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Resources for Women Who Want to Break Into Tech
Women in tech are helping themselves, and each other, by creating a wealth of opportunities to boost their chances of tech startup success.
Women in tech are helping themselves, and each other, by creating a wealth of opportunities to boost their chances of tech startup success.
Women@TheFrontier compiled a list of five fierce women to follow on Twitter.
Want to empower employees and build a winning company culture? Have your team teach each other.
These 12 female CTOs are leading cutting-edge tech startups and inspiring the next generation of female technology leaders!
Teaching yourself to code is basically the new black, but don't jump into the project before considering these basic questions.
The key to female-founded Hearsay Social's culture of diversity? A love of debate and a few foundational principles that makes such productive discussion possible.
PyCon is more than where Donglegate began. This year, PyCon boasted a record number of talks delivered by women. As always, they provided a generous financial aid program promoted by many diversity-minded groups.
By Angie Chang (Co-Founder & Editor-in-Chief, Women 2.0)
An inclusive developer conference in March for the community using and developing the open-source Python programming language, PyCon 2013 was home to free workshops for children 7+ to learn Python from Katie Cunningham and Barbara Shaurette, a feminist hacker lounge hosted by the Ada Initiative, a huge PyLadies lunch and many booths in the expo area for the groups like PyLadies and CodeChix. These booths were not exclusive – in the span of half an hour, I watched several men purchase PyLadies shirts and get more information about the initiative.
I have spent only one week with Python, but I love it. It's straight forward with a minimum amount of extra syntax, such as semicolons, curly brackets, etc.
By Gulnara Mirzakarimova (Student, Hackbright Academy)
So, what have I learned during the first week? To sum it up – everything you need to know to write a program and we wrote a bunch of small ones. We covered functions, loops, lists, dictionaries, conditionals, logic, test-driven development, version control, debugging. Object oriented stuff spilled over
Hackbright Academy is an all-female web development class that turns beginner programmers into employable junior software engineers.
By Susan Tan (Alumna, Hackbright Academy)
As a code challenge for BloomReach, I wrote a program in Python that took in 500,000 lines of input and distributed half a million unique wine bottles to 99,999 people, each with their own top 10 wine list. It's a max flow problem. I completed this puzzle in 55 lines of Python code and with only 10 weeks of training at Hackbright Academy.
I remembered what I'd been told – that in this case, most men would just forge on and make a counter offer, so that's what I should do, and it was not a big deal on the company's side.
Hackbright Academy helped jumpstart me from a hobbyist to a web developer.
By Michelle Sun (Alum, Hackbright Academy)
2012 has been a huge year in terms of personal and professional growth. On the professional front, I progressed significantly in pursuing my passion in products, from defining and building a product from scratch and selling it to real customers, to getting hands on with code.
Mentorship is far too integral to career development to rush. Demystify the mentorship relationship – put in the time to decode this "black box".
By Courtney Mayeda (Client Services Manager, Medallia)
While filling up on Chinese food and mingling at Rocket Space, home of numerous up-and-coming startups, attendees learned about the event's sponsor – Hackbright Academy – an organization also dedicated to women in technology.
Everyone has learned and supported each other, and I know that just because we graduated doesn't mean we stop.
By Mercedes Coyle (Graduate, Hackbright Academy)
It really hasn't hit me yet that this amazing 10 weeks of collaborative learning, problem solving, sometimes frustration, epiphanies, and bonding with 15 other indescribably fantastic women is coming to an end. I've been so focused on writing code the past few weeks that my keyboard has
Stories of pair programming and female bonding told at the Hackbright Girl Geek Dinner last week.
After four weeks of pair programming full-time together, we are inseparable and finishing each others' sentences.
By Annie Chang & Louise Fox (Students, Hackbright Academy)
We shared our passion for dogs and technology by building a website for dogwalkers, inspired by our obsession with our dogs and ensuring proper care while we are away coding. Our site is called "DogLog" and users can log their dogwalks, dogs, and 'logs'. Obviously, we love crappy puns.
Sponsor an event for women in tech like Founder Friday or Girl Geek Dinners. Femgineers eat too!
The founders of coding school Hackbright Academy explain why they went with an all-female format and how it's working out for graduates.
By Jessica Stillman (Contributing Writer, Women 2.0)
Startup fever may be raging like never before, but the number of women graduating from computer science programs is actually falling. Christian Fernandez, co-founder of Hackbright Academy, has his suspicions as to what's to blame from this paradox.
"It's purely anecdotal but there are a lot of women who
The goal of Ada Lovelace Day is to create new role models for girls and women in these male-dominated fields by raising the profile of other women in STEM.
By Angie Chang (Co-Founder & Editor-in-Chief, Women 2.0)
Today is Ada Lovelace Day – October 16, 2012 is about blogging and sharing stories of women, from engineers to scientists, from technologists to mathematicians. Who has inspired you?
Over the last year, a number of technical women
I love the challenges of pair programming — knowing when to stop for direction, when to brazenly code on, and when to take breaks.
By Annie Chang (Student, Hackbright Academy)
Time flies when you're having fun, and we're almost 20% done with the Hackbright Academy program. I like to think that my glass is 80% full, and I'm looking forward to emerging from my chrysalis as a coder.
Our homework from last weekend included setting up our GitHub accounts. We learned how to create local repositories, commit, push, and fork!
"Push yourself, don't forget to eat, realign your commitments, lean on your classmates for support, Git it now, hackathons are your friends, and networking is not as cheesy as it sounds."


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Employment Opportunities
Operation Warm's small and talented staff raises the funds and manages the activity required to source and distribute 300,000 new winter coats each winter to children in need. With expertise in development, grant writing, marketing and communications, community relations, finance and administration, procurement, operations and logistics, our team strives to deliver new coats to as many children as possible each year.
Do you want to be a part of our exciting team?
We are currently seeking a Graphic Design/Communication Arts intern (click here to review the job description) and an intern to assist with our coat distribution activities from September to December 2014 (click to review the job description).
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As the Program and Development Intern you will help to support the ongoing development of programs and fundraising at Operation Warm.
- Work on a variety of projects related to programming and fundraising development
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- Conduct and manage research projects as requested
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- Assist with writing of communication updates for partners and key stakeholders
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• Current college student or recent college graduate
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• Ability to plan, organize, and execute events
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• Self-starter with a strong sense of urgency
• Proficient in Word/Excel
• Effectively manages time and responsibilities
• Able to work effectively both independently and part of a dynamic team

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The Animatrix is a 2003 direct-to-video anthology film based on The Matrix trilogy produced by the Wachowskis, who wrote and directed the trilogy.
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Why does Morpheus believe Neo is the One
Is it ever stated in any of the films or in the animatrix why Morpheus persued and was certain that Neo was the one before even meeting him.
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What does the girl cutting her hand in Animatrix: Beyond symbolize?
In the film, The Animatrix, specifically the Beyond section after the girl and the kids are quarantined, they return to the spot that had the glitch. I understand why she dropped the can (to see ...


