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A more neutral location, he suggests, "such as Denver Colorado."
You just can't buy publicity like that -- not that this image-crazed town hasn't tried, and doesn't continue to try with increasing desperation as Colorado's fires cut into summer tourism.
Oh, we're hot, all right. So hot that the so-called "twentieth terrorist," the only person yet charged in connection with the events of September 11, wants to move his upcoming trial from Alexandria, Virginia, to Denver. Let's see what the Colorado Tourism Board can do with that!
Much of the case against Moussaoui, who was arrested in Minnesota last August for immigration violations and only later tied to the hijackers, remains under seal for national security reasons. His motion for a change of venue was released just last week, almost two months after its filing, and the uncensored, 29-page document is full of reasons why Moussaoui believes he can't get a fair trial in Virginia.
The sort of fair trial he could get here.
"It is well-known that Denver Colorado is recognized in the general public as a safe secure location (the presence of the highest maximum security jail in the U.S. makes it difficult for the government to argue otherwise)," he claims. "And no doubt that the high altitude and the fresh air will bring back some sense of security (maybe?)."
While Moussaoui may be the last person on the planet to hear what the wildfires have done to our fresh air, he knows all about U.S. Penitentiary Administrative Maximum, the federal prison outside Florence known as ADX, which at one point in time held not only Timothy McVeigh, but also Ted Kaczynski and the original World Trade Center bomber, Ramzi Yousef.
And short of finding an actual jury of his peers -- "I am sure that the government will be delighted to bring 12 Talibans from Cuba!" Moussaoui sneers -- moving the trial is his only option. "It is beyond dispute for sound minded people (whatever their religion) that the constitutional standard of fairness requires that a defendant have a panel of impartial, indifferent jurors," Moussaoui argues. In an area like Alexandria, Virginia, just south of the Pentagon, finding such impartial jurors would be impossible. Moving the trial to Denver would lend "a greater feeling of personnal safety for the Jury and therefore reduce slightly the level of hostility and increase the ability to make rational decisions for the Jury."
The fact that one of the planes struck so close to Alexandria on September 11 is just part of the problem, he says. There's also the fact that Virginia has "probably the highest % of government employees in the U.S."
We may not be number one -- but Denver, as any city booster will tell you, boasts the second-highest percentage of federal employees in the U.S. In fact, in the wake of the attacks, one of those boosters fretted that Denver might be the terrorists' next target for precisely that reason -- that, and the kind of coverage they'd get if they happened to hit the first official game at the brand-spanking-new Invesco Field at Mile High.
It's not as though that's a novel idea: In Tom Clancy's 1991 thriller The Sum of All Fears, Muslim terrorists detonated a nuclear bomb just outside of Denver's football stadium -- while the Super Bowl was being played inside. (This was before Paramount updated the plot for this summer's youth-loving movie market, moving the action to Baltimore, making the baddies neo-Nazi terrorists and dropping the hero's age by a couple of decades so that he could be played by Ben Affleck.)
Terrorists can read, points out Craig Silverman, a former chief deputy district attorney for Denver, just as they can use the Web. (Moussaoui's entire motion, messy penmanship and all, is posted on the court's site, at www.vaed.uscourts.gov.) "Is he stupid, or is this calculated code?" Silverman asks. "Why would he say it's well-recognized that Denver is a safe and secure place? Why would he reference the maximum-security prison in Florence? Why say that there are not many federal employees, when in fact we have lots? Is that just because he's ignorant?"
In other words, is Moussaoui's motion a boon for tourism -- or terrorism?
Moussaoui, who was granted the right to defend himself earlier this month by U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema -- the same judge he's warned that "the curse of Allah is and will be upon you" -- doesn't offer many clues, since his motion moves quickly from rationale to rant. This "American show trial" was already moved from New York to ensure that he would get the death penalty, he charges, and "their endorsement of this location without any challenge to the government is a flagrant proof of their motivation to keep the case for financial and publicity reason and show the highest level of hypocrisy to my welfare." But since the government has also depicted the "alleged crime" as "spreading all over the U.S.," there's ample reason to move it to any venue in this country. "The example of Timothy McVeigh should cut any hypocritical argument," he adds. After all, Colorado jurors didn't hesitate to put the Oklahoma City bomber to death.


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Sunday, September 9, 2007
Last night I watched two episodes of Law and Order: SVU. I do not know why I enjoy this program but I can say that it never ceases to upset me. The entire premise of SVU is sexual assault in its many forms. It is an excellent platform for politicizing institutionalized abuse of women but is used instead as a cheap ploy to attract and retain viewers. The show is far from challenging or even remotely political.
Many, if not most, of the episodes of this show that I have seen paint women as lairs who manufacture stories about rape for their own selfish benefit. The episode I watched last night, entitled "Design," was about a young women who date-raped men to 'steal' and sell their sperm and then told police that she was raped. The audience sympathy for the rape victim shifts to the poor male victims in an instant.
If you are reading this blog, I do not need to tell you about the absurdity of the premise. Rape is a very real crime that disproportionately affects women. According to RAINN, nine out of ten victims of rape are women. This reality is not reflected on Law and Order: SVU. I do not have exact percentages but I have watched the show enough to tell you that many of their cases end up painting women (particularly adult women) as bitches who set the poor guy up. Another common theme is child sexual predation. This is certainly a problem but I wonder what the ratio of child predation is to instances of sexual violence against women. I imagine sexual violence against women and girls is MUCH more common. Ignoring these realities must make viewers (and therefore, advertisers) feel more comfortable or it would not be so prevalent.
As for depoliticization, shows with neat clean happy endings, that do not challenge prescribed notions of gender, sell more products by making consumers feel safe and comfortable. Who wants to buy an iPod after discovering that rapist are very unlikely to be brought to justice and that vicitms are not always cute little white girls?
The rapists and other assorted criminals are almost always brought to justice on Law and Order: SVU. I have already argued that this does not represent reality at all. But it is also problematic in that it does not challenge institutionalized patriarchy. We all go to bed easily after seeing the evil child molester brought to justice. But how often to we ask why child molesters exist, or why rape is such a prevalent and socially acceptable (treatment of rapists and victims in this country reflects this truth) crime?
Law and Order: SVU would not be a show if we did not live in a patriarchy, yet the show never acknowledges the prevalence of patriarchal ideology. In fact, I would argue that it contributes to patriarchal hegemony by presenting rape victims and rapists very narrowly.
And finally, the popularity of this show certainly raises the question: why are we so fascinated by sex crimes? The delight that viewers get from watching child rapists and deserving bitches get theirs is very telling.
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Thank you. I know I have tried to watch the show several times thinking I'll give it one more try and it's the same thing over and over again.
Last night I watched one - a young woman pregnent from rape and then it turns into she is collecting photos of rich men to accuse and get money from. I did not continue watching.
This annoys me to no end. They act like the show is so enlightened and bringing justice yet it just seems to trick plots into there is no rape only scheming women. What is the problem with these people.
I'm so glad there was just someone else out here complaining about this stupid show. - November 24, 2008 at 6:38 PM
- Cortney said...
I watched that one last night again too! I totally forgot that I already wrote about it but it made me so angry that I was about ready to make a new post about it. I was considering this as a research project for my thesis but quite a bit of feminist research has been done in the area. It is just so frustrating and counter to reality. Isn't it bad enough that women's stories are hardly ever told and when they are it is completely counter to most women's lived experiences. I get that "women as victim" is also dangerous and strips women of agency but I don't get why sexual violence, domination and submission are so damn erotic. It seems too controlling to be an accident. You might be interested in reading Patricia Hill Collins' "Mammies, Matriarch and Other Controlling Images" in her book Black Feminist Thought.
- November 24, 2008 at 8:59 PM
Maybe you haven't watched every episode, but I have, and that show never blames the woman. It really takes the suspense out of the show, when
i)every male suspect they bring in turns out to be guilty
ii)every suspect, no matter how innocent, will eventually be found guilty.
It makes CSI look like the boy scouts. - March 7, 2011 at 10:49 AM
I also enjoy the show, but personally I am irked by the fact that there are mainly only female victims. I think the show should have a couple of women who were able to successfully defend themselves. Your statistic is most likely only counting male rape victims who have admitted to being raped.
