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- The Allatoregulatory Neuropeptides and their Genes in the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) (2004)
- The genes encoding the S. frugiperda allatotropin (Spofr-AT), allatostatin (Spofr-AST), allatostatin type-A (Spofr-AST A) peptide family and allatotropin 2 (Spofr-AT 2) peptides were isolated from S. frugiperda brain cDNA. The Spofr-AT gene is expressed in three mRNA isoforms with 134, 171, and 200 amino acids, respectively, differing from each other by alternative splicing. The Spofr-AST cDNA encodes 125 amino acid residues including one copy of the Manse-AST mature peptide (type-C allatostatin). The deduced precursor sequence of Spofr-AST A gene contains 231 amino acids and allowed unambiguous identification of nine (or ten) peptides of YFXFGL-a peptide family, which are tandemly arranged in three blocks. A cDNA that encodes 53 amino acids was cloned from S. frugiperda brain cDNA, including one copy of a non-amidated decapeptide (Arg-Val-Arg-Gly-Asn-Pro-Ile-Ser-Cys-Phe-OH). This peptide strongly stimulates the synthesis and release of juvenile hormone (JH) in vitro by the corpora allata (CA) of S. frugiperda adult females and was code-named Spofr-AT 2. The primary structure of Spofr-AT 2 is identical at its C-terminus (-NPISCF) with the M. sexta type-C allatostatin (Manse-AST). One-step RT-PCR for semi-quantification of the gene expression, it is demonstrated that both genes (Spofr-AT and Spofr-AST) are expressed in brain, digestive tract, and reproductive organs of larvae, pupae, and adults of S. frugiperda in a time-, tissue-, and sex specific manner. The tissue-specific localization of the prohormone expression, as demonstrated by whole-mount in situ hybridization, confirms the overall tissue distribution of the prohormones as shown by RT-PCR and supports the pleiotropic functions of the peptides. Spofr-AST type-A gene is expressed in the brain, midgut, and reproductive organs of S. frugiperda larvae and adults in a time- and tissue-specific manner. Data confirm the nature of the allatostatin type-A peptides as brain/gut myoregulatory hormones. Northern blotting and RT-PCR analyses revealed that the Spofr-AT 2 gene is expressed as one transcript in the brain, midgut, and ovary in a tissue- and developmental-specific manner. Treating the CA with the synthetic peptide caused an up to tenfold increase in the release of JH. The stimulation of JH release was dose-dependent with an apparent EC50 of ca. 10-7 M. CA that were activated with Spofr-AT 2 could be inhibited by the addition of synthetic Manse-AST. In conclusion, the presented date strengthen the hypothesis that "allatoregulating" neuropeptides are diverse in structure, widely distributed and exhibit multiple functions. The functions may be tissue-specific as well as specific to particular developmental stages of insects. Knowledge of the various peptide precursor sequences has opened the way for synthesis of these peptides for detailed physiological and functional studies. Further quantitative experiments formulated in context of the life history of the animals will certainly yield a more detailed understanding of the mode of action of these peptides in S. frugiperda. Other major challenges in the future will be to clone the receptors for these peptides and to study the receptor distribution in the fall armyworm.


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(CNN) -- Miguel Angel Jimenez may be the oldest golfer to win on the European Tour, but his lust for life has put a big dent in his hopes of extending that record in 2013.
The 48-year-old, known for his love of cigars and fine wine, has been ruled out for at least three months after breaking his leg while skiing in his native Spain at the weekend.
"When I took up skiing I knew the risks that I was taking, but I love it so much I could not stop," he told the European Tour website.
"I was going down a hill and lost control briefly and when I fell it was very sore. I knew immediately I had broken something.
"The medical staff at Sierra Nevada took me for an x-ray straight away and I am very thankful to them, as well as all of the staff at the hospital, for their quick and professional response. "
The verdict was a broken tibia, just below his right knee, and he had surgery after being taken to hospital in Malaga.
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For the construction, Yeti used a heavier weight stretch polyester than what's found in the Caddoa shorts. This material selection provides a tougher fabric that brushes off diggers, while still retaining the freedom of movement that's necessary to confidently maneuver the bike in technical situations. And to be certain that you're prepared for whatever the mountain has to offer, Yeti also treated the fabric with a water-repellent DWR finish. This finish will bead off light to moderate rain without sacrificing the polyester's natural breathability. So, regardless of if you're sweating or getting rained on, you're guaranteed to remain dry and comfortable.
Further separating itself from the Caddoa shorts, the Norrie also has a longer inseam -- 12 inches compared to the Caddoa's nine. This increased leg coverage adds a touch of extra security for the inevitable spills that result from all-mountain riding. To securely hold the short in place, Yeti incorporated a wide waistband with additional silicone grippers. With this feature, the pre-shaped leg panels are free to follow your movements in the saddle without falling victim to either sag or rise. And for further flexibility, the shorts also feature a stretch yolk at the seat panel, ensuring that you're covered in multiple riding positions. For pedaling comfort, Yeti employs internal glide patches and a seamless crotch to prevent any irritation.
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Almost perfect! Bad sizing
The material, quality, and features of these shorts are super awesome. And I love the long length. But the sizing is crazy town! I'm usually a size 4 in pants/shorts, and I ordered the size S. The waist/butt was perfect- definitely could not size up or it'd be too big. The legs were almost skin tight, and I'm an average sized female road cyclist (skinny gal with bike quads). So sad- I was really excited about these shorts. Please fix the sizing, Yeti!
Following the size chart, I'm a solid "medium," but I had the exact same issue with these as I do when I buy jeans... the waist gaps severely at the back (which could be tolerable, given the adjustment straps on the side), while the thighs are tight and binding through the middle 3-4 inches of leg. For reference, I'm 5'6", 142 pounds (muscley), the largest part of my upper leg measures 22", hips are 38", and smallest part of my waist is 28.5"
The quality and whatnot seems fine, but it's frustrating to have that sort of fit from a cycling clothing manufacturer.
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Can I have one more pair please?
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
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I bought one pair, tried them on and bought two more. I haven't ridden in a pair of shorts that wasn't the Yeti Cycles Norrie all summer and I don't intend to change that any time soon. The fit is spot on; they have ample room in the booty/quads for ladies who actually have some muscle, are comfortable around the waist with an easy tab adjustment and they are flattering. Bravo Yeti!
double nailed it!
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
- Fit: True to size
Love the Yeti turquoise pants, fit great, slim in the hips but have nice stretch. They are just the short with no padded short included. I am also 5'9", 130 but the med. was the better fit, still snug with padded bike shorts underneath.
Love em.
- Familiarity: I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
- Fit: Runs small
Great quality. Solid seams. Fairly thick but stretchy fabric. I found the fit to be a bit small. Normally I fit a 4/6 (never an 8/10) but the S was skin tight on me so I returned them for M. I'm more of a pear shape... 28" at smallest part of waist and 39" around widest part of booty... 5'7" 135lb. The M (8-10) fits perfectly everywhere except I have to cinch the sides quite a bit to eliminate gapping at the waist but that's what the straps are there for. ;) Since I have so much trouble finding mtb shorts that fit properly and look nice, I got both the black and the turquoise. Love em both.
