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This summer, I purchased B."Passing Storm". At that time, it was mostly silver and green in color. I divided it into three pieces, and put the two smaller pots under lights. They now have a lot of pink. Other begonia starts that I have brought in for the winter and put under lights are getting better color than they had outside on my screened porch. |
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In the bottom of the soup bowl featured in 'No Noodles' the stop-motion film by Tyler Nicolson something ominous is lurking. In this two-minute film, various clay creatures are seen emerging from the depths to enthusiastically explore their soup-bowl and noodle-infused world. Beneath the starkly dressed noodles that have been placed on an equally mundane place setting, an array of multicolored water-dwellers including fish, whales and squid-resembling creatures splish and splash.
No self-respecting story would be complete without a little drama and conflict, which is why Nicolson included in the plot a terrifying T-Rex that ultimately threatens the safety of these sea-creature friends.
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We have found some free the uninvited videos and pictures.
"American Idol" is supposed to allow young people to live their wildest dreams. The show's 10th season, which began Wednesday on Fox with new judges, looked more like an older woman's fantasy – a Nancy Meyers movie about the revenge of the ... Source: New York Times Blogs
In the immigration analogy, this person is to be referred to by some politically correct, "sanitized" term (e.g., uninvited house guest) who must be fed, educated and given medical care — at your expense — until such time as he/she might decide to leave. Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
We can only imagine the unthinkable, and then sit in silence, yearning to siphon off a pail of their pain. Uninvited death, especially to a nine-year old angel who was about to sprout her wings, tears a hole in our heart. But what about the other victim ... Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch
A man from Michigan found himself in a precarious position just after 5 a.m. Tuesday — he was trapped in his car underneath a semi trailer carrying 44,000 lbs. of sugar. Marc Keinath, 30, of Millington, Mich., escaped from the accident with only minor ... Source: Associated Content
They claim being an American is a right and privilege, then they cheapen it by extending civil rights to illegal invaders who are not citizens, and top it off by spending our tax money to support the uninvited invaders. Liberals are already at work trying ... Source: Everything Alabama Blog
Many of you who commented on the first blog post and forum thread about my uninvited, twin-cylinder alarm clock suggested I confront bike's owner... which, deep down inside, I knew I had to do sooner or later. So when the dude rumbled up the street late ... Source: About - News & Issues
But Gary Patterson should have said a few things. The TCU coach should have continued the argument for the undefeated and uninvited, as well as against the flawed BCS system. And along the way, he could have pointed out how remarkable TCU's climb has ... Source: MySanAntonio
It is not just issues of sexuality which Diouf is willing to tackle in the course of his hilarious banter. He also waded uninvited into the racism debate by calling a ball boy at Goodison Park 'white boy' in a derogatory fashion. In fairness this is ... Source: Bleacherreport.com
The Temptations": Television miniseries about the singing group. "Piranha": Elisabeth Shue stars in this horror film about how Lake Victoria gets some uninvited guests. "Comedy Central Roast of David Hasselhoff": Pamela Anderson, Hulk Hogan and Jeffrey ... Source: AZCentral.com
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The Differences Between Nearsightedness and Farsightedness
Nearsightedness and farsightedness are two kinds of refractive errors, with nearsightedness being the most common of all. Refractive errors are easily corrected by eyeglasses, contact lenses or laser corrective surgery. LASIK surgery offers a permanent solution to these types of refractive errors, as opposed to corrective lenses. Let's take a closer look at these two types of refractive errors.
Nearsightedness is known in the medical profession as myopia. Myopia occurs when light that passes into the eye is focused in front of the retina. Light is meant to focus directly at the retina for normal vision and having the light focused just in front of it causes objects further away to look blurred.
Also known as hyperopia, farsightedness is the opposite of myopia. Hyperopia occurs when light is focused behind the retina and the result is that close objects become blurry and indistinct.
Both myopia and hyperopia have varying causes. They might be caused by an astigmatism, which is a misshaped cornea, or they might be caused by the shape of the eye itself. If the visual axis is either too short or too long, it will result in hyperopia or myopia.
LASIK surgery addresses both hyperopia and myopia. The LASIK surgeon will determine the cause of the incorrect vision prior to surgery in order to make the best adjustments. LASIK surgery shapes the cornea of the eye so that it works with the rest of the parts of the eye to direct light into the retina. The shape that your cornea will achieve from LASIK surgery will depend on whether you are afflicted by myopia or hyperopia.
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Aksys Games, a publisher of interactive entertainment software, is proud to announce that the hit Japanese otome game, Hakuoki: Demon of the Fleeting Blossom for the PSP (PlayStation Portable) system, will be shipped to retailers today. Hakuoki: Demon of the Fleeting Blossom is a visual novel based on the historic Shinsengumi of Japan featuring beautiful art and multiple endings.
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Japan's Edo Period was drawing to a close. The shogunate, who'd held power in the country for more than 200 years, found itself challenged by the imperial court, and by several domains who had chaffed under shogunal rule. In this midst of this political unrest, an organization rose to prominence: The Shinsengumi. Originally formed to protect the street of Kyoto from masterless samurai, they came to represent the last, tragic bastion of the honor-bound samurai culture that had defined much of Japan's history.