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Friday, September 25, 2009
Herrenbrucks receive 2009 Volunteer of the Year Award
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Wendy Knipe Bredhold Media Relations Specialist, News & Information Services 812/461-5259 The Herrenbruck's commitment to USI Athletics and to the Varsity Club sets a fine example and demonstrates the power of an individual to effect change. Bruce Herrenbruck has donated 1,123 volunteer hours to USI since 1996, when the Volunteer USI program was initiated, while Terri Herrenbruck has given the University 829 volunteer hours. Sandy Hatfield, retired Athletics administrative assistant and current Varsity Club chair, said, "Before retiring from my Varsity Club position, I could always depend on either Bruce or Terri for any job that I had. Bruce worked at the golf scramble after he played with his foursome, grilled steaks and chops in the Fall Festival booth, helped with the Steak Fry 'n Auction, and of course served in the bar area in the Varsity Club Room. You never have to worry when Bruce is in charge of anything. Additionally, he can really pop great popcorn for all to enjoy." Hatfield added, "Terri is a wonderful right hand for anyone and she certainly was for me. Anything that I needed - baskets of goodies for the Outback luncheon, bartender at the golf scramble, attendance greeter at the Steak Fry 'n Auction, co-captain in the Fall Festival booth - she provided. While a member of the Varsity Club Board of Directors, Terri was always helpful and optimistic with her suggestions and even hosted the entire board and their spouses at her home for a cookout." Mandi Fulton, coordinator of Athletics Outreach & Events, said, "Bruce and Terri Herrenbruck exemplify what a Varsity Club volunteer is, and should be. Their hard work and dedication is an inspiration to other volunteers. They are always one of the first to step forward when volunteers are needed. Bruce repeatedly is the go-to man when advice on nearly any topic is needed. Bruce's input is always respected and usually heeded." As the recipients of the 2009 Volunteer of the Year Award, the Herrenbruck's names will be placed on the permanent plaque that is displayed outside of Carter Hall in the University Center. |


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This undated publicity film image from Lionsgate shows Alexandra Daddario, left, as Heather Miller in a scene from "Texas Chainsaw 3-D," releasing in theaters on Friday, January 4, 2013. (AP Photo/Lionsgate, Justin Lubin)
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'Chainsaw 3-D' carves out No. 1 debut with $23M
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It took Leatherface and his chainsaw to chase tiny hobbit Bilbo Baggins out of the top spot at the box office.
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Canvass of election and issuance of certificate of election are ministerial duties; thus, where territory was annexed to city of Bellingham but legislative districts were not accordingly re‑apportioned [[reapportioned]]and county auditor through honest mistake issued ballots as though re‑apportionment [[reapportionment]]had taken place, and such ballots were voted in good faith, canvass should be performed and certificate of election issued.
Proper forum of trying validity of such election, or contest thereof is in the legislative house whose membership would be affected.
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November 21, 1950
Honorable Earl CoeSecretary of StateLegislative BuildingOlympia, Washington Cite as: AGO 49-51 No. 385
Dear Sir:
Receipt is acknowledged of your request for an opinion upon the following question:
"Where approximately 600 electors residing in territory which was annexed to the city of Bellingham but which has not been reapportioned from the 41st legislative district to the 42nd legislative district, were through an honest mistake of the county auditor furnished ballots in the recent general election containing the names of legislative candidates running for office in the [[Orig. Op. Page 2]] 42nd district rather than the names of the 41st district candidates, and such electors in good faith cast their ballots for the 42nd district candidates, may the county canvassing board of election returns proceed to canvass the returns of said election and the county auditor issue his certificates of election based upon such returns?"
You have further informed us that the annexed territory has been incorporated into already existing precincts so that it is impossible to segregate the ballots of the voters in question from the other ballots cast in said precincts, and that at the last general election, and possibly others preceding it, the electors in question likewise cast their ballots in the manner above outlined.
The conclusions reached may be summarized as follows:
The legislature having provided means for the contest of a legislative election, the canvassing of the returns and the issuance of certificates of election are ministerial duties only, thus so long as the returns are regular and fair upon their face, such duties must be performed by the proper officials.
If the validity of the election be questioned, or the results thereof contested, the house of the legislature whose membership would thereby be affected is the appropriate forum for the adjudication of such questions.
In this state the duties of the county canvassing board of election returns are ministerial, and it is empowered only to accept as correct the returns transmitted to it which are in due form, and to ascertain and declare the result as it appears therefrom. State ex rel. King v. Trimbell, 12 Wash. 440; Heffner v. County Commissioners, 16 Wash. 273; State ex rel. Carpenter v. Superior Court, 118 Wash. 664. See also, 18 Am.Jur., ELECTIONS, sec. 254.
In theCarpenter case, supra, the contention was made that chapter 61, Laws of 1921, section 5, page 181, providing that election officers in school districts in class "A" counties and counties of the first class shall count the ballots [[Orig. Op. Page 3]] and make return to the proper officers of the districts was unworkable and uncertain because of its failure to provide for the canvassing of votes by a canvassing board. In striking down this contention the court said:
"We recognize that it is usual for election laws to have such total result computed and declared by some central officer or body, but this we think is more a matter of convenience and efficiency than an absolute legal necessity. It is the fact of the holding of the election and making some official record thereof from which the result can certainly be determined that renders the election effective, rather than the canvassing of the vote or the determining of the result and making a record thereof in any particular manner. It is elementary law that an officer or body authorized to canvass election returns performs only a ministerial duty, which duty is the summing up of the returns as a mere matter of arithmetic and declaring the result of the election,unless the statute expressly gives such officer or board some additional power, which but few statutes do. 9 R.C.L. 1110; 20 C.J. 200; McCrary, Elections (4th ed.), § 261; Paine, Elections, § 603, etc." (Emphasis supplied)
Only in certain instances where the canvassing boards are granted additional powers and there is no authorized means of contesting the results of the election are canvassing boards accorded the judicial power to go behind the returns. This is made clear by theHeffner case, supra, which construed the powers of county commissioners in a "county seat election" under a statute authorizing them to receive and compare the returns, ascertain the result and declare the place selected, and held that there being no authorized method of contest provided by the legislature, the commissioners were empowered to go behind the returns, saying:
"It is almost uniformly held by the courts in this country that the duty of canvassing boards generally is ministerial simply, and consists in ascertaining [[Orig. Op. Page 4]] the number of votes polled and declaring the result as shown by the face of the returns; and such was declared to be the rule of law in this state in State ex rel. King v. Trimbell, 12 Wash. 440 (41 Pac. 183). And the reason for this rule is found in the fact that the statutes generally provide methods for contesting elections, and trying the title to office, before some judicial tribunal having power to examine witnesses, receive evidence and determine the real facts irrespective of what may appear on the face of the returns. But where the legislature have devolved upon a particular tribunal or board the duty of ascertaining, declaring and publishing the result of an election to determine a special question, such as the removal of a county seat, it would seem to have been their intention that such tribunal, and no other, should finally determine such result, and they cannot discharge their duty without exercising their judgment as to the matters to be determined. * * *"
Read in the light of the principles heretofore enunciated, it is apparent that our general election laws contemplate that the canvassing and certifying functions of the election officials are to be construed as ministerial only. Thus, section 2, Laws of 1868, page 19 (Rem. Rev. Stat. 5337) provides that the precinct officers shall seal the ballots and forward the sealed envelope to the county auditor, "* * * who shall keep said sealed envelope containing said ballots unopened for a period of six months, to be used only as evidence in case or cases of contest when called for * * *" and by the provisions of section 21, chapter 163, Laws of 1919 (Rem. Rev. Stat. 5340) the county canvassing board of election returns "* * * shall proceed to count the votes of said county or precincts, a statement of which shall be drawn up and signed by them. And it shall be deemed a misdemeanor in the county auditor, if he shall neglect or refuse to return the total number of votes as counted, if such votes can be with reasonable certainty ascertained."
The issuance of the certificate of election is likewise ministerial. Rem. Rev. Stat. 5343 provides:
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"The person having the highest number of votes given for each office, to be filled by the voters, of a single county, or of a precinct, shall be declared duly elected, and the county auditor shall immediately notify him of his election, and it shall be the duty of said auditor to make out and deliver to any person so notified, a certificate of election, upon his making application to the auditor."
And in Rem. Rev. Stat. 5347 it is provided that:
"No certificate shall be withheld on account of any defect or informality in the returns of any election, if it can with reasonable certainty be ascertained from such return what office is intended and who is entitled to such certificate, nor shall any commission be withheld by the governor on account of any defect, or informality of any return made, to the office of the secretary of state."
The laws likewise contain provision for judicial determination of contests of elections of candidates for precinct and county offices. (Rem. Rev. Stat. 5366 et seq.)
