96 Watt T5.
I have used other bulbs, but I'm the most content with the Aqua-Connect bulbs. I like the blue hue of them, they really make the colours "pop". I use the T5 bulbs for some extra blue accent and to create a nice dusk/dawn effect.
I ran my HQI for 10 hours a day and the T5 for 12 hours.
Watercirculation in the Formosa Forest
I think water circulation is the most important thing in a reef tank system. Most importantly it provides oxygen to all living organisms. Besides that it keeps the detrius suspended in the watercolumn, creating a valuable foodsource for sponges, tunicates, featherdusters, and -of course- the corals. It also gives you control in the amount of detritus that will be skimmed off, but later more about that.
The flow was provided by 2 Tunze 6100 pumps, pulsing 30-50% every 15 seconds, creating a random flow throughout the tank. I the back I have placed a Tunze 6025 NanoStream, that I modded. It prevents the accumulation of detrius behind the central rock. The large returnpump also created a good amount of flow.
Filtration and Equipment
The skimmer that I used in this tank was a MTT1 Venturi skimmer (ATI-Twister clone, but with venturi) I chose this skimmer because I like the venturi-type skimmers. These skimmers are pumping a lot of water and air, creating slighty larger bubbles then needlewheel skimmers. The larger water/airflow and the larger bubbles allows the skimmer to push heavier particles in the collection cup. I can skim both wet and dry with this skimmer. Once you have ajusted it, you only have to clean the collection cup every 2 to 3 days.
I adjusted the skimmer this way; I found a balance between nutrients/algae and healthy/fed corals. The skimmer now skims semi-dry; It removes the organics fast enough to prevent phosphate/nitrate elevation, but not too fast to starve the corals.
In the sump I placed a small RDSB. I decided to use one after I had problems with pale couloured corals. Colours were better after the implement, I think the RDSB stores and release some nutrients. Another advantage is that my Nitrates were always unmeasurable.
I had a DIY a Phosphate reactor that is placed in the sump. I always used a small amount of GFO, to make sure the Phosphates remain unmeasurable. When algae growth on the glass increased, I knew it's time to replace the GFO. Usually I replaced it every 2 weeks. At the same time I replaced the GAC, that was helded in a filterbag in the sump, between 2 baffles. I used around 3 tablespoons of GFO and GAC constantly.
The large return-pump (1530 G/h) helped me to circulate fresh skimmed/filtered/oxygenated water and tankwater fast, creating a healthy environment in the tank. It also prevented detritus from collecting in the sump.
Four computer fans helped me to keep the temperature around 79 Farenheit. It switches on when the HQI were burning.
I didn't use auto-toppoff or Calcium/Kalk reactors.
The daily maintenance consisted of checking the equipment, temperature, and feeding/checking the inhabitants. I checked if all the inhabitants were there, and make sure their behavior was normal. I cleaned the skimmer when the cup is full, every 3-4 days. Cleaning of the glass was done every 2-3 days.
Topp-off was done by hand every day. I dosed 6 ml of Tropic Marin K+ and A- elements every day, together with 4 scoops of Tropic Marin Bio-Calcium. This kept my Alkalinity and Calcium on the right levels. 0,5 mg of sugar was added everyday to reduce the Phosphate and Nitrate levels and to keep the water crystal-clear.
Every 2 weeks I did a 18 Gallon Waterchange with KorallenZucht Reefers-Best Premium salt. The skimmer was taken out and completely cleaned once a month.
I love small, schooling fish, especially from the Apogon Genus. They really " use" the Staghorn-branches to hide in. This natural behaviour gives appereance that the tank is one ecosystem; fish and coral integrated. I kept 9 Apogon Leptacanthus.
Besides the Apogon there are 3 tangs in the tank. Tangs are great fish, they eat a lot, so their waste provide a great food source for the corals and other invertebrates. They also graze the rocks, that way algae have no chance.
I bought them when they were 1,5-2" large. When they are that small, they can be kept in a tank this size.
I never have experienced any aggression of fighting between the tangs. Sometimes the Convict Tang "impressed" the other two by spreading it's fins, but that's it.
I wouldn't start any reeftank without a Salarias Fasciatus. They are great algea eaters and have a great personality. My Salarias even eats the excrements of the other fishes, reducing the pollution of the water that way.