In Hakuoki: Demon of the Fleeting Blossom, a young woman by the name of Chizuru comes to Kyoto in search of her missing father, and soon encounters danger and the Shinsengumi in quick succession. When it becomes clear the Shinsengumi are also searching for her father, Chizuru is put under their protection. But odd things are afoot in Kyoto—possibly even supernatural happenings. Can Chizuru navigate this maze of mortal danger and political intrigue? Amidst so much mystery and death, can she find romance?
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It is imperative to find a source of foods that have a profusion of the Omega class of fatty acids, or EFA's. Cold water fish and additional foods contain a profusion of Omega 3 fatty acids. Omega 6 fatty acid can be found in various oils, and a few important ones are sunflower oil, safflower and evening primrose oil. Almost any kind of supplement can be found in a variety of grades. Precise temperature storage is consequently imperative concerning oil supplements. Some oils will retain their potency with less likelihood of going rancid too fast under proper light conditions. Entering bodybuilding, dietary fat consumption is critical because of the added stresses placed on your body. Utilizing trustworthy information and reliable resources is important when educating yourself. This, of course, all pivots on your interest in the sport. You can be very dedicated and have no desire to compete and that is your choice. However, creating the body you covet should be done effectually.
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Hello to all you fellow WDW Radio-heads. Long time listener, first time poster.
Wasn't too sure about the best forum for this topic, but I am looking for a very particular episode of the show, and have thus far been thwarted in every attempt. Do any fellow listeners know the episode date or number in which Lou did a detailled look back at Horizons? (possibly a dsi or a wayback machine).
I have been looking for it for days, if anyone is able help me then they will have my gratitude.
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A new, addictive game has just been unleashed upon the iOS App Store and it's straight from Japan!
Puzzles & Dragons, published by GungHo Online Entertainment, is a creative blend of puzzles, dungeon crawling and creature collecting. The intriguing blend results in a fast paced, action puzzle game that forces you to think quickly in order to properly utilize your menagerie's host of special skills and abilities.
The game has seen immense success in Japan, garnering over three million downloads. The President of GungHo Online Entertainment, Jun Iwasaki, sees great potential in the property, stating, ""We're confident in its Western appeal and believe that it will see similar fan sentiments and critical acclaim as it did in Japan."
The creatures of Puzzles & Dragons fall under five distinct elemental categories: fire, water, wood, light and darkness. Players are tasked with amassing a diverse, five monster teams in order to tackle dungeons filled with numerous enemies and a classic gaming mainstay, a boss. Yet, creating this team is no easy task. Players must not only choose from about 400 monsters but also ensure that one of each element is present on their team. Having one of each allows players to create longer Combos, which are made by matching three or more same colored elemental Orbs together. Linking multiple Combos also multiplies damage done and charges up each monster's special moves!
Dungeon becomes a bit too challenging? Then players can purchase a Magic Stone from within the game app. These wondrous items can do a range of things, from reviving one's entire team to accessing the Rare Egg machine. Another way to make things less daunting is to recruit a sixth monster from a generous friend via the Friend List.
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I have used this venison bacon cure for several years and it is excellent.I make at least 50# every year and most is given away as a gift, everyone loves it.
WOW..... Thats all there is to say. This is something you got to TRY. Very simple to do. You can even make it in the oven. I use my smoker with some Apple wood.... Wow!!! what a flavor it has. Awesome stuff!
Made 25lbs of the venison bacon this weekend, and it it some of the best I have ever tasted!
This is not only easy to make but is some best tasting bacon you will find. The only thing I would do differently is use 50/50 venison to pork mix and even that is not very fatty at all.
UNBELIEVEABLE!!!!!!! That's all there is to say! Hands down nothing else compares.
I must admit I was hesitant to try this, but after reading the reviews from not only here, but other sources I gave it a shot. WOW! Cannot believe how delicious it is and how much it actually does taste like bacon. I did use a 15/10 venison to pork butt mix and smoke longer than what the directions state for a stronger smoke taste as I prefer. You will not be disapointed!
I used 21lbs of deer and 3lbs of pork ground 3 times and put into casings. cooked (almost fully), cooled and sliced long way so it gave strips. added liquid smoke and put pepper on it in the skillet. wow!!!! will make more of this next season. my kids love it
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Jessica Alba was asked to pose on the cover of Playboy and she flatly refused. So, obvs, she threatened to sue when the issue dropped and Alba was on the cover anyway. Playboy peeps used a promo pic of this sexy gal which, Alba claimed, implied she posed nakey for an inside spread. [The Smoking Gun]
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In an age when retired leaders strive vulgarly to create "legacies" it is sobering to reflect that the most genuinely loved woman in England secured her place with a casual remark over six decades ago. Asked if she would remove her two young daughters from London during the Blitz, Queen Elizabeth replied: "The girls will not leave unless I do. I will not leave unless the King does. And the King will not leave under any circumstances whatsoever."