It is true that the candidates here in question do not come within the provisions of the above mentioned contest statute for they would not be, as declared by that statute, " * * * any person declared duly elected to an office to be exercised, in and for the county * * *" or "* * * any person duly elected to any office in, and for such precinct, * * *" (see in this respect Whitten v. Silverman, 105 Wash. 238, 177 Pac. 737;State ex rel. Fawcett v. Superior Court, 14 Wash. 604, 45 Pac. 23;State ex rel. Ransom v. McPherson, 128 Wash. 265, 222 Pac. 486;Malinowski v. Tilley, 147 Wash. 405, 266 Pac. 166.) rather, are candidates for legislative office.
It must be borne in mind, therefore, that by the express provisions of Article II, section 8 of the state constitution,
"Each house shall be judge of the election, returns and qualifications of its own members * * *".
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Our supreme court, inState ex rel. Boze v. Superior Court, 15 Wn. (2d) 147, 129 P. (2d) 776, in affirming the dismissal of an action in mandamus brought for the purpose of compelling election officials to refrain from certifying on the general election ballot the name of a candidate alleged to be ineligible for legislative office, has said:
"The determination of the eligibility of candidates for elective office, under the provisions of our constitution, constitutes the exercise of judicial power. State ex rel. McAulay v. Reeves, 196 Wash. 1, 81 P. (2d) 860. In exercising the power to judge of the qualifications of its members, each body of the state legislature acts as a judicial tribunal. SeeBarry v. United States, 279 U.S. 597, 616, 73 L. Ed. 867, 49 S. Ct. 452. The people, through the constitution, granted this particular judicial power exclusively in that house of the legislature to which the candidate is an aspirant."
Our court is thus apparently in accord with the almost overwhelming weight of authority among jurisdictions containing a like constitutional provision, that jurisdiction of such contests lies exclusively with the Senate or the House of Representatives, as the case may be. See annotation at 107 A.L.R. 209, 216; and see also, our opinion number 4509, dated August 18, 1942.
We call your attention further to the enactment of chapter 205, Laws of 1927 (Rem. Rev. Stat. 8162-1), being:
"An Act relating to legislative election contests and providing for the taking of depositions and the perpetuation of testimony therein."
wherein it is provided that:
"Section 1. Any person desiring to contest the election of any member of the legislature, may, at any time after the presumptive election of such member and before the convening of the ensuing [[Orig. Op. Page 7]] regular session of the legislature, have the testimony of witnesses, to be used in support of such contest, taken and perpetuated, by serving not less than three days' written notice upon the member whose election he desires to contest, of his intention to institute such contest and that he desires to take the testimony of certain witnesses named in such notice, at a time and place named therein, before a notary public duly commissioned and qualified and residing in the county where the presumptive member resides, giving the name of such notary public, which deposition shall be taken in the manner provided by law for the taking of depositions in civil actions in the superior court. The presumptive member of the legislature, whose election is to be contested, shall have the right to appear, in person or by counsel, at the time and place named in the notice, and cross examine any witness produced and have such cross examination made a part of such deposition, and to produce witnesses and have their depositions taken for the purpose of sustaining his election. The notary public before whom such deposition is taken shall transmit such depositions to the presiding officer of the Senate, or House of Representatives, as the case may be, in which said contest is to be instituted, in the care of the secretary of state, at the state capitol, by registered mail, and it shall be the duty of the secretary of state upon the convening of the legislature to transmit said depositions, unopened, to the presiding officer of the Senate, or the House of Representatives, as the case may be, to whom it is addressed, and in case such contest is instituted said depositions may be opened and read in evidence in the manner provided by law for the opening and introduction of depositions in civil actions in the superior court."
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It is our conclusion that the judicial function of determining the election of its members resides with the appropriate house of the legislature, and that the county canvassing board of election returns must canvass the returns and the county auditor must issue certificates of election based upon such returns, for such duties are ministerial only.
Very truly yours,
SMITH TROYAttorney General
RICHARD OTIS WHITEAssistant Attorney General


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So after a few years of being the GM for my group, one of my players has asked to try running an adventure. And so far, he's better at it than me. He allow more freedom, more options, doesn't bog us down with useless information (I like to do that because, not every lead will be real or truthful) and tracks combat better too.
But….he doesn't know 1/4 of what I do about the setting. He starts us off in transit to a location, on a large, warp-capable merchant ship with a crew of 400, and a security force of 5 men, that will take 6 months to reach our destination. (problems already) And it seems at every turn he manages to screw something up.
I don't know what to do here, usually I'm playing god and can tell him "no, a ship that size would have a crew of 10,000's" or "stasis shell is stationary RELATIVE to something, not a point in space, otherwise i could wreck ships and maybe even planets with it" but he's GM and I'm not. Anyone got any advice here?
Also, my character is an Interrogator and he was fine with that, but doesn't seem to understand the kind of authority that comes with it, neither do the other players. For example, i blew out all the windows in a town first time i used a power, now the blunter sticks to me like glue so i can't "wreck the nice things" wherever we go, despite direct orders to bugger off and let me do some magic.
Last thing, I need some opinions about a course of action taken in-campaign. A very powerful psyker burgled my character's mind (the interrogator who know's stuff even the current GM doesn't) [by powerful, i mean psy-rating 14 and WP of 90, might be a demon, he hasn't said yet] and by burgled, i mean copied all my memories, and gave me some of his own back, then fled in the most terrifying way ever. In reponse I sealed the planet, for once they let me use that interrogator authority. My question is, is sealing the planet enough, or would a psyker that strong, who may or may not be friendly towards the imperium (haven't nailed that down yet) with a copy of an interrogator's brain, as well as numerous other known heretics on the planet and a small, unfriendly xenos race, be warrant for Exterminatus?


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This looks like the absolute most cost-effective thing I've ever seen:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ah3zrGRmx80 I'm very curious and enthusiastic to just macgyver together a hydroponics system for growing vegetables. Well, herbs first, I figure vegetables are "tougher", if anyone knows which is tougher or why then please let me know. I don't know why I'm suddenly into planting, possibly because I turned vegan a few days ago (who knows how long that'll last) and this is like the vegan equivalent of going out and hunting/killing something, which to me seemed totally badass when I was eating meat but I never did it. Realization of dreams as an omnivore on a vegan level. There. So I have a few questions about this youtube video: 1) Can anyone summarize how water is supposed to flow? What maintenance is involved? I don't understand why that pipe is in there, and where the water goes... 2) I wanna do this INDOORS. What extra equipment would I need besides what's shown in the video? I live in ATL and have full access to heating and A/C if that makes a difference. I also have windows, can I use them? What if I don't have windows? Let's run the math without windows, which brings me to the third question... 3) What's it gonna run me in extra electricity to have a hydroponics setup like this one, versus soil, indoors? In the answer please include the costs of any additional equipment suggested so that I know for sure a total number. Is it cheaper to just use dirt? I don't wanna use dirt, my parents use dirt all the time and it falls, it's cleanup, it collects bugs, I dunno I'm just trying to avoid it. Am I trying to avoid it for the wrong reasons? Any help , preferably with all these questions so that I can start ordering stuff off amazon, would be greatly appreciated. If you guys have other, cheaper, more practical and efficient hydroponics solutions ppllleeasssee let me know, because ultimately I'm trying to do what is minimal to let vegetables grow healthy and fresh, for less cost than dirt. |
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Hello jfd986, I don't have a lot of time right now but will try to help. 1. The system on the video is a water culture system. The water moves (within the reservoir) because of the air bubbles coming from the air stone/s. 1.b. Typically a water culture system takes the least maintenance. But as with any system, regular pH checks is recommend. There is many different opinions on nutrients. Nutrient levels, when to change etc., and of course all of that would be biased on the plants grown. 1.C. I'm not sure what you mean by the pipe you mention. I assume you are referring to the air stone/s. There is no water that flows through there, only air from the air pump should flow through them. All the water remains in the container (like in a bathtub). 2. The only real difference between growing inside and outside, is that outside you have access to using the sun for lighting. Instead of needing artificial lighting (when sunlight is not an option). However plants grown outside are exposed to the elements, and that includes daytime highs and nighttime lows. Both the leaves (foliage), and root systems should be kept from extreme temps. What equipment needed to do this depends on many factors. Including the temp range that your dealing with, as well as all the other environmental factors and exactly how the system was built. 3. This is probably the most common question, but the most complicated. Everybody's situation and setups are different. But growing outside should reduce your costs significantly because you wont need to buy and run lights. However if you live in an area that's real cold, and require a green house and heaters, that is also another environmental factor. But hydro typically takes about one tenth the water to grow in soil. With soil you will be buying potting soil, and soil amendments, as well as fertilizers etc.. With hydroponics the fertilizers are what feeds the plants (and in soil you'll likely be paying for anyway (miracle-gro etc.)). What you use for a growing medium can vary greatly, and may be a major factor in the design of the system. But in soil you will likely be buying potting soil, and soil amendment's anyway (peat moss, top soil, mulch, etc.). If you only plan to use the system once, it likely wont pay for itself. But if you use it over and over, hydroponics is a cheaper and better option than soil in general. Designing your system for the plants you want to grow, with room for expansion, as well as reuse (and maintenance in mind) is key to efficacy. But that all starts with being reasonable with deciding on the space you have to grow, what you plan to grow (grow things you eat the most, and you pay the most for first in general first), and the resources that you have to work with. Once you decide what you want to grow? How many you want to grow? Weather you will be growing inside or outside? Then you can begin to think about a parts list of materials needed to accomplish that. |