Apogon Leptacanthus
Acanthurus Coeruleus
Acanthurus Triostegus
Zebrasoma Flavescens
Salarias Fasciatus
Pseudocheilinus hexataenia
Myripristis Jacobus
Corals creating the Formosa Forest
Corals are the reason I keep a reef aquarium. Fish make a nice addition, but the corals are the most important for me.
I especially like staghorn corals. That's why I created a reeftank with mostly staghorns. Most of the staghorns are bought from fellow hobbyists, that way I didn't start with small frags, but with staghorns about 4" big. Because staghorns grow and branch fast under the right conditions, my tank was becoming a "Formosa-Forest" relatively fast.
To give the tank a more diverse look, I also keep Zoanthus, Montipora and several different LPS corals.
Acropora Formosa
Acropora Microphthalma
Acropora Hoeksemai
Acropora Yongei
Acropora Nobilis
Acropora Elseyi
Acropora Millepora
Montipora Digitata
Montipora Hoffmeisteri
Montipora Danae
Montipora Confusa
Favia spec.
Fungia spec.
Pectinia spec.
Pocillopora Damicornis
Seriatopora Hystrix
Zoanthus spec.
Other invertebrates;
I always liked to keep small invertebrates, such as shrimp, urchins etc. because they pop up once in a while and it's always fun to discover them.
Because they're mostly detrivores, they keep the tank clean by eating detritus, food particles and algae where the fish can't reach. Another advantage, the peppermint shimp also eats Aptaisia.
Echinometra spec.
Lysmata Wurdemanni
Trochus niloticus
I fed a lot, because I think you have to feed not only the fish, but the whole tank indirectly. That's why I think diverse, high quality food is important for the reeftank to be diverse and healty.
With the heavy flow, large skimmer and GFO I felt safe enough to feed a lot. Heavy skimming does remove valuable trace-elements that corals need to be healthy. That's why Tropic Marin A+ and K- elements were dosed daily. Tropic marin Biocalcium provides, besides Calcium and Alkalinily, also the 70 elements found in NSW in the right proportions.
The fish were fed 2-3 times daily with small amounts of food. 2 times dry food, and one time frozen food. I vary with the food from day to day, to create some alternation.
O.S.I. Spirulina Flakes
New Life Spectrum Thera A+ granules
Frozen Mysis
Frozen Artemia
AEFW Infection in the Formosa Forest
I had an Acropora Eating Flatworm Infection, and a couple of times after that in the Lagoon. I had to completely break down the tank and remove all corals from it's base. All corals with egg-packages were trown away or fragged. I dipped all the Acropora corals and all the LiveRock that was in the tank.
In the first dip I used a combination of Levamisole and Tropic Marin Pro Coral Cure (TMPCC) I gave the corals and liverock a 15 minute dip. Many flatworms were coming off the coral and were floating around in the treatment container.
The second dip, 2 weeks later, only contained TMPCC. I did a 10 minute dip, and only a few flatworms came off after blasting the corals with a nano-stream. I didn't find any small flatworms, only a few larger ones. This made me conclude that there were no eggs that hatched. Unfortunately the AEFW came back after several months.
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Interview with the 2016 Longleaf Partnership Council Chair
Recently, the Chair of the Longleaf Partnership Council was interviewed for his thoughts on a variety of topics regarding longleaf pine. Here is the full interview.
1. Tell us about America's Longleaf Restoration Initiative (ALRI), and what the Initiative is hoping to accomplish?
The ALRI is perhaps the best example of a landscape scale conservation initiative in North America. The Initiative's scope is broad (nine states and a historic range that exceeds 90 million acres, roughly the size of Montana), and a network of support is represented by 33 public and private partners from state and federal agencies to NGOs that participate on the Longleaf Regional Partnership Council. With increasing challenges – urbanization, fire suppression, climate change, incompatible forestry practices, etc. – that are accelerating ecosystem loss, we have to set bold goals at system scale. Increasing the amount of longleaf pine forest from 3.3 million to 8 million acres, which ALRI is committed to doing, is just that type of goal.