Nailed it!
Thank you Yeti for making a women's MTB short that fits and functions properly!
The thigh opening is narrow enough and the fit is tight enough to not get caught up on the seat when getting on and off the bike (maddening) but they don't constrict movement either. The length is flattering, and long enough to cover the awkward knee pad gap and the material is perfect thickness + I love the Yeti turquoise!
For reference I'm 5'9", 135 and the S fit perfect. I am elated to be free of my baggy, dumpy butt NF shorts!
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This is more of a rhetorical question for Yeti.... Why don't they make an XL?! These shorts look sweet!
Debbie C
Very good question!!!
Have you tried to run that by them for a direct answer? I'd love to hear their 'reasoning'! A lady can be larger than the "average" (whatever that means) female, and still be in great shape...!
Nice streamlined fit
- Gender: Female
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
I wore these shorts for the very first time at the Mag 7 Enduro MTB race in Moab. I love them. I found them to be very functional, stylish, and comfortable. These shorts are not as stretchy as the Caddoa. I own both styles of shorts (size medium) and the waist in the Norrie runs a tiny bit on the smaller side in comparison to the Caddoa. If you want a baggier fit, you will need to size up. I plan on wearing these shorts until they fall apart.
Erin Taylor
i heart yeti.
I am a devoted Tribe Member (on my 2nd yeti mtb) and I love representing my favorite Colorado bike. That aside, I am also very excited Yeti started making women's clothing, as I always drooled over the men's line. These are slim, sexy, durable and light. No chamois included. The Yeti turquoise pops. Order your regular size for a long, slim fit or size up for a baggier, DH look.
Erin Taylor
I rode the 575 for 3 seasons, which would be a big upgrade from the trek fuel (IMO). Now I ride the SB-66 which just isn't fair. It makes me better than I really am as a rider, but I'm not complaining! I have a few pairs of chamois from other pants... I really like Louis Garneau.


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Guilty pleasure: Transformers 2. It looks amazing on IMAX!
Didn't fully grasp as a kid: Anything by Woody Allen—the humor always went over my head.
Film I wish I'd made: Elia Kazan's 1957 film, A Face in the Crowd.
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Mike and Mike are talking about this column from this mornings DetNews.
Its pretty ballsy for anybody to even consider calling Aaron a coward let alone headlining your article with it.
Aaron doesnt owe anybody an explanation for his actions, but hey thats just my opinion
http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll...TS08/704200362Shame on Aaron for not being supportive of Bonds
Hank Aaron is a coward. He's taking a stance but not saying what it is.
There's no other way to look at it. Aaron, the home run king, is playing a neutral role in the biggest sports debate since whether hits king Pete Rose deserved to be in the Hall of Fame.
It's clear Barry Bonds will supplant Aaron as the king of the long ball. Bonds is 18 home runs away from No. 756, one better than Aaron.
Still, Aaron says he will notbe there when he drops to No. 2.
Why? Who knows. Or more like, we allknow.
It comes down to accusations Bonds used steroids, even though the slugger hasn't been found guilty.
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ARRRGGGHHH! This is exactly what Parker wants, to get national pub. I wish Mike and Mike wouldn't have even talked about this. I stopped reading his stuff a number of years ago.
Hank Aaron can do whatever the hell he wants.
Check back later
Rob Parker = Dispicable and disgraceful, I have never been more disgusted by one of your crappy articles.
They didnt give it much time, maybe 5 minutes at the most.
Just long enough to say how stupid it is to call hank aaron a coward regardless of if he's going to the park or not
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I love how Parker thinks that, because he can't imagine any "other way to look at it," that there can't possibly be one. "Do what I want, or you're a coward!" How typically self-important.
IMO, Aaron has said all he needs to by announcing his intention not to be there when his record is broken. His not descending into the realm of the "he said this, and then he said that" back-and-forth in the media is perfectly understandable, as another thing that Parker seems not capable of understanding is that avoiding annoyances is not the same as cowardice.
Aaron has always been a man who has carried himself with class and dignity, without badmouthing anyone, and there is no reason for him to start now. He has earned the right not to have to answer the demands of two-bit outrage-mongers like Parker because of that class and dignity, more concepts with which Wobby is obviously unfamiliar.
This guy is no better than the playground pest that everyone here remembers from school. "Hey, everybody! Look at me! I'm an independent thinker! If you like something, I think it sucks! See how tough and smart I am?"
R.I.P. Same Old Spartans.
Bonds hasnt come right out and said he cheated so why does Hank have to come right out and accuse Bonds cheated?
It is generally assumed Bonds was juicing, so you can generally assume Hank isnt going because of that.
If Bonds can stay quiet, so can Hank
Like Mike & Mike said: "Would Hank Aaron be there if Griffey Jr was breaking the record? Definitly"
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To be honest, I'm happy about this development because I hold the (crazy?) notion that books are meant to be enjoyed by readers and give them experiences they could not have in their day-to-day life, not primarily to boost their author's career. That's a side-effect, not the purpose.ReplyDelete
If immersive reading blurs the line between fiction and perceived reality even more than the old paper-eye interface, to the effect that stories are perceived almost as own experiences, interactive and perspective-enlarging, then any upsetting effects this may have on the industry are transitory and less relevant.
That's my opinion, that we do it for the readers, not for ourselves and to get patted on the back by our peers. If immersive technology reduces the number of second and third rate books in favor of fewer but more extensive experiences of fiction, then I welcome it. It's a challenge and provocation for writers to exceed their limits in creativity, to work together, or to outshine their competition in getting a contract with a publisher, and I believe without such challenges and hardships, the works of fiction of our generation will not withstand the tests of time.
The first question that enters my mind isn't whether the traditional novel will be around, but why no one is alarmed at the rapid rate we are becoming inattentive little robots.ReplyDelete
Yet instead of trying to put the brakes on it, we find ways to enhance the problem.
Maybe it bothers no one else, but it freaks me out.
BK Jackson
Thanks for the comment, Veronica. The main thing I'm thinking out loud about is the cost factor. Novel writing would no longer be the simplest and cheapest of the arts to produce, which has implications for the indies.ReplyDelete
BK, it's certainly a question worth contemplating. How will this kind of experience change the way we process information? When the part of our brain used for imagining atrophies because of non-use, what sort of brains will we have?
When I was a teenager, I used to contemplate the change my grandfather, born just before the turn of the century, had witnessed in his lifetime --cars, planes, space travel, food options, media developments. I used to think, as an egocentric youth, we were living at the apex of progress. That was back when computers in my highschool took up an entire room with bulky equipment.ReplyDelete
My point is--deep breath --will the vehicle of reading change? Yes. Already magazines on my Kindle are interactive and print newspapers are almost obsolete. Will we adapt? Sure. Anticipating the "what ifs" are usually way more anxiety producing than the gradual implementation.