Her closeness to the people was unprecedented in a monarchy renowned as aloof and hidebound. The Royal Family in the late 1930s was divided between those who supported Hitler and those who supported Chamberlain; the King and Queen threw a gala reception for the latter when he returned from Munich waving his bit of paper. All that was washed away by her courage during the Blitz. Historian David Cannadine, no great admirer of tradition, said: "She brought a particular kind of charm and public appeal the like of which no authentic member of the royal family ever quite seems to have had."
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Undoubtedly this affected her view in 1955 that her second daughter, Princess Margaret, should not marry a divorcee she deeply loved, Group Captain Peter Townsend. The memory of what another divorcee had recently done to the monarchy and her family was too close. More divorce was to come, thankfully much later: Princess Anne and Mark Phillips after nineteen years of marriage; Prince Charles and Princess Diana after eleven; Prince Andrew and Duchess Sarah after six. She sailed through it all, including Diana's shocking death in 1997, and her daughter Margaret's death barely a month before she herself departed.
Like Churchill's, her finest hour was in 1940, when she, the King, and the Prime Minister rallied one nation to keep liberty alive. Ensconced at Buckingham Palace as the bombs rained, she remarked that this allowed her to look East Londoners in the eye. Her defiance caused Hitler to brand her "the most dangerous woman in Europe," which politically correct obituaries muddled into "most dangerous person." We all know whom Hitler regarded as the most dangerous person in Europe.
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For Christmas several people got me Northern Brewer gift certificates which total $140. I've narrowed the purchase down to two items, but need some help deciding between them. Thermowell Fermentation Kit - $129.99 or... Barley Crusher w/ 7 lb hopper - $125.99 All things being equal, I'm currently leaning towads the Thermowell because I've got a small refrigerator that fits a 6 gallon carboy & airlock perfectly and would like to attempt some lagers or cervezas. I also love saisons, so the thermowrap would come in handy for warmer fermentations. However, I'm skeptical because I've never seen either of the products in action. Anyone knowledgable about either of these items? Feedback would be much appreciated so I can make the best choice. Thanks in advance.
Sorry, I don't have personal experience with these items; as far as brewing though, fermentation temperature is key in the beer making process. My two cents, I'd probably go with the fermentation kit. You'd be surprised what kind of grinders you can find at yard sales...
As an alternative, you might be able to build either cheaper. If you search the internet for reptile warmers, you can find suppliers of the heat wrap and electrical connectors (brand name Flexwatt) and several sources of DIY instructions to construct custom sizes. You would still need to add temperature measurement and control. Same with the barley crusher. It really depends how handy you are. For myself I build some stuff and buy other items ready made. I'm not much of a wood worker and don't have the proper tools to do so. I am really struggling right now building a base and hopper for a grain mill I bought.
Take the DIY method, you have more $$ for ingredients Also, looking on their site, that ferment kit is out of stock, as well as that heat wrap thing - but, check out the others on Johnson controller - $52.99 States for fridge, but would also work on a heating element; range is 30-80 F. Could use it for fermentation control for brew belt, fridge fermenter, or keezer. Digital Temp Control - $79.99 Same as the one in the kit, a wider range of -30 to 220 F. Brew belt - $22.50 Either way, cheaper then buying the kit (add a 'thermowell' stopper, or drill out a stopper to feed temp probe through). Either of the controllers are temp based, and just turn the plugged in appliance on or off; use the brew belt or make a chamber with heat lamp/rock etc!


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May 15, 2003 Lunar Eclipse
Workshop Announcement
Sorry — Sold Out
If you have not already done so please read the related article on the upcoming Lunar Eclipse — May 15th, 2003. This page contains details about a workshop being planned for that week in Death Valley, California. There are a maximum of just 9 places available.
A Lunar Eclipse in Three Exposures
Credit & Copyright: Stephen Barnes
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The Workshop
It occurred to me as I was planning this trip and preparing this article that though not conceived as a workshop, there might be a group of passionate photographers who would enjoy accompanying me on this shoot. If you think that you might fit this category, here's the plan...
Monday, May 12: Arrive Las Vegas no later than noon. Drive to Death Valley. We will spent 3 nights in the town of Stovepipe Wells and will use it as our base of operations.
Tuesday, May 13 — Thursday, May 15: Photograph in and around Death Valley, The Alabama Hills and possibly The Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest (if the road is open). After the eclipse on Thursday evening drive back to Las Vegas. Accommodations in Las Vegas on Thursday evening are included in the Workshop fee.
Friday, May 16: Fly home in the morning
Depending on how many people join we will have room for up to 9 participants, in addition to me, Chris Sanderson — the Director of The Video Journal, and southwestern photography guide and teacher Steve Kossack. How many sign-up will determine how many vehicles we need to rent.
Because this takes place during mid-week, and notice is short, I don't expect a lot of people to be able to sign up. But if you wish to join our group please be aware that this is not a formal workshop. There will be no instruction per-se, though Steve and I will be pleased to work closely with anyone that wants our assistance, and there will be lots of opportunity for discussions about photography and equipment during our long drives. There is also no fixed itinerary. We're going to explore and shoot when and where we feel like it. Days will be very long — from as much as several hours before sunrise to several hours after sunset. Fast paced and non-stop. We'll drive many hundreds of miles and meals will be casual and when and where we can find them, though dinners will usually be in decent restaurants. At this time of year it can be extremely hot in Death Valley, and it could be windy and dusty as well. We could have clouds and not see the eclipse at all. It's a crap shoot, so to speak. But with some hard work, and some luck, we could end up doing some great photography.