Okay well let's say I want to plant strawberries, bell peppers, coriander and lettuce indoors. Where would I be able to find out what nutrients I'd need, and what the uh...ppm and ph and correct lighting is supposed to be? What do you mean by reusing? I plan to do this year round, but I thought that once you got the berries or the vegetable the plant died? How often do they give fruit? I've never planted anything before. Which one should I try first ? I'm thinking I shouldn't be over ambitious otherwise I might have a bunch of dead plants on my hands. The plan was to make 6 holes in a plastic box ( or crowd it and make ten) and grow one (or two) of each plant. What do you guys think? |
one caveat HH, if you compare hydroponics to container gardening (growing plants in soil in containers) you won't see that dramatic a difference in water consumption. hydro versus growing in the ground will be substantial. grow the strawberries and the bells in seperate containers. you can probably grow the coriander and lettuce together. google can be your friend finding various concentrations. another option is use the forum search function here. (at the bottom of the main hydro page) Honestly, if you're never grown anything before, I think you should just grow a tomato plant in a bucket of dirt first I would probably go with a 1/1/1 blend of potting soil, pine bark, and vermiculite. hydroponics will add another level of complexity to gardening. Not that its too complex; just that a person with absolutely zero gardening experience will have enough to experience the first go around without adding in said complexity. If you have a nice sunny southfacing window, it will grow okay with just that. otherwise, I would recommend growing it outside for your first run. no need to add extra expense if you decide you don't like it. |
Grizzman your concern is noted, and I should have qualified what I said earlier. I have never planted any vegetables hydroponically before. However, I have personally grounded and watered countless numbers of flowers, jalapeno peppers and strawberry/other plants outside at the behest of my parents. Though my job was mostly labour, I followed the plants enough to understand basic principles of time, water, lighting, soil, and yield. The reason I'm trying to do hydroponics here is that my parents (mother especially) love gardening and getting food etc. but I'm much more of a scientist (I'm currently in med school. This does not give me any experience or ability points, I'm just trying to show my personality a little) and I believe in high yields and controlled environments...and I hate when bugs come and eat plants. That's just annoying. This is why an indoor DWC is appealing to me. Alright so I'll get two containers, two airstones (do I need two pumps or can I run two pipes into one pump?), and I'll cut 6 holes in each...I'm thinking they'll sit on one shelf of a steel hardware shelving unit, and I'll put strawberries in one, and coriander/lettuce/peppers in the other (I'm just guessing here that fruit is more troublesome than vegetables, drawing on my experience finding many chewed up or undesirable strawberries in my garden back home). Will they each need different lights and light fixtures? And nobody has answered the question about the electricity bill. What's the bill going to be, guys? Monthly? Right now its' $30/month with me just being a student, how about after all this gets started ? And how do I use one plant to regrow, how often does say a strawberry plant bear fruit, do I have to replant it? Where is all the information for all of this located? I'm going to try the search function, and google, but any info that could save me some trial and error would be much appreciated. |
simple math:400W X 24 hours / 1000 (watts to kilowatts) X $0.10 per kilowatthour= approx. $1/day. a 400W MH will run you in the range of $200. As for strawberries, you can buy day neutral varieties that'll keep producing year round (at some point they'll max out, but I don't know that point) or june bearing. they fruit for a few weeks then need a cooling cycle to reset them to bear fruit. As for what grows together, Its not really about fruiting or not, just that some plants like more of certain nutrients (or stronger solutions) than others. It's good to know you have a scientific foundation. you'll want to keep your nutrient pH in the range of 6.0-ish. for some people (like me) this is easy to do. Others have to constantly adjust. It really depends on your water. As for plant spacing, I generally go with 8 X about 10 for peppers (sweet though), berries, and leafy stuff. I think bells are bigger though so that may not be enough. Re reuse, HH was stating that many of the components in the system can be reused again and again so there's no waste to the landfill. With most plants, eventually you reach a point of diminishing returns so you'll want to replant a fresh crop. I think I addressed what you asked, but feel free to ask more. Its so easy to miss something when reading posts. |
Two hundred dollars for a metal halide bulb? Did you mean twenty dollars ? http://www.amazon.com/Sylvania-64490-Metal-Halide-Light/dp/B000TZSZAS/ref=sr_1_5?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1296518037&sr=1-5 like that one? $1 a day is not bad, but do I really have to keep the light on for 24 hours? Don't plants need to release the CO2 at night, or something like that? Cellular respiration? I think I'm going to hold off on the strawberries as I found out from previous posters that they are trouble in DWC, I'll wait until I've had success with the others since I think it would be wise in this endeavour to avoid any immediate discouragement that can be avoided. So with these plants, how often would I have to : 1) Change the water Also can you guys suggest an air pump for a two-bit operation like this? I'm going to look it up and then use the same calculation grizzman used to figure how much it costs to plug that in and add for a total. |
"Two hundred dollars for a metal halide bulb? Did you mean twenty dollars ?" Plus you need a ballast that you screw the bulb into. |
grizzman I guess it came out wrong, it was late and I needed to get to bed. I meant that growing in soil generally takes about ten times more water than growing hydroponically. With soil you pour water on them and it all drains down through the earth (pots etc.), that takes continual watering (often daily). Where hydroponics makes use of all the water in the system (unless it's a run to waist type system). So really the only water used is what the plants drink, and some evaporation (depending on location and setup design). jfd986 Bottom line * Lights I would go with what grizzman said with respect to cost to run, I don't use lights myself, I grow in sunlight (its cheaper that way). But you would need to factor in the cost of equipment. It isn't just the cost of the bulb. As bbrush said there's the cost of the ballast, and metal halide, and High pressure sodium ballasts are not interchangeable to the best of my knowledge. So if you are needing both type, for different phases of plant growth, well that adds up. Also you will need a light reflector to direct the light down to your plants. * The cost to build the system depends on how you build it, how elaborate you want it, as well as what the cost of the materials you need are. What type of system you decide on etc.. I can tell you that I built a system using 4, 5 gallon buckets for the plants, a 18 gallon reservoir, all the tubing and parts needed to build it, including the water pump and timer, even both black and white spray paint to light proof the system (as well as the growing medium), for under $100. But again I use natural light so I get great growth, without needing to buy expensive lighting (much less the cost to run them). This system cost just about nothing in electricity to run, and I had 4 large broccoli plants growing for about 6 months in it. do I really have to keep the light on for 24 hours? 1) Change the water 2) Add nutrients (Are there instructions on the bag for that? Should I just comb through previous posts?) 3) Water them (Do they even need watering?) 4) Expect them to yield edibles Any pet supply store will carry air pumps (and air stones) in the fish tank department. You can get an air pump designed for a 30 to 60 gallon fish tank at Wal-Mart for about $12 (air stones $2-$3). If you are planing to build a big water culture system and more air output, they do make high output air pumps, starting for about $80 and up that you can find online. P.S. I have some good links to strawberry information, but you say you decided not to grow them after all, so I guess I wont post them after all. If you want to keep track of the electricity costs get a Kill-A-Watt, you can get them at almost any home improvement store inexpensively. They will tell you exactly how much each electrical device is costing to run. You just need to know how much you pay per kilowatt hr (that's on your electric bill), and is programmable into the device. |
I bought a twin output pump at wally for $20. It puts out more air than I need in a single reservoir. I'm sure it'll amply aerate two reservoirs for you. Don't forget to cut in a drain in the bottom of the reservoirs. if your plants get large, it'll make changing the nutes a lot easier. Also, a small hole in the top plus a funnel makes adding fresh nutes and water a breeze. If you're not going to use an EC meter, I wouldn't go more than one month without changing nutrients. and probably more like two weeks when the plants get big. It used to be the general rule was change the nutrient when you added back as much water to the rez as was originally in there. (i.e. with a 5 gallon rez after you top a fresh batch off with 5 gallons of water, it's time to change the solution) |