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Tulisa Contostavlos to replace ill Mel B on Saturday's X Factor
Mel B will not be taking part in Saturday night's X Factor show. ITV have confirmed that due to illness the former Spice Girl will miss the programme and be...
Tulisa Contostavlos talks cosmetic surgery and moving on from her difficult year
Tulisa Contostavlos has opened up for the first time about her difficult year, which saw her go to court over accusations about supplying drugs, before the case was thrown out...
Tulisa Contostavlos wows with first show in 18 months
Tulisa Contostavlos took to the stage for the first time in 18 months on Saturday night. Following a turbulent year and a half, which included a series of court appearances...
Five remaining The X Factor hopefuls discover their Jukebox Week tunes
It's jukebox week on The X Factor and the remaining contestants have had their songs picked by the public - and some very special guests. Global superstars and former The...
I'm A Celebrity 2014: Gallery of all the stars tipped to take part
Not long to go I'm A Celebrity... fans – on 16 November, the hit show returns for its 14th series as another batch of (un)willing stars face their fears in...
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It's been a turbulent few months for Tulisa Contostavlos. But the star is ready to step back into the spotlight with a return to The X Factor. This week, the...
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Tulisa Contostavlos has opened up about the cosmetic procedures she has recently undergone.Many of the former X Factor judge's fans were surprised to see a change in her appearance when...
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Former X Factor judge Tulisa Contostavlos arrested over drug deal allegations
Kelly Rowland to replace Britney Spears in 'X Factor USA'
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Tulisa Contostavlos reportedly sacked from the 'X Factor'
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Since the 'GMO in the Bible' thread got pulled (even though we have been assured that any and all discussion topics are allowed here), I thought maybe we should explore whether the coming of GMO in our times was mentioned, or predicted, in the Tanahk. Those here who have read all the books in the original ancient Hebrew should be in the best position to comment on this. |
Follow-Up Postings:
- Posted by greenleaf_organic 8 San Antonio, TX (My Page) on Tue, Dec 31, 13 at 17:56
Hey pnbrown buddy, the Tanak is just the Jewish way of saying Torah, Neviim, and Kituviim in one consolidated word. In gentile vernacular that amounts to the law, the prophets, and the writings, which = the Old Testament. Back where we started... ;). I guess we won't be having that discussion. Too bad the last one got pulled so soon, I put a lot of work into my last response. By hey, it was a good run! Better to be shot down in a blaze of glory than to slowly fade away. Flame on! Like I said before, it is their house and their house rules. Now I know what the rules are. By the way, who assrured you anything goes? Not I. |
Don't get your feathers ruffled because someone else decided to do just as you did, please. Did you really think I would start a thread like this without doing some research? Of course I know (more or less) what the Tanahk is. So yes, maybe now you can answer my last point from the pulled thread (before this one is pulled) - do you think the OT predicted GMO technology? And why do you think this, since there are no words within it that address GMO technology? See, my problem with this kind of thinking - and I'm not singling you out, mind you - is that deciding that words mean some other things, have some extra figurative meanings, words from old writings, for example, is that then those words can be used to justify whatever. In this case you may use them to justify your feeling that GMO technology is not so good (which feeling I also have, and so do many others, entirely without reading the OT), but in other cases people have used and do use their own or others interpretations of writings like the old and new testaments, the koran, and others, to justify lots of terrible actions. So I categorically do not accept this notion of putting whatever spin one wants on words and passages pulled from various scriptures. |
- Posted by greenleaf_organic 8 San Antonio, TX (My Page) on Tue, Dec 31, 13 at 19:25
Actually I kinda knew you were baiting me. No worries, no ruffles here. I thought I answered your question on my final post of the previous thread. But in short, I think we diverge on the question of where the inspiration came from to the original author. Therefore it would be quite unlikely that we would see it through to the same conclusion. I will have to leave it at that in deference to the house rules you see...:) |
- Posted by greenleaf_organic 8 San Antonio, TX (My Page) on Tue, Dec 31, 13 at 19:41
I will however make comment to one of your other points. You are correct, one certainly should not run off on a crusade based on a fringe teaching of questionable interpretation, which is what my other posting was. I am sure i would even have some who i agree with on virtually every area of doctrine who would question my take on the posting i offered up. Not a major deal. As I said previously, there were other references in The Book which are stronger and of less questionable interpretation, but we did not last long enough for the conversation to evolve there. And again, my dislike and distrust of GMO is not limited to my religious belief system. There are additional reasons, but quite frankly there are others, such as yourself, who are much more eloquent in that arena. I guess I will nip away at the fringes where I can and let others do more of the heavy lifting. |
Just as this site owns the site, I also believe that the One who made this earth and all in this vast universe owns it....and He makes the rules. Many will perhaps resent or question that and that is their privilege. I believe that the owner of this earth has had a plan from the beginning and knows the end. Certainly this colors my thinking and I see things in that perspective. Certainly I believe that He has hidden many things from the wise and has revealed them to babes. Since mankind is unlocking more and more of the secrets of nature and the universe, this knowledge has made our lives much more comfortable and also a much more dangerous place to live. Some are concerned that tampering with genes and atoms might release some horrendous frankensteins and they could be right...I don't know. Anyway He knows all things and will step in one of these days...that is basic and fundamental with me. In the meantime we should be good stewards of all things in our lives. |
- Posted by greenleaf_organic 8 San Antonio, TX (My Page) on Wed, Jan 1, 14 at 2:00
Well said Wayne.Happy New Year to you guys. |
This post was edited by greenleaf_organic on Wed, Jan 1, 14 at 3:58
Greenleaf, undoubtedly we don't agree as to the authorship of the OT (as apparently do not many rabbinical scholars, not to mention Jews pre-Christ). Nevertheless this could be a very interesting discussion, too bad it will be pulled. We could continue via email or come over to Hot Topics forum and start it there. |
- Posted by greenleaf_organic 8 San Antonio, TX (My Page) on Wed, Jan 1, 14 at 7:25
Hey if you want to fire up a thread in ht that's cool. We can stir the waters over there for a while. Could get interesting. |
Thanks to all for pointing out what a Tanahk is. It seems that my brain is not yet filled to capacity, and there is still room in there for a few more words... |
When I looked over Hot Topics, I found it to be mostly an unfriendly environment...caustic?..You bet. |
- Posted by greenleaf_organic 8 San Antonio, TX (My Page) on Wed, Jan 1, 14 at 13:38
Wayne you are so right. Lots of mocking going on there where this was picked up in the "Truthers" posting. Also a lot of genuine opinions disagreeing with mine which is fine, their prerogative. I think I will still check there to follow that thread to see if perchance someone would like to have a sincere discussion. I thought it got a little prickly over here sometimes, well Hot Topics is a regular briar patch! :) |
- Posted by TheMasterGardener1 5B (My Page) on Wed, Jan 1, 14 at 14:49