The price for joining this trip is $1,295. This includes transportation during the workshop (you get to and from Las Vegas on your own), all meals (including beer and wine), and all motel accommodations (2 persons to a room) for 4 nights. Registrations are first-come first-served, and full payment is due within 10 days of registration.
About Lenses, Equipment & Conditions
First of all, it will be hot. Really hot. Even in May the average daytime temperature in Death Valley can be over 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Our SUVs will be air conditioned and so will our hotel rooms. But don't expect pleasant springtime temperatures when we're working outdoors. It will also be dusty and sandy, so you can't be too paranoid about your equipment.
It doesn't matter whether you'll be shooting film or digital, 35mm or medium format. But you will need a high quality long lens, something between 300mm and 600mm. A quality 1.4X may also be useful.
Additional Workshop Information
Video Filming
On this workshop we will joined by Chris Sanderson who will be filming the workshop for The Luminous Landscape Video Journal.
Naturally, we will need your consent to be filmed. Once you have registered for the Workshop we will be sending you a Release Form. This will signify your permission to be included in the filming that will be done during the workshop. We will, of course, be providing you with complimentary copies of whatever video or print material comes out of this. Of course this will provide you with a professional quality video record of this trip, something that no other workshop can provide.
Finally, I want to assure you that the filming of the workshop will in no way interfere with the workshop and the time that we spend together. Chris is an experienced filmmaker and will be shooting in an unobtrusive documentary style. Of course, as an experienced cinematographer and director Chris will be available as another resource person to all Workshop members. If you have problem with being filmed during the workshop please ask me for more information, or consider taking an alternative workshop.
Liability Limitation
The Luminous Landscape Inc., Michael Reichmann, our instructors, guides, and cooperating agents aim to provide every participant a safe, educational, and enjoyable experience. We act solely as agents for you regarding accommodations, special activities, and travel, by any means, and assume no liability for any act, error, omission, injury, loss, delay, mishap, or damage to persons or property arising from any cause during the course of the workshop or in transit thereto. We can accept no responsibility for losses or additional expenses due to delay or changes in the services to be provided. We reserve the right to change our arrangements should conditions necessitate, or to cancel any aspect of the workshop due to exceptional circumstances. In the event that we deem it necessary to cancel the workshop we will provide a full refund which the participant acknowledges as full and final settlement.
As there is always an element of risk in any adventure associated with the outdoors, participants must read this form carefully. This liability release will certify that the participant is physically fit and capable of participating in outdoor photography exercises in field locations, and is fully and completely aware of any associated risks created by field locations and weather.
By joining this workshop I acknowledge that I have read the above information concerning responsibility and release The Luminous Landscape Inc., Michael Reichmann, their guides, instructors and any cooperating agent from any liability. The Luminous Landscape Inc., and Michael Reichmann and will assume no liability for injury, illness, or loss of personal property or expenses thereof associated with workshop participation.
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Welcome to Turkey! Arrive Istanbul airport and included transfer to our hotel. The remainder of the afternoon offers free time for you to relax or explore. At 8 o clock this evening our tip filled welcome meeting takes place. A great opportunity to meet your tour guide and travelling companions before our exciting 14 day adventure gets under way. Overnight - Istanbul
Istanbul is the only city in the world to span two continents resting on the shores of the Bosphorus. Today we embark on a classic guided tour of the city's highlights. Our first stop is Sultanahmet, the compact old city filled with parks, gardens and stunning sights. The Blue Mosque is famed for it's blue Iznik tiles and unique 6 minarets. The Hagia Sofia, constructed in the 6th century, reigned as the grandest and biggest church in Christendom until the conquest of Constantinople in 1453, when it became a mosque. Just around the corner is the stunning Topkapi Palace where we spend time exploring the grounds and various museums contained within the Palace walls. Evening at leisure. Overnight - Istanbul
Early this morning we travel to the WW1 battlefields of Gallipoli. Here, we'll embark upon a guided tour of the region, once the site of fierce fighting and today almost hauntingly beautiful, with its wooded landscape dotted with understated memorials to the war dead. Our guided tour of the region will take in sights such as ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine Australian War Memorial and cemetery, Chunuk Bair New Zealand War Memorial and cemetery, the Nek, Johnston's Jolly and the many fortified trenches still clearly visible amongst the scrub after all these years. Crossing the Dardenelles by ferry which offers panoramic views of the entire Peninsular. Overnight - Canakkale