What we perceive as reality is a simulation our brains run with a fragment of the total volume of information that hits our senses. Our imagination is such a simulation based on fragments of memory and the possibilities we can derive out of what we already know. I don't see how changing the medium of delivering these bits our brain uses to create stories and a representation of reality can change the fact that we will---however much our social and biological environment changes---always create simulations, always create and crave fiction.ReplyDelete
This is a very positive thing, IMO. Nothing to run away screaming from.
As to the cost of self-publishing interactive fiction -- indeed, the indies will not match what the big publishers can afford, but the indies will find other ways to transmit their stories, just like they found self-publishing ebooks. This high cost immersive fiction will be the edge for traditional publishing; indies must find a different edge, be creative, not just do whatever traditional publishing does.
Thank you very much for bringing subjects like these up for discussion, Jim. I think it's terrific to see everyone's wheels spinning -- it's why we survive and thrive, adaptation.ReplyDelete
I'm not squeamish about changes, I always take them as challenges.
Things will never be as they were. This is true every day, for every aspect of our lives, and no amount of worrying and fighting against it will change that.
Vero, you bring up a good point about how our brain processes information, but I still feel like we would lose something if all books were multi-media. It's not just a matter of the vehicle that gives us things to imagine changing, but the amount of information that comes pre-supplied.ReplyDelete
To be clear, I think multi-media books are a wonderful idea and I can't wait to see what the future holds for books. Options are always a good thing.
But if that's the only option available, I am concerned about how we would use our imaginations.
For example, look at the difference between a movie and a book. Both tell a story, with all the trappings thereof. A movie, however, fills in a lot of information that you personally supply when you read a book. What the characters look like, the weather, what the setting looks like etc. This is neither good or bad, imo, it's just the differences between the two mediums.
While the idea of having a book illustrated with characters and a built in soundtrack is appealing, and an experience I would like to have, I don't want that to become the only option available to me.
As the reader, I want to fill in the blanks myself. IMO, the author should provide enough description that I get the seed of imagination, and then I fill in the rest.
Stephan King has an excellent article that describes this process perfectly: Imagery and the Third Eye
As always, I think it would be best if we can choose the path we think is best for each story. Some books would support the sort of multi-media experience publishers are thinking about. Other stories would be better off if it remained an intimate affair between the words on the page and the reader's imagination.
Ah, so, if the big 6 will spend--what was it $20K on something that will dazzle and amaze (forget the frigging story, or how good it is), then how much is it for the consumer? Uh, really. If I were to have the choice of a really good e-book at $3/$4, to something around $10. I still prefer the paperback to anything electronic. I'm one of those mule-skinners, I guess.ReplyDelete
Have we become such a nation of children that even our novels must have pictures?ReplyDelete
Now, multimedia in a non-fiction book might be an interesting novelty. You always want pictures in those, and possibly links to other relevant places, and a video. But I have several books with links in them, and because the books are 10 years old, the links no longer work. Publishers aren't thinking about this long term.
Sure, there can be multimedia books that might as well be blogs. But for longevity, I think the old, paper unfettered story will outlive the rest. As for whether people will read them--well, when books are banned, everyone will read them on the sly.
Lorelei, you bring up a great point: pricing. A plain old novel can still be one of the best values for the consumer.ReplyDelete
And Kessie, ditto on the long term.
I had an immediate response on reading this article - which I found fascinating - but my response was pre-empted by Elizabeth Poole, and to an extent Kessie. I can however see how immersive books would lend themselves to biography or non fiction. I am, at the moment, sending out a manuscript on the interwar crime writer, Peter Cheyney, and with it I have contemporary photos and fashion pics - which he was big on. And YES, I would love something more, relevant B movie footage, music fashion etc that the reader could tap into and in this respec enhance the word, not replace it. In fiction however, I fear the Studio would pre-empt, not enhance the imagination.ReplyDelete
There will always be change. God knows what reading will look like in fifty years. I hope there will always be books as we know them today as well as what the future might cook up. If I think too much about what might be I'll freak myself out.ReplyDelete
Jim, you said: "The cost of producing a book that can compete in an immersive world is daunting. A new start-up specializing in enhanced books, Orson & Co., is spending 20k on its first app! How can an indie author afford to do anything like that?"
That would put most of us out of business but I hope it doesn't come to that. But if it does I hope that it will be just one choice among many.
I love this discussion! :)ReplyDelete
@Elizabeth Pool - great points.
What I'd add is this:
When movies were first brought to the public, people thought they'd kill books too. Then computers and games and the internet came along, and people thought they'd forever alter the way we tell stories to the detriment of the book. None of these two things happened. Yes, the way we tell stories has changed (style and structure, etc.), but every single time a new way to deliver a story was invented, it was added to the written word of old, it did not wipe it out and replace it. And it will be the same with multimedia books. As we and our communication technologies continue to evolve, and our audiences change and widen, our means will multiply, not narrow down. There is room for all ways to tell a story, they are not necessarily competing with each other for each and every reader.
The times, they are still a-changin'. This development doesn't surprise me in the least, nor does it concern me all that much. Several reasons:ReplyDelete
1. Cost: OK, so the cost to produce such a book is high now. If the first ones prove popular, watch for tools to proliferate and costs to come down, some all the way to zero.
2. The end of the traditional book: not! History shows us too many powerful counter-examples. We can now enjoy recorded music in all sorts of ways on all sorts of media, but the live performance is anything but dead. We can still watch plays and opera in person, despite the advent of movies and television. Print books still comprise 78% of the market, despite the advent of the e-book. (And while buggy-whip-making is now a limited-market craft, tanners now provide their product to luxury car makers!)
3. Shortening attention spans: I wonder. Gamers will spend hours playing a single game. People still go to live arts and sports performances where they may or may not be able to channel-surf. If an immersive book holds its reader's attention, is that a bad thing? Is it different from a plain-text book doing so? Maybe. Or maybe it's just similar to the difference between a special-effects extravaganza and a chick-flick: different stories told different ways. This seems to be generational argument--outsiders vs. insiders, old vs. young--more than anything else.
Yeah, I get the argument that some aspects of this take away from a reader's ability to imagine characters, for example, for himself or herself. And yes, it's true, some current authors won't have the ability to add those "immersive" plug-ins--or want to. That's life.
My bottom lines: No one knows yet whether this new kind of novel will succeed or thrive. Whether it does or not, the traditional novel will die only if we writers hold its funeral.
Vero: Great stuff you said about the simulations. Simple and straightforward but seriously heavy. Thanks for that!ReplyDelete
Fabulous discussion, covering many points that didn't rise above my knee-jerk reaction of "Noooooooo! Print books forever!"ReplyDelete
The long-term value of a "simple, traditional novel" will make it hard to replace, as Kessie noted. Also, what about experiencing something outside of our noisy world? I read to escape the noise of technology, to step out of my everyday world.