Wow, lots of great info here. I do plan on using a meter for EC, pH and ppm if it's possible to buy a meter that does all that. I'll check out that twin pump. I was planning on growing coriander, lettuce and bell peppers. Strawberry-growing links would be appreciated as I would save them for when I feel brave enough to attempt them in a DWC system. What is light proofing? If I have east and west-facing windows then can I use natural light to grow the plants, and if so then in which window? |
I would recommend at least having the pH drops even if you buy a pH meter. pH drops don't need to be calibrated, and have regular maintenance to give accurate results. And even if you do have a pH meter it's a good idea to have the drops on hand so you can dubble check the readings the meter gives if there is any question. Though I just use the drops, because they are way cheaper (less than $8 for drops made by General Hydroponics), and more reliable. Just the calibration fluid needed for the meter cost more than the drops. But that's my preference. They do make 3 in one meters, but they are not cheep (at least in my opinion). You could easily spend $200-$300 on meters, weather a 3 in one, or separately (not to mention the calibration fluids). For someone on a budget, that's a good chunk of money. I have grown for 2 years, with nothing other than the pH drops. I can built a lot of systems and grow a lot of plants, buy a lot of nutrients etc. with that kind of money. When I mentioned light proofing, I'm referring to blocking any light that might otherwise get inside system. Like inside the reservoir, or even in the buckets that hold the roots (anywhere the water is in the system). Algae needs water, food and light to grow. Of coarse you have water in the system, and the nutrients provide plenty of food, so blocking the light is the only thing left. If the containers are not completely light proof on their own (as most of mine aren't), I spray the outside with black paint to completely block all the light. Then because my plants are outside in direct sunlight, the black will absorb heat. So I cover the black paint with white paint to reflect as much of the suns rays as possible. That helps keep the root zone, and nutrient solution temperatures down. Just any cheep spray paint that sticks to plastic will do. I always like to use natural light to grow everything, but I grow outside. So how much light gets inside the windows is important if your not planing to supplement with artificial lighting. Lettuce doesn't take as much light as peppers. Peppers like as much light as possible, and lettuce is a low light requirement plant. Also lettuce likes low temperatures, and peppers like warm temps. So they probably wont both do well in the same spot. I would put the peppers in a spot that gets the most light possible, and try to keep the air temp about 85 degrees. The lettuce I would put in a place that gets good light (even indirect light is good for lettuce), but some shade as well. And I would try to keep the air temp for the lettuce in the low 70's. Strawberry links Berry Bonanza: Growing Indoor Strawberries(by Dr. Lynette Morgan) This forum wont allow the link to the growing edge for this next one, so do it this way. Copy and paste this: ( "Guide for growing hydroponic strawberries" By Dr. Lynette Morgan. Ph.D ) exactly the way I have it between the ( ) marks into the search bar of your browser. It's the first one on the list that comes up for me in Yahoo. It should be a 2000 to 3000 word article on growing hydroponic strawberry, and it's another article By Dr. Lynette Morgan. If you cant find it I will give you my email, and I can send you the link and text document I have saved to my computer. I have more, including one study on hydroponic strawberry's that shows yields between one and two pounds per plant for different cultivators. But I cant find the live link anymore for that one. Anyhow that should get you going for now anyway. |
Cool, definitely will have a lot of reading to do before starting on those strawberries. If I'm trying to grow two different types of plants, how can I regulate the temperature at which they're growing if they're indoors and hydroponic? I thought you could just sit them on a shelf and put them under a light....is it just that lower temperature means set the light higher, and higher temperature means set the light lower? Also, how do I measure the temperature? Thermometer in the net pot ? I imagined I'd be able to just set this stuff on a hardware shelving unit and put on the light and check periodically and let it grow, but if I have to buy a grow tent then that's going to be too much hassle. So yeah, how do I regulate temperature without buying an enclosure and putting the plants in it ? |
Growing indoors is easy to regulate temps, outside is much harder. Growing inside you can just set your thermostat to what you want. If you want the room to be cooler you can close the heating vents, open window and let cool air in etc. The mid 70's for most people is just about room temperature. If you don't want to heat the whole house or mess with closing and opening vents, a small space heater near the plants will warm just the area that you want warmer. The space heater can be used with a timer, so it's not running all the time. I would set the heater on low and make sure it's in a safe place so it wont tip over or something falling on it that might catch fire. I have a small portable hair dryer on a timer outside (under a clear plastic painters drop cloth) that's helping to keep the seedlings I have outside warm at night. Depending on the type of lights, and room temp, adjusting the height of the lights may be all that's needed. Although the farther away the lights are, you loose more and more of that light intensity your paying for on the electric bill also. But how much heat the lights put out is definitely a factor in how close they can be to the plants. Different types of lights, as well as lighting setups put out different amounts of heat. You can also use a fan near the plants to help circulate the heat away from the plants. That combined with whatever the room temp is without the lights is a factor in weather they either help or hurt the situation. If it's in a cold garage or basement, the lights will help warm it up. If it's in a room of the house that's already in the mid 70's, and that's the desired temp for the particular plants, the lights will just add more heat to the room and plants. But if the desired temp is 85 and the starting room temp is in the mid 70's, the lights might just warm it up to the perfect temp (or at least closer depending on the size of the room). But most lettuce plants tend to bolt and want to seed in warm temperatures. And most pepper plants wont grow very fast or want to fruit in cool temps. That's why I say they probably wont both do well in the same spot (as well as their different light requirements). As for monitoring the temperatures. That's simple, just get two fish tank thermometers at the pet store. I got mine at Wal-Mart for about $2 each. Just make sure you get the regular glass and mercury type, and not the stickers you stick to the glass. The glass and mercury type seem to be much more accurate, and much easier to read. Take one of them and attach it to a stick and set it near the tops of the plants. That one will give you the air temp near near the foliage of the plant. Then take the other one and attach a string to it (I just tied it around the suction cup), and drop it in the nutrient reservoir. That one will tell you the temp of your nutrient solution. The optimum range for the nutrient solution is between 68 and 72-75 degrees. "So yeah, how do I regulate temperature without buying an enclosure and putting the plants in it ?" * Setting the room tempature with the thermostat. Whatever is easiest for you, and your situation. I don't see a need for any type of tent unless your growing outside in cold temps. But if you do decide to grow outside or in a unheated garage that gets real cold, a simple frame made of pvc tubing (or inexpensive wood, like 1x2's) covered with a 1-2 mil plastic drop cloth is simple and inexpensive to do. P.S. I also have some greenhouse design plans that I have gathered over time (because I will be building one, or two eventually). They range from simple and inexpensive, as well as easy to build to any size, to much larger commercial setups. Just in case you were considering growing outside in the future, and needing a greenhouse like that. |
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Well, RPW, today was a good day. And yesterday, and the day before that. I've had the last three nights off from my night job, so I decided to up my girl game with a recently acquired love interest.
Lately, I've been trying to exude more feminine energy. What better way to focus this effort than with cooking? So, here's a field report of my attempts:
Sunday: The weather has been shockingly cool and mild where I am (the South), so much so that Mother Nature is teasing me into thinking it's already autumn. Love Interest (let's call him "N") comments on how fall weather always makes him crave soup. No need to tell me twice... While he's out, I manage to whip up a roasted tomato and basil bisque--oven roasted heirloom tomatoes, sauteed scallions and garlic, a touch of red pepper, and heavy whipping cream. It's simple and near idiot-proof. He loved it so much that he devoured the leftovers that same night during the Breaking Bad episode.
Monday: N bemoans his lack of beverage options. We've both cut soda from our diets, and he worries about the sugar content of store-bought fruit juice. "I want something refreshing, sweet--but not too sweet, and tart," he tells me. Well, well. I have just the thing. Rosemary peach lemonade! Fresh squeezed lemons, southern peaches, fresh rosemary... It's simply amazing. He was speechless! He has already requested another batch.
Today: Finally, the pinnacle of my three-day girl game spree. N had an especially long, grinding day at work. About half way through his work day, just as I was leaving my office job, I receive a text from N: "Bad day so far. You're cooking dinner. Front door unlocked"
Challenge accepted. In an exchange of texts, N discloses that he wants beef stroganoff with egg noodles and steamed green beans. Fine. I head for the grocery store, stocking up on all the essentials. I also decided to pick up a bottle of his favorite bourbon while I was out. Treat others as you would like to be treated, right? As I'm leaving the liquor store, my phone buzzes: "Oh and biscuits. Make me biscuits." In retrospect, I'm not sure if this was a bonus challenge or just the random desires of a boy who honestly just wanted some biscuits... But whatever. Beef stroganoff and buttermilk biscuits; game on.