Because this is the organic garden section,we are only allowed to discuss organic gardening. |
- Posted by greenleaf_organic 8, TX (My Page) on Wed, Jan 1, 14 at 14:59
And defend commercial big ag practices and gmo, which are inorganic. Right? |
- Posted by TheMasterGardener1 5B (My Page) on Wed, Jan 1, 14 at 15:02
Nope.No more. We can not defend them or talk 'bad' about them here. Only organic gardening. |
This post was edited by TheMasterGardener1 on Wed, Jan 1, 14 at 15:22
We can't speak against GMO here? Methinks you are wrong. It is the organic forum, guided by a holy spirit by definition opposed to the tampering with genes. |
Is tampering with chromosomes ok? Like bananas and seedless watermelons. |
- Posted by greenleaf_organic 8, TX (My Page) on Wed, Jan 1, 14 at 17:58
master gardener- hey dude or dudette, I am not the one who blew the whistle and had a thread removed. Just speaking my mind here, scattering some good seeds around! (yes, they are non gmo seeds) :) |
- Posted by henry_kuska z5 OH (email@example.com) on Wed, Jan 1, 14 at 17:59
The question was asked: "Is tampering with chromosomes ok? Like bananas and seedless watermelons." H.Kuska comment: If you are just referring to the production of sterile plants. This is observed as a natural phenomena in Nature, but there still appear to be negative consequences. "The selective plant breeding that has brought us to this impasse is comparable to genetic engineering. Both change the genetic makeup of a plant, perhaps irreversibly. So the case of the banana gives ammunition to critics of genetic engineering and to their claim that much can go wrong when we tamper with plant genetics." http://www.commondreams.org/views03/0719-02.htm |
Here is a link that might be useful: example of the banana
- Posted by TheMasterGardener1 5B (My Page) on Wed, Jan 1, 14 at 23:10
I am just saying the first thing that is described is- "This forum is meant for the discussion of organic gardening." |
- Posted by greenleaf_organic 8, TX (My Page) on Wed, Jan 1, 14 at 23:49
Oh, interesting. I thought you were tongue in cheek but you were serious. Well then, where are GMOs to be discussed? Hot topics only? I noticed you started a thread there. |
- Posted by TheMasterGardener1 5B (My Page) on Thu, Jan 2, 14 at 0:13
Yeah. I think its best. I will no longer post on this topic. |
This post was edited by TheMasterGardener1 on Thu, Jan 2, 14 at 0:34
Praise be for small miracles. |
- Posted by henry_kuska z5 OH (email@example.com) on Thu, Jan 2, 14 at 10:33
The definition of organic gardening quote used so far does not contain the whole quote so leaves off the part about it being a philosophy: " Organic gardening is most easily defined as a philosophy that stresses the use of naturally occurring substances and friendly predators and avoiding man-made chemical fertilizers and pesticides. This is the philosophy which guides this forum." There is also a FAQ titled: "What is the correct definition of Organic Gardening? What appears pertinent to the question of whether research that questions the safety of GMOs is appropriate here (particularly new research that is not yet common knowledge) is the following: "Organic Gardening - these people don't use anything in their garden that has any potentially harmful chemicals, preservatives, colorings, etc. in their gardening strategies. " Do other forms of communication concerning organic gardening regard a discussion of GMOs as appropriate? The magazine Organic Gardening (published by Rodale Press) contains the following: Title: "The New GMOs: More Chemicals, More Dangerous" http://www.organicgardening.com/living/new-gmos-more-chemicals-more-dangerous |
OMG Today is my birthday. Thank you, Pat, for some great laughs. New Year's Resolution: take self less seriously See you ALL over in HT! |
- Posted by greenleaf_organic 8 San Antonio, TX (My Page) on Thu, Jan 2, 14 at 13:17
Elisa now THAT was hilarious! |
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NYC's Best: Farmer's Markets!
Hi there! It's a rather rainy day here in NYC, but I'm pumped about all the new fresh produce that's starting to pour into the farmer's markets that dapple the city. Shopping at these markets is a great way to support local farmers and get the freshest, healthiest, and tastiest food available. It helps me to design meals for weight maintenance, as well as sample new and interesting products that range from duck eggs to to vegan cookies to New York state wines. What a fantastic resource!
Above is a photo of the Union Square Market, which takes place all year round on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 8am to 6pm. It is a massive market that attracts 60,000 shoppers for an amazing variety of local home-made goods, flowers, and produce. From my experience, afternoons can get very crowded, so perusing in the morning is a better option. Bartering here is mostly acceptable, especially if you are buying in bulk. Many local artists also set up shop on the perimeters, so if you are looking for unique decor for your home, check out their offerings. For more info:
Further north in the city, there is a burgeoning farmer's market on the south side of Morningside Park from late May until December. If you live on the Upper West Side, take a walk along 110th street and you will see stands and friendly vendors from 9:30am to 5pm every Saturday. I've found some perfectly plump snap peas and blueberries there, as well as grass-fed turkey and chicken meat. A great little stroll before (or after) hitting up a brunch spot on the UWS. Check out their site late May for more details:
I recently discovered a farmers market in Jackson Heights that is diverse and plentiful, without the large crowds of Union Square Market. This location gives you a chance to really talk with the vendors in depth about their products. Because of the neighborhood's high population of Indians and Colombians, this market has some delicious cultural cuisine, too. Visit the website for information on events, vendors, and directions.
The map below is from the site http://localfoods.about.com/od/northeastfarmersmarkets/tp/newyorkfm.htm, which gives more information and locations for farmers markets in the NYC area. You will be able to find one not far from your New York apartment in no time, so take advantage of New York's bounty and get out there!


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Wanderlust 2011, Through The Eyes of An Artist via Todd Boston
The Wanderlust festival is an event that fuses together music, nature, yoga, community, and art to inspire and offer an experience like no other.
I was fortunate to participate and perform in three Wanderlust events in 2011 and I can say it is a special event that is sure to grow! All three were quite different but each offered high quality experiences with some of the best musicians, yoga teachers and people around.
Wanderlust Fillmore San Francisco
The event at the Fillmore San Francisco had a more urban vibe and was a great one day event at the legendary venue. Shiva Rea led an inspiring daytime class from the stage that so many greats have performed on and MC Yogi rocked the night time dance floor.
Wanderlust Stratton Vermont
The event in Stratton Vermont was an amazing time, east coast style. We had the honor of playing for the Anusara Grand Circle with John Friend for four days leading up to the main event. I was there for eight days total with Grammy winning percussionist Jeff Haynes by my side and we had a blast rocking it all week. A little bit of rain but everyone was so great it didn't even matter. A thursday opening concert with South African artist Vusi Mahlasela and a Saturday night concert with Michael Franti highlighted the event!
Wanderlust California
To bring it all full circle we came back home to California to participate in our second year at the event in Lake Tahoe. I thought last year was amazing but this year brought it to a whole new level. Ramesh Kannan (Tabla) and I joined the Anusara Inspired Gathering with John Friend for the four days leading up to the festival and we had the best time with a great community of Yogis and Artists.
Friday rolled around for an epic class in the Gaiam Tent with John Friend and over 650 practicing yogis rocking out to live music! It was one of the most amazing experiences of my life to date and something I will cherish for a long time.