How can an immersive book deliver that avenue of quiet peace, those moments where the action happens inside our imaginations, unfettered by beeps and blings, visuals and tunes that expose our personal experience to anyone within hearing distance?
Imagine 50 Shades of Grey as an immersive novel. (Pause for cringing.) Or a deeply moving personal memoir or tightly woven mystery enhanced with multi-media. Surely not every story fits into this model of the future?
Excellent, cutting-edge, thought-provoking post, Jim! Thanks for opening my eyes (and lots of other readers', I'm sure) to all these innovations on the way.ReplyDelete
I can see great advantages to readers when it comes to nonfiction topics like cooking, gardening, home-improvement, art appreciation, music, etc., but as a fiction reader, I think I'd be annoyed at someone else imposing their imagery on my imagination, just as I almost never like the movie after I've read the book - it just doesn't live up to the richness of my personal experience in that fictive world.
Great eye-opening, thought-provoking discussions here!
Thank you for a timely post, and a fun discussion.ReplyDelete
As Roseannadanna used to say on Saturday Night Life "It just goes to show you, it's always something--if it ain't one thing, it's another."
Ironically, I was reading My Life with Mozart today (in a foreign language.) An audio disc with Mozart's music referred to in the text, accompanied the book. While the music was beautiful, having to play the movements when instructed distracted me from fully engaging in the wonderful writing. Finally, I just read the book without the music. Maybe my aging brain cells need interactive multi-media training.
Since most of these interactive apps are free, I could write a short story, accompanied by 3D images, music and special effects, skip the written imagery and liberate the reader from having to employ his imagination. However, is it not called making a movie?
If my books were fully interactive, especially if they had special effects people may end up suing me for PTSD after.ReplyDelete
Maybe not a good idea I think.
- AnonymousNovember 25, 2012 at 9:07 PM
This may be a hard line to take but with the advent of the e-Reader and self publishing, I've read some sketchy writing lately. If the writer no longer has to work as hard at his craft, will he take the easy road - use visual shortcuts?ReplyDelete
And does this make for a lazy reader?
I for one will be interested in how this pans out. I saw examples of audio in books many years back but that was low-tech and didn't take well.
Yes, this is a wonderful discussion!ReplyDelete
At Vero:
Yes, I agree. Multi-media will add to our options as a writer, which can only add to the ways we can tell stories. I've mentioned before, now that self publishing is easier to do with better quality, it opens up new ways to tell a story. We can publish short story collections, serial novellas, books that don't fit the current market guidelines.
Suddenly the way we can tell a story has increased, and I think multi-media is just another option.
Personally, I don't think black and white print books are going away. The market is just expanding.
Elizabeth - exactly. As long as there is demand, there will always be a supply, and hard-copy books will always exist, along with every other means to tell a story that stands the test of time.ReplyDelete
And let's not forget that a single massive EMP can delete all electronic endeavors of humanity. I trust people's inherent paranoia about the durability of technology in this respect, to make sure we'll have hard copies of things to withstand cyber warfare. ;)
I hope and believe there will always be people who read just want to enjoy the written word without distractions.ReplyDelete
Great post and had me thinking on possibilities and the need to keep learning.
I don't think immersion will kill novels. If it is adopted by the public, it will be more like graphic novels, specialty item or a passion for a portion of the public.ReplyDelete
But if I'm wrong, I'm sure we writers will adapt in surprising ways.
Hugh McGuire gave a TED talk very similar to this a while back. I blogged about it a few months ago. Here's a link to the Youtube video:ReplyDelete
When I was a kid, we called immersion "movies" and "theater."ReplyDelete
The 4-D (or whatever) "immersion" experience versus the text-only book is a false dichotomy. This is all just playing with technology and marketing rather than actually challenging the reading experience, which is already totally immersive if you're reading a good book.
I disagree with the premise, "Once immersive reading becomes the norm..."ReplyDelete
I don't think it will ever be the norm. It will be another option, maybe have a significant portion of the reading pie, but I don't think it will every replace reading as we know it because if anyone wants to write something with extra stuff then they can create a video instead. Books with extras will always appear inferior to full-blow video, especially to the current generation.
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Books will last until people no longer possess the desire, literacy, or imagination to comprehend the written word and visualize the worlds within it.ReplyDelete
When that happens, the demise of the novel will be the least of our worries.
Self-publishing is a menace. It is flooding the world with mediocre writing. My only gauge of quality, all else being equal, or in the absence of other data, is to see who the publisher is. I specifically filter out Amazon or obscure presses I've never heard of.ReplyDelete
The next hazard is the pruning of editors. Good writers need editors so they can be better writers. The public needs editors so as to be spared from reading books by mediocre writers who never should have been published. Or the tedium of verbose, meandering content from the good writers, who no longer had the benefit of an editor's guidance.
On topic: Immersive reading seems like a distraction to me (Google's spell checker doesn't even consider it a bona fide word! "Immersive" is red-lined). I can't read and listen to music at the same time. If the content of what I'm reading is high quality, I block out the music.
Another view of immersive reading: Good books allow me to block out train whistles, jet engines and everything else. Reading printed matter is the ultimate immersive experience. The pleasure derived from reading aloud to another person, or vice-versa, is not to be under-estimated either.
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As an actor I am troubled by the request I just received from a Producer regarding my tendency to get into character and ad lib a few words to make the conversation less wooden and to keep from drifing to quickly from the dialogues to the inevitable breaks of "she said". Could this be the tail wagging the dog syndrome? These damn robots are supposed to work for us not tell us what to do. Something is getting out of hand here.ReplyDelete
It's all there right in front of anyone who cares to look. iBooks Author has ushered in an entirely new genre of literature. Straight commentary at: http://www.MultiTouchFiction.comReplyDelete
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Six months ago, Ontodia's NYCFacets walked away with the win at New York City's BigApps 3.0 conference. In the months since, the Smart Open Data Exchange that catalogs all the NYC-related data sources (which we first covered here) has been busy expanding its team, moving into the NYU-Poly hosted incubator, and getting ready to launch its Smart City platform for general use next year.
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I am happy for him!
So why should they have kept Petrus over Beckum? If Beckum has done nothing in his short career Petrus has done less.
It was announced on there website Mitch Petrus OL signed a contract with New England he was waived on 11/03 to make room for Beckum
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This should go Viral. If fake stories can go viral scaring people. Then let the truth speak louder. Share this with your well meaning Grandparents, parents, and friends who seem to get their news through Facebook.
I love jokes. In fact, if you were to ask the radio station staff, they would say I am the most likely to laugh at my own jokes. I love a lot of forms of humor, including Satire. The Onion is great at satire. Satire is a mirror to hold up to society. So when I see things like this, I get mad.
This isn't satire, even though it and websites like it claim to be. This is fear mongering click bait. The "National Report" gets paid every time someone clicks on a link. Because it's ads are seen, they can show their click numbers to ad agencies and get ad buys. That's why this is bad. Because they are willing to say whatever they have to, just to get you to click through.