Gallipoli – Kusadasi. At Troy (the inspiration for Homer's Illiad and much more recently the movie Troy) we visit the Trojan Horse and ruins. We enjoy a guided tour of the ancient city that dates back to 3000BC! En route to Kusadasi, we explore the ruins of Pergamum with it's impressive temples, library and medical facilities which made it a famous cultural and political centre of it's time. Overnight - Kusadasi
Today, we enjoy the legendary Roman ruins of Ephesus. Positively the best preserved classical city in the eastern Mediterranean, Ephesus, under the Romans, was a vast city with a population nearing 250,000 and became the Roman Capital of Asia Minor. Exemplifying the finesse of Roman urban life, Ephesus boasts carefully restored elements including a Great Theatre, Curetes Way, the Temple of Serapis and the Library of Celsus. Stop by the ancient public toilets and public brothel! Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey and afterward we stop to watch a demonstration of how they are made before visiting the quaint Greek village of Sirince peached mountainside within a valley of vineyards and orchards. Overnight - Kusadasi
Kusadasi – Pamukkale – Marmaris. Meandering through the sweeping plains and endless cotton farms we arrive at the ruins of Roman Hieropolis and the hot springs of Pamakkule. Admire this surreal landscape created by frequent earthquakes in the fault depression of the Menderes river basin. Marvel at the crystalline marble, quartzites and stalagtites, which shimmer in the sunlight. There will be time to paddle our feet as you walk the terraces or opt for a dip in the thermal baths. Later we stop at a leather manufacturing house. Overnight - Marmaris
Marmaris - Koycegiz - Fethiye. Arriving at the lakeside town of Koycegiz, we embark upon a boat cruise to Turtle Beach and smother ourselves in mud at the local mud bath. We continue our journey to Fethiye, a charming port town on Turkey's Turquoise Coast, fringed by the Taurus Mountains where we'll spend the next two nights. Overnight - Fethiye
Fethiye - Kayakoy Greek village - Oludeniz - Fethiye. After breakfast today we explore the quaint Greek village of Kayakoy. This afternoon we drive to Oludeniz, a popular resort town which is home to the beautiful Blue Lagoon. Here you'll have the opportunity to enjoy a swim before travelling back to neighbouring Fethiye. Overnight - Fethiye
Fethiye - Antalya. Today we visit the stunningly beautiful Saklikent Gorge, Turkey's longest and deepest canyon, take a walk through nature, or just relax and watch the world go by from the fig tree-shaded wooden platforms that overlook the river. Weaving our way through the Touros Mountains we arrive to Antalya visiting the Duden Waterfalls en route. Overnight - Antalya
Antalya – Cappadocia. Early morning departure for Konya, en route we visit the ancient theatre of Aspendos. Arriving at Konya, we tour the monastery of the Mevlana whirling dervishes and the mausoleum of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi. A further stop is made along the Silk Road at the Seljuk - a fine example of an ancient Silk Road caravanserai. Overnight - Cappadocia
Today we tour the Cappadocia region - an extraordinary national treasure the seemingly surreal landscapes have to be seen to be believed, where whole troglodyte villages, subterranean churches and fortresses have been hewn from the soft rock of Cappadocia. The crumbling legacy of persecuted Christians trying to escape the Muslim onslaught by effectively heading underground is one of Turkey's finest attractions. A guided tour includes Goreme Valley to see examples of rock-cut Byzantine churches and chapels, Kaymaki Underground City and Uchisar Castle. Stopping on the outskirts of Goreme Village we see Pigeon Valley where century's old pigeon houses are carved into the surrounding cliffs. Overnight - Cappadocia
Cappadocia – Ankara - Safranbolu. Opt for an early morning hot air balloon flight over lunar landscape. Via Ankara and the mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk we arrive at the World Heritage Listed town of Safranbolu. The town boasts many graceful Ottoman homes, once the residences of royalty and artisan work shops crafting traditional Turkish wares. Tonight we stay in an Ottoman mansion home. Overnight - Safranbolu
Safranbolu - Istanbul. This morning we embark on a walking tour of the old town before returning to Istanbul with an afternoon visit to the Grand Bazaar.The remainder of the afternoon and evening offers free time. Overnight - Istanbul
We say goodbye to our new friends, our tour concludes after breakfast and onward departure transfer to the airport.
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The grueling day and afternoon presentations evaporated under the seasoned martini pouring of Skip and the retro-psychedelic ambience of the Domtar's Share the Vision party at the Hotel Jerome. Gary Burden was signing copies of his album cover book, and people were doing their best to enjoy Aspen without talking Design or Summit. A few pitchers of margaritas later (it actually took quite a bit of Aspen to break from the design and summit parts), a handful of us reconvened at the conference bar before saying goodnight. (Ok, it wasn't all as wild as we're making it sound, but this was final night; we write history the way we want to remember it.)
In the morning, there was one more session: Attendees were given wireless voting remotes and asked to variously rank the various project pitches presented yesterday. This was fun, and if you went by the math there were indeed a few winners, but the sample was a bit small (several people had already taken off), the game went a bit long (as most games do), and there was no time left to really tease out the findings. A bull session might have proved more profitable, but then you run the risk of pontificateurs running a-mic. (And we all know how ugly that can be.)
