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I am very new to gardening. I have a few potted plants that manage to survive with me, but I haven't really had the opportunity to get into gardening.
I live in very hot North Houston. I rent, but this place is so plain that it's boring me. I don't want to invest a ton of money. I would *love* to have a vegetable garden, but we are right next to a nature center/park that is full of animals. Our main pests are raccoons. I can't even keep them out of my trash, I know they will eat any food out there. But i would like to have flowers...espeically flowers to cut so I can put them in vases around the house throughout the year. So, I need help figuring out what will survive the excrutiating heat,possible freeze during the winter, which ones to plant so I will have fresh flowers to cut almost all year, with not a whole lot of money. Is that too much to ask? LOL the front of my home is facing west, so it seems for most of the day, the front and back yard is full sun. Do I plant from seeds, or do I get already potted plants from a nursery/Lowes?
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- Posted by greentiger87 none (My Page) on Wed, Sep 5, 12 at 17:56
The main enemy of potted plants in Houston (I'm down in Clear Lake) is the intense sun.. it bakes the roots, especially in plastic pots. So if you can invest in large clay pots, it's a really good idea. You can get them for half off starting in a couple weeks at Garden Ridge. Even better for the heat and your plants are fabric pots (some brand names are Smart Pots, Root Pots, Camo Pots). If you can sew, buy some felt from the fabric store and make your own. Most people just don't like the look of these pots, which is understandable if aesthetics is the major concern. If your budget is an issue, lean toward flowers you can grow from seed. Here are some of the very easy ones that make good cut flowers - Zinnias: Foolproof from seed and fast growing, every color you could want, bloom as long as the weather is warm. These will die each winter. Cuts well. Dwarf Sunflowers: Stick with the smallest varieties of sunflowers if you're planting in containers. Easy from seed, but obviously will only work while its warm. Gomphrena - Relative of amaranth, easy from seed, flowers seem to last forever. Dies in the winter. Echinacea - Coneflower, easy from seed, dies in the winter. Pentas - Love the heat, but moderately hard to grow from seed. You can always buy transplants. Usually die in the winter. Gerbera daisy - Buy transplants, because this is impossible from seed. You can plant this right now! Should easily survive the winter and do great in containers. Does fantastically in the fall. Coleus, Salvias, Basils - These closely related plants are all great in containers and so easy from seed. With few exceptions, they will worship the sun. Allow thai basil, purple ruffles, and african blue basil to bloom and they'll provide beautiful, if non-traditional, cut flowers. Dies in the winter. Celosia - Easy from seed, loves the heat, dies in the winter Cosmos - Very easy from seed, tall varieties great for cutting, dies in the winter For fall: Nasturtiums - unconventional cut flower, but beautiful nonetheless Dwarf Goldenrod Calendula (Pot marigold) Poppies - won't tolerate heat at all. Do yourself a favor and buy your seed online, looking for varieties that are best for containers and for cut flowers. It'll end up cheaper and you'll get exactly what you want. |
Greentiger, those are great plant suggestions! It came to me if you really don't want to spend much money you can plant either seeds or little plants directly into bags of potting soil laid on the ground. Once the plants are up and growing the bags won't show and they will also shade the soil keeping it cooler. If the plants need a little afternoon shade stick a beach umbrella in the middle and it will look very festive. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Google links to planting directly in bags of potting soil ...
Honestly, I'd go ahead and try growing the veggies in large pots. They should be tall enough to keep the critters from causing problems. If that doesn't work, you could build a raised bed for the veggies and use a roll of "chicken wire" or "hardware cloth" to encase the perimeter, to keep out the critters. It would take a bit of math to figure out the size of a bed that the roll of chicken wire/hardware cloth would encompass, but it would be worth it. |
- Posted by beachplant 9b (firstname.lastname@example.com) on Thu, Sep 6, 12 at 10:18
Houston Garden Centers have their 70% off sale right now, head over there, buy the plants growing out in the full sun on the pavement, they will live in your conditions. I`d suggest a couple of fruit trees, they are around $7-10 each right now, that will give you some blooms in the spring, shade and fruit in the fall. |
- Posted by myjasminebaby Houston (My Page) on Sat, Sep 8, 12 at 15:24
So much great info! Thank you so much!! |
- Posted by beachplant 9b (firstname.lastname@example.com) on Tue, Sep 11, 12 at 14:46
Come to the Mercer swap, October 6 Tally Ho! |
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Scratch programming can be a challenge for kids but there are many scratch program tutorials on the internet you could take information from. There are so many activities you could do on scratch. Take for example animation or better yet computer game making. See, what makes scratch such a great past time for kids is that it's easy and fun to use and at the same time they do the math and solve puzzles because instead of typing scripts scratch projects function by moving blocks of coded directions and within those blocks are blank spaces where you are to provide data in order to make your character move. It also helps you be more creative since the blocks are formed like puzzle pieces and differs in colors depending on what order you would like to be done by your character.