This isn't about Ebola. This is bigger than Ebola. This is about scaring people. This is why my mother calls me to tell me she's worried because I live in Texas, so close to the 'Outbreak.'
So, I'm going to throw on my reporter hat for a moment, and dig in to this. Who are these people that are clearly profiting off of the fear mongering? The "reporter" Jane M. Agni has her bio at the bottom of each of her "reports."
Wow, impressive. That seems like a fall though. To go from Oprah's Book Club to an online newspaper. Next, I Googled her name. I'm an awesome reporter I know. It turns out, I wasn't the only person to search for her.
I found that on the first page of Google results. Pretty close to the top. It would seem that an Oprah Book Club recommended Best Selling Author would be a little higher on that list.
Every time someone shares something that is clearly stupid and just not true and I see it, I will politely share a link to the Snopes article that completely destroys it.
So here's the deal. If you want to know the news. Don't go to Facebook. If you learn of a story on Facebook, search for it to see if ANYONE else is reporting that. Stop clicking on click bait and helping to pay people to frighten your already worried parents. And if you see someone posting this click bait, do them a favor and show them how to Google something.
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LOS ANGELES — Two years after Lions Gate released the fifth and supposedly final installment of its "Twilight" movie series, the studio has devised an unusual franchise-rekindling effort — and it may hold clues about Facebook's future in Hollywood.
Lions Gate and Stephenie Meyer, the creator of the vampires-and-werewolves "Twilight" saga, on Tuesday announced plans to select five aspiring female directors to make short films based on "Twilight" characters. The mini-movies, financed by Lions Gate and its production partners, will be shown exclusively on Facebook next year.
"We think Facebook is a great way for us to introduce the world of 'Twilight' to a whole new audience while re-energizing existing fans," Michael Burns, Lions Gate's vice chairman, said in an interview."
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The insect known as the 'kissing bug' is normally found in Mexico and other parts of Central America, but their presence in Texas is becoming more prominent. That is why scientists are asking citizens across the state to keep an eye out for them.
The kissing bug is a nasty looking insect and it can give the kiss of death in bite form to humans, dogs and other mammals. "It can be fatal," said Dr. Martin Pearson, a veterinarian at Noah's Ark Pet Hospital. "It almost always is."
It all started when eight-year-old Dylan Spoering put a sign on his front lawn promoting his free piano concert on 12 July 2014.
Neighbor and fellow musician Thomas Rehbein noticed Dylan's sign and posted it to Facebook saying:
The Facebook event took off and word of the concert spread quickly. Despite the rain, hundreds showed up to provide their support.
"I have no idea who Dylan Spoering is, but he made this sign and put it out in his front yard, which I saw while biking home. Wouldn't it be cool if a bunch of people showed up for his free concert?
This is Helene Meldahl. And well, let's just face it. She's better at selfies that we are. If you want to challenge her for that title, you're going to have to be VERY creative. Here are some of our favorites.
Check out her instagram here!
Here is my wholly inadequate instagram.
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According to KCBD the Jack In The Box locations in Lubbock were ordered closed due to non compliance of franchise rules.
Now I have to find out how to make those tacos myself. And how to cook in general.
Read the complete story here.
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PAUL McCARTNEY
Re-scheduled dates in BOLD
July 5: Albany, NY - Times Union Center
July 7: Pittsburgh, PA - Consol Energy Center
July 9: Chicago, IL - United Center
July 12: Fargo, ND - Fargodome
July 14: Lincoln, NE - Pinnacle Bank Arena
July 16: Kansas City, MO - Sprint Center
August 2: Minneapolis, MN - Target Field
August 5: Missoula, MT - Washington-Grizzly Stadium
August 7: Salt Lake City, UT - EnergySolutions Arena
August 10: Los Angeles, CA - Dodger Stadium
August 12: Phoenix, AZ - US Airways Center
August 14: San Francisco, CA - Candlestick Park
- October 2: Lubbock, TX - United Spirit Arena
(Re-scheduled from June 14)
- October 11: New Orleans, LA - Smoothie King Center
(Re-scheduled from June 19)
- October 13: Dallas, TX - American Airlines Center
(Re-scheduled from June 16)
- October 15: Atlanta, GA - Philips Arena
(Re-scheduled from June 21)
- October 16: Nashville, TN - Bridgestone Arena
(Re-scheduled from June 25)
- October 25: Jacksonville, FL - Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena
(Re-scheduled from June 22)
- October 28: Louisville, KY - Yum! Center
(Re-scheduled from June 26)
(via Paul McCartney)
So your tickets for the show WILL BE HONORED October 2nd!
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I'm a big reader. I love all different kinds of books, and while I haven't made it to '50 Shades Of Grey' I will read just about anything else, including cereal boxes.Seriously, I read so much growing up, that I failed Junior English because I was in the back of the class reading the books to come for Senior year. Lavar Burton's Reading Rainbow was a show I loved watching. The show made me feel good about my big imagination, and I didn't feel like such a nerd about reading so much.
Well Lavar Burton is bringing it back via a Kickstarter Campaign. When you think about all the kids who aren't reading, to me this could be a really important television program for years to come. It's sad that it has to be funded through Kickstarter instead of a network just picking it up, but hey, at least someone is doing something. It shows that people know it's important. Because on day one, they already flew past the $1,000,000 goal.
Click here for the Kickstarter page and more information!
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If you're like me and love to see live music, then following venues is always a good choice, like @wildwestlbb Another great follow in the music area of Lubbock is New Slang
New toast: Here's to the women who left, Yeah, that was probably a good call.
— J.R. KLLL (@JRKLLL) May 22, 2014
They're funny and they do a good job of throwing in some opinion while still keeping you informed about the Lubbock area music scene. I'm not a weather nerd by any means, but staying informed is part of my job. And whoever it is manning the twitter feed for the National Weather Service for the area does a great job.
Hypothetical 1st Q for all Lubbock musicians in the book I write: Were you born bitter or did Lubbock make you that way over time?
— New Slang (@NewSlang_Lbk) May 24, 2014
I also like to make sure I stay up on news, and KCBD is a great place to start for local news.
With this past weekend's rains, Lubbock AP went from one of the driest on record to 0.39" above average. What a great weekend! #lubwx
— NWS Lubbock (@NWSLubbock) May 27, 2014
And cats, because, well, CATS!
Power restored for all LP&L customers http://t.co/MlOi6zUoDs
— KCBD NewsChannel11 (@KCBD11) May 27, 2014
I mean, seriously though, CATS. Ahem, keeping an eye on Tech news is always interesting…
this cat is so happy! pic.twitter.com/aAQD0yR9Vj
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I also follow Whataburger, because I like to eat at Whataburger…
Texas Tech Professor: Food Prices Could Continue to Rise Through Summer http://t.co/4JqocziAhB
— Texas Tech Media (@TexasTechMedia) May 23, 2014
NOT Kliff Kingsbury.
It'd be a lot cooler if I had Whataburger rn
— Whataburger® (@Whataburger) May 27, 2014
Kate here gets a shout out just because of this tweet…
If California Chrome wins the Triple Crown all of my players are getting nasal strips.