The music was amazing once again with so many talented artists performing including an epic Friday night show by Michael Franti. The Moroccan style tea tent in Village Anusara hosted so many inspiring performances throughout the week and the art and nature combined was breathtaking.
Jeff Krasno, Sean Hoess and the entire Wanderlust crew are creating something truly special with a conscious effort to create a gathering to bring together wellness, music, nature and art. This is a unique festival that will continue to grow and grow for years to come.
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The Message (MSG) | New International Version (NIV) |
34 "Let me give you a new command: Love one another. In the same way I loved you, you love one another. | 34 "A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. |
Published by permission. Originally published by NavPress in English as THE MESSAGE: The Bible in Contemporary Language copyright 2002 by Eugene Peterson. All rights reserved. (The Message Bible Online) | Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) |


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Moovers & Shakers 2010: More of our picks
As we compiled our annual Moovers and Shakers issue this year -- a rundown of our favorite local releases from the past year -- we found, once again, that there were simply more albums that we dug than we had space to devote to in the paper. Thankfully, no such limitations exist on the web. Click through for two dozen more picks from the past year that didn't appear in print.
B Blacc & Deca, Joe Thunder/Selector Sam Present B Blacc & Deca: The Lost Tape (Boxstate Music). Originally conceived as a mixtape and planned for release in 2007, B Blacc & Deca: The Lost Tape was finally issued this past August. A meeting of the minds in which indie meets street, Lost Tapes is a classic, an utterly compelling collaboration between two estimable MCs from opposite ends of the scene, with an equally compelling cast of guests. -- Dave Herrera
Big Motif, Big Motif (Self-released). Formerly known as the Running Wild Band, this group of freshly minted minstrels -- who look barely old enough to shave -- stormed onto the scene with the swagger and chops of players twice their age. This bluesy three-song effort, recorded by Dave Beegle, is bursting with potential. Move over, Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Derek Trucks: Make room for the Big Motif. -- Herrera
Candescent/Jed, Split-single (Laser Palace/Bocumast). With just three tracks split between Candescent (Matthew Peterson) and Jed (Jedediah Logsdon), this EP is still a sixteen-minute slow burner. Together, Peterson and Logsdon make the songs minimalist dreams are made of. -- Bree Davies
Catch Lungs, Sleeping Pills Scriptape (Self-released). Backed by DJ Bedz with notable features from his fellow Fresh Breath Committee members and some high-profile friends, like FL of Foodchain, Ichiban, Spoke In Wordz, FOE, Whygee and Inkline, Catch Lungs resurrects a classic hip-hop vibe with a confident flair on his self-proclaimed Scriptape, which serves as a coming-out party for this promising MC. -- Herrera
Cephalic Carnage, Misled by Certainty (Relapse). In the years leading up to Misled by Certainty, Cephalic Carnage lost some key members. For lesser groups, this would render any subsequent output instantly inferior. Not so here. Certainty finds Cephalic in top form, making music that's as blisteringly brutal and challenging as ever. -- Herrera
Dan Craig Band, Alchemy (Wire Bird Music). Besides being an absolutely fitting title for this album, Alchemy showcases Dan Craig's finest songwriting to date, both lyrically and melodically. Everything comes together in a captivating way, with the notably fuller sound of the band helping Craig transcend the typical trappings of the staid singer-songwriter designation. -- Herrera
DJ Quote and Iman S, No Subliminals (Self-released). The followup to their Park Hill Logo mixtape, No Subliminals finds DJ Quote backing Iman S as he takes aim at unnamed rivals with a measured, unhurried cadence and unwavering bravado. An unflinching release from two polarizing personalities in the scene. -- Herrera
Foodchain, Corpses (Showoff Digital). With the backing of Statik Selektah and features by Big Pooh and Talib Kweli, Foodchain's star continues to rise. But even without those notable co-signs, Corpses proves that Foodchain is plenty compelling in its own right. And as the group continues to evolve as a live band, it's only going to become more so. -- Herrera
The Foot., Primary Colors (Self-released). The trio of University of Denver grads known collectively as the Foot. puts its prodigious playing on full display on its highly impressive debut. The outfit's engaging blend of prog-dub-funk-inflected pop is perfectly captured on Primary Colors. Easily one of the year's most auspicious debuts. -- Herrera
Flobots, Survival Story (Universal/Republic). Whether intentional or incidental, it seems pretty telling that Universal and Flobots parted ways after Survival Story, a thematic, more carefully considered -- not to mention better sounding -- album than its predecessor. Style clearly trumps substance at the majors these days. The odds of surviving with that sort of superficial approach are bleak at best. -- Herrera
The Gromet, Colorado Captain (Self-released). The Gromet's second release has a rootsy, down-home feel to it that's distinctly Colorado, in a mountain-bred, river-washed sort of way. For a trio, the outfit exhibits a surprising degree of musicality, resulting in a vibrant sound that's jangly in all the right places and perfectly at home at any bonfire hootenanny. -- Herrera
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COMIC-CON - LEGO announces two new Minecraft sets for 2013
Posted by Matthew,LEGO have today announced two new Minecraft sets for release on September 1st.
COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL: SAN DIEGO (July 17, 2013) -- Delighting LEGO® and Minecraft fans across the globe, The LEGO Group today announced it is extending its relationship with Swedish game developer Mojang to build on the blockbuster success of its first LEGO Minecraft building set to add two new models that will be released September 1, 2013.
LEGO Minecraft provides the opportunity to build, reconfigure and create new Minecraft micro-worlds in a physical LEGO way. The two new 3"x3"x3" models, The Village and The Nether, are on display for the first time at Comic-Con International in San Diego. Fans can also enjoy and take pictures with a large interactive 3D mosaic complete with Micromob character props at the LEGO booth (#2829)."
"LEGO Minecraft is a perfect example of how people's passions can be amplified when digital and physical interests are combined, and there couldn't be more synergy between the engine that drives the Minecraft gaming experience and the creative fuel of a LEGO building experience," said Michelle Wilson, senior brand manager for LEGO Systems, Inc. "We are thrilled to continue our collaboration with Mojang to create new Minecraft characters and environments in LEGO form so that fans can get as creative as they'd like in their physical world as in their digital one."
"There's no doubt about the connection between LEGO building and Minecraft -- not only the design similarities, but the immense creativity that our fan bases share," said Lydia Winters, Mojang's director of fun. "Given how well received the first model was last year, we can't wait to see what fans think of these new designs."
LEGO Minecraft New Product Highlights
The Village
With this model, fans can create and customize their own Minecraft village with LEGO bricks. Just like the game, fans can build houses, grow crops and beware the mines in their own micro-world as well as play out their own storylines with Pig, Villager and Zombie constructible Micromob figures.
The Nether
Builders can create the Minecraft Obsidian Portal and The Nether to explore the newest biome with this microscale LEGO model, complete with Netherrack, gravel, flowing lava and bedrock. This model includes two Ghasts and one Zombie Pigman constructible Micromob figures.
The new LEGO Minecraft micro-scale models can be split into four sections and reconfigured for different play experiences. They will be available beginning September 1, 2013 with a suggested retail price of $34.99.