You could also go wild on creating your own character. There are so many things to consider on the process of making your own program ad one of the most use activities being done on scratch is computer game making. Games are popping left a right nowadays and it's constantly booming to the young people. Well you could also make your own games by using scratch program. It may not be as perfect as other programming language but it's a start. As you go along the way you'll learn more complex programs but first comes first. In scratch, you don't really need a crash course on this because there are numerous scratch program tutorials you could find if you scour the internet. You'll soon learn that making games not only require creativity and patience but also wit and a basic knowledge on mathematics. It's really satisfying, thought, when you finish your very first project. But anyway, like any story table you need a plot for your game or storyline. And also, there's the characters. You could always make your own character since one of the features scratch offers is introducing you to a visual environment as much as what the typical computer programming environment is. And if you are feeling a bit lazy you could always import images from your computer to the program. Scratch accepts image formats like .jpeg/.gif/.bmp/.png and you could also edit the images you import.
Make sure that the character you choose will make people notice your work, enough to play with it and have fun. Once you finish with your program you'll feel a sense of instant success as a programmer. You don't really have to worry if your game isn't as good as the others. The main goal is to have some knowledge on scratch programming and how to make your very own game. And besides, there are so many scratch program tutorials there at your disposal. It's better to learn along the way than plunge straight ahead on what you couldn't take responsibility or have the knowledge of yet, so one step at a time and always remember to have fun at what you do.


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Martian rocks from a crater hit by a meteorite may contain the strongest evidence yet that there is life on Mars.
Prof John Parnell, 55, has co-written a theory with Dr Joseph Michalski, a planetary geologist at the Natural History Museum, that suggests they have discovered the best signs of life in the huge McLaughlin Crater on the surface of Mars.
The document, published today in Nature Geoscience journal, describes how they assessed the crater, created by a meteorite which smashed into the surface of Mars, flinging up rocks from miles below.
The rocks appear to be made up of clays and minerals which have been altered by water – the essential element to support life.
Speaking from his laboratory at the University of Aberdeen, geochemist Prof Parnell said: "We could be so close to discovering if there is, or was, life on Mars.
"We know from studies that a substantial proportion of all life on Earth is also in the subsurface and by studying the McLaughlin Crater we can see similar conditions beneath the surface of Mars thanks to observations on the rocks brought up by the meteorite strike.
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With China's position as the world's largest tilapia producer, importers openly admit they were scrambling after a winter freeze there killed off a large portion of the farmed fish.
"When we were first aware of the freeze, we scoured the country. The goal was to gain a larger share of their production," says Charles Trager, director of procurement for Beaver Street Fisheries of Jacksonville, Fla., which lost 20 to 25 percent of its Chinese production at the time.
"Not all the farms and ponds were destroyed, but in some regions, they had to re-seed the ponds," says Troy Turkin, executive VP of sales and marketing at importer Newport International in St. Petersburg, Fla.
The freeze - along with continued high demand for tilapia - pushed up prices in the first half of 2008.
"Prices are substantially higher than they were a year ago. The days of $1 and $2 for mainstream fish are possibly gone for the long term," says Turkin.
As a result, frozen tilapia imports fell from 163 million pounds through June 2007 to 151 million pounds through June this year, according to the National Marine Fisheries Service. Imports of fresh tilapia, meanwhile, rose from 31 million pounds through June 2007 to 34 million pounds through this June.
Fresh tilapia volume from Tropical Aquaculture Products' farms in Brazil, Columbia and Ecuador had normal increases and decreases for the beginning and end of the first half of 2008, says John Schramm, president of the Rutland, Vt., company.
While Beaver Street Fisheries, one of the largest U.S. tilapia importers, was impacted by the China freeze, it quickly contracted with other plants for additional supply.
"By late July and August, we started to see some of that production arriving through the pipeline. Supply is steady, but not enough for the demand," says Trager.
As a result, Beaver Street's wholesale prices have risen to an average of $3 a pound wholesale for frozen 3-5-ounce fillets, according to Trager.
Suppliers have seen retail prices that are up $1 to $2 a pound over the same time last year, reaching up to $8.99 a pound.