— Not Kliff Kingsbury (@NotCoachKliff) May 19, 2014
Natalie Gross from the Lubbock AJ does a great job, she is definitely a must follow. She's very twitter active and seems nice.
@963KLLL I think you should give @JRKLLL a raise!
— Kate (@wtxsweetheart) April 25, 2014
The folks over at Lubbock In The Loop do a great job of giving you an idea of what's going on it town-
Don't miss our slideshow of #seniorpranks that backfired, like this one in KY: http://t.co/peXffTjGoK #nuffsaid pic.twitter.com/5GUjNIV8am
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If ____________________ came to Lubbock, I would be the happiest person in the world! http://t.co/VDfu6QUACZ
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Whataburger and Dairy Queen should be legally forced together. pic.twitter.com/TztUmuzE6y
— J.R. KLLL (@JRKLLL) May 26, 2014
I love twitter.
Fajitas are a conspiracy. I don't pay 12 bucks to make my own burritos.
— J.R. KLLL (@JRKLLL) April 11, 2014
I'm guessing my soul-mate is a cat I will own in the future.
— J.R. KLLL (@JRKLLL) May 12, 2014
I vote we don't celebrate kid's birthdays until they turn 5. If they won't remember me being there, I don't want to leave my house on Sunday
— J.R. KLLL (@JRKLLL) May 9, 2014
I could make a million dollars every two weeks and still find a way to be broke before every payday.
— J.R. KLLL (@JRKLLL) May 6, 2014
If I die, don't clear out my browser history. Just let the cat out of the house and burn the place down. It's...it's just better this way.
— J.R. KLLL (@JRKLLL) April 26, 2014
And Here are all of the other ways to catch up with me...
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I get to go home and see my folks about once a year. It's a long time in between, but we still have our traditions we hold up. With my mom, we have breakfast on the morning of my drive back to Lubbock. With my dad, well, he tells me the same joke everyday. It varies in phases when it comes to how funny the joke is. The joke?
My dad- "What does an owl use to clean it's nest?"
Me- (sigh) "I don't know dad, what does an owl use to clean it's nest?"
My dad- "A Hooooover"
The joke is usually acompanied by a look like this.
Here are some of the Dad-est dad moments ever
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I saw this come across my facebook page last night, and was still thinking about it this morning. Now, just to be clear, I love social media. My facebook, twitter and all the others, but it does make me wonder if it might be healthy to leave it all alone every once in a while. To make myself an "Anti-social Media" day every other week or so. Apparently, according to the video, that's why I'm single. Finally, SOMEONE doesn't have to blame it on me having a cat.
Here's the video that ironically has gone viral because of social media.
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I've always thought I was born about twenty years too late. Reading Sky's story the past few days makes me wonder if I should make that 30-40 years late. Making me old enough to appreciate who they were when they were. If you've been keeping up with the story, we are getting closer and closer to the "Day The Music Died," but first, Waylon Jennings and Buddy Holly have to get going out of Lubbock. Here's Sky Corbin with Part Five. -@JRKLLL
The day of Waylon Jennings' first recording session, in September '58 at Norman Petty's studio in Clovis, New Mexico, was historic in more ways than one. Not only was it Buddy Holly's final Clovis session, and the beginning of Waylon's professional recording career, but, coincidentally, later that day, or perhaps that night, Charlie Phillips recorded the first version of his composition, "Sugartime". Charlie's record was a moderate success, but The McGuire Sisters later made the song a classic. "Old-pro" bass player George Atwood performed on Waylon's songs, Phillips' numbers, and two songs which Buddy Holly recorded himself (in addition to producing and playing guitar on Waylon's sides) and, as mentioned earlier, King Curtis, the world's hottest rock and roll sax player was on hand, all the way from NooYawk City!
According to Waylon, Norman was obviously not happy about Buddy getting into producing, and was not helpful or encouraging to Waylon. "I felt like an illegitimate child at a family reunion!" he said. (in those approximate words) Petty's attitude was, to some extent, understandable, He was the one with the money, know-how and reputation invested in the studio, the one who had produced and recorded hits on Buddy Holly and the Crickets after Nashville was unable to do so. In addition to Buddy and the Crickets, The Norman Petty Trio, an easy-listening instrumental act, had recorded some hits of their own, most notably "Almost Paradise" and "Mood Indigo". Things were happening, and now, after only a year or so, his biggest act, Buddy Holly, was producing records himself and planning to open his own studio in
Lubbock, drawing basically from the same pool of West Texas and eastern New Mexico talent. (Buddy's next session would be in New York with Dick Jacobs producing and leading the orchestra).
When Buddy played the demo tape of Waylon's "Jole Blon" and the "flip" side, a thing called "When Sin Stops" (Love Begins") for us at KLLL, my brother "Slim" and I were not impressed, thrilled or optimistic. Producing a hit record is not as easy as the layman might assume. A talented artist recording a fine song can come up with a bomb...or a poor-to-mediocre artist singing garbage can come up with a smash. (Haven't we all heard plenty of those?!) Recording, in 1958, was still mostly one-track. The countless re-dubs and re-mixes done today were not practical...or even possible. When we had heard the tapes, all we could say was something like "Well, it's different. The radio stations and the public will have the say-so when it's released." Actually, Buddy's own performances during this record session also failed to produce anything notable. As we "cowboys" say, "Some days it just don't pay to saddle up!"
One morning during this period, the last weeks of '58, Buddy accompanied Waylon and fellow deejay Hi-Pockets Duncan to Morris Fruit and Vegetable Market, a modest grocery store in east Lubbock. Hi and Waylon made the visit every Tuesday morning to tell the radio audience about the current food specials. Hi emceed and did the advertising while Waylon, accompanied only by his own acoustic guitar, would sing a couple of songs...or more if time permitted on the 15 minute program. On this "momentous occasion", Buddy Holly, internationally known recording star, sang a song and harmonized with Waylon on the bluegrass favorite "Salty Dog Blues" When the program was over, Morris shook Buddy's hand and thanked him for coming out. Hi said, "Morris, Buddy gets at least a thousand bucks anytime he sings even one song. I suppose you'd take a check, wouldn't you, Buddy?" According to Hi, Morris turned pale, then red, and sputtered, "My God, Hi-Pockets, you should have checked with me first! You know I can't afford a lick like that!" Fortunately, the ensuing laughter made Morris realize he'd "been had"...though not financially. Buddy settled for a soda pop.