Back to the store I went. Little did he know, I have a kick ass buttermilk biscuit recipe along with one for homemade honey butter. After hitting up three grocery stores, I finally made my way to his apartment. As I started on the beef stroganoff, my phone buzzes again: "I get off work at 8. I'll be home at 8:15. I want dinner by 8:30." Oh, deadlines.
As the beef stroganoff began to simmer, I started on my biscuits. His kitchen is ill-equipped for baking: no rolling pin, no pastry cutter, mismatched and lacking measuring cups. Dear lord... But I made due, using assorted glasses as both rolling pin and cutting die. Biscuits were in the oven. One challenge down. Beef stroganoff came along nicely, and I dropped the egg noodles with 10 minutes to spare.
He walked in just as I was setting the table. He asked if he could help with anything; of course I said no. Like a well conducted symphony, everything was done. I pulled the biscuits from the oven, drained my noodles, and stirred the sour cream into my beef stroganoff. He lumbered into the kitchen; men always seem to know just when dinner is done. "No, no," I say, "Go sit down and relax. I'll bring you your plate." I gave him playful nudge out of the kitchen.
I prepared his plate and set it down in front of him. Now the true test... He literally moaned when he first took a bite. Score. He then tries a biscuit, nearly swallowing one whole. Another moan. I leave the table to go clean up my cooking mess, knowing I've secured my victory.
Once everything is put away, I join him on the couch. His mood had drastically improved since he returned home. Then the compliments begin... "perfect meal," "amazing," etc. He said I cook better than his mother. But he surprises me: "Now I'm not so sure about your becoming a lawyer. I'd really like if you could stay home and cook for me like this all the time."
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This is a very slow, gentle, centering yoga practice that incorporates passive resting poses done on the floor. Unlike most yoga classes that include dynamic flow poses (yang), Yin yoga works to dramatically increase flexibility and enhance the energy distribution through the body by holding poses for long periods of time. It utilizes postures that rehabilitate connective tissue in the spine, low back, hips and thighs, and are deeply rejuvenating. Teaching Yin Yoga is an artform and Elise's teachings through this class are just that. This class is suitable for all levels of ability.
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Super restorative. Thanks, Elise!
I love this yoga series! I started with the shorter 25 min workout and now I m so addicted I can t wait to wake up and do the 60 min workout every day. I hope we ll see more Yin Yoga workouts!
Nice class. I did this upon awakening this morning and it really helped me wake up and relax at the same time. You know those tight hips when you wake up? This got right into them. These "resting" poses are held for a long time, allowing you to relax into them right on the edge of your comfort level. As you hold them, you realize that there are other places nearby to unwind in the pose too. You may want something warm to wrap around or over toward the end of the practice. That is when you start to cool down and if you are practicing near a cool floor, you may want something to shield you from the coolness there.
Very nice to do in the middle of my 30 day yoga challenge.
Another wonderful, restoring class by Elise. Thank-you!
Wow this class was beautiful, it was very relaxing but also allowed for a very deep release. I really enjoy the instructors style. The 60 minute class allowed for a good variety of postures too. I have knees that don t like certain poses due to a couple of knee surgeries, but I found that this class helped me get them into positions that are sometimes too uncomfortable. I don t have a block so I just did full fish pose, which was still enjoyable but probably starting to lean towards a yang style. I can t wait to do the class again.
Great class to really wind down and go deep. I prefer the second version (Yin Yoga 2) for the better variety of postures though.
Very well done. Easy to follow and really opened up ,y hips. I had knee surgery and am very respectful of my body and this practices allows me to be respectful and yet open up. thank you!
Very good instruction. Clear and relaxing voice. Really nice to have moments of silences.
great yin class...music was great. I will definitely do this one again. Even got my 9 month old puppy to relax
I did the hour, and it was AMAZING! I did it right before bed and I slept so good afterwards. I am a beginner, so for me it was challenging, I m not as flexible, so it was a challenge to hold the poses as long as she did, but it felt so good afterwards. I definitely recommend this if you want to relax and wind down and also stretch out your joints before bed.
This yoga class is one of the best I ve ever done! I have done more active styles of yoga, but this class really opened my eyes to the benefits of a more meditative style. It incorporates some great deep stretches that have helped me in gymnastics. I try to do it 2 or 3 times a week.
Very peaceful session. Good stretching to take all the busyness of the day out of the system.
Nice but a little slow
Lovely, relaxing and meditative class!
Relaxing, but this is more for morning then evening with the words she uses.
First time to take a yin class on yoga download. It gave the deep tissue release you expect. Was relaxing and well sequenced. I would take it again.
Clear and appropriate guidance as advancing in the pose. Great class
I appreciated the explanations of yin practice, they were helpful for me to embrace this class. Thanks!
Nice! Clear instructions, including how to take the posture further or what to do if you can t quite get there. Very little need to keep looking at the screen, perfect for yin where you need to focus on surrendering and maybe keep your eyes closed. Long silences as we hold the pose challenges one s discipline to surrender further. Looking forward to more Yin from Elise. Thank you.
Tonight was the first time I tried Yin yoga. I am very impressed. Holding the poses for so long makes a huge difference in how the body feels after each pose. Pigeon pose has always been a favorite, and Sleeping Swan (as it s called here) opened my hips in a way I ve never felt. Seal pose, and the way she explained to engage the glutes and leg muscles. I have had chronic back pain for years. I remember very few times, in yoga, at a chiropractor, and even on painkillers, that I got such a feeling of relief. My entire body feels deliciously relaxed and gorgeously stretched. Give this a shot. If you re hurting, or stressed, or, you know, existing, try this class. I am really looking forward to trying more yin classes.
Really nice practice. Directions are clear, tone is meditative and peaceful. Perfect opportunity to develop yin qualities on and off the mat.
great relaxation and stretching, not too overwhelming, very pleasant and relaxing voice
Just what I needed. It s amazing how the body cracks more in yin yoga.
This was a well done class. It was relaxing, restorative, and efficient. The poses were gentle and it really helped you open up and meditate. It is slow paced, and the poses are held for a couple minutes each. It is for someone who desires to go inward, breath and open up the body in a relaxing way.
Fearing that I have broken my toe, I came back to this class today. It is so deceptively simple and difficult at the same time. You really have time to let your brain go in so many ways during this practice. Highly recommended.
Nice Class. Slow, long holds really opens up tight areas. Good class to settle down to after a long day.
As a retired competitive gymnast, I often feel the aches and pains from all the years of pounding. I have found Elise s Yin Yoga class to be an excellent way to relieve hip and back pain. Her calming voice helps me to ease deeper into each of the poses, and the pacing is just right. Kip Simons
Great yin class!!!
a wonderful class to unwind to, such a soothing voice.
Perfect class for relaxing and detoxifying. Did the 35 minute class but will definitely do the 60 minute next time. Helped release the cramp/stress/side-effects of my monthly cycle.
This class is so important for us type As to do from time to time. It is the perfect way to balance out a vigorous practice, or when you re feeling stressed/unbalanced/out of touch with your energy. The instructor is amazing and her voice is pure kindness and light. I feel so relaxed and tuned in after the 60 minute version. Thank you so much Elise and Yoga Download!
I really loved this class. I did some great yin yoga where I used to live before, and now I can t find anywhere to practice. This is great to do at home before bed.
Lovely Yin yoga! I don t know why I don t incorporate more Yin into my personal practice - I always find myself feeling whole, complete and rounded after this type of class. Great instructor, clear and understandable voice. More Yin Yoga please!!
Love love love this class. I was having a bit of an off day and I was just in a sour mood. This class helped bring me back to my center and gave me a new perspective that I desperately needed. I find that when I take this class I m so much more calm and peaceful for the rest of the day.
Great class! I really got the deep relaxation I wanted.
Elise, namaste and thank you with all my heart. This class is utterly transformative. My body and mind released so much that I actually wept during shavasana. I will come and find you at your studio in Denver!
Wow, yin yoga is intense! I feel wonderfully relaxed afterwards though and the instructor s voice is just perfect. I just did the 25 minute class and will probably buy the 60 minute class next. Thanks!
Loved, loved loved. Her voice is great, she sounds like she s smiling the whole time. So restoring & calming...I feel great :)
I have done several of these classes, and all are great for relaxation when you also want a deep stretch.
Really enjoyed Yin Yoga, felt my hips especially opening like they have never before. Hoping you ll do a Yang class too!
i ve always been meaning to try Yin yoga, but kept putting it off. thankfully i let go and just did it. wow!!!! so restorative and i love the long holds. thank you for this class!