So where are we now? Well, there were 2 or 3 threads that wove themselves through many of the presentations: The metaphor of the "tool kit" came up several times (our group's was called "DesignLunchbox: Connecting Teachers with Design Thinking"...you get the idea); even more groups pitched building social-networking sites aimed at joining design professionals with people who need them, or vetting NGOs to separate the wheat from the chaff, or enabling knowledge-sharing amongst various grass-roots organizations. Other "winners" focused on specific, localized issues (the threat of a prison build in the South Bronx; meaningful reconstruction in "You Orleans"), and hopefully we'll be able to read clear descriptions of all of the pitches on AIGA's website somewhere in the near future. But leveraging the organization and local chapters of the AIGA and using the net to effect change seem pretty good to me, and represent a mandate perhaps within appropriate and feasible scope of the organization. The next steps are to ratify the Aspen Challenge (design challenges offered to colleges and universities), and to come up with the name of the game for 2007 (the Aspen Action).
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NEMA controls are primarily used in the North American market. IEC controls, which are internationally accepted and readily available all over the world, are, however, gaining significant market share in the U.S.
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So on a $100 item, you are now getting $50 for it as the seller.
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I have a large pitcher & basin that belonged to my late uncle. The pitcher is about 12x9 and the bowl is 16x4. I believe this belonged to my grandmother from rural Louisiana, from the early 1900's. Both the pitcher & the basin have the same marks. Unfortunately, I cannot get a clear look at the marks, and I cannot get a clear picture of them. It seems to be "yme conirle." The 2nd word may be misspelled. I'd love to know the age & value of it. We want to keep it in the family is it was my grandmother's. In fact, we want to keep it anyway.
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Just a picture of the shape of the mark would help... It's likely from about 1900, perhaps a little later....it could be either American or English white Ironstone pottery....looks to be in great shape. Value....perhaps $200...maybe not quite that much. Linda C |
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There are 2 new books out identifying both English and American white ironstone pitchers by shape. Each book is $30, you could request them from your library. Linda C |
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> ... to show that there is a deft of reasoning capability in this portion of the public.
Do you mean "dearth"? Or alluding to "bereft", perhaps?
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text: SPRINGFIELD The initiative to keep local children warm this winter is underway. The annual Salvation Army "Coats for Kids" campaign begins this month. Presenting sponsors Berkshire Bank, Belmont Laundry and Mass Mutual, as well as many other area businesses, are working to get thousands of winter coats donated this year. Many other local companies have also teamed up in a fervent mission to help kids stay warm this upcoming winter season. The campaign will include various promotional events which will take place at some local area businesses and venues. The initiative asks members of the community to donate new or gently used winter coats that have been outgrown or simply not worn. Belmont Laundry, with several other locations throughout Greater Springfield, has pledged to clean every donated coat before it is distributed to children in need. "We truly appreciate all of the donations we received last year and we are hopeful that local businesses and people from area communities will band together again this year for this important cause. The Salvation Army believes that helping local children stay warm this winter is a priority and we know that area residents feel the same way. We are very grateful for all of the people who donate or participate in order to help us realize our goals," said Major Tom Perks of the Greater Springfield Salvation Army. The spirit of helping our communities' children is alive and well in the championing of this initiative by so many participating sponsors, many of which will serve as drop-spot locations for people to be able to conveniently drop off coats at. Monetary donations will also be accepted in lieu of coats, as a Salvation Army kettle will also be on hand at the event. "Drop-spot" locations, including participating Berkshire Bank branches MassMutual and Belmont Laundry, will be announced soon and will be posted at www.947wmas.com/. For more information on Salvation Army "Coats for Kids," please call Alison Podworski or Michelle Abdow at 787-1133. |


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Located at the base of The Canyons Village and surrounded by the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, Westgate lies just 30 minutes from the Salt Lake City International Airport. Guests of Westgate Park City enjoy a ski valet service and easy access to The Canyons' 3,700 skiable acres that feature 163 uniquely challenging ski runs ranging from beginner to professional, five bowls, six natural halfpipes and two terrain parks.
Westgate Park City Resort & Spa offers spacious, beautifully appointed suites, with a fully equipped kitchens, whirlpool tub, gas fireplace, queen size sleeper sofa. Onsite amenities at Westgate Park City include theSerenity Spa, which boasts a full menu of spa services, including massage, manicures, facials, body treatments and more. The award winning Westgate Grill offers delicious cuisine and a spectacular view of the slopes. The Marketplace, which sells groceries, gifts and sundries is located on site. The Westgate Activities Program and Westgate Kid's Club make this a great destination for families.
The Canyons Ski Resort is Utah's largest ski resort, spread out over 4000 acres of beautiful mountainous terrain. Ideal for skiers, this resort is home to the highest summit in Park City – at almost 10,000 feet – and offers black diamond courses. But you don't have to be an advanced skier to enjoy the Canyons in Park City!
This resort is close to Park City's best restaurants, dining, shopping and nightlife. You'll find more than 100 bars and restaurants near the resort – on and off the mountain. And no matter when you take aPark City vacationyou and your guests will enjoy a plethora of activities, such as skiing and snowboarding in the winter and hiking and biking in the summertime. Whether you're planning a romantic getaway or fun-filled family vacation, the Canyons Ski Resort is the perfect destination.
After a day of hitting the slopes, shopping or sightseeing, relax in your comfortable condominium. The Canyons offer one- to three-bedroom units, each offering all the comforts of home but with luxurious amenities and breathtaking views of the mountains that you won't find anywhere else.The Canyons rentalsalso include full kitchens, living/dining rooms, spacious bedrooms and more.