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These will look good next to my own Minecraft set.
I don't like Minecraft that much, but I got the other one. These look good too.
These are probably gonna sell out quick. They look awesome though, but I find it odd that we get 2 Ghasts...
Another £70 out of my wallet!!
Wow, these are nice. I especially love the village. The Zombie is okay, I kind of wish they used the olive green colour for them though, but it's still good. The NPC is also pretty nice, though I think he should be one plate taller. AND THE PIG!
Overall, they're doing a great job on the Minecraft sets altogether. I'm quite impressed.
Micro-pig is very cute :-)
these are both a must buy for me - but I think it's odd we get 2 ghasts too. I think these will be great sellers.
I wonder if these mincraft sets continue to be popular, if they will continue into even more sets.
Is there any word if these will be sold at LEGO Stores like BTTF is going to be? Don't ask me why, but I much rather buy in store so I can 'see' it before I buy.
Considering that Minecraft is in the top-5 all time best selling video games, doesn't surprise me that they are comign out with some more sets.
I don't get it. Does one have to spend mindless hours on the game before they understand the appeal of these? I never saw the point of the original one and now there'll be two more... I'm shocked.
Great news for minecraft fans. But even better news for Cuusoo fans. This means that products/ideas of the Cuusoo line that sell well, have the chance to be expanded as a (small) series. Great!
^Space Marines and the Female Minifigures sets.
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LEGO Minecraft 21105 The Nether
LEGO Minecraft 21106 The Village
I've never played Minecraft, so I can't speak to the accuracy of the sets, but I do know that those look like excellent parts packs! 1x1 tiles in earth/dark green and bright light orange, 2x2 inverted tile in white, and 1x1 plate in olive green, just for starters...
@ Ypres: I agree, I don't understand it either. What is good for LEGO, though, is good for me, and like PsyKater said, this is also good for future Cuusoo aspirations, should they ever actually choose to make reality an idea that I like.
As someone who follows LEGO CUUSOO closely, I have to agree with PsyKater. If a CUUSOO set is successful, as Minecraft was, LEGO may consider grabbing the necessary licenses for doing more sets... this is especially encouraging for all the people who would like a LEGO Zelda theme (provided one of the several projects passes), or a LEGO Back to the Future theme.
Though this does render some projects on CUUSOO completely useless...
These look worst than the last one and I didn't think that was possible.
Still cool that they are expanding on a great selling set. These better be cheaper than the $35 overprice original one.
@PsyKater: Yes, this means that Cuusoo projects can expand into a product line if the original product is successful. But it raises some questions:
1) Will a continued product line based on a Cuusoo product be produced in Cuusoo-sized batches, or in larger batches like ordinary sets?
2) Will a project creator be eligible for royalties from additional products based on the initial product? I can't imagine this would be the case, personally, unless the project is a licensed project based on an IP and the project creator holds the rights to that IP, as in the case of the Minecraft project. If the Café Corner were a Cuusoo project, for instance, I can't imagine that the creator would end up getting royalties for every subsequent modular building.
Regardless, these are nice sets. The fact that certain LEGO fans don't understand them should just be an indication that LEGO Cuusoo has done well at finding reliable markets for niche LEGO products, and that a project doesn't need to appeal to a mainstream AFOL audience to become a successful product or product line.
I'm so glad that we are getting new minecraft sets and they've done a great job with these ones. My only complaint is that these seem to look a fair bit smaller than the original.
That'll do, pig.
Look excellent but I agree with the above I hope they're not £35 again seeing as they look smaller - way more hollow sections in these and not as tall.
Awww. The pig is so cute. Definitely getting both.
Why. Do. We. Have. Minecraft. LEGOS??????
I guess this shows that a single cuusoo product that does well, will become an entire series of products.
These sets are a great way of getting more 1x1 tiles (a really useful part), besides having great printing on the "minifigures"; very accurate. Also, is that Zombie Pigman holding a PEARL GOLD knife? :O
I like watching Minecraft videos so maybe I should get these and the game sometime...
This is great news; it shows that LEGO is willing to expand Cuusoo sets into a full theme (if you consider this a "theme")!
And that Nether Portal... :3
I personally think it would have been better to have had two or more pigmen in place of one of those ghasts. Knives come in pairs, so itd be cheaper to make a second one as they wouldn't need to throw in another knife piece. Also, itd be more game accurate as you generally see zombie pigmen in groups and ghasts on their lonesome.
What did they do to the Villager? It looks awful.
I guess that may bold well for those that are close to 10k, that if blockbustery, more will come.
My son loves Minecraft.
But he has no interest in these except for the figure printed blocks.
He builds his own Minecraft worlds mostly with 1x1 bricks (which to me is a better scale than a 1x1 plate).
One word: PIG!
All I see is a whole load of tiles and plates. The printed parts are nice though. I for one am happy that TLG is making a successful set that I have no interest in. Good for the company, and good for my wallet. Win win.
The nether portal should have been four blocks wide instead of three blocks wide.
Ah, I'm a sucker for that pig. Might have to get that set just for him :S
'The Nether' doesn't look quite right to me. 'The Village' looks very good though, and will certainly be on my lists.
These are awesome, I will be getting both of these sets. I'll also buy some as gifts for my cousins. Minecraft and lego go together so well. So awesome. I love the ghasts.
The only problem i see with these sets is that they are pretty expensive...
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Convenience stores that sell groceries, snacks, and gasoline are energy intensive buildings. As their business model has shifted from automotive services to retail sales of gas, food and drink, their plug load, lighting, and refrigeration loads have increased rapidly. The objective of this CARD grant, awarded to Michaels Energy of La Crosse, Wis., was to identify the energy efficiency opportunities for this market sector through energy audits in a sample of Minnesota stores, and to recommend a program design for Minnesota utilities to more effectively capitalize on those opportunities. Since heating fuel use for the stores in this sample was so minor, electricity use was a primary focus of research in this study.
To conduct this project Michaels Energy partnered with multiple utilities statewide, especially municipal utilities and coops, to assist them with accomplishing their energy saving targets, enhance their limited budgets and resources, and address a customer type that is difficult for them to impact. Stores participating in this study were split about half and half between corporate/chain ownership (29 stores) and independent/local ownership (21 stores). Small differences were noted between chain and independently owned stores in their energy use and opportunities to save energy. The study did not include small grocery stores that do not have a gas station on site, because the exterior lighting associated with the gas canopy is a significant load in convenience stores.
Lighting and refrigeration account for about two-thirds of the energy use in convenience stores.
The majority of convenience store energy is consumed by lighting and refrigeration. Those two systems account for about two-thirds of the energy use. Average annual electric use was 364,000 kWh or 94 kWh/ft2. Major differences in annual energy use within the sample population might be attributed to hours of operation (with higher lighting loads for 24-hour stores), the number of plug loads in the store, and whether there was a car wash on site. Generally chain stores with car washes had the highest energy use while independent stores had the lowest energy use.