This class is feels great! Perfect way to give your body a rest and deep release. I did it at night and it felt perfect. Yin is cooling and calming. Namaste! ChiroJoe
I am so glad I did this class...I came home from a long day and just wanted to crawl into bed but instead did the 35 minute Yin Yoga class. Good call! The class is very relaxing and I really like the way the instructor describes the poses. Holding some of the poses can be a bit challenging at first but gets easier with practice and it feels so good!
This is my favourite for those stressed-out times when my body is tense and my breathing is shallow. I emerge from the 60-min class relaxed, thoroughly stretched and totally reconnected to my breath. Challenging and sometimes painful to give in to the deep stretches, but so very rewarding.
This was exactly what I needed this morning. I found the class balancing and nutritive to the whole body,mind and spirit. I woke this morning achy and with a headache. I am no longer achy and I can feel my energy flowing evenly.
I was afraid I would be bored as some other gentle yoga classes leave me, but that was not the case. Yin Yoga is quieting yet challenging. Perfect for those days you want to move your body, but don t feel up to a vigorous practice.
Wow!!! Yin Yoga is amazing. It is so restorative, beautiful and healing.Thank you for presenting it.


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Release Date: 2010-05-22 00:00:00
Release Location: Little Egg Island Bar, Georgia, USA
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Fall/Winter 2011-2012: Update: It appears as though we've lost the signal for Chinquapin.
In late August 2011, Chinquapin began his fall migration south with a 4 week refueling stopover on Coats Island in the northern Hudson Bay. On 22 August, he began an epic 4,700 km flight south out over the Atlantic Ocean. 24 August the Whimbrel encountered Hurricane Irene (category 3) in the Carribbean. Chinquapin rested in the Bahamas for several weeks, stopped briefly in Puerto Rico, and is now back on wintering grounds in Suriname (same location as last winter season).
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Spring 2011: Chinquapin began spring migration around the 25th of April. This migration event took place after we began receiving erratic data from the transmitter. He spent several weeks in the salt marshes of coastal Georgia refueling for the next migration stage to his breeding grounds in the Northwest Territories of Canada.
Spring/Fall 2010: This Whimbrel was trapped on 22 May 2010 on Little Egg Island Bar, Georgia by our partners at Georgia Department of Natural Resources. Chinquapin began his 3216 km journey north to breeding grounds on 27 May 2010. After possibly breeding in the Northwest Territories, he flew to Coates Island in the northern Hudson Bay, staging there for 24 days. Two other satellite tagged birds used this same general area to stage in before heading south. Chinquapin flew 5687 km non-stop to Puerto Rico, the third longest non-stop flight recorded in this study. After staging in PR for 21 days, he flew to coastal Suriname, where he remains. We are beginning to see erratic signals from the satellite transmitter at this time (as of 19 November 2010). Those erratic signals continued until this migration event. Find some background on Chinquapin's story at the following link:


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Hi..can anyone tell me what kind of dog is in the new iams commercial..
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If you're talking about that white shaggy dog, I was wondering the same thing myself. It looks like a LabraTese or a labratese doodle. |
Do you mean the commercial where they mention the dog had been the runt of the litter? If it's a purebred, it could be a Havanese, Polish Lowland Sheepdog or Tibetian Terrier. Or it could be a mix. Jan |
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It is none of those, that I can tell you. It is definitely a mix, probably one of the doodles. |
Finally heard back on the dog in the commercial. His name is Snowball and he's a mixed breed. His trainer said he doesn't know what breeds he goes back into as his mom and dad were mixed breeds also. Jan |
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his name really is snowball in real life? The good news here is if you want a cute one of a kind dog like that you might be able to find one at your local animal shelter. |
Yes, that is what Karla told me, that his name in real life is Snowball. And you are right about being able to find cute, one kind of dogs at shelters. Lots of the animals used in TV and other commercials are from shelters. Jan |
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NATACHA ATLAS By Paul-Emile Comeau Published September 22, 2005 The Best Of Natacha AtlasMantra
The ex-member of Transglobal Underground who's known for combining Middle Eastern and European music with electronica had a say in putting together this retrospective compilation. Rather than simply choosing some popular tracks from her five previous albums, which date from the last 10 years, Natacha Atlas took a different approach. Nine of the 16 tracks are newly mixed or edited and a few also have new vocals. One song, the Bond theme "You Only Live Twice," isn't on any previous album. Two tracks taken directly from her previous albums are Françoise Hardy's "Mon Amie la Rose," a big hit in France, and Screamin' Jay Hawkins' "I Put a Spell On You." The version of James Brown's "It's A Man's World" has been slightly edited. Three very different versions of "Leysh Nat-Arak" are offered while a live version of "Moustahil" from the Halim album is a hidden track. The Best Of may not be indispensable to fans who have all of the singer's previous albums but there are nonetheless enough fresh new tracks on this compilation to justify its acquisition.


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Prove that in any set of $n+1$ positive numbers not exceeding $2n$ there must be two that are relatively prime.
In some circles at least this is as famous as the question of what is the sum of the first $n$ positive integers. It is often called the Posa Problem, because it was the problem that Erdos asked of the (then) 12 year-old Lajos Posa upon first meeting him. According to Erdos, Posa solved it in about $30$ seconds, all the while eating a bowl of soup. An account of this story is here; there must be a more primary source somewhere. P.S.: I have some colleagues who work in the branch of mathematics -- additive combinatorics -- for which this result is basically page 1. When I by chance mentioned this problem to one of them, she replied, "Yes, and there is also one integer which divides another." Try that one too! |
Two numbers must be consecutive. I read this years ago in a book about Erdos. Here's the page. |
Throw out the 1, since if it is on your list, then $gcd(a,1)=1$, and you are done. If not, you will necessarily have to choose two numbers in the list that are one unit appart, by the pigeonhole principle. Now show that if you have two consecutive numbers a,a+1, with a>1, your numbers must be relatively prime. (Hint: your linear combination is all-ready for you.) {2k-1,2k} EDIT: It also follows that the sequence contains a pair $(a,b)$ such that $a|b$; we choose the terms to try to avoid a pair (a,b), by choosing $\{ n,n+2,n+4,...,2n-2\}$ as WOLG the even terms (i.e., we assume n is even), and $\{n+1,n+3,...,2n-1\}$ as the odd terms , so that the smallest multiple (i.e., by 2) of any of the chosen elements is strictly-larger than $2n$ (this shows that n+1 is the best-possible bound). But this only uses up n of the terms in the sequence. So we must choose some term 'b' strictly smaller than $n= \frac {2n}{2}$. But , since $b<n$, there must be a multiple 'c' of b in the set $\{n,n+1,....,2n-1\}$. Then b|c. Trying to make the argument more precise: basically, given 2n, we argue that if n-k is the largest number in the collection $\{a_1,..,a_n\}$ of n+1 elements out of $\{1,2.,...,2n\}$, then we must remove some elements to avoid having a pair $(b,c)$ with $b|c$, but the crux is that we must remove "too many" elements to avoid having a pair $(b,c)$, after which we cannot have a total of $n-1$ elements in our sequence. Say, e.g., that $n-1$ is the smallest element of our set $\{a_1,..,a_{n+1}\}$. Then we have $(2n-(n-1)+1)=n+2$ numbers between $n-1$ and $2n$ to select our sequence of n+1 elements from. But if we select the number b=$n-1$ for our set, we cannot select its multiple c=$2(n-1)$. So we must throw out $2(n-1)$, and we are left with $n+1$. Then we must keep $n=(n-1)+1$ together with $ \{n,n+1,...,2(n-1)-1,2(n-1)+1,2n\}$ , to have a total of $n+1$ terms in our sequence. But that means that $n$ and $2n$ will both be in the sequence, and $n|2n$. The argument generalized for $n-k$ being the largest element chosen in $\{a_1,..,a_n\}$ |
This follows from the pigeonhole principle. Consider the set of first $2n$ numbers. You can create $n$ subsets of co-primes as $\{2k-1,2k\}$ for $1\leq k \leq n$. It is easy to see that these will be coprime (their difference is 1, so their GCD is 1). Now you have $n$ pairs of coprimes, and amongst any $n+1$ numbers in this range, atleast two will be a coprime pair. Note: I have followed the definition to allow $(1,2)$ to be a coprime pair. |


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Richard Lee, MD, cardiac surgeon, joined the Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute in May 2007 as the surgical director of the Center for Atrial Fibrillation. "Prior to coming to the Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute I spent two years at Washington University researching and investigating new, less invasive surgical procedures to cure atrial fibrillation. The Maze procedure with its high cure rate of atrial fibrillation is well known to patients, but patients wanted a less invasive surgical option, one that did not require opening the chest and a 6-8 week recovery. After my training, I put this research into practice as an attending cardiac surgeon at St. Louis University where in addition to standard surgical procedures; I offered a less invasive or "minimally invasive" surgery to patients with atrial fibrillation. This minimally invasive surgery is now Stage I of the new Hybrid Maze that is being pioneered at the Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute," states Dr. Lee.