Waylon continued to deejay at KLLL while waiting for his job with Buddy to begin. Trying desperately to learn to play the new electric bass Buddy had presented him with, Waylon discovered that the four strings on a bass were the same as the strings on a guitar, and he was making some progress. Buddy and his wife, Maria Elena, were spending the holidays in Lubbock with Buddy's family. One morning (while I was doing my deejay show) Buddy, Waylon and Slim were in the production room nearby. Buddy was demonstrating some excellent new songs he had just written, or was still working on. "Help me with this one," he said. and began strumming and singing, "You're the one...and I wantcha to know..." Between the three of them, they rapidly knocked off a pretty nice little song, putting it on tape with Waylon and Slim accompanying Buddy and the guitar with some rather ragged goof-off hand-clapping for extra rhythm. After one quick run-through so they could remember the song. Buddy laid down the guitar and the three left for the coffee shop down the hall. Somehow the tape wound up in my desk for safekeeping, and was almost forgotten, even by me, until Buddy's Dad asked me about two years later if there was anything at the station that Buddy had recorded. I'm glad I saved that tape "for sentimental reasons."
Unfortunately, another tape made that month disappeared. It featured Buddy, Waylon, Sonny Curtis and Ray "Slim" Corbin having a great time singing harmony, and, as I recall, each taking a solo on "Salty Dog Blues"...a favorite of the young Lubbock musicians at the time. That would be something to hear now 44 years later! (Only Sonny survives of that fearsome foursome.)
On New Years Day, I was doing some paperwork in my office. The station was deserted except for me and the deejay who was on the air. Buddy and Waylon came in. Waylon wanted to pick up his guitar and a few other personal effects. He, presumably, had wound up his deejay days at KLLL, though there was a tacit understanding that he might be rehired if the music thing didn't work out...or he might do some fill-in when he wasn't on tour. On the way out, they came to my office door. (And I remember as if it were last month) "Well, 'Sky', we're off!", Buddy said, with a wave. I responded with my usual "brilliant wit", "Of course you're OFF! You're musicians, aren't you?" Buddy said, "You've got a point there!" I told Buddy, "Take care of our boy." Buddy's response (ironically) was, "Hunh! HE may have to take care of ME! See you about the middle of February. We gotta go make some money!"
That was the last time I'd see Buddy, but certainly not Waylon. HE'D be back...
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J.R. here again with Chapter Three from Sky Corbin's remembrance of KLLL around the time when Waylon Jennings worked here. These call letters are important to those of us who work here now. I've been in more than a few conversations around our offices (now at approximately 58th and Avenue Q) about the signifigance of the letters KLLL in this community, and beyond. I promise, we don't take it lightly. In the late eighties/early nineties, station consultants from around the country would come and see what KLLL was doing in an attempt to replicate it elsewhere. It became known as the "Young Country" format, all born right here in Lubbock.
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Chapter 3----(WAYLON/LUBBOCK '58)
On that July, l958 morning at KLLL, Lubbock, Buddy Holly and I had discussed Waylon and his potential as a recording artist no more than 5 or l0 minutes when "Hi-Pockets" Duncan, our "old-pro" Sales Manager/deejay arrived for work. Learning that Buddy Holly was present, "Hi" wasted no time coming to the control room. He was well acquainted with Buddy, having worked at KDAV earlier when Buddy and other local talent had performed on their live shows. (In fact, "Hi" had been a factor in Buddy's getting his first record contract, which led to a Nashville session, which produced a flop album and a couple of singles for Decca. Hi had gotten Marty Robbins and HIS manager interested in helping Buddy, which resulted in the Decca contract.) Soon "Hi" invited Buddy down the hall to the "Top of the Plains" restaurant for coffee. There Buddy brought up the subject of Waylon, and "Hi" seconded my opinion of his talent and potential.
When Waylon arrived soon thereafter, he joined Buddy, Hi and my brother and partner "Slim" in the coffee shop. Waylon and Buddy soon came back down the hall to KLLL, closed the doors to the production/recording room, picked up the always-present guitar and "made some music" for each other. Buddy apparently was impressed and became Waylon's mentor on the spot, telling him about his plans to form his own record label and put in a recording studio at Lubbock.
Buddy knew Lubbock and the surrounding area was a hot-bed of talent. In addition to Buddy Holly and the Crickets, there was Sonny Curtis, singer/guitarist/songwriter who had been a member of Buddy's pre-Crickets band, was now recording for Dot Records (without success) but who would become a Cricket after Buddy's death, eventually record for Coral, Viva, Capitol and Elektra...and write some very big songs, mostly in the pop field, such as "Walk Right Back" for the Everly Brothers (and, later, Anne Murray), "More Than I Can Say" for Leo Sayers, "Love Is All Around"( theme for the Mary Tyler Moore Show), "Stranger To The Rain" for Keith Whitley...There was Terry Noland, Brunswick recording artist, who had enjoyed slight chart success, and had been on the Dick Clark TV Show, Alan Freed's big rock 'n roll concerts, and other brushes with the "big-time", there was a rockabilly group called "The Four Teens" who had a near-miss on Challenge Records (lead singer Jimmy Peters would later record for Banner,
Columbia, Decca and other labels as a country artist, with several near-misses) my brother "Slim", who would, a decade later, (as RAY Corbin) record for Monument, then Columbia before his untimely death at Phoenix in l97l. A local Top 40 deejay, Don Bowman, who would soon join us at country KLLL, (where I taught him his first guitar chords) in the late 60's, become an RCA records country comic and a songwriter, have a fairly successful career..(and help Waylon get an A & M, then eventually get signed by RCA.) The list goes on and on...
(Billy Walker from Ralls,
Jimmy Dean from Plainview,
Don Williams from Floydada,
Tanya Tucker from Seminole,
all made it big, but had little or no relationship with the Lubbock music scene.)
The area's production of "stars" must have been the result of something in the west Texas water...or the motivation to "get out of the cotton-patch", as Waylon would say in later years. Buddy Holly was an exception. He believed Lubbock could be a major music industry location, using mostly area talent, and HE liked his home town.
In retrospect, since Buddy was"in love", and about to be married, in just weeks, to Maria Elena Santiago, a New York music publishing company receptionist, his passion and planning for the music business at that particular time seems to hint...again...that he somehow felt he had no time to waste. He did "waste" quite a bit of time at KLLL though, before and after his August l5th wedding, making frequent trips back to Lubbock after he and his bride set up housekeeping in Greenwich Village, NYC. . We...Waylon, Buddy, "Slim" and I..drank coffee together frequently, went bowling at least once or twice during that summer, and Buddy told us "insider" show-biz stories about people he'd worked with, including some of the wildest, nuttiest characters who ever drew breath, Little Richard and Jerry Lee Lewis...and country's George Jones. Waylon was enthralled, and obviously anticipating his "shot" at it. Buddy, while still enthused about
Waylon's prospects, was beginning to have some apprehensions...or at least, to see some problems.
(Next---- World-famous Buddy Holly sings (for free) at Morris Fruit and Vegetable Market and on KLLL...and Waylon records a REAL record at Clovis, New Mexico..with real professionals!)
"Sky" Corbin---Lover, fighter, wild horse rider and purty durn fair
windmill man (retired)
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Unless drought conditions diminish in the Lubbock area between now and June, the City will enter into Stage 2 of its Drought Contingency Plan beginning June 1, 2014.
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The West Webster Fire Department has been overwhelmed by donations ever since it suffered the loss of two of its own on Christmas Eve.