Savings opportunities
Each audit report identified cost-effective equipment upgrades in addition to operation and maintenance savings opportunities. An average total energy savings of 19 percent was identified for the participating stores (see Figure 1). That potential savings equates to about $5,000 in reduced energy expenses per year for each store. That savings amount was consistent among the majority of the stores reviewed, in part because the higher energy user typically had fewer opportunities than the lower energy users.
Figure 1: Savings Identified
Technology recommendations
Table 1 below shows top recommendations for convenience stores as well as the average store and statewide projected savings estimates based on the typical store in this study's participant pool. These opportunities generally fall into refrigeration systems, controls, lighting, and motors. The final report includes a table detailing cost effectiveness of specific measures. Lighting retrofits typically provided a payback of less than 3 years. Other measures, including controls and cooler motor upgrades, showed longer paybacks but nonetheless would be a wise investment given their long life.
There are approximately 2,000 convenience stores in Minnesota. If the energy efficiency measures identified in this study were implemented in all stores that had those opportunities, almost 120 GWh of energy and $7.5 million would be saved by Minnesota businesses. In addition, this would reduce peak demand on the state's electrical system by about 21 MW.
Table 1: Potential Savings Statewide
The study concludes that convenience stores are a compelling market sector to focus targeted energy conservation efforts. The uniformity of their conservation opportunities and the ubiquitous nature of convenience stores mean that most every electric utility in Minnesota could benefit from energy reductions in this sector.
Details of the program implementation process are given in the final report, "Improving Energy Efficiency in Convenience Stores," (pdf) available on the Commerce website. In addition to the final report, Michaels Energy will present the results of this study and discuss opportunities for utility conservation programs in a free webinar. For more information on this CARD project, contact Bruce Nelson or CARD grant program administrator Mary Sue Lobenstein with any questions concerning this project.
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No manager is ever too keen to get carried away when it comes to title speculation and Rodgers continues to insist that, despite now sitting in second place, he will keep focusing on the next game.
But he does admit: "We're up there on merit, so of course we have an opportunity."
Rodgers is only in his second season at the helm of the Anfield club, having experienced something of a rocky start to his career as successor to 'King' Kenny Dalglish.
A run of poor form and failure to make crucial signings during last season's transfer windows even prompted speculation that the Co Antrim man would be making a swifter than anticipated exit.
How things have changed though ...
All the teams will drop points. We may well drop points, we may not. I can only look at our next game - I've done that since I've walked in the door. I'm not going to change now.Brendan Rodgers, LFC
All the teams will drop points. We may well drop points, we may not. I can only look at our next game - I've done that since I've walked in the door. I'm not going to change now.
Brendan Rodgers, LFC
Liverpool are currently just four points behind league leaders Chelsea and are on a 10-game run where they have not lost a game.
And that run includes 3-0 away wins over Manchester United and Southampton, plus a 5-1 hammering of third-placed Arsenal
"I'm just focusing on our own team. We've got nine games left - we might win all nine and still lose it," Rodgers said, in the wake of Sunday's result at Old Trafford.
"We will just focus on our next game - that's Cardiff. I'm only focusing on our next game and looking to get three points."
But even the pundits have picked up on a change in the current Liverpool team when it comes to confidence and self-belief.
"We have a mentality that has been developing over the course of the 18 months I've been here. We expect to win home and away," Rodgers confirms.
"The belief is in the players now and you see that in their game."
But while Rodgers himself may be staying cagey about title hopes, he doesn't mind others making big statements and he certainly hasn't banned his players from talking about their chances.
His long-serving captain Steven Gerrard, who scored two penalties and should have nailed a third during the Man United game, insists Liverpool are definitely title contenders.
"We're going to fight to the end for this," he said.
"We've got to go and treat Cardiff like Manchester United and we've got to treat Sunderland like Manchester United. If we do, we'll win a lot of games until the end of the season.
"The rest of the teams around us have to believe we're going for it."
Liverpool's remaining nine league games include potential banana skins against basement sides Cardiff, Sunderland and Crystal Palace and clashes with fellow table-toppers Chelsea and Man City.
Meanwhile, Rodgers' counterpart over at Old Trafford is finding himself with a battle on his hands, as he tries to follow in the footsteps of Man United's legendary gaffer Air Alex Ferguson.
It will be very difficult(a top-four finish), but it's not over yet - so we have to keep working as hard as we can towards trying to do it.David Moyes, MUFC
It will be very difficult(a top-four finish), but it's not over yet - so we have to keep working as hard as we can towards trying to do it.
David Moyes, MUFC
"The job was always going to be hard," David Moyes said.
But is it harder than he expected?
"Harder? Yes, I would say so," he admitted.
While he hasn't given up his hopes of a top-four finish and qualifying for the Champions League, from his side's current spot seventh in the league table, Moyes knows it will be a struggle.
This time last year, Man United were an incredible 29 points ahead of fierce rivals Liverpool - but this year, they trail them by 14 points.
"We've given ourselves a long task and a long road to try to get back in it," Moyes added.
His side's next task is to pick up the pieces after Sunday's defeat, branded by striker Wayne Rooney as one of his "worst ever" days in football.
They have to try to overcome a two-goal deficit in their Champions League game against Olympiacos on Wednesday night.
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After I posted this question, I did a search on google and found LOTS of reviews. Most claimed a ride on Greyhound as one of their worst experiences with complaints of speeding busdrivers, the entire bus smelling like the restroom, cramped seating and aisles, long waits at stops and frequent delays. There were absolutly frightening stories about drug addicts and other shady characters harassing the other passengers. It sounded like a inexpensive solution to a trip I need to make, but after reading paragraph after paragraph of the horrors of Greyhound ~ I think I will leave the driving up to someone else. |
Lydia, You can probably do a "priceline" thing for airline tickets cheaper than the bus trip anyway. Or the other possibility is to try Amtrak. Greyhound has some serious problems they need to address. No way I would even think about that mode of transportation. |
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Congressman Higgins Calls for Immediate Removal of Postmaster General
June 8, 2012The Postal Service discouraged public engagement. Its idea of notice for a public meeting about a post office closure included posting a flyer in 8-point font in the post office and mailing notices to residents that never arrived, which would be comical if not so disrespectful. And at the public meeting the USPS kept no minutes or notes more detailed than a simple tally of the types of comments made.
The Postal Service refused to cooperate with repeated and reasonable requests for information on how it arrived at its conclusions on which facilities to close. The information USPS provided to my office and to the public was confusing and often contradictory. The Postal Service proposed to close a sorting facility in Buffalo that it had awarded a gold medal for its practices that "create business growth opportunities for the Postal Service" just months before. They ignored requests to show that they took into account the facility's role as a major entry point of Canadian mail, the impact on local bulk-mail businesses that depend on access to the facility, community demographics, or how the closure could save on transportation costs – as it claimed – by driving local mail from Buffalo to Rochester and back to Buffalo. Amazingly, to this date we have not received adequate responses to repeated requests to review a cost benefit or comparative analysis of the proposed closures in my community.