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The Hybrid Maze is performed in two stages. Stage I, minimally invasive surgery and Stage II, minimally invasive catheter ablation. Each procedure is responsible for placing scar lines in very specific places in and around the heart to isolate abnormal electrical signals that cause atrial fibrillation. Stage I places scar lines around the pulmonary veins from the outside of the heart with energy sources such as radiofrequency, cryo, laser, ultrasound, and microwave. Stage II, catheter ablation, places scar lines in the upper chambers or atria of the heart from the inside of the heart with energy sources similar to those used in Stage I.
After Stage I, the patient returns home and is monitored for approximately one month to see if the atrial fibrillation returns. Stage I can be up to 90 percent effective for certain types of atrial fibrillation. Patients with other types of atrial fibrillation may require Stage II.
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Abnormal electrical signals around the pulmonary veins and in the heart are thought to cause atrial fibrillation. During Stage I of the Hybrid Maze, small incisions are made on the sides of the chest to access and place scar lines around the pulmonary veins. The scar lines, made via an energy source, isolate abnormal electrical signals that cause atrial fibrillation. Traditional cardiac surgeries require a large incision that divides the sternum (breastbone), allowing the cardiac surgeon access to the heart. For stage I, a large chest incision is not necessary because a tiny camera, inserted through one of the small incisions, gives the cardiac surgeon a clear view of the pulmonary veins. Once the pulmonary veins are identified, surgeons use special instruments, which surround and create scar lines around the pulmonary veins.
What makes Stage I a minimally invasive surgical innovation is that the procedure is performed on the beating heart through small incisions. Minimally invasive procedures allow for a faster recovery, shorter length of stay in the hospital, lower infection rates, and less bleeding and trauma than traditional cardiac surgery.
For Stage II, patients undergo catheter ablation in the Electrophysiology Laboratory by specially trained cardiologists called electrophysiologists. Jeffrey J. Goldberger, MD, director of Cardiac Electrophysiology and medical director of the Center for Atrial Fibrillation, has vast experience with and has conducted extensive research in atrial fibrillation and catheter ablation. Catheter ablation is a non-surgical, minimally invasive treatment option for atrial fibrillation that involves inserting several catheters (tubes) into the heart and locating the abnormal electrical signals causing the atrial fibrillation. Once found, the pathway is destroyed with energy sources similar to those used in Stage I of the Hybrid Maze. Stage II targets areas of the heart that cannot be reached from the outside of the heart.
"It is through the strength of each procedure and a multidisciplinary team of outstanding clinicians that we offer a two-tiered approach to our patients diagnosed with atrial fibrillation," states Dr. Goldberger. "The electrophysiologists and cardiac surgeons at the Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute spend time getting to know each patient and understand the specific characteristics of their atrial fibrillation. Once we understand the patient's atrial fibrillation, the team offers the therapies and procedures that we feel will best help the patient lead a life that is free from atrial fibrillation."


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Trace Element Concentration in Mango (Mangifera indica L.), Seedless Guava (Psidium guajava L.) and Papaya (Carica papaya L.) Grown on Agricultural and Ex-mining Lands of Bidor, Perak
L. H., Ang and L. T., Ng (2000) Trace Element Concentration in Mango (Mangifera indica L.), Seedless Guava (Psidium guajava L.) and Papaya (Carica papaya L.) Grown on Agricultural and Ex-mining Lands of Bidor, Perak. Pertanika Journal of Tropical Agricultural Science, 23 (1). pp. 15-22. ISSN 1511-3701
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Fruits namely mango, papaya, and seedless guava grown on agricultural and ex-mining lands in Bidor were sampled for analyse of heavy metal contamination. The concentration of mercury (Hg), lead (Pb), copper (Cu), zinc (Zn), nickel (Ni), arsenic (As) and cadmium (Cd) in the fruits were analysed. The results showed that, with the exception of Hg in mango and Pb in guava, fruits grown on agricultural land have higher levels of heavy metals than those grown on ex-mining land. The concentration of heavy metal in all fruits of both soil types ranged from 0.06 to 0.55 mg kgI for Cd, 0.02 to 0.78 mg kgI for Hg, 0.63 to 8.71 mg kgI for Pb, 5.20 to 12.22 mg kgI for Zn, and 2.01 to 5.74 mg kgI for Cu. Both Cr and Ni were not detected in papaya grown on mine spoils, whilst As was not detected in all fruits grown on both types of soils. The findings indicate that all fruits contained unacceptably high levels of Hg and Pb. The probable causes of contamination are discussed. Further studies are required to investigate the cause of heavy metal contamination in these fruits.
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Starter Rope Recoil Problems On Weed Eater BV 165 Blower/Vac. The rope's recoil is in the back, bottom, center, between the blower housing and two cycle engine (lots of allen head screws). I could not see a problem but I feel it is cold weather related since this is mainly when the recoiling fails. There was no excess of grime or any restrictions that I could find. Could this be an old spring that the cold weather is affecting?
This was a project that was more trouble than it was worth. Except the 15.00 garage sale purchased engine has worked well since before the mid-90s. Thanks For Any Help! loger |
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Try squirting penetrating oil in different places of the recoil housing and recoil to see if that free it up. Mike |
Thanks! I soaked it good with PB Blaster Penetrating/Lub before I took it down (knowing I would find something binding, broken or need adjusting. I d/n see a single cause to make it not work consistently. The work to get to the coil spring and re-wind it was the killer. loger |
I worked on an old homelite chainsaw w/ the same symptoms and finally wound up having to shim the recoil housing out w/ small flat washers between it and the flywheel housing. Worked great after that. Mike |
Bingo! Bingo! I Solved The Blower's Problems In My Sleep. In about an hour I Had The Monster Ready For Some Leaves Next Week. A Manual Would Have Been Nice. Putting the blower back together made me realize the blower housing d/n have to come apart but off. Such as: Removing the blower (1 nut) and 4 screws to rem the engine and recoil from the bottom blower housing, 5 screws to get to the recoil on bottom of engine off. I felt I would have to see something different since there is no attempt of recoiling after hearing something slip (as the spring). I felt I saw no way the spring could slip, due to a good lock at the O/S dia and auto catch I/S dia. I made a correction on the coil spring's cover (up vs down) that I c/n see how it mattered but I guess it did because it works fine now. The Bottom Line, It's Good To Have A Manual, Plus Old Experiences!! Again, "Some Jobs Are Not Worth The Time vs Personal". I can remember shops saying the work is not worth our time, "But This Is What You Can Do To Fix It". loger |
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Hello, I am in zone 4, borderline 5, and I am moving from one apartment to another, an hour and a half away, same state, same zone.
I read the FAQ but I didn't find my question there. I currently have bulbs planted outdoors, planted straight in the soil by the apartment. 6 day-lilies, 8 gladiolas, 2 hyacinths, 1 amaryllis... I know, it doesn't match at all, LOL, that's because those are bulbs that I received as grocery store gifts throughout the years :P I hold on to those grocery store bulbs because I don't have a lot of money to spend on them myself. In the new apartment, there won't be a deck, balcony, or lawn, so the bulbs would have to be houseplants! Anyway, it's May now, and I will be moving in July 1st.
I hadn't stored them away before, because we didn't know we were moving! * Question 1: So, should I bring the bulbs with me?
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your Amaryllis can be grown in a window without any problem at all so that one is easy. The Daylilly and Hyacinth require a clear dormancy so you need to mimic that for the winter somehow. Perhaps you could refrigerate them to give them their dormancy for the winter. The Gladioli are apparently the temperate species rather than the tropical ones you see in most yards for the summer. I suppose it depends on the species you are dealing with. If they are the ones you see for sale as hybrids everywhere you can likely lift them and store them for the winter. One of your biggest problems is that these are all full sun loving plants and that is hard to duplicate inside a house unless you want to provide some serious extra light. I grow winter growers under 400W MH lights to give them a ton of light and they do fine, but during the summer everyone goes outside in a lot of sun. Wish I could help more, but the Amaryllis is the easy one. Best of luck :o) Dan |
Thanks Dan, it's true, Amaryllis should be fine indoors. Hmm... since it's just a second floor apartment... maybe I'll ask the landlord if I can grow them in containers by the door... see how receptive he is :-P The indoor lights would be cost prohibitive for me, but that's a good idea. Oh well. One day I will have my dream of a bathroom full of plants, haha :-) |
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