Retail prices for Food Lion, the 1,300-store chain in Salisbury, N.C., owned by the Delhaize Group of Brussels, Belgium, have increased about $1 a pound over last year.
Tilapia is selling at supermarkets for between $4.99 and $5.99 a pound on average, and is typically promoted at between $3.99 and $4.99 a pound - about $1 higher than last year's promoted price, says Karen Peterson, a Food Lion spokesperson.
Retail prices at Publix Super Markets of Lakeland, Fla., have increased only slightly because the 940-store chain purchases only fresh tilapia from Central and South America. The average retail price rose from $5.56 a pound last year to $5.64 a pound so far in 2008, says Maria Brous, a Publix spokesperson.
"The lack of frozen in the marketplace has pressured fresh, but we have not been impacted," says Brous.
Food Lion, on the other hand, has raised its prices.
"The entire supply chain has been strained due to the harsh [China] winters of 2007 and 2008. Our [tilapia] supply hasn't been directly impacted, but costs have increased," says Peterson.
At the same time, retailers and foodservice operators are not pricing consumers out of the market, according to suppliers.
"Retailers are doing a really good job of getting the product to the consumer at a price that enables volume movement," says Schramm. Restaurant chains are also doing well with tilapia and have developed innovative recipes, he adds.
The price pressure will likely be felt more on larger fillets, since farmers will sell the smaller sizes for strong prices while there is a high demand.
"The traditional spread between your small, medium and large fillets has become greater," says Beaver Street's Trager.
Benefits debated
In addition to shorter supply and higher prices, the tilapia industry is also battling a study claiming that farmed tilapia contains a potentially harmful balance of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids for patients vulnerable to inflammation. The study, published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association in July, found that farmed tilapia's ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids is 11:1. The study was authored by Floyd "Ski" Chilton, Ph.D., professor of physiology and pharmacology and director of the Wake Forest Center for Botanical Lipids. He is author of the 2005 book "Inflammation Nation," which pegs inflammation as the underlying cause of heart disease, allergies and asthma.
Seafood groups, tilapia importers and medical organizations immediately criticized the study.
"Countering data was quickly released by others in the academic and medical fields, such as the Mayo Clinic," says Brous of Publix.
An international group of more than a dozen doctors and researchers published an open letter supporting farmed tilapia and criticizing the study.
"Tilapia and catfish are examples of lower-fat fish that have fewer omega-3s than oily fish … but still provide more of these heart-healthy nutrients than hamburger, steak, chicken, pork or turkey," wrote William Harris, Ph.D., director of the Metabolism and Nutrition Research Center at the University of South Dakota-Sioux Falls, and part of the group of doctors critical of the study.
"It is very misleading science. The health information about tilapia has been well published," says Schramm.
In addition, U.S. Department of Agriculture data shows that boneless, skinless tilapia features a 1.4:1 ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids. Chilton has not disclosed his methodology and exact product form tested, notes Schramm.
In order to publicize the correct information on tilapia, Tropical Aquaculture and Aquamericas of Virginia Beach, Va., launched a Web site, www.abouttilapia.co m , supporting the farmed tilapia industry and tilapia's health benefits.
Fortunately, most suppliers and retailers have not noticed a sales impact from the study.
"We did not receive many inquiries regarding omega-6s. It is too early to tell if the story has impacted sales," says Brous with Publix.
However, Publix executives took quick action by getting information on omega-3 fatty acids and omega-6 fatty acids to its stores right away.
"Tilapia is on the lower end of the retail price per pound and seems to be most sensitive to price. Health concerns have had little impact on sales," says Peterson of Food Lion.
Consumer interest peaks
While tilapia buyers are dealing with supply problems and price increases, the good news is that consumers are still buying tilapia.
"It is still one of the best values on the market, compared to other widely available farmed species that are out there," says Turkin of Newport International.
"Tilapia consumption has increased significantly over the last three years and continues to surpass expectations. Low cost, ease of preparation and mild flavor allow this fish to appeal to a large audience," says Peterson of Food Lion.
As a result, tilapia is Food Lion's second best-selling fish, behind salmon. "At the current rate, it will surpass salmon within the next three years as the No. 1 fish item, excluding shellfish," says Peterson.
In addition, Food Lion and Delhaize's other banners have expanded tilapia offerings "through additional items and packaging sizes to meet the needs of the customer," adds Peterson.
Due to the lackluster economy, some consumers may be trading down to pork, chicken and other meats that are traditionally less expensive than fish. Once they get adjusted to the changes in the economy, they will likely return to purchasing more tilapia, suppliers say.