The Postmaster General initially refused to meet or even take a phone call to discuss the proposed closures in my community. It was only after repeated requests that the Postmaster General agreed to discuss Postal Service decisions impacting Western New York. It is highly unlikely that a person who conducts himself with such arrogance and obvious contempt for the public would be capable of working with Congress to enact postal reform that will allow the Postal Service to prosper.
A lack of integrity on the process led to a lack of integrity in the outcome. The USPS commissioned a report to determine the impact of significant nationwide closures and a degradation of current service standards on revenue. The report showed a significant loss of revenue, so the USPS commissioned a second report to produce the USPS' desired results and hide the fact that its own initial analysis showed a flawed business plan for consolidation.
In short, the events of the last year have been one instance after the other of indefensible, confusing, and opaque decisions made with little consultation with the public or its representatives. Indeed in dealing with the Postal Service the only thing that was consistent was its inconsistency, evidence that it had adopted a dismissive approach of "decide now, justify later."
The processing facility slated for closure in Buffalo was ultimately given a three year reprieve. The Postal Service and Congress must take this time to work together on a better process.
I understand that the role of U.S. mail is changing and I want to work with USPS to create growth opportunities for this long-respected institution. However, I do not think that is possible under its current leadership. And I will not tolerate allowing my community to go through such a disrespectful and arrogant process at the hands of USPS executives again.
I don't take this lightly, but due to a complete lack of transparency, a failed public process and unsubstantiated data I am left with no choice but to advocate for this necessary action to protect the USPS institution and the people and businesses it serves.
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Would you be willing to answer a few brief questions about PlayStation Forums?
Note for the Moderators: There is absolutely no musical discussion in this thread whatsoever. Please leave it here so that individuals can see which of their PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Network video games support the custom soundtrack feature. Thank you in advance.
If you see the custom soundtrack feature on the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Network video games that you are playing through then tell me about them and I will include them in this list. A few years ago kdiep started a list of PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Network video games that supported custom soundtracks and I would like to keep this up to date. Custom soundtracks are a useful feature and I know that some of you want to build a somewhat comprehensive list of PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Network video games with this feature so I have no problems updating this list.
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Special thanks go to the following individuals for building this list of PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Network video games that support custom soundtracks: kdiep, Stubacca, Super_Vegeta1986, BananaFish, D3m0n__89, spysheep, Yokokoroma, BleedOrange11, PristineSneakers, xBuTcHeRx, Elatis, Volchise7, Ragnorok_Wolf, psfan101, hadji87, Leviathan_502, and ps_Poobah. This list would not have been possible without them.
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Yokokoroma wrote:
Dead Space 2 has this feature!
I stand in the moonlit dawn, Free from clouds of attachment. -Uesugi Kenshin
That is awesome. Now we can put Bullet With Butterfly Wings by the Smashing Pumpkins on in the background while we shoot everything that moves in Dead Space 2. Good find, Yokokoroma.
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If only EVERY game had this feature, but i guess beggers can't be choosers. still for me being a die-hard dynasty warriors fan, it would've been nice to hear my favorite jams while slaughtering everyone using some of my favorite characters like Lu Bu, Guan Yu, or Xiahou Dun. Lol. but anything is better than nothing.


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Lest We Forget
On the eleventh day of the eleventh month, at the eleventh hour, 1918, the armistice of the Great War was signed.
Since the confederation began, Canada has participated in all major conflicts, from the first world war to the Gulf, and every single peacekeeping mission undertaken. This nation has staged countless invasions, and has yet never claimed for itself a single tract of land that did not belong to it. It has seen countless battles, and yet has never held a grudge when peace accords were signed. It has proved itself at Vimy, where no American, British, or French soldiers could penetrate, but we did. At Juno, where it made the deepest penetration of allied forces on D-Day, faced with the second most fierce opposition, only one battalion strong, and having the only unit to reach its D-Day objective. From the inception of the Peacekeeper's by Lester B. Pearson, whos name christens countless schools and government buildings, she has participated in every mission to bring peace and prosperity to impoverished and warring nations in the world, and has welcomed those who have fled their homes with open arms. She was responsible for the inception of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, and had it not been for her servants, the diplomats, insitence, the United States could not be counted as a founding member. She began the crusade to abolish land mines, and has refused nuclear armament, preferring to lead through example in times of peace, though in times of war she shows a fury unequal to only whatever God may rest on high. Since World War II, not one of her soldiers that was not a volunteer has been sent into a combat zone, though scores of men and women stood in line voluntarily, for their chance to do the right thing. She has never acted agressively, and has only declared war when the suffering has been intolerable. She has only been invaded once, in 1812, and she drove back the Americans with such a passion that the White House was lit aflame. She is a country of peace, of love, a matriarch to all her citizens, born here or abroad, who has not shown fear in the face of enemy, but raised her rod to smite those who would harm the innocent. She is honoured by the brave souls, scores upon scores, who lined up with free will to serve her, to those who would never come back, to those who would live forever with the memory, the memory of mustard gas turning men's lungs into caustic acid, the memory of the flooded flatlands of Holland, the memory of bombed out streets of London. She is honoured by the United Nations, who has time and time again, called her the greatest nation on the face of the earth -- for her brave actions in wars, her loving actions in times of peace, and her neutral arbitration in times of civil conflicts. A Canadian by the name of Lt.-Colonel John McCrae, a graduate of the University of Toronto, a doctor, a surgeon attached to the 1st Artillery Brigade, wrote a beautiful poem. In Flanders Fields In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved, and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields. Today, November 11th, we, the Canadians, as well as the Australians, have Remembrance Day. To the south, Veterans Day. And when the sun rises tomorrow on the United Kingdom, it will be Remembrance Sunday. When the Armistice was signed 82 years ago today, we proclaimed as a world, "never again"... but it has happened again, to many times to count. But again and again, our antecendants have come forth to lay down so nobly their lives, so that we, and all people like us, may have a chance to live, no matter how unworthy we may be. Remember not only those who died before us, but remember why. [This message was edited by Mojo.the.Bad on Nov 11, 2000 at 04:22.] |
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Let us bow our heads in scilence as we remember. I lost my grandfather to that war... I never knew him... Although I'm sure he was a great guy.
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Yes, we should all bow our heads for a moment to give respect to those that have served and fallen in the service of their country. This message is especially aimed at the young kids who post in these forums who say all kinds of idiotic and inflammatory things. Remember where these freedoms come from..people who were willing to fight and die for our right to express opinions and beliefs without persecution.
I lost a great uncle (whom I never knew) to WW2 and my father served in Viet-Nam..I salute them both on this day. |
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Beautifully written. I applaude your patriotism.
However, as a reminder to Americans: Veterans Day is for the living: those who have served and are still serving. Although I serve for my own reasons, and do not expect any thanks, it is still somewhat disappointing that I have never recieved any. The only time people want to see me is when I'm there in my dress blues to pick up toys for the Toys For Tots program. When I lived in California, I was at least respected as a human being, but in New England, I am something to be reviled, disgusted at, and spat at. To those who wish to grunt and spit on us, I'm not listening to you, and saliva washes out nicely. There are only three things I need heed while in uniform. God. Country. Corps.