2. How did you get involved with ALRI?
My first day coming to work for The Nature Conservancy coincided with one of the first Longleaf Partnership Council meetings in October 2011. The Nature Conservancy played a key role from the very beginning in the development of ALRI's Range Wide Conservation Plan. My position as the Longleaf Pine Whole System Director is a commitment to the vision and initiative.
3. As the current Chair for the Longleaf Partnership Council, what has been the most rewarding experience so far?
I would characterize the first few years of the Initiative as growth and exploration. Now, the Initiative has matured and we are in a position to look back and learn from where we have come with a clear understanding of what restoration at this scale is going to take. Part of that seems to be a willingness to challenge ourselves and determine what it is going to take to reach 8 million acres of longleaf pine. I have been pleasantly surprised with the unanimous commitment to our goal as well as an openness to discuss how much more we need to do – in terms of funding, fire management, restoration, etc. – to get to 8 million acres.
4. What do you want people to know about longleaf and its importance to the Southeastern United States?
First off, longleaf pine is an iconic American landscape. Like the Rocky Mountains, Great Plains, the Badlands, the North Woods, Longleaf Pine defines an entire region of this country. As a highly valuable wood, it fueled this country's economic growth, helped build the great American cities, and time after time Longleaf has sustained human culture from the first Americans to present. Today, the longleaf pine forest makes me think of Shel Silverstein's beautiful children's story, The Giving Tree. The ecosystem has given until there is little left to give. Now we must give back not just for the sake of the longleaf pine forest, but because there can not be any doubt that the success and vitality of our own human communities rely upon healthy natural systems that sustain us in so many ways.
5. How can the general public support longleaf restoration efforts?
The general public needs to voice strong unequivocal support for the protection and management of natural places like longleaf pine. Hunters, hikers, photographers, etc. – the entire public that enjoys outdoor recreation needs to be vocal in their support. Even those that are not avid outdoor recreationists need to demonstrate their support for the protection of natural areas for the clear water, wood, and other benefits longleaf provides our communities.
6. What obstacles do we face in reaching ALRI's goal of restoring 8 million acres of longleaf by 2025?
We have made a lot of progress on public and private lands with longleaf restoration to the point that we are now averaging about 150,000 acres per year being established or planted. That is a tremendous accomplishment. If you multiply that out over the next 8 years (our goal of 8 million acres of longleaf pine was set for 2025), we would end up with around 6 milliion acres. So, despite our progress, we would come up well short, and that is assuming that we are not losing any longleaf. Recently the Forest Service has produced an updated analysis that suggests we are experiencing substantial annual losses of established longleaf pine forests. So, we need to significantly increase and accelerate establishment and planting on both public and private lands and we need to understand why and where we are losing longleaf pine in order to try and prevent continued losses.
7. How will longleaf restoration benefit communities, animals and plants in the Southeast?
The benefits to plants and animals are expectedly strong. There are currently 30 Federally-listed species associated with longleaf pine ecosystems and approximately 40 additional species under review for listing. Proper management and restoration of longleaf pine forests will provide habitat for the listed species and likely prevent the need to place additional species on the Endangered Species List. For many, including private landowners and the Department of Defense, avoiding the listing of a species with proactive action is an important economic consideration to avoid regulatory restrictions that could result from listing of additional species as threatened or endangered.
Benefits to people might be categorized in two ways: the things that we take from the forest and the services that it provides. Longleaf pine forests produce valuable products like pine straw and lumber. The wood is stronger and denser than other southern pines making it more suitable for structural lumber. It produces straight poles. Its resistance when compared to most other southern pines to catastrophic environmental effects such as wind damage (from hurricanes), wildfire, drought, and pine beetle outbreaks can also provide a risk reduction strategy for landowners. In addition, longleaf pine forests that are well-managed provide exceptional recreational opportunities. If burned regularly, they provide a way to control wildfire from reaching catastrophic conditions and can also protect adjacent or embedded human development. Some research suggests that well-managed longleaf provides more water that can be used for other purposes. The benefits for all residents, both human and animal, are there. Many we are just beginning to quantify.