Better yet, guests have access to a 30,000-square-foot spa, heated indoor pool, outdoor pool, two full-service bars and an onsite restaurant. Here you have everything you need for a fulfilling, relaxing vacation and best of all, you don't have to leave the resort!
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Park City, Utah has the right stuff – more accurately, the white stuff! Coined "The Greatest Snow on Earth", you'll find an average of 500 inches per year falling in this beautiful area tucked away mountains. Park City skiing is ideal, offering uncrowded slopes with diverse terrain and light, deep powdery snow.
Our resorts are all within a short drive from the Salt Lake City International Airport and offer easy access to all the slopes. What's great about the area is that you can stay at one of our Park City resorts but have access to each of the resort's ski slopes.
Park City skiing has become world-famous because of three resorts:Park City Mountain Resort,Deer Valley ResortandThe Canyons Ski Resort. In this area, you'll find more than 50 chairlifts, gondolas and express lifts that will bring you to hundreds of runs. Don't fret – Park City skiing isn't just for advanced skiers. The area offers a variety of trails for beginners and intermediate skiers.
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Continuing this series of responses to Steve Long's queries about "filling out" some of the details of what conceiving of the church as apocalyptic might mean, here is his third question:
Would [an understanding of the church as apocalyptic event] acknowledge the necessity of the relation between baptism (and thus a commitment to a life of discipleship) and the Eucharist?
The first point–which has been made in other ways in regard to the first two questions–is that an apocalyptic conception of the church places its primary emphasis on the centrality of God's prior action in Christ singular historicity. What is central about an apocalyptic conception of the church is that it seeks to consistently bear witness to the radically interruptive and transformative action of the Trinitarian God in and for the world. As such, the supreme characteristic of the church is its struggle to adjust their vision, as it were, to the radical new world that God has wrought in Christ. And apocalyptic conception of the church requires us to think the church in distinctly responsive and active terms, because the church lives "after the event", seeking to discover what it means for us to live in light of the great transformation that God in Christ has effected.
So, bearing that in mind, baptism and Eucharist name gifts of the Christ's Spirit to the church, through which the church shapes its life in a manner fitting to the great transformation of the world in the apocalypse of Christ. Baptism is a sign of the new world that has been created in Christ, through the singular outpouring of God's Trinitarian agape. Baptism is the gift of Christ's Spirit who, in the midst of our own contingent histories, translates us into Christ's own singular historicity by drawing us, in baptism, into God's own radical love. From an apocalyptic perspective, the strongest possible connection between baptism and discipleship is drawn. For, baptism names the Spirit's action of drawing us into Christ's own apocalyptic victory over the powers, effecting liberation for slavery and death. As such, baptism is fundamentally our pneumatological induction into what Christ has apocalypsed–the transfigured creation in which God comes to dwell with humankind and be their God. Being such an induction, baptism translates us into a whole mode of life, the life of being engrafted into God's radical love. The admonitions of the New Testament often follow these lines: "Welcome one another as God in Christ has welcomed you" (Rom 15:14).
Now, in regard to the connection between baptism (and the life of discipleship) and the eucharist, there is much to say indeed. The first thing to be noted is that from an apocalyptic perspective, the Eucharist's quality as anamnesis is of the utmost importance. The Lord's Supper is fundamentally an act of remembrance of Christ's historical action for our salvation. The Eucharist is the constant embodied remembering of God's singular apocalypse which is our salvation. As such the Eucharist remembers and reenacts Christ's own dispossessive love for us unto death, the same love into which we are inducted in baptism. The Eucharist constitutes our continual reimmersion into the agapeic pattern of Christ's life into which we are called as disciples.
Moreover, the Eucharist is also to be understood as a modality of Christ's presence to the church. As such it recalls Christ's promise to be with his disciples to the end of the age (Matt 28:20) in their missional vocation to proclaim the gospel. Thus, Christ's Eucharistic presence is helpfully understood as his empowering accompaniment, in the Spirit of his missional church. In the Eucharist, Christ abides with his church through the Spirit, leading the church in its missional vocation to embody the radical love of God. From an apocalyptic perspective, Christ's real presence in the Eucharist is not separable in any sense from his promise to, through the Spirit, accompany and empower the church in its missional encounter with the world.
So, what, in a nutshell is the connection between baptism and Eucharist? In baptism we are inducted in the radical love of God, in which our lives are reshaped according the cruciform image of Christ. In the Eucharist Christ we remember the agape of Christ into which we have been inducted in baptism, and Christ himself, through the Spirit is present to us in the sacramental act, accompanying us in our missional vocation to embody the irruptive and transformative agape of God in all the world. There is certainly a great deal more that should be said about the sacraments and their relation to apocalyptic, but for now, I hope this at least begins to shed some light on how we might understand some key aspects of their connection.


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If you ask most jocks/announcers what type of loudspeakers they would like in the control room, you might hear a response like "lots of power so I can feel the music." If you put this query to the station engineer, you're just as likely to get a different response with specs on sensitivity and power handling. It's more a question of personal tastes and desires, than the attributes of any given loudspeaker.