Come on, God. Answer me. For years I'm asking you why: Why are the innocent dead and the guilty alive? Where is justice, where is punishment? Or have you already answered. Have you already said to the world, here is justice, here is punishment. Here...in me... |
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Beautifuly written Mojo, and the .wav was a nice touch Gryphon.
As one who's family has long been among those who have sacrificed in time of war, I've always been very aware of the importance of honoring veterans (both the fallen, the survivors, and those currently serving). My family's first appearance in the "New World" were 2 brothers who came over on the 2nd Jamestown Expidition and both were soldiers. Since then virtualy every first born male in my family has served in one armed service or another, not just a tour or two, but most of them were career military. Had I known of this long tradition when I was young enough I would have joined up too, so I've always felt bad for not continuing the tradition (actualy my father was the first to break the tradition, since he left the service before retirement, but he did 2 tours of VietNam and didn't expect to survive a 3rd). Regardless of how one feels about the politics behind the armed conflicts of the past, one thing cannot be denied; Those who served with honor and dignity deserve our respect, our admiration, and our thanks. |
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You know you're in the right place when you find yourself psychically in sync with the people around you. Shortly after we both started working at Imbibe, our editorial assistant, Tracy Howard, brought up the idea of creating an iced tea with lavender syrup. (The result is included in our most recent e-newsletter. You don't subscribe? Now's your chance.)
Meanwhile, I had been thinking along similar lines—namely, trying to find a way to incorporate my beloved Lavender Earl Grey tea into a cocktail. (Several tea companies make an Earl Grey with lavender—mine is from Metropolitan Tea Company, but you can find other versions on the Internet or at well-stocked tea stores.) I'd first encountered this delicate beverage at an English-style tea shop in my former hometown of Baltimore, but Imbibe's July/August 2007 issue (see "Elements," page 18) inspired me to try infusing it into a spirit. For the infusion, I added 3 ½ tablespoons of tea to 2 cups of vodka. If you've never tried this, it's almost magical to see how quickly the spirit absorbs the tea. Within seconds, the liquid had turned a deep amber. Our article suggests starting with a two-hour steep, tasting frequently to make sure all is well. Worrying about bitterness, I strained the infusion after an hour and a half, but when I began working on cocktail recipes, I realized the flavor was too weak to stand up to any mixer. A three-hour steep yielded a richly expressive, mahogany-colored infusion with a potent floral nose.
Knowing that the proper English way to drink Earl Grey is with lemon—and not, as I've always drunk it, with cream and sugar—I experimented with citrus. I tried lemon juice and simple syrup; lemon juice with no simple syrup (in a word: no); Meyer lemon-flavored simple syrup, with or without orange juice; and blood-orange-flavored simple syrup. A concoction involving orange and lemon juices with a small amount of plain simple syrup seemed to be getting close, but it wasn't quite right. The fruit's acidity and the tea's tannins combined for a harshness on the palate, and the juice drowned out those lovely bergamot and lavender scents. I glared at my jar of vodka, which had dwindled to less than a cup—and still not a drinkable recipe in the bunch! How could a drink I had loved from the very first sip make me so indescribably frustrated?
Thinking back to that first sip, I had my epiphany. Forget this, I thought. I'm an American, after all. A quick duck into the fridge for some cream, a little simple syrup, and I had my favorite tea back—in a cocktail-hour form.
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Chlorella – The Facts
Chlorella was the first of the algae to interest scientists in the 1960s. It is one of the green algae and possesses a hard cellulose cell wall typical of plants. In order for the nutritional value of Chlorella to be realized, it is necessary to break down the cell wall to make it digestible. There are question marks over the final quality of its nutritional content when Chlorella is processed in any way. Large scale production of Chorella as a food therefore has given way to its production as a nutritional supplement and attention has been focused on other perceived or claimed health benefits.
Nutritional Content and Possible Health Benefits
Its impressive nutritional content excited much interest. It too has a high protein content of around 58%, but not as high as the 60 – 70% of Spirulina. It too is a complete protein. It has been used as a nutritional supplement for animals, as well as more recently as a health supplement.
- Chlorella contains high levels of calcium and iron, magnesium, phosphorus and zinc and traces of iodine.
- It also contains GLA (Gamma linoleic acid) and other essential fatty acids.
- It contains vitamins B1, B2, B6 and B12, C and E, folic acid, inositol, niacin and pantothenic acid.
- It is also the richest source of chlorophyll yet known ,which is useful in ridding the body of toxins, including heavy metals (like mercury in dental fillings), cleansing of the bowel, liver and bloodstream. All green leafy vegetables contain chlorophyll, but none as much as Chlorella, gram for gram.
- Research has also been conducted on the use of Chlorella to improve cold and flu symptoms and to boost the immune system. There is some evidence that it can help in wound healing and in reducing high blood pressure.
- In addition scientists have claimed to have found something called 'Chlorella growth factor' which is produced during the very rapid growth of the algae. It is made up of nucleic acid derivatives and 10% RNA and 3% DNA have been found within Chlorella. The suggestion is that these nucleic acids once digested and absorbed by the human body can encourage repair of human genetic material and therefore slow down the aging process.
Chlorella and Spirulina Together
Chlorella was the first green algae to be cultivated commercially and was the first large scale attempt at growing algae for food. In the early days, it proved to be much more expensive and complex than originally thought.
There are still some disadvantages of Chlorella production over Spirulina production. Chlorella grows in waters where other so called 'weed' algae thrive and the crop may be more easily contaminated. It also requires more sophisticated equipment to harvest and process, because of its tiny size.
Spirulina, on the other hand grows in highly alkaline waters where few other organisms can flourish. There is less likelihood therefore of contamination and relatively simple equipment and procedures can be used to effectively grow, harvest and process the crop.
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Thefts in Valpo down in 2012 crime report
By Erin Guerra Post-Tribune correspondent January 29, 2013 2:22PM
Valpo crime stats
Major offenses 2011 2012
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Rape 1 5
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Burglary 145 153
Auto Theft 34 44
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VALPARAISO — The Valparaiso Police Department claimed a 14-percent drop in major crimes in the city in the 2012 year-end statistics.
The majority of this drop from 2011 to 2012, however, came from a decreased number of larcenies/thefts. The numbers of rapes, burglaries and motor vehicle thefts increased. There also was one homicide in 2012 — the unsolved Feb. 21 killing of 22-year-old Shawnna Forgus — compared with none in 2011 in the city limits.
Major crimes, as defined by the U.S. Department of Justice, include homicide, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, larceny/theft, motor vehicle theft and arson.
Valparaiso police responded to 28,441 calls for service in 2012, a decrease of 1,228 calls from 2011. They also made 1,282 arrests, issued 2,296 citations and conducted 9,837 traffic stops.
Police reported receiving more than double the number of anonymous tips received via text message; 199 in 2012 compared with 74 in 2011. These tips resulted in 42 arrests, including 21 at an underage drinking party and numerous arrests involving drug activity while it was occurring.