"Skinless, boneless tilapia fillets are arguably more expensive than chicken, pork and beef, so the health benefits [of tilapia] are going to be a major factor. It will take awhile for consumers to adjust their food budgets," says Schramm.
In addition, tilapia has consistently been one of the most popular fish species over the last few years and its popularity will likely only continue to improve.
"U.S. demand is still there. Retailers who raised their prices from $3.99 to $6.99 a pound thought they would lose sales, but that didn't happen … and foodservice sells a lot of tilapia," says Trager of Beaver Street Fisheries.
"Tilapia is popular in the United States because it meets that profile that our country likes: white meat and mild flavor. The fact that it is farm-raised makes it readily available and keeps the price low," says Brous of Publix.
Publix offers packaged, crab-stuffed tilapia fillets, among other value-added tilapia products. In addition, the retailer promotes tilapia via cooking demonstrations with its "Aprons Simple Meals" program.
Tilapia demand is expected to stay strong throughout this year and next. "Once kids go back to school and families start eating more normal meals, tilapia starts to ramp up again," notes Schramm.
Despite the decreased volume for the first part of this year, some suppliers anticipate steady to slightly higher volume this fall and winter.
"Supply is gong to stay relatively flat until September or October, with very modest increases for early 2009," adds Schramm.
However, importers and wholesalers do not expect much relief on price pressure.
"While prices may seem high, they are marginally survivable [for producers] as feed costs continue to increase. If prices decrease, it will cause more damage within the current supply chain," says Schramm.
"As long as there is a shortage, this [strong price] is going to continue. We're all in a bidding war right now, and farmers are willing to allow the price to go up and up, as we fight with each other," says Trager.
"Based on the life cycle of this fish, we expect the impact to be felt throughout the industry for another six to eight months," says Food Lion's Peterson.
Christine Blank is a business writer and editor in Lake Mary, Fla.


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All 100-, 200-, and 300-level Geology courses carry Scientific Inquiry General Education credit. The 200-level Geology courses also fulfill the Quantitative Reasoning component in addition to SI. GEOL 201 also fulfills the Diversity-International general education credit and GEOL 314 fulfills the Writing Intensive credit.
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Four elective courses from the following three groups, at least one course from each group:
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*GEOL 110 OCEANOGRAPHY (3 credits) An introduction to the ocean and its currents, waves, tides and coastlines. Emphasizes the interaction between humans and the oceans, and the importance of the ocean to life on the planet. Includes optional trips to local Paleozoic outcrops and the Great Lakes. A non-lab course. (SI)
*GEOL 112 GEOHAZARDS (3 credits) An introduction to geological and environmental hazards — earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, landslides, tsunamis, flooding, costal storms, tornadoes and climate change, and their effects upon human societies. Introduces the science behind the natural phenomena: causes behind different hazards, methods of forensic analysis, prediction, etc. Explores the human response to geohazards: the mitigation (or inadvertent aggravation) of hazards, political/economic/social factors, cost-benefit analysis, emergency response and how to avoid or survive hazards. (SI)
*GEOL 113 CLIMATES FUTURE, CLIMATES PAST (3 credits) Examines Earth's turbulent climatic past in an exploration of its possible futures. Combines the basic tenets of geology with current atmospheric system data in an effort to clarify our concurrently known and unknowable climate system. Designed for students who want to understand the ways in which the Earth we experience comes into being. First-year appropriate. A non-lab course. (SI)
*GEOL 150 EARLHAM SEMINAR (4 credits) Offered for first-year students. Topics vary. (ES)
*GEOL 201 ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY (4 credits) Introduces whole-Earth materials and processes with a focus on the formation of and human interaction with surficial environments. Examines phenomena such as volcanoes, earthquakes, wasting, flooding, desertification and climate change. Topics include other elements of environmental geoscience such as sustainable development, water supply, mining, agriculture and waste disposal. Laboratory and field trip exercises employ maps, specimens, real-world datasets, and local geological sites and resources. Specifically designed for students who want to better understand Earth and how it works. First-year appropriate. Lab. (A-QR, SI, D-I)
*GEOL 211 PHYSICAL GEOLOGY (4 credits) An introductory course investigating fundamental Earth materials, plate tectonics and processes changing the surface of the Earth. Lab exercises address mineral and rock identification, topographic and geologic map interpretation and geologic history interpretation. Field trips explore local Paleozoic limestone outcrops, glacial sequences and fluvial systems. Lab. (A-QR, SI)
GEOL 285 INDEPENDENT STUDY (1-3 credits) An independent research opportunity for students wishing to extend study of a topic from GEOL 111 or 211 to another area of interest, perhaps their major. Departmental approval required pending an acceptable proposal and faculty availability. Prerequisite: GEOL 201 or 211.
*GEOL 314 INTERPRETING EARTH HISTORY (4 credits) Summarizes Earth's evolution through the past 4.6 billion years and examines the evidence that has allowed us to interpret changes in Earth and its life. Weekly laboratories include study of Earth materials and methods of their analysis. Primary objective: to provide students context for understanding current discussions on the nature, tempo and initiation of change in the natural world. Required Lab and field trips. Prerequisite: GEOL 201 or 211, or consent of the instructor. (RCH, SI)
*GEOL 315 EARTH MATERIALS (4 credits) Focus on the description and occurrence of common rock-forming minerals as well as the genesis, classification and geologic significance of major rock groups. Lab familiarizes students with physical rock and mineral specimens and common optical techniques. Prerequisites: GEOL 201 or 211, or consent of the instructor. (RCH, SI)
GEOL 316 GEOCHEMISTRY (4 credits) An introduction to the chemical Earth that helps students understand fundamental geological interaction and the occurrence of geoscientific phenomena. Study includes the structures and activities of atoms and matter; the formation of planets, rocks and minerals; the nature of Earth's core, mantle, crust and skin; and the impact of surface conditions on Earth materials. Emphasizes the manner in which our experience of Earth materials is shaped by the chemical and physical tendencies of the universe. Laboratory analyses stress the nature of human-environment interactions and incorporates the instructor's research. One weekend field trip is required. Prerequisites: GEOL 201 or 211; CHEM 111 strongly recommended. (RCH, SI, WI)
GEOL 400 FIELD STUDIES (0-4 credits) Declared Geology majors and minors given first preference if course is oversubscribed. During this 12- to 16-day field excursion, students study rocks of another geologic region, such as the mountainous areas of the East, Southwest or West; the mining districts of the North, West or Southwest; the Atlantic or Gulf coasts or off-shore islands; historically significant areas such as Scotland or Iceland, or other geologically significant sites. Topics include modern geologic processes, stratigraphy, structure and geologic history through the use of applicable standard field techniques, including geologic mapping and the collection, analysis and presentation of field data. Offered during alternate May Terms. Prerequisites: GEOL 201 or 211. (AY)
GEOL 401 PALEONTOLOGY (4 credits) Examines the principles by which geoscientists employ fossils to determine the ages and ancient environments of fossil-bearing rock units. Includes references to modern analogs of geologically significant fossil groups. Field projects employ the rich fossil faunas of the Richmond area. Laboratory study of fossil groups is self-conducted by students. Two weekend day trips required. Prerequisite: GEOL 314. (AY)
GEOL 410 STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY AND TECTONICS (4 credits) Examines the architecture of the Earth's crust as well as the principles involved in the formation of primary and secondary earth structures, their historical significance, and their relation to economic resources and landscape features. Lab. Prerequisite: GEOL 315. (AY)
GEOL 411 TECTONICS AND GEOPHYSICS (4 credits) Introduces the basic geophysical concepts necessary to understand deep Earth structure and dynamics. Fundamental concepts such as paleomagnetism, gravity, seismicity and heat flow are examined in the context of plate tectonic theory and also applied to environmental problems and energy resource exploration. Lab. Prerequisites: GEOL 315. (AY)
GEOL 420 EARTH SURFACE PROCESSES (4 credits) Surveys significant continental landscapes through analyses of the processes that form them. Emphasizes understanding of fluid mechanics and sediment transport, and applies those concepts to understanding how fluids shape the surface of the earth. Field trips and outdoor labs examine local landforms. Prerequisite: GEOL 314. (AY)
GEOL 421 SEDIMENTOLOGY (4 credits) Examines the processes that generate, transport, modify, deposit and lithify sedimentary materials and the products that result. Emphasizes understanding modern sedimentary depositional environments as a means of interpreting ancient sedimentary sequences. Laboratory exercises teach the identification and analysis of clastics and carbonates in hand-specimen and thin-section. Field exercises analyze local and regional fluvial environments and glacial sediments, and Paleozoic carbonates. Prerequisite: GEOL 314. (AY)
GEOL 430 HYDROGEOLOGY (4 credits) Many of Earth's surface environments are governed by the interaction of water and earth materials. Introduces students to the nature of these interactions, including qualitative, quantitative, physical and chemical perspectives. Alongside exploration of surface and groundwater fundamentals, discussion includes topics such as current water-related issues, from transport and contamination to supplies and treatment. Laboratory exercises include field mapping and sampling, laboratory analysis, and GIS mapping and modeling. Prerequisite: GEOL 316. (AY)
GEOL 431 SOILS (4 credits) Introduces students to the skin of the Earth, examining soil as both a geological material and a natural resource. Explores the awesome complexity of soils from molecular to landscape-scale and examines the particular problems soils pose to human-landscape interaction. Topics include the formation, physics, chemistry, ecology and sustainable management of the world's soils. Laboratory exercises incorporate field description, laboratory analysis and large-scale research questions. One weekend field trip is required. Prerequisite: GEOL 316. (AY)
GEOL 480 SEMINAR ON CURRENT TOPICS (3 credits) Requires utilization of technical literature, regular oral presentations, and an independently researched major project involving extensive library research. Final term paper and public presentation required. Majors must take this course at least once, but may take it twice. Open only to advanced Geology majors with 12 or more completed upperclass credits; majors of similar standing in other Natural Sciences need consent of the instructor. Prerequisite: GEOL 314, 315 and 316.
GEOL 481 INTERNSHIPS, FIELD STUDIES AND OTHER FIELD EXPERIENCES (1-3 credits)
GEOL 482 SPECIAL TOPICS (3 credits) Selected topics determined by the instructor for upper-level study.
GEOL 483 TEACHING ASSISTANTS (1-3 credits)
GEOL 484 FORD/KNIGHT RESEARCH PROJECT (1-4 credits) Collaborative research with faculty funded by the Ford/Knight Program.
GEOL 485 INDEPENDENT STUDY (1-3 credits) An investigation of a specific topic conceived and planned by the student in consultation with a faculty adviser. Requires submission of the final draft of a term paper and its public oral presentation before the first reading day of a semester. Prerequisites: Senior standing and faculty adviser's prior approval of project proposal.
GEOL 486 INDEPENDENT STUDENT RESEARCH (1-3 credits)
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Forever Lock Is the Unpickable Bike Lock
Most locks that are designed to secure your bike in public are usually U-shaped and have funny-shaped keys, but if you feel that is not secure enough, try the Forever Lock. It has a great design for added security.
It hides the keyhole out of reach, so that it can't be accessed with traditional lock picking tools. You have to insert the specially-designed key inside of the mechanism, through a combination of actions. It's sort of like a puzzle game, but easier to solve. The video explains it better:
You can't officially buy one in the U.S. market yet, but according to the guy in the video, he is selling them for $140 each if you contact him. Seem expensive? Sure, but if you've got an expensive bike, this is a super secure lock, and short of a thief using a blowtorch to cut it, it's not getting opened by crooks.
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Are people picking the locks when they steal the bike? Every time I see something like that they use a sawzall or cutting wheel and cut through the entire lock in about 20 seconds.
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December 17th, 2014(New EP)-@ChiefSTRAY "The Camp Out"
November 13th, 2014Now when you think of camp outs, you think of the typical things like nature, birds, bees, trees, etc.. But for the young Portland artist ¢hief, this name holds a lot more significance. "The Camp Out" EP is a seven track project with a vibe that, in a way, makes you want to actually go camping. ¢hief takes you through the highs and lows through his life while also providing you with a very diverse selection of music lyrically and production wise. You are sure to enjoy "The Camp Out" EP.
"The Camp Out" tells a story of how I was betrayed by a woman I thought was my lover and best friend. I went on a camping trip with this woman and her family this past summer. During the trip, she showed prime examples of why I couldn't continue to trust her. If you listen closely to "Lost it" & "The Ride Home", they tell you a little more about my actual feelings behind the situation. My overall thoughts on "The Camp Out" are positive however because I know I put together a great project with substance.
Check him out on Facebook: ¢hief
Big Kap (@bigkapthewardin) Presents B. Morgan "POKE IT OUT" Single Off The #YCSWU
November 12th, 2014#VMMG & BiG KAP THE WARDIN PRESENTS B MORGAN "POKE IT OUT" SINGLE OFF THE "YOU CANT SMOKE WITH US" Digital Compression Coming Nov.28th #BlackFriday On ITunes Worldwide
Mikey Vegaz – Victory @fliboimv
November 11th, 2014(New Music) Kevin Cossom (@KevinCossom) feat. Ace Hood – #FTOB
November 7th, 2014Kevin Cossom is pleasing fans with a new bold feel good song: "FTOB" [fvck themother bitches]. FTOB features a swaggered Ace Hood. Kevin Cossom sets to
release a series of both videos and audios through his soundcloud
page(kevincossomofficial). The series of brand new songs will be available for
downloads every other week. Meanwhile FTOB is a must download.
"Free Throw" @BIOFEEDBACKPRO Mann E Styles Prod by @duanedarock
November 4th, 2014E Ness, best known for his role on Puffy's "Making The Band" reality show, is gearing up to release his latest EP "Percs & Poo" alongside producer T-1. To add even more fuel to the fire, Ness contract's Philly's godfather Beanie Sigel for the block anthem, "I Am Legend", which features a clever flip of the "300" movie soundtrack. Check it out and keep your eyes peeled out for "Percs & Poo" to drop soon…
(New Video)-@PoloGangCooly "Who I Am" Feat @Realrangemzk @Yoshii_Twerksum Filmed by @AWashington__
November 4th, 2014Cooly drops the visuals fro his new hit single "Who I Am" which also features J and Yoshii. All three Wisconsin based artist are looking to end 2014 with a bang and go into 2015 on with a major buzz.
@Grievesmusic Talks Winter & The Wolves & Wanting To Work With @questlove W/ @MrGetYourBuzzUp
October 30th, 2014Grieves sits down with Mr Get Your Buzz Up to talk about his album Winter & The Wolves, being a producer, relationship with Mac Lethal, and wanting to work with Questlove.
(New EP)-@joesauseda "So It Begins!"
October 30th, 2014Austin, Texas emcee Joe Sauseda states that lyrics are his obsession and they spawn from his personal relationships with money, family & friends. His debut EP, "So It Begins!", discusses these trials & tribulations that so many of us face and he turns them into verses that are meant to encourage and motivate listeners into being the best individual they can be.
"It became an obsession and I started writing about anything that was moving and motivating, whether it was something that I went through or something I witnessed."
Sauseda's clever use of the song titles is brilliant and when read in numerical order, offers up a positive motivational message.
Joe is also busy working on other projects which includes a collaboration with legendary music producer S1 "Symbolyc One" (Kanye West "Power," Beyonce "Best I Never Had" & 50 Cent Featuring Eminem & Adam Levine "My Life") titled "My World" that only further sheds light on the young Texan's climb within the hip hop world.
Check out Joe's Soundcloud page for even more music: https://soundcloud.com/sausedamusic


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Fashion Masochist: The Jarty
HEAD-TO-TOE DENIM HAS BEEN A SERIOUS FASHION no-no ever since John Mellencamp dropped the Cougar, Tiffany dropped the mall tours, and George Michael dropped Andrew Ridgeley. A relic of the '80s and early '90s, the "jarty" (jean + party) was eclipsed in popularity only by pirates and "G.I. Joes and Barbie Hos" in the kegger-theme playbook of my college days.
Now, more than two decades post-Wham!, the jarty is staging a comeback, as the stylish likes of Penélope Cruz, Alicia Keys, Christina Ricci, and Kanye West have unapologetically broken out the so-called Canadian Tuxedo (also known as the New Jersey Tuxedo, the Farmer's Pajamas, and—my favorite—the Redneck Tracksuit). In fact, it was a jarty all over the runway at the latest fashion show for William Rast, Justin Timberlake's clothing line.
Bringing sexy back may have been a prescient call. But reviving matching denim? Far murkier territory. To test the blue-on-blue waters myself, I assemble a rotation of denim pieces—short-sleeved shirt, long-sleeved shirt, slouchy jeans, tight jeans, classic jacket, and vest—and choose a Casual Friday to ease into my planned five-day experiment. When I arrive at the office in an indigo shirt-jeans combo prepared for Kelly Kapowski references, I receive but a single curious "Double denim? Huh…" from a nostalgic older coworker. Similarly, a friend mentions that my outfit makes me look young—probably because she hasn't double-dipped denim since her own youth.
By Monday, I'm thrilled that my assignment gives me an excuse to keep on doing the jean thing in the office and beyond. Though it might have gone differently if paired with a baseball cap and blinding white tenni-pumps, the denim extravaganza continues to please, no matter which items I pick from my selection. The vibe is a relaxed but confident I know the rules, and I choose to break the rules. Plus, everything matches, so getting dressed in the morning is a breeze.
Problem is, I can't tear myself away from the jarty's freedom and ease and just-realized coolness. For days after my official test drive ends, the denim uniform stays—like last Friday's beyond-flat keg that a frat boy persists in swigging into the school week. My laundry habits also evoke that frat boy: I'm so addicted to the fantastically cowgirly long-sleeved denim shirt that I'd rather wear it slightly soiled day after day than give it a wash break.
After more than a week of denim madness, the same friend who originally praised me for my youthful look stages an intervention. "How much longer are you planning to wear that?" she asks, perhaps tipped off by the fragrance. "I'm still researching," I reply unconvincingly. Then to the laundry my denim goes. But when it gets back, life is a jarty again.
Source URL: http://www.bostonmagazine.com/2009/05/fashion-masochist-the-jarty/


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A funny thing happened on the way to getting DNA peer reviewed that may or may not have come from a Bigfoot.
See what had happened was over the past year on various websites and blogs people and they will be named, have been posting various passive aggressive and overt slights if you will at Melba Ketchum. Melba is a Dr. of veterinary science and also a leading expert in animal DNA. She has years of experience and has thrown her hat into the circus ring that is Bigfoot research and Cryptozoology as a whole. That's where the fun begins, see she is the new kid on the block and the old guard and established various hunters of all things that don't exist are worried. They don't want to see all there work go up in smoke by some Jane come lately with her DNA research.
The one particular individual that I can see that is posting as much as possible about her in an attempt to drive traffic to various sites and get attention are the folks at Cryptomundo. All of this is of course under the guise of getting information out to the community, classic and noble no doubt. That's a live one right there. Let me roll out my beef with those the site and individual the involved as simply as possible and with links to the work as proof to back my opinion.
Lets start with the big dog in the community: Cryptomundo. Let me link to you and quote straight from the site, the About Us of Cryptomundo for starters:
*links to blogs edited out, as well as 3 other leaders not the subject of my rant*
We welcome you!
Cryptomundo is a place to enjoy the adventures, treks, theories, and wisdom of some of the most respected leaders in the field of Cryptozoology. This is a place for all ages to share, read, see, and learn about the finds and evidence of the most elusive and rare animals (cryptids) on this planet Earth … Bigfoot, Yeti, Chupacabra, Ivory Billed Woodpecker, Nessie, Yowie, and more. Come back often and be part of the community for Cryptozoology breaking news, new views, fun, and yes occasional humor. We're glad you're here and look forward to hearing from you soon.
The Leaders:
Trek the world of cryptozoology with Loren Coleman
Great, altruistic and sounds ideal. But, then a dark cloud arises on the Crytomundo site that has nothing to do with crypto news at all and it is a link from Loren Coleman about the Aurora Shooting. This here is the genesis if you will at my eyebrow raising about Mr Coleman. At the time it was asked what the hell does that shooting have to do with crypto-anything? NOTHING! It does have a handy link to his blog where he does make posts exploiting shootings or human disasters and as always a book you can buy where he talks about such human nature. He is a social worker and anthropologist by trade and education so it would be in his expertise.
The end of Part One
Further information, timeline of events and commentary to come please stand by….


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In my very first video tutorial I'll show you how to transition a group of clones through different shapes and colours using the plain effector and the mograph multi shader. The first video explains how to transition between different cloner shapes, the second shows how to transition just the colour of the clones.
Shape Transition Tutorial
Colour Transition Tutorial


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What is bronchoscopy/ lung biopsy? Bronchoscopy is a diagnostic procedure used to obtain a small amount of lung tissue and fluid samples, which are then examined under a microscope to help in diagnosing a change in your lung function. During this procedure, your lung doctor examines your lungs (bronchial tubes) and looks for abnormal conditions, such as infection, tumors, bleeding and abnormal sites. Bronchoscopy provides important information about the condition of your transplanted lung(s) and for your treatment. You will be asked to sign a consent form prior to the test. Your consent tells that you understand the reason for the bronchoscopy, how it is done, possible alternatives, and possible risks. What are the risks of a bronchoscopy? The primary risk with bronchoscopy is bleeding from the site of the biopsy, but this occurs in less than 1% of patients. Other rare complications include lung collapse, hoarseness, sore nose or throat. You will be monitored closely for several hours after the procedure to make sure no complications arise. Please note: If you have a heart murmur, heart valve problems or artificial joints, remind your doctor. You may need to take an antibiotic before the bronchoscopy as a precaution. Instructions for patients having a bronchoscopy. The office staff will set up the appointment for your bronchoscopy and call you with the date and time. Please be sure to follow these instructions:
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What should I do when I get home? You may want to take it easy for the rest of the day after the test. If you received sedation you may feel tired or sleepy. Do not drive or operate machinery or sign any legal documents for the next 24 hours after the sedation.
What symptoms should I report to the doctor after bronchoscopy?
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