8. How would you describe longleaf to someone who is unfamiliar with the ecosystem?
It's so much more than a tree. A longleaf pine forest is really grassland with trees scattered throughout it. The trees are only a part of the story – it's the grasses and forbs that complete it. If you visit a longleaf pine forest in the fall you'll witness the exquisite eruption of wildflowers or find a pitcher plant bog embedded within a longleaf pine forest. But, longleaf pine is so vast, with such variation that, depending on where you are in the range, it defies a single descriptor. Some places it grows are in dry deep sand hills, and other places in moist flatwoods. Variety would be the single word that best describes longleaf pine.
- The ALRI Communications Team would like to thank Troy Ettel for participating in this interview!


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Jackie, a reader of the blog recently contacted me with some questions for her upcoming trip to Santorini. I love it when people email me about Santorini, so feel free to do so here if you have any questions for your trip. Her questions were so good that I decided to publish them on the blog to share. I'm sure many other people are asking these same questions. I've included all of Jackie's questions below (rephrased for clarity) as well as my answers. This Q&A covers everything from Fira-Oia transport to finding the best seafood in Santorini. Enjoy!
1. What's The Best Way To Get From Fira To Oia?
You can take a bus from Fira to Oia for about 2.50 euro. It's not exactly the nicest way to travel but it's comfortable and air conditioned. It takes about 30 minutes to drive there. You can also rent a car. If you're a good driver and you like driving, I would recommend that option. But if you're on a budget, the bus is great. You can also take a taxi from the Taxi Stand in central Fira. Ask the taxi driver "How much to Oia?" before you get in. It should be about 20-25 euro. All of the taxi rates are regulated on the island, so ask a few taxi drivers or ask a local and they'll tell you the price. No need to tip taxi drivers.
2. Can You Take A Boat From Fira To Oia?
The problem with taking a boat from Fira to Oia is you have to go *down* lots of stairs in Fira to get to the port and then you have to go *up* lots of stairs to get to Oia.
By the way, Oia is pronounced "ee-a" — I always like to tell people that because most people pronounce it wrong. Watch this quick youtube video to hear it…
How To Pronounce "Oia" Correctly
3. Is Seafood Expensive In Santorini?
Seafood is delicious in Santorini. But the prices can vary. It's a touristic place so the prices can be "high" but that's also relative to where you're coming from. I honestly think the prices are reasonable considering you're on one of the "Top 10" islands in the world. 🙂 If you like seafood, I would recommend eating in Ammoudi Bay which is a nice seaport village with wonderful seafood restaurants. It's located just near Oia so a perfect way to end the day in Oia is taking a taxi down to Ammoudi Bay. You can walk too but it's LOTS of steps so bring your walking shoes.
4. Can You Recommend A Santorini Restaurant For My Birthday?
If you love seafood, Ammoudi bay is great. If you want to watch the sunset and spend a lot of money, have dinner in Oia. Personally if it were my birthday, I would have dinner at Seaside Restaurant. The only problem is it sounds like you'll be more on the Fira/Oia side of the island AND you're going in April. Usually in April the south end of the island is not open yet, so Ammoudi Bay is probably your best bet. I usually like to eat at the "first" or "second" restaurant in Ammoudi. You'll understand what I mean when you get there.
One more great option for your birthday dinner would be this restaurant, MetaxiMas. It's something truly special. Call them for reservations or have your hotel concierge call them.
Thanks for the great questions, Jackie.
What about YOU… Do you have any questions about Santorini? Send me an email and I'll get back to you with some answers. Who knows… maybe I'll feature your questions here on the blog.
Happy travels!


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I have a goal of weaving on 100 looms that are over 100 years old in the next ten years in order to share the stories of the weavers, looms and their preservation efforts. I plan to begin my journey in my backyard, a 500 mile radius surrounding Bozeman, Montana.
As my experience story telling and my budget permits, I will be expanding my travel throughout the United States and ultimately globally as a weaving ambassador of peace. I expect to meet many weavers in faraway places who have something in common with me, the love of thread and the making of cloth.
The purpose of this journey is to connect the weaver, the loom, design drafts, and the cloth for a full context experience. Today all that is available are items that have been separated by time and ownership, the loom, or the draft book, a signed textile and very rarely the actual weaver's story.
The research that I complete on this tour will be made available to the public, my hope is to make is self sustaining, and you the collector can support my efforts by purchasing items from the collages that will come from my travels.
If you know of a loom that should be included in the 100 Loom tour please contact me: