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AFTER Catseyes, which help to keep drivers on the road at night, foresters have introduced "wolf eyes" - reflectors designed to keep deer off the road by convincing them that the highways are populated by predators.
British deer have failed to learn that cars kill. From the New Forest to the Scottish Highlands, they die in their dozens every week. But an experiment in Cannock Chase, Staffordshire, has shown that the nightly death toll on the forest's roads can be cut drastically by installing reflectors that flash the lights from oncoming cars into the forest.
The flashing lights among the trees apparently mimic the eyes of wolves and other predators such as lynx, which once roamed Britain. Though the wolf has been extinct in Britain for 300 years, artificial wolf eyes still frighten deer. By installing 1000 of these eyes around Cannock Chase, the Forestry Commission cut the night-time death ...
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Department of Philosophy > People > Faculty by Area of Interest > Michael D. Barber
Michael D. Barber, S.J.,is Professor of Philosophy at Saint Louis University and he currently holds the position of Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. He obtained his Bachelor's degree from Saint Louis University in 1971, a Master's degree from Saint Louis University in 1972, a Master's of Divinity degree from Loyola University of Chicago in 1979, and a Ph.D. from Yale University in 1985. He is a past president of the Jesuit Philosophical Association. Professor Barber is also current co-editor, with Dr. Jochen Dreher, of Volume 8, Schriften zur Literatur, in the twelve volume series of the Alfred Schütz Werkausgabe under the editorship of Richard Grathoff, Ilja Srubar, and Hans-Georg Soeffner. The entire series is being published by the UVK Press of Konstanz. He edits Schutzian Research, an interdisciplinary journal. He has published five books in the general area of phenomenology and the social world. His sixth book, The Intentional Spectrum and Intersubjectivity: Phenomenology and the Pittsburgh Neo-Hegelians, has been published by Ohio University Press.
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UK planning to reintroduce insectsJeremy Hance
January 17, 2010
While RSPB's focus is on birds, the organization works with all kinds of British wildlife. "No conservation organization worth its salt concentrates on just one species and ignores all others," explains Lloyd Austin, RSPB Scotland's head of conservation policy, in a press release. "2010 is the International Year of Biodiversity and that chimes perfectly with our efforts to protect whole ecosystems on our reserves from the smallest bug to the tallest tree,"
Plans are in place to reintroduce the dark bordered beauty moth, which is only known from only three locations in the UK, all of them unprotected. Living up to its name, the moth is a lovely species: tawny yellow with brown on its wing's edges. RSPB is working with Butterfly Conservation to establish a breeding program for eventual rerelease.
RSPB is also working with Scottish Natural Heritage to reintroduce the pine hoverfly in 2011. The fly only breeds in rotting hollow tree stumps, which are largely missing in the UK due to forestry practices.
In addition, the RSPB is working on projects to release field crickets into the Surrey and Sussex heathlands, and return the short haired bumblebees to Kent.
"Conservation is about much more than simply stopping damaging activities to protect what is there. We have a duty to take positive action to restore species that have been lost. We have the ability to enhance and improve our existing habitats and countryside, and we are actively engaged in trying to achieve that," Austin said.
The RSPB has successfully reintroduced birds in the past, but insect reintroductions are proving to be an entirely different animal.
"Releasing invertebrates brings all kinds of new challenges as they can be very sensitive to even the slightest changes in habitat. We will need to keep a close eye on how they are faring and make sure we continue to provide the right conditions for them," said Dr. Robert Sheldon, Head of Reserves Ecology at RSPB Scotland.
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Housing developments choking wildlife around America's national parks
(01/05/2010) Housing developments within 50 kilometers (31 miles) of America's national parks have nearly quadrupled in sixty years, rising from 9.8 million housing units to 38 million from 1940 to 2000. The explosion of housing developments adjacent to national parks threatens wildlife in a variety of ways, according to a new study in the Proceeding of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS). "We are in danger of loving these protected areas to death," says co-author Anna Pidgeon as assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Governments, public failing to save world's species
(11/04/2009) According to the International Union for the Conservation of Nature's (IUCN) 2008 report, released yesterday, 36 percent of the total species evaluated by the organization are threatened with extinction. If one adds the species classified as Near Threatened, the percentage jumps to 44 percent—nearly half.


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Revenge Season 2, Episode 16, "Illumination" Sneak Peek: Daniel Gets Into a Bar Fight
Daniel Grayson's already at the end of his rope when a surly preppy named Wes Rogers mocks him at a local bar. In this Revenge sneak peek of Episode 16, "Illumination," Danny lunges at Wes. And this isn't some poetry jam, kiddies, this Grayson is fifty shades of pissed.
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|The Carbon Atom—A Limitless Life Story
This lesson will encourage students to interact the Carbon cycle as a Carbon atom in a multi-modal format. During their analysis of the Carbon Cycle, students will be focused on the various forms the Carbon atom will be in culminating the predicting ocean acidification trends. Students will be completing a matching activity with the vocabulary and definitions associated with the Carbon Cycle. After a brief peer interaction opportunity, students will analyze real-time carbon dioxide data from the Environmental Protection Agency looking for trends and examining possible causes of the fluctuations in amounts of atmospheric carbon dioxide. Lastly, students will create a visually appealing poster using technology to explain their segment of the Carbon Cycle. This lesson can be used as a preview lesson or a review lesson after biogeochemical cycles has been taught.
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|Alia Thompson
Lindsay Knippenberg
Alex Lockwood
|Data Tales—What story does the data tell?
Is there a best way to communicate scientific data? In this lesson students will participate in a variety of activities to use storytelling to communicate complex data sets. The lesson starts with opinion polling, a group storytelling activity and ends with the students creating their own stories to describe a scientific data set and reviewing their peers' stories. Students will learn to think critically about scientific data and then communicate their understanding to a broad audience by telling the story of their data.
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|Miriam Sutton
Robert Flores
Katie Lodes
Elizabeth Eubanks
|Citizen Science using JellyWatch
Students will use the Jellywatch.org app to download and analyze raw data of sightings recorded through this citizen science initiative. Students will use a modified data set from Jellywatch.org to investigate the geographic distribution of the jellyfish sightings recorded. Students will also use real-time data from Jellywatch.org to search for recent sightings of jellies in their own region, where applicable. Students will communicate their findings for a formative assessment using an Infographic platform. Multiple extensions allow the flexibility for students to collect their own data and to demonstrate the importance of programs that collect such data.
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|Bobby Bullard
Jennifer Seki
Valerie Hartmann
Howard Dimmick
Dominique Evans-Bye
|Causes and Consequences of Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs)
Students will study the causes and consequences of harmful algal blooms (HABs) by learning about nutrient cycles of carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorous that contribute to phytoplankton growth through eutrophication. They will learn about the relative size and different types of plankton, design their own plankton, and create a class plankton food web for the Gulf of Maine or their local area. Next, they will discover the human impacts on the propagation of HABs through point and non-point agricultural, industrial, and urban human contributions. They will also discuss the effects of HABs on marine wildlife and humans. Students will use data collected from various research vessels and attempt to describe the relationship between temperature and chlorophyll A concentration. As a final project, they will create either a Map Journal or an Infographic to illustrate what they have learned in an electronic, graphic medium. In addition, the teacher will select from a variety of short-write formats for students to complete and demonstrate their comprehension as daily exit passes.
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Mary Keymel
Shawn Chesser
Katrina Alegado
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Bioluminescence—"Sparkle" in the Ocean!
Have you ever wondered why animals glow in the ocean? How does this benefit their survival? This unit will lead students through an introduction to bioluminescence with a beginning presentation, webquest, research, discussion, and Vine assessment. Students will then utilize near real-time data and analyze various articles to demonstrate claims and evidence regarding bioluminescence. Finally, students will research specific organisms to gain a deeper understanding of bioluminescence and finish with a creative writing sample. Throughout this unit students will create multiple technology rich projects to prove their knowledge of this "sparkle" in the ocean!
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Where did the sparkle go? Part I
What happened to the "sparkle" in the Mosquito Bay? Student groups will investigate the current hypotheses/claims as to why the Mosquito Bay has gone dark. Students will gather information from the internet to investigate claims/hypotheses about why scientists feel the dinoflagellates in the Mosquito Bay are no longer glowing. After the students have collected their information, they will prepare an infographic, prezi, or powerpoint to share with their classmates.
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Where did the sparkle go? Part II
In this lesson the students will use real-time data, archived data and published papers to explore the possible causes of a decline in bioluminescent dinoflagelettes in Mosquito Bay, Vieques Island, Puerto Rico. The students will read a news article about an event and data mine the article for possible causes. Working in groups, they will explore each claim using a combination of buoy data and professional papers. After completing their work, the students will create an info-graphic display to showcase their findings. With the amount of bad science and the number of false claims presented by the media these days it's important for students to understand how to gather their own information and use it to develop their own beliefs and ideas.
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Who put the Sparkle in the Ocean?
Who put the sparkle in the ocean? This lesson explores bioluminscent dinoflagellates as a part of a unit on bioluminescence. Using web-based resources, student groups research dinoflagellates to uncover their cell biology, ecology, and significance. Students demonstrate their understanding through a creative, non-fiction story on a day in the life of their dinoflagellate.
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|Megan Jones
Megan O'Neill
Kathy Couchon
|Seafloor Siphon or What's Going on in the Basement?
The hidden portion of the water cycle is revealed! It is under the seafloor! Students will use temperature data collected from two different sites in the Pacific Ocean to graph the water flow within the oceanic crust! Discoveries of how the water flows in and out of the seafloor will be made. Students will also design and test technology used in the sampling collection methods.
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Beverly Owens
|Digging up the Dirt on Microbes
|Caitlyn Ullock
Jennifer Seki
|Living Life to the Extreme
|Donna Reinhart
Katrina Alegado
|Alia Thompson
Bradley Mason
What's in the Water?
|Steve Seal
Carmelina Livingston
Elizabeth Eubanks
Lindsay Knippenberg
|Nettie McMiller
Anne McCarthy
|Getting STOQ'd about HOTS Graphs
|Jenna Gasparino
Martha Chacon
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|Ashley Norton
Katie Lodes
|Oh How, Oh How Does Your Gag Grouper Grow?
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Gag Grouper Life Cycle Prezi
Temperature Data and Gag Grouper Larva (PowerPoint)
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Gag Grouper Survival Game
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Sara Hallas
Beth Marass
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Financial Manager
Water Quality Scientist
Land Trustee Study Guide
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Anne McCarthy
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Picture Cards
Media Cards
Data Output Cards
Function Cards
News Video
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|Atlantic Ocean vs. Pacific Ocean: What Do You Know?
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Student Instructions
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Excel Instructions
Excel Example
Venn Diagram Template
Final Evaluation
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|Art and Ocean Literacy
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|Erin Bode
|Tracking Your Trash [Lesson Plan]
|Miriam Sutton
|Sitting on the Dock of the Bay, Watching BOB Float Away
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|Ana Salazar
Donna Reinhart
David Grant
|Hurricanes and Hatchlings Don't Mix
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Hurricane Worksheet
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Rachel Crawford
Michelle Darguzas
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Student Data Sheet
Fluid Motion (PowerPoint)
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Student Data Sheet
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Miriam Sutton
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Becky Kapley
Lisa Adams
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Graphing Giovanni Data Lesson
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Ocean Acidification Web Sites
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LAWRENCE, Kan. — A unique research project designed to remove potentially harmful nutrients from wastewater while creating an alternative fuel source has earned national recognition for a faculty member at the University of Kansas School of Engineering.
Belinda Sturm, assistant professor of civil, environmental and architectural engineering, is the winner of a 2012 Excellence in Environmental Engineering Award from the Academy of Environmental Engineers. Sturm earned an Honor Award in the University Research category for a project at the Lawrence Wastewater Treatment plant that utilizes algae to remove nitrogen and phosphorous from wastewater — while at the same time creating biomass that can be turned into fuel.
"It's great to receive this type of recognition. It's kind of neat to have a group of highly qualified professional engineers judge your work as something that should be rewarded," Sturm said. "It's really for KU for the efforts of the Feedstock to Tailpipe initiative."
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for me, october means the true beginning of fall. Now until december is my favorite time of the year, full of friends, family, and of course ... FOOD
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all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon
baking powder
1/2 teaspoon
1/2 cup
white sugar
1 tablespoon
unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon
shortening, melted
1/2 teaspoon
vanilla extract
1/4 cup
1/2 cup
chopped pecans
1 cup
brown sugar
1 cup
boiling water
I think the reason for the poor reviews is that people don't know what a "Pudding" is. A "Pudding" is a dense, rich cake. Sometimes with it's own sauce baked in. This is supposed to be cake like on top and have a sauce beneath it. Let it cool before eating and the sauce gets thicker. Serving it with ice cream or custard will cut down on the sweetness if you don't like your desserts sweet. I think the person who got a "salty" result may have used baking soda instead of baking powder.
Made this for a freind of mine and she really liked it topped with ice cream and warmed up. :)
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We really liked this. Based on some other reviews I did modify this slightly and got terrific results. The cake part was the same but I reduced the sugar and water to 3/4 cup each for the 'pudding'. I used light brown sugar and got a thick pudding consistancy under the brownie. It baked in a convection oven for 35 minutes and I did let it cool and served it warm! Forget about leftovers!
I had a happy accident with this recipe. Half way through mixing it up I realized I only had a half cup of brown sugar left in the house. So I used it and a half cup of water and hoped for the best. Gooey underneath, a brownie crust on top, there wasn't any of the wateriness that people complained about. I made it in a round cake pan and it was so good! I think I'll probably make it like this again in the future. I used dutch processed cocoa too so it came out very dark and deliciously chocolatey. Will be perfect with ice cream.
This was absolutely delicious and perfect for my pregnant chocolate craving!! I have to say though that I tasted the batter and added more cocoa. One tablespoon cocoa just wasn't enough. I ended up with 3 tablespoons cocoa in the brownie batter and 2 in the brown sugar mixture. It came out very pudding like and was just delicious. The only other little change I made was to use butter instead of shortening because it's what I had. Awesome recipe!!
Oh my gosh! This certainly took care of any chocolate cravings I'll have for a long time. I quadrupled the recipe and baked it in a 9 x 13 stoneware baker to take to a card game get together. It took a little longer to bake than the recipe indicated, but the results were soooooo good with vanilla ice cream. I will definitely be keeping this recipe!
Tasted a little bit baking-powdery to my husband. I took the advice of others and used more chocolate powder in the brown sugar mixture, used 3/4 cup brown sugar and 3/4 cup water. It was very good with vanilla ice cream.
Excellent, elegant, easy dessert, especially served with vanilla ice cream. I added an extra tablespoon of cocoa to batter (along with an extra tablespoon of butter) and to pudding mixture for a deep, rich chocolate. Yum!
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Brownie Pudding
Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
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** Calories: 334
** Calories from Fat: 83
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Not unless you get an extreme version. The normal i7s have 8MB.
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Plus windows 7 is poorly optimised for the bulldozer and there are rumours of a 20 to 25% performance increase using windows 8.
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Whats funny is no one was really talking crap on AMD and then you come in making yourself look bad.
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Pretty much this. I've been a fan of AMD (processors) all my life, never having owned an Intel processor. Still, if money isn't an issue, I'd totally go for an Intel processor, hands down. Hell, money IS an issue for me, but I'm already making plans for my next rig seeing as mine is from 2008.
That said, I saw Aokromes mention waiting for the Haswell lineup, but that may not be due out until June from what I've heard.
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Get the i7, get the k model, give it an easy overclock to somewhere above 4ghz and it'll leave the fx chip in the dust.
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Choosing Grow Through Marriage by Meagan Frank (Book Review)
Hi Everybody:
I am so pleased (giddy actually) to share with you that my friend Meagan Frank's book, Choosing to Grow: Through Marriage has recently been published! She and I are both working with the fabulous Linda Boulanger at Treasureline Publishing (umm…okay I am still in need of "working" as Meagan's book is actually DONE :-))…anyway….
Choosing to Grow Through Marriage is about the 8-year recovery of Meagan's own breaking marriage. Her journey includes 25 titles, 173 questionnaires and 70 women who saved her from walking away (interestingly, the women she spoke to were from all walks of life – happily married, divorced, never married – anyone touched by marriage (which is just about anyone)).
Meagan was moved to write this book when she realized she had hit a catastrophic nadir in her life: five moves in six years, two babies under the age of two and a husband who worked 90 hours a week, left her feeling isolated and depressed. As Meagan says,"I almost made a disastrous decision and realized I had to do something significant to move forward in our marriage. I chose to research my way out….it took us four years to work on our marriage, get my identity back, and move past the darkness."
And how does Meagan feel now that her story and her life's work is in the public domain? Says Meagan, "I am nervous about setting it out there in the world, but I know the story will help people. If I found one resonating thing during my research it was that modern women are struggling with the way modern marriage is redefining itself. It is an ongoing conversation, and we are all navigating the new roles of mother and wife without a blueprint from our mothers.
One day I realized I didn't want to be married anymore. Our relationship wasn't the fun, ideal, romantic version I had created in my head, and all I wanted was to get in my car and drive far away from the life that had consumed me. Expressionless, I stood holding my nine-month-old baby as I watched our three-year-old tear apart the toys…again. No husband in sight and no light at the end of the exhausting reality. If this was marriage…I was starting to think I had promised more than I could deliver.
Eight years later, on the back side of an incredible journey, I can confidently proclaim I believe wholeheartedly in those vows of marriage. Our life isn't always fun, ideal or romantic, but it is truly the only life I want to lead. I didn't come to this conclusion standing still, however. Once I got my feet moving from where I felt stalled, I found strength, beauty, and joy in the most surprising places. Those discoveries came on the heels of my decision to grow. It was a choice to work through it…it was a choice to learn what I could about myself and our marriage…it was a choice to be open to changing my behavior first. Choosing to Grow: Through Marriage is the story of how I got here. It is not a fix-all manual, but it is a real account of the possibilities. We all have the capacity for change and growth…we just have to choose to do it."
If you like this book, you'll want be on the lookout for Meagan's next creative projects: Choosing to Grow: Through Youth Sports and Choosing to Grow: Through Motherhood. Meagan is planning her book tour – and I have my fingers crossed that Chicago will be on the list!
About Megan Frank:
A 1997 graduate of Colorado College, Meagan was a high school English teacher for three years. Her son was born in 2000, her first daughter in 2002, and her second daughter in 2005. In those five child-bearing years, she was a stay-at-home mom who wrote a number of blog and magazine articles. In fall of 2003, she started research for Choosing to Grow: Through Marriage. The project included interviewing nearly 70 women, reading through a slew of articles and books and collecting 173 questionnaires. As a complement to the research, she also wrote for and maintained a website about the project. In fall of 2005, she was hired as a reporter for The Dunn County News in Menomonie, Wisconsin and for five months she did a variety of writing projects for the paper. Meagan wrote features, opinion pieces and news articles. Miscellaneous writing adventures include: winning third place in a writing contest for The Colorado College Alumni magazine, writing her grandfather's war story in a published book about World War II, writing a feature article for the 2006 summer edition of the Chippewa Valley Business Report, and writing regularly for two blogs: one for fun called What the Blog is Going on Around Here? and another called Choosing to Grow: Through Marriage. She currently lives in Woodbury, Minnesota with her husband Paul and their three children; Nate, Haley and Kiana.
Thanks Meagan for sharing your story with us!
Sorry Purple, I had to pick Hippo
What a nutty week I've had! Ok, a nutty year (and an obvious lack of diligence on my part when it comes to writing anything…)
Anyway, my daughter and I were out for a walk and she decided we had to play a game: "Mom, you must pick between one thing or the other…you MUST pick only one of the two." (Emphasized immediately, in case the rules were not clear.)
I nodded back, amused, already planning to multi-task in my head.
"Ok, what would you pick, Mom, Hippos or Purple? You can only have one and never have the other for the rest of your life! The. rest. of. your. life. Mom."
What? I was expecting "Hippo or Giraffe" and "Purple or Red." But Hippo vs. Purple?
I started to contemplate. Well purple is kind of like my favorite color, blue. And could I stand not to see a lavender plant ever again? But Hippos are so chubby and cute…and I will always look skinny next to one….and I do love Hippo and Dog singing Lion Sleeps Tonight on YouTube (a must see)…and what about grape popsicles? Could I do without dark purple eye shadow? Have you ever seen a hippo float? It's adorable (obvious from the photo above from vacation to Animal Kingdom this summer).
I did this for a good 12 minutes and my daughter never rushed me – this was a serious game.
In the end, I chose Hippo over Purple – (Purple, I want you to know that it was so close.
My daughter paused and gave me a serious look, then a quick nod of her head to mark the solemn moment we just had.
I have a strange urge to draw a hippo, and color her purple; don't you?
Adoption Nation: How the Adoption Revolution is Transforming Our Families – and America by Adam Pertman (Book Review)
Hello Everyone:
Today's post is a book review on Adoption Nation: How Adoption is Transforming the American Family by Adam Pertman. It's an incredible read for anyone touched in any way by adoption (which it turns out is more people than you may think) or any one interested in learning more about the topic.
As a nation, we have adopted more than 130,000 children annually from within the United States and from abroad. That translates to more than 100 million people in our country (!!!) today having some form of adoption in their immediate families – and it means that you don't have to look too far to see that nearly everyone is connected to this extraordinary, misunderstood, controversial, life-altering institution in some way.
I am not one for sensationalized stories – for me, the attraction to this book comes from the more common, everyday experiences of those touched by adoption. Most moving is the glimpse into the varied emotions of adoptee children: joy and curiosity, depression and confusion, identity crisis, new found inner strength, love and so much more.
Enjyoy the review and consider picking up this moving, insightful, and sometimes surprising book.
– Swati
Adoption Nation: How the Adoption Revolution is Transforming Our Families – and America
Adoption Nation takes on the challenge of explaining the historic changes enveloping us all – and does so with a unique combination of engaging prose, gripping stories, insightful perspective and exceptional research.
Its author, Adam Pertman, is one of the most influential experts in his field and Adoption Nation has been called "the most important book ever written on the subject."
Inspired by his Pulitzer-nominated series while a reporter with the Boston Globe, the first edition of Adoption Nation(2000) captured an important piece of U.S. history and was a game-changer for child welfare professionals, policy-makers, and members of what Pertman calls "the extended family of adoption" (adopted individuals, birth and adoptive relatives).
The new, fully revised edition updates the "adoption revolution" with all of its joys and disappointments, its personal and policy issues, its complexities and controversies.
"There's no exaggerating how much has occurred over the last decade – from the adoptive mother who recently 'returned' her son to Russia, to the children orphaned by the earthquake in Haiti; from the ongoing debate over transracial adoptions, to the still-unregulated Wild West of adoption on the Internet; from the decline in secrecy and shame in adoption, to the explosion of reunions between adopted people and their birth families; and from the precipitous drop in international adoptions to the soaring rise in adoptions of boys and girls from foster care, including by growing numbers of gay and lesbian parents," said Pertman. "When I looked at the landscape, I felt compelled to do a thorough rewrite of the stories, of the research and of the phenomenon itself."
More comprehensive, more up-to-date, more moving – and more useful – than any other book on the subject, the new edition of Adoption Nation is an invaluable resource for prospective and current parents and their children. And it is a passionate call-to-arms for equality and social justice, as well as a unique tool for educators, policymakers and professionals.
ADAM PERTMAN is the Executive Director of the Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute, the pre-eminent research, policy and education organization in its field. A highly sought-after speaker, Pertman has delivered hundreds of keynotes, trainings and other presentations internationally, and is the recipient of many awards for his work. He is the Associate Editor of Adoption Quarterly and has contributed to numerous publications on family issues. Pertman is widely quoted by journalists and has appeared as a guest on "Oprah," "Today," "The View," "Nightline," among other national programs. Before embarking on his current career, Pertman was a senior journalist with The Boston Globe for over two decades. He is a member of the Council on Contemporary Families, the editorial advisory board of Adoptive Families magazine, the National Adoption Advisory Committee of the Child Welfare League of America and the Advisory Board of Orphans International, among others. He lives in Massachusetts with his wife and their two children. Learn more at www.adampertman.com.
Happy Mother's Day to All the Mommas
Hello Mommas:
Have a spectacular Mother's Day! My day began with a card from my little Moose proclaiming that she was perfect in every way because I was such a good mom :-)!
Then Hubby gave me a wonderful card saying that I was a great role model for our girls…and he also mentioned how excited he was about the Soccer game that was starting in a few hours (what?)….
We are off to a luncheon at a local French Bistro.
I wish up on you no dirties (diapers, clothes, kids, dishes), lots of bloomies (flowers, anything from Bloomingdales), and a minimum of one hour of absolutely nothing to do!
Have a wonderful day Ladies!
Working Moms are a Cross Between Wonder Woman, Cinderella and a Dish Rag (Guest Post by badassmama)
Hi All – Enjoy this hilarious post by badassmama (whom I also blog with at Working Mother Magazine )…that first sentence about working moms was all need to read to know that we are blood sisters! Please be sure to check out her blog when you can too, which is where I lifted this post from…
– Swati
When you really think about it, most working moms are like a cross between Wonder Woman,Cinderella (without the whole need-to-be-rescued thing) and a dish rag.
Let me explain.
Most days of the week, we rise with the dawn and put on our superhero costume. While Diana favored golden hot pants and an eagle-encrusted corset, most working moms lean more toward the suit-and-pumps look. We apply our superhero mask (one part concealer, two parts tinted moisturizer and one part mascara/blush/lip gloss – we might even sweep on some eye shadow on a good day). We drop the kids to day care or school, leave them with the nanny or a grandparent and off we go to save the world (or at least our little corner of any given corporation).
Over the course of the day, at least a few times each week, we are complimented on our intelligence and strategic planning skills. Someone may flirt with us on the street. We are looked upon with admiration and even envy by young folks just entering our profession, or kids just looking to get their foot in the door with an informational interview. When we go out of town for a business meeting, industry event or speaking engagement we can feel inspired, aspirational, powerful.
And then we come home.
The front door itself can feel like Kryptonite, slowly but consistently eating away at our super powers. We remove our super suit (boogers and Oreo crumbs are never a good look)), take off the pumps and wash off the mask because really, what's the point? We change into something dreary, comfortable, machine washable and slowly but consistently transform from the belle of the ball to something more akin to a dishrag. Always dirty, often smelly and constantly cleaning up someone else's mess. And like a dish rag, we're not much to look at. Taken for granted really. We do our jobs and end each day crumpled up, stained and thrown into the corner without much thought.
In the morning, we press repeat and the cycle continues.
I don't know about you, but I'd really like to feel more like Wonder Woman than a dish rag. Well, a girl can always dream…
p.s. Took the trip to California. Gave a great speech at the business school on Saturday, took the red eye home and returned to 2 sick kids. Just call me Super-Cinderella.
DO's and DON'Ts of Internet Dating: Advice from eHarmony UK (Guest Post)
Hi everyone: Here are some wonderful words of advice from my friends at eHarmony UK – I have to say that filling out those online questionnaires on eHarmony really made me think hard about what I wanted in a partner…hope you find this useful!
Do's and Don'ts of Internet Dating
Here are a few guidelines to get you started in the heady world of internet dating…
Do think about your deal breakers. Online dating is very different to conventional dating, because the pool of people available is so much bigger. Once you've signed up to a good online site, you'll find a vast array of possible dating partners. Faced with all this choice, it's easy to get sidelined. So before you decide who to message, poke or email, be aware of what's important to you in a relationship. If you know you couldn't date someone who has a big dog, skip the profile picture with the Alsatian! The point of internet dating is to find someone who's just right for you. However…
Don't make snap judgements. Remember, profile pictures are just one shot. And though 'About Me' sections are helpful, a spelling mistake or a flat joke doesn't mean that you've no chance of compatibility. So there's no harm in giving someone who reaches out to you the benefit of the doubt. Profiles are just first impressions; communicating further or emailing can give you a real idea of the person.
Don't become obsessive. Online dating allows you to enter the wide world of New York-style dating, where (unlike real-world London or Manchester dating it's perfectly OK to show an interest in several people at once). Until you meet up with someone, there's no obligation to commit. So don't just pick the one person who seems right for you; choose a whole lot of different people to reach out to. And if someone doesn't seem to return your interest, let it go and move on – there are plenty more fish in the sea.
Do move it into the real world as soon as possible. Online dating is a great way to meet people, not a way to carry on a relationship. You're more likely to find people you click with with the help of a database of compatible people, but online dating is about finding likely mates. Once you've exchanged a few messages, try moving things on to phone or meeting in person. There's no point in stalling a great thing at the messaging level! But…
Do stay safe. As with all dates, don't meet up with someone for the first time without telling a friend where you're going and when you should be back. Don't give out any bank account details or private information (such as your address) over the internet to someone you haven't met.
Do be confident. Last but not least, remember that there's nothing to lose. The beauty of the online dating world is that everyone whose profile you see is interested in a relationship. Unlike approaching someone in the bar, there's no chance that the person you approach will be taken or disinterested in dating (ok, we are assuming here that the people you run into are being truthful – as most are). So follow your instincts, and message that cutie whose profile pic you like – there's everything to gain.
Doggie Doc Say WHAT?!
One mommy, calling the Vet: " Hi. Orzo seems to be rubbing his bottom on the rug ALL the time now…umm…I understand things can get itchy every now and then, I mean I am a mom….I mean, uh, well it's just that it's ALL the time and uh…"
Receptionist at Vet, most likely rolling her eyes: "Ma'am? Sorry to interrupt you. But it sounds like he needs his anal glands expressed."
Mommy: "Excuse me?"
Receptionist: "Well the anal glands secreet a liquid that should release when Orzo has a bowel movement but sometimes little dogs have trouble with that."
Mommy: praying not to hear "anal glands" again.
Mommy: "Excuse me?"
Receptionist: "Can you bring him in now? We have time to to express his anal glands right now."
Mommy: oh God she said it.
Mommy: "Uhhh. Right."
Interlude where the mommy drives the Orzo-doggie to the Vet and they take him to the *back*…he comes back out looking violated.
Vet: "Here's the little guy Miss. Now you will have to bring him in about every 4-6 weeks to have his anal glands manually expressed."
Mommy: Does everyone around here love saying that? Like I like saying 'Holy Crap!' Is that what it is?!?
Mommy: " Uhhh….excuse me?"
Vet: "And we do charge $25 each time so there's a lot of people who just have us show them how to do it at home….do you want me to show y…?"
Mommy and Orzo back away slowly, leaving the vet with one finger in the air.
Making the Most of Your Time With Your Kids (Guest Post by Maureen Page)
Hi Everyone:
Today we have a thoughtful guest post by Maureen Page, momma and superhero to 2 equally super kids, aged 12 and 15. She is especially known for her carrot peeling and apple washing abilities. Maureen's post has some great reminders for all of us about putting family first.
Enjoy and thanks Maureen!
Family First by Maureen Page
We are pulled in so many directions, that sometimes, spending time with the family gets pushed to the bottom of the list. A little massaging of the schedule and the daily routine and you can turn things completely around. The nice thing is that you don't have to do much to create quality time, and to begin living the motto Family First!
Two things that parents and children have in common are residence and sustenance. Put them together, and you have the makings of some real family time. Set everyone's alarm clock just a few minutes early, and gather together in the kitchen for a bite and some encouraging conversation. Greeting your children before they go off to school or work, making sure they begin the day with some proper nutrition, sends your child off for the day on a supporting note.
End the day with a family gathering, by creating a nightly dinner event. This final meal offers wonderful opportunities to reestablish connection. It also provides the perfect opportunity to obtain timely information about your child's activities, accomplishments, and frustrations. Staying informed will help you maintain crucial influence, and provide steady guidance for situations your child has encountered during his or her day.
As adults, we all need a certain amount of attention to feel good about ourselves. But children need it for their very development. Sharing an activity is a fantastic way to deepen communication and provide a stable basis for shared understanding. You can help forge strong bonds by finding common interests, and sharing them with your child.
No matter the age, find something that your child likes to do, and tag along. If your daughter is at the dolls and tea party stage, take 5 minutes, and join her at the table for a sip or two. Tell her how lovely Miss Bunny looks in her Easter frock, or how delicious the tea is this particular day.
If your son wants to be a rock star, show up at the beginning or end of his jam session with a plate of cookies or a cooler of soda for the guys. Spend a few minutes listening to their song. If you can find a few words of honest admiration for how they're coming along, you'll gain a lot of points.
If your child is older, engage them in an adult discussion about the job, or their choice of college or future goals. Try to listen to what they say without offering advice or criticism. You can always slip in some words of wisdom at another time, but for right now, remain open and non-judgmental. Your child is much more likely to hear your hard-won words of advice after they've had the chance to express without having to defend.
One of the biggest impediments to communication nowadays, is the overwhelming proliferation of electronic devices, all competing for your child (and your) attention. The best way to gain the cooperation of your child in minimizing these distractions is for you to be the role model.
Let your child know that when you're driving him or her to a destination, your cell phone goes OFF because you want to make certain that nothing will interrupt your time together. Demonstrating how important it is for you to have your full attention on your child to talk, laugh, sit in companionable silence, will go a long way toward quieting the objections. Let them know that yes, it's hard for mom or dad to put their phone away too, but it's just that important for them to have your full attention.
This is also a great opportunity for you to explain the appropriate time and use for electronic devices. Outline a schedule for putting devices away: meal times, travel time, school hours, bed time. If you allow reasonable times for use, and follow your own rules, enforcing non-use will be a lot less problematic.
Change is never easy, but with these few, simple steps, you can lay the groundwork for open communication, respect for the rules, and trust in the idea that family takes precedence over all else.
About the Author
This article was written by Maureen Page, mom, and VP of Discount Security Cameras, your source for quality security cameras and security camera systems. Be sure to visit the Interactive Security Camera Learning Center mentioned in this article.
And Then He Said "I Do" (or, Single Mom Gets Married)
Hellooooo Everyone!
I am SO sorry about my long absence! Life has been a whirlwind, with an engagement in August, and then our wedding on New Years Eve 2010…add on a new job that I started in January, and, well, I am just coming up for air!
So on to the first and most important bit of news – I am MARRIED! And (drum roll please) we can now call "J." by his actual name, John.
So, coming back to the title of this post, John did say "I Do." Right after we read our vows to each other our warm, charming, and twinkle-eyed Justice of the Peace said,"Now John, I am about to ask you a question to which there is only one right answer…" Both of us, as well as the twenty family members we had in attendance, chuckled in amusement and joy. And then, just like that, we said our "I Do's and we were married!
Everything was just as I wanted it – well…er…the cake was the wrong color, the Champagne glasses were no where to be seen for our first toast, and the wait staff began to cut the cake before WE cut the cake!! But, guess what? We didn't care because we were as giddy as a kid on a magic carpet…suffice to say nothing could have torn the million dollar smiles from our faces, nothing.
How does it feel? Wonderful. You see, everything is "right with the world when we are together."*
* Quote from my vows :-).
I will be back soon!
ps Here is a photo of us right after the wedding…
These Yoga Pants Make My Butt Svelt
These yoga pants make my butt look SVELT! Seriously. Since I've been an on-again-off-again yogi , I'm thinking its not the 27 yoga classes over the last 43 years that make my butt look delic. I'm thinking it's the pants.
What are these magical derrière voodoo pants? Before I tell you – they also do the same to my post-baby droopy belly….ok, ok, before you start frothing at the mouth, it's The Girls Yoga Pants!
Now I am not why or how these yoga pants have this magical Jack and the Beanstalk quality; what I do know is that they are the comfiest yoga pants I own – that's another way of saying that even though they make my beloved lumps and layers disappear, they don't hurt and I don't feel like I cannot breathe (I know, I just told you a minute ago that I do yoga about every nine months, but that hasn't stopped me from buying lots of yoga apparel – go figure ).
These pants rank right up there with my favorite Nike yoga pants…yet they don't cost an arm or a leg…check them out ladies so you too can admire your own bottom before you life a finger, step atop a Stairmaster, or even ponder a yogic thought.
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Casa Ileana
Casa Ileana is a spectacular Tuscan style villa set in a walled estate filled with lush tropical vegetation. This luxury residence in Peurto Vallarta overlooks the Bay of Banderas and the twinkling lights of town. During your stay at this bijou villa, you will also be conveniently located within a short walk to all the charm and energy of Los Muertos Beach that offers everything from art galleries to sidewalk cafes and a range of nightlife options.
Whether you are having a splash in the heated swimming pool or lounging in the one of the many sun loungers, you will continually be soothed by the fresh sea air as it rustles the leaves. Take in the magnificent views of your surroundings on the rooftop terrace with 360 degree views. Keep the alfresco experience going in the lovely outdoor dining area. Indoors, you will find a home entertainment system with cable TV, an iPod docking station, purified water and Wi-Fi access. Your reservation includes housekeeping six days a week, villa pre-stocking and a cook for breakfast.
The open concept living, dining and entertaining areas with a gourmet kitchen flow onto the large pool terrace with outside dining featuring breathtaking views from every angle. Exquisite architectural details such as floating basins, mosaic tiles and punched tin shutters juxtaposed with a mix of contemporary and ethnic art pieces set against the natural stone walls and floors create a chic tropical ambience. The kitchen comes fully equipped with gas hobs and a generous center island.
Five capacious and dreamlike bedrooms accommodate up to ten fortunate travelers at Casa Ileana. One of the bedrooms leads to the rooftop terrace with a palapa. Two bedrooms, including the master, offer jetted tubs. You will rest easy in the finest linens and accoutrements.
During the winter and early spring seasons, the bay is visited by whales and dolphins, and other interesting sea critters. Every day, the chorus lines of pelicans gliding along the tips of the ocean waves never cease to amaze. From golf, to fishing and water sports, there are no shortage of options in Peurto Vallarta. As the day winds down, recline with your favorite cocktail at Casa Ileana and enjoy the magical sunsets. Your dream villa awaits!