Since we are mostly concerned with monitoring the quality of our on-air signal, it stands to reason that a clear and reasonably loud sound field be maintained at the operator's position. Given the less than perfect dispersion fields of many speaker units, and no standard placement in the control room, the clarity of the signal may be muddied by the acoustics of the room, reflections from various angular surfaces of the console and nearby equipment, and the quality of the amplifier driving the system.
Modern materials have improved sonic and electrical loudspeaker performance. |
Many radio studios, and most recording studios, are moving to nearfield monitors. For a talk-show studio with multiple host and guest positions, the high-on-the-wall-looking-down position is better. For voice monitoring, positioning is not so critical as it is for qualitative listening to the mix of music, jingles, stingers, announcer voice-overs, etc. Cue speakers are another critical need in the studio. It is often advisable to place the cue speaker on the floor, behind the operator or in a position away from the main monitors so that a busy operator can identify and focus on different sounds during a lively show.
The usual desires of announcers range from loud to bleeding ears. Running speakers too loud can cause acoustic leakage to other studios and danger to hearing health as well. Scale down the type and style of booth speakers to something reasonable. Judicious attention to amplifier output rating and possible input signal limiting may be advisable for booth use. You can also reduce the overall level by moving the speakers as close to the operator as possible.
Not a plumber's leak
Speaking of acoustic leakage, this has always been an engineer's nightmare. Concrete blocks, bricks, lead sheeting and pads, rubber feet and absorbers are among the common materials used to minimize acoustic leakage. One of the more interesting absorptive mountings that I have seen had the speakers sitting in box-like enclosures filled with fine sand; somewhat like indoor planters. It looked strange but did the job well.
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Acoustic leakage can be attributed to a monitor level that is too loud in the adjacent studio. While solid architectural and acoustic designs can minimize airborne sound leakage, a direct physical connection can nullify any efforts and expense that have already been made. A mounting bracket or suspension scheme that does not rely on wall studs or common ceiling joists may be part of the solution.
Well-managed remotes need quality loudspeakers too. The sound quality of playback direct from air is critical in maintaining good client relations at the remote site. Self-amped speakers made for PA and music playback, mounted on heavy-duty tripods, are perfect for smart-looking remote operations. Since each speaker assembly carries its own amplifier, proper volume levels can be achieved.
Caring for loudspeakers
Speakers tend to be forgotten once they are installed and operational. Proper maintenance is important, however. Monthly dusting of the speaker cone using a soft vacuum brush applied gently is a good idea. The other threats to speaker longevity are over-powering and excessive continuous distortion. The first one is simple — do not install an amplifier with more power than the speaker can handle. Peak watts, the maximum amount of power that a speaker can safely dissipate for a fraction of time, are roughly double the RMS value.
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Distortion damage can occur even when safe power levels are never exceeded. The speaker is an electro-magnetic device that wants its voice coil to move longitudinally over the magnet. When the amplifier doing its work is driven into distortion by too high an input, or some other defect, the percentage of square waves delivered to the speaker drastically increases, causing the voice coil to attempt to move laterally — sideways rather than in and out. Excessive distortion delivered to the speaker causes overheating of the coil, since it cannot self-ventilate as it would in normal longitudinal motion. The end result is a burned voice coil.
Basic electronics knowledge tells us that a thinner conductor is more likely to lose energy passing through that conductor as dissipated heat. We can deliver the most power from amp to speaker by using the right size of conductor. For the majority of systems under 100 watts, regular 16-guage lamp cord will do. Phasing is critical for proper operation. A set of out-of-phase loudspeakers makes it impossible to derive proper stereo imaging, and the apparent sound field will seem to wander around the room. It is vital that the "+" terminal on the amp be connected to the "+" terminal on the loudspeaker. A way to determine the correct phasing if a phase meter is not part of your instrument collection is to drive the set of speakers with a mono source. If the speakers are in phase (both cones moving outward at the same moment) and aimed properly, the sound field will appear to originate from a phantom center position.
Phase coherence between channels is important, but absolute phase is just as critical. The speaker pair in question may be in phase with each other, but the waveform may be reproduced in reverse. When a bass drum sound is produced, the speaker cone should move outward and push air. It should not move inward and pull air.
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Generally, speakers are divided into powered and non-powered classes. Non-powered speakers require a power amplifier. Powered speakers have a self-contained amplifier within. With non-powered monitors, an amp failure can be corrected without removing the speaker. Likewise, a power amp can be placed in a more favorable position to allow for physical space limitations. Powered monitors can be much heavier than non-powered versions. Also, powered monitors require an electrical power source. For longer cable runs, it is better to run a line-level signal than a speaker-level signal. Finally, a powered monitor will also free some valuable rack space and remove a large heat generator from the confines of the rack.
Many models are also available in shielded models, which reduce the magnetic field outside the enclosure. This is important when a speaker is placed near a video monitor because the magnetic field can cause an undesired effect to the color display.
With the extremely wide and varied assortment of speaker systems, and the many discrete loudspeaker components and plans/specs for building one's own enclosures, the broadcast engineer has the daunting task of choosing an appropriate sound reproducer, and possibly the right mounting system as well.
Allan Soifer is an audio recordist and production consultant in Eastern Canada.
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