Thirty thousand bottles of water, thousands of cookies, some cakes, chips, pies plus more.
"It shows the generosity of the community to help people out. Social media has helped us do that sometimes in a way when you can't control it though," says Bryan Bayer, W. Webster Volunteer Firemen's Association Vice President.
Keeping track of the department's donations is what veteran fireman Bayer is assigned to do.
"I've been a fireman here for 36 years. I've seen generous things to the fire department in the way of thanks. This doesn't compare to everything I've seen in the past," he said.
Bayer says the donations have been overwhelming to say the least. He says some of what has been given will be paid forward and donated to local food cupboards, the Red Cross and other non-profits so it won't go to waste.
"Donations first started out in the form of water, food, pizzas," said Bayer. "And then it evolved into gifts and flowers."
Some of those flowers and gifts line fallen firefighter Tomasz Kaczowka's personal car.It was allowed to be parked inside the firehouse the night before Christmas Eve, since Kaczowka was assigned to the department's "fly car" or rapid response vehicle.
"People are amazed to see how many flowers we have here," said Bayer.
Now his car has become a shrine honoring the department's fallen comrades.
"There are a lot of personalized items. People have written to Tomasz and Chip, 'in memory of,' little trinkets, some hand sketches over there," said Bayer.
Every day the memorial grows.
"The memorial will be left here with until everybody feels fairly comfortable with how we are progressing and we've gotten over it," said Bayer. "We need to reflect on it and we've invited the community to come and donate to please take a look at the memorial and help them understand the breath of what's been going on here."
Bayer says it's hard to tally up every dollar and donated item they've received. The plan is to split the funds four ways between the families of the firefighters injured and killed Christmas Eve. Some of the gifts will be divided throughout the department.
"It makes you proud to be part of the fire department and part of the community that people are identifying with what happened," said Bayer.
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Vivité (pronounced 'Vee-va-tay') is a small skin-care line developed and owned by Allergan, the pharmaceutical company behind Botox and the lash-enhancing drug Latisse, among other products. This isn't the first time Allergan has forayed into the skin-care market; they previously partnered with Clinique on that company's "Medical" product line. Clinique Medical is medical in name only, and there isn't anything medicinal or pharmaceutical about Vivité, either. These products aren't akin to getting dermatologist-strength results at home. Besides, dermatologist-strength skin-care products are not sold without a prescription, so the whole notion is nothing more than a marketing sham. So, please don't buy into that hype.
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The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists http://www.acog.org/
Planned Parenthood http://www.plannedparenthood.org/
Women's Health.gov http://www.womenshealth.gov/
The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada http://www.sogc.org/
Womens Health Matters http://www.womenshealthmatters.ca/
Helping continuing users—IUD. International Planned Parenthood Federation website. Available at: http://www.ippf.org/en/Resources/Guides-toolkits/Helping+continuing+usersIUD.htm. Accessed January 19, 2011
IUD. Planned Parenthood website. Available at: http://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-topics/birth-control/iud-4245.htm. Accessed December 30, 2010.
IUD removal. Insertion guidelines and management issues. FHI: The Science of Improving Lives website. Available at: http://www.fhi.org/training/en/modules/iud/s3pg14.htm. Accessed January 19, 2011.
IUD removal. Population Information Program, Center for Communication Programs, The Johns Hopkins School of Public Health. Volume XXIII, Number 5. December 1995. Available at: http://info.k4health.org/pr/b6/b6chap4.shtml#contents.
Johnson BA. Insertion and removal of intrauterine devices. Am Fam Physician. 2005 Jan 1;71(1):95-102. Available at: http://www.aafp.org/afp/2005/0101/p95.html.
Mirena prescribing information. Mirena website. Available at: http://labeling.bayerhealthcare.com/html/products/pi/Mirena%5FPI.pdf. Accessed January 10, 2011.
ParaGard intrauterine copper contraceptive prescribing information. Paragard website. Available at http://www.paragard.com/ParaGard%5Finfo.pdf. Accessed January 10, 2011.
What happens when you have an IUD inserted. Planned Parenthood website. Available at: http://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-topics/birth-control/iud-insertion-19268.htm. Accessed December 30, 2010.
When you choose IUD. Public Health, Seattle and King County website. Available at: www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health/.../~/.../iud%5Fbrochure.ashx Updated May 2005. Accessed January 19, 2011.
Non-contraceptive Uses of Hormonal Contraceptives, The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Practice Bulletin No. 110, January 2010.
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Spinner® Pro+Coming Soon! The Spinner® Pro+ combines user-focused features with a high degree of adjustability to deliver best-in-class performance for riders of all shapes, sizes and abilities. To maintain uncompromising quality ride after ride, the Spinner Pro+ features an extra durable crank system, rust-defying materials and rock solid construction. For more details, please contact our Commercial Sales team at 1.800.847.7746.
Do you want to deliver the best possible fitness equipment to your members? Are you looking to improve your outdated commercial gym equipment? Do you want your studio or fitness facility to have the latest in indoor cycling machines? Then look no further than Spinner exercise bikes. For more than 20 years, Spinning has been supplying studios and gyms with the highest quality commercial exercise equipment. Our Spinning bikes are known worldwide for their superior design and functionality. To provide your members with the finest exercise bikes on the market, go with the best. Go with Spinner bikes. This is commercial exercise equipment that will set you apart from your competition. All Spinner commercial bikes are manufactured by Star Trac®, which sets the standard in the construction of durable yet smooth-riding indoor bikes. We are constantly looking for innovative ways to enhance our customers' Spinning experience. That's why our spin bikes now offer improved adjustability and biomechanics, allowing for the best fit and performance in the market. Moreover, we have increased our Q-factor and created a patent-pending drive train, crank arm, pedal, and bottom bracket interface. As always, our indoor bikes feature a sleek, unique look that is expected from the Spinner name. If you want the best in Spinning programming as well as Spinning commercial gym equipment, we offer our custom Spinning Instructor Training Program to facilities, fitness professionals and exercise specialists. This comprehensive educational course allows instructors to lead fun, safe and effective Spinning classes to facility members. All of our Spinning commercial exercise equipment and Spinning Instructor training resources can be yours with just a quick phone call or e-mail. To see the full line of Spinner commercial gym equipment and the learn more about the many benefits of our Spinning indoor cycling bikes and the Spinning program, contact us today at (800) 847-SPIN (7746) or firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Avarekalu (field beans) - 1 cup, cooked
1 tbsp fresh, shredded coconut
2 green chillies, chopped
1 tsp chopped cilantro
salt and lime juice to taste
For the tadka:
Oil, mustard seeds, turmeric powder & curry leaves
Boil the beans in a pressure cooker and keep aside.
Heat oil in a pan and do the tadka. Add chopped green chilies and saute for a few seconds.
Add the cooked avarekaalu and salt to taste. Toss around a few times so everything gets mixed well.
Add the coconut and lime juice. Finish with chopped cilantro.
Let is sit a while so the beans can soak all the flavors.