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- Bedroom 1 (Master bedroom): King Size bed, En-suite bathroom with jetted bathtub, Terrace with ocean view, Jetted bathtub
- Bedroom 2: King bed, En-suite bathroom, Private rooftop terrace with palapa roof
- Bedroom 3: King size bed, Private terrace with palapa
- Bedroom 4: Queen size bed, King size bed, Terrace with view of town, hills and ocean
- Bedroom 5: King sizebed, En-suite bathroom with jetted bathtub
- Cable TV
- DVD player
- Stereo system
- iPod docking station
- Wireless internet
- Water purification system in kitchen
- Heated pool
- Rooftop terrace
- 360º views
- Alfresco dining
- Housekeeping (except Sundays and holidays)
- Villa pre-stocking
- Cook for breakfast service
At Extra Cost (advance notice required)
- Cook for additional meals (except Sundays and holidays)
- Car rental
- Airport transfers
- Additional cleaning
- Caterers for private parties
- Babysitting
- Security guards
- Chauffeur services
- Day boat rental
- Helicopter services
- Massage and yoga
Points of Interest:
- 5 minute walk to Historic Zone
- 10 minute walk to the Romantic Zone
Beach Access:
- 10 minute walk to Los Muertos Beach
- Closest airport is Puerto Vallarta Airpost (PVR)
- Maximum 10 guests
- Children welcome
- Pets are not allowed
- Non-smoking villa
- Security deposit required
- During the Holiday Season, this villa is available on a minimum one week, Saturday to Saturday basis
- Minimum 7-night stay over each holiday:
- Christmas week must depart on or before December 28th
- New Years week must arrive on or later than December 27th
Puerto Vallarta lies along Banderas Bay, the second largest bay in the Western Hemisphere. It is located 352 kilometers (219 miles) from Guadalajara, the state capital of Jalisco, and it is nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Madre mountain range. The region has many forests, rivers and waterfalls, with an average temperature of 27°C (80°F).
Of its many attractions, Playa Mismaloya – which gained fame from the film "The Night of the Iguana" – is a popular celebrity hangout. The impressive rock formations of Los Arcos emerge from the bay's crystalline waters, which are great for diving and discovering incredible underwater mountains and steeps. The city hall has murals painted by Manuel Lepe, and the Malecon (sea wall) is adorned with romantic bronze sculptures. Downtown streets offer shops and galleries that sell local paintings and sculptures. The city, known for its top-notch services, also has golf courses, boutiques and a marina.
In Puerto Vallarta you can enjoy the exquisite regional cuisine of Jalisco and the terraces of open-air restaurants, where you can watch cruise ships roll in as you take in an incredible sunset.
Sport fishing is just one of many activities you can do during your stay in Puerto Vallarta. Each year, during the month of November, the International Sailfish Fishing Tournament takes place. Other activities available in this region are eco-tourism, extreme sports, snorkeling, scuba diving, surfing, boating, golfing and nightlife.
Note: There are many stairs needed on regular basis - not wheelchair accessible
Casa Ileana is a spectacular Tuscan style villa set in a walled estate filled with lush tropical vegetation. This luxury residence in Peurto Vallarta overlooks the Bay of Banderas and the twinkling lights of town. During your stay at this bijou villa, you will also be conveniently located within a short walk to all the charm and energy of Los Muertos Beach that offers everything from art galleries to sidewalk cafes and a range of nightlife options.
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We had a beautiful stay at Casa Ileana. We arrived with luxury retreats concierge on the property introducing us to the staff. This was very helpful. Christy the house manager an cook was amazing. Her cooking was fantastic! The home was gorgeous the pictures don't do it justice. We also love the proximity to old town.
Although we were there during the presidential election, I felt like the King of Mexico. Casa Ileana made us feel like we were in a castle on the side of a mountain looking over Old PV. The staff was amazing and friendly, and could cook some of the best Mexican breakfast I have ever had (and I'm a Chef). The rooms, though some larger than other, were all at least hotel sized and had five star accommodations, from soft beds to A/C units. The living area, dinging room, kitchen and pool is where we spent most of our time, which always came with comfort, a satisfying view, and brilliant sunsets. I can't recommend Casa Ileana enough, and if I did I would ruin the surprise...
The staff at Casa Ileana is the best I have ever experienced. Christina prepared a wonderful breakfast every morning and went above and beyond at every turn. My son became ill while we were there and she cared for him like he was her own, made extra trips to the store, brought medicine, etc. The house was beautiful, the views were outstanding, I would highly recommend it and I am sure we will return next year.
The villa, the staff and the city were all amazingly wonderful. I was a bit apprehensive about being in the hillside and not located on the beach, but the beach is only a short distance away and the villa makes you feel like you are in a very private area. The pool was fantastic. I can not say enough great things about the staff. Christi cooked breakfast every day and dinner 2 nights for us. The meals were delicious. We had 8 in our party and the villa offered plenty of space so we were all comfortable. The common space gave us the oppertunity to visit with each other which you can not get in a hotel and each had their own bedroom and bath for privacy. The drive from the airport was about 20 mins once we rented a car (rent a smalll one the streets are narrow). I would suggest this villa to all.


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Former PSC Commissioner Nancy Argenziano Criticizes Legislature for Not Repealing Nuclear Cost Recovery
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Good morning, welcome to Radioactivity. Iâm Rob Lorei. Coming up weâll talk with former Public Service Commissioner Nancy Argenziano. Sheâs one of the most outspoken people who ever served in state government.
The state legislature passed a bill during the session that gives the stateâs Public Service Commission some power to limit electric companies from collecting the controversial nuclear cost recovery fee.
There had been calls for the legislature to repeal the nuclear cost recovery fee entirely.
The fee was passed in 2006 and it allows electric companies to charge â in advance for a nuclear power plant, even if the plant has not been approved and even if the plant is never completed.
The law now sitting on the governorâs desk keeps the fee in place and gives the Florida Public Service Commission some limited power to stop companies from collecting the fee.
Our guest Nancy Argenziano served in both the Florida House and Senate and ultimately was appointed to the Florida Public Service Commission in 2007 by then Governor Charlie Crist. She left the commission three years later. I asked Argenziano about the just-passed bill that would give the PSC some limited power to regulate the nuclear cost recovery fee.
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The North Carolina Supreme Court had an 'interesting ruling on Duke's rate hike, and threw it out. I thought the Legislature changed the law, but the Supreme Court handled the case. http://appellate.nccourts.org/opinions/?c=1&pdf=MjAxMy8yNjhBMTItMS